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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
DEATH AND STARVATION
 IN WAKE OF STRIKE
sO,OOO Human Beings Affected and Babies Dying at Alarming Rate.

London, July S.--Many women and children were, today, facing starva- ton as the result of the transport workers strike which, today, entered its 9th week. Strike leaders claim that S0O60 men are still out. The long ago. Today, all organized char ities are unable to care for the ap- plicants and the death rate, especial ly among the children of tender years who are unable to secure needed nourishment, has increased to an alarming rate.
 The reports of the board of trade show a falling off in the volume of imports of more than two million and in exports of upward of five million dollars for the last month. The loss in wages to the strikers is estimated at $5,0OO,000.
 At an open meeting of the strikers on Tower Hill, today, James O'Grady, member of parliament, replied to the charge that it was because of the strike that the King and Queen had refused to be present at the opening of the work on the new Victoria and Albert docks on July IT.
 O'Grady declared there was no foundation for such a charge.
 Those really responsible" he sa(d, ''are the insoient employers who have ridden roughshod over parliament public opinion and who are now try ing to snub royalty itself"
 Ben Tillet said no one was more sorry for the failure of the King and Queen to participate in the program than the strikers but that they could not be blamed. He stated that the cause of the strikers is becoming stronger daily and expressed the be- lief that the employers must soon concede all of the demands of the workers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
TWO MEADOW FIRES CALL
 OUT LOCAL DEPARTMENT.
Chemical Handles These Difficult Problems Successfully Taking the
 Place of Floods of Water.
Especial to The Farmerl

Especial to The Farmer)
 Stratford, July 8-The department was called out twice yesterday morn ing to fight grass fires on the meadows near Fresh Pond The calls came from different places where the grass and peat underlying it which is dry and inflammable were burning fierce ly. In both instances the chemical did it's work quickly but not until a burned over. A report that the chem ical was unable to put out the fire was an inaccurate as most of the as- sertions coming from the same source. Tn fact the chemical apparatus is ad- mirably adapted for this work and ac- comp1ishes results which would re- quire floods of water, enough to cov- CT the whole are affected. Unpreju- diceds people are at loss to understand the studied attempts of some local correspondents to belittle the depart some times to falsehood. When the department fails to make good it will be time to criticiSe. The Stratford mea dows are composed of an accum- uIation of peat built up by the roots of the marsh grasses for centuries and perhaps ages. When ditched and drained the surface dries ouF leaving a rich soil made up almost entirely of decayed vegetable matter. Once well ignited the dry peat burns some times to a depth of eight or ten feet, making pond holes which afterward fill up with water. It requires years of a burned section to fully recover. The section burned over yesterday was owned by the Wilkenda Land Co. which is deyolping Lordship manor. The loss has not yet been estimated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
Mhsn Folks E.arsd Gas.

In the early days of the last century, when Illuminating gas was first used in London. timorous people talked ot the dangers of suffocation and of ex' plosions to which the gas, which was still imperfectIy purified, exposed the citizens. Scientists confirmed these assertions, ahd the first gasometers erected in London by Samuel Olegg so terrified the people that no workman would venture to light the gas jets which ha9 been placed on Westmin ster bridge But Clegg soon overcanne this difficulty by lighting torch and applying it to the burners with his own hands. On another occasion be fore a committee of the Royal society of London he bored hole in the gas holder and put lighted candle to it. to the great alarm of the spectators, but without causing the slightest acci dent. Gradually the eyes even of the most prejudiced were opened to the truth.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
Bed Bugs Keep Rooms
 From Rentinq

Many desirable rooms don't rent for the simple reason that they are known to be infested with Bed Bugs. Spend 9 cents and clean your home, and your rooms will rent. Tell the public your house has been cleaned with Cyrus Presto Killer and the applicant for rooms will be satisfied. There IS nothing better made. noth ing so clean to use and noth- ing so harmless to human beings-it does not burn. Try a can 25 cents, it is worth money to you.
 THE CYRUS PHARMACY
 Fairfield Avenue and
 Courtland Street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
Ocean Musicians.

