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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16

lently at him and refused to be quiet ed. Father O'Meara hastened out for help. He found PatrOlman Si- mons at Broad and State streets, and returned to the house with the off cer. Simons took charge of the wom- an whole the clergyman telephoned to the emergency hospital for the am- bulance.
 Dr. H. R. Bennett responded, The priest lent his assistance to the police man and physician as they struggled to place the woman in the ambulance, but she fought with desperatte strength and kicking. and gesticulat- ing violently she knocked down the priest in the hallway, and sent the doctor to his knees on the muddy pavement.
 Once in the ambulance she was talk en to police headquarters, and placed in a padded cell. It is believed that the attack is but temporary and that it may be due to drink.
 The woman became calner after a few hours in the cell, and while still calling for a priest. she was converse more intelligently a self. She said she ha6 living in New Haven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
EN0S SOON TO
 CALL MEETING
 ON CELEBRATION

. As yet no arrangements have been made by President Fred Enos of the Board of Trade to call a meeting of the heads of various organizations in the city to arrange for a celebration to commemorate the passing of the 100.- 900 mark in population by Bridgeport. MT. Enos stated this morning that he would within a day or two call on various presidents of local organiza- tions and the newspapers to arrange for a meeting, when the matter would be discussed. He believes that some, thing should be done. but what will be done depends on the tone of the meeting. feV
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

MT. and Mrs. Oscar Jones of this citv entertained a party of friends Sunday at the Rochester cottage. ,MvrtIe Beach The guests present were: Mrs. A. E. Carr. MT. and Mrs. Rollin Brooks. MT. and Mrs. Charles D Carr and son. Mrs. F. Jones and family of Plymouth. Conn.,. Miss Ethel Carr. Miss Rosie Lindell. MT. and Mrs. George Smith, and son: MT. and Mrs. Arthur Butler and son. MT. and Mrs. Walter B. Brown and son. MT. William Jackson. Patrick Sullivan. John John son of New Haven. ana C. B. cannon. Tncluding among the guests was a family of four generations. Mrs. A. E.. Carr Mrs. Brooks. Mrs. Oscar E. Jones and Miss Mary Jones.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
Especial iron, United Press. )

New York. Aug 16.-For the second time since he returned from Africa. Theodore Roosevelt has been defeated by the party organization in his own state Both times the defeat could have been averted. In each instance Lloyd Griscom, chairman of the New York County Republican Committee, was responsible for the defeat because he insisted in forcing an issue when the votes were against him,
 With three members missing the state committee today by a vote of 20 to 15, selected James s. Sherman. Vice President of the United States. over Colonel Roosevelt to be temporary chairman of the Republican State Con- vention which will meet in Saratoga on September 27.
 The rejection of Roosevelt came on the motion of Griscom. When the state committee met William Barnes. Jr.,i whb led the fight to prevent the state legislature at Albany at its special sesion passing the direct primary bill endorscd by Roosevelt in letter to Griscom, moved that Sherman be named as temporary chairman. Grfs- com was on his feet at once.
 'I move the name of Colonel Roose- welt be substituted for that of MT. Sherman" he said 'I also move that the selection of temporary chairman
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
ONE OF GREATEST
 AUTO EVENTS HAS
 STARTED THIS WAY,

Philadelphia, Aug. 16.-The Munsey Historic Tour, one of Athe greatest au- stomobile reliability and sndura nee events of the year, started fronis here today with 2S entries The contest ants will rest tonight at West Point, N Y., reaching New London, Conn.,, tomorrow night Boston is the ob- jective point of the third days run. The fourth day will carry the cars along the lines of New Hampshire and Maine, to Portland, Bethlehem. N H., will be reached the fifth day and Sun day will be spent there. Monday the cars go to Burlington, Vt, and Tues day to Saratoga From Saratoga to Binghampton, N. Y, will take a day. The tenth will end in Wilkesbarre, Pa.
 and the 12thy day will complete the triU
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
STILL IN RAGE
 DONNOLLEY SAYS

