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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-26
BRITISH NAVAL AUXILIARY
 IS TORPED0ED BY U-B0AT;
 CAPTAIN AND 22 MEN LOST
BRIDGEPORT POLICEMEN ENTERTAIN BIG CROWDS
 AT BEACH OUTING TODAY

ploded on signal from Captain Charles H. Suckley. AS the bombs exploded focks of birds appeared to be flying directly over the island and the crowds gathered about the ball field and cheered Justify. The novelty ot the paper birds floating in the air was new to practically everyone present and was only one of the many sur prises attendant upon the outing.
 Following the baseball game the track events were held on the speed way and interested many as the him. ble footed minions of the law did their best to show their heels to rivals The fat mems race proved very in- teresting and many hearty laugh was exacted by the chariot and wheelbar- row races. In the former, two po- licemen as the horses on chariots loaned by Barnum & Bailey's circus drew brother officers and the stories of the old Grecian races were recalled as the cops took the turn on the last lap.
 Under the direction of Lieutenant Charles A. Wheeler, the traffic squad adequately handled the traffic going to the beach and at the foot of Sea- view avenue many hundreds of auto mobiles were parked. The Lake property was also utilized as a park ing place and proved of much advan- tage to the autoists. All vehicles re- turning from the beach were sent up Newfield avenue at the corner of Sea- view avenue, thus relieving much of the traffic in Seaview avenue.
 At noon today the east bound troll ley track over Yellow Mill bridge which has been closed, was opened by the contractors working on the bridge and much of the delay in tI ol- ley traffic that would otherwise be encountered, was obviated.
 The speed motor boat "Humpty Dumpty," under command of De- tective John Flynn. comprised the police water squadron and was plying between the beach and the Stratford avenue bridge during the afternoon. The officials and the traffic men were taken to the island in the boat.
 Tonight at o'clock the biggest dis play of fireworks ever exhibited in this city, will be sent up from the knoll near the east end of the beach. Thirty-f1ve pieces comprise the display which will last an hour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-26

fective from the time arbitration be. gins and fund would be established by the railroads to insure such back payments.
 This answer of the railroad execu- tives would amount to partial rejec- tion of President Wilson's compromise plan whereby the railroads were to concede the eight-hour day and all other questions in dispute were to be arbitrated- Some members of the brotherhood committee, although still hostile to arbitrating the eight-hour demand, were said to favor taking the railroads proposal under advisement and continuing negotiations next week.
 Brotherhood leaders had received no official advices regarding the rail- road presidents proposition when the regular daily meeting of the employees committee convened. The work mems committee planned to remain in continuous session until they heard from President Wilson who had prom. ised them some word by noon.
 The brotherhood heads went into session early this morning to consider the unofficial report of the railroads piOPoSilioIi 'WlhSi lilcy uid ObldlIcu from newspapers. They had receiv- ed no word from the White House and did not expect to confer with the President, they said, until after he had received a delegation from the rail- road executives. Opinion was divid- ed among the employees as to how the railroads proposal would be recetv. ed. None of them thought that it would be accepted without qualifica- ton, and large number of them de- clared that if the railroads continued to insist upon arbitration strike in- evitably would follow. Many of the men planned to leave for their homes tonight. A suggestion frequently heard was that the committee of $40 be permitted to go home immediately and the negotiations be left entirely in the hands of the brotherhood heads.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-26
TERRIFIC SEA BATTLE" RAGING OFF SANDY HOOK
 TN BIG NAVY WAR GAME

