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Evening star., 1916-01-08
Secretary Declares Belief in
Need of Compulsory
Army Service.
ARMY OFFICERS LOOK ON
PROPOSED LAW AS TEST
They Believe, Secretary Says, That
It Will Result in Uni
versal Service.

Secretary Garrison declared his
personal sentiment in favor OF
universal military service as a
sound principle of democratic
government today before the
House military affairs committee.
The committee completed its eN-
animation of the Secretary in con-
nection with the administration 5
national defense plans for the
army, and will hear Maj. Gems.
Scott and Bliss, chief and assist
ant chief of the general staff OF
the army, next Monday when the
hearings are resumed.
Secretary Garrison was questioned by
every member of the committee dur
ing more than two hours of discussion.
81 think in democracy" he said,
asked for his own view of the universal
service proposal, that every citizen
should be under identical responsible
ties as every other citizen as to his
duties to the nation"
Evening star., 1916-01-08
In Buttercup Brocade.

Mrs. William Crozier wore buttercup
brocade gown with point lace on the
bodice and diamond ornaments; Mrs.
Albert Mills, white satin and lace: Mrs.
Robert Hinckley. American beauty
color net embroidered in gold; Miss
Gladys Hinckley, green chiffon with a
scarf of topaz yellow tulle: Mrs. Champ
Clark, pompadour satin combined with
black jetted net; Mrs. Marshall Field
blue and silver brocade over cloth OF
silver and a string of pearls; Nine
Hause, rose brocade with a collar OF
pearls: Mrs Edison Bradley. black tis-
sue, embroidered in silver, with col
lar of pearls and diamonds and a string
Of pearls; Mrs. David J. Hill, white
brocade and lace; Miss Hill, green tulle
Mrs. Wallace Radcliffe, black lace over
white tulle and satin; Miss Flora VIII
p Gore, pale yellow satin and lace
Mrs. w. w Stewart, black tulle with
silver trimmings.
Lace and TulIe.
Mrs Theodore Tiller wore lace over satin
and tulle. with court train of pink panne
velvet; her house guest, Mrs. Philip
Clancy. beaded chiffon gown. with gold
lace Mrs. Edgar ]. Orme, white lace over
coral satin, with diamond and pearl orna-
ments; Miss Malinda 3. Robertson OF
! Philadelphia, purple tissue cloth brocaded
in silver Miss Rose r. Robertson. green
tulle brocaded in gold; Miss Frances
Howard, rose embroidered chiffon over
rose -colored satin; Mrs. L. 8. Gottlieb
gray taffeta. the bodice OF gold lace. with
| shoulder bands Of passementerie.
Lovely Gown in Lace and Tulle.
Mrs. James r. Mann wore black tulle
over white and silver lace, with pearl and
diamond ornaments; Mrs. Fred Britten
white chiffon, exquisitely embroidered In
design Of cherry blossoms and trimmed
with sequins: Miss Mamie Randolph
Heth, black embroidered net over white
satin, trimmed with cerise; Mrs. Strauss
wife OF Admiral Strauss, white tulle
trimmed in silver roses; Mrs. Fairchiid
wife of Representative Fairchild OF New
York, white satin and fhlver lace. witt
sapphire and diamond ornaments; Miss
Louise Bayne. white taffeta with trim
rosebuds; Mrs Lawrence Townsend, black
and gold tissue with sapphire ornaments
Mrs. Hubert Dent, cream satin Will
touches of gold; Mrs. Ramsdei. white
net combined with gold and crystals Mrs
Bankhead, violet chiffon and lace and .
diamond tiara; Mrs. Victor Cushman
black velvet and silver; Mrs. Gsorss
Kuhn. black satin with gold trimming
and corsage bouquet Of orchids; Miss Vfr.
Ginia Mackay-Smith. gold lace cver pjnl
satin Miss Gladys Mackay- Smith, palS
blue chiffon: Mra saulsbury, wife Of SEN
ator salisbury Of Delaware, rose chinpr
Evening star., 1916-01-08

