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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
.BAUCADO MAKES
 THIRD RESCUE IN
 HARBOR WATERS
Tugboat Fireman Save s Drowning Man at Risk of
 His Own Life.

Screams followed by a piercing shriek. which penetrated the quiet solitude of early morning near the steamboat dock at the foot of Wall street. aroused stephen Baugado. fire snan on board the tug Robert McAlIis- ter. at 4:10 this morning.
 Running to the rear of the tugboat Baugado saw a. man Hounderfng about in the waters of the harbor An other shriek was heard and the head of the drowning man was seen to go under the water.
 Baugado yelled for help and with out further hesitation plunged head foremost into the chilly waters of the Pequonnock river and swaInf for the spot where the body had disappear ed. An electric light on the dock at the foot of Wall street illuminated the vicinity and the McAIlister fireman headed for the spot where the body disappeared.
 The head of the drowning man ap- .peared above the surface of the waters and Baugado grabbed the man. by the shoulders before he could sink again Tn the meantime other employees of the McAlIister procured a row boat and were padding to the aid of Bau-z gado and the drowning man while the former .streaded' water. Both were placed in the row boat and talk 0Il LO the COCK al w all street. Here they were taken ashore and a call was sent fur the emergency hospital ann bulance. Baugado was revived and went back to the tug. He was able to go to work today.
 It was learned later that the rescued man was Michael Flanagan, aged 29, of 61 Center street. He was hurried to St. Vincent's hospital where a large quantity of water was removed from his stomach. t was at first feared that he would succuI1b. At a late hour today his condition was very much improved and it is now believed that he will recover.
 It is believed Flanagan wandered off the dock at the foot of Wall street. There is no guard rail at this point. Flanagan was we'll dressed and wore diamond ring and carried a gold watch. Tn his pockets was found a large sum of money.
 Longshoremen and boatmen about the harbor front are extending great praise to Gaugado for his rescue. This is the third drowning person rescued by him and the men on the water front will apply for a Carnegie medal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
MASONS HERE TO OBSERVE SOLEMN
 FEAST THURSDAY
All Members of Chapter Are Obligated to Attend I'm
 pressive Ceremonies

Knights of PeQuonnock Chapter of Rose Croix. Ancient Accepted Scot tish Rite Freemasonry. Valley of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. U. S. A, will observe the Solemn Ceremonial Feast of the PaschaI Lamb and participate in the beautiful ceremony of Closing the Chapter on Maundy Thursday in Masonic Temple.
 Nothing but physical inability. ser ior5 illness or the most imperative
 call of duty elsewhere will excuse ab-
 sence of the members of the chapter from the Mystic Banquet and teven
 if a Knight be alone in a place. he
 must, in spirit at least, feast on this
 day with his Brethren
 Notices of the meeting sent out by
 Secretary Ebenezer S. Phillips, state
 that theNdoors will open at 6:3O p. m.
 The organ recital commences at 2 o'clock. The doors will be closed at T: 55 and will be tiled until after the ceremony. No one will be permitted to enter or leave the room during the ceremony Evening dress with white tie will be worn.
 Following the organ recital prayer
 will be offered by Rev. William c. La throp of Shelton. The respo1se to the prayer will be sung by the Lotus male quartet of Boston, Saviour When Night The address, This Holy Day., will. be delivered by Most Wise Master D. FairchiId Wheeler.
 The ceremony is a. lodge of sorrow and during it appropriate selections will be sung blythe quartet The Mys- tic Roll will be called by Secretary Phillips and George H. IT. Wallis, junior warden
 During the Mystic Banquet there will be addresses by Hon. Hadlai A.
 Hull, States Attorney for New Lon don county, and Harry J. Guthrie 3Srd degree, Wilmington. Del, active
 member supreme council. The cere- mony of distinguishing the Lights will be conducted by the following SSrd
 degree, members of the Masonic fra ternfty: First light. Guard Charles P. Haller: second light. Master of Cere- monies .. Rudolph Laubseher; third light, Tospitaler Herman 51S!e Beach; fourth light, Orator John H. Wade: fifth light, Junior Warden George H. T. Wallis; sixth light. Senior Warden Edgar B. Ellis; seventh light, Most Wise Master D. Fairchi1d Wheeler. Members who have died since the last ceremonial are: Frank A. Will mot, PhfIo M Beers. Henry D. Beach, gard degree; Ferdinand Druelke, Aus
 tin B. BlaHeman, George E. Melius, 33rd degree; Charles Langem, George E! Somers, Alp1eus D.. Dutton. 3rd
 degree; Nelson B. F. Frehour, Philip N. Bliss and Henry N. Beards1ey.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
MUNITIONS FIRMS PROTEST TAX ON
 THEIR PROPERTY
projectile Co, and American 6 British Plant Appeal
 Valuations.

