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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
AUTO OWNERS
 OPPOSE DEATH
 LIMIT REPEAL
Special to The Farmerl

Hartford, Aug. 5-Automobile own CTS have joined here to prevent the repeal of the 5000 limit. The fol- lowing letter has been sent out:
 ''The action of the House of Rep resentatives last week in passing the bill removing entirely the damages which may be recovered for injuries resulting in death seems of great in terest to automobile owners. This bill is in the Senate and concurring action on the part of that body will make the bill a law.
 "Your attention is called to the fact that it is the order of the day in the der the present law it has been possf- ble for the owner of an automobile to protect himself against liability for ;,cciden. by a liability insurance, generally limited to $5,000 for injur- ies to one person and $10,0O0 for a sim gle accident
 If the proposed bill passes the lia- finite to be capable of any insur- ance. The earning capacity of the person fatally sinjured is the basis of assessing the amount of damages re- cC. erable.
 ''In some states where a similar change in law has been made there have since been verdicts exceeding ~ posing your chauffeur while driving your car should without any fault on your part. fatally injure New Yorker touring through the state In another automobile, and who is en- toying an annual income of $25,O00 or more His chances of life and of earning this income for twenty years or more would entitle his administra tor to a judgment against you which, on acturial principles. would exceed S100, ,0OO Do you think such yer dict against you in a case where you have personally done no wrong wonll be just to you Or your family?
 ''An amendment has heen offere1 limiting the amount that can be re- covered in such cases to $10,000 If you think this liability should be sub- jected to some reasonable restriction, why not make your views known to your Senator before TueSday?"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
City Official Have a Narrow
 Escape In Elevator

When Registrar of Voters James A. Rooney, Assistant City Auditor Henry Waters and mounted Policeman Patrick Sheehy alighted from the ele- vator in the Newfield building Thurs day evening, the trio bore severe cases of shattered nerves. The trio had just left the chapter rooms of the Knights of Columbus following the meeting of Park City council and had taken the elevator intending to get off at the first floor. When between the first and second floor, the car with a grinding noise came to a sudden stop The machinery kept working, allow ink the cable attached to the roof of the car to slacken. With still more audiences the car again started The cable being slackened, the car went to the bottom of the shaft and rebounding shot to the top floor. On the speedy ascent the trio saw visions of rising through the roof and then crashing to the pit at the bottom of the shaft. At the top floor the ele- vator boy succeeded in getting control of the car, and let his thoroughly stiffened passengers off where they had started. It was some time before they got over their fright and were able to leave the building, which they did by the stairway. Yesterday the trio related their experience and are congratulating themselves on their narrow eScapeS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
Hundreds Pay Final
 Tribute to Memory of
 John H. McMahOn
(Contlued from Page 1A

The Meriden Elks were headed by Exalted Ruler Henry H. Steitz, Lead ing Knight c. Frank Weisner, Loyal Knight F. E. Ryan, Lecturing, Knight H. c. Cashen, Secretary H. A. w. Prageman and Treasurer Sig Bern stein.
 The Past Exalted Rulers Associa- tion was represented by Hon. Daniel John Bonen of Meriden, Charles H. Hinman and District Deputy w. V. Dewitt of this city.
 The bearers were Hon. Daniel Don- ovan and Howard Island of the Mer- iden Elks, Thomas E. Coleman and H., of Meriden and Leo Redgate and John Fitzgerald of this city. The Connecticut Breweries Co.,, of which the deceased was secretary was rep resented by a number of the leading officials. In addition there were mourners present from more than a dozen cities outside of Bridgeport. eloquent eulogy paid just praise to the memory of the deceased. He spoke of his splendid manhood and his true devotion to his church and to his friends. His life he said had been most exemplary and by his conduct he had earned the respect of all with whom he came in contact.
 The words of the clergyman were most consoling and Were heard with marked and reverent attention by the immense concourse of mourners. The remains were surrounded by one of the largest and most beautiful floral displays ever seen in this city It required three large automobiles to convey the flowers to the cemetery. The several organizations with which the deceased was affiliated sent ap- propriate emblems while there was a raft of beautiful designs from friends and relatives. Every. coach in the city was utilized and a number had to be brought here from nearby towns to accommodate the throngs that de- sired to manifest their sorrow at the sudden ending of so promising a young life. In some respects it was the largest funeral ever held here
 Awaiting the arrival of the mother and two sisters, the Misses Theresa and Gertrude, who sailed for home today from Europe the remains were temporarily inferred in a receiving vault at St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
BUILDING PERMITS.

