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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-15
DIED.

BRENNAN.-In this city, Sept. 15, 1910, Catherine widow of Michael Brennan. at her home. 341 George Noticesof funeral hereafter. this city.Sept. 15, 1a10. Elizabeth Englehard, widow of Charles EngIehard, aged, 59
 Funeral twill be held from the home Of her daughter, Mrs Paul Clarlxson, B Joseph St., Saturday, ! Sept. IT, at 2:S0 D. Ta.
 -Interment at Lakeview ceme- ssF tery. I15 b*p nUDSON.-In Stratford, Conn, Sept. 14fh 1910, Susan Frances. widow Of the IateyTheodore Judson, aged 60syears-
 Friends are invited to attend fhe funeral at her late residence, Barnu1n avenue, Stratford, on Sat a1rday. Sept. 17th, at 2:30 p. m-
 Burial in Union cemetery. a@p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-15
KENEALY HAD
 CLOSE CALL

resuurovesfhat the Goodwin men did hot expect a victory oyer Lake until the very last minute. one need only understand what happened at the meeting yesterday of the Republican State Central committee. Protesting to ha for Michael KeneaIy of Stamford to etlcceed himself an effort was made af the last moment to encompass his defeat by postponing the election of a chairman for a week.
 The committee was told that it was the wish Of MT. Goodwin that no chairman be elected for a week at least Judge Banks presided. Judge James F. Walsh and w. R. Brown of this city. both Goodwin men. did not vote with the others in endegvoring to secure a postponement, for they had previously gone on record as favorfng Kenealy So surprised were the Good win leaders at the outcome of the con vention that they had made no prep arations to secure control of the com mfttee by seizing the chairman until 1t was too late. The vote to post pone the election was lost IS to 1S. and MT Kenealy was chosen unanimously, the 1S who favored postponing realiz- ing that it would be useless to try and defeat him Alexander Delaney Of this dfty was a strong Kenea1y man. E
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-15
Special from United Press.1

Especial from United Press.l
 Chicago, Sept. 15-George w. Fftz- gerald, from his cell in the city prison today, told a tale of alleged persecu- ton at the hands of secret service men that rivals any story of Russian secret police activity. He accused the officers of attending the funeral of his sister-in-law disguised as grave dig gers and said that later, believing he had hidden stolen money in her cof- fin, they dug up the body and raNl- sacked the coffin. His children were stopped on the street and questioned about their fathers business. his wife was nearly driven insane by constant surveillance. and for three years he has not been free from espionage either night or day.
 Fitzgerald was formerly asserting teller in the United States sub-treasury here. In 1907 while he was in charge, a package containing $173, GOO disappear ed. He was arrested suspicion and later discharged. Later he was ar rested again and discharged. He maintained his innocence and last night was again arrested this time on an indictment returned secretly some l months ago. In default of $50.000 bail he was locked in jail awaiting trial. Fitzgerald was released from jail this afternoon on $50, GOO bonds furnished by friends and business associates
 His counsel, Edward R. Litzinger, ask
 
 Landis refused. saying the penalty was one in which a fine of $173 GOO and a ten year prison sentence might be inn posed and he considered the bail req sonab1e.
 These secret service men have vio- l lated all decency in their espionage on me land Tnine,'' said Fitzgerald to 3 United Press man this afternoon. am innocent of any crime. but they will not believe me. My wife and family have been in constant terror
 and every move they or have made has been watched. I have a strong suspicion as to who took the money but I will only tell it to Captain Por- ter of the secret service CT the trial judge.
 These detectives have always been at our heels in some disguise. They even attended the funeral of my sister in-law Mrs. Mary Casey. tdisguised as grave diggers. I am positive that they later dug up the coffin ano searched her shroud for the missing money. Disguised as negroes and as women they have stopped me on the street! They descended on my home at unexpected times and have bothered my wife until they have her on the verge of mysteries They stopped my children on the streets and asked them about their fathers money.
 Despite my innocence. everywhere have gone I have been pointed out as a thief. will welcome a trial and will prove that I am innocent. Then I can again hold up my head lin society. They say that got my start from the money stole from the
 government, but that is not true have not much money. but what have
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-15
CANDIDATE GOODWIN
 BEGINS AUTO TRIP

Hartford, Sept. .-t.Goodwin will be the next Governor of Connecticut. The fact that the race between him and MT. Lake was close by no means indicates any animosity or bed feel ing.
 This was Chairman Micha eI Ken eaIy's answer today as head of the Republican State Central Committee to claims of prominent Democrats to an advantage as a result of yester- days Hartford convention.
 Candidate for Governor Charles A. Goodwin started early today on an automobile trip, destination unknown He told some friends yesterday that he would be sinvisible'' for a few days.
 stated that he had nothing to give out on the result of the convention s'I want to make sure of just what happened before make any state lneIlt'' said Lake.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-15
BUSINESS MEN PLEASED WITH
 BACKS DEFEAT
( Special from United Press.) :.