Apart from the ordinary risks of sea travel, one of the most comfortable po- sitions on a big ocean liner is that of a member of the orchestra True, the pay is not high. but 1t is considerably increased in various ways. Four and a half hours work daily Is all that is required by these makers of melody; but, of course, they have rehearsals and sometimes learn several new pieces in the course of a voyage The play CTS are booked as passengers on every trip and take their meals in the sa- loon. On the first two days of a voy- age they are not very popular, but on the third day, when seasickness ef- fects are wearing of, there is general ly lot of appreciation for the band London Answers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
.Leaend of,the psath Of kenitl1.

] The death of Zenith. the half myth ical king of Scotland, was one of the most remarkable in all history-that is, if it can consistently be called a historical fact According to the story Kenith had killed a son and brother of the warlike Fennella. She for re
 venge caused Wiltus, the most in
 genious artist of the time, to fashion an automatic death dealing machine, q wonderful statue filled with hidden springs, levers. etc. When finished and set up this ''bra2en image" wal an admirable work of art. In its right hand it held a basin and in the left an apple of pure gold. both set with dia'
 monds and other precious stones. Tc touch this apple was to dare death, it being so arranged that one guilty of such vandalism would be immediately riddIed by poisoned arrows shot from, loopholes in the body of the statue Zenith was invited to come and in
 spect the wonder. and, kinglike and just as Fennella had hoped, he tried tc pluck the precious imitation fruit. The moment his hand touched the in crusted jewel he was filled with poi. soned arrows, dying where he fell.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
A Judges Charue,

During the time in Ireland when dueling was first prohibited by law Judge Fletaher was trying at the Sligo assizes man named Fenton, who had killed another in a duel. The judge in his instructions to the jury said: "Gen- tlemen, it is my business to lay down the law to you, and I will The law says the killing of man in duel is murder, and therefore in the discharge of my duty I am bound to tell you it is murder, but ! tell you at the same time fairer duel than this I never heard of in the course of my life. !" Fenton was acquitted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08

rnuzzle almost touched his stomach. Once. twice. thrice. fourth and fifth time the weapon snapped. Tole closed his eyes, Each moment he expected to be his last. The dtsgusted ruflhn threw his disappointing weapon on the floor with an oath and. joined by his aids. left the place. Tole wiped the cold sweat from his brow. unechani- cally picked up the discarded weapon. went to the door and fired on every charge, remarkins that 1t was just his lvIck &e
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
Mighty kinas.

The strongest. king on record. so the story goes, appears to have been Caius Julius Yerus Maximus, the son of a Thracian peasant and emperor of Rome. It is related that with one of his fingers he stopped chariot dash ing by at full speed, that he could draw a loaded wagon and split trees with his hand This redoubtable sov- ereign was eight feet high, and his wife's bracelets served him for finger rings. We have passed over Og, the king of Bashan, who was nearly six miles high, drank water from the clouds and toasted fish by holding them pp to the sun and who, when Noah refused him shelter in the ark, survived those troublohs times by wad- ing through the flood, which only reached to his knees, and of Atlas, king Of Mauritania, who is said to have supported the world upon his shoulders.-Exchange.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
Smiles ContentedIy As He Chances Into
 Mirror FOLLOWING BREAKFAST HE LEAVES FOR LINKS
 ON HIS NEW BICYCLE Gave $5,0OO to Baptist Church Yesterday = With Wife
 Will Eat Birthday
 Cake

