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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-15

and Tony Laconti said it was German, and the mate, who was a Britisher, ], 1sM it was pure French. From what I heard afterward guess it was Irish. We'll, as was saying, the pirate was crazy enough in looks-he wore knee ] brooches and loose white shirt and . red sash around his waist with all kinds of weapons stuck In 1t. and his hair was long and dark, and over his forehead was bound red handker- chief knotted behind. We could see all this because the tropical moon made it like day there on the white beach. How do you know it's ghost? I whispered to Louis Franck, who shiv- cred beside me.
 'He said the critter came from un- der the stone, and couldn't deny 1t because it looked that way to me, and now as he capered around out there sudden terror seized upon the whole four of us at once, and as we turned and ran he dashed into the thicket aft CT us and away we went peH nell for the shore where we had left the boat.
 
 ting on my head, and cold shivers ran down my spine All wanted was to reach the boat and push of for the ship. We were all young chaps and had our share of sailors superstitions If an older head had been along things might have turned out different. "We piled into the boat and pushed ~<R all yf< AS we pulled toward the Indus-I was second mate on her then-we turned around and saw the ghostly pirate dancing at the waters edge. The knife flashed in the moonlight. and then all at once he disappeared, and there remain ed nothing save ball of weird blue light that f1oated through the air in our wake.
 Captain Sackville declared it was corpse light, and as our boat was hoist ed to the davits he had all sails bent, anchors up, and away we went clip ping along before fresh nor'wester and at last, to our relief, leaving the blue light behind with the island far astern."
 The captain replaced the luncheon basket in the stern of the skiff, shifted the oars into the rowlocks and deftly shot out into Little Quince harbor. The blades of the oars riffied the placid sur face in which the tall grasses were mirrored, and from a tall pine tree red winged blackbird called.
 "Well?' asked impatiently. Didn't you go back after the treasurer
 The captain shook his head solemnly, although I am positive his eyes twin kled amusement. He leaned forward, and the skin shot into the channel that led into Quince Haven harbor. Miss Telham. when we arrived in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-15
Suit For $I9,00o New Haven Case Growing Out of Sinking of the
 Titanic

New Haven, May 15-Notice of suit for SIS, 900 damages growing out Of thes sinking of the Titanic has been hakd In the United States circuit couH in New York by Attorney c. ". ESarts of this city in behalf of Mrs E1i1abeth A. Dyler of West Haven. whose hus- band, Adolph F. Dyker. the trolley conductor lost his life when the IT. tanic went down. Notice of the clatm for damages was filed in the Nov York court yesterday, but the formal complaint in the action will not be. recorded until later. The Oceanic Navigation Steamship Company, Inn fted, familiarly known as the White Star line, is the defendant in the in- tended suit. sas
 Mrs. Dyker in her notice that dam ages will be claimed asks for 32Oo0 for the loss of baggage and jewelry. $2.000 for personal injuries and a penses incidental thereto and 3fS,0eo for the death Of her husband
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-15

.
 some crabs on a hastily constructed driftwood fire, but vetoed the sug- gestion, tempting as it was.
 I presented one of his loved club sandwiches, and his gray eyes twin kled appreciat1vely.
 Its better n broiled crabs,'' he mur- mured from the midst of huge bite of crisp toast, lettuce leaf, mayon- naise, chicken breast and tender bacon. You never tasted anything quite so delicious even on that treasure island of yours," I declared meaningly.
 "Ho, hot' roared the captain, slap ping his knee vigorously. "I knew there was something back of that sandwich, Miss Telham! Now, I was going to tell you that story today anyway, so you might have kept all your bribes to home"
 'Then you shall tell it all the better for the sandwiches" I returned. un- daunted by his laughter. "I hope it's story where you were cast ashore without even a bag of biscuits-they sound so dry and unpalatable. Pm
  much more delicious.''
 They're delicious, all right" agreed the captain amiably, helping himself to another sandwich, "but you get tired of eating fruit even on desert island, and hardtack ain't to be despis- cd even if it is washed down by stale water, not when you're hungry. Now, Ananias Slime ain't in this story, so shall have to stick to the truth and tell you we were not cast ashore, but we rowed to the island right and prop CT in ships dinghy, with keg of wa ter and bag of biscuits and some tins of salt horse slowed in the bow. We also took some picks and shovels and some guns.
 we knew the little island like a book It was not far from the west coast of Central America and had been dug over from one end to the other by different treasure seekers, all after the same hidden gold and jewles. I can't aHna to tell 1ou tha history surround-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-15

