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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-26
METAL TRADES TO
 ORGANIZE FEDERATION
An Crafts Working in Metal to As semble Under One BOdy-Presf.
 dent O'COnnen to Speak.

President O'Connell of the Metal Trades Department of the A. F. of L., will address a meeting of metal trade crafts to be held this evening in Masonic Temple. The meeting is regarded as one of the most import ant in the labor movement in Bridge port. The Bridgeport metal workers intend to form a federation of all trades, the same as has been formed on the railroads, where ali the crafts are united under one body.
 Said a pror, inent leader in the metal trades field today:
 "The various crafts realize that the old methods of organizing are obsolete and that they must federate in order to be successful. A very active cam paign of organizing is being conduct ed among the pattern makers. mold CTS, polishers and all branches of the machine trade, and all organizations are rapidly increasing In membership. Organizers of the various trades will be present Bridgeport workers in- tend to form a federation of all trades the same as has been formed on tho railroads, where all trades are form. ed into one big federation that con- trols all trades. The Bridgeport meeting is being extensively advertts- ed and all metal workers are tnvft- d
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-26
FIRST THINGS

The first lodge of the Order of Odd Fellows in America was founded in Baltimore ninety-three years ago to- day The organizers were members of the Manchester Unity of Odd Eel lows, an English fraternal order dat ing from 1745, and reorganized under it's present constitution century ago this year. The utilization of the Ann erican branch with the parent body was later broken off, but there are still a considerable number of mem bers of the Manchester Unity in the United States and Canada. The Sov- ereign Grand lodge of the Indepen- dent Order of Odd Fellows and sub. sidiary societies now have total membership of about a million and a half. The Manchester Unity has over a million members enrolled, largely in Great Britain and its de- pendencies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-26
ALL THE RAG TIME COUPLES DANCED AT
 CAFE EMPLOYES' BALL

"Everybody's Doin' It" played Kon- stances singing orchestra at the first cabaret ball of the Cafe EmployeI Association in Eagles hall. last even ing. And everybody was. The rag time couples throwing their shoulders in the air. now barely moving, then flashing across the floor without re- moving their heels from the polished boards-exemplified the last word in terpstchorean tragedies while throng lined up around the four walls and in the balcony and looked on in amaze ment.
 The Cafe Employes' Association made a feature of the cabaret enter tainment. The largest of the rooms adjoining the main hall was convert ed into a blaze of color and electrical effects. The well ordered tables with spotless napery and resplendent silver were filled at midnight, and a cabaret entertainment was provided during the luncheon. The attendance was large, and while the expenses were heavy. the association expects to net sub Stantfal sum.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-26
BREACH OF CONTRACT
 GROUND FOR 4 STRIKE
Massachusetts Superior Court Holds Legal eWalkout Due to Failrre .
 to Keep an Agreement.

Boston, April 26-L4abor men won . new point yesterday. when Judge Pierce, of the Superior Court. ruled that a strike, called because an em- ployer breaks an agreement or con- tract with union, is 5ustifable, and therefore, legal.
 The decision was made in the case brought by the George A. Fuller Con- struction Company against John R. Alpine and others because of a strike on the work on the Copely-Plaza Ho- tel in Boston.
 Counsel for the unions say the case sets precedent and is great vic tory for union labor. The point at issue, breach of contract, is new to labor litigation in Massachusetts. Pre- vious decisions have decided that strikes called for the purpose of se- curing higher pay or bettering work ing conditions are justifiable. but the question of a breach of contract has never before been at issue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-26
POINTS OF INTEREST.
Tufts College Glee Club


 Don't forget to attend the concert of the Tufts College Glee and Mando- lin club this evening at the Universa- list church. It will certainly be a musical treat. AS this club has had an enviable reputation for years.
 It is Hoped That Many | Will see the two sketches from the works of Charles Dickens to be giv- en Monday next at Warner Hall. The Mary Silliman chapter, D. A. R. have been interested in the producing of this for some weeks, and those in the cast have been thoroughly drilled by the efficient leader MT. Frank Arm strong. A number outside of the chapter are in the plays, which add interest to the production. Very fine music has also been secured, which will be rendered during the evening.
 A Good Home Drink
 That affords enjoyment, promotes rest and confers lasting benefit is found in Miles ale. It adds zest and relish to a meal promotes sociability, and is enjoyed by everyone every where. Also Bartholomay's Rochester lager which is recommended by the medical profession as an excellent tonic. If you use a beverage, use only the best and purest that the market affords. You can easily att test the virtues by ordering a case from M. J. Maloney, 86 Jones avenue. Phone 3459-3 His wines and liquors are of the best quality, also his soda and mineral waters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-26
WIRE PAPERS FLEECE
 "BOOkIES" FOR .S3o,OOO

