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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
COAL MINERS WON'T BUDCE
 FROM STAND
Men Insist that Operators Must Shoulder the Re sponsibility If Strike Is Declared.
Especial from United Press )


 New York, March 16-Placing the responsibility for the breaking off of the negotiations for the peace agree ment in the anthracite field squarely at the door of the operators, the union committee today insisted that it had been denied opportunity to discuss or explain why the union demanded bet ter wages and reformed working con- ditions in the hard coal field. After issuing the statement, the committee returned to Pennsylvania, satisfied that a strike on March 31 was certain and insisting the miners would ''go out as an individual and remain out until the operators make the demand ed concessions
 Are the workers in the coal fields to understand there is no hope for them in the future?" says the commit tee, "but always and forever the oper- ators are to tell them that the award of the anthracite coal commission now 10 years old is the only basis upon which they can work.
 "This award was based on condi- tions of 10 years ago. We know the cost of living has increased 50 pel cent. and we ask in all fairness how the anthracite miner can be expected to raise, feed and clothe his family on the wages he received 10 years ago"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

Stephen Benson, aged 30, motor
 man in the employ of the Connecticut
 company, died early this morning as
 the result of injuries sustained when
 his car, bound for New Haven, crash
 ed into Coles Electric express car
 standing on the tracks near Silver
 Sands, beach between Meadows End
 and Milford.
 Benson's left leg was crushed. Talk
 en to the Bridgeport hospital, he was
 informed that he had but one chance
 of life, and that 8 slim one-depend-
 ing upon the an1putation of his crush
 ed limb. Otherwise. death was a cer-
 tainty. Despite this, Benson refused
 to permit the amputation of his in
 jured limb and declared that he would
 rather die. He expired at 3 o'clock
 this morning. Doctors at the hos
 pital say that so weak was his condi- that his recovery was but fighting
 chance in the event of an amputa- tion.
 Thirteen passengers in Benson's car were shaken up and bruised by the accident, but none severely hurt, only the front vestibule being crushed by the collision.
 An investigation of the accident is now in progress by the Public Utilities commission. Engineer C. c. Elwet of the commission came to Bridgeport today and examined a number of wit neeses to the accident, and made tests of the brakes, and condition of the wrecked passenger car.
 On Monday Engineer Elwell will conduct a test at the scene of the accident, duplicating as exactly as possible the circumstances 1ndof which the two cars came together
 Tests will be conducted to ascertain whether or not Motorman Benson had l time to stop his car from the time that he first sighted the car ahead o1 him, until the crash occurred. An in vestigation will also be made into the circumstances surrounding the accl- dent and as to whether or not Motor the crew of the express car. failed to l exercise due diligence in not sending back to flag the approaching car. This is the first accident incurred by the local division of the Connecti- cut company since the Public Utilities
 commission went into effect, serious enough to bring about an lnvestiga- 1 tion from that body.
 The cause of the accident is more or less shrouded in mystery. Accord 1 ing to the testimony of the men ex- amined before Engineer Elwell this morning, Benson had ample oppor-
 tunity to bring his car to a stop un-
 der ordinary circumstances and the l light at that time was good, the veil of fog not yet having descended. The accident occurred about five o'clock. The express car, belonging to the express division of the Con necticut company and manned by Mortorman Perkins and Messenger Breen was preceding the regular New Haven car, manned by Benson and Conductor James MacArthur, both being bound for that destination. The l express car was keeping @ distance varying between several hundred feel | and quarter of mile between itself and the passenger car.
 | On a stretch of track along the beach at Silver Sands the crew of the express car discovered that something l was going wrong with their electric resistance box, from which smoke and l flames were beginning to come. The l express car was stopped immediately
 and the crew turned their attention to the trouble.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
JAIL FAILS TO MAKE THIS YOUTH
 "TELL" ON GANG

