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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
BASEMENT WILL
 OFFER DEFENSE FROM THE DOCK

London, June 28.-Dramatic deve1- opments are expected at today's ses- sion of the trial of Sir Roger Easement for high treason. Chief among these is a statement in n1s own defense which Sir Roger is prepared to make from the dock. Francis P. Doyle, the Philadelphia attorney who is acting as solicitor for Easement, informed the Associated Press before the opening
 of court that no witnesses would be called for the defense, but that argu-
 ments of counsel would be supple mented by a statement from the de- fendant. In reference to the decision of Easements counsel not to call any witnesses, MT. Doyle said:
 "'Inasmuch as this trial affects not only the life of Sir Roger Easement,
 but also, the aspirations of the Irish nation, it has been deemed advisable not to call any with esses in this juris- diction.''
 He added that no witnesses were available in this country and that it l would have been necessary to go to | Germany for them, which the govern
 ment would not permit. Alexander | Sullivan, chief counsel for Easement.
 resumed his argument when court | convened today, in an attempt to
 show the indictment was faulty. After he had concluded his address, the l court overruled his motion to Quash i the indictment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
WOMAN READY FOR VACATION
 IS FOUND DEAD
Neighbors Smelling Gas Looked in Her Apart
 ment Last of All.

Asphyxiated as she sat before a heater in her apartments this morning in the effort to warm herself, Mrs. Herbert J. Brown of 1412 State street was found dead at 10:15 o'clock by -neighbors who were attempting to find the source from which gas was ment building at State street and But Ter avenue. Death probably occurred some time previous.
 Residents of the big apartment block which is owned by the Hun garian Sick Benefit Societies. con federation detected the odor of gas about 10 o'clock and immediately be- gan a search to find out where it was escaping. The Brown apartment was the last visited as Mrs. Brown had not expected to be home this morning, to judge by her statements made yester- day to neighbors.
 Mrs. Brown, who was about 40 years of age, has been complaining g of i'll health for some time and yes terday told neighbors that she soon intended going on a vacation and ex- pected to return in better health. Yes terday afternoon, she went down town to do some shopping preparatory to the vacation and stated that she was going to complete the shopping this morning.
 Because of her statements, when the neighbors started to search for the gas leak, they did not go to the Brown apartments as they believed that she was a shopping trip and not around the house. But when it was found that the gas was not es- caping from any other apartment, the one occupied by the Browns was vis- ited and Mrs. Brown was found sit ting in a chair before a heater, with her feet wrapped in blankets.
 For some time, Mrs. Brown has been subject to nervous chil1s and 1t was her custom when taken Oy one. to wrap her feet in the blankets and light the heater. It is presun d that when a chill occurred this morn ing, Mrs. Brown sat before the heat CT and that falling asleep, did not notice the heater when the gas was blown out by sudden gust of wind.
 When the body was found, Police man Thomas J. Walsh was called and the emergency ambulance moned but upon it's arrival, pr. B. w. Paine found that Mrs. Brown was dead. Act ing Medical Examiner Dr. Edward Fitzgerald was notified of the death and began his investigation.
 l Mrs. Brown is survived by her hus- band, an emp1oye of the American Graphophone Co.,, and one son. Assistant Medical Examiner Edward Fitzgerald found that the death of Mrs. Brown was caused by accidental l asphyxiation.F
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
DIED.

DONNELLY-In this city, June ,27. 1916, Cornelius J. Donneliy, Sr., aged S2 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence. No. 498 South avenue on Friday. June 30 at 8:30 a. m., and from Sacred Heart church at g a. m. with sol- emn high, mass.
 Interment at St. MichaePs ceme- BOYNTON-In this city, June 27 1916, Catherine, daughter of Fred erick D. and Mary B. Shanley Boyn- ton aged years and months.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of her par ents, No 459 South avenue on Thursday, June 29 at 2:30 p. m.
 Interment at St. M1ehaeIs cenre- terry. a day, June 2S, 1916, Eliza M, wife of w. B. Grippin. aged A years. T months, 16 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residences Bridgeport avenue and Spring street, Devon, on Thursday, June z9th at 4:30 p. m. Interment at Corinth, N. Y. PARAfETlEE-In this city. June 27. 1916, Susan E., widow of Ward c. Parmelee, aged 7s years, months. 29 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the home of her niece. Mrs l. F. Havfland, No. 329 Maple wood avenue. on Thursday, June 2s. at 3 p. m-
 Interment in Park cemetery.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
Carranza Cavalrymen Being Concentrated
 Near Pershing Line

