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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
Beautiful Brunette's
 Strain of Negro Blood
 Brings Ruin to Home
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 to bring up. But we heard they were being abused and brought them back home after a couple of years. When look out especially for Edith. and I promised to. But I found 1t impos- sible to govern her and after cou- pie of years with me she went away.
 There is no question about the ne- gro blood. If you knew that her fa- ther was a negro you could readily recognize the negro type His dauEh- ter has a dark complexion Her arms and throat are especially dark ana can't believe that Horton married her without knowing. or at least suspect ing. that she was not white Of course 1t may be that hfs suspicions were allayed by her denials. and thar the birth of the child. who may have been born black, confirmed his fears.
 .I don't know who Mrs. Schubert Is do know that I ought to be my niece's guardian. for her mother en- trusted her to me"
 Mrs. Deval said Horton visited in this city in May. and told of his mar riage to her niece in March He ex- rected the birth of the child in July at that time and said he had married Edith with his eyes open But from the claims he sets up in his divorce suit he apparently Is just beginning to realize how blinded he was.
 'Tt is no doubt true that my niece has claimed to be of Spanish or French extraction" explained Mrs Deval. My husband Is a Spaniard. and she used to spend a great deal of time talking with him about Spanish customs and people. She calls herself DeWilliams for that reason. and she used to talk of herseilf as a Spanish girl when she met new people who were not familiar with her family his- tory.
 About two weeks ago my mother and I received a call from Attorney Toomey. who inquired into our family history. He spoke of Horton's will ingness to pay Edith a good sum of money If she would not contest the di- vorce. I am anxious to know If there is any other ground than that of Eddth's color. I will testify if called on that she is the daughter of a null alto. So will her mother But I'm afraid there Is something back of all this So far as I'm concerned, I'm going to tell the truth"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
DIED.
Stepney, Ct, Charles

DuRAND-In stepney. Ct. Charles Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence Step VII a. FINNERTY-In Southport. Conn. Dec. 2s, 1909. Ann. widow of Law renee Finnerty.
 th~f funeral from her late residence at Southport. Conn. on Friday, Dec 2l at S.30 a. n- and from St Thomas Church. Fairfield, at a.
 -Interment at St. Thomas ceme- REINEcKElIn Southport. Conn. Dec. a7th. 1909, Margaret.~wife of George Rsinecke, aged AS years, Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence In Southport on Thursday, Dec, 30. al IF noon and from German Retorm- ed church at o'clock p. m Inter rnent at Mountain Grove cemetery.
 Kindly omit flowers HEFFERNAN.-In this city. Monday. Dec. 27, 1909. James Francis, son of Teresa and the late Thomas Heness 2, nan, aged 22 years. months. zs days
 funeral at his late residence. No. 2s Linen avenue. on Thursday, Dec SO' at S:30 a. m-, and from St Ausus- tines church at o'clock
 -Interment at St. Michael's come +.~v T 2S b WAISH-In this city, Dec. 2S, 1909, Peter F.. son of the late Peter and Ann Walsh
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. l24 Ann street, on Thursday. Dec. 30, at 2 a. m- and from St
 ~r, nN a solemn high mass
 -Interment at St. Michaers cemetery.
 --Kindly omit flowers T 2s b.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
WIFE BEATER WITH MISSING MEMORY
 GETS NINETY DAYS
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New Haven. Dec. 29.-With her sides black and blue, her wrist swol- len and her face a mass Of bruises, fine wife of Frank Johnstone, appear ed in police court against her hus- band today charging him with wite- beating. Johnstone was present put his memory was badly muddled-
 .Did you give your wife these in iuries?' Judge A. M. Matthewson asked of the prisoner.
 Don't know" was the sullen re- ply ,,
 "why don't you know?
 "Were vou drunk last night when vou assaulted her" tbe judge persist cd. his wrath heightening.
 ''Don't know."
 Do you know anythtngY
 Don't know.
 Jndge Matthewson's face whitened and he brought his fist down on the arm of his chair with bang.
 ''The best thing that could happen to you would be to get power1ul good horsewhipping." he snapped "And I'd like to swing the whip my self. Ninety days for you of the mis- sing memory"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
Danbury Undertaker's
 Wife Gets Decree

