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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
SLEUTHS HUNT
 MYSTERIOUS
 BOX IN HARB0R Laborer, Suspecting Con tents May Be Human
 Corpse, Leaves Find In Alarm 7

The mysterious contents of box floating in the harbor is puz3dng the police today. Several reports have been received at headuuarters stating that a large wooden box, about five feet long and three feet wide has been in the vicinity of Sfratford avenue and Kossuth street. It was first seen by employees of the Bridgeport Motor company, who objecting to the offensive odor pushed it from their dock.
 It was at other times seen at diff ferent points along the river, but at the coal pockets of Wheeler and Howee on Crescent avenue, g. large hook was procured by a 1aborer. who ripping loose a board found fetid1y decomposed mass of meat and bone, wrapped in tar or other black paper and containing large pieces of brick, but not sufficiently weighted to sink it. It later fioated up the stream.
 Detectives Hackett and SiTnons were pa trolling the water front at 2:30 today in the hopes of again sighting it. and aScertaining the contents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13

Mrs. Julia Gertrude Hannah Lye' the Bridgeport nurse who married a millionaire. and inherited most of his e2 coo, 900 estate, must now defend the will against Iyle'9 relatives who are making a contest. They claim that Hlyle, who was 92 years old when he snarried- was of unsound mind at the time of the ceremony and that no re- Rtlrr of the marriage license had ever gbeen made. Lyle and Miss Hannah were married September 20. 1910. The aged millionaire died on July ? last.
 Mrs Lyle made the following state Unent yesterday regarding the will con- aess:
 Tt is infamousIy untrue that the relatives of MT. Lyle did not know we were married and just when and where There is not one of them in this suit who is entitled, either by wish of MT. Lyle or by blood propin- uuity. to share in his estate
 seThe records of the Church of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
TO HAVE
 THE CHAlRMANSHIP
Local Democratic Leader Not Likely to Accept
 Because of Business

Former City Clerk Fred C. sIuiiins of this city, if he could see his way clear to accepting the position. would probably be chosen chairman Of the Democratic State Central COn1rnfttee- There is Opposition to the present charp1an and the committeeman from several of the cities of the State aa- sured MT. Mullins of their support f. he would run. There are many cau- didates. including the present chafr- man, Charles Comstock, of MOntviIIe. MT Mullins does not believe ft pogsl- ble for him to give the time to ths position which it reqUieres in view oe his business,' but he has consented fo further consider the matter. in ad- dition to the support of Fairfield coun- ty he has been assured of the yofew of New Haven, Hartford 31erfden ana New London. This would be suhi- cient to give him the place It is not believed there will be any opposition to the reelection of Secretary Thomas though, the New Haven members are not committed for him.
 If Sheriff George Forster of wind ham county could be induced to ac- cept the chairmanshfp of the State committee with Mir Mullins out Of the race, it is thought he could get the place for he has great strength throughout the State.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
GAYNOR'S ADVICE
 TO POOR SWAIN

New York, Sept. 13.-When H. R. Trimmer, a Minneapolis man who wrote to Mayor Gaynor to- find him yvlf- in this city he gave he mayor a chance to solve Trobl. m plainly more welcome to him than the police situation. His Honor wrotti Trimmer. today:
 There are plenty of girls who would answer your descr' ption right in Minneapolis where you live. Just pluck up courage enough to go right up to them and tell the that you want wife. Maybe thst would be too abrupt I did not go about 1t in that way because dii not have pluck enough and maybe you haven l. But get around 1t the best you can and everything will come out all right"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
TO RENOMINTE
 HILL TOMORROW

., The Fourth Congressi onal district convention of the Republican party will be held at the Stratfie1d at 2 o'cIocK toanorrow afternoon when 6B delegates will gather to renominate Congressnan F. J. Hill of South Nor walk The convention will proba bly, be presided over by John T.. King, executive member of the state central committee who issued the call for the convention.
 After the convention is over there will be a dinner and at this MT Hill will deliver his acceptance speech.
 Congressman Hill was in the city today making some arTangem ents for the convention. He conferred with John T. King, Matthew H. Rogers. J. Alexander H. Robinson and other Re- publicans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
BROTHER SAYS HE IS INNOCENT OF
 WRESTLER'S DEATH