 New York months afterward we read in the papers that at last Little island had given up her treasure to bold Irishman from Hackensack, N. J. It told how this man, Sweeney, had pried up flat stone and, together with his companions, had dug ten feet deep, mind you, Miss Telham, and found a chest of gold and jewels. If this Swee- ney had not found us there and scared us away with his pretence of being ghost of the pirate and afterward burn ing a blue signal light-why, I wouldn't be rowing you home across the bay this afternoonr'
 Where would you be, captain" I asked curiously, If you had all that money?"
 Captain Barnabas cooked an eye at the feecy clouds, twisted his sunburn- ed neck uncomfortably and finally spat redeetively over the side At Last he looked at me and grinned sheepishiy.
 'I reckon I'd be enjoying myself go- ing grabbing with somebody or other" he said.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-15
DIED.

PFEFFER.-In Danbury, May S.John. Pfeffer, aged 58 years.
 QUTNN.-In Danbury, May 10. James. c. Quinn, aged 32 years. BURKE.-In Stamford, May 11,Mafy,
 daughter of John Fl. Burke. NEILI.-In Stamford, May l. William T. Neill, aged 49 years.
 TAYLOR.-In Norwich. May 6, Jane widow of Sidney Taylor. Aged 9S8 years. .ss, ss DEERING.-In Winnipauk. Hay 10. Mrs. Daniel DeerinE. AMo0 III qe9sl. TRfJWBRIDGE.-In Eo. A04NEask. E. May g. Charles 8. Trowhridse. nxed
 78 years. < BENEDICTIn Stamford Ho6DA1Ml. May 8. Celeh s. Beae1dc< SCHOON1EAKE 11ll {1 F pital 1l.T
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-15
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss., PR0RATvE COyJRT

Bridgeport, May 14th. A. D.. 1s12
 I, Edward F. Hallen, Judge of said Court, hereby certify that Henry c. court on the 14th day of May. A. D., 1912, duly appointed as Administrators on the estate of Annie M. Henry, Iato of Bridgeport. in said District, dec4as- ed, intestate; and having aecepted said appointment, and executed bond and acceptance being unrevoked and in full force). is legally authorized and qualified to administer on said estate, and to discharge the duties of said trust, and his acts as such arc entitled to full credit.
 In witness whereof, I have hore- unto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, the day and yaar first above written.
 EDWARD F. HALLMN, asp Judge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-15
MARRIED.

HOOPER, R-WILDMAN-In Danhury, May 3, Clifton Hooper and Ni6s Grace Mildred W1ldman.
 ROFF-SCHIRMER New York, May 8, William Ron and MiaB Ce- cilia Schirmer. both of Danbury. SMITH H-WAAlSLEY.-In New York city, April 29, George Edwards Smith, of Stratford. and Miss Ser tha Lentz Wamsley, of Danbury VALENTTNE-MECH In Shelton, May 6, Miss Louise Mechterscheimer and Melvin Shell don Valentine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-15

HE day I went grabbing with | Captain Barnabas Fish I car
 ried a basket containing all the dainties that I knew the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-15

When this newspaper has given to you the last word about the events of the day-when it has acted as sort of Central Office in connecting you with "an of Creation''-it has done mach for you, of course.
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 It can carry your s'Gttle worries" for yor-and never turn hair You do not fully use your news paper if you simply read it. You don't really KNOW your newspaper until you have used it's want advertising columns. It dispose of things for you-it can secure things for you.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-15
srATE OF CONNEOIICUT.
 DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, -,

6isTRICT nis OF BRfDGEPok1. ssl, PROBATE COURT.
 May 14th. 1912. the town of Bridgeport in said Dis trict deceased.
 The Court of Probate for tho Dis- trict of Bridgeport, hath limited md allowed aix months from the dato hereof for Creditors of said Eetat1 to exhibit their claims for eettlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly attested. within said time, will be debarred . recovory. All persons indebted to said Estafe are requasted to make immediate p0y. ment to
 R 15 s*p Admtnietratrix.
Evening star., 1912-07-04
Holiday Crowds Are RegaIed
Bv Music of Several Bands