(From the Commerci Record)
 It is reported that plans have been prepared for a large store and apart ment building at the corner of Strat- ford and Wilmot avenues for Julius Weiss. It is probable that the struc- ture will be four stories high, of brick for the first story, with frame con- struction above, and a gravel roof. Several stores will be fitted up on the ground floor, which will be provided with plate glass fronts and metal ceil- ings, and the upper floors will pro vide several first class apartments, with heat and every convenience.
 Contracts have been awarded for the proposed business block in Stratford for w. B. Futile of that place. Joseph and John Wilkinson of Stratford~ the carpenter work. The other contracts have not been awarded. The build ing will probably be two stories high, of concreate blocks, with a gravel roof, and will be arranged for four stores and four modern flats.
 The handsome residence in the Brooklawn district for Andrew D. Cooper, of the Rowland Dry Goods Co.,, has been roofed in by w. A. Smith & Son, the contractors. c. S, Flames X Go. will do the plumbing and E. B. Ellis has the painting and decorating. The plants are by Archi
 
 street, New York, and show a house, 64x34 feet, of wood and stucco, with a tile roof.
 The contract to build two houses on Read street for Thomas Mannion has been given to w. F. Chatlos. James Nechols of Stratford will do the mason work. Each house will be of wood, arranged for two flats of five room each, provided with fur mace heat.
 The contract to build a two- fam fly house on Warehouse street for c. A. Tillstrom has been given to John son Brothers. Carlson & Benson have the plumbing and heating contract. The house is to be 25x44 feet, of wood, arranged for flats of five rooms each, provided with furnace heat and con. veniences.
 The foundations have been com pleted for the tWo-family house on Wilmot avenue for Julius Weiss. w. P. Russell is the builder, c. J. Poole doing the mason work and W. J. Snadecki the plumbing and furnace heating. The house is 25x47 feet, of wood arranged for flats of six rooms each.
 Philip Wilkins will do the carpen- ter work, Thomas Locke the mason work, the Bridgeport Water Heater Go. the plumbing and heating, and c. B. Carlson the painting on the one family house on North Main street for Mrs. Julia Callahan. The house was planned by Architect William Schmidt.
 The new house which is being built on Keeler avenue for H. E. Bradley, from plans drawn by Architect T. F. Kelley, is being plastered. H. E. Green is donng the carpenter work, w. E. Marshall the mason work and N. B. Curtis & Go. the plumbing and furnace heating. The house is 30x34 feet, of wood, containing eight rooms.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
Fashion Plates
 As Literature

New York. Aug. 5-Just why fash ion plates are Literature of the pur- est type'' was one of the interesting things told yesterday at the resump, flee building by the commission ep- pointed by Congress to investigate the problem of second class nail mat ter. All three of the Commissioners Justice Hughes of the United States Supreme Court, President Lowell Of Harvard and President Wheeler of the Chicago Chamber Of Commerce speech on the value of fashion nlaga- zines made by Frank Hendrick, counsel to several such publications, but at it's end Dr. Lowell silently nodded approval
 Hendrick took the ground an in creased postage rate for second oiass mail matter would interfere with the consumption of literature by 1he American people, in that they would be unable to get the fashicn rerio- dicals as now.
 Literature? Dr. Lowell asked quickly.
 "Yes," was the vehement reply. Lit erature, and literature of tho purest type-pure as that written by Chaucer. These fashion plates represent net only to our readers, but to future generations, an epoch-a period of cur time. Better than printed words do they tell of what obtains in each 5e- cade. Not alone are they literature classic literature-but they write his tory as well.
 'The fashion artist; notions of what is the most beautiful almost in- stantly become adopted as a true i'm pression of the public sonse of beau ty. In the files of fashion magazines future generations will see in the changing fancies in tue apparel of women records and "reminiscences Of what have been found pretty or extra vagant in the fashions of their for bears and what have been in varie d forms the material costumes of their country. And these records will cx- press in concrete form he waiting essence of the consumers ina gina tion, his attempt at rew charm for every season. They are the produc- tion and embodiment il truth and beauty of the best taste i1 Current styles and fashions in women's dress. It is the art of fashion portrait ure It is literature also. is it not?"
 pr. Lowell nodded.
 "Furthermore,' Hendrick wen. on, ''The advertisements So criticised in these magazines are just as impcr- tant to readers as the text It is from them a great part of our pop ulace get their ideas. One man wants to know the latest in chicken farming. Where does he get it? From the magazine advertis aments.- So it is in all walks"
 Cowles, secretary of the Postal Pro- gress Union, insisted he Government is paying six times IS much as the express companies for railroad t ans portation. Why, he ask3i, should a printed book be in one classification, and a blank book of the same weight in another, and why should ii coIr more to mail the blank book than the plinted one? By insur'ng mailed mer- chandise, CoWles thought, the Govern ment could greatly increase it's reve- nue, for the express companies as- sumption of responsibility for lack ages lost by them in transit brought them much buSinesss.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
Arch shoes work real wonders.

