davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
COLONEL HOPKINS .,. OF STAMFORD DEAD
Helped Lay Out Railroad
 from New Haven to Hart. ford and Served Through Civil War:#..t,-..-,:# st.: ,<s--..
(Special from United Press.)

Stamford. Jan. 13.-Colonel Woolsey R. Hopkins died to-day at his home here.: He was born July IA. 1915. at Moscow. N. r.. the son of Miles Hop kins, a native of Litchfield and law yer of New York In early life he was civil engineer and. helped to: lay out the railroad from New Haven to Hart ford. In the Civil War. he was com ;n1isaioned a Lieutenant-Colonel of Vol unteers. He was quartermasterro of the Twelfth ;A4A rrny CoEps and was Oa the staffs of Generals Slocum, and Thomas. He served through the war;. @s.z
 His grandfather. Moses, Rogers, had q large country estate at Shippan and here Colonel Hopkins spent the vlatey years of his life. He was; vigorous till a few weeks ago. He was president of the Stamford Historical Society. a member of the Loyal Legion and a vestryman of St. Johns church. He leaves a son. Sheldon c. Hopkins, who lived with him. &s.. ' --.,, ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
Brain and Muscle.

According to Miss Loane, the author of From Their Point of View" more men are tramps and more women are miserable housewives if married or underpaid slaves if single because they cannot or will not use their hyajn power than because they are too lazy for hard bodily labor. The amount of purely unintellectual drudgery dimin- ishes every year and the demand for intelligent workers increases.
 The author had one woman patient, a worker among London poor. a chron- ic sufferer, who managed to keep house and children in far more perfect erder than vigorous neighbors always scruo- ping and securing. She was once asked how she contrived to do this, and she replied:
 "I makes my mind do three parts of it. It isn't so much what l does, but what I stops from having did.",
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
Te.ehina .h. Royal Salute.

JeacnIn0 Sho Hoyat SAluSe. a.-
 Crossing the deck of the Kaiser VII helm II. royal yacht with a large mug of beer in his hand, one of the sailors was startled by the sudden appearance of his royal master. He made, . most clumsy attempt to salute with fhis free hand, while his anxiety to prevent the beer spilling amused his majesty. Look here" said the latter. you didn't do that right. Let me show you how it ought to be done" .elliug the man to fancy that he was the em- peror, who was to be saluted, the kali ser took the mug and retreateds.a a few, paces. Then, coming forward again, stopping opposite to the sailor. he held the mug to his lips. drained 1t, put it down on the deck and gave the salute with military precision. That's the way to do it." he remarked to the as-' tonished seaman. "Now go down stairs and tell them to fill the mug up. again and give you one for yourself. Say it was who drank It."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
DOES ATTORNEY GEN.
 BONAPARTE KNOW?
Senator Tillman Asks Him If He Has Brought Ger tain Suit But Gets no Definite Reply.
Especial from United Press.)


 . Washington, Jan. 13.-The controversy between Senator Tillman and the at. torney general as to whether the Sena- tor did or, did not tell the latter, tha. he had intended to buy Oregon lands *wdS renewed by Tillman over the tele- phGne shortly before noon to-day. At that time the Senator was asked whsther he would have anything fur ther to say to the attorney general. There is one thing I'd like to have him answer first,' replied Tillman "arsd that is whether he has brough sui: against the Southern Oregon Com par y.,-. I'll call him up right now and ask him about it.''' r. Getting the attorney general on the telephone, Tillman said: "Mr. Bona .parte, l want to ask you whether you have brought suit against the Southern Oregon. That's the one that controls the land grant for the military road from Roseburg to Coosbay."
 l. After a pause the TilIman end of the cctversat tion continued: "Yes, I under stand but you have not
 Another pause and thens Gan you find out whether you have brought such suit or not. within the next half hour? It doesn't take that long does 1t? Merely 70 tell whether---I'd like to know at the earliest possible mo- ment. but of course. the attorney gen. era. will do as he Dleases. All right. good-bye."
 After ringing off Tillman turned to the newspapermen and told them the other end of the phone interview. "He says he'll write me a note. It's mighty funny the attorney general don't know whether he has taken Such important action as I have asked him about. isn't it?' And with that the South Cali forr1ian proceeded to the Senate cham ber
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
MARRIED.

