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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
SAYS HIS =. MOTHER WAS
 DECEIVED
Special from United Press,

Concord NH. March 25-That Mrs. Mary G. Eddy had been systematic ally deceived was the sensational all legation in the expected additional bill in equity in behalf of George Glover, aled against the trustees of the Chris tian Science Church in Boston, in the Merrimac County Court here, today.
 The bill recites that Mrs. Eddy was lead to bequeath nearly the whole n her estate to the Christian Science church in ignorance of the fact that 50 great a bequest was in violation of the laws of both New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Further, it is all legged by Glover that he was deceived himself. and entered into an agree Inent not to contest his mothers will with out suspecting that any illegal disposition of the property would be made He says he did not agree to any illegal disposition of the property but only agreed not to contest lawful bequests made by his mother.
 Glover stated that he was estranged from his mother by the ..machinations' of the directors of the First Church of Christ. Scientist, of Boston. He charg- ed them with making false. statements aobut him and with declaring that he was under the influence of malicious animal magnetism
 The eQu ty bill was filed by Glover s local counsel. but it is signed by 10th Glover and his chief counsel, Former Senator William E. Chandler.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
THREE KILLED . Fl. ,. ,. fe .cs DURING FIRE
 IN FEED STORE
(SDecial from United Press,

New York, March 25.-Threee men were killed, this afternoon, by the fall of ceiling in the feed store of Gieichmann & Company, in Brooklyn. The building was on fire and the three men were. trying to eXtinguish the flames on the second floor when the accident occurred.
 Later the three men were identi- fled as William Brown, James Franey and William Campbell, employees of the feed store. &
 New York, March 25.-One man, Alfred George, is missing and four others were injured in a fire. that de- stroyed the plant Of the United States & Canadian Degreasise Company in Brooklyn, today.
 Clean. N. Y.. March 25.-The big plant of the Vacuum Oil Works a branch. of the Standard Oil. was badly damaged by fire, today. The loss was $2e0, 900.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
STRANGE DEATH. |.
 PUZZLES POLICE
Well Dressed Man Found Dead in a Water Street
 Lodging House

Mystery surrounds the death in a Water street lodging house, this morn ing, of an unknown man about 40 be- lieved to be. Frank Japas of Philadel- phia. ES :.
 The lodging house keeper notified Policeman Beamer of the presence of a man he said was sick, in his place. Beamer notified the Charities depart ment, and Supt. Brennan was about to dispatch a city physician when a second call came, asking that the am buiance be dispatched
 Before the am bulance started, word came that the man was dead Police man Beamer Investigating for him. self found the man. cod in death.
 Medical Examiner Downs found the man apparently in the pink of condition, and unwilling to sign q death certificate until appraised of the mans doings just before his death reported the case to Coroner Wilson who asked the police to investigate. :
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
BOTH SON AND
 FATHER WIN IN
 PROBATE COURT
Sons Petition Granted, Fla ther Is Given the Ap-
 pointment
Both Must Logically be Sat isfied with Judge Hallen $ Decision-Son Had Fear ed Father Was Trying to Sell Mothers $100,O0C Property.

By decision handed down today, Judge Edward F. Hallen, of the local probate court bids fair to go down in history alongside of soloman for shrewdness and tact. q -~-,
 Judge Hallen has granted the peti- ton for the appointment of a con servatcr over Mary J. Thorpe, the eccentric recluse of Madison avenue. who owns an estate valued from $30,- 900 to ,$1OO,0OO. The petition was brought by her son, who feared that his father was trying to dispose of the property.
 Judge Hallen grants the sons peti- tion, but he names the father as con servator. Thus each claimant in the case must logica ly be satisfied, the father who opposed the action, and the son who sought it.
 The father is now free, if he sees fit, to go ahead with his negotiatio ns for the sale of the property. On the other hand, the son is protected by the fact that such negotiations, If conducted, must have the full ap- proval of the local probate court oe- fore they can be consummated, and thus the sons interests are entirely safeguarded.
 Judge Hallen in reviewing the case. sustains most of the allegations made by the son, William J. Thorpe, con- corning his mothers habits of life and her mental capacity. On the other hand, he finds that the father, Samuel Thorpe. has always worked hard on, the farm, and that Mrs. Thorpe's actions have all been of 1fef own free will. and that she has no1 been subjected to any restraint or uU any involuntary hardships.
 He finds that the appointment of a conservator is justified, and names Samuel Thorpe for the position, pro- viding he shall accept the appoint ment, qualify, and furnish the neces- sary bonds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
THIS BILL WOULD END SCRAPS FOR
 COURT POSITIONS
Bridgeport Legislators Sup port Measure Recom->
 mended by Governor
Senator Paddock and Repre- sentative Bent Appear at Hearing on Bill to Give Governor Power to Name Minor Judges.
Special to the F'armer.)

