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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-01
BARNES IS STILL CHIEF ELECTRICIAN President Taylor of Fire Board Explains Duties of
 Arthur Platt Veteran Head of B. F. ID. s Electrics to Remain In
 Active Charge

When asked today if it were true that W A. Barnes had been super seded as superintendent. of fire alarms of the local fire department by Ar thur Platt, President Wallace C.. Taylor of the Fire Board said:
 There is absolutely no foundation for the report that Superintendent Barnes has been replaced or displaced as the head of the fire alarm ser vice. M
 ''Mr. Barnes is still superintendent of fire alarm. He will continue to be, believe and hope, till he is com pelled to .relinquish those duties be- cause of advancing years alone.
 There is no member of the Board of Fire Commissioners who would fa- vor placing anybody at this time either over Mr. Barnes or in his posi- tion.n He has had charge of the fire alarm service for many years, has seen it grow from a. small installation to a large. and has given uniformly satisfactory service.
 Just now the fire alarm service is expanding at a rapid rate. In com ,binations with the police signal sys- tenn, it is being placed under ground as rapidly as possible. To carry this work forward properly and to insure its Tnaintenance in proper condition, the board thought it wise to designate some one person to have charge of the underground work
 As was only proper, Superintendent Barnes was consulted in regard to this. matter and it was upon his rec ommendatio that Lineman Platt has been assigned to the underground work especially. He will have that IS his special care, under the super vision of Superintendent Barnes.
 The present plan is to combine.| in a measure, the two signal systems. fire and police. Electrician Ladd of the police department will, if this plan is adopted. continue to have charge of the police signal system but will work in conjunction with Ldneman Platt of the fire alarm service. who is to be especially in charge of the cable sys- tenn. Suck a plan will do away with any chances of conflict between the two departments, for both will then hold MT. Platt responsible.
 "The fire board believes such a method will work out very satisfac- torily and is of the opinion that the police board will also be of the same mind: after looking into the matter" <
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-01
WATERS WIN FIRST VICTORY
 IN BIG STRIKE
Murray's R e sta urant Grants All Demands of Union and Signs Agree ment.

New York, June 1.--The first direct victory for the striking walters who have tied up the majority of the big hotels and restaufants in the city came at noon, today, when Murrsy's restaurant granted all of the demands of the union and signed the agrec- ment. avertfng a general strike there. At the same time the 80 cooks and walters in the Fifth Ave1ue restaur- ant joined the ranks of the strikers and 1t was stated that half a dozen other restaurants and hotels would be tied up at dinner time, tonight
 Both sides professed confidence. this afternoon, of ultimate victory while the state department of tabor and the headwaiterS association be- gan a determined effort to have the issues submitted to arbitration.
 The union leaders threatened if tfaa managers continued to "oorrow" strikebreakers from other big eastern towns to extend the, strike to those places.
 7 Most of tne kitchen force ana about One-third of the walters in fhn Grand Union Hotel and two-thfrds oe the walters and kitchen help at fte Hotel Wolcott walked out, this after noon. The managers of both hotels declared they had strfkebreakers irl reserve and would be able to care for their business.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-01
FOUR DIVORCE.
 ] SUITS FILED TODAY
Desertion, Cruelty and In temperance Alleged By Petitioners for Decrees.

Tn order to have the cases consid- cred before court adjourns for the summer. four divorce suits have been filed today in the Superior court. All are residents of this city or vicin- ity.
 Jennie Nightingale lepf this city wants to be freed from H Yard H. Nightin- gale of White Plains, N Y. The cou- ple were married November 6, 1887. It is charged that Nightingale deserted his wife September '. 1901.
 George c. Hinman of this city sues Rachel Hinman of Stratford. Deser- ton on May 13 1909, is alleged. The couple were married June IA, 1905. The wife's name was Rachel Fair. She is now employed in a local de- partment store.
 Helent Racina Rasmussen of this city seeks a separation from Robert Rasmussen of Hartford. Desertion on September 30, 1907, is alleged. The couple were married June 3, 1904. The plaintiffs maiden name was Helena Anderson.
 Irene Augusta Clark of this city IS the fourth petitioner. She sues Cyrus N. Clark of this city. She alleges in tolerable cruelty and habftual intem- perance. The couple were married October 4, 1900. Mrs. Clark's maiden name was Irene Bond. There are four minor children and the plaintiff asks their custody.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-01
CHILLING OF
 BERT FRANKLIN : CONTINUES TODAY
Detective Who Turned States Evidence Impi- cates Job Hartman With Darrow.

