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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
Summary
 OF THE w ar News


 A great battle is in progress on the Italian front. Advices from Rome and other sources indicate the offensive movement of the Italians, undertaken presumably stot relieve pressure in the Serbian front, is under full headway. An, official communication from Rome states that this move i5 in pro gress on the Tyrol and Trentino : frontiers, along the whole front to the sea.
 The latest reports from Vienna state that the Italians were re- pudsed with heavy loses. all though they succeeded in reach ing the Austrian . positions in , places. The Italian staff, how ever. announced a series of irn- portant successes. It is stated that the Austrian line was pierc- ed in several sectors and that many Austrian positions were captured
 German troops are following up their recent offensive movements on the French front, but appars ent1y no fighting of great import ance has deve1oped@ The official report from Paris today mentions three German attacks, and says that in each instance the attack ing parties were dispersed
 In Lorraine, French forces occu- pied a German trench. An an nouncement made by the Serbian minister to Greece indicated that the invaders of Serbia. are meet ing with great difficulties. The minister asserts tIaa the Austro German offensive south of the Denube and Save has been sus- pended for the time being and that in some sections the Serbians have resumed the offensive.
 The minister also asserts that after reaching Vrenya, on the main Serbian ra11road, the Bull gaxian troops vacated the town
 Greek newspapers publish note setting forth the position of the Greek government Greece makes known her purpose to snaAnta1n friendly attitude to- ward the entente powers but it considers that it is not in their province to interpret the Graeeo- Serbian treaty under the terms Of which it is contended, by the allies, Greece is obliged to assist Serbia
 A Russian general detailed to the Serbian headquarters is quoted as having said that with fn a fortnight Russian troops will land on the Bufgaran coast
 The German federal govern menf has decided to assume con- troI of food throughout Germany, to e4ua1ize distribution and prices. Hffherto the state pro vincla7 authorities have perform ed this function It is stated in Berlin that the food supply is abundant
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
ROWLAND DRY GOODS 60.
rhn ninner Horn.

Details in regard to the nlanner in which meals were served during the dark ages do not abound. It is only toward the twelfth century that we begin to have a little light on this in ready in the thirteenth century the guests of a castle, with the Fassais,l were assembled to the sound Of a horn, a method of summoning that appears to have been the privilege only of the greatest lords Some hundreds Of years later bell was used for the purpose.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
Socialists Will \
 Rally Tomorrow

The Socialists Of the city will hold 8 mum Der of rallies tomorrow evening at theatres. At the Fairy theatre on Alfred street, Edward Hoffman, the candidate for alderman in the third district will be the principal speaker. Thomas Mcintyre and Jasper Mo Levy will also address the gathering.
 At the Oak theatre on George street, Patrick Cooney, nominee for alder man in the sixth district, will speak. Jasper AIdIevy and William Campbell will deliver short talks.
 At the East End theatre, Stratford avenue; Frederick Cederholm, George R. Bowen and William Toothin will be the speakers at 9 rally given by the members of the 12th district Mar tin Plunkett of Wallingford will also address the meeting.N
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
It Isn't Trespass
 If There's No Fence
 Rules Judge Wilder

The fact that the officials of the New Haven road have failed to erect a fence about their property at the Naugatuck dock was the cause of their failure to procure a conviction in the case of James Kennedy, a long, slloreman,5 arraigned on the charge of trespassfng on railroad property
 Kennedy is employed as a long shoreman about the docks and after completing his work yesterday he sat down on the dock to rest his weary limbs, as he told the court. Judg- ment was suspended in his case and the court said that he would not hereafter convict any person for a similar offense unless a fence is erect ed at the point in question.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
DIES OF INJURIES 5 RECEIVED DURING
 FAMILY QUARREL

Stamford. Oct. 2s-John Dora, 30, died during the night at the Sta1nford hospital of injuries alleged to have been inflicted by his brotEer-in-1aw Michael Martin Dorass skull was fractured. Martin, who has been at liberty under bonds since Tuesday night. when the assault is said to have occurred, was re-arrested today and held without bail to await the outcome of the eoroner's investiga- stion.
 Martin is said to have gone to the Dora home Tuesday night to remon- strate with the latter in connection with trouble between Dora and his wife. A quarrel between the men started Dora alleged that Martin as- saulted him with an axe but Martin denies this and asserts that Dora at tacked him with a knife.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
Unknown Man Dying
 At Lakeview Home