Newburgh, Sept 13-While Anthony also known as Phillip and Bill Grace, held at Walden for the murder of his brother Jack Grace, the Fall River wrestler, insists that he is innocent, the police are forging a chain of cir curnsta ntiaI evidence against him. Today, a b1oodstained shirt and hand kerchief belonging to the accused man, which were found in an ash barrel were identified by Charles Burleson, who keeps a cigar stand underneath the club room in which Jack Grace's body was found. as hav- ing been thrown there by Bill Grace, early Sunday morning. Burleson ask ed Grace, he said. where the blood stains came from and he told him he had had a nose bleed.
 Bill Grace in his cell in the local jail today protested his .inonocence- He said that he had had no trouble with his brother and had no idea who had killed him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
BRIDGEPORT GIRL MUST
 FIGHT TO SAVE LEGACY
 OF MILLIONAIRE HUSBAND
Relatives o2 Merchant Who Married Nurse Keep Dead Mans Millions From Widow-Pretty Nurse Resents
 Intimaions of Undue Influence in Drawing of Will

Immaculate Conception at Yonkers will show I was married to MT. Lyle on September 20 1910. We were mar rfed by Rev. John J. CRHam. assistant rector, who performed the ceremony before Joseph Hagan and Elizabeth Gimbel witnesses. We were mar ried after a. license had been duty ob- tained from the clerk of the city of New York
 After we were married we returned immediately to Mir Lyfe's home at Tenahy, where MT. Lyle announced that evening his marriage to me.
 we were very happy and lived so until the time of MT. Lgde's death, on July a7. I cannot conceive under the circumstances how any one can De wicked enough to doubt that we we're properly married. Those who now claim a part of the estate learned or our marriage from MT, Lyle himself
 There is no truth in the statement that I did not permit even the most distant of MT Lyle's relatives free ac- cess to him after his marriage to me and during his last Illness
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
STRATFORD 6. Q. P. TO CAUCUS TONIGHT
There Are Indications that the Affair Will Be
 Most Lively
Old Guard Leaders Like stagg and Rhodes to
 Have Stiff Battle

There will be hot time in the ola town tonight
 The Stratford c. O. P. is to nomi- nate officers for the coming October election and the old Guard s pftteG against the Young Men" so called
 Sheriff Charlie StaEg and Grana Juror Dave Rhoades will with the as- sistance of Judge Peck lead the hosts of the old timerE.
 Ivan Warehouse, F. A. Smith, Elliot W. Peck and others will lead the eD- position. The fight will go along all down the line.
 Warehouse, Smith and Sam Lewis will be the candidates of the young men for grand jurOrs against Staaa. Rhoades and one other of the Old Guard.
 Charles Weeis for first selectman and the opposition will buck him with El- liott ". Peek.
 There will be a hot fight over .hs nominees for the board Of relief E-d Beers and F. G. BeVans will win if the old Guard is trimmed but if the latter are successful C. Edwin De Four and Sam Lewis will be named
 F. Starr Beardsley will be the noTn- inee of the anti old Guard for chair man and Judge C. Fl. Peck will be toe candidate of the old Liners.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
MOTHER CLAIMS
 BODY 0F JACK
 JOHNS0N'S WIFE

Chicago, Sept 1S-Prompted by all for giving mother love to claim the body of her daughter, the white wife of the black eE1Hmpion, Mrs David Terry, of Brooklyn, N- r., came here today to make arrangements for the fun eral of her daughter, Mrs Etta iDuryea Johnson who shot herse1f i'll rooms over his cafe Wednesday.
 The mother and another daughter were met at the station by Johnson who took them in a Dig touring car to his Wabash avenue home where the body of their daughter and sister lay sur rounded by negro watchers. :,
 1T believe my daugh ter was insane said Mrs. Terry, today .sSf1e was in j1red when young and several times has shown sym mptoms Of inea aufty. l am convinced that breeding over her ostracism brought on insanity Wfsicn prompted her to end it a1ls
 Mrs Terry said she could not say whether rIle body Of the daughter would be buried in the family plot in a Brooklyn cernetery Funeral ser vices will be held at the Johnson Wa bash avenue home at Il a. n1., Sattr- day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
REBELS DEFY UNCLE SAM AND
 THREATEN TO LOMBARD THE
 AMERICAN TOWN OF DOUGLAS
General Rojas, Who Has Begun Agua Preta Takes Most Hostile Attitude Toward U. s. Soldiers Says
 He Will Brook Interference

