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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17
Special from United Press.)

Washington. July 17.-That there was grave danger of Asiatic cholera gaining a foothold in this country was the opinion expressed by Surgeon General Walter Wyman, of the pulp lic health and marine hospital de- partment, today.
 'I am not an alarmist but I can not deny that there is iminent dan ger" he said We are doing every thing in our power but there is a chance that the cholera may spread despite our efforts"
 Several more marine hospital ex- ports were sent to New, York. today, to aid in the cholera work there.
 New York, July TIA complete report on the cholera situation in the port of New York was peremptorily demanded, today, in telegrams re- ceived by Dr. A. H. Doty and Judge Charles N. Bulger, from Governor Dix
 The Governor was plainly concern ed over the report that additional cases are developing daily at quaraLn- tine and his telegrams, which are Scouched in mandatory language, in ssist on complete information as to just show serious the situation is.
  day, that a number of patients now 6ll of the disease cannot recover.
 New York. July 17-So serious is the cholera situation at this port con- eidered that experts of the public health and marine hospital service at 5yyashington reached here, today, to laid in keeping the plague under con- strol. There are IA cases in the de- itention hospital at Swinburne Island and there have been three deaths within 48 hours. Half dozen others iare in a serious condition and may not recover.
 There was another death among the patients on the Island, today. The .vfctim was a sixteen year old Italian I sboy, who arrived here on the Moltke, 1.-two weeks ago. His body was im- .medfately cremated.
 The row between Health Officer Doty and the persons who have al- sleged that immigrants have been inn Ehumanly treated has reached climax and 1t is asserted that the efficiency lof the local quarantine station is ser tfously interfered with. Charles N Bulger. who has been Investigating the charges on behalf of the govern tment, is expected to. oppose Dr. Doty's removal from office. He insists that The is being persecuted by coterie lof Tamamny politicians who want his { job, one of the richest in the State service, for a Tiger henchman.
 All of the steerage passengers from the steamers Moltke and Perugia are lin the observation wards at Hoff-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17
Democrats To Sweep
 Country Declares
 Congressman Berger
Especial from United Press)

Milwaukee, July 17-Before returning to Washington today, Socialist Con- gressman Victor L. Berger predicted that the Democrats probably would sweep the country in 1912. Berger also fiercely assailed the political rec ord of Senator LaFollette.
 1.-The Democrats will surely win" he said, unless they are made the tail of the insurgent kite. They should stand for reciprocity and then take up the woolen schedule"
 Referring to LaFollette, Berger said:
 Personally, he is honest, but politic- ally he is not President Taft made a clever move in calling an extra ses- sion for reciprocity. LaFollette walk ed into the trap and opposed the meas ure because it was advanced by Pres fdent Taft.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17
independents Are Afraid To Buy
 Sugar In South
Special from United Press. !,

Washington, July 17-'fFear of pre- cipitating trade war, I believe, keeps independent refineries from coming into Louisiana to buy sugar." testified J. B. Brugueires, president of the Louisiana Sugar Planters associ- ation, before the Hardwick Sugar Committee, today.
 'I have tried time and again to get independents to buy our sugars" he continued. ''They have refused but have bought our product at New York;
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17
POLICE SEARCHING FOR
 MISSING STAMFORD MAN

Stamford July 17-Unabl etc locate Thomas O'Brien, 65, who disappeared from his home here July 6, through their own efforts, his relatives today sought the assistance of the police. Thus far searchers for him have been unabl etc get any clue that would be of assistance. They fear that he may have met with accident.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17

Section 17SO. Return of the re-
 suit of inquest: "The coroner shall
 reduce to writing, and shall, with
 in ten days after any inquest has
 been held, return the testimony of
 all witnesses examined at the in-
 quest, to the clerk of the superior E court in his county, together with
 his report of the inquest. which
 shall include his finding of the
 verdict of the jury and he shall
 also return to said clerk, all certi-
 ficates sent in by the medical ex-
 aminer, in accordance with section
 1175, and all similar certificates by
 him made"
 Application was made to Clerk Will liam T. Haviland of the superior court this morning for Coroner Wilson's record Of the evidence taken in the railroad wreck of June 6. Clerk HaviIand stated that Coroner Wilson had not filed the evidence in the clerks office. According to the statutes the coroner is. required to file with the clerk of the superior court within ten days of the time a hear ing is held, copy of all evidence taken at the hearing.
 It is reported that Coroner Wilson follows custom of keeping all his records in his own office instead of with the law, which would give the public a chance to ascertain the testimony at a hearing.
 The public is cut off from all ac- cess to the facts as they are present ed to the coroner. The coroner's of- flee is thus made sufficient to itself and is as nearly a tribunal of secrecy and mystery as any that has ever ap- peared in Connecticut.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17

