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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02
AFLAME, YACHT PASSENCERSARE
 THROWN IS SEA
Eight Women Among Elev en Persons Hurled Over
 board In Explosion.
THREE HEROES KEEP
 EVERYONE FLOATING
Captain of Cruiser Skibo Probably Mortally In
 jured By Gasoline.

Atlantic City. Sept. 2-When the motor cruiser Skibo, owned by Judge Allan B. Endicott of this city, was five miles offshore, late yesterday after noon, 20 gallons of gasoline in her tank exploded and threw into the ocean the II occupants of the boat eight women and three men, all of them well known here.
 Capt Samuel Jeffries, skipper of the vessel was so badly burned he will probably die. He was nearest to the tank and got the full flash of the flaming liquid about his face and body.
 scorching and immersion each gt, will survive. This is largely due to the fact the three men-Capt. Jeffries, Paul Endicott, who is captain of this years football team at Sharthmore College. and H. Kendall Read, a wealthy insurance agent of Pl1ladel- phia-proved themselves heroes.
 Heroes Disregarded Hurts.
 MT. Read was temporarily blinded from the flash and it was thought at first he would lose his sight Young MT. Endicott, too, suffered agonies from scorched hands and face.
 But the three disregarded their hurts and went to the aid of the women, with life preservers and bits of wreckage. They managed to keer all the women af1oat until the launch Winona, Capt. William Hallowell came alongside and took everybody aboard.
 The women in the party were Mrs M B. Underwood of New York; Mrs S. L. Ireland of Pennington. N. J.; Miss Marion Wilson of Railway, N J.; Mrs. H. Kendall Read of Philadel. phia; Miss Bertha Taylor of Martins. Mrs. Edith Myle and Mrs. Allen B burned, Mrs. Ireland the worst. She in the City Hospital.
 A leak in the gasoline line of the cruiser is believed to have caused the explosion. As the gasoline burst its bounds Capt Jeffries and several o1 the women were in the cabin. The explosion was strong enough to teal away the woodwork and fling then into the water. Those about the deck too were thrown overheard. All Afame in Instant | The clothing of every one of the party was afire in an instant, and some had their garments almost com pletely consumed. There was intense excitement Iashore. The burning cruiser (eventu- ally it was burned to the waters edge) could be seen through glasses from the inlet
 Ambulances and taxicabs were waiting at the inlet when Capt. Hal lowell brought in his burned passen gers after a swift run and all were in the hands of physicians few min utes later.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02

 IN NEUROPE'SW WAR

PortugaTs part in the war has so far been of a comparatively unimport- ant nature, although the troops of the youngest of the European republics have at times been active against the Germans in Africa The Portuguese army is now being put into a state of efficiency which may presage the dis patch of a considerable expedition to the western front While the royalists of Portugal have been inclined to sympahtize with Germany. the repub- licans are almost to a man the en- thusiastic friends of France and Great Britain. Except for the aid and sup port of these two countries, it is prac- tically certain that the Portuguese republic would have been overthrown. Ever since the war began German agents in Portugal and Spain have been striving to overthrow the repub- lie For a time it seemed that the Spanish government was inclined to favor the Teuton schemes, but the in- fluence brought to bear by France and Great Britain resulted in the popular overthrow of the pro-German party in Spain which favored intervention in Portugal in behalf of the royalist cause. The Portuguese army and it's two reserves have a war strength of 130,000 fully trained men. The Ter ritorial army as a final reserve has about 50.000 men. In addition to this European force, Portugal has about 15,000 veteran trained soldiers in Africa About the most that could be expected of Portugal would be an army of 100000 men. complete with all arms, to be maintained at this strength throughout the war. AL though military service in Portugal Is noninally compulsory, only a little more than half of the male citizens have received any military training in the past. The republic has now call ed to the colors all men of military age, and many of these are now re- ceiving their first training in the arts of war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02
MIR. FLOOD OF
 APP0MA1TOx

