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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-23
BURGLARS TAKE GUM
Machine Broken Open and Robbed of
300 Sticks.

oxford. Kan. Nov. 2S.-If each stick of
che wing gum is good for 300 chews the
burglars who broke into the Santa Fe e
depot here Wednesday night have $4,000
chews in their possession.
The burglars did not touch the cash
drawer nor modest anything in the build
ing except the chewing gum machine
This they took from the waiting ROOM
carried down the track and broke open.
When found today 800 sticks of chewing
gum were missing from it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-23
TEXT BOOK ROW AT LAWRENCE.
Suit Field to Compel Schools to Use
state ADnroVed Books.

Lawrence, Kan, Nov 2s-Hugh Fisher.
an attorney of Topeka, Kan. acting FOR
Attorney General Dawson, filed suit in
the district court late Wednesday, seek
Ing an injunction against the Lawrence
board of education to prohibit the use
in Lawrence schools of text books not
named in the Kansas text book law.
/ ne allegation is made that books used
in local schools as supplementary readers
are not authorized by the Kansas law
that they cost 10 and rs cents apiece,
whereas the books provided by law cost
only 10 and Is cents each.
The suit follows a fight waged by Dr.
Eva Harding, of Topeka who is insist
ing that the Kansas state text book COM
mission adopt better standard books in
Kansas schools by making school boards
of various cities comply with the law,
which is severe providing a fine of from
s25 to 500 or 80 days in jail, or both, for
1-inla tim
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-23
HUsK 1000 BUSHELS OF corn.

ollFA I7AtIH , FHItIEtLs 1OIu Right Kind
of Surprise Party.
Clay Center. Kan. Nov. 23.-M E.
Householder, who has been confined to
MS bed for about three weeks, suffer-
ing with rheumatism. was very Meas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-23

antIy surprised when about thirty
seven members of the lodge to which
he belonged came driving into his yard
about sunrise armed with husking
pegs and wagons with the usual high
sideboards.
This visible result of the days work
was the 1000 bushels of corn nicely
cribbed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-23
Norton Highs Win.

NOTIOH EIIgIIs VIII.
Norton, Kan. Nov. "a large
crowd witnessed the football game at
Elmwood park between the Norton
County High school team and the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-23
HAS F1END BEEN CAUGHT.
Ellsworth Greatly Excited Over Ru-
Tnored Arrest.

have been circulated here all day regard
ing the report that the officers have 4
man thought to be the Ellsworth muir
derer. Ellsworth citizens declare that the
man was arrested here Sunday night and
spirited away. None of the rumors have
been confirmed by officers or otherwise
The town is greatly excited.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-23

Alma Nebraska, High school team. It
was an interesting game throughout,
ending with a score of p to 0 in favor
of the Norton County High school
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-23
CLUB KILLS e54 RABBITS.
Cotton Tail Hunters Want to Stop Crop
Damage

Ottawa, Kan, Nov. 23.-The annual
Franklin county war on rabbits has
begun. The farmers have organized
their annual hunts to exterminate the
rabbits which cause hundreds of dol
lars of damage to the crops and the
orchards each year. The Cotton Tail
club of the Rock Creek neighborhood
south of Ottawa held its hunt yester-
were chosen and the losing side will
give an oyster supper to the winners.
December s. Ralph z. Page, county
att orney, won the cash prize for the
largest number of rabbits killed. He
shot thirty-f1ve. The Richter neigh
borhood club killed 240 yesterday. The
winner Of the prize in that vicinity
killed fifty-fYe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-14
MUNSTER SUClAL
TOMORROW NIGHT
Sacred Heart Parish to Conduct
a Whist and Dance at Colo
NAL Bal Room