Annie Fanton Saver was divorced from George F. Saver. the ground be- ing intolerable cruelty. today. The couple are well known in Danbury. where the latter Is a prominent fu- neral director They were marrleu May 1. 1Ss3 Mrs. Saver said that her husband came home and told her that he was not going to live with her any more. and that he was going to get out that night He was drunk al the time. He 'phoned an express man to come and get his goods. The congressman stated that he was just coming into the Saver home when he saw Mrs. Saver going up the front stairs Saver. himself was coming down. As they passed. he saw Saver. without any provocation. punch Mrs Saver in the neck knocking her to the foot of the stairs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
CAPT. CODY FAILS
 IN FLIGHT TODAY
Had Covered Third of Dis tance When His Aero plane Struck Telegraph Wire.
Special from United Presso


 London, Dec 29.-Captain S. F. Cody, the noted American aviator who has been experimenting with an areo- plane of his own make for the British war office made an unsuccessful at- tempt today to fly from Liverpool to Manchester. distance or S6 miles When he had been aloft forty minutes and had covered a third of the dis tance. his areop.ane struck a teie- graph wire which forced him to alight- Neither Cody nor his machine was hurt but as he had set out to ma e inc trip in a continuous flight, he did not resume the cruise after being forced to the ground
 A monster crowu was present when Cody ascended and thousands lined the roads a4Ons the route from which they coul1 see the aviator.
 Cody at present holds the worlds record lor cross country flying, made on September 18th of this year, when he ascended at Aldersnot and covered a distance of 47 miles. circling In that vicinity. He remained in the air for one hour and three minutes In this flight he maintained an average height of 400 feet and flew over churches, bufldings and villages. having his ma chine under splendid control.
 Cody is an American, but has be- come a naturalized Engiishman in or der to accept employment from the war office. The machine in which he started today's flight Is a cumbersome bi-pIane of his own invention. It is 52 feet long, has 7S0 square feet sur face and weighs 2,ooo pounds The areoplane is driven by an 80 horse power motor and carries 25 gallons of gasoline. It is steered and the motor manipulated exactly as in the case of an automobile. Cody claims to have used the "warping wings" for his areoplanes three years before that de- vice was patented by the Wright brothers and on which they are now basing their multiplicity of suits against areoplane manufacturers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
OPTION ON DOCK
 PROPERTY WANTED
HARBOR COMMITTEE INSTRUCTS CHAIRMAN PADDOCK TO TAKE UP MATTER WITH MAYOR, CITY ATTORNEY AND OFFICERS OF NEW HAVEN ROAD.

A brief meeting of the Committee yn Harbor improvements was held. last evening. at the offices of the City Clerk. Chairman Garry Paddock be- ing authorized to confer with the city attorney regarding the title of the city to certain property upon Yellow Mnl Pchd. to which private parties have ,dade a claim, over which there IS a question of ownership
 Alderman Paddock was also author ized to consult with the mayor, city attorney and the officials of the New York, New Haven and Hartford rall- road coampany for the purpose or se- curing option on the wharf property on the West side of the Pequonnock river from 400 to 600 feet in southern direction from the present city oock at the foot of Wall street
 The reQuisition for the coming year was talked over, and left to the chair man of the committees
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
POTTS FRACTURE
 STRAINED HIP
BRIDGE, COVERED
 WITH ICE, BRINGS JAMES .. LYNCH AND CHARLES FRED-
 BRICK TO GRIEF.

Two accidents occurred at the Con- gross street foot bridge in hours last night one of them a serious one. There Is a portion of the western side of the bridge which Is on slant and which when covered with snow and ice. as 1t is, affords every opportunity for pedestrians to injure themselves by a iaIl.
 James Lynch. aged 47. of New Bri- tain, stopping at Sexton avenue of this city sustained a Potts fracture of the left lower extremity. pr. J. NJ hiernan of the emergency corps put sp.in1s on the injured member and took MT. Lynch to St. Vincent's hos pital.
 Charles Fredericks of 2O4 Noble ave nue. at o'clock. fell and SD ained his left hip. pr. E. c. Krause was called to attend him from the emer- gency hospital and after treating him sent him home in the ambulance
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
MRS. BR0KAW DENIES HUSBANDS CLAIMS
Says She Did Not Smoke Cigarettes or Tell Him to Go to Hell.

