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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
STANLEY BEACH PLUNGES FROM FLYING MACHINE AS IT DASHES
 OVER CLIFF AT LORDSHIP PARK

Stanley Y. Beach, aeronautic editor 1f the Scientific American, plunged over the cliff at Lordship park at o'clock this afternoon in his new Ble- riot monoplane, which had gotten be- yond his control.
 MT. Beach left the ground short distance from the cliff, and as it neared the edge of the cliff, which sheers off at an angle of about 45 de- grees to the sandy shore sklrt1ng the Sound near Point-nO-POint, the mon oplane left the ground.
 Before he could bring it to stop the device, with it's 50 horse power engine. had cleared the edge of the fcliff and diving over the brink, piung- ed it's brow into a mass of rocks.
 Beach leaped out as he saw the ac- cidentwas unavoidable. and as the ma chine was but short instance apoVe ground, he escaped un1nJureo. Ine accident was witnessed by scores or residents of the exclusive summer col ony at Lordship park as well as number of automobilists from tnls city and Stratford who had been !n- vited bv MT. Beach to watch his serles of experiments. ..;+h
 This is the same me der drafhlne tha eround about 8 foot or two yesterday when on the grassy slope at Lordsnip ne succeeded in making just enougn flight to convince him of the einci- ency of his aeroplane.
 Undaunted by the mlshap ne an- nonnced he was more confident than eyer that he will succeed in flying across Long Island Sound. which IS just now the goal of his ambition.
 The loss cannot be accurately esti- mated but it will be probaDiy more than s2 900. The damage to the en- cine is not now known. MT. Beachs s wife was one of the interested spec tators, driving down to the Park Tn MT. Beach's Locomohile.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
OBITUARY

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Johanna F. Hartmann were largely attended yesterday afternoon at o'clock from her home, 1O94 East Main street, and thence to tho German Reformed church where the pastor. Rev. Herman G. Weimer, conducted the services. Delegations were in attendance from Friendship Rebekah and Bertha lodges, D. C.. H. During the services the choir rendered, Rock of Ages'' and God Be With You, Till We Meet Again. 9 Rev. Mir Weimer delivered a very affecting eulogy of the deceased The bearers were all nephews of the de- ceased, Edward J. Kutscher, George Fricke, Joseph Vogt, Charles, Albert end John Schoenwalter. Interrnent was in Park cemetery, where the burial ritual of the D. O. H. was ex- emplified by both Bertha and Friend- ship Rebekah lodges.
 Ceral, infant son of MT. and Mrs John Dayus, died at the home of his parents, Washington Road. Saturdav after few days illness. The funeral was held yesterday with interment in St. Michaels cemetery.
 Francisco, wife of George M. Chase died Saturday, at her home. 546 Sea, view avenue, after a short illness She IS survived by her husband Funeral services will be held at her home this evening, Rev. J. E. France of St. Luke's officiating. The re- mains will be taken to Darien for in- torment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
ONE KILLED AND MANY
 INJURED IN DETAILED
 TRAIN ON N. Y. CENTRAL
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Special from United Press.)
 Poughkeepsie. NY, July 11.-New York Central train No. 59, known as the midnight express, leaving New York at 12:30, was derailed at New ton Hook, south of Albany today. One trainman was killed and one passenger so badly injured he requir- ed medical attention. Others pas sengers and trainmen were badly shaken up. All tracks were blocked and the through trains were detour- ed over the Boston & Albany tracks to Chatham and then over the tracks of the Harlem division.
 Among these trains was the Twen- tieth Century Limited on which Jack Johnson, the negro heavyweight champion was enroute to New York.
 The dead man is F. Ray, the bag gage master of Buffalo.
 Engineer J. Trudall of Albany, and Fireman T. Holes were caught under the engine. TrudalPs right leg was broken and Holes was internally in jured. They were taken to the Hud- son Hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
MASON ARRESTED CARRYING FOWL
 SUES OFFICER

