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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15
FLOOD
 NOW CLAIMS 700 LIVES

Tokio, Aug. 15.-Tokio's unprecedent- ed flood has already claimed 700 lives according to estimates made today
 with the prospects that the total deaths will run into the thousands as the result of the destitute condition of the sufferers and the inability of the
 authorities to render any but the slow est relief.
 There is the gravest danger also of now certain that it will be several
 days before some sections can be cleaned and disfhfected
 The waters of the Tonewaga river have not risen since yesterday. but the expected subidence the moment the crest of the flood was reached has not yet materialized and the suburbs as well as about one third of the city proper, are still under water The po-
 lice and other city authorities are making heroic efforts to distribute food to the flood victims by means of boats but this service is wholly inadequate and thousands are not being provided for. Owing to the cutting off of trans portation lines the citys food supply is running short and the situation bids fair to become acute.
 Even the well-to-do people of the city who have not been reached by the flood are on short rations and will remain so still food supplies can be brought in. The government is considering the advisability of cOnfiscating the stocks of food now on hand.
 Reports that come in from other cities show conditions elsewhere to be nearly as bad as in Tokio. Yokohoma and NagaSki have been hard hit and the deaths there will reach well into the hundreds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15
GOV. HASKELL
 DEFIES COURT
''f it Has Any More Contempt For us Than We Have For it,
 It's a Bird" He Declares
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 outhHe. O&la-. Aug. M-State of 6c1als are facing c serious problem koday fpHowfAx the command of Gov nrnoc Haskell that they move their ofi1ces to Oklahoma City. They stand . chance of being declared in contempt of court if the offices are moved and the Governor asserts he will declare their onbces vacant if they are not in Oiclahoma City by tonight.
 The mix-up follows the action taken by tho district court here some time ago when an order was issued re- Etraining all state officials but the gov ernor from moving their offices until the capital case had been settled on its merit One state official says he be- aieves the etate officials will refuse to remove to Oklahoma City as HaskelPs 8 constitutional right to declare their offsces vacant ts disputed, while Att torney General West is understood to have notified State Auditor Trapp not to cash any warrants for expenses in moving.
 Three members Of the state board of met with Haskell here yesterday and when the governor was Hold contempt proceedings might be instituted on this account. he said that Eff tho district court has any more con- tempt for us than we have for 1t. it's "a bird"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15
Coroner's Death Causes
 Another Crippen Inquest.
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London, Aug. 15-Owing to the re- cent death of Coroner Thomas, who held the first inquest on the death of the woman supposed to be Mrs. Belle Fillmore Crippen. wife of Dr. H. H. Crippen, it was necessary to be- gin al over today when the inquest was resumed. Deputy Coroner Schroeder was in charge of today's in vestigation.
 Solicitor Williamson represented the prosecution, Solicitor Newton ap- peared for pr. Crippen who is now in iaiI in Quebec, and Solicitor J. H. Watts for Miss Ethel Clare Leneve, Crippen's typist who is also under ar rest in Quebec.
 The testimony of the experts who examined the remnants of the body sunposed to be that of Mrs. Crippen and who gave it as their opinion that tha body was that of a woman of Mrs. Crippen's size and that the vic tim had recently undergone an opera ton. was submitted at today's hear ing.
 ouest was adjourned until September a Newton said that owing to his desire to consult his client before full opening of the case, he hoped the inquest would not go farther than ab- soI11tely necessary at this date. Dr. Schroeder accepted this suggestion. Much of the testimony submitted at the fxst Inquest was reheard today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15
JACKSON'S