Congressman Henry Delaware Flood, for Is years one of the Demo- cratic leaders in the House of Repre- sentatives, was born in Appomattox. Va. 51 years ago today. As chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. MT. Flood has played an inn portant part in international affairs in the last year or two. He was edu- cated at Washington and Lee Univer- sity and the University of Virginia. and was admitted to the bar of his na- tive state just 30 years ago this month. From his young manhood he took an active interest in Democratic politics that being the only brand of politics there is in Virginia. Within a year after his admission to the bar, at the tender age of 22, he was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates, and at .26 he was a state senator, and attorney in the county of his birth. He first aspired to Congress 20 years ago. but it was not until 1901 that he took his place among the exalted Solons of Washing ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02
THE COUNTY FAIRS

The list of county fairs and agri- cultural and cattle shows held each fall is becoming very impressive. In- deed there is a question if there are not too many. Probably some little groups of towns are holding them that would do better to devote their energies to making some more cen tral show a big success.
 Still, the growth of these fairs Is a sign of activity and enterprise in the country districts. It Is not as easy a matter to run them successfully as formerly. Then the facilities for amusement were more limited. Now there are movie shows in even small villages, with automobiles and sum- mer resorts and ball games to eat up the money of the people. The coun- ty fair has to compete with all these attractions
 When the fairs were started far mers would usually give their services out of public spirit. There were few charges for labor. Feed for stock was often contributed free or at a nominal cost People want pay now for their services and tradespeo- pie charge regular prices
 The fairs are made fun of for the prominence of their amusement feat uresS They are supposed to be edu- cationaL Yet the race track draws the crowd, while the small knot of seekers gathers about the farm ex- pert's tent Yet they do serve their fine purpose It is surprising to see what a showing can be made of the resources of a county. It gives one new respect for his own home To- cality, a sense of its possibilities
 The laggards and the indolent must be spurred on to renewed effort by seeing the fine stock and the hand some food stuffs being raised by their neighbors. Visitors are inn pressed by the attractions and oppor- tunities of the locality. It is a mat ter of public spirit and business sense to make these fairs just as represen- tatfve as possible. Any county that fails to have one Is sadly lacking in public spirit
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02
MACK IS 22
 YEARS A PILOT

Connie Mack will round out his 22d year as big league pilot tomorrow. The leader of the once glorious but now humble Athletics made his mana gerial debut on Sept. 8, 1894, when Al Buckenberger resigned as manager of the Pittsburgh club and Mack. who had been working behind the bat for the Smoketown outfit since '91, was ished seventh that season. and again in 1895, when Cornelius was retained at ti.e helm. Connie continued to lead the club until September, 1896. when he had a disagreement with President Kerr and resigned. He re- maineG as manager until the close of the season. however. the Pirates finish ing sixth. The tall tactician then assumed the management of the Mill waukee club of the Western League. which. thanks to the inspiration of Bly, ron Bancroft Johnson became the American League in 1900. Connie continued as Milwaukee pilot until the close of 1900, without having achiev- ed pennant for the Wisconsin me- tropolis. It was then decided to place club in Philadelphia, and Connie was offered the franchise. He imme- diately sold his stock in the Milwau- kee club and began the task of build ing his first Athletic machine. Tn this venture Comics financial angel was Benjamin F. Shibe. The Athletics f1n- ished fourth in 1901, but the following year Connie grabbed the first of the six American League flags which have f1oated from the Philadelphia ball yard. Just now he is in eclipse. but it is safe bet that Connie will come back.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02
NATIONAL DEFENSE COMMITTEE TAKES
 MACEDONIA RULE

Paris, Sept. "A despatch to the Petit Parisien from Saloniki dated Friday, says that committee of na- tional defense composed of Lieutenant Colonel Zimbrakakis and other prom inent military men and civilians. has been proclaimed as the provisional government of Macedonia.
 All the gendarmes and cavalry. says the despatch, have joined this movement. A parade of revolution ary troops under Zimbrakakis took place after which there was a parade of armed civilians and volunteers tear ing the blue and white uniform of Macedonian Hussars.
 The committee of national defense, says a Havas despatch from Saloniki, has issued an appeal to the people and the army, urging them to "drive the oppressor from Greek soil" The recruiting of volunteers was urged and large meetings are being orga- nized.
 Popular sentiment in Greece has been profoundly stirred by the aban- -donment without combat of the Greek forts in eastern Macedonia, and has been raised to the highest pitch by Rumanias entry into the War, says the despatch.
 An Athens despatch to the Wire less Press says the newspapers of that city publish a manifesto by Gen. eral Lapatsistis appealing to the Greeks to enroll as volunteers in an army which will protect Greece from its enemies.
 A Havas despatch from Athens quotes La Patris as saying the Greek elections, which had been set for Oc- tober g, will be useless and urging prompt action on the part of the Greek government to avert disaster
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02
Pop Geers Drives
 Pacer to New Mark

