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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-31
DIXIE WALKER
 SIGNS CONTRACT
Manager McCann Goes to New York to Consult Wi h Pros pective Purchaser of
 Local Franchise

Dixie Walker, the tall finger Of the Mechanics. has sent in his signed con- tract. Walker has been we'll treated in the salary line and declares he will do his best to keep Bridgeport at the top of the list next season. Dixie is spending the winter at his home in Philadelphia. Last. season he led the Connecticut league pitchers with the splendid record of Is games won and five lost.
 Capt. Tom Crooks and Foot Ruell bave acknowledged the receipt of their contracts but have not signed. Fred dy Gibbs is holding out for more money. Manager McCann says he ex- poets Gibbs will be in line within a few weeks.
 McCann went to New York today to consult with man who made an offer for the local franchise. He said he didn't know what the prospects were until he had talked with the prospective purchaser. He is now try. ing to arrange games for the exhibi, tion at Newfield park. Secretary Red dy has written to Albany of the New York state league in an effort to book the team at Newfeld park. Albany plays in Springfield on Patriots Day, and will show in Hartford and New Haven later. Jack Downey of this city has signed with Albany and his local friends would welcome the chance to see him play with the New York state club. The Jersey City management wants Bridgeport to plays in Skeeterville April 12 and 13 but Me Cam does not care to make the trip.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-31
DIED.

COLEY.-In this city, January SOth, 1912, William G. Coley, aged 43
 IFrtends ate 5nvatsae to sattend the funeral ats, his lateE residence, No. 64 Grove street, on Friday, February 2d, at 1O:00 o'clock a. m. Burial in Mountain Grove cemetery A 31 b~p TOBIN.-fn this city, Jan. 31, 19i2. Ethel Anna, infant daughter of John J and Mary Brady Tobin, aged months.
 Funeral private from the resi- dence of the parents, No. 1134 Bar mum caVenue5 Thursday P. M, Feb. -Interrnent at St. Augustine's cem etcry- a" TOWE-In this city. Jan. 30, 1912, Henry T. Towe, aged 50 years, $ months, 24 days.
 Funeral service will be held at his late residence, No. 1900 IraniS- tan avenue, on Friday, February 2, Burial in Mountain Grove cenetory. va. A 31 h@ CELLEY.-In this city, Jan. 29, 1912, Albert B. CelIey.
 Friends are invited to attend No. 251 Harral avenue, on Thurs day, Feb. 1, at S:30 a. m., and from St. Augustine's church at a. m.
 -Interment at St. MichaePs cemetery. A 30 be
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-31
MRS. O'ROURKE'S STATEMENT, Says Her Husband Is EnamOred of Another WOman-TO Sue For
 Money-DivOrce Later.

Edith May O'Rourke, wife of Henry J. O'Rourke, proprietor of the Ire mont Hotel, has requested the Far ner to publish an answer to her hus- bands advertisement to the effect that he will no longer be responsible for her bills- MT. O'Rourke's notice his wife, appeared in the Farmer. last night. This morning Mrs. O'Rourke said to Farmer reporter:
 There is another woman in this that my husband was mixed up with her. -East week hired a private de- tective to watch them and early Wed nesday morning received word that into the hotel and afterward I sent for the policemen on that beat.
 My hucband was in room with this woman but he held the door. and prevented my entering. I reached over his shoulder and got a handful of her hair as a souvenir. The next day through my attorney, Judge c. H. Peck, I brought suit against my hus- band for $495 which he owes me. I have attached his hotel business. am waiting now to give him a chance to sell out and settle up with me. I do not want to force him into bank :uptcy, for then I would lose every thing.
 "When this claim have against him is settled I shall bring suit for di- vorce. I will never take him back. have done everything possible to make a happy home life for my hus- band People he knows in the re- spectacle world know that is so. We have a nice home at 5SS Fairfield ave nue, but my husband has been trying to get rid of me for some time. He has notified the electric light company to take out their meter and has told the landlord he will not be responsible for the rent after this month.
 For the past year. however, MT. OROurke has made it a practice to stay away from home at least two nights every week. From Jan un- til Jan. F he did not come home at all. I have, tried to get him to stop drinking and I have done everything possible to hep him. I will never take him back now.'
 The couple were married December 8, 1910
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-31
STRIKE LEADER
 HELD, NO BAIL;
 VICTIM BURIED
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rage l-1
 accused admitted to bail was opposed by the city officials and the repre- sentatives of the mill owners, who have insisted from the start that, if they could get Ettor and his ieuten- ant behind the bars, the strike would collapse in a hurry. If Ettor was not released, the lawyers planned to in- stitute habeas corpus proceedings as they insist that the charge against him was preposterous.
 The strikers insist that Mrs. La Pizza was not killed by a spent bull let fired by striker but that the bullet came from a revolver held by either a police or a militia officer. They turned out in large numbers for her funeral, today. The authorities, at first planned to refuse 10 permit the strikers to march behind the body but finally gave permission on the stipulation that the cOrtege would take the most direct route between the house, church and cemetery
 Services over the body of Anna La Pizza were held at the Immaculate Conception church at 9 o'clock. but the parade scheduled in her honor was postponed until afternoon. It was expected that Colonel Sweetser deem ed it inadvisable to have the parade and the arraignment of Ettor at the same time, fearing possible trouble.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-31
Franklin Said To
 Have Confessed

