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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-24
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The republicans held ne most harmonious kind OF
a city convention which nominated the following
ticket For mayor T. y. Murphy; FOR police judge,
r. a. stenbcrE for auditor. r. X. Long; for council
men. G. r.. Oo0dmen Mike Lee. Adolph Burmeister.
g. M. Hteheock. Joseph Redfied, Frank Il. Bailey.
Tor school board Henry LIvesey William coburu ana
chris specht
The Wages e. SIR l. the play al the Boyd theatsr
sith Marie Pretoctt The leading
Zoe Teahon. me well knoWe apostle OF the Wabash
corner. has gone % Denver
me Illumination az the residence % Aiyies staudsh
$50 Howard ia honor 20 tht eighteenth birthday
af 1I-s Halle standish whose friends gathered there
ia Wien ter many happy returns ~ the day.
T.s usual ft of I-drrs and cisFks OF election was
..rf.rresU H. thr ..fr 0auuel
HUHH 'arHrr s.HHr.tor af us Rosa island
.... .... IHs aI.sHt n. $500 boz Die
N..H HararIsiIal.
Gallagher prrsI-
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-24
HE CAME ACROSS.

Don Marquis in New York sun
wandered weepin' down the street
Ono Glider man | CHANGED to meet
"Hellol" says O.
"Hello!" says Me.
And now" says G.. is times ant
Both bad" says Me, and settini
Land sakes" says G..
It's true" says Me.
Now would you think. to see my feet,
All clothed in boots so nice ana neat
That times has been haven't eatg
ia not" says q.
They have" says Me.
And would you think, to see my front
That l was on a money hunt
'Really7' says @.
II am" says Me.
And why Is days so drear and dark7'
Go ask Of yonder money sharky
We'll, WE'LL" says G.
Believing Me.
How much TO loosen up your gyve-
To keep the poets fire alive?"
" Twill take, says Me, Just twenty
five.
He dug, did G.
And gave II to Me.
Who came across and succored Mel
1t succored Me.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-24

Why should Lincoln influence be exerted
against contamination of the Greater omaha7
suppose Lincoln had grown 20 the posEt % A.
sorbing College View, University Place and
Havelock. and Omaha undertook TO prevent
Imagine the eaE-piercing cutlery from the
shadow OF the state house
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-24
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Ander.nnriIIe HIstory.

AURORA, Neb., March 22.--To the Edi-
tor Of The Bee: ! see the letter signed
NJ. d. " in Omaha Bee headed ''Honors
OF Andersonvire." / have published a
book, "Andersonville." which gives data
from official records Of the War depart
ment, history OF Andersonville by wit
nesses at the trial OF wirz; also views
Of the stockade and cemetery at It lie to-
day, also views from rebel photographs
taken there in 1ss4--the late views taken
by myself-in isl3-19l4 having made
trip for the purpose.
IL NJ. d. V. VIII furnish address ] will
be pleased TO send him complimentary
book. ]. W. clarion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-24

American money totalinE slio.O0o.9O0 AZ
least has been borrowed indirectly By warning
nations. 81 an average rate Of IA per cent. OK
elusive % discount HiEh interest charge Is not
the least o. the burdens crippled Europe mus,
carry after the var.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-24

The Federal Industrial Relations commia-
sion went all the way 10 Texas 20 discover that
tenant farmers we're increasing In this country.
Chairman Walsh could have made the discovery
right In Jackson county. Missouri. aud saved the
national treasury the expense Of the southern
trip.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-24

why should the sheriff make money out Of
iaii feeding? Why should not the prisoners
have food served them az required. and the bills
be paid direct by the county without any SAL
aried public official slielng out a piece for his
his private profit?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-24

A certain negro lad had been brought into Ala
eama police court fer the fifth time, charged with
stealing chickens The magistrate determined 10 APP
peal 10 the boys father,
See here" said his honor, this boy OF yours
been this court many times charged with chicken
stealing that I'm tired OF seeing him here"
II doesn't blame you. ledge" said the parent,
AN Is as tired OF seem him here you Ia
Then why don't you teach him how to act? show
him the right way and he won't be coming here"
II has showed him the right way" said the father
but he Jest don't to have talent for learning
how. ledge. he always gets caught" = National
Monthly
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-24
SAID IN FUN

