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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-07
POSSIBLE OIL IN
NOTTOWAy COUNTY
Opportunity for Burkeville and
Surrounding Section-All to
Make, Nothing to Lose.

BuTkeylie. va. Ju!y 9 -Reference has al
ready been made IN The Times. Dispatch 10
the w!de open proportion that has been
made 10 the Land owners herea bou;A by Ger
tain oil prospectors. stre.se TO relate. tho
on prospectors were no, cordially received
ny the and owners. although the land own
ets have all 20 make and nothing TO lose
ny accepting the very iai. propositions OF
the oil pfospcctors.
IT, II Hyland representing Es.te-, c.n
lio'iSts, mas arrived here after an absence Of
several months and again offers to test this
section Tor OIL. sas and minerals provided
"a oentre
Ihis MIL be- the second auempt'st leasing
,nlA iAnd DIV Nj Hyland and The people ne
represents. the nrst attempt oeins tenn
porarily held up for tho purpose Of making
some changes In the terms Of leases offered
Continued on Third Page)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28
BANQUET FOR CONGRESSMAN Pu
 REILLY SEPT.I5


 Letter carriers, railway mail and post office clerks of the state will join with Branch g, National Letter Car riers' Association, of New Haven, in honoring Congressman Thomas L.. Reilly. of Meriden, at a big compli- mentary banquet at Lighthouse Point, Sunday. September 15. It is expected that more than 400 will attend
 Postal employees feel deeply grateful to Congressman sReillyAfor his work in haFing enacted into4 Nav the Reilly Eight-Hou bill, affecting employees of the post office department. This is a measure 3for which postal employees have fought for years and, through MT. Reilly's efforts, the congress just adjoMned enacted the law.
 New Haven branch of letter ear riefs has taken the initiative in the testimonial banquet to the congress- man. A general committee from that city is in charge of the, arrangements for the affair. An invitation to attend has been sent to all branches of the clerks and carriers associations in the state to have big representations at the dinner.
 Bridgeport will send a large number, ig was said at the local post office to- day. The invitation to attend was read at a recent meeting of the asso- citation and large number signified their intentions of attending.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28
sEERY- -BUNDOCK Popular Young Couple !, Welded Today at St.
 Mary's Church

With @nuptial' mass at St Mary's s church, this morning. Miss Katherine R. Seery became the bride Of Mr. Ado mer o. Bundock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John F. Murphy, pastor of the church.
 The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Ms. John F. Seery of 172 CIar- ence Skreet, and has been employed by theYUs M. c. Go. The groom is the son of Mrs. DeIina Schwink of 1408 East Main street. He is a clerk with the American Tube & Stamping Go. at their East Side plant. z9%5 <
 Attending he bride was Miss Lil- liam, ,L.l Greason, and in attendance on the groom was his cousin, Charles W. Bundoek.
 The brides wedding gown was a white. embroidery creation. She wore white picture hat to match and carried a bouquet of white bridal roses. The bridesmaid was attired in pale blue Hnen, wore a white hat nd-carried a bouquet of carnations.
 Following the nuptials there was a wedding breakfast and reception at tn home Of the brides parents. The young couple will make their home with the brides parents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28
Many Divorce |'|:| Actions Brought
 s--- Some Marriages Where True Happiness Was
 Unknown

With the opening of the fall courts, following the summer vacations, there is a rush to the tribunals of unhappy mates who seek to have the ties which bind them to their better halves unfettered.> Five local and one Stratford actions Tor separations were filed today.
 As a Thanksgiying proclamation Gertrude l.. Maiden Tree of Yonkers, left her husband, Isaac F. Tree of this city, on that day in 1907. He seeks a decree on the grounds of de- sertion They married Sept. 2. 1905.
 Intolerable cruelty is the allegation in the complaint Of Annie Fox Bow man of this city against Hunter Bow man, also of this city. The couple dashed away to Portchester, N. r., on April II, 1910 and were married.
 A. husband rus and also lbripgs suit for inf af this city charges his wife, Annie My CTS. also of this city with that of fense. They have not been married year yet, the day they signed up to go through life together being Oct. 29 of last year. E & A{ &h
 John Fekete of this city says that his wife, Mary Nagy Fekete desert ed him Sept. IT, 1906 and is now re- siding in Hungary. The husband asks for the custody of four minor children.
 fa Samuel Monks is the defendant in the suit brought by Annie Hart Monks Both are residents of this city. Desertion Feb. 12, 1906 is the basis for the complaint. They be- came one Nov. 30, 1903.
 They even go wrong in rural Strat- ford. Clara Hazer says her husband, Charles Hazer has been intolerably cruel and wants to be freed from his abuse. They have been married a little more than year, since Feb 25. 1911, and both reside in the suburb to the east. Mrs. Hazer admits that her husband has property valued at S3,00O and also asks ,alimony.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
inc he was awakened by a trapping at