All arrangements have been COM
pleted, and everything is in readiness
for the whist and dance at the Col
tomorrow evening, Wedne day, to be
given by the Sacred Heart church un-
der the auspices of the Children Of
Mary. The committee announces that
the whist playing will begin promptly
at $50 o'clock. Arrangements are
pared to furnish tables for all those
who desire to play either whist Or
forty-f1ve. An innovation in the ar
rangement of tables is to be added in
the placing of tables in the balcony
Of the hall, allowing the occupants of
these table to not only proceed with
the game of whist but to overlook the
dancers and whist players on the main
floor. Ample room is to be provided
for those who desire to dance. After
the whist the whole surface will be
given over to dancing.
The young ladies, members of the
Children of Mary, who are to have
charge Of the whist are:
Counters, the Misses Catherine
Nolan Catherine Mccormick, Han
erty.
Scorers, the Misses Helen Bediger.
Agnes Collins, Anna Clancy, Jennie
Day, May Dolan, Julia Donavan, Jen-
ME Donavan, Molly DOwd. Catherine
English, Jennie Calvin. Margaret
Hurley, Mary e. Kiely, Catherine Ma
honey. Sarah Kenney, Abbie Lark1n,
Alice Legere Margaret McGrath, rAg-
mes Kolosky, Catherine O'Brien,
Natalie O'Brien, Isabelle Rice, Minnie
Savage, Anna Skane, Jennie Casserly.
Agnes Brady, Margaret Shea Loretta
Muldoon, Josephine O'Connor, Anna
Moran, Statia White, Agnes CORDIALLY,
Harriet Fennell Lola Tyrell. Mary
Leavy and Elizabeth Doneean.
The refreshment committee in
cludes the Misses Mary Flynn, chair
lady, Mary Ganley, cashier, Mary
Healey, Nellie Mccarthy, Mary Shan
nahan, Kate Broderick, Mary Merritt.
Margaret Merritt, Mary Forrest. Jen-
ME Dalton, Katie Hennessey, Florence
Clancy. Anna McKelvey, Anna Callan,
Mary Cox, Katie Nolan, Mary Con-
ners, Catherine M. LAWN, Jennie Hus-
sey, Della Kelley. Ellen Moran Julia
Maloney, Mary MeOuail, Dora Smith.
Josephine Feeley, Mary Cough Mary
Koedam Nellie Leavy Mary McTier-
nan Hannah Reardon, Mary Day,
Margaret Moran. Mary Donegan.
There will be a meeting of the
scorers, also of the refreshment COM
mittee this evening, Feb. IA, at $3.50
o'clock in the basement of the church
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-14
wis, UUUGnLlN
DIES OF BURNS

As a result of burns sustained at
her home. 20 Clarence street. about
II o'clock last evening. Mrs. Annie
Coughlin, widow of Alexander Cough
lin, died this morning about o'clock
at the Bridgeport hospital. 1t ha4
been the habit for members of the
family who reside in the apartments
above Mrs. Coughlin to light the lamp
and candle in her home each evening,
as Mrs. Coughlin. who was 6S years
Of age. was partially paralyzed. Oc-
cupants Of the house We're awakened
about II o'clock Going to Mrs.
Coughlins apartments hey found her
in heap on the floor. trying to beat
out the flames which were licking he
body Most all of her clothing was
consumed. The uncovered portions Of
her body was a blackened mass. The
flames had even ignited the mating
on the floor and the paper on the
wall. An alarm of fire was rung in.
Mrs. Coughlin was removed to the
Bridgeport hospital.
1t is the belief that Mrs. Coughlin
dropped a lighted candle. and being
almost helpless, was unable to extin-
guish the flames. which soon enve,
oped her body. A lighted lamp was
found on shelf. but no traces Of tn
candle could be found. Mrs. Cough
lin had been helpless for a number
of years She was supported through
the kindness of friends.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-14
CAPT. BOYTON rs
AGAIN SEEKING
FOR ADVENTURE

Again has Captain Paul Boyton
heard the call of the wild and again
has he responded. The steamship City
of Montgomery of the Savannah line,
which left her pier in New York city
this afternoon at o'clock has on its
lists of passengers Capt. and Mrs.
Paul BoytOn, Br. dgeport.
The passenger ship will make her
first stop at Savannah Ca, where the
two will alight, and then proceed to
New Orleans. Capt. Boyton, intimated
this morning before he left this city,
that should there be any action or
hostility along the Mexican frontier,
when he reached New Orleans, he will
be inclined to leave Mrs. Boyton w.th
her relatives in the Crescent City and
proceed to the seat of the trouble.
War would be a revelation to many
but to Capt. BoytOn, never. He has
seen very hazardous services in Mex
leo, even to being captured by the
GreaSers.
Capt Boyton last week was in New
York city in conference with George
C. Tilyou lessee of Steeplechase Island.
In reply to requests concerning the fu-
ture of the Island, Capt. Boyton stat
ed that Mr.. Tilyou only yesterday
sa d, "Steeplechase Island will never
be opened again under my manage
ment as an amusement resort. / have
always considered 1t a real estate
proposition '"That is evidence
enough said Capt. Boyton, ito show
that there will be nothing done with
the Island at the present time. Sew
eral propositions have been offered,
but they have been unsatisfactory. 1t
is pretty safe to say that the Island
will be closed for the coming season.
That is my final information from
Mr.. Tilyou.''
with Steeplechase off my hands for
this coming season I have made up
my mind to go South and set sail, this
afternoon in company with Mrs. Boy
tom
In expressing his desire to get away
Mr.. Boyton used these words, my
blood sort of stagnates when I an
die, need something to put 1t In cir
culation However I shall return to
Bridgeport, for 1 consider it my real
home. I have travelled the world
many times, but find nothing more
real or congenial than Bridgeport Ii
is here I expect to spend the balance
of my days"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-14
Damage Suits Result Of
Smash-up of Two Autos