Miss Manuela de Pena wore gown
Of midnight blue chiffon over cloth of
silver: Miss Albertina de Pena, changea-
BILE blue taffeta, trimmed in crystals;
Miss Carlota de Pena wore a gown of
pale blue chiffon, hand painted in a
poppy design: Miss Josefina Morales.
white tulle over white satin: Nine. de
Leon. black satin brocaded in gold
flowers.
Some of those who were received dur
ing the last half hour had spent an
hour in line outside the east entrance,
and then another long interval in the
corridor and on the stairs. Those watt
ing in taxis and carriages arriving
after In the neighborhood had al
most n long to wait. Supper was
served throughout the entire evening
from a hower-decked table extending
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-14
FLAG IN HAND, PRESlDENT
 LEADS THOUSANDS IN
 PREPAREDNESS MARCH

Washington, June 14-Led by Presi- dent Wilson carrying the Stars and Stripes, nearly 75,0 900 men, women and children of Washington marched up broad Pennsylvania avenue today in a preparedness parade arranged to emphasize the national capitals de- mand for an adequate army and navy.
 The President, attired in white trousers, blue coat and straw hat and shou1dering his flag like a musket, stepped brisk1y to martial airs played by the United States Marine Band. He smiled broadly and frequently raised his hat in response to cheers as he marched along between two District citizens, escorted by Secre- tary Tumulty, the White House em- ployes and White House newspaper correspondents.
 In front of the White House the President left the line of march and tok his place in a stand to review the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-14
FRANCES HEFT LOSES IN SUIT FOR MORE CASH Judge Webb Upholds Exc cutors of Estate in Ali
 mony Action. FAILED TO PROVE
 FRAUD, HE FINDS First Wife of Street Rail way Magnate Has Ob-
 tained $2O,OOO.

The attempt of Frances Helene Heft to get additional a1imony from the estate of the late Col. N. H. Heft was defeated today when Judge Webb of the superior court granted a mo ton of non-suft in the action brought by the first wife of the local railway magnate against Mary Josephine M. Heft and other executors of the estate. The court held that the plaintiff had failed to prove fraud on the part of Col. Heft at the time he submitted the value of his estate.
 The motion for non-suit was made by Judge John s. Pullman, represent ing the executors He reviewed the history of the case, calling attention to the fact that Frances Heft had re- ceived $20,0OO alimony at the time she got a divorce form Col. Heft in 1902. The court then placed the val ue of the Heft estate at $100,00O.
 Frances Heft claimed the colonel de- ceived her by not including in his in ventory certain stock of the Green Wich Tramway Go. and the New York
 Stamford Street Railway Go. At the time of the divorce Judge Pullman de- clared this stock was of doubtful value. The roads had been construct ed, he said, solely with the idea of un- loading them on the New Haven Rail road Co. at some future time.
 Three years after the divorce Col. Heft did sell them to the New Haven system and for his stock received New Haven bonds worth about $500, 900. But this did not indicate that his statements to his first wife in 1902 had been deceptive. Judge Pullman said he did not think the executor ought to be forced to make a defense as it might be necessary to introduce testi- mony regarding family history which would contradict previous evidence
 After the courts decision Stanley Heft, son of the late Col. Heft and oae of those contesting the present action, walked across the court room and shook hands with Frances. The plain tiff sued for $15O. GOO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-14
KING DECLARES
 TEDDY'S READY
 TO AID HUGHES
Bridgeporter Says Colonel Will Do His Best for Re- I
 publican Nominee

Theodore Roosevelt will support the Republican nominees to the best of his ability. This I know to be a fact,'' declared-John T. King, of Bridgeport, just elected Republican national committeeman from Con necticut.
 He made this declaration to a, re- porter as he was about to board the 1O:11 train for New York city, this forenoon. This afternoon he and other members of the national committee were to be in conference with the Republican nominee at his headquar- ters in the Hotel Astor.
 MT. King sees nothing ahead but Republican victory-a sweeping vic tory.
 ''Woodrow Wilson won't carry a state outside of the slave states" said MT. King.
 It will be recalled that the Bridge porter-who attended the national convention as one of the Big Four of Connecticut-cast his vote for Fair banks for president.
 ''Mr. Fairbanks declared MT. King, warmly. 'is the nearest to the Mckinley type that we have in the Republican party. I have known him personally. I admire him.
 MT. King would not discuss state or local policies But he reiterated his confidence in a great Republican sweep.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-14
Remodeling of Factory of Star Shirt Go. To Be
 Begun Immediately

