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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13
ROBBERY MAY PROBABLY
 HAVE LED TO MURDER
POLICE UNABLE TO MAKE MUCH HEADWAY IN
 SOLUTION OF MULLEN MYSTERY Their Efforts Centering About the Discovery of Woman Seen in His Company Shortly Before the Discovery of. His Body

policemen, Captain Arnold and Detec- tive Sergeant Hackett.
 The body was found warm as if there was life in it, but there was no pulse. The condition of the body was such as to indicate foul play. The trousers were tattered, one of the hip pockets torn almost off as if in des-
 perate struggle. Both eyes were
 swollen, and blood was still oozing from a cut under the right eye and the
 nostrils. The man had to all appear ances been beaten severely, and the body dragged to the spot on which it was found. scratches Of the back indi- i eating the friction with the ground.
 Search for the missing garments was at once begun but it was some time before Patrolman Brown. climbing to the top of series of porches extend- ing to the rear of the four story building, found the overcoat. coat and vest neatly folded in a corne-. In rocket of the overcoat were both socks, and fifteen feet away, near an ash chute, were his shoes, ranged side by side
 The theory that he had fallen from the porch was discredited by the con- to the top are 52 in number. and to have fallen from such a height must have resulted in fearful mangling of the body. The only severe wounds were those in the face where the man must have been struck so heavily as to result in corcussion.
 That he was lured by the woman whom he was seen to accompany, into a dark recess in the neighborhood, beaten and robbed. and dragged to the scene of the discovery of his body when his assailants saw they had kill ed him, is the belief on which some of the police department are working. The police want to find his cap of heavy gray material which they be- lieve was left at the scene of the fatal assault on Mullen.
 Another theory is that he fell, climb ed the stairs, removed part of his clothing, descended and fell a second time, and died as a result of the sec ond fall.
 Mullen is survived by two brothers. Paul and Augustus. and a mother liv- ing at 25 Curtis avenue. His remains will be removed to the mothers home. and Catholic funeral services will be held Saturday.
 The police themselves have not been able to agree in their deductions. iCaptain Arnold who made a cursory investigation last night is of the opin- ion the man was beaten and died as the result of exposure The fact that the garments found on the porch far about the body were bloodstained, he says, may indicate the man after be- ing beaten, climbed the stairs, and wandered down the stairs again in a half dazed stupor. Supt. Birning ham is inclined to agree with Captain Arnold, but the remainder of the po- lice and detectives working on the case are at variance with their opinion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13
WALL STREET TO-DAY.

New York. Jan. 13.-(Opening. The stock market at the opening and during the first few minutes was de cidedly irregular with price move ments in various issues badly mixed The Hartman stocks appeared strong est. The majority of the list showed slight loss at the end of Is min utes-
 II a. m.-After the first five min utes Fluctuations were cintinued withir narrow limitations. The tone in gen eral was bearish but Union Pacific and Consolidated Gas held firm.
 Government bonds unchanged; oth- CT bonds irregular.
 N0on-The Rock Island episode was brought into prominence again today when heavy selling and a drop in prices of from to 2 points all around the room followed the posting of the governors decision on the case. To- ward noon, however, slight improve n18nk waa shown.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13
STEAMER BREAKS IN TWO, DASHED BY HUGE WAVES, AND 28 OF THE
 CREW ARE DROWNED

