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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-31
Eighth Episode of the
 Strange Case of Mary Page
 At the New Strand Today

Manager Montgomery is anticipating extra large crowds today at the New Strand theatre, for in addition to the showing of the eighth episode of the Strange Case of Mary Page the per formance will include Very fine Mu- tua1 masterpiece called "The Flight of the Duchess This is said to be one of the best features the Mutual have made this year. Extra large crowds
 have been attending this popular
 house lately and the management be-
 ing desirous of accommodating com fortably their many patrons suggest
 that the ladies attend early if conyen- lent for them to do so as a. large crowd
 will be on hand after r D. m. tonight.
 The fine music rendered by the union orchestra and the large pipe organ
 are assisting. in sending the thrones away with a good taste in thAir,
 mouths Tomorrow will be one of the
 usual laugh days at the New Strand
 for on each Saturday bnncb oe cieVer comedians appear in real come dles, Harry Watson. the great sfaee
 con llisoIan, appears each Saturday in a. conedy called the ttNfishaps of MI1stv
 SuTer. This is one reel corne7v that runs in series, 1 8 different pictures
 in the entire series, one shown eae1
 saturday. On Monday the tsIron Claw serial heads the list of attractions at this theatre Eight reels of the hest linn obtainable4 are shown daily and
 the best features on the market are now pelng exhibited to the thousands
 or happy Strand patrons. At the head
 or this article appears a, likeness of
 Miss Edna Mayo, the great stage beau fy, who is playing the leading role in
 me strange Case of Mary Page ser
 1ai, one episode of which is shown to-
 day.--Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-31

Chinese rebels attacked the city. of Swatow, in the province of Kwang- Eung The United States gunboati Wilmington is in the harbor there
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-31
They Are wonders.

The Colonial Ball Room, 271 Fair field avenue, will be the gathering place Monday evening" of a great crowd of the young people of the city to attend the concert and dance to be held there with music by the Singing McEnellys orchestra This orchestra is one of the biggest draw ing cards which ever appeared in Bridgeport, and there is always "a good time when they play. All Of the new music, latest waltz and raanch scngs both popular and classic, are incIuded8in their repertoire, and all of the modern dances are on the dance card. Admission is kept at the usual hgures there will be a pleasant party, and a. good time for every one. You will be cordially welcomed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-31
EMPIRE

Audrey the dve-part pfcturization f of Mary Johnson's most successful novel and play done in true Para mount style by the Famous Players company and featuring that. star of stars Pauline Frederick will be featur- ed again this evening and tomorrow at the above theatre.
 This is a photo dramatic master production that will at once win and hold attention as the theme is some. what different and the picture is. crammed full of the sort Of action that appeals.
 Charles Wa1dron, Margarete Chris tians, E. Ferdenanz, Helen Lindrith, Harry Ha11am and Jack Clark support Miss Fredericks and thep Photography, settings and acting throughout are ex- cellent.
 Other feature films will also be shown.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-31

inc grass. Simply cover and mulch the old grass roots and make a cov- ering for the new seed. In purchasing your fertilizer be careful to get one high in ammonia and available phos- pohric acid; a mixture containing per cent to per cent ammonia, per cent. to 10 per cent available phos- phoric acid and per: cent. to per cent potash is about right.
 If the old soil seems to be acid in character as indicated by the pres- ence Of certain weeds. like red sorrel, an application of one ton to the acre of fine ground limestone or slaked lime should be given, but do nor. ap- 49lvs the lime at the same time that the fertilizer is applied. Late fall or win ter is the best time for a lime treat ment.
 After the spring treatment above in dicated the lawn should be thoroughly firmed down and the grass roots pressed into the ground by the use or a, heavy roller. Do not roll the lawn soon after a heavy rain, but be sure that it is moderately soft at the time 5of rolling Frequent watering and mod derate trimming at frequent inter vals throughout the season will aid very materially in producing 9 pleas ing and satisfactory lawn.
 Many lawns are hard to keep in good condition from year to year TOT the simple reason that they were not correctly made at. the beginning. A lawn should, not be expected to do well when the grass seed was merely plant ed in the ordinary clay usually found around house after excavation and building are completed. Nothing but large quantities of manure and com mercia1 fertilizer together with deep and prolonged working of the soil, can render such a soil suitable for suc- cessful grass growing.-O. M klle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-31
RENovATNG THE OLD LAWN
Simple Directions for Making Green
 Grass Grow

