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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12
BOYS CAUSE. FATALITY IN' YELLOW MILL

An unknown boy said to be em+ ployed at the Holmes & Edwards Go. was drowned this afternoon in Yellow Mill pond, at the dock of Joseph F. Doherty & Bro.. foot of Hallam street, when a boat in which he and Michael Zartoma, aged about If, of 554 Water street. upset and both were thrown into the water.
 Zartoma and the other boy went rowing this noon and were padding about in the middle of the river. when a crowd of boys on the shoro began throwing stones at them. The doomed youth became excited and in trying to dodge one of the stones, lost his balance and overturned the boat. He was unable to swim and disap- peared beneath the surface.
 Zartoma grasped the boat to keep himself af1oat and then turned to look for his companion but could not sec him. Men from the docks nearby set out and pulled in Zartoma and then began a search for the missing body.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12
ARREST FOURTH ALLEGED AGENT OF NEW LOTTERY McNamara Held in Bail of $500; Three Others in
 $2O0 Each. ONLY ONE ABLE
 TO FURNISH BAIL Police Working With Feder- al Officers Continue Probe
 of Alleged Swindle.

Another alleged agent of the New
 Louisiana Lottery was arrested today by Detectives Gerrity and Washburn for the Federal government in con- ,, nection with the swindle which the special agents of the department of
 justice claim has been perpetuated in | this and other cities of the East The cases of the four men arrested as agents of the lottery were continued | until Aug. 26 in the city court today in order to allow the government agents time to secure the necessary
 papers for the detention of the men under Federal charges.
 Arthur Jessel, 29 years old, an em- ploye of the Arms Co.,, living at 190 Bruce avenue, Stratford. was the man
 arrested today for his connection as a
 runner for the lottery. He was taken
 into custody at TAO o'clock this morn
 ing by the detectives as he was on
 his way to work. He is we'll known
 in this city and bears an excellent
 reputation among his associates. He
 is married and has several small chil- dren.
 In the city court, Jessel, James F. McNamara. the agent who was ar rested yesterday morning, and Ernest Ross. 30 years old, of 300 Hallett 1str~Ft, and Albert J. Richards. 36 years old, of 157 Huntington road, both of whom were taken into cus- tody last evening by Detective John Seery. were arraigned before Deputy Judge F. A. Wilder and their cases were continued until Aug. 26. Bonds were set at $200 in the cases of Jessel, Ross and Richards, while McNamara's s bond was placed at $500. Richards was the only one to get bondsman and the others went to jail to wait for bail. A relative of Richards put up a cash bond for his release.
 McNamara is alleged to have been the head agent in this city. and the other three were agents for him in selling the tickets of the lottery The police say all the accused have ad- mitted the charges and from their statements it is believed that several thousand tickets were disposed of in this city during the past three months.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12

Upon the decision of the railroad employees as to whether this form of arbitration will be accepted depends the1queseenp of ca1lipg a. nationwide strike. If the proposal is refused the only chance of preventing a strike lies in an appeal to President Wilson to use his good offices in last effort to bring the disputants together.
 Announcement of the failure of me- .diation was made by Martin A. Knapp. a member of the mediation board. after a conference of the mediators with the brotherhood chiefs and delegates. which lasted more than an hour.
 While the labor men declare they are firmly opposed to arbitration on the ground that the decisions of the arbitrators in the past have not given the men the benefits for which they contended, they refrained from com menting upon new proposals until formally presented.
 Judge w. L. Chambers. one of the mediators said he bad not given up
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12
.R0xbuRY PLANT RAzED BY F|RE;
 LOSS, S40,000

Roxbuhy.. Conn.,. Aug. 12.-The brass novelty plant of Murray & Sorenson' a New York firm of metal workers, To- cated near the station here, was burned today. The loss is about $40, 900 with partial insurance. The plant gave employment to about 20 mon at good wages.
 Mrs. Michael Callahan saw tho bla ze first at a. m. and woke up the Vil- lase by telephone. Men responding could not reach tho fre-fghu1s ap- parntus in the factory and had 10 stand around while the building burned 60 the ground. The principal item of loss Is that of lnoulds and patterns for numerous brass novelties which were produced.
 Tho building. 50 by 100 feot, was put up three years ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12
PLAGUE SCARE MAY POSTPONE A. o. H.
 STATE FIELD DAY

- Middletown, Conn, Aug. 12.-Fears that they may be compelled to aban- don the state field day of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. arranged for August 22, in this city. because of in- fantile paralysis conditions were ex- pressed today by. members of the com- mittee of arrangements Plans have been made for entertaining some 10,- 900 visitors, including large sections of the juvenile branch of the order.
 One case of the disease was an- nounced here today and committee members said that should four or five cases develop the chances were that the field day would be given up. No steps toward that end have been taken yet, however, it was said.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12