help with all of the crew finally took to the rigging as the steamer was far enough in to become fast on the rocks. Giant waves were sweeping over the wreck and although the crew were dashed to the rigging as it became too dark to see further it was plain most of them would soon be dead from ex- posture.
 Among the watchers on shore, who tried time and again to aid the life savers, was c. J. Mallis, agent for the line. His son, Harold, was a passen- ger on board, the only passenger in fact. He was en route to San Fran cisco to attend the University of Cali lorna, but although the frantic father did everything he could it was found there was absolutely no means of aid ing the Cooned ships company.
 When it became dark huge bonfires were lighted on the beach to encour- age any of those who were still in the rigging and alive, and the fires were kept up all night. At daylight today the steamer Queen could be seen ap- preaching the wreck, whose rigging was all that remained in sight, and wireless advices stated that the reve- me cutter, Manning was also in the neighborhood and both vessels will try to get close to the wreck so soon as the sea goes down.
 Just after dawn today a body was washed ashore. which led the life saw CTS to believe that there was absolutely no hope for anyone and that all that the vessels that were standing by can accomplish will be to recover the bod ies of those still in the rigging.
 The life-savers from Brandon reach ed here early today and they, with the local crew. are patrolling the coast searching for bodies which are expect ed to be washed ashore. According to Assistant Engineer Kentzel. the only survivor, the boilers of the Car ina were torn from their foundations by the pounding received from the sea and the vessels bottom must be torn out.
 The second assistant engineer, c. J. Robinson, was washed ashore some distance from this city and is now be- ing cared for in a farm house. He was unconscious for some time but is reported to be recovering and there is a chance that he will live. He was lashed to the foremast which was car- ried away by the force of the waves, but he declares that number of the crew who were dashed in the after rig ging were still alive when he was washed into the sea.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13
Brave Woman Strangled to Deatb Defending Property of Her
 Master.
$10,000 IN BOOTY TAKEN
 BY ROBBERS, WHO ESCAPED
Bloodhounds Lose Scent of Assassins After Tracking Them for Miles Victim Tied to Chair and Slowly Strangled Most Atrocious Crime House Was Full of Servants

The interior of the house vas fr great disorder. Compton. who fx q hnancier, with large holdings In New York, had a magnificent collection of sliverware, containing several hum ried away in the sleigh by fhe mur- derers. Sums of money belonxfnr fs various members of the househoI< were taken and the total figures may exceed the early estimate.
 After losing the scent on the escan- ing murderers on the verplanck road. the police turned their attention to q more thorough examination of fhf mansion and secured accurate nea< surements and impressions of foot steps in the snow which they declare will aid them greatly in running down the robbers.
 George Travis, who lives a half mile from the Compton estate. told the po- ice that early this morning he was awakened by the barking of his dog and went to the window in time to see three men fire five shots at the animal Mir. Travis secured a weapon and went out but the men. saw him coming and fled. It is thought they were the robbers who were then flee ing from the Compton home
 Chief of Police McCabe, of Pough- keepsie, together with Sheriff Town send, many deputy sheriffs and vo,un- teers, are following every clue that may throw any possible light on the robbery and murder, though thus far without tangible result.
 Miss Bramer the coroner has learn ed, was in reality the wife of Clar- ence Morse, a Boston musician. The couple were married last June but their welded life was unhappy and three months ago she left him, resun1- ing her maiden name. It Is reported that she was preparing to sue Morse for divorce. Up to late hour this afternoon no progress had been made in running down the burglars.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13
Special from United Press.)

(SpoClai from On1Ce0 Press
 Marshfield, Ore, Jan. 13.-Rushing through the heavy fog that enshrouds the coast in response to a wireless appeal for help that came too late, the steamship Queen is now reported to be close to the wreck of the South ern Pacific steamer Czarina, which broke in two on North Spit Coos Bay last night. Twenty out of the crew of 30 of the Czarina. are be- lieved to have been drowned while one man, Assistant Engineer Harry H. Kentzel, is in the local hospital suffering from exposure, having been washed ashore following Q vain att tempt to swim. He was picked up unconscious but thanks to his strong constitution, he will recover.
 The Czarina put out yesterday ev- ening in the teeth of a bowling gale. She had reached the point of North Spit Coos Bay when it was noticed that she was laboring in the sea and signal was set indicating that her engines had broken down. The ob server on shore, whose attention had been attracted to the laboring craft, suddenly saw her twist around into the trough of the sea and then. carried by the monster waves which are un- uSuduys IliSH dl CIlIS pOlIlL, SIl0g OCSdii to drift toward the Spit. It was plain that not only were her engines dis abled, but that the steam steering gear was out of order and the hand gear was refusing to work properly. Time after time the big vessel swung toward the bar, hit the rock and then, so fierce was the force of the waves, that she would be lifted from the rocks and flung out on the waters again.
 On shore frantic life savers and oth- CTS gathered. but they could do noth- ing. Attempts to launch the life boat were fruitless and the waves were too high and it was impossible to get the frail craft beyond the surf. The Czarina was too far out to- permit util- ization of the life line although the mortar was fired repeatedly in the vain hope that one shot might reach. It could be seen from shore that both an- chors had been dropped but they fail ed to hold and the vessel, at the mercy of the waves. continued to drift shore ward until she finally took. Judgment on the Spit across the entrance to the bay In a few minutes the wireless operator on board who had been in communicati ton with shore calling for
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13

