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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-04
Summary
 or THE w ar News

Hayt1lg captured PrzemySl, the Austro-Gernan forces are main taining thedr offensive with unus- ual speed along the Galician front Troops that broke through the Russian line at Stry are pushing northward rapidly. A statement from the Russian War Office contains the adInis- sion that in the region beyond the Dniester river the Austro- German army has advanced along the -Stry front
 A Petrograd report says that the German force that captured the Russian Ba4tic seaport of Li- bau some time ago has been iso- lated. Russian forces are said to have cut 1off the Germans from their base at MemeI, East Prus- sia. while other Russian troops have approached from the north and south, so that the only com n1unicat1on with Libau is now by sea-
 Few details are available of the development of the Italian campaign. A statement from General Cadornas Italian chief e.of~stan. saxssa44tae preliminary moven4en4s continuing all along the frontier, developing to the advantage of the Italians. The Vienna War Office says that the Italians have bombarded Aus trian fortif1eations st several points without success.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-04
SENATOR PEASLEY
 WILL APPEAL CASE

Waterbury, June 4.-Notice of ap- peal was filed today in the case of Editor William J. Pape, charged with libel under breach of the peace statute A demurrer entered by At torney N- R. Bronson, as counsel for MT. Pape, was sustained by Judge Wolfe who then took the case from the jury and dismissed the jury. It is from the decision on this demurrer that the prosecution plans to appeal to the supreme court of Connecticut. Permission for the appeal was grant ed by Judge Wolfe at a conference held yesterday afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-04
PRETTY GIRL, REAL
 ESTATE BROKER, IS
 VICTOR IN LAWSUIT
Found Purchaser for $15, GOO Tract, Claimed $75O-
 Gets $15O.

Miss Marguerite sturges, the pret- ty real estate agent who sued Fred erick L. Gooden for $75o commission for selling a tract of land on Madi- son avenue. was awarded $15o dam ages today by Judge Scott of the court of common pleas. She is a member of the firm of Whitney & Struges of this city. It was claimed that GoodeH agreed to allow the firm a commission if purchaser was found who would pay $15, ,ooo for the property. Miss Sturges found the purchaser but the court thought she was not entitled to such a large com mission as she claimed
 In the suit of the Hatters' Fur E1z- change of New York against the Hat Forming Go. of NorwaIk, Judge Scott awarded the plaintiff $1,175.7s The action was brought to recover a, bal ance due for furs purchased.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-04

her war of starvation. At one time America, could have asserted pressure on Great Britain to this end, but it did not do SO
 Now that the war of starvation has failed, America comes forward with the usual proposal that we shall stop the submarine war. Naturally there can be no talk of this Foreign Sec retaFy 5Von Jagow has pointed out what can be done for the safety of American passengers and American ships. Americans again have been shown the way to reconciliation and the protection of their real interests.
 But it appears, one may trust the reports about tine new note, that they do not wish to find this way, but rath- err do4 stheyS desire to lend their moral support to Great Britain, in whose in terests they long ago gave up real neutrality. EH#
 Let them do it! The value of dip 1onatfc relations with the United States has to us become rather fnaag- inary.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-04

wonder
 Tt seems only few days ago that we were wondering whether the sub marine would become a really impor- tant part of the fleet. Today many are seriously debating whether our giant craft will continue to be the backbone of the squadron that con stitutes a. country's protection.
 The last Congress expressed its faith in the submarine by voting the money to build 26 new submarines. three of them to be seagoing of a size and power never before contem- plated. What of the future of this newest naval arm? He would be a rash man who in prophesy limit its possi ibi1ities.''
 Secretary Daniels drew a lesson from the European war in pointing out that the graduates in order to at tain high places of honor must pos sess,, in addition to other tndispensa- bles, self mastery.
 When the war Is over" he said, man who captured the citadel of the enemy. When his biography is writ ten you will find that the naval and military leader who emerges with most glory will be the man who be- gan his career by capturing and con tr o1ling the citadel of his own body and protecting,Sit, from the ravages of appetite and passion. The men who take cities, who win sea. battless are the better fitted to do it if they are men who have won the mastery over . impulse and appetite"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-04
REPORT ON BRIDGE
 SITES TO BE MADE.
 WEEK AFTER NEXT