Commission, to press such an investi- sgation as will unrave1 the mystery of what we have occasion to believe a horrible crime. We also request the gentlemen to absolutely refuse to lis- ten to evidence obtained under such unfair conditions as Coroner Wilson imposes
 CHARLES COURTNEY.
 'tSecretary"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17

much about it. Lorimer did not spend any of his own money for his cleo
 ion but a jackpot was raised for that purpose 4 I know what I am ta1kfn~ about because subscribed $10.0O0. = ''W'iehsf said the jackpot arrounfed to $100,0OOp =.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17
PARENTS AND WIFE OF
 SLAIN MAN CLASH OVER POSSESSION OF REMAINS Each Engages Undertaken and Dispute al
 Morgue Arises

Murder of Caputo Recalls His Romantic Marriage = Mrs. Caputo, the Daughter of Wealthy and Aristo-
 cratic Naples Family Married Poor Barber and Was
 Dsowned by Parents Couple Followed to This
 Country by Martino, Caputo's Slayer. :
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17
THREE DEATHS FROM CHOLERA AND FOURTEEN CASES NOW IN
 NEW YORK DETENTION HOSPITAL
Dr. Doty Health Ocer Accused of Inhuman Treatment
 of Immigrants Denies in Toto the Serious Charges Brought Against Him

mans Island. The IA cases of actual cholera now on Swinburne Island came from the Moltke. Both steam CTS came from Italian ports and It was decided, today, that hereafter the detention period on immigrants from Italy shall be doubled
 It has been decided that, even though passengers in detention ap- pear to be normal, thorough examina- tions shall be made.
 Following a conference with all the heads of his departments, today. Dr. Alvah H. Doty health officer, said there was no need of apprehensions that theS disease would gain hold in this country. He said while the sit uation is admittedly serious. his men have it we'll in hand and with the re- newed precautions it would be impos- sible for any case of infection to get through quarantine.
 Dr. Doty will be given an opportun- ity to testify before Commissioner Bulger in his own defense this week. The charges he will have to answer which have been sworn to by certain immigrants and dissatisfied employees of the quarantine station, includes: failure to separate the sexes; forcing immigrant women to work 10 hours a day for the privilege of seeing their sick children; serving improper food
  leges for immigrants; washing dead and live babies in the same waters; abuse of immigrant women by order lies; sick child's mouth closed with sticking plaster to keep it from cry ing; employees not compelled to fumi- gate their clothing on leaving the island. Every one of the charges, Dr. Doty said, today, is untrue.
 Naples, (via Paris), July 17-With coastwise trade greatly reduced and hampered, foreign shipping is vir- tually at a standstill as result of the cholera and the authorities, to- day, began preparing to cope with disorders among the populace.
 Many persons protest against being "penned up'' as the quarantine reg ulations are termed, and meetings were called, today, sby labor organiza- tions with a view of evolving mon- ster demonstration:
 Vienna, July 17-Alarmed by the in- crease of cholera in Italy, the Austri- an government today, gave supple mentary quarantine instructions of the most rigorous character along the frontier, to prevent, the epidemic from spreading to Austria or Hungary.
 Geneva, Switzerland, Julye1 7.=Ao-- cording to advices received here, to- day. the cholera situation in Italy is slowly improving. It is said that the deaths in Palermo have not exceeded 300. The average number of deaths in that city in the last few days is T. T = . Ay- =
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17

Geneva, Switzerland,s Julye1 i 7.-Ao- cording to advices received here, to- day, the cholera situation in Italy is slowly improving. It is said that the deaths in Palermo have not exceeded 300. The average number of deaths in that city in the last few days is reported to be only Is and at Naples ever less.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17

TO RENT.-Tenement 4 rooms. SIP. Apply 173 Jane St l.. A Grisvold
 Gas for cooking. PIT d<p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17

FOR SALE.-Encyclopedi Britannf- ca 31 vols, Historians History a vols. Half price. Good as new J. s. Heating, Roxbury Station. Ct
 F 15 DO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17

FOR SALE.-New cottage, 2 family house, Barnum Terrace. Small payment down, balance monthly. Lamson, 2889 Fairfield Ave
 F 13 s DO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17

rooms, 521 State street, corner Myrtle ave, Phone 1912.
 F 12 Cop
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17

Vienna, July 17-Alarmed by the in- crease of cholera in Italy, the Austri- an government, today, gave supple mentary quarantine instructions of the most rigorous character along the frontier, to prevent the epidemic from spreading to Austria or Hungary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17

WANTED.-To buy. tent in good con
 dition. About IA feet State price and where can be seen. Address
 P. O. Box A, City. P14 sspo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17

TO RENT.-5 rooms, 101 Goddard Ave. Improvements. Inquire up stairs or B. Wiles, R. F. D. No. |.
 P IA DO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17
CORONER WILSON HAS NOT
 FILED EVIDENCE RELATIVE TO
 RAILROAD WRECK OF JUNE {
Statute is Mandatory Upon Coroner in Requiring that Testimony of Witnesses, With Findings, Shall Be Filed.