Los Angeles. Jan. 81-That Bert Franklin, former investigator for the McNamara defense, is to become a second Ortie McManigal, is the gen eral belief here today. Although he still refuses to confirm definitely the report that he made "compIete con- fession" to Deputy District Attorney Ford, he has practically admitted do- ing so. Supporting the reports of a confession is the information that F'ranklin's $1O.0OO bail will be with dra wn and that he will be released on his own recognizance. He will then go to Chicago and Identify a man who is alleged to have given him the sd,0O0 he is accused of having given to H. N. Lockwood, prospective ejuror in the McNamara "ase.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-31
To Hire Place for the
 Democratic Convention
Secretary Thomas Is Coming Here for
 That Purpose Tomorrow

Edwin s. Thomas, secretary of the Democratic State Central Commit tee, is expected here tomorrow or Friday to confer with the Bridgeport mem bers of the committee relative to ar engagements for the State convention here May 1 and 2. This is the con vention to pick delegates to the Dem ocratic National convention in Balti- more.
 Secretary Thomas and the local members, Dennis E. O'Neil, Daniel Walker and William Russell, expect to secure one of the local theatres or large hall before the last of the week.
 Efforts will be made to bring to this city the fan convention to nomi- nate State officers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-31
Gordon Mayer Is
 Sued For Divorce

Gordon Mayer, formerly an official in one of the local banks. and now manager of a trading company in the Bahama Islands. is the defendant in divorce proceedings brought by Clara E. Mayer of this city. She alleges that Mayer was guilty of misconduct in a New York hotel with a woman whose name is unknown.
 Mayer is a graduate of the Bridge port High school and has many friends in this city. He married Clara E. Belknap, March 3, I9O6 and they lived happily together until about a year and a half ago. The action is return able to the February term of the su- perior court. In her petition for di- vorce Mrs. Mayer asks for permission to resume her maiden name.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-31
BERGER WANTS
 GOVERNMENT TO OWN EVERYTHING.
Especial from United Press )

Washington, Jan. a1-Government ownership of all railroads, telegraph, telephone and express properties en- gagged in interstate commerce is pro- vided in a bill introduced, today, in the House by Representative Victor L. Berger, Socialist, Wis). Purchase by enforced condemnation of the prop critics by an expert commission is pro- vided, with an issue of government bonds to exchange for the corpora tion securities. Another provision is for a new department of transporta- ton, of equal rank with other execu- tive departments. Operation of ex- press business by the postoffice de- partment also is provided, together with an eight hour day for all em- ployes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-31
OBITUARY