The Bridgeport ProJectile Go. and the American & British Co. filed papers in the superior court this morning appealing from the tax val guatfons placed upon their property The ProjectiIes Go. plant has 3. front age Of 392 feet on Hollister avenue andtA663feet on Union avenue No list was filed with the assessors prior to Sept. 20 the assessors placed a val uat1on of $28.OO0 on the land, $83,- S07 on sthe buildings and $40, 1000 on the machinery. The board of relief increased the valuation to $640. .000. The company claims this is unfair and Izz1E1St-
 The American & British Co. listed its land and buildings at SEA. 900. rnachinery $226, ,000. and personal proPertv $59sOO0. The assessors in creased fhe land and buildings valu- afi6n toE$ 2O7. 900 and the rest of the propovtytto $4S5s 900. The company 4this amount as excessive
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
Dishonored Soldier, Plotted Robbery, Is
 Detectives Charge

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 Bearing a, dishonorable discharge from the United States Army. Isaac ShuIock of 96 E. Broadway, New York, and an employee of the Union Metallic Cartridge Co.,, is alleged to have; attempted highway robbery in front of the factory yesterday after noon. He was in city court this morning charged with drunkenness and breach of the peace.
 Shulock worked in the drying room of the cartridge plant, Yesterday afternoon he applied for his pay at the factory. He was refused and elected from the office after creat- ing a disturbance.
 He is alleged to have approached 3 private detective at the factory and to have made 3. proposition to rob an emp1oye of the factory. He proposed that the detective shake hands with one of the office clerks. At this stage Shulock was to strike the clerk and both men were to rob him. The pro- ceeds of the robbery were to be equally divided.
 The detective. reported the matter to President John c. Stanley, of the police board and also purch asing agent at the cartridge factory stan ley called the second precinct sta ton and Sergt. Charles Wheeler ar rested Shulock. .
 The police said today that Shulock admitted planning to rob the clerk. His case was continued until Monday morning under bonds of $200. Inthe meantime the police will yendeavor to investigate the record of Shulock
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
TRUCK PLUNCES
 OVER PREC!PICE
 NEAR LONG HILL
Motor Lorrie Loaded With Milk Jumps Of Road and
 Over Big Wall.

Rounding the bend in the Long HiIl turnpike opposite the abandoned Pine House. at 7:30 this morning, a. three-ton automobile milk truck, owned by William M. Stowe, S1e Mad ison avenue and driven by Ralph R Johnson. same address. swerved from the highway and mounting a. a.{f1ve-foot stone wall. plunged over 20 foot pre- cipice and fell in a swamp below. The driver was catapulted from his seat and hurled 20 feet. His escape from instant death was remarkable. Besides a few abrasionS to the face he escaped uninjured-
 The truck was loaded with 100 cans of milk being transported from New town to this city. The cans were sent hurtlfng through the air and the contents, flowing from the receptacIess made the quagmire appear as though a milk storm had just occurred.
 The pin bolt. which is said to have broken on rounding the curve is blam- ed for the accident After mount ing the stonewall, the heavy motor truck hung momentarily suspended over the nrecipice. Suddenly 1t ca reened and the truck with it's load of milk cans plunged downward into the swamp.
 Robinson stuck to his position at the wheel. The machine began de- scending. He was then thrown from his seat.
 The scene of the accident was about half a mile north of the center of Long Hill. Constable w D. French, in the employ of the state police, was on the scene shortly after the acci- dent. He will supervise the hauling out of the machine The machine was slightly damaged as it landed bottom up at the foot of the rocky ledge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
Strand Theatre Gets Fine Picturization of
 q Alice Tn Wonderland 7