COK-HEWETT.-In Sharon, Dec. 31 Charles D. Cox and Miss Della Hew- cit, both of Sharon.
 OfINSON-OHMEN.- Warren, Dec 26, Miss Wilhelmina z. Ohmen to Charles " Johnson of New Rochelle N. Y. OUTWARD D- sCOFIELD. At Sound View. Jan. z, Harry c. Quintard and Miss Frances I. 'Scofield. MANION-HAEFEL New Milford, Jan. z, Lawrence ManiOn and Miss Lena Haefel.
 WYCKOFF-JACK New Mil fcrd, Jan. A. MT. Winthrop G. Wyck- off of North Canaan and Miss Eva M. Jacklin of Canaan. BASSETT- Danbury, Jan. 6, Miss Nellie A., daughter of MT. Howard B. Lewis, and Cleveland G. Bassett, of Ridgefield. LaERANCHE-McH Shelton, Jan. ', Miss Margaret Frances, daughter of MT. John McHale, and Ralph Adrian La Branche.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
DIED

EARvEY-In this city, Jan. Is. 1909 Catherine, daughter of John T. and Marguerite B. Garvey. aged years. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the home of the par ents, No. 8 Evergreen street, on Fri day. Jan. 15, at p. m.
 -Interment at St. Michael's ceme- tery. A B b * < EHRENFELD--At her home. 2S High street. Stamford, Conn.,, Monday, Jan. 12. Mrs. Nellie A. Ehrenfeld.
 Funeral from her late residence, Thursday, Jan. 14th. at S:30. St. John s R. c. church. g a. m.
 -Interment Springdale R. c. ceme- 3s terry. a" FAMPSHIRE-In this city, Jan. Il, 1909. Elizabeth Hampshire. wife of Farwell Hampshire, aged AT years, g months. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from Advent church, at 200 D. m. Thursday.
 -Interment at Lakeview cemetery.
 7f as DELANEY.-In this city, Jan. 12, 1909, Mary E., wife of the late Joseph H. Delaney.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, No. 327 Lexington avenue, on Thursday, Jan. IA. at 8:3o a. m., and from St. Augustine's church at a. nl., with " SOlGIIlIl IllSu IldSS.
 -Interment at St. Michaeps ceme- tery. F * HARRIS.-In this city, Jan. F, 1909, Alcnzo L. Harris, aged 52 years. Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence, No. 51 Orange St., on Friday, 18th inst, at ? o'clock, p. m.
 Burial at LakevieW Cemetery. A 12 a. COURTNEY.-In Danbury, Jan. 8, Hattie wife of Patrick Courtney. KEIBER.-Tn Shelton, Jan. 8, Mrs. Charlotte Keiber, aged " years. OVIATT-In Middletown, Jan. 5, Frederick Oviatt of New Milford, aged 26 years. ~ OWINGs.-In Norwalk, Jan. 6, Miss Harriet E. Owings. aged 67 years. HOFFTMAN.-In Torrington, Jan. g.. Mrs. Victoria Hoffman, aged 79 years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
FATAL FIRE AT tas HIGGINS HOME
 IN NEW HAVEN
(Continued From First Page. )

.I,dSC.) )-a
 Damn. The Higgins house was, own ed by Charles H. Webb, the real estate agent > .z>s @..r -~ .es s.- <.
 Another fire later today which, made great confusion in the department ow- inng to the fact that much of the ap- paratus was still at the Higgins fire was one in a two-family' apartment house in Lake Place, occupied, by Geo. H. Pond, and Charles I. Sheppard, and owned by Dwightman and Pond. Dam age estimated at $3.500 was done but all 1.-the occupants, escaped uninjured..
 Although it is thought that the. fire started from the furnace. subsequent investigation has called this theory in- to doubt. The furnace is covered with asbestos and is in condition; Wl1 ch indi- cates that the fire did not or ginate there. It is believed that possibly the calamity was the result of a gas ex- plosion. The New Haven Water Com pany to-day. denied that the water pressure was weak.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
ELDERLY ROMANCE @
 LEADS TO WEDDING
William B. Palmer, Well Known Engineer, Marries His Housekeeper.

William B. Palmer, a civil engineer residing at 156 West avenue, this city was united in marriage to Miss Sarah l.. Clark, his housekeeper, in Brook lyn, yesterday. Both of the parties have passed the half-century mark. The bride was attended by Miss Emma Butler of Brooklyn, an intimate friend, while T. M. Palmer, a brother of the groom, was best man. The: couple went to Burlington, Vt, where the bride has relatives.
 The bride and groom were acquainted about a. year and half MT. Palmer is engaged with his brother. in this city. as a civil engineer. They have offices in the Connecticut Bank Build ing MT. and Mrs. Palmer will live at the groom's home. 156 West avenue. on their return from their wedding trip,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
Mrs. Evffe Declined,