Robbery is now believed to have been the motive for the supposed mur- der of James H. Mullen, the driver whose half naked body. stfil warm, was found in an alley in the rear of Broch's delicatessen store. S7o Main street. just after o'clock last night. Beyond establishing the fact that less than three hours before his body was found Mullen had roll of bills in his pocket. and when his clothing was searched no valuables were found. the police have not made material progress fin solving the mystery.
 Their efforts are now centering upon the apprehension of an unknown wo- man. described as tall. wearing glasses. whom son of pr. B. B. Plunley saw in Mullen's company in Main street. Plumley says he heard Mullen tell the woman he had plenty of money. This was about 6:30. That is the last the police have been able to learn of the mans whereabouts and at that time he was walking from the vicinity of State and Main streets, south in Mair. street.
 Medical Examiner F. B. Downs, as- sisted by Drs. c. Lincoln Banks and ID. M- Trecartin. performed an autopsy upon the body this noon, and returned a finding of tn ecause of death as con- cussion of the brain. due he be- 1ieves to a fall sustained by Null len perhaps after he had been beaten and robbed. Beyond the detention for a few moments of a woman of the street last night no ar rests have been made. She gave the name of Anna Belle. but Plum!ey said she was not the woman he had seen with Mullen.
 Mullen had been employed about the city as a driver for various liquor dealers for many years. He was AT years of age. and single. He had boarded at the home of Mrs. Mary For row for several years, she residing lat terly at PAT State street. He left there yesterday about o'clock, drove over his route for the Bridgeport Dis tributine Go, and made his returns to Manager Fowler at the company's 8 store Tn State street He was seen to have roll of bills when he left, about 5-30. He had been drinking.
 Just after o'clock Rudolph Wendt. chef iu Broch's restaurant stepped out of a rear door, leading into court in the rear of the buildings fronting on Main street. stumbled over the body of Mullen. It lay almost parallel with the steps. just at the foot.
 He hurried back and telephoned to police headquarters. Sergeant Webb summoned the police in the center with the red light signal system. and dis-l patched Sergeant Hazel and PatrOIman Brown to the scene. PatrolTnan Bea- mer arrived at the same time, and the three began an investigation. in which they were later aided by several other
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13
Weather Indications
Especial from United Press

! IOpVCIStI IIUII OIIICGU FTGSS.J
 New Haven, Jan. 13.-Forecast:- Rain or snow tonight and Friday; warmer.
 A western storm is central this morning in Illinois. It is producing rain or snow in the central Mississippi valley and the lake region. The front edge of the snow area extended as far east as Pittsburg, Pa., at 8 a. m. An area of high pressure over New England has retarded it's eastward movement during the past 24 hours. The temperature is falling between the Rocky Mountains and the Missis- sippi river and rising from the Mis- sissippi river eastward to the coast
 Conditions favor for this vicinity in- creasing cloudiness followed by snow or rain with rising temperature to- night and Friday, probably followed by clearing and colder by Friday night
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13
BOSTON'S S2OO,OOO Y. M. (. A.
 BUILDING GOES UP IN SMOKE
Overloaded Furnace Cause of Blaze New Home to b:
 One of Finest in Country.

The fire is believed to have started from an overheated furnace. During the fight against the flames Joseph Wood. 3 fireman, was knocked from a, ladder by a twisting hose and slightly injured. Thomas Walker, who was sleeping on the second floor of the Y. M. c. A. building when the fire started, was awakened barely in lime to escape.
 Tn consequence of todays fire, work is to be started as soon as possible on a new Central Y. M. c. A., $514, 1000 for this structure was recently raised here by a popular subscription cam paign and every effort is to be made tc, rush the new structure which will probably be the finest of it's kind in America.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13
CHILD LABOR
 IN BAY STATE.
Massachusetts Far Behind Other States, With 14,0O0. Children Working 101a. Hours in Factories.
lsnecial from united Press.l