The terrors of the dark cell and the third degree have absolutely failed to make any impression upon Stephen Bayus, the 18-year-old member of the East Bridgeport viaduct gang arrest ed several weeks ago after the gang had beaten several railroad watch men, robbed cars and made them selves general terror along the rail- road property.
 Bayus was in the county jail for two weeks. until relatives furnished bonds for his release. He was held in jail in the hope that the confine- ment would loosen his tongue and he would disclose the identity of the other members of the gang.
 Bayus refused to talk the day of his arrest, or the next day when he was arraigned in the city court. The authorities sent him to jail to think it over. He came back a week later, but he was still as silent as the Sphinx. His case was scheduled to be heard in the city court today, but it went over for a conference between Attorney R. H. Gould, whom his par ents have retained, and the prescott ing authorities.
 Bayus has got so that he laughs at the authorities when they try to ques- tion him, and apparently he likes the experience of baffling the sleuths who are seeking to run down the other members of the lawless viaduct gang.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
SID ALLEN ESCAPES.

A message was brought in today, saying that 'tSid'' had escaped from his pursuers and was again at large. A report brought to Postmaster Owen said that Allen had been cornered by the officers but evaded them after a brief skirmish. He had heard a re- port that Mrs. Allen, with her hus- hand at that time. was dead but there was no confirmation It was positively stated, however, that "Sid'' was again at liberty.
 The posse is now in the dark as to Sid Aliens present whereabouts.
 A special grand jury convened here &fhis afternoon, and returned indict- ments against the Aliens. Judge Staples, of Roanke, announced that he would restore law and order and Attorney General Williams was on hand Floyd Allen, with a self-fn- ficted gash across his throat and two bullet wounds, today apparently re- pented his. part in the courtroom murders. He pleaded with his guards a Baptist minister.
 For the last two weeks my wife and I have been talking things over, ' Allen said today, land she thinks ought to take my punishment like a man. I know I have been living a desperate life. Before this, I had decided to mend my ways, but you See
 F. Moore, 35 years old, resident of Hillsvile, was arrested today. De- tectives charge that he held the horses of the Allen gang during the shooting iu the courtroom.
 Early this afternoon, practically the entire force of detectives left the will lage for the mountains determined to run down Sid Allen. A rumor spread here that the outlaw was hiding al Fancy Gap It was believed, this af. ternoon, that the outlaws had taken their final stand in the passes and were awaiting the attack of the pur- puers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
Special from United Press.)

Especial from United PreSS.) F London, March 16-Between 15 and 25 passengers are reported to have been drowned off East Bourne, today. when the Penisula & Oriental liner Oceana sunk after a collision with the German bark Pisagua. All on board were taken off in lifeboats and the reported loss of life, occurred when one of these small craft capsiz- ed
 A large hole was torn in the port side of the Oceana and she sunk five hours later when tugs were attempt ing to beach her. The wrecked ves- sel carried $5,0O0, ,000 in specia and was bound for Bombay. The accident oc- cured at 4:30 a. m. It was unusual ly clear and seamen are unable to account for the collision.
 The first lifeboat over the sides was loaded with women. It was just about to touch the water when one of the davits broke and the boat ov- erturned and precipitated the passen- gers, most of whom were in theil night clothes. into the water. From the shore, lifesavers at East Bourne watched helplessly while they fran. tically endeavored to launch theif own life boat and go to the rescue.
 All of the passengers on the Oceana were in their berths when they were awakened by the shock as the Pisa. qua rammed her bow through thu port side of the big steamer. Panic ensued. Scantily clad men and women rushed on deck and threaten, ed to jump into the sea before the lifeboats could be manned.
 When the boats were lowered, the Lascar crew fought with the passen- gers, beating them over the heads with slaves in an effort to escape. Officers drew revolvers and threaten
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
BOY, AFTER ATTEMPT
 ON LIFE, ESCAPES
 FROM AN OFFICER
Special from United Press.)

Special from United Press.)
 Meriden March 16-In attempting to Kill himself by jabbing a penknife in- to his neck, John PiZwauer, 15 sur- prised State Agent John A. Parish into releasing his hold on the boys wrist Pizwauer, who was being led to the state school for boys, as an incorrigible ran away from Parish, leaving a trail of blood to mark the path of flight Aided by this. police chased the boy a quarter of a mile to St. Stanislaus' Roman Catholic church. The trail led here. but thorough search of the premises fail- ed to uncover the quarry. Ut is fear ,dtf1at Pfzwauer will finish the job Ehile officers are hunting for him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
Experienced Secret Service Sleuths Lead the
 Searchers
RIVAL CLAN ACTUATED
 BY VENGEANCE ASSIST
Pursuers Now Close to Lair of Gang In Mountains Floyd Allen Sends for His Brother, a Baptist Minister.
Especial from United Press.)

