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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
BOY IN BATHING
rs TORN OPEN BY
BROKEN BOTTLE

Paul Pills, years old son of Mr.
and Mrs. Gaeton Pills of 176 Spruce
street, is resting comfortably at ST
Vincent's hospital today following an
accident late yesterday that has been
recorded as among the most unusual
on record.
The lads ultimate recovery is not
expected, for i. is feared that peri
tonitis or blood poisoning will claim
the little fellow.
Pau; was bathing with comrades of
his own age when he fell and struck
his abdomen upon the base of a
broken bottle that stood up like a
bowling pin in the murky bottom of
the harbor front near his home.
His playmates helped him to his
feet, dressed him and walked home
with him. The child's vitality amaz-
ed physicians who later heard of his
eXertion when they were examining
the wound.
The wall of the abdomen was torn
clear through, and the intestines were
exposed when DR.. Krause reached the
home In response to an ambulance
cali
The child's wound was dressed at
st. Vincent's hospital last evening,
and today he was resting comforta bly,.
He is one of five children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
Porch-screens
at half.

These imported porch
screens are Of amazing good
ness-and were Of special
value at former prices.
They are special wood, are
closely bound together by
stout twine, have ustenough
space between the Stats to
allow free ingress to the
breeze.
Good colors and combina-
tons of color. Durable and
attractive.
Six 7 and 8 foot sizes have
been respectively $3.50 81
and $3.50. Price now $1.75
So and 1925.
A few screens Of Japan
csc bamboo finished with
dark green stain, 10 by 8
feet, have been S1.5O,-75c.
Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
DIED.

MORAN.-In this city, Aug. II, 1911,
John Moran, at 1887 Kossuth st.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
BURR.-In this city, Aug. 10th, 1911,
Ebenezer Burr.
Funeral Service will be held at
his late residence, No. 779 Fairfield
avenue on Friday, the 18th inst,
at 2 o'clock p. m.
Burial private. a ii Ake
s-K1ndly omit howerssl L 16 b*p
MYERS.-In this city, August 18th,
1911, William Myers, aged 81 years.
months, days.
Friends are invited to attend
the funeral from his late residence,
No. 296 Broad street, on Friday,
August 18th, at 2:30 p. m.
-Interment at Mountain Grove
cemetery. Lis b*
PIKE.-In Southport, Conn. August
Is, 1911, Eliza s., widow of the
late Samuel Pike, aged "a years, 8
months, IL days.
Friends are invited to attend
the funeral from her late residence,
Southport, Conn.,, on Friday, Aug.
1S at 8 p. m.
-Interment at Oaklawn ceme-
terry. Fairfield. Lis b*
CANiP.-In Norwalk. Aug. IL, Char
lotte Estelle. wife of David S.
Camp, aged 48 years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
Pure linen
collars--6 for 6Oc.

Barker collars are pure
linen.
ANY man knows that
means they are cool as well
as durable.
Pure means actually pure,
as far as Barker collars are
concerned for they are made
in New York where none
but pure linen collars can be
so marked under fear of
punishment.
Barker collars are ready
in all the liked styles and
heights and sizes.
Usual price is 2 for a
quarter. This special price
is Just a friend-making one
and for limited time only.
60c - doz.
Right of Main street door
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
'PaperShop
A Big Blaze

Fire broke out in the factory OF
the TAFT & Sons Paper mill at ISL;
Railroad avenue at $50 this afternoon
spread with great rapidity among the
piles of paper and rubbish and in Z
twinkling enveloped the entire plant
in flames.
An alarm of fire was rung in from
Box 254 at the Hurwood Manufacture
ing company nearby
When the apparatus arrived the blaze
had gained great Roadway and the
factory was emitting black clouds OF
smoke. The factory is a long two
story building, and is situated near
the corner of Fairfield avenue, where
the Federal Express wreck took place.
The fire originated and was mainly
confined to the company's stock
house, a sheet-iron covered frame
building, about 1000 by 80 feet. The
total loss will be about $4,000 to &c.
900.
At 3 o'clock the blaze was not yet
under control.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
$50, 1000 Troops Await
Orders to March on
Army of Unemployed

Continued from First Page.)
the shipowners refuse to permit the
lockers to work. Troops and seamen
will do the work, side by side, it is
said.
There are hundreds of thousands of
tons of provisions in the ship bottoms.
They have lain in the harbor for three
days while the docks have been clos
ed and men have been turned away
from work with the declaration that
no movement of traffic will be I'M
dertaken until conditions are such as
suit the employers
Authorities of the port declare that
the only means to relieve the famine
conditions is by forcibly unloading the
ships in the harbor. Workmen are
protesting against the employment Of
the troops and marines. They say a
majority of the dockworkers had an
nounced an agreement when the docks
were closed on them A bitter feeling
prevails throughout the city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
MONTE CRISTO'S
MANAGER OUT FOR
DAMAGES OF 500
Claims He Was Induced to
Sell His Theatre and Then
Ousted from Management
of Other.