Washington, Aug. 26-The Red and Blue fleets have been engaged in bat tie, the continuation of the navy war game, since o'clock this morning, off Scotland Lightship, Sandy Hook. Up to noon, by the umpires' decision, the battleships Nevada and Texas and the destroyers Wadsworth and Tucker of the enemy fleet, the scout cruiser Birmingham and the destroyers Ben- ham, Tanning, Balch, Drayton and several others of the Blue defending fleet had been lost in action.
 The battle will continue until o'clock this afternoon unless the um- pire, Read Admiral Knight, decides one fleet or the other has been de- cisively defeated before that time. The battle is being fought with every man of each ships company at his proper station, but the firing is done with the small calibre batteries. They are one pounder guns mounted upon the 12 and 14-inch weapons of the main batteries so arranged that the sighting is done through the use of the me- chansm of the big guns.
 Whatever the outcome" declared Rear Admiral Benson, chief of naval operations, today, it has been an ex- cellent maneuver. The department is well satisfied so far as its informa- ton now goes, with the way its plans have worked out"
 The Red transports with the in- vading army. which Admiral Mayo, commanding the hostile fleet, appar- ently was seeking to land in the vi- oia oF laying off Ambrose Light near Sandy Hook. Whether the ships could pro- ceed depended on the outcome of t,>
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-26
STRIKE LEADER SUCCESSFUL IN
 GETTING BONDS Freed From Hotel Imprison- ment When J. R. O'Leary
 Comes to Rescue. HOLDERS OFFICER
 READY FOR SERVICE Carries Credentials That Will Enable Him to Get
 Cash If Held.

P. F. Duffy, organizer of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor, who has been held for several days at the Atlantic hotel, following the suits of the foun- drymen against the Holders union, was released this noon on bonds of $1O,OOO.
 The National Surety Co.,, through the Bridgeport Land & Title Co. of this city, furnished the bonds. J. R. O'Leary, one of the executive officers of the National Molders' union, came to this city today and made the final arrangements for Duffy's release. He also carried credentials that will en- able him to get bail immediately, if he is served.
 O'Leary is one of the three men who have been named in the foundrymen's S suit as obstructing the business of the manufacturers.
 The bonds in all cases were set at $200,O0 but it is understood a reduc- tion to s10,000 has been allowed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-26
CHILD MORTALITY HERE DECREASED. ASSERTS SOPH|AN
Thinks Precautionary Meas ures Have Saved Lives of
 Many Children.

The infant mortality for Bridgeport this summer must have dropped be- low the record of other years, accord ing to Dr. Abraham Sophian, despite the epidemin of infantile paralysis.
 Dr. Sophian bases his belief on the record for New York, where it has been found a big drop has been taken in the number of infant deaths. If thts is the case in New York, he argues, it must be here in greater measure, be- cause the greatest sanitary precau- tions have been taken most of the summer.
 This should be a lesson to the peo- ple," said Dr. Sophian, ito continue in operation the measures they have adopted for better sanitation''
 Many of the same conditions that make for the spread of infantile par alysis cause other diseases among chill dren. That the removal of these has been effective, Dr. Sophian believes, is demonstrated by the greater number of cases in New Haven, for instance, than in Bridgeport, and the number in Stamford and other cities in pro- portion to their populations.
 Bridgeport hasn't had a new case of infantile paralysis since Wednes- day. Continuation of the sanitary measures will help the epidemic to die out, Dr. Sophian urges.
 Because of the freedom of the city from cases in the last few days. Bridgeporters should not become too confident and relax their precautions, says the epidemiologist, nor should the quarantine against other cities be abandoned for this reason.
 The fact that we are enjoying a comparative freedom from the di- sease," he says, "does not mean that other places are. For this reason we should protect ourselves against the possibility of the germs being carried here from other towns and cities"
 Gossip about the city that police men and nurses at the entry points have not been as careful recently as they were when the epidemic broke out has caused Dr. Sophian to issue a warning that the vigilance be main- tained strictly.
 Plans for a concert tomorrow to be given by children of 12 years and younger. of Hungarian parentage, have been dropped. Dr. Sophian in formed the promoters that the rec ommendation against congregating children have not been revoked. A Hungarian picnic has been postponed.
 Before he leaves Bridgeport, Dr. Sophian proposes to put himself frankly on record in a complete re- port detailing how he tknlls' city the size of Bridgeport should be con- ducted, from a sanitary standpoint. He will make recommendation for its future.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-26

