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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-07
Only One Blaze Left Building
in Which 1t Started.
OF 246 Fires, $50 Extinguished
on One Floor.
LOSS FOR YEAR 1911, $4,000
Insurance of 100000 Leaves
Net Loss $4,000.
Chief WiImarth Makes an Ex-
celIent Showing.

OF the 246 fires fought by the To-
peka fire department in the year 1911,
only 16 spread beyond the floors on
which they originated. Only one fire
spread beyond the building in which
it started. This fact is shown in the
annual report of G.. o. Wilmarth, fire
marshal and building inspector, which
was made public today.
The total loss at fires for the year
amounted to $72,11s.25. The insur-
ance paid on this amount was $780,
10000. This allows net loss of only
$4,000 for the entire year. The es-
timated value of the property endan
gered is $1,587,710. This report is
the best in the history of the fire de-
partment
In the United States for the year
1911 the fire loss was $23, 900.
"It will be seen that Topeka contrib
uted very small amount to the gem
eral scrap heap" Chief Wilmarth
said in his annual report to the board
of city commissioners.
The tax payers of the city paid for
the safety of their property in the
year 1911 a little more than $50, 900
This covers the entire maintenance of
the department. The fire department
was nearly able to cut down the fire
loss to the amount spent for the oper-
ating of the companies in action.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-07
POLICE JOTTINGS.

Mrs. John TasseH appeared at the
police station this morning and report
ed ready to serve thirty days in the
city prison for having been convicted
of selling liquor at a restaurant oper-
ated by her at 222 Kansas avenue. She
was arrested and convicted in the po-
lice court. She appealed to the district
court but the latter affirmed the de-
cision of the police court and ordered
her committed to Jail in accordance
with the decision of the judge of the
police court.
Bessie Harris, r. c. Harris and
Floyd Harris were arrested at 100
Monroe street on the charge of dis
orderly conduct Wednesday night r.
c. Harris and the woman, not his wife,
were creating a disturbance in a room
at the place mentioned. She was
drunk and began using vile language
and acting in a disorderly manner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-07

HESS dIlQ OdChdCI1c,
and was so nervous
that / would cry at
the least noise, it
would startle me so.
1 began to take Ly-
dia E. Pinkh ans
remedies, and l don t
have any more cry
ing spells. 1 sleep
sound and my ner-
vousness is better.
l will end
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-07

Floyd Harris is her husband and the
trio We're arrested by officer Frazier.
r. c. Harris pleaded guilty to the
charge in police court this morning
and was fined $40. The man and wife
are trying to raise SO each which is
necessary to secure their release.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-07

Mr.. Coopah-Could you femme look in
yo' dictionary a minute, kunnel? Just
want t find a couple of words to add to
NAH lodge office title what All was
elected to last night. They dun chose me
grand high most worthy exalted imperial
plenipotentiary, but it strikes me dat
sounds jes' a little bit cheapi-Puck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-07

Stelma Moore and Ethel Brown
just can't agree while under the same
roof. Stelma fired several shots at
Ethel in a house on East First street,
between Madison and Monroe streets,
Wednesday night. The women are
negroes. They were quarreling when
the Moore woman began shooting.
Sergeant Sauls and officers Palmer,
sanders and Frazier raided the place.
Vivian Smith, another negro woman,
was in the place when the officers ar
rived, and all were arrested. They
will appear in police court at $3.50
o'clock this afternoon to tell their
troubles to the court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-23
TAX COLLECTOR C00NEY WITNESS
 IN S65,OO0 SUIT

Tax Collector B. F. Cooney was the principal witness this morning in the Superior court in the $65 GOO suit brought by William Thorpe of this city against his brother, Samuel tor was called as a witness for Will liam Thorpe. who claims his mother, the late Mary J. Thorpe, was induced by Samuel to sign away a valuable tract of 52 acres on Wayne avenue. The allegation is that the old lady was feeble minded and not competent to transact business
 the Thorpe house in October, 1910. He was clerk in the Proba te court at that time but was also engaged in the real estate business as a side issue He asked a woman who answered the doorbell if he could see the owner of the property. The woman, who was Mrs. Sarah Wilson, brought in Samuel Thorpe.
 There was some talk about pur- chasing the property but terms could not be agreed upon. The woman ap- peared to be afraid somebody would hear and one time she cautioned the witness to talk low as there was no account son who was a trouble maker.' This referred to William Thorpe. The witness said he learned from Mrs. Wilson that a man named Richardson had practically closed a deal for the tract.
 This is probably Jeremiah Richard son, the man alleged by the plaintiff to be the dummy who bought the land Samuel Thorpe's housekeeper. Will liam Thorpe wants the court to set aside the conveyance.
 Tn trial was still at press hour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-23
CUBAN CHANCELLOR
 SENTENCED FOR
 INSUL TING WOMAN
International Complication May Grow Out of it-Husband
 Fired at Cuban