NSpeCl1i
 Mineola, Dec. 2s.-The trial of the separation suit of Mrs Mary Blair Brokaw, against her husband, Will liam Gould Brokaw, was completed so far as the taking of testimony Is concerned today and Justice Putnam adjourned the trial until Saturday. when Attorney Bushe, of counsel for the defense, will introduce a schedule showing Brokaw's income and finan- cial standing.
 The defense desires this introduced to combat Mrs Brokaw's demand for lump alimony of S50.000 and $5,oo0 q month allowance.
 Mrs Brokaw was recalled today and emphatically denied her hus- bands testimony that she had smok- ed cigarettes with him at the farm before their marriage; that she ever told her husband to go to hell; that she told her maid, Olga, that she was going to have a home of her own and wanted her to go with her; or that she purchased dress as a pres- ent for her sister and had it charged to Bro1aw. --...-..-... .-...
 She was then excused and both sides rested their case.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
"HUMAN R0C5TER," DREAD OF JAIL
 BIRDS, IN AGAIN

Charles Raymond, alias Raynor, the human rooster. was again sent to jail this morning for 30 days. Raymond is arrested frequently for drunkenness and breach of the peace and Is the dread of the jailer and the prisoners at the county jail. His great weakness is growing. He has developed the ha- bit until he is quite perfect in repro ducing the chanticleer. The other pri- sorers cannot sleep while the growing goes on All this was told Judge Eos ter this morning in the city court by Court Officer Finnegan-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
.sBILLY's ToMBsToNES"
 IN NEW YORK COURTS

"Billy's Tombstones' the one acf playlet in which Sidney Drew, broth wife with their company appeared at Polls several seasons ago, has found its way into the New York courts. Mrs. Drew, under the pen name of Gladys Cameron, built the sketch in- to a three act play, which was pre- sented under the name of Billy" by the Shuberts-
 Claiming the producers are using a corrupted version, she has asked for an injunction restraining the further performances of the play. The Shu- berts claim to have lost S7,100 on the play Sidney Drew played Billy the football hero with false teeth, both in the playet and the play, and short ly after he withdrew from the cast the relations between the Drews and Shuberts became strained.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
CHAUFFEUR HELD
 ON MURDER CHARGE.
His Auto Ran Down and Killed Young Girl, But He Escaped at Time.
Especial from United Press.,F

New York. Dec 29.-George Jones aged 1e. a chauffeur of Brooklyn, was today committed to the city prison on a charge of murder in the first degres by Coroner Hamburger for the killing on November 14 last of 18-year-old Jennie Bernstein. who was run dozn and killed by an auto Jones was driv- ing. .t-r-
 The chief witness against Jones was Mrs. Frank Touchette who declared she was in the auto when the child was run down. She declared that she did not know what had hanrened when the automobile struck something. Jones. she swore. put on increased speed and when they reached 37th street and 7th avenue got out. lit match and burned a newspaper he had in his pocket. He then swept the burn ing newspaper around the front Of the car and when she demanded what he was doing. she swears Jones said: Had to burn away the hair so that the cops would not get onto me"
 She asked him if he had killed any one and she said he admitted he had. He threatened her a number of times, she declared, if she dared "squeal" i, and she finally went to the police.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
FELL SIX INCHES
 DIED INSTANTLY
Remarkable Fatality Be falls Father of Several Bridgeporters.

Falling from the last step on the stairs in his boarding house on High street. Ansonia, early today, to the floor-a distance of about 6 inches August Vogel. 65 years old. a well known local Mason. and a charter member of the Harmon lodge of Ma sons. in New York city, fractured his skull and died instantly.
 Apparently Vogel tripped on the last step and there being nothing to which he could hold to check his fall except a low banister. fell headlong. strik- ing his head with terrific force against the polished floor. Boarders rushed to his assistance as soon as they hea I'd him fall, but he was breathing his last when they arrived.
 Vogel Is survived by three daughters all of whom live In this city and a son. Emil. a painter, who lives In Nichols avenue in Stratford. He was a tomb maker by trade.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
The weather-Snow fiurries toniShti fair tomorrow.
Merit and good style and extra value ar all found m the White sale merchandise.

be to spend How it to But was If had here in the yesterday that idea would flown fast as
 
 spending their of them and of than ever before their Christmas What nicer thing to buy with for illustration than fine bought actual value? Yes deed Christmas gift probably spent the White saeT Tuesday,
 the merit goodness article that of good material is rimmed skill.
 quality good weight of attractive patterns.
 all in Cottons both fancy and staple dependable Fancy include especially fabrics dainty India sheets all cotons included economy article you real why it is success?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS CO.
WILLIAMS HELD i
 IN $lO,OOO BAIL
Notorious Crook Who Per sists In Claiming Bridge port as His Home
Especial from United Press.)