1 What can I do to my lawn to make it fresh and ve1vety again ?'' This is a question that is asked in the spring. time by 90 per cent, of all who take an interest in their home grounds and wish to keep the general appearance at par. As a matter, of fact, the qaes- ton is usually more than Justified The lawn does need renovatfng
 But how shall it be done ?,' The most effective result is attained by the most radical course. The best and simplest way to renovate the old lawn is to make 8 new one. Many times it will not pay to patch, and work inter minably over badly conditioned grass plot, because the necessary soil conditions for a good lawn simply are mot thereg
 If the result that presents itself to the questioner is merely that of recent neglectAtt1a is to say, a heretofore good lawn has been af1owed to get out of contro1-it may be recovered in ture of either labor or money. Tn such case the following course of treatment is recommended: st
 Early in the spring the surface of the lawn should be scratched up with rake. Any bare spots should be dug up to a depth Of several inches If the roots of any biennial weeds re-
 
 dug up. Sow grass seed 1iberaIIy over the entire lawn. the amount depend. ing upon how badly the lawn needs :re-enforcing.
 Apply a good coat of fine compost or rich 1oam if it can be obtained. On top of this apply very evenly to 10 pounds of good high-grade commer- ciaI fertilizer to the square rod f8OO to 1900 lbs. per acre) just previous to or during g rain. It can be applied in dry weather if followed with thorough hose sprinkling. If applied early in the season before grass growth has started. rake the entire surface of the lawn, thoroughly mix ing the compost or Ioam with the fer tiIizer and working this mixture we'll down around the roots of the old grass, removing the coarse portion of the compost. Do not apply too heavy a coat of compost or Ioam as to bury
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-31

SPRING PIONEERING
 PLANTS. JOHN RECK < SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-31

H. Dillon & Co.'S, 11o5 Main street, are rarely duplicated. Saturday is the only day for which these special val ues are offered in trimmed and un- trimmed straw hats, shirt waists, pet ticoats, new spring coats and guar anteed raincoats.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-20
SUGAR PRICES HERE
 TO STAY, DECLARES
 CLAUS A. SPRECKLES
Says High Quotation Will Remain in Effect for Years After the War-America Now Is Sup
 plying the World

New York. June 19.-High sugar prices will continue for sometime after the European war. Claud A. Spreck;es, president of the Federal Sugar Re- flning company, declared in address- ing the annual meeting of the com . pany's stockholders here today. He also announced that no portion of the surplus of the company would be dis tributed to holders of common shat es at preesnt, but that the money will be used for betterment.
 Unlike other commodities for which the war has created an abnormal de- n.and," said MT. Spreckles, sugar is aa essential at all times and 10 all peoples The destruction ot mills, the ravaging of fields and the slaughter of workmen have put it completely out of the power of foreign sugar produc- ing countries to supply any part of their own or the worlds neecs and the condition is. in my opinion, likely to endure for several yeais after the var ends
 American refiners are now supply ing practically all Europe. England. France. Switzerland. Greece ard oth- CT countries, which formerly drew their own supply, in part at least from con- tinental Europe. now depend on the American market. and. as a conse- Guence, the price of sugar has risen to degree which insures comfortable le pr ofit.''
 Retiring directors were reelected at the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-20
Russians Are Advancing on Lemberg in TwoDirections.
 Center Is Weakening
THE FIRST RUSH IS
 OVER FOR RUSSIANS
All German Armies Will Be Forced to Retreat From the North if Austrian Forces Are
 Beaten

