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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28
WILL
 HAVE OVERSEAS
 COLONIAL EMPIRE
Herr solf Says England of All National Has Opposed
 This Plan.

Budapest, Hungary, Oct 2s--.'The Eolitfcal and economic position of Ger many makes a great overseas colonial empire an absolute necessity" de- clares Herr Solf, the German minister of colonies, in an interview with the correspondent of Azest. After empha- sizing the importance of the present
 move in the Balkans from the point of view of German colonial policy, Herr Solf continues:
 f'It is necessary for us not only to maintain our previous colonial posses sions, But even to increase them, ire spective of the European issues and of the settlement in Europe after the war Our motto will be, after the con- clusion of the war, to establish con nected Colonial Empire destined to fill up the gaps in our economic life in accordance with the necessities of our position.
 ''Our only enemy from a. colonial point of view is England. How the future Germany overseas will be built up depends on the result of our war with England. At the very moment when we restore communications with the Straits and Constantinop1e and drive the Allied forces into the sea in Gallipoli, together with the Ital- ians' and any others attaching them selves to these, the events that will follow will develop like those in a well-written play.
 ftThe Turkish army will advance through Asia Minor and Taurus in or der to concentrate for a further ad- vance at Damascus. Every new army corps which will pass through the Kilikia. Gate of the City of Saladin will aggravateY the terror of London. On the day when the English army on the Nile, with the Australians, the Canadians, and Indians capitulates be- fore the Turks, or when they have to re-embark at Alexandria, the WorId-power of England will sink into the deep; from Gibraltar to Gtnga- pore What she will save out of this catastrophe will not be decided by England alone"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28
MANY TESTIFY AS
 TO CHARACTER OF
 JUDGE FL. WILL DER
City Court Official on Stand in His Libel Action
 Against Post.

Judge Frank L. Wilder. whose s1o,Ooo libel suit against the Post Publishing Go. was started yesterday before Judge Case in the superior court, finished his testimony this morning. He said the articles which caused the suit hurt him in the eyes of the community and caused him much distress of mind
 Eight witnesses were introduced by the plaintiff to testify regarding Judge WiIder's standing as citizen and as 8 member of the bar. These were JudgeA. B. Beers Judge Morris B. Beardsley, Judge Robert E. DeForest, Judge John s. Pullman, Judge w. H. ComIey, Jr., Judge E. K Nicholson, Attorney David s. Day. Attorney John C. Chamb erlatn.
 In answers to questions by Attor- ney Henry E. Shannon they said they had known the plaintiff for a number of years and considered him a man of high standing
 Associate Editor Sidney w Chal lenger of The Post was asked to iden- tify a number of articles in which the plaintiff claims were ltbelous. The witness admitted he wrote sew eral of the articles. He said he had been 27 years in the newspaper busi- ness. He described the methods of gathering news and the care that was taken to have accuracy. in all re- ports.
 The trial was still on at press hour
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28
DIED.

fCgDDY-In this city, Wednesday, lOce 27s f81 5, Margaret AF.5 below ed daughter of Patrick and Mary Gnddxs agedfz fz5 years, A r1enthssa14 4 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence Of the par : ents. No. 142 Clarence street on Saturday. Oct. 30. at 8:3O a. m, and from Saint Mary's church at g o'clock. Interment ct St. Mfchaers cemetery. G 2s bs HAWkINS@In Newtown, Oct. 20. Mrs Ezunice Hawkins NDRRIS.-In Rfdgebury, Oct 21. Benjamin c. Norris. aged 79 years. BEERS-=In shelton. Oct. 26. Lizzie IlampIziR, wife of Almon Beers. II years.
 BoNDs s4In Torrineton. Oct. 20. Mrs. E. E. Bond; aged Te years BAUCH.AIn Forrin gton Oct 19, Dorainickl BaucH, aged 4S years REsEs91y.zIn NorwaIl4 .OctS22, Hen ry Green, aged 65. DHAHE-In Winsted, Oct A, Mrs. sAbigai1 M. Drake. aged 85 AILEzN.--In Winsted, oct. 24. Annie R Alien, aged 94
 SA1ITH--zIn Norwalk Oct. 26, Harry Slnith~ aged 65.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28
SPANISH STUDENTS AT Y. M. c. A. WILL
 HEAR OF ECUADOR

