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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-16
MRS. HALL WANTS LETTERS
 OF ALLEGED CORRESPONDENT

Attorney Homer s. Cummings, of glnla Whiting Hall in her successful suit for divorce against her husband Il Louis R. Hall of Greenwich, has ask, ed the Superior Court to give his client possession of the letters writ ten to her by Heintz Gridiey, who was named as correspondent by MT. Hall, in his cross compIaint The letters are the property of the di- vorcee, but were found by Hall among her belonsings and offered in court as his exhibits The epistles are now with the court
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-16
OBITUARY

John A., infant son of Charles and Alice Barry, died, yesterday. at fine home of the parents, S79 Connecticut avenue. aged four months, with infsu- tile troubles. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the interment being in St. MfchaePs cen- etery.
 Margaret, wife of Michael NcCar- thy, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Michael Doran. 1889 East Washington avenue She is survived by her husband, two sons and one daughter.
 Funeral services over the remains of James Richards were held yester- day afternoon from his late home, 1z5 Pembroke street, at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. Thomas H. Robinson of the Berean church conducting the services. The bearers were Thomas Smith, Joseph Bennett, Joseph Pascoe. Thomas Penny, William Wass and Thomas Barker. A delegation attended from Pioneer lodge, Sons of St Georse. Interment was in Lakevfew cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-16
EXONERATES WIFE.

Editor of Farmer:| wish to cor rect the statements attributed to me in the evening papers of July sixth. It was not my intention to give any impression that my wife was en- deavoring to do away with me or in- iure me physically in any way. What I did say was that she is in a highly nervous condition and that she did not realize the meaning of her ac- tions when she had me arrested.
 F. G. BRYANT,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-16
JOSEM NOT ITINERANT.

Satisfied by his continued residence in this city that Joseph Josem. a store keeper in East Main street near Ham, ilton street is not an itinerant vender in the meaning of the law, Prosecut- ing Delaney today no1led the com plaint against Josem alleging that he was an itinerant vendor without liz cense He was arrested May 16, and when he represented that he was permanently established here, the court continued the case for two months to allow him a chance to establish his claim.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-16
GOV. ODELES SARCASTIC
 FLING AT ROOSEVELT

New York. July 16-Forner Cover nor Benjamin B. Odell was sarcas- tic when he sailed for Europe on the Lapland today He was asked what he thought of the present situation.
 'Au of the wisdom nowadays is com- ing from Segamore HiI,'' he said.
 fWho Is your choice to take the place of Governor Hughes?"
 "I am waiting for MT. Roosevelt's O. K. He is the leader; am a follow CT. believe in his idea of direct nom- nations. He is the people,"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-16
SECOND LEAVES AND
 FIRST MAKES READY
 FOR CAMP WEEKS
fspecial from united Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
 Mantle, July 16.-The Second regi- ment and Troop A of New Haven county quit Camp Weeks this after noon, closing what the officers and men acclaim the best week of work and play they have spent in the state militia service.
 The Second broke camp after a battalion drill in the forenoon. While the New Haven boys were bidding goodbye to Camp Weeks, the ad- vance guard of the First regiment of Hartford county was making ready for the coming of the entire regi- ment on Monday. They will be week in camp also
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-16
HOT ASHES CAUSE FIRE.

The fire department was called at noon to Central and Stratford ave- nues to extinguish a fire in wood shed on the property of John Reilly, in Central avenue at the rear of the Newfield M. E. church. Hot ashes dumped against the side of the build ing started the fire. Only few boards were charred.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-16
MOTORMAN COATES HELD RESPONSIBLE
 FOR TROLLEY CRASH

Special from United Press1
 New Haven, July 16.-Officials of the Connecticut company who are today Investigating the wreck in which a score of people were more or less ser iously hurt on the New Haven and Derby line yesterday afternoon are of the opinion that Motorman Stanley Coates of the trolley express car which ran head on into the passeng- CT car, is responsible for the acci- dent. He has been suspended inde- fnitely pending completion of the in- Vestigation
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-16
sALvATIONIsT BACKsLIDEs.