Newoptr News, Va, Oct. 2s-senor Joseph J. zarza. the 21 year old chan cellor of the local Cuban consulate is in jail here. today Under sentence of three months and fine of $500 for an alleged assault upon Mrs Chas Brown, wife of an English ship draughtsman. International complica- tions are expected. Cuban consul Ca brerra Indignantly declared.
 The young Cuban is charged with making improper advances to Mrs. Brown, while looking at her apart ment during her husbands s absence.
 In police court, she testified that, to get rid of him, she made another en- gagement. The husband kept the "en- gagement." He fired several shots at the Cuban but missed Then he beat the foreigner severely
 That young Xarzay. by international law, is immune from arrest was his defense in police court but the judge held otherwise. The Cuban could not furnish $1,o00 appeal bonds and went to Jail
 Washington, Oct 23-Cuban Minister Rievero, today, declared that he is making an investigation of the alleged illegal jailing at Newport News of Joseph Zarza, chancellor of the con eulate there. Rievero said an appeal would be made to the state depart ment if it was believed that young Zarza had not received fair trial or was excessively punished.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-23
DIED.

cOGGEWETL.-In this city. October z2rd, Ia12, Jennie E. Nichols. wife Of John H. CoggsweI aged ID years. months. 23 days.
 Funeral service will be held at her late home. No. BAT Norman street. on Friday 25th inst, at 1o:S0 o'clock a. m-
 Burial in Mountain Grove s1ss BEERs-In this city. Oct. 23rd. 1s1 ?. Henry Beers. aged so years, C @Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence Of his daughter Mrs. R. q. Dunlap. No. inst. af s.so o'clock p. m.
 Burial in Mt Grove cemetery.
 23 D o'CoNNELL--In Fairfield: wednes- residence. State street (ext-). Thofn- as J. O'Connel, aged 40 years, 9 months, z2 days
 Notice of funeral hereafter. o,NEIns-1n this, city. Oct. ss, 1s12. Margaret. Imeldas daughter of James ana .7l[i 7MiargarFet ret o'fNeiL Nell aged g Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of nue. on Thursday. Oct 24. 1912. at GInterment at St. Michaers cemetery. a$p BRONSON-In this city, Tuesday, Oct. 2znd, 1912, 0rland H. Bron- son. -aged. -ysars. { months. 22 days @-@Fnrferfts-ufe ufe-invited--6e4 attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 250 Myrtle avenue, on Thurs day, Oct. z4th, at 2:30 D. m-
 @Interment at Mt. Grove ceme- wHEalaER.-1n Monroe. Conn. 11 Bet. 6 21st, 791zss Este1le Rebecca, wife of Frederick w. Wheeler, aged 73 years. months, 27 days Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late home, Mon roe. on Thursday, z4th inst, at 2:Oo o'clock D. n1.4a4 .t9
 Burial in the Center Cemetery, Monroe-s O 22 bsp CQNNERs.At Stamford, Oct. IS, John Corners -s4ss8
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-23
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

sion when search was made of her effects in Stratford last night
 The authorities have sought all day aid in their investigation, but so far they have not received any co-opera- tion.
 With characteristic shrugs of the shoulders and manifestations of fn- ability to converse in English, the people living at 105 South avenue, as well as the other addresses involved in the police investigation, have blocked investigation seriously
 At 105 South avenue is FeScino's grocery, recently raided as a gambling house. At 39 Union Square, the spa ghetti house is regarded by business men in the vicinity as a blind for gathering place for lawless people.
 The men closely associated with the Dora Herman case have been seen frequently in it's vicinity since it was opened a fortnight ago. Yetters to the police and prosecuting authorities of the city have convinced them dur ing the last week or so that the para sites in human fornn-the men who have preyed on the fruits of women's vice in Bridgeport's underworld, are slowly but surely coming back into the city and again entrenching themselves in their accustomed haunts. The murder of the young matron will doubtless open the way for another general upheaval such as was occa- stoned by the slashing of Dora Her man.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-23
Charming French underwear at little.

