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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19
BULL DING RECORD FOR JANUARY IS
 AMONG HIGHEST
Greater Than Any For That Month Since 1913, Statis-
 tics Show.

That neither the increase in price made by owners of real estate or the increase in valuations by the assessors is responsible for the falling off in building activity was the contention today of Capt. William A. Lewis chair man of the board of relief. In fact Captain Lewis declares there has been no falling off in building trade but rather that it has been a trif1e above normal.
 MT. Lewis contention is borne out by the Commercial Record which in it's current issue quotes figures show ing that the building records for Jan uary just passed in 139 cities of the United States of which this city is one, is the largest for the same month for any year since 1913. Although fig ures for January are not quite conn p1ete it is believed they VII exceed any January for 10 years.
 A few more manufacturers appear ed before the members of the board of relief at the meeting of that body today to explain their appeals from the increased assessm enIs on their property.
 Among the others was George C.. Edwards, president of the Bridgeport Chain Co.,, who objected to the $27,- 900 increase in valuation which the assessors placed on the property of his company. The total assessme ent of the concern is now $225,O39. MT. Edwards said that the company is not a paying concern and business does not warrant the increase in it's assess ment- He asked the abatement of the entire increase.
 For the Burns Co.,, Theodore B. Ford and Attorney William A. Red den objected to the $1O,000 increase in it's Eassessm ent. The company is now in the lists for $5O,100. George B. Crawford, proprietor of the Crawford Laundry Co.,, said the increase of $7,000 which was placed on the taxable valuation of his bus1- ness was unwarranted. He now pays on $2o,965.
 Officials of the O1ivet Congregation al church asked the abatement of tax ation on "a two-fanaiIy dwelling house which the church society owns in North Main street. For the first time the house was put in the list year at $5,800. Heretofore the church of ficia1s have claimed the house was used for church purposes. This year the assessors found the house was be- ing rented to private persons as a dwelling.
 reduction of $1,225 from the $1.550 which the assessors placed on their business. Henry R. Parrott, presi- dent of the Parrott Varnish Go, said the increase placed on his business was unwarranted, the business of the com pany not having increased any in the past year.
 At the meeting last night Col. M. H. Rogers became very vehement in declaring that the statement of the valuation of the Fairchild & Shelton Co., makers of Ozone soap, which he had sworn to before the assessors was entirely correct.
 fsT 1,s- because it furnishes employment to a large number of Bridgeport persons ,' said MT. Rogers. t'and I am not rnak- ing one cent out of the concern. l want to say also that would lose ev- erything hold in that company before would put my name to a false state ment."
 He said to increase the taxes of the company was unwarranted and an in- justice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19
Caught Between Cars,
 MotorTnan Fatally Hurt

New Haven, Feb. 19-WiIliam Maher, a motorman for the Connec- ticut company on the local lines, was fatally hurt and died on the way to the hospital today, after being caught between two cars at the junction of Ferry and Chapel streets. The accf- dent is under inquiry. At the office of the company it was stated that Maher's car ended it's run at the june ton and then switched back. While doing so another car rand to this point. Maher passed between the cars and was caught by the bumpers, 9 leg being torn off. Maher was for rnerIy a police officer but eventually returned to the trolley cars. He was about S8 years of age.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19
Governor Ho1comb To Attend Annual Banquet
 of Bar Association

Gov Holcomb will be one of the speakers at the annual banquet of the Bridgeport Bar association to be held next Monday might at the Sea Side club Prof Hiram Trowbridge of Yale has also accepted an invitation and so has John A. Thompson of New York, who is Said to be a very witty after dinner speaker.
 Others who will respond to toasts are Attorney Francis Wadhams of Torrington and Judge Smith of the court of common pleas of Hartford county. Judge William H. Kelsey, secretary of the association, will read his annual report, which is always humorous, and Attorney Vincent Keat- ing, the newest member of the bar, will respond to the toast '"The Baby .'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19
SURRENDER OF ERZERUM CLIMAX TO A BRILLIANT
 CAMPAIGN BY RUSSIANS
Complete Cooperation of All Russian Forces Operating Over Wide Area, Shown in Capture of Turk Strong Endorsements Garrison Failed To Arrive From Thrace