Los Angeles, June lon account of the death of Judge Cyrus McNutt. or counsel for the defense, Judge Hut ion announced when the Darrow bri- bery trial was resumed, today, that he had granted the defense's request to adjourn until Monday. When
 Mondays session starts Attorney Rogers, chief defense attorney. will bexin in earnest his cross examina- ition of Bert H. Franklin, star witness for the state He began this cross eX- animation. yesterday. before adjourn ment .. Franklin's statement on the stand: yesterday, that Darrow had of1ereo fo nay his fine and give him $S.ooO eash besides, If he would plead guil- fy to bribipg prospective juror George N. Lockwood and would say noun = fingers contends this statement by Eran1xlin is Manufactured evidence: The Eame iss true, he declares, or 9rankiiu's other statements that Jop Harriu,an furnished the money. wnicnn 2 he said, Darrow gave him 10 orloe
 When Frauklin. yesterday, made his asserfion regarding Hartman Roe- er1 rose to his feet and declared that e7,e vvifness was merely reciting 2 story that had been manufactured Dy sts a,striet attorneys office for him: S3ss.ri.t t,ss xttornev Fredericks objected s5,5ff, Roeers,- while absolving Freder- scks personally from any connection with hie charge, reiterated bis asser- linn that ssEvery man. and woman m f6e courtroom knows that the wisnes. ots, ta simply reciting sometnine s, cut for him by the district attorney ~ T4.~<~ ueLA . !. A
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-01
NEW PROSECUTION DE BEEF TRUST
 MAY BE ORDERED

Washington, June 1-Attorney Gen. eral Wickersham may be instructed by the House to begin new prosecu- tion of the Beef Trust" Represen- tative Edwards of Georgia is canvass-' ing members securing their support for his resolution declaring that tho, trust" is keeping meat prfceg at their present unprecedented figures simply because it has the power to do so," and demanding immediately another prosecution.
 Edwards claims that the paclcers' plea that livestock receipts are so scarce as to force increased prfces'' is not borne out by government reports. A department of commerce and labor statement, just issued, declares that receipts at the seven principal mar kets for April were greater than for any April since 1907 and that the total of receipts for the four months wero larger than for any similar period.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-01

REV. ROBERT JOSEPH KEENAN Father J. c, OiBrien founded the Sacred Heart Parochial school. He then attended the latter and graduat- ed with the class of 1899. Enterihg the Bridgeport High school in the tall of 1899 he took an academic coukye and laid the foundation for an ath- letic careen that was to make, him one sof the stars of the collegfan athletic GIe played on the football team, of 1899 and on the baseball team of 1900 which was captained by FrAnk Lalley and p his team mates were James AORourke, Jr., now of the Columbus, Ohio team, Joe Savage and Ted Lock wood stars who helped to make up one of the best mines B. H. s. ever produced. He entered Niagara Uni sics in 1906. After finishing his clas- sics he studied philosophy two years and theology four years at Niagara University seminary.
 While at Niagara he played second base on. the varsity team four years and explained the team in 1906 when they came east and met all of the large college teams. Wesleyan, Yale, Holy Cross, Fordham, Seton Hall, the Carlisle Institute. Under his cap- taincy the team won the western col 1egiate championship.
 Attending the ordination today are his father Alexander Keenan of 2Ss Black Rock avenue, and his brother, IT. E. Keenan of 653 Iranistan ave .nue and relatives from Southington. New Britain, Hartford, 7 Springfield and Amherst, Mass. His mother who died about nine years ago will be denied his blessing.
 Another Bridgeport boy who is be- ing ordained priest in Buffalo today is fWillianl A. OsRourke, a short sketch of whom appeared in The Farmer few nights ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-01
DEATHS BY
 VIOLENCE
 NUMEROUS
One Homicide, 25 Suicides Included in List of 87 Who
 Perished Unnaturally