An unknown foreigner, probably of Slovenian or Hungarian percentage, is dying at Lakeview home, where he was taken under the appe1lation, John Doe' when picked up in the Water street lodging district Oct. Is. Owing to uraemic de1iriun1, which the patient has suffered since his removal to the institution, none has been able oconverse with him and nothing found on his person disc1oses his iden- tity.
 The police authorities are anxious to converse with him and nothing know him attempt his Identification. He is about 50 years of age, his hair is mixed gray; height about five feet, seven inches and he weighs between 40 and 150 pounds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
Seven Fire Alarms
 Is Record For Day

Seven alarms of gre were received by ire companies in this city today The first was still alarm at 9:04 for an ash box fire at 4S6 Pembroke street. Next came one at 10:05 for an ash dump fire at Ash Creek. Another for the same place, occurred at 10:S7
 At 12;27 the chemical engine was called to Main street where a blaze was caused by cross circuiting when a banner fell. At 12:22 fuse blew out and caused a. fire in 8 trolley car at Seaside park. At 12:54 an alarm was sounded from box No. FAT at Pine street and Hancock avenue, and two minutes later sosnepody turned in a, second alarm. The fire was Tn a house owned by Max Buechler at 2O9 Pine street. occupied by John Sell leck. Sparks from the chimney set fire to the roof.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
.Jitneur Is Fined For
 Hitting Two Walkers

Louis salony of 1o75. Hancock ave nue, a local jitneur. was fined s and costs in city court this morning when arraigned on a charge of reckless driving Of his jitney car at Barnum avenue and Kossllth street shortly af- ter o'clock this morning
 George Lindley of 19- Middle street and Ernest Grape of s6 Broad street, employed on tho night shift of the U. M. c. plant. crossing the street at the above point on dheir way home narrowly. escaped serious injury. Lind ley was struck by the jitney car and hurled 20 feet. He was uninjured ex- cept for an abrasion of his right side.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
CONGREGATrIONAL COUNCIL
 FOR LOS ANGELES IN 1916

New Haven, Oct 23.-Los Angeles was chosen as the place of meeting of the National Council of Congrega- tiona1 churches in 191T after a con- test between the delegations from H. hnois and California which kept the council in a gale Of laughter. by req son of the repartee of those who. were explaining the allurements of Chicago and Los Angeles, respectively. until the vote was ordered. The selection was 255 to 195 fn favor of the city described Ss one of Roses and Angels
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
Tag Day For Polish Independence Raises
 $25O in Early Hours

More than s25o had been raised up to noon today by a number Of girls working under the auspices of the Bridgeport Women's branch of the Polish National Defence committee. The money raised is intended to be used in a fund to assist in establish ing the national independence of Po- land. The girls sold tags on the East Side and in the West End, where most of the Polish speaking people reside. Mrs. Ambrose Weldon and Mrs. Tim othy Szablienska directed the girls who sold tags A
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
MARION SUSAN HERMAN.

The funeral of Marion Susan, the small daughter of John and Catherine Herman, was held from her parents home. 497 South avenue at 8:3O this morning and half hour later from Sacred Heart church where the ma ss of requiem was sung by Rev Matthew Judge The church choir sang Ave Maria" at the offertory, and the con clusion of the mass, Miss J. E. Leavy song, Thy Will be Done" Two hum dred little school mates of the child, who attended Sacred Heart Parochial school, accompanied by Sister Mar garet Mary and Sister Beatrice at tended the services. The little white casket was surrounded with many beautiful floral pieces. Six small schoo1nates of the dead child were the pail bearers: Robert and William Boynton, Thomas Larkin, John Crafg William Dean and William Hennigan. Interment was in St. MichaePs ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
. soIt and ReaIth.