Columbus. N. M, June 28-Large forces of Carranza cavalry are being concentrated a short distance east of General Pershing's line of communi- cation between Colonia Dublan and El VaIle, according to reports brought here today by army motor trucknen. The truckmen assert that the expedi- tionary commander is drilling his men regularly and is sparing no effort to make his force as mobile as possi- ble. A large number of empty motor cars are being kept in readiness at Field Headquarters for rapid trans portation of infantry. It is explained that this is being done because of re- ports that Mexicans have been seen in the territory occupied by the Amer ican command.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
TICKET n1AGNArE SUED

John H. Tyson, who conducts a chain of theatre ticket agencies in the lead ing New York hotels, has been sued for $1,50O by John H. Pani, proprietor of the Woodmansten Inn, a well known motorists resort in Mt. Vernon. N. Y. Pani declares Tyson on March 5 last gave him a check for $926.5O on the Greenwich Trust Go. When the check was presented payment was refused. Attorneys Cummings 6 Lockwood of Stamford, accepted service for Tyson, who has a summer home in Riverside, just outside of Greenwich The suit is returnab1e to the common pleas court, September term.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28

FOR SALE-Two family house, 10 rooms, Randall avenue; rents $369;
 price $3250, mortgage $1,4o0. 2 family house, 12 rooms, Shelton street, price s65oO. 2 family houoe, Hewett street. IS rooms, rents $114O, price $8.000. Double house, If rooms, Maple street, mortgage. $4,ooO, price $7.500. 2 family house, East End, Davenport avenue, mortgage s3.s0o, price $5,25o. AL so good business properties, paying excellent returns. P Anderson, 306 Fairfield avenue. DPS s~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
Hammock-time!

Swing hammock porch lawn-and enjoy genuine Summer comfort!
 Couch hammocks built to make that comfort tain.
 Soft but firm mattresses springy webbing, stout duck windshield and ends strong ropes chains ample to recline at ease-a1 these make hammock real joy and comfort.
 good staunch sells for but $5
 The finest in the store is luxurious combination of white and green. Shield and ends and mattress all -white mattress has scalloped founce This hammock has adjustable spring base which be elevated end to right angle for comfort when reclining; this gives result pillow but with such warmth All through, tis especially strong to the ends of 12 duck which suspended by stout ropes. Finest couch hammock know in every detail, and price is $195O
 Between these extremes, excellent hannocks at $6.5O $780, $1O and $13.5O.
 Canopies- -$3 to $9; standards for swinging hammock on lawn-$3 and $35O.
 Five minutes spent here in a hammock will reveal comfort nothing else
 hid
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
SeWanhaka Cruisers
 Expected Today Of
 Black Rock Clubhouse

The yachts and power boats which are making the annual cruise of the Sewanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club of New York, are expected to arrive off the Black Rock Yacht clubhouse late this afternoon. Entries from the Ie- cal club are among the boats from six or seven organizations which are taking the cruise
 Commodore A. l.. Riker of the Black Rock club was with the main fleet at Huntington, l.. l., where races for different classes will be held. The yacht Pauline, owned by O. G. Jen- nings of Southport. is among the craft making the trip.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
TAX COMMISSIONER < CONFERS WITH PROBATE
 JUDGE HERE ON LAW

For the first time in this state, the tax commissioner was called upon to- day to decide whether, in assessing an inheritance tax, the face of a mort gage should be deducted from an es- tate before taxing.
 Charles W. Cramer, assistant tax commissioner, was in conference this morning with Judge of Probate Paul L. Miller and Attorney George E. Hill, in deciding this mooted point. It was judged that inasmucsh as the de- duction has already been made in in- ventory it should not be repeated.
 The estate considered was that of Herman Wakeman who died in the West End leaving property worth $12,- GOO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
Official
 VIEWS OF Worlds Wa
FRENCH