Collector John M. DonneIly said to- day: T am still a candidate for the democratic nomination for sheriff. I shall stay in the race until my friends assure me that there is no chance for Bridgeport man to be nominated. Some time ego men in the Democratic party who have the interest of the party at heart as I believe, suggested to me that I enter the field because as they said the nomination should 20 to a Bridgeport man. The attitude Of MT. Connolley does not make any change in urp pIar1sD
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
Parlor Confabbers Pick 3 Delegates
 For 9th District.
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 After discussing pro and con the availability of certain republican elec- tors residing in that district it was decided that the delegate ticket should consist of T. H. Macdonald, EdWard c. Graves and Charles Bradstreet. Ex- Alderman Graves considers this tlcket a sure winner It is understood that the prospective delegates are said 10 claim that they are not committed to any candidates for office, but will be governed entirely by future events.
 They will be favorable. however, to the candidacy of Coroner Clifford 5. Wilson for town chairman.
 When the news of the parlor con fab leaked out today no little cr1tf- cism was heard among the rank and file of the voters of that district, The argument was advanced that sucn methods as these tend to foment dis- trust among the rank and file or Re- publicans who do not take kindly to home cliques in politics.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
ENGINEER JUMPS IN TRAIN SMASH ON
 NEW HAVEN ROAD.

Especial from United Press.)
 New London, Aug. 16-A New Ha- ven road passenger train bound from this city to Worcester, Mass, ran through a derail near Newton and was wrecked. Engineer George Beaver, who with his fireman jump ed from his cab, sustained serious contusions of the head and body. The engine fell on its side and was badly damaged. The other cars kept the track. None of the passenger was injured, due mainly to the trains slow rate of speed at the time of the accident
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
BARN WAS SET ON FIRE

Fire believed to be of incendiary origin destroyed big barn on the farm of Samuel Snow, a former New Yorker now residing in Long Hill and keeping summer boarders, The blaze was discovered just after daybreak this morning Snow and his board CTS formed a bucket brigade from the house to the barn, which is set back considerable distance from the roadway, but the blaze had gained such headway when it was discovered that the structure was burned to the ground.
 Snow said this afternoon he was convinced that the fire was not acci- dental. He is not prepared to tell whom he suspects. His loss is par tially covered by insurance The barn and contents were worth about $1,200.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
MAYOR GAYNOR SHOWS MORE
 IMPROVEMENT
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Hoboken., Aug. 16.--Mayor Gaynor was reported to be improving at St. Mary's hospital today. It was stat ed by Secretary Adamson that he slept from 10:15 last night until 3 o'clock this morning. He then stayed awake until 5:30 when he again went to sleep and was still sleeping at 8:45. Corporation Counsel Watson and Sec retary Adamson who spent the night at the hospital, agreed that the sit uation was as good as could reason ably be expected.
 .eThe Mayor is getting better fast" said Adamson as he left the hospital for breakfast. On second thought he modified his answer: "I mean he is no worse"
 The following bulletin was issued at ':S @The he Mayors passed restful night. His condition this morning is satis- factory. His respiration is practical ly normal. (Signed) Arlitz. Brewer"
 The following bulletin was issued at p. m:
 ..The Mayor continues to improve. Temperature, pulse and respiration are the same as this morning (SigneO Arlitz, Stewart
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
NISBIT FELL FROM FREIGHT,
 CLOSE CALL.

George Nisbit, aged 19, of 290 sth avenue, New York city, fell from a freight train on which he was trying to leap opposite the plant of fhe American & British Mfg. Go. this af- ternoon.
 Nisbit was thrown heavily on the rails. narrowly escaping rolling De- meath the wheels.
 Clerks in the office of the A. & B. Mfg. Co., saw Nisbits accident and summoned the ambulance corps. pr. H. R. Bennett removed the victim to the Bridgeport hospital.
 He had apparently escaped serious injury. but it was deemed advisable to keep him under observation for possible internal injuries.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Henry C. Wilson. aged 59. represent fnr himself as clerk of New York Civ, secured a marriage license at the office of the town clerk today to Weo N-s7 Mary J. Van Riper Busch. s4 Both have been married before. Mi Wilson said he had arransea 70 na ait, the ceremony performes in this city tomorroy-.
 A marriage license was issued tooay to Max Rosenhlum. tailor. ageo 14' and Minnie Goldboom. daughter CT MT, and Mrs. Abraham GoGEloom-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
BROTHERS CAUSE
 MANS ARREST.
 FEAR ASSAULT.

