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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05
Probe Into Dam Disaster Will
 Open Tomorrow
Special from United Press,

Austin, Pa., Oct. 5.-The BayIess Paper Company is prepared to pre- sent it's case, to the inquest board when the investigation into the burst ing of its dam here is opened, to- morrow. A staff of seven engineers completed an inspection of the dam, today.
 The state police are holding six persons for footing, today.
 Rescuers, today, are endeavoring to chop the body of Mrs. Edward Stark weather from the G>sSis of her home The body is in plain view and the woman holds an enlarged picture of her husband in her hand. But the body is held fast by tons of debris
 A dog was dug from under fifteen feet of debris where the home of Frank Sykes had stood. The dog wa alive but all members of the family perished.
 N. N. Johnson, jeweler, was the only merchant to escape ruin. His stock of diamonds and other goods was found. intact, today. A six day clock was found, still running, a mile below the store. Other clocks had stopped, registered the time of the flood as 2:32.
 As each pile of debris is searched it is dragged into the open and fired so that, when the rescue work is completed Austin will be entirely wiped from the map.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05
TROOPS READY TO SHOOT TO
 KILL STRIKERS
fspecial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press)
 Jackson, Miss. Oct. 5-Eleven com panies of state troops, with, rifles load ed and bayonets fixed, patrol the streets of MacComb City and six oth- CT companies will be on the way there before night The commanders have been ordered to shoot to kill'' if there is any further outbreak in the strike of the Illinois Central system federa- tion at that point.
 The strike sy1npathiZers have threat ened to blow up the Illinois Central s $2.0O0, ,00O shops there. Fearful that some irresponsible person may attempt to carry out such a threat, Governor Noel is preparing to fill the town with state troops.
 There are 1900 men On strike at MacComb City and there is no ques- tion that they are incepsed over the sending of the soldiers here. The strikers declare the first riot was who were being carried through here on special trains and point to the fact that the men killed and wounded were all strikers, indicating that the only firing that has been done was done by strikebr eakers. They say, therefore, the sending of the troops is an un- necessarily harsh blow at their or ganizatioh.
 Two hundred armed men from the country, in no way connected with the strike, are in MacComb City, to- day, circulating with the strikers and it is expected these outsiders may start troublel
 Strike riots broke out in this city, early today Many shots were fired.
 John Tardy, a striker, is in a hos pital, under guard, seriously wound ed A deputy. caught him removing coupling pins from cars and when he attempted to resist, the deputy shot him,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05
BOSTON BOUND KNIGHTS MAKE
 FINAL PLANS
MEETING IS CALLED OF ALL COMMITTEES AS WELL AS THOSE WHO. PLAN TO CO., GRAND MARSHAL RYAN AP- POINTS MICHAEL J. KEYES AS CHIEF OF STAFF.


 All the various committees dealing with the preparat tions for the John F. Rogers Council Boston trip for the Columbus day celebration will meet at the Bridgeport chapter rooms in the Newfield building tomorrow even ing to perfect their arrangements.
 Grand Marshal John w. Ryan of the Bridgeport delegation announced Reyes as his chief of staff. Both Knights are experienced in the de- tails of the work that will fall to them. Chief of Staff Reyes expects to name his aides by Saturday.
 At the meeting tomorrow evening it is expected that all who plan to make the Boston trip will attend.
 The general committee comprises: William Flynn, chairman; F. J. Bren- nan, secretary; William J. Gerrity, treasurer; J. w. Ryan and D. P. liar rigan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05
Taft Greeted By
 Senator Smoot
 And The Morm0nS
Especial from United Pess.) )