Washington, Aug. 12-President Wilson sent word today to the mediators attempting to prevent the threat cned railroad strike that he would like consult with rep resentatives of both sides before there is break
 The President was in communication by telephone with the federal medators and asked that he be informed if strike became imminent.
 The President informed the mediators that strike must be averted and that if deadlock reached he would like opportunity to talk to the representatives of the railroad managers and employees
 Federal Board Fails in Efforts , N
 New York; Aug 12-Faing utterly in their efforts to settle the differences between the railroads and their 100000 ployes the United States Board of Mediation and Cancellation today presented to the broherhoods proposition for form of arbitration.
 The brotherhood chiefs and delegates adOurned without de- csion after deberang the proposition for two hours It that their decision will be given the federal board tomorrow morning
 It unofcaly stated that the brotherhoods likely reject the arbitration plan They want lay their before the President it said
 The terms of the arbitration proposal made public but the proposal understood to involve argement of the arbitration board provided for under the New lands This scheme is understood to be agreeable to the railroad managers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12
Osteopath To Face Charge of Murder {.
 In Love Triangle

Boston, Aug. 12.-Dr. Eldridge D. Atwood, the osteopath who shot and fatally wounded Dr. Wilfred B. Har- ris. president of the Massachusetts College of Osteopathy, Is accused of murder in the first degree in an in- dictment returned today. Atwood en- tered the offices of Dr. Harris on July IS and shot his former friend and in- structor three times. Dr. Harris died a week later
 Dr. Celia P. Adams. Atwood's fan cee, had died just before that from poisoning apparently self-adminis- tered.
 The case had elements of mystery that the police have not been able to clear up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12
Two Men Drowned
 As Boat Overturns

Clinton, Conn.,, Aug. 12.-William c. 6immoas of Catskill, N. Y., and Fred- eric c. Steward of Boston were drown ed in the local harbor today when their rowboat was overturned by a heavy sea. MT. Simmons two young grand- daughters who were in the boat with them were saved by nearby boatmen. Simmons body was recovered but that of Seward has not been found.
 Simmons was about 60 years old and Seward 45.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12
GENERAL SHUTS DEAD.

Cape Town. Union of South Africa. Aug. 12-General Tobias Shuts, mem- Der of Parliament, is dead. General Shuts was candidate for the presi- dency of the Transvaal in 1897 against Paul Kruger. He took a prominent part in the Boer war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12
Thomas L. Reilly
 To Stump in Maine

Former Congressman Thomas L. Reilly, of Meriden, will leave Monday for Maine, where he will assist in the Democratic state campaign. MT. Reilly has reeeived speaking assign ments that will keep him busy in Maine until the eve of election day, Sept il,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12

hope that the board might compose the differences. The chance of avert ing the threatened strike by any other means than arbttnttion Is generally re- garded as small. S
 Prior to the arrival of the mediators at the assembly hall of the brother- hoods, a statement was made in be- half of the railroad managers that they were irrevocably firm on the principle of arbitration. The reason, given was that, if they gave up tho fight the power of the railroads to deal with their employers would be for ever broken and that hereafter they would be at the mercy of the four brotherhoods.
 "The situation has reached a stage where the question of hours and wages Is secondary" said the railroads spokesman. We demand arbitrationl and we will fight for this principleI to a finish. Rather than give it up Il will put all my rolling stock into my freight yards and close up my road"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12

New York. Aug. F. 2-Nxpectation rwas expressed in financial circles to- day that within fortnight official announcement would be made that negotiations had been completed for g. new loan reported to De s25o. 100000 to Great Britain. This loan would run for two years, according to a sum- mary published here today.
 Securities for this loan,' it is report ,ed. would include deposits of about ie300, ,000, 900 of Canadian, Argentine and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12
 IN ATTACK
 ON DOVER
German Raiders Drop Many Bombs on Channel Port, 1nflicting Some Property Damage and Injuring Sev- eral Persons.
Allied Lines Along the
 Somme Are Violently At tackled By German Forces Heavy Losses Reported / With Little Gain.

London, Aug. 12- An air raid on the British naval port of Dover by two German sea- planes occurred this afternoon. An official statement says four bombs were dropped, one off, cer and six men being slightly injured but little material dam age being done.
 Two hostile seaplanes," the state- ment reads. appeared over Dover this afternoon. 7. Four bombs were dropped but no material damage was done beyond the breaking of a. few windows.
 "Anti-aircraft guns came into &C., tion and aeroplanes went in pursuit of the raiders who made off seawards. In the casualties one officer and six men were slightly injured.%
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12

weary weeks of waiting.
 Officials expect the effect of the or der will bring all the regiments to full strength before they start.
 The more favorable turn of rela- tions with Mexico has reacted against recruiting but with regiments under deinte orders to proceed 1t is thought there will be no difficulty in filling up the ranks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12
f252 Cases In State.

