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New-York tribune., 1910-12-17

good for the world than on any others
which the numerous propa gandists OF
peace have suggested
There must have been decided oe-
spondency among life insurance men
uben Deputy Police Commissioner DTS
COLI told of that $1,000 fund raised ps
the gamblers to "do him up" But 10
despondency on the part OF Dfiscoi''
mark you ''Therell be something doing
with the enthusiastically
The Mauretania has failed TO pfeah
one record-her own, for the s"ilieo'
western trip-but she may break two
others-for the quickest unioaoliis anu
re1oading and for the quickest foono
trip.
The pitiable though wholly lnlpossiD''
,,Jea of a blind preacher for SOME s'''
government to relieve him thfoush
electric chair of life which iias p
come = burden to him affords a re-
,,inder of The scantiness of the provision
which is made in some states ioi 'i'
care of non-criminal Dependents A"'
criminal. the vagabond. the iolo'' 'ns,
confirmed drunkard, the lunatic' aie ga
cared for. but the clean and seu
ing man suffering an infirnlity which w
o,r.c;t,fes him for self-support mas
few asvlums to seek in when eclioi'io'''
oe life would be enduraole. fs'hap"
some dav it will be thought worth "nhe
~ make more generous provision 'or
such persons.
New-York tribune., 1910-12-17

They say she's a great stickler for good
form.
'Stickler! Worse than that. Why. say,
that woman would find fault because Eve
didn't have a chaperon when she arrived
in Eden"-Cleyeiand Plain Dealer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-16
WEALTHY LENOX MAN KILLED IN AUTO SMASH UP Blinded by Driving SnowstOrm He Runs His Machine
 Inc a Ditch. HIS FiAkCEE ALSO INJURED This His Birthday Was to Have Been Celebrated With An nOuncement of Engage
 ment
HIS FIAkCEE ALSO INJURED
Special from United Press !

Pittsfieid, Mass, Nov. 16.-Blinded by a driving snowstorm, early today George Nelson Root, a wealthy and prominent resident of exclusive Lenox ran his automobile into a ditch, re- sulting in his own death, the serious injury of his brother Willis Root, manager of the Lenox Club, and the slight injury of Mrs. Willis Root and Miss Florence M. Mahanna.
 One of the tragic features of the accident is that today is the 35th birthday of George Root, and it was to have been celebrated by the an- nouncement of his engagement to Miss Mahanna. They were to have been married November 23.
 The party was returning to LenoX from a theatre here and the ma chine was going fast. Half way be- tween Pittsfield and Lenox, Root, blinded by the snow. drove the ma chine Into the ditch, overturning it. George Root died before aid arrived. Willis Root was pinned beneath the car half an hour. His leg was brok- en.
 George N. Root was treasurer of the Lenox Savings Bank. He had al- ways lived in Lenox and taken a leading part in its business affairs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-16

one and was carried out with great deliberation. This morning she left the house and purchased a rubber gas tube. About noon time she at tached one end to the gas jet in her room, any lying on her bed, inserted the other end in her mouth, pushing the tube F inches down her throat to make sure that it would not be pulled out accidentally when she be- came unconscious.
 When she turned on the gas, the full jet from the tube went into her lungs and the effect must have been almost instantaneous. It could not have been very long before her grandson discovered her, but so thoroughly had she prepared her plan that she was then far beyond mortal recall.
 Mrs. Undermuh was English by birth and passed most of her life in New Jersey. Five years ago she mar ried her second husband, George Un- Germuh. Relatives state that she separated from her husband within 24 hours after the ceremony, and never saw him again. She refused to discuss her romance and the sec ret is taken with her to the grave.
 Medical Examiner Downs was notified of Mrs. Ungermuh's death. and Undertaken H. E. Bishop took charge of the remains.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-16