 Salt Lake. Utah, Oct. 5-In the cen ter of the great Mormon community, the President spent busy day today. United States Senator Reed Shoot, the Mormon leader, was in charge of the arrangements and the Mormon ele- rnent of the State was well represent ed.
 After a breakfast at the New Utah Hotel, the President received the old folks of the State He was made the central figure of "Old Folks Week, one of Utah's most picturesque inst1- tutions During the week the old folks are the guests of the young peo- pie of the State. They are marked with badges, one for every ten years over 50, and thus marked they are transported free by the railroads and entertained by the "Youngsters."
 A musical program by the Mormon Tabernacle choir, an auto ride to Fort Douglas, through lines of cheering school children, an address at the State Fair and a dinner at the Com mercial Club filled out the days pro- gram.
 : Out in this western country, where the public land question is a burning issue, the President has maintained his attitude in favor of safe and sane" conservation. Out here the great cry is develop the land at any cost.'' The President has told Colo rado, Wyoming and Utah that they must moderate their demands and ac- cept the conservation policy of pre- serving the land for the whole coun- try. While the people apparently dis agree with this policy, they have ap- plauded this defiance everywhere.
 The rumor current in Denver during the Presidents stay that a plot was afoot to do him harm has apparent ly had it's effect on secret service men who have telegraphed ahead of the Chief Executive, urging that all pos sfble precautions be taken for his safety. They believe there will be no real need of extra care but they pro- pose to take no chances.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05
MORDKIN UNDERGOES OPERATION; DANCER
 IN N. Y. HOSPITAL

Mikail Mordkin, the famous Russian dancer. who was billed to appear in this city at the head of the All Star Imperial Russian ballet, is ill in a private hospital in New York city, having undergone an operation for ap- pendicitis. He is expected to be con- fined to bed for three weeks. His managers believe that in a compara- lively short time he will be able to fill his engagements and word was sent to this city today that it is ex- pected he will be able to keep his en- gagement here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05
Weather Indications
Special from United Press,

S.1
 New Haven. Oct 5-Forecast: fair and cooler, tonight, with frosts Fri day fair with diminishing northwest to west winds
 The storm that was central over up- Der Michigan, yesterday morning, has moved rapidly eastward and passed out the St. Lawrence Valley It is followed by an area of high pressure that is producing cool. pleasant wealth. CT in the central and eastern sections. Another dIisturb4 4hce central. this morning, over Colorado, is producing cloudy and rainy weather between the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi river
 Conditions favor for this vicinity, fair, cool weather with probably light frosts tonight. Friday fair with in- creasing cloudiness
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05
SIX KILLED AND
 OVER 100 WOUNDED.

New Orleans. Oct. 5-fhat six men have been killed and more than a hundred wounded in the present clash between the Hartman lines and its employees, is the assertion of the Southern Exchange Peace Committee, in it's tender of services in an effort at arbitration made to the railroads and stfikers today. The conflict is characterized as one of the bloodiest on record in this section. It is also shown that the loss in money to all interests is million dollars day, which amount will increase as the period of the strike lengthens
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05
WEALTHY JUNK DEALER FINED FOR RECEIVING
 STOLEN PROPERTY
Especial from United Press.)

Manchester, Oct. 5.-Simon Tuck, wealthy Hartford junk dealer. was found guilty on two counts of recelv, ing stolen property and fined total of s38 in city court, today. Leon Capon, teamster. in the employ ol Cheney Brothers, turned states evil dence and gave the most damaging testimony against Tuck. Capon was let off with $5 fine, although he confessed to several charges of theft Tuck strenuously denied knowledge that the goods were stolen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05
HGJNGERFORD-HALL.

At the home of Mir. and Mrs. Will liam E. Hall, g Pleasant street, their daughter, Miss Florence Hall. became the bride of Clarence Hungerford on Tuesday evening, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. E. J. Craft, rector of Christ Episcopal church. Miss Florence Smith was bridesmaid and Gerald G. Hall, brother of the bride, acted as. best man. A supper was served after the ceremony and the happy couple left for trip to Niagara Falls. Returning they will take up their residence at 779 C1eve- land avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05
ENTERTAINMENT FOR
 HOLY ROSARY CHURCH

Parishioners of the Holy Rosary church are giving an entertainment and dance at Eagles Hall this evening for the benefit of the church. The pro- gram for the concert will include the following selections: Piano solo, Miss Irene O'Connell; bass solo, R. w. Butt, tenor solo. Frank Tantolo; buck danc- CTS, Fuiccilo Brothers; piano solo Miss Mabel Homestead; farce comedy by F. A. D'Andreae and company of New Haven; piano accompaniment by Miss Lillian Sullivan, organist of the Holy Rosary church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05
ETHEL BARRYMORE ILL
Especial from United Press.)