New York, April 26-The authorities today are Investigating neat bit of ''wjre tapping here which resulted in Q number of poo,room proprietors and handbook men being ieeced out of 330. 900. Superstition was the horse chosen to bet on by the wire tappers. He was quoted at to 1 to win and 8 to for place in the one mile fea- ture race at Jamestown track. Kor- mack was the logical favorite. As soon as the prices were posted there was concerted play on Superstition. The "wire tappers' had a code in use and after reporting Superstition win ming gave the regular 70. K" 10 min- utes later. The betting had been so heavy in several poolrooms that the house bankroll was depleted and pay ment of bets following the races was postponed until today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-26
Fairfield County News
Rev. Zeiter Resigns

Rev. John E. Better has resigned as pastor of the First Methodist Episco- pal church of South Norwalk.
 Hit With an Axe.
 AS Frank c. Fitch was trimming some shrubbery on his lawn at Wes- ton, Saturday, his axe slipped. fly ing 8 distance of several feet and struck his six year old son, Raymond, who was playing nearby, full in the face, causing such injury to the nose. cheek and forehead, as required nine stitches.
 Hit by Autos.
 Edward Cavanaugh, was hit by an auto delivery wagon driven by John H. Reedy at Stamford Tuesday. He died shortly after the accident, pre- sumably of fractured skull.
 Stanley Shepard of Darien was knocked down and 1 sustained Ied. slight he stepped directly in front of an au- tomobile. Master Shepard was stand ing in the street and as the automo- bile approached, the driver footed his horn loud and long. Still the boy stood riveted to the spot, apparently chine got within few feet of the boy, the driver. seeing that the boy was not going to move, suddenly turn ed to the left and as he did so, Stan ley jumped in the same direction. di- rectiy in front of the machine Eye witnesses absolve the automobile driv- CT from all blame.
 s1s,000 Alimony
 Judge Ralph W. Wheeler. of the sion Tuesday, in favor of the plain tiff in the case of Esther M Starr, of Danbury, versus Oliver W. Starr, also of Danbury. granting Mrs. Starr a decree of divorce and awarding her $1S,0o0 alimony. Mrs Starr sued for cruelty, habitual intemperance and adultery. The habitual intemperance charge was later withdrawn and the divorce was granted, on the remain ing two grounds. The defendant made a counterclaim. in which he upon the same two gounds. Judge Wheeler's memorandum of decision gives no order as to the custody of the minor child. Judge Wheeler's memorandum of decision says: ''The value of the .7e e and snd s1a is is a reasonable portion of the defen- dant's estate to be assigned to the plaintiff.
 Destroyed by Fire
 T. H. Jennings had the misfortune to lose his barn at West Bedding by fire Saturday evening. The barn was rented by Patrick German of Dan- bury who had two pairs of horses and wagons and harness consumed.
 Lost on Titanic
 Among the passengers lost in the Titanic disaster was Victor Larson of Stamford who had been visit to Sweden.
 Stock of White Perch
 ru. t,,raou of fisheries of fha do. pa rtment of commerce and labor, has allotted to the Pahquioque Rod and Gun club of Danbury. stock of white perch. The fish will be put into Lake Kenosia. West Lake, Balls Pond and probably Taunton pond.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-26
BASKETBALL TOMORROW NIGHT

Tomorrow evening at the Y. M. c. A. a basketball team representing the Sunday schools of Hartford will meet the local all star s. s. A. l.. team in what is expected to be a very fast game. The local boys journeyed to aartlord last saturday and were de- port team will be Noel, Anthony. Cur tis. Stock, Rhorback, Hayes, Grum- man. Two of these men are from the Washington Park M. E. Church, three from the South Congregational,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-26
DEMONSTRATION OF HOOSIER CABINETS