1 the company of Mrs. Dayton, fhs oaughter of F. Haddon GtoIts. Nr. Stolts is the foreman Of the die sink Ing department of Holmes & Edwards His daughter has been wayward. sev- erai years ago she stayed out nights her arrest and commitment through the City court to the Connecticut School for Girls. On leaving that fn- stltutlon she became c central figure of the gay life of the city. Petite. with a wealth of dark hair, big brown eyes. always stylishly dressed, shs al- tracted considerable attention. Her marriage was not a success. Of Iats she has been living with her father. Stra tford.
 Two days ago Arthur J. Williams ef New York registered at the hotel. Dsff TOT his room for two days in advanos. ana turned over $500 to Hin. who fol- lowed the usual custom of deposftinx IL Tn the hotel safe. The idea of flight must soon, have occurred to him. eev-i eral days ago MT. CaIlagl1an set fo work an expert accountant on fhA DOCKS or the hotel. He had not frn-, plicit confidence in Hill, though he had come with good references, and shs suspected that Hill was overchargfng guests for rooms, keeping the over charge for himself.
 The police learned today that Mrx. Dayton told her father yesterday that she was going to California with Hnl Stolts, who formerly figured prominent iy in evangelical work in this city. was shocked, and attempted to dissuade frfz daughter. She would not be syeryed from her purpose, and packing up a Iew small belongings in a grip set out from home yesterday afternoon.
 In their investigations the police learned that Mrs. Dayton left the Ho- tel Martha Washington, where che spent the night, bright and early this morning, taking all her belongings and turning in her key. They also learned that Hill had boarded the 4:42 train from this city for New York.
 Ut is believed that the couple hoard cd the S:30 express from the Grand Central Station for Chicago. But sf1e police were unable to learn of their plans in time to have the train searca- ed before It's departure for Chicago. However, by 9 o'clock they had inc long distance wires busy and the police of Albany, Pittsburg, Harrisburg. and those of Springfield and Boston were enlisted in the search.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-16
KING GEORGE STANDS FIRMLY BY THE LORDS Positively Refuses Premier As quith's Request to Create
 New Peers SHOWS HIS TORY FEELINGS No Matter What Liberals Might do in Election He Will
 Never Recede
SHOWS HIS TORY FEELINGS
Especial. from United Press.)

London, Nov. 16-The report that King George has refused to allow Premier Asquith to create sufficient Liberal Peers to out-number the Conservatives in the House of Lords has aroused the greatest excitement known in England in years
 It is reported the King made this refusal positive and declared he would not recede from it even if the coun- try went overwhelmingly Liberal at the forthcoming general election. King George is known to have pro- nounced Tory feelings but the idea that he would defy popular opinion, as is expested to be expressed at the polls in December, strikes the people as incredible. Even the Conservatives are startled by the possible cOnse- quence of Georges act.
 The Morning News, in a passionate review of the situation, says: "In a survey of the theoretical possibilities or the political situation, one is com- peled to take into consideration the practically inconsistable fact that the Crown may ally itself with the House of Lords to prevent the legalizing of the peoples judgment. Such a move would mean a monarchial revolution, and to the Peers, revolution, and in such event the gravest disturbances the country has known, are to be ex- pected."
 Asquith has demanded that, if the people. in the elections he expected to call in December, returned an ov- erwheln1ing majority for the Liberals in the House of Commons, King George should agree to create suffi- cient Liberal Peers to out-vote the Conservatives in the House of Lords Tn this way, Asqu.th expected to have the House of Lords pass the par liament bill," by which the veto pow CT is taken away from the hereditary Peers of the Realm. Liberal House of Commons, to be sure, could pass the veto bill, but 1t could not become a law until it had been passed by the House of Lords. As at present constituted, the House of Lords will never vote to emasculate itself. A serious crisis was expected to be precipitated by the coup sprung in the Lords by Lord Lansdowne, the Un- .ionist leader, who announced that he would, today, request the Govern ment to introduce the parliament bill immediately in the House of Lords. The Earl of Crewe, the Government leader. replied that he did not know what action the Government would take on the request, which is intended to hamper the Liberals.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-16
MOON FULL AS USUAL
 FOR TOTAL ECLIPSE
Special from United Press.)