Special from United Press.)
 Hartford, Sept. 15.-The State Business Mems Association was jubi- 1ant today over the decisive defeat of Harrt, Back of Killing1y for Attorney General of the Republican State tick ct in yesterdays memorable conve en- tion. Judge Light of Norwalk came up with a rush in the 11th hour and easily captured the place, 366 to 94.
 Stiles Judson in nominating Light spoke of Back as one who had pub ,licly lobbied against the Public Utili- ties bill at the last session and he de- c1ared that in his Judgment the con vention would do a very unwise fhing if it named him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-15
MRS. CURTIS DOCTOR
 TO BE EXAMINED.

The hearing upon the application of Mrs. Julia Watt Morris Curtis to be restored to her former condition in the Fairfield probate court Monday. The purpose of the hearing will be to cross examine pr. G. A. Lawrence who has had charge of the welfare of the wealthy woman during the period that she has been adjudged an incompetent in the eyes of the law. The doctor is going to be asked to describe the condition of his pa tient and the nature of his treat ment. Mrs. Morris wants the right to spend her money without the in convenience of 9 copservator.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-15
$1 Is supposed price of these shears at
39c

Regular price of Hamilton patent-tension shears varies from 75 dollar, according the store that is selling them. And here they at 39c.
 Every pair guaranteed for five years Every pair with patent tension that makes easy tissue paper as heavy fabric
 Of splendid service in every home. Of course excel lent in quality it would be folly guarantee them this lot is sold
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-15
TUG coLLIDEs WITH BRIDGE

The tug John Henderson, while tow ing an empty schooner down river yesterday was carried by the tide and collided with the East Washington avenue bridge and carrying away part Of the railing. Acting superinten- dent of bridges reported the matter to the public works department this morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-15
TEDDY OPENS HIS CAMPAIGN BEFORE
 CROWD OF 15,ooO
Especial from United Press.)

ISPECIdI IfOIII7 OIHIeW F7FesS.J
 Riverhead, l.. l., Sept. 15--Co1one1 Theodore Roosevelt opened his cam paign for control of the New York State Republican machine at the Suffolk County Fair here this after noon. A crowd of 15,OO0 people ga tln- cred to greet him, many carrying flags with the inscription Teddy for 1912.' thereon. There were also a number of big yellow banners bearing the same inscription and innumerabIe pic- lures of the Colonel about the grounds.
 The feature of the day was the Gel one1s speech in which he discussed political deveIopments. in New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-15
RAILBIRp pINNER.

eIr and Mrs H. c. Knight enter tained a number of friends last ev- ening at a railbird dinner at their home. The birds were T shot along the Housatonic river. Those present were pr. Pyle and wife, F. l. Hitch cock and wife and Miss Bertha Hitch cock MT. and Mrs. Knight and Dr. Pyle and wife started this morning on an automobile trip through New York state.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-15
MARRIAGE LICENSE. :

Eugene F. Nannon. aged 39. a solder from Fort Meade, South Dakota, se- cured d license yesterday afternoon to marry Mary C. Keller aged 20. daugh- ter of Joseph Keller of this city. The father Of the girl accompanied the groom to the town clerks office and gave his consent to the marriage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-15
REPRESENTATIVE BUSH PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
 OF ORANGE DIES TODAY
Especial from United Press. ,

New Haven, Sept Representa- tive Charles K. Bush of Orange. Re committee and prosecuting attorney of sOrange since April 1885, died to- day. A cold 6ontracted two months ago developed into tuberculosis which <N used his death. He was born at 7 ford and was 64 years of age at death.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-15
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL
 CONVENTION

The Democratic Congressional conn mfttee met here today and agreed to hold the convention for the 4th dis triet in this city Thursday, Sept: 29, in this city, A. McNeil, Jg., and Edward F. Meeker being inst tructed to secure Q hall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-15
CONGRESSMAN HIGGINS
 GETS APPROXIMATION.
Special from United Press.9

Special from United Press9
 Norwich, Sept. 15.-Congressna Ed ward W. Higgins, Republican, was un- animously renominated at the Con gressfonal convention for the third Connecticut district today. Higgins has held his seat in Washin gton for the past five years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-15
.M1rIIIINs MARRIEs PAIR.

