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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
SITE OF NEW HIGH SCHOOL IS APPROXIMATELY FIXED
 BY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Will be Located Somewhere Within Area Known as Golden HiI--N Nathaniel Wheeler, or Henry Sanford,
 Homestead May be
 Selected

The Board of Education is still in the perplexities of site selection. In general terms the location of the new High school has been chosen. It will be not very distant from the present High school. and somewhere within the area loosely described as Golden HiIl-
 The site that is regarded by the board supremely satisfactory for High school purposes especially if an arrangement should be made by which the school and the proposed new library building should be put in the same neighbt rhood-is the Wheeler homestead, W hich fronts 8 0 feet Congress street. 423 feet on Harrison street and 23S on Golden Hill street. This site still bears the Nathaniel Wheeler, founder of the Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Co, now a plant adjunct to the Sing CT Sewing Machine Co.,, otherwise the sewing machine trust.
 The Wheeler heirs, sons of the noted manufactures, do not desire to sell. The property would have to be condemned. Property bought by con demnation is expensive. Moreover
 members of the board. some of them, do not desire to take the property heirs, since other sites almost as sat isfactory may be had.
 Perhaps choice IiSS-although this is not a certainty-between the San ford homestead and q proposed site at the southwest corner of Washing ton avenue and Golden Hill street.
 The Sanford homestead, owned by the Sanford heirs. is for sale. The price is said to be reasonable. The portion that would be taken for High school purposes is 300 by 2S7 feet, fronting on Washington avenue. The property is occupied by several build ings, the principal being the old man sion a structure of wood erected in the pointed gothic style familiar four or five decades ago There are the usual out buildings. Also a portion of the land is occupied by the home of Attorney S. Y. ShaR lCle Iropetty was long the home Of the late Henry Sanford sometime the head of the Great Adams Express Company. It brings many recollections to the old CT citizens of Bridgeport who pass it, such as the famous strife between Sanford and the late Clapp Spooner, over the sale of the Southern Express Company to the Adams Express com pa1iy At the death of Henry San ford the property passed into the hands of Prof. S. S. Sanford. famous as a pianist, and at his death into the possession of his heirs. of whom his daughter Kitty, now Mrs. George
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
BOYS RESCUED FROM DRIFTING
 OUT TO SOUND
Caught on Small Ice Cake, Lads Are Saved By
 Sturdy Oarsman
Had Been Running Ice Cakes During Noon Hour
 Off Locomobile Plant

Two call boys of the I.ocomoaile Co. running ice cakes near the bug light at Seaside park were carried out toward the sound when they got adrift on a. vagrant cake this noon It was nearly half an hour before they were back to terra firIna and be- fore their rescue was effected, many had gathered to watch with bated breath the efforts of the youngsters to keep their balance on the frail footing afforded by the small section of thin ice.
 Badly frightened. the youngsters were dried out near the steam pipes of the factory this afternoon and they returned to their employment about hour late.
 They are George Lawrence and Allie Phelps. Both live in Clifford St. Following the custom of other young sters employed at the plant, the boys were running ice cakes this noon just before 1 o'clock when they found themselves suddenly adrift and too far from the main body Of ice to leap to safety.
 Fred Humboldt. 137 Clifford streec and Charles Hingham, 29S Carroll avenue. watched them floating out of reach until they realized the peril of the youngsters. then they raced to- wards the Locomobile factory to call for help.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
WOu.dn't Marry
 Until Woman Sued
Fannie MillerWants Divorce from Man Who Deserted
 Her on Wedding Day

Declaring that her husband refus- ed to marry her until she started breach of promise proceedings. Fan nie F. Miller of S3 Myrtle avenue ap peared before Judge Case in the SUI perior court this afternoon to obtain a divorce from Kazel Miller of parts unknown. Judge Case reserved de- cision.
 Mrs. Miller testified that in 1908 her husband had taken her to var ious social functions and had intro duced her everywhere as his intended bride. When it came time to ap- proach the altar. however. he be came reluctant and she threatened to bring suit for breach of promise. Mil- Ter then consented to a maria ge ceremony but declared he would never live with his wife. After the marriage she went to her home and he went somewhere else.
 Mrs. Miller is now employed at the Grown Corset Co. in this city She said Miller lived in this city for abnu. a year after the marriage but refused to make d home for her although she begged him to do so. F. L. CioldberC of 1f36 Main street testified about the threats which were made before Mil Ter would wed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
BRIDGEPORT TO HAVE .0RATORIO
 SOCIETY SOON
Nathaniel Bishop Heads Mu- sical Organization Now In
 Process of Formation
Chorus of 26o Voices Al ready Pledged-Hunting ton Woodman to Be Di- rector.