ing he was awakened by 'rapplng at
 the window of his room.
 His curiosity aroused, he investlgat-
 ed and found the cause to pe the
 branches of a, tree unknown to nllu'
 It's great spread of branches Wnlcn'
 Nke the hole. were covered with sll- yer gray bark in striking contrast with
 the large waxy leaves of dark green fascinated him, as did the nuts up-
 on the ground underneath. 10 ms
 surprise he found that they were Eng
 lish walnuts, and or a petter So haVor Al once he decided to send home by
 a neiehbor who was returning before himself a grip partly filled with nuts.
 This neighbor had. family of 4chu-
 dren who surreptitiously ate all but
 seven nuts on the way to Lockport. planted about the old homestead, and fortunately every last one of them decided to become tree.
 The old parent tree in Philadelphia
 is no more The growth of the big city pushedEit into the limbo of the
 mast, but all of the seven younger ones
 are standing to-day, thirtyfi five years old, and are every season yielding larger crops of the most toothsome nuts. E. B. Lake, assistant pomolo-
 gist, United States Department of Az riculture, was moved to write to D. N. Pomeroy, the present owner: Al
 though small and especially suited to
 confectioner's use. it is the sweetest
 nut which I had had the pleasure of Sampling. It is not all romance, however, for these seven trees are do- ing really good and practical work in the world. At the Pomeroy home stead there are now more than two hundred trees on ten acres of land, and from them thousands of other trees have been grown in many diff ferent states, even northern Michigan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28
GREAT BRITAIN FILES. FORMAL
 CANAL PROTEST
Raises Objection to Free Passage for American
 Coastwise Shipping

Washington. Aug. 2S-Great Britain, today. filed it's formal protest with the state department against the Pan- anna Canal bill. Mitchell Innes, Brit ish Charge DsAffaires. forwarded the note of protest
 Exception is taken to the. provision of the bill granting free tolls to Am er1caa coastWise ships. The note is @ brief statement of Britain's griev- ance It informs this government that more detailed objection will be fil- ed, later.
 The intention of Great Britain 'eto take the dispute. to the Hague tribun- al is formally announced with the dec laration that the Panama bill is a direct violation of the Hay-Paunce- forte treaty.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28
 DIED.

lHEAyEY.-In this city, Aug. 2S, 1912, Miss Ann Heavey 7-Frienis pafe invited to attend E the funeral from her late residence, ~ No. 357 Pequonnock street, on Sat- urday, Aug S1, at 8:3O a. m., and from St. Augustine's church at a.. m. With solemn high mass.
 Interment at St. MichaeYs :. cemetery. r Lz2S b* ! 9fERPHY.-In Milford, Conn, Tues day. August 27th, 1912, Daniel F. MQrphy. .aged 65 syears,5-8, months.
 Exiznd ds-sare s invited Ito attend the funeral from the residence of hie son, Henry D. Murphy, No. SIT Brooks street. Bridgeport, on Thurs day. August 2sth, at 2:30 D. m.
 -Interment at Lakevfew ceme- tery AfT ga4 as GIBBONS.-Ins this city,. Aug. 27, s 1912, Charles H., son of Margaret and John Gibbons, aged months.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of his parents, No. PTS Pequonnock street. on Thursday 29th inst. at D. m.
 Burial in St. MfchaePs ceme- tery. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28
Boys wash suits 85c.

Just the thing for school opening and fall wear. Several hundred of them in a wide variety of fabrics, styles and colorings. All to go at Soc
 Sailor suits, sailor collar, Russian suits, military Rus sian suits and others. Heavy galateas, repps and linens. Some white with piping and some in color.
 Part of them are a regular $1.5O suit that a manufac- turer didn't want ito carry over. With these all the $1.O0 wash suits we had left, makes. a pleasing collection.
 All sizes 21a to 8 VT. 85c
 Basement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28
w omen s suits
 $6. .75 and $12. 50.