Geraldine O'Brien was standing on the corner of Forty-second street and Broadway, New York, two weeks ago talking to some friends of her sister, Norah O'Brien, who played a promi- nent part in "The Heir to the Hur- rah.", Geraldine had just come from Baltimore, spurred on by an ambition to follow in her sisters footsteps, and become an actress. That she was passers-by from her accent. It hap pened that Edgar Selwyn who is stag ing his latest play, "The Country Boy", which MT. Henry B. Harris will present at Jackson's theatre for a three nights engagement, beginning tonight, happened to be passing by, and attracted by the tone of Miss O'Brisn's speech, addressed her: Are you looking for an engagement on the stage?" inquired MT. Selwyn. '.I certainly am," replied Miss O'Brien. 'Then come with me-" said MT. Sel- wyn, ''to the Liberty theatre. I have a part I want you to read. I am putting on The Country Boy for Henry B. Harris
 The part is that of Lucy, a colored maid, and Selwyn had been. having considerable difficulty in getting a young woman to play the part, who had the real tone of voice character istic of a Southern darkey. Miss O'Brien read the part and was inn mediately hustled over to the Hudson theatre to MT. Harris office and sign ed contracts for her services in the play.
 Thus it is again recorded where a young woman secures her first en- gagement on the stage by accident.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15
WET AND DRY FIERCE FIGHT
 IN NEBRASKA Most Spirited Primary Bat tie in History of the State
 Due Tomorrow. County Option to Front, With the Senatorship and Governorship as
 Two Big Stakes.

Lincoln. Neb:. Aug, 15-Nebraska voters will tomorrow engage in the most spirited primary battle in it's history. An effort will be made to force the county option issue to the front The Senatofship and Cover norshtp are the two big stakes. Gov ernor Shallenberger, because he sign ed the o'clock closing law, is the target of bitter flight on the part lined behind Mayor Jim" Dahlman of Omaha The new primary law makes the ballot open and permits Republicans or Democrats to vote the opposite party.
 Dahlman is claming the support of thousands of Republicans. Dahl mans chances in fact hinge upon his success in agitating Republican SUD- port as the Democratic drift of the past three weeks has been turned to Shallenberger.
 Equally exciting has been the cam paign between Congressman Hitch cock and Richard L. Metcalf, Bryan's assistant editor for the Democratic Senatorial nomination. Hitchcock is favored by the "wets" and Metcalf by the "drys'' Willis D. Reed of Madison, promises to be prominent
 United States Senator Burkett is opposed by Charles G. Whedon, a radical progressive. The renomina- tion of Burkett, who has the back ing of the organization and several hundred postma sters and Federal of flee holders, appears to be almost a certainty.
 The fight in both parties has been waged so warmly during the past two weeks that a total primary vote of 15, 900 is predicted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15
M'CANN CONFIDENT BUT PROPOSES TO
 TAKE NO CHANGES
Swanson of Hartford May Wear Mechanic Suit /
 This Week.

Should Bridgeport fail to land the pennant this season (Manager Mo Cam is extremely confident that he Will not be lower than flrst) it's a certainty that Bridgeport will be the Champions of 1911. Manager Mo- Cam knows that he will lose some or his men by the draft route, and also others because major league clubs have the call on their services. Already his efforts are being center ca, not only in landing the club on top this year, but in Notifications for next season. Manager Gene is sweet on big Ivor Swanson. the terrible V1can with the Senators. He has att tempted to get him in trade, but the deal has fallen through. Failing in this manner, he made an offer of money to Owner Clarkin, but the lat ter sent out a feeler in the way of d larger price than McCann is will ing to pay.
 A price has been arrived at. so that within a few days, local fans will know whether Ivor Is to become a Mechanic. Though he might not be purchased this season, he will be here next year. McCann stated to- day that if his pitchers did not take will wear a Mechanic suit before the week is over
 McCann is not letting the grass grow under his feet, and already has his hooks out for another pitcher from one of the big league clubs He knows that he has good pitchers. but he wants better as the club is not doing what it should in batting. With out hitting, the heavers have to be depended upon to hold the opposing clubs.
 There will be no double headers here this week, as the schedule calls for four home games here. McCann stated starting next week all post poned games would be played off, as- surfing many double bills for the last three weeks of the season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15
SUPREME COURT DECISION
 MAKES LAWYER LIABLE. TO
 PAY OR STAND IN CONTEMPT

New Haven, Aug 15-Owing to the recent Supreme court decision Attor- ney George R. Cooley, administrator of the estate of the late Elizabeth S. Bradley, has been placed in a pecu- liar position and according to probate court officials will either have to pay over some $2,80O out of his own pocket or else stand in contempt of the Supreme Cour tof Errors.
 q Mrs. Bradley left an estate valued at $S,000 bequeathing one-half to a brother and the other to an associa- ton. A sister, who was cut off, ap- pealed and the matter was carried to the Supreme court. It is stated that meanwhile upon the assumption that the Supreme court would decide in favor of the sister, the administra- ton gave Miss Fanny Emory one-half of the estate. The brother, John Thompson, now demands his share upon the decision of the Supreme court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15
IhFANTIlE PARALYSl One Child Dies; Two Others Are Taken With Disease