Petrograd June 1s.-(Via London.) With an average Austrian retirement of 25 miles over the entire Volhynian and Galcian front. except in the immediate region of Tarnopol, with the Russian seizure of Czernowitz and the flight of the southern Austrian army toward the Carpathians and with the Russians clos ing in upon Lemberg from two directions, lave reached the crucial point where, it is believed here the Austrian armies must either make a final stand or by their further retreat automatically com pei a general retirement of the German army positions held against the Russians for nearly year.
 Such stand, in the unanimous opin- ion of military officials here. will be an mpossibility as the separated Austrian armies are unable to communicate with each other and all available troops and reserves having been called up, a quick rehabilitation of the crippled armies of the Austrians is manifest,y unlikely.
 A FINE VICTORY
 The prevailing confidence in the speedy consummation of Russian triumph over Austria is reflected in all the comments of the newspapers. The Petrograd Ga zette says "The thought we have all lived with since the beginning of the war "a final victory over Austria-now is at hand Soon the last notes of the swan song of the dual monarchy will be heard.''
 The Austrians are concentrating in an attempt to ward off Russian advance on Lemberg, but, according to the latest dispatches, the Russian troops pressing along the Dubno-Lemberg railway. with Radzivilof well in their rear, are close upon the Galicjan frontier town of Brody. whic his nearly half way to Lem berg
 is being directed from point north of Buczacz, toward Halicz. from which lat ter town the road to Lemberg Is an easy one and almost unfortifed. The effort of the advance of these two lines is to place the Austrian center near the Tarnopol extended position in great dan- ger, and an Austrian collapse here is considered inevitable by the military ob- servers.
 The occupation of Czernowitz by the Russians has completely severed connec- tions between the northern and southern armies. It also has enabled the Russians to establish direct connections from the frontier to Sniatyn by the shortest and most convenient route which will great ly facilitate the Russian progress to- ward Kolomea, and by obviating fur ther the necessity of a turning movement. allow the Russian southern forces to ad- vance solidly from the Czernowitz re- zion westward NY
 SITUATION IS CRITICAL
 According to Colonel Shumslxy, the mill itary critic of the Bourse Gazette, the taking of Czernowitz means the Russian (Csntinuea sn Page Twol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-20
|ANCE 'CORM|CK | ID LEAD CAMPAIGN Plans Made for an Aggres- sive Attack on the Re-
 publican Front

Washington, June 19.-Plans for an Egressive campaign to begin immedi- fely were laid by Vance Mccormick, ewly elected chairman of the demo- fatic national committee. at confer bees today with President Wilson. |epresentative Glass. the new secre- 3ry of the committed; Secretary Me- |doo, Postmaster General Burlesop, Fcretary Tumulty and several other Fmocratic leaders.
 MT. Mccormick spent three hours |ith the President. Later he visited ! ost of the members of the cabinet pw in Washington and went to the kpitol to zee eengressional leaders ! ho will tGiise an important part in campaign.
 T have bsgun my work. and from Pw on will devote my entire time to
 lshing ths denaoeratie pAmpaign." said | r. McCorhtck toeiGht sWith united hd harmonious party the prospects, for |ctory in ENosembef are very bright. he plans have not been put in shape Pt. but I expect to see the President kain in few days and soon we will Ave everything fin working order" The main headQuarters of the dem cratic national committee will be in lew York. but much Of the work will
 done here and }in Chicago. MT. Mo
 sc.t " rss. rw.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-20
|ULT|MATUM GIVEN
 AMERICAN CAPTAIN
General Flores Practically Declares War on the
 United States

San Diego. Cal, June 19-An ulti- Iaration of war against the United States was served Sunday on Com mnnder Arthur G. KavanaSh of the gunboat Annapolis by General Flores. Carranza governor of SinaIoa. accord- ing to radIogram sent from the An napolis ak MazatIan and received here today by Admiral Winslow. command CT of the Pacific fleet.
 Owing to the low powered radio set of the Annapolis. difficulty has been Experienced in communicating with the gunboat, but enough facts have come through to indicate that General Flores has taken a hostile stand against Americans and that it was his refusal to permit Americans to leave Mazatlan that resulted in the clash Sunday be- tween bluejackets of the Annapolis and Mexicans characterized as Carranza sol diers. The exact substance of his ulti- matum has not yet been received.
 According to the reports. the com iHdHucl VI tho <ahudPOilS udS duViSeQ a II Americans in the vicinity of Mazatlan to leave as soon as possible. A boat from the war vessel containing En- sign Messing, Paymaster Mowat and a number of bluejackets approached the wharf. Ensign Messing being under orders from Commander Kavanaugh to arrange with the Mexican authorities to get out all Americans.
 Without provocation, 1t is reported, the Mexicans opened fire on the sailors and Boatswain's Mate I. M. Laughter was seriously wounded. The Ameri- cans returned the fire and as far as known six Mexicans were either killed Tor wounded
 Earlier reports that drunken Japa- nese started the trouble are not borne out in reports received here. Ensign Kessing and Paymaster Momat were taken prisoner and sent to the fortress, but later were released on demands presented to Flores by Commander Kavanaugh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-20
GENERAL GALLIENI
 DIES FROM WOUNDS
Savior of Paris" Is Alleged to Have Been Attacked by Traitorous
 Officer