Rowland archsupport shoes really surgical shoes. They designed to the effects of breaking down of the arch of the foot And they do it. have done it for number of people who had actually suffered for long time They not experiment. Instead they are shoes planned after long and thorough study and ually tested in service They have passed the exper mental stage; assured benefit.
 These shoes made with the uppers of fine soft leather of special tanning The soles stout and strong but are rigid Right into the shank of the sole is built device to support the arch of the foot This de- firm and gives the support that it is expected to- The hee oo of each archsupport shoe is carried forward we'll under the arch of the foot and aids in overcoming the effects of the injury to the arch
 broken-down arch is both painful and annoying. 1t nterferes with ones walking and work makes it almost impossible to enjoy ones self Only method of treatment to place beneath the arch support usually separate device of leather and steel to hold up Slipped into the ordinary shoe this device takes up quite bit of and comfortable. But the device built into the Rowland Archsupport shoe is comfortable efficient is helpful
 Both and women have been fitted to the arch support shoes here and have found them relief and genuine comfort Many folks who heavy but whose feet have not yet actually suffered broken arches have found them preventive and help. They worth in spectng successful aid to folks in need of support for the foot.
 Mems and womens special quahty,-$5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
CAR STRIKE
 IN DIES MONIES
Especial from United Press. )


 Des Moines, Aug. 5.-Awed by B. 900 men and boys who burned in ef- figy General Manager Harrigan, of the street car company because he refused to arbitrate with his carmen who struck, early this morning, strike breakers made no effort to run cars up to o'clock.
 After the hanging of Harrigan in effigy in the street car waiting room, and then burning the effigy, the mob then went to the kirkWood Hotel but allied to find Harrigan. In the riot ing, half dozen street cars were stoned and Tom Denholm, a detec tive, and Patrolman Mccarthy were hit by flying stones.
 Just before the strike began, Rev. Father Mulvihill held a last confer ence with Harrigan, who offered to ar bitrate the question which he had heretofore refused, provided Ben Hyatt, who was discharged for in subrination, was left out The strik- CTS agreed, provided Inspector Wallace Killen, who made the charges against Hyatt, should be discharged Farri- gan refused and negotiations ceased
 At o'clock a mob Of 2,500 strike sympathizers surrounded the Second street car barns and dared the strike breakers to start the cars. One strike breaker, with a big army revolver, was arrested.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
Hickey Licks Solicitor Who
 InSuIted Wife

John L. Hickey, the we'll known ex- pressman, thrashed a solicitor for a local paper who insulted Mrs. Hickey yesterday afternoon. The solicitor had visited the Hickey residence at 309 Olive street. and had talked eloquent ly of the merits Of the paper he rep resented Mrs. Hickey said she did not desire to take the paper, and thereupon the agent made an insult ing remark.
 ''It's a good thing there aren't any men around here now," declared Mrs Hickey as the agent grinned and walked away.
 A few minutes later Mr. Hickey re- turned home and heard the story. He hurried down the street after getting a description of the solicitor, and saw the man enter a saloon. The ex- pressman went in pursuit and punch ed the agent, who fled down Peduon- nook street at a speed that broke a few records.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
CHAIRMAN WHITING ANNOUNCES PLANS
 FOR. BIG DINNER

