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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
FRENCH CAPTURE
 ANOTHER LINE OF GERMAN TRENCHES


 Paris, July 5lThe French have captured q line of trenches east of Curlu, the war office announced to- day. They have captured also Sor- mont Farm. facing Clery.
 The French resumed the offensive during the night on both sides os> the 6omme. South of the Somme they made further progress toward the river particularly at Sormont Farm. This position is on the left bank op- ppsite Clery. All the region between the farm and Hill 63 on the road lead ing from Flaucourt to Barbleur is now dominated by the French.
 After heavy bombardment, the Germans captured part of the village of Bellop- -En-Santarre, but the French quickly expelled them. taking the entire village The Germans still hold part of the town of Estress. where severe fighting is still in pro- gress. German attacks on French positions were stopped by the French fire
 The number of prisoners taken thus far exceeds 5000. The number of cannon captured has not been as- certained.
 still in progress. West of the Mouse, the French repulsd a strong German attack in the region of Avocourt and Hill s04.l
 East of the river, there was vio- lent cvombardment of Thiamont re- doubt and the Chenois sector.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
Five Grandsons Get Requests In Will of
 Mary Jane Squires

Requests of s each are made five grandsons of Mary Jane Squires in her will filed for probate today. They were also asked to be pail bearers at her funeral. The grandchildren are: Fred and Charles Beard, Alfred and Ralph Noel and Max Zappe. The es- tate consists of about $3,006, mostly cash in banks. There are bequests of $1 to her sister, Emma McMahon; $5 each to her daughters. Emily Bo- rino, and Mary Jane Beard, and $65 for a headstone for herself.
 The residue of the estate is made a trust fund for her husband, Ralph H. Squires. Charles l.. Dennis, dictator of Bridgeport lodge, Loyal Order of Moose, and former business partner of her husband, is directed to pay MT. Squires such weekly sums as shall be necessary for his maintenance. If MT. Squires dies before the estate is expended the rest goes to MT. Dennis Ior his heirs. No provision is made for John H. Francis. son of Mrs. Squires by a former marriage.
 The witnesses of the will were: Charles Strassburger and Dr. B. I. Hart, prominent members of the Moose lodge, and Miss Carrie Mundry.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
SCHULTZ FINDS
 HIS OFFICE IN
 SERIOUS STATE
Disorganized Through Loss of Experienced Help, He
 Asks For Big Staff.

In desperate effort to get the rec ords in the town clerks office up to date. the common council has voted Joseph Schultz. two additional copy
 ists at $700 each per year. This in- creasesl the force of copyists from eight to ten. For months past the things have been at sixes and sevens in the town clerks office in the matter |of records and returning papers in the transfer of the ownership of real estate. Persons who have bought property with the intention of build- ing have been delayed in their purpose because the town clerks office has been three weeks behind in recording deeds and the building commissioners
 iave refused to issue permits without deeds. st, A few months ago Town Clerk Schultz discharged Miss Mabel Mo- Grath, one of the most efficient copy ists in the office and who had been connected with the office force a long time. A few weeks ago he discharged Miss Clara Weber, another efficient worker who has been in the force for several years. In each case the dis charges were for some infringement of rules which Mr. Schultz has made. Despite the conditions in his office he discharged these efficient workers and chose to fill their places with new clerks. Now he asserts he must must have two more clerks in order to keep up the work.
 When the ordinance committee of the council met last Tuesday MT. Sc lultz had intended to go into the lhlic meeting and ask for the clerks but ae found so many waiting that he dcs,5ded not to put the matter up to .hs committee before he public. In- stead he waylaid the committee in the after the meeting and presented his propdsition.
 The committee in the hallway did not look with any great favor. on the request at that time but later evil dently it experienced change of change of heart. At any rate the conn., mittee made a favorable report on such a resolution on Monday night and the council adopted 1t.
 There is no appropriation to pay the additional $1, 400 yearly salary in the town clerks office but the board of apportionment-will be required to SUD- ply the money from unappropriated revenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
STILL FAR OFF, BRYCE SAYS; SURE OF VICTORY
Viscount Says Allies Will Win and Restore Lasting
 Peace.