Harry Hunter the backsliding sol dier of the Salvation army, arrested last Sunday for peddling booze from several bottles in his pockets, was fin ed s15 and costs in the city court to- day. Unable to pay he went to jail to work out the penalty at the rate of s1 per day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-16
BOILER EXPLOSION KILLS MAN AND
 WRECKS BUILDING

Rochester, N. r., July 16.-One will die and two ase badly scalded as the result of the blowing out of boiler tube at Station No. 3 of the Rochester Railway & Light Company on the river flats today. The built ing was partly wrecket by the ex- pIOSiOn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-16
MEN OVERCOME WITH
 GAS IN TRENCH

While working over trench in Fairfield this afternoon James Jose, ed in laying gas mains fell into the trench overcome by gas. John O'Brien, residing at Main and Grand streets, endeavoring to rescue Jose was also overcome. A passing auto mobilist brought both men to the emergency hospital where they were given stimulants and sent to their homes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-16

PENNSY GETTING READY FOR BIG
 STRIKE
Especial from United Press)

Philadelphia, Pa, July 16.-A1though the officials of the Pennsylvania rail- road profess to believe that their 25,- 900 conductors and trainmen will not quit work, they are today taking mea- sures to meet any contingency
 The continued negotiations in Pitts burg between General Manager Peck and the discontented men on the Wes- tern lines of the Pennsylvania sys- tenn seem to offer the only hope for peace. It is feared, however, by men on both sides that the final break will come at any moment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-16
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

James Spargo has sold to William Klein two lots each with 50 it. front age in Glendale avenue.
 Caroline Scammon today sold two lots in Orland street, to Stefan and Mark Mark, and the other to John and Zzuzsana Knondvitter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-16
MARRIAGE LICENsES.

Marriage licenses were issued to- day to Harold l.. Ridpath, clerk, aged 30 years, and Ruth A. Pennington, aged IS, daughter of James Penning- ton of this city; and to Harold John son, aged 22, plumber, and Miss Georgianna Bibeau, aged 19, daugh- ter of George Bibeau, of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-16
FIRE IN CARGO OF
 WOOL CONQUERED TO-DAY

Especial from United Press.)
 Vineyard Haven, Mass, July 16.- Though four streams of water were poured into the forward hold of the Metropolitan line steamer James s. Whitney, which ran ashore here yes terday. throughout the entire night, not until early today were the flames extinguished. so combustible was her cargo oe cotton and wool.
 The loss to the cargo and vessel can not be ascertained until the vessel is unloaded and docked.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-16
PERSONAL MENTION.

MT. and Mrs. Frederick Curtis IT,, of 25 Beardsley street are being con graduated because ofthe arrival of a daughter at their home, yesterday.
 Jos. Reilly, agent for the Metropoli- ltan Life Insurance Co., who resides in Randall will sail with Mrs. Reilly for Ireland, Saturday They will spend three months visiting MT. ReiI- Tvs parents
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-16
HEAT PRosTRATEs LABORER,

The combined heat of the factory and the sun caused Francis Korbuc 22, of 254 Hancock avenue, to col. lapse at the plant of the Salts Tex tile Co. this morning at 10. He re. covered at the emergency hospita and was sent home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-16
DIED.

PARNniY.-In Gainesville. Ohio, July 18th, 1910, Eleazar Par1nly, aged 60 years.
 Funeral service will be held at the residence of his widow, Mrs Ida Parmly, No. 1893 Park avenue fBridgerort), on Sunday, l7th inst. at $500 o'clock p. m.
 Burial in Mt. Grove cemetery
 a* p McCARTHY.-In this city, July 15. 1910, Margaret, wife of Michael Mccarthy. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her son-in-law, Michael Doran, sion, on Sunday, July II, at D. m. and from St Charles church at 2:30 p. m.
 -1nterment at St. Michaers SUTTER.-In Providence. R. T., July 14th. 1910, Mrs. Caroline, wife of the late Jacob Sutter, ragged 73 years, months, q days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the German Reform ed church on Congress street, on Sunday, July 17th, at 3 o'clock p. -Interment at Mt. Grove ceme- tery. P 15 b *p GREEN.-In this city. July 14th, 1910, George W. Green, in his 52d year.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence, No. 167 Thompson street, on Sun day. 17th inst, at 200 o'clock pm. Burial in Mountain Grove cemetery. P Is b*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-16
FRANZ JOSEPH MAY ABDICATE

