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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
LOSES FOREARM TAKING CHANCE
 WITH MACHINE
Worker Who Paid No Heed to Safety First Warning
 Pays Dearly.

Failure to obey the "Safey First precaution of shutting off the power of moulding cutting machine while changing the size of the cutter heads at the plant of the Frank Miller Lum- Der Co. this morning, cost Morris Pep arsik, 30 years old, of 90 Courtland street his right forearm. It was cut off a short distance below the elbow by the blades. turning at 4.000 revolu- tions a minute. |
 Peparsik, who had been running the machine in the moulding room of the plant for six months, was loosen ing a bolt on the machine and did not shut off the power as he had been warned. The bolt did not move and Peparsik applied more leverage with the result that it loosened quickly, causing the wrench to slip.
 With the sudden lurch forward he put out his hand to save himself, and it was caught between the revolving blades which are arranged four to each cutter head and of which there are several in the machine for the different sized grooves. The hand was cut completely in two pieces and the arm was drawn into the machine His body resting against the base o1 the machine prevented the arm being drawn further into the mechanism.
 Other workrnen feared he would bleed to death tourniquets were ap- piled and the emergency hospital am bulance corps summoned. Dr. C.. C. Taylor removed him to St. Vfncent's hospital where the amputation was completed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
BASEMENT HERE
 ON SECRET TRIP
 FOR IRISH CAUSE
Bridgeport Entertained Irish Knight But Guard Details
 of His Visit.

With the execution of Sir Roger Easement at Pentonville Jail. yester- day, the fact that the Irish revolution fst visited Bridgeport a year ago, in the interests of Irish freedom, became known here.
 Details of the Irish knights visit to Bridgeport had been carefully guard ed, for he came here on a secret mis- sion. It was admitted. today, how ever, by the delegation of sympathiz- CTS with the cause of Irish freedom who met him, that he really had visit ed Bridgeport, and took steps to foster here the spirit of sympathy for Irish oppression that has been the founda- tion of many Irish organizations.
 Easements visit to Bridgeport was brief. He spent less than two hours in the city. He was entertained by Attorney John J. Cullinan, William J. Murphy all of this city and Will liam Mahoney, the postmaster al Westfield. Mass.
 It was the plan of the Bridgeport CTS to bring Easement to Bridgeport to deliver speech in the cause of Ire land. But the visitor, who before his arrival had exacted pledges of S. crecy/ as to his coming, counselled against the plan. He said he be- lieved his work for the cause of Ire land could be accomplished, just al that time, better by working privately than in public.
 The Bridgeporters who took part in the conference, today admitted that Easement was here, but they would not go into detail as to the circum- stances of his visit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
sucz CanaI Bombarded
wlL SON INVESTIGATES POSSIBILITY OF GREAT
 STRIKE ON RAILROADS.

, New York. Aug. 4.-Conferences of the leaders of the four great brother hoods of railroad employees represent ing 400, ,OO0 men,, the majority of whom ara Believed to have voted to strike on 2a5 railway systems, were held hero today. These meetings were to enable the leaders to decide upon their course of action if the representatives of the railroad again refuse their demand for an eight hour day and other changes.
 It is expected that the tconreteace committee of tho railroad managers will again refuse the mems demar,ss- at the meeting next Friday, and that ttc managers will advocate -arbitra- lion by the interstate commerce corn- mission or the federal board of ncdi- a:ion, or tha: the strike he settled un- der the Newlands act O: 1914 by commission of six man, two to be ap- pointed from either side o.nd two to be ncutraE 1t is not regarded as likely ttet the labor leaders will consent to this
 In case Of deadleck the railway managers look to President Wilson to take a hand :Tl the controversy by calling representatives Of both sides to Washington and notifying them they must compose their differences in como manner in the public interest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
COT
 $1,000 DECLARES ! SOUTH END MAN
Police Investigate Story of Complainant, Who Says
 He Was Robbed in Park.

