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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
TWENTY MILLION {
ESTATE TO BE
DISTRIBUTED
Surviving Executor Control
ling Washburn Millions
Lives In Bridgeport.

Action has been taken in the New
York courts to set aside the peace
agreement of the heirs of the late Ben
jamin Richardson, In order to bring
about a distribution of the $20,O00,OOO
estate which is in charge Of w. t.
Washburn of 2803 Fairfield avenue,
this city. Mr.. Washburn is the sur
viving executor Of the estate, mis- wife
being a niece Of the testator. He was
named by Richardson with his wife's
sister, Emma J. Richardson, as a CO.
executor.
Mrs Sidney e. Wood of this city, is
daughter of Washburn and one of
the beneficiaries, as is the daughter
of the late George Richardson of this
city. Benjamin Richardson was a
brother to Joseph Richardson of "Spite
House fame, who, when he died in
1887, left an estate valued at $1,000
600, which has since grown to be
worth in the neighborhood of $40, 00O,-
600.
The action to set aside the peace
agreement which kept the estate in
tact is brought by w. B. Richardson.
a nephew.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
PATRICK ]. BOWLING
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT
Well Known West End Res
ident Wounded By Bullet
Accidentally Discharged
By Joseph White
Wound Not Considered
dangerous.

Patrick J. Bowling, a well known
West Kpd resident, was accidentally
shot in the right abdomen this after
noon while seated at a table in his
former place OF business, 1887 Fairfield
avenue.
Joseph White. who now conducts the
saloon formerly owned by Mr.. Bowling
was cleaning a revolver which he did
not suspect was loaded.
Suddenly a report rang out and Mr..
Bowling exclaimed, "I am shot"
The bullet entered his right side and
it is feared 1T entered the abdomen.
At the Bridgeport hospital where the
ambulance hurried him it was said
that it was not thought that the
wound would result seriously.
Mr.. Bowling bled considerably, but
remained cool while the surgeons were
probing for the bullet.
Mr.. Bowling recently disposed Of his
saloon business to Mr.. White.
The latter was much agitated over
the occurrence which from all accounts
appears to have been an accident.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
Princess low shoes
are very attractive.

Here are low shoes that
are cut unusually low and
yet that are particularly
trim and graceful.
Princess low shoes are dis
tinct in style and specially
pleasing of form and line.
On the sides, they are cut
well below the ankle while
in the front, these lines are
carried up in a graceful
curve to a point. A cloth
top, of matching shade, adds
"a touch of fineness to the eff
feet which is still further in
creased by the two buttons
that are used as fastening.
In shape, they are also
graceful, having pointed toe.
With welted soles, of fine
patent leather or calfskin,-
$3.50.
With light soles, patent OF
tan kidskin,-$3.
Shoe store.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
NATIONAL PEACE
CONGRESS OPENS IN
CHICAGO TODAY
Especial from United Press)

Especial from United Press.)
Chicago, May 3.-With more than a
thousand delegates and visitors the
second National Peace Congress began
today. The Congress will continue
until Wednesday evening when it con-
cIudes with a banquet. Foreign dip
lomats will vie with American public
lists in extolling peace and advocating
the disarmament of the world. The
assembly has for it's purpose an awak-
ening of the world conscience for a
general agreement to abolish war.
Arbitration OF national disputes is rec
commended.
The Congress is composed Of four
sharply defined elements: humanitar-
ians, who are prompted by religious
and benevolent motives; labor leaders,
who believe the working class bear all
the ills and reap none of the profits of
war; commercial leaders, who think
universal peace will endure greater
prosperity and increased productivity
and academicians and Socialists who
urge the establishment of a co-opera-
tive brotherhood of man for the aboli-
ton of war Incidental to steps for the
general good.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
RELIEF FOR THE
SURVIVORS OF
ADANA MASSACRE
One Hundred Dollars is Sub
scribed to Start the Fund
at Meeting Held Saturday
Night-Committee to Re
ceive Contributions.