Hartford, March 25-Before the Ju- Representative Bent and Senator Pad dock of Bridgeport, appeared in SUD- port of the recommendation of Cover nor Baldwin that the power of nam ing judges of minor courts such as the city court of Bridgeport, be vest ed in the Governor. The bill before the committee was introduced by Rep resentative Bent. = MT. Bent pointed out that years ago the custom in Con necticut was for the Legislature to choose the judges of the Superior and Supreme Courts, that he method was changed and the power of appoint ment lodged with the Governor. with the result that a much more indepen- dent judiciary was obtained.
 MT. Bent referred to the many scan- dals which charac- erize each succeed ing session of the General Assembly over the selection of the judges of minor courts. These would be obviat- ed, .he said, if the power of appoint ment lay with the Governor. He had spoken to many citizens in Bridgeport and other cities of the State and also with many members of the Legisla- ture, and he had yet to hear anyone defend the present system.
 i. Senator Paddock said the views eX- pressed by Representative Bent met wi h his hearty approval. He. too. found a strong sentiment existing on all sides in favor of a change in the present method of selecting the judges and he hoped that the Judiciary com mittee would see it's way clear to en- act a change in the law and give the Governor the power to appoint. Rep resentatives Thoms, ex-Mayor of Wa terbury, made a strong plea for the naming of judges of all courts by the Governor. He said the State was bi- ennial1y4 stirred by scandals over the selection of minor judgeships. and he believed the best way to stop such unseemly exhibitions was by conferr- ing upon the Governor the power of appointment.
 Senator Thomas J. Spellacy of Hart ford who prepared the several bills embodying the recommendations .of Governor Baldwin, urged the commit tee to a favorable report on the bill He adduced number of convincing reasons why the. Governor should have the power of naming the judges of the minor courts. He said under the terms of the bill the Legislature would still have the approving power. which power it now enjoys with respect to the judges nominated by the Cover nor for the higher courts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
Schoolgirls Father Sues for .S2,oo0 for
 Her Being Run Down

Claiming that his six-year-old daughter, Mary. suffered severe injur- ies by being run over by one of J.. Weinstein's teams Michael Pekar of 3d Caroline street has broueht suit against Weinstein for S2.000 damages. Papers were served today upon Vein stein at his home. 34 Wallace street. Wenstein is dealer in tallOw and hides
 The accident is alleged to have oc- cured March 20 at Arctic and Penn broke streets. and although no broken homes are specified in the complaint, it is claimed that the child was so badly injured and wounded that she was unable to at end school. Suit is brought through Attorney Joseph A. MerVa
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
DIXIE FLYER WRECKED,
 TEN KILLED, MANY HURT
 AND TEN ARE MISSING
Train is Deraied While Crossing High Tres tie Over A|apapa River and PIunges
 Into Water

ably fatally injured
 Meagre reports from the scene say that the list of injured will exceed that of the dead
 The wreck occurred at one! of the mos. desoiate points on the road. The train had left Triton at 3:25 a. m, and was running on schedule time. It is one of the fastest trains operated by the Atlantic Coast line, and carries passengers from Chicago through to Jacksonville. T3~.
 The tres Ie over the -Adapapa River had always been regarded as one of the safest on the road. Railroad of ficials here familiar with the spot say that any accident that may have oc- cured to the trestle could hardly have been detected by Engineer Greene be- fore he catastrophe, not only on ac- count of the fast time which the train IS forced to make, but also because the headlight of his engine must have been obscured by the shadows cast by the moss-coyered trees at the approaches
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
TAX LEACUERS' DAY ATCAPITAL
 TUESDAY APR. 4
(SpeciaI to The Farmer )