 Wonder of women realize what good suits they can get at end of season prices. Suits of good quality and well-made. Excellent for business and to save wear on a higher priced suit.
 Twenty-three suits that were our regular $15 value, greys, ,tans, and others, at tractive and serviceable-
 $6.75 Thirteen suits that ranged from $22.5O to $27.50 in value. Serges, whip-cords and fancy mixtures in desir- able colofs, as. $l2.5O et 1< sSf YSecon d floor saf77t~ +yf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28
GOMPERS ON STAND IN HATTERS' CASE

Hartford, sAig. 2S.-Interest in to- days session of the Danbury matters case was the placing of Samuel Comp CTS, president of the American Fed- eration of Labor on the stand. MT. GoYnpers arrived from Washington, this morning, accompanied by Frank Morrison, secretary of the federation. The two officers testified as to the federation's part in the boycott of the products of the p. E.. Loewe Com pany. K
 John O,Hara, of Local No. il, testi- fled as to the minutes of the meeting during the Loewe strike. The min. .utes are in custody of Fairfield Coun- ity Superior court in the case of Dorni- nick O'Connors, of Yonkers who is suing sthe union for having, been ex- ipelIed.-E
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28

 .iewelry.

/ People can always learn something by stopping at the jewelry counter. They are sure to find something new and interesting. Per haps just what they're look ing for.
 Just now, recently arrived coat chains, and lavaliers of gun metal, silver, gold, and novelties from foreign coun- tries.
 Robespierre pin, lately imported, novel and the correct thing for the new collar.
 A price range that is pleasing. Left of main entrance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28
KOSHER RIOTS CONTINUE IN
 NEW HAVEN

New Haven. Aug 2s-Although most of the Kosher meat shops were closed, today, the Jewish residents of Oak St. and vininity continued their demon< stration of yesterday, against the in- crea sed cost of meat and Mrs Samuel
 Fleischmann. mother of one of tho meat dealers was set upon and badly beaten An Italian who purchased meat in one of the shops that was open was set upon by a gang of won- en and after pounding him they took his. meat away and gave it to several dogs which accompanied them. All
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28
REILLY EXPLAINS
 NEW POSTAL BILL

i Meriden, Aug. 2S-In discussing the new post office bill which calls for, a partial suspension in work at first and second class offices on Sunday. Congressman Thomas L. Reilly said that the provision was put into the bill by Congressman Mann, of Illin- ois, and that the reason it was not generally known before was that it was ogershadowed by the parcels post and eight hour in 10 sections.
 ''It is not fool legisla ton, as some postmasters have put it." he said. s'srhe only change from present con- ditions,'' he added, '"are that no col lections will be made after midnight. Saturdays, and there twill be no Sum- day delivery by carriers. It will give employees a chance to enjoy day of rest along with employees in other lineS.' fe<i ae
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28

other purchases of meat which they took away from customers suffered like fate.
 A meeting of the anti-meat eaters voted to continue the boycott inde- finitely. So serious has the situation become that orders have been given the police to arrest any woman seen to make a disturbance.
 The riots continued during the aI- ternoon and three men were beaten by the women.
 A farmer bringing in. two calves was caught on the street and hit sev- eral times by bricks thrown by the women and was. escorted to safety py the police The last victim was Frank Nuzzenhuls, a butcher who was roughly treated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28
$16.5O
Indian suits for
 boys and girls.


 There is real enjoyment in an Indian suit. That's what boys and girls think.
 They are a tough mater ial, save a lot of laundry work and mending. That's what mother likes.
 End-of-season lots, can't promise every size in each lot, but can fit every boy or girl from some lot. They ought to go hurrying out
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28
Bridgeport. Conn.
 Wednesday, August 29, 1912.
Decide soon men; suit or overcoat S1o.5O.

We're not going to say much more about this made toorder sale Men know the facts now. Some have the materials and ordered others just making up their minds.
 All wool fabrics in latest Fall designs. Choose from nearly 100 patterns.
 Materials range from the painest staples to the lat est novelties. Serges worseds vcunas, cheviots, Hop sacks and others
 Clothes will be made up in any style you specify, tailoring and trimmings that will meet your approval Back of every suit and overcoat, the Rowland Dry Goods. Go. guarantee of quality, fit and satisfaction. Time to look if you haven't
 $16.5O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28
NEW YORK GIRLS
 NOT OLD AT 25
Practice of Chicago Y. ". c. A. Has No Effect on Other
 = Institutions