It was announced today by F. w. Harra1, of 4123 Harrison street, that purchase of the Star Shirt factory property on Golden Hill street and Washington avenue had been fully completed for the purpose of recon struction into a magnificent apart ment house.
 In addition the triangular piece of ground fronting the factory at the in- tersection of the two streets formerly owned by the Calhoun Latham estate has been purchased for restrictive purposes. Architects are now being employed to look over the industrial plant with a, view to drawing plans for a handsome and elaborately divided interior Work of remode1ing will be hastened and it is expected that occu- pancy will be had in the fall. The apartment will be one of the most handsome ever erected in this section of Connecticut.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-14
Advise Lawyers to Observe Statute On
 Suits For Support

In order that prospective suits may not be thrown out on legal technicali- ties, lawyers have been advised to comply with the provisions of the 1915 statute when bringing actions on behalf of women who want support for children The new statute pro- vides that a woman bringing a suit of this kind must file a physicians s certificate with the justice to show she is in the condition she claims This is done to prevent the bringing of these suits without just cause.
 fl the case of Anna Bodnar against George Katona of this city, heard be- fore Judge Scott in the common pleas . court this morning, it was claimed the plaintiff had not compiled with this new law.
 The court reserved decision.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-14
REPUBLICANS CLOAKING
 INIQUITIES IN JUDICIAL
 ROBES, INCOMES AYERS

St. Louis, June 1A-Ca1hng to order the National Democratic convention today, Chairman William F. Mc- Combs, who is soon to retire, sent broadsides of criticism at the Repuib- Hcan and Progressive platforms and leaders. The brief speech of the chair man set the delegates cheering. MT. McComb's speech follows:
 We are in an atmosphere of vic tory. We have no feeling of guess, but a spirit of certainty. We meet to celebrate the marvellous achieve ments of the Democratic party since it came into power and to place a success.
 "Over 2,oOO years ago, an old slave related the fable of the frog who wanted to grow to the size of an e1e- phant. Such was the ambition of his soul that his body swelled to a, mar
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-14

parade. He was joined there by Mrs. Wilson and all the members of the cabinet now in the city.
 Besides marching himself and then reviewing the parade the President had prepared an address on America First" to be delivered in the after noon at an open air meeting south of the White House.
 Washington was brilliantly decorat- ed for the occasion. It was holi- day, for under an executive order is- sued by the President all government employees were excused from work and many stores were closed during the celebration which was planned in part as a response to the proclama- ton issued by the President calling upon the people of the nation to cele- brate Flag Day this year with special ceremonies.
 The parade was designed as
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-14

vicious proportion. Indeed, Aesop went so far as to predict that the frog, upon reaching the size of the elephant, would burst. I commend to your notice the wisdom of Aesop It took over 2,O0O years for his prophecy to come true. Only last week the .frog-elephant-or the ele- nt-frog-exploded The Repub- 1tcan party for years succeeded in de- ceiving the country. Now it is suc- cessfulIy deceiving itse.s. In it's plat form it offers pu1chritudinous prom ise-but with vacuous intent. It promises the country in the main, what the Democratic party has aI- ready done or is in the process of doing: saving always. the bogus God fprotection.' It has cIoaked it's in- iquity with Judicial robe but the c1oven hoof of special interest still
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-14
SUE PHYSICIAN
 AND DENTIST IN
 DEAL ON REALTY
Morris Siegal Wants $1O, ,OOO, Because Doctors Wouldn't
 Execute Deeds.

Dr. Jacob w. Gerber, the Wash ington avenue physician, and Dr. Maurice Mocowitz, the Main street dentist, have been sued for $1o,O0o in the superior court, attachments on Smith street property owned jointly by them having been served this morning by Deputy Sheriff Wenze1 G. StiegIer.
 Suit is brought by Morris Siegal of Bank street, who alleges that he pur- chased the three houses under con- tract for a stipulated sum of $15,000. When demand and tender of the money was made it is alleged the de- fendants refused to execute deeds. Damages of $1OJO0O are asked.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-14
RAGE SUICIDES
 NO GROUND FOR
 DIVORCE DEGREE
Judge WebbDecides Against Casting Off of Alleged
 "Man-Hater."