London, July 5-Presiding today at a<luncheon given by the Pilgrims to James M. Beck. former assistant attorney-generH of the United States. viscount Bryce said he had received an address signed by some Americans. a large proportion oi whom had come from Germany, say ing ''The war must end in a draw; why not make peace ct once and save further abloodshed ?" N 7 He would tell the guests of the day. lViscount Bryce continued, why neither the British nor their allies could follow that advice. He yielded to none in his love of peace but he declared i've cannot agree to any such peace Is suggested either by these gentlemen or by the German government. In the first place we do not think this war will be a We believe this not merely because our army in France is driving back the Germans nor because Russian troops have made brilliant advance, nor the soldiers of France have been standing like a rock with magnificent valor against the furious attacks made on verdun. We believe it be- cause the allies will prove to be stronger than the Germans, and be- cause we hold unshaken and unshak- able control of the land. R
 Secondly, peace cannot be made now because the German government Is not prepared for it on any terms we could accept. The German govern ment may know they are going to be beaten but the German people do not not yet know 1t.
 Thirdly. because peace made now on such terms as the German govern ment would accept would be no per- manent peace but a mere truce. Ii would mean for Europe constant dis quiet, fresh alarms of war, more pre- parations for war and further conn petition in prodigious armaments
 Lastly. because we are fighting for great principles-pripciple vital to the future of mankind, principles which the German government out ragged and which must at all costs be vindicated.
 We do not hate the German peo- pie; we do not wish to break up Ger many nor destroy her national unity nor inflict permanent injury upon her What we do desire is to exercise an evil spirit and discredit the military caste which delights in war and threatens not only Europe but all countries, America included"
 In conclusion. Viscount Bryce said that Great Britain was fighting for the deltyerance of Belgium and France and such changes in the east as will make 1t impossible for the Turkish allies of Germany lever again to massacre the Christian subjects"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05


 Washington, D. C., July 4, 1916. T have the honor to transmit, in continuation, the text of a note I have just received from my government with instructions to present it to your excellency:
 MT. Secretary:
 Referring to the notes of June 20 and 25 last, I have the honor to say to your excellency that the immediate release of the Carrizal prisoners was a further proof of the sincerity of the desires of this government to reach pacific and satisfactory ar rangement of present difficulties. This government is anxious to solve the present conflict and it would be un- just if it's attitude were misinterpret- ed.
 ''It was also the Mexican govern ment that suggested a plan for canton ments along the boundary line during the conferences of Ciudad Juarez and Ell Paso. This government is dis posed now, as it has always been. to seek an immediate solution of the two points which constitute the true causes of the conflict between the two coun- tries, to wit, the American govern ment believes reasonably that the in- security of its frontier is source of difficulty and the Mexican govern ment on it's part believes thatithe stay of American troops on Mexican terri tory, aside from being a trespass on the sovereignty of Mexico, is the inn mediate cause of the conflicts. There fore, the withdrawal of American trOops on one hand and tho nrOtoc. ton of the border, on the other. are the two essential problems, the solu- ton of which must be the directing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
SOUND SEARCHED
 FOR THREE LOST IN CEDAR CANOE
Missing "A Hours, Trio May
 Have Perished When Y 5 Craft Upset.

! Madison, Conn.,, July 5.-Various wa. tercraft are today keeping lookout ir search of a cedar canoe in which g young man and two young women went out late yesterday. When they did not return at dusk fears for their safety were held. No trace had been found this forenoon.
 One theory is that the canoe was carried out into the Sound by the tide against the efforts of the paddlers and the other is that during the night they landed somewhere along the shore There was little wind during the night and as yet it is not thought that the canoe upset and the occupants were drowned.
 The man was a chauffeur belonging in Hartford and employed by a MT, Veeder, a summer resident. One o1 the women was maid for a MT. War ren, of Buffalo, and the other a maid in the family of a Mr. White of the same city. None of the names seemed to be known here as each had just ar- rived for the summer. S
 Captain Dow, in a tug, sailed about but saw no canoe and word was sent to the revenue cutter station at New London requesting that masters of vessels passing through the Sound keep an eye open for a canoe adrift.
 The canoe was found on the shore near the country clubs beach in Mad ison center this afternoon. The sup. position is that the occupants wore upset by the north wind during the night. In such event the b ,.ies would be carried out into the seA d The canoe started for the MAnieo beach hotel.
 The man was Robert L. Furrless and his companions Margaret Eur v and Tessie B. Garrick. Furness Is married and lived in Hartford. I.i. employer was c. H. Weeder. The em- ployers of the women were William Warren Smith and Seymour White, o1 Buffalo.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
POLICE CAUTION PUBLIC AGAINST BRAID SHIPPER Boston Girls Luxuriant Braid is Cut Off Close to
 Her Head. BELIEVE CULPRlT
 MENTALLY MORBID Victim Stood in Crowd on Street As Parade Was
 Passing By.

