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The Washington times., 1911-07-15
Red Cross Sends One
Thousand to Fire Victims

The American Red Cross sprang to
the aid Of forest fire sufferers in Canada
this afternoon. Huntington Wilson, As
sistant Secretary of State, and chair
man of the International Relief Board,
Canada, the following message:
The American Red Cross expresses
deep sympathy for fire sufferers and
authorizes you to draw on the Red
cross for s., 900 for immediate relief
The American Red Cross will take
further steps If the situation develops
SO as to make this advisable
The Washington times., 1911-07-15
Woman Witness Facing
Jail in Dynamite Case

LOS ANGELES. July 15.-Mrs. Ortie
McManigal must appear before su-
rerior Judge Bordwell next Monday
to show cause why she should not
be imprisoned for contempt In refus-
ing to testify before the grand jury
which Is investigating the blowing
up of the Los Angeles Times.
She refused to answer more than
100 questions. -
The Washington times., 1911-07-15
Dowager Duchess Dead,
Victim of Extreme Heat

LONDON, July ia victim Of the
excessive heat which has prevailed in
England for several days, the Dowager
Duchess of Devonshlre died today.
The duchess was overcome by the heat
at Sandown Park race meeting yester-
day and died at the home Of Sir Ed
gar Vincent, to which she was re-
moved. without reaching consciousness.
The Washington times., 1911-07-15
Seek Missing Man.

Police Of the Ninth precinct were ask
ed today to look for Michael Fitzgerald,
twenty-four years old, who has been
missing since Thursday from his home.
522 Sixth street northeast. Fitzgerald
Is described as FIVE feet six inches tall,
40 pounds. and when last seen he wore
a dark blue suit, straw hat, and tan
shoes.
The Washington times., 1911-07-15
Marriage Licenses.
WHITE.

WHITE.
Frank P. Leach and Henrietta E. Pet
~. both of Washington.
Joseph F. Kelly, jr., and Katherine B.
Babbington, both Of Washington.
john w Manspeaker and Sarah c.
Weber, both of Martinsburg, w. Va.
COLORED.
William H Smith and Henrietta HUT
both Of Washington.
James Peyton and Fannie Tolliver, both
OF Washington.
John Hailstark and Hattie Rollins, both
Of Washington.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19
CITIZENS co. ARGUES
APPEAL AGAINST CITY

Before the Supreme Court of Errors
this morning arguments in the plain
tiff's appeal in the suit of the Citi-
zens' Association of this city against
the city of Bridgeport, were heard.
The association, which owns the Citi-
zens' building, Main and Cannon
streets, is aggrieved at the decision
of the lower court which found that
the block paving in Main street bene-
fitted the owners of the property to
the extent of $180.S5.
Attorney Spotswood D. Bowers ar
gued for the association this morn
ing. He claimed that according to
the charter the city must keep the
streets in good repair and that prop
erty owners ought not to be assessed
for new paving. He declared that in
the lower court no evidence was taken
regarding the frontage of the prop
erty, the cost of the new paving or
other important details. Attorney
Bowers argument was. the only one
heard at the morning session. In the
absence of Judge George w. Wheeler,
Judge Joel H. Reed of the Superior
court, sat on the bench
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19

DIED.
WASCO.-In this city, April 18TH
1911. Sofie H. Wasco, aged 35 years,
5, IL months, Is days.
Friends are invited to attend
the funeral from her late residence
No. SIS Newfield avenue, on Friday,
April 21st, at $3.50 a. m, and from
ST. Cyril and Methodius Slovak r
c. church at $3.50 a. m.
-Interment at st. MichaePs
cemetery. U 10 bs
CONDON.-In this city, Tuesday,
April 18th. 1911, Bridget, widow Ct
James Condor.
Friends are invited to attend
the funeral from her late residence,
No. 312 Atlantic street, on Thurs
day, April goth, at $50 a. m, and
from Sacred Heart church at 900
n m
-Interment at st. Michaeps
cemetery "a
LEAIIAN.-In this city. April II,
1911, at the residence of her sister,
Mrs. Samue! p. Brown, Annie,
widow Of Robert Leahan.
Friends are invited to attend
the funeral at her late residence, 2S
Hayes street, on Thursday, April
20, atsS:2o a. m, and funeral SER
vice will be held in st. Charles
church at a. m. with solemn high
mass.
Burial in St Michaels GENE
terry.
The Eucharistic feakue will
meet Wednesday evening at s
o'clock. U18be
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19
PATRIOTS DAY
IN BAY STATE