Poughkeepsie, Sept. 2-Napoleon Direct, driven by Ed C"Pop'D Geers. broke the track pacing record yester- day. His timey in the second heat of ''The Directum l." 2:00 pace. being 2:0OA. The former track record was 2:02h, held by The Eel Napoleon Direct won the fast pace in straight heats.
 Thomas W. Murphy drove two win ners. Mirthful in the 2:07 trot and Sis Bingen in the 2:1S pace. In the second heat of the 2.07 a tire came off one of the wheels of Mirthful's sulky near the finish and Esperanza nosed her out. Allie Watts won all three heats of the 2:13 trot and Brescia won the 2:16 trot.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
ExCuEMENr AT DRIVING PAR1

EXCITEMENT AT DRIVING PARA
 TheSDriving Park of the Bridgeport Horse association was the scene of quito an exciting pedestrian race the other afternoon It seems that there
 had beon . rot between a couple of ihorses, celebrated for their speed and lgenealogyAoneo of which Is a grey geld ing of the Messenger Stock" and both driven by tho gentlemen owners.
 Out of thissEr0W . challenge for a foot |xace. which being accepted and all the (prei1minaries settled on, the "heavys" got tho st2rt Down the first quar- ter the contest WaS . worry Close one, after which, either owing to a lack of wind GOT tho .e1ceasave hilaity of him i6rom Gotham. Bridgeport's gay and fnsttve representative showed evident a&ns of weAslnem. only saving himself from being distnnced by a few feet. and finally Ioaing the race Time. hatf mdle.. three minutes. forty-three Iah1 nvo-Aeh<hs seconds. which is good, conGidesing that neither of the gentlemen weigh under two hundred poCmdA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02
Suspect London Has
 Enough Shirkers to
 Make An Army Corps

London, Eng, Sept 2-Steps are now being taken by the recruiting au- thorities to examine the floating pop- ulation of London in lodging houses and elsewhere for the purpose of finding shirkers from army service. Calls are being made at private hous- es for the same purpose. The shirk- CTS are said to form small minor ity, but there are believed to be enough of them in London alone to make up an army corps.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02
Each French Soldier
 Has Eaten Half Ton
 of Bread in 2 Years

Paris, Sept. 2.-Each soldier in the French army has consumed a halt ton of bread since the beginning oi the war, according to the Army Bull letin.
 It has required seventy-five million yards of stuff to clothe the army.
 The cost of feeding the men has been figured at forty cents per day. It costs almost as much to clothe them when they are at the front, while those at the rear are clad at an average cost of eight cents per day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02
Say Bulgarian Chief
 of Staff Is Suicide

London. Sept. 2.-Reports have been received in Amsterdam that General Jostiff, chief of the Bulgarian general staff. committed suicide because of Bulgarias delay in declaring war in Rumania, says despatch to the Ex- change Telegraph company from that City.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02
Russ Business Men
 Prepare for Better
 System of Railways

Petrograd. Sept. 2.-P1ans are on foot for conference regarding the railway construction program for 1917 to 1929. Representatives of public and private business organi- zations from all parts of Russia will attend besides representatives of the Imperial government. The question of investment of private capital in railway construction will be taken up as we'll as of financing both gov- ernment and private construction.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02
FRANCE GETS U. S. VOTE.

