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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
NON SUIT 6R
 TO RAILROAD 0I.
 WILTON FATALITY
Court Rules That Plaintiff Failed)to Show Negligence
 of Defendant.

The $12so0o suit brought against the New Haven Railroad Go. by Solon Borglum, administrator on the Addf- son T. Millar estate, was non-suited this morning in the superior Scourt- Judge Williams granted motion for non-suit made by Attorney W. L. Bar nett for the railroad company. Judge Williams and a Jury had been hearing testimony in the case since yesterday morning.
 Counsel for the railroad asked that the suit be thrown out of court be- cause counsel for Borglum had not been able to show that the railroad failed to take proper precautions -or had been guilty of negligence ct the time Mi1lar met his death.
 In the complaint it was stated that b1illar's automobile was struck while crossing the railroad tracks at New Canaan. Millar was thrown out and killed. He was an artist living in the Sdlermine colony at Wilton, where Borglun also resides Although noth- ing was announced today it is probable that the plaintiff will. ask for a new trial at a later date.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
NEW HIGH SCHOOL
 FRIGHT B0TCH
SEVEN FAT JOBS
  ALL READY FOR 6. 0.P. FAITHFUL
Senate. Gets Favorable Re- port on Bill Authorizing
 Statute Revision.
Special to The Farmer1

Hartford, April 14-With the re- porting to the Senate today of the bill authorizing the governor to appoint a statue revision commission, the judi ciary comnittee paved the way for the eparceling out of seven juicy jobs to faithful. Republicans.
 The bill provides for a commission of six, eachrof whom will get $5,00O in salary and will have an expense authorized, to serve at S5.000 8 year and with an expense account of $1,- GOO.
 Similar statute revisions in the past have cost more than double the. ori- ginal estimate, and it is not doubted that the present commission. if ap- pointed as now seems probable. will succeed in expending a fair-sized buns ale Of the states money.
 It is said that Speaker Frank Hea1y Is slated for one of the places on the revision comnissi on-
 The Senate today received a favor able report on bill to allow an ex- tension of time for the issuance of school bonds authorized last year by a referendum election in Bridgeport.
 Governor Hplcomb sent to the Sen ate today the nomination of Dr. Fred consulting physician at the states prison.
 The excise committee reported to the House the bill increasing liquor licenses for druggists, making the fee $6 instead of s2 for the ordinary pre- scription license. and s67 instead Of $50 for the license to sell liquors. In tnep previous bill the increase was made 100 percent hut the druggists objeoted and were given a rehearing yesterday atswhich a compromise was 1nade by increasing the present. fees s3 B percent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
Pittsburgh Factories
 Get Big War ordera

Pittsburgh. Aprn 14.--stor4es or url- usual industrial activity in the Pitts burgh district because Of the presence of orders for war material have been received with more or less hesitation untn today, when a number of nanu- facturfng concerns confirmed to The Associated Prez reports of their opers ations.
 At the Westinghouse Airbrake Co.. it was said that special machinery had been installed and workmen were now making shrapnel shells. cartridge cases and fuses on contract that will re- quire a year to complete. The shells will be loaded in Europe.
 The Westinghouse Electric .s Man ufa curing Co. Is making large projec- tiles for the war, although the order came tol it through an Eastern steel manufactures. Special machinery has been put in the shops and repeat orr ders are expected.
 A number of smaller concerns also are making ammunition, some shops working at high speed to fill the de- mand promptly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
Fate of Schooner
 Robert c. Dun Not
 Known in Bridgeport

No information has been received in this city as to the fate of the Rob ert Graham Dun. the schooner that was abandoned off the coast of vir- gin1a in the storm just before Easter. Whether any of the ship or it's cargo was salvaged has not been learn ed.
 ] The Robert Graham Dun was caught in 8 gale off the coast after a vain battle, it's crew and captain put off in small boat. They were later picked up by a Clyde. liner.
 The Dun carried 6OO,OOO feet of lumber for Bridgeport and 1t is not known if any has been recovered from the water.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
ROBINSON HEADS
 BRITISH ARMYS
 AUTO INSPECTION
Bridgeporter Has Charge of Purchases of Vast Array
 of War Machines.
HIS WIFE SOON TO
 SAIL TO JOIN HIM
Has Made Big Sales of Loco mobile Company's Pro
 ducts to the English.