Some years ago it was decided by the navy department that the pres ence of the wives of the naval officers at the Asiatic station detracted too much from their official duties. So a general order was issued to the fleet directing that the wives be sent home. Admiral Fyffe, who was in command of the fleet, received the order in due time, and it came back to the navy de partment indorsed as follows:
 1st. Endorsement.
 Asiatic Fleet, Yokohama, Japan D Respectfully returned to the secre- tary of the navy.
 @ I have delivered this order to Mrs Fyffe, and she refuses to go. (0 Further instructions are requested.
 Respectfully.
 (signed) JOSEPH FYFFE. Success Magazine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
FOOTPATH WILL BE PROVIDED
 ACROSS BRIDGE

Snare & Trieste Co. will commence the work of dismantling the Congress street bridge tomorrow, and the work will be so handled that the footway on the south side of the bridge will be kept open for traffic for a few days.
 Regarding the footbridge which is to be placed, the Bridge Commission makes the following statement:
 Owing to the change in the Ioca- tion of the channel in the river at the bridge, it is impossible to begin the construction of the foot bridge until the old bridge has been removed and the new channel has Sbeen dredged:
 The plans for the foot bridge are nearly completed and as soon as we can get them approved, and other con- ditions will allow, we shall begin the erection of the foot bridge.
 Through the kindness of the, Illu- minating Co. and Wheeler & Howes, we have their permission for entrance to the bridge from their property
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
FATHER OF F SAVES MONEY
Health Problem of Large
 Family Solved by Wash ington Man. F.

'I am the father of twelve children the oldest about twenty years at pres- ent, and the youngest about two years" says J. w. Chaney of Wash ington, D. C., ''so that you will see that where the children are subject to colds, coughs and such disea ses, ] have certainly had a large expense You can tell everybody that I say Father Johns Medicine is one. of. the best medicines to keep in the family in winter that ever was. 1rhave tried it in all ways. My wife would not be without it at this season of the year. I have found Father Johns Medicine the most valuable preparation for coughs and colds" (Signed) .J.,. w. .Chaney, 901 4th St., $. E., Washing ton, D. C.. :
 Cures all throat and lung troubles. Not a patent medicine, and free from poisonous drugs or alcohol. Prevents annad1ra nrnsn and .oe,7e4., ir,,a+ <f <
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
FRATERNAL BADGE SAVES TUMPAIN
 FROM SPOILERS
Identity of Carmichael Sus- pect Solved by Deputy
 s Waters. ':.@~
Is Son of Wealthy Tipl,per- ary Man Who Left Him Major Part of. $14o,000-- Single New Year's Glass Started Leading Citizen of Mt. Vernon, N. Y, 11'., on on
 "Ti1ne of His Life. :.

Assistant City Auditor. Henry E. Wa ters yesterday received letters from the friends Of Michael Tumpain,. of A South Fifth Avenue, Mount Vernon, who has been causing coDsiGera ble ex-
 resemblcnce to Rev. J. H. Carmichael, the Michigan murderer and suicide.
 Turnpain is now in St. Vincent's hospi-
 tai. where he was sent yesterday.
 Grand Knight P. J. Donnegan, of the
 Mount Vernon Council. K. of C., says
 that Tumpain is the son of the late
 Juhn F. Tumpain, J. P., and dealer
 ill hides and wool at Nernagh, county
 Iipperary, Ireland, who died last sum-
 mer, leaving an estate of over. 28 OOU pounds. Michael the son. came to An1- erica a year ago and settled at Mount
 Vernon, where he has been in the en- ploy of James Butler at his branch store.: He. is well to do having re- ce1ved a large share of his fathers es- tate. On New Years he drew $500 from the bank. A woman friend of fered him a glass of ,whiskey on New Years day, which proved his undoing. He was having a fine lark in Mount Vernon when he conceived, the idea of visiting. Bridgeport r+.4. =.
 Tumpain said yesterday: T had heard so much about Bridgeport being the lfVeliest city in the state. that. thought I would like to look it over" He bought a ticket for Bridgeport at Mount Vernon but got off by mistake at Southport. He had $25O and a gold watch and chain when he left South port Monday, He was. discovered by Joseph Gorman,7 an operator for < the: railroad and Knight of Columbus German saw Tumpain in the company of questionable characters and noticing his Knights pin interested himself in the case. He called the attention of MT. Waters, that man wearing a Knights pin and carrying a big roll of money was in the hands of Water street characters who would likely do him harm. Tumpain is single,~42 years fo age, and bears the best kind of a. reputation in Mount Vernon. The de- tectives have not. located Tumpain's watch, but there is still $231..,of. his money in the hands of the. police here~
 TCmpain' laughed heartily when: he was told that he~'had been mistaken. for the missing Michigan preacher: He said: '"They took me for the, minister, in Southport and let them think so.' He says that he has had ."big> time" but regrets that he got himself into the condition where he could not care for himself.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
LABOR MEN WILL
 BE ASKED TO GIVE AID TO GOMPERS
Special from United Press