The Armenians of Bridgeport held a
meeting in the parlor of the Park st.
Congregational church. Saturday even
ing. and raised about 500 for the i'm
mediate relief of the sick and wounded
in the Adana. massacres. This sum
will he forwarded at once to N. w.
Chamber. in Adana.
Most Of the Armenians who are in
this city. have their families at home,
who are entirely dependant on them
for their support. They also largely
contribute to the maintenance of sew
eral charitable and educational insti-
buttons, such as orphanageS, churches
and schools.
Above all this, in the last massacres
many of them have their own immedi-
ate relatives. or even the members of
their own family, for tidingS of whom
they are anxiously waiting.
Said d. H. Meymarian. to-day: '1n
answering certain questions in regard
to my appeal of last week for help
I would say that the project of popu-
lar subscription was quite sudden and
I was not prepared to give our friends
any definite idea as to how the relief
work was to be carried on. The editors
ed to receive the contributions and
hold them until some of our friends
would kindly volunteer their services
in behalf Of this cause.
1.-THE following gentlemen constitute
the COMMITTEES: John S. Wooster, Har-
vey c. Went, Chas. o. Hoyt, c. J
Written. and D. H Meymarian. They
will receive the contributions direct
or through the papers. and will send
them to N. w. Chambers. the Ameri-
can missionary in 'Adana. who will
personally supervise the distribution to
the sufferers.
1.-The cable messages earnestly urge
the necessity of immediate relief. The
need is great Let us do all we car
to save the lives Of those who are
starving. sick or wounded, and do it
before 1T is too late.
"Any additional information will be
given by the members of the commit
tee"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
TROLLEY CIRCUS
FOR CHILDREN
in Big TENT
Baby Land Amusement Co.
Has Prepared Big Attrac-
ton for the Children of
the Country.

The Babyland Amusement Co., of
which Frank J. Abercrombie is presi-
dent, L. NJ. Rich vice president and
manager. and Louis Kutscher secre-
tary and treasure is planning to put
q trolley circus for children on the road
next season. For several years the
company has been putting on baby
shows all over the country. 1t has Is
engagements, some as far South as
virginia and others as far West as
Ohio.
The show will be given under can
vas along with a pony and dog show
and a spectacular production, depict
ing Mother Goose stories and fairy
ia bles. A pure food show will be
given in connection with it. The tour
by trolley will include New Jersey,
New York, Massachusetts and Con-
necticut. 1t is planned to carry a
tent that will seat 10000 people. The
circus will be Bridgeport institution
throughout.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
DIED

MISUNDERSTANDING mass will be
sung in st. Patrick's church on
Tuesday morning at half past for
the hate Patrick McGrath, 1246 North
Ave. a%p
DAyIS-In this city, Monday. May 8,
1868. Anna Eliza, wife Of Alonzo D.
Davis, aged 68 years, 10 months, 81
days.
Friends are invited to attend the
funeral from her late residence, No
24e Island Brook avenue, on Wednes-
day. May 9Th, at 2:30s p. m.
-Inferment at Park cemetery.
kindly omit flowers. a
DUNN-In this city, April 80, 1903,
J Mary A., wife Of Patrick ]. Dunn.
Friends are invited to attend the
funeral from her late residence. No.
- Pembroke street, on Tuesday,
Nay 4, at $50 a. M, and from st.
Marys church at a. m. The third
order OF st. Francis will please take
notice.
-Interment at st. Michaers ceme-
terry. r 1 b
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
Double-service suits,
blue serge,--$5.

Boys Of 6 and boys of IL
can alike find comfort and
satisfaction in one of the
blue serge Double-service
suits at So. Parents of those
same boys will find that
same comfort and satisfac-
tion-for the suits are great
in every way for the money.
Here are details that make
Rowland Double-service
blue serge suits specially
weD-worth buying:
Gilbert serge with stout
sateen lining, bottom facing
on coats, extra-strong waist
bands, buttonholes that will
not tear out, seams tapped so
they will not rip, both pairs
of trousers lined throughout
and finished with belt loops.
And then, each suit is cut
on stylish shape and made
by tailors who are expert.
careful and painstaking.
Like all other Double-ser-
vice suits. these have two
pairs of Knicker trousers.
Boys shop, front basement
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
INSANE WOMAN
KILLS ONE AND
THEN HERSELF
After First Numbering
Agent With an Axe She
Used the Bloody Weapon
on Two Year Old Son and
Next Put an End to Her
self.
Especial from United Press.)