Washington, Nov 16-Telescopes will be turned skyward, tonight, to observe the eclipse of the moon, which becomes total at 6:55 p. m., eastern time The satellite will begin to creep into the shadow of the earth at 4:46. It will begin to emerge from the to- total eclipse at TAT; will leave the shadow at 8:5S, and by 9:5S will have a clear path before it again.
 The moon will be full, as is always the case in total eclipses. It happen ed that tonight it is at the nearest point to the earth it reaches in it's orbit. so that if the skies are clear it will loom up large. The moon will rise at sunset and the earth's shadow will be lying in wait for it almost as soon as it creeps above the eastern horizon. The eclipse will begin at the top of the Lunar face and veer around slightly to the left as it pro- ceeds.
 The eclipse will be visible only in the eastern part of the United States. Beyond the Mississippi the moon will rise too late and in the central states there will be but a glimpse of it.
 The weather bureau reports fair weather will prevail in the eastern sections, making a good view of the eclipse, possible.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-16
GIANT CLERK LOOPS
 ATLANTIC HOTEL SAFE
 AND JOINS NAMORATA
But Police Are Hot on Trail of Sherman K,
 Hill and Mrs. Cora Dayton
Loot Was S1O0O Large Part of Which Belonged to Guest
 of Hotel Proprietor CaNaghan Had Expert on Books

! Sherman K. Hill, the giant hotel | clerk, famed throughout the East be- cause of his great height, absconded break this morning. taking s1 900 from i the hotel safe, and setting out, the police believe, on the 4:43 express for New York to join Mrs. Cora Dayton, with whom he has planned to flee to the Pacific coast.
 Hill has been employed at the At- lantic since Sept. 1, and made a large number of local acquaintances through his position as hotel clerk. Owing to his great height, and the very thor ough disclosure early today of his plans for flight. 1t is expected that he will be in the tolls of the police before many hours.
 Hill was working days this week. He made his home at the hotel. where he had a room on the third floor. About 3 o'clock this morning Hill sent for the night clerk. who came to his room, and found Hill and two guests of the hotel sitting up chatting. Bus. mess at that hour is very quiet at the Atlantic and the night clerk felt safe in leaving the desk with a bellboy near at hand to summon him in event of his being wanted.
  chatting in Hills room, when he said he felt i'll and wanted to take stroll out for air. About 3:30 he went o,1t of his room. He went down to the desk, sent the bellboy out of sight on an errand to another part of the hotel, and in the absence of the boy footed the safe.
 In the strong box were funds from the billiard room, the bar, the cigar counter, and the hotel rooms. aggre- gating s200, and a roll of bills amount ing to sSO0 left with the clerk by Ar thur B. Williams, of New York. guest of the hotel.
 The night clerk rolled out of Hilps room about o'clock. went to the desk. and soon afterwards found the safe had been footed. Tn a4quaHiars as to what he should do, he neglected to mo- tify police headquarters, nor did he summon Proprietor John H. Callaghan who was sleeping in the hotel. Not until nearly o'clock did the clerk report the loss to Callaghan, upon the Iatter's arising.
 Without further ado he called upon the police department for assistance. He and the detectives learned soon that Hill has been seen frequently in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-16
ARE APPEALING FROM
 RAILROAD RATES
Especial from United Press.)