 The report of the special committee appointed to determine whether the plan of the Bridge Commission or that of the City Plan Commission will be the better one for the construc- ton of Stratford avenue bridge. will be made within two weeks
 Mayor c. B. Wilson said today that he expected the report in a, little more than a week. Incidentally. a meeting of the Bridge Commission will be held this evening in the office of the mayor.
 Whether the Bridge Commission plan or the City Plan Commission project will be adopted, the engineers are making soundings for a, bridge on the site favored by the Bridge Commission. They are making every preparation to construct a bridge there, as if the bridge location had already been selected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-04
Courtland School Graduates To Get
 Diplomas June II

Invitations have been issued for the graduation exercises of the CourtIand school, which will be held at the Hotel StratfeId on the morning of Friday, June II, at II o'clock
 Rev. Merle St. Croix Wright, D. D., will deliver the address of. the occa- sion, on Sources of Power.''
 Diplomas will be presented by the principal to the Misses Henrietta At water, Margaret Lounsbury Griffith, Frances RosaIba tHotchlxiss and Mar garet Katherine Radel, while a special course certificate will be awarded Miss Ruth Bige1ow filling.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-04

by powerful artillery
 The statement follows:
 Preliminary movements and en- gagemetns continued all along the frontier during June 3, developing al- ways to our advantage. Special men ton must be made of the favorable, although slow progress our troops are developing on the southern slopes of Monte Nero, on the steep crags on the left bank of the Esonzo, near ToInniro, and on the line of the valley Our troops are fighting with dash and de- termination against -Austrians strong 1y entrenched and supported by pow erful artillery.
 Tn Carnia the Austrians continue fierce but vain attacks on Alpine de- tachments near Monte Croce pass, but they invariably are repulsedF'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-04
Board of Education Z Sends Ultimatum To
 School Teachers
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SSOAAI11E50 rom rage On6.1 expected more action at the meeting on the evening of June A. They ex- pected to resume discussion of the merit system and attempt to have the motion accepting the report of the committee on schools rescinded If all the contracts are signed at the fig ures stipulated, however, they. will be helpless.
 It is certain several of the board of education members have never heard of the system whereby it is expected to subdue the teachers One member had admitted that he knows very little of the big doings of the board because there is a clique that doesn't admit him and several other members to it's conference on Bridgeport school mat ters.
 Inquiry may be made at the meet ing as to why the custom of having the teachers sign on or kefore June 14, instead of the last day of school, has been adopted Inquiry, may also be made IS to the special reason for se- 1ecting June IA.
 According to those who were ac- quainted with the departure this morning, legal action was feared and it was thought to be coming before June 30. The new form forestaIls this Those teachers who lost their $50 will have to sign at the lesser salary or none
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-04
'es- 'Ss 7Ts 5 Official
 VIEWS OF World's w ar
CHI

Paris, June 4.-The French war of flee today gave out the following statement on the progress of hostili- ] ties:
 ITO the east of the sugar refinery i of Souchez our troops advancing in the direction of Souehez village, cap ltured an isolated wayside tavern where the enemy had established a position. We made about 50 pris- oners and captured three machine guns.
 progress in The Labyrinth Along the rest of the front there have been artillery exchanges"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-04
Small Verdict For Plaintiff In Suit
 For Flour Purchase

A jury in the civil superior court yesterday brought in a verdict for the Bay State Milling Co.,, of Minn cap oils.
 Iinn., to recover $5 on two counts in action the Bay State Co
 brought against the Susman-F -F'eurer Co. of this city. The suit was brought to recover $7,5OO alleged to be due for flour purchased. The To- cal concern claimed to have paid for the four by turning over the money to SoIoway-Katz Co. of New Haven
 a firm which recently figured in sensa- tiona1 bankruptcy proceedings
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-04

witty sayings made the entertain ment one of the best of it's kind which had ever been given in that section of the city. Every number was encored and it was necessary to repeat some of the songs three and four times before the audience was thoroughly satisfied.
 This was the second performance of the minstrel show, the first having been given at Trinity M. E. church. The proceeds from last nights enter tainment will be equally divided be- tween Point Union Mission and the Trinity M. E.. church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-04
Boys and Girls In Burnt Cork Make
 Merry For Mission