Melody has superseded mere noise and
music's harmonious strains today are be-
ing heard in the stead OF the sharp ae-
tonation Of pyrotechn.cs.
There are band concerts everywhere. in
the open and Under cover. starting at
half-past q o'clock this morning and con-
tinuing until the sun goes down.
The Marine Band was on hand at $50
a M in the Pan American building. A
program of music preceded the patriotic
exercises for half an hour. The concert
was resumed afterward and continued uu-
til II - o'clock.
The band of the list Regiment OF In
fantry. n. G. d. c., played from lo:i3
O'Clock until 1916 o'clock on the ellipse
south of the White House. This was for
the entertainment of the crowd that had
gathered to witness the day fireworks.
Near the bathing pools the United
States Engineer Band gave concert
from 1o 80 until 800 O'Clock. The SWIM
ming contests were proceeding at this
time
The Fifteenth United States Cavalry
Band will pla vat the pavilion i'm Poto-
mac Park from 4:30 to 6:45 o'clock this
afternoon.
Evening star., 1912-07-04
TRAIN HITS AUTO; KILLS ONE
Three Others Injured, Including Ex.
Gov. Stokes Father.

CAMDEN. n. j., July "A young girl
was killed and two women and Edward
Stokes, father of ex-Gov. Stokes of New
Jersey, were injured when an automobile
was struck by a Pennsylvania electric
express train at the Malaga turnpike
crossing of the : Pennsylvania railroad
near Franklinville. n. j., last night. The
victims Of the accident were:
killed-IGa Adams. fourteen years old,
of Vineland. n. ].
Injured-Mrs. Emma Adams, forty years
old, of Vineland, mother of the dead girl:
cuts and bruises on upper part of body
and scalp. internal injuries.
Mrs. Fannie X. Wisham. forty-five
years old. of Vineland: cuts and bruises
on upper part Of body and scalp, internal
injuries,
Edward Stokes. seventy-three years old,
of Millville, n. j.; lacerations.
The automobile was struck by an east
bound train while Mr.. Stokes. who was
driving. was making a desperate effort
to get out of the way of west-bound
train. Both trains were approaching the
junction about the same time.
Evening star., 1912-07-04
VICTIM NOW IDENTIFIED
Man Accidentally Killed in
Boys Camp Was a For
mer Soldier.

The victim Of the recent tragedy in the
boys camp near the south end of the
Highway bridge has been identified by
his photograph as Herbert Jones. former
ly an enlisted man in the army.
T. A. Mitchell. chief OF police of New
port News Va, today notified Maj. Syl-
vester that photograph OF the man ac-
cidentally shot and killed last week in the
camp by Andrew Flaherty. one of the
campers. has been identified as likeness
Of Herbert Jones, alias Williams.
Jones. the police chief states, was a
soldier at Fort Monroe and was bob
tailed two years ago. Recently he was
a witness in a murder case. the defend
ant. woman. having thrown a lamp at
another woman and burned her to death.
E. F. Powell of Richmond, Va. came
here last night and saw a photograph of
the dead man. He feared the dead man
was his brother-in-law. Linwood Wingo,
who disappeared from Manchester, a SUBJ
urb of Richmond, some time ago. A
brother Of Wingo accompanied Mr.. Pow
ell.
Evening star., 1912-07-04
MAY vISITaWEST POINT.
Students at Argentine Military
Academy Invited Here Next Year.

NEW YORK, July 4.-Gen. James A.
Drain. president of the National Rifle
Association of America. and Col. j. IL.
Ewing. who arrived last night with the
American team which competed success
fully in the Pan-American rife tourna-
ment at Buenos Aires last May, said
that an effort is being made to bring the
entire membership Of the Argentine mill
tary school to this country next year
for a visit to West Point. The trip of
the Argentinians should be most pleasant,
they said. as the Americans had re-
ceived a most friendly welcome
Plans were also laid. as previously an
nounced. for the esta blishment of a Pam
American confederation for the Develop
ment of rife shooting and for match
in the United States in 1914.
Evening star., 1912-07-04
WIN GAME EASILY
Nationals InfliCt Severe
Trouncing on New York.
CASHI0N ALLOWS 4 HITS
Big Pitcher Is Wild, But Proves
Very Effective.
SHANKS HITS A HOME RUN
Visitors Give Ludicrous Exhibition
of Playing the National Game.
Make Many Errors.
sHANKs HITS A HOME RUl
BY ]. ED GRuLo.