 Documents Relative to Re markable Collision Be tween Four Freights Should be in Possession of Clerk of Superior Court Lax Coroner Maintains Sty- gian Darkness of His Of flee by Keeping Inquest Records in His Own Pos session-Does Not Heed Section Revised Statutes, 1902.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17

WANTED-Experie sewing ma- chine operators on stripping, gore making, joining supporters to cor enced corset inspectors. Apply so The Warner Brothers Company.
 P 12 d O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17
UNCLASSIFIED

LINTOTYPE INSTRUCTION: speciar Summer rates. School, 419 F7rsx
 Ave, New York an
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17

ENGRAVED WEDDING invitations. 100 with two sets of envelopes com plete $6.50. Engraved on copper plate. Southworth's 10 Arcade.
 DIS if
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17

MOTORCYCLE FOR SALE+4 H. P.
 Indian Belt drive, Magneto new Cheap. Apply evenings, 573 EJis-s worth street. i2 d DO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17

LOST.-A Boston bulldog, screw tail.
 marked black and white. license tag No. 5562. Reward s10 to 1s4
 Elmwood Ave. D Is : If.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17

STORE TO RENT.-17 1t by 42 rt- TIT Fairfield avenue, Farmer build ing. For particulars call at Farmer Office. LII If.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17

TO RENT-First floor, six rooms. steam heat, all improvements. PIP Pearl St., between F. Main and Brooks St. P3 tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17

"CIassified'' eds on inside page oe this paper.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17

JOIN the Casca Laxine tablet users.. Great for constipation. 25c.
 H1so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17

GOOD SECOND HAND National Cash Register for sale cheap. Address F. O. Box 16, City. S2s If.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17

AUCTION. Tonight and tomorrow all day. Bankrupt stock. Furniture and household goods. 119S Main
 street. Keane, auctioneer. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17

TO RENT.-3 five room flats. 562
 and 564 Fairfield Ave. Inquire David Quinian, PA Olive St. Phone
 2263 IT d *po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17

WHAT DO YOU SAY, get your arm in shape and throw Confetti We'd nesday evening. July lSth, ar
 RrookIawn Dancing Pavilion. Music by Risley. aFp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-17

ladies to sew on bal loon, straight seams, light goods.
 Must understand Singer machine and rapid sewers. Ed. R. Hutch1n- son. 143 DeForest Ave. Call Tues
 day p. m. arp
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-01-03
Wash Goods

Silk and Cotton Novelties,
fine weaves for house and
evening gowns, 10 per cent
less than regular.
Batistes, Organizes and
Dimities, odd lengths, at one
third off to close out.
Linens and Crashes, plain
and fancy, less 10 per cent.
Percales, SO inches, value
IS cts, at 10 cts.
Madras, 81 inches, value
IS cts, at 12H cts.
Polarized Fabrics, less 10
per cent.
Bathrobe Flannels and
Duckling Fleece, less 20 per
cent.
Outing Flannels, best
grades, 7, 9, and II cts.
Merrirnac Prints and
Shirtings at S cts a yd.
Short lengths of Poplins,
Madras, Chambrays, and
Mercerized weaves, less IS
per cent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-01-03
Undernnuslins

The values in Undermus-
Inns are exceptional, and all
desirable garments will be
found. There are certain lots
where small numbers are
represented which are not
mentioned, as we do not wish
to cause disappointment.
The best way is to come and
see.
La Grecque garments, sep
arate drawer, and skirt COM
binations. Very special.
Women's long skirts, dain-
tily trimmed with lace and
embroidery, much below act
ual value, very special.
Combinations, three-piece,
that were $500, at 90 cts.
Women's short skirts, lace
and embroidery trimmed,
fine qualities that were $2.25
to $3.50, at $I.e8.
A second line Of short
skirts at rs cts.
Drawer Combinations
fromN5 cts to $I.Io.
Skirt Combinations, sizes
38, 40 and AZ, at Is, 50 cts,
to $I.75, very special.
Drawers, circular, open, in
sizes 2I to 70, value. SO, for
IS cts.
Drawers, closed, ernbroid-
cred and lace trimmed, e.
inch, at 80, SO and Is cts.
Drawers, open, size ~
inch, at IS cts.
Extra sizes, 70 and IS inch,
value $I.oO, now SO cts.
Muslin Drawers, 27-inch,
closed, at rs cts.
Nightgowns, embroidery
trimmed, at Is and % cts.
A small collection of
Gowns, very fine quality
with lace and embroidery,
low neck and short sleeves,
very special.
Gowns in extra sizes that
were $500 and So. so at ST. SO.
Corset Covers, fine quality
with embroidery and lace, a
few sizes only, 80, 40 and ~,
at 50 cts. :
A second lot, 81, SO and 40,
that were $I.5o, at SO cts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-01-03
Hosiery Samples