The minstrel show given last even ing at the Point Union Mission on East Main street by a group of some 20 young men and women members of the Trinity M. E. church, proved a most successful affair which packed the Mission building to the doors. The entertainment was unusual in that both the young men and young women were b1acked for the occasion.
 Bright and catchy songs and many
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-04
MORGAN AND ROCKEFELLER
 NOT INSPECTING MINES

New York, June A despatch from Lexington, Ky, last night stat ing that messages from Pikevi11e, Ky. were to the effect that J. Pierpont Morgan and John D. Rockefeller, Jr had reached there yesterday to in spect coal 1ands was said today to be erroneous, at the offices of Messrs Rockefeller and Morgan. MT. Rocke- feller, his secretary said, is in New York. At MT Morgan's office it was said MT. Morgan had been at his camp in the Adjrondacks for several days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-04
LINER ADRIATIC SAFE.

Montreal, June 4-The Canadian Pacific Railway received today a ca blegram from Liverpool announcing the arrival there of the White Star liner Adriatic which sailed May 27 from New York with Sir Thomas Shaughnessy, president of the rail- way aboard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-04
HER FRIEND" THROWs
 CARVING KNIFE AT HER

During quarrel with her room mate at All East Main street last night, Margaret .Conley received a se- were wound upon the right wrist in- flicted by her ftfriend'' who hurled a large carving knife across the room at her. Treatment was rendered at the emergency hospital where Dr. Canavan closed a cut over an inch and half long.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-04
BRITISH PARLIAMENT
 IN BRIEF SESSIONS

London, June 4.-Both houses of parliament held brief sessions today.
 The Lords passed through it's re-
 maining stages the bill making un- necessary the reelection of ministers promoted in the new cabinet and the royal ascent to the measure was duly received. The House of Commons was in session for only a few min utes-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-04
ITALIAN

Rome. June 4-An official statement Hast night says reports of preparatory movements along the entire front Eehow that the situation continues to develop ln favor of the Italians, who Emre strongly entrenched and supported
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-04

Controller of the Currency Will Hams approved the application to or ganize the First National bank of WinnifeId, La; capital. $25.ooO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-04

Millers from every important mil ing center in the country met in 2, 1edo. Ohio, for the opening of tt annual convention of the dillers' Ns tionaI Federation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-04

The girls are all buying sport coats," which are used in such excit- ting sports as serving five o'clock tea on the porch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-04

Captain A. F. Larsen of the NOT wegian steamer King Haakon, declar- ed upon his arrival at Baltimore thai he had sighted large iceb bergs off Cape Race.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-04

An anonymous donor contributed S125,000 for dormitory for Wesley an University, Mtdd1etown, Conn.,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-04

Twenty-one young men were arrest ed in Queens by strong-arrn police squad as the first step in a, campaign to put an end to street- Car rozvdy y4sm
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-04

Seven out of eight furnaces are now being operated at the Gary, H.. works of the Illinois Steel Go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-04

Sir Edward Saeyer and his wife ar rived at New York from London on the steamer Philadelphia
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-06
SUNDAY SCHOOL PEOPLE
 WANT FEWER SALOONS

Stamford, Nov. 6.-The closing ses- sions of the annual state Sunday School convention were held yesterday the addresses and discussion dealing with specific problems of Sunday school work, and the chiId's interests
 Resolution were adopted requesting the commissioners of the various counties in the state to refuse to grant licenses to sell liquors in excess of one to each 500 of population. They as- sert that because licenses have been granted in the past is no reason why they should be renewed as no one has s'an inherent right to demand a license, it being a privilege which may be granted or refused at the option of the commissioners" The resolutions point out that as the petitioners have the care of growing children, the sub ject is one of peculiar interest to them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-06