The fact that a woman is a believer in race suicide does not constitute a ground for divorce in this state ac- cording to a, decision handed down to- day by Judge Webb of the superior court. The decision was given in the suit brought by George Nef of this city against Florence Neff and is the first to be made on this legal question:
 Neff claimed his wife was 't a man hater,'' as he remarked in his testi- mony, and that she deceived him re- garding her views on marriage. He also charged her with cruelty. Mrs. Neff denied the charges. She said it was not her fault that the marriage has not proved happy.
 The court held that Nef had not proved his allegation regarding Mrs. Nen's ''man hating ideas, and Judge Wedd continues, Even if he proved his claim. this does not constitute legal grounG for divorce"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-14
MARINE BAND CONCERT.

The Bridgeport Marine band will play the following program at Lafay- cite park Thursday evening, June IS, at o'clock:
 Pasadena Day. march, M. Yes seIIa.
 Orphans" overture, J. Offenbach. Tone" grand selection, Petrella. ''Rigoletto," selection. G. Verdi. ''The Star" waltz. M. Tichser. "Reminiscences of Verdi," Re-arr. by P. Laurendeau.
 t'The Royal Legion" march, Rob- ert Toss.
 ''The Star Spangled Banner
 Silvio Petrini. Conductor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-14
Taxes on Water Co.'s
 Easton Holdings Are
 Gut By Court Decision

The Bridgeport Hydraulic c. has succeeded in getting a reduction in taxes on it's holdings in Easton. Judge Webb of the superior court handed down a decision today fixing the value of the company's property in Easton at $272.439. The Easton board of appraisers had fixed the valuation at S2SS,64s while the company listed the property at $259,252. After the board of relief confirmed the asses eors' figures the Hydraulic Go. ap- pealed. The holdings include 23 dwelling houses and 2,643 acres of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-14
Fairfield Society to
 Hold Entertainment
Especial to The Farmer.)

Fairfield, June 1.-The Holy Name society of St. Thomas church will hold an entertainment and smoker for members and friends, Thursday even ing, and an excellent entertainment will be provided by the St. Joseph T. A. & B. association of Bridgeport. A banquet will follow.
 The entertainment will be held in St. Thomas hall and. it is expected, from the success of former affairs, that many will attend. A program of addresses has been arranged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-14

Coliseum, St. Louis, 14-'Wilson md Marshall Victory That is the program of the Democratic which 122 o'clock this a
 
 Candidates agreed uponboth President Wilson and Vice President Marshall will renominated onth OoO delegates went into convention with harmony and enthusiasm the ticket manifest
 Only the phraseology of of the platform blanks be agreed upon. probabiy.o fight the platform Secretary of ed here night Washington with copy of blanks drafted by President Wilson. They will resolutions committee.
 The delegates given their first chance to cheer when Chairman ". F. McCombs calling the convention to order, delivered criticism of the Republican gressive platforms The address by former Gov Martin H. GYnn, chairman oubursts of applause Especially the enthusiastic prova of the delegates manifest when Mr. Gynn he
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-14
RUSSIANS TAKE 5000
 PRISONERS IN FIERCE
 DRIVE ON CZERNOWITZ

Petrograd, June 14.-In their ad- vance upon Czernowitz, the capital of Bukowina, the Russians have occupied the village of Sniatyn, 20 miles north west of the city, the war office an nounced today. In addition to their previous capture, the Russians have taken 20 officers, 5000 men, six guns and 10 machine guns.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-14
PsIRo DISAPPEARS

The disappearance of Michael Psiro of 40 Burr street was reported to the police today. He left his home yes terday morning to go to work and has not been seen since.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-14

eastern front, broke out yesterday against Field Marshal Won linden burg's forces at a, point about 75 miles north of Pinsk. The Russians made seven successive attacks with masses of infantry. The war office announcement of today says they were repulsed with heavy losses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-14
Italians RepuIse Austrians