The big field day, given under the auspices of the Bridgeport police de- partment for the benefit of the Police Sick Benefit association, got under way at Pleasure Beach at o'clock this afternoon. The explosion of a dozen bombs, marking the opening of hostilities between the Tigers and Ma jors on the baseball field, announced to the city that the big doings had started.
 Thousands of Bridgeporters and wis., itors from neighboring cities were at the Beach when the series of explo- sions greeted the umpire Play Ball!" Thousands more were on their way to the resort, and indications were that nightfan would see the biggest crowd on record present at the Beach,.
 Reports at press hour were that the ball game was doing as well as could dn expected, and the thousands of pleasure seekers were enjoying thenlO selves.
 Bridgeport is today the Mecca for policemen from all sections of the state and at noontime person scarcely could move on the streets in the center of the city without rubbing elbows with a guardian of the peace from some part of the state. The bluecoats, in many instances, were ac- companied by other members of their families. Delegations from New Ha- ven, Hartford, Stamford, Norwalk. New London, Waterbury and other cities arrived by automobile and train all morning long. Everyone was ex- pecting a good time and at the beach they all enjoyed it.
 Police headquarters presented a hustling appearance all morning as police officers called at the station to renew old acquaintances. Veterans of the old days, now bent and worn with age and on the retired lists, plodded their way to the building in Fairfield avenue and appeared as satisfied and happy as the younger men who have taken their places. Old timers who had not seen each other in many years were there and were greatly pleased to meet ach other. And all looked forward with keen anticipation for the celebration this afternoon.
 The baseball game at 2 o'clock be- tween the teams from headquarters and the second precinct station start ed rff with bang as the six Chinese and the six four inch bombs were ex-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-26
Three German Aeros
 Are Reported Lost

Paris, Aug. 26-After an intense bonn mbardment last night, the Ger mans launched an infantry attack west of Tahure, in the Champagne. They penetrated French positions, the war office announced today, but sub Bequently were expelled.
 German attacks on the Somme and Nerdun fronts were repulsed.
 The German attack on the Somme front was made at Hill 121, near the town of Maurepas, recently captured by the French.
 On the Verdun front east of the Mouse the Germans attacked the French line between F1eury and Thiaumont, after a heavy lombard ment, but were able to make no ad- vance.
 Aerial engagements occurred all along the front. Three German aeroplanes were shot down in the Somme sector, one near Craon and another on the Verdun front. Six others were damaged and two Ger man captive balloons were destroy ed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-26

Some of the railway executives say their proposition is positively their last; some of the mems leaders stand firmly against arbitration. Others on both sides have hopes that out of it will come further negotiations delay ing a strike and possibly averting it.
 A statement issued by the federal bo ,rd of mediation today on the set dement's it had conducted was re- garded as significant. It described report about to be made to the Senate, which will disclose that in every case of settlement conducted under the old Erdman Act or the later Newlands law substantial advantages have been won by the employees through arbitra- ton. The only instance recorded where the the men did not benefit was a settlement made without the par ticipation of the federal mediators.
 President Wilson regards the situa- tion as serious but has not given up hope of settlement. He will con- tinue to use every effort to bring both sides together.
 Secretary Lane, formerly a mem Der of the interstate commerce com mission, has kept in close touch with the negotiations and conferred today with the President.
 The railroad executives met early today to perfect the draft of their proposal and were expected to send 1t immediately to President Wilson who had an engagement with the brother hood leaders about noon.
 The railroad presidents contend for O orbitrat tion on the ground that an eightAhour day basis sought by the brotherhods is actually a question of wages rather than of working hours, and consequently is properly subject to arbitration.
 Further, they propose that if the board, which might be the interstate commerce commission or some other public body to be created, finds wage increases should be grant ed, the order would be considered ef-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-26
MRS. M'ADOO ILL

Spring Lake, Aug. 26-Mrs. William G. McAdoo, wife of the secretary of the treasury and daughter of Presi- dent Wilson. who is confined to her summer home here suffering with what her physicians describe as "a slight attack of typhoid fever" is re- ported today as doing nicely.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-26
"WATTY" WASHBURN, BR00KLAWN
 TENNIS STAR, RESTS CL0TH|ER
 AND WINS MEADOW CLUBS CUP

Brook1awn club and several years ago won the Bridgeport City champion ship. His father, w. T. Washburn, a wealthy New York lawyer, has a sum- mer home at Black Rock, and young Washburn is a frequent visitor in this city.
 He is a brilliant student, having completed a four-year course at Har- yard in three years. He is a student at Columbia University now.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-26
ARCTIC SCHOONER LOST,
 EXPLORERS ARE SAVED