Claiming that because they have knowledge of a sensational crime in Russia with which the name of Geo. Jablosky was coupled Jablosky has threatened them repeatedly, Jacob and Alex Bergin, brothers of 45 Russell street. today caused Jabosky's arrest at his home, 49 Railroad avenue.
 The charge against Jabloslxy is as- sault, and while it is not claimed that any violence was used against the brothers, they assert that he recently rallied a large number of friends who armed themselves with clubs and lead pipe and threatened themI
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
MISS GRIFFIN ENGAGED
 TO DUDLEY MIXER MORRIS

Formal announcement was made to- day of the engagement of Miss Edna Adall Grippin. only daughter of MT. and Mrs. William A. Grippin. to Dud- ley Mixer Morris. son of Louis s. Mor- ris and grandson of Marshall F. Nor ris. The announcement is not sur prise to the friends of the young people.
 Mis- Grippin's father is the president of the Bridgeport Malleable Iron works a nulti-rnillionaire and one of the leading factors in the iron industry. He resides at S5 Park avenue. Mir. Morris comes of we'll known Bridge port family, and he lives at the old Morris homestead. 303 Noble avenue. He is employed as a clerk. He is out of the city on his vacation at pres ent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
PERSONAL MENTION.

George c. Carr of this city, leaves tonight for Watertown, N. Y., where the State convention of Volunteer Bremen is to be held. MT. Carr is an old volunteer fire fighter and he never permits a gathering of the State body to- pass without being present.
 Mrs. Carrie M. Beardsley and maid and Mrs. George Sheffield and maid sailed today on the steamer George Washington for Bremen.
 Miss Marion Doyle left yesterday for Lake Bantam where she will pass two weeks
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
KILLED WIFE AND
 SELF TO BEAT LAW.
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Especial from United Press.) fi Philadelphia, Aug. 16-To escape the law Partho Bednarsky. 69, of Buffalo, tfiis afternoon shot and kill ed his wife and then killed himself in an apartment house in this city. Bednarsky recently held up and rob bed a man in Buffalo. He fled here but was trailed by the police who reached the, city about the same time as Bednarsky.
 Finding himself trapped Bednarsky secured his revolver Just as the shooting took place the officers were in the City Hall swearing out a var rant for his arrest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
CONDUCTOR AND
 MAIL CLERK HURT

Especial from United Press) conductor and mail clerk of the Iron Mountain fast mail train No. were injured today when the engine and two cars left the track near, Annap- oils. The wreck was caused by spreading rails.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
Hearing of Mrs. Curtiss'
 Petition is Postponed

Mrs. Julia Watt Morris Curtis of Fairfield, Conn.,, the eccentric heiress of the millions of the Pinkney estate of New York city, did not appear in the probate court here today to begin anew her effort to be restored to the untrammeled enjoyment of her wealth Through agreement of counsel the hearing was postponed until next Tuesday. Attorney Stiles Judson will represent Mrs. Curtis while At torney. Daniel Davenport will repre- sent the conservators, Judge Elmore s. Banks and Attorney Samuel e. Shaw.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
Nature Prints.

An excellent opportunity now awaits parties to make a homo look beautiful Hand colored prints of To- cal subjects are now being offered at a special introductory price. Each picture is printed on the very finest platinum paper, bringing out the de- tail to perfection. This special intro ductory price will only last a few days Watkins art store, Hincks & Johnson building, opposite post of-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
LATHAM ATTEMPTS FLIGHT
 FROM PARIS TO LONDON
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Especial from United PreSS.)
 Paris Aug 16-Hubert Latham started today in his Bennett Mono plane on the most perilous flight ever undertaken by an aviator, from Paris to London. He is trying to win the London Daily Mails prize of $25,000 offered for such a flight.
 He left Issy, Paris suburb at 6 o'clock, hoping to make the trip to London without a stop. The short est distance by rail and boat to Lon don is 259 miles but Latham counted on cutting a least 20 miles from this in an airline route.
 After two hours of flight Latham had to give up the idea of a non stop flight as his motor began giv- ing him trouble, forcing him to alight near Amiens, after covering about 70 miles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
AUTOIST CHARGED WITH MANSLAUGHTER
Especial from United Press,

