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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-11
Aged Soldier Has
 Treasured Letter For Fifty Years
Blind Veteran Displays Souvenir of Civil War on its An
 niversary

John c. Fowler, for many years a well known painter, now living in re- tifement on account of blindness, at his home at 96S Laurel avenue, has in hls possession letter that was writ ten 50 years ago. today from Bush Hills, Va, to his sister, in the North, when he was encamped with Company |, Fourth Regiment. Maine Volun- teers
 Despite MT. Fowlers s4 years, and his blindness, he shows very little of the infirmities of advanced age His loss of eyesight is not due to his ad- vanced age but to neuralgia With which he was stricken a few years ago, and which cost him his sight about three years ago.
 Enlisting in Maine, Mr. Fowler went at once to the front and with, the Maine company experienced three years and three months of the most rigorous campaigning.
 His only injury in the entire war was from powder explosion in his own camp. Returning from the war, MT. Fowler took up his residence in Maine, but a few years later came here and has resided here continu- ously
 Only his blindness prevented him from continuing to lead life of con siderable activity even after he had passed the S0th milestone. Mr. Fow- Ter was the father of five, but only one son is now living. His wife died about two years ago and since then he has been living in retirement A year ago a sister who has since died, sent him the letter he wrote to her from Bush Hills, and today the 5Oth anniversary of the day he wrote the message, he displayed the treasured letter to a number of neighbors whom he invited to his home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-11
Sues Her Lovers Father In Breach
 Of Promise Action
Special from United Press.)

Chicago, Oct. Tiff Emma Thiele, 20, is awarded $50,OO0 in her breach of promise suit against Edward Franz Scholz, Sr., she may start life anew as Mrs. Edward Franz Scholz. Jr., and thereby hangs as curious a matrimon- ial breach of promise tangle as ever was unearthed in these parts.
 Scholz, Sr., and Scholz, Jr., >lboth loved Miss Thiele. Scholz, ST., won her, according to the fair one. Then Scholz, Sr., paid a little visit to gay Gotham and when he returned he wasn't nearly so keen after Miss Thiele. Y
 Scholz, IT,, was glad but wanted to know why and being curious youth. he 'sfrisked" fathers clothing and found love letter. from New York girl who signed herself Doll Baby"
 Immediately, Scholz. Jr.. hied himself to Miss Thiele and gave her the letter on condition she sue his rich father for breach of promise. Scholz, Sr., and Scholz, Jr., still live together but it is Scholz, Jr., who is Miss Thiele's steady beau, these days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-11
PLEA TO ELIMINATE
 RECKLESS COMPETITION
 AND FOR COOPERATION
Special from United Presso

Chicago, Oct. IA plea for the eli- imitation of reckless competition and the establishment of reasonable CO., operation was made, today, before the National Association of Life Under writers by Superintendent of Insur- ance Hotchkiss of New York.
 Labor glowers and threatens indus trial war" he said. Big business shakes with ague Capital is dissat- isfied. Prosperity is checked. The people call loudly for retributory laws against the manager and magnate. Peoples legislators long since lost the peoples confidence The judges even are' threatened with recall. Parties once potent are going to pieces and the voters rightfully gain the power to nominate their public servants.
 Socialism, whether of the right or the wrong sort, is winning converts every day. The era of .individualism with all its. benefits and all it's dan- gers-has begun.
 This great civilization of ours is no longer sailing over charted seas. Rather do we not oft times hear. the breakers boom ahead? Down with reckless competition, up with reason able co-operati tion'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-11
Weather Indications
Especial from. United Press. ]

Especial from United Press)
 New Haven, Oct. 11-Forecast: local rains, tonight, Thursday fair. Light to moderate variable winds
 The southern disturbance has pro. duced rain during the last A hours from the gulf northeastward to New York The greatest rainfall reported was 4.30 inches at Pensacola, Fla. Slight disturbances are central this morning, over Kansas and. Montana and considerable cloudy and unsettled weather prevails east of the Rocky Mountains. Moderate temperatures prevail in all sections
 Conditions favor for this vicinity unsettled. weather with mild temper ature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-11
Young Man In Fist Fight Is
 Hknocked 0ut''
Force. of Blow Lacerates His Cheek Against Teeth-As-
 Sailant Arrested

Christopher Ergert, aged IS, of Strat- ford. engaged in a fist fight with Thomas Hausler, aged 19, of this city in front of the American Graphophone factory, this forenoon. Hausler land ed right swing on Ergert's cheek and the latter went down for the count
 He was taken to the Emergency hos pital where it was found that the in- side of his cheek had been lacerate ted against his teeth by the force of the blow, but he was otherwise uninjured.
 Hausler was arrested and locked ur on the charge of assault
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-11
A Reluctant Candidate.