Fl Paso, Sept. 13-Warned by the United States officers in command of the border that any firing across the hne would be followed by prompt ac- ton on the part O. the United States troops 5000 Mexicans fought all night the outskirts of Agua Prista, ac- cording to advices here. Fifteen hun SAed >rebels under General Antonio Rojas began the attack on Agua. Prie- ta under cover of darkness driving the. federal cutposts back from the skir- nish line and moving to the outskirts of the town.
 Early today, the battle was stul in progress.
 Reinforced by the 300 Yaqui and Maya Indians from Juarez, the fed the defenders numbering about the same as the attacking party Tn Douglas, 1.5OO American troops guard ed the border line and the American city, today. is practically in a siege, menaced constantly by the bullets of both armies coming across the border. Inez Salazar, leader in Sonora, is talk ing no part in the battle at Agua Prieta
 With 500 men, salazar is said to have taken possession of Co1onia. His men broke into all houses, stores were footed and the fate of 20 American Mormon ccIoniste who were taken pris- oners by the rebels Is unknown.
 General Rojas, conanlanding the Nreb- els, attacking Ael1a Prieta. has taken a most hostile attitude toward the United States soldiers in Douglas He sent word to General w. S. Schuyler, who has assumed personal command of the American troops, that he has cannon trained on Douglas and will lombard the American town if there is any interference. Rojas declared that, as the Americans had aided the federals, they must take the conse- quences. All American troops are held ready to cross the border on a moments notice< WITHDRAWAL OF REBELS
 FEDERALS IN CONTROL
 Douglas, Ariz., Sept 1s.-The Mex
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
POST SEASON SERIES FOR
 HARTFORD AND NEW HAVEN

fans are wondering, today, what will Ina open at Lighthouse Point, Sunday. when the last game of the Connecti- City Attorney Booth has notified Chief of Police Cowles that Sunday baseball is against the law. This was done after several ministers had com plain ed of the games played the past two Sundays Cowles said if warrants are issued they will be served. Previous to this the chief has refused to stop the games after the same ministers complained to him.
 It was decided, today, that series of four post season games will be played by Hartford and New Haven three in New Haven and one in Hart ford The players, after expenses are paid, will split all the balance, noth- ing going to the teams owners.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
DR. LAUDER
 RECOVERING
 FROM SHOCK
Former Local Practitioner, Now Stationed in Soldiers Home
 is Stricken

Dr. Robert Lauder. who is stationed at the Soldiers Home in Noroton, as the physician and surgeon of the in stitution, but until recently and for many years carried on the practice of medicine in this ctiy, was stricken with a paraIytic shock early in the week. Fortunately the attack prov ed to be slight and his complete re- oovery is now practically assured
 pr. Lauder was able to be about the institution todayea and to attend to his duties The shock affected his right arm and also his throat, but the trou- ble is clearing up so rapidly that his family and his Bridgeport friends are greatly encouraged
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
Brock to Build
 Float for Big Parade

Former Alderman Louis Brock. the well known painter and decorator, has been given the contract to create the float which is to represent Bridgeport in the big parade in New Haven, next Thursday It is proposed to have a float that will be represen tative of this city's varied industries and charac ter istfcs, and it will be built on an elab- crate and extensive plan. MT Brock is given wide scope in designing the float and many of the features will be original with him.
 Alderman William p. Primrose has been delegated by the special commit tee to attend the float and he will report what has been done thus far when that special committee meets to- night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13

fer Irish settlers of North Fridseport who had been a resident of this city for forty years, died early this morn ing at his home, IS Carson Court. Death came peacefully and without suffering after a very brief illness, which advanced years Gid not leave him the vitality to resist. As he was known to nearly all of the older generation Of Brid geport the news of his death will be received with sim cere sorrow He was a mem Der of St PatricIx's church and an ardent worker for the welfare of the parish He is survived by his widow and one son, William: three brothers, John, of this city, Edward, of PhiIade1phia, and Jo- seph, of Jersey City.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
JURY HEARING
 TESTIMONY IN
 ALLEGED ROBBERY

A jury in the criminal superior the cases of Harry Woodcock and Timothy Moran of this city, charged with robbing Adolph Hager on July 12 last. It was alleged that the ac- cused met Hager early in the morn ing at Housatonic avenue and Con gress street. and after using some of HageT's money to buy drinks, robbed the man. Moran and Woodcoci de- nied they robbed Hager. They said he fell asleep and that they left after making him comfortable. Hager tes- tified that he was robbed. The trial was still on at press hour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
HATTERS' CASE