Sufffeld, Aug. 15.-Three new cases of infantile paralysis were made public yesterday by Dr. William B. Caldwell. the health officer. Alberta Ford. Il years old died in the afternoon. waldo. years old, came down with the disease today and the house Is now under quarantine. About noon another case was discovered in the family of MT. But Hinclxley. only a short distance away. the victim being their years old son Harold. This house was also Quarantined.
 Experts decided that the case of the little girl was infantile paralysis in a severe form. while that of her brother was not so far advanced.
 Thursday afternoon the Ford girl at tended party given by Miss Edna Pinney, where fifteen other children about the age of the Ford girl were present. After she returned home she complained of sore throat The next day marked symptoms of the disease appeared and she grew rapidly worse.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15
THREE GENERATIONS CELEBRATE GOLDEN
 WEDDING OF LOTHS

Children and grand children of MT. and Mrs. Rudolph Loth gathered yes- terday at the farm of George and Henry Loth, their sons, in Madison avenue. to celebrate the 50th anniver- sary of the wedding of the we'll known couple. The golden wedding was quietly observed, only the immediate family of the old couple being in vited. MT. Loth came from Germany as young man, and married Eva Neubaurer in this city, Aug. 14, 1860. He has been a successful builder. is prominent fraternally and has been active in Democratic politics. There are eight children and seven grand children
 The couple were married by the late Rev. Dr. Benedict. The children who survive and who were present yesterday are George, Henry, Fred erick and Rudolph, Jr., Mrs. Ben jamin Thorpe, Mrs. Emma Green wood, Mrs. Hallich Kain, Miss Annie Loth. Relatives from Troy, N. Y., who were present are Mrs. Annie Loth, MT. and Mrs. Edward 10th and and their son, Robert, all of whom formerly resided here. The aged couple are in excellent health.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15
E.. H. DILLON & co.
.FINEGHAN DIED
 OF BROKEN HEART
NEWS OF DEMISE OF FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE KILLED HIM. WESTMINSTER ABBEY URGED AS BURIAL PLACE OF FA-
 NOUS WOMAN.
fspecia1 from United PressA

Especial from united Rre90.1
 London. Aug. 16.-A dramatic sequel occurred today in the death of John Ffneghan. an aged soldier who acted as Miss N1ghtingale's orderly in her hospital work during the Crimean War. Miss Nightingale died yesterday at the age of 90 years. When F1neRhan the doctors say that grief killed him.
 In all probability the dying request of Florence Nightingale. world famed for her work as nurse during the Cnmean war and her subsequent ef- forts in behalf of English soldiers. for simple funeral ceremony. will be ig- nored. Such a warm place did she hold in the affections of the people that there is now whispered demand that her body find resting place in West minister Abbey, where England's greatest sons lie buried
 The press of England Is urging West minister Abbey as the burial place. The greatest demand. however. for a public funeral with full military hon ors, comes from the English soldiers. in whose behalf Miss Nightingale de- voted her life since early womanhood. They demand that they be given an opportunity to do honor to her memory.
 The death of Miss Nightingale has stimulated the movement to abolish the present precarious method of sup porting English hospitals by means of voluntary contributions and of .estab- fishing @ system of governmental maintenance. This Is one of the things for which Miss Nightingale worked so assiduously. With the ex- ceptfon of the death of the late Queen Victoria, the death of no other English woman has called forth so many ex- pressions of regret and messages of condolence as that of Miss Nightingale. These messages come from all over the world. King George sent a person. al representative to the home of Miss Nightingale to express the sorrow of himself and the Queen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15
INVESTIGATE MYSTERIOUS ROBBERY OF
 THE RAWN DOCUMENTS