The funeral of Samuel Bradbury, of Southport, Neaver, lately em- ployed with the Spring Perch Mfg. Co.,. was held from the undertaking parlors of HawIey. wilmot and Rev holds this afternoon. His death oc- cured at the Bridgeport hospital on Monday. He is survived by a widow and step daughter. Rev. E. J. Hol- man, pastor of the Southport Con gregational church officiated. Inter ment was in Fairfield West cemetery.
 The funeral of Mary, wife of for mer Fire Commissioner James T. Rock was held this morning from the bereaved home, TAO William street, at hour later. Rev. Father Illusion sang the high mass of requiem4 Many relatives and friends gathered about Clabby sang, "Ave Maria and at the end of mass, Miss Jessie Murra v rendered, ''Yeni Creator" There were many beautiful flowers The pail bearers were Charles, Edward, Simon, George, Alfred and Frank Rock. In torment was in St. MichaeiS ceme- tery.
 The funeral of Margaret F., wife of Peter Murphy. held this morning from her home, in Seaview avenue, at 9:3O and St. Charles church at 10 o'clock was 9 sttended by many sor- rowing relatives and friends. Rev. Father Callahan sang a requiem high mass. At the offertory Miss Sadie Dillon rendered an Ave Maria," and after mass Mrs. John Lang sang, ''Libera.' After services Miss Dillon sang Heaven Is Her Home, and as the body was borne from the church Miss Dillon and Mrs. Lang sang a duet, Nearer, My God, to Thee.'' The pail bearers were Edward Morris, John McGovern, John Mu' voy, Daniel Rogers. Interment was in St. Michael's cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-31
Attempt To Wreck
 Bristol Street Car Early This Forenoon
Especial from United Press.) )

Bristol, Jan. 31-An unsuccessful at tempt was made early today to wreck a car on the Bristol and P ainville Tramway Company's line, on what is known as Shovel Shop HilI'', two miles west of the .ity limits. Motor man John Thomas, of the first car leaving the city at 6 o'clock, saw the obstruction in time to bring his car to a stop in safety.
 Three big stumps of trees, several railroad ties and a heavy stone had been placed on the single track and in the surrounding snow were the tracks of at least half a dozen men. The reason for the attempt is not known unless it be the spite of ones who have been thrown off cars for drunkenness.
 The trolley car was going slowly up the grade at the time of this morn ings' discovery. Had the car been going down grade, coming from the other direction, nothing would have prevented a wreck. There were pas- sengers on the car.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-31
F. OFL. SECRETARY TAKES BOOKS TO
 GRAND JURY PROBE

Washington, Jan. 31-with two bulky trunks and an armload Of satchels, Secretary Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor IndianapoIis Grand Jury investigat ing the "dynan1ite cases.'' The trunk and bags contained the books of th~ Federation, requested by the Gram Jury.
 Henry H. Father, bank cashie where the McNamara fund was de posted, was on the same train, to tel of the disbursements of that fund.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-31
TWO SEEK FREEDOM
 FROM MARITAL VOWS

Two divorce suits of interest to local residents were filed this morning in the court of superior court. Erwin G. Gilbert of this city brings proceed. ings against Mabel E. Gilbert of this city upon the ground of desertion. He alleges his wife left him June 15, 1907. The couple were married Jan uary 13 1906. Mrs. Gilbert's maiden name was Mabel HoI1ings.
 Jessie NeJtletOn of this city asks to be freed from William H. Hamilton, formerly of Huntington. but now of Massac chusetts. Desertion on Novem> Der I, 1908, is the ground. The couple were married November ., 1902.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-31
MILK PROBE IS COMING FIRST
 IN NEW YORK
(speeiaI froIn United Presg.l

New York, Jan. S1-A general inves- tigation of the high cost of all of the necessities of life will be undertaken at once by the New York authorities District Attorney Whitman said to day that since the opening of the grand jury investigation into the high price Of butter and eggs, he has been deIuged with complaints froRl hundreds of citizens saying that therA is a combination of middlemen in this annually from the consumers here.
 Whitman has received what is con sldered competent evidence against the big milk combination in th's city. and this will be one of the first or ganizations placed under the probe Next will come the so-caIled commis- sion merchant trust which, 1t is al Ieged, is responsible for the present high prices for all vegetables.
 Farmer Want Ads, 1 Cent a Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-31
DIR. CURLEY TO LOCATE HERE