Boston, April 19-The celebration of
Patriots Day and 136th anniversary
of the battles Of Concord and Lexing-
ton in and about Boston began as
early as five o'clock today, when the
Minute Men Of Concord paraded over
the old Paul Revere route between
Lexington and Concord.
At o'clock the navy yard was
thrown open to the public and thou
sands viewed several Of Uncle Sam S
largest battleships there. The annual
field day of the United Boys Brigade
was observed at Concord in connec-
ton with the yearly parade of the
Lexington militiamen All the nearby
towns observed the day with parades
and addresses by members of the his
torical societies. At Wellesley, on the
site of the old tavern where the
Minute Men gathered at the call to
arms, 1876 years ago, the members of
the Wellesley college faculty with
many of the students celebrated the
occasion with stirring songs and adj
dresses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19
MILLIONS SOUGHT
FOR IMPROVING
CITY'S STREETS

The Streets and Sidewalks commit
tee of the Common Council will meet
Friday. The committee will later
hold a hearing on the establishment
of building line in High street, which
caused considerable discussion at the
council meeting Monday evening. It
is expected that compromise will be
reached between the belligerent fac
lions, the builders of the Jewish syna-
gogue and the residents of the street.
The committee has before it about
100 resolutions for the laying and re-
pair of crosswalks. There is an ap-
preparation of $500, which will care
for about so walks.
The Streets and Sidewalks commit
tee has before it resolutions calling
for permanent pavements laying Of
grades, crosswalks and other matters,
which would cost in the neigh borhood
Of $5,000,000. That most of the reso-
buttons will be consigned to the waste
basket is evident
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19
CORONER ARRAIGNS
WATERBURY MAYOR
FOR FATAL BOUT
Especial from United Press. }

Waterbury, April 19.-Death by
misadventure' caused by a cerebral
hemmorhage induced by blows On the
head {. dring a boxing bout, was the
finding of Deputy Coroner Make
peace, today, on William f. Luke,
who died from a beating administered
during a boxing bout with Joseph
Clancy on Monday. Clancy and
Referee Daniel Buckley, who were
arrested after Luke'S death occurred,
were released by the coroner, today.
They were Immediately rearrested on
the charge of prize fighting.
In his finding the deputy coroner
severely arraigns Mayor William
HotchkisS who witnessed the fatal
bout, for permitting the show to go
on without a boxing permit. Deputy
Coroner Makepeace urged the arrest
of all the principals in the show and
the spectators.
The finding declared that Luke was
in poor condition for fighting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19
AUTOS IN REAR END
SMASH ON MAIN ST.

Bringing up suddenly at Fairfield
avenue and Main street a touring car
of the Bridgeport Brass Company
stopped So short this noon that the
automobile of w. A Griffin of An
sonia. following, crashed into it, and
suffered the loss of both headlights.
A tail light of the Brass company
car was smashed, but otherwise the
local car was intact. Both cars went
ahead under their own power i'm
mediately after the mishap. Only the
drivers occupied them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19
Miss Clotilde Scully
WEEDS George Lieberum

Rev. Thomas P. Mooney, assistant
pastor of the Sacred Heart church at
the parochial residence yesterday aft
ernoon at o'clock united in matri-
mony Miss Clotilde l., daughter of
jeremiah and Marceila Scully of 635
Lafayette street, and George w.
Lieberum of 531 Main street, son of
Board of Education President Will
liam H. and Henrietta Lieberum. The
happy couple were attended by Lii
liam Munson of Stratford and Fran
els Fowler of this city. Following
the nuptials, the wedding party were
driven to the home of the brides par
ents where a wedding breakfast, at
tended by only the members of the
couples families, was served, follow
ed by a reception. The young couple
left on the 9:36 o'clock train last
evening for New York and other
points. They expect to be gone a
week, and on their return will take
up their residence with the brides
parents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19
| MEAS SOCIETY OF
SACRED HEART CHURCH
PREPARE FOR SOCIAL
To be Given Wednesday Even.
ing April % at Colonial Hall
Committee Announced

To make the whist, pinochle, forty
five and dance to be given by the Holy
Name Society Of the Sacred Heart
church on Wednesday evening, April
26, at Colonial ball room, even sur
pass in splendor former social
achievements of the Sacred Heart
parish, the men of this society are
diligently laboring to attain that end.
Whist will undoubtedly draw the most
people, but tables will be placed for
all those who desire to play either
pinochle or forty-five. During the
card play, the younger folks can en-
Joy dancing. The society is offering
a number of valuable prizes for the
card players.
The general committee in charge of
the affair have appointed the follow
ing subcommittee:
Whist Committee-James P. Nc
Laughlin, James Clarity, Thomas
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19
BRIDGEPORT men
ARE HONORED BY
ROYAL ARCANUM
Especial from United Press.


