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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26
DIPHTHERIA EPIDEMIC
 APPEARS IN TORRINGTONI
There A;a A'e Now 1i2 Cases of Typhoid Fund of S25,OOO Subscribed 10 Fight Epidemic--AI| Water Boiled
 Before Using

The query is heard:
 If the Governor refuses the armory because he fears the soldiers will gefl the fever, would he, in case of riofs| round up the soldiers in the armorX to keep them from getting sfot?"
 Twenty-Five more cots arrived. tf1fn| morning, for the temporary hospita1s at Trinity Parish house. There arc 50 tphoid patients in the place and bW tonight the number will be increased to 65. Ten of these cases are critical. all are Serious
 The@fund of $25,00O to fight the epi- demic will be over subscribed, accord~ ing to present indications. Already $13,000 has been pledged. The wateE company, whose product is blamed for the epidemic, contributed 1000. Thst Coe Brass Manufacturing Compauyps heads the list with 5000.
 The people have been warned fo' keep up the practice of boiling the water before using it. Many persons, impressed with the precautions tak- en by the water company to prevent a repetition of the epidemic, had ceased the practice of ordinary precautions
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26
Several Small
 BurgIaries Are
 Brought To Lighl

Several small burglaries and att tempted breaks have been reported at police headquarters lately.
 J. Weiner of 3S4 Brooks street. re- ported at the Second Precinct night before last that a window in his store had been broken. The officer on the beat was instructed to watch for bur glars. Last night Mir Weiner in go- ing through the cellar of his store dis covered that 1t had been burglarized, undoubtedly before the break in the window had been noticed
 Mary Colletar of 326 Pine street, who keeps a store at that address, reported to the police that two lights of glass were removed from the store and an attempt made to burglarize it. Ap- parently the intruders were frightened away before they completed the job
 Someone went through the house at 226 Crescent avenue on the pretense of being in the employ of the Bridgeport Gas Light Company, and went through several quarter-in-t -the-slot gas meters, abstracting their contents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26
FIRST PRIMARY VOTE
 IN MASSACHUSETTS, IS
 TAKING PLACE TO-DAY
Yspecia1 from United Pess.,

IOp0CI0l ITOul OHIlcO EcSS
 Boston, Sept. 26-Polls opened here today at o'clock for the first pri- mary vote Massachusetts has ever had. In several other of the larger cities of the State the polls opened at the same hour to continue so until A. Tn small cities and rural places, the polls were opened at g.
 Judging by reports from the largest towns and from some of a, population of from 10000 to 10000, the primary vote will not be as light as was pre- dicted This, according to the sharps, will mean~tbat Louis w. Frothingham, machine candidate for Governor on the Republican ticket, stands less show of winning out inS the three cor nered fight over Representative Nor man White and Speaker Joseph Walk CT
 Governor Fsoss, Democrat, and Pro- gressive Democratic candidate, doesn't really care whether the vote is large or small. He will be nominated by many thousand majority over Thomas L.. Hisgen, Democrat, of Springfield.
 The primary vote today is for all State and county offices from Cover nor down.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26
Bought Clothes
 On Credit, Sold
 Them And Skipped
Joe Benard FooIish1y Ventures Back to Town and is Nabbed
 by Police

After an absence of half a year young man who visited Bridgeport last January, returned to town recent ly and the police caught wind of his presence and looked him up. He was arrested last night and brought to po- loce headquarters, "held for investi- gation." 4
 Detective Sergeant Hall then look ed un Benard's record and found a warrant for Benard's arrest on the charge of obtaining money on false pretenses.
 Benard is accused of having bought $40 worth of clothes on the "$1 down, the rest eventually" plan. He hook ed the clothes and skipped town. This morning in the city court he was held in bonds of $100 for trial before the Superior court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26
PARIS NEWSPAPERS SAY WARSHIP'S DESTRUCTION
 WAS RESULT OF PLOT.