Hartford, Aug. 12-Only one new case of infantile paralysis was report ed to the state health board today, making total of 252 cases in the state. Drs. Thompson and Stewart, the Fed eral surgeons working in Connecti- cut were to meet Dr. John T. Black, secretary of the state health board in New London today, for a conference on the situation in eastern Connecti- .c1,A-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12
CADY WANTS DIVORCE.

Clayton F. Cady of this city has filed papers in the superior court in divorce proceedings against Lillian .Cady of Warwick, N. Y. Desertion' Jan. 25, 1913, is alleged. The couple were married May 22,, 1897. Mrs. Cady's maiden name was Lillian Decker. The suit is returnable to the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12
FRENCH CHECK ATTACK.

Paris, Aug. 12-A vigorous attack north of Hem Wood. on the Somme front, was undertaken last night by the Germans. The war office state ment of today says the assault was checked. The Germans sustained considerable losses in the attack. Fur ther along the Somme, after a violent bombardment the Germans attacked La Maisonette, but the French curtain of fire prevented assaulting waves of infantry from debouching.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12
ENGLAND SEEKING NEW LOAN OF $250, 900, 900
 FROM BANKERS IN US.

Swiss government bonds and stocks and bonds of American railroad and industrial. corporations and interest would be payable in gold in New York. As in the case of the French olan, the proposed loan to Great Brit ain would be distributed among banks and the public by debenture notes.
 The main purpose of such loan is said to be to provide funds for pay ment for munitions purchased in the United States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12
NEW HAVEN MAN., SCOUT HI FRENCH AERO CORPS.
 WINS BATTLE IN SKIES

he perceived, 5000 feet below him, a German aeroplane moving toward the French. He planed down swiftly, working his machine gun at the same time. as he was alone in the aero plane.
 The German machine was hit re- peatedly and fell in flames. Lufbery landed safely. It was his second ex- ploit of the kind within a week,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12
HoD-CAEIsIERs STRIKE ENDS

Hartford, Aug. 12-At a conference between a committee from the 500 striking hod-carriers and the master lnasons' association, today, the men agreed to return to work Monday morning for $3.20 a day. They had been getting $3 day and went on strike August l, demanding S3.75. Sev- eral demonstrations marked the strike.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12
LONE GERMAN SUBMARINE STOPS SIX SHIPS AT ONCE; CREWS ARE
 TAKEN OFF AND ALL THEN SUNK

Soro were next sent to the bottom each vessel going down in ten min- -utes. The other three ships were al- lowed to continue their voyages after being searched and their papers ex- amined.
 The crews of the three ships sunk were picked up by the Danish steam er Robert and landed at Havre on Friday morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12

Havre, Aug. 12-Six ships were held up at once by a German sub- marine on Thursday morning. The commander of the submarine ordered the crew of the French steamer Marie to get into boats and then sank the vessel with bombs in view of the crews of the other five ships.
 The Norwegian steamers Credo and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12
JUDGE BARTLETT IS
 ABLE TO RESUME DUTIES

Frederic A. Bartlett, judge of the city court, who has been i'll for more than month. with septic sore throat, Is able to be about again. He made his first appearance at his office today since his illness.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12
PLAGUE SPREADS IN JERSEY,

Trenton, N. J., Aug. 12-Eight mu- nicipalities heretofore unaffected by the infantile paralysis epidemic today reported the prevalence of the dis ease to the state department, of health. The total number of cases in the state was 1,42S.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12

It was stated at the war depart
 ment that under these orders National Guard regiments held, at state mobili-
 zationL camps would be sent to, the
 border without waiting until recruited
 further. In many cases where a few
 additional men would recruit the reg iment for active service, there has been growing uneasiness and discon- tent among the guardsmen because of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12
Heat Brings Increase
 In Deaths in N. Y.