Hams, who says he lives in Bridge port, arrested a week ago on charges of stealing several hundred dollars V orth of jewelry and a valuable fur coat from the residence of Samuel Hartman, 200 Collins street, was bound over to the superior court to- day for trial under s10,000 bonds
 Williams entered the Hartman home at high noon and was arrested after a maid working for the next door neighbor, gave the alarm.
 Williams is not a resident of this city, the police say, although two of lis pals were concerned in a burglary here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
Divorced From
 Ministers Daughter
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New York, Dec 2e.-Justice Crane today ordered a decree Of oiVorce granted in favor of Edwin E. Martin who sued his wife, Etta H. Martin, for divorce and named six core spondents. Mrs. Martin was former ly a choir singer and her father, the Rev. J. Benson Hamilton. Metnoolst against her.
 In his decision, which was handed down in Brooklyn, Justice Crane held that 1t had been proven that Mrs Mar tin violated her marriage VOWS eI Sttaea City. Martha's Vineyard, Mass. with an unknown man, and had been guilty of improper conduct with Frank G. Morris in Brooklyn, but he held that in other instances cited by Martin in his complaint, the co-respondents named were guiltless Of any wrong doing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
WARRANTS ISSUED FOR ARREST OF
 THREE MERCHANTS
Chief Mooney Complains to Prosecutor that Some Are Selling Kerosene Oil Without a License.

Three warrants were given Superin- tendent Birmingham today calling for the arrest of merchants who are sell ling kerosene oil without a license. Fire Marshal Mooney complained to Assistant Prosecutor Redden and inc prosecutor swore out the warrants
 For several months past Cnlef Mooney has been placing license caros yvitb all those who sell kerosene and other volatile oils. Three have refus- ed to get a license. The fee Tor the license is but 25 cents a year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
MERIDEN MERCHANT
 IN BANKRUPTCY

Meriden, Dec. 29.-A- R. McGunnigal. well known shoe merchant, today filed a petition in bankruptcy through his attorney. H. T. King. His liabil- ities are given as s11.00O and his as- sets at $3,0O0. Unreasonable weather and keen competition of merchants is given as the cause.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
FUNERALS HELD
 OF TWO TROLLEY
 GAR VICTIMS

Seymour, Dec. 29.-The funeral of Marcus Donovan. conductor on the ill., fated Waterbury trolley car that jump ed the switch near here and plunged into the Naugatuck river last Sunday. drowning Donovan and Motoru-an Fred Beard. was held from the Church of the Assumption this morning. The S'----~' oS Totor-1an Beard will be held from his residence in Shelton thIs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
CONGRESSMAN'S SON FOUND. BULLET
 IN HIS HEART

St Louis. Dec. 29.-Mystery sur round the death of Harry Coudrey. IS. son of Congressman Coudrey. of St. ouis. who was found with a bullet in his heart in the Buckingham Hotel here. It is believed he killed him self.
 A revolver was found on the bed be- side him. He was cheerful and had been joking during the evening and no cause for the suicide can be discov- cred
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
PROBATE COURT NOTES

Inventories of estates were filed in inc Probate Court today as follows:
 Jane T. Keeier. S15.O00. real estate; S3S, personal estate
 Mary NJ B. Watson. S7,O0o real es- tate, s4gg personal estate.
 Mary Umstatter. Sl,000 real estate, S24O personal estate.
 Mrs Keeler was a resident of Rock ford. H., owning property in this city. Her heirs are two grand daughters. both of Rockford. Jennie Keeler King and Catherine Keeler Barnes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
INDOOR BASE BALL AT ARNoRY.

This evening at the Armory the Hospital Corps and the Bridgeport club indoor baseball teams will play a return game following the victory by the Hospital Corps last week, 32 to 29. The outcome of the game is awaited with keen interest and 1t Is likely that there will be a record at tendance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses were issued today to Clarence A Abele. aged 8 years. whose residence Is Quincy. Mass, but who is now an inspector for the gov ernment at the plant of the America n & British CO. to marry Miss Ruth. daushter of MT. and Mrs. George H. sanford of Washington avenue; Thomas B. McAvoy. general foreman at the freight offices. to marry Miss Frances. daughter Of MT. and Mrs. Frank McNamee. of Hanover straat-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
SUES FOR COMMISSION.