Paris, Sept 26.-A number of Paris today, declare that there is reason to believe that destruction of the battleship Liberte was the re- suit of a plot. They base the belief on the fact that there has been no explanation of the fire that nearly destroyed the battleship Potrie, late last night, and which was only ex- tinguished after all of the bunkers and ammunition magazines had been
 flooded. Officials of the warship, ac- cording to the local newspapers, in- sist that the fire could hardly have been of spontaneous combustion origin.
 Gaulois. in late edition, says the fire in the Liberte started in the coal hole which was accusable to the en- tire crew. .5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26
FAMILY WILL LIVE AT
 THE VATICAN
Tradition, Surrounding Head of the Church For Years, Set Aside by Physicians
His Aged Sisters, Brother, Nephews and Nieces to Cheer, up Sovereign Pontiff
Especial from, United Press )


 Rome, Sept. 26-Facing the alterna- tive of either curing the nostalgia aS- fecting the Pope or having him speed- fly die, the Vatican physicians, Drs. Pettacci and Marchifava, today decid- ed to set aside the tradition that has surrounded the head of the church for years.
 From now on the family of Pope Plus will live within the walls of the Vatican. While free to go and come, they will abandon their ordinary vo- cations and be assigned quarters where they can daily meet and talk with His Holiness and, if possible, keep his mind from wandering back to his native Venice.
 Anna and Maria Sarto, the aged sisters of the head of the church, who nursed him through his recent illness; Angelo Sarto, his brother, a former mail carrier, and more recently postmaster of their native village; the latter's son, born since the elevation of his iElustrious uncle, who was to be confirmed by his distinguished rel ative in the near future, and several nephews and nieces of the Pontiff, will be the members of the family party. It is hoped their presence will reconcile His Holiness to remaining close prisoner because of the ethics of his exalted post.
 There are three sisters. members of a close religious order, who cannot be called to aid the doctors without a special dispensation from the Pope, and this he would never grant Still a sixth sister is the wife of as tavern keeper in small Italian village, and she will not leave her husband but has promised to make frequent visits to the Vatican.
 The Pope's health, so far as his con stitutional difficulties are concerned, is better than in years. It is his peace of mind that the doctors feel must be assured. With the advent Of the cold weather and the bringing here of his relatives. the physicians say they hope soon to have their pa- tient out of all danger. His Holiness has recently told his intimates that he would give. two years of his life to witness the inauguration of the new Campanile of the Cathedral of St. Mary's in his beloved Venice, and the Cardinals discussed whether this wish could be granted. When they decid- ed adversely. the blow had most depressing effect on the Pope and such scenes are to be prevented in the f,Itl1Y-o ts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26
CORONER WILSON PROBES INFANT DEATH
 FROM POPPY TEA
Especial from United Press.)

Stamford, Sept 26-What is said to be a common custom among Italian from poppy seeds to peevish infants, is likely to be discouraged as the re- suit of an inquest being held, this af- ternoon, by Coroner Wilson. Annie. age four months, daughter of Michael Ingenito of 249 West Main street, died Sunday night under circumstances which led the attending physician. Dr. Samuel Pierson to report the matter to the authorities. Dr. PiersOn found the The mother told him about the poppy seed tea 1t was too late to save the childs life There is no claim of criminal liability, but the inquest will, ff is expected. be effective as safe guard to lives of other children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26
Shopmen WaIkout May Lead To Big
 Railroad Strike
Special from United Press. )

Chicago, Sept. 26.-What is believ- ed by labor leaders to be the begin ming of strike of the Illinois Gen. tral System Federation including craft unions occurred, today, with a walk cut of 1,500 shopmen at Memphis, following the clerks strike. Itsis sig nificant, officials of the Federation say, that the men walked out on their own initiative. They have, however, the support of the international presi- dents of the crafts
 "The International officers can no longer hold the men back" said Pres ident Kline, of the blacksmiths today. They demand recognition of the sys- tenn federation and that all contracts made by the railroads with these crafts must be with labor as a unity"
 Kline says that he received from the Davenport, Ia., convention of ma ch1n1sts, the assurance that they would act in harmony with members of other crafts.
 Assistant General Manager Foley, of the Illinois Central, declared the places of all the men woud be filled within 48 hours.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26
DOWN WENT
 M'CUINESS
Supt. of Bridges and Car
 penter Take Plunge in
 Harbor When Boat Over { turns.