Paris. Sept. 2-The Spanish minis
 ter of the state has received long and important despatch from Wash ington regarding the French protest against the removal of residents of northern France from their homes by German military authorities, says a Harald despatch from San Sshe-ti-->~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02
BRIEFS

1he fau term of the Prospect school commences to-mcFrow. The scholars afnsr their long vacations will doubt l1e. resume their studies with renew ed energy.
 A Grand Benen4 bah Is to come off at tho Charles Island house on next Thursday evening. The steamer Stamford will cArry the guests from Bridgeport. And Goodse1rs band will do the music. No pains will be spared to make ft a fine affair.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02
TWENTY YEARS AGO
LABOR DAY MEET.

The last meet of the season of the Rambling Wheelznen here will be on
 4at~ Day. The Ramb1ers are to give a T. . t in keeping with the times. that is a first class, Al meet, at low prices The races will be run by the best racing msn in the State and some good sport win be enjoyed The Admission is only 25 cents with 15 cents extra for grandstand seats. These {: low prices should draw a large crowd.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02
NEwrIELD SCHOOL BIDS.

The bids for the construction of fSevfield school were opened last even- ing. Tho contract for the mason work was awarded to Casey & Hurley, the aggregate price of which will amount to about t26.000. The plumbing and other contracts will be awarded later. The board of education will meet this evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02

Berlin. Sept. 2.-In a small coun- try newspaper in Wurtemberg ap- pears an official notice ordering the peasants to remove any old clothing from the scarecrows in the field It has been found that escaping prison CTS of war have exchanged clothes with the scarecrows.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02
CONVENTION CALL.
 Bridgeport. Sept. 2, 1926.

A Town and City convention will be held at the rooms of the Democratic Association. A Main street. Friday. Sept. 4, at . ?. m- flor the purpose of elsct3nx delegates to the State Conven- tion to be hSad at New Haven, Sept 1S. and to do any other business prop CT to be done.
 John F. Pfn1kcrmAn. Cl1AarnnAn of Democratic Town Com
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02
CONTRACTOR GRANT RETIREs

Ex-Commissioner William P. Grant. the vanishing contractor at the Sew ing Machine Cabinet Co.,, turned over hi. contract to his son. Thomas yes- terday. MT. Grant intends to enter
 o-partnership with John H. Flood. the painter and decorator. MT. Grant has been with the Sewing Machine Cabinet Co.,. nearly all his life. suc- ceeding his father. who held the con- tract before. Now the son succeeds the father again in a latter generation. MT. Grant has always held the con- fdence of his employers and employees
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02
TRIMYTY CHURCH FAIR

Tho ladies of Trinity church have concluded to have their fair on 1 18th, 1Sth. 2oth. and 21st of Sept Frank lin han, Wo understand has been en- \x10ed fE the purpose. and a number NDf now attractions arc to be presented Dor the occaAon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02

The Great Northern Railroad an- nounced $1,000,OOO fund for pen sioning veteran employees and officials. The system becomes effective Sept. 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02

Two steamships reported to the Navy Department that they had pick ed up wireless distress calls in the vii cinity of Cristobal. Canal Zone, which apparently came from a pav~l ~~~--I-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02
ARIONs' FESTIVAL.

Every member of the Arion Singing society is deserving of the highest praise and congratulation. Their first open air musical festival held yes-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02

The steamship Suffolk. owned by the Coastwise Transportation Co. of Boston, has been chartered for five years to Philadelphia concern at an annual rate of $500,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02

Dispatches from Sofia which reached Amsterdam yesterday, attributed Gen eral Jostoffs death to appendicitis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-02

Union men in the General Electric Co. plant at Pittsf1eld, Mass, voted to strike today.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-24
Business in Stocks Small.