Hillsville, Va, March 16-Pressing cautiously up slippery mountain passes, closing in like hounds about a fox, two score detectives. aided by a dozen or more feudists. today be- gan their hazardous hunt for 16 des- peradoes of the Allen gang.
 Swollen creeks and mountain roads knee deep in sticky mud, hindered pursuit. Somewhere in the mountain passes, the gang is waiting for pur- suers, waiting with hundreds of rounds of ammunition per man and with the determination never to be captured alive.
 Five lives have already been lost in the deadly game the gaunt noun taineers play. A sixth may be add ed today, as Juror Fowler Is uncon- scious and physicians hold out no hope for his recovery. Up to today, mountaineers bullets had claimed:
 Judge Thornton L. Massie, Common weaith's Attorney. William Foster, Carroll County Sheriff Lew Webb, Miss Betty Ayres. Mrs. ''Sid" All len
 Partly accountable for this toll of death, under a makeshift sheriffs s guard night and day. are five men, two of them wounded-"Sid' Allen, leader of the Allen gang; Floyd AL len. brother of "Sid"; Victor Allen, Floyd's son; Cabell Strickland, Bud Marion.
 Sid Allen, recognized as the most desperate spirit in the Allen gang, was captured late yesterday after a bat ale, and Richmond detectives got him alive only because he was stunned by two wounds and because his faithful wife, a partner even in his defiance Of law and order, was dead.
 Barrfcaded in his mountain cabin, the outlaw chieftain put up desper- ate battle before the shots from a score of rifles found lodgment in h1s own and his wife's bodies. Mrs. Al len, grimmer in death than in life was found in the corner of the cabin a bullet through her bosom, but with a rifle in her hands.
 She had been loading the Wnches- kers and passing them to 'tSid.''
 Watchers on the North Carolina border do not believe the men have come over the line except, it is be iieved, for replenishing their ammu. milton The man hunt has been de- layed because of the unfamiliarity o1 the detectives with the mountain trails
 Today, however. three internatiOna revenue agents, who know every foo of the ground from long commissions In the Blue Ridge "moonshining" in. dustry, arrived to lead the search With these men as scouts and aided by a few mountaineers with a feut vengeance against the Aliens, the de tectives feel confident of reaching tht gangs hiding place today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
Samuel Harris Lodge to
 Greet Grand Officers

On March 25th, one week from Mon day Samuel Harris lodge, T. o. o. F., will entertain a number of the grand officers and there will be "big time" in honor of the occasion. A class of candidates will be initiated with especial ceremonial form, including a scenic production and a special musi> cal program, the music being under the direction of Frederick M. Card. There will be meeting tomorrow af- ternoon to complete arrangements and rehearse details for the big event and all members who can do so are requested to be, on hand. On Mon- day the 2nd degree will be conferred on a class of candidates.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

ed the Lascars with death before they could be forced to permit the passen- gers to leave the vessel first. z.
 The Oceana filled rapidly. A fren- zied attempt was made to beach her but she sunk less than two miles from the scene of the collision.
 The Pasigua was badly damaged but was able to limp into port. She ar rived at Dover Bay several hours af- ter the smash, in a sinking condi- tion.
 The story of the wreck received here says that there was apparently no excuse for the disaster which hap pened at 4:30 in the morning. The sailing ship is blamed and it is be- lieved here that she may have become unmanageable in the wind eddies that exist off the coast where the collis- ion occurred
 London, March 16-A score of be- draggled survivors of the wrecked F. & O. liner, Oceana reached this city this afternoon, and said that from 16 to IS lives were lost. Many were 1n complete state of collapse. All had lost their entire belongings, including their clothing, some of the women wearing overcoats loaned them, to cover their night clothes. while many men were in pajamas It was agreed that the first boat launched had cap sized and that most if not all in 1t were women.
 Lieutenant Hutchinson, one of the survivors. said:
 .'The first boat over capsized when one of the davits broke. Most o1 those in it were women. I don't be- lieve any of them escaped
 The Oceana will prove a total loss although some $5,000, 900 in gold, which was consigned to the Chinese govern ment and which sank with the yes sef, may be saved. Outside of the gold, the vessel, cargo, and baggage loss will total $2, 800, 900.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
GENERAL IS SHOT
 BY ORDER OF REBEL CHIEF