Rome, June 14=Austrian attacks along the line of the Posina in the southern TyroI, made after intensive artillery preparation on Monday night, were everywhere repu1sed by the Ital- ians, the war office announced today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-14
ILSON AND MARSHALL
 AND vICTORY,' IS SLOGAN

Harmony and Enthusiasm Everywhere Evident As Convention is Called to Order in St. Louis < McCOmbs Scores Republicans and Pro- gressives in Opening Address, and Keynote Speech By Former Gov. Glynn Brings Pro- longed Cheering From Delegates and Spec tatOrs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-14
Heavy Fighting at vaux

Paris, June 14.-A violent artillery engagement took place last night in the vicinity of Vaux, on the Verdun front There were no infantry actions before Verdun.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-14
THE WEATHER

New Haven, June 14-Fore- cast: partly cloudy tonight; Thursday showers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-14

Three thousand prominent per sons attended the memorial service to Field Marshall Earl Kitchener, held a1 St. Paurs Cathedral. London.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-14

Additions to cost s150,O0O will be made to the Beaver Falls, Pa, plant of the Mo1trup Steel Products Go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-14
One Killed In Air Raid

Paris, June 14.-It was officially an- nounced today that Austrian aero planes raided Venice on Monday. The statement says that one woman was filed and four civilians injured and that the property damage was slight
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-14
Make Seven Attacks

Berlin, June 1.-The Russian of fensive, which has been directed against the southern portion of the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-11-18
BIG CAR USED
AS A CATAPULT.
Victims Of Erie Train Escape
With Their Lives By See
ming Miracle.

A Hammond grade crossing ac-
cident in which good fortune was
responsible for a number OF close
escapes, last evening caused one
automobile to be demolished while
q second machine was badly dam
aged and a horse drawing an ex-
press wagon knocked to the pave
ment with its driver.
The manner of the accident was
peculiar. A Wells Fargo Express
train on the Chicago & Erie Rail
road struck an auto at the State
street crossing and the force OF the
collision threw the first machine
into a second car which bowled
the horse off its feet and the driv--
er from his seat. A iam-up OF
traffic followed the accident and
several hundred people were at
4racted to the scene.
Casper Fowler. driving William
Ablporn's passenger auto. was go
1ng west on State street The gates
wee up on the cast approach Of the
tracks ana as norm b11iAN
train on the Erie passed Fowler drove
across the tracks in front OF the
wells Fargo Express going south
The pilot of the express train engine
struck the rear of the Ahlborn ca
and demolished it
stanley Chapman. an official of the
Two step Ladder Co..Awas waiting IN
65s machine on the west side Of the
tracks when the auto Fowler was
driving crashed into his. thrown with
great force BY the engine Chapman :
car IN turn struck an express wagon
driven By d. L. Akin. 4S1 Cedar street.
Akin received a sprained shoulder IN
the fall but his horse was not injured.
The watchman on duty at the Erie
crassing was John Brandenburg.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-11-18

The old court fight, Gary vs.. Ham
mond. has taken on news angle wita
new court TO handle all criminal
cases in the county. in the offing. ana
the paramount issue appears to be-
Hammond vs.. Crown Point
The Hammond Gary controversy
does not appear any more to be very
acute. Hammond having made M
precedent to branch out from tho
county seat. there is a growing senti-
ment to give room three of the super
ior court. presided over by Judge
Greenwald and dividing its time be-
tween Hammond and crown Point. en-
tirely tof Gary provided an additional
court is established.
The controversy is expected soon Is
simmer down into the civic and labor
organizations. For the present ii is
mainly in the court circles. among the
lawyers. a sitting of the sentiment in
this strata in Hammond reveals not 50
much an opposition to a court branch
in Gary as new court devoted ex-
clusively criminal work and located in
Grown Point. This opinion is opposed
to giving up what it took years to at
tain in q fight more bitter between
Hammond and Crown Point than the
Hammond Gary controversy ever was.
II is pointed out that it loses sight Of
the population growth of North town
ship.