The several lines are di-
vlded in the customary way.
Lot I. Wonen's Hose,
black, colored and fancy cot
tons and isles, regular Is ct
quality, 1e cts, 3 prs. for SO
cts.
Mems Half-Hose, black
and fancy cottons and
isles, rs ct quality, 70 cts,
3 prs. for SO cts.
Lot 2. Wonen's Hose,
black, co1ored, and fancy
isles and cottons, SO and 50
ct qualities, at rs cts.
Mems Half-hose, black
and fancy cottons and
isles, SO and so ct quail
ties, at rs cts.
Lot 3. Wornen's Hose,
black and fancy isles, fine
embroidered novelties, 65
and Is ct qualities, at SO cts.
Lot 4. Women's cottons,
isles, and silk hose, black and
;ancy, Is and $I.oo qualities,
1T 6o cts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-01-03
Wearables for
Men and Boys.


Mems Blanket Bath Robes
Of fine Austrian Cloth, reg
ular $500 grades for $3.50.
| Blanket Robes, all wool,
heavy, fine grades, in $500
grades, at $500.
Pajarnas of fine Soisette,
plain colors, tan, white, and
blue, worth $I.5o, at $1.121a.
An extra good assortment of
small sizes.
Mems Shirts of imported
! Soisette, made with bands
and French cuffs, SI.:5o grade
at $I.oo, very special.
Neglige Shirts of fine Lor-
raine Madras, coat style with
attached cuffs, $I.5o grade at
7o cts each,
Colored Shirts, for work
a-day purposes, qualities that
were so and 50 cts, at SO
cts, 2 for IS cts.
Mems Combinations, extra
fine quality, worth regularly
$3.50, at $1.25, very special.
Suspenders, sc President
Braces" first grade, worth
SO cts, at 80 cts, prs. for IS
cts.
An extra fine grade of
webbing with kid erds,worth
IS cts, at 70 cts, 3 prs, for SO
cts.
For the Boys
Blouses of woven Madras,
made with bands or with
attached collars, regular so
ct grade, at SO cts, for IS
cts. For ages s to 1o years.
Boys Colored Shirts in
sizes I2H, IS, 1871, and II,
worth SO cts, at SO cts, 2 for
IS cts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-01-03
Ardahan Rugs.
Showing discounts of 20 per cent

Large Rugs, sizes 9x12,
Administers Wiltons Brussels and Tapestries,
Showing discounts of per cent
Value $500 for $22.5o Value $3.50 for $24.75
Value $3.50 for $3375 Value $1,000 for $500
Value 500 for $3.50 Value $I2.oo for $1,000
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-01-03
Linens and Da1nasks


Linen Sheets, less 20 per
cent.
Linen Pillow Cases, less
20 per cent.
White Waist Linens, less
20 per cent.
Table Damasks in grades
above $I.oo a yd., less 20 per
cent.
Napkins, less 20 per cent.
Towels, less 10 per cent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-01-03
Fifteen hundred yards of
Dress Goods
Black Broadcloth

Two pieces only, and direct attention to them as
the values exceptional imported Cloths, from
very usrous yarns, sponged, and quite ready for the
needle so inches WIDE
Sr 20 and $3.50.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-01-03
Oil Heaters

Gas Heaters in radiator
and open front style, ashes
tos and copper reflectors,
which connect with any gas
let. at 10 per cent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-01-03
Lace Curtains, Portieres
and Couch Covers

There special prices two and three-par lots,
which considering the quality, make very attractive Of
ferngs. These include Not tingham Irish Point and Re
naissance Curtains.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-01-03
Blankets

Nearly a hundred pairs Of
Plaid Blankets, a fine assort-
rnent of colorings, every pair
a real bargain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-01-03
Carpets
Other Floor Coverings

less per cent
Mattings Linolerm Crex, and miscellaneous lines
of small Rugs, everything except certain lines of Rugs
which under contract with manufacturers not to
-hreak prices
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-01-03
Dining Room Furniture