Few persons understand che thera- peudc value of salt A little salt in ones drinking water is good medi- cine'' Salt Applications to the skin are wonderfully soothing and whole some. There is nothing better as h wash for the throat and the nasal pas sages to prevent or to cure catarrhal troubles than solution of common salt in plain water-the cheapest rem edy one can find. Many persons dv6 their eyes . daily bath of cold sal
 ter with satisfactory results.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
Sale of $2OO,O0O In School Bonds
 To Close Friday

Bids for the sale of s2oo.Ooo in 4 1-2 per cent. school bonds,s series A, will close at o'clock on the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 5, at the mayors office in city hall. The bids must be- sealed. The bonds will be prepared and cer- titled by the First National bank of Boston. The bids must be accompa- nied by a certified check for one per cent. of the amount of the bonds bid for. The committee in charge of the sale is Mayor Wilson, City Auditor Heating and City Treasurer Manwar- ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
Burglars Flashlight
 Betrays His Presence

A burglar entered the home of Ja- cob NF'el1man at 183 Hamilton street, early this morning through an open bedroom window. Two sons Of Fell man were sleeping in the apartn ent and were awakened by the glimm CT Of flashlight in the hands of the burglar. They screamed and the prowler took fright and made his escape in the same manner in which he entered. No vaIuabIes were talk erl
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
CHRISTINA EIIzABETH WEsTER-
 BERG

wife of Frederick c. Westerberg, was held at 2=3O from her late residence, 36o Gurdon street and at o'clock from the English Lutheran church where the funeral service was preach ed by Rev. Edgar R. Cooper, pastor of the church. Only the relatives and intimate friends of Mrs. Westerberg attended the short prayer held at the home but the church was filled with her friends and acquaintances The bearers were intimate friends of Mrs. Westerbergis family and included: AL. bert Johnson. Frederick Wfdstrom, O. c. Tonning, George B. WoId, G. Hofverberg and s. G. AIborn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
EMMA J. BURRTTT PI.A1,r.

The funeral ofNEmna J. Burritt. widow of Charles H Platt, was held from the Stepney Methodist church at 2:30 this afternoon Rev Mr Poten, pastor of the church conducted the services which were attended by many friends of the deceased. h. terment was in Stepney cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
Inquiry Into Boys History Interesting
 Charities Officials

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 Great interest is being displayed sby city officials and charity heads in the case of Michael Morano, the 14 year old Waterbury boy who was recently found in Bridgeport after he had run away from his home in Waterbury and who now has comparative free dom at Hillside home
 Investigation by the charities de- pertinent as to his home conditions in Waterbury met with such ready response bY telephone in that city that local officials are. suspicious of it's authenticity. Further investig ga ton ofNthe youths life is being made by private organizations in Waterbury and a report is soon expected in this city.
 Young Morano still declares he would rather remain in an institution than return home to encounter the treatm ent he declares caused him to run away.
 General Botha, South African Pre-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
Luke MeLuke says.


 Nine times out of ten the man who has a black eye got it by putting in.
 After looking at the tango as it is tangoed a fellow often longs for the good old days Of the dignifed turkey trot.
 The rest of the world may regard a man as wise. But his wife knows that he is fool.
 Why isn't it as easy to go to sleep when it is bedtime as it is when it is time to get up?
 There are all sorts of liars in the world, including the man who says he isn't afraid of his wife
 Two men can admire the same ob- ject and get along all right unless the object happens to wear skirts.
 Many q square man has son who is q rounder.
 Some people don't know the differ ence between what they think they know and what they know they think.
 When a chemical blond marries a man who dyes his mustache neither party has any kick coming.
 An old fashioned man can't under stand why it is proper to wash your hands at the table when you get through eating and why it is a sin to pick your teeth.
 If people had to advertise their mis- takes there wouldn't be any room for news in the newspapers.
 When you stop to think that other men are measured almost solely by their faults you will have to admit that they make a mighty good show ing.
 A woman gets lots of exercise jump ing at conclusions every ten minutes. But it doesn't seem to keep her from r@tting fat. { lhis is a mean old world There is more joy over one good man who goes wrong than there is over ten bad men who reform.
 Any gambler knows that you can't lose all the time. Even the weather forecast is correct once in awhile
 They say, that wealth does not bring happiness. and maybe that's the reason why we are ali so busy trying to make other people happy by separating them from their coin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
DIED.

this city, Thursday, Oct 21, 1915. Ambrose Bohan, aged 36 years, 4 months, day.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking par lors of M. J. Cannon, No. 1051 Broad street on Monday Oct. 18th at 8.3e a m., and from Sacred Heart church where a solemn high mass of requiem will be offered for the repose of his soul at g o'clock. Burial at St. Michae1's cemetery.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
cabhaca.