Special from United Press.l
 New Britain, Aug. 16.-Upon re- quest of Assistant Prosecuting Attor- ney George W. Andrews, a second ad- lournment was taken today until Sep tember 21 in the case of Walter B. Woodruff of Bristol, charged with mansIaughter as the result of the killing of four-year-old Isadore Cor bach by Woodruff's auto. Judge Peck of Bristol, counsel for Wood ruff, agreed to the postponement. The bond of $5,000 was renewed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
Nebraska Primaries
 Bring Large Vote Out
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Especial from United PreSS.1
 Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 16.-Perfect weather conditions and the injection of the liquor issue promise to result today in the biggest primary vote since Nebraska adopted the plan of direct nominations. National issues have been forgotten and the bulk of the voters will fight it out on the line of wet or dry
 Both Governor Shallenberger and Mayor Dahlman. of Omaha, are san- guine of landing the Democratic gub- erna torial nomination.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
VACATION MAKES VOIDS
 IN CHARITIES BUILDING

Superintendent Joseph V. Bremen, of the Charities department and his family are enjoying fortnight at Atlantic City.
 Ambulance Driver Auorey Burllson, of the emergency hospital staff drove the machine to the Locomobile factory for a thorough overhauling today, and started on a two weeks vacation.
 pr. E c. Krause was also among the yacationers when noses was counted at the Police and Charities building today.
 Tomorrow Sergeant Fred Webb of the Police department starts- on his annual vacation
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
GERMAN SUPPER.

The ladies of the German R. c. St' Josephs church on Madison avenue, will hold their monthly KaHeeKroenA- sha,, at tbe conyents lawn. tomorrow afternoon. oe
 The mana cement is in the hands oi the following ladies: Mrs. Jonn Doory, Mrs George Kaesmann. Mrs. Jac9p Schietinger and Mrs. Joseph Schuitz'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
B COPS FIRED FOR REFUSING
 TO DO DUTY.

-<Colum bus, Aug. 16-Safety Direc- tor McCune today dismissed from ser vice thirty-three regular patrolmen for refusing duty last Friday night when ordered by Mayor Marshall to ride street cars during the riots. The officers were charged with insubor- dination. All of the patrolm en pleaded guilty.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
NEW MILK RATE
 HEARING TODAY.
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Boston, Aug. 16.-Today the Inter- state Commerce Commission is hearing a complaint on the new milk rate put into effect by the Boston & Maine rail- road on August 1.
 The complainants contend that tfss new rate, called the open can rate as it is based on shipments by can. not by carloads as formerly. is an advance over the old rate of TO per cent. on milk shipped less than 40 miles and an advance of from 50 to TO per cent. on shipments over 40 miles
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
DIED.

EnSTEE-In this city, Aug. IS, 1910. Harry J., son of Harry and Ellen Foster, aged 15 years, months days.
 -Frieh6s are invited to attend the funeRaI from the residence or the parents, No. 8 Caroline street, on Thursday, Aug. IS, at 8:3O a. m, and from St. Charles cnurch at a. m. +A
 -Interment at St. 1, Michael s cemetery. IL ID
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
Weather Indications.
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Especial from United Press.) New Haven. Aug. 16.-Forecast:- Showers tonight and probably Wed nesday. Moderate east winds becom- : ing variable
 - Showers have been general edurlns the last A hours from North Caro- lima northward along the coast to Maine. Showers were also reported from the western sections.
 Conditions favor for this Vlcinlty partly cloudy and unsettled weather.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
CREW DROWNED BY
 SINKING OF SHIP
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press)
 Gibraltar, Aug. 16-Severa1 mem bers of the crew of the Spanish steamship Martos were drowned to- day in the sinking of the ship off Tarifa Point. The Martos was in collision with the German steamer Elsie She foundered few minutes after being struck.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
NEWARK GOES UP OVER 100000 BY THE
 NEW CENSUS.
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ISpTCIdI IIOIlI OHiteu eSS'J
 Washington, Aug. 16-The census office today announced the 1910 emu meration for the following cities with changes since 1900:
 Newark, N. J., 347,469, increase 1O1,349 Nor 4126 per cent.
 Scranton, Pa, 129,S67, inirease 27,- 841, or 27.3 per cent.
 Schenectady, N. Y., 72,S26, increase 41144 or 1899 per cent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
AVIATOR LIE BLANC
 IN HIS FLIGHT BEATS OUT PIGEONS.