pr. ". H. Curley. a native of Pitts field, Mass, with relatives of that name in this city, has opened an of flee at 475 State street. pr. Curley is a graduate of the Cornell Univer- sity Medical school, and he has gath cred valuable experience during two years connection with Bellevue hos pital, New York, and eight months with St. Mary's Childrens hospital in New York city. pr. Curley has a number of friends in this city who are confident that he will meet with deserved success
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-31
Deadlock In Mine Workers Wage Scale
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
 Indianapolis, Jan. 31-The task of effecting a wage scale agreement be- tween the United Mine Workers and the bituminous coal operators appear ed to increase in difficulty today. Operators flatly refused to consider the demands of the miners for in- creased wages and payment for, the mining of coal before it is screened.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-31
CHINESE TROOPS ARE ENGAGED IN
 BLOODY CONFLICT
Especial from United Press.)

I5peclaI rom Unlted Fress.I
 Shanghai, Jan. 31.-Hundreds ,of natives, today, took refuge in the foreign quarter at Tien Tsin. The mayor disappeared after placing his family under the protection of the British Embassy.
 Regardless of the armistice which was renewed officially, yesterday, the ManchuS and republicans enFaged in another bloody conflict, today. in tn e province of Anhwei. The imperialists were badly routed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-31
WHOLE FAMILY IN
 BURNING BUILDING;
 AhL LIKELY TO DIE

Special from United Press.)
 New York, Jan. 31.-Two young children of Hyman Isler were burned to death and Isler and his wife and two other babies were probably fatal ly burned when an oil stove in their flat in Brooklyn exploded, today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-31
ACTION AGAINST
 UNDERTAKER GOES
 INTO JURY'S HANDS

The S5,000 damage suit brought by Elizabeth Hatch against Undertaken Tohn Lesko of Spruce street went in Q the hands of the jury in the super or court this afternoon. Argum ents were made this morning and early his afternoon Judge William s. Case harged the jury.
 Mrs Hatch claims that in August, all, I.esko assaulted her and called ner a vile name. The trouble took
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-31
THE HowuAND DRY GOODS co.

place at the local railroad station where Lesko and a rival undertaken had an argument regarding the body of Mike Smalling, which had been brought here from Lancaster, Pa. SmalIing's family wanted Undertaken Poke to take charge of the funeral but I,esko, it is claimed objected.
 The jury returned a verdict of $500 in favor of the woman
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-31
RELIEF BOARDS TO
 MEET TOMORROW

The board of relief will meet for the first time tomorrow, from 9 a.. m. to p. m. to hear all appellants from the valuations of property laid by the board of Assessors. The meeting will be held in the assessors office on the Bank street side of the first floor of the city hall.
 The board will meet Feb. 1. 2, ana 7th. On Feb. and the board will hold evening sessions as well, from to O. m.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-31
PROBATE COURT.

Mayor Clifford B. Wilson was ap- pointed administrator of the estate of Clara Eichel, late of this city, by Judge HaIIen of the probate court to- day. Judge Frank L. Wilder and Marcus Hirsch were named apprais-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-31

New York-John D. Rockefeller has paid a quarter of a million dollars for a town house on 54th street, near his own residence, to keep a store from occupying the property.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-31

New Fotk-By raising the price of gasoline two cents a gallon, the oil trusts-has added $500, ,000 a month to the bills of automobilists in New York State alone.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-31

Farmer Want Ads. 1 Cent a Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-31

The Weather-Fair, colder, tonight and tonlorroS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-31
Meat Dept.

Rump Corned Beef fb 10c Corned Spare Ribs. fb 9c Plate Corned Beef .fb 7c Year1ing Lamb Legs ID He Fancy Lamb Chops tb 12c Sugar Cured Bacon tb 14c
 Fresh Sausage ;. fb 11c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-31
FRESH CAUGHT FISH AT WHOLES

Fresh Shore Paddock ID 5c Fresh Herring fb Sc Smoked Finnan Haddie ID ,1Oc Fey Eastern Sme]ts 10 12c
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-12-13
Local News.