With a chorus of 260 voices already pledged, a number of enthusiastic Bridgeport musicians arc pushing the formation of the Bridgeport Orator teal Society, and another meeting of the board of directors will be held in the near future to perfect plans for the first rehearsal.
 At least one oratorio every year, with a symphony concert and appro- priate soIoists. is the aim of this new est musical organization and it will help put Bridgeport on a par musical ly with other cities where the oratorio idea is successfully carried out.
 Nathaniel Bishop is president of the society and the other officers thus far chosen are: First vice president, Jona- than Godfrey; second vice president, Charles D. Davis; secretary, Miss Ma bel French; treasurer. George Moore.
 The musical director of the new or ganization will be Huntington Wood man of New York, one of the best known of modern song writers. Re hearsals probably will be held in War ner hall. Most of the business of the society will be transac cted through the board of directors. 15 in nunlberJ The idea is receiving the most enthusiastic support among music lovers through out the city, and the success of the organization already is assured
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
Fire Underwriters
 At Banquet Table
Nearly Three Score Seated at Annual Dinner of
 Bridgeport Board

The annual banquet of the Bridge port Fire Underwriters association, held in the Stratfield last evening, was attended by between 50 and 60 members and proved the most sue cessful in the history of the organiza- ton William F. Blight, the retiring president, turned over. the organiza- tion formally to - his successor, D. Fairchild Wheeler MT. Blight filling the post of toastmaster with ready wit and repartee that kept. the speak CTS and hearers deeply interested.
 The principal addresses were those of F. w Beardsley of Hartford, past president of the state association. whose subject was Local Boards and Holzer, president of the state asso- ciatton. who chose that body. as his topic; and Rev. p. J. Craft, whose theme, Social Teachings of a Peb- ble'' was highly entertaining.
 One of the pleasant features of the Fisher, the we'll known baritone so- loist, a member of the board. George Finklestone was at the plano. During the post prandial session. the diners sang many of the popular hits The committee in charge of the banquet was Tracy B. Warren, George T. Hathaway and Dorr R. whitney. The reception committee included John F. Fisher, Herbert M Knapp, J. Harry Crossley, Lyman s. Catlin. E. J. Or
 The annual election of officers of the organization resulted in the fol- lowing: president D. F-afrchild Wheel CT. succeeding William F. Blight; vice iSg D. F'airchild Wheeler. secretary. Alfred Griesinger. succeeding himself, and treasurer. George T. Hathaway, also re-elee .ed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
REV. M'FARLAND
 PRAYS IN JAIL
Accused Clergyman on His
 Way to Pittsburg
 Said He Knows Nothing of Afidavits of Alleged Wit nesses of Miss Goes Death
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United PreSS.)
 GreenviIle, Tenn, Jan. 19---After a night of restIessness spent praying for himself and for his fellow prison CTS and between times endeavoring to obtain a few hours sleep, the Rev. pr. W. D. Mcfarland, accused of causing the death of his former sec retary. Elsie Dodds Coe, today, left for the city of his alleged crime in the care of Detective Jere Lutz, of Pittsburgh.
 Dr. Mcfarland signed a waiver to reQuisition papers in the office of Deputy Sheriff Hewley and then was hurried to the train.
 GreenvilIe and the country be- the parson-educator conducted a mis- sion, is in turmoil of compassion, today, torn between faith in the pas tor and the evidence Pittsburgh au- thpritieS are said to have obtained against the whitehaired educator
 Pale and worried. but bearing his humiliation with stoica1 manner, the CT for the prisoners in the jail and then started on the long journey over the countains. When told that two young women were reported to have made affidavitS that they saw him perform an operation on the young secretary and that Miss Coe herself accused him of performing the opera tions, he replied:
 But I didn't know that such af- can't tell what might have prompted Miss Coe to make such a declaration as that. do not care to answer any questions"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
WAS GOING TO : WED PROMINENT
 LOCAL WOMEN
Insane Man Threatened Life of Rev. George M. Brown
 of First NJ. E. Church Imagined Himself Harassed by Enemies = Locked Up
 at Police Headquarters