HEcuador--Its People, Customs and Traditions Will be the subject of a lecture by Robert F. Nieto before the Spanish club at the r, M. c. A. at 8 o'clock tonight.
 Mr. Nieto. a native of Ecuador. was former1y interpretor to James D. Till man, American minister to Ecuador in 1909. His lecture tonight before the members of the Spanish club will be. the first of a series of similar lec- lures on the Latih-American repub- lies. it being the purpose of the club, through it's entertainment committee. to supply information and education to it's members. as well as to afford them an opportunity for sociability.
 According to a statement issued by W. A. Halliday. president of the club, there is an increa4ing interest in the study Of the Spanish language in this city. He further stated that mem bership in the club is open to any man in Bridgeport interested in gaining proncieney in speaking the spanish language through practice in conver- sation-
 MT. Nieto will deliver his lecture first in spanish and then in English, in ordep that all present including those just taking up the study of Spanish, may understand him. The club scenvenes each Thursday night at 8 o'clock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28
WOMAN FINDS
 WRIST WATCH
 WORTH FORTUNE
Honesty of Bridgeport Wom- en Appeals to New Yorker
 Who Writes Mayor.

Bridgeport women are the most honest. in Ythis country. according to H. s. Meuschafer of Al Nassau street New York city. Mrs. Meuschafer was mailing a package in the local post office yesterday when in upbut- toning her glove she dropped a wrist watch which was studded with dia- monds and which was valued at sew eral hundred dollars. She reported sthe loss and later Miss Hannah Par dee, of 790 Lafayette street, reported to John H. Shannon. deputy collector of customs, that she had found the watch. Deputy Collector shannon reported to MT. Meuschafer and the latter has sent reward to Miss Par dee.
 Today he wrote Mayor Wilson call ing his attention to Miss Pardee's honest action and also to the story the New York city newspapers have Schrnitz, a Bridgeport girl. who out of employment and practically with out resources picked $4,0oO dia- mond brooch in the lobby Of the Hotel Belmont.
 She took the brooch to the West s8th police station and F. C. Notaling, husband of the woman who lost it. gave her a reward of s1o0. Miss Schnitz was formerly in hair dress ing parlor here and has since secured a position in a 42nd street hair dress ing parIors in New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

The White Star liner Baltic sailed for Liverpool with 6s6 passengers.
 William o. Doughty. a farmer of Hampstead, L. l., was Killed when his carriage upset.
 Standard Oil Co, of New York ad- vanced it's prices for refined oil for ex- port 25 points.
 Marines at Bahon, Haiti. under command of Captain Campbell, were fired upon by snipers.
 The scandinavian-Ameri Line steamer Frederick VII. arrived at New York from Copenhagen.
 Fire destroyed the St, Joseph's Ro- man Catholic church at Camden, N. J. The loss is s15,Ooo.
 President Wilson will receive 100 delegates to the Presbyterian Synod at the White House today.
 The price of Pennsylvania crude oil advanced five cents per barrel ct Pittsburgh to S1.9O per barrel.
 Thomas A. Edison. the inventor. who is in San Francisco, has received several letters threatening his life.
 A South Australian per cent. con version loan amounting to S1O.0OO, ,0OOs is being offered in London at 99-
 The Akron Rubber Go. informed it's 1,50o employees of a 15 per cent wage increase.
 Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, con ferred with President Wilson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28
Sues City For $5,0OO
 For Fall on Sidewalk

On the ground that his $2,O0o note was wrongfully used, <Acrian Rockett of this city has brought suit against Charles Fl. Bradley of this city for $2,5Oo. In papers filed today in the superior court, Rockett alleges that in 1911 he was induced by Bradley to buy $500 worth of stock in the Mutual Chemical & Drug Co of New York. This company was represented as paying a 20 per cent. dividend but Rockett says he afterWard found it was insoIvent.
 Later Clark said the company need ed a bank balance to give it ;I credit rating and he induced Rockett to give a note for $2,o0o which was to be deposited. This note was appro- priated to C1ark's personal use, the plaintiff says.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28
OPEN WIRELESS
 POLAR SEA ROUTE
 TO CENTRAL RUSSIA.
:, 1000, GOO Tons of Wheat and Great Quantities of War
 Supplies Held in Siberia.