Waterbury, April 19-The 25th an
nual session of the Grand Council,
Royal Arcanum of Connecticut, open
ed here today. Also the annual meet
ing of the Hospital and Bed Fund AS
ISOLATION was held
Officers were elected today, as fol-
lows:
Grand regent, Edward F. Pride,
Bridgeport; vice regent, Albert II.
Barclay New Haven; grand orator,
John S. Fisher, Waterbury; grand sec
rotary, Carlton E. Hoadley, New Ha-
ven; grand treasurer, Burton G.
Bryan. Waterbury; grand guide, Will
liam G. Kemp, Winsted; grand war
den, Horace G. Williams, Hartford ;
grand sentry, Edward Holloway, Mil
ford; grand trustee, George S. Powers.
Norwich; supreme representative, w
e. Garfield, Norwich.
Officers elected for the Hospital and
Bed Fund Association were: Presi-
dent, William H. Hatfield, Bridgeport
and secretary-treasurer, 9. E. Hoad-
ley, New Haven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19
SECOND QUOTA OF
C. n. G. OFFICERS
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
New Haven, April 19.-The two
weeks service Of the state militia Of
ficers who reported ''at the 'front.'
April expired, today. The return
ing officers are Colonel James Geddes
and Captain George Hall, New Ha-
ven; Captain r. w. Delamater, Hart
ford; Captain Henry B. Carter, Wa
terbury, and Lieutenant J. Torrington
Black, New London.
Adjutant General Cole announced
the preliminary list of the second
quota, c. N. G.. officers to go to Texas
April %, Major E. l.. Isbell and Lieu
tenant William, Bradnack, New Ha-
ven; Captain Percy H. Morgan, New
London. and Lieutenant P. E. Curtiss,
Hartford
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19
WALL STREET TODAY
Especial from United Press

Especial from United Press.)
New York, April 19.-Opening.-
Price movements at the opening of
the stock market, today, were mixed
and irregular. Missouri Pacific de-
clined Is. Fractional gains were
made in Atchison, Consolidated Gas,
American Smelling and 500 Common.
At the end of Is minutes Missouri
Pacific showed a slight gain
II a. NAT the end of the first
hour the tone was strong, with prices
ranging fract1onally above yesterday
final figures.
Government bonds unchanged; 9TH
er bonds firm.
Noon.-In the late forenoon the
market was dull with the tone firm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19
LOCAL DOCTORS
SUPPORT M'NEIL
HEALTH MEASURE
From Our Special Corres.l

(FrOm Our Special COrres.)
Hartford April 19-Messrs. A. NJ.
Cooper and F. D. Bell, leading mer-
chants of Bridgeport are at the hear
ing this afternoon before the Labor
committee where consideration is be-
ing given to the resolution passed by
the Senate authorizing an investigation
into the conditions of labor in the big
mercantile establishments Of the
State.
Several Bridgeport physicians in
Guiding DR.. e. A. Mcclellan, health
officer of Bridgeport appeared before
the committee on Public Health and
Safety this afternoon in support Of
the bill introduced by Senator Mcneil
of Bridgeport, prohibiting the marriage
of any person afflicted with a trans
mittable disease.
Physcans from other parts of the
State were also present support Of
tn chill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19
COUNCILMAN is
ARRESTED ON
MURDER CHARGE
Especial from United Press. }