The snit for $500 brought by the
Bridgeport Land & Title Co., against
Addison Ely, Jr., Of Trenton, N. J.,
is being heard by Judge Milton A.
Shumway and jury in the Civil Super
ior court today. On Sept %, 1910,
autos driven by Addison and a chauf-
feur of 1.-THE Title Co. met in a head
on collision in Connecticut avenue
near Carroll avenue. The Title Co..
car was considerably damaged, the
suit being brought for the loss Of the
car. There is a. suit for $4,000 pehd-
ing in the court brought by Mrs. Ely
aga INST the company. Mrs. Ely was
severely injured.
Francis w. March, president of the
Br dgeport Trust Co. was in the ma
chine at the time of the accident. He
stated that his car was going east
along Connecticut avenue Near Car
roll avenue a wagon turned into Con-
necticut avenue. To make a sweep
his car was turned to the left. The
Ely car came up on the other side,
going into the center of the city. The
Title Co. driver to avoid hitting the
Ely car turned his car to the right.
The Ely driver also turned, the smash
up following. The occupants in each
cars, claim the others were at fault.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-14
JUDGE HALLEN TO
RESIGN FROM BOARD
OF EDUCATION

Judge OF Probate Edward F. Hallen,
who Is also president Of the Police
Board and q member OF the Board Of
Education. will resign as a member
Of the latter board at its meeting to
be held this evening. Judge Hallen
VIII sever his connection with the
school board after twenty years OF
service. the greater part Of which
time he has served as lbs secretary.
Alfred z. veness. superintendent of
the Union Typewriter Co. and a prom
inent Democrat Of the city. residing
In the Fifth district. has been selected
as Judge Hallen's successor. and will
be elected this evening. Col Elmer
II. Ravens win be elected to the office
Of secreiary.
Two communications have been re-
ceived by the board. one from the
Bridgeport Teachers Association.
thanking the board for the increase
IN salaries granted the teachers of
the city. and another from Major
Thomas Boudren. relative to infring a
ments OF the vaccination law in Ibis
city. The law states that vaccina-
ton IL optional with the parents. The
communication says vaccination is be-
ing enforced in a number of in
stances
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-14
fiEiUhCUCK'S MEN
MAY TELL WHY

The mid-winter meeting of the
Connecticut Postmasters' Association
composed of the presidential post
masters of the state will be held to-
morrow at Lehmann's shOrehouse.
President John Mckinley of New
London will preside. Postmaster
General Hitchcock has promised to
send to the meeting two speakers high
in the departmental service who will
address tn Connecticut postmasters
upon matters relative to the service.
1t is expected that they will say much
bearing upon the innovations in de-
partment work made by the postmas-
ter general
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-14
Double Birthday, st.
Valentines Day and
House Warming in One

st. Valentines Day, and the birth
days of Mr.. and Mrs. L. J. Drew OF
100 Fairfield avenue, all fall on the
same day. Mr.. and Mrs. Drew have
just moved into their new residence
in Fairview avenue, and tonight they
will hold combination house warm
ing, Valentines day. joint birthday
celebration
Invitations have been extended r.
ESQ relatives and friends, most OF
whom, approaching. the reputation OF
the Drews as entertainers, have an
nounced their intention of participate
Ing in the enjoyment of the evening.
Mr.. Drew is IS, Mrs. Drew 43.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-14
Cheney Week
brings silken beauty.

Brilliant and true silken beauty is brought in greatest
quantity by Cheney Week At time that
member has there been impressive and extensive and
so handsome collection Of silk in Bridgeport.
The real novelties inspired by Paris and made wearable
by America, the sotospeak staple designs the rich hues
the delicate and everything that is counted
desirable in fouard silks included in this exhibit Of
Cheney Week
Real and full value marks every yard Of Cheney silks
whether they sell at SOC 85c or 81 yard.
But come and see and Judge for yourself
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-14
NINTH ANNUAL BALL.

