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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-06-23

LOWaTQ n0F was tllIIICAy uOPOi
Under Judge Zucconi's searching
questions today, however, Cocehi fin
ally burst into tears. He became so
agitated as his confession fell halt
inslys from his lips that the persons
surrounding him believed he was
about to have an epileptic fit He
was granted time to recover and then
resumed the story of how the IL
year old girl met death at his hands
in the building from the cellar OF
which her body was recently unearth-
ed. aa
Cocchi had been reported to be
growing more restless in the close
confinement under which he was. kept
by the Italian authorities. This
morning he declared that he was sick
with a fever and asked to be sent to
a hospital. The prison doctor could
find no symptom of sickness; and his
request was refused.
Cocchi shows great interest in what
the newspapers are saying about him
and has begged to be allowed to read
the papers. This also was refused as
against the prison rules. The pr1s-
oner is not allowed to see any one but
Ills Jd11Cl. ATses'54i
Alfredo Coccht went to Bologna
from New York in February after the
disappearance of Ruth Cruger. girl
IS years old When the girrs body
was discovered in the basement of
Cocchi's motor cycle shop in New
York Police Commissioner Woods ca
bIed to Italy asking ror the nnan'syar-
rest on a charge of murder. This
was followed by a request to the, same
effect by the state department. in
Washington and SCocchi was arrested
on June 20.
He. at first vehementlyi protested
his Innocence and insisted that he had
left America on account of trouble
with his wife. The mans nerve broke
down after he was placed in solitary
confinement, although he retained a
lawyer and announced his intention to
fight extradition. There was some
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-06-23
Fierce, Assaults by Germans,
Preceded by Violent Artil-
cry Bombardment, Re-
pulsed With Heavy Loss
s-Hostile Troops Gain
No Advantages
Germans Claim Capture of
French Position on Ex-
tended Front Near Filain
American + n Q j G b t
Steamer Victorious In
Battle With Submarine.

/ Paris, June 23-Continuing
their offensive ON the Aisne
front, the Germans last night
made repeated attacks in the
region of Vauxaillon and south
east of Filain. They also null
tiplied their efforts against
the French positions north of
Freidmont, where they failed
yesterday. Today's official
statement says the Germans
made considerable sacrifices
without gaining the slightest
advantage.
The statement reads:
the night was marked by violent
,boubardment, followed by a new Sc
ries of German efforts against the
points attaciDad ON the preceding day,
in the region. OF vauxad1lon on the
other hand and southeast of F1lene on
|fhe other AN these attacks were re-
pulsed, and the enemy, whose losses
were serious, gained no advantage.
The nghtdng was spirited between
Royere farm and FroBdhnont farm The
Germans, who enlarged their attacaxing
front east of Epine de Chevregny, as
fas as to the north OF Froddmont farm.
muit1p1ied their efforts to capture these
positions Their attacking forces,
broken UP by our fire, were not able
to apprcach our lines or debouch from
the salient penetrated yesterday.
Other efforts Of the eneszf5, east Of
chevreux, east OF Cavaliers de courcy
and in the sector Of c,hannbrettes. also
were rep,rised
We penetrated the German lines at
several points and took prisoners.
PICK UP. EXTENDED
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-06-23
SUB SINKING CONFIRMED
Four Months In Jail
For Beating His Mother

Charged with beating his mother
when he entered his home at s4s Hal.
lett street. last night, following this
assault on his parent by chasing his
sister from the house. Andrew Kronas.
WAS found guilty in the city court this
morning by Judge Frank L. Wilder
and sent to Jail for four months. A
fine of 81 and costs was also imposed.
The defendant appealed from the sem
tsnce and uaa bald in bonds of $50.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-06-23
WANT COCCHI BROUGHT
BACK TO UNITED STATES

New York, June 23-While ex-
pressing qualification at Cocchi's con-
fession as clearing up the Cruger girls
murder, Police Commissioner Woods
indicated that there were important
other reasons for pushing the effort
to bring the fugitive back to this
country, in addition to punishment
for the crime.
t'I am particularly anxious to find
out whether he had any accomplice,
and about his dealings with the spo-
lice." the commissioner said. He at
once got into communication in
Washington with Frank L. Polk, coun-
sellor of the state department, and
urged that no effort be spared to OBJ
tain Cocchi's return.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-06-23
EXTENDED FRONT
TAKEN By GERMANS

Berlin, June %, via London.-.A
IFrench position southeast of Falain on
Va front OF i Ia kilometres and 500 mo-
tres deep was captured yesterday by
/ iGefman troops, army headquarters
There announced today Prisoners to
1.-THE number Of 800 were taken.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-06-23
U. S. FREICHTER
PUTS SUB OUT
OF COMMISSION