N.'i0SSiHNf Hf of1f v IiItONI OGk1.I Washington, Jan.. 13.--A decision to appeal to the highest court the con- tempt case in which Gompers, Mitchell and Morrison were recently given jail sentences, was reached at a Ia Dor con ference to-day between the executive council of the American Federation of Labor, Judge Alton B. Parker and At torneys Malone and Simons. It was decided to appeal to the laboring men of the country to defray the expense. Legislation that will make it impos- sible for iEjunctions of this kind to be issued will be asked from Congress at this session.
 The proposed legislation will be shap- ed after a law passed some years ago in California following the judging of James Barry, a San Francisco writer, in a similar case according to the de- cision reached to-day
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
THREE MEETINGS OF
 REQUIREMENTS UNION

Three important meetings of the To- cal Trolleymen's Union will be held,
 tomorrow afternoon and evening at which npIans will be discussed. The
 first meeting will be held at 2:p. m., the second at p. m., and the third
 at midnight. All of the members will be addressed by D. s. Fitzgerald, of New Haven, member of the Inter national board, who recently attended the meeting of the A. F. of l.. at Den yer Col. 'ia- "
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
old Laws.

There still exists in London a bylaw which forbids a cask of beer to be un- loaded between certain hours, but no mention is made of casks containing any other liquor. -
 Lucerne has on its statute books law which is not enforced. It prohib- its hats of more than eighteen inches in diameter, forbids the use of, artif- cial flowers and imported feathers and orders that a licensc of 75 cents a year shall be paid for the right to wear rib. bons or silk or gauge. "
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
STEAMER WRECKED - -...: .' ..~.. ..
 AND TWO ARE DROWNED
, (Special from United Press.9

Especial from United Press.l
 San Francisco, Jan. 13.-The steamer Sabille Martins, 657 tons, from Gray's Harbor, Washington, for San Francis CO., reported wrecked , off California coast 60 miles south of Santa Barbara. Two men are known to have drowned. One body has been recovered. The others are supposed to have escaped but details are lacking. The vessel carried twenty-five men and was load ed with lumber.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
FUNERAL OF LATE
 JOHN C.. MITCHELL
Was Deputy Secretary of State Many Officials At tend Obsequies at Willi.- mantle.

Willimantic. Jan. 13.-The funeral of the late John G. Mitchell, der. sec retary of state. who died at his homo in Columbia Saturday, was held from the Methodist church here to-day after brief prayers at his late home. Many state officials attended. among the hon. orary bearers being present. st"te Sec retary Rogers of Bridgeport. and ex- Secretary Bodenwein of New London. The Rev. Walter s. Mcintyre of Rock vile Officiated
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
SartoriaI Morstrosities.

There are men we meet every day who take such sartorial liberties as almost drive one to despair. We have to tolerate such monstrous combina- tions as brown boots and frock coats, silk hats and lounge suits and frock coats and bowlers, and we are even nerving ourselves to the expectation of seeing kilted highlander in silk topper" Outfitter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
BISHOP CARROLL
 FOR COADJUTOR
 AT BALTIMORE

Baltimore Jan. 13.-It is reported that the name of Bishop John P. Car roll. Catholic prelate of Helena, M on- tana. who, was recently appointed rec tor of the Catholic University at Wash ington, has been forwarded to Rome ill a list by Cardinal Gibbons. for coad- tutor Bishop of Baltimore. Should the Pope select Bishop Carroll. it will mean that he will be eventually Archbishop, with the right of succession to Cardi- nal Gibbons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
TWISTED MERCHANT DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Winsted, Jan. 13.-Harry Howe. a re-
 tail merchant and prominent in Litch-
 field County for many years. died at his home here early to-day after a long illness. aged ,5S. MT. Howe has
 suffered from locomotor ataxia for
 nearly six years but the immediate
 cause of death was convulsions. He had just returned from Boston where
 his daughter Helen who is attending a girls school there is seriously i'll with typhoid fever. MT. Howe also leaves a: widow. "-' -' -, .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
Dr. Parkhurst to, Speak
 # At Banquet of Pastors

Rev. Dr. .Parkhurt.4 the noted New Yorks, clergy ynlan9s will rbe +3the principal speaker at the annual banquet of the Bridgeport Pastors Association to be held at. the Stratfeld hotel Monday evening, Jan. 25. ..... =
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
Fava to AAvorfise.