Especial from United Press.)
 Ell Paso, March 16.-Captured by rebels in a, fight near Santa Rosa. Friday, Major T. R. Adana, chief of staff at Broncho Villa, was shot, to- day. by order of Oroszco. according to despatches reaching this city from Chihuahua.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
UTILITIES COMMISSION TO
 CONDUCT TESTS AT SCENE
 OF FATAL TROLLEY CRASH
Motorman Benson, Whose Car Hit Express Car, Dies At Hospital Refusing To
 Submit To Amputation Of Leg

Engineer Ewel of Public Utilities Commission Begins Preliminary Examination Today-Tests to Be Con- ducted Monday at Scene of Wreck to Ascertain Whether Benson Had Time to Stop His Car from the Moment That Other Car Came Into View-Thirteen Passengers Shaken Up In Crash
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
Nine Lives and $1O,O00 Crop Loss Toll of
 Cyclone in the South
Special from United Press.D

Atlanta, Ga, March 16-Nine lives lost and property and crop loss Of more than $10,000.00O is the result of the cyclone which swept over portions of Georgia and Alabama. yesterday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

New York-A pet snake shipped the string that held Mrs Jackson Gourad's 8 pearl necklace about her neck. The excitement almost broke Ap the par ty at which her $25,O00 portrait was unveiled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
TWENTY WOMEN PERISH
 WHEN PALATIAL ENGLISH
 LINER SINKS IN CHANNEL
Rammed By Sailing Bark, 5. s. 0ceana Of p. And 0. Line Goes To Bottom Of
 East Bourne, England

Life Boat, Loaded With Women, Upsets and It's Occu- pants Drown When Da wit Breaks - $5OO0O00 in Gold, Consigned to Chinese Government, Goes to Bottom With Wrecked Vessel-Accdent mexcus- able and Cannot Be Ac counted for.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
AT THE METROPOLITAN CAR

af
 BARNS. S17 F. 10th St., between 1st & End Ayes, 300 horses 300. Weight from 300 Go 1, 400 lb.; all in first class condition; among them are several matched pairs some little pavemLnt sore, suitable farm wor or any general business; prices from $50 upwards; every horse and mare will be sold with trial of Is days; loo these over before buying elsewhere. See Foreman, phone 1892 Murray Hill. 26 tf o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
GULF STREAM
 NAMES LAST
 RESTING PLACE
Oceans Dark Blue Shroud Is Drawn Over Hulk of
 Famous Warship
Father Chadwick, the Hero Chaplain, With All Priests of Havana Diocese, Sings Solemn Requiem Mass for Victims of Disaster.
THE STORY OF THE MAINE.

THE STORY OF THE MAINE.
 August 8, 1886, Congress authorized construction.
 October 1s, 1888, first section of keel laid.
 November IS, 1889, launched at Brooklyn Navy Yard, sponsor Alice T. Wilmerting.
 February 15, 1898, destroyed by an explosion in Havana harbor while peacefully lying at anchor, 275 Offic- CTS and men instantly killed.
 March 20, 1898, court of inquiry finds warship destroyed by explosion from outside.
 April 21, war with Spain, precipi- tated by destruction of Maine, de- clared.
 october, 1910, work of raising wreck begun.
 February 4. 1912, Maine afloat in. side of cOfferdam.
 March 16, Maine buried in 3,6O0 feet of blue water in the middle Ot the Gulf Stream, nine miles off the Cuban shore.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
FOREsTERS OF AMERICA.

Court Park City, No. 99, F. of A., will hold a special meeting tonight at s o'clock ir Foresters' Hall to make arrangements to attend funeral of late Bro. Jas. Sullivan.
 !. H. RIDDEN.
 Chief Ranger.
 VIM GALLBRONNER. aN Fin Sec
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

JAMES F. DEWITT is now located in his new office. 106 Sagal Bldg, Fairfield Ave, where he will be pleased to meet his old customers and new ones who desire to do business in a business way. Real estate and investment securities, general sales manager for U. S. In- cinerator Co. Drop In and see Jim.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
THE PRESIDENTIAL
 HANDICAP.