Chairman R. T. Whiting of the out ing committee of the Bridgeport Busi- ness Mems Association, announced this afternoon that arrangements had been made to have the annual outing, Thursday, Aug. r, held at Bishops Colonnade at Savin Rock. This had not been definitely decided until to- day when Charles L. Gaylord, of the committee. completed satisfactory ar engagements with Mir. Bishop
 The menu will be even better than last year, and that was very satisfac- tory. MT. Whiting says everyone who attends this outing will be more than pleased and be sure of his moneys worth. Business men, whether mem kers of the association or not, are cor dialy invited to attend.
 Trolley cars will leave the corner of Fairfield avenue and Water street at 1:30 D. m., and dinner will be served at :23e. The Wheeler & Wilson band will be in attendance. Invitations have been sent ito Governor Baldwin, Lieut.. Gov. Blakeslee, Mayor Rice of New Haven, Mayor Buckingham of Bridgeport, Congressman E. J. Hill, Congressman T. L. Reilly, President A. R. Jones and Secretary F. s. Val entine Of the State Association, Sena- tor Stiles Judson, Senator Bryan F. Mahan, and presidents of the 1associa- tions of New Haven, Hartford, Wa terbury, Meriden, New Britain and DaEbury-- A very short session of speechmaking will take place after the dinner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
MIasma Of Yellow
 NTH Causes Death
 Of Young Painter

John F., 27 years old, son of James and Bridget Curley of 1887 Seaview avenue, died at the Bridgeport hos pital at o'clock this morning, a vic- tim of the Yellow Mill pond mud flats.
 Curley was employed as a city la borer about the Yellow Mill bridge. Lately he was engaged in painting the iron work and in this task he was obliged to spend much of his time very near the mud flats along both shore and the bridge.
 While in this work he was stricken with typhoid malaria. He was re- moved to the hospital three weeks ago and gradually failed until the end came this morning. The deceased was a member of St. Mary's R. C.. church. and was we'll known in the affairs of the Woodmen of the World of which he was an active member. He was unmarried.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
DIED.

CURLEY.-In this city, August 5th, 1911, John F., son of James and Bridget Curley.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of his parents, No. 1887 Seaview avenue, on Monday, August 7th at S:30 a. Inland thence to St. Mary'S church where a high mass of requiem will be offered at o'clock a. m
 Burial in St. Michael's ceme- tery. asp MAY.-In this city, Aug. 5, 1s11, Robert, son of Thos and Catherine May, aged years, months, 4 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his parents, No. 1241 Pembroke street ,on Sunday, Aug. 6, at 2:30 D. m.
 -Interment at St. Michaels cemetery. 4+ HINES.-In this city. Aug. 8, 1911, Catherine widow of Patrick Hines Friends are invited to attend funeral from her late residence, No. $40 Pequonnock street, on Sunday, Aug. 6, at D. m., and from St. Augustine's church at 2;30 D. m.
 -Interment at St. Michaers cemetery. IA b* WINDHOEVEL.-In this city, Aug 3rd, 1911, Ida A. daughter of Hugo and Augusta Windhoevel, aged 6 years. II months, days
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral a the residence of the parents No. 9SS Howard avenue, on Sunday, Aug. 9th, at 2:30 D. m. Burial in Park cemetery.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
Sheriff voIImer
 Names Deputies

Sheriff William Vollmer announced this morning the appointment of two deputies. He has named William I. Davis as deputy in Trumbul1, and John H. Blake in Norwalk. These men are well known members of the party and stand high in their respec- tive communities. The sheriff has not yet named deputy for Sherman but expects to do so in a few weeks. There have been 19 deputies appoint ed so far.
 Sheriff Vollmer was asked this morning if he expected to appoint an- other deputy in this city. He de- clined to make any statement about the matter at this time. It is re- ported that he will name a deputy to take the desk in the county court house. The sheriffs son, Dr. John W. Vollmer, although a deputy, does not serve any writs and local politicians are of the opinion. that a local deputy will soon be appointed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
Pretty Romance to Cvllminate Here in
 Wedding Tonight