Stafford, Conn.,, May 3.-Seized with
a fit of temporary insanity, Mrs. EN-
ma Rister, wife of Bernard Rister,
murderously assaulted Charles E. EN-
cry of Boston, an agent for memorial
cards who had taken an order for a
supply in connection with the death
of the woman's daughter, severely in
juring him. She then shot and killed
her two year old son Bernard after
which she turned the pistol on herself
and ended her own life.
According to Emery he went to the
Rister home this morning to deliver
two weeks ago for q memorial card in
| memory of the death of her daughter
| Elsie. She was apparently pleased
| with 1t and hung it on the wall. He
| was examining the card when he felt
q blow on the head which was follow
ed in quick succession by another. He
wheeled and found the woman armed
| with an axe about to strike him for a
third time. He grappled with her and
the pair struggled for about ten min
utes. He succeeded in reaching the
front door and fell in a faint on the
pavement, crying for help. The wo-
| man then re-entered the house and
| locked the door.
Attracted by the cries, Leon Rounds
and c. E. Alses, who were driving
past the house came to the assistance
of Emery. They tried to enter the
house but on finding the door locked
and frightened at the report of two
pistol shots in the interior they ran to
| the nearest phone and summoned
deputy Sheriff Helm. When he arriv-
ed the men succeeded in breaking open
| the door only to find the dead bodies
| of the woman and her child.
Emery was removed to his board
! ing house on Prospect where it was
stated that he will recover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
A NOTRE DAME
LADY'S APPEAL,

To all knowing sufferers of rheuma-
tisu, whether muscular or of the
:,ints. sciatica, lumbagos. backache,
pains in the kidneys or neuralgia pains
to write to her for home treatment
which has repeatedly cured all of these
tortures She feels it her duty to
send.it to all sufferers FREE. You
cure yourself at home as thousands
will testify-no change of climate being
necessary. This simple discovery BAN
ishes uric acid from the blood, loosens
the stiffened joints, purifies the blood
and brightens the eyes, giving elastic
jty and tone to the whole system If
the above interests you, for proof ad-
dress Mrs. M. Summers. Box r. Notre
Dame. Ind
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
Especial from United Press)

Especial from United Press)
Washington, May 3.-The people of
this city to-day paid loving tribute to
the memory of a man who in his life
time they abused numerically. In
the presence of a distinguished COM
pany including members of the cab
met, a bronze statue of Alexander R.
Shepherd, former Governor of the Dis
trict of Columbia. was unveiled this
afternoon and glowing eulogies were
spoken on his life and services to the
nation.
Shepherd, when Governor, was de-
nounced as a dictator and tyrant be-
cause he took into his own hands the
task of converting Washington from
Struggling unsanitary town, into
what has now become one of the most
beautiful of cities. Properly owners,
whose houses he left sixty feet above
or below the street level in construct
ing sewers, were augry though to al
most drive him out of the district. In
fact, his life was threatened several
times. He persevered, however even
to the extent of going outside the law
sometimes, to carry out his plans. To-
day, as his grandson pulled the cord
that uncovered the statue placed in
front of the new municipal building,
the people cheered and acclaimed
Shepherd as the one man who did
more than any other for the glorifica.-
ton of the national capitol.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
DAUGHTERS BEGIN
CONTEST TO BREAK
A FATHERS WILL
Jacob Lieze Left His Entire
Estate to Step Mother,
Whose Fourth Husband
He Was.

mentary incapacity, Mrs. Louisa Mil
Ter, of Brooklyn and her sister. Mrs.
Lillian Whatley, Of East Chester, N.
Y, are today opposing the admission
Of the will Of their father, Jacob Lieze,
to probate. They are represented by
Harry c.. Burroughs. The hearing
opened at 8 O'Clock this afternoon. The
sisters were left go each, while their
stepmotker received the life use of the
estate. The stepmother had been
married three times before she became
Mrs. Lieze. The testator was a. far
mer on Success Hill, Stratford. The
estate is worth about $1,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
HARTLEY HAS NOT
SIGNED CONTRACT
He Will Not, Except on Adj
wise of the City Attorney
= Healing Resolution
Coming Up This Evening.

It appears that Chairman Hartley of
the Street committee has not carried
out his threat to sign the paving block
contract anyway, which he made at
the last meeting Of the council. He
said today: II will not sign the con-
tract until the city attorney advises
me that should"
The healing resolution, which is in
tended to strengthen the position of
the city in the suit brought by Silli-
man & Godfrey, will be taken from
the table. probably, at the meeting this
evening
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
GOODS LONG LOST
FIND AN OWNER
Bundle Left on an Ogden
Street Porch Were For
gotten by a Busy Driver.