Paris, June 28-German troops last night delivered another attack on the French positions near F1eury, on the sector of the Verdun front over which violent fighting has been in progress for several days. The assault was checked by the French fire, the war office announced today.
 There was spirited fighting near Thiamont Work, which the Germans captured several days. ago but no change occurred in the wituation there. West of the Mouse there was no in fantry fighting. of importance. Infan- try engagements occurred in the sec tor between Avocourt and Chattan- court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
ELIZA M. WARNER GRIFFIN,

Eliza M. Warner, wife of w. B.
 Grippin, died at her home in Bridge port avenue and Spring street last evening after an illness of 10 days
 Mrs. Grippin was born in Newtown on Nov. 12, 1871, the daughter of Rus sell L. and Mary B. Warner. She resided in this city for many years prior to removing to Devon, three years ago. Before her marriage she was for nearly 12 years head book keeper at the Bridgeport Public Market when that company first be- gan it's business. While in Bridgeport she was active in the affairs of the Washington Park Methodist Episco- pal church, and prominent in the var ious organizations connected with that church, but since living in Devon she has been a member of the Union church of that town. She was also a member of the Orient chapter, O. B. S., the Sunshine circle and the Tues day Afternoon club of Milford. Her husband is her only survivor. The body will be taken to Corinth, N. Y, for burial on Friday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
LITTLE BENNY'S NOTEBOOK
(By Lee Pape)
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Me and pop and ma was going to the movies, and pop looked at my shoes and sed, Heer, cant be seen with you with your shoes in that con- dition, go up to the backing stand and have them polished.
 And he gave me sents to do it with and I went up, and the man was setting on a chair by the side of his backing stand reeding a book with a paper cover and I stood there looking at him, thinking wat a waist of money it was to pay 5 sents jest to have your shoes shined and the man look ed up, saying, Shine?
 How mutch. I sed.
 sents, he sed and sed., Even for boys shoes?
 Boys shoes are the worst of all, sed the man, Id rather shine pairs of mems shoes than one pair of boys shoes, look at yours. Wfch I did, sed Will you shine them for 8 sents.
 I will not sed the man.
 Will you shine them for 4 sents, l sed.
 I will not sed the man.
 And he kepp on reeding, and I sed Will you let me shine them myself for 8 sents.
 All rite, bizniss is dull, go to it, sed the man. Wich I started to do vile the man kepp on reeding, and vI put about 5 times more blackening on than I needed on account of it being soft and eezy to put on, and then l rubbed them with the brush and sed. Heers your sents.
 Good mite, wy dident you put a little blackening on vile you was about it, sed the man. And I went home and pop and ma and me went to the mov- ies, and pritty soon people started to sniff as if they tha,wt they sme11ed sumthing ,ink1ooding pop, saying, Wat the mischiff is that, it smells like an overdose of shoe backing. It must be mine, the man let me do it myself, so I put a lot on. I sed
 Well effect your escape before the manidgment has you ejeckted, sed pop.
 Wich I did.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
Dixie WeaVes
 and such.

Dixie weaves woolens with mighty-ittle weight and mghty-rlch comfort and style
 They are mems suits that look like suit of regular weight Actually, they cool as cool can be. Man in a Dixie weave has well-tailored air man suit of staunch worsted serge. Yet he is de- grees cooleri '
 Light dark of hue, but always light of weight$15 Summer flannel combination
 Double-breasted smart lightweight sack coat. Shapely trousers to match
 Added pair of trousers of white flannel trim and nnery and handsome.
 Entire combination $l6 Any man who wants coolness and comfort and style will find it in Rowland clothes.
 lain hoorr
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
BRIDGET WELSH

The funeral of Mrs. Bridget Welsh who died on Monday, was held from the undertaking parlors of Cullinan & Mullins at 8:30 this morning and a
 half hour later from Sacred Heart church where the mass of requiem was sung by Rev. Thomas J. Mooney. Burial was in St. Michaers cemeteryI
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
White skirt or striped?

Whichever appeals strongly just now; that is ready!
 Goodness fairly radiates from white skirt. Almost though striped skirt has cool atmosphere And both have excellent effect in the styles Awning stripes, stripes, fancy of pure white, pique corduroy-and every made with full graceful lines.
 Some little $1-fron that prices to whatever one wishes.
 Secon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
ash suits to keep boys cool.