A Reluctant Candidate.
 During local election in German town only one man appeared at the nomination desk.
 Whom do you nominate| inquired the official
 Myself" was the answer. "Do you accept the nomination?" "Well, mo-"
 The officer laughed and said:
 "Then we must try again. Whom do you nominate?'
 "Myself.''
 You accept the nomination |. tNo."
 A subdued "Donnerwetterr' escaped the lips of the perplexed official. but he went on:
 "For the third time. whom do you nominate?"
 Myself" came the invariable reply Do you accept the nomination? The man rose up. and smile of sat fsfaction spread over his face as he answered proudly: 4'. Having been three times solicited by my. fellow citizens to accept the nomination. can no longer decline to accede to their wishes" He then re- tired.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-11
E. Fl. DILLON & co.
Arrested For
 Train Riding,
 Is a Deserter

John Wood, one of two train rid CTS arrested yesterday by Patrolman Bolger, turned out to be a deserter from the United States navy accord ing to his own story in the city court this morning and that additional charge was entered against hiTnE
 Wood declared that he left the navy four years ago. He said that he had decided to give himself up and that he laid his case before a recruiting officer in Hartford, who told him to go esoluntarily to the place he deserted from. He said he was on his way when arrested.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-11
Drunken Mother Once Released,
 Again Arrested

After Having been once arrested yes terday forenoon in an intoxicated con- dition, while wheeling her baby in a go-cart through Seaside Park, Mary Bailey, of Colorado avenue, was, al- lowed to go for the infants sake, upon her promise to behave herself. She immediately redeemed the promise by acquiring another jag and the babys life was in danger from repeat ed falls from the go-cart when Mrs. Bailey was again arrested.
 This morning she was sentenced by the city court to spend 10 days in jail. Her husband, Roger Bailey, took charge of the child.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-11
Help
 Democrats Beat
 Bay State 6. Q. P.
Especial from United 'Press !

N0PCGldi lIOHl OHll6Q f-T0SS.)
 Boston, Oct. Tiff the Democrats beat the Republicans in the coming gubernatorial election it will be be- cause of the activities of the three suffragette leaders who are sticking closer than poor relative to his rich uncle to Louis Frothingham and oth- CT Republican leaders who are touring the state in automobiles. At least this is what a great many Republ- can leaders here said, today. And they didn't crack a smile when they said it, either. Also although Demo- crats deny charges that suffragettes have been bought over to their side they said, today, just as seriously that Miss Carpenter and Miss Mary Gay. the equal suffrage boomers, are cer~ talnly sowing seeds for many vote bloom which will bedeck the Demo- cratic lapel in November, by their tactics of pursuing the Republican campaigners like shadows.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-11
SURPRISE FOR MISS CONDLEY

Miss Nellie Condley, who is soon to sbe the bride of Howard Wright. was rendered a linen shower by party of friends who gathered and inveigled her unsuspectingly into the home of Mrs. Frank Mara, S2 Putnam street last evening. The party was held at a new bungalow just completed by the Mara's. Miss Condley received many handsome linen gifts. The evening i was passed pleasantly in music and other diversions, and refreshments were served late in the evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-11
WALL STREET TO-DAY.
Special from United Press ,

Special from United Press.)
 New York, Oct. 11--Opening-A firm tone prevailed at the opening Of the stock market, today, many issues ranging fractionally above yesterdays s close, after the initial trading prices shaded slightly.
 II a.. m.-Price movements during the first hour were quiet and there Was an absence of pronounced changes.
 Government bonds unchanged; other bonds steady
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-11
Iivinostone.

Of Dr. Livingstone it was said by Stanley that the missionary lived for years among the most cruel and ig- norant savages in the world. but he never fired shot in anger, never 'clubbed or clouted or banned or blast ed." His manner was that of ''cool, wise old man who felt offended and looked grave"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-11
MARRIED.