While trying to navigate a boat in the raging waters of the Peduonnock river near the lower bridge this after noon, Supt. of Bridges "Jim" Mo Guinness was thrown from the boat and dropped overheard with a loud splash. With him was a carpenter, nAmed Fred Seeley who also went in to the babbling brook. It was learn. ed afterward that the superintendent and the carpenter were sailing about the bridge to make some repairs when the boat suddenly overturned. Neith- the superintendent nor his companion can swim but they were rescued by the. crew of a motor boat in the pres ence of cheering throng. After he had rushed home and changed his clothes .'Jim" said high diving was a fine sport but he preferred to do his in bathtub.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26
~tspecial from United Press)

~(Special from United Press.)
 Torrington, Sept. 26-Diphtheria added it's terrors to the typhoid epi- demic, today. There are a dozen diph- theria cases Some of these got in- to the temporary typhoid hospital by mistake and exposed many patients to the danger.
 No new cases of typhoid were re- ported up to noon. The total still stands at PIP.
 The health authorities deny that there is diphtheria epidemic but ad- init there are an unusual number of cases for this season of the year
 A committee of leading citizens, in- cluding the state representatives and Senators from this vicinity went to Hartford this morning to press the Legislature to permit Torrington the use of the state armory as a tempor- ary hospital to supplement Trinity Parish house. The public is still sore over Governor Ba1dwin's refusal. Ad- jutant General Cole is blamed for this action on the part of the Governor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26
BLOW=UP OF WARSHIP DELIBERATE PLOT TO
 DESTROY ENTIRE NAVY
Fire Discovered in Hold of Batteshp Patie and Many Other Mysterious Fires Will Cause Most
 Rigid Investigation
Death Roll Now Placed at 43525 of Injured Seamen Die in HospitalsLEight Sailors Rescued Alive
 from Wreckage

experts that deflagration of the "B'' powder in the magazines caused the explosion. They say they are con- vinced the fire started in the oil storeroom among a quantity of high grade oils and turpentine.
 There is disposition, today to blame the higher officials of the Lib- erte., The fact that the captain and the next two in command were away and that the warship was in command of a senior lieutenant injured disci- pline, it is claimed. It is also inti- mated that the best means were not employed in fighting the fire. Had experienced officials been on duty. it is intimated, bunkers and magazines would have been flooded simultan- eously with the fire alarm and an ex- plosfon would have been impossible. The court of inquiry to determine the responsibility for the disaster will be fcers of flag rank and they will be ordered not only to fix responsibility but to recommend changes in con- struction. to prevent such disasters in the future. @
 The Toulon waterfront mas been transformed into vast hospital and morgue. Many of the victims are so badly mangled that recognition is inn possible. Tn the temporary hospitals hastily established, terribly burned seamen are being cared for. Of fifty injured sailors in the chief marine hospital, 25 have already died and few of the others can recover.
 Word received from Rome. this af- ternoon, was that the Socialists, who are opposed to war have captured all of the labor unions and that a gen. era1 strike has been ordered to be- gin. tonight. This strike Is to be the workers protest against bringing on a war but whether, the order will be generally observed is not known.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26
SWISS GUARDS ARE NOW EQUIPPED WITH
 MODERN WEAPONS
Special from United Press.)

Rome, Sept 26.-Official announce ment was made, today, that the corps of Noble and Swiss Guards, the Pope's s personal bodyguard, have just been equipped with the most modern wea- pons. Though not in active service since 1870. the Vatican authorities say the guards were intended for actual warfare and want them equipped ac- cordingly.
 The change works havoc in the ap- pearance Of the Swiss guards, who have hitherto worn the uniform de- signed for them by Michael Angelo and carried weapons fully as antique These now give way to the modern rifles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26
. Especial from United Press.