.--- Hartford, March. 25.-Senator Fred eric A. Bartlett of Bridgeport, chair man of the committee on cities and boroughs has deSignated Tuesday, April 4, as the time for the hearing upon the proposed amendments to the Bridgeport charter fathered by the Taxpayers league.
 Senator Bartlett announced that the committee would devote the en- tire afternoon of that day if it was required for. the discussion of these amendments
 } On Tuesday, next, Senator Bart Iett's committee, will give a hearing on the bill amending the charter of the city of Bridgeport by increasing; the salary of health officer from ST. 800 to $3,0O0 annually.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
CRISIS COMING, s.s5.sa1 IN AFFAIRS OF
 MEXICO SOON
(Contiued from Page |,

tCOnt1ued rom Page 1)
 sweeping victory Francesca Madero is reported to have gained near Chiliua- 1uP
 The junta here declares that the next step to be expected is the resig- nation of President Diaz and the calling of new general election. which will be conducted without restriction.
 The junta, today, rushed couriers into the field to notify Madero of the resignations, though it is not believed that the insurgent leader will cease his nresent campaign. s #
 Couriers arriving from Otinaga de- clare a force under Madero's personal command dealt a crushing blow to a Federal force near Chichuahua kill- ing or wounding nearly 200 Federals.
 The insurgents, after this victory, occupied Fafmore, the terminus of the Kansas City, Mexican & Orient road. ;tse ts fe8g s
 News is hourly expented of an en- gagement 30 miles north of Chichua- hua between Madero's forces and the Federal army und fer Colonel, Rabago, who was sent out from Juarez under Naverro. Rabago,s route to Chihla- hu e now cut, off by a heavy in surgent force and it is believed he must fight or return to Juarez.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
THE HOWLANDa DRY GOODS co.
CATHOLIC MISSIONS ! ATTRACT THRONGS
Mems Week Opens Tomor-
 row at St. Mary,s and St. Patrick s Rede1nptorists
 at St., Michae1's

Tornorrow afternoon the first. half of the missions at both St. Mary's and St. Patrick's churches will close with the usual imposing ceremonies. To morrow at the church. of St. Michael the, Archangel. mission will be open ed by the .Redemptorist Fathers. Ex- tensiYe arrangements, have been made by Rev. Felix Baran the pastor. Throngs have been filling both churches during the Women's missions.
 All next week the services at St. Marys and at St. Patrick's will be for the men of the parishes. The hours of devotion will be the same, as this week. The mems missions will open formally at the last masses 10:59 tc morrow
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
Y. M. c. A. HUNGARIAN
 OR RCHFSTR A

The Hungarian orchestra which made such an attractive feature of the meeting for men at the Y. NJ. C. A. few weeks. ago. has been engaged for next Sunday afternoon again. The work of all was greatly enjoyed. but of course that of K. Harwat on the dulcimer was especially a treat. This rare and beautiful musical instrument is very swee, in this artists hands, and the men will be glad to hear it aoain as well as Martin Strukl on the violin. $. Dorner will play the piano this time. The orchestra will play from 2:3O to 3:30 in the parlors of the association, and all men are wei come
 L. T. Warner will as usual lead the discussion along the same lines of practical and helpful relationsh ps of men 70 the Christian life. The Y M c. A. -Glee Club will also sing. The Y. M c. A. is open from 2:30 to ( o'clock
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
Midwife Asks Divorce
 <a@s % from Shipping Clerk
Claims He Has Been IntoI-
 erably Cruel = Two Di- yorce Actions Filed Today.

Claiming that her husband has been intolerably cruel towards her since June. l, 1910, Sarah Pearson Wheale, a midwife, residing in George street has brought action for divorce against her husband, George Joseph Wheale, shipping clerk with the Singer Manu.- featuring Go. The papers were fled in the Superior court today. The couple have been married since June G., 1883
 5Ioesertion March 10. 1908, is the alleged ground for the bringing of the divorce action of Mary c. Hurley Monroe of this city against her nus band, August Monroe, also. of this city. June 24, 1893, was their we'd ding day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
Westville Bremen
 Nearly Asphyxiated
,suecial from United Press.