An Atlantic Port, June 23-A fight
between an American freight steamer
and German submarine which took
place June 6, one day out from Genoa,
Italy, and resulted in the navy gun
ners on the American vessel scoring
at least one hit, was reported by the
captain of the steamer on his arrival
here today.
The captain said the U-boat sud
denly appeared on the surface at a
distance of about 500 yards and
launched torpedo. The torpedo's
wake was clearly discernible and it
was possible to so maneuver the ves-
sel that the torpedo missed the ship
by about 20 feet. Fire was immedi-
ately opened ON the submarine from
stern gun and four shots were dis
charged in rapid succession as the
submarine submerged. The second
shot struck the periscope. throwing it
high into the air. and the last shot
nit the water In the exact spot where
the U-boat disappeared. The Arneri-
can vessel suffered no damage.
This is the second encounter reported
within two days in which an American
ship successfully defended herself
against submarine attack.
SUB SINKING CONFIRMED
Washington, June 23-Confirma-
ton Of the sinking of a German sub
marine by the navy gun crew of an
armed American merchantmen, men,
toned in yesterdays dispatches, was
received today by the navy depart
ment in a report from Chief Boats
wairi's Mate o. ]. Gullickson, com-
nanding the gunners
apparently the submarine was
either sunk or badly damaged" his
report says, ''as nothing further was
seen OF it,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-06-23

question as to the possibility of his
being returned to this country due to
the Italian law, which requires Ital-
ian citizens to be tried in Italy, even
for offenses committed abroad.
After making up his mind to tell
the truth, Cocchi talked freely and
without reserve gave full details of
his crime, including the buria1 Of
Miss Cruger,s body. After the con-
fession had been completed the Judge
directed the clerk to read to Cocchi
the written report of his deposition.
The prisoner said it was correct, and
later signed it.
On returning to his cell, Cocchi said
to the prison attendants:
cat last I feel relieved. I. have
freed myself from nightmare that
tortured my conscience. Now have
told everything and am ready to
suffer any penalty"
Judge Zucconi questioned an Amer
lean woman, relative of Miss Cru
ger, who came here for the purpose
of giving testimony concerning the
motive for the crime and the circum-
stances under which it was commit
ted. The name and address Of this
woman have not been announced.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-06-23
ALFREDO C0CCHI
ADMITS MURDER
or RUTH CRuGER

Bologna 23Alfredo Cocchi the fugitive New York
cycle dealer abandoned today his preense of innocence
Ruth Cruger and confessed his guilt Jealousy
was motive Unable he declared to win her love,
and became rebufed his persistent atten
ltions.
he made the admissions after searching
Zucconi broke down his Prior
Ito this examination Cocch had cooly and inssteny main
that Miss Cuger only two days before
February when she went to his shop
skates sharened and had declared his conduct
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-06-23

The National Bank of Argentina des-
ignated the Federal Reserve Board as
its representative in the United States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-06-23
EXEMPTION BOARDS
TN BRIDGEPORT ARE
NAMED BY HOLCOMB

Confirmation of Ap-
pOintments Received
From President Viii
-son-City Divided In.
to Six Exemption Dis
tricts-One Physician
and Two Other Men
Constitute Each Board
Special Boards For
Hartford, New Brit.
tain, New Haven.
Stamford and Water
bury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-06-23
BRIDGEPORT EXCEEDS ALL
EXPECTATIONS By GIVING.
SECS. 368 FOR RED CROSS
Indications Are That $780,
600 Will Be Collected By
Monday-B Bryant Electric
Co. Breaks Record for To-
days Subscriptions With
$4,000 Campaign Closes
Monday Night.

The Red Cross Thermometer designed
to record the growth Of the fund in
this city for the week became useless
today when subscriptions reached $685.
1868, an excess over the Thermometer.
graduations of $50. 1868. Thus Bridge
port at noon today, passed the high
water mark, although the campaign
does not formally close until Monday
night and Indications are that $300, 200
will be reached when the final meet
ing is held Monday night.
The Bryant Electric Co. was the
leader today in the amount contribut-
ed when $1,000 was added to the
fund. There were numerous contri-
buttons of $1,000 and less reported by
the general committee which secured
a total for the day of $19.351. Di-
and Division B s$22,1s7.21. The sub
a total for today from all sources of
$66,798.
Following are the donations of
$1,000 and more:
Bryant Electric Co. =. 5000
Waldo c. Bryant ............ 1000
Connecticut National Bank. -. 1000
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Roche. 1000
p. w. Wren .............. 1000
Mrs. Goodwin Stoddard ...... 1000
Meigs & Co. ........... 1000
E. NJ Jennings ss............. 1000
There will be no noon meeting Mon
day, but the final session will be
held at The Stratfeld Monday even
ing at $50. Rev. John C. Stoddard
will be the speaker.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-06-23
THE WEATHER.