Miss CUSHION. captain. we're you ever
boarded BY . pirate?
Captain Storms-Ycs; he charged me 81
a day for q bedroom on the fourth floor
Christian Register.
What makes you so sure Of American
courage
statistics show that there is more dem
tistry practiCed in America than any
where else in the world. Washington
Star.
She-How was the party last night?
He-Oh, IL lacked punch.-Harvard Lam
pooh.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-24

carrying a bundle of clothes. John has
only got two regrets in life. one lie that
he has to wake UP and eat an the other
is that he has to give up eatin' 10 sleep
Hiereon,s MeaElN.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-24

Fears that California VIII start something to
irritate the japanese this year may be pal aside
groundless. With two shows soliciting
tion-wide patronage. there is no chance for local
trouble shooting up the box offices
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-24

The three-appraiser plan Of buying public
service utility has already cost Omaha between
one million deliars and one million five hundred
thousand dollars. II is altogether too costly
luxury 10 indulge more than once.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-24

Judging from the number OF candidates petit
tons that are being filed, autograph collecting
e the brlskest business In Omaha
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-24
Twice Told Tales
AZ Cross Proposes.

well-dressed portly man stood for several mo-
ments watching brawny porter, who was iaboriousy
Juggling at a large. heavy box which seemed almost
as wide as the doorway through which he was try
ing 10 move it, Presently the kindly disposed onooer
approached the perspiring porter and said. with a
patronizing air.
Like to have a hftT'
Bet yer fel" the other replied, and for the next
Two minutes the two men opposite sides OF the box
lifted puffed and wheezed but II did not move
inch Finally the we-dressed one Strengthened up
and said between hts puffs
= II don't believe get II in there"
Get Il ing" shouted the other. Why you IDIOT I'm
trying get Il outiPittsburgh Chronicle Telegrsph
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-24

And some newspapers that pretend to be en-
listed for Omaha are constantly putting obsta-
cles in the way OF omaha's expansion and prog
ress. But can they get away with IT,?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-24

Constructive hsIpfulness" is the chart of
duty given the new federal trade commission.
II sounds Hike waite House bunch. That Il
wiz be obeyed is assured by the party neees-
stiles OF 1915
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-24

wen make a night of IT," declared the
Bostonian. Wen have feast of reason
and flow of soul"
IAN right" assented the New Yorker.
Il never heard OF them cabaret features,
but they sound good Judge.
Il spose John IS stil talSin' life easyg'
said the woman In the tram.
Yes" answered the woman who was
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-24

The men behind Uncle Sans guns at San
Juan knows how to make a ship captain back up
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-24

Rival war bulletin editors IN the western
killing district must Join in the old fiddlers'
contests II they hope 70 rival the artistic touch
OF the Turks long bow.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-24

In assuming the role OF lord high execu.'
toner OF the seas the allies might profitably
study what happened to railroad magnates who
took on an overload OF water.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-24

The world will not know what real fightins
is until the dervishes of the soudan get their
war bulletin department in action.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-24

Those who are skeptical on the subject Of
spring signs might consult a seed catalogue and
cheer up.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-24

At any rate. Rev. Sundays census OF celeb
rites in hell is sufficiently extensive TO carry
anxiety to those who hope for high-brow society
in the future.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-24

The Iron cross in Europe--the double Cross
down in Lincoln.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-24

James Walsh of Benson declares people nee
not be exercised the matter of Benson bein
included in the Greater Omaha territory. AS lon
he is the job. no says. this matter will be care
for. The difference between Benson and Oman
is strip Of land embracing area Of seventeenth
Of square mile, and the question is whether Benso
Omaha should take up this strip.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-24

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed 20 them. Ad.
dress win be changed rs often ~ requested.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
LITTLE BENNY'S
 NOTEBOOK
By Lee Pape

Last mite aftir suppfr pop put avn his slippirs and put his feat up avn the setting room tab1 and leened back in his morris chare and stretch ed himself. saying, to hoom it may concern. holy smoak, maybe I'm not tired.
 I don't undirstand how it is that a litte1 warm weathir aw1ways makes you big strawng men so tired, sed ma, wy. I've bin shopping awl day and I'm not tired at awl. how do you ix- plane that
 X The only explinayshin seams to be that whoevir called you winin the weakfr sex has about Inoars gesses Running to him, sed pop.
 Are you reely so verry tired, 3sed ma.
 Tired izent the werd for it, sed pop, I'm exaustid. dun up, weak for lack of energy, if it wasent for the effort involved, Id be in bed rite now O well. in that case I gess I wont suggest going to the movies as in tended to, sed ma. Help. ade. assistants wy, I'd 1fII asleep in the nniddil of a Charlie Chaplin. sed pop.
 Wich jest then the doar bell rang and itwas MT. Lewis and he calm up, saying, An thare, Pottsie, jest dropped in to colleckt you avn my way to the club, thares going to be an intristing littel pokir gaim and it wont keep you up verry late, it will be ovir by half past 12 at the out side. e
 WilIyum is verry tired and cant go anyware, sed ma
 o, a, poker gain is no exershin, sed pop. And he took his feat down frum the tabil and took the slippirs awf of them and startid to put his shooz avn them agen-
 You don't mean to tell me that af- tir awl you've sed about being reddy to drop from weariness yI1re axuf1ly deelibrit1y going out to play pokir till aftir n1idnite, sed ma.
 But my deer, you have no ideer how restfil1 it is jest sitting thare with nuthing to do aw1 evening but look at "a lot of cards, sed pop.
 Its the most refreshing thing in the werld, sed Mir. Lewis. And him and pop went out and me and ma went to the movies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
PARK