NOPSOIotI II OIII CIIII6U I I 6SS.J
Boston, April 19-Jeremiah Mahoney
Of Somerville, is dead, and former
Councilman E. Kelly of South Boston,
is under arrest charged with MUIR
der.
The two men quarTeled at a we'd
ding, last night, to which it is alleged
Kelly was not invited, but which he
persisted in attending. After being
forced from the house it is charged
by the police that Kelly lay in wait
for Mahoney and when he left the
house at an early hour hurled a brick
at him, striking him upon the head
and telling him to the sidewalk. Ply
sicians were summoned at once but
upon their arrival, Mahoney was pro-
nounced dead, due, it was announced,
from a fractured skull.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses were issued in the
town clerks office today, as follows:
Charles B. Hron, aged "a years, a
stenographer with the Bridgeport Hy-
draulic Co, son of Peter and Pauline
Hron of Stratford avenue, to wed Rose
K, aged %, daughter Of Jacob and
Mary Eardley of 1880 Main street; to
Bernard Kelly, a machinist of this
city to marry Margaret Toomey, a
forelady with the Salts Textile Co.
and daughter Of Michael and Mar
garet Toomey of Revere street; to
Ralph L. Saul, aged 20, son Of Warren
A. and Pearl Saul Of 573 Connecticut
avenue, to wed Annie B., aged 10.
daughter of John Cockerell of Carroll
avenue; and to Emil J. Schadon, aged
IS, a toolmaker, son of Julius and
aged %, daughter of William and
Augusta Bechlein of 399 James ave-
nue..
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19
BRIDGEPORT WINS
GAME IN BR0CKT0N
Especial from United Press. :,

Especial from United Press.)
Brockton, Mass, April 19-The slug
gers from Bridgeport made short work
Of the Brockton team in today's morn
ing game overwhelming them by the
score of IS to 4. Although Brockton
started WELL the Bridgeporters con-
nected with their pitchers almost at
will. The score by innings:
Bridgeport :. 0 0 0 d 0 1 0-13-18--2
Brcokton :. 80 o 0 1 0 0 O o. g. T.
Bridgeport-Gibbs and Gagain;
Brockton-Warwick, Adams, Weafer,
Webb, Levigne and Catcher Weeden.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19
REAL ESTATE BROKER
SUES FOR COMMISSION

Alleging that he did not receive his
commission for selling Ledgewood
Farm, a valuable country estate near
South Norwalk Marshall p. Richards
Of New York has brought suit against
Daniel B. Freedman of South Norwalk
for $500 damages Papers in the ac-
ton were filed this morning in the
court of common pleas, civil side.
Richards declares the property 10
worth $4,000. He states that on April
1, 1911, he acted as real estate broker
and sold the property. He demanded
$500 commission.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19
sOLOWAY VS.. JACOBS.

The suit of Maurice Soloway of
New Haven against Esther Jacobs
and others Of this city was tried this
morning before Judge Joel H. Reed
in the civil superior court. The de-
PENDANTS are heirs-at-law to the es-
tate of Samuel Jacobson, who gave
Soloway q note for $1,000 and mort
gagged property fronting on Pembroke
street and Maiden lane, to secure the
note. Nathan G. Herr and Adolphus
E. Whittlesy testified this morning re-
garding the value Of the property.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19
KILL INITIATIVE AND
REFER ENnTTNr [

Lansing, Mich, April 19-The Senate
yesterday killed the bills for a popu-
lar vote on a constitutional amend
ment providing for the initiative and
referendum. There were Is votes in
favor of the initiative and IA against
and on the referendum the vote was
Is to Is. Both bills required a two
thirds vote. The bill for a consti-
tutional amendments providing for the
recall of officials was killed by the
Senate last night, Is to IL. All three
bills had passed the House
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19
WOULD STOP PROBE.

Hartford, April 19.-The commit
tee on labor, this afternoon, consider
ed the resolution providing for 4
probe of labor conditions in mercan-
tile lines. Heavy pressure is being
brought to bear on the committee to
report unfavorably on the probe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19
De MAR WINS
THE MARATHON

ton Athletic association Marathon Race
starting promptly at Il, noon, today,
from Stevens Corner. about three quar-
tiers of a mile from the railroad sta
ton here was won by Clarence De Mar
of Dorchester. the favorite who came
il second last year.
De Mars time official. was hours,
q minutes, 80 3-5 seconds. F. J. Mad
deaa, South Boston, was second, 2:24:31 !;
Ed Fabore, Montreal, third. Time g.
s9:2e 1-5
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS CO.
SPECIAL lot at special. price

Flynn, James Stone, Russell Nugent,
and James Griffin.
Pinochle Committee-Peter Boyle,
Charles O'Brien, Thomas McHugh and
Hugh Dewitt.
Forty-five ommittee-Thomas Ma
gle and Albert Mussler.
Floor and Dance Committee
Charles O'NeiI, Peter Bradley, James
Whalen, Edward Morris, Harry Nc
Elroy, John Granville, John Moran,
William Nichols and Frank Linehan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19
CLUB FORMED TO
INCREASE JOY