Dual. France, Aug. 16-A flock of badlv defeated carrier pigeons was brought back to Dual today after an unsuc successful speed competition with Aviator Le Blanc in yesterdays aero nlane race from Dual to Amiens. The birds were released at the same time that Le Blanc began his flight. I,e Blanc arrived at Amiens nearly seven minutes ahead of the first pig
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
DIES OF TREMENs.

Especial from United Press.) New Haven, Aug. 16.-TimotEy Daley, prisoner at the County fail since Saturday. died early today in de- lirium tremens.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
PARENTS ANNOUNCE
 WEDDING OF MISS
 GRANT TO MIR. SMITH,

MT. and Mrs. Chas. H. A. Grant of 155 Cowles street, announce the mar riage of their daughter, Edith L., to Stanley N. Smith of Milford, Sept. 26 last. The ceremony was conducted hy the Rev. Howard A. Johnston of Stamford in the presence of the par
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
QUAKE CAUSES PANIC IN FRANCE

Special from United Press) Mountiers, France, Aug. 16-A se- We're earthquake was felt here today throwing the population into panic < No damage has yet been reported.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
FOOTBALL
 CLUB TO BE ORGANIZED

All those interested in Association Football in this city are requested to forward their names to G. F. Mossat, care Standard Mfg. Co.,, who has un- dertaken the task of organizing team for this city
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
'Seco K" lovely and fine and at less price.

Every penny of their usual price is the real worth of Seco silks
 They are finest combination of silk with cotton for "ess wear that is today made.
 ey have more beauty and durability and 1uster and mess. Critically viewed from every standpoint 2 worthy of favor
 the store is selling special lot of them at less ohe usual price, 1t is of regular quality, of regular oealtful patterns, pr ces substantially lower. All varieties of Seco silk ncuded:-
 Plain Seco
 Dotted Seco
 Foulard Seco
 Scarfing Seco Printed Seco Ifal That that there all the liked plain colors all the sparkling dots and tasteful patterns in white upon color. But it also that those distinctive border patterns included And that there beautiful pure white Seco silks printed with flowers in danty delicate hues And every sort sells at special price for few days Pain dot ed and foulard Seco; usually 29c yard25c Scarfing and printed Seco; usually 39c yard BOG Seco is fitted for by every and girl in the family This is good for every woman; this of little price,
 foorre
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
OBITUARY

Attorney George A. Mullen. promi- nent as member of the Fairfield County Bar Association for a num- Der of years, died yesterday at St. Vincent's hospital, where he had been a patient for but short time, with a lingering illness. He resided at I65 Stratford avenue, and is surviy- ed by his widow and two children. He had made this city his home for the past twelve years. He was one Of the best known young barristers of the county. t h
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16

Martha. widow of Miles N. Beard. died yesterday at the home of her son. William R. Beard, in Stratford. at the age Of e4 years. She had been an invalid for number of years and died as the result of a shock sus- tained about 10 days ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16

Harry J.. son of Harry and Ellen Dunn Foster, died this morning at the nome Of his parents, 39 Caroline street, after a lingering illness, in his 18th year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16

Funeral services over the remains of Charles w. Walthers of 397 Pop lar street, were held this afternoon at the Bishop Mortuary Chapel in Samuel Harris lodge, l. O. O. F.. con ducted the services both at the chapel and at the grave in Lakeview eeme- tery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
NATURE PRINTS
(By w. H. Benedfct-) (Size of print and mount f1x14.J

These beautiful hand-coIored 4 prints of LOCAL SUBJECTS we are offering at the special introductory price of $150 each. Each picture fs printed on the very finest Platinum paper bringing out the detail with telling effect. The artist in his desire to make each picture perfect in it's natural surroundings has neither spared time or color. Special intro ductory price will last for few days only.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16

The funeral of John w Willis was held from the residence of his sister 1n-law, Mrs. Thomas Willis, 4131 Main street, at 10 o'clock this morn ing, where Rev. Father Curran con- ducted the funeral services. There was large attendance of relatives and friends and a very beautiful dis play of floral offerings. The pail bearers were Frank Bishop, Bernard Blush, Joseph Bishop, George Butler, Albert Pulver and James Murray. Tn. torment was in the family plot in St. Michael's cemetery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16

The funeral of Charles A. New man was held this afternoon from his late home, 1905 State street, at 2:3O o'clock, Rev. MT. Goldsborough con ducting the services. Inherent was in Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16

Bridgeport, The August Store closes daily, except Saturdays, at o'clock