New York, Aug 28-A woman at 25 may be old to the directors of the Young Womens Christian Association in Chicago, but that rule does not go in New York This was made plain here. today, by Miss Mary Louise AL len, secretary of the publicity depart ment of the New York Y W. c. A. Discussing the action Of the Chicago organization in ordering all women of 25 and over to vacate their rooms because they had arrived at the age of diseretion.' Miss Allen said:
 f"Of course, we give the preference to the younger girls who come here but we do our best, with small and limited quarters, to care for all women. We have no need to make an age limit as the majority of our older girls. realizing. the dangers of a. big city, willingly move and make way for the less experienced But at 25 8 woman is far from being old''
 . New Haven, Aug. 2S-The direc- tors of the local Young Womenss Christian Association place no limit on the ages of members and no steps have been taken to fix such a limit They say, however. that the time is coming when such limit will prob- ably have to be set.
 Cleveland, Aug 28-"Thirtv is the age limit beyond which girls cannot retain rooms here,' said Miss Jesse K Angel, secretary of the Cleveland Y w. c. A But so far. none of our girls have admitted reaching that limit of discretion. -Our association Heads all in the United States for members who marry" a Baltimore, Aug. 28-Following the announcement that the Chicago ". w. c. A.ahas a dead line of 25 years, Ball timore has taken pity on maids of uncertai' mage and announced that s5 agers say the figure is high because there are few, younger aplicants. 1
 Pittsburgh, Aug. 28-No definite age limit has been, set by the directors of the Y. W. c. A. here, that is, not yet IL is said, however, an age limit set ting the line at & years may be en- forced within a year
 Cincinnati, Aug. 28-Girls are not 'old" at 25 in the Cincinnati Young Women's Christian Association. Our age limit is S5,' said Miss Elizabeth Attee, secretary. today At first we had no age limit but had to adopt one when the institution became crowded We figured that, at 35 years a girl will have acquired all of the moral stamina she will ever have"
 Philadelphia. Aug 2S-Thirty-five years is the age limit set by the local Y. W. c. A., but according to the managers. the girls get married or move before that time arrives.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28
MISS HURD DENIES
 WEDDING STORY

NO wedding bells for me- said Martha V. Hurd, of 46e Nichols street this morning. Miss Hurd is rightly wrought up at the publication in The Post of her marriage to George H. Hawley, Jr., well known young res ident of Ansonia. II wish those who were responsible for the. story had taken the trouble to investigate the rumors of the marriage" she said in- dignantly, they would have saved me considerable. annoyance Say for me" said, Miss Hurd. that I don't intend to get married, not for some time to. coIne.v
 Miss Hurd states that she has con- tract with Capt. George Auger's, Jack the Giant Killer" company which opens up in Holyoke; on Labor day. She is to play the part of the princess.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28
yNFL,ANFMATORY RHEUMATISM
 QUICKLY RELIEVED

Morton l.. Hill, of Lebanon, Ind. says: My wife had Infiammatory Rheumatism in every muscle and joint; her suffering was terrible and her Iody and face were swollen ale most beyond recognition; had been in bed fer six weeks and had eight unfil she tried Dr. Detchon'S Relief for Rheuma tism. 1t gave immediate relief and she was able to walk about in three days. I am sure it saved her life" Sold by Curtis Pharmacy,
 s1s 'sn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28
WALL STREET TODAY

New York, Aug. 2S.-Opening.- There were further advances and the trading was brisk during the first 1 5 minutes
 IT, a. m.-Trading continued active, many large selling orders causing re- sessions. In the late forenoon a steadier tone developed. Government bonds unchanged. other bonds firm.
 Neon.-Price imovem ents were mar row and the tone steady
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28
VETERANS REUNION

New Haven, Aug. 28-The 17th Con- necticut Volunteers held their annual reunion at Savin Rock today, and elected the following officers: Presi- dent, E. A. Pitney, of Georgetown; secretary, J. H. Blakeman, of Oro- noque; treasurer, G. B. Phillips, of Bridgeport; and chaplain, H. F. Judge, of Bethel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28

Newport, R.. l., Aug. George von L. Meyer, secretary of the navy, is i'll as serious, he was unable to leave the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28

South Norwalk, Aug. 28-At the an- nual reunion of the 2Sth regiment, volunteers, at Roton Point today, Ed ward Films, of Winsted, was re-elect- ed president, as were the other off, cers. Forty of the survivors of the regiment were present
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28

