davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24
MARK TWAIN'S YOUNGER ; DAUGHTER DROWNED IN
 BATHTUB AT BEDDING

tarial work Last night she sat and chatted in the library about the house keeping and she was seemingly III
 Miss Jean Clemens came into some prominence during the litigation that followed the wedding gift made by Mark Twain, her father. to Miss lsa- bel Lyon, his former secretary.
 Miss Lyon had been Clemens pri- vate secretary for number of years When she was married to Ralph w. Ashcroft, who was then Clemens business manager, it was declared MT. Clemens gave her a home at Bedding, called the Lobster Pot
 While Ashcroft and his bride were abroad on their wedding trip, an at tachment was filed at their other home at Farmington. Conn.,. for $4.- 900. the secretary was alleged to have overdrawn in her accounts with the humorist.
 The Ashcrofts, however, hurried home from Europe and brought suit for defamation of character Before the suit was brought up for trial 1t was announced that the matter had been settled out of court
 After the litigation was settled, Miss Clara Clemens was married on Oct 9th, this year, to Osip Gabrielowitz. the famous Russian pianist Clemens returned from Bermuda on Monday He admitted to reporters that he was suffering terribly from dyspepsia. He was accompanied by Jean. That same evening the report spread that Glenn ems was dying but this was denied by the humorist himself with one of his characteristic jokes. Clemens return ed to his Bedding home at once. As he is A years old. the loss of his daughter will be a particularly severe blow to him.
 pr. Ernest H. Smith, Coroner Will sons medical examiner in Bedding, was called to Stormfield- He gave a certificate of death from downing. Miss Clemens having apparently in her convulsions sunk into the bath tub until her nostrils and mouth were underneath the surface.
 Up to a late hour Coroner Wilson had received no official notification of the death of Miss Clemens. It is not customary for the coroner to receive immediate information in such cases unless the medical examiner deems the case one calling for immediate in vestigation-.
 An effort is being made this after noon to determine whether Miss Clem- ems died from the direct effect of the epileptic convulsion in the tub or was drowned The tub was about half full of water when the maid entered the bathroom and Miss Clemens head. 1t is understood. was found beneath the surface. No sofiicial statement has been given out from the Clemens home to clear this point. though the general belief Is that the direct cause of death was drowning
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24
LITTLE GIRL RUN DOWN
 BY AUTOMOBILE

Little Alma Rosen, the seven year old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. M. S. Rosen. of Fairfield avenue. was run down in front of her own home short ly after two o'clock this afternoon by an automobile owned by A B. Fairchild of 1922 Fairfield avenue and treasurer of the Fairchild X Shel- ton Co. and probably ser1ously hurt. The driver of the auto stopped it's car immediately, and carried the Iit- tie girl into the home of her parents pr. Rosen was at home at the time and attended to his daughter The doctor at o'clock could not tell the extent of his daughters injuries She had no bones broken. but was bleed ing from the mouth. probably de- noting internal injuries The little girl was not rendered unconscious.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24
8 LIVES LOST IN
 CHRISTMAS TREE FIRE

Then they warned the children that they must not go into the front room. because 1t was all arranged for Santa Claus. The father and mother ex- plained all their preparations for Christmas to a neighbor who dropped in late. then went to bed
 About 11:30 o'clock neighbors saw the front room of the De Gerbo home all agiow with light from the Christ mas tree candles They believed the children had gotten up, stolen into the front room and lighted the can dles to see how it would look.
 Shortly after 1 o'clock. fire broke out in the De Gerbo home and with in few minutes the whole house was enveloped in flames. The dwelling burned to the ground, consuming the occupants.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24
Deaths and Funerals.

Many relatives and friends attended the funeral of James Whelehan. which was held from his late home, 623 Knowlton street. this morning at S:30. and from St. Charles church at g, where Rev. Father Lynch celebrated a mass of requiem. At the offertory Mrs. J. C. Lang sang Nan Ave Maria and at the close of the mass Face to Face" As the casket was being borne from the church Thy Will Be Done" was rendered. Many floral of ferings surrounded the bier. The pail bearers were Owen Bradley, Daniel Coushlin. Christopher Larkin. Peter Ferris. Dan Lane and Thomas O'Leary. Interment was in the family plot at St. MichaePs cemetery.
 Frederick Becherer, an old and re- spected German resident better known to the residents of this city as Fred erick Baker. died at the Bridgeport hospital yesterday afternoon. aged 79 years. He was one of the oldest Odd Fellows in the city being a member of Steuben lodge for the past 40 years. He is survived by six children to mourn his loss. Frederick. George. Charles, August, the well known un- dertaker. Mrs. George Engleharty and Mrs. Joseph Deegan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24