Cabbage in its many varieties has been developed from a single wild growth called Brasica oleraceas. which in it's wild state is very remote in ap- pearance from our cabbage Kale raulidower and collards come from the same origin. The principal cultivated varieties of all these are known to have existed as far back as the six. teenth century.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
Takina No chances.

Dear Luke--I read your column ev- cry day. and I have pictured Luke in my minds eye as something good to look upon. So I have no anxiety to see him. lest my dream be shattered He may be something that looks like a cartoon I have seen on predigested <foods.-A Corn Fed, Holland, Tex
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
OBITUARY
EVA c. BAsT.

Eva e. wife of Charlie H.. zsast, died at her home on Main street. Fairfield yesterday at the age of 42s years Mrs East is survived by her husband and one son. also a number Of relatives in her native town, Kent Conn The funeral will be held from the mortuary chapel of Henry E. Bishop, 274 Fairfield avenue this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
A Mutunl E.riend.

Bobby--Dad, what is a mutual friendi AIT. F'ogg-He is generally one whe makes it his business to see that you don't miss hearing the nasty things your neighbors say about you.-Lon. don Stray Stories.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
ANTONIO MAsTRoAANNI
 VS. ELENA MASTROIANNI. NEW HAVEN COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT.
COMPLAINT FOR DfvoRCE

OCtObeT Q, I5 I0.I
 COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE Ordered that additional notice or the pend4ncy of the complaint in the above entitled case be given by pub fishing this order in the Bridgeport Farmer a newspaper published in said Fairfield County, once a week for two weeks successively beginning on or before the 1 3th day of October, 191 5. By the Court,
 ERROLL M. AUGUR.
 a. Assistant Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
OFF FOR HUNT

Herbert c. Baldwin of Al Worth street started this afternoon on a mo tor trip to West Barnstable, Mass, where he will spend 10 days hunting. With MT. Baldwin will go his broth- CT. Atty. Alfred c. Baldwin, formerly clerk of the senate; another brother, Harold T. Baldwin of Seymour and E. w Baldwin of Boston. The party will do most of their shooting on Cape Cod
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
Limited Repertory.

Uncle Shadrach had held down the job of pumping the organ in his church for score of years. A new or- ganist had come, and q member of the church asked Uncle Shadrach what he thought of the newcomer.
 stWelI. sah,'' answered Uncle Shad- rach, '.Ah doan wan to brag, but Ah can pump mo pieces n he kin play, sah.''-New York Post.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23

Rev Lucius o. Baird, D. D.. one Of the delegates to the National council of Congregational churches at New Haven; will discuss the work of the council at the Park Street Congrega- tionaI church in this city tpmorrow Dr. Baird is a Yale man He is secre- tary of the American Missionary asso- citation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23

Paul Bulka of 67 Summer street, who was reported as having attempt ed suicide in police cell Thursday was turned over to the charities de- partment for mental examination by physicians today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
Dust.

He is quite rich, I understand, He never asks for trust; He is a carpet beater and
 Can always raise the dust.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
Bridgeport, Conn.
 Saturday, October B,
Sturdy and attractive coat-woolens--S1.5O and S2 yd.

Pick from over a score of tasteful cheerful fancy coatings at $1. 50 and $2 yard pure wool.
 Handsome; and diverse in pattern and plain colors too
 Mixtures that have fresh clear look make up into coats with smart effect and cheery air.
 Good plain coors in several weaves. One of the. soothest and richest is very like zibene has the luster 4nd same depth
 Splendid lot of grays. Range from light to dark effect and through all the pretty fancy combinations that young folks other could wish $15O and 2 yd
 Rightai
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
A pIamnnd srnarstition.