Arthur W. Robinson, sales manager of the Locomobile Co.,. who went to England six months ago to sell a big order of motor trucks, has been ap- pointed inspector general of motor trucks for the British government He has charge of the vast array of trucks gathered by the English war depart ment for use in the war. This is a po- sition of enormous responsibility and shows how highly MT. Robinsons s abn- ity is regarded in England.
 In spite of his new duties MT. Robin son will continue to represent the Lo- cemobile Go. in England. He is also connected with the firm of Jaston, nent London concern located in Bond street.
 Mrs Robinson and her three chfl- dren, who have been staying at their home in the BroolxIawn section dur ing MT. Robinson's sojourn abroad, will sail Saturday for England. Mrs, Robinson a few weeks ago made ap- ment of the superior court for a. pass port so that she could sail to join her husband. The passport has been re- ceived from the government authori- ties in Washington and she will de- part from New York on the steamer St. Louis of the American line.
 Arthur W. Robinson is known as an automobile expert and leaders in the trade area not surprised that he has risen so rapidly. He was very prornI- nent in social life during his stay in this city, being active in affairs at the Brooklawn and other clubs. Previous to her marriage Mrs. Robinson was Miss Elsie, Henshaw, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Henry P. Henshaw.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
Says He Was Thrown
 Through Window Tn Beardsley Park Barn

Your Honor, the only thing I know Of the matter is when felt myself be- ing hurled through a window and woke up on the floor of the barn. was the startling excuse offered by Stephen Agar in. the city. court this morning where he was charged with breach of the peace. Agar, a farmer of Green field Hill, was found in a barn just above Beardsley Park by the owner. The window had been broken and tho capture of Agar created considera ble excitement in the vicinity yesterday morning. In his defense Agar told the court he had met two men and had been drinking with them. He lost consciousness and woke up amidst chatter of glass from a window through which he believes he had been thrown by his companions. The charge against him was 1lolled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
EXPORTS OF COTTON. DOUBLED IN A YEAR

washin gton.@ April 14AMarked ac- tivity in manufacturing and heavy ex- ports were the features of the March cotton statement of the census bureau issued. today.
 Manufacturers in March used 62S.- 959 bales. exclusive of IinteFss which is record for monthly. consumption. being 5000 bales more than has been used in any month since the. censua bureau began collecting the monthly statistics two and 8 half years ago.
 Cotton exports amounted to 1,208,- 5553 bales. or almost double what they were in March last year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
LEGISLATURE TO
 CLOSE BY MAY 10

Hartford. April 1x-The approach of the date for final adjournment of the General Assembly of 1915 was in dicated today by announcement that next week probably both branches would hold afternoon sessions. Com n1itteeg are sending In their reports freely and most of them today had disposed Of everything in hand.
 Les1sIatfVe leaders had looked for a4aI aajournxnent oa May q but the iike1ihood of prolonged debate on anancial- appropriation and several private incorporation bills may tprox long the session for 10 days or two weeks beyond. that date.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
Bridgeporter To Head
 The Sons of Veterans

William H. Hart of Bridgeport will. probably be chosen commander of the Connecticut division of the Sons of Veterans, U. s. A., at the state en- caInpment which opened in New Bri- tain today and which will continue tomorrow MT Hart who is a past commander of F'ran1xlin Bartlett camp of this city, has been promised the support of the Hartford, New Ha- ven, New Britain and Winsted camps. Thus far no candidate has appeared against him.
 Fire Commissioner John Tague. E. L. Graves, Thomas McCool, Robert Dayton, Robert Hart, E. L. Chapman, Walter Moore and A. R. Holbreok, will make the trip to New Britain to- morrow. some in automobiles. some on the 6:6S train.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
I MAN IN
 COLLISION WITH Z
 BRITISH WARSHlP

New York, April 14-The six-mast- ed schooner Edward B. WinsIow. one of the largest af1oat, was brought into New York harbor today in tow of Q tug, her bowsprit carried away her bow stove in. The Winslow sailed from Boston April 9 for New York She is a vessel of ?, 4s2 tons net regis ter and is owned in Portland, Me.
 While the cause of her injury was not ascernab1e in advance of her dock ing, it was assumed that she had been in a collision.
 It was reported that the schooner had been in a collision early today with a British warship of Sandy Hook.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
THREE WEEKS TO
 REPAIR BOILERS,
 RAIDERS DEMAND
Tubes Can't Be Replaced in Newport News, Report to
 Washington.