BRAUNEIS- -SIEBER.' In Danbury. Oct. 6, Frank Brauneis and Lillian Sieber.
 HALLOCK-FOSTER Bridgeport, Oct. 6, Charles A. Halo and Miss May Ardele Foster, | of Dan bury. OY-WATERBURY. In Stam- ford. Oct. B. Miss l.. Louise Watsr- bury, to Franklin F.. Lavoy. BROWNSON-KRUE Shelton, Oct 4 Miss Josephine, daughter of Mir William Kruer, and Charles Harrison Brownson. OP-SANBORN.-At Wood haven Junction, L.. l., Oct. f, Daniel w Northrop of Shelton and Miss Dora Sanborn. s~-----~------- PERRY-ROBINSON - In Danbury, Oct. 4, Walter Perry, of George town. and Miss Gertrude Catherine Robinson, of Danbury. ARTIN-COPH.-In Norwalk, Oct. 4, Miss, Ethel Martin, and Henry Coph, of Brooklyn.
 KINNEY Y-JOHESON.-In Danbury, Oct. 5, Peter J Kenney and Mr& Susan Johnson, or Norfolk, Va
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-11
You Probably Remember

two or three girls who promised to
 .'be a sister to you'' and who are to
 be married soon. Remember to re- member them now with a wedding gift of glass or silver. It will be ap- preciated. We have a wide range of desirable articles you can choose from at low prices M J. Buechler, the jeweler, AS Fairfield avenue, near Middle street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-11

BAND CONCERT FUND BALANCE
 At meeting of the board of park commissioners last evening it was re- ported that the band concert fund contains s75 after disbursements of $2.163 for the season The bands were paid as follows: Wheeler & Wilson, s1, ,0s6; Coast Artillery Corps, S942; Sec ond Regiment, New Haven s10S
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-11
COUNSEL FOR MRS. GLOVER WIDOW 0F MURDERED
 MAN ALLOWED S4,112
fspecial from United Press.)

Cambridge, Mass, Oct 11-An echo Of the famous Hattie Le Blanc case twas heard, yesterday, when Samuel D. Fillmore. formerly counsel for Mrs. Clarence L. Glover, widow of the mur- dered Waltham laundryman, was all Bowed s4,112 for expenses incurred and services rendered in connection with the probating of the will, by a ruling handed down by Judge Charles l. Mo Intyre, in the East Cambridge Probate court
 Elmore petitioned for $11,472, in which was included $5,o0O for profess eicnaI services.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-11
SIT. PATRICK,s CHURCH WHIST

Over 400 attended the very success ful whist, social and dance given last night in Eagles ha0 by the ladies of St Patricks parish. The occasion was the first of series of these af- fairs and the proceeds will be devoted to the church building fund.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-11
LADIES AID SOCIETY TO MEET

The renovated basement of the Ger man Reformed church will be opened for the Ladies' Aid society tomorrow afternoon. A social time will follow the business transactions with re- treatments, served by these ladies, Mrs. John Baum, Sr.. Mrs Chas. Meyer. Mrs. Christian Haug and Mrs. Magdalene Gunzenhauser. Friends as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-11
Manchester c.x

Manchester-After swearing that it was her first arrest giving the name Anna Parker of New Haven,'' she was taken to jail fro drunkenness. At the jail, the keeper recognized her as having been dismissed only this morn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-11
PERSONAL MENTION.

The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Weller of Park street, will be pleased to learn that their oldest son, who has been critically i'll, is now out of, danger.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-11

There werld not be so many open mouths if there were not so many >nan 0aea -Hau
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-11
STATE BRIEFS

Norwich-Voting machines have been rejected by the people in the town meeting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-11

New Haven-Typhoid < fever is on the wane here, according to Health Officer Wright's report. made public, today Out of 40 cases during Sep tember, six proved fatal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-11
PILES Are Painful

and cause a great deal of suffering, inconvenience and discomfort, but pfompt relief. is obtained by using Cyrus Pile Ointment. A few appli- cations at bedtime, oftentimes one ap- plication. has given relief in stub born cases. It is worth your trial. Your money back if not satisfied with result
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-11
WAN TED:-: A Mechanical
 DraughtSInan

one capable of making layouts and able to detail from models. State wages expected and where last em- ployed. Address
 DRAUGHTSMAN Gil S This Office
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-03-21
CITY FATHERS
Meet But Transact Little
Business of Importance.

