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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-04
FORTUNE IN GEMS
Police Discovers Jewels Worth $375, 900 After His
 Sudden Death
Was Contemplating Matri- mony Prior to His Mys- terious Death - Suicide Suspected.

Berlin. May Jewels worth 1875, 900 nave been found at the residence here or the Rev. Dr. Liebe, an ex-Roman catholic clergyman, WI Jse mysterious oeath few days ago is puzziing the police. Dr. Liebe, who was formerly sick after drinking from a bottle la beIled ''anisette' and soon died.
 The police, who knew that he was interested in various commercial af- fairs, expressed the opinion that he had committed suicide by poison, why the clergyman's housekeeper and her husband, who also had drunk some of the stuff in the bottle, had become sick but recovered. The sui eide theory has been abandoned in view of the present astonishing dis covery of the jewelry.
 The lawyer and police officials who were charged with examining the con- tents of the house found besides dia- mond pins, studs and links, a dress ing room safe containing a miniature golconda. There were dozens of pill "diamonds,'' ''rubies,'' "emera1ds,' y "opals", pearls and "sapphires" When the boxes were opened they yielded up contents in accordance with the description, until the aston- ished searchers. who had accompanied
 
 hundreds of fine gems, including 230 sapphires, 21S diamonds, 164 turquoises and 50 rubies.
 In addition to these there was a magnificent gold communion chalice studded with 43S gems, chiefly rubies, emeralds and amethysts. The chalice is estimated to be worth $75,000 It is believed that pr. Liebe's pas sion for gems was due to his travels in the East He went to India as Catholic missionary thirty years ago. Thence he went to China and Japan. He returned some years ago and abandoned Catholicism to become Protestant. Lately he had been talking of getting married Apart from his love Of gems Dr. Liebe lived the simplest life. He did not seem to be at all eccentric. Nothing has been found up to the present which throws the slightest light on the mystery.
 Other things found were bank books with considerable amounts and a col lection of old porcelain. No will has been found
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-04
NEW PIANO co. TO
 GREETLOCAL PUBLIC
 ON MONDAY NEXT
To Teach Purchasers for One Year Free of COst-SOuvenirs to
 Each Caller

One more forcefu1 Illustration of the progressive spirit which dominates Bridgeport enterprises is furnished In the announcement of the Bridgeport Piano Co.,. a new local corporation. This new firm, recently incorporates open it's doors to the public on Mon- day afternoon and promises something unique in the souvenir line. Every visitor will receive copy of one Of Brahms masterpieces.
 The new company offers to music lovers of Bridgeport and vicinity splendid opportunity to obtain first e. Lindeman, the Mehlin and the Universalist pianos have won the com mendation of musicians both in this country and abroad, and to possess one means to possess piano that IS second to none in the country.
 An innovation in the piano selling line that is sure to appeal to all sen- sible people, is the idea of not only selling a good piano but of selling along with it, and without extra charge, one years instruction under one of the leading music teachers of the city. The offer applies to ad- vance pupils as we'll as beginners and should be the means of insuring the success of the new company from the beginning.
 Tn addition to the sales department, the company win maintain a force of men to. move, repair or tune pianos, and guarantee to give the maximum of good service at a minimum cost.
 On another page of this issue may be found the company's formal an- nouncement of their opening and a schedule of the remarkably low prices and easy terms upon which they base their request for the serious consider ation of prospective purchasers It will pay everybody to read this an nouncement and to visit the ware rooms of the company at 111S Main street, over Keller Bros new store.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-04
FLOYD ALLEN SEES PROSECUTION BUILD
 UP STRONG CASE