(SpeclaI from United PreSS.1
 Pueblo, Colo, July 16-That Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria will abdi- cate on his eigtieth birthday, August IS, in favor of his nephew, Franz Fer dinand, is the burden of letters received from Vienna by prominent local Aus trianS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-16
JAIL SENTENCES FOR
 ANOTHER CRATER
 IN PITTSBURG
fsnecial from United Press)

Especial from United Press)
 Pittsburg, Pa, July 16.-Former Councilman M. l.. Swift, Jr., convict ct in connection with the recent iouncilmanic graft probe, was today fined $10O, and sentenced to four months in jail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-16
suNsrRoKE TELLS CALHOUN

l The ambulance was called to Barnum
 ] and Seaview avenues this afternoon I to treat John Calhoun of $50 Fifth Street, extension, who had a slight at | tack of sun stroke and was over l come. The ambulance corps took Cal houn to his home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-16

Mrs. James Jephcote and son, Will liam A., will be the guests or her sister. Mrs. Wm. T. Oddly of Paterson, New Jersey, for couple of weeks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-16

New York, July 16.-Friends of Mary Mannering, former wife or James K. Hackett, are waiting for her to come east to congratulate her personally upon the news to the effect, that the actress is to become the bride of Fred erick w. Wadsworth, millionaire, of Detroit. Unless Miss Mannering re- turns east soon, they say, congratu- lations may have to be extended up- on her marriage rather than upon her engagement That Miss Mannering was to be married again had been great secret, and only few of her most intimate friends knew it. MT. Wadsworth it is said, has known Miss Mannering for several years, having met her socially. Their friends knew that he admired her greatly, and to them the news of the engagement will not come as surprise.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-16
Each day is filled with interest at the 25th MILL END Sale

Deepest d the Ends of the pn Mill End apesn puspar rofh
  hdesa t-Nhn End mrdnndeS adUtn End pno distinctive And the Mill Bbhn nhe24 that hhaegon course And Hha
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-16
NOTICE.

The members of Hamilton Com mandery, No. 5, K. T., are requested to meet at the Masonic. Temple, Sun- day. July 17th., at 4:3O D. m. in full Templar uniform, for the purpose of attending the funeral of Sir Knight Fleazer ParmlN
 AILEN.-In Danbury, July II, Mrs
 Berton T. Allen, aged fl years. CRIFFIN.-In Danbury, July 10,
 Murray Gibbons Griffin, aged 93 years.
 SEELEY.-In Stamford, July 12
 Esther A. widow of George Seeley
 of New Canaan.
 NEALE.-In Stamford, July IS, Sarah
 A. Neale, aged S7 years. HAMIITON-In Danbury, July 12
 John Hamilton, aged Fl years.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-01

nues as the Due de la Palx IN paris
Friedriehstrasse in Berlin. as tie p
in Vienna. with their heWilderine
dor of stores and lights.
Unparalleled In r.. te
THE main charm Of WasL
its harmonious plan, irs visit.
vegetation, not In its structy
perspective Of the PENNSYLVANIA
with the dom Of the Capitol Ioomi
against the outline or the sky. IS sor.
Thing unparalleled in beauty. but non
Of the buildings on the Avenue are any
thing 20 look al. and some. in the inma-
diate vicinity Of the Capitol. are simpiv
wretched. This. n course. is due 10 the
peculiar conditions which attend the
growth or Washington. and which made
the northwestern section Of the citv
Washington proper-the most beautifYI
CITY In the country. and one Of the most
beautiful IN the world.
'But-and I am going TO point this out
IN my speech 10 the society on Wednes-
daN-It IS bound 20. be and n shall he
not merely what Paris is 10 France
what Berlin is 70 Germany. and Vienna
70 Austria. but what Athens was 70
Greece. city in which beauty shall ev-
Continued on Page :. Column ..
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OBJECT OF SOCIETY