New Haven, June 1-According to unofficial figures, there were S7 vio- lent deaths in the state during the month of May. There was one homi- eide. that in New Haven, when Ray mond Hill, IF. shot and killed Ben- jamin Frankel, an ice cream dealer. Twenty-Five persons took their own lives. One jumped four stories to the pavement, three inhaled illuminating gas, five each by shooting and scar- bolic acid. one each by cutting the throat, arsenic. an unknown poison and drowning and seven \ hanged themselves Thirteen lost their lives by drowning and five each by rum aways, falls, burns and asphyxia ton. Two died from strangulation and one each by being hit by 8 derrick, acci- dental shooting, jumping from trolley cars, exposure, crushed by elevator, hit by automobiles hit by motorcy- cles. collision between auto and car. riage, scalded, distortion. of neck and by electric light wire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-01
RAVENS U QUALIFYING FOR LICENSE UNDER
 CONNECTICUT LAWS
Interesting Flight 0ff Sea Breeze This Morning in
 Sweeping Wind

Aviator Beckwith Havens made q IS minute flight at Sea Breeze Island this morning at 11:17 to tune up. his engines preparatory to qualifying as 2 licensed aviator. under both tfe laws of Connecticut and the rules oe the International Aeronautic associa- 5 A A. Holland- TofBes. swfo hoids k k cense No issued by Governor Bald- wins aeronatitfc commission. 0KyW1k1c1n he himself is. a member. wa one s4 the witnesses of the flight and Ar thur Fifoot, representing the office of Secretary of State Matthew H. Rogers was another.
 Just before Havens made his get away, pretty Natalie Forbes, the daughter of the commissioners, grasp- ed him enthusiastically by the hand and wished him success.
 three of the required tests this fore noon. A strong wind was sweeping over the Sound however, and while he said the wind didn't bother him in his straightaway fHg11tg he was charyS of undertaking the intricate maneuvers called for by Commimioner Forbes, on account not So much Of the wind as of the rough surface Of the Sound.
 eff come down suddenly in this sea, I'd be apt to break the machine: then couldn't finish my exhibitions here." said Havens. So he and Forbeo agreed to wait until 5 o'clock fhl0 afternoon when the tests will be held barring unfavorab1e weather condi- tions.
 His flight this morning took Ha- vens to an elevation of about GOO feet. He sailed away half a mile, then breasting a strong wind, climbed to a lofty height over the Bridgeport light house. Then turning with the wind he raced down across the breakwater he described two complete ssEiehts'' then he lowered gradually, and head ing for Bridgeport light dropped into the waves. Putting for shore, he brought the machine leaping from crest to crest on the rollers, ana reached the beach without mishap.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-01
BOMB EXPLOSIONS
 IN FRISCO

San Francisco, June 1-Three bomb explosions that caused a semi-panic in sporting circles just before mid- night were under investigation by the police. today. They are of the opin- ion that the war of gamblers has been transferred from Chicago to this city as the places affected were Tom Cor bett's poolroom and saioon at 4th and Stevenson street, where two bombs were set off, and Broyers saloon, a short distance away on Stevenson St. The two establishments were badly damaged but no one was hurt. '
 The police have been unable to get any clue to the identity of the per- son or persons who threw the bombs
 The first two exploded with loud roar. causing a near panic in the vi- ,eiz - ztbsean ReveneQps ps3stIss9 The police were rustied there in s6vs seral patrol wagons and found a frightened crowd of people in the street Investigation disclosed that one bomb had been dropped on the saloon sconducted by Tom Corbett, brother of James J. Corbett. The oth- CT was farther down stevenson street in Boyers saloon.
 While detectives were working on these two cases a third explosion occurred in a storeroom at 334 Bush street that was last occupied by 8 buckctshop.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-01
KILLS WIFE MOTHER R-|N-LAW
 AND HIMSELF
Glen D. Staples, Fearing Wife Has Left Him, Runs
 Amuck With Gun

Buffalo, June 1-Angered because he believed that the influence of his wife's family had caused her to leaYe him, Glen D. Staples, 35, a farm hand, today killed his mother-in-law, Mrs. M. Fillmore Brown, and probably fatally wounded his wife. He then chased his father-in-law, M. F. Brown. through the fields in his night clothing and, when Brown eluded him, sent bullet through his own head, dying instantly. The tragedy took place on the Brown farm at Angola, l22 miles from here, early today.
 Staples quarrelled with his mother inllaw, 10 days ago. and was order ed from the place. He tried to induce his wife to join him but she refused. Early today. he crawledf through a window into the bedroom where his wife and her mother were sleeping and opened fire on the defenseless women. His first shot killed his mother in-law. Then he fired four bullets into his wife's body, inflicting probably fatal wounds While he was reloading his pistol, his ,father-in-law fled from the house. Neighboring farmers found Staples dead body lying in the field a short distance from the house.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-01
ONE DECISIVE BATTLE MAY END
 THE REVOLUTION