Declaring that he was unlawfully
ousted from his position as manager
of the Monte Christie moving picture
theatre in Norwalk, George D. Far
we'll of 1872 Fairfield avenue has
brought suit against William l.. Bias
car Of Norwalk for 500 damages. Pa
pers were filed this morning in the
court of common pleas.
Farwell says that prior to March 5,
1910 he was operating a moving pic
ture house in Norwalk, but he signed
an agreement whereby he closed his
theatre and entered the employment
of Blascar as manager of the Monte
Christie. In May, 1911 Blascar, it is
alleged, sold the playhouse to Herman
Levy. Farwell was then Informed
that his services were not required
by Levy. He claims Blascar's action
is selling the theatre to Levy pre-
vented the carrying out of the agree
n1ent between Farwen and Blascar.
The action is 'returnable to the Sep
TENDER term of court
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
100000 LEFT
BY PAWNBR0KER
CHARLES PECK
More Than Half Of This is
Represented in Business
in Middle Street

Charles A. Peck, pawn broker in
Middle street, who died a few months
ago, left an estate valued at nearly
800, 900, more than half OF which is
represented in the Middle street bus
ness which has been in existence for
more than half century
The inventory returned today by the
appraisers of the estate shows S76, 1873 81
IN personal property and $11, $40 in real
estate
The new stock of the pawn broking
shop is valued at $4,000. There is
represented in unredeemed pledges
so, 9S289, in current loans SIG, 421. S5.
listed at $45,9z6 45.
There is payable to his estate sew
eral notes, one from John Tobin for
s2,O11.67, and another from the Smith
Comstock Co. for s10.11s.e7
The deceased held considerable
mon stock Of the U. S-Steel Corp.
valued ar s13,564.87; 80 shares Of pre-
ferred Chicago & Great Western R.
R. stock valued at $3.50; 80 shares Of
the common stock of the same road
valued at 81, 100
His real estate represented at SILL
$40 includes the Peck homestead in
Stratford avenue, listed at So, 500.
The appraisers of the estate were
and Nathan B. Curtis.
Mr.. Peck died leaving a will. In it
he bequeathed $4,000 outright to his
sister, Anna B. Kyle, of New Milford;
his books and library to his daughter,
Marion A. Peck, and all his, jewelry
to his widow, Harriet c. Peck
To his brother, Walter D. Peck, he
'bequeathed one-haIf interest in the
stock and good will of the pawn brok-
ing business The remainder of the
business was given to the brother in
trust for his widow and daughter,
two-thirds of the income to go to the
widow and one-third to the daughter.
When the latter reached 80 years of
age she was to assume full control
of her share Of the business, and in
the event Of the death of the widow,
before the daughter reached that age,
she was to assume the mothers two
thirds interest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
Injunction Stops
Anderson Using
0'NeiIS License
O'Neil Claims It Was OBJ
tanned by Fraud-County
Commissioners Await
Court Action


The county commissioners will take
no immediate action in the remon-
STRANGE against Walter G. Anderson
who seeks to transfer a liquor license
to 1920 Pembroke street. Hugh O'Neil
has demonstrated on the ground that
Anderson holds the license in fraud
and yesterday O'Neil obtained from
Judge Ralph Wheeler in New Lon
don, a temporary Injunction restrain
ing Anderson from carrying out the
agreement he had with O'Neil for the
transfer.
O'Neil claims that Anderson in
duced him by Misrepresentation to
endorse license in blank. Later
when O'Neil sought to replevin the
license Anderson is said to have
secreted it so that the officer who
served the writ was unable to find
the paper. The commissioners will
wait until the court settles some Of
the legal points before they hold a
hearing on the remonstrance:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
|Crex odd-size
rugs special-priced.

Crex rugs are durable and
good-looking. They are made
of stout Wire-grass bound
together by special machin-
cry in attractive patterns
formed by the colored Irvine
used as a binder.
Here is special lot of them
in odd sizes and at special
price. Odd sizes are caused
by the cutting out of imper-.
fections that developed in
the weaving. Odd prices are
made to insure quick SELL
ing.
Each rug is of regular
quality,is finished with bind
ing all around, is genuinely.
good. But it is to be bought
for at least a third less than
regular price.
u inches quare,-19c.
20 by 96 inches,-65c.
81 inches squaree$1.15.
ga by ~ inches,-$1.75.
8 by 51a feets-$2.25 .
8 by 9 feet,-$4.
9 by 10 feet,-$5.70.
Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
SEBRESKE-CROWLEY.