Goodness is only of the good features of these wash suits for boys
 Beside being cool, they look fresh and attractive always.
 'Tis matter of but short time to launder them.
 They give long for they we'll made from staunch fabrics
 Some pinch-back styles-and very clever they for boysl
 Linen khak-$3
 Palm Beach and Kool Kloth-$5. Crash, black and white-$3 and $4
 Trousers of khaki, stand ot1of hard ear;50c and 75c; of crash and linen-$1. tbasenne
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
PATRICK HOWARD

The funeral of Patrick Howard who died as a result of injuries received when he fell from the new court house, was held from the undertaking par1ors of Michael J. Cannon at 8:3O this morning and a half hour later from St. Augustine's church where the mass. of requiem was sung by Rev. Edward Hayes. The services were largely attended. The bearers: were Eugene Sullivan, Clement Bieu, Dan iel McMullen, James Kelly John Hourigan and William Linane. Burial was in St. MichaeFs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
JEREMIAH O'LEARY.

Jeremiah O'Leary, a brother of Michael O'Leary, of TEA Railroad ave nue and a former resident of this city. died yesterday in St. Joseph's hos pita1, New York, aged 35 years. MT. O'Leary was a 1aborer by occupation and had never married. The body will be brought to this city for ser vices and burial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
Argentine's Envoy
 Hopeful For Peace

Washington, June 25.-Romu1o S.. Naon, Argentine ambassador to the United States, issued a, statement here today in which he said that, while he had made no offer of mediation look ing to the settlement of the differences between the United States and Mexico, he was ''in candor confident that the present crisis will be peacefully set t1ed.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
CoRNEIhUs J. DoNNE1nY, SIR.

Cornelius J. Donne1ly, sr., a, retired railroad man, died last night at his home, 428 South avenue, aged S2 years. MT. Donnelly is survived by his widow two sons, James F. Don nelly. of Engine Co., No. 4 and Corne- Illus J. Donne1ly, and a daughter, Mrs. Giblin of San Francisco, Cal Two brothers, John and Charles, also sur- ViVe.@
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
ROSA J. ouEssEY.

Rosa J., widow of Thomas L. Cues sey, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank x. Berger, 1923 Park ave nue, this morning. Mrs. Quessey was born in Hartford TO years ago. She lived for many years North avenue in this city and was particularly we'll known in the North End She was for years a conmunicant of St. Patrick's s church. Her daughter, Mrs. Berger, and several grandchildren survive her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
CATHERINE .BoYNToN

Catherine, the four years and eight months old daughter of Frederick E. and Mary B. Shanley Boynton,. died yesterday at the home of her parents, 459 South avenue. The funeral was held this afternoon from the home of her parents at 2:30 o'clock. Burial was in St. MichaePs cem metery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
BOUND OVER FOR THEFT

Herbert Abbott, of the Astor hotel, was bound over to the superior court under bonds of $500 by Judge Wilder in the city court today. He is charged with theft of a bicycle from John Hammen of 46 Third street and was arrested after selling it in Milford. This was Abbotts third appearance in court on theft charge since March
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
MEXICANS OFFER NOTE PROTESTING
 TROOPS ACTION

Washington, June 28-A note pro- testing against outrages against Mexi can citizens alleged to have been com mttted by an American force, 5000 strong, marching from San Geronimo toward Va11e was sent to the state de- partment today by Elizeo Arredondo. Mexican ambassador designa, on in structions from the CarranZa foreign office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
JAMES MASON

James Mason. an emp1oye of the Crane Co.,, died at St. Vincent's hos pfta1 this morning, after an illness of some duration with kidney trouble. MT. Mason was 40 years old and re- sided at 521 Myrtle avenue. He is survived by a sister in Yonkers, N.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
CONTINUE FORGERY CASE

297 Pequonnock street was continued in the city court today until July G.. Bonds were set at $500. He is charg- ed with forging the signature of his roommate to a check for $15..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
Switzerland Gets
 Berlin U1timatum Y on Trade Exchange

1 Paris, June 2S-A Zurich despatch to the Matin says that Germany's de- mands, on Switzerland for the ex- change of commodities are in the form of an ultimatum which expires at 6 o'clock Thursday night
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
CARD OF THANKS

my sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness shown in my sad bereavement in the loss of my be- loved wife, Edith Paul Ison, and also wish to thank all for floral tokens sent.
 CHARLES I6ON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