Victim of two pickpockets who sub- stituted a wad of newspaper clippings for his roll, Henry Petr0scarockz of SS Henry street was relieved this morning of $1,0O0 (Which he had drawn from two different banks about a half hour previous. He breathlessly rushed into police headquarters to re- late his story and furnished a good description of the two men who got the money. The police are inclined to believe that the story he told was not all facts and that he is conceal ing the true version of the swindle from them.
 According to Petroscareckz. when he recovered his breath and was able to- intelligently inform Lieutenant Edward O.. Cronan of his loss, he went to the City Savings bank this morn ing and drew $500 which ne had there and $200 which was on deposit at the Bridgeport Savings bank. He stated that he was going to buy a lot on North Main street but after drawing the money got on trolley car and went to Seaside park s'
 Petroscareckz walked along the sea- wall a short distance and then sat down on a bench. Presently two men, apparently Italians, came along and one of them asked him if he knew of a certain man whose name he men toned. Petroscareckz stated that he was not acquainted with the person in question and then one of the men asked him to changeNa dollar for him.
 Of an obliging disposition, Petros- careckz consented and took out his money and made the necessary change. He then placed 1t in his hip pocket. The men sat beside him on the bench and after short conversa- tion got up and walked towards the Park avenue entrance. Realizing that the wad in his pocket felt strange, he placed his hand in the pocket and withdrew bunch of newspaper clip pings.t
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
TREATY TO
 SELL ISLES
 COMPLETED
Pact For Sale of Danish West Indies to United States For $25, 100000 is Drawn Up and Ratified By Lansing and Minister Brun.

Washington, Aug. 4 Acting Secretary Polk announced to- day that the treaty by which the United States is to purchase the Danish West Indies From Denmark for 1895, 100000 was signed at New York this morn ing by Secretary Lansing and Minister Constantin Brun.
 The treaty provides for the transfer to the United States toi three islands, St. Thomas, St Croix, and St. John, which have been the subject of negotiations between the United States and Denmark for analysis.
 It is understood the admins tration will ask for ratification before the end of the present session and while there may be some objection to the price, nc really serious opposition is>ex- pected.f
 Secretary Lansing, who has been spending h's vacation al Watertown, N. r., went to New York to meet Minister Brun.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
l. B. TRUMBU[L
 LEFT ESTATE
 OVER S50,000
Lusitania Victim Had Made No Will Brother is
 Administrator.

Isaac B. Trumbull. former president of the Connecticut Electric Co, who was drowned with many other Ameri- cans of note when the magnificent steamer Lusitania was sunk by a Ger man submarine, on May 2, left an es- tate of s50,075.
 The inventory of the estate was filed in the probate court today by Robert R. Adams and William T. Hincks. appraisers. The property in Mill Hill avenue. where the deceased resided, is valued at s5,0O0 and there are listed 1908 shares of the Connec- ticut Electric Go. stock, valued at $45,075. In the list are 500 shares of stock in the Trumbull Motor Car Co. on which no value is placed.
 MT. Trumbull left no will. Alex ander H. Trumbull. his brother, and the present president of the company, is administrator of the estate. Be- sides his widow, Bertha, MT. Trum- bull is survived by one daughter, Pris- cilla.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
PLAG?UE'S,DEATH RECORD IN N. Y.
 OVER THOUSAND
Five Thousand Stricken, is Report-This State Has
 172 Cases.

New York, Aug. 4.-More than 1,O0( children of this city have died of in fantile paralysis and nearly 5000 have been stricken by the disease since the outbreak of the epidemic. The health departments bulletin today shows that the plague still continues to gain headway.
 I During the "A hours ending at 10 a. m. today, 45 children died of the disease in the five boroughs of New York city, and 175 new cases, the sec ond largest number ill a single Gay were reported. Since June 26 thcrc havo been 4.6SO cases, 15O or whGl proved fatal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04