Washington, June That a decisive battle is imminent which will either crush the Orozco revolution. or in-l definitely prolong the fighting in Mexico, was .the@ belief today of State Department officials on the basis of official reports today. The rebels are now known to be concentrating at Laredo, a small town but immensely important from a strategic standpoint from its proximity to Torreon. Mean while, General Banquet, one of Ma dero's ablest campaigners, has suc- ceeded in cutting off the entire right wing of Orozco's army. commanded by General Campa and having sur rounded the rebels in a mountainous valley is preparing to send Campa the ultimatum of unconditional surren- der.
 The rebel chief is known to be get ting desperately near the end of his resources. The recent fighting has been severe and Orozco has had to depend on spasmodic smuggling for his supplies. Continual fighting dur ing the last few days has nearly ex- hausted his ammunition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-01
WORK IN DAYTON
 STOPS FOR BURIAL OF WILBUR WRIGHT

Dayton, O., June 1-Commercial and industrial activities of this city were halted for 15 minutes, this afternoon, during the funeral of Wilbur Wright, as a mark of respect to the dead avi- ator who contributed much to Day toms fame. Traffic on steam and electric roads was halted for min were tolled
 While the body lay in state from 10 a. m., until 1 p. m., in the First Presbyterian church, thousands of persons from Dayton and the entire Miami valley paid their final tribute to the beloved inventor The service was conducted by the Rev. Maurice Wilson, pastor of the church. The in- terment was in Woodland Cemetery.
 Floral designs ordered by friends from all over the United States and Europe banked the casket.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-01
nEw HAVEN HAS
 NpRE. STRIKES

Ntw H6VesIf JunA 1.-This city has *vo more strikes in it's midst Haif of inc 400 members of the building I. horsr. union went out, today. Tie s--,.na :. waxe of s6 cents an hour <cr S5 eirht hour day In the past fS<r hSve been 9etting eS cents. Ine briiders do not Ieccgnize.. the union ss Fl y5'|ls , 7Es sss Srs, by ths nnsek ' x1,rrl ensiheers7 kent out. to- a..>r. s,,1 ,i7fsnSnd 3G for h eight hour S-x | T.e1 8ave been biting SIS a <sSsS s15G Vorkink 10 Id fs a day. In s1idffjon they want douqfe time Tor all @S5ne befoFe . ih the niqfning and af-
 sS ln fhe' afternopny dQuble time Safurdays and fua pay for hoh-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-01
Pope Plus Reaches =
 77th Birthday Tomorrow

Rome. June 1-His Holiness, Pope Plus. will be 77 tomorrow. To friends who called, today, to congratulate him, the venerable prelate stated that he was in the best health of recent years. He appeared in both excellent health and spirits and seemed today to have entirely shaken off his recent depression The troops and the vati- can officials, today, prepared for an imposing demonstration. tomorrow, in honor of the occasion although it be- ing Sunday the observance will be mainly religious.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-01
Archibald Witnesses
 To Be Called Back

Washington, June 1-Glaring incon- sistencies in evidence of various wit nesses before the House Judiciary committee in the Impeachment inves- tigation of Judge Robert w. Archibald of the Commerce court, resulted today in orders for the recall of two and probably more witnesses.
 Attorney George Watson and Ed ward J. Williams of Scranton, alleg- ed partners of Archibald in culm coal negotiations, are to be haled before the committee aehin. That the tes timony of Watson and Williams has been f1atly contradicted since they tes- tified is the opinion of many commit tee men. Explanations were demand ed.
 Hearings of the committee were sus- pended today until Monday because of urgent routine business before the Jul dietary committee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-01
HANlM MS BIS DIRIGIBLE FALLS
 ON TRIAL TRIP

Atlantic City, N. J., June 1-After a flight of 90 minutes, the big dirigi- ble Akron, with Melvin Vaniman and his crew of five men aboard, came near. ending it's career and the lives of it's occupants here, today. After attaining "a height of a thousand feet, the airship, suddenly fell to the sur face of the water of the inlet near Brigantine. After making repairs, vaniman continued his trip success fully. :.
 AS result of the test, today, and the fact that one of the propeller blades was broken while facing only a slight breeze, Vaniman admitted that he will not try to cross the At Iantic in this craft. He says, however, that ultimately he will perfect diri- gible which will permit him to achieve this dream.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-01
Clark Has a Long
 Lead In Rhode Island