A very pretty wedding took place
yesterday morning at ST. Augustine's
church at o'clock when Rev. Father
Kennedy united in marriage Miss
Mary Crowley and Mr.. John Sebreske
The brides dress was of white silk
and a white hat with willow plumes
and she carried bouquet of white
asters. The bride was attended by
her sister Miss Theresa who was also
attired in white and carried pink as
tiers. The groom was attended by Mr.
James Meehan.
A wedding breakfast was served at
the home of the brides mother, Mrs.
Ellen Crowley, 223 Harral avenue.
The bridal couple departed. on a early
train for the Berkshire Hills. On their
return they will reside on Coleman
st.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
White suits
| for bows Csc.

Usual price Of such suits
as are here told Of is $50.
Nice grade of lawn and
rep and galatea. Made up.
carefully and in attractive
sailor and Russian styles.
Finished as only expert
folks can finish such clothes.
Pure white. Some finish
ed with embroidery. A few
finished with piping in con-
trasting color. And in sizes
for all small boys.
Worth $1.50; sold for less
because we cleared stock up
for the maker.
Front basement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
OFFICERS OF MASONIC
TEMPLE ASSOCIATION

The Pyramid Temple Building Cor
poration which has charge of the Ma
sonic Temple in Broad street, returned
it's annual report to the town clerk
today It's officers are: William E.
Burnham, president; Henry Setter,
vice president; Philip L. Holzer, treas
urer; and Frank S. Slosson, secretary.
The board of directors includes the
officers and the following: Frank S.
Bristol John H. Fisher, Angus H
Mackenzie, Fayette c. Clark, Henry
A. Bishop, Swan Brewster, Charles A.
Davis, all Of this city, George w.
Flint and Herbert r. McChesney of
Danbury, and Carlton E. Hoadley and
c. E. Rounds of New Haven
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
Taft Will Sign
Compromise Bill
For Statehood
Especial from United Press,

Washington, Aug. Ex-senator Smith,
CRep., Mich), chairman of the Senate
committee On Territories, announced,
To-Day, at the White House that Presi-
dent Taft had given his approval to a
compromise bill framed by the Senate
and House territories committees adj
hitting Arizona and New Mexico to
statehood. The measure eliminates
the recall of the Judiciary from the
Arizona constitution
Smith said President Taft told him
that, If the House and Senate passed
the new measure, he would sign it,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
WOMAN BITTEN BY
DOG FIVE YEARS AGO
HAS HYDROPHOBIA
Especial from United Press \

New York, Aug. 17-Barking and
frothing at the mouth, Mrs. Amanda
Irwin, confined in the physchopat hic
ward of Bellevue Hospital. is. TODAY.
suffering from one of the worst cases
of hydrophobia that ever came to the
attention of the hospital staff
1t was five years ago that Mrs. Ir-
win was bitten by a dog, now sup
posed to have been rabid, but it was
not until a few days ago that she de-
veloped symptoms of hydrophobia
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
supt. Joseph Brennan
Away on a Vacation

superintendent of Charities Joseph
V.Brennan left Bridgeport today with
Mrs. Brennan and his daughter to
enjoy his annual vacation of two
weeks. He will spend most of his
time in Brooklyn and vicinity. In
his absence from the Police and Char
tiles building, James J. Reilly will
compound the prescription in sthe
public diSpensary
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
Withdraws Divorce
Suit Against Her
Husband in England

The divorce suit of Mary Emma
Renton of this city against Joseph
Renton, which promised to be sensa-
tional. has been Withdrawn from the
docket of the superior court The
plaintiff declared that her husband,
now residing in Bolton. Yorkshire,
England, had been too friendly with
Agnes Mcknight. October g. 1910 was
given as the day of the alleged in
discretion. Mrs. Renton asked the
court to allow her to resume her
maiden name, Mary DENLY. She mar
ried Renton, December 16, 1893.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
TEDDY is A
GRANDPA NOW
Daughter Born to Son and
Daughter-in-Law of
Ex-President
Especial from United Press.