South Bend, Ind, Oct. 5--Ethel Barrymore, who was taken suddenly i'll here yesterday afternoon and fore ed to cancel her immediate engage ments, will not be able to leave her bed within four or five days at least. according to the statement of attend ing physicians today. The actress IS somewhat improved this morning, and it is not believed that her illness will develop seriously.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05

An easy and sure way to keep rib bons fresh and smooth is to roll them on a glass bottle when not being worn. The bottle should be perfect ly smooth and round. Several sets or ribbons can be wound on one bottle and will wear doubly as long as those that are folded, or crumpled into dres- ser drawers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Miss Georgianna Bishop of this city will represent the BrooSlawn Country Club in the international tournament opening at Baltusrol next Monday. She is paired with Miss Dorothy Campbell, champion of the United States, Great Britain and Canada.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05
NEW GLOBE GIRDLING RECORD MADE BY
 HARTFORD MAN.
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press-0
 New York, Oct. 5.-A new globe eirdling record was made when Dan iel D. Bidwell, of Hartford, Conn, arrived here. today, on the Majestic. Bidwer made the circuit of the world, westward, in. AZ days. The best .previous record was-.63- Jaeger Schmidt, the French Journalist, holds the record for the eastern trip around in 39 days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05

Much interest is being manifested locally in the annual State convention of the Kings Sons and Daughters, which is here October F and 13, at the First Methodist church
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05
STATE BRIEFS

Especial from United Press) Hartford-SiX years With broken back and the marvel or doctors, Har- old C. Hunt is dead at Hartford Hos pital, today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05
CORINTHIAN LODGE,

Corinthian lodge, A. F. & A. M., will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday next, on which occasion the Master Mason's degree will be worked.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05

had tended for years, William Sher- man, farmland, is in serious con- dftion today. When rescued, yester
 day, he was found with one leg broken and several other bruises on the body.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05
THE PRErrIEsr FACE

and the most beautiful hands are cf. ten disfgured by an unsightly wart It can easily be removed in a few day, without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover. for sale only at, The Cyrus Pharmacy. 253 Fairfield aveEue and 1S6 Cannon St
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05
ADVERTISEMENTS.

Miss Fannie Decker Barrows, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Frank Will son Barrows, of 581 Colorado avenue, was married at the home of her par ents at 4 o'clock this afternoon to MT. F. Clayton Lathrop of Walling- ford. The Rev. A. E. Cook, pastor of the Mount Vernon (N. Y.) Methodist church, was the officiating clergy man.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05

New London-The schooner Olive Mitchell. abandoned after a collision outside the harbor. last week, is breaking up on Plum Island. Most of it's cargo of S,2O0 tons of coal has been saved.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05

New York-The hobble garter-two ordinary elastics joined by a ribbon is the latest invention to prevent wearers of narrow skirts from split, ting seams by long steps.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05

Hartford-During their visit to the city for the general reunion, yester- day. many Civil War veterans found time to register at the State Comp trolIer's office for State aid under the new State pension law. They will get 80 each.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05

The revival of artificial flowers for corsage bouquet and garlands of small flowers on evening gowns is be- coming a popular fad.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05

Danbury-Twenty-f1v Mayors and ex-Mayors of State cities are sporting new hats today, as the result of wis iting a local hat factory incidental to tour of the Danbury Fair
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05
Bridgeport Lodge. N. E. O. P.

At tonight's meeting of Bridgeport lodge, N. E.. O. F., a resolution will be acted on requiring the payment of dues monthly instead of quarterly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05

Fishkill Landing N. Y.-Conductors, engineers and trainmen on the Erie road are grunbling because of the or der compelling them to wear black necktieS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05

New York-"Jim' a police horse In the service IS years. has been shot so that he might not fall into unfriend- ly hands. Jim won many blue ribbons and was ridden for IS years by Ser geant Frawley. z
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05
CLEANEASY. THE BEST HAND

Guaranteed not to inJure the skin. Instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust. Grease, Ink. Paint and Dirt For the hand or clothing. Large can 10 cents Manufactured by Wm. R. Winn, e4A Stratfcrd Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-05
The women's Auxiliary of the Y. M.