New Haven, March 25.-The entire Westville fire department. consisting of David Mercer and Robert Latin, were nearly asphyXiated, early today. Mercer was. awakened by nausea at 6: 90 this morning, and tried to rouse Latin. Latin was too far gone from the effects of escaping coal gas from the furnace in the firehOuse.
 Mercer fainted whens he tried to reach the door to call for help. He must have lain about an hour before he recovered consciousness and cravrled on hands and knees to the doOr where he fainted again. There he was discovered by Roy Taylor and a phy ician was called who said the men might recover. S.r
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
BANDITS IN GUN
 FIGHT WITH POLICE

Especial from Unit tedJ Press.)
 Lynn, Maess- March 25.ETwo band its who attempted to break into the tcolhouse of the Judkns Ice Com pany. today being discovered by John Middleton. with whom they exchang- ed shots, were later surrounded in a patch of woods between here and Salem by the entire police force of the city.
 4 pitched battle was anticipated as the men were thought to be desperate. Middleton drove them to the woods in a running revolver fight. It was believed one of the men was wound ed as trairsof blood marked their line of flight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
FIREMEN KILL TWO RLAZES WITH ONE
 AUTO-CHEMICAL RUN
Responding to One Alarm, Discover Another Fire on the Way-TWo Calls a Minute Apart.

Calls for fire apparatus came into fire headquarters this informing a min ute apart. At 11:42 No. 8 hose wagon went to Smith street to eytinguish a grass fire, and at 11:43 Chemical Go. No. 1 was called to 204S; East Main street to ex inguish a grass fire in Q field. Roth fires threatened property in the vicinity, and the services of the firemen were sorely needed
 On the way to the East Main street fire the crew of the chemical engine rassed dead tree in flames, in front of 1700 East Main street Fireman Joseph Monahan dropped off the car with a hand chemical and extinguish- ed the fire. while Capt Holden took the rest of the crew to the grass fire
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
CONSPIRACY. TO "A
 RELEaSE YANKEES.

Fl Paso, Tex.,s March Sensa- tional developments are believed to have caused the action of the United States Army commanders at midnight in doubling the guard of American soldiers at the Fl Paso.. end of the tw1 international bridges leading to -JuareZ. .tt%
 At 12 o'clock street cars were inl- pressed by officers of the 23rd infan- try and sent out to Fort Bliss to bring in endorsements for guard duty on the river front.
 While. the officers at Fort Bliss re- fuse to give any reasonsi for their ha~te in doubling the guard at mid night it is reported that American secret service men have discovered a conspiracy of five hundred Americans to go to Juarez and by force of arms release every American in jail there.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
Special from United PressD

Special from United Press.)
 Atlanta. Ga. March 25-Ten known dead. probably an equal number miss ing, and a score of persons injured, was the grim toll of the wreck of the fast Dixie Flyer of the Atlantic Coast inc, at Alapapa, 15 miles east of Tiff ton, Ga. early today.
 The train was derailed while cross ing high trestle over the Aiapapa River, and five cars. including Pull nanS a dining car and coaches, liunged down seventy-five feet to the river bed. Several passengers were drowned in their berthS.
 Relief trains were rushed to the scene from surrounding points and up 70 la,e this afternoon 10 bodies had been recovered.
 Conductor Parnell of Savannah. took charge of the train at Waycross. Brakeman Degrade had a miraculous .-scape Engineer Greene was prob-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
..tB .TUARY

Rudolph Witzer, well known Ger man resident Of this city died yestel'- day at his home, 1037 Pembroke street, after a lingering illness. He is survived by four daughters, Helen, wife of August Burkhart; Emily. wife of Jacob Trumpferter; Anna, wife of Adolph Walter, and Martha, wife of Henry Henrike. and three sons, Rob- ert, August and Rudolph.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
STEAMER EURNIKG
Special from United Press.

Eureka Cal, March 25-Lifesavers early today, put off from here to go to the rescue of the crew of the big steamer which is turning off H1lrn- boldt Bay. The vessel is believed to be the Quinalt, owned by the Hart wood Company.
 During the night lifesavers tried several times to reach the vessel but were unable to cross the bar in the terrific gale. It is believed that the vessel is doomed and that the mem bers of the crew have put off in small boats.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
CHORUS GIRL SUES x
 MILLIONAIRE'S SON
fSpeciai from United Press. ,

New York, March 25-Harold Dady
 sons of Michael Dady- millionaire contractor and politician. was today, sued for S1o0 600 for alleged breach Of promise by Miss Rose Deutsch, a mem Der of Bessie McCoy's The Echo Company" A big bundle of letters in which Dady addressed Miss Deutseh as Sweet Rose" My Fairest Rose, and the like are to be introduced in evidence. Miss. sDeutschs is 20. Dady was recently married to Miss Vera Campbell, of the Partisan Widow cOTDany. T.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
STEAMERS SINK
 AFTER COLLISION
Ispeeial from United Press)