Cleveland, July S-John D. Rocke- feller is 73 years old, today. His health is better than for years back and he is richer than ever. He rose at 7:30 o'clock and. after adjusting his wig, took squint at himself in the mirror.
 Not so, bad for three score years and 1S,'' he soliloquized. Then he went down to breakfast and ate a heaping dish of strawberries and cream, drank large glass of milk and munched several pieces of but tered toast.
 Rockefeller is in better health this summer than for several years Since the decision in the Standard Oil com- pany case, a great load seems to have been taken from his mind He IS heavier, sleeps better, eats more ,.as, tnah he did a year ago. For the last three weeks, he: has been making the nine holes of his course in 45 or AS. Fifty-one was his best score in 1911
 His bicycle failed to arrive until two weeks after he arrived at Forest Hill, last month. Instead of buying new one as he would have been compelled to do in other years, he followed the ball on foot Thus he not only saved $50 but demonstrated to himself and friends that his mus cles are still strong and wiry.
 At g o'clock, Rockefeller mounted his bicycle and started for the golf links. He wore a large brimmet1 straw hat. He cracked the ball with as much force as man of 40 John D. was planning to spend the after noon in his usual way. No guests had been invited for the birthday par ty. He and Mrs. Rockefeller were tc eat the birthday cake alone. |, If the weather remains fair the oil king may take an automobile ride late this afternoon.
 He attended church yesterday, and after the service, pledged 5000 to help pay for redecorating the Euclid Ave Rev. w. w. Bustard deliver a ser- mon on Making a Fuss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
What She Overlooked.

That's queer" said the landlord.
 Whats the matter?"
 I've just collected the rent for that house."
 What's queer about it? Didn't the lady ask you to paper the parlor?"
 "Oh. yes, and the dining room and the bedrooms, and she also asked me to paint the front and back porches and build another outdoor sleeping apartment on the rear"
 And she threatened to move. of course, if you refused?"
 Yes"
 Well. I don't see anything queer about that''
 You don't? We'll. she didn't impress upon my mind what good tenants they have always been and advise me that I couldn't afford to lose them. can't see how she overlooked that speech."- Detroit Free Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK
 HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING
SaruueI ". Baldwin Is Reelected President-Osher Efficient Offic-
 ials Reelected Also.

At the annual meeting of the cor poratora of the Peoples Savings bank held st Il B. m-. today, the following officers and trustees were elected for the ensuing year: Samuel w. Bald win. president; Henry Atwater, first vice president; Enoch P. Hincks, sec ond vice-pfesident; Edward W Marsh treasurer; Willis H. Lyon, assistant freasurer: Frank Hubbard, secretary
 Trustees: Edward R. Ives, Morris B. Beardsley, John A. Rusiing, David r Rsad, George Comstock, Lucius H NilIk. Lewis B. Curtis. Waldo c. Bry- ant, Charles S. Canfeld, Henry A Bishop.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
THREE MEN PAID THE
 DEATH PENALTY TODAY

ossining, NY, Ju1y7 8. Three men George Williams, negro, Giuseppe Carielli, and Santo Zanzara, were electrocuted in the I. deathhouse in Sing Sing prison, today
 SCarielli strolled to the chair with a firm, steady step but the other two had to be assisted to their death by guards.
 Zanzara was one of six men who tortured and murdered Mrs. Mary Griffin at Croton Lake, last Novenl- Der. ff
 Williams killed and robbed Charles on April 8, 1911. Carielli stabbed a fellow worker on the Catskill aque- duct on February Il, 1911.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
. odd Marriaus csrsmeny.

Polynesia is probably the only place in the world where the marriage feast takes place without the presence of the bridegroom. For some unexplained req son the young man is sent into the bush" when negotiations are opened with the family of Bis bride, and he remains there during the subsequent festivities. It is only when the guests have departed and the girl is left alone with his parents that messengers age dispatched for him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
BELFAST TO COMMEMORATE
 BATTLE OF THE BOVINE"
Catholic Bishop Calls on Government For Protection During Cele-
 bPation.

Belfast, July 8.-The Catholic Lord Bishop of Belfast. today, telegraphed the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland de- manding military protection for all Catholic institutions in Ulster during the coming week. The anniversary of the Battle of The Boyne will be celebrated with more than it's. accus- toned vigor by the Orangemep, next Friday. Because of the resentment
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
N.ss.d rher, Afl.