Warning was issued by the Bridge port police today to parents of girls who wear their hair in braids to be careful of a person, probably feeble minded, who is at large in Bridgeport shipping the braids of his victim, with Ia sharp instrument.
 This is not an uncommon crime with which the police of larger cities nave to deal. Specialists with whom the police have consulted advise them that the pfactive of stealing braids is form of mental morbidity recognized in the medical profession. Only one tease has been reported to the police. but this instance was accomplished with such skill that the detectives be- lieve they have a task cut out TOT them to trace the culprit. Miss Anna Benson of Boston, a. a.visitor here, was the victim. Her 1uxurfant braid was cut off, close to the head, while she was standing in a. closely crowded street.
 Miss Benson, 16 years of age, came to this city several days ago as the guest of her aunt and yesterday went out to see the parade. Selecting Col den Hill and Main streets as a van tage point she witnessed the process sion and after 1t was over, started to return to her aunt's home.
 Feeling gust O. wind blowing on her back, Miss Benson put her arm up to her neck, to draw the braid oe hair over her shoulder, but could not reach it. Of the belief that it had blown towards the other shoulder she repeated the act with her other hand but only to grasp the stump of what had been a great pride to hfi Tho hair had been cut off and she could only see the end of the once curly black locks, that her mother had spent 50 much time in fixing.
 Frightened and unable to .compre- hend her situation. she returned at once to her aunt and told of her mis- fortune. Report was made to the de- tective department and investigation is now being made.
 |. Miss Benson stated that as she stood in the crowd she felt no one jostling her and did not notice anyone touch ing her hair It was dark black and the braid reached below her hips. It has been one of the most cherished possessions and the loss was a great blow to her.
 . Apparently no one in the crowd mo- ticed her predicament, or if they did. no mention was made of 1t and it pug zles the authorities as to how the cul- prit could have cut the girls hair and make his escape without being no- ticed. From the nature of the gash through the hair, it was evidently done with a<razor or sharp scissors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05

adOr designate, fOllOWS:- object of the efforts of both govern ments..
 ''The Mexican government is willing to consider in a quick and practical way and prompted by a spirit os con- cord, the remedies which should be applied to the present situation.
 Several Latin-American Countries have offered their friendly mediation to the Mexican government and the latter has accepted it in principal Therefore, the Mexican government only awaits information that the gov- ernment of the United States would be disposed to accept this mediation for the purpose mentioned above. or whether it is still of the belief that the same results may be attained by both. governments.
 ''In the meantime, this government proposes to employ all efforts that recurrence, of new incidents which may complicate and aggravate the situation.
 At the same time, it hopes that the American government, on it's part, will make use of all efforts to prevent also new acts of it's military and civil authorities of the frontier that might cause new complications.
 'I avail myself of this opportunity to reiterate to your excellency the as- surance of my most distinguished consideration. (Signed) c. Aiuilar.
 Having thus complied with higher instructions of my government it af- lords me pleasure to reiterate to your excellency the assurance of my highest consideration.
 (Signed) E. ARREDONDO."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
ALLIES CLAIM GAINS.