Chicago, Aug. 15.-Detectives are to- day Investigating a mysterious rob bery at the home of Robert c. Brink ley, son-in-law of Ira G. Rawn, late president of the Monon Railway in Winnetka.
 Brinkley, who is now with his family in Virginia, is custodian of Rawn's documents. Official investi- gation of. alleged graft in the car repair bills of the Illinois Central Railroad, of which Rawn was former president, is thought to be re- sponsible for the ransacking of the Brinkley residence. Many valuables were passed by the thieves in the desks and drawers which they search ed,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15
BANK SHORTAGE
 ABOUT $IO,00O
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Rfddeford. Me. Aug. 15.-According to c statement credited today to one of the trustees of the York County Savings Bank. which closed its doors aast Saturday, the shortage may exceed e160 000. The bank officials would not confirm this statement. explaining that the examination of the books had not progressed far enough.
 Richmond H. Ingersoll. the banks aged treasurer. fs 4t the point of death. Physicians say he cannot last much longer. It is said that while Ingersoll covered the shortage the loss was not due to any improper act on his part. A run on other banks in this city is feared
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15
"1s LIFE WORTH LIvING?~

Mrs. Mollie McRaney, Prentiss,
 Miss, writes that she had a severe case of kidney and bladder trouble, and that four bottles of Foley's Kid ney Remedy cured her sound and well. She closes her letter by saying: 'I heartily recommend Foley's Kidney Remedy to any sufferer of kidney disease. It saved my life." F. B. Brill and Curtis Pharmacy. S135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15
WELLMAN PREPARING FOR FLIGHT ACROSS
 ATLANTIC OCEAN
(Special from United Press )

Gloucester, Mass. Aug. 15.-Walter Wellman, aviator and Arctic explorer. left today for Atlantic City to com mence a series of preliminary flights in his dirigible balloon up and down the coast preparatory to his planned flight across the Atlantic next Septem- Der. Wellman's airship is of the Zep- pelin type but dispenses with the inner braces, bracing by gas. is 228 feet long and equipped with two 80 hore power engines and one 10 horse power.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15
MUST BE ABOVE SUSPICION.

Kidney and bladder ailments are so serious in their consequences, and if unchecked so often fatal that any remedy offered for their cure must Pills contain no harmful drugs, and have successfully stood a long and thorough test. F. B. Brill and Curtis Pharmacy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15
CAPT. SCOTTS BOAT,
 Is DAYS OVERDUE, IS
 SIGHTED AT CAPE MAY
fsnecial from United Press,

Special from United Press.)
 Cape Town, Aug. 15.-The Terra Nova, the boat on which Captain Scott will go to the Antarctic, was sighted today 15 days overdue. Cap tain Scott will board the Terra Nova here and the British expedition which he is heading will get under way as soon as possible.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15
American League.

Washington at Detroit Philadelphia at Cleveland. Boston at St. Louis. New York at Chicago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15

Connecticut League. New Haven at Bridgeport. Waterbury at New Britain. Holyoke at Springfield. Hartford at Northampton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15
National League

Pittsburg at New York. Chicago at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Philadelphia. St. Louis at Boston.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15
The Leading School

UNION BUSINESS COLLEGE, Main and Congress streets, gives the best instruction in shorthand, typeWrft- ing, bookkeeping and English stud ies. Established 19 years. Six instructors. Advanced methods fp teaching. l. 13
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15
Saturday'e Results.

At Holyoke-HoIyoke 2, Bridgeport ].
 At New Haven-New Haven 6, New Britain l.
 At Hartford-Hartford l, Water bury O.
 At Northampton - (nrst game. Springfield 3, Northampton 1; (second game Northampton 4. Springfield Q.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15
E. H. DILLON & co. l!!!!s! !lss Main st; 
 LEADING MILIINERS August Clearance Sale

MOST EXTRAORDINARY PRICE REDUCTIONS
 Trimmed hats outing hats, untrimmed hats, millinery trimming, shirt waists silk Heatherbloom and Percane Pettcoats nette linen and pongee auto coats Must be closed out to make for fall goods Some articles at former prices many at onethird former prices
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15
BASEBALL SUMMARY
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
Connecticut League.