All this week at the store of George B. Clark & Company, 1057-1073 Broad street, opposite the post office, is be- ing held a demonstration of the fla nous Hoos1er Kitchen Cabinet. These cabinets are the best made and shouJd De in every house. Do not fail to see the show which will last for the bal ance of this week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-26
Special Reductions

on ladies suits, coats, dresses and waists, at the United Cloak G Suit Store, 1258 Main street, opposite Strat- field. The only ladies' suit manufac- tory in Bridgeport Goods direct from maker to you.
 Tomorrow, Saturday,
 is bargain day at B. H. Dillon & Co.'S. 11O5 Main street Shoppers will find many money saving opportunities at their store tomorrow. The purchas- ing power of dollars and dimes grows to surprising proportions by the low prices at which untrimmed hats, trim med tailored and dress hats, howers. feathers, shirt waists, petticoats, mar about boas, and long cloth coats, rain coats and blazer jackets azo quoted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-26
WELSH CHURCH BILL PASSES
Dtsestablishment Measure Has First
 Reading in Commons.

London, April 26-The Welsh Discs tablishment bill passed it's first read Ing in the House of Commons last night by a vote of 331 to 253.
 This bill provides that after July 1 the four Welsh dioceses will cease to form part of the province of Canter- bury. and for the appointment of com missioners to take possession of the church property and distribute it. The Church of England in Wales, accord ing to the Home Secretary, will be left with an income Of $4OO,OO0 out of the existing endowments of $1, 300. 900.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-26
PACKAGE SALE.

A package sale will be held tomor- row at the cigar emporium of T. w. Grant, 1163 Main street. Included in the packages are calabash, meerchaum and brier wood pipes, cigarette and cigar cases, cigar lighters, boxes of cigars and tobacco. Look in the show window then go in and make your selection.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-26

Boston-F'red Holt conducts the smallest store in New England. His place is at 325 Fremont street. Boston. and is exactly two by four feet.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-26

New York-Mrs. Katie Dorlott, in a will written on the back of hospital chart disposes of $60.000 worth of property.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-26

No matteA whaf you want trY the Farmer Want Column.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-26

and one from the Peoples Presbyter- ian. This will be the last game of the season for the Bridgeport league.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-26

Rev. John E. Zeiter has resigned as pastor of the First Methodist Ep1sco- pal church of South Norwalk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-26

Members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows throughout North America will celebrate to-day the ninety-third anniversary of the order. To-day is the birthday anniversary of David Hume, in 1711 of Artemus Ward, humorist, in 1884, and of John Clark Ridpath, historian, in 1S4O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-26
Congressman Reilly Sneaks

With 'in harmony lies sdccess'' as the theme of his discourse, Congress- man Reilly of Meriden drew a laugh at the beginning by remarking. When Democratic organizers meet in a Taft hotel 1t appears to me that we are carrying the fight into the enemy's territory and this in itself augers something of success A dramatic description of the widely separated Taft and Roosevelt factions of the Republican party was concluded with the statement: "The only hope of the Republicans this year is that the Democrats will make some fatal mis- take.'' Congressman Reilly then con-
 tinued with most eloquent plea for Democratic harmony and closed by
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-06-29
BANKERS UNDER BONDS.

Mcpherson, vice president of the First
National bank of Deadwood, who was
connected with the Meade county bank
of Sturgis, :. D., when that institution
failed last year, together with II. E. Per
kins, H. o. Anderson, Frank M. Stewart
and Charles Francis, directors Of tn Q
bank, have been indicted by a grand jury
at Sturgis on charge of having permit
ted the stockholders of the bank to bor-
row more than so per cent of the capital
stock of the bank.
Four indictments have also been re-
turned against Harold NJ. Cooper. cashier
of the bank, for having received deposits
after the bank was insolvent, and Nc
Pherson, Francis, Perkins and Stewart
are also indicted as accessories to the
alleged criminal action of Cooper.
The defendants have entered pleas of
not guilty and have furnished bonds in
the sum of $1,000 each for their appear
aucs for trial in September.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-06-29
g PRINGLR PARAGRAPHS.
BY JERRY.