Alleging that he was arrested and detained through spite and malice, Nicholas Tamburri, a. mason contractor of Stamford. has brought suit for sz,- 900 in the Common Pleas court against John s. Kandetzky, police officer of the same town. Tamburrf claims that on June IS he purchased fowl in one of the Stamford markets. While on his way home, and carrying the bird, he was stopped by Officer Kandefzky. placed under arrest, charged with theft. and compelled to accompany t1s blue coat to the police station. Then Tamburri says he demanded to see thss chief of police. with whom he was welp acquainted. knowing that when
 facts were presented to that official that he would be releaed, but that Kandetzky refused the permission. He then compelled Tamburrf to 20
 with him to the market on Pacific street where on the information of 9he proprietor. who himself had sold the fowl, Tamburri was released. The plaintiff says that he was followed by a large number of people and thereby subjected to ridicuIe. modification, humiliation and shame
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
Helen, Kelly Gould
 Weeds Ralph Thomas
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 New York. July 11.-Mrs. Helen Gould, divorced wife of Frank Jay Gould and Ralph H. Thomas, son of the president of the Sugar Trust were married this afternoon. The cere- many was performed by Rev. Df. Webster, pastor of the Brick Presby- terian church in Mrs. GOuld's apart ments at $40 Park avenue.
 Mrs. Gould was given away by her mother, Mrs. Edward Kelly while Joseph Thomas, a brother of the bridegroom acted as best man. Aft CT the ceremony there was brief re- ception and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas went to Mrs. Thomas bungalow at Sands Point, l.. l., where they will remain until tomorrow when they will sail for Europe on the Kaiser Wilhelm Der Crosse. They will go direct to London and then take a motor trip through England and Scotland.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
Discoverer of Neptune
 Dies In Berlin Today

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 Berlin, July 11.-Dr. H. Gottfried Galle, noted German astronomer, the first man to see the planet Neptune. died today at his home in Pottsdom. aged 88. John Couch Adams and Urbian J. Laverrfer, in studying the queer antics of the star Uranus, de- cided that some hitherto undiscover- ed star was responsible. In 1S46 Leverr1er wrote to Kalle, asking him to train his telescope on a certain spot In the heavens where he thought the undiscovered star would he found. Galle did as requested and saw Neptune, which though 54 times the size of the earth had been un- charted up to that time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
Rifle Sharps Expect y Chesley to Make
 Bay State Record
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Boston. July 11-State rifle teams representing Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine. Connecticut and Rhode Island, regimental teams and company teams representing 100 New England cities and tows. gathered at the firing points at the Bay State Rifle Range at Wakefield today for the great weeks tournament of the New Eng land Military Rifle Association.
 Rifle sharps are looking to Musician George W. Chesley of the Second Con necticut and Quartermaster Sergent James H. Keough of Co. A of Wake field to smash some worlds records. Keough recently broke the worlds in door rifle record with 499 out of pos sible 500, and Chesley holds the world S 600 and 1,200 yard records, besides be- ing tied with Captain Stuart W. Wise, Sixth Massachusetts. headquarters, for a perfect score of 50 at 600 yards.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
Army Captain Dismissed
 But Now Vindicated
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Washington, July 11.-An army .>rder issued today reading FTank De l.. Carrinton appointed major on rattred list" closes one of the most interesting cases of hard luck and misfortune known in the army in re- cent years.
 Darlington while serving in the Philippines as captain, apout nVe years ago. was charged with misap- propriation of funds. He was tried in the insular courts, where he was presumed to be guilty until he could prove his innocence. which he was unable to do. The court sentenced him to s long term in prison. As a result he was dismissed from the army.
 The Supreme Court presumed he was innocent until proved guilty and 1909 a-bill was passed by Congress reinstating him and today he finally received his vindication.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
Live Stock Suffers In Barn Burning
 Near Norwalk Today

Norwalk, July 11.-A large barn at Topstone, North of Branchville. own destroyed by fire this morning. One horse was burned to death, two were burned so badly that they will prob ably have to be shot and twenty tons of new hay are total loss. The barn is located near the home of Ex-Gov- ernor George E. Lounsbury
 The loss will reach $6,OOO which is partially covered by insurance. The new hay is thought to have taken fire spont aneously.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
Four Detroit Suicides
 Due to the Heat