 London, Oct. 28-Wireless teleg- raphy has opened polar sea route from Central Russia to Great Britain. Wireless stations established by the Russian government in the Narcttc keep the vessels advised as to the channels freest from ice. Acting on their information, two 1asge vessels chartered by a Siberian trading com pany, have just arrived at Gri1nsby with cargees from the Yenesei and Obi districts of Central Siberia, val ued at s1,75o,o0O.
 The Obi and Yenesei are huge r1v- CTS with a great depth of water, talk ing steamers of any size. But it was not until lately that their navigation was put in practice.
 Owing to the use of the tfans-Siber- ian railway by the. Russian govern ment for war supplies, there are B. 0oO,0 tons of wheat held up in Siberia besides enormous quantities of other produce. If this can be got out, it will improve Russian exchange, which is now T serious problem among the Allies.
 Next year the company proposes to take about thirty steamers over tho new White Sea route, laden with Sip criAn produces. Even if the war ends before this time, it is pointed out that the Serbian railway will be more or less tied up wit hback business and the returniHg Of troops.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28
JOHN P. IoCksH1ER

The funeral of John P. Loclshief. who passed away at the home of his daughter. Mrs. Louis Gerard 1249 State street, on Monday, was held this morning at 8:3o and at g. o'clock from St. Anthony's church, where a solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Father Callahan Miss Ger trude Paradis presided at the organ and Schmitt's mass was sung by the choir. At the offertory William Du- bee sang Waiting and after the ser vices Miss Alma Tetreau1t sang 1tFacel to Face" Many relatives and friends from out of town were present. and also a delegation from the St. Jean de Baptiste society Expressions of sym pathy were shown py a large display of floral offerings. The pail bearers were grandchildren of the deceased Arthur Gerard, Edward Dubee, Jr, Leo Lockshier. George Lockshier, George St ArnauId, William Jacob, Henry Dubee and Wilbert Jacob The flower bearers were Henry Dubee and WiIbert Jacob. Burial was in St MichaeFs cemetery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28
CORONER INQUIRIES
 INTO BLACK ROCK
 TROLLEY FATALITY

Tomorrow at 10 o'clock Coroner Phelan will begin an inquest into the death of John Shepard, 56 years old. who lived at 5 Scof1eld avenue in the Black Rock district. and who was killed by trolley car at Fairfield avenue and Hanson street, last night.
 In order to allow the police further time to make a. thorough investigation into the cause of the death, Judge Frederic A. Bartlett in city court this morning granted a continuance until November 4, in the case of Conduc- tor Charles Roehrich of 1855 Fairfield avenue and Motorman Nathan Blank field of 759 State street, both arraign- ed on the technical charge of man slaughter.
 The trolleymen were released in the custody of Manager Charles H. Chap man of the Connecticut Go Shepard. who lived at S5 Scof1e1d avenue, had apparently fallen across the car tracks. A slight mound of earth thrown on the pavement while the tracks are being repaired at that point, obstructed the view of Motor man Nathan Blankhe1d. 759 State street, who said he did not see Shep- ard until his car bumped over som thing and he brought it to a stop. Upon. investigation he found the body in the ditch, both legs severed at the kneeS B1ankheId was released up- on the recognizance of Manager c. H. Chapman to appear in court today.
 MT. Shepard is survived by his wife and three daughters, Minnie, Hazel and Mrs. c. D. Cassidy, all residing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28
Weather Forecast

New Haven, Oct.7 2s-F'ore- cast. Fair and warmer tonight; Friday partly cloudy
 Connecticut: Partly cloudy to- night, warmer in the interior; Friday local rains. moderate winds. becoming south.
 The southern disturbance is causing cloudy and showery weather in Florida. The westernf disturbance has moved eastward and is not central over Lake Su- perfor. It is causing cloudy weather but not much precipi- tatfon ln tho lake region. P1eas=. ant weather prevails in other distrfcts east of the Rocky Noun fai1s. es 7sI4 temp atures arek risls ina slowly in the central districts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28
THIRTY PUPILS
 PERISH IN FIRE
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 the rush but what they failed to do was accomplished presently by the flames which. shooting from the win dows of the building, held back the distracted tllrong
 The origin of the fire remained in doubt. Michael Dunn. who lives near the school, said the heard a nuffled explosion in the school building just before it was enveIoped in flames When the ruins had cooled sufficiently to permit it, Building Inspector A. H. Mcdonald and w. s. Murret of the state police. made their way for a few feet into the basement and later reported that the steam boiler which was reported to have exploded. was intact.
 Joseph Donahue, the engineer of the building, also declared the blaze could not have originated from the boiler. He said that he had banked the fire before he left it at o'clock this morning
 The head of the school is Mother Superior Sister AIdegon, who is assist ed by Is Sisters. The Mother Su- per1or detected the odor of smoke a few minutes after the school session opened. She immediately sounded the schools ire alarm which started the children to the street.
 St. Johns Parochial school stands on CheStnuI street, nearDy St. ! onn s Catholic church. and the home of Rev. Nicholas Murphy the pastor Op- posite is St. Johns convent.
 The school building was erected a few. years ago at a. cost of about $10O,- O00- It was square shaped with wood fittings lining the interior of the brick form. There were 1 S classrooms on the three floors. At each end of the building wooden stairways led down from the upper floors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28
Trusty Who Broke
 Jail Surrenders
 To County Sheriff