Petrograd, Feb. 19.-The first story in detail of the capture of Erzerum by the Russians reached Petrogra d semi officially today. 1t shows com p1ete cooperation of Russian troops over wide area which made use less resistance on the part of the Turks. Apparently the Turks realized that the fall of Erzerum was inevitable and withdrew most of their forces be- fore the final onslaught, leaving garri- sons of the widely separated forts to their fate.
 The campaign began to reach it's climax in the last days of January. The troops of General P- from the north and those of General k fro nnthe east moved against the first line forts under the most sevefe wealth CT conditions. The Russians dragged their artillery to the heights surround ing the fortresses and, when all was ready, began toi Lombard Forts Kara Gudek, 20 miles, and Fort Dalan Geze, 15 miles northeast of Erzerun, pre- paratory to the bayonet assault.
 On January 29 both forts capituIat- ed. The taking of Dalan Geze made a breach in the outer line along the Dove Boinu range at the front of the city. The capture of Kara Gudek Karabagas Pass to the city proper from the northeast.
 Fort Tafta lies midway between these two fortresses. In a night at tack on Jan. 30 this fort was cap tured. leaving only Chaban Bebe be tween two armies operating from this quarter.
 On Feb. 2, the Russians began to storm the whole front line on the Bebe Boinu Heights. By evening ali these positions were in Russian hands, permitting complete junction of the troops on the northeast.
 The fall of this first line quickly de- cided the fate of the inner forts. Meanwhile, the Palan Teken group of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19
CHINESE REBELS
 WILL BE ROUTED,
 RULER DECLARES
Yuan Shi Kai Tells Asso- ciated Press That Govern
 nent Will Prevail.

Pekin, China, Feb. 19.-In an exclu- sive interview with the correspondent of the Associated Press at the palace today, President Yuan Shi Kai spoke the importance of the rebellion progress and expressed confidence of the ability of the government to sup press the uprising when adequate troops reach the upper Yangtse Kiang. Vice Admiral Tsai .Ting-Kan, conf dentfal secretary of the Yuan Shi Kai, acted as interpreter.
 Tt gives me so much work that it increases my appetite said the pres ident. He replied Iaughingly to a re- mark regarding his excellent physical condition and good spirits, refuting runnors of his ilI-hea,lth. Discussing his enthronenlent, he safd
 Although a date in February was sanctioned, the enthronement could not take place because of the Yunnan rebellion which necessitated military operations Therefore, it was decided, with saddened hearts, to postpone it.
 The president said the drafting of a new constitution will go before a na- tional convention for suggestions. He did not predict the date of promufga- tion of the constitution. Discussing its nature, he said:
 We shall adopt from all countries the provisions most suited to China,
  constitution Yuan Sinai Kai had this to say re- garding probable recognition of the monarchy:
 'EI cannot tell what governments will or will not delay. Each will rec ognfze the monarchy according to cir cunstances."
 Regarding Chfna's position as af- fected by the war, the president said: |:
 China has made every effort to maintain strict neutrality. The Chi nese government is not aware that the entente powers or the other bel lfgerents have made any substantial charges against us for having engaged in an effort to remain on friendly terms with all powers
 Yuan Shi Kai then reverted to the instruction. 'fYunnan and Kwei- Chow have few troops and little am munition,'' he said. How soon the rebellion will be crushed depends upon the roads and the rapidity of commu- nication. few ambitious leaders, without popular support, are engineer ing the rebellion. ThN voting showed that the public favors a monarchy
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19
Chicago Should Lead In Red Cross Work,
 President Declares

Chicago, Feb. N1s.-President Wilson, in a personal letter to A. A. sprague, T. T., chairman of che Chicago Chapter of the American Red Cross, made pub lie today. urged Chicago to lead the country in preparing the Red Cross to care for sick and wounded in the event that the United States should become involved in a. war. The letter said in part:
 Tn case of the misfortune of war, the men who are prepared to give their lives for the defense of their country deserve to find the people they protest ready and prepared to care for the sick and wounded.
 'tIt is both a patriotic and humane service that is rendered by every citi- zen who becomes a member of the American Red Cross.
 ''I wish Chicago may set an example for the whole country in putting its Red Cross in a state of preparedness D
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19
CHARLEs pUNNTNG.