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 Detroit, July 1.-The police are endeavoring today to locate the fam fly or friends of a man who gave his name as John Ford, shot himself through the heart in a Detroit room ing house yesterday. Ford was also known as Paul Kremsky. He was penniless and been out of work, for a week.
 Ford's suicide was one of four that the police attribute to the heat wave that is sweeping Detroit. Tony Kus- gya, 24, and Mary Chroba, 20, killed themselves when the woman's hus- band, returning unexpectedly found them together. Frank McIwain, 90, drank carbolic acid because members of his family made fun of him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
J. P. MORGAN'S DAUGHTER
 MAY WED DON JAIME
 SPANISH PATHFINDER.
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Especial from United Press.)
 London, July 11.-Reynolds News paper today, in it's personal columns says:
 ''It isn't at all unlikely judging from the frequency with which J. Pierpont Morgan's daughter Anne, and Don Jaime, of Spain, are seen together that they will soon make a match of it.''
 Don Jaime De Bourbon is 40 years old, the son of the late Don Carlos De Bourbon and is therefore the pre- tender to the Spanish throne. He is an officer in the Hussar regiment of Brodno in the Russian guards.
 Miss Anne Morgan is greatly inter ested in sociological work in New York and was a leading figure in the recent shirt waist makers strike in that city. She has been in England for two months, travelling alone.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
MAKING DIRT FLY
 ON PANAMA CANAL
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Special from United Press)
 Washington, July 1.-The records for work on the Panama canal in June were 2,616,609 cubic yards of excavation; 124,214 cubic yards of concrete laid and 664,155 cubic yards of fill placed in dam, all of which represent increases over the records of the previous month, according to advivces received at the Isthmian Canal commission today.
 The biggest increase is in the lay ing of concrete. This work is now in full progress, nearly all of the ma- 4chinery having been installed. The gigantic walls of the locks are grow ing at the rate of several thousand cubic yards a day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
Main Street Building Bought for $7,000
 Sells for $50, ,OO0

Coe & White. the grocers with stores in Main street opposite the Stratfie1d HotR were filed for record in the of- flee of the town clerk today. Mrs. Caroline Wirth, of Providence, gives a warranty deed to Charles and Louis Levin, the Water street clothing deal- CTS and takes a mortgage of $43, 900. It is understood that the price paid was $5O000. William H. Wirth, de- ceased husband of the grantor bought the property for $7,000 in the eighties, while he was running the Atlantic Hotel barber shop. It has a frontage of 50 it in Main street and a depth of 86 fit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
JOHN H. PROVOST FEARFULLY GASHED
 BY BLADE OF AXE

John H. Provost of this city, father of Harold E. Provost, of the Post, was painfully injured Friday and had narrow escape from bleeding to death. He was swinging an ax which slipped The blade entered the inner side of the right leg near the knee and penetrated to the bone. The accident happened at Laurel Beach. A man named Bradley, of Southington, who is sum- mering at the shore. made a tournf- quet and stopped the flow of blood. pr. Eli B. Ives was telephoned at his home in Milford, but it was learned that he had left in his automobile for trip up the State. The physician was overtaken at Orange by telepfone and he made the trip to the Provost summer cottage at Walnut Beach heights in 15 minutes. The injured man will be paid up for many weeks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
OVERCOME IN PULPIT Rev. A. J. BOlStOn of Waterbury Paints Under Heat During
 Sermon

Waterbury, July 11-Rev. A. Judson Bolster, pastor of the Second Advent Christian church in this city, was over come by the heat during his sermon yesterday morning. tainted. fell to the floor and remained unconscious for fifteen minutes. There was much eX- citement among the members of the congregation. He was removed to his home, where he nearly tainted a sec ond time. He will recover
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
Conductors Vision of
 Big Reward Disappears

Visions of a big reward for the capture of jewel robbers led trolley conductor to cause the arrest yester- day of two men whom he saw dis playing to one another what appear ed to be large amount of costly jewels.
 At police headquarters they said they were Harry Solomon and Harry Miller, street vendors, of New York, and their jewelry found to be of the usual grade ldled by street vendors. They we set free
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
EXILED REVOLUTIONISTs DETERMINED TO REENTER
 SPAIN UNDER ARMS
(SpeciaI from Jrni+aa 1no.,

Ceret. France, July Hive thousand revolutionists, exiled from Spain for today and demanded the right fo re- enter Spain to celebrate last JuIy's armed revolution. Incendiary speeches were made and it was decided to cross the frontier under arms. if Senor Can aleJas, the premier. refused to grant the necessary permits.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
RICHARD TO SEE JEFF
 AND OFFER FAT PURSE
 TO PROMOTE FIGHT