London, March 25-The French steamer Bordeuxville and the Scotch steamer Irisbrook sank in the chan mel, today, after a violent collision, Their crews and the few, passengers they carried were rescued with the greatest difficulty owing to the ra- pidity With which the steamers sank.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
BUCKINGHAM OFF TO MEET ALUMNI
 OF OLD ELI, '95
City's Chief Executive in Metropolis for Annual
 Banquet of His Class

Mayor Buckingham left this city this morning for New York where this evening he will attend the annual dinner of the class Of Yale '95 at the Yale Club. The Mayor is a member of the class. and for several years he has not failed to attend the annual gathering of his alma mater.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
DIED.

WITFER.-In this city, March 24th, 1911, Rudolph Witfer. aH5 s&ee
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. I031 Pembroke street, on Sun day. Narch 2eth- at 2:30 D. m. and from the First German Evangelical Lutheran Zicn Church at 3 D. m.
 -Interment in Park cemetery $
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
1900 Women Register

Especial from United Press.) Springfield. Ills. March 25-Thrteen hundred Springfield women have regis tered and will vote for :. city, school trustees here, April 4.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
JAIL SENTENCE FOR
 JACK JOHNSON

Especial from United Press.)
 San Francisco. March 25.-Jack Johnson. champion heavyweight pug list of the world. was today. sent enced to 25 days in iail for speeding his automobile.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
LOOSE LEAF PRICE BOOKS

Just the thing for the .trayeling man and the house, fur the the sheets be taken out and With carbon paper you insure having uniform price There can no dsputng or misunderstanding under these cond1- tions Sold at Jackson's Bookshop 98698S Main Street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
PERSONAL MENTION.

Another Bridgeport boy to win hon. ors at Yale by making the honor roll of the Yale Scientific School is Rob- ert N BIakeslee, s22s Elmwood ave- nue. <
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25

LOST-A black Pomeranian female
 Hairs Kenne's, Hunting and Tiiiu
 ley Sts. Cocker spaniel Boston terriers, hounds and Irish terrier for sale S25 if O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
MISS FANT ARRIVES

The birth of a daughter of MT and Mrs. George Fant, 269 Sixth street, is announced.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-25
Hair Brushes
 Cheap

is the special offering for today, regular bar gains in faultless brush es for men and women.
 We have marked a lot of our solid back, bleached bristle brush es, backed with real Ebony Satinwood or Fox at 35c each.
 Some of these brush es'were priced at 75c;; others at soc; they are. great values at 35c. s
 A nail brush find is one sold today at a quarter. It has a ven tilated solid bone back and white bristles. Reg. ular price, 5Oc.
 -.. Prexite-unbreakable- combs. 25c and 35c. 4
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-12
Diplomatic Corps
in Mexico Talks
Over Situation
Plan for Concerted Action to Protect
Foreigners is Necessary-Deep
Gloom in Official Circles.

MEXICO CITY, May ii.-Members Of
the diplomatic corps resident in Mexico
City today met in the United States EN-
bassy upon invitation Of Henry Wilson. the
United States ambassador, TO plan con-
certed action for the protection OF aliens
In the event that the situation in the cap
ital reaches a stage necessitating the TAX
ing Of measures to defend themselves.
Mr. Wilson explained that his action in
calling together the diplomats to discuss
the situation was merely precautionary.
Later the American ambassador called on
Francisco de Ia Barra, the Mexican min
lister OF foreign affairs to lay before him n
contemplated movement on the part OF the
representatives OF foreign governments
stationed here, The details Of the plan
have not yet been made public
An atmosphere of deep RIoom psfvades
the federal Offices today Mr.. de ID BaFTa
seemed to have lost hope Of immediate
peace At the national palace the officials
looked gloomy. None had word to, say
publicly regarding the situation, ~
In the streets the news was read and
discussed undemonstrdtively. More dis
auistInE news reached the War department
today It being from a state heretofore lit
tie disturbed.
Camarago. a town in the state Of Ia
maulipas, is threatened by rebels. As the
town is protected by only q small body OF
troops. it is feared It will fall an easy prey
to the insurrectos,
The course of Colonel steever in prevent
ing General Orozoo and other insurrectoe
from crossing to the United States side to
attend a social function in El Paso is ap-
proved by the War department as repre-
senting it's policy at the present time.