-fhe Burr-Lynner Players, a com pany of well known stage favorites presenting .7The Spice of Life," an lAnerfcan drama in three acts by Da- Ivid Free of Leland Stanford Univer- Eeity of California; will reopen the Park theatre for a special two week kenga cement con1n1encing Monday g3uf1e 14th.
 The Spice of Life will be pro kduced at this theatre for the first Efime on any stage and the piece is sschedu1ed to open in a Broadway fheatre early the coming season.
 Such well known players as Marga- ret McNuIty, Cecilia Randolph, Geo. Ber1iner, James Ardmore, Ray Brad Sbury, George Colby. Earl Coffin and s6Slen Adners will appear in the pro tductions offered
 days and Saturdays and the attraction for the second week will be announc- led later.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
EMPIRE

s-The Unbroken Road.a one of the most powerful screen rnascerpieces, will be the feature attraction at this theatre today. Miss Mary Nash. the brilliant emotional actress Is featur- ed in this production which unfolds in the five parts a most interesting story, love, politics and intrigue; which will appeal to all. The other select and entertaining features which will round out the bill will be of the sort which please and enter tain.
 Jim, the Pennan," picture ver- sion of the world renowned play of the same title will be the current feature on Friday and Saturday. The eminent star John Mason. wifi portray the title role and needless to say this sterling actor will outdo all his for ner brilliant efforts.
 With overpowering motives and situations, and a series of tense eli maxes Jim the Penman,'' is one of the foremost dramatic succtsses of the contemporary stage.
 MT. Mason is supported by an all star cast including such well known players as Harold Lockwood. Russell Bassett, Frederick Perry, William RoseIe and Marguerite Leslie.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
Arnusements
POLI'S

Responding to an insistent popular demand. Manager Poll has held over, for the last half of the week at Polls, the big Spectacular feature. "As Mile a H4inute,sl which created a profound sensation in its three days run. It Is worth a. visit to the theatre to see this. big spectacle which has its clt- max in realistic racS. between an auto and a train.
 The feature photplay for the last half Of the week is a five-part film ization of the most beloved of AIneri- can dramas The Midd1eman, fea- turing Albert Shevalier. the noted English actor and an all star cast
 A special added feature in the vau- devflle bill will be Trovato, the ec- centric violinist. Trovato is known wherever ther is vaudeville as the most widely initiated artist on the stage.
 An extra added attraction brings here The Pet of Paris Mile. Duro, in a series of interpretive dances and classy song repertoire. Mile. Duro Is talented performer and is a most beautiful verse.
 Other features of the vaudeville program are: Harry and Eva Puck, in their variety skit. sunshine and Showers,'' The Brightons, in a happy novelty called t-Shopping: and Sil- vere in music. magic and shadow
 ranhS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
FAIRFIELD COUNTY NEWS
The Most Beautiful