A. well known authoress vas once talking with a diiapidated bachelor, who retained little but his cOucsit
 ''It is time now," he said ncmpously. ''for me to settle down as a married man, bat I want % much. want youth, health, wealth, of course; beau ty, gracS'-- r
 Yes" said his fair listener sympa- thetically, you poor man, you do wsnt them all."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
STAMFORD
Special to The Farmer.)

Especial to The Famer.)
 Stratford, July 8-There was not a dry eye in the Stratford Probate court this morning when little Sophie Hill derbrantt, IT years old, told the story of her home life and the abuse to which she and her little brother, aged nine years, have been subjected. Judge Charles H. Peck issued a warrant for the arrest of the father and gave the girl who is little more than a child, the custody of the brother. The Hil- derbrants, father and mother, have figured in the Stratford courts fre- quently. The family lives in Barnum avenue
 The girl told her story in so sim pie and affecting manner that even those who are accustomed to harrow ing court scenes were Visibly affected. sophie said that her father and moth CT have been celebrating the Fourth of July for nearly a week. They have been almost constantly in a state of intoxicalion. On Friday when the girl returned from her work at noon her father and mother had been fight ing. Mrs Hilderbrandt, who was in court, bore evidence of the fracass for her face was bruised and swollen. The infuriated parents attempted to beat the children and they fled from the house, taking refuge at a. neigh bor's. The girl is employed in a
 
 judge to allow her to take her brother with her, for she feared her parents would kill him.
 The father and mother are hard workers but spend most Of their earn ings for liquor, often sending the chil- dren out in the morning without any thing to eat The girl was neatly dressed. She said that she had a good position and was able to take her brother with her to a good home and provide for him. The judge granted her request and the children went away happy that they would in the future be relieved of the constant dread of beatings and that the earn ings of the daughter which have been turned into the house could be used to support herself and her brother. The father will be required to provide a certain amount for the support of them. The girl asks nothing of her parents only the opportunity to live in peace. t
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
Too Much Paint.

m He-What is all this talk about, Mrs. Bullion? She-Why, she engaged Dau- Der, the artist, to paint her, and when she arrived for the first sitting he de clined to complete a job that had al ready been half f1nished.- Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
Remarkable Luck,

In Gold Hill. New, in 1877, one of the mining bosses-Tole by name-had trouble with some of the laborers in his mine. One night three of them at tackled him in a barroom. Two of them pinned him down, while third stood over him with revolver. The
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
o.;t. An,arsnt.

She--You know. judge, our charac- ters are different. and I don't want to be in his way He-Yes. your honor. she is peculiar, and don't want to in- terfere- Jtidge-I understand. Ycu ask for a divorce out of pure love- Meggendorfer Blatter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
His Literary Job.

Flows your son gettin' along in Washington, Uncle Jim?"
 "Fust class. He's got literary job now"
 Literary job?''
 'Yes: He puts fresh blotters on tn senators desks every mornin'. 2-Cleve- land Plain Dealer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
The Man and the Bee.

That get-rich-quick man is as busy as bee"
 "Yes," replied MT. Cumrox. He's one of those busy bees who can't man. age to gather honey without inciden- tally stinging y."-Washing ton Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
r.auhi.. .And Merry.

Wait till trouble comes befote worry ing about it. If you worry before 1t comes 1t may never come at all and you will have lost health and spirits over phantoEn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
Tna Ear.

The fresh young man seated hiuseK beside a hAndaoiaG girl on tAe ekain.
 "Going farf' he inquired.
 You are, sir; much toe far" was the chilling tort-Boston Transcript
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
OTHER COURT CASES.