Carrying a cargo valued at $445,- 900 the British steamer WeaPbridge is ashore in a dangerous position out side Savannah harbor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
MARRIAGE LICENSE

A license to marry was granted to- day to Allan E. Roscoe 24, an in.. spector, of 80 Black Rock avenue, and Elsie Haywood, 21, steno- grapher.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
ITALIAN

| Rome. June 2S.-The Italians have flung back the Austrians a further distance on the Trentino front. The
 war office today announced the cap
 ture of Monte Gamondo, north of Flu sine, and Monte Caviojo. These posi-
 tions lie between Posina and Astico.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28

Captain W. H. G. BuI1ard, super intendent of the naval radio service has been assigned to command tn battIeship Arkansas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28

LEGAL NOTTCE-An pledges up to No. 31240 dated before Dec. 2s. 1915, are for sale: 31236, 3122O 312o6, Dec. 28; s1192, 311BS 31179, 31166, Dec. 27; 31115, Dec 24; 31OS4 31O7e, Dec. 23; 31043. Dec 22; 31O28, 31O19, 31011 Dec. 21; 30eS1, Dec. 20, 1915. Charles A Peck, 43 Middle St. City.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28

Mechanics are working day and night at the Philadelphia arsenal tt fill an order for 2O,OO0,O0O rounds O. small arms arnmuniti on.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28

Fifteen hundred Sioux Indians in South Dakota have offered to enlist in the United States army for service in Mexico.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
Wich I did.

A general advance of per cent in wages has been granted to all station agents and te1egra phers employed by the Illinois Central.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
SEEK ADMINISTRATION.

Application was made today for the administration of the estate of John Niagara, of 10s Pine street, who died leaving an estate of $900, repr resented by a, half interest in real estate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
NOTICE.

ALI COOKS, WATERS AND
 LUNCH MEN are cordially invited to attend two open meetings at the Bartenders' Hall, f19 Wall Street, Friday, June sOth, a P M and P. M. a"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
OBITUARY
FLORENCE WOOSTER.

Florence, the months old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Harry Wooster, died at the home of her parents, 285 Middle street, yesterday. Burial will be in Waterbury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28

A $4,O0O,OO0 order for munitions is reported to have been placed with the Crucible Steel Co.,, by the United States Government.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
ROWLAND DRY GOODS CO.
by the new Greek Cabinet.

Gen. Villa is reported to have offer ed the services of his army to Car ranza if immunity is granted them. and his command restored.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28

Negotiations for an Anglo-Frenc1 loan to Greece to pay expenses unti the next election have been opene,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28

The American schooner Seaconnet, ashore on the Scroby sands after an explosion, has capsized.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28
OF REAL ESTATE

OWNERS OF REAL ESTATE Would like to communicate with the owners of property who wish to dispose of same. Have prospective purchasers for large houses, two and three family houses in West End, business property, East Side; also two and three family houses, East Side. M. B. Lo11er, 196 Fair field avenue. Phone 9o7-3-
 DPS d$
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28

Want Ads. One Cent a Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-28

LOST-Bank book. No. 8143s, of City Savings Bank Any person having
 claims upon said book is called up-
 on to present the same to the Bank within 30 days, or the said book will be declared cancelled and extin- g11shed, and new one issued in lieu thereof. DPS S $313-3
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-03
COTTON LABOR PLAN
TAKES NEW PHASE

Calexico Chronicle: Further nego-
tiations as to the labor situation
among cotton growers on the Mexican
side of the border are under way and
the last day or two questions touch
ing the conditions have been taken
up between Mexican authorities and
representatives of the Lower Califor-
MIA Agricultural Association.
President Beermaker of a Cantor
MIA steamship company at San Diego
was in Calexico yesterday and Of
fered a proposition as to importation
Of Mexican labor.
This has been taken under consid-
GRAFTON by the cotton growers and will
probably result in another meeting in
the near future to confer on all the
details and probably reach final con-
clusion.
1nasmuch as the situation presents
the question of financing the project
for the importation of labor, it is like
" that the meeting will be delayed for
a short time until certain big cotton
raisers who are out of the city return
to Calexico.