Assistant Town Clerk w. T. Mullins married a colored couple at the City Hall last evening. The groom was George w Allen. aged 29. of New Ha- ven and the bride was Lucy BroWns aged 28. of New Haven
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-15

Charles Matthews, an ash cart driv- er was locked up this noon charged with using abusive language to w. E. Ritch Of HaIral avenue. The accused was carting, ashes from the yard of a uefshbor and insisted on using the Ratch yard as a. passageway.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-15
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Catherine Brennan aged 53
 widow of Michael Brennan died this noon, at her home, s341 George St The deceased is survived by five children. William, Michael and Charles and the Misses Katherine and Mary Brennan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-15
proper accessories.

switches with toogreat care Nor can they be chosen too-reliable place Much depends upon them Much have intelligent aid in making choice. Such aid 1s given here With With 1t is combined aeees fair prices Here are examples:
 Straight hair switches carefully made from all-long hair l6 and 18nch, $125 20 and 22nch $25o; 24inch $2.75.
 Natural svavy switches. 20 28 inches long $2 to 6 Gray switches, all long hair 16 and IS inches long, $250l
 Gfainsborough puffs natural curly hair,-$4 Cluster puffs, set of 12, e$2.
 Large cluster puffs, handsome,--$2- Gray cluster puffs $5.
 Fine 24inch washable sanitary hair rolls-$1. Motoring hair-nets, largest sizea-25c.
 Third hoo.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-15
air-dressing demands

one's hair is really the. frame which sets out the face. Upon it's treatme.St depends the entire appear ance. It makes or mars, ac- cording as it is treated with or without care and taste and skill. Its. dressing brings absolute need cf proper aids. Once capnot choose puffs and eUrls and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-15

Lola G. Jewell. widow of George B. Jewell died this morning at her home, 128 Ho1 ystreet, 45 years of age
 LuelIa Blake of South Norwalk, who has been a patient at the Bridge port hospital for a few days suffer ing. from cancer died last night. The deceased leaves a husband and two sisters.
 F7ic17ard Egorton aoeg 5e S,,in I ..1II' penter residing at >89o East Main street, who has been missing. from his home since last Easter. He was last seen walking on the road to Derby
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-15
GOVERNOR APPOINTS LIGHT
Especial from United Press.l

Especial from United Press1
 Hartford, Sept. t.15.4Governor Weeks today issued a commission appointin $ Judge John H. Light of Norwalk at torney general to serve out the un- expired term of Judge Marcus H. Ho1comb of Southington, who retired to take his seat on the superior court bench on September 6.
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COROMILAS AND BRIDE SAIL.
Will Spend Six Months at Athens
and Various Spas.

NEW YORK. July 9-The Greek min
lister to the United States, Lambros A.
Coromilas. sailed for Europe today with
his bride, the daughter of former United
States Senator Cockrell of Missouri on
the steamship St. Louis of the American
line, for six-month tour. The min
lister said he would go first to Greece,
and after presenting his bride to the
members of his family, and to the official
social life of Athens. would visit several
of the spas of Europe.
A large delegation of Greeks was at the
pier to give the diplomat a proper bon
voyage" The local consul general, II.
NJ. Botassi and Alexander Boros, attache
of the Greek legation, presented their
compliments. From Brooklyn came a
committee to represent the Hellenic
Union of that borough, and to present to
the bride a bouquet of 200 American
beauty roses.
Minister Coromilas and Miss Anna
Cockrell were married July q at Nor
witch, Conn.
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BACK TO IRELAND.
Officers of Home. Going Association
TO Make Trip.