BY JERRY.
PRINGLE, S. d., June 26, 1912.
The Black Hills Lime kiln is again
burning lime.
Mrs. Pete Cairo went to Hot Springs
Sunday night.
The town board held their regular
meeting yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Brown attended
the circus at Hot Springs today.
Miss Anna Ham of Mayo, is visiting
with Mrs. VIM. Young this week.
Mrs. McClelland is moving her house.
hold goods into the restaurant building.
FOURTH OF JULY
will be celebrated by neighborhood
picnic in the grove by Mr.. P. J. Turner's
place, two and one half miles northeast
of Pringle. A program will be rendered
at eleven O'Clock a. m.
Various amusements are planned for
the afternoon, and prizes will be award
ed to the winners.
Everybody cordially invited to attend.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-06-29
GOOD ROADS DAY.
Custer People Are Alive to Advantages
Of Good Roads-First Day
Big Success.

The first good road day appointed fol
Custer was decided success in every
particular. About 25 of the best road
men in the country gathered about
seven o'clock Wednesday morning arm.
ed with shovels, picks and bars. The
route chosen for the first days work was
north toward the Pennington county
line. Every pebble and every rock was
removed from the roadbed between Gus.
ter and the Tenderfoot mine that day.
If you want to see the good work done
just take ride over that piece of road
and if you were not working that day
you will surely have your name on the
list next time.
The movement has proven much more
successful than was even imagined at
first, and from the conversation heard
on our streets each day it would seem
that it is only in the first stages. We
can safely say that with the enthusi-
asm shown, that it is only matter of q
short time when it win be indeed q
pleasure trip on any road leading to
Custer.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-06-29
ARGYLE AQATES.
BY BOOSTER.
ARGYLE, il

ARGYLE, June 27, 1912.
Hugh Page was Custer visitor Mon
day.
Ed. Serry is working at the O'Connor
saw mill at the Hayes ranch.
W. s. Flutter was on the sick list Satur.
day, but is again able to be about his
work.
Pete Cairo of Pringle, spent Saturday
night and Sunday with Mr.. Lewis and
family.
RS. Pond is again at home after sew.
eral weeks absence. He was working
at Rockford.
Earl Pond, who has been working in
the northern Hills since last January,
returned home Monday.
Mrs. Lewis was called to Pringls
Thursday morning by the illness of her
daughter, Mrs. Pete Cairo.
Mrs. F. Schicker and daughter Mar
gurete returned home Monday after q
two weeks visit at Boone, Iowa.
Mrs. Pete Cairo came down from
Pringle Friday evening and stayed with
her parents until Sunday evening, when
she went over to Hot Springs for medi-
cal treatment.
The bright, warm weather of the past
few days has greatly improved the looks
of all kinds of crops, especially corn and
garden truck. The cut worm has almost
ceased from troubling after a very &C.
tive spring campaign.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-06-29
that event the land so entered shall

In that event the land 90 entered shall
revert to the government. Provided,
That three years period Of residence
herein fixed shall date from the time of
establishing actual permanent residence
upon the land: and provided further,
That where there may be climatic rea-
SONS, sickness, or other unavoidable
cause, the commissioner of the general
land Office may In his discretion, allow
the settler twelve months from the date
Of filing in which to commence his resi-
dence on said land under such rules and
regulations as he may prescribe"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-06-29

J. W. McClaren was in Custer Satur-
day from his ranch near Pringle. Mr..
McClaren says that while the prospects
for good crop are very promising, a
little rain would do lot of good. All
the ranchers in his vicinity, he says,
are happy over the prospect of bounti-
full harvest, and he believes their antici-
pations will be realized.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-06-29

The regular semi.annual meeting Of
the Board of Directors of the Custer
County Bank was held at their Office
Tuesday evening. George F. Schneider,
cashier of the Pennington County Bank,
and John Clover of Rapid City, and d.
W. Webster, cashier of the Hill City
Bank, were in attendance. The bank
declared its regular semi.annual divi.
dend, payable July LIST.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-06-29

On June 26 the Forest Service tele-
phone line which runs from Alkali
Springs to the Drew Station was COM
pleted. The line reaches to within q
few miles of Frank Walsh's place at Elk
Mountain. When the gap is connected
this section of the Hills will have tele-
phone connections with Dewey and
points along the B. & NJ. which runs
from Edgemont to Newcastle.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-06-29

While at work on the Forest Service
line, Mr.. Henry H. McCrary unfortun-
ately had his foot quite seriously in
iured by having the point of climber
jamed into it. He returned to Custer
and will be entirely over the injury in
short time.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-06-29