In India the superstition obtains that if the famous diamond, the Kohinoorf is worn Ey a man dire disaster v7ill befan him, while if the vearer be woman fortune will shine upon her fo1 the rest of her days
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
Good. waAm blanket--S5.

Not great deal of weight--but wonderful amount of warmth.
 That's the mark of the Rowland s5 blanket Wool wool soft and aeecy and guarantee of warmth Cotton warp; strong and firm and a preventive of shrinking.
 Tastefully finished with binding of silk and with bor ders pretty shades of pink blue lavender yellow Sizes 50 by 80 inches, TO by 80 inches r b s2 inches.
 Weight 5 to 51a pounds G5. Woven closely that touch of cold gets beneath them.
 Main aoor. rear
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
Giddaps

The mule may seem real slow, but, Gee!
 He does as he is bid. His spark plug never fails and he Is never known to skid.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
Fair Warnino!

will never eat anything else. The Gem. --Ad. in. a Newspaper.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
TnH.nttl

TUTT-TUTT.-Nar in the parson- age of the Lake Avenue Methodist church, James F. Tut of Cincinnati and Miss Alta Tut of Cleveland Louisville papers please copg.-CIeyeland Press
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
Cheer unl

They were divorced a year ago.
 Their shattered lives were barred, But they've made up again and so They want to be rerpaired.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23

RAZOR sPECIALTIEs- device for making shaving a pleasure; razors and safety blades. put in or der, PIP Warner Building, S3 Fair field Ave. G B a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
Drive out cold.

Gas or oil heater makes any room comfortable-and avoids need of starting fire in the heater.
 pQuicky put into service easily moved where most needed not wasers of fuel but great producers grateful heat.
 Gas heaters,-$1 to S7.5O Oil heaters, $3.25 to $6.5O
 ~ door
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23

FOR SALE-OverIand Roadster, fine condition, Vanstone Garage, 65
 Kossuth St. Automobile Repair Go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23

His Il.e was one long round of stalls, And worries lined his brow, And yet the mottoes on his walls
 Read this way: Do It NowP'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
Bits of Byplay By Luke McLuke Copyright, 1e1s, the Cincinnat1
 Enquirer

Proof.
 It was the rush hour in the cafeteria, one of those quick lunch places where you help yourself and grab chair and use the arm of the chair as a table. A rushed feeder grabbed a slice of pie and copped out a chair. Then he re- membered that he needed coffee and he dashed over to the service counte-. When he returned with his coffee his chair was occupied by another hurryup diner
 Excuse me, said the first man, but that is my chair" s How do you know it is your chair Y' demanded the occupant in a surly tone. Because I can prove it,'' stated the first man.
 How can you prove it?" asked the occupant.
 By the seat of your pants,' was the reply ssYou are sitting on my pie"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
Thines to Worry About.
Yous Know Him.

! The average woman has between for ty and fifty miles of hair on her head
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
Our Daily sneoiaI.

Never talk unless you have some thing to say.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
The pocter,s viewpoint.

Buxom Widow-Do you understand the language of flowers, pr. Crusty ? Dr. Crusty (an old bachelor)-No, ma'am Widow-You don't know if yellow means jealousy? pr. Crusty- No, ma am: yellow means btlfousness.
 --4--- A-
 In the Game.
 ..I am in the hands of my friends, :" said the political sidestepper.
 ..Yes. replied the harsh critic. ''and every time your friends look over their hands they seem impatient for a new deal. l.'-W Washington Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
Nan7es Is Names.

I%dKH1GS 5 lSGEflSSs Miss Waya Hood lives in Cadillac, Mich.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
Well.

Said Mrs. Pel1, This Dr. Slaughter Is spending money just like water'' ''Then if he does.'' said MT. Pell,
 tsHe doesn't get it from the well.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23
Paw Knows Everythinc,

Willie what are parts of speech?
 Paw-Hyphens, my son.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-23

General Botha, South African Pre- mier, was elected. a member of the Parliament