testants in the country as against 16,- OO0,00O Catholics.
 The speaker said that he thought that Hartford and Connecticut should want a part in the move to defeat such politics, and that the people are not awake to their danger. An effort should be made to organize the wo- men in "the cause and the pastors also, in order that they may speak the truth rather than platitudeS.'' He favored holding meetings of the so-
 ciety in churches instead of outside halls.
 politics in this country than any man
 in this room and many of the officials
 Of this country. We have Tumulty in
 the White House, too'' He went on
 to tell that priests take children when they are very young and teach them to look down upon the Protestants He alleged tat the newspa pers of the country are subsidized by "the invis- loIe hand.' He advised the organiza- ton in Hartford of a woman's anti Catholic society, that the society be spread throughout the country and . that the pastors be made members He said thatNhe was willing to come to Hartford at any time to organize the women.
 In an attack on Mormonism, the speaker said: Eleven of our Western States are controlled politically and
 financially by Mornons, who still ! practice po1ygamy and otherwise lead un-Chr1st1an lives. They are organ 1zed, as the Catholic church is organ 1zed. The Protestapts must organize. D He was interrupted at frequent inter vals by loud applause.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-06
.P.A.B. WIDENER,
 TRACTION KING.
 DIES SUDDENLY

Philadelphia, Nov. 6rP. A. B. Widener,T widely known fnancier, died at his home in Elkins Park, near here, today.
 MT. Widener had been i'll for some time. He was dominant factor in the streetSrailway system of this city, New York, Chicago and other cities. He was s1 years old
 Dkath is believed to have been due to advanced age. For several years MT. Widener has been gradually withdrawing from directorships of corporations in which he had for merly been active.
 MT. Widener was born in this city Nov. 13, 1884 and started his busi- ness career as a butcher He soon became interested in politics. After more than 20 years of activity. in 1874, he was a candidate for the nom nation for mayor but was defeated by Mayor Stok1ey. This incident vir- tually closed his active political ca reer.
 Then he entered upon the life which made him conspicuous in financial af- fairs. He began by buying a few shares of street railway stocks here and there and finally became the con- trolling factor of all the Philadelphia street railways and from which he accumulated a fortune estimated at more than $eO,OOO,0OO
 MT. Widener was great lover of art and his collection of paintings is said to be one of the largest and most valuable in the world.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-06
lNCENDIARY BOMB CAUSED BLAZE ON
 LINER, IS BELIEF

Halifax, Nov. 6-The' fire in the cargo of sugar on the British steamer Rio Lages which put in here late last night with the flames still shoulder ing. was caused by an incendiary bomb, according to a statement to- day by Captain Bell of the steamer. The fire is now virtually out.
 Captain Bell said the cargo, which was consigned to the British lugar commission at Queenstown. had been loaded by Austrian and German steve dores at. Yonkers, N. Y-, and that there was ample opportunity for a spy to place an incendiary bomb in the sugar bags. He added that spon- taneous combustion in such a cargo as his vessel carried was almost un- known.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-06
Summary
 /oF THE War News


 Nish has ben captured by the Bulgarians. This city, which has been the Serbian capital during the gIeater part of the war, fell after three days fighting, the Of hciaI announcement from Berlin states.
 From the north the Austro- German forces are fast crowding down upon the Serbian armies. The taking of varvarin, on the Morava, about 40 miles northwest of Nish. is officially reported. KraIjevo.s on the western Morava, also has fallen.
 Three thousand prisoners were captured by the Austro-German forces at Varvarin.
 The Greek cab1net situation fs still undetermined. King Con stantfne is reported from Athens to have prevailed upon M. Zaimis to retain the premiership. aI- though Paris hears that the res- ignation of the Zaimis ca .sr ct had been definitely accepted
 Field Marshal Earl Kitchener has been entrusted with an inn portant mission to the near east London newspaper announces, anu 11dSf dlT0d0y 10IC hOnQOn. Whether Earl Kitchener may be bound for the Balkans or the ,Dardanelles>is not made known.
 German submarines are again active in the Mediterranean, two French and one Italian ships hay ing been sunk in rapid succession. The crew of the French steamer Ca1vados ,one of the vessel de- troyed, is missing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-06
INCREASE IN
 x STATES REVENUE