 New York, Nov. 16.-Alleging that the railroad companies running into New York have unduly advanced communication rates, attorneys repre- senting various organizations of com muters and boards of trade, have ap- pealed to the Interstate Commerce Commission for relief. A hearing on the matter was given, today, by Commerce Commission, who took testimony regarding the reasonable ness of the increased rates which have been in effect since July l. Ev- cry railroad entering New York, with the exception of the Long Island and the New York Central and the West chester Branch of the New Haven, is effected by the protest, and all were represented by their general counsel, who argued that the rates were war ranted by the class of the service and by the recent advance of wages O. railroad employees.
 It was argued that the commuta- ton business of the railroads was un- profitable and that in many instances, which were cited, passengers, even under the increased rates, are car ried at a loss.
 Frank Lyon represented the Inter State Commerce Commission as coun- sel with Frank Summer, president of the Public Utility Commission of New Jersey, Edmund Wilson, New Jersey Attorney General, and Charles D Drayton, represented the New Jersey commuters who oppose the increase. A dozen attorneys representing New England clients, were present, to Op- pose the increase on the New Haven roads main line. Commissioner Har- Ian said he expected the taking of testimony would last until the first of the month. After that time he will receive briefs and arguments on the case will be heard by the entire com mission.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-16
Schoo|boy Finds Dead Body of Grandmother
 This Noon.
Mrs. George UngeTmuh Married in Newark N. j. Five Years Ago and Lett Her Husband Shortly After Ceremony Re- fused to Talk Of Her BEghted Romance Which is Believed to Have Preyed Upon
 Her Mind

As the continuation of a blighted romance, Mrs. Elizabeth Ungermuh, aged 6S, killed herself at noon today at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Hart, 3S9 Gregory street, by inhaling Illuminating gas. Five years ago she married George Ungermuh of Newark, N. J.. and left him with in 24 hours of the ceremony, never seeing him again. It is said that this matrimonial misadventure, the secret of which Mrs. Ungermuh never di- vulged, preyed upon her mind and finally induced her to take her life.
 Her body was discovered at noon today by her grandson. little Clar- ence Hart, aged 8. On returning from school this noon he entered his grandma's room and found her stretched out upon her bed, with a tube from the gas jet in her mouth
 "Grandma'S dead. Grandma's dead" called the little boy, running from the room crying, and calling his father and mother. A nasty call was sent for the ambulance corps, which responded in quick time. pr. H. R. Bennett, the emergency surgeon worked hard to revive Mrs. Unger- nuh but the last spark of life had fled and his efforts were useless.
 Apparently her resolution to end her life had been a most determined
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-16
|ST. PATRlCKS FAIR DRAWS
 CROWDS TO EAGlES' HALL

One of the largest attendances yet recorded since the opening of the an- nual fair of St. Patrick's parish at Eagles hall patronized the affair last n ght. An excellent program of en- tertainments in which vocal solos were the principal feature afforded enjoy ment to an audience that nearly fill ed the big hall.
 Dancing and other diversions fol- lowed until midnight. Catholics throughout the city have manifested a lively interest in the success of the progressive North End Catholics. undertaking, and nightly there are many from other parts of the city in the say throng at Eagles hall. The fair will continue until next Tues day with nightly change of pro- gram
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-16
INDIANS IN POVERTY GOING FAST NOW Mrs. Sterling is Chosen Vice President of Conn. Indian
 Association