The Strand theatre on Main. street was the scene Of a novel entettain- ment given by the management this morning to nearly 100 Bridgeport school teachers, ministers and news paper men,
 Upon special invitation an advance showing Of the beautiful six-reel fea- ture picturization of Alice In Won derIands' was made with full musical aecompaniment. The picture, which is an Eskay Harris Film company fea- tilre, is one of the first Of a series of srictly educational offerings to be in augurated under the Strand manage ment,
 The photography was must excep- tional, the projection all that the mod ern devotee of the screen drama could insist upon and from 8. pictorial point of view the locations and acting are superb.
 The children will be overjoyed at the showing of the many animals and percentages which have been delineat- ed closely to the text of the original literary masterpiece. Older persons. too. will be edif1ed.
 This picture, shown in advance to- day, will not be shown at the Strand until Saturday next when it will run til 6 p. m
 The Strand will subsequently, show with weekly regularity one educational feature, designed especially for chill dren and those who wish to familiar fze themselves with history, geography and the many branches of nature study
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
FRENCH

Paris, Aprf 15.-There was no in 1aritry fighting in the vertuh region last night French position between IAna1fncogrt Wood and Hill No 3O4. svest of the Meuses were subjected to heavy bombardment and there were lively artillery exchanges near the western edge of Corbeaux Wood East of the river an intermittent bombard- Hnent was carried on.
 These operations are described in the following statement from the war of flee this afternoon:
 ITO the north Of Roye a reconnais- sance on the part of the enemy who were endeavoring to occupy our trenches in the region Of ParviHois. was dispersed by our fire. There were noT Infantry lighting last night any where in the Verdun region.
 West of the river Mouse there has been a fairly spirited bornbardrn 9nt of our positions between the wood of Ma. l1ancourt and Hin No. BOA Our, bat tories evidenced great activity along this part Of the front, particularly to the west of Corbeaux Wood and at various points along the Forges Brook
 East of the river Mouse and Woevre district there have been intermittent battles.
 Tn the yosges there have been en- scounters between patrols A recon naaasance on the part of the enemy vvag checked by our fire at a point ksouth of Sainte Marie-Aux- Mfnes.2
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
PROBATE COURT

All. his real estate is bequeathed his wife, Rosie Reba. by Frank Reba, in his will admitted to probate today. She is named as executrix without bonds. To his children Frank, Jr., Mary, Rosie and Annie, he leaves $1OO each. All residue and remainder goes to the widow. His realty holdings are believed to be worth $4,00O and he had $500 cash in savings banks. The appraisers of the estate are Henry c. Stevenson and Joseph A. Michael.
 Eliza Ca1aIa had real estate in Kos suth street worth s4, 900 and furniture worth $1oO. according to the inven- tory filed by, the appraisers of her es- tate in the probate court today. Ed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
Joint Owners of
 Pianos in Dispute.

The possession of two electric play CT pianos is the basis of 8 suit brought by John D. smarto. proprietor of the Faust Cabaret. against F. E. Beach of Trumbull. In papers filed to-day in the court of common pleas it is alleged that Smarto and Beach are joint own CTS of the instruments.
 Smarto wants the court to order a partition of the property. But if this is not possible he asks that the court order a sale of the pianos and the pro- ceeds divided between the plaintiff and defendant. The suit is returnable to the May term.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
Putnam Savings Bank
 Opens To Pay Ten
 Per Cent to Depositors.

Putnam Conn, April 15.-The Put nam Savings bank which was closed on Dec 29, 1918, by the bank commis- sioners as an insoIvent institution, re- opened to pay out on deposits today under a court order. To those who desired part of their deposits the bank was permitted to pay 10 per cent. today On July 15 in may pay out an other 10 per cent. and like amount every two months thereafter until old accounts are liquidated. Recently the bank was permitted by the court to receive deposits and the inflow Of money was considerab ble. It had been. expected that many depositors would be on hand today but only 50 appeared out of the 1000 deposftors who have accounts.
 The insolvency of the bank was at tributed at the time to depreciation of bonds and the banks inability to con vert bonds into cash quickly owing to the conditions of the money market. The bank had deposits of more than two millions. Improved market con ditions and continued confidence in the institution has enabled it to re- sume business.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
WEATHER FORECAST