The official statement issued last night by the French war department. announcing the capture of Fleury by the French troops and recording other operations of the day along the west ern front. said:
 con the right bank of the Mouse our infantry, continuing their offensive action on the Thiaumont-F4eury front, captured during the day by a. series of successive attacks all the trenches comprised between these two points as far as a point southeast of Thiaumont work and in the vicinity of Hill 320.
 "The village of Fleury was attacked simultaneously on the northwest and on the southeast and was entirely oc- cupied ky our troops after a brilliant action. The number of prisoners taken in the course of this action and so far counted exceeds $50. This brings up to 1,750 the total number of unwounded prisoners taken by us on the right bank of the Mouse since August 1.''
 given out this afternoon by the French war department, in which it is admitted that the Germans have suc- oeeded in recapturing portion of the village of F'leury. follows:
 "On the right bank of the river Mouse the battle continued along the Thiaumont-F1eury front, which the Germans attacked all last night with great ferocity. Several counter sat- tacks in large numbers upon our po- sitions near the Thiaumont work were repulsed with heavy losses for our ad- versaries. In the course of the fight ing our troops even occupied the Thi- aumont work, but they were compell- ed subsequently, to evacuate 1t under the powerful German bombardment. They brought back with them 80 pris- oners,
 There has been fighting no less violent in the region of Fleury. The Germans multiplied the number of counter attacks upon this village. Each was preceded by an intense pre- paratory artillery fire. After several fruitless endeavors the Germans se- cured a footing in the southern part of F1eury. where very spirited fighting is still going on. All efforts made to dislodge us from the positions to the southeast of this village were checked by the resistance \of our troops.
 ''The enemy attacked in like man. ner during the night our new posi- tions to the east of Vaucherauville. They succeeded only in suffering heavy losses. In the vicinity of Vaux7le- Chapitre and Chenois the artillery fighting has been very spirited" verdun again is in the center of tho war stage The recapture by the French of the village of F1eury, which had been held by the Germans for more than month. caused great ela- ton in France. It is the fruit of French slow and methodical offensive began three days ago and seems, in the opinion of French military observ- Eers, to mark an epoch in the six
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
Veteran Railroad Man
 Dies at Shore Resort

Stamford, Aug. 4-Word was re- ceived here today of the death of John w. Wardwell, of this city, at Nantasket Beach, near Boston. No details of the manner of the death were given.
 Wardwell was former conductor on the New York. New Haven & Hartford Railroad. He entered the Service of the road in 1878 as a con- ductor on the East Canaan branch and later was transferred to the main lines. He retired-in 1914. He was made president of the Passenger and Station Employees Mutual Benefit As sociation on it's organization in 1895 and held that office for many years He was II years old and is survived by two sisters here
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
Wrecks His Auto Against Trolley
 Car; Is Arrested

Attempting(to pass a trolley car on the left side shortly after noon to-day Frank Slovensky, "A years old of 95 Hancock avenue drove the delivery wagon of L. A. Vecsey, a Bostwick avenue plumber, head on into trol- ley car running in the opposite direc- tion on State street near Seeley street His car was badly smashed. Sloven- sky was arrested by Policeman Buck ley charged with reckless driving and operating a motor vehicle without a drivers license
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
HOUSING COMMITTEE MEETS

The housing committee Of the Chamber of Commerce met in full ses- sion today to discuss further plans looking towards the construction of adequate facilities for residents of this city during the coming winter. The meeting was held behind closed doors and no report of the progress was made through the press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
HELD FOR SHORT MEASURES.

Greenwich, Aug. 4-Seveh grocers and four dealers in automobile SUD- plies were in town court today charg- ed with giving short weight or short measure. All of the grocers were ac- cused of giving short weight in the sale or butter. The automobile deal CTS were each fined $2o for giving A~'sort measure in gasoline sales
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
Stabbed By Man Whose Wife He
 Punched in Eye

William Gilberti of 35S Pequon- mock street is in critical condition at St. Vincent's hospital as the result of being stabbed last evening by Veno Catone of 407 Benham avenue after punching Mrs. Veno in the eye. Ca tone is charged with assault with in tent to kill and his case was contin- ued until Aug. in the city court to- day. Bond was set at $1.000.
 Three companions of the husband who assisted in beating Gilberti are charged with breach of the peace and their cases also were continued. Bonds were set at $25 in each case.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
17S Cases In State