The Women's Auxiliary of the Y M. C. A. is planning to present the fa- nous Gilbert & Sullivan comic opera, t-The Mikado', early in November. The cast will be the same, that so suc- cessfully presented this opera last May.
 At a meeting of the Equal Suffrage League on Saturday afternoon, pr. Charles W. Deane, superintendent of the public schools of Bridgeport, will lecture or Bridgeport's school system
 Rev. J. M Richardson, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, preach ed an interesting illustrated lecture there last evening on "assimilating immigrants" His lecture was very comprehensive and showed deep knowledge of the subject.
 Mrs Alfred Stratton-S -Stockbridge has returned to her home in Phila- delphia, Pa, after visiting Bridgeport, Conn.,, the City of her birth. She is the granddaughter of Samuel Strat- ton, of the late firm of Brooks and Stratton. iron and steel merchants of Bridgeport. Conn. During her so-, journ in Bridgeport she stopped at the Hotel Stratfield.'
 Mrs. Oscar Mohr and her daughter, Miss Lillian Mohr have returned to their home at 1O7 Brooks street after a very pleasant vacation spent in Brooklyn, N. Y.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
DEATH CALLS
AGED SEXTON
John billiard Faithful Ser
want at st. Mary's.

John billiard, sexton at st.
Mary's r. G. church for a number
OF years, died at the rectory, 104
Centre street, at 2 o'clock this
morning following a brief Illness.
Mr.. Hilliard was at the church as
usual yesterday morning attending
to his duties and opened the doors of
the church at 6 O'Clock for the first
mass.
He was born in Ennis, County
Clare, Ireland, eighty-fve years ago.
He came to this city from Bound
Brook with Monsignor B. T. O'Con-
nell, with whom he has been assoef-
ated with the past twenty-six years.
Mr.. Hilliard was considered quite a
character about the church and was
an ardent patriot to the Emerald
Isle. He was quite a familiar fgure
on each St. Patrick's Day, when he
would don his green vest that he
has worn on Just such occasions.
He was a staunch Democrat and 8
faithful worker at the church. Ar
rangements for the funeral, which
will be held on Wednesday.
have been completed. A sol.
noon, have been completed. A sol
emn high mass of requiem will be
said In st. Mary's church at 9 O'Clock
for the repose of his soul. Rev. Pc
ter B. Corr viii be celebrant, Rev
Thomas r. Blake, o~fLAHentown, will
be deacon, and Rev. Thomas Massey
will be sub-deacon. M~onsignol
IO'Connell Is expected to take part II
the services. Interment will follow
in st. Mary's cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20

Phil May. the great English artist,
earned his FIRST fame in Australia. One
day a broken down minister applied to
him for charity, and May engaged him
as a model. As a joke be also demand
ed that his eighty-year-old pensioner
agree to leave him his skeleton when
he died. When May left Australia he
called his model Ia. you've played
me a dirty trick" said May, "by swim
ding me out of that skeleton. l could
have bought one in sound order and
condition for half the money you've
cost me- The old fellow. conscious of
his base ingratitude to his best and
most patient friend, answered: Don't
be angry with me. Mr.. May. It's not
my fault. ] meant to keep my word.
Stay IN Sydney a few months longer
ard give me another chance to show
you that ! am a man of honor"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
THINK THEY SEE JOKER
IN FIRE MARSHAL BILL
Especial Correspondence. J

Trenton. March 20:-Owners of
gas machines and dealers In the same
appliances are disposed to believe
that there Is a Joker" in Assembly
bill No. 379, introduced by Mr.. Nc
Gowan, of Essex. 1t is asserted that
the broad authority which the en-
actment of the bill would bestow up
on the fire marshal to be appointed,
would easily put the gas machine
out Of business. 1t is asserted that
the fire marshal would have the
power, under the terms Of the bill,
to enter private dwellings or stores,
and, IL he saw fit. condemn any gas
machine. under the pretext that 1t
was dangerous, and the owner would
have practically no redress, and
would be obliged to dispense With
the machines.
The bill, according to it's provis-
ions, is intended to have a fire mar
shall to compile statistics relative to
fires, and to prescribe rules and reg
ulations for the prevention of same
The fire marshal would be a state
official with a salary Of $500 q
year, and his power, it Is believed
would be practically unlimited. Or
this account the gas machine people
are greatly concerned, and fear thai
the bill Is Intended as an attack up.
on their business, under the pretexf
that its purpose Is for the public
good.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
D. s. A. G.. HAS
JOLLY AFFAIR
Excellent Program at Smok-
or Yesterday Many Guests.