New York, Aug. 12-An increase in both deaths and new cases in the epi- demic of infantile paralysis is shown in today's bulletin of the health de- pertinent. Forty-two children died of the disease during the "A hours period ending at 10 o'clock this morning in the five boroughs of New York city, 167 new cases were reported as against 31 deaths and 165 new cases during the corresponding period yes- terday.
 Since the epidemic started in June, the disease attacked 6,145 children, of whom 1871 died.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12

Johnstown,, Pa.. Aug. 12-From 10 to 15 persons were killed and about 40 others more or less injured at Echo. 10 miles from here. soon after II o'clock today in street car wreck. The injured are being brought to Johnstown.
 The accident occurred on the South ern Cambria Electric Railroad. which connects Johnstown with Ebensburg.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12
CANAAN CHILD ILL

Canaan, Aug. 12-Benedict, 19 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Benedict, who live about a mile north of the village, is i'll with infan- tile paralysis. This is the first case in the town of North Canoon The girl has been i'll for two or three days, and was visited last night by Dr. F. H. Lee, the town health officer, who diagnosed the case. Another child, a girl of 3 years, is in the house which has been quarantined.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12

Paris, Aug. 12-G. Lufbery, of New Haven, Conn, Is the American avia- tor who was mentioned in the official French announcement of last night for having brought down German aeroplane inside the French lines south of Douaumont.
 He was flying at a height of 12,000 feet toward the German lines when
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12
FIFTEEN KILLED AS
 TR0llEYS COLLIDE

the county seat. at the foot of a steep hill. One car had just turned sharp curve when it was telescoped by an-i other dashing down the hill.
 The motorman had lost control and the car, running through a switch. had continued at high speed, crashingI into the car from Johnstown which also was making fast time to reachI the switch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12

Washington Aug 12-Twenty-f five thousand more state troops today ordered to the border by the depart men All Kentucky Ohio Vermont troops ordered move departmental commanders instructed to send troops as soon equipped
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12

Naturalization Clerk M. J. Flanagan and Mrs. Flanagan started today on a trip to Detroit. They intend to visit Buffalo and then go by boat to De- triot. They will be away two weeks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12
Germans on Offensive.

London, Aug. PA strong infantry attack was delivered last night by the Germans on the Somme front north of Pozieres. According to an an- nouncement from the war office today, this attack was repuised with heavy losses to the Germans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12
THE WEATHER

Connecticut: Generally fair tonight and Sunday, slightly cooler tonight in the interior. Light west to northwest Q1nda.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12
Russians Take Two Villages.

Petrograd. Aug. 12-Russian troops in Galicia have crossed the River Koropic and captured two villages. it was announced today by the war office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12
PRESIDENT TO INTERVENE IN R. K. CRISIS AS
 EFFORTS OF FEDERAL, MEDIATION BOARD FAT

Notifies United States Agents That He Would Like to Counsel With Representatives of Both Sides Before Final Action is -Brotherhoods Reject Mediation Plan and Are Considering New Form of Arbitration Proposed By Board Likely to Take Case to the President.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12
Russians Lose In Armenia.

Constantinople, Aug. 12-The Rus- sian forces in the Bitlis- -Mush sector of Turkish Armenia have been driven back further by the Turks, ,the war office announced today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12
25,OOO TROOPS OF
 THREE STATES ARE CALLED TO BORDER.

War Department Orders Out Militiamen Mobiized in State Camps of Kentucky, Ohio and Vermont to Pro- ceed to Boundary Line as Soon as Equipped-Ex- pected to Send Regiments Recruited to Full Strength
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-05-18

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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-05-18
Club Meeting

The Fortnightly Club met with
Mrs. frankie Hewitt, Friday,
May 18th.
The Secretary being absent, the
minutes of last meeting were O.
Responses to roll-call
were capitals of the states.
Mesdames Hancock, Weeks and
Mary Hewitt read some of Long
fellows beautiful poems. Songs
by the same author were sung by
the club, recalling the days of
" Aud Lang Syne." Mrs. Fran
kie Hewitt, by means of magic
lantern, displayed pictures of
Yellowstone parks great wond-
ers and gave most entertaining
description of her trip through
the West.
Club adjourned to meet with
Mrs. A. p. Jordan on the regular
day.-Sec. pro tenn.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-05-18
Smith Buys Home Bakery

Proprietor H. w. Smith of the
City Bakery has bought the Home
Bakery from G. c. Anderson, and
consolidates the two businesses
with a view to giving better and
more satisfactory service to the
customers of both. Mr. Ander-
son has accepted a position with
Mr.. Smith, whom he will be glad
to see favored with the patronage
of his former customers, recon-
mending Mr.. Smith products,
As there was not enough business
in Punta Gorda for two bakeries,
it is felt that this transaction will
result satisfactorily to all patrons
of the former two bakeries.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-05-18

lantic States, the Ohio Valley,
and the region Of the Great Lakes.
Similar conditions will prevail
the first half Of the week in the
upper Mississippi Valley and the
Plains States, followed by gener-
ally fair weather and a reaction
to normal temperatures in these
regions after Tuesday. General
ly fair and cool weather will pre-
vail during the week over the
Rocky Mountain and Plateau re-
gions and the Pacific States. In
the Gulf States the weather will
be generally fair, with normal
temperatures.-E. II. BOWIE.
Forecaster.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-05-18
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Daily Growing Less

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