Francis ]. Kilkenny and Joseph D. Sui
liyan. president and secretary, respective
w. of the Irish Home-GOinS ASSOCIATION.
expect to sail for Queenstown on the
steamer Arabic from New York July 81
i'm order to be in the Emerald Isle during
the height of the home-going season
They will participate in the principal Gel
ebrations arranged for the American
guests One of the objects of their visit
will be to impress upon the natives the
advantages of adopting as nearly as pos
sible American ideas in their business
enterprises Both officers of the associa-
ton are strong in their belief that Ire
land offers great opportunities for Amer
lean capital.
Before sailing from New York Mr.. Sui
Iivan will attend the national convention
of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. which
is to be held in Portland. Ore. in the near
future. He is the delegate from the Dis
trict of Columbia and is scheduled to de-
liver an address on the success of the
home-going movement.
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Picture Theater Mans Views.

The letter of Mr.. Brylawski, Maj. Sy1-
vester thinks, speaks we'll for the pro-
prietors of the moving picture theaters.
and reflects credit upon Washington
business men.
His letter reads:
Il have been in communication, since
Monday night, with most Of the ex-
hibitors of moving pictures in this city
as well as representatives of the manu-
facturers, and can give you the assur-
ance that you will see no moving pic
lures Of the prize fight at Reno or any
other Objectionable scenes in. any OF
the moving picture theaters under my
control or affiliated with me.
I'VE fully recognize your position in
the matter and the evil influence caused
by such exhibitions. You 'can always
count upon my support in matters OF
this character
James E. West Speaks.
James E. West wrote:
Permit me to commend the stand
you are taking regarding the moving
pictures of the Jeffries johnson fight.
From my observation, and mindful OF
the disturbances throughout the gcoun-
try following the result OF the hgnt,
know that the presentation or the
pictures will do incaaculable injury.
ALREADY the race feeling in some
sections of the city is tense among
the boys. Personally I sincerely hope
YOU will spare no effort to prevent any
further spreading of interest and
thought on the disgraceful affair.
Il am also pleased to note your
stand with reference to the moving
pictures portraying holdups and crime.
PERSONALLY ! am a great believer In
the educational value Of the moving
pictures and have seen some interest
ing and helpful pictures. 1 think that,
on the whole, the Washington pictures
are fairly good.
TOO much care, however. cannot be
exercised in censoring moving pictures
both for the good of the boys and girls
and the community, and also for the
good of the moving picture people
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TAILORS' NINE WINS CUP.
Base Ball Team of Local Exchange
Defeats BaltimOreanS.

The base ball nine of the local Mer-
chant Tailors' Exchange decisively de-
feated the team Of the Baltimore ex-
change by the score of IL to 7 yesterday
afternoon at Acton Park. Baltimore. and
won the American gentleman cup" for
which the two organizations have been
contesting in base ball for the last two
seasons. The cup was donated by a
tailors' trade journal, to become theprop-
erty of the team winning the best two
out Of three games. Washington has
won the only two games played. The
game was the feature Of the annual joint
outing of the two exchanges and came
as finale to a program OF athletic
sports.
The Washington tailors we're the guests
of the Baltimore exchange at an informal
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[ law SCHOOL BUILDING
IS TO. BE ENLARGED
GEORGETOWN Structure Will Have
Practically Double It's Pres
ent Floor Space.

A beginning has been made in carrying
out plans for the enlargement of the
building of the Georgetown Law School
The two houses adjoining on the west Of
the law school structure and on the south
side of E street between 9Th and 9Th
streets northwest have been removed. and
on the site thus secured an addition is to
be built which will be in size almost a
duplicate of the existing building.
The new portion is to correspond in de-
sign and materials with the old. SO that
when the work is completed the building
will present a harmonious front three
stories In height and occupying a broad
stretch fronting on the street. This i'm
provement, taken in connection with the
modern business building which is going
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In Memoriam.