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 London, July 5.-rressure of the entente allies on the central powers continues without abatement, and while nowhere has any great amount of territory been recovered, inn portant strategic gains are claimed on the western,g eastern and Italian fronts So far as the western front is believed to be nearing the end. Both north and south of the Somme. some French and British are engaged h organizing positions captured since Saturday.
 North of the river, the Anglo French advance is sIower. as the Ger mans have massed between the river end Hebutturn the bulk of 26 divi- sioAs which originally held this front and of .the reserves they have since brought up. After the ground gained has sbeeh consolidated, it is expected artillery preparation TOT second big thrust will be, made.
 TheItaliana.af afterregaining terStkory in the Trentiho, are reverting to their original plan of campaign and are att tackfng along the lower Isonzo, where they have sained some lesser suc- cesses. -
 Important 6SwS cames from Pet<s- grad, RussiAn advance guayds -ycn 6pneral IAtchftzly's extreme left are engaged with Austrian rearguards on the spurs of the Carpathians. ana un- official reports says Cossacks have even been raiding Hungary.
 General Letchitzky's right has open- cd a passage in the direction >of the stretch of railway connecting the rear of the entire Austrian front-Kolo- standardization = while the occupation of Delatyn, for which the Eussians are making. would sever the connections of General Won Bothnner's g army.
 Both Field Marshal Won Hindenburg and Field Marshal Won Mackensen are reported to have. arrived at Ko- vel to direct operations designed to break the Russian arc in volhynia-
 The latest official despatches con- tain claims by both sides to successes in this regions Press despatches this morning emphasize the importance of the Russian victory near Baranovichi, where the latest stroke of Emperor Nicholas' forces has been delivered.
 Meanwhile the Balkans are attract ing more attention than for some time. Military activities are being revived and the successes of the entente allies arc reported to have caused a renewal Of the propaganda of pro-entente poli- ticians in both Greece and Rumania-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
DAUGHTER SAVES WOMAN HELD UP
 !. BY LONE BANDIT

Milford, July 6-Mrs. Clifford Boyer, aged 55, who lives in East Broadway, near Nettleton avenue, Myrtle Beach. today reported that last night an unknown man entered her home, tied her hands and feet with a clothesline, placed Q pistol at her head, demanded money and took $60 from her stocking.
 The pistol was discharged, making a flesh wound in the forehead from cartridge wad. The cartridge was blank. Mrs. Boyer's daughter, re- turning from Bridgeport at g o'clock, rescued her.
 Dr. Fischer called and found that his patient had been pounded as well as tied. Her condition is not serious.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
GERMANIAs WIN PRIZE.

Nearly 300 German singers return ed to Bridgeport from New Britain last night. Three cars and part of a special train were occupied by them. Though none of the local singing so- cieties won prizes in the big SaenGer- fest, Germania took first prize in the marching. The Stamford Turner Liedertafel, led by Robert Weber of this city. captured first prize.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
Charge of Murder
 Against Del Percio
 Nolled in City Court

!. Upon recommendation from the coroner, the charge of murder against Carine Del Percio was nolled in the city court today but the cases of his brother Donato, and Frank Roberto were continued until July 8. They are accused of shooting Carmine Mar tone about two months ago, in a sa- loon. causing injuries of which he died
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
After Society's Cash, 1 Burglars Are Rolled,
 But Purloin Jewelry

Burglars, evidently after a fund be- longing to the St. Johns Slovak society, entered the home of Julius Wancovites at 655 Maple street las: night and procured two gold watches and chains, a breast pin, two gold rings and $8 in change.
 MT. Wancovites is treasurer of the society and it is believed tl.at the burglars, under tho impression that he kept the money in his home, visited the house but did not meet with the success expected. The police are in- yestigating.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
KUBA LEAVES $a,0oO

John Kuba of Adams street left an estate of $3.159.82 according to the inventory of his estate filed in the probate court today./ This is re- presented by property in Adams street valued at $2.500; piano s10e; cash in banks. $409.s2; and furniture $50. The appraisers were Joseph Michael and Wenzel c. Asteigler.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
MARKETMAN BANKRUPT.