Calef Bros. store open even
ings until Christmas.
Make some one happy with a
kodak. Currin says so.
John Noce has moved into the
X. ID. Jackson residence on South
lvanhoe street.
A baby boy arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. f. b. Rog-
ers one day last week.
For the next 10 days, we will
sell our chinaware at reduced
prices. e. b. Clark, 307 S. Jer-
sey.
A good second hand leather
Davenport at Calef Bros. cheap;
also second hand heater and cook
stove.
Don't make a trip 10 town for
drugs. Phone the North Bank
Pharmacy. Prices and quality
are one. the BEST.
Councilman ID. Frank Hors-
man was confined 10 his home
for several days the past week
with a severe cold.
Fred Horn has started the
erection of a neat and modest
little dwelling on North Jersey
street. near Maple.
Come to the old Star Meat
Market Saturday, Dec. IA and
see what the Baptist ladies have
for sale. Perhaps you might
enjoy the hot lunch.
Chas. Deitz has disposed of
his cigar stand and pool rooms
on Philadelphia street to couple
of young gentlemen from Port
land. Charley will spend some
time at the Springs in trying to
thaw out a persistent and tenaci-
Gus attack of rheumatism.
Bonham & Curriers' display OF
dolls in their show window this
week is one of the finest displays
ever exhibited on the Peninsula,
and even the high priced window
dressers of Portland would have
to "go some" to excel it. The
other windows of their three
stores are all most attractive and
draw much attention from the
patrons and passersby.
The Debonair Club delightfully."-
entertained their husbands at the
home of Councilman j. f. Hitler
last Thursday evening at dinner.
After dinner a very clever guess
ing game was presented and Mrs.
z. F. Day and Mrs. A.W. Markle
each guessing the same number
correctly, burned matches for the
first prize. a handsome took.
Mrs Day was the lucky one.
Mrs. Hartel received the second
prize, a box of candy. which she
generously divided among the
ladies. Every one had a splendid
time. and the dinner could not
be excelled The club will meet
next week with Mrs. Hewitt.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-12-13

Get an electric head treatment or
massage at Gilmore's Barber Shop.
For prompt delivery Phone
Columbia 207. Currin says so.
For the next 10 days we will
sell our chinaware at reduced
prices. e. b. Clark, 307 S. Jer-
sey.
The Fire Department will hold
ball in the st. Johns Rink
December 18th. An enjoyable
time assured.
To cut the cost of your fuel use
king" Coal. the high grade
Utah product. 1t gives an in
tense heat and holds fire over
night. Peninsula Sand q Gravel
Co.
Ifyou are troubled with chronic
constipation, the mild and gentle
effect of Chamberlain's Tablets
makes them especially suited TO
your case. For sale by all deal
ers.
School Clerk j. +. Tanch has
concluded the school census, and
finds the following: Males, 763,
females 723; total l4S6. This is
an increase of 81 over the school
census of last year. and would
indicate that present population
of st. Johns is about $500.
Do not forget the w. C. T. u.
at the library Monday afternoon.
Watch for the window cards of
Mrs. Linnie Garret Carl who will
entertain us for an hour with
readings and impersonations.
The public cordially invited. Ad-
mission free $50 to A 900 clock.
An excursion party from Port
land, where it was organized by
the Commercial Club and other
civic bodies, went to Lewiston
early this week to attend the
annual stock show. Portland
people show their interest in the
interior country and its develop
ment upon every possible occa-
sion.
J. S. Downey has been appoint
ed Deputy by Sheriff-elect
Tom Word. This appointment
I is a good one; in fact, could
scarcely be improved upon. Mr..
Downey has acted in that capac-
! ity during Mr.. Words former
administration, and lle acquitted
himself in such a satisfactory
manner that Mr.. Word has lost
no time in reappointing him to
the same position.
We wish to call your attention
TO the fact that most infectious
diseases such as whooping
cough, diphtheria and scarlet fe-
yer are contracted when the child
has cold. .Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy will quickly cure a cold
and greatly lessen the danger of
contracting these diseases. This
remedy is famous for its cures
of colds. Ii contains no opium or
other narcotic and may be given
to a child with implicit conf
dence. Sold by all dealers.