Miss Henrietta Mackenzie, daughter of. Rev. Kenneth Mackenzie of West port was selected as the most beauta- ful young lady of the. freshmen class of Wellesley College and according to the oldest traditions of that institu- ton of learning, was mistress of cer- emonies at the tree day fete on Satur- day last.
 Admits Bedient will.
 The will of Mrs. Willian Bedient of Weston, which was admitted to pro- bate last week, gives her husband the use, during his life time. of her prop erty, approximately valued at between s. ,0G0 and $4, 600, and at his demise makes her sister, Mrs. William Bar rett, her brother, ,Jel ome Davis, and her niece, Mrs. Frederick Bennett, the principal bened charles Small 1egacies are also bequeathed to other nieces of the deceased.
 Petition in Bankruptcy Chester A. Lounsbury, a milk dealer in Stamford, has filed a petition and he made oath he did not have the money to pay the filing fee. His ha- bflities are listed at $897.11, all unse- cured. assets are listed as being of the value of s31e.A.
 Losses by Fire
 A, fire that started mysteriously ear ly Thursday morning in the rear of Miss Janet Arthur's bungalow in Springdale, destroyed the building. Loss $1, GOO.
 Fire in the plumbing shop owned by Arthur E. Benedict at Norwalk de- stroyed the building Sunday morning, damaging plumbers utensils and causing a loss of s, ,oo0 The loss was covered with insurance.
 Robbed of s1 30
 Knocked down and robbed while al- most upon the doorstep of his own home, was the experience of Hawley Silkman of Mill Plain, Danbury, shortly after midnight Sunday morn ing. Although the young man had nearly ten dollars in his pockets in ad- dition to his watch and chain, his as- sailants got his loose change, amount ing in all to about s1.5o. The men must have been frightened as they did not make a. thorough search.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
FORM COMMISSION
 GOVERNMENT ASSO,
 TO HELP CAMPAIGN
Board Of Trade Members En- list to Effect Change to
 New Plan.


 The Commission Government league was formed last night at the board of trade meeting to place commission government prominently before the people. of this city As a slogan the hundred or more charter members selected .sBe On the Level With the Peop1e.s'
 It is planned to have definite head quarters and to disseminate literature and inforrhation bearing upon the subject Many prominent men of the city in all walks of life were pres ent last night to lend their presence and activity towards the work. At torney James A. Marr was selected to secretary and H. H. DeI<oss, treasur- er An executive committee of five will be chosen to appoint workers in each district.
 Frank W. Bolande opened the meeting. which was held in the board of trade rooms last night and ex- p1ained the necessity of organizing that the people of this city might be we'll informed on the principles and necessity of having a commission form of government in Bridgeport.
 Former Mayor Henry Lee said that he believed this step could not be worse than the present system of government and intimated that in the years past certain aldermen had re- ceived tainted money in connection with paving deals.
 Among those present were Rev. J. MacLaren Richardson, W. P. Kirk, John s. Pullman. Rev. G. M Brown Leo c. Lyon, Fred Atwater, G. B. Crawford. Harvey Hubbeu, J. U. Sam mis, E. L.. Graves, each of whom had a few words to say.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
LITCHFIELD COUNTY NEWS.
Called to Italy.

Carmen Cornello of Winsted has received notice from the Italian con- sular agent at New Haven that he has been called to Italy to participate in the war. MT. CornelIo is an Amer jean citizen having secured his pa pers six years ago, but has been in formed that if he does not respond to the call. he will not be able to re- turn to Italy. As MT. CorneIIo has relatives in Italy and was planning a visit there shortly, he is in a quan- dary. Another Italian employed at the. Winsted Edge Tool works, asked if he was going to return to Italy to, fight, said he would like to but he did not know who could take his place in the local band.
 Metal in Bread.
 >E. o. Peck, a winsted baker who recently lost a two ounce weight can have it by calling at his store. It was found in a loaf of bread.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
PLAZA

Ghosts. a five part adaptation of fbsen's great play with Henry B. Wal thai in the leading role and supported by Mary Alden, Thomas Jefferson as one of the big features of the Plazass bill for the latter half of the week commencing with. todays mat 1nee
 The story is rnasterfu1ly handled and has been declared by a prominent clergyman to be the greatest exhorta- ton ever delivered against vice It tells with bold descr1ptiven the all most inevitable result Of lncontinence and loose living on the part of a father as inherited by the children and though closely resembling Dam aged Goods' in theme 1t proceeds along different lines and leaves out
 It might be said that people laugh at funny. fdgety footed Charlie Chap lin nowadays through sheer force of habit but in his next Keystone pro- auction to be presented today, the habit will become an originality for i 1t is doubtful if "A Film Johnnie'' has been seen by Plaza patrons hereto fore and there are stunts in it that lzare in none of his other pictures
 The vaudeville program is very large having as it's headline, the May Party, one Of variety,s cleverest nust- cal comedy miniatures with large cast of young. pretty entertainers Girls In abundance and plenty of col or to everything in the act with fas- cinating song and dance numbers overshadowed by humor in it's most laughable form should make a de- Iightfu1 review for vaudeville lovers and serve to keep the Plaza crowded for the three days engagement WahI and Jackson. late features of Lasky's s Red Heads. will be on hand with a dainty offering of song and piano1ogue while Doncourt and Mack, two really funny fellows, will find room tor their comedy singing and talking and The Stebbins with their 1 original line of stunts, including card end coin manipulating. will complete the program.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
BRIDGEPORT MOOSE
 TO GO TO HARTFORD

About 1000 members of the local order of Moose will Journey to Hart ford to attend the field day to be held June 19. The observance is an annual one and will be attended. by members of the order from many parts of the state.
 The Bridgeporters will parade to the railroad station where a special train will be waiting to carry them to Hartford It is expected they will bring some prizes from the Gap itol city
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
N. Y. WHOLESALE PRICES.