Believing himself to be threatened by men who are plotting to kill him because he is going to marry five or six prominent Bridgeport women, All fred Darneault q Canadian French man was brought into police head quarters on. a ruse today and after being examined by Drs. McGovern and Schluzs was. pronounced insane and taken to Lakeview home for ob- servation.
 Among those whom Brown is said to have threatened, is the Rev. Geo. NJ Brown of the First M E. church and MT. Brown was recently warn ed by a friend that the demented man intended to do him an injury.
 Darneault imagined that he was en- gagged to marry half a dozen Bridge port women. some of them the wives of prominent citizens. Having re- ceived complaints on this score. Su- perint endent Birmingham ordered his men to watch out for the Canadian. and Darneault was brought into ~ lice headquarters last night by Pa trolnan John Browne.
 Superintendent Birmingham ques- toned Darneault at the time. but the Frenchman was very cool and did not appear to be wildly insane. He did say, however. the certain persons were plotting to injure him and were following him about
 "I'Il bring a couple Of them into headquarters here,'' said Superin ten dent Birmingham, ''and you come. in tomorrow and see if you can identify them.''
 Darneault agreed and this morning kept his word and appeared. He was then turned over to the Emergency hospital physicians and after being put through tests. was pronounced aat- parently insane. He will be taken to Lakeview while the authorities are puzzling out what is to be done in his case
 Darneault has been a loiterer about Bridgeport streets for two years, working at odd jobs nov and then and securing aid from tine missions. He is a heavy thinker and his present trouble is believed to be the result Of excessive alcoholism. It was a similar trouble, and with exactly similar symptoms, that erazed Gus tave MoelIer two years, leading him to shoot and kill PatroIman Ellsworth Dietz at the corner of Main street and Fairfield avenue. Moe1ler is now in the state insane asylum at Middle town.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
Three Women Are
 Granted DivorCeS
Nellie F. Hardwick, Nettie Miller and Jennie Buell. Complain of Infdelity, Cruelty and Desertion.

Charging that her husband was too friendly with Nellie Lehr and Dora Haight of Waterbury, Nellie F. Hard wick of Danbury obtained a divorce this morning in the Superior court from Charles A Hardwick of Water bury. Mrs Hardwick testified that she followed her husband one night and saw him enter another woman's apartments. She accused Hardwick the next day and Hardwick ciloked her. Orson Light testified that he had seen Hardwick in comprosing posi- tions with the Lehr and Haight women mentioned above The Hardwicks were married Jan. 27. 1894.
 Another Danbury case was that of Nettie Miller against Roswell Miller. IntoIerable cruelty was the ground Justin Miller, the 16-year-old son of the plaintiff, testified that he had seen his father strike his mother. On one occasion Miller almost cut off his wife's ear. Mrs. Miller told the court that her husband was addicted to un- natural practices. Judge Case grant ed the divorce.
 Jennie Buell. of Stamford, was freed from George A. Buell. of parts un- known. The plaintiff testified that she hasn't seen Ruell in ten years. They formerly lived in Trenton. N J., but Mrs. Buell. went to New York to see her mother, who was i'll. Buell. visited his wife twice after this but finally left, supposedly for Trenton. He never returned. The court allowed the decree on the ground of deser- ton
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
Man Sentenced
 To Death While
 In Heavy Chains
Cspecial from rnited Press.1


 1 New York, Jan 19+For the first time in the criminal history of New York, a man was sentenred to death, today, while standing, manacled hand and foot and laden with heavy chains, before the judge who pronounced his doom, supported by sheriffs who had their clubs in their hands ready to use them The courtroom was bare of spectators and within 15 minutes after the death sentence had been pronounced, the convicted man was on his way to the death house in Sing Sing prison.
 probably the most desperate man ever convicted here. When found guilty of wife murder, last week-he killed his wife, Katy, by cutting her throat on October 24. last-he tried to mur- der one of the jurors that convicted him. gashed his own throat with piece of glass and fought the deputies until beaten unconscious.
 Today. Serrone was told to get ready to go before Judge Warren Foster. in general sessions court. to be sentenced With a snarl he snatch ed the bandages off his throat. and. before the guards could get the cell door open to reach him. he was tear ing with his long fingernaiIs at the unhealed wounds in his neck As the guard caught his hands. he turned on him A fierce fight in the marrow cell followed and ended only when the guard mana ged to beat him unconSci- ous with his club
 Judge Foster had been warned that relatives and friends of the man had planned a scene in court and had also threatened to murder the detec- lives who had worked up the evidence against the man. So he ordered all 6oors closed and guarded and every one kept out. Relatives of the pris- oner demanded entrance but this was refused.
 Judge Foster sentenced Serrone to die at Sing Sing Prison during tine week beg1nning Feb 26 and ordered Sheriff Hamburger to have him trans ferred to Sing sing Immediately.
 Within 15 minutes. Serrone was in the prison van. enroute to the rail road station. The sheriff and six men accompanied him to the prison.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
STRIKE LEADER
 DECLARES MEN
 / WILL WIN OUT
Says Mill Operatives Are Not Weakening and Have Plenty
 of Funds Mills Swamped With Orders Which They Must Fill or
 Lose Millions
Especial from United Press.)