After roaming about the West for four months, Charles Shears of Dan bury, who escaped from the county jail May IT last. gave hlmseh up to Sherfn Simeon Pease today. Shears was a trtlsty at the time of his escape. He was allowed the freedom of the grounds and for that reason had Mt- tie trouble getting away. Shears was sentenced from Danbury4 for theft from the person and was given six months in jail and a $35 fine. He still has three months to serve. He said, he tired of wandering and was willing to serve out his term.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28
CARD OF THANKS

We wish te gratefully acknowledge with deepest appreciation the kind remenbrances and sympathy of friends and neighbors shown us in our recent bereavement in the loss of our beloved wife, daughter and sis ter, Elizabeth Patterson Brannfgan) .. We particularly wish to thank the friends who sent the beautiful floral pieces as an expression of sympathy, and to all who helped lessen the bur- den of sorrow in our dark hour.
 STEPHEN BRANNIGAN
 MOTHER, SISTERS IAND
 BROTHERS. ae
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28
Sues to Recover on
 $2,O0O Note Alleged
 To Have Been Misused

Declaring that one foot has been deformed as a result of an injury re- ceived when she stumbled into a, hole in a HoIlister avenue sidewalk, Ser tha P. Hermann of this city has brought suit against the city of Bridgeport for $5,o00. She says it was February 28 1914 that she fell on the defective walk which was in front of loo fHol1ister avenue. She wants S5, 1000 damages. The action is returnable to the superior court. December term.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28
FIRE DESTROYS EARNS.

Knlingworth. Conn. Oct. 2S-Dam- age estimated at about s1,5o0 result ed from the burning last night Of barns on the premises of Frederick Winke1 and Frank Busek The ire started from an undetermined cause in the Busek barn. Laborers nearby prevented the flames spI eading to neighboring houses
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28
B. J.SHILI N
 STEAKS HERE TONIGHT

.sThe Infiuence of the War on America will be the subject Of an address which Congressman B. J. Hill will give tonight to the Brotherhood of the First Presbyterian church. TNe meeting will be held in the rear Of the church. The banquet hall will be set Tn the hall in the rear of the church. An orchestra will furnish music, and several members of the Brother hood will sing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28
COLBY CAUGHT FOR SPEEDING

Burr M Co1ey, a former hat mer- chant, now an automobile salesman, fell into the tolls of the law this af- ternoon. Motorcycle Policeman Har- old Beardsworth pursued him up North Main street wf1itf1er Coley was hastening towards Newtown, and ar rested CoIey charging him with speed ing. Beardsworth says Coley was driving at 35 miles an hour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28
AUro1srs CASE CONTINUED.

Waterbury. Oct. 28-The ease against Morris MatlSin, jitney driver, charged with manslaughter, was con- tinued in the city court this morning until next Tuesday. MatsBin's auto mobile struck E. J. Bassett. 7s years old on the Watertown road on Satur-5 day. Oct. 16. the injuries resulting in meningitis which caused death The deputy coroner held. Matslzin to blame for MT. Bassett.s death
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28
Thieves Get Much
 Sheet Metal From
 Parochia1 Building

Thieves in the new buildings of St. AugGstine's parish last night made off with sheet lead the weight of which is estimated at over 200 pounds. The stolen metal belonged to the w. P. Kirk Co, plumbing con- tractors It was valued at $17.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28
JEWELS WORTH S8,OOO
 TAKEN AT PORTCHESTER

Greenwich. Conn. Oct. 2s-Approx- imately ss,ooo worth of jewelry and silver were stolen last night from the homes of Louis 01ertz and Howard Buchanan, in Portch ester. according to information in possession of the police here today. The largest haul was made at the Buchanan residence where the thieves secured booty val ued at about s6,o0o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28
OBITUARY
HELEN GILMORE