New Haven, April 15-F'ore- cast: Fair tonight and Sunday, somewhat warmer Sunday.
 Connecticut: Fair tonight fdnd Sunday, rising temperature Sum- day, diminishing northwest winds.
 The lake storm passed over this vicinity yesterday and is now central off the Maine coast. It caused general rains and high winds in the eastern portions of the lake region and along the Atlantic coast north of Virginia A trough of low pressure running from the lakes westward to Col Orado, with a secondary disturb ance over Texas. is causing un- pleasant weather with local showers and rising temperatures between the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi river. Pleas ant weather prevails this morn ing from the Mississippi river eastward to the oOast-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
Official VMGWsnOR
 1 s War
AUSTRIAN

Berlin. Appa1R as -The official Aus szsan statement of Erfday is as fol- IoNs
 .sRusasdan .fron4. Russdan artiIlery acfzvely stelled our spositdens on the lower Strfpa, along the Dniester and northeast of Czernowitz- Near the nol18h of che lower Strfpa and Bugzaz thsre were lively engagements for ad- vanced positions, some of which are stln in progress.
 ITO Che east of Jaslov1ce the enemy entered an advanced position but was e5ected immediately by a coa1nter-at- tack One Russtan officer, three en- signs and one hunIred men were cap tursd An Austro Hungarian sur prise attack occupied an advanced Feussfan position on the road sbetween Isss szzaz and Czertkow. On the front, held by Archduke Ferdinand. the ene- z11y's artillery was active. continued in so far as the weather per r1itted. The Austro-Hun garians cap 1ured an Italian position at Mrzliyrla and rep11Ised several counter attacks. The Italians suenred heavy
 ssOnr artillery yigorously shelled Itsbam troops in the F1isch and Hon stebra sections Attempts by Italian troops i'm the Suganae Sector to occupy our positions on the heights on both sides of Movaledo failed. On the Po- naIe road our troops evacuated 9 de- fensive position South of Sperron and occupied the next position In the Adern1o sector, Alpine occupied th e Dosson +Digenova rfdgel An Italian attack against Monte Boonluzzo, south of StiIfsr, also failed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
Former City Editor Seeks Passports to
 Visit the Balkans

Fred Smith. who recently resigned as city editor of the Morning Tele- gram, applied today to Naturalization Clerk Flanagan for a passport to visit Greece, Bulgaria and other Balkan countries He will sail next Friday from New York for SalonilSa, Greece, where he will follow the Balkan cam aign as war correspondent for the Providence Bulletin. He expects to follow the movements of the allies armies. The trip schedule from New York to Salonika is 12 days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
Smith rugs; notable price.

Handsome solid Administer rugs from the Smith mills at even less than last-seasonIs prices
 Then, such rugs sold for $29! Today this dS D S
 special and limited lot at @ ~ a@ Kif1nan Administer rugs are variety of which Alexander Smith 6 Sons may well be proud. They are woven with wonderfully-close and firm surface, Their coors rich and glowing combination of blues and and such hues which fit into the sur rou1dings the home They have beautiful luster;a which envens the in which they make their home
 Months ago, before the war sent up the prices of that goes rug these rugs were rated as worth $29.
 Now; we'll there need to point out how prices are advancing
 What an opportunity!
 These rugs, by 12 feet in size fawess and without
 seam, in tapestry and Oriental and lowered pat
 terns in rich and harmonious color com dS rD g
 binations, eS
 carpet
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
EMMA A. JARVIS.

The funeral of Emma A. Jarvis was held this afternoon from the home of her niece, Mrs. William A. Reuthe, .167 West Liberty street. Rev. John McLaren Richardson. pastor of the First Presbyterian church, conducted the services. Burial was in Noun tain Grove cemetery. l
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
Retort courteouo.