The City Council held an unimpor-
tant meeting Friday night. all pres
ent excepting Councilman Lebkuech.
err.
An ordinance was passed forbid =
ding any new street Of public ally to
be opened in the city without the
approval of the Council. Some
streets have been laid off recently
that were not proper extensions of
existing streets. Hereafter this will
not be allowed and under the ordi-
nance the city will not accept streets
that do not conform to the require
ments.
An ordinance providing for meat
inspector was made special order
for an adjourned session Thursday
night. General minor matters were
presented and referred to commit
tees.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-03-21

Most Of our fun Is in the anticipa.
ton, but few OF Us are willing e
stop there.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-03-21
BILLING FOR
THE CARNIVAL
Rock City Carnival Amnse-
ment Co. To Give A
Weeks Exhibit.
FOR BASEBALL CO.
Will Be Inside The Park,
And Will Begin Mon
day March 27.
FOR BASEBALL co.

Thos. Dietrich, General represen-
tative of the Rock City Amusement
Co.. arrived yesterday to bill the city
for a carnival in Baseball Park, for
the week of March 9th, under the
auspices of the Baseball Association.
The company will bring full line
of attractions including:
The Educated Horse. The Worlds
Biggest Snake. Smallest Married
Couple. Half Man and half hog. Fer
ris Wheel. Merry go-round, Electric
Wire Walker, Jubilee Singers. etc,
etc.
The company has an Italian Band
of ten pieces, from New York.
The shows are to be inside the
park. under the usual restrictions
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-03-21
Circuit Court Proceeding In
A Quiet And Listless
Manner.
COMMONWEALTH CASES
One Of The DeTreville Cases
Is Now Being Tried
To-day.

Not until Saturday afternoon was
the jury in the case of R. H. De-
Treville finally made up. After
many challenges the following jurors
were accepted by both sides: d. j.
McCord, L. r. Crawley. Ernest l..
Boyd, j. F. Butler. WI. Henderson,
F. B. Wagner. R. F. Smith, E.
Morrison, Jr.. T. j. Brown, R. G..
Anderson, j. H. Duval and S. w.
Walker.
The specific count upon which Mr..
DeTreville is being tried is charge
of embezelement by illegally raising
his salary as President Of the Acme
Mills and Elevator Co. in 1906 to
the extent of $500.
The Commonwealth began taking
testimony yesterday morning and
Geo. d. Dalton, President of the
Board of Directors for the last two
years, was on the stand most of the
forenoon. Other officers of the
Board, employees of the Mill and ex'
pert Accountant Fisher, who went
over the books, will testify. 1t will
take two or three days to finish the
case.
CASES SET.
Several of the recent Indictment;
have been set for trial on the 9th
day of the court. The court has ap
pointed attorneys to defend them as
follows: Thos. MCGOWAN, malicious
shooting and wounding, to be de-
Tended by HE. Brown; Frank John
son. forgery. by Ira D. Smith; An.
drew CRANBERRY, C. c. d. w., by J.
| S. Bassett; Boas Bacon, obtaining
money under false pretences. by A,
H. Clark.
The following cases are set fol-
9th day; Albert Turner. malicious
shooting; Ed Williams. forgery
Geo. Bell, house breaking.
Will Wilson was released from
jail, the grandjury failing to indict
John Dulin. charged with mayhem
was fined $50 and costs. One case
shooting on public highway. $5(
fine imposed. ~.''.fa.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-03-21
Horrible Murder in San Di-
mingo Friday
Night.
MURDERER ES APE S
Suspicion Points to a Strange
Negro Working on the
L & N. Road.

The two-room house of Annie Cox,
a negro woman, % years old, was
wrecked by dynamite at 8 o'clock
Saturday morning and the woman
was killed her body being terribly
mutilated. The explosion occurred
in negro settlement in the eastern
suburbs and was heard in every part
of town.
The police believe the perpetrator
Of the outrage was a negro known
only as "Big Jin," a laborer on the
Louisville & Nashville Railroad re-.
vision work, near the city. He has
disappeared and q search is being
made for him. Big jim" and An
nie Cox had been living together
for several weeks. Neighbors re-
lported that they had a quarrel a few
days ago. He was seen to return to
the house Friday night. Nothing
more was seen of either party unit
the woman's body was discovered il
| the ruins of the house.
The theory of the police is tina
after the woman was asleep BIZ
Jim" slipped a stick of dynamite Oh
| the bed and touched it off with fus
and cap. None of his clothing wa
found in the house. One side of tn
woman's body was torn to pieces.
Big Jim, whose name is jim
Crease. is still in the city and wa
seen lodging about yesterday. The
police were close on his trail at one
time, but he found place of con
cealment. He came here from Biz
mingham and it is said has a crimi
nal record.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-03-21
Baraca Class Feasted.