2 Helen, widow of William Gilmore died last night at the home of her. daughter, Mrs. F. E. Price, 872 Park avenue. Mrs Gilmore was 80 years of age and had resided in this city for the past eight years She was bern and spent the greater. part of
 her life in Her1non, St Lawrence county, N. Y. Besides her daughter, she is survived by d sister, Mrs Mary McCurdy of Los Angeles, Cal Inter- naent will be in T1ermon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28
PLOUGH TEARS MANS FOOT OFF

James Dalton, 426 Lind1ey street, suffered painful injuries at Brooks and Pearl streets this forenoon when a plough with which he was doing excavating work for the Burns O., was dragged over his foot. He was taken to his home in the Emergency hospital ambulance!
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28

at the Shepard home on Scofe1d ave nue. He was employed in the ca pacfty of section carpenter by the New Haven road. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28

John s. Ensor, of Baltimore, Re publican candidate for state senator, was struck and killed by a trolley car.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28

ROOFING AND REPAIRING of ev- cry description. Drop, postal. Geo. 70, Brien. 2S3 Pembroke St
 G 2S assn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28

Another Germanaspy was executed in London. This was the tenth spy shot in London since the war be- gan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28

The International Association of Dairy & Milk Inspectors opened their annual convention at Washington.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28

BDOKKEEPER = Thorough double entry, II years practical experience, . open ard close books, trial balances, accurates highest credentials Ad- dress E. K, General Delivery, City
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 WANTED--lA few first class - all. around nlac1linists, 8 hours open shop. only those giving full part culars and references in first letter wilf2 be considered. F. O. Box J., WestsETE, City C. 28 d~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28

Goldie Davis colored, was arrested this afternoon for violation of the city ordinance prohibiting the scattering of handbilIs in the streets. He was released in bail of $15.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-28
BEERS SUCCEEDS
 COMLEY AS LIQUOR PROSECUTING AGENT

The county commissioners this morning announced the appointment of Attorney Ralph T. Beers and Albert J. Merritt as liquor prosecutors for this city. Attorney Beers succeeds At torney Arthur M. Comley, who de-
 clined reappointrnent because of pres sure of other work. Attorney Merritt succeeds himself. He will continue to have the west side of the PeQuonnock river as his territory and Attorney Beers will have East Bridgeport The terms are for two years from date.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-01-01
Cleared.

British schooner, Charlevoix, for
Cuban ports.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-01-01
CITY HALL WILL
CLOSE: HALF DAY
OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES WILL
GO TO THEIR HcMEs AT NOON
AND REMAIN FOR THE BAL
ANcE OF NEW YEARS DAY.

Mayor Greenhut announced vest -
day that the city hall would be cio1ed
for half day. and that the building
would be closed at noon today and re-
main iractive for the balance o. the
day. Consequently the rf -ials ard en-
ployes viii have an opportunity IF
spending the afternoon with their OWE
families, for half OF New Years day
Before closing aour yesterday prac-
tically all OF the depo rtments were
paid off for the last half CT the last
month OF the old year, and some of
them received their cnecks in the Pc
lice department fer possibly the last
time, as those who were scheduled to
feel the policy OF retrelchment signed
the payroll for possibly the anal time
Payrolls for all departments were
on the desks of the mayor and the two
commissioners early in the afternoon.
Commissioner Pou was called upon to
attend funeral, and Commissioners
Johnson was out on the street work,
leaving but the mayor at the city hall.
The other commissioners, however,
reached the building before the same
was closed for the day and those who
did not get their checks yesterday will
receive the same this morning.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-01-01

found out who the two new arrivals
We're, Mcmahon, at the first OPP
portunity, despite the cold weather
srrang off the bridge into Escambia
bay. It was more than a dozen feet
deep where he first struck the water,
but he showed himself to be rather an
expert at swimming, and he lodged
about with ease, ali the time, how
ever, getting more and more chilly.
Finally the sheriff thought he saw
resemblance in the man in the water
To the picture OF one OF the Forten-
Jerry boys, Jail breakers, and he came
near adopting rather strenuous meas
ures to bring the fugitive back to the
shore About that time, however, a
motor boat was engaged to chase the
swimmer back TO land and an attempt
was made by the boatmen after Nc
Nation had successfully lodged them,