Hartford, Aug. 4.-Sta:nford report-' ed six new cases of lnfantilc paralysis to the state health office today ana MiddleGeId and Milford each reported one. making a total of 172 cases now in the state. Federal Surgeons J. r.. Thompson and Paul Stewart are with Secretary J. T, Black of the state board in Fairfield county, investigat- ing the cases reported from that sec tion and they are expected in Hart ford early next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04

months' battle for the great fortress on the Mouse.
 The Germans appear to be less and less capable of operating on their old, overwhelming scale and the initiative. military men here think. is about to pass to the French for good.
 While the German artillery continues 1 to be as powerful and as, well supplied as ever, the Germans are not able to gather the masses of troops necessary to benefit by their artillery prepara- tions. It is 20 days since the Germans made their last big attack on the right bank of the Mouse. by which they ob- tained small results at a heavy cost. On the left bank of the Mouse nothing beyond local actions have been at- tempted by the invaders for a week. French bomb hrowers for a fort night past, in anticipation of the att tacks were prepared and showed great skill. The bombers first reached the Brass Fleury road. Then they sep arated into two parties, one going to the eastward toward Thiaumont and the a6yDhd pushing. northward toward Varcherauville and Pepper Hill. Last week the first party stormed redoubt ] west of Thiaumont and after a stiff | fight went beyond that position. The
 
 1 of Vaucherauville.
 The whole section of vaucherauville to the approach of Souville thus were in the hands of the French, and tho higher command judged the time ripe to attack from all sides at once. N Attacked from the northwest and southeast the Germans in F1eury of fered desperate resistance, but the French bayonets finally prevailed. Some Germans managed to escape to the vaux-le- Chapitre wood, but ma jorfty were taken prisoners.
 l To sum up, the French, in their three days offensive. regained the ground that the Germans had taken several weeks to conq~-- They took all the positions for depth of about a mile\ from the Souv1lle fort to the approach of Hill 320 as well as in the woods east of Vaucherauvtlle and in the Vienes ravine, which borders to the east of Froide court. The French ] also took positions in the southwest, south and southeast of the famous; Thiaumont works.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04

Paris, Aug 4-Attacking simultaneously from the norh- and from the southeast French troops yesterday ormed the village of Feury three miles north of Verdun and captured several hundred Germans.
 In the evening, however the Germans launched furious counter attack and after several violent attempts Succeeded in getting footing in the southern part of the village
 The French today continue to hold the northern section of the place and heavy fighting still is in progress
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
THE WEATHER

Mostly fair tonight and Saturday; not much change in temperature, gen. 0al southwest windA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
FRENCH RE'TAkE FLEURY BY STORM ONLY TO LOSE VILLAGE LATER BEFORE GERMAN DRIVE

Important Position, Three Miles North of Verdun Fortress, is Scene of Bloody Engagements s- Simultaneous Attacks on Two Sides Give French Advantage, Which is Lost Shortly Afterwards Before Counter Attack of Ger mans-Many Germans Are Taken Prisoners, French Claim.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04

Berlin Aug 1.-The village of Fleury north of Verdun reganed by Germans this morning. it officially announced today by the German army headquarters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
BRITISH CLAIM GAINS.

London. Aug. 4-Minor operations, last night by the British on the Somme front resulted in the gain for them of some ground west of Pozieres, the war office announced today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
RUSSIANS TAKE VILLAGE.

Petrograd, Aug. 4-Russian troops have captured the village of Rudka- Mirynskaia on the river Stavok, a left tributary of the Stokhod, it was Russian war department. Rudka- officially announced today by the Mirynskaia is 19 miles east of Kovel.
 Suez Canal Bombarded London. Aug. A bombardment
 (Continued on Page 2.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04