Thomas Conley, CHRISTOPHER Reilly
and Patrick Gaven are the incorpora-
tors of the Bulls Head Social Club.
which filed articles of it's Incorporation
with the town clerk today. The club
is organized to promote social, mu-
steal and athletic advancement and
enjoyment among its Members
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19
CRIMINAL OPERATION FATAL.
(SnacioJ from IInitsd pross

New Haven. April 19-That Helen
Ryan a girl of 90 died from a Grim
inal operation, is the statement filed
by Coroner Mix in the office of the
registrar of vital statistics, to-day.
Edward Sabine, 20, is still at the
county Jail without bail. Other ar
rests are expected
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19
GOV. WILSON'S
PET MEASURE
NOW PASSED
Especial from United Press.

Especial from United Press)
Trenton, N J., April 19-By a unani-
nous vote the State Assembly this af-
ternoon concurred in the Gerran pri-
maries and election reform bill as
amended in the Senate and one of the
most advanced election measures in
the whole country is now ready for
the Governors pen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19
DANCE OF MUSICAL UNION.

Two ochestras, 20 men each. is the
program for the dance to be given at
Colonial Hall, April oath under the
auspices of the Musical Union. Con-
tinuous dancing. See advs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19

FARMERS BILL REPORTED.
Washington, April 19-Attacking the
Republican theory of the protective
tariff and declaring that it has built
up great trusts and 1nonopolies, the
Democratic Ways and Means commit
tee, today. presented to the House
the farmers free list bill accompanied
by a voluminous favorable report.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19
OBITUARY

The remains of Timothy Barry of
Myrtle Court, were taken to Nashua,
N. H, on the 1890 train this morning,
where at st. Patrick's church in that
city a solemn high mass of requiem
was sung. Internent followed in st.
Patrick's cemetery in Hudson, n. H
Prayer was said by Rev. Thomas P.
Mooney, assistant pastor of the Sa-
cred Heart church, at the late home
last evening at o'clock many sor-
rowing friends and relatives attend
ing the services. A delegation from
Div. No 1, A. o. H., acted as bear
ers.
Funeral services over the remains of
John Hunt Stevenson were held this
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at his late
home, 253 Norman street, Rev. Henry
A. Davenport, pastor Of the People,
Presbyterian church, conducting the
services Interment was in Mountain
Grove cemetery.
The remains of Ira B. Wheeler, who
died at his home in Elizabeth, N J.,
were brought to this city this after
noon and inferred in Mountain Grove
cemetery. Services were held at the
late home in Elizabeth last evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19
BROKER DISCHARGED

Bristol, April i'm. L. Walsh, a
prominent Hartford stockbroker was
discharged in police court, today on
a charge of reckless automobile driv-
ing. His machine was in collision
with a delivery wagon in front of city
hall week ago and the driver of the
wagon sustained severe injuries. A
suit for damages will probably be
brought against Walsh by the driver.
The States case against Walsh coll
lapsed today, when witnesses for the
State gave evidence favorable to the
defendant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19
Dog
Pound
Or
Collar?

It's a mean master
who would take advan-
tage of a purp, with the
odds 9 to 1.
The pup has been
faithful when the odds
were against him for
1854 days.
That's because he was
a trustful dog.
May 1 you ''shell
OUT $1.25 to the Town
Clerk for a license for
the dog.
If you don t, the dog
catcher's wire loop will
encircle Fido's neck
the Dog Pound for his!
81 to liberate him! I!
That ST fine will buy
a dog collar-and save
you a lot of trouble.
Collars for dogs-25c
to So. They hold the tag
which protects the dog.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19

An inventory of the estate Of the
late Jane Mcdonald, returned to the
Probate court today. showed $4,000 in
real estate and s427.24 in personal
property. Most of the real estae is
located in East Windsor
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19

The Weather-Showers, warmer tos
night and tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19
5Oc.
Nickel bath=fiAings--

Exactly the sorts that sold usually at go cents to
dollar.
Good heavy solid brass with heavy coating of nickel
Finished nicely Cleaning like silver Durable
tary and excellent.
Every fitting from soap-dish paperhoder to bath
seat.
to be holoht without delay