San Francisco, Aug. lit is
Grandpa Teddy" today. A daugh-
ter was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Theo-
dore Roosevelt, Jr., early today. Fol
lowing their marriage, the Roosevelts
came to this city where Theodore Jr.
has been engaged in the carpet bus
mess and has been very successful
1t is stated at the Roosevelt home
that mother and baby are doing nice
ly.
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr, and Miss
Gilmore Alexander were married in
New York city on June 90, 1910, their
wedding being big society event
Previous to his marriage, the som OF
the former President had learned the
carpet business in Hartford, Conn.
and was made western manager OF
the manufacturing company just after
his wedding
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
THIRTY MILES AN HOUR
A LITTLE TOO FAST HERE.
! New Yorker Pleads Guilty and ls
Fined SIS and Costs-Another
is Arrested.

Harry B. Hudson, driver of an au-
tomObiie owned by w. H. D. Scott of
225 Fifth avenue, New York City,
bound from New York to short re-
sort in Maine, pleaded guilty to
81 eeding through Stratford avenue
This morning, and LAid a fine of $25
and costs imposed b Judge Foster in
the city court.
Motorcycle Policeman Ddley clock
ed him at 80 miles per hour in STRAIT
ford avenue from Pembroke street to
Carroll avenue. Hudson offered no
defence.
JIG. Thayer, another alleged speed
err arrested by Daley yesterday, fur
nished bail of 500 for his appearance
in the city court Saturday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
Cabinet Winked
\ AT Violation OF
Pure Food Law
DR.. Wiley Tells Startling
Facts About Sale Of Glu-
cose as Corn Syrup

Washington, Aug. 17-That three
members of the cabinet took the side
of the Corn Products Company against
a decision of tine board of food and
drug inspection and allowed that
company to sell glucose labelled as
corn syrup, was the startling charge
made on the witness stand, today. by
DR.. Harvey w. Wiley, chief Of the
Bureau Of Chemistry.
The Corn Products Company en-
ployed 80 chemists to refute Wiley
opinion. one of them afterward serv-
ing on the Remsen Board. The COM
pany, according to Dr. Wiley, hen
succeeded in having the boards or
der suppressed and replaced it with
one authorizing the sale of glucose in
the form desired by them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
0RATORY AT
BRIDGE OPENING
Especial from United Press. }

IOPtCidI lrOm Unlted PTeSS.)
New Haven, Aug. 1.-THE formal
opening of the new Connecticut River
Bridge at Saybrook was announced,
today, by Lieutenant Governor Dennis
A. Blakeslee for August "a At the
brief opening exercises, Governor
Baldwin, Senator Judson, Representa-
tive Banks, former United States Sem
ator Buckley and Mr.. Blakeslee, will
deliver short addresses. A special
train will bring large delegation of
state legislators from Hartford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
POLICE ARE ON
ANNUAL OUTING

Many members of the Bridgeport
Police department, and the poles
commissioners attended the annual
police outing at the CORTLAND club,
Black Rock, this afternoon. 5upts
Birmingham allowed the patrolmeH
time off from their posts to attend
the outing making arrangements to
dove tail the various beats so that the
city would not be unprotected willis
the blue coats were 1ooseninz their
belts to partake of the roast sheep
and other deIicacieS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
PERSONAL MENTION

Miss Florence Craddock of See
ley street, has returned to her home
after a six weeks vacation spent with
relatives in westerly, r. I.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank H. Timoney of
1173 Noble avenue, are receiving con-
gratulations today upon the arrival
of a nine pound son at their home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
CY MILLER STILL
IS SUFFERING FROM
BLOOD POISONING

Cy, Miller, the third baseman of the
Bridgeport baseball club who was re-
leased from ST. Vincent's hospital
weeks ago, returned to that institution
last night. Blood poisoning in his leg,
which compelled him to remain in the
hospital for eight weeks, is still
troubling Miller. He does not think
the second attack will be so serious
as the first proved to be.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
THREE ARRESTED
FOR MURDER OF
NEW LONDON MAN
Especial from United Press.)

NDP6CIdI L
New London, Aug. 17-Murder was
the police theory in the case of Thorn
as Deffley, local stevedore, 35 years
of age, whose dead body was found
on wharf today near the Central
Vermont railroad tracks. kick in
the abdomen caused death.
After learning that three young men
were seen running from the scene, tie.
day the police arrested Thomas and
George Delap and James Stanners.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
ATTACHES PROPERTY
OF MRS. RICHARDS.