 Lawrence. Mass. Jan. 1s-Arrested shortly after g o'clock. on a charge of intimidating workers who has re- fused to strike, Btto Tianini, strike picket, will be arraigned in court late this afternoon, on a charge of inti- inhalation and carrying concealed wea- pons.
 The arrest of Tianini was the only untoward incident in today's strike situation here. where 15.O0O mill op- eratives are out and demanding a 15 percent raise in wages.
 IAt o'clock two of the mills began paying off back salaries to workers who have stuck to their posts and many of the strikers. There were no disorders, thus proving Leader Ettor' s claim that the men arew ell in hand panies of militia still on guard in re- straining refractory strikers. Two strikers aided a policeman in taking Tianini to the police station when he attempted to elude arrest.
 Contrary to reports which mill in tereStS are sending out,' said Ettor to a United Press representativ to- day, 'fthe operatives are not weaken ing. They have sufficient funds to remain out several months and not starve:- The mills are swamped with to lose millions. The operatives will be back at their looms and spindles within three weeks at the longest, at a Is percent wage increase''
 Ettor's claims of better consoliSa- tion among the operatives is appar- ent.y well founded for nearly a hum dred weaverS, today. joined the 200 who struck, yesterday Weavers, to- gether with burlers. menders. speck- CTS. perchers and loom fixers, com prise the most skilled operatives in the mills. Without them at work the mills must close. Fifteen hundred Of them already are out. They are the American speaking workers. If an- other 500 of this class strikes it will mean certainly that mill owners will have to concede every demand of the strikers or lose thousands of dollars
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
Receiver For We'd
 Mfg. Co. Discharged

The report of Marcus Hirsch of this city, receiver for the Weld Manufac- turing & Supply Co. was accepted by Judge Case in the Superior court this morning and the receiver was dis charged. The court allowed Hirsch's fee of S225 and allowed Attorney A. L. Delaney counsel fees of $225. The inventory of the company's property showed q value of S4,153.02. but on the sale there was loss of $2.07S.21. Preferred claims to the amount of $655 were paid.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
Hogs Dead From
 Cholera Frozen
 On The Watershed

Torrington, Jan. 19.=On a tip That nine dead hogs lay exposed on the John Brown homestead, which is in the watershed, Health Officer Street went out to the place, today. ana found the frozen carcaSses of two hogs exposed on the watershed Nine of the hogs were dead from -clloleTa he learned. and seven had received decent burial. He ordered the prope~ burial Of the remaining carcasses. EEe said that the remains were frozen which saved the water supply from coI1taTaiDatiO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
FOB FoR MR. GILEs

A birthday party was given at che home of MT. and Mrs. John R. Bar chow Wednesday, 659 Main street. honoring the birthday of Edgar Giles He was presented with a handsome watch fob, enlb1ematic of the Order of Red Men, a gift from his friends The presentation was by Walter Schneider A supper was served. Music and games were enjoyed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19

RABBITS. Last of season. Bratwurst at Mark NagePs, 652 East Main St. H.21 If. 1 5 FOR SAIE-HousehoId furniture. stoves. etc. Daniel P. keane, 128f Stratford Ave. a*p ROAST FRESH HAM served free at E Baldwin's, 31 Cannon St, Saturday, Jan. 2oth, from 4 p. nl a*p man to save a dollar on your hat. Walk upstairs. Famous Hat Store, 1906 Main street FOLLOW THE CROWD Saturday night at Eagles Hall, Excelsior as socfation dance. Admission 25 cents A1S o<po FAMOUS HAT AND SHOE STORE Hats at S1.0O and $1.5o. Shoes at s2.5O for men. Upstairs, 1906 Main street. a% EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT at Eagles hall, the Excelsior associa- ton dance. Maloney's orchestra. Admission 15 cents. A 19 b*po STOVES REPAIRED, all kind SUD- plies, all makes, pipe. grates, bricks, etc. Charges reasonable 1880 Main GUINEA HENS. ducks. roasting chickens, broilers. fowl. liver pud- ding. sausage meat. bologna. Bonn mos & BiltE. G16"135o NEW YORK BOLOGNA and frank furters, home made meat loaf. fresh daily. Peter Hron. l21s Stratford Ave D 2s If
 HoT ROAST BEEF for Saturday night at O'Connor's. East Main and walter Sts. All welcome. Lager and ales the finest f- o MEET YOUR FRIEND at Eagles hall every Saturday night, Excelsior association dance. Maloney's or chestra. Admission , cents.
 A 19 FUR SAIsE-At Tesiny's Fur Shop comprising of fur sets. separate muffs and scarfs. Repairing alter ing. at manufacturers prices S67 Main street A l9 a HOT ROAST BEEF FREE tomorrow afternoon. Fine free lunch all the domestic drinks. Clancy's Cafe, Polt Bldg, Fairfield Ave. a LADY CAN HAVE nice furnished room in private house with two gentlemen, could do about half an hours housework each day for the payment of room. Good Home, care of Evening Farmer. A IS b%o reliable woman, posi- tion as attendant and companion to elderly person or partial invalid. 1 For further information address D. l A L., General Delivery. City.
 A 19 female. Chow-Cnow jog. Strongly resembles a fov. | Strayed from Greenacre Kennels ! Samp- Mortar about noon Thursday. 1 Telephone Chapman. 16S Fairfield | or l121 Bridgeport. Liberal re- l ward. a%p i ..CIassiHed'' ads am inside page of l his psU&r
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
JOHN ANDERsoN.s WILL