Upon scale larger than ever be-
fore attempted, the ninth annual ball
of the Eintract society in Eagles hall
tonight promises to eclipse in bril-
nancy all its predecessors. The hall
and refreshment rooms have been at
tract1vely decorated. Harvey's or
chestra will play for dancing, while
a. Hungarian Gypsy orchestra will
play In the refreshment room. A pro
gram of Hungarian music will be
played, and as usual, the native dances
VIII pc feature OF the program. At
midnight dinner will be served in tho
refreshment hall. The cookery will
be Hungarian style.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-14
BRILLIANT JEWISH WEDDING.
(Norwalk Hour, Feb. 49,


At one of the most brilliant Jewish
weddings ever held in the Norwalks.
Miss Anna L. Keeler the charming
and attractive daughter of Mr.. George
Keller. and Jacob r. Reich of Bridge
port. were Joined in the bonds of mat
rimony Yesterday. The ceremony
was solemnized at in the evening at
the Beth Israel synagogue. the nuptia
knot being made fast by Rev. Samue.
Reodner. xsx.rs.
The ceremonies were witnessed by
a large gathering Of the friends and
relatives of the contracting parties.
the attendance being exclusive an6
admittance by card only. The church
was beautifully and appropriately dec
Grated
The bride was beautifully gowne7
in white crepe-de-chemoise. trimmed
pearls and crystal beads at the bodice.
She wore a veil and carried a shower
bouquet of brides roses and lilies Of
the valley.
The bride was attended by her sis
ter. Miss Sadie Kee1er. as maid of
apricot crepe-de- chemoise. trimne7
with gold lace. The brides maids
were Miss Fanny Howitz. Miss Bessie
Judson. Miss Anna Gimble Miss Anna
Goldberg. Miss Celia Winney and Miss
Fanny Solomon all of New York city.
Benjamin Hershfield of South Nor
walk, acted as best man.
At the conclusion of the ceremony.
the guests and bridal party adjourned
to Music Hall, where two hundred
and fifty of the guests sat down to an
elaborate wedding supper These fes-
tivities were the most extensive ever
held in the Norwalks on an occasion
of this character.
At a late hour last evening. the bril-
DIAL couple departed for an extended
honeymoon trip through the South,
their first stop being at Washington,
D. c.. On her trip. the bride wore g
tailor-made blue serge travelling suit
The groom is engaged in the whole
sale grocery business in Bridgeport
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-14

k1RSCHNER--1nt this city, Feb. 18th,
1911, Alois Kirschner, aged 81
years, 1 month. IL days.
Friends are invited to attend
the funeral at his late residence,
No. 1s5 Hewitt street, on Wednes-
day, 18th inst. at 200 o'clock pm.
Burial in Lakeview cemetery.
COUGHIIN-In this city, Feb. IA,
1911. Ann st. Ledger Coughlin.
Friends are invited to attend
the funeral from the undertaking.
parlors Of Rourke & Rourke. 1895
Main street, on Wednesday, Feb.
Is. at 10 a. m
-Interment at Mountain Grove
cemetery. am
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-14
ok1rt to measure,
from 81 fabric.-

Choose any of the stores regular dollara-yard wool
ems.
Have your measurement carefully taken at the time
that choice is made.
Pick any one of Is good stylish models
Pay five dollars and have skirt thoroughly tailored
md guaranteed to fit delivered within short time all
ready to wear.
Such is the special offer made
Any dollar wooden in the dress goods departments Is
at yonr command Black well colors in large variety
The selected fabric will be shrunken and sponged before it
made up It will be made up by expert careful tailors
Style will be exactly shown you at the time choice is
mad.
Time trouble and money all to be saved under this
offer.
floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-14
NATIONAL PEACE
PALACE WORK
IS NOW HALTED

Especial from United Press)
Carriage, Costa Rica. Feb H.
Negotiations for the rebuilding of the
National Peace Palace, financed part
ly by Andrew Carnegie and which was
destroyed in the recent earthquake
disaster, have been halted, temper
arily, by a local controversy. In a
communication received yesterday,
Carnegie, the advocate of world peace.
orders that the building be located at
San Jose, Costa Rican capital.
This diction is resented here, where
the building was first located and has
resulted in the returning to Carnegie
of the 100000 endowment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-14
SENATOR CULLOM
HAS DECIDING VOTE
IN LORIMER CASE
Especial from United Press.