Sheraton Mahogany Suite, inaid 10 pieces, Buffet,
China Cabinet, Serving Table Extension Table five
Side Chairs and one Arm Chair. Value $346.oo,
for $4,000.
Sheraton Mahogany Suite with ribbon inlay work,
10 pieces Buffet China Cabinet Extension Table Serv-
ing Table five Side Chairs and one Arm Chair. Value
$4,000 tor $4,000.
CHARTERED Golden Oak Suite, pieces, Buffet Cab
met Ex Table Serving Table, five Side Chairs and one
Arm Chair. Value S25125 for $1ss.5o.
Mahogany Extension Tables
Value $1,000 for $780, Value $1,000 for $64o0.
Vaue $500 for S692O Value $4,000 for $500
vane $5o25 for S474o Value $4475 for $3.50.
vane $3S 20 for $1,000 Value $4,000 $26.40.
Colonial Bullets, solid Mahogany
Value $I695O for $1356O. Value $91.00 for $5450
valve $1soo0 for so7 30 Value $61 so for $500.
vane s11650 for S545o Value $4475 $3.50.
China Cabinets, solid Mahogany
Value $1,000 for $3.50 Value $4,000 for $500
Value $500 for $3.50 Value $4,000 for ss2.oo,
Golden Oak Extension Tables
va,ne DC, 20 for $500 Value $3.50 for $4,000.
Vane sa6 OO for S288O Value $4,000 for $500.
vaue s1soO for $3.50 Value $500 for $4,000.
Value 1925 $74O Value $1450 for $l16O
Golden Oak China Cabinets
Value s4aoo for s384o Value $500 $2240.
value $a2 90 for $3.50 Value $2l.Oo for $3.50.
Value $2575 for $780, Value saf.ap 49,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-01-03
Dolls and all
Doll Furnishings

The entire stock of Dolls,
placed unreservedly at 20 per
cent less. This includes all
Dolls, kid and jointed bodies,
heads, wigs, clothing, hats,
and outfits.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-01-03
House Furnishings

The 20 per discount applies
Elanleed Ware Earhenware and Teapots
Tin Ware Nicke1-p1ated Ware
Washtubs and Boilers Ash and Garbage Cans
Table Kettles ETC. Aluminium Ware
Fibre Ware Clothes Wringers
Less per cent
Bathroom Fixtures Gas Ranges
Brooms
Dinner Sets, 112 pieces almost at Halfprice
English Porcelain, goldenrod worth $1,000 at $3.50
English Porcelain "Indian Tree" $3.50 at $3.50
English Porcelain, green and go1d SCI so at $500
$500 at $1,000
Old English gold band" $3.50 at $500
English Porcelain, "old blue,' $1,000 at $3.50
French China, pink floral,' $500 at $4,000
Austrian China, pink spray" $500 at $12.oo
English Porcelain, green and rose, 5000 $3.50
Porcelain Set, pink rose'' $1,000 at $3.50
Porcelain Set green and gold" $3.50 at $I4.8o
Fifteen hundred yards of
Dress Goods
From STOCK different weaves coorings and
widths
At IS, 40, 90, &c. go and 90 cts.
Deserving of Special Mention.
line of Satin Soleil, i'll beautiful shades for
and evening wear 40 inches WIDE formerly ST so yard
60
Arizona republican., 1911-06-06
FATAL EXHIBITION
 IF FIRE APPARATUS
Episcopal Pastor Of San Francisco
 Killed m a Bay Town.

Ross. Cal. June 5.-Rev. Cecil l.. Merrick. pastor of St. Stevens Epis- copal church Of San Francisco. died here at 6 o'clock tonight as d result of injuries received in an accident to fire engine on which he and eleven other clergymen were riding late to- day Four other clergymen were se- verely injured
 The ministers were guests of Rev. IT C. Carroll. rector of st. Johns Episcopal church of Ross, at the weekly meeting of the Monday club, an association of Episcopal clergy men of the San Francisco Bay coun ties They were invited to ride on the engine by MT Carroll at a dem onstratiOn of the towns new fire ap- paratus
 Mrs Carroll wishing to speak to her husband. stepped into the street and waved her handkerchief as a sig nal to the driver. The street had just been sprinkled and as the driver put on the emergency brakes. the rear wheels skidded to the right The car lurched heavily against a tree standing out beyond the curb. Mer- rick was caught and crushed, fell under the car and the wheels passed over him. Five others were Injured but will recover.