One OF the best attended and most
enjoyable smokers ever held under
the auspices of the Danish Soeiable
Athletic Club took place yesterday
afternoon and last night In the
clubs headquarters In New street.
An excellent program of athletic
events was rendered and various
kinds of refreshments were served.
Boxing and wrestling exhibitions
were features, and other athletic ex-
hibitions such as drills and bar work
we're given.
President Harry Andersen, of the
Observation-Disclosures Athletic Club,
of New York. proved himself quite
a wrestler before the d. s. A. G.
members. He stayed ten minutes
with Chris Jensen, of Keyport. Both
are heavyweights and their exhibit
ton proved quite an attraction. So
plus Greisen wrestled with Thomas
Olsen, and downed the latter after
six minutes of hard work. Willie
RAINY" and John Deegan, two
members Of the Puritan A. c., boxed
three rounds. Battling Brown"
and young Bulvanoski, also mem
bers OF the Puritan A. c., boxed three
fast rounds.
The oldest athletic class Of the
Danish Soc1able Athletic Club gave
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
Y. M. H. A. JRS.
TAKE IN TWO

The members Of the Y. M. III. A.
Juniors convened in the rooms In
Smith street yesterday afternoon for
their weekly session. Two new
mAmbers were taken in and Jour new
applications received.
The following committees were
appointed: Neutrality-suspicious.
Wedeen, chairman; Nathan Dimond,
Jacob Wilmer, Louis Pollen
sky, Louis Kaplowitz; enter
tainment-Edward Miller, chair
man; Isaac Kramer, Abraham Lew
kowitz. Samuel Sher, Benjamin Ay-
chen and Nathan Goldberger; exec
utive-Jacob S%lobodien, chairman;
Joseph Doris, Herman Goldstein,
Benjamin Goldman, Nathan Margar-
retten and Nathan Goldberger; ath-
1etic-David Wilentz, chairman;
Louis Kaplowitz, Morris Miller, Isaac
Kramer, Philip Belikove and Nathan
G~oldberger.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
CITY MATTERS
ARE HELD UP
Return of Alderman Seaman
I AWaited--Are Numerous.

Upon the return OF Alderman =. A.
Esaman from Florida about April 10,
4 number of important city matters,
which have been held up viii probably
3e acted upon. There are principally
matters which come before the alder
Auanie committee Of public grounds and
kuiJdings. of which Mr.. Seaman is
tAhairman.
The matter Of general repairs to the
<re houses is being held up for Mr..
Eeaman's approval. Mr.. Seaman has
made a study of matters of municipal
kepairs and the Board Of Aldermen has
great confidence in his Judgment. 1t
Is planned to spend about $4,000 in
general repairs to the fire houses.
Another matter connected with the
ARE department which will be taken
Np on Mr.. Seaman IS return is the Sc
1ectioa of j~aniters for the different fire
houses. It il now generally thought
Ia the official body of the city that it
desirable to have two j~anitors in
xome of the fire houses and one in the
Athers. 1t is the idea to have the jan
ttofs drive the apparatus in time of
fire and to keep it in good order and
readiness.
The final passage of the fire escape
md protection of life and limb ordi-
nance will also be taken up early in
April by the Board of Aldermen. Mr..
Seaman had asked that this matter be
deferred until his return at which time
Che matter of partitioning of the third
floor Of the city hall is to be taken up.
1t is understood that Mr.. Seaman has
plans for the assignment Of city off
Gers and departments to this moor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
R~EAPPORTlON MEHT BILL
NOT LIKELY To PASS
lspecial corraapondence.l

Trenton, March 20:-UnIess some
agreement can be reached between
the two houses before the final adj
iournment. the reapportionment OF
the assemblymen in the state will
remain the same as it has been since
the last reapportionment. The sem
ate has passed the bill introduced by
Senator Edge. This gives Atlantic
county the disputed assemblyman
instead of Hudson. The House gives
this odd man to Hudson. This, nat
urally, will be the bone OF conten-
ton.
There is q difference OF opinion
relative to what should be done.
Some of the a~ssemblymen think It
would be wise to give Atlantic the
extra assemblyman, In order to al
low Bergen and Essex to get their
additional representative. II the
bill goes over until next year 1t is
difficult to predict what may be the
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