Samuel Clark ofiS Sfhis city, has brought suit against Catherine Garry. also of this city. Clark alleges that he was authorized by the defendant to sell a piece of real estate on George street which brought $4,200- Ills asked for commission or soS which is the regular commission rates, but the defendant refuses to pay
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
PLANT LINE STEAMER ASHORE

Especial from United Press.l
 Boston, Dec. 29.-Astray in heavy fog, the Plant Line steamer A w. Perry. according to advices received here. went ashore on Georges Island, the entrance to Halifax harbor- this morning. The Perry was quickly y hauled off by tugs and being found uninjured. resumed her trip to Bos-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
CARDINAL SATOLLI
 NEAR THE END
1snacia, from United Press.D

Rome, Dec 2e-Card!nal Satollfs condition took another turn for the worse today. His end Is believed to he near.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

The. engagement Is announced or
 Miss Clara Melville Curtiv. daughter of Mrs Elliot P. Curtiss. to MT. Fran
 cis Everett Irving, assistant secretary of the Bridgeport Malleable Iron
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
HUNTERS LICENSES READY.

Town Clerk Thomas has received the blanks for hunters licenses.which will date under a new law from Jan- l, 1910, to Jan. l, 1911.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
TROLLEY wREcKs MILK WAGON

A milk wagon owned by John Swee- ney was struck and knocked over by Seaview avenue trolley car on Sea view avenue this morning. The wagon was badly smashed and about 30 nuarts of milk were spilled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
TRAIN WRECK REPORTED.

Cincinnati, Dec. 29.-Many persons are reported hurt in a wreck on c. c. c. & St. l.. passenger train near here
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
Deaths and Funerals.

Funeral services over the remains of Martha Robinson were held this morning from her late home, 57s La fayette street. at S:30 o'clock and thence to Sacred Heart church. where Rev. Matthew Judge sang high mass of reauiem The bearers were E. Mccormick, W. Mccormick, H. DaIbrunner, T. s. Nugent. 4. Rutz. and A. F. Harvey. Interment was in St. Michaers cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29

The funeral of Henry H. Brougham was held, this morning, from his iate home, 1S6 Atlantic street, at 9;S0 o'clock and thence to the Sacred Heart church where a high mass O. requiem was sung by Rev William Fitzgerald. A delegation from H. A Bishop lodge, B R. T.. attended the services. The bearers were l.. C. Spencer, T. A O'Rrien. J. P. Spencer. W. Clever, and w. H. Brooks. Interment was in St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29

The funeral of Joseph C.. only son of MT. and Mrs. August F. Seith was held yesterday afternoon From the home of his parents. 7S State street The services were private Rev. Hu- bert Dahme, pastor of St. Joseph's church read the funeral services at the grave in St. Mlchael's cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29

Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Wednesday, December %, 1909.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-12
Alice's Dream
BY Ruth wyckoff, Aged 10 Years, WILDER
Neb. Blue side.

BY Ruth Wyckoff, Aged 10 Years, Wilber'
Neb. Blue side.
Alice was a girl OF 9 years. But she
was very cruel to animals. one day when
her father came home to dinner, Alice ran
to meet him. She asked him IL he would
buy her a kitten. Her father said hat he
would. so one day when he came home TO
dinner he had a basket in his arms Alice
ran to meet him and asked him what he
had in the basket. Her father showed
her a nice little kitten. She played with II
until supper time and then she gave II
some milk and made 1t a bed ana then
put II to bed. Alice went TO bed herselI'
Got up early IN the morning and began TO
play with It. Then Alice said l know
what I'll do, I'll dress kitty up In my
dolls clothes. SO Alice ran TO the house
and got the clothes. She began TO put the
clothes on her kitten and II began TO
NEW and new. But Alice did not care.
The kitten would not stand for It any
longer. So 1t jumped into Alice's face
and scratched her. Alice threw II down
and screamed, and went and layed down
in the hammock. Alice was asleep In a
little while. After a short time Alice saw
something in the road coming toward the
hammock. Alice watched until 1t got up
70 her and It was a row Of cats Just IKE
her eat. Then before Alice knew any
thing, the row Of cats jumped into her race
and began to scratch her IN the face When
Alice woke up she found II only a dream.
Alice went in and told her dream TO her
mother, who said that it does not pay to
be cruel TO animals.