Hartford, Sept 13-counse1 for the plaintiffs in the DanbuEy matters case announced, today, that they would probably finish the presentation Of their side, next week. There were, he said, depositions concerning aI- legged boycott circulars issued In Washington and Oregon yet to be read. At the close of today's sessions, court was adjourned until next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
FRENCH AVIATOR
 DOESN'T FEAR 18FH

Chicago, Sept. 13-Maurice Provost. tlae young French aviator, shivered and turned pale, today, at the Cicero aviation field, when the fact that this was Friday, the 18th, was called to his attention.
 'fPauf,' said the Frenchman. in his broken English, glancing nervous1y be- hind him and crossing his fingers, i've of France do not fear such a silly thing.''
 But" he added .gIancing at the clouds. the weather is threatening, there may be dangerous gusts of wind. I will fly, but I will be careful"
 Other aviators declared they would be glad when the day was over
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
ANOTHER EEPT nSIoN FOR
 MAINE WARSHTPsS BOW

Havana. Sept 1S.-Another Maine explosion will occurs late this after noon when the waFshfp's $ bow which i-vzsas left at the harbor bottom, when the rest of the hulk was floated. wilI' tbe S7yua1nited to-faciHtate it's removal by the dredges engaged in taking out f1e coffeTdam. The bow is a huge maes of twisted metal, not deep enough In the harbor for safety.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
SLOSSBURG IS
 GIVEN ONE YEAR 7. FOR TAKING $50

For embedding, $50 from the Century Co. of this city, Harry Slessburg of year in jail by Judge Curtis in the criminal superior court. S1ossburg was alleged to have obtained the money April last. There were three other forgery charges against the ac- cused but all were nolled- Slossburg has a wife and several children He was a good salesman and on account of his previous record the court was Ienient
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
MISS CROSBY TO SPEAK AT
 GERMAN REFORMED CHURCH

Miss Fannie Crosby, the blind hymn writer, will speak at the regular ser vice at 10:30 o'clock at the German Reformed Church, Sunday. Miss Crosby, now nearing the century mark in life. has an endearing and Iovable manner of addressing her auditors, inspiration from her hymns. The ser vice will be led p by Elder William Bernhard, who will be assisted by the full choir. 4 cordial invitation is ex- tended to the members of the church and the public to enjoy the special service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
PRISONER HELD
 HERE FOR ITALY

New Haven. Sept. 1s-For the hrst stfrne in 4he states history the United kStates government is doto1ng man t,risoner on request of the Kingdom of TtaIy Alberto vastana is held gan- .der ss,eo0 bail in the county jail here lon request of tine Italian goyernmen1 if0z- forgery which St Is alleged he i<-ora7nitted in that country. He was
 arrested in Bridgeport by United tStates Marshal Parma1ee and will De missioner Wright, Sept 24th-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
GERMANY IS BEATEN BY
 RUSSIAN FRENCH INVADERS

Dresden, Sept IS Germany was beaten in this years war game, con cluded near here, today. As umpire, the Kaiser rendered the decision him self The game practically represent ed fight between the Germans and an army of Russian French invaders. The invaders won.
 During the sham battle, a mono plane engaged in scouting for the in vading force, fell and the two officers who were acting as it's pilot and an observer of the battle were fatally in- iured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
WELlLAfAN,S DAUGHTER TO WED ASSISTANT ENGINEER
 ON ILL-FATED AMERICA

Washington. Sept IS Romance growing out of Walter Wellman's at in 1910 will culninate in the marriage at Gloucester, Mass, next Monday, of Miss Rebecca WelIman, his daughter, and Frederick B. Aubert, of this city, assistant engineer on the ill-fated America" which fell near Atlantic City, in October, 1910.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
GOV. BAlDWlN'S
 MODEST TRIBUTE
 TO STATE TICKET

New Haven, Sept. 12-when asked today what he thought of the Demo cratic State ticket, Governor Baldwin, said:
 ..It Is strong ticket, a very strong Esclust, except Of course as to myself.
 And he would say more
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
BANKERS HOLDING

Detroit Sept. 13.-Thc rinaI session of the 1912 convention of the Amcri- can Bankers Association. wac held the electio uoe officers will take place. In the race for the next conventfon. Boston leads all other cities. Charles H. Ruutig, of St. Louis. present vice. president of the association will proh-s ably be elected pFeRinept,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
24,020 PUPILS IN NEW
 HAVEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

New Haven, Sept 1s-A census of the school children shows that there are 24,G20 pupils in the public schools at present This is an increase of 955 over last year. The present buildings are not adequate and double sessions are being held in several districts The present force of 66O teachers will have to be added to- IS new ones be- ing needed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
MIR. ROWE IS
 NOy OUT OF RACE