Conditions favor for this vicinity
showers and thunderstorms on Sum
day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-06-23

structors for the new selective army.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-03
Complexion Lotion!
Use Fresh Lemons
and Strain Juice

Any grocer will sell you two fresh
lemons and your drug store will sup
ply you with three ounces Of orchard
white. Put these in a bottle and
shake we'll Here you have a whole
quarter pint Of the most wonderful
lemon lotion at about the cost one
must pay for a small jar OF the ordi-
nary cold creams.
Care should be taken TO strain the
juice through a fine cloth so no lemon
pulp gets in, then this lotion viii keep
fresh for months. Every woman
knows that lemon juice is used to
bleach and remove such blemishes as
freckles. sallowness and tan, and is
the ideal skin softener, smoother and
beautifier.
Used by day, this sweetly fragrant
lotion protects the skin from the evil
effects of the weather and prevents
roughness. redness, chatting and smart
ing. At night it work in the pores
while you sleep, and is intended to
bring a freshness and peach-like
beauty that wins envy and admiration.
Just try It'll Make up quarter pint
of this sweetly fragrant lemon lotion
and massage it daily into the face
neck, arms and hands. II naturally
helps to white, soften. freshen and
bring out the roses and beauty Of any
skin. 1t works marvelously on rough
red hands. Try it and see for your
self.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-03
PLENTY Of VEGETABLES:
Prices CONTINUE HIGH

Because tomorrow is Independence
Day, the street market men were at
their usual places today and still further
decreases in food prices were noticeable.
Although the wholesale price Oh
potatoes was inclined to stiTen some
what in New York yesterday there is
little likelihood that there will be any
material increase in price any more TIM.
summer as any attempt 10 hold the ynsi
crops. which are now beginning to come
through in a lively manner from the
Virginia fields. would require more tract,
space than the railroads will allow
As the crop must be kept moving the
prices must he kept reasonable in order
to induce the public TO buy.
Yesterday in this city the best grades
of white potatoes were selling at SO per
barrel while poorer grades were bring
ing as low as $3.50 per barrel. At retail
potatoes were bringing all the way from
10 cents TO 80 cents per one-quarter
peck A quarter Of a peck of potatoes at
retail should not now bring higher than
10 90 Is cents.
Strawberries were scarce and not in
great demand. Blackberries and rasp-
berries were plentiful and cheap and
consequently proved TO be better sellers.
Apple prices were inclined to rise \ es-
terday they were quoted at from $3.50 10
50 "a basket Mississippi tomatoes were
slightly higher and lemons. owing to the
big demand, always noticeable Just before
the Fourth, were bringing 80 a box.
String beans which are now plentiful,
were selling at Sl.75 per hamper Rasp-
berries were wholesellinp at cents n
pint. and retaining at from 10 to 10 cents
a pint.
Belle OF Georgia peaches were selling
Mt $3.50 per carrier but there were poor
err grades bringing much lower prices.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-03
LEsLIE CAMP MEETING.

Numbers OF the National Associa-
ton OF Local Preachers OF the Meth
cd 81 Episcopal Church will hold
their twenty fourth annual camp
meeting in then own grove at Leslie,
Maryland. beginning on July 20 and
ending on August G. A new electric
light system has been installed, and
many other Improvements made to
the grounds which are abou. twenty
miles south OF this city.
The music will be under the direc-
ton OF Professor J. G. Daley. Of Phil
adelphia, and the Rev. George W.
willing, Of Cleveland. viii have
charge Of the evangelistlc or "af-er-
preaching services" The daily chill
dren's meeting will be neld under the
direction Of the Rev. W. II. NJ chael
OF Media. Pa, and Mrs. l. s. Wood
side. of this city, will conduct the
young peoples meeting each even
ing at $50 o'clock.
Wednesday. August I, will be OBJ
served az Prohibition Day, and DR..
Homer Tope OF the Anti Saloon League
of Pennsylvania. and Horace Geiger,
of the Philadelphia Temperance
Bureau of Information will address
the morning session. Miss Grace Ty-
son, chairman of the Cecil County
W. c. r. L., will preside at these
sessions.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-03
Personal Notes of Interest
In the City's Social World