tSpecldlf rom On1teO EreSS.
 Toulon, France, Sept 26-That the destruction of the magnificent battle ship Liberte may have been the re- suit of deliberate plot to destroy the entire navy, is suspicion that is rapidly gaining ground among naval officers, today. Many mysterious fires in the naval arsenal here, the accidents to ships in drydock and. fin- ally. the fact that fire was discovered in the hold of the battleship Patrie. late last night, which required des- perate battle to extinguish, has caus- ed the port officials to intimate that the most rigid Investigation is neces- sary.
 It Is understood that the French se- cret service has been ordered to take charge of the matter at once.
 The fire on the Patrie was near the powder magazines. They were tmme- diately flooded and the fire finally ex- fineuished. The naval officials now place the number of dead at 435 but these figures will be revised when roll calls are completed on the ships and tho number of men on leave deduct ed
 Five sailors, who were imprisoned in the forward turret, part of which IS 8LIlt aOOV6 the WdlcIs WSiC C II cSSdCa this afternoon. none the worse Tor their experience.
 Later three additional -seamen were taken from the wreckage making eight in all recovered alive. The work. of getting the dead out was then be- gun. Up to late this afternoon 50 bodies had been taken from the for ward part of the dem olished ship
 While the drydochs were hastily be- ing put into shape to receive the Ve- rite, Republique and Democratic, all badly damaged as the result of tho f1re and explosions that destroyed the Liberte, yesterday, detachments from every ship in the harbor, were work ing on the wreckage of the Liberte, trying to rescue members of the crew known to be alive on. the debris.
 "A repair ship is anchored along the mass of wreckage. only a small por- tion of which is still above water; The Chr me steal plates are being burned through with iacetylene jets but the work is necessarily very slow because of the danger of dislodging some of the plates and crushing the victims in their prison below the sur face of the waters in the roadstead. : The offlcial count of the dead and injured Is progressing and it is now certain the list. will be nearly 400. Minister of Marine Delcasse and Ad-, miral Germinet, after personal inves-s tigation of the incidents in connection with the explosion and a talk with the survivors, rejected the opinion of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26
ingenious Drunk Made Razor of
 A Table Knife

Michael Gallagher, an elderly man who works in Westminster, Ct, in a potato mine, hit town today, hit the booze and then hit the sidewalk Po- 1iceman E. Wheeler brought him up to headquarters where he was given a rest while the charge of drunkenness was entered against him.
 In Gallagher's pocket was found an ordinary little table knife which had been cut down to the size and shape of a razor blade, and sharpened to a razor edge. Gallagher explained that he did his own shaving with this in- strument which was sharper than some of the ''hoes'' on the market. He had his own strop, too, made out of bit of leather harness.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26
CITY APPEALS FROM DECISION
 OF R. R. COMMISSIONERS IN GRANTING TEN FOOT CENTERS

Aggrieved at the attitude of the Railroad Commissioners in granting the Connecticut O. the right to grab rmore of the city's streets, the city of Bridgeport has appealed to the Super for court from the decision of the commissioners. Papers in the action were filed this morning in the Super for court
 On May 1, 1911, the company asked the Common Council to approve it's plans for reconstructing it's tracks in Fairfield avenue from Main street. to Park avenue, and laying ten foot cen ters. The company's petition was granted but the council ruled that the company lay centers of nine feet two
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26

inches. The Connecticut Company appealed froma this decision to the Railroad Commissioners
 When the company petitioned for permission to lay ten foot centers in Fairfield avenue from Clinton avenue to the viaduct, and also on Barnum and Noble avenues, it's request was denied. Each case was taken on ap- peal to the Railroad Commissioners.
 On July 31, the commissioners met and ordered the company to recon struct its tracks on the ten foot cen- ter plan. From this decision the city appeals. It claims the Connecticut Company has no legal right to relocate or reconstruct it's tracks contrary to the orders of the city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26
PAUL GARRISON CHOSEN STATE CONDUCTOR OF
 THE JUNIOR O, U. A. M
Especial from United Press.

New Britain, Sept. 26-Announce- ment of a membership of 1,47O was made in the report of Secretary Mar win at the annual convention of the junior order, United American Me- chanics, today. Treasurer l.. Golden, of Waterbury. reported $1,20O in the treasury. Marvin and Golden were reelected to their respective places and Paul Clarkson of Bridgeport, was chosen state conductor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26
FEDERAL GRAND. JURY REFUSES TO INDICT
 CAPT. PAUL EDITION

at the instance of Bridgeport minis ters. The captain was the owner 6f a house boat which he disposed of by a ticket scheme, the proceeds beip g given to charity. The jury refused to take the view that this was "con- ducting a lottery within the mean ing of the law.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26
THE FIGHTING PARSoN
 GIVES UP THE GHOST A IN THE SILVER CITY.

Especial from United Press.)
 Meriden, Sept. 26.--'The Fighting Parson" theatrical company, of seven persons, is stranded here, today They started from New York city week ago and have played to slim audi ences. There were 50 people in the local playhouse, last night and no Angel wherefore the actors decided to give up the ghost. They had fought on to get back to the gay. white way.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26
Especial to The Farmer.)