The Farmer was apprised yesterday by phone from Fairfield thatssCharles Rowe, first seIectnan of that town, would not be a candidate on the Re- publican ticket for reelection. MT. Rowe today informed The Farmer that no one was authorized by him to make such announcement that he is a can didate for reelection and believes that his party owes him the renomina tion in view of his record while in office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
TWO EMPHASIZES
 FOR NEW HAVEN WEEK

New Haven. Sept. 1s.=word was received here, today, that the battle ships Idaho and Ohio would be here for the New Haven week celebration. Rear Admiral F. F. Fletcher, U- S. N., commander of the fourth division of the Atlantic fleet, will represent the navy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
A. F. OF T.. CONVENTION
 IN ROCHESTER,, NOV. Ii

New York, Sept. 1s-The Ameri- can Federation of Labor has sent out a. call for it's S2nds annual convention to be held in Rochester The m eet- ing will be held in Convention Hall beginning Nov. Ii, 1912- The federa- ton will make it's headquarters at the Seneca Hotel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
MIKADo FREES HUNDREDS
 OF IMPRISONED SUBJECTS

Tokio, Sept. 13-The Mikado issued proclamation of amnesty, tonight, freeing hundreds of hus subjects, inn prisoned either following conviction or awaiting trial. Certain anarchists
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
TURKS WOULD END
 WAR WITH ITALY

constantinople, Sept 13.-The Turks would welcome intervention be- tween themselves and Italy by any ifair-minded power" said Katmm1l iPasf1a, president of the Sultan'S eoun- icil, today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
L FOR SATURDAY.

SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY. Legs lamb, 12 F c-14c; prime rib roast beef, 14c-16c;r rib lamb chops, 12c; sirloin steak, 18c; round steak, 16c; shoulder steak, He; chopped beef, 12c: stew lamb, Sc; plate corned beef, Sc; potatoes, roc a bag. Peo- ple's Market, Pequonnock St. and Benhann Ave. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
WASHINGTON WARNS
 PRESIDENT BEADERO

Washington. sep4- 1s-MobiIiza4ion of Mexican rebels operating in the north and south has been prevented by federal troops. recently tran sferrsd across American soil to zzua FrIefa according to war. department despatch es. today
 Southward progress of General oroz- co and lis 1000 revoIutionists and General Salazar's forces has tseeu stopped, it is reported
 Telegrenls received here. today. state that few skirmishes Occdrred late yesterday. near Agua Prieta befsgaen Salazar's men and the federaIs b41t with only minor casualties
 The state department today order ed A1rrba ssador Wilson at Mexico City to inform President 1Hadero fl1st the Mexican government would be held strictly responsible for any dam age caused in Douglas. Ariz
 Reports say that President Nadero is keeping a strong guard at the cap fta1 in. fear of a rebel attack
 Racial prejudice again6t nneribers of the, Eth cavalry, composed of nerroes. is reported by General Sfeever IL iF said that residents of Tezas cfties in which the negro cavalry men are stationed object to their presence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13

TO RENT-465 Stinnan St, room flat 1st floor, s11. The Bridgeport Land & Title Co. a*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13

ican federals at Aguk Frieta are in full possession of the city, today. the rebels under General Rojss having Wlthdrawn to Cenisa- Springs. 2 miles southeast: Ro1as withdrew his forces from their position before the touru at day break It is reported that he is only seeking wal ter and will return an attack the town before night
 Although there was consfd erable fnrIng following the appearance of the reoefS before the town. last night it was declared, today, that there was no general ensHgerueT -81ch as vas reported to the Mexf'vsst officials i'm Juarez and Fl Paso Na c.astfaftfee are reported.
 With the Vithdrs4r, e., tfe refeIs the federaIs cont5nHea eren zfhsniuz their bslrricadeS. lto6ay
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-13
sAFuRDAY sPECIALs.-Rfb roast,

SATURDAY SPECIALS.-R1b Toast,
 16c: genuine legs lamb, 17c; lamo chops. 16cs corned beef, Sc; smoked shoulders, 13c; fancy potatoes, 23c
 pk; lbs. sugar, 21c; best butter 2Ic. fresh eggs. 25c; Gold Medal flour soc; rice biscuit, Sc pkg Man ioneys Meat & Butter Market, 1882 Main St. Tel 934-4. a%p