Waterbury, Nov 16-Mrs. Mary watkins, a friend of Miss Constance Goddard DpBois and for thirty years worker among the American Indians, was the principal speaker at the an nual meeting of the Connecticut Indian association in the parlors of the First Congregational church yesterday aft ernoon. The State president, Mrs. Sara T. Kinney. presided and officers were chosen
 Mrs. Watkins described the awful poverty that existed and still exists among the Indians. saying that some poverty is clean but theirs is "hideous and degrading" She told of the won derful work done by Miss Constance DuBois of Waterbury. Miss Dubois went to California in 1897 and has given herself to bettering the condi- tions of the Indians ever since. She, with Mrs. Watkins, has traveled from reservation to reservation distributing -four and other foodstuffs among the suffering Indians.
 The Indians are fast dying out. Of the 206 who were on the reservation when Mrs. Watkins went to California only seventy remain, and they are dy- ing out in this proportion all over the West.
 The election resulted as follows:
 President-Mrs. Sara T. Kinney, Hartford
 Vice presidents-Mrs Jacob Knous Hartford; Mrs. Henry Rogers, New Haven; Mrs. Kate Foote-Coe. New Ha- ven; Miss Helen Merriman. Waterbury: Mrs. Edward Sterling, Bridgeport; Mrs J. N. Harris and Mrs. Sidney Hale Miner, New London: Mrs. John H. Whittemore, Naugatuck; Mrs C. J. Camp. Winsted; Mrs. F. E. Dove. Nor wich
 Secretary-Mrs. Lillian D. Kelsey, New Haven.
 Treasurer-Mrs. NJ. D. Thompson, Hartford.
 Auditor-Edwin H. Tucker, Hart ford
 Advisory committee-Right Reverend Chauncey B. Brewster Rev. Joseph H. Twitchell, Rev. Rockwell Harmon Pot ter, Colonel Charles M. Joslyn, James Andrews, Professor Robert Riggs, Hartford; Rev. Joseph Anderson, Wa terbury; Rev. Watson, Phillips, New Haven; Edward H.. Jenkins. Hon. A. McC. Mathewson. New Haven; Rev. John Hutchins of LitchfieId; Sidney Hale Miner, New London.
 Attention was called to the annual meeting of the National Association, which will be held in New York on Dec. 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-16
TOLD
 WALL STREET IS
 WORKING PANAMA
Especial from United Press. ,


 Panama, Nov. 16.-President Taft and his party spent the entire morn ing examining the great Culebra Cut, which will be the determining factor in the time of completing the canal Upon the speed of the excavation work done there and the freedom from delays occasioned By landsIides, depends Colonel Goethals' promise to have the canal ready for ships q year ahead of schedule time. The President heard on all sides, today, that there was great dissatisfaction because the residents of Panama were excluded from the benefits of the postal savings bank, passed by the last legislature. He was told that it was common report on the isthmus that Wall street interests intervened with a powerful influence to have Panama cut off from the bank.
 The natives of Panama and the American employees on the big ditch joined in expressing their fear that the local banks were feeble and that they wanted to deposit their savings in Uncle Sam's banks. It was learn ed, today. that the reason President Taft had changed his mind and de- cided to leave American territory, in order that he might attend the ban quet, tonight, of the President of Panama, was that he wishes to use this occasion for notifying the Pana- ma people Omc1alIy that the united States had no idea of annexing the republic of Panama. This afternoon President Taft heard requests for promotion from engineers and me- chanics employed on the canal but his attitude was unfavorable. Later in the day the President called upon the American minister to Panama and accompanied him out of the Canal Zone into the Republic, to attend the Presidential banquet.
 The weather since the President has been here, has been hot and there has been no rain. MT. Taft has shown a decided disinclinatiou to walking and uses special trains and carriages wherever possible.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-16
ANSONIA GETS
 POSTAL BANK

The Post Office Department has an nounced that the first postal savings bank to be operated in this state will be located at Ansonia. beginning De- cember 1. Bridgeport will not have one of the banks until the depart ject and it proves a success. Con- gress has appropriated s200,000 to establish one bank in each of the 46 states in the country. The banks will pay per cent. interest to depositors and will undoubtedly be of more value in states where there are not so many chartered savings banks as there are in Connecticut.
 Post office attaches are firm in the belief that the number of postal banks will increase as rapidly as did the rural free delivery service which began with a handful of carriers and increased to 46,0O0 within ten years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-16
BENT NAMES EXPENSES THAT NEED
 NOT BE REPORTED

Democratic Town Chairman William W. Bent stated this morning that al- though many of the candidates for of- flee at the last election had filed state ments of election expenses with the town clerk as in past years under the corrupt practices act, that it was not necessary this year unless money was spent for other purposes than postage. telephone tolls, telegram charges. printing. stationery. and contributions to party funds.
 Expenditures for the above purposes are regular under the revised corrupt practices act and unless a candidate Suvs refreshments or presents for his or gives them cash for other than the above mentioned pur- poses he does not have to make a re- turn in his report.