The will of John Anderson. late of this city was admitted to probate to- day. beQueathing all his possessions, estimated at about $2.00O, to his widow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19
UNCLAssIFIED

 WALL PAPERS. 1912 designs. Rooms 1 papered S2.50 up. Painting req 1 sonabIe. Ferd Beck, 641 Central Ave. A1s ITO RENT-A nice five room flat at 5ST Union Ave. D. R. WhItney
 1925 Main St A18 b@o FOR sALE.-Bunding lot 50x15o on . Alpine St, near Noble Ave. D. R. l Whitney. 1925 Main st- A 1s bso FOR SAIE.-New two family house in the East End, twelve rooms and 1 every convenience. D. R. Whitney. 1O25 Man s[. A = PC WANTED.-Ladies and gentlemen to drink Shamrock ale Telephone I1S1 and have 24 bottles delivered at your home for S1.OO A IS dspo WANTED.-RTaid for general house work in small family. References Place. A Is beo FOR RENT.-Nice five room apart ment on Wood avenue with i'm provements fo ronly S15.0o- Six room apartment with all improve ments in North End for only $16-00. Two small apartm ents on Pacific street near North avenue only portunities Apply at once. J. F. Selleck, Jr., Room No 1, No. 109& A&lIn OL A Q O WANT TO BUY barber shop in Bridgeport or neighborhood. Hen schke, Walton, N- Ys A IT s%po ALL SCANDINAVIANS should call at Neilson's Cafe. opp- R. R. station and receive free of charge one Of those beautiful calendars, the gen ;al steamboat agent for the Scandi- navian line. A IT uSpo
 
 Must Joe over IT years of age Alp ply American Graphophone Go. Disc Record Dept, HoaWrd avenue en- rance. A 10 o<o VALENTINE CARDS. Fine assort- nent, each in envelope. South worth's, 10 Arcade. D 16 If. o NOW OPEN-W. H. McCoombs has opened a first class barber shoD over the Douglas Shoe Store, Main THERE IS ALL KINDS of asbestos covering. If you want to know ths difference call at 114 Kossuth St J. F. Welsh It costs you nothing.
 H IT If. o. until we feed those gold fish and hear that Grosser Automatic Band Orchestra Won. Lipsic Ditchlandt E2ntree. Libre. 12 to 12. Royal RathskiPer. State St. A Sal DO GOOD SECOND HAND National Cash Register for sale cheap. Address P O. Box Is, City. S2S TRY \ BOX of Casca Laxlne tablets for constipation. 20 cents.
 FOR SALE.-Second hand lumber bricks, stones fireWood. Apply old Car Barn. Barnum Ave. T 2e SD
 
 fresh sausage meat every day from now on. 118 q if,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19

to inspect records
 Must Joe over IT years of age. An ply American Graphophone Go. Disc Record Dept, Hoawrd avenue en- trance. A 16 dRo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19

FOR sALE-New two family house in the East End. twelve rooms and every convenience. D. R. Whitney.
 1925 Main St. A Is b%o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19

WALL PAPERS. 1s12 designs. Rooms papered $2.50 up. Painting req sonabIe Ferd Beck, 641 Central Ave. A1s ts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-19

WANTED.-Ladies and gentlemen to drink Shamrock ale. Telephone
 11S1 and have 24 bottles delivered at your home for $1.00- A 18 dspo