Charles Cunning, son of George T. Dunning, who dropped dead on Lafay- cite street a few months ago, died this morning at his home, 417 Lafay- cite street after few days illness with pneumonia. MT. Cunning Twas 40 years of age and unmarried He resided with his sister-in-law, Mrs. Nellie Dunning. He was brass molder and had been born and al- ways lived in the South End of the city. He was a member of Sacred Heart church. A nephew, Harold Dunning, and two nieces, Irene and Helen, survive him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19
German Bishops Avoid
 Belgian Controversy

Berlin, Feb. 19-The Koelnische Volkszeitung says it can state au- thoritatively that the German Cath olic Bishops will not make a reply to the joint letter of the Bishops of Belgium which recited instances of atrocities alleged to have been com n1itted in Belgium and recounted the grievances of the people of Belgium and proposed an investigation of the subject by the German preIates. The Volkszeitung adds:
 we are convinced that this refus- al on the part of the German episco- pate is to be attributed primarily to the decree of Pope Benedict that the controversies of this kind between the Bishops of different nationa1ities be avoided. The refusal also is quite comprehensible since the letter only intends to increase the present poIi- tica1 excitement among the Belgian people,"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19
JOHN TRACY.

The funeral of John Tracy was held from his late home, 184 Carroll avenue at 8:30 this morning and from St. Mary's church at 8 o'clock where the mass of solemn high requiem was sung by Rev. John J. conway. assisted by Rev. Thomas F. Mulcahy as dea- con and Rev. John E. Murphy as sub deacon. At the offertory Mrs. Frank Munich sang 'Domine," and after the mass, Nearer. My God. to Thee" The services were largely attended and there were a great many floral tri- butes about the casket. Delegations were present from Court Nathaniel Wheeler, F, of A.; the N. E. O. P. and the Knights of Columbus. The bearers: B. J. Parker and William Shaughnessy of the N. B. O. P.; Pat rick H. Ryan and James BurT e, K of C., and John Mccormack and Walliam Callan of the F. of A. Rev. Father MuIcahy read the comnittaI service at the grave in St. Michaers cena- tery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19
FALL DEAD AS HE
 WATCHES GARD GAME

Watching a card game in Carpen- ters' hall at 1119 Broad street at 3:30 yesterday afternoon, Harry c. Smith, aged 51, veteran mason and brick layer of this city was stricken with an attack of heart failure and dropped dead upon the floor.
 For some time he had been in the employ of Willard Bros, masons and brick1ayers, with headquarters in Mill ford. He had recently lived with his son-in-1aw, Clinton s. Wakelee of 316 Benham avenue. He is also survived by widow who is on her way from Philadelphia. Funeral arrangements will be completed late today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19
HARRY SMITH.

Harry Smith, 51 years old, mason, employed, by Willard Bros. of Milford, dropped head yesterday in Carpenters hall, 1119 Broad street, Bridgeport. Heart trouble was given as the cause of death. Smiths wife and son were not located until this noon when they were found in Stratford and notified of his death They were at first thought to be on a visit to Philadel- phia- MT. Smith is survived by a wife and son, Harry Smith, employed at the Handy & Harmon Go. The family resided until recently at 35 Center street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19
RAILROAD TO BUILD
 FOUR-TRACK BRIDGE

Hartford, Feb. 19-The public utilities commission issued an order today by which previous order is amended so as to provide for the con struction of four-track, bridge over Fairview avenue in the town of Gro ton instead of a two-track bridge, the change being made to meet the freight requirements of the New York New Haven & Hartford Railroad Go. The construction of this bridge is in cluded in the plan of the improve ments incidental to the construction of the new bridge over the Thames river.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19
NOT FIGHTING; JUST
 POOLING, PRISONERS
 TELL JUDGE BARTLETT

In city court today Judge Bartlett ordered a noIIe entered in the cases of John Moran, 25, of 82 West ave- nue and James Hanna, 25, of 952 State street, street car conductors, charged with mutual assault.
 The ''connies'' were playfully wrestling in the a1leyway in the rear of PoH'b theatre in Congress street last night when they were arrested by Policeman James Cal1an. The police man believed them to be fighting but in city court today both denied the accusation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19
DAUGHTER IS SOLE HEIR TO MARY COUGHLIN ESTATE

In her will admitted to probate to- day Mary, widow of Joseph Coughlin, leaves her estate to her daughter, Mary. The estate is about $1,OO0, mostly cash inlbanks- To her son, Jeremiah. and her daug ughter. Gather inc Burns. she leaves $1 each. If the daughter had died first the estate was to have gone to Lena, Murphy, wife Of Richard Brown of East Main street Catherine Burns is named executrix. Charles H. Peck and George Kane are appraisers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19
NEW BRIDGE PLANS ARE
 OFFICIALLY ACCEPTED.