In their lines, and their fine finish, and the beautiful hand embroidery which distinguishes them the undergar of French and German make offered special price notable It is special collection which the store takes extra pride That pride both quality and value of the gatherings unusual quality at the price which is available.
 This lingerie is all of graceful model; is gather ing of samples from importer whose offerings are counted among best that American retailers chose Styles effective without being bizarre fabric soft nainsook cambric handkerchief linen And each garment is of such appeal the fine and dainty.
 Usual prices of any the collection would at least athird more than those which prevail And the range that may prices be- tween $15O and S16.5O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-23
EIoWLAND'S
Savings still on notions.

Better hurry you would buy sewing needs and per- notions at substantial saving The big stocks with which the Notion Sale opened fast growing small The opportunity will last but a short time Examples each represe nting many: Kings basting cotton, 800 yds, usually 5c,-3c Koh-I-Noor dress fasteners usually 10c,-5c. Tubular shoe laces, usually 15c bundle,-Sc Pulley shirtwaist belts, usually 1oc,-sc Fril1ed elastic, 3-4 yd lengths, usually 10c,-5c Lightweight dressshields slightly sOiled, usually 15c -7c.
 Mothers ironing wax, usually 5c,-3c. Tape measures, 60 inch, usually 5c-2c. worsted carpet binding assorted colOrs usually 2Oc -12c
 Eagle pins, all sizes, usually 5c,3c.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-23
Findtng of Second Gun.


 A web of evidence surrounding oth- CTS in the car with the actual murder CT of the woman is being slowly wound around the prisoners. A gun found on the spot where Matteo and Peligama were apprehended indicates that after the tragedy the murderer's s bullets running short he was supplied while still standing over the corpse with bullets owned by others. This is clearly apparent from the fact that while the leaden7 pellets in the gun used in the killing were round-nos- ed those in the gun belonging to an other man of the party was loaded with flat-nosed type. But two of the five found in the gun wielded by Buonomo were of that type An empty cigarette box found by the body, the contents of which were in Buonomo's pocket when searched, showed that he had stood over the body as 1t weItered in blood and clamly smoked a cigarette.
 The finding of this gun and the fact that an interchange of cartridges was made upon the spot is thought to be conclusive evidence of rre- arranged plot to kill. That the chaA1f- feur escaped with his life is thought to be due solely to the fact that they proposed to intimidate him into carry ing them far from the scene, when they might have then disposed of his body as well as that of the woman whose secrets may have been too i'm portant to be chanced to her discre- ton.
 The fact that they made such lav- ish preparations for the appearance
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-23
THE ROWLAND. DRY GOODS co.

Dora Herman, victim of white slavers was terribly slashed in the face as a penalty for her having betrayed the system.
 Matteo escapeo Jali' put Cesare, the fenced to a long term in prison.
 This afternoon the police unearth- ed evidence that indicated the girl, was not at all a stranger to the un- derworld. They said she had been employed at Patsy Richards cafe in Water street, just south of Tulip St., for some time, and that two weeks ago, she abandoned her environments here to flee with a lover who was a Greek. The fact that she abandoned her Italian associates for the Greek caused considerable comment in the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-23

underworld. But owing to the en- tanglements that might result. none of the woman's associates in her sur roundings has been persuaded as yet to visit the morgue in Stratford to view the remains.
 The woman's Greek admirer was known under the name of Alexander But little is known of Alexander's To- cal connections. It is reported that he was a salesman, that he freQuently visited the houses where the under world congregated and sold clothing and dry goods.
 There is no doubt however, that if this is the same girl who quit this city she went from here to Chicago as evidence by the pawn tickets is- sued to her and found in her posses
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-23
RULINGS IN THE
 DYNAMITE TRIAL
 AGAINST DEFENSE

Indianapolis, Oct. 23-The rulings of Judge Anderson in the dynamite con- spiracy trial, that the corpus fde1fc4G was proved when McManigs1 and Clark pleaded guilty and that the proof of an explosion at the hands of the defendants was proof that the eN- plosive had been transported in viola ton of the law in furtherance of tho conspiracy, were the objects of much discussion today among counsel for the defendants.
 The ironworkers' attorneys admitted that the rulings of the court let down the bars for all the evidence that the government would offer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-23
Chauffeur Halls Story.