Special from the United Press-)
 Redding, Conn, Dec. 24.-Miss Jean {. Clemens. youngest daughter of Samuel Clemens. CAfark Twain), was found dead in the bathtub at the home of her father, ''The Stormfield," just before o'clock today. by Miss Clemens maid who became anxious when her mistress failed to appear in the dressing room at the usual hour.
 Miss Clemens began her morning bath shortly before o'clock. as had been her custom. At 7:30 o'clock the maid had instructions to be in the dressing room; to assist Miss Clemens to dress. The maid this morning waited until nearly o'clock before go- ing to the bathroom to learn why Miss Clemens was delayed She knocked at the door but was given no response Then she became alarmed and forcing open the door. found Miss Clemens dead in the tub
 Epilepsy is given as the cause of Miss Clemens sudden death She had been a sufferer for several years but in the last three or four months her condition seemed improved When she arose this morning she greeted her father. the humorist, cordially before retiring for her bath
 It Is said that Mir. Clemens is almost prostrated with grief and fears are entertained that the shock will prove serious to him.
 Miss Clemens was 25 years old and has. lately been acting as her fathers private secretary. Her sister, MT Clemens only other daughter. Is at present on a trip to Switzerland
 She had suffered from epilepsy for several years and it is believed here that she was attacked while in the oathtub and slipped down into the wa ter drowning Her father gave out the following statement:
 My daughter. Jean Clemens. passed from this life suddenly this morning at half past seven All the last half of her life she was an epiletic but she has been growing better in late years. For the past two years we have be- Heved that she has been practically well although we have always had someone with her to guard her
 Her maid. who has been in the family for twenty-eight years. has all ways accompanied her to New York and elsewhere on shopping excursions and such things She had very few convu,sions during the last few years and these we're in no way violent At seven-thirty today a maid went to her room to see why she had not respond ed to the breakfast call. She found her in the bathtub drowned It means that she had a convulsion and could not get out She had been leading a very active life. She spent the great CT part of her time looking after the farm that purchased for her and has also undertaken much of-my secre-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24
TAX LEAGUE NAMES ATTY. HENRY p. LYONS
 FOR ITS SECRETARY

Attorney Henry P. Lyons has been selected from about 60 candidates as the secretary of the Taxpayers League. MT. Lyons is one of the most able of the younger members of the Ear in this city. He is a Democl at. His selection will undoubtedly give great deal of stability to the league which is within the focus of the pub lie eye at present. MT. Lyons has Q host of friends who are delighted to hear of his success.
 The secretary was elected at meeting of the executive committee, held in the Board of Trade Rooms The committee on nominations made a report favoring the creation of committees on municipal government legislation, municipal development taxation and resources, municipal ex- penditures. civil service and public utilities.
 Charles R. Ayres, chairman of the press committee of the league, said this morning that the success of the organization depended largely upon the work of the secretary as the ma jority of the members are very busy men.
 There is to be no charge for mem bership in the organization. Wealthy men and manufacturing interests con cected with the movement have guar anteeu SuDScrlptlOnS- All property owners who desire to be ! members have only to send their names to the organization and they will be enrolled without expense.
 At a recent meeting Horace Pigg proposed that some plan be devised for the payment of dues. He was informed by the officers that there would be no dues.
 The committees elected last night were as follows: Committee on lnuni- cfpal government, A w. Burritt, the founder of the Interstate Contractors. Builders & Contractors Association, Attorney C. s. Garfield. counsel for tho Interstate Builders & Dealers Associ1- ton; George M. Eames, general man. ager of the Singer Manufacturing Co.,; Edward D. Beach, real estate agent for Joseph Stoehr, North End butcher; ThCmas H. Macdanald, inventor of the American Graphophone Co.,; L. ". Birdseye. formerly with the Birdsese. Somers Co.,; Arthur NJ. Marsh, attor- ney for the Bridgeport Hydraulic Co.,; and a number of other large corpora tions, and w. R. Webster general manager of the Bridgeport Brass Co., The committee on legislation is Jer- ome Orcutt, second vice president of the Union Metallic Cartridge Qo.; John J. Phelan, attorney at law; Sanford | Stoddard, lawyer for the Bridgeport \ Hydraulic Go. and other large corpo- rations; former Mayor Henry Lee; O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24
CUPID'S NET FILLED WITH
 WEDDING GIFTS