Newport. News. Va, April 1.-The German commerce raider Kronpr1nz Wilhelm. it was learned today, is in need of boiler tubes which cannot be manufactured elsewhere. To pro cure and install the tubes, it is said, would require at least three weeks
 While the Kronpr1nz Wilhelm was awaiting removal to drydock for re- pairs, details of the story of the sink ing of the British steamer Bellevue. one of the WiIheln's victims, were related today by members of the crew, revealing that the British ship fore she was sent to the bottom. The Bellevue was bound from Liverpool to South American ports with {, ,00O tons of coal, whiskey and oxygen when she was captured by the Will helm December last. She was noored to the Wilhelm with strong cables and4stripped of everything of value.
 When the French steamer Monta- que was sighted the Bellevue was left in charge of a prize crew while the Kronprinz Wilhelm gave chase and finally sank the F'renchman by ram ming. Then, on December 20. after all movable parts were securely lash- ed down in order that nothing might pc IeIC nOdt1uS upon tA10 S4K4dNc SO give the British cruisers a clue as to the WfIheI1n's whereabouts, the Belle- vue was sent to the bottom.
 Washington. April 14-secretary Daniels today directed Rear Admiral Beatty, eommandant of the Norfolk Navy Yard to designate as a board to- survey the German sea raider Kronprinz Wilhelm, the same officers chosen by Constructor Du Boise who passed upon the case Of the Prlnz Esitel Friedrich last 1ncntll-
 Repairs needed. to make the ship seaworthy and the amount of coal and supplies needed to take her to the nearest home port would be de- termined. Then the. navy depart ment will fix the time limit of the vessePs stay at Newport News.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
British Hold Cotton
 Not War Contraband

London, April 14-The British gov ernment has decided against placing cotton on the contraband list. A ques- ton was asked in the House of Com mons this afternoon on this subject and Neil Primrose, under secretary oi foreign affairs, on behalf of the for eign office. replied that after careful consideration it had been found thai the military advantages to be gained by declaring cotton contraband were insufficient to render such a step ex, pedient.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
FIRE HORSE FAILS.

A fire horse belonging to No. 4 Engine house, while being exercised this morning, fell upon slippery pave ment at Main and Arch streets. AL though the horse created some excite ment in it's efforts to get up the driv- CT controlled it and besides a few slight scratches no injury was suffer ed by the animal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
Portable Eating
 House For Local N Arms Works Arrives

A portable building to be used for the employees of the new Bridgeport Arms works for the purpose of feed ing the Workmen who either have no homes to go to or who prefer to eat on the premises, has arrived in this city, It. will be placed on the grounds of the Bridgeport Arms works and in a few days equipment will be installed so that it may be in working order.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14

It is reported that the extent Of building activity of the Remington Arns-U. M. c. is not yet reached and that the company intends to erect a series of twin factory buildings on the property in Boston avenue ex- tending from the place where the five buildings are to be erected to the park preserve of the U. M c. Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
Austrfans Reported
 Routed In Hungary

Lemberg. Aprn 14.-In a desperate attack by the Russians on the right flank of the Austrian position at Mex olabercz on the Hungarian side c& the East BesI1fd mountains and aE5out 50 miles south of Przonys1, the Al18- trians were forced after a hour ba&- tie to make a prec1pitate reteaat Tias position heretpfore considered 1mpreg- nable by thesAustrians is now in RuG- sian haadA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
follow :

The buildings in Barnun avenue are four stories in height each, those in Seaview avenue one story each. The Boston avenue buildings are one story high with exception of the per rlits granted last night for five so called twin buildings; each four Stories high.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
Rich Darien Folks Want Taxes Lessened

Forbes Hawkes. and McDouea11 Hawkes., wealthy New Workers who have a summer residence in Darien, have appealed to the superior court from the valuation placed on their property by the Darien assessors The place was assessed for $50, ,00O, which the owners claim is excessive. They want the superior court to modify the assessment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
DELBRIDGE PROPERTY TO
 GO TO CHILDREN ON
 DEATH OF HIS WIDOW

The will of Joseph DeIbridge was admitted to probate today and the life use of his estate which consists of cash in banks and real estate is left his widow. Catherine Delbridge. At her death the estate is to be divided among his five children
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
POSTPONE POLICE BOARD
 MEETING UNTIL FRIDAY