Major J. B. Scoville, U. s. A. of New London, in charge of the rivers and harbors in the district of, Con necticut has notified the East Wash ington avenue and the Grand street bridge commissions that the plans for the new structures have been accept ed by ti1e- war department. Clerk Charles Poland of the commissions said today that as soon as the plans were returned and the commissions could meet with J.. B. Strauss of Chi cago, the engineer, arrangements would be made to build the bridges.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19
Bridgeport, Conn.
 Saturday, Feb. 19, 1916.
Black-and-white cheeks have pleasing life.

Seems though bacz-and-white check fits into al- any plan of dress that provides for complete service In staunch texture, it makes excellent coat. In medium weight it provides suit of remarkable adaptability and long service.
 In light weave, it makes dress which is weltted for home many occasions.
 Today; gathering of black-and-white checks which is notable in variety and interesting in value. z Tiny checks, plain checks, broken checks, medium checks even checks line of color marking them off into overpaids
 75 cents to $2 yard.
 Righta aisle
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19
CHESHIRE ROAD CLOSED
 BY REPAIRS ON BRIDGE

Hartford, Feb. 19-Highway Com missioner Bennett will begin work on repairing the Quinnipiac bridge be- tween Cheshire and Southington next Monday and for some time traffic over the bridge will be discontinued. He issued detour plan for the con venience of the public this morning. This plan provides for the turning to the north at Pratt's Corner, going to Southington Center and then to follow the arrows.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19
EMMA e. PEARSON.

A great many friends of Emma G., the 20-year-o1d daughter of George and Emma G. Pearson, who died sud- denly on Thursday, attended the fun eraI held this afternoon from the chapel of the First Presbyterian church at 2:30 this afternoon. Rev. John MacLaren Richardson, pasctor of the church, conducted the services
 Many large and beautiful floral pieces attested the popularity of the young woman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19
sARAH GARNET CUTTING.

,The funeral of Sarah Garnet, widow of Thomas s. Cutting, was held from the home Of her son. T. W. Cutting, 295 Shelton street at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Gerald Beard, D. D.. pastor of Park Street Congregational church, conducted the services. Burial was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19
OBITUARY
MABEL CROWLEY.

The funeral of Mabel A., daughter of George and Emma G. Crowley, was held from the home of her parents, 1060 Capitol avenue at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Edward " Murphy of St. Augustine's church, conducted the services. Burial was in St. Mich aePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19
lBOY HURT WHEN
 TROLLEY KNOCKS HIM
 FROM REAR OF WAGON

Thsodore Carlson. aged five. descrih- ing his abode as corner of Fairfield avenue and Colorado avenue, was knocked from the rear of produce wagon at 12:50 this afternoon by a trolley car. He is suffering from shock and was taken to his home be- fore the arrival of the ambulance corps, which was summoned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19
SARAH LOUISA oUDNEY.

The funeral of Sarah Louisa. wife of William J. Cudney, was held from her late home, ITO Denver avenue, at 2:3O this afternoon. Rev. George M. Brown, pastor of the First M. B. church, conducted the services. The bearers: D. E. Brewer, R. I. Nun son, G. c. Mills. J. Kearns, J. w. Hor- ton and. c. F, Reynolds. Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19
DIED.