Especial from United Prcss.)
 Washington, March 16.-Up to today, rival boom prOprietors here claimed the following total of delegates to the conventions:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

"Far better that her sheltered hulk Should sink beneath the wave, Her thunders shock the mighty deep And there should be her grave"
 From "Old IronSideS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

ousewives to try Couch & PIassman's Never Enough" pure milk bread. Ask your grocer for if S Is a Snn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

of Ladies Auxiliary, Div. No. 10 are requested to meet at the Sacred Heart Church, Sunday morning, March IT, at 7:15 a. m.
 to attend services in a body with the A. o. H. a%
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

S1O DAILY: new, rapid selling house. hold article; 15c for sample and in- structions. Agents Supply Co.,, Box 657, Northampton, Mass. as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
UNCLASSIFIED

FOR SALE.-25 acre farm. running
 water, miles from centre. Apply J. H. Keenan, Harmony St., or at
 Polls. a@p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

FOR SALE.-Three fve-foot counter cases. E. O. Simpson, Westport,
 Conn. SIS do
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

TO RENT.-For light housekeeping, two connecting rooms, we'll heated, hot and cold water. gas and bath. Central S53 Lafayette street.
 S16b *po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

HARTMANN'S CATE, 12s Wall street. Special free lunch Friday while you wait. Fried oysters, sauerkraut. frankfurts and soup
 Stop in. S13Ho
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

FOR SALE OR LEASE-Factory with two floors 100x50 each. Ample power. Lot 200x167 with spur track. Charles N. Choate, care of Bridge port Deox. B. & M. Co.,, No. 423 1ranistan Ave-, City. Ssasso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

FOR SALE.-Gas range, almost new. Will sell cheap. 1860 Park Ave.
 $ 16 b c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

LADIES, YOUR OLD HAT, any kind. made new, latest shapes. Save the price of new hat, also mems softs, straws and Panamas. Open Satur- day nights Meath's Hat Shop, 1908 Main, upstairs, opposite Stratfield Hotel. s 15 bspO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

GOOD SECOND HAND Natlonai Ga
 Register for sale cheap. AOdreS F. O. Box 1 6. City. g. If. O
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-02-24
HONOLULU WAS
CROSS ROADS
i. FOR THIS CUPID

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, FEB. lG. ed
While Mrs. Emil SChulzc, the bride Of
Il wealthy exporter Of the Far East,
was ,ioyfriily looking forward 10 meet
ing her father here and presenting tn
him her husband, the parent was
bound i'm another direction across the
Pacific. Mr.. ana Mrs. SchulzC arrived
YESTERDAY morning from the Orient on
the liner Shinyo Maru 10 find that the
brides parent had left Wednesday for
Honolulu. on the MatsOn liner Wilhcl-
nina. The Wilhclmina passed the
Shinyo at sea. ana If Mrs Schulzc had
known that her father was on board
she could have at least sent him a
wireless.
The Schulzes were married At Hong
kong shortly before the ShinyO sailed
as II was imperative that the groom
should como to the Coast on business
connected with his large interests II
was a hasty marriage and just as rO-
mantle as the courtship which pre-
coded.
Mrs Schulzc whose parents reside
at Honolulu. where the father, c. NJ.
Ashford, is prominent attorney, me.
her husband two years ago while Wis
iting friends at IIongkong. The Ger
man exporter was smitten with the
charms of the young Honolulu belle
and aftor she returned home Cupid
continued his little game through the
medium of the mails.
Recently Mrs Schul2c again visited
China. ami this time SChuzC popped
h., L.. s.l
sailed away on q voyage which was u
honeymoon as well as nm important
businessstrip. At Honolulu whore the
Shinyo stopped i day. Mrs. SGhulzo
mad the Opportunity Of presenting hcr
husband To- her mother. but Was deep.
ly disappointed because she failed Ia
meet her father there. However. this
happy occasion will occur when the
newly married couple are returning Ia
China.