OBJECT OF SOCIETY.
~The main object before Tho Washing.
ton Society Of Fine Arts said Thomas
Nelson PaGc at his residence. New
Hampshire avenue and r street. yester-
day. lis now 10 get a commission COM
posed Of men who would devote all their
energies and talents. guided by no other
motives than love Of art and love OF
their city. TO working out a scheme of
architectural and public improvements
along the harmonious and systematic
lines laid down by the TEnfant and the
subsequently evolved McKim plans"
Indeed, no better birthplace and
source Of inspiration Of such ideas could
be imagined than in the exquisite en-
vironments Of the Thomas Nelson Page
homestead
The whole place. from TOP to bottom.
IS the incarnation Of restfu harmony
and quaint romance. Weird Oriental
tapestries and arms curioy Of historical
interest gathered from all corners Of
the world; rare wood cuts and original
drawings. many illustrating Thomas
Nelson Pages own books. are scattered
all about II in that inenable symmetry
OF disorder which makes al these things
undetachabIe parts Of the home, not a
haphazard collection Of antics
Has Fathers Chest.
Mr.. Pages study particularly is per-
vaded with the atmosphere Of Southern
romance and history. Conspicuous among
the relics OF the civil war is the camp
chest Of his father and some original
portraits OF the Confederate heroes. The
library comprises, perhaps, the most ad-
equate collection Of the literature OF
Virginia, and the South in general. out
side Of the Library Of Congress. and
quite a shelf in it is filled by Thomas
PAGE himself
Mr. Page has Travelled extensively. par
in France Switzerland, and Eng
land He has lately toured almost the
whole Of France in automobile. from Bou-
logne southwark and as far west as Spain
There is nothing in the world. Of
course, which could equal the dazzling
splendor OF the central section of Paris
from the Louvre through the Place de
Ia Concorde out to the Champs Elysees.
with the Seine on one side and the palaces
on the other" said Mr.. Page THE Yer
sailIes, the Tulieries, and other palaces
eclipse in suptuOuSnesS all that the bold
est flight OF our imagination could con-
cciye. and they also have that interest
of history and tradition attached to their
every nook and corner.
Washington cannot boast Of such ave-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-01
BEEF MEN INDICTED.
Savannah Federal Grand jury Re.
turns True Bill.

Savannah. Ga, April 2o-Shortlv after
3 O'Clock this afternoon the United States
grand jury returned a true bin against
Cudahy & Co, the Schwarzschild and
Sulzsherger Beef Company. Swift & Co.
Armour Packing Company. and the Mel
son Morris Company as corporations and
Emmet r. Adams, local manager for
Swift; William y. Cooper local manager
for Armour and Fred VI. Hull. jr. local
manager for Nelson, Morris & Co. are in
dividual defendants. The date Of opera
tons under which this Indictment is
brought is for the year 1908.
II is alleged that the packing house
bought and slaughtered at various points
in the West and North live stock. shipped
fresh meats 10 Savannah. reduced the
price Of meats. and sold them on the mar
ket at a loss. The result Of this manlpu-
latlon is alleged to have compelled the
South Atlantic Packing and Provision
Company Of Savannah, to sell its product
at loss and was a conspiracy in re-
strain Of business, trade, and commerce.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-01

for further use and service" The House
yesterday passed a bill to give the owner
Of the horse, Fenton T. Ross. Of Trapp.
Va $2c0
An imposing bundle OF papers went with
this horse claim. Included in the bundle
was formal claim by the owner of the
horse statement by local justice of
the peace. an affidavit by Ross. an afida-
VII from veterinary surgeon. three more
statements by three other justices. an ur-
gent appeal from Acting Secretary Of the
treasury Norton, a personal letter from
Secretary Of Agriculture Wilson. and a
batch Of correspondence from Weather
Bureau officials explaining how the kites
got loose, and declaring It wouldn't han.
pen any more.
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Physician TcstifieS Examination
Showed No Cause.