DUNNING-In this city, Saturday, Feb. 19, 1s16. Charles, son of the late George T. and Rose Dunning, aged 40 years, 1 month, 12 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his sister-in-law. Mrs. Nellie Cunning, No Ar Lafayette street, on Mon day, Feb. 21st at 3:30 a. n., and from Sacred Heart church at g o'clock. Burial at St, MichaePs cemetery. a< lCUALAzINGS = In Hartford, Conn. Feb. IT. 1916. Julin Bowen. wife of James Cummings
 Funeral at her late residence, No. 162 Windsor avenue on Monday. Feb. 21 st at g a. m. Interment Hartford cemetery
 BIS b"p sBOEHM-In this city, Feb. IS, 1916, He1i " w. Boehm, aged AZ years, 1 month, 24 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence, No. Bs Beardsley street on Monday, Feb 21st at 2:So p. m. Interment Park : cemetery. IS b*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19
Official
 VIEWS OF Worlds w ar
FRENCH

Paris, Feb. 19-The official report on hostilities issued by. the French of fee this afternoon reads:
 fsIn the Artois district the Germans yesterday evening, at a point to the north of Blangy, delivered an unin- portant attack which was easily re- pu1sed.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19
TAILOR AND CUTTER
 IN FIGHT OVER seFTIv'

Because the cut on a pair of trousers wos not suited to the customer a taiI- or Garabet Jacobius. 1888 Stratford avenue and his cutter, stephen G. His+ aevelsia, 562 Seaview avenue, became engaged in a fstic encounter this morning. Both have been arrested charged with assault.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19
Books For Sale.
IHARVARD CI,AssICs -7

HARVARD CLASSICS pr. EIiot,s Famous Five-Foot Shelf of Books, now sold on easy payments, and at price so cheap that anyone am- bilious to be weIl-read can afford them. Write for free descriptive booklet to MT. Hutchfns, publishers representative, at Atlantic Hotel Bridgeport,
 B1s "tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19
ILL WITH PNEUMONIA

Walter Matthews. aged 5e, of s54 Broad street, is suffering from -pneu- nonia. He was taken to St. Vim cents hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19

Application has been fled with the governor of the state for the neces- sary papers to deport John Zackeraz of 65 Summer street to his old home in Austria. Zackeraz has been declared insane by physicians designated to examine into his sanity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19

The police have been unable to find any trace of the man who stole a grip containing belongings valued at $65 and $2O in money, the property of Alfred Hough, of Philadelphia, stolen from the Atlantic hotel last night Hough still has the check for the baggage but the grip is missing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19

A man giving his name as G. L. Parkinson and representing himself as an official of the Salts Textil works visited the office of the Pyrene Sales company in the Security building last evening He procured six nickel-plat- ed fire exting guishers, saying that he was getting them for the factory. He ordered them cha1ged to the account of the Salts Textile Co. Upon tnves- tigatfon it has ben found that he is not connected with the textile works The police are searching for him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19

forts, seven miles to the south had been surrounded on three sides. The general assault on the second line be- gan without giving the men time for a rest The five inner forts made one day of feeble resistance. Their garri- sons began to beat a nasty retreat into the city and followed the bulk of the troops which already were in the roads leading westward. Only the rearguard took part in the fighting of the last day. Signs that the evacuation was under war were observed soon after the fall of the first fort.
 It is thought possible the Turks will attempt to make a stand at the first favorable point, which is in the hills on the western edge of Erzerum valley, II mile distant, but it IS not regarded as probable that they have been able to erect any extensive fortifcations there. The Russians are hastily repairing the small damages done to the fortresses against possible attempt of the Turks to retake them.
 No news has been received of the fate of Ekved PavZi Pasha, comman- der of the ninth corps, who was in charge of the defense of Erzerum.
 It is reported that endorsements from Thrace were on the way to Erz- erun, but that they were still five or six days distant when the city was surrounded. Artillery had been ship ped by ca to Trebizond.
 A telegram from Sebastopol reports the bombardment of Vitzesu on the Black sea, 5 miles east of Trebizond. The Turks are evacuating-
 The reference in the foregoing to Elk we'd Pevsi Pasha as the commander in charge of Erzerum before it's sur render apparently disposes of unoHi- ciaI reports of several weeks ago that the Turkish army there was in charge of the German field marsh, Won Der Goltz or his compatriot, Field Marshal Lirnan Von Sanders.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses were granted to- day to John Joseph Diamond, 21, ma chin1st, of North Att1eboro, Mass, and Lue1la Clara, Sicard, 25, 292 East Main street; Eric Gimar Johnson, 23 ma chinfst, 652 Dewey street and Alexan- dra Vandemar 24, same address.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19

Refined sugar prices were advanc- ed 5 points to e.25 per pound.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-19

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