A meeting of the police board, to take care of routine matters, has been called for Friday night instead of Thursday, @as originally contemplated. It is believed that President George s. Hill will at this time report upon the new police patrol which will be pur- chased
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
Fire -Proofing Law
 For Bridgeport Is
 Reported Favorably

Hartford April 14-Anaons favor able reports to the general assembly to-day was one amending the Bridge port charter. giving the city council right to make ordinances reqJfirinG fire proofng of buildings in certain sections
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
KEY-WORKERs GET s27 IN GILBERT STREET HOUSE

The home of Mrs. Napoleon BrIs-s boise, 268 Gilbert street was reported to the police as having been entered by key-workers yesterday afternoon between 2 and 3:30 o'clock The thieves took $27 in cash, hidden in a poclet-bcok in a bureau drawer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14

London, April h-The struggle for t11e Gasseo9 tlae Gar pathian Passes remaining in the hands of the, Germanfc al lies still hOldssthe .cenbertof ne war stage.
 Tn London the crfacal i'm portance of the serfas1of fierce battles being wagedg along the eastern front 'from Bartfeld to Bukowina is so fully recoEniz ed that the activity in other fields is of comparatively min or importance. Each side is making claims of success.
 The Austrfans assert that the Mus covfte invaders have been held in check since March 20 but an off cia1 statement from Petrozrad de- cIares that fighting is in progress more than 14 miles to the south of Dukla Pass which would indicate a Formidable Russian advance in the direction of the Hungarian plains.
 The Teutontc forces still hold Oz- gok Pass and continue' their cease less attacks. Last nigh1 the Russians announced the capture of three more heights within four Sor -four miles of thatsvital gateway
 fl In the western arena ef the war the allies have done little in the last two or three days beyond the con soHda1ou or the SositIons ROW in their hands preparatory to another effort to olIst the Germans from their entrenched positions at St AdihieI
 Increased activity has bean noted at the Dardanelles which moy fore shadow the near apprpaeh of q re- newed attempt to force the straits in cooperation with land forces while at the other extremity of the sea area of possible conflict, runors persist of German waTshdpg cruising int the northern waters of the North Sea
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
WEATHER FORECAST

Fair tonight and Thurs day, moderate to fresh north winds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
U. M. c. co. SPENDS MILLION
 AND A HALF FOR FIFTEEN
 FACTORIES IN SEVEN MONTHS

Since September of last ye the Remington M o. Co., has completed begun 15 buildings property Barnum Avenue Seaview Avenue and Boston estimated total cost Of $ 583OoO The buildings
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14

Rear Admiral Pond, in command Of the naval defense district of the Pa ciflcs was named by Secretary Daniels to take command Of the Pacific reserve deet st Puget Sound
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-14
TERRIFIC BATTLE
 BEING WAGED FOR.
 CARPATHIAN PASS

Struggle in Mountains Holds Center of War Interest While Both Armies Are Making Claims of Success
 Russian Forces An nounce Capture of Three Heights.
 Allies Consolidate Positions in Eastern War Area in Effort to Dust Germans From Trenches at St. Mihiel Renewed Attack on Dardanelles Says Report in London.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
BOND DEALINGS BRISK
ON LOCAL EXCHANGE
Market Ended the Week With
a Show Of Strength in the
Steel Stocks and Erie.

Except for an upswing Of more than a
point in Erie on tho purchase Of some 900
shares. there was little to discuss in
the brief two hours Of trading on tho
Philadelphia Stock Exchange today on
the whole. the week ended with prices
showing a firm tone, but holiday condi-
tions prevailed, and many of the traders
were missing. having left Thursday night
to remain away until Monday About
the widest change, next to the rise in
Erie, was a point recession in General
Asphalt preferred.
The buoyancy OF the Erie group OF Sc
curitles in New York followed upon the
announcement Of the success OF the latest
note issue and naturally the stock here
followed its rise In Wall street.
Cambria AMI United States Steel shares
ruled firm on optimistic utteranccs re-
garding the trade. Export orders for iron
and steel producers In the first three
months Of the year have AVERAGED more
than double the rate obtaining In the
last three months Of 1914, and II was
predicted today that shipments this month
might easily exceed 10000 tons. For four
months now the trade has steadily inn
proved without experiencing setback.
The large mills on April withdrew
quotations OF lis cents for plates, shapes
and bars on prompt specification, thus
placing the market at least nominally on
a 1.20-ceut basis The lowest sales in
December were at los cents.
The anthracite group of securities was
inactive today and huctuated somewhat
uncertainty until Just at the close when
they became firm owing to various
holidays. there will he only about 20
working days in April. orders for de-
livery during the month are large owing
to the fact that the lowest prices of the
year prevail at this time.
Liquidation for foreign account in Lake
Superior was again in evidence and the
quotation gradually slipped back close to
six. on the other hand Tonopah Bel
mont was in demand and moved mp Il
fraction. Bond trading was quite brisk
and really overshadowed the dealings In
stock. There were considerable transac
tions in United Railway Investment rs,
Pennsylvania iigs. Reading general Is
and Lehgh Navigation 4tts. Baldwin 5s
moved up point.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
GRAIN AND FLOuR