On Board U. s. Coastguard Cutter Mccullough, Boring Sea, Aug. 26, via wireless to Sayville-The power schooner Great Bear, carrying the Arctic expedition headed by John Borden, of Chicago, and Captain Louis Lane, of Seattle. was wrecked on a pinnacle rock in Boring Sea Aug. 10. The vessel was a total loss but the entire party landed safely on St. Matthews Island, where they were found yesterday by the Mccullough.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-26
OPERATION FOR TY COBB.

Boston, Aug. 26-Ty Cobb, crack outfielder of the Detroit American League club, will undergo an opera tion after the close of the baseball season, for the removal of his tonsils he said today. Cobb said he attribut ed several weakening colds whicl have troubled him recently, to bat tonSils-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-26
ARRESTS THREE JITNEURS.

Policeman Edward G. Bulkley started a crusade against jitney driv- CTS this noon and within an hour ar rested three for overlooking their cars. The three were Harry Cohen of 504 Lindley street, Soloman Dryer of 69 Sedgewick street and William Don of 162 Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-26
TURKS AND BRITISH CLASH.

Constantinople, Aug. 26-British and Turkish accommodating parties have clashed at a point less than 20 miles east of the Suez Canal in the coast region, the British detachments being forced to flee. according to todays an- nouncement by the war office. Hard fighting on the Caucasus front, in which during one engagement the
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-26
BULGARS CAPTURE GREEK FORT AND
 KILL DEFENDERS

Paris. Aug. 26-The Bulgarians have attacked and captured the Greek fort of Startila, after killing it's com- mander, Changas. and the entire gar rison, which offered spirited resis- tance, says a Saloniki despatch to the Matin.
 The despatch is dated August 23 and was delayed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-26

Washington Aug 26The threatened railroad added ensty today the railway executives their deliberations the form of their dent Wilson's plan the brotherhood awaited the next 
 The executives have expect difficulty in restraining them after tonight The Presidents worked steadily all morning and orepar of the fully preparing their statement to President Wilson shortly after noon had taken final vote on it.
 As has been outlined unofficialy it declined to concede eighhour day without arbitration and investigation plicaon to ralroadng but makes lateral ssues
 The effect of the executives counter proposal will be the back to the brotherhoods and the outlook described by those in touch with the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-26
Girl Campers Are
 Under Quarantine

Stamford, Aug. 26-By reason of he illness of one of their number, a 1iss Potter, 22 girls belonging to the 'ound Beach Camp Fire Association,
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-26
Serbs Are Defeated
 After Many Attacks

Sofia, Aug. 26-After severe fight 9ng on the Bulgarian right wing, on the Macedonian front, the Serbians have been defeated with very heavy losses and compelled to retire, the war office announced today. Eighteen consecutive attacks were made by the Serbians
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-26
DANGER OF GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE GROWING
 REPLY TO PRESIDENTS PLAN FOR SETTLE

Situation Takes on Added Intensity and Outlook For Amicable Settlement Becomes Doubtful Employees Leaders Say Men Cannot Be Held Much Longer Executives Formulate Counter Proposal Which They Say Will Be Their Last Workers Will Stand Firm For Eight Hour Day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-26

Southampton, N. r., Aug. 26- Watson M Washburn, of New York, won the Meadow Club singles tennis cup championship here today by de- feating William J. Clothier. of Phila-, delphia, former national champion, in the final match of the tournament The score was 63, 6-4, 6-3.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-26

Forecast: Partly cloudy tonight; :; Sunday unsettled
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-26
Boarding Ship Duke of Albany is Sunk in North Sea = Eighty Seven of Officers and Men Are Rescued.
Bulgarian Forces Cap ture Greek Fort and Wipe Out Entire Garri- son - Germans Lose Several Aeroplanes.