was a weekend visitor to the Misses
Deakyne. Of Middletown.
-
Mrs. NJ. II. Smith and Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Massey and son, Emlln,
Of this city. are spending a week at
Middletown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Fisher have
returned from visit to Laurel, Del.
%
Miss Margaret Lane has returned
from Smith College 20 spend her va
cation with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin Lane Miss Helen Benjamin,
also Of Smith College, returned home
with her for a brief visit
%
Mr.. and Mrs. II. =. Seiberg are oc-
cupying a cottage at Ocean City, n.
j., for two weeks.
-
Miss Ruth Libby. Of Nutley, n. j.,
Is spending this week with Miss Doro-
thy NJ. Curley After spending a week
in this city she will leave for sum-
mer resort in New Jersey. where she
will remain for the summer.
-
Miss Claire Batten, OF New York
city, who has been spending a week
with Miss Mary Purdy. has returned
home.
Mrs Caleb S. Layton is entertain
ing her brother, Lewis w. Mustard
Jr.. Of Boston; her sister, Mrs. George
/ Messersmith, and her mother, Mrs. L.
w. Mustard, Of Loves.
Miss Margaret Reynolds, OF Eel
ton. has been visiting Miss Dora NJ
McElwain for several days
-
Miss sallle Sharp Of Frederick. is
the guest of relatives in this city.
90
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Pyle and their
two children spent the weekend al
Pittsburgh.
Mr.. and Mrs l.. NJ. Chamberlain
went to Washington, ID. c., on Sat
urday 10 make a brief visit.
%
Clyde c. Neese. a son of the Rev
/ Gordon r. Neese at North East Md.
who graduated from Temple Uni.
versity on June Q with the degree OF
doctor of medicine, passed the State
board OF examinations and will prac-
tice medicine in this city.
-
Palmer J. Rayner is spending the
summer at Biddefofd Pool, Me.
@
!. J. Landing spent last week on
Tho Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Miss s. Elizabeth Pencil of Ham.
mond, suburb of Chicago. ILL.,, is spend
ing month with the Misses Mildred q
and Lconoro II. Booker, of No. 7O7 West
Twenty sixth street.
q
Mr. and Mrs. Hanson McCaulIe,
and DR.. and Mrs. r. c. Strobe of Yves
! Philadelphia. motored TO Newark [,
spend the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs
Benjamin Writ
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-03

the efficiency of our forces both at
home and abroad.
1T is rather an unusual circum-
stance that the mayor Of the city
should be of the opposite political
party to that of the majority Of the
City Council and other departments
Of the city government, but this caa
only be so because the people by their
votes have male il so. Nevertheless
We should all in all departments Of
I the city government have but one
mind and thought as TO its affairs. and
that should be to give the best Of our
services with an eye single to the
greatest efficiency in the administra-
ton Of the matters coming under our
several hands.
1T is my intention to look forward
dur ng the next two years to a help
ful, open and honest administration
OF all the affairs OF this city so that
at all times its people may know what
is being done and how its affairs are
being conducted. l can conceive OF
/ no reason why a difference in politi-
cal faith can have any right to inter-
tere with the proper administration OF
the duties Of any single official. 1t
Is my purpose therefore, to join hands
with all departments of every kind
/ throughout the ty in helping and
( assisting where l can in whatever
way possible, to make the next two
years of our civic life useful. benefi-
cial and happy for all Of our citi-
zens. l am sure. gentlemen Of the
! Council, that you will give your earn
est support to anything and every
thing that VIII be to the lasting bene-
ct of the people who make up our
city"
Handsome punches Of roses, carna-
tions and other flowers decorated the
desks Of President Lyon and Council
men Johnson. Ward and Cathcart. the
gift of friends and admirers.
Just before adjournment, after
Mayor Lawson had finished reading
his message. James W Robertson, the
new chairman of the finance commit
tee, arose and said:
"Mr. President, the members OF the
Council have elected me as chairman
of the finance committee for the ne,
two years. I crave the sympathy and
support of the whole Council in this
work, and assure members, president
mayor and people that this finance
committee will do that which they
believe to be right, and for the best
interests Of all the people. If we sue
coed as well in-this effort as did The
retiring committee we shall be salts
fed. But this committee is here FOL
business, Mr.. President and there
will be no time or inclination fol
, frills or furbelows. Il is our On'
hope that when our term expires, two
, years hence, it viii be said of US
, They id what they could"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-03
OF ROT
ON STATE PEACHES
Delaware College PathologiSt
Advises Spraying TO
Save Crop
HEAVY LOSSES ARE
ALREADY REPORTED