Boston, Jan. l3 The declaration by the National Child Labor 'Cmmit- tee that 14,000 children, between II and 16 years of age, are engaged in Massachusetts manufactories and that under the present law they may be worked 10k hours a day, stirred the delegates of that body which is in session here today. The committee's s statement says that Massachusetts is far behind many other states in it's protection to child wage workers and discussion as. to how this condition may be renedied is the principal topic of this afternoons session.
 Today's proceedings of the copven- ton were begun by the address of the day by J.. G. McElway of Georgia.
 This evenings meeting will be pre- sided over by Dr, F. L.. Adler.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13
Struck By Auto, Asks
 Damages of 1000

This afternoon in the Common Pleas court before Judge Howard B. Scott. Is being heard the suit for s20o0 brought by Concetto Mannino of Hal lett street against George F. Goessing- CT, an expressman of Newfield avenue. The plaintiff claims that she was walking across East Main street when she was run into and over by a motor vehicle driven by Goessinger, and re- ceived severe injuries. though she took due precaution in crossing the street The defendant denies the complaint alleging that the plaintiff became con- fused and walked directly in front of the auto.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13
FOUR NEW CASES
 OF SCARLET FEVER

Four new cases of scarlet fever were reported to the Board of Health yesterday and today. One was at Fairfield and West avenues, two were in family in Wood avenue where several children have had the disease before them, and the fourth was in North Main street, near the Trumbull line. Health Officer Mcclellan fumi- gated eight apartment yesterday that had been occupied by scarlet fever patients There are now 79 cases under quarantine in this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13
WORSTED IN FIGHT WITH RIVAL, SUlTOR.
 IS FINED AS WELL
Followed Girl Across Seas, Only to Be tilted for An other.

mad followed across the sea, had jflt- ed him for William Brandenberg, Max Schmidt, q chef at the restaurant of his brother, Carl Schmidt in Fairfield avenue, last night attacked Branden- herg on Fairfield avenue. Besides suffering the worse in the fight that followed, he was today fined S25 and costs in the city court.
 It developed that Brandenberg and the girl had reported his annoyances to the authorities several times, and Schmidt had been warned to desist from forcing his attentions upon her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13
T0WNLEY COULD NOT
 ATTEND
Conference on Trolley Ser vice Goes Over for a Few Days.

The conference which was to be held here today between the alder manic committee on trolley service and the officials of the Connecticut Co. was postponed because of the in- ability of the committee to get Gen eral Manager Town1ey to attend to- day with General Passenger Agent Leary. The mayor and the aldermen desire the presence of MT. Townley and because he could not attend the conference was put over until the later part of the week when it is hoped MT, Townley can arrange his affairs to come here
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13
fspecial from United Press

Boston. Jan. 1S.-Boston's Central T. M. c. A. building. valued at s200,- 900 and considered one of the finest structures of it's kind in the country. was practically destroyed by fire early today. The whole building was gut ted and only a desperate three hours f1ght by the firemen prevented the flames spreading to and destroying ueiEhborfng buildings. AS 1t was, bursting hose so hindered the flrG- lighters that a three story building ad5olnlng. occupied by the Foster Furniture Company, suffered consid- erable damage, but in it the fire was soon drowned out
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13
NUMBER INJURED
 TRAIN DETAILED
Special from United Press. ]

Columbia, Ga, Jan. 13.--A number of trainmen were injured today when a freight train was derailed on the Sea- hoard Air Line 12 miles from this city. The early reports stated that a pas senger train had been wrecked and several killed and several physicians were hurried to the scene in a special train. The report was erroneous as the passenger train was some distance behind the freight when the latter was deraiIed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13
HEINZ, ARGUMENT OVER.
(Special from ITnited Press.

Especial from United Press.l
 New York, Jan. 13.-The argument in the demurrer by F. Augustus Heinz to the indictment, charging him with misappropriating funds of the Mer- cantile National Bank, was adjourned today until Monday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13
RECORDED AFTER TWO YEARS.