Wedding bells and Christmas bells will chime together for a number of couples. These licenses were issued this afternoon or yesterday:
 Joseph F. westmnn, aged 20, a fac tory hand of this city. and Miss Mar garet O'Connor. aged 20. of this city; Morris Gross. aeed 22. merchant. of this city and Miss Bessie Shapiro, aged 19 of this city; Frank Robertson. aged 24. ironworker. of Stratford. and Miss Susan H. Evetts. aged 23. of St-atford: John Hoffman, aged 24. toolmaker. and Miss Lillian Moll, both of this city; Frank Voleria. aged 25. laborer. of this city. and Miss Caseria Addoborato. aged % both of this city: Joseph P. Novey. aged 34. carpenter. and Miss Hattie l.. Hommidieu. -27. botk of this city: Steve Poor. aged 26. moulder. and Miss Etel Szabo. aged 21 weaver. both of this city; John A. Ost- ling. aged 29. motorman. and Miss Eva Johnson. both of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24

Howard Hall printer; Philip L. Holzer banker and former State Senator; Moses w. Manwaring, president of the Congress Street Bridge Commission; Attorney John w. Banks. counsel for the Manufacturers Association; Will liam B. Boardman, corporation law yer; and John s. Pullman. former judge of the City court.
 Committee on municipal development Robert A Hurley, former Alderman; B. D. Pierce, ST.. retired contractor and member of the S3,O0G.000 sewer commission; Louis Kutscher, Jr., pres ident of the Hartmann Brewing Co-; Jeremiah Reilly. Jr-. contracting plum Der: Charles H. Fancher. former mem. Der of the Board of Aldermen; D. F. Buliard, Jr., president of the BuIlard Machine Tool Go. and a resident and voter in Stratford: A. H. Mckenzie, of the Bridgeport Public\ Market; Robert Hincks. bond dealer; E1mund Thomp- son, wealthy real estate owner; and r. L. Bradbury. cruller manufacturer and real estate owner
 Committee on taxation and resources D. Fairchild Wheeler, president and treasurer of r4ne Bridgeport Land & Clarence D. Anderson, real estate agent; Eugene. B. Peck. attorney at law; Horace Pigg, real estate owner; w. J. Nichols. real estate owner and man; Frank TT. Staples, banker and fire insurance agentS Edward l.. Graves, former Alderman and confec- tioner; James H. McElroy, provision dealer.
 Committee on municipal expenditure Frank Miller, president of the City National Bank and business partner, and stockholder in a multitude Of en- terp-ises; s. E. Vincent grain dealer and wholesale grocer; E. J. Morgan, head of the Coulter &McKenzie Ma chine Co.,; James iFeeley. real estate, dealer; William Latin. Jr. truckman; , George c. Edwards, former member of he Board of Apportionment and a 7rge stockholder in the International Silver Co.,; R. B. Halsey, custom shirt , maker; Guy P. Miller, treasurer of the Bridgeport Brass Co.,; F. A. Strong. retired, former superintendent of tine Eaton, Cole & Burnham factory; F. A. Wilmot, president of the American Tube & Stamping Go.
 Committee on civil service and pub lie utilities-Chares B. Read. of the firm of The D. M. Read Co.,; W. B. Hobbs, of the Bridgeport Hardware Co.,; c. R. Ayres. of the Bridgeport Brass Co.,; Michael Curley, employed by the U- M. C., Co.,; L. c. Willis. metal mixer with the Bridgeport Brass Co.,; WI. Howes. of the coal firm of | Wheeler & Howes; H. C. Sherwood retired manufacture; Lyman S. CatA lin. banker: c. D. Davis. of the jewelI | firm of Davis & Hawley; and W. Hathaway, real estate dealer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24
AMERICAN SOLDIERS OF
 FORTUNE FIGHTING FTERCELY
Gen Estrada Begins Victorious March that Is Destined to Mark End of Despot Zelaya-