A statement prepared in the office of the state treasurer shows a com fortab1e increase in revenue for the year ended September 30, 1915, the re- ceipts being $6,972,599,, about $1oO,- GOO more. than for the year preceding. The largest gain was Tn the matter of the investment tax, which amounted to $415,777, against $251,833 in 1914.
 Oh the other hand the tax on steam railroads amounted to $447,0OO less than in 1914 and the decrease in the tax on electric roads amounted to $41,- 900, the gross income tax adopted by the recent General Assembly. not. be- ing effective so far as the tax for the past fiscal year is concerned. A slight gain is noted for the tax on savings banks. The gain in the talk on mutual life insurance companies amounted to S25,0O0 and the inheritance tax brought in an income of $807.293, an increase of~s1SS,OoO over the previous wear
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-06
AUTO DRIVERS BLAME
 ONE ANOTHER FOR SMASH

A jitney car driven by Isadore Lon don of 354 Main street, col1ided with an automobile driven by William Day of 196 Island Brook avenue, at the intersection of Pembroke street and Barnum avenue, shortly after 10 o'clock last night. Day was driving north on Pembroke street and London east on Barnum avenue.
 Sergeant Thomas Flood escorted both to the Second precinct police station and here each driver blamed the other for the accident Later both agreed to settle for damages sus tained by each machine and they were released. There were no passengers in the jftney. Nobody was hurt
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-06
w eather Forecast

a1
 New Haven. 6-Forecast: Fair tonight and Sunday.
 Connecticut Fair tonight and Sunday; diminishing north winds, on the coast.
 The storm that was central near Nantucket yesterday morn fnglfs now central near Halifax, N. S., It has caused high winds along the New England coast during the last 24 hours. Nam tuclzet reported a maximum wind velocity Of 56 miles per h6Jfr. Pleasant weather prevails generally this morning in all districts east of the Rocky Mountains. The temperature is rising in the Mississippi valley but continues low over the north eastern districts. A western dis turbance is central this morning over Utah.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-06
Building Activities
 Among Local Factories

Work has commenced on the addi- tions to the Lake Torpedo Boat Go. factory in Seaview avenue. The work is being done under the supervision of the company,s own engineers. A wooden building two stories in height of heavy mill construction is being erected. It will have a flat roof.
 Preparations are being made to fill part of the marsh land at the foot of DeForest avenue. The building under course of erection will be 40 X 100 feet and plans are in the works for three other large buildings each of which will be two stories in height.
 The Bridgeport Brass Go. is prepar- ing to build a factory building in Will lard street, 19 X S5 feet The building will be three stories in height of brick and steel construction with flat roof.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-06
SECRETARY BURNES
 TO HEAR AUTO CASES

Among the cases to be heard by Secretary of the State Charles D. Burnes at the Capitol next Tuesday afternoon are those of:
 Edwin Harrison, Danbury, driving after license had been suspended.
 Ernest 4Hi1lier, Rowayton, driving while under the influence of liquor at Fairfield.
 Elias Katz, NorwaIk, reckless driv- ing at Norwalk.
 John Shannon, DanDury. operating motor vehicle while under the inf1u- <ence of intoxicating liquor at Danbury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-06
HOSPITAL SHIP SAILS.

Boston, Nov. 6-with her departure from the navy yard at Gloucester to- day the coastguard cutter Androscog- gin began her second season as hos pita1 ship for the fishing fleet in the North Atlantic. Throughout the win ter the cutter will cruise off the Nova Scotia coast and the Grand Banks, ready to answer any call for medical or surgical assistance from the hun dreds of schooners engaged in the fisheries.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-06
SECRETARY DANIELS \
 PAPER PLANT BURNED

Raleigh, N. G. Nov. 6@The entire plant and building of the News and Observer, owned by the Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels, was destroyed by fire early today. The large printing establishment of E. Muzzell & Company. also is a com -plete loss. Several small stores are either partially or completely destroy ed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-06
BUILDING NOTES.

Fritz K. G. Weber has made con- tract for a six room one-family house to be built in Vine street.
 Work will start Monday on two houses in Summit Manor for the E. J. Orton Go.
 Richard Lombard of 9sO Railroad avenue, is having a. two-familX house