The culmina ton of a pretty romance will be brought about this evening when at o'clock, Miss Emily Brown, of Wickford, England, will become the bride of Thomas Dickinson Jones, of Bermuda. The ceremony is to be per- formed by Rev. N. Ellsworth Corn wall, rector of Christ church of Strat- ford, at the home of Mrs. Katherine Moody Spalding. assistant editor of the Morning Telegram, in Courtland street. Mrs Spalding's daughter, Ethel, is the wife of Charles Jones, father of tonight's groom. Miss Brown and MT Jones met several years ago in Bermuda, a close friend ship springing up which formed it. self into love and eventually marriage. Miss Brown arrived in this country from England but two days ago, beat ing Mir Jones from Bermuda by one Gay. -- -- --. -.- v = = '.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
Members Of Stick Around Club Off
 On Vacation Tour
Led by Matt Maloney, the Gallant Seaman, Jolly Elks Will Sail in Motor Boats.

At the stroke of 12 tonight the cruise of the Stick Around Club com posed of prominent members of the local lodge of Elks, will commence. . The members will be clad in oil skins, sou'westers and plug hats. They will not tell where the start will be made for fear some of their friends might gumshoe around and serenade the cruisers with a shower of ancient tur- nips.
 The jolly tars will sail in two mo- tor boats, the Earl w. and the Hat New York, up the Hudson, to Lake Champlain and thence skim through the raging waters of the St. Law renee river to Montreal. Commodore Matt Maloney will lead the fleet if his feet don't get wet. Here is the batting order of the Earl w.:
 Matt (Bet You) Maloney, commo- dore; Capt L. w Goodsell, official navigator; James (Tenderloin) Rice, seaman; Charles Glluminating) Chad wick, first class passenger.
 The Hattie will be manned by these old sea dogs: Oswald (SignaD Frant- zen, master; Frank (Sanitary) Mills, chief engineer; Richard (Clothing) Dunn, first officer; Eddie (Barbaros- sa) Broch, purser; Dave (Papa) Don- ovan, steward; Harry (Photo) Ander- son, chaplain; Harry (Roofing) Gould. second officer; Charles (ScouD Keith, fleet surgeon; Mascot, Piggy"
 At Troy, N. Y, it will be necessary for the sailors to tear themselves from their easy chairs on deck, and get out and walk. The next stop, is Ben nington, Vt, where the party starts to tour Lake Cha mplain. The mem- bers of the club haven't decided whether they will make Matt Ma loney and Charlie Chadwick carry the boats from Troy to Be nnington or whether they will be shipped by freight It's a long hike but Dave Donovan says he walks so many miles around the floor every night with his new baby, that he won't mind the iOrlIneV
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
Summer clothes for boys.

Khaki suits great suits for boys wear.
 They stand up under hard paytime service almost other suits will.
 Their very color adds to their service They look like real suits for real boys-and they
 Such suits, $2 and $250; separate trousers,-5Oc
 Wash suits for little boys. Plain white derfuy attractive And these fancy patterns that little chaps like well do their mothers Some special ones, special in every of the wordoOc and 9oc
 Rompers for little bits of chaps to play in either at shore home Save great deal of laundry work-and very comfortable for the little folks who them Fancy and plain we'll made cut good and ful5Oc.
 Sturdy and goodlooking bouses in solid plain coors and in fancy patterns that truly tasteful Some with attached collar and with neckband. Especially well-1nade and dllrable45c
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
Special light Su1t-caSeS--
$1.
Weather for to-day:
 Generally pleasant

Women going to appreciate these sut-cases in- stantly.
 For they the sort like; light clean1y in looks, good,-and to be bought for almost nothing.
 Upon strong wooden frame, is made this which is covered with fiber mattngA leatherette binding adds to it's strength at all edges Corners have special protec on It fastens with brass lock and bots has handle that is easy to the hand.
 No need to point out it's unusual value; you will that at glance.
 Regular size of far than regular atraction$1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
Patrolman Sheehan
 Resigns from Place
 With Insurance Go.
Office Employes Present Him with Revolver and
 Wish Him Good Luck

James J. Sheehan, one of the recent appointments to the police depart ment, severed his connection today with the John Hancock Insurance Co.,, with which firm he has been engaged for the greater portion of the last ten years. Before Patrolman Sheehan shut up his desk, the boys in the of flee gathered about him and Superin- tendent Spencer presented him with a regulation police revolver, the gift of the office employees. sSupt. Spencer told in a few words how much the company had valued the new cops services, but that the boys were glad to see him go up and knew he would make good"