Mexico City, Aug. 4.-The departure from Mexico City for the United States of Luis Caberera and Alberto Pani, who with Ygnacio Bonillas, have been selected to reach settlement with the United States commissioners at issues between the two countries will not be long delayed, according to 4he general belief here.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-12-31

witnessing the operation. that 1t IL
practically impossible for a part to
sumbit to this test and not suffer eN-
posurc Of its weak points, if It has
any.
The machine is a miniature pie
driver with addition OF scientific in
struments for measuring the blow de-
liyered. The operator knows in ad-
vance precisely the number of blows
the object should be able TO take from
a hammer of a known weight falling
from a known heighth. The number of
blows. and their force, required TO
smash the piece is recorded and If
one casting of IA batch fails to stand
up to the required standard the entire
batch is rejected.
Among the car parts tested with the
machine are front aXles, spindles,
knuckle bolts. motor supports, trans
mission cross arms and all cast iron
parts subject to brittleness.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-12-31

Midwinter fashions in travelling
coats seem varied enough to suit all
fancies and figures. One especially
appropriate for travelling is a long,
full model made of gray rabbit skin.
The coat has a convertible collar and
deep cuffs that roll down over the
hand. The lining is Of lilac brocade,
with windshields and two deep pock-
cts in front Fur gloves and a soft
fur hat with a rolling brim that turns
down over the ears are to be worn
with the coat 4 bunch of velvet slip.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-12-31

Paper cartons packed with paper
table cloths, napkins, dish cloths,
towels, plates. cups, finger bowls and
baking dishes have become a neces-
sity to the modern camper They are
able to have plenty OF fresh table
equipment without any dish washing
Except knives, forks and spoons),
while the vacuum bottles enable the
party to buy hot or cold drinks at
any OF the stopping places for use as
desired.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-12-31

Men who dislike heavy, fur-lined or
tweed coats are returning to the fash
ions of long ago, and adopting the
double fur collar, which buttons up
well around the head and face, while
the cape sets snugly over the shoul-
ders. The collars are made of the
short-haired furs, preferably beaver
or seal. With a heavy sweater or
buckskin shirt and medium coat the
collars add warmth enough to be very
comfortable.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-12-31
NEW IDEAS FOR MOTORISTS
Novelties IN Hats. Wraps and Acees-
sories for Use in Auto.

Owing to the popularity OF touring
trips and the growing fondness for
wayside camping, many gifts are TAX
ing the shape of aluminium nested
cooking outfits in heavy canvas bags,
accompanied by a fiat canvas envelope
containing a holding oven, a folding
gridron, a fish brOiler and toaster.
"A folding table with four or more
folding stools wrapped in folded
ground cloth make a fiat package that
takes but little room.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-12-31

A government report shows that
during the last eight months there
were 65,OOO,OOO cigars imported to
this country from the Philippine Isl
ands. These cigars were made mostly
by women and children working long
hours for a mere pittance.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-12-31

Bag and hat sets to match are a
new tad one set is made of gold and
black Chinese brocaded silk. The hat
has wide brim Of the brocade, with
crown of moleskin, and gold and
black poppy on the brim is the only
trimming. The bag is long, deep
affair, with a band of the fur around
the middle of it, and it is drawn up
with gold and black cords
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-12-31
INTERESTING MACHINE
Weight Is Dropped on Castings to De-
termine Power of Resistance.

Another notable example of thor
oughness as practiced in the manufac-
ture of the Dodge Brothers Motor
Car is an impact testing machine
which literally pounds parts to pieces
to determine how much they can
stand.
The visitors in the physical labor
atories usually will concede, after
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-12-31

\ new white Shetland veil, with the
striped bordered ends, is two and one
half yards long and three-quarters of
a yard wide The stripes at the end
are yellow, red, green and black and
white, in varying widths, that form a
fourteeninch band Of color. The veil
is washable.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-12-31

Another cold weather suggestion is
To avoid frozen ruts as much as pos
sible. They chafe the tire on the
sides, where it is not very well pro-
tected. So keep out of them as much
as possible.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-12-31

Most people neglect the tires, be
cause they are apt to get their hands
soiled Go over the treads carefully
from time to time, digging out small
stones and filling the cuts with tire
putty. You will be surprised at the
increased mileage you will get.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-12-31

Now is the time of year to go over
the top carefully, looking for weak
spots or holes. You can get patches
from your supply dealer that match
the color of the top very closely.