tnaI IS DcStlned to 1ldrk EnQ Ol
 Despot Zelaya-
 Special from United Press0 Ry William A. Deverall. Staff Core
 spondent of the United Press-)
 Bluefields. (via wireless to Colon), Dec. 24.-With the last vestige of for mer President Zelaya's army either killed or captured. nothing stands in the way today of General Estrada's march against Managua- General For nos Diaz has already begun the Mana guam advance and unless President Madriz sues for peace. the capture of the capital by the revolutionists seems assured
 The completion of the annihilation of Zelaya's army on Wednesday, evening in another fierce battle between the at Recreo N-as a sweeping revolution ary victory.
 The heroism displayed by John Brainsford. a North Dakotan. is but score of other Americans. which in- spired the revolutionists to such valor as rarely displayed by Central Amerf- can soldiers
 Brainsford. thrice wounded in Mon days fighting at Rama, crawled into Estrada's tent last night with his head bandaged with an American flag He had been left for dead on the field and was one of the two Americans report ed killed in this engagement Brain ford was sent on to Bluefields and IS now being cared for by the surgeons from the American warships. His worst wound is a shot in the breast but the surgeons say he will recover
 Generals Gonzales. Castrillo and Ro- berto were captured and are now in Bluefields. They all admit that Zel- aya's cause has been crushed.
 Practically 2.500 men. or rather men and boys. for more than half of the government army was made up of boys in their teens. will have to be cared for to prevent a terrible death roll
 Four hundred of the soldiers are act ually sick and but for the aid being rendered by the surgeons from the Amer$can warships. scores of these would undoubtedly die. The news of the surrender of the remnant of Zel- aya's army was received. last night while POO prisoners were being disem- parked from a boat that brought them from Rama. The information caused another wild night of rejoicing. the celebration being tempered only by the knowledge that the final struggle had cost 200 lives. fourth of which were fin the revolutionary ranks Twice this number were injured. which will mean an added tax on the already over crowded hospital facilities of Blue- ffe1dM
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24
BLOW
 FOR DIR. COOK
Especial from United Press.)

Special from Uniled Press.)
 New York, Dec. 24.-The special committee of the Explorers Club which has been Investigating the Mt Mckinley claims of Dr. Frederick A Cook. submitted its report this after noon to the board of directors. of the club in session in the club head quarters.
 The report, which will be probably be made public later in the afternoon. is believed to be adverse to Dr. Cook. Members of the committee declined to discuss the matter in advance of the meeting of the board.
 The future attitude of the club to- ward pr. Cook. will be decided upon by the directors after the committee findings are nade public
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24
ERROR IN FTRFNIEN'S
 SALARY ORDINANCE

Through an error made in drafting the firemen's salary ordinance the matter will have to be amended by that body in order to be able to pay the assistant engineers more than S1- 900 a year. The new ordinance refers to the position of "stoker''. and 1t is presumed that 1t is neant for the as- sistant engineers. but the title of the position under the charter is assist ant engineer" The position pays the same salary as hoseman. Unless the title is changed to conform with the charter the assistant engineers in the department will not be able to secure the ray increase.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24
Especial from United Pre.s.)

Newcastle, Pa, Dec 24.-Guitana De Gerbo and wife, three children and three boarders were burned to death early today in their home at Hiilsville, Village by a Christmas tree fire.
 Neighbors say that De Gerbo took a Christmas tree to his home last night, smuggling 1t into the front room while the children were eating supper. After supper De Garbo and his wife went shopping. buying can dies and trinkets with which to do- corate the tree, and presents for the children On their return home the children were in bed and the father and mother adorned the tree
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24
MAN DENOUNCED
 BY CLERGYMAN.

The man 10 whom the Rev. George w Brown. referred in his sermon, last Sunday evening. as ruining young boys has promised to leave the city within reasonable length of time This statement was made by a well known man today and was not denied by the police when they were questioned about 1t.
 He was seen by a member of the police department and given his choice or leaving town or having his name and his practices made pIbIic proper ty- He quickly chose to leave the city and begged that no notoriety be giv- en him
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24
NO ..FARaIER- TOMORROW.