FfWhatF' exclaimed the sp1nster who was beginning to carry weight for age, "Do you mean to tell me your baby is ten months old and can't walk yetG Why, could go, 1t alone at the age of s1x monthsv'
 'sYes," rejoined the young mother. in- dignantly. ''and notice you have been going it alone ever since. Indianap- olis Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

gar P. and Harry Websters- are ap- praisers.s Alderman Malcolm 1Mac- Fayden is the administrator.
 Inventory of ltne estate of Ida F. Cronk returned to the probate court today shows a. two-thirds interest in real estate in Norwalk valued at $500. The appraisers are Nelson w. Bene- dict and John S.. Baptist. Charles A Cronk is administrator.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
 DIED.

GzEHNDIER-In this city, April 13. 1916. George IF. Chandler. aged 66 years, 3 months, days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral services at his late resid- ence, 252 Newfie1d. avenue, on Sum- day afternoon at o'clock.
 The remains will be shipped by Funeral Director August G. Baker Monday on the S:S3 train to Brat t1eboro. Vt, where funeral will take place. a~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
Mind Readins.

'sDo you think there is any such thing as mind reading?" asked the em- 1nent diplomat.
 'tOh, yes!' replied Miss Cayenne. ffIf I pay very close attention to what you. say and analyze it carefully often fancy I get a gIimmer of what you are thinking g,about.''-Washingto Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
FRANK FERRIS.

The funeral of Frank Ferris, son of Frank and Josephine Ferris. of 6S High street, was held at 2:30 yester- day afternoon from the home of his parents. Rev. William Eley. pastor of the A. M. E.. Zion church, con- ducted the services. Burial was in Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
Additian.

ls'Now. Robert" said his teacher, ''if your mother gave you two apples and your brother gave you three more how many would you haveTS
 I'd have two good apples and three wormy ones,'' was Roberts prompt reply-St- Louis Post Dispatch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
Bridgeport, Conn.
 Saturday, April IS, 1916.

Safely away from moth and dust and danger of fire theft. cold dry air and cleanly surroundings.
 Ready to forth when Autumn returns, all ready for service.
 Such is Howland fur storage-and charge is reason able.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
BUSINESS MEN
 CHOOSE DIRECTORS

A special meeting of the Bridgeport Business Mems association held in the Stratfeld, the official headquarters of the organization, these five members were elected to complete the board of directors: John K. MacAdunsie, of the Smith Murray company; J. E. Elliott, editor of The Standard: Frank NJ. Todd. of Reid & Todd; Dwight D. Graves, cohfectioner; and Frank Ja- cooy, clothing merchant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
A Goed .Judue.

''I take great pride in my ability to judge human nature said Ike Van Quentin. "A few months ago let friend have s1o. and was confident at the time he would not pay 1t back. And he didn t."-Kansas City Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
OBITUARY
HAZEL C. RIDER.

Hazel c. Jones, wife of Fremont Rider, died at her home, 2 24Jetlan3 place yesterday. Mrs. Rider was 26I1 years of age and was born in Water bury. Her husband survives her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15
MARY ARMSTRONG.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Arm strong was held from the home Of her sister, Mrs. Grace Balderstone, 617 Hancock avenue, a t2 o'clock this af- ternoon. Rev. B. A. Thompson con- ducted the services. Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

Wages of. employees of the Standard on Co., at. Hammond, III, have been advanced 10 per cent. A third shift or men was added.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

The Bank of England shipped 5o-, GOO pounds in sovere1gns to Argentine and 40, 900 pounds to the United States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

The London Stock Exchange will be closed on Good Friday Holy Saturday and Easter Monday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

A report from Berlin. says that poZ litcal ricting m Ireland has extended and that street fighting occurred at several seaports
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

Joseph A. Sedgwick, secretary and treasurer of ti1e Fore River Snfpbuild- lag corporation, died at his home at 1z1rcy. Mass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

It is ever true that he whD does nothing for others does nothing fer himself. Goethe
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

WiIlian1 R. Thomas. pioneer iron rtanufacturer and inventor and me- ohanioaI engineer, died g. Catasauqua Fa-, aged sT.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

Articles Of incorporation were filed at Dover, Del. by the Standard Car Construction Co, capital $1.OoG.oO0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

\ Directors of the Wayland Oil & Gas Go. declared a dividend of per cent on the preferred stock
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-15

BEFSNsIORFF' AWAITS ORDERS
 Washington, April 15-Count Von Bernstorff, the German Ambassador, today had nos instructions from his government.