- HANAeAA ANHtAAANN
Showed No Cause.
Kansas City. April 3o.-In the Hyde
murder case to-day the testimony Of Dr.
Hecktoen was looked on with favor by
the defense. His statements on direct
examination were TO the effect that the
autopsy Of the bodies OF Col Thomas
II. Swope and Chrisman Swope did not
show cause Of death. He further tes-
titled that the microscopic examinations
did not show cause OF death I'm the case
OF either. In reply 10 a hypothetical
question Of more than 1000 words pro-
pounded by one Of the counsel for the
State, DR.. HeCktoen declared that the
death Of Col. Swupe was due apparently
to a paralyzing and a convulsive poison
Dr.. Hecktoen testified that he had been
employed by Mr.. Paxton Then came
the admission from DR.. Hecktoen that
on the first analysis, made by Dr. W. S.
Haines, Of Chicago. no strychnine was
found in the ojecta Of Miss Margaret
Swope, and no poison was found in the
given him for chemical analysis.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-01
OFFINE ARTS
TOFOLLOW FOUNDERS
Thomas Nelson Page Sets Forth Work and Plans
of Architectural Improvements for Capital.

The Washington Society OF Fine Arts wishes bring before the
public the importance planning future streets designing of buildings
laying parks and placing atuar their relation to the future
of the city.
1t proposes to conduct vigorous campaign Washington
Washington beautiful"
No one more qualified 10 set forth the aims Of the than
Thomas Nelson Page To this end he was interviewed
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-01
CONGRESS GRANTS OWNER 5000
FOR DAMAGE TO HIS HORSE

A sorrel horse. twelve years old, and so
gentle that any woman could drive him,
was grazing in a green field in the Lou
doun Valley on May IS. 1909, when a string
OF box kites appeared in the distance
The horse being gentle paid no attention
This. as It turned out later, was
thoughtless. The kites approached rapidly.
and when directly over the gentle sorrel
horse dropped bunch Of steel wire.
The horse. becoming entangled, kicked
himself in the left ear with his right hind
foot. and. according 10 a report made TO
the House yesterday from the Committee
on Claims by Representative Kitchin, Of
North Carolina, was so seriously injured
thereby as to be rendered entirely unfit
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-01

celebrated New York aurist has been
selected 20 demonstrate TO deaf people
that deafness is q disease and can be
cured rapidly and easily IN your own
hcme
He proposes TO prove this fact by send
ing to any person having trouble with
their ears a trial treatment of this new
method absolutely free We advise all
people who have trouble with their ears
70 Immediately address DR.. Edward Gard
ner, suite 979. No. 30 West Thrtv-third
street. New York City, and they will re-
ceive by return mail. absolutely free. a
trial treatment
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-01
I'M DELIGHTED,
SAYS PRINCE TAO
Royal Visitor Dined at Fare
well Banquet.
DEPARTS FOR NEW YORK
On Behalf of China He Thanks
America for Hospitality.

Brilliant Dinner to Member of Inn
periaI Family Attended by Every
Chinese Flag Crossed I'm Friendly
Hundreds Bade Him "Godspeed.v
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-01
Third Degree Quia Provided.

The Senate yesterday unanimously
passed the Heyhurn resolution for the in
vestigation Of the 'third degree" methods
Of the police. a committee OF three with
broad inquisitorial powers will be named
10 conduct the Investigation. Washing
ton police officials and the authorities Of
Other cities will be heard in the probe.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-01

That King Horse has come to his
own in the affections Of Washing
tonlans was proven beyond the
shadow Of a doubt by the gay
crowd Of more than 10000 that
met at the foot of the Monument
yesterday to see the second ring
show of the Drivers and Riders
Association.
From the moment dozen plump
ponies. tooled by children, trotted
into the ring for the first event un-
I'll the last rangy hunter had topped
the bars five hours later, the crowd
cheered and enjoyed themselves.
When the sun went down behind
the Virginia hills and the shadow
OF the big shaft fell across the ring.
they were still there with a surplus
of healthy enthusiasm.
The show Will 90 down in eques-
TRAN history as a great event. The
finest horse flesh in the East. han
died by men and women who love
horses enough to spend their lives
with them, competed for blue rib
ms in twelve classics OF the tan
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-01
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia
Fair and cooler to-day; to-mor-.
row, increasing cloudiness; light
north to northeast winds.