Receipts. 220.65O bushels. The
market ruled nrm and ic. higher under o teir
export demand and bulllsh speculation In other
home grain centres. We quote:
car lots IN export eleyator-N No red, spot,
N.53Ht.5S; No. red western. Sic0nl g.
apot f'% and April 81. 6ilSai. .5ats; 30 , red West.
ern 81 N9igni cas-; No Northern Dulnth'
81 GOi9I lB5ia.
CORN.-Recelpts II aG6 bush OnerinEs
moderate and the market steady, but traue
quiet Quotations: Car lots. IN export eic-
la'or.- No . spot and April i5nIdc Z.
steamer. T3qI7iisc3 No. 3. I2isdi3isc. Car
lois local trade. as 20 location NO. vel.
low. sOdsic steamer yellow. iSdI9c. NJ. .
sample yellow, sOa55c. new cob, per 20 lbs,
OATS Receipts. 77,oIa bush Trade
quIet hut prices steadily held. Quotations
SO white GitsdG4c,: standard white ~ "a
Giri 30. white. ~ iaHG2c,
RYE steady We quote at SLIGO LIS
ner bush as TO quality, IN export elevator.
and at SLn5piiI for small lots Of neWbH
FLoJR.gReceIpts i6Sa bbls aud toTa.-
3iO lbs in sacks Trade quiet and prices
without important change. Quotations. per
lJG lbs. n wood. Winter, clear. $d3GuGGU'
do, straight, SG.OldG,S5; do. patent, S6ium
10; Kansas. straight. jute racks. d.l5Hi; do.
patent lutte sacks. SIGT2l: spring, hrst clear
SG.NdGT5. do. straight. S6.I5dT; do, patent.
STdT21, do fayorite brands SL50as: city
mills. choice and fancy patent, Si.J0ms; DO"
REGULAR grudes. winter, clear. S6Sj6i6 20: dou
RIVE FLOUR ruled steady under small
supplies. but trade was quiet. We quote
nearby and Western in wood at S6o0a67o'
as to vuulitN.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
WHEAT PRICES UP;
DEMAND VERY LIGHT
Exports for Week 3,S24.174
Bushels Grea t e Famine
Conditions in Austria.

CHICAGO. April 3-Thcre was very lit
tie activity IN the grain pit today. aud
the wheat market was irregular May
started Is higher at SL55ia. then fell to
SL6l7s, off 7s, while July began tg lower
and then rcceded to $i2ias of rs cents.
the market becoming weak Demand was
very licht throughout the short session
May closed at H.537s, M III cents; July
Sl22a, up "a cent
Australa's oat crop is estimated at
fOWO0) bushels. against l2,GO)NW to a.
100000 bushels OF the preceding season
Gable dispatches from Rome claim that
famine conditions are becoming serious I'm
Austria, and q report from Berlin states
that all persons holding more than 30
pounds Of fodder must report the same to
the Federal Counsel
The total exports o. wheat this week
according to Bradstreers. were l0llO 2j2
bushels. against 6.2S6.O7S bushels last
week, an increase OF 3.S2IlIl bushels
last year 2.653 A33 bushels; since July I. 3i0.-
$500 bushels; year ago. 1861 az bushels.
Corn shipments this week. l99S.7ll bush
els; last week, l,io122s last year. 50 So
Corn shipments since Iuly I amounted to
2i.S3S, CO.. bushels. compared with 2iOs.OO0
bushels during the same period year
ago.
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