David G. Patton, who, for a short time conducted market in the Tay- Tor building, Cannon street, filed a pe- tition in the bankruptcy court, this morning. His liabilities were given as $11,629.65 and he declared he had no assets. As Referee John w. Banks is out of the city. no date has been assigned for first meeting of cbed- ftors. Most of Patton's debts are owed to dealers from whom he bought goods.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
CASUAL TIES TOTAL .60,000 IN ALLIED
 DRIVE ON KAISER
British and French Claim to Have Taken 15,OOO German Prisoners in New Offensive in France Strategic Gains Reported By Allies on Many
 Battle Fronts Germans Describe Sea Battle.

Press Camp July 5The total number of prison taken thus the AngoFrench offensive probably has reached 15OOO Judging from these figures the losses whole it is estimated here have been at least 6OOO0.
 The British taken II guns The relatively small num- Der captured is due that Germans anticipation 1.-the attack withdrew their guns to longer ranges.
 reported prisoners that the Germans sending in reserves hastily from many points the western front
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
GERMAN ATTACK A TO REGAIN LINE
 IS DRIVEN BACK

London, July 5-A Reuter- despatch from the western front says the Ger mans made a counter attack on the new British positions at Thiepval. af- ter heavy bombardment, but were easily repulsed. Prisoners are quoted as having stated that German units are being rushed to the Somme front from as far as verdun to the east end Lens to the north.
 (Continued on Page 3.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
U. S. S. DUBUQUE LEAVES.

The U. S. s. Dubuque, which came to this city for the Fourth of July celebration. left at 6 o'clock this morn- ing for Newport, R, I. The Tanning ran out into the Sound this morning on government business, but prob ably will return tonight. It may re- main in these waters for day or two longer. :,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
BATTERY E STARTS TOMORROW

Camp Holcomb, Mantle, Conn.,, July 5.-The departure of Battery D, of Branford. for the field artillery train ing grounds at Tobyhanna, Pa-, was fixed for tomorrow afternoon by Major E. A. Shuttleworth, U. S. A. the camp commandant here, to-day The hour of entraining is not stated Battery F, of Stamford, is already on the way.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
CELEBRATIONS FORFEIT BONDS.

Eleven persons arrested yesterday by the police for discharging fire arms were fined $2 each in the city court today while three others for feited $10 bonds by falling to appear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
Warning Issued Here

7 Hartford, July 5-Dr. John T. Black, secretary of the state board of health. has sent to health officers and physicians of Connecticut warning of the epidemic of infantile paralysis in New York and of the need for a sharp lookout for it in this state. He urges that every suspicious case be re- ported and that quarantine be estab- lished if deemed necessary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
FOUR ARE SHOT
 BY ROBBERS WHO: PROCURE s2,4oO

St. Marys. Kas., July 5-Four per- sons were shot. one probably fatally. by robbers. who escaped after having stolen $2.4oo from the St. Mary's| State Bank todsy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
THE WEATHER

Forecast: Generally fair tonight and Thursday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
ONE DEATH EVERY HOUR IS TOLL OF EPIDEMIC IN NY.

New York, July 5-The average of one death an hour was maintained to-
 day by the infantile paralysis epi- demic in the five boroughs of New
 York city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05

74TH N. Y. REGIMENT LEAVES.
 Buffalo. July 5-The 74th regiment, 1,155 strong, left here today fo- Texas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
CARRAnzA'S REPLY SEEKS
 TO AVERT WAR WITH US,
Text of Mexican Note

The text of the de faco government of Mexico reply demands the United States transmitted by Eizeo Arredondo the Mexican ambassador designate ollows-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-07-06

will send copies of the resolutions
adopted at ycstcrdaN'S meeting, in To-
gard ia tho organization of local
branches of the Vermont chapter and
the method v conducting the Red
Cross work in the branching conform
ing to the rules and regulations of the
chapter.
All inquiries should he referred 70
the secretary, col G. 5. Forbes, Of St
Alhans. who is awaiting instructions
from the national headquarters.
Superintendent Chittcuden introduced
a resolution to the effect that tho
Vermont Rcd Cross Chapter organize
the personnel and equipment necessary
for a Vermont base hospitaL the per-
sonnet 10 consist of phNsiciaus, SUR
geons, nurses and hospital attendants;
the equipment and supplies to be COM
plete in every particular, as required
for the purpose; the hospital to I've Of
fered to the government Of the United
States to supplement the work of tho
medical corp. OF the army and navy