Greenwich--The coroner finds that Edward Mccullough, a chauffeur for Benjamin Strong, Jr., of New York, was not guilty of criminal negligence when Frank Bridge was struck and killed by the Strong machine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28

Charleston, S. C. Aug. 2S-Only 1,S00 votes separate Governor .Blease and Ira Jones in their primary race for the. gubernatorial nomination. Incom- plete returns give Blease 55,18, Jones 54Os7. and J. T. Duncan 1,566
 Reelection of Senator Tillman and Representative Burns. Aiken; Finlay and Iegefe is conceded 1n the 9th distr3cts .J.s ". Ragsdale is, leading by 1000 votes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28
SECRETARY OF THE NAVY MEYER ILL
 WHILE EN ROUTE TO SUMMER HOME

boat in New York, where he had in- tended to inspect the navy yard. He had an attack of typhoid fever in June and has not been in good health since his recovery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28
STATE BRIEFS.

Bethany-Frederick A. Perry. s we'll known business man of New Ha- ven, is dead here from a paralytio stroke. He was 6S years olc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28

New Haven-The home of Edward Gillette was ranSacked by burglars. last night, as the family sat on the front porch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28

arrangements at meeting tomorrow night at John Ecxel's, at Bulls Head.
 Members of the Arion Society were entertained last night in, the rear of John EckePs cafe. at Bulls Head, a German lunch being served them by George Best and Charles Steinbrich There were about 75 guests. Former President Peter Hunmel was toast master of the occasion. s The Arion prize chorus sang several selections.
 The Lamps committee of the Com mon Council couldn't get quorum together last night for a meeting. AL. derman Paul L.. Miller, the chairman, and Alderman William Moran were on hand for 40 minutes but gave up when it appeared that the other. members would not show up.,
 The. Railway Clerks Association moonlight sail last night proved a big success and the good ship Bridge port was filled with a jubilant crowd on the trip to New Haven and back The boat pulled into the dock in Bridgeport about midnight, letting off a satisfied lot of people. The Wheeler & Wilson orchestra furnished music This committee had charge of the sail: B. F: White, chairman; M. w PoweSs, T. A. Scott, J. Sullivan and B. McAvoy.
 Jack SpiedePs orchestra will fur nish music for dancing at the Brook lawn rink tonight, when popcorn dance will be held
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28

New Haven-McNulty Brothers, New York contractors, have placed q ST, ,221 lien on the new Hotel Taft here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

The Pacific Engine Co. is planning a trip to Danbury and will make ar engagements at meeting tomorrow night at John EckePs, at Bulls Head
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28

Charles H.. nine months old son of John Gibbons died yesterday after noon at the home of the father PTS Pequonnoch St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28

Estelle E., wife of Clarence A. Stearns died at her home 776 @Iranfs-
 tan avenue, .last evening. She had been an, invalid for years and was 60 years of age.s She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Elsie. The remains will be taken to Ware, Mass, fnr .intarment .4..s ..-4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28

of Elizabeth E. Wheeler were held this afternoon at her late home 479 Grand street at 330 o'clock. Rev. MT. Loundsbury reading the service In- &erment was in Park cametery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28

New Haven-Senators Charles Mitchell and William s. Marlow faiI- ed to get renominations at last nights Democratic caucuses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Loretta Donahue of @ Lee ave- ffne, accompanied by the Misses Norah and Margaret Callahan. of Colorado avenue are enjoying two weeks pleasure trip at Litchfe1d and Ban fam Lake Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28

Hugh Dewitt of Is Myrtle court, and Edward Troy of 380 South avenue, have returned home after spending most enjoyable vacatienf of two weeks during which time, they travel ed throughout Massa achusetts,s Rhode Islands Maine and New Hampshire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28
OBITUARY

Ann Heayey died at an early hour this morning at her home 357 Pequon- mock street after an illness of several weeks. She was we'll known resi- dent, having lived in North Bridgeport for many years She is survived by fiFe~n nieces. Kate, Mary. Mary Ellen Heavey and Mrs. Henry Schade of this city and Kate Heavey of Fall River and two nephews, John J. T1eavey of this city and Patrick F. Heavey of Omaha
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28

The Weather Fair, cool tonight; cloudy, warmer tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-28

Pittsburgh, Aug. 28-No definite age limit has been, set by the directors of the Y. ". c. A. here, that is, not yet IL is said, however, an age limit set ting the line at & years may be en- forced within year