In game which looked more like a
contest between a major and a minor
league team. the Nationals this morning
gave the Hightlanders one OF the worst
aruobinss OF the season winning without
half trying by score of l. to ).
After the locals once got a safe lead
they loafed through the remaining innings
and actually allowed the visitors to score
four runs In the sixth. Runs came easily
for Griffith's men. They hit the ball
hard, took advantage of numerous errors
and ran bases at Will Cashion pitched
the entire game and though he was wild
as hawk, he allowed but four hits and
was brilliantly supported when ne needed
help. His work was a big Improvement
over what it has been, for when he did
get the ball over he had something on IL
which prevented the opposing batsmen
from hitting it effectively.
The locals played brilliant ball in the
field. but after the game was well In
to rest and substituted Walker and
Henry.
The feature of the game was a home
run drive by Shanks. The ball bounded
into the left-fieid bleachers, easily allow
ing him to make the circuit being
the first time this feat has ever been ac-
complished
New York presented badly patched-up
| team. Not having a single regular In the
held and using Ford. pitcher. at Sec
them but seven errors. but they made
again as many misplays which DO not
appear in the tabulated score 1t was a
romp for the locals from the outset, and
mad they been pushed they could probably
| have scored twice as many runs.
| Runs Come Easy.
The scoring started in the openins
| round. when Moeller went to second on
came home when Martin threw Milan's
| grounder wild. Milan took third and
came home on put-out.,
lin the third the slaughter began in
earnest. Moeller opened with safe
! bunt, and Fosters hit put him on second
| Milan sot a life on tord's error, filling
| the bases. Gandil got little roller down
| the third base line. which he beat out
Moeller scoring. Then came a double
steal. and while Shanks was being thrown
out Gandil scored, all OF which netted
! five runs
| In the fifth a pass to Morgan and wild
| throws by Sweeney and Daniels netted
another pair of tailies. One came in the
sixth on walk to Walker. his steal and
| Henry's safe drive. Shanks' home run
| in the seventh and singles by Ainsmith
| and CashioD brought home the final pair
| for the locals. The visitors scored a run
| in the third on passes to Mcconnell and
! Daniels and a base hit by Sterritt. Four
of them trotted home in the sixth, thanks
| to some liberality on the part of the
locals. With one down, O.Dowr hit safely.
| Martin followed suit because Cashion
failed to cover first. and then Ford drop
ped double into left. An error by
| Henry followed, and four runs were over
| the plate. That was the last time the
visitors neared the plate. for Cashion
steadied down and received good support
| thereafter. The sccre:.
Evening star., 1912-07-04
Events of the Fourth,
Afternoon and Night

3 to E p.m.-Canoe races
in tidal basin.
4:3o to o:45 p.m.-Concert
by 18th u S. Cavalry Band,
pavilion. Potomac Park.
6:45 to 7:45 p.m.-Patri-
otic exercises under auspices,
of citizens OF Petworth at
Libby Park.
$50 p.m.-F irew work s,
Grant Circle. Petworth.
$50 to 10 pm. Fire
works on ellipse south of
White House.
o:45 to I:I5 p.m.-lllumi-
nation OF Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. :. !.
Evening star., 1912-07-04
NEW TRADE AGREEMENT.
Canada and Australia Likely to
Come to Understanding.

OTTAWA, July 4.-Another trade agree
ment within the empire is In prospect.
Negotiations have been in progress since
January looking to closer trauc relations
between Canada and Australia. These
negotiations have reached a stage where
a visit to Australia by the Hon. George
Foster, Canadian minister of trade and
commece, Is likely TO result in an agree
ment.
Mr. Foster. who has been In England
as a member of the imperial trade COM
mission, will sail for home July II, and
will proceed at once for Australia.
Evening star., 1912-07-04