Property of Louise Richards, wife of
former Deputy Sheriff Louis E. Rich
ards, in William street, has been at
tached through a judgment lien plac-
ed on the land by r. Mannio- Mannio
in the common pleas court obtained a
judgment for 1904 and costs of $3.50
which has been unsatisfied.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
B. A, BULKLEY'S
HORSES AGAIN
--
IN THE MONEY

B. A. Buckley sent word to The
Farmer that his mare Miss Jay won
second money yesterday in the 2:25
pace class at Monroe, N Y. The
purse was $1,000. The best time was
2:12 L.. Bulkley's "Raffles'' started
today in a free for all trot in which
there were five starters. Friends of
Mr.. Buckley in this city, Fairfield and
Southport are greatly pleased at the
fine showing his horses are making
around the circuit
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
UNCLE SAM
FIRES CLERKS
FOR BETTING
Especial. from United Press, ,

Washington, Aug. 17.-Following the
recent dismissal and suspension of a
number of employees Of the census
bureau for gambling during office
hours.
Public Printer Samuel Donnelly an
nounced, today, that more than a
score OF the government printing. Of
dce clerks will probably lose their Of
hcial heads as the penalty for betting
on the races.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
CITY CLERK rs OFF TO
PLAY BALL WITH ELKs.

City Clerk stephen F. Boucher
dashed out of the City Hall today
with a newspaper wrapped bundle,
which he explained was a baseball
suit. He was on his way to join the
Elks' ball team who were playing In
Plainfield, N. j. On his way out, the
city clerk explained that in the days
when he was a kid I'm East Bridge
port the newspaper was always con-
sidered to be the proper wrapper.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
Boston-"Thanks for

Boston-"Thanks for what we got.
sorry you< didn't leave more The
larder was fine This was the mes.
sage left by tramps who occupied a
wealthy mans home While the family
was at the seaside.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
Charged With
Criminal Assault
On Little Girl
Especial from United Press.)

Winsted, Aug. 17-Charged with
criminally assaulting the seven-year-
old daughter of Mrs. Andrew Dennis,
Of Mcintyre, Duchess county, Alva
Briggs, a young man who came from
Poughkeepsie, was arrested by Police
Chief Wheeler Briggs denied the
charge and agreed to return to New
York without extradition papers, The
little girl is said to be dying. Briggs
admitted knowing the family.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
OBITUARY

John Moran a well known resident
of East Bridgeport died this morn
ing at his home. 1887 Kossuth street,
after a weeks illness. He is surviv-
ed by five daughters and three sons
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-17
FIRE ON LAFAYTTE STREET

Five minutes after the alarm was
sounded for the TAFT fire another
alarm was run in from box 1873, for
a fire in a tenement house at Lafay-
cite and Allen streets. The fire was
out before the apparatus arrived. The
damage was nominal
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1911-09-12
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That the
~ Subscriber has obtained from the
Orphans Court OF Anne Arundel County in
Maryla Letters Tesla mentary on the
personal estate of
WILLIAM F. WILLIAMS,
late of Anne Arundel County, deceased. All
persons having claims against the deceased,
are hereby warned TO exhibit the same,
with vouchers thereof, TO the subscriber. On
or before the
18TH DAY OF OCTOBER 1911
They may otherwise by law. be excluded
from all benefit of said estate. All persons
indebted 20 said estate are requested to
make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this nth day OF
April 1911.
ELIZA V WILLIAMS,
Admrx, eta.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1911-09-12

NOTCH Is HRRRBY GIvsN. Thsttae sui.
IN scrtber, of Anne Arundel county, has %
tained from the Orphans Court OF Anne Arun.
del county. Maryland, letter. OF ad Hinistrstion
IN the personal estate OF
HARRIET l.. OWENS,
late of Anne Arundel county, deceased.--
All persons having claims against the deceased
are hereby warned 70 ex hfbit the same. with a .
vouchers thereof, to the subscribeE. on or before
THE 9TH DAY OF DECEMBER 1911.
They may otherwise BY law, be excluded
from al henedfs of she said estate. All persons
Indebted TO said estate arc requested 20 make
Immediate payment
Given under my hand this Slst day OF
May, 1911.
JOHN K. OWENS.
IL a dmr
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1911-09-12
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That ths
Subscriber has obtained nom the Or
phans' Court OF Anne Arundel county in
Maryland, Letters Of Administration on tbs
personal estate OF
ELEANoRA N. SMITH,
late OF Anne Arundel county, deceased. All
persons having claims against tine deceased.
ere nerepy warned to exhibit the same with
before the - u
Ath DAY OF OCTOBER, 1911.
Iney may otherwise by law be excluded
from ali benefit OF said estate All persons
imme diate payment -
Given under my hand this 18th day
April. 1871.
MARTIN NJ. SMITH.
AZ Admin fgtrator