At New Haven-New Haven 5, Springfield o.
 At Waterbury-Waterbu T, North ampton 5, Cfrst gamel; Waterbury 8, Northampton 3, Q2 innings. darkness, second game.o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15

Clean your beds with Presto Killer for Bedbugs. Rest made comfortable; sat- isfaction guaranteed. Prize 25c.
 THECYRUS PHARMACY 1harneldA AsAEe. sand Courtlanda daSt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15
5000 Students

and Congress streets, has educated 5000 students in shorthand, book keeping and English. If you want a position, and want to be kept in position, attend Union Business College. It is the leading school
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15
National League
Saturdays Results,

At Boston-Chicago, 8, Boston 2 Carst game); Chicago il, Boston 2, (second game9
 At Brooklyn-Pittsburg 3, Brooklyn O, CS innings, first game): Pittsburg 8, Brooklyn (second game, nine inn ings, darkness.)
 At New York-New York 3, Cin- cinnati 2. Q1innings.)
 At Philadelphia-St. Louis 8, Phil adelphia 4. (irst game); Philadelphia z, St. Louis 4, (seeond game.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15
Saturdays Results.

Saturdays Results. At St. ELouis-St. Louis 2, Boston 0. At Cleveland-Cleveland 3, Phila- delphia ?, frst gamel; Philadelphia 14, Cleveland 1, (second game.) At Detroit-Washingto 5, Detroit 3.
 At Chicago-New York 1, Chicago O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15
National League.
American League.

WHERE THEY PLAY TODAY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15
American League.

At Detroit-Detroit 8, Washington O.
 At St. Louis-(hrst game) Boston z. St. Louis 4; (second game) Boston 5, St. Louis 4.
 At Chicago-Chrst game( Chicago 4, New York 1; (second game) New York 5, Chicago 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15
Night Schoo7

Farmer Want Ads. Cent 2 Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15

"Chalky" Clunn or Freddie Gibbs will do the work. It looks like Bugs Refsigl for the Wings.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15
FOOD FOR THE FANS|
Meaty Gossip Pertaining to Plays and Players in the National
 PaStime

Bring on the pennant.
 New Haven here today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-15

Dan O'Neil with those fast climbing Aviators will be the big noise at Newfield tomorrow. The last time the boys were here, they gave us a few scrappy moments besides Q good baseball game. The fans might call for an encore tomorrow.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-12

one or the young men Of prominence
In the legal profession in this city is
Wycliffe j. Bryan, who has been prac-
ticing In the courts of Texas and New
Mexico for the last two wears Mr..
Bryan graduated from the jefferson
Law school In 1908, and also studied
at the A. and M. college Of New Mex
leo. He Is an accomplished Spanish
scholar, and makes a speciality CT Span
ish translation, and the handling # llt-
CATION for Spanish speaking persors
as well as other nationaltles. He is a
young man of brilliant attainments and
well grounded In all branches Of the
law, especially mining and Irrigction
laws" He has offices In the Austin
Mari building, which are well equipped
with good legal library. Mr.. Bryan's
ability 10 speak and understand Span
lsh Is an accomplishment tina: rot only
benefits him, but Is Of great vniue to
his clients.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-12
MOORE & MOORE.

large proportionate part Of the
membership OF the local bar is COM
posed Of young attorneys, well advanced
in practice at the bar. one of the most
prominent and successful firms Of the
younger class Is that of Moore q Moore
victor =. Moore and II. T. Moore. ir.
are brothers and natives Of Texas. Vic
tor G. Moore graduated from the law
department. Of the university Of Texas
In 1898 Il. II. Moore, jr, graduated
from the same institution in 1902 and
In that year the firm was organized
Victor Moore, as the senior In years aud
senior In the firm has advdrecC wen to
the front as one of the leading MEM
bers of the bar, while t. r. Moore is
equal in talented ability and knowledge
OF the law. They are well known in
the state as shrewd and successful at
torneys, and are often retained I'm con-
nection with important and difficult
cases Of litigation. They practice In
all the courts, and, while adopting no
exclusive line, they give special atlen-
ton to business affairs and have
good office business as leka. advisers
In civil practice. The Messcs Moore
occupy rooms As. 46 and AZ, City Ma
tional bank building, where .ney are
equipped with a. very large AID COM
plete library.