On April %. the Empire Furniture
Co.. of 1884 Main street reported goods
missing from their delivery wagon to
the amount Of So. The same day a
driver of one Of the Empire company's
wagons left a bundle on the front
porch of the residence of Michael Gall,
1867 Ogden street. The goods were
taken to the Second precinct station
where they have remained till to-day
when they were identified by A. Resin
koff. The presence of the goods in
volved a mystery, until the owner was
located.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
GOING TO PARIS TO
MANAGE RESORT
Sporting Promoter Will
Manage the Hippodrome
Owned by His Friend,
Bert r. DOrman.

Fred Hill. who has had much ex-
perienca as a manager of sporting
events and who has been a resident of
this city for some years has accepted
an offer from Bert DOrman, proprietor
of the Hippodrome, Paris, by which
the former will take charge of it. Hill
will take with him good good boxers
and put them against some of the best
now at the French capital. Kid Broad
has already been engaged for this line
and several others are being consider
ed for the second place. Hill and his
men will sail May % on the Kaiser
Kilheln Der GrOSSer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
Supreme Court Decision in
Big Railroad Suit
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
Washington, May BIN answering
the two questions certified in connec-
ton with the suit of certain stockhold-
ers of the Albany & Susquehanna
Railroad Company for an accounting
by the Delaware & Hudson Company,
the Supreme Court of the United States
favored the former. The original suit
was for payment of a. minimum rental
of $3.50 900 a year to the Albany & Sus-
quehanna in accordance with the lease
executed in 1870.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
THIEF GETS FINE
SUNDAY DINNER
Refrigerator Looted Satur-
day Night and Family
Dimes Out the Next Day.

Mrs. Sweet. Of n William street,
notified the police this morning that
the refrigerator on the rear porch of
her house was rif1ed some time after
II o'clock Saturday night and the
Sunday dinner of the family stolen.
Once before it has been broken into
and it's contents removed Saturday
night the thief got an IS pound roast
of beef and gallons of milk, besides
a miscellaneous lot of butter, eggs
and other supplies. The members of
the family took dinner out Sunday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
Both Sides Willing to
End Hatters' Strike
Especial from United Press. }

Especial from United PreSs.)
South Norwalk May "a willing
ness on the part of both matters and
manufacturers to end the hatters'
strike prevails, according to a state
ment made today by DR.. Charles S.
Mcfarland, who was recently APP
pointed as a member of the commits
tee to investigate the conditions and
report to the joint city commissions.
who were endeavoring to arbitrate the
matter.
necticut cities Saturday and yesterday
and says the situation is hopeful He
left today for New York and Newark
where he will conduct a similar inves-
tigation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
A COMMITTEE TO
INVESTIGATE NEED
OF INVESTIGATION

At the meeting of the Common Coun-
Gil, this evening, the Miscellaneous
committee will make a report favor
able to the appointment of a commit
tee to enquire whether methods of the
Charities department should be inves-
tigated in doing business. The indi-
cations are that the aldermen will
adopt the recommendation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
FATHER SHELLY
VERY LOW
Especial from

Especial from United Press.)
Hartford, May 3.-Rev. Thomas Shell
ly, aged 55, of the Church of the Sa-
cred Heart in this city, is very low at
his home here to-day and the physi-
clans state that they are doubtful if
he will survive the day. Rev. Father
Shelly has been in charge of this par
ish for the past twelve years. He is
a native of Connecticut, having been
born in Winsted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
WIFE ASKS DIVORCE
BECAUSE HUSBAND
WAS CRUEL TO HER

Sheriff Max Cohn served papers this
morning, Michael Carthy, of this
city whose wife Margaret c. Carthy,
also of this city. has brought divorce
proceedings, in which she alleges that
Carthy has been habitually intemper-
ate foF five years past and has been
intolerably cruel since January 1908
The plaintiff whose maiden name was
Byron, and the defendant were mar
ried Oct. IL, 1888. The plaintiff is rep
resented by Attorney George Kane.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
FIREMAN KILLED:
SCORE INJURED

Especial from United Press.)
Portsmouth, N. H, May 3.-Edwin
Harnden, a fireman, was killed and
more than a score of passengers and
trainmen hurt in the collision of the
Boston & Maine northbound express
with yard engine here at noon. Two
of the injured trainmen are likely to
Gle. None Of the passengers was ia
tally hurt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
CIPPOLA GETS OFF
BY PAYING COSTS
East Bridgeport Druggist
Changes His Mind and
Takes Out License to Sell
Liquor.