The Baraca Glass Of the Baptist
church was given an oyster supper
Friday night in Baraca Hall. Mrs
Sallie Moss. the teacher, was assisted
in entertaining by Miss Lizzie Smith
son. In addition to the members Of
the class there were a number Of
young men present by invitation Of
the members. The affair was quite
@ pleasant one.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-03-21
DIED IN BIRMINGHAM.
Interment in Riverside Gem.
etery This Afternoon.

A little son of Mr.. c. F. Collins,
formerly of this city but now OF
Birmingham. Ala. died yesterday
morning. Complications arising
after an attack of measles caused
the death of the child. He was about
two and a half years old. The re-
mains arrived here this morning,
and, after funeral services at the
residence of Mr.. G. w. Collins, on
South Virginia, at 2:30 o'clock this
afternoon the interment will take
place in Riverside Cemetery.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-03-21
E. F. FRANKS
FOR GOVERNOR
Announces His Candidacy,
Subject to the Action OF
Republican Party.
SETS OUT HIS POSITION
Kentuckian Read Law At
Night While Clerking in
a Grocery Store.

E. T. Franks. of Greensboro, an
nounces his candidacy for Governor
subject to the action of the Repudli-
can party.
MIR. Franks is we'll known all over
Kentucky and bis candidacy is GER
tain to neet with hearty approval
among his numerous friends. 80.
8 PLANksnN HIS PLATFORM. i
The main planks in his platform
are rs follows:
Quickening Of people for better
education.
Plans for improvement Of public
roads.
Liberal legislation with view to
Just and equitable taxation which
will encourage investment OF capital,
for development of our resources.
Just apportionment laws to the
end that representation may be as
nearly equal as possible.
Non.partisan control of penal and
charitable institutions.
Efficient non-partisan banking
law.
CAREER OF MR.. FRANKS.
Mr.. Franks was born on a farm
near Marion. KY. December l. 1868,
lived on the farm until he was TWEEN
ty-one years of age, when he moved
to Marion, and began clerking in
general store. While at work in
the store he read law at nights.
In 1890 he was the Republican
nominee for Congress in the First
district. In 1892 he was the Assist
! ant Elector for the State.
NOMINATED FOR CONGRESS.
In 1896 he was nominee for Con-
gress in the Second district. and
1850 more votes than any
Republican that ever made the race
in the district prior to that time but
on account of a coalition between
the Democrats and Populists he was
defeated.
m 1897 President Mckinley ap
pointed him collector Of Intern
Revenue for the Second District
Itch Office he held for twelve year.
twelve days. having been ap-
tinted once by Mckinley and twie'
GJ Roosevelt.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-03-21

r. F. d. No. 2.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-03-21
OWL FARMER
Dies After Long Illness OF
Liver Trouble.

w. r. Williams. a farmer of the
Owl neighborhood. died Sunday,
after long illness Of liver trouble,
He was about so years old and is
survived by his wife and three chill
dren, two sons. j. X. and William,
and one daughter. Annie Laurie,
The interment took place in the
Ebenezer burying ground yesterday
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-03-21
Watch The Date

After your name. renew
promptly. and not miss a num-
Der. The Postal negotiations
require subscriptions 70 be
paid in advance.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-03-21
Money on
First Mortgage,

$1,000 five year, five per cent. loan
on $50 acres land half way between
GAINESVILLE and Hopkinsville, I mile
west of pike.
ALTHEA FLETCHER,
Oak Grove, KY
r. f. d. No. 2,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-03-21
Preaching at Bell.

Hereafter there will be preaching
at the Hall at Bell. this county. every
fourth Sunday at 3 o'clock p. m. by
Rev. Yates. of Lafayette.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-03-21

|. FOR KENTUCKY p Fair
iesday. Moderate temper
ature.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-03-21

Fairleigh Collins and wife, of
Evansville. spent Sunday with the
family Of Mr.. G. w. Collins.