A record of the sale of the interest of Thomas w. Joyce in the Joyce & Sherwood Co., printers, was filed in the office of the town clerk yesterday. The purchaser is Royal w. Sherwood, also member of the original com- pany. The sale took place two years a~o hrrt not recnrded 1,aforo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13

TO RENT.-5 rooms, 56s Seaview
 Ave. All good condition Inquire 363 Stratford Ave a@nl
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13

WANTED.-Reliable men to qualify for Automobile positions; last season over 25 graduates put in positions right here in Bridgeport; next season we will double that number. These positions pay SIS to $s0 weekly; if you are working for less. this is your opportunity. New England Auto School. s15 State Street, Bridgeport
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13

TO RENT.-2 front rooms, furnished for light housekeeping. Also two rear rooms. 363 Stratford Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13

TO RENT.-Apartments at so2 Golden
 Hill St. Seven rooms and bath. En-
 quire of owner. Al Washington Ave. r T3s t.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13

DON'T FORGET THE SIXTH SEMI ANNUAL DANCE under the au- spices of the Bridgeport Gaelic Ath- letic Club, at Arion hal on Friday evening, Jan. 14. Music by Risley's orchestra, Prof. Hackett, prompter, Admission 25c. A good time is as- sured to all those that will attend.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13

WANTED.-First class toolmpkers. lathe hands and operators for Brown & Sharpe and Landis grinding ma chimes. Also draughtsman on tool and fixture work. Apply to The Locomobile Company of America.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13

FOR. SALE.-Single house. rooms. { good bargain. Leave your address.
 Farmer Office. H27stf. O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13

FOR SALE-Block of 40 rooms. rent for $1.335 per year. Good paging
 property and a widow can't take care
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13

LOST Saturday after noon between the Arcade and Broad St. Reward. Return to Farmer. A 12 spo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13

TO RENT.-Desk room with roll ton desk. AIS Warner Building.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13

= Mimeogra phine.
 Notary Public. Sears. 10s Meigs Bldg. n tho
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13

FOR SALE.-A few good heavy work
 horses, 1,400 to 1,600 lbs. Apply Thomas Lynch, care Barnum & Bailey, Norman St. A 11rso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13

FOR SALEHH. Gram, 1176 Pembroke st. commencing this week we are putting on sale 100 dozen of finished
 and unfinished Muslin Gowns. We are selling them at one half the price YOU would have to buy from any merchant in this city, gowns from 25 cents to 9S cents valued at 9S cents
 to $1.50. A 13 b"p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13

CONSTIPATED Bilious ? Sick Headache? Casca Laxine Tablets knock them all. res
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13

592 Broad street, papers and paints room for $500. Good paper and paint furnished. Kalso- mining and glazing. A 10 q p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13

FOR SALE.-FisbAr. Behning. GabIer and Mathusheck Upright Pianos for sale cheap. Dial & Lee Music co. S4 Cannon St. T IS. tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13

FOR SALE-Four fine upright pianos in excellent condition. $90. $110. $150, $175. Easy payments if desired. The M. Steinert & Sons CO, 915 Main St.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13

FOR SALE.-One. Steinway upright
 piano Cost $700 Rebuilt. looks like new Bargain to quick buyer. The M Steinert & Sors Go, a15 Main st A 1od 70
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13

FOR SALE.-Here is chance to make money. 4 family house. 20 rooms. dress at Farmer Publishing C.. of
 flee. H 27 ~t f. 0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13

WANTED.-Young man as assistant pay roll clerk. Must be quick and accurate at figures. Give references. Address xxx, this office.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13

FOR SALE-New ten room house in Boston avenue, three minutes from Whiting Silver Co.'S new factory all
 improvements, including vacuum cleaner S4.000 Terms reasonable. M.
 McNamara, 306 East Main street. Phone 2934. A Is t1o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13

LOST.LOn Hancock Ave, near Pine. St., a lady's nickel watch with fob. Reward if returned to this office.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13

30 SOUTHLAND ST. Furnished rooms, parlor floor, single or ensuite. may be used for light housekeepang. Steam heat, gas. bath, and telephone.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13

Rain or snow tonight; warmer tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-13

BRIDGEPORT Housecleanipg Bureau. Ashes. rubbish removed 4sa Neg- field avenue. Telephone 1s16-5 Ralph l.. Miller. Prop. c tfo