When seen at his home in bed this afternoon, William Hall, the driver of the death car, although instructed by
 the police to refrain from giving any information which might disclose the methods pursued by the nurderers,
 again confirmed the route taken by actual reconciliation of the act through over-anxiety of young Mat teo, the only English speaking mem Der of the party, to obtain a cut rate this he . was Compelled to state that a party of five might occupy the car.
 Halls narrative is thrilling in it's Mateo naaaaes snd Peligamo @ about about % 7.so last evening, and after some haggIing they left the garage. They drove down Fairfield avenue to Broad street, through Broad to State, State to Wa ter and Water to Union Square, where stopping before a lunch wagon facing Main street the two occupants of the car got out and entered the restaur- ant building at 39 Union Square. Af- ter about fifteen minutes they emerg- ed and Hall was ordered to drive around Main street, through the next where the party stopped in front of DeVeva's saloon. There one of the party got out and bought two quarts of champagne and some glasses. The woman and one or two men also got in the car at this spot, although Hall is not certain how many men were in the seat behind him. He was told to drive out Stratford avenue, and did so until he approached the Green. There road improvements made it nee essary to take detour towards the Minor Smith road house. The party, objected to this route, and he again turned back into the main road leading towards. Stratford, which they shortly passed through, the pas sengers all the while drinking. Pass ing the Peck bridge. they were going along at a medium gait when Hall was touched on the shoulder and but one word was said, ttStopI'' It had an effect upon him which he could not describe, but he stopped and was told to turn around. As he was doing so he heard several muffled shots, which he first took to be fired from a 22 calibre pistol so slight in sound were they. He thought they were possibly a revolver in their hilarity and it was not until he had almost slowed down the car in front of the murderers that he saw the form of a body lying upon the grass. Immed- lately realizing his danger he applied full speed to the car and shot past.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-23
OBITUARY

Meeting death suddenly, as did his brother in Waterbury some years ago. was picked up in front of his saloon in a dying condition after falling down a flight of stairs and striking his building. His death which followed was pronounced accidental by Dr. C. c. Godfrey, acting medical examiner, and burial is being arranged. Bions- laws Kulvinakas, a brother, was mur- dered in Waterbury two years ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-23
WALL STREET TODAY

New York, Oct 2s-The stock mar close, rallying during the first IS min utes.
 Il a. m.-Price movements were i'm the direction of higher levels.
 Government bonds unchanged, other bonds irregular.
 Noon-Around midday the prices of many issues declined one point or more
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-23

of drunkenness and the purchasing of glasses with which to drink the many bottles of champagne it is thought they drained on the trip, is also suppos- ed to have been included in a deep and well-1aid plot only frustrated by the valor of the chauffeur who per ceiviny his predicament ran his ear towards them instead. of away ae they may have anticipated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-23
CREW IN DANGER FROM STORM AT
 ATLANTIC CITY

Atlantic City, Oct. 2s-A terrific storm drove a bark ashore on atne north side of Barnegat Inlet, early to- day. Lafesavers have made four at tempt to go to the stranded craft which is flying distress signals but the heavy sea beat back the Iifeboatg-
 The bark Is lying in a. dangerous position Fear is felt for the lives of the crew. The name of the bark is unknown.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-23

New Haven. Oct. 2S-Congreesrnar; n; John O. Tilson announced, today. that he had named Col. Isaac IJnman nf this city, as his political agent and that the latter had accepted. Com gresman Tilson is running for re-elsc- ton on the Republican ticket
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-23
COL. MURPHY BRINGS SUIT
 AGAINST ANTHONY FRA Engz

Col T. J. Murphy has brought suia against Anthony Fraenza, the Easf Main street cafe proprietor for S2.OO0 damages Papers were filed in tha common pleas court today The acl tion is brought to recover for gooGs purchased, and is returnable to the November term. Property at East Main and Nichols street has been at - tached.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-23
HAD RECORD IN NEW HAVEN