Especial to The Farmer.)
 New Haven, Sept. 2S.-It was an- nounced here today that the special grand jury sitting on the complaint against Capt. Paul Boyton of Bridge port, refused to find a true bill. Capt. Boyton had been charged with con ducting a lottery. The complaint was
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26

FOR SALE.-Saloon and tenement property. Maple and Hallett St. Fine investment. No agents Inquire 43 Sterling St I 26 dso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26
EIGHT MORE POSTAL
 SAVINGS BANKS ORDERED,
(SpeciaI from unit

Especial from United Press) Washington, Sept. 26-An order is- sued by the Posteffice Department, today, establishes eight postal savings Repositories.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26
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wANTED.-Girls for fine light work. Apply American Graphophone Co., Cherry St. | 16 sro DANCING Thursday night at the Colonial Bali Room. 2S DIDO wANTED.-Alterati hand in cloak and suit departments Ideal Cloak & Suit Co.,, 1231 Main St. WANTED as stationary en- [ gineer and millwright. Best of ref erences. Address Engineer, 76o Broad St. l1e-s-p to- represent oil Land Co.,, in Bridgeport and v1c1n- ity. Experience mot necessary. Hyde, 20S1z East Okmulgee St., Muskogee, Oklahoma. 26 SD ,D0N,r FORGET the sixth annual ball of the Thunderholt football team at Ouilty's Colonial Ball Room, Mon day evening, Oct. 2, 1911. Music q by Konstance. 70 d-o FOR SALE.-1909, cylinder Reo condition. Top windshield. new gas lamps and generator, new trunk on rear. also rear seats. Most econo- . .l nical car on the market. c. C.. Hobart, 3SS Fairfield Aye. a GIRL WANTED for general house. work. 235 Beechwood Ave. ~
 25 DO FOR sALE.-New two flat house in the East End, 12 rooms, good neighborhood and first class in ev- cry respect. Price S4,SOV- D: R. whitney, 1925 Main St. I25 s+o
 
 A FINE COUNTRY. HOME in. Fair field for sale. Three and one-half acres of land. Ten room house, all in fine condition. Good barn and chicken house. Only few min utes walk from trolley. City water and gas at the door. See D. R. Whitney, 1925 Main St. 25 s"o Irish preferred. Preferences required. Mrs. Arthur DeForest Wheeler, Academy Hill, Stratford, Ct. Il zS s"o TO RENT.-Five room fiat, latest i'm movements, new house, $50 Fifth street extension. Enquire E.. Nadel, 1253 Pembroke St. I23 s*po TO RENT.-S rooms, all improve ments. Steam heat. 21O Pearl street, near East Main. New house, / must be seen to be appreciated. Residential neighborhood. Keys at 1340 East Main street. I23* tf.. o FOR SALE.-Two horses and 1 dou- bic truck, one horse and 1 single truck with pole attached All com plete. Stoddard Gilbert & Co.,, 474 Water St. Reason. Adopting auto truck. 20 d*O THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL, S3e Fairfield avenue. Twentieth year September 27th. Elementary and advanced courses. Individual work. Telephone, SAP. I15 g*o to those interested in the development of Lordship Manor We will send booklet containing fuli particulars. Address Secretary. Suite 210, Newfield Bldg.
 I IS a $ 70 TRY A BOX of Casca Laxine tablets for constipation. 25 cents.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26

LOST.-Pocket book on Maple or Kossuth St. Return to 6S5 Kos
 suths or 43 Sterling St. Liberal
 reward. I2s b+o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26
! House Leader Tingier Re grets Failure to Pass Di- rect Primaries, Work mems Compensation and Employers Liability. Banks and Mahan Express Views Upon Result of Sessions De1iberation "Many Bad and Vicious Bills Killed,'' Says For mer.

Public Utilities Legislation
 and Increase in Death Limit Two Most Import ant Bills that Became Laws Time Devoted to Hundreds of Unimportant Special Acts, and Amend ments to Private Charteis
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26

FOR SALE.-Choice buildings lots on a high elevation, near St. Vii centsa hospital. Values are incr asing rapidly in that section. Secure a
 lot and build home while prices are moderate Geo. W. Finn, Is Arcade Phone 3441l I25ps DO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26

FOR SALE-New two flat house in the East End, 12 rooms, good neighborhood and first class in ev-
 arv respect. Price $4,800. D. R. Whitney. 1925 Main St. I25 sFo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26

TO RENT.-Second floor, all irn- provementN- 193 Catherine street. between Washington avenue and Harral avenue. Keys at above num- Der. Iz3sf