I
 San Francisco, Cal. July 11-As soon as he was advised by the Limited Press today that Jeffries was going to Cata- lima to fish and consider another battle with Johnson. Tex Rickard announced that he would leave for Catalina to- morrow to consult with Jeffries re- garding the matter.
 Despite his announcement at Reno that he was through with the fight promoting game. Rickard said he in tended to offer large fat purse for the match if the white and black come to- gether again.
 t"This talk that the heavyweight fight game is dead is all rot,'' said Rickard. T expect to see an announcement soon that Johnson has been matched to fight Burns or Kaufman. but I will not be the promoter of such a match. I will not promote any other match than a second meeting between Jeffries and Johnson"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
Aldermen to Drink
 From Sanitary Cups

The sanitary paper drinking cups which Alderman H. H. Jackson rec commended for use in the Common Council chamber, have been purchased. There are several hundred dozen of them, made in Germany, of waterproof paper. After being used once they are thrown away. They will take the place of the much used glass or cup at the public ice water tank.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
Clergyman and Business Man Ground to Death
 By Railroad Trains
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IOp6CIdI IIUII UHILGu FT6SS.
 Philadelphia, July IA widely known clergyman and a prominent business man were ground to death under the wheels of railroad trains here today. Rev. Dr. Jacob Sallade, associate pastor of Grace Baptist temple, in trying to board a moving train at the Tioga station of the Phil adelphia & Reading railway, missed his footing and fell beneath the train Frederick H. Lincoln, president of the Pay-within car company, met death in a similar accident at the West Phila station of the Pennsylvania railroad.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
PERSONAL MENTION.

The Misses Christine M Bradley and Mary and Belle Watson of Bar nu avenue left this city yesterday to spend the rest of the month at Locust Farm, New Canaan, Conn
 B. Blumberg, the shoeman, has left for Detroit, to attend the Elks' con vention. He will visit Cleveland and Chicago before he returns
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
GARD OF THANKS.

We desire in this manner to ex- press our sincere thanks and appre- citation for the many kindnesses and deep sympathy extended to us in our recent bereavement in the death of our beloved mother, Catherine. wid ow of David Larkin, who passed away Wednesday at her home, 414 Broad street, and also to those who sent floral tributes to the funeral.
 THOMAS J. LARKIN,
 WILLIAM l., LARKIN.
 EDWARD P. LARKIN
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
Sizzing In New York
 And No Early Relief
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Especial from United Press)
 New York, July 11.-It was sizzling hot in this city again today and the weather man held out no hope of early relief During the past "A hours ten deaths, directly traceable to the torrid wave, have occurred and all of the hospitals are crowded with cases of prostrations. At il o'clock the official temperature was 83 and at noon it was 85. As the mercury scared the humidity increased and a feeble breeze from the South added rather than relieved the suffering.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
HARVARD FRESHMAN DRAWN FOR SERVICE
 IN FRENCH ARMY.
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San Mateo, Cal, July 11-Drawn for service in the French army under the compulsory military law. Chris topher Deguigne, Jr., Harvard Freshman and son of wealthy local merchant, will leave at once for France to serve his two years in the French army. His father had never been naturalized and when the par ent was notified that his son had been drawn he told the youth that he wanted him to obey the order. The young man had brought couple of Harvard classmates home with him for the summer and had made pre- parations for lively vacation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
Negro TeamSter Broke
 Traffic Regulations

J. S. Neal. a negro teamster of 28S Eagle street. was arrested by Patrol man Corrigan at Fairfield avenue and Main street at noon for violation of the traffic ordinance. The policeman charged him with driving by the cor ner when traffic was closed. He post ed s25 for his appearance in court to- morrow
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
CONGRESS STREET WIDENING.