Providence, R. l., June 1.-Practi- cally complete returns, today, from the first Democratic state wide presi- dentia1 preferential primaries held yesterday give Speaker Champ Clark all of the 10 delegates to the Balt1- more convention. The result was a big surprise. Wilson was thought to be Rhode Islands favorite. Clark car ried every city in the state.
 Today's returns give Clark, 5,712; Wilson 1,53O; Harmon, 728. The real fight was between Congressman OShaughnessy and George w. Greene, for national committeeman. Greene defeated his rival by a large majority.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-01
STRIKE OF TRANSPORT
 MEN OFF

London. June 1.-The end of the transport workers strike was indicat- ed today when, the national executive committee of the transport workers advised the strike committee to accept the governments suggestion and call off the strike. The government has agreed to establish a national con ciliation board and have it pass on all points in dispute if the strike is called off. The strike committee has until Tuesday to accept the offer
 Following a. lengthy. conference, the strike committee approved the action of the executive council and recom- mended that the strike be called off. A referendum vote was called for next week. ,st
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-01
 JOSEPH KEENAN, IS MADE PRIEST Young Man Ordained Today Is Widely Known In
 This City Became Famous Intercolleg- fate Baseball Figure When He Captained Nj agara Team.

Rev. Joseph Keenan. a Bridgeort boy was ordained priest this morn ing by Right Reverend Charles H. Colton. D. D., Bishop of Buffalo, at St. Joseph's Cathedral, Buffalo, N. Y. He will come to this city next week and next Sunday at 10:30 o'clock he will celebrate his first solemn mass at the Sacred Heart church in the parish of his early boyhood.
 Father Keenan is exceptionally we'll known in this city, where he was born on Johnson street of Irish par ents. He attended the Myrtle ave- nue school up to the time that Rev.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-01
Tailor Fined for
 Illegal Use of Label

New Haven, June 1.-Because he used union labels when his shop was not a union one, Harry White, a local tailor, was fined $10O in the city court today. White made two suits for men who wanted the union label put in them and White secured the labels and sewed them on. He appealed from the fine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-01
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire in this manner to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to the numerous friends who assisted us during our sad bereavement, in the loss of wife and mother, also to the friends who so generously contributed the beautiful floral pieces as mute tokens of sympathy and who in any manner helped to lessen the burden of our sorrow. Especially do we thank the Model Laundry Co.
 PATRICK H. CONNELLY AND
 FAMILY,
 as No. 40 Bishop Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-01
wILHELMINA VISITS PARIS.

Paris, June 1.-Queen Wilhelmina, of Holland, arrived here, today, for her first visit to the French capital in several years. She was met at the station by the Dutch Ambassador and escorted at once to the hotel where she will remain during her stay.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-01

ARE YOU looking for a nice housef l have house, situated in residential section, North End, beautiful lawn, cement walks. newly painted, paper ed, all improvements, 200 feet from Main St. Can be turned into two family house with little expense. A. Levy, Agent, 674 Madison Ave.
 30 If.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-01
STILL ALARM

A still alarm called fire apparatus to 6S7 Water street at 9:23 o'clock this forenoon. The alarm was need less as smoky stove was the only indication of any fire. - ...
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-01
PRESIDENTIAL CLAIMS
 OF CAMPAIGN MANAGERS
Washington, June 1.-Directors of national campaign bureaus. today, made the following claims:
 Hr Rar,uhIfcnus

Delegates in convention. LOTS Necessary to choice. 539. Claimed for Taft 575 Claimed for Roosevelt. 567' Conceded to Taft. ...s. 185 Conceded to Roosevelt. 422 Instructed for I4aFollette 36 Instructed for -Cummins. ....s... ,110 Contested by Taft managers. ... 20. Contested by Roosevelt managers 1S2 Uninstructed 122
 Democrats.
 Delegates in convention ,094 Necessary to- choice 729 Claimed for Clark. 470 Claimed for Wilson .... 3E8. Conceded to Clark ..t... 300 Conceded to Wilson. ........ 160 Instructed for Underwood. .... 82 Claimed for Harmon 42 Instructed for Marshall. 80 Instructed for Foss ...S.... 36 Instructed for Baldwin. ........ IA Instructed for Burke 10 Uninstructed 15O Contested (District of Columbia)