Mr.. ]. W. Sweeney, who was called 10
Pittsburg, Pa, some time ago on account
of the serious illness of his wife, re.
turned Saturday. When Mr.. Sweeney
left the bedside of his wife she was
greatly improved. He stopped two
days in Chicago looking over the
political situation and there he found
things humming in national politics.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-06-29

Wilkie Collins. son of John A. Collins,
died at Los Angeles, Cal, June 20. He
was buried by the Eagles on Monday,
the Gath. Cause of death tuberculosis.
He was about 80 years Of age and will
be we'll remembered in Custer, where
he attended school. His mother and
sister live in Los Angeles He died at
the residence of his sister.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-06-29

Henry Korthaus finished painting his
brother Joe's new ranch house the first
of the week. Joe now has one of
the finest houses in his section of the
country, and he and his family will now
proceed to enjoy the many new comforts
and convsniences made possible in the
arrangement of the new home.-Buffalo-
gap Gazette.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-06-29
PERSONAL MENTION,

John Korthaus was up from Baker
vile Saturday.
Mrs. J. R. Cruson returned Saturday
from Hermosa.
W. r. Millham was an arrival from
Hot Springs Friday morning.
Forest Ranger Theo. Shoemaker was
over from Keystone Saturday.
Miss Bessie Metcalf has returned from
q visit with friends near Fairburn.
T. w. Delicate attended the directors
meeting of the Hill City Bank Tuesday.
Mrs. F. C. MacDuffee and son, Carl,
attended the circus at Deadwood, Fri
day.
Ed. Pyne left Tuesday morning for
Lead for the purpose of seeking employ
ment.
o. NJ. Southmayd, a civil engineer of
Deadwood, was an arrival in Custer
Monday.
Attorney S. E. Wilson of Hot Springs,
was transacting legal business in Custer
Tuesday.
DR.. ]. III. Martin, of Lead, was pro-
fessional visitor in Custer Monday and
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Heumphreus, of
Pleasant Valley, were in town Monday,
shopping.
James Kinsey returned from Wyom-
ing Friday morning, where he has been
shearing sheep.
August Erbe and family, of Bowdle,
this state, were guests at the White
House over Sunday.
Miss Grace Kubler went up to Dead
wood Thursday to visit week with her
brothers, Will and Carl.
H. o. Alexander and Banks Stewart,
two travelling men of Deadwood, were
calling on the trade Tuesday.
Lewis Thompson and wife, of Hot
Springs, are visiting at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Stainbrook.
H. G. Wise, wife and son, left We'd
nesday evening for Los Angeles, CAL,
where they expect to permanently To-
cate.
Mrs. w. J. Walker, who, with her
daughter had been visiting her father at
Deadwood, returned home Monday
evening.
Miss Lulu Pitcher, who has been visit
ing relatives and friends in the northern
Hills the past two weeks, returned Sum
day evening.
The Misses Ellen and Teresa Garlock,
who have been attending Spearfish Nor
NAL, returned home Saturday, having
finished their studies.
| B. M. Kemp and wife of Chicago, are
spending few days with T. W. Deli
cate and wife, stopping off on their way
to Yellowstone National Park.
Mrs. P. A. Gushurst, son and daugh-
ter, Fred and Clara Louise, of Lead,
were in Custer Monday and Tuesday,
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. T. V. Garlock.
Mrs. Ed. L. Grantham and daughter,
Beryl, formerly residents of Custer, but
now located at Aberdeen, y. D., arrived
Thursday morning for visit with old
time friends.
Mont. Heumphreus, who has been
attending law school in Chicago, ILL.,,
the past winter, returned to Custer Sun
day. He will spend the summer with
his parents in Pleasant Valley.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. McClslland, OF
Sacramento, CAL, who have been visit.
ing with Mrs. McClelland's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. L. Lindstrom, near Four Mile,
left for their home Monday evening.
Mrs. W. B. Clarke and son Darrell, oi
Chicago, arrived in Custer Tuesday for
a few weeks visit with relatives and
friends. She is stopping at the home Of
her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mr.. d
Carrigan.
Mr.. Caven died at the County Pool
Farm Wednesday night from diabetes
and old age. His remains were taken
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1912-06-29

Clarence E. Hart, president of the
Hartwell Mining company, left Saturday
for his home in Pomeroy, Ohio. We
understand that it 10 the intention of
the company to do considerable devel-
opment work on their property this
summer and fall.