New York, June 19.-The death of General Gallieni, former minister of war of France, was due to a murderous attack by French army officer of high rank under charges of treason, and not to natural causes, according to stories told here today by passengers arriving on the French liner Lafayette.
 General Gallieni was shot and fatally wounded in his Paris of- flee, the passengers said. He was. cToseted with the officer.s according to their story, when attendants heard a shot and rushed in to find the Savior of Paris" lying on the floor unconscious with his caller standing over him, a smoking re- volver in his hand. The general, afteran illness of three weeks, died, May 27.
 General Gallienis assailant was arrested, the passengers said, and his fate is unknown. He had been summoned before his chief, 1t Is reported, to answer the charge of having negotiated with the Ger mans for the surrender of fort ress at Verdun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-20
HUGHES CONFERS WITH HIS LEADERS Has Not Selected His Chair man of the National
 Committee

New York, June 1s-Charles E. Hughes. after spending busy day hero at his headquarters with republican leaders discussing the reorganization of the national committee and the selection of a chairman, left late today for Prov idence. R. l., to attend his class reunion at Brown university. He expects to re- turn Thursday.
 It was expected the new chairman would be named at forty-five minute conference today between Mr. Hughes and the subcommittee of the national committee appointed for that purpose. At the conclusion of the conference. how ever. Mir Hughes personally announced that nothing had been accomplished in that regard. He said the meeting was only "a preliminary one.
 It was unofficially announced that vii. liam R. Wilcox, former public servic. commissioner, and William Loeb, Colonel Roosevelts former secretary. had been virtually eliminated from considerat tion for the chairmanship.
 Frank H. Hitchcock, mentioned in con. nection with the chairmanship. oonferred with the candidate Others callers were Charles D. Hilles, the retiring chairman: :| former State Senator Davenport. Fred erick c. Tanner and State Senator Thompson former Attorney General Wickersham and Senator Lodge of Massachusetts.
 MT. Hughes declined to discuss tho Mexican situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-20
ADMIRAL HOLSTER
 SLAPS AT WILSON
Says That Better Times Are Coming
 to the German Fleet

London. June 19.-Adn.iral Von Rooster, former grand admiral of the German fleet, speaking at meeting of the Flottenvereins in Berlin Sunday, coupled defense ot Germany's submarine warfare with a slap at President Wilson, accord ing to a Copenhagen dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph comlany. The admiral is quoted IS saying:
 We are entitled to use our sub marine weapon against an ettemJ who uses mines and n,eoplanes and when the advocate of human ity and justicc-President Wilson provides our enemy with the mu- nitions without which he coulc not continue the war we are entitled to use our U-boats in the most dar- ing way.
 Political and commercial cir cumstances forced us to give up reckless submarine warfare. but there are better times coming for the German fleet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-20
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS Ion General Carranxa Is resting heavy responsibility of war if it comes.
 Madison grand jury assumes solemn duty. Sheriff Phillips defeuds himself against criticisms. Austrian retreat placeh German armies in danger. Vance McC0rmick to lead cam paign.
 Hughes confers with his leaders. Ultimatum is delivered American captain.
 LOCAL NEWS =BclOved minister of God called to reward at advanced age. 5-Inspiring scene marks response of Euardsmen to nations cali. Taxpayers stirred to acton as equalization board begins work. Officers elected for Norris Psnn bank in Birmingham. City stirrcd at approach of injunc- ti0n hearings.
 FEATURES 2-Holland's letter. Footlixhts and Screen. 4-Editorial comment. 6-Society.
 Dolly Dalrymple.
 SPORTING NEWS 7-PoOr box work by Ponder and Black downs the BarOns. Columbus winner over West Point. Riley Is pounded hard by Griffin. Syracus loses freshman race tO Cornell cdew.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-20
HOLDS ''ICE, MILK AND
 BREAD" NECESSITIES