O411EfS COOfI OASEHo.
 Charges and counter charges mark ed the trial of Frank Patterson and Arthur King, residents of the Hollis ter Heights section, who were arrest ed on a warrant this morning charg ing them with breach of the peace. The complaining witness, Steve HerT- neck, was also arrested on a warrant sworn out by Patterson and Kirg charging him with breach of the peace and abusive language. The evidence disclosed that Patterson and King stoned Hervnaeks dog Sunday morn ing. They claimed the dog attacked them, but the defendant testified that the dog was tied in the yard. King and Patterson were fined SIS and costs each. The case against Herynack was nolled.
 Harry Dame, friend of the two men previously tried, was charged with non-support by his wife, who said that all three belong to a gang of rowdies and that her, husband spent all his money in their company and left her in want. Judge Peck re- leased Dame on his promise to pay him $1O week to be given to his wife every week.
 The case against Katherine Nelson,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
slowly Mendine.

She And how Is your bachelor friend? He-when saw him last he was mending very slowly. She-In- deedl I didn't know he'd been nl. He-lHe hasn't bean. He was sewing fresh buttons on his underwear!
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08

. In these days of high cost of living, medicine that gets a man up out of bed and able to work in a few days is a valuable and welcome remedy. John Heath, Michigan Bar, Gal, had kidney and bladder trouble, was con- fined to his bed, unable to turn with
 out help. "I commenced using Foley Kidney Pills and can truly say I was relieved at once" His example is worth following. F. l.. Curtis. Il 5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
poor FeIlowl

Hewitt - He is very absentminded. Jewett-Yes; If he were to get married and woman were to take his name he would think he didn't have any left New York Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
Broken PIsduss.

He-Madam. you promised to obey me. Do you do it: She--etr. you promised me your worldly goods. Do ! get 'em Baltimore American.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08

against the Home Rule bill that is generally felt in Ulster, many threats have been made against the Catho- lies and the Lord Bishop warns the authorities they will be held respons1- ble if adequate protection is not fur nished the Catholics during the weeks celebration.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08

James P. Ryan, of Hartford, took carbolic acid by mistake, thinking it castor oil and died soon afterward He was 50--years old.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08

Duty puts, a clear sky over every man. into which the skyiGFk cf happt. ness always goes singing. ng.-Prentice-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08

Washington Jonathan zimrner- man, carpenter, sneezed and swal- lowed two 6-penny nails held in his mouth. #
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
STATE BRIEFS

Everett Lake, former lieutenant governor of Hartford, won't seek the but will take it if it comes his way.
 A. H. Conklin, president of the Gong Bell Manufacturing Co.,, is dead at his home in East Hampton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
Sister And Brother To Live Apart From
 Drunken Parents

JUDGE PECK HEARS 17 YEAR OLD GIRL TELL OF CRUEL TREATMENT AT HOME-GIRL PERMITTED TO TAKE HER YOUNGER BROTHER AWAY FROM DIRE INFLUENC CES.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
E. H. DILLON & co.

charged with theft, was continued till Edward Lipschitz, who makes the charges, is able to appear in court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
THE SlMITH-MURRAY co
 This Store Will Close at P. M, Saturdays Excepted
SILK PETTICOATS

and 
  AIITIIE STOUT line of PIaited and shrred each  ColOrs-@10S
  ccu dustr
  black, 50 each Value $179.
   each.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
BARGAINS IN WASH GOODS

light and effects Spec = yd light 
 quality Nfuslns SPECIAL ]. "a Creponette patterns yd. Aa-r stripes, formerly SIX a Woven Tissues coIors o Cotton Printed Fouards black ground with Special
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
KITCHEN DEPARTMENT

White Mountain Ice Cream Free zarc, $2OO to fGlas Plates, 95c to $3.5O each. Ovens, 75C to $3.SO each. 2 Burner Oil Stoves, 75c. 4 Blu rners, ei5O. Refrigerators, $11.5O to $1o5O.
 CroQuet Sets 65c to $2.5O.
 Childrens Collapsible Go-Carts, $5.75 to @s.5O