Observations Of Thomas F. Manns.
plant pathologs st Of Delaware Col
lege, have confirmed the rumors hat
a severe blossom and twig infection
Of peach trees by the brown rot
fungus has taken place. This has
been so severe in several localit es as
to already cause heavy losses Of
fruit and injury to trees. Many peach
orchards show revere canker injury
and gum is oozing at points OF infec-
ton where blossoms and fruit have
been destroyed. The fungus is fruit
ing freely In these cankers, thus pro-
viding an abundance of spores for
rapid infection Of the peaches as they
reach the ripening stages.
Mr.. Manns says it. is imperative
that in order to save the peach crop
in these severely infected districts
that one or two thorough sprayings Of
the peach orchard must be carried
out. The self-boiled lime sulphur
spray should be thoroughly applied
TO fruit. foliage and branches. To
make the self-bolled lime sulphur
take eight pounds stone lime (high
calcium) and eight pounds OF
sulphur and fifty gallons OF water.
To prepare, place the eight pounds
Of stone lime in a barrel and start
stacking with a little water. Make the
eight pounds of sulphur to thin
paste with water Add the sulphur
paste slowly TO the shaking lime.
Keep the lime from burning dry by
adding water when necessary. but do
not drown Considerable heat is
necessary to make a proper spray
NIX well and allow shaking TO con-
tinue ten to twenty minutes, then add
twenty to thirty gallons of water
Thorough mix strain and then make
up to fifty gallons by addition of
water.
Mr.. Manns says thorough spraying
will be needed to save the peach
crop.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-03
AID sOCIETY MEErING.

The regular meeting OF the Ladies'
Aid Society OF Madeley NJ b Church
was held at the home OF Mr.. AMI Mrs.
Harvey Hall, No. SOC South Head
street. on Friday evening. Those pres
ent We're: Mr. and Mrs Harvey Hall.
Mr. and Mrs. John Magee. Mr.. and
Mrs. Broadway. Mr.. and Mrs. Good
man, Mr. and Mrs. Preston, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Outten. Mrs. Ros-
sitter Mrs Peacock, Mrs. Mcclure,
Mrs. Hayman,, Mrs. Faulkner Mrs.
Morris, Mrs. Halsey, Mrs. b. Mahan,
Mrs. Sadler. Mrs. Mitchell. Mrs.
Knots, Mrs j. Mahan, Miss Magee, Miss
Hayman, Miss Knots. Miss Hall. Miss
Ferguson, f. Hall, W. Ford, and Mr..
Knots.
The society is working for a carni-
val in August.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-03
PALESTINE SISTERHOOD
HAS MEMORIAL SERVICE

Palestine Ssterhood. No 25. Danes
OF Malta. met on Sunday afternoon in
their rooms, Fifth and Shipley streets.
to hold memorial meeting for their
deceased members.
They have been instituted for four-
teen years and have had only four
deaths. The Rev. l.. NJ. Broadway. of
Madeley NJ. 70. Church. made an in
teresting address, taking as a topic,
our Life is Story as Told"
Mrs. Harry Middleton, of Philadel-
phia. and Richard Smith sang several
duets. The room was decorated with
palms and flags, and a symbol Of the
sisterhood was placed on each vacant
( chair. Lady Laura Morland made an
4 address on the life of each deceased
member. and the meeting was then
closed, with the Rev Mr.. Broadway
pronouncing the benediction.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-03
BIRTHS

TINDALL-On June 20, 20 Mr. and Mrs
Frank Tindall OF this city, a son.
cAsEY-On June 81. 20 Mr. and Mrs
John A. Casey, Of No. 7oi West Twenty
second street this city. q daughter.
DEPUTY-On July !, 20 Mr.. and Mrs
William Deputy OF No. Ql6 Bennett
street, this city, a SON.
Otis Clark. OF No i05 dupont street. thil
city. a daughter.
H1RzEL-On July 2. 20 Mr.. and Mrs
Herbert Hirzel Of No. 1911 West Nintl
street. this city. son.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-03

Miss Cleta NJ. Pierson. daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. b. Frank Pierson. and
Walter J.. Cook. both of Wilmington,
were married on Saturday evening in
Eastlake NJ f. parsonage. No. 113 West
Thirtieth street. by the Rev. E. II. Col
Inns They were attended by Mrs. Lii
Ian Davis and Raymond Cochran,
After a wedding trip they Will make
their future home in Wilmington.