Especial from United Press.)
Springfield, Ills. Feb. 14.-Believ-
ing that the fate Of William Lorimer,
as United States Senator from Illi-
nois. may rest in the hands of United
States Senator Shelby M. Cnllom.
Lorimer and anti-Lorimer members
of the state legislature have been de-
luging the Senator with letters and
kilograms, to influence his vote.
Politicians here figured that the
vote on Lorimer, with Cullom not
voting, will be tied, 43 to As. They
declare. therefore, that as Cullom will
have the deciding vote it is proper
that Illinois be left to decide whether
it wishes to retain or reject Lorimer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-14
Man Insane Over
Gould Decies Wedding

Especial from United Press.)
Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. 14.-"Viven
Gould, now Lady Decies, has sent me
SO 100000. l am giving you this
check for $4,000 as a present"
These statements are responsible
for Joseph Carey being behind the
bars here, today, charged with insan-
ity which physicians say is due to the
intense interest which he took IN the
Gould-Decies wedding.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-14
Gleason Must Pay, But
Mrs. Gleason Need Not

Judge Howard B. Scott in the civil
Common Pleas court today awarded
Michael Noonan. the local mason con-
tractor. judgment Of $4s022 and costs
In his suit against Augustine Gleason
OF Central avenue. Margaret E.
Gleason. the wife Of the defendant,
was also named In the suit. but is
sues were found in her favor.
Noonan did the mason work for a
new house for the Gleasons in Central
avenue. His contract price called for
$500. less than one-third of that
amount being paid. He sued for the
remainder.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-14
EDUCATED INDIAN
TO BE TRIED IN
FEDERAL COURT
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
Petoski, Mich, Feb. 14-Federal Of
ficers left with James w. Strongheart,
today, for Missouri, where will be
tried on the charge of gaining money
under false pretense and of pretending
to represent the government He is
an educated Indian, SO years old, and
according to his story, is graduate
of Harvard. a grandson of Sitting Bull
and hero Of the play, "Strongheart.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-14
MAINE PEOPLES
CHANCE TO VOTE
ON PROHIBITION

Especial from United Press.)
Augusta. Me-, Feb. 1.-THE State
Senate, today, passed the resolve for
the re-submission to the people of the
State wide prohibition law by the
vote of % to T. AS the law is an
amendment to the constitution it took
a two-thirds vote to pass the measure
for re-submission.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-14
POINTS OF INTEREST.

Second Annual Masquerade Bail.
On Wednesday. Feb. Is. every read
or of The Farmer will be given a
chance to enjoy themselves at the sec
ond annual masquerade ball at Eagles
hall, under the auspices of Workmen's
Circle, Br. 49, This organization al
WAYS draws the largest crowds and
most amusing and original costumes.
The prizes will astonish everyone
Cash prizes of $25 will be awarded.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-14
BURGLARS TAKE CASH.

Burglars breaking into the bicycle
store of H. H. Leopold. 1889 Main
took about SIS worth of change out
Of the till. Leopold found a glass
broken from back door, through the
broken pane of which the cracksmen
could easily reach his hand to UNI
fasten the door.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-14
Trial Of Man for
Spreading Smallpox
(speciaI from United Press.)

g. (Special from United Press.)
Mayfield.. KY, Feb. 1.-THE trial of
Walter Scott, of Hickory Grove, &C
cused of spreading smallpox in this
city, will begin tomorrow. Scott it is
charged, with knowledge of the dis
ease, went to the store of Edward
Reed and shook hands with the latter,
who was stricken with smallpox
few days afterward and died.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-14
KIRK GETS GOLDEN HILL LAND

BY an agreement between Henry
F. Meeker, executor and William P.
kirk filed I'm the office of the town
clerk today Kirk takes possession of
property 1868 feet in Golden Hill
street, and Is given permission to
build two first class two family houses
on the same. The property connects
with property already owned by Mr..
Kirk in Fairfield avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-14
DAMAGES FOR BROKEN LEG.

David Wolfe of 231 Madison ave-
nue. has filed notice with the city
clerk Of his intention to claim dam
ages from the city for a broken leg.
He claims to have fallen in hole a
few days ago while crossing George
street between Madison avenue and
Catherine street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-14
TWO KILLED AND ONE
FATALLY INJURED
BY AN EXPLOSION

Especial from United Press.)
Ingalton. H., Feb 1.-Two men
were killed and a third fatally injured
by he explosion of a locomotive on
the Chicago Great Western Railroad,
today. The fireman and breakrnan
met death and the engineer will die.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-14
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

Of the New Haven road since Novem-
Der, 1888, will take effect tomorrow.
He becomes superintendent of the
Spokane, Portland and Seattle Rail-
road. His successor has not been an
nounced.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-14
PERSONAL MENTION.

George Campana, son of Patrolman
Peter Campana, is recovering at the
Bridgeport hospital from an opera
ton for appendicitis performed at
that institution Saturday.