"When was doing. business in q very small way,". remarked . sl-cwd merchant "I advertised that I had. no branch stores" rt.~,
 "Well?' ~' =
 That made people think I was run ming classy shop, and pretty soon I was able to open branch stores. See ls's Louisville Courier-J ournal. 7 --.ts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
MAYORS ASSOCIATION MEETS.

Hartford. Jan. 13.-About 20 mayors and ex-mayors of cities and towns of the state met at the office of Mayor Hooker to-day and engaged in a gen eral discussion of the collection of the military tax. No action was taken. Following the d'scussion Mayor Hooker entertains the, Mayors Association at the Hartford Club. .. ... -..-.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS DINE

The. regular monthly meeting of the Connecticut Underwriters Association took place to-day at the Algonquin club. About 20 members sat down to lunch. after which a discussion was had of the subject. %The Legal Re- serve Life Insurance System vs. Frater- nal and Natural Premium Systems" :" Frank w.. Hodge. pres dent of the as- sociation. was toastmaster William Holman and D.. J. Ho'brook of, Hart ford were the principal speakers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
Old Eashioosd.

"Did he ever castiEate his son for playing truant?"
 "No; he never fooled with them new- fangled ways O dofn'. He jest give him a sound iickin'." '."- Baltimore Amer. ican. -s 1T t, y> s.s:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
ceurtssv at the Ps,vn,

ceurtesy at the Pswnsh6P.;' r>' 'eYou go first, Frau Meier. I can wait" Thanks. I'd have you know I'm fin. no more hurry for my money than you."--Fliegende Blatter. ,9
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
'Xkhhn,z e &akMzzza
MAIN STREET

isfactiOn. At length the sn.eSlA...u s9s- gested that if she could give him an idea of what she had in mind he might be able to suit her. et 2.4
 'I want" said the l:dy impressively, "a smaller trunk than t!.is. but one that holds more."-St Louis Republic.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
Reached Too Far,

F'Yes,'' said the bankrupt. "I lost my fortune reaching for an ideal"
 ''Very interesting. And what was your ideal?'
 "A bigger fortune than I had"- Philadelphia Ledger
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
UNITED STATES. SENATOR TO ADDRESS CONTEMPORARY CLUB

United States Senator John P. Dol liver of Iowa will address the Contem- porary club at the home of MT. and Mrs Charles w. Hawley, sos F'airfield avenue. on the evening of January 2l. His subject will be Public Virtue As a Question of Politics."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
Restrainina Recallsetions.

HetST9tHIH1 NoVUVoCSIoHSs
 'They say Pm little close,r said Mir. Cumrox thoughtfully. l'.>. ''Well, you don't exartly spend ft as if it were water"
 'I try to. But, you see, used to live in Arizona. where water Is scarce" Washington Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13

Assistant Town Clerk William T. Mullins was felicitated to-day over the arrival of a baby girl at his home, 1129 Stratford avenue. On Monday the as- sistant town clerks brother Joseph, became the father of a boy. The assist ant town clerk states that the Mullins na.r~i,.a hnth Democrats.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
Desirable Contributions.

BulZer-Pennster told me that the contributions. Knolorham-No won der. He writes full page ads.-Lippin- cott's.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
JUDGE PULLMAN
 e@ IS TO RETIRE

Judge John H. Pullman of the City court announced today that he was to retire from the judgeship at the end of his term. Deputy Judge Carl Eos ter will succeed him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
Practical.

"A young man has telegraphed me that he has just welded my daugh- ter"
 T hope he's good practical man."
 'T guess he is. He wired me col lect."-Kansas City Independent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
JAILED. FOR AUTO SPEEDING.

New Haven, Jan. 13.-Pursuing his policy of giving jail sentences to vio- lators of the automobile law Judge
 Tyner in police court to-day sentenced Edward G. Cole. an auto agent to 10 |5days in jail for speeding.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. Herman Latsky who was re- gently successfully operated upon at St. Vincent's hospital by Dr. O'Hara, has entirely recovered and is now at her home. 7. e--=-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13

It requires three years before many: species of birds acquire their mature plumage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13
The Ideal Trunk,

The lady had looked at about twenty trunks without finding one to her sat
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-13

Ambition, like torrent, ne'er looks back.-Ben Jonsop