Butter.-Creamery extras 2sc; dairy finest 27 1-2@ 2sc.
 Egss.-Fresh gathered extras, doz., 22 1-2 @23 1-2c; hennery, whites, fine to fancy 24 1-2 O 25c ordinary to good P O 24c; gathered whites as to size, and quality 22 O 24c; hennery browns 22 1-2 @23 1-2c; gathered brown and mixed co1ors, 20 1-2 O 22c; duck eggs, 22 25c.
 Apples.-Northern Spy, bb1, $3.5o@ $5.50; Baldwin, $3.5o o $5.5o; Ben Davis. s3 O s4; Russet, $3 O $4.
 Strawberries-DeI and Md. at 5 O 13c; Jersey. SO 12c.
 Hay-Large baIed, per ton, tim othy, prime. $24.5O O $25; No. to No. 2, s21 @ s23.5O; shipping, s1O-5o O $2o; fancy light clover, mixed, $22 O s2s.5o; rye straw. No l, $15 (small bales, 50c 1ower).
 Vegetable Potatoes, Bermuda, No. I. bb1. $4.50 O s5; Va. and N. C., No. 1, bbI, s2.75 O $s.26; old 18o ID. $1-26 o $1.75; onions, yellow, old, bag, $1 O SITS; red, old, bag, soc O $1; radishes, basket, 75c $1; bbl. $1 O $1.5o; rhubarb, 100 punches, 75c O s1.
 Hothouse Products. = Cucumbers, No 1, dog, 50 O 75c; cauliffowers, dog, SIPS O $1.75;- mushrooms, white, Alb basket $1 O $1.75; brown, 75c O $1.5O; buttons soc @$1.
 Poultry Dressed. d.4Turkeys hens and toms, mixed, Ib, 16 O 17c; chick ems, fresh broilers, 3 to 1 ID, to pair, ID 35 O 37c; Penn, 3 to ID to pair, 32 @ 4e; nearby squab, pair, 65 O 75c; fowls. 60 lb and over to dog. 18c; un- der 30 lb to dog, 14 1-2 @15c; duck lings ID, lie; squabs, prime white 10 ID to dog. $5.75; dark. dog. S1.50@ $1.75.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
ORPHAN CHILDREN AT
 ST. MARY'S CHURCH
 FOR ADOPTION SUNDAY

Several orphan children, now resi- dent in St. Francis Ohpha,n Asylum, New Haven. will be in St Mary's church, Sunday, under the care of Miss Boyle.
 Persons who have in mind the adop- tfon of orphan children may make
 arrangements with Miss Boyle. on Sunday. with a view to instituting
 the necessary steps for taking the children under their care. several Bridgeport families have taken orphans from the New Haven , institution. within the last month.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
CERTILAX
The Certain Laxative

A harmless and sure rGmedy for Constipation, Torpid Liver, Headache, Biliousne ess, and Foul Breath Made from the formuIae of a celebrated specialist of New YoRk City Do the work pleasant1y-do not gripe 10c, 25c. soc. At all drug stores or direct on receipt of price. Curts Chemical Co.,. IT B. 24th St. New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
ENoAMPN1ENT TO MEET.

Nutmeg encampment, No. 33. I. O.. o. F.gwin hold meeting tonight at which important business will be transacted. After the meeting re- freshments will be served and a pin ochle tournament will be started.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
P AT E N T S

Late Examiner D. $. Patent Omce d115 MAIN ST. SECURITY BLDG.
 BRDGEPORT, CONN.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10

With about 40 of the best shots in America. in attendance the New York State sportsrn ems shoot was begun at Rochester. N Y
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10

FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
 BOUQUETS JOHN RECk & SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10

The giant Cunard liners Mauretania and TrsT2syEver2iAv formerly plying be- tween English ports and New York, arrived at tns T>ardanel!es carrylr1 g French and Engftsh troops.