The Farmer will not be issued to- morrow. This Is in accordance with its customs of many years standing, and the belief that Christmas should be a universal holiday set aside for gratitude and rejoicing. The Farmer wishes Its large and constantly in- creasing clientele of friends very happy Christmas, and assures them that it will continue to seek and de- serve their appreciation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24
BROKAw WOULD TAKE
 WIFE TO HEART AGAIN

Especial from United PressN
 Mineola. L. l., Dec. 24.-William behalf in the suit of his wife Mary Brokaw. for separat ton and alimony, declared on the witness stand before Justice Putnam that he stood ready and willing to reconcile all differences with his wife and take her back as he would his household. In the same breath, however. he qualified his statement by declaring.
 "I would take her right back herr, and now if she would only promise noJ to make charges about me and other women. I am sensitive and thesa charges hurt my feelings and besides cannot believe her as she tells me one thing one minute and aonther the next"
 Mrs. Brokaw was not in court to hear her husbands statement. 1t be- ing stated that she was confined to her home with a very bad cold.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24
Engagement Announced

MT. and Mrs. w. T. Coley of 64 Grove street announce the engage ment of their daughter Miss Jennie to MT. Percy E. wallen, of 723 William street. who is an accountant In the office of the treasurer of the Hampton, Va. Normal Industrial Institute. Un- til a few weeks ago MT. Wa'len was a clerk at the First National Bank, being known as one of Bridgeport's rsiing young men
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24

WANTED-Young men to learn auto mobile business by mail and prepare for positions as chaffeurs and repair men. We make you expert in ten weeks: assist you to secure position. Pay big: work pleasant; demand for men great: reasonable; write for particulars and sample lesson. Elm pire Automobile Institute. Rochester, N. Y. Tv24 b pc
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24
NOTICE.

desire to inform my friends and the public generally that hereafter I will be found at Martin Horschler's tonsorial parlors under the bank, Wall and Main streets, where my former customers will find their cups. To my former patrons I desire to eX- press my gratitude and hope to meet them at my present place of business.
 "AL" THIERFELDER.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24

City Clerk Stephen F. Boucher N ceived an eversmiling Christ mas biIiN kin in his mail this morning. The gift IS from an anonymous .admirer and the city clerk has suspended it from the chandelier in his private olive.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24

Superintendent Birmingham today received two boxes of cigars from MT. and Mrs. Frederick Baker of 269 Barnum avenue for the membLrs of the department. Mir. and Mrs. R:- ar are the parents of the late Harold Baker. who wGs we'll acquainted with most of the police force.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24
NOTICE.

have what you have been looking for. an up-to-date 2 family house. all centrally located. next to the corner of Park Ave and Wash ington Terrace, 10 minutes walk from depot Watson, S3 Fairfield Ave.
 a 10
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24
NOTICE.

Bartenders Union. local 256. don't froget our regular meeting. Sunday, Dec 26 33O D. m. There will he cleo ton of officers at this meeting for the ensuing six months and other import ant business that requires your atten- ton. JOHN M. SEARS, Sec.
 as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24

DIR. MANSFIELD. the foot specialist. room POI Meigs building can cure your sore feet. corns and bunions Cal on him afternoons or Sundays
 aa wANTED-Men for 1910. travel in Conecticut: good pay and tailor particulars. J. E. McBrady & Co, - Chicago. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24
EsTATE NORTH s1.5oO. Ooo.

Stamford, Dec. 24.-The late Commo- dore James D. Smith left an estate of about one million and a half dollars, according to the inventory filed in the Probate court
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24

FOR SALE.-Fisher. Behning. Gabler
 and Mathusheck Upright Pianos for
 sale cheap. Dial & Lee Music Go, S4 Cannon St. T Is If O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24

OUR sPECIALTY-Countr Pork. Pigs Hooks. and Brautwurst. at Nagel's E. Main St. G15* If o1s6
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24
UNCLASsIFIED

FOR SALE-Six room cottage on Seayiew Ave. Lot 56x1 30, S2,5O0. D. R. Whitney, 1925 Main St.
 T 24
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24

SEALS.-Notary Public, Lodge. and Corporation, and Waif Seals, Rubber Stamps. Ink Pads. Daters made to. order at short notice. and prices are right. The Schwerdtle Stamp Go, fl Cannon St. T 24 a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24

FOR SALE.-Fine fat.12 room house on Union Ave. Lot 42x3I0. $42OO. D. R. Whitney, 1925 Main St.
 T 24 b*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24

THE DISSOLUTION of all your trou- bles, and the realization of your choicest dreams, is our best wish for Christmas, at O'Neilrs. as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24

TO RENT.-Desk room with roll ton desk. 416 Warner Building
 I2 If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-24

BRIDGEPORT Housecleanins Bureau - Ashes rubbish removed. 4S3 New
 field avenue. Telephone 1316-5. Rainb l.. Miller, Prop. G tfo