CHASE. In sad hut loving remembrance OF nv
dear wife and devoted mother. SARAH
TTNNEY CHASE. who entered into into res res
our loving grandmother. SUSAN 1lNNEl-
who fell asleep in Jesus thirty three years
ago today. July 10. 1871
Cone but not forgotten.
Oh the memory of that morning.
As we stood with aching hearts.
Seeing the one we loved so dearly
Pierced by deaths most cruel dart
Fourteen years have passed: our hearts still sors.
Her loving smiles and gentle face;
None fill her vacant place
BY HER DEVOTED HUSBAND. GEORGE A.
CHASE AND CHILDREN. ADDlE. HAN
RIET AND BRYSON.
Son and brother FRANK NJ FORD. who
departed this life one year ago today July
10, 1909 nun r.,,uv
LEE In sad but fond mem1ry Of ,l leEins
LEE who left US FIVE years ago July TO-
1909. We cherish her memory still
BY HER devoted HUSBAND. FERnINA,HID
D. LEE. AND LOWING DAO1h Ems
LOLA AND BEATRICE RUFFIN.
TURNER. In sad but loving remembrance OF
our dear devoted daughter and sister.
JENNIE NJ. TURNER. who entered me
haven Of rest nine years ago today, July
TO- 1901
Dust to dust the Young and lovely.
Thus cut down in all her bloom -
Fallen in her life's sweet summer
Now lies in her silent tomb.
Oh the angels fingered round her. n
Winning her from earthly woe:
whispering her In soft accents,
Come where blessings gently now
MAMMA BROTHERS AND SlSTES-
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in communities, why should they be in
anywise unnecessarily endangered?
I'm southern cities there is greater feel
ing along these lines than anywhere else.
1t is wisdom for the lava abiding to go
on record on the law-abiding calender"
Among those who expressed their ap-
prevail of the course pursued by Maj.
Sylvester are George Robinson. chap
lain. L. S. A; A. Bry1awski. connected
with a number of moving picture the
aters; James f. West, secretary OF the
Washington Playground Associations; J.
Russell Verbrycke, Charles P. Neill.
Department Of Commerce and Labor;
George w. Cook, secretary of Howard
University: w. Mex. Clayton, president
tons, and Rev. George A. Miller. pas
tor of the Ninth Street Christian
Churcb
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Attitude of Police Chief.

In conversation with a Star reporter
yesterday afternoon. Maj. Sylvester, said
1T is not a question of the pictures
The incentive to trouble growing out of
race feeling. from any cause. should be
kept down If possible. There should pre-
vail a law abiding. peace-regardful feel
ing the part of good citizens to avoid
any possible unpleasant features which
might require force to settle.
with railway lines, electric light
plants gas reservoirs. government build
ing. extensive private and public insti-
buttons, libraries and hundreds of valu-
able residences that require protection
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SLASH AUTO WHEEL TIRES.
Machine Tempered With While
Owner Sees Moving Pictures.

Detectives Evans and O'Dea Of the CEN
trail office and the police of the first
pecinct are making efforts to apprehend
the individuals who slashed a tire on the
wheel of an automobile belonging to j.
r. HAYES of 521 4th street northwest last
night.
About O'Clock Mr. Hayes stopped his
machine in front of moving picture
theater on 9th street and left it for a
short time When he entered his machine
and started homeward there was a blow
ing out of one of the tires. A loud report
was made by the tearing of the inner
ing on the sidewalk seemed very much
amused.
Mr. Hayes examined the tire and found
it had been slashed with sharp ins:ru-
ment.
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BACK POLICE CHIEF.
Messages Approve Prohibition
of Fight Pictures.
SYLVESTER EXPLAINS WHY
Incentive to Trouble, From ANY
Cause, Should Be Put Down.
BRYLAWSKI Is IN ACCORD
Theater Man Says He Will Not At
tempt to Show What Hap
pened to Jeffries. :

you seem to have been the first public
official to put the ban on the fight pic
lures.
You performed a splendid service. I
congratulate you
The foregoing message. received by
Maj. Sylvester from Frank p. Morgan,
was one Of many messages to him re-
speeding the efforts he made to prevent
the exhibition in Washington of picture
of the Jeffries-Johnson fight.
The determination of the chief of police
to make the fight was first printed in the
extra edition of The Evening Star the
evening of July f. 1t was prompted by
scenes the chief OF police witnessed when
it seemed certain that Johnson would
win the fight.
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DIED.

AAlISS On Friday, July s, 1910. at 1920 an.
GERTRUDE E. AMISS Of zoos Monroe street
northwest. beloved wife OF William h Amiss
and daughter of the late j. H. and Sarah c.
Richards.
Funeral Monday. July IL. at 10 O'Clock Am.
Friends and relatives invited Interment
private.
ANDERSON On July Z, 1910. ANNIE ANDEk-
son, aged sixty-two years.
Funeral from the parlors OF Joseph A. Repetti.
3l1 Pennsylvania avenue southeast, Monday,