New Haven, Oct 23.-Andrew Com- peI1o, or as he is known here, Andrew Cuppone, alias 'fBig Andrew" one of the two men who escaped after the
 murder vaof. Mrs. Rosa Buonomo. tn Stratford, last night, was arrested here about q year ago for alleged com plicity in the white slave traffic. Ar ter being confined for a time he and two others arrested with him were al- lowed to go. Since then he has not been seen in his accustomed haunts In the cfty.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-23

The believes this will be the biggest glove sale that Bridgeport The knows that Bridge port had chance to buy such gloves at such prices And the store that the opportunity will be quickly taken advantage offor Bridgeport prompt to act
 Months ago planned for this sale; secured the CO operation of French govers of special ability Now all is ready The gloves here; from Grenoble the glove of the world far fine kid gloves concerned They beauties nice weight fine quality splendid style fresh and and attractive And they to be of fered such prices will make this typical Marche sale. Bridgeport has never seen such glove offering as this.
 7 All Isne Eid, all new styles, all rich colors as well as black and white
 Two clasp gloves, white black gray and Paris tan shades goo Paris point and heavy embroidered gloves, clasp white black with white sewing and embroidery Paris tan $1.20 Fine white kid 12button gloves Cleopatra buttons-
 $16O Handsome 16-button gloves with Cleopatra buttons, white black or black with white sewing and white e1 broidery,- $190 Thursday morning at store opening this splendid lot of gloves will be ready Quantities argebut such the bgness of the opportunity folks will to be prompt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-23

Hartford, oct. 23-Jimmy Lewis, alias "Hartford Jimmy one of the two men who escaped last night after the murder of Rosa Buonono, is 29 years old and lived here for some time He was at one time employed on the street cars here of the Connecticut Company He had his hanBout i'm Ferry street and was well known in the underworld.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-23
Bridgeport. Conn.,
 Wednesday. Oct. 23, 1912.
Bon Marche sale of gloves.

I1Ile or TnIS sale means little to great majority of folks. But it is going to mean a great deal, as folks come and see the sort of sale that it is.
 Bon Marche is greatest department store of Paris. It has a wonderful glove sec tion, wonderful in both amount of buiness done and quality of gloves sold. And it built up that business largely by the great values it offered at it's glove section at certain times.
 Today the glove sales at the Bon Marche are red-let- ter events. And we propose to make this a red-letter event in the. glove business
 -G D-sI
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-23

Fresh Shore Haddock ID 4c Steak Cod. .1b 10c Smo. .Finnan Haddie To Sc Fresh Butterfish. .Ib 1Oc Red Flag Salmon can 18c'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-23

Kippered Herring can 15c Soused Mackerel can 15c Japan Crab Meat can 25c
 Helmet Salmon. can 13c Fancy Sardines can 4c Osprey Lobster. can 23c
 Sunbeam Shrimp can 10c Norway Mackerel ca 5c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-23

Halibut Steak. fb 15c Fresh Mackerel. .fb 12c Fresh Founders. 10 Sc Steak Blues To Sc Rainbow Sardines can 2Oc
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1912-08-31
DECIDE ON Nine
MONTH SESSION
BOARD LENCTHENS TERM.
SEPTEMBER 16 SET AS TIME To
OPEN CONWAY PUBLIC
SCHOOLS.

on assurances from the soliciting
committee that sufficient amount of
voluntary subscriptions will be raised
70 justify it, the board of directors
last night voted to increase the length
OF the session of the Conway public
schools from eight to nine months and
set Sept 16 as the date for opening
the next session.
The president of the board was in.
structed to let contract to connect
the public school building with the
waterworks system and arrange to
supply the pupils with city water. A
large main will convey the water to
the building and fire hydrants will be
installed nearby. This, it is thought.
Will effect considerable reduction in
the insurance rates.
The board made some slight chang
es in the high school course of study.
in order to get on a more nearly uni
form basis. Alice Jones was electAd
assistant teacher in the negro school.
The damage to the auditorium
caused by the fire last winter is now
being repaired and the building will
be in entire readiness for the opening.
Two new teachers will serve on the
high school faculty this year. They
are Sam II. Scott of Benton, who will
succeed w. F. Tate as teacher Of the
eighth grade and director Of athletics,
and Miss Mae Park, who will be Ii
brarian and also teach some classes
in the crowded grades.