will press it for immediate action.
THE resolution speaks for ITSELF he
said today. If one half of what DIR.
Andrew says is true, then the state of
things in the Treasury Department has
developed into a travesty. An investi-
CATION might develop the fact that the
whole machinery Of the government has
been thrown into a state of chaos. confu-
sion and strife. which has overwhelmed
the affairs of the administration. as the
result Of the upheaval in the Republican
party. If public business is at a stand
still. we should not only1know it, but We
should reveal the cause"
Text of the Resolution.
The resolution is as follows:
Whereas, the assistant secretary OF
the Treasury Department. A. Piatt An
drew. in a letter to the President of the
United States, alleges certain depiorable
conditions in that department.. calls at
tention to a stagnation of public business
claims that for a long time the Treas
ury's business has been at a standstill
that people have suffered innumerable
delays in their business with the Treas
ury,' that the conduct of business in a
department under such conditions is i'm.
possible and that important undertak.
ings have been checked and.
Whereas. this remarkable declaration
would seem to index a situation calling
for congressional attention,
BE it therefore resolved, That thu
House committee on expenditures in tn,
Treasury Department. be and it is hereb,
directed to summon witnesses, with
view to determining whether the publ,
interests are in such state of demoral
ization: and
BE it also resolved, That said commit
| too G IN
for persons and papers in the prosecution
Of its work."
Evening star., 1912-07-04
HAVE THIRD PARTY TICKET.
Indiana Roosevelt Men Launch
Movement in State.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, July A third
political party was launched in Indiana
late yesterday, when progressive re,,ubli-
cans, called from all over the state by
Edwin NJ. Lee, former republican state
chairman. adopted resolutions condemn
ing the Chicago convention and declaring
they would not abide by its acts. Pro-
vision was made for tickets in every
county. as well as state ticket During
the speeches Theodore Roosevelt's name
frequently brought forth cheers
The conference effected temporary or
ganizatiOn by electing Edwin NJ. Lee
state chairman and Harvey B. Stout, jr..
secretary. Mr.. Lee was authorized to
appoint an executive committee and to
call a state convention.
The national conference of progressives
will be invited to meet in-Indianapolis
Evening star., 1912-07-04
BAPTIST UNION IN SESSION.
Young Peoples Society Begins Its
Convention in Toledo.

TOLEDO, July A patriotic service,
occupying the morning session. was the
principal feature of the first days session
of the international convention of the
Baptist Young Peoples Union of the
United States and Canada, which opened
here today. Rev. Russell H. Conwell Of
Philadelphia delivered the address at this
meeting.
The board Of managers report contained
the recommendation that workers in vari-
Gus sections of the international field
may undertake work independently of the
International committee as may seem
necessary for the advancement of their
specific needs. This work need not inter-
fere with the international fellowship.
Evening star., 1912-07-04
HARVARD TO GET FOSSILS.
Tend to Prove Cuba Was Once Part
of American Mainland.

NEW YORK. July 4.-Dr. Carlos de la
Torray Huerta. former mayor of Havana.
who received the degree Of doctor of
science at Harvard last month for dis
coveries tending to prove that Cuba was
at one time a part of the American main
land. received today two large cases of
fossils and shells which he recently gath
cred in Cuba and adjacent waters and
on which he based his theories.
The fossils and shells will be shipped to
Harvard University, to which DIR. Huerta
has given them, and he himself will
spend the remainder Of the summer at
Cambridge arranging the collections.
Evening star., 1912-07-04
COLONEL AND COHORTS
lay PLANS FOR PARTY
Progressives Confer at Saga.
more Hill and Will Not
Abandon Fight.

OYSTER BAY. N. Y, July 4.-With the
democratic national ticket in the field.
Col. Roosevelt and a group OF his l.euten-
ants have taken up the work Of laying
the foundation for a new party.
The situation in the light of the nom ma
tion Of Woodrow Wilson was discussed at
a conference at Sycamore Hill. which
was attended by Senator Dixon of Mon
tana. William Finn Of Pittsburgh. George
w. Perkins and Frank A. Munsey of New
York and E. A. Van Valkenburg of Phfla-
delphia.
The presence Of these men at Sycamore
Hill gave rise to reports that some of
Col. Roosevelt's leaders were in favor of
abandoning the fight. Col Roosevelt de-
MED this empha atically.
There was no thought of abandoning
the fight" said he. These men simply
came to talk over the situation with me
and to discuss details of the call for the
national convention"
Evening star., 1912-07-04
Discusses Osborn Incident.

The statement Of Gov. Osborn Of Mich
igan, one Of the seven governors who
asked Col. Roosevelt to become candi-
date for the republican nomination, that
in his opinion no third party was now
necessary, was cited to the colone. as one
reason for the reports that all was not
going well with the movement.
Gov. Osborn has said about the same
thing before" he said. II did not expect
to have his support We are going to
have some losses of this sort. Gov. Had
ley came out for Taft. Gov. Osborn for
Wilson. Our plans will not be affected" +"
From what has been said by Col. Roose-
welt and his supporters. it Is believed
that several distinctive Issues will be
brought into the campaign. Foremost
will be the argument that the course of
affairs In both the republican and the
democratic conventions and in the recent
history of the country has demonstrated
the need OIL a new party which will be
national in scope, and which. will go on
record as opposed to bosses" such as
Col Roosevelt has said fourished with
equal power among both the democratic
and republican parties.
Col. Roosevelt was asked what the
party would be named
Search me, by George" he replied
"The names have heard most frequently
mentioned are progressive party and ma
tional progressive party. The convention
will decide Il