Such recovery as was accomplished
in stocks brought no appreciable ma
crease in the volume of business and'
the bulk of the transactions was fur
nished by the professional traders. SO
far despite the sustained decline IN
stock prices throughout the early part
of the current month, which has car
ried many issues TO low levels Tor the
wear, all efforts to attract public fol-
lowing and arouse new speculative IN
terest have failed of result. what is
more, there has yet been little or no
evidence of the reinvestment IN the Sc
curity market of huge dividend and
interest disbursements at the turn OF
the half year. much TO the dsappoint-
ment of followers of the market, who
have been hopeful all along that favor
able Developments in the general field
of industry and commerce would
sooner or later reflect in another up
swing in stock prices.
Although Wall Street IS watching
closely the trend of events in the mill
tary arena of Europe and has been
much cheered of late over the successes
Of the Allies in their combined often-
sive. vet these developments, so long
awaited. have so far brought no ap-
parent response in security prices on
this side. Whether this means that the
leading speculative and investment IN
terests believe that the offensive points
to an early ending of the war, and for
that reason are unwilling to extend
their commitments, is matter of pure
conjecture. Nevertheless. 1t has been
held in many conservative banking
quarters that the adjustment Of secur-
itv prices over the last months has
been a process of preparation for the
period of financial unsettlement that
most persons think will come when hos
tilities cease. Shares of companies en-
gagged in the manufacture of imple-
ments of war, which have been among
the weakest in the late decline, did
somewhat better last week. The ten
dency of the group was sscribed to a
sold-out condition and TO rumors OF
fresh buying by the Allies. How close
lv the Wall Street market is connected
with the war was seen during the week,
when the International Mercantile Ma
rine shares declined abruptly on re-
ports that the British were considering
an increase in tax on excess prohts OF
shipping concerns from so to n per
cent as a means of raising more rev.
enue.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-24

metal arriving here during the week
by way Of Halifax. There was also
shipment Of $4,000 900 from ottawa 10
Philadelphia. bringing the total OF n one
current movement to above S2oo'oVv'-
600. Obviously. as is intended. inc
receipt of this metal is increasing ou'
credit facilities and in that way Is as
sisting foreign financing IN TINS mar
ket. How much longer the movemeh'
will continue is unknown even 10 tne
bankers on this side handling the
transactions. although it is expected 10
run heavy for some time yet to come
Sterling exchanges have reflected inc
influx OF the metal and have frmed up
fractionally during the week.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-24
TRADE In COTTON
GOODS RESTRICTED
Sales Smaller than in Preceding
Week, but Prices Are
Maintained.

Fall River, July 23.-Trading was
restricted in print cloth last week and
sales were smaller than for the week
previous. Prices were fairly well
maintained but there were instances
where sellers -epted lower prices
than those prevailing in the open mar
kets. Although for the most part
business is far below normal, still
manufacturers are not in a position TO
delive- material of the more popular
construction at once, especially If
orders call for large quantities.
IL mills were In position to meet
instantly the demand of some buyers
for desirable styles, they could easily
command not only full asking prices,
but would be in a position TO exact
premium prices.
The demand for the week was for
wide goods and it is reported that
there were some individual orders
which gave much encouragement to
this division Of the cloth markets.
An idea of the strength of the print
goods market may be obtained by com
pairing present cloth and cotton quo
tations with those in force one year
ago. Spot middling uplands cotton
was quoted year ago at 9.15 cents
per pound, or about 927h cents landed
in Fall River; yesterday it was quoted
at 1890 cents per pound, or about
1922 cents landed In Fall River. A
wear ago % inch 64-64s were command
ing value of cents per yard; yes
terday these goods were quoted noml-
nally at 44 cents per yard, and 3S 2
inch 64-64s were held at 4h cents per
yard a year ago and yesterday they
were held at s cents per yard.
The narrow division of the cloth
markets is slow. but this condition is
seasonable The call for sateens,
twills and specialties has been only
moderate. The situation in fine goods
remains unchanged, but concerns are
we'll supplied with business for some
time TO come.
The cotton yarn market remains
about the same as the previous week.
On some counts the demand has been
very good and large orders have been
accepted az advanced prices. while on
other counts the volume Of business
accepted was small Generally speak
ing, cotton yarns command as high
prices now as they did some time ago
when the demand was acute and the
supply problematical. Combed yarns
are in good demand and advances have
been made
The week in the cloth market closed
with the demand below moderate but
prices rather firm in most cases. The
quotations: % inch 64-G4, Az cents
nominal; 2S inch 64-60, AS cents
nominal; p inch 64-G0, cents; p
inch 56-56, SSs cents; 27 inch 56-52,
3k cents; 3Sl5 inch 64-64, cents; 80
inch 56-44, AS cents.