Richmond. Va. June .e.-Pclice Justice Crutchfield this morning following numerous arrests made here Sunday under the new "ouster law" held the following were ne cessities and could be trade and sold on Sunday:
 Ice, milk. bread.
 He justified also operation oc street cars, telephones, tele- graphs and express compan cold storage plants, urgent rspaic work and the cleaning of railroad cars.
 The court fined three shoeshine men and hotel musicians.
 The court took under advise nent jitneys, Sunday newspapers and baggage transfer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-20
COURT CROWDED AS HUNTSVILLE CASEIS|
 FORMALLY OPENED
Jurors Cautioned to Keep Deliberations Secret and
 to Regard Nothing But Sworn Testimony
START SUBSCRIPTION

Huntsville, June 19.-(Special) A subscription was started here this morning to raise funds to erect a monument to Judge w. T. Lawler to stand on the lawn of the court house. The subscription list to- night called for several hundred dollars, and was growing rapidly. The list is headed by names of men who had been opposed in politics to Judge Lawler.
 Huntsville, June 19-(SpeciaD The state of Alabama tonight of fered a reward of $400 for the ap- prehension of David Overton, who is charged with the murder of Judge Lawler. It is understood here that friends of Judge Lawler will offer an additional $500, bring ing the total reward to 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-20
TO ATTACK AMERICANS

San Antonio, Tex, June 19Mexican government troops were reported tonight be marching towards Del Rio border town about 100 miles up the Rio Grande from Eagle Pass with the announced intention of attacking the Amer cans there This information the notable bit of evidence indicating the attitude of the de that has reached General Funston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-20
Wives to Return

Rome June 19.-(Via Paris )-The Italian government has declied to per- init wives of Italians who have be- come naturalized Americans and have not returned to Italy for military serv- ice, to rejoin their husbands in Amer ica. Heretofore. this has been forbiG- den,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-20

Washington, Jnue 19-The question of war with Mexico hinges General Caanza reception refusal to heed his demands for recall General Pershns troops in the opinion of President Wilson's close advisers They were prepared tonight for the possibility of open hosies after the noe which will be forward tomorrow has reached Car ranza hands
 No indication has that the first chiefs attitude acabe hostility would be shaken by reiterated decara on of the latest communication that the United States aggressive warke purpose toward Mexico firmly re- solved protect her borders bgandage near the m ternational line
 The expedition
  publication today document special probably will designate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-20
HE WILL FIGHT

Mexico City, June 1S.-General Calfanza, in statement to the press tonight, reiterated his decla- ration that any movement of American troops except to the northward would be considered hostile and that Mexican command CTS had been ordered to repel it if made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-20
BRIDGE IS DESTROYED

Laredo Tex June 19-A small bridge on the International and Great Northern railway 30 miles of Laredo was burned tonight Texas rangers and military authorities are Investigating reports that set are by Mexican bandits
 The night train Laredo is being delayed pending re- construction of the bridge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-20

some ooo0 American civilians now in Mex leo was manifested today in official quar. ters. Approximately 1200 of that number are in Mexico City, despite warning after warning through American consuls and other officials. Another emphatic me- sage advising them to leave Mexico im- mediately was sent by the state depart ment through Special Agent Rodgers day or two ago.
 INCITE THE IGNORANT
 Officials do not believe the Carranza government would sanction an attack upon American residents. or that other foreigners would be involved in any case. A weapon of terrible possibilities is be.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-20
DESCRIPTION SENT OUT

"Descriptions of Overton have been sent broadcast over the United States. He has been described to the shoes he wore in every city in the south. Rc ports that he has been seen in Chat a. r.ooga were not borne out. I have CO., operated to the extent of my ability with the forces of the state. ] have deputized every man they desired, and stand ready to continue to do SD"
 Sheriff Phillips is a man probably 50 years old, five feet 10 inches high. with a broad face and straight mouth, half Lidecn by a flowing grey mustache. He is married and has three children.