Charles Cippola. who was arrested
last week on a charge of exposing
liquors for sale without having a Ii
cense from the county commissioners,
at his drug store in East Bridgeport,
settled by paying the costs of the
prosecution this morning and taking
out a license. The miscellaneous COL
lection Of liquors seized by Liquor
Agent Wagner were returned to Clip
pOla,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
AGAINST RAILROADS
SUPREME COURT
DECISION TODAY

Especial from United Press.1
Washington, May 3--The Supreme
Court of the United States this after
noon declared the commodities clause
of the Hepburn Railroad Rate Act
constitutional, thus reversing the Uni
ted States Circuit Court of Philadel-
phia, which held it to be unconstitu-
tional.
The decision is against the railroads
which are interested in the production
of coal. They will now have to dis
pose of their mine holdings.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
Jap Baron and Wife
Are Coming to America

Especial from United Press)
Toxic, May 3.-Baron and BARONESS
Uri will sail Wednesday for the United
States aboard the Nippon Maru. The
Baron. who is a japanese Admiral. will
visit Annapolis where he received his
naval training and the BARONESS will
spend some time at Vassar College
where she was educated.
The two met while students in Amer
lea and their marriage was the Gull
mination of a typical college ro-
nance"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
SIMEONE, INSANE,
TAKEN TO LAKEVIEW

Anthony Simone, who claims a resi-
dence at 127 Grand avenue, New Ha-
ven, came to this city some weeks ago
and appeared at st. Vincent's hospital
for treatment. Yesterday he develop
ed acute mania and Investigator Nor
rissey was sent for to remove him to
Lakeview. He will be sent to Mid
d1etown If his condition warrants.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
DISPUTE UP TO TAFT

Especial from United Press.)
Washington, May "a dispute be-
tween Secretary of Agriculture Wilson
and Secretary of the Interior Baliinger
over a question of courtesy as well
as one of Interpretation of the law,
has been carried to President Taft. A
decision either way will be considered
a rebuke to the Cabinet official who
may lose out"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
IhE PARK CEMETERY

Located In North Bridgeport, on
HIN sandy ridges. Carriage entrance
T26dley street. or cars from Reservoir
nveuue. Improved lots for sale on
ensy esr1ms. Telephone 975. Charles
O. Gl0ette, Supt. at Cemetery, or City
O0Ice, SOC Court Exchange, Telephone
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
KENEALY'S CONDITION
STILL CRITICAL
Especial from United rPess.)

Especial from United rPess)
Stamford May 3.-Michael kenealy
who was operated upon for appendi-
citis in the Stamford Hospital Satur-
day afternoon, was resting quietly to-
day The doctors say his condition is
what might be expected after such an
operation. He stood the shock very
well but it will require two or three
days to make any accurate prognasis
IS to the final outcome. His condi-
ton is still regarded as dangerous.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
Than He Landed.

Beauty Is a vvonan's most impor-
fAnt attribute" said q New York
beauty doctor. "Ske who Increases
heauty II woman's greatest benefactor.
Rusbands, brothers, even fathers-in
their Utmost hearts beauty is the thing
they desire most to see In their femi-
nine relations. Only the other day a
gray, fat old gentleman entered a
Newspaper ONCE and said:
# = Are you the managing edftorf
Yea was the reply.
Il suppose that on You, them said
tho visitor. rests the responsibility for
fnf6 nornfnz's reference to my daugh-
Ter Patty - Fatty. Take thatr"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1909-05-03
BRIEF FILED TODAY
IN N. FL. ROAD CASE
Especial from United Press

Washington, May 3-Acting under
the permission of that court, the Fed
era1 Government filed it's brief to-day
In the supreme court of errors. in the
second judicial district of Connecticut
to combat the decision of the Circuit
Court of New London County. recently
dismissing an action brought by Edgar
G. Mondou. against the New York
New Haven & Hartford Railroad Com
pany, under the employers liability
act. The lower court held the law url-
constitutional.