London, Aug. 26-The tor pedoing in the North Sea of a British naval auxiliary, with the loss of B men, was an nounced officially today.
 Eighty-seven men were saw ed. The announcement fol- lows:
 ''The British armed boarding steamer Duke of Albany was torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea on Thursday by an enemy submarine. The com mander and % men were lost. Eleven officers and 76 ratings were saved"
 The British merchant steamer Duke of Albany, which probably is the craft alluded to in the official state ment, was a vessel of 1907 tons gross, built in 1907 and owned in Glas- gOw.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-26

Washburn is a member of the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-17
ENTERED INTO REST
Mrs, James Jewell.

Mrs James Jewell, born in Cornwall, ,
ENGLAND, December 20, 1880, died at
the home of her daughter Mrs John Il.
Brown February 13, 1915; aged 80 years
1 month, "a days.
Decedent came to America and set
tied in Mineral Point in 184S and made
this her home ever since, with the ex-
ception of a short time spent in Lead
Vile, Colorado. About fifty years ago
she was married to Mr. James Jewell,
who died here ten years ago. Mrs
Jewell was member of the Methodist
Episcopal Church for many years. she
was the mother of eight children, six OF
whom remain to cherish the memory OF
one who was loving mother, KIND
neighbor and friend. She is also sur :
vived by one brother, Mr. Thomas
Harris Of this city.
Mrs Cullen Aver Of Unity, Wis,
and Mrs Emma James of Leadvllle,
Colo, were here to help care for their
mother in her last illness. She also
leaves several grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
The funeral services were held at
2:3O this Wednesday afternoon from
the NJ E. Church.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-17
THE W0MEN'S CIVIC CLUB

The Woman's Civic club held their
regular meeting in the Commercial
Club rooms, Friday, Feb. II. Miss
Maud Reynolds opened the program
with a solo, which was much appre-
ciated.
The idea of Baby's Welfare Week
was discussed by the ladies. 1t was de-
cid I'd to hold this some time in March.
The conditions existing in the rest
rooms were brought to the attention of
the club and everything is being done
to have these rooms serve the purpose
for which they were intended.
A history of the club work for the
year by the club historian Mrs G. =
Neal is completed. A vote of thanks
was given Mrs Neal for her work and
Mr. Crawford for his assistance.
The meeting closed with excellent
music by the High School orchestra.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-17
The Evil of the Tipping System.

Chippewa Falls Independent: The
serving Of food in hotels and restau-
rants is just as useful and honorable
work as any other. It calls for a good
memory and courteous manners. Wait
ers that have pleasing personality
and some intelligence should be val
liable asset, and ought to be well
compensated.
The tipping system takes the work
ers at an ancient and honorable craft,
and makes them merely servile menials.
They must toady to people that look
good for tips, and slight and hurry
over the man with the threadbare coat.
That lowers selfrespect. Some may
make more by the skill with which
they wheedle and cajole. But average
walters will suffer. They should as
sert their rights and end a nuisance
against which travellers fret unavail-
ingly. This movement at Boston is
one of many signs that they will event
ually do so.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-17
EASTERN STAR SILVER JUBILEE

On Friday. February II, the Mineral
Point Chapter of the Eastern Star cele,
brated the twenty fifth anniversary OF
it's organization. Members of the chap
ter and friends to the number of about
two hundred assembled for a six o'clock
supper. Afterward Mrs Vivian, worthy
matron welcomed the guests in brief
address. A history Of the chapter was
given by Miss Isabel Wright. She re-
viewed it's organization in 1891, its loss
in the memorable fire of 1897 and its
history to the present time. The
changes that twenty five years can
bring were vividIy brought to mind as
the familiar names of members were
recalled. Mrs Davis of Dodgeville
grand warder of Wisconsin, gave a
very pleasing address with many kind
recollectiOns Of the instituting Of the
Dodgeville lodge by Mineral Point
chapter Mrs Comstock, worthy ma
tron of the Dodgeville chapter, also ex
pressed her pleasure in the event OF
this anniversary.
Among the musical numbers given
were piano duet by Miss Nettie Wal
lis and Prof j. W. Anderson. Miss
Gretchen Cox gave violin solos, which
were greatly enjoyed and heartily ap'
plauded. A song, Good Bye Sweet
Day" by double quartette closed the
program. The orchestra furnished
music throughout the evening.
A social hour and dance followed.