There are grave doubts being ex- pressed as to whether Stratford ave- nue will be paved between the two bridges until late in the Fall if at all this year. Director Kenny said this morning that he would not com mence the paving work until Con gress street bridge is actually open to vehicle traffic. This depends up- On the settlement of the question as to whether Congress street is to be widened or not.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
BRoOKLAwN TENNIS

The start in the Fourth Annual Open Tennis Tournament of the Brook lawn Country club will go on tomor- row at 2:3O o'clock the events con- sisting of mems singles and doubles. The winner of the singles will also be entitled to the possession of the "Brooklawn Challenge Cup" for one year. The cup becomes the property of the player winning 1t three times. The cup has been won twice by Fred erick G. Anderson and once by Fred erick C. Inman. Entries which close this evening should be sent to Kenneth w. McNeil, 990 Main St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11

Washington, July 11.-Uncle Sam to- day purchased all the electric lamps needed to supply the government for next year. The contract is for 1,OOO.- 900 lamps to $17O,O0O which is less by almost $30,000 than the cost when the departments made their purchases se- parately.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
Fairfield Avenue to Be Surfaced With
 10000 Gallons of Glutrin

Mayor Buckingham and Director Kenny decided this morning that Fairfield avenue between the railroad viaduct and the Ash creek bridge will be oiled after the surface of the road has been treated with the 10000 gal Ions of "Glutrin'' sent here by State Highway Commissioner Macdonald to be used on the road. The 'EGlutrin'' gives the road hard surface similar to bituminous macadam.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
SUNSTROKE CLAIMS FAv0RITE VICTIM Man Several Times Stricken Falls at Work In
 Sun

Patrick Howard, 199 Center street, several times a victim of sun strokes was today stricken while working on a new building at Iranistan and Lau- rel avenues.
 Howard dragged himself through fence into an open lot, and lay be- heath a tree until his means attracted attention. Dr. Bennett packed him in ice at the emergency hospital and sent him home when he appeared to be out of danger.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
CHURCH PICNIC

The annual picnic of the West End Congregational church and Sunday school will be held Tuesday July 12 at Beardsley Park, Cars will leave Fairfield and Colorado avenues at g o'clock sharp for trolley ride before going to the Park.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
KNIGHT TENPLAR PARapE

It was announced today that the parade of Hamilton Commander will take place after the return from Par adise Green if the weather remains to be hot. This vii be about 6:30 o'clock in the evening when it will be much cooler than the time originally sched- 11Iad
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
APPEAL wITHDRAWN.

The appeal to the Supreme Court from the decision of the County Com missioners in transferring the Iicenss of Matthias Ocko in Cannon streets to Pembroke and Arctic streets, has been withdrawn by the remonstrants. prfn- cipaI among whom was Patrick Cib- lin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
FTTCHBURG EXPRESS
 TO STOP AT STAMFORD

Commencing next Monday. the Fitchburg Express, west bound, will make a station stop at Stamford, af- fording connection with train for To- cal points leaving Stamford at 4:5O p. m.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
REALTY TRANSFER.

John P. Pinkerman has purchased from Daniel c. Biebeau a piece of property with 40 fit. frontage in Iran istan avenue and in turn sold the same property to Mrs. Fannie Silver man.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
CORPORATION TAX
 RECEIPTS $55,793,61O
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Especial from United Press.)
 Washington, July IA statement issued by the Treasury Department today shows the receipts from the cor poration tax at the close of business July g to have been $55. .793, ,610. The amount outstanding is $1. .461, ,237 on which the delinQuents will be obliged to pay a penalty of five per cent. and interest at the rate of 1 per cent. per month unless payments are made be- fore the close of business today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
SON SEEKS NEWS

OF HIS MOTHER John Moran of 639 York Place. Chi cago, desires to secure information that will enable him to locate his mother Town Clerk Thomas receiv- ed a letter from Moran this morning in which the writer states that Martin Grace, who died in this city 10 or 12 years ago was his uncle and that he would like to locate a Mrs. Neff. who is a daughter of the deceased uncle. The last he heard of his mother sev- eral years ago she was residing at 85 East 10th street, New York city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
WINDSOR HOTEL CASE.

AS previously announced in the Farmer the Windsor Hotel at Fair field avenue and Middle street has closed it's doors never to open again as a hotel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
BRIDGE FOUNDATIONS COM
 PLETE.

The firm of Toole & Sunderlin have completed the concrete foundations of the Rooster river bridge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-11
BOSTON AVENUE BRuDGE.

The Schwiers & Sutton Co. which has the contract for the building of the proposed $26,000 bridge in Boston avenue. commenced work today upon the sheds which will be used for the storage of cement.