wytheville, Va. May 4-Floyd Alien. oldest of the Allen gang now held to answer for the murders in the Hills vilie courtroom, is downcast at the web of evidence which the common wealth is weaving about him. When the wounded defendant was carried into court, today, he appeared com pleteIy broken. Spectators found 1t hard to reconcile the pathetic humil- ity of the prisoner with the vigorous man who had boasted of doing things if Judge Massie tried to en- force justice against him. Allen ap- peared dazed at the speed at which the prosecution Is piling up evidence against him and the shadow of the electric chair that is constantly con- fronting him.
 The prosecution is practically through with it's case. Today, it planned to enact on miniature model of Judge Massie's courtroom the exact way in which they claim the six murders were committed.
 layed nearly an hour by the failure of the janitor to appear and unlock the doors. Meanwhile, court officials, witnesses and the prisoners camped out on the lawn.
 Clerk Dexter Goad, recalled, testi- fled that Floyd Allen began tuggins at his sweater and it was then that Sheriff Webb made movement to draw his gun. A hail of bullets fol- lowed.
 Newton J. Bevil, of Carroll County. told of a conversation with Floyd AL len in which the prisoner expressed regret for the attempt to rescue his nephews from the officers-the act for which he was sentenced in the Hillsville courtroom.
 "Allen told me-" the witness de- clared, 2" We can't get a fair trial If they sentence me to the pentiten. tiary I will make hole in that court court and if Judge Bolin (Allen's counseN doesn't do what he ought to do will leave him piled up with the others !"
 Sidney Sprackler testified he over heard a conversation, just before the iury reported Floyd Allen guilty, be- tween Claude and Floyd Allen. He said he heard Claude say, Let me feel your pulse, old man, to see if It is beating regular.''
 Floyd, the witness asserted, replied, "Are all the boys ready?"
 Under cross-examination. Sprackler said he didn't know whether Floyd's question meant Are the boys ready to go home?'' or not.
 Attorney Tompkins, of Hillsville, testified that when the court told the sheriff to take charge of the pr1s- oner. Floyd Allen, the latter jumped up, exclaiming, I'm not going-fH be dadb'asted if I go."
 .'Ihen he commenced to undo his sweater Tompkins testified. Shots were fired fin the rear of the court room. I saw Claude and S1dna Allen standing on a bench, both firing their pistols
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-04
DIED.

O'BRIEN.-A requiem high mass for the repose of the soul of Joseph A. O'Brien, will be held Monday, May 6th, o'clock a. m., at St. Angus tines church. a* BISCHOFF.-In this city. May 4th, 1912, Barbara, wife of Nicholas Bischoff, aged 76 years, g months, 9 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, No. PIP Bunnell street, on Tuesday, May 7th. at a. m., and from St. Loseph's German Catholic church, Lnterment at St. Michaers cemetery. R4b*p O'SULLIVAN.-In Shelton, Conn.,, May 3rd, 1912, Nora O'Sullivan, aged 40 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking parlors of J. H. Carroll, No. 54 Elm street, on Sunday, May 5th, at 2:30 D. m. and from Sacred Heart church at 3:15 p. m.
 Burial in St. Michael's ceme- tery. asp KLEIN.-A months mind requiem mass will be offered at St. Joseph's s church Monday morning. May 6, at s15 for the repose of the soul of Mrs Catherine Klein. as ABBERTON.-In this city, May 8, 1912, Martin Abberton, aged 80 years
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his son-in-1aw, J. F. Bell, No. 145 Newfield avenue, on Monday, May 6, at S:30 a. m., and from St. Mary's church at <. m.
 -Interment at St. Micha el' g cemetery. a* WALKER.-In this city, May 2nd 1912, Mrs. Georgianna Nichols, widow of Dr. Clemant A. Walker, aged so years.
 Funeral service will be held at the residence of MT. Samuel w.. Baldwin, No. 534 State street, on Sunday, 9th inst, at o'clock pm. Kindly omit flowers.
 Burial in Boston, Mass.
 Boston papers please copy. R D BANTA.-In this city, May 2d, 1912, Henrietta Stanley Banta, widow of John P. Banta, aged S4 years, 1 month, days.
 Funeral service will be held at the residence of her daughter, Mrs Smith c. Blackman, No. 993 North avenue, on Sunday, May 9th, at 2:3O D. m.
 Burial in Mountain Grove cemetery. R b.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-04
NEW CHOIR WILL SING
For First Time Tomorrow at Washington Park M. E.
 Church

At the Washington Park Methodist Episcopal church, Barnum and Noble avenues, a new quartet will be in the choir gallery and sing at both ser vices tomorrow. The quartet is com posed of Miss s. Belle Blackstone, or ganist and director; Miss Ida Tuck, soprano; Mrs. John Thompson, alto; MT. Asa Pond, tenor, and MT. F. .. Knox, bass. They are preparing a musical evening for May 19 when the Peace of Jerusalem will be sung. The order of exercises follow: 9:15 a. m.. class meeting, MT. B.B. Smith, leader, MT. J. J. Bilton, assistant; 10:3O a. m., morning worship, sacrament and reception of members; 12:10, Sunday School session, H. Almon Chaffee, su- perintendent; 12:10, Mems Organized Bible class, E. H. Williams, leader; 6:30 p.m., Epworth league devotional service, thought for the month, The Heroic in Life, topic, Are Men the Products of the Times in Which They Live? Leader Robert Butt; 7:30 D. m., evening worship and sermon by the minister, subject, Opened Eyes Seats reserved for strangers at all services of the church. Rev. Everett A. Burnes, minister.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-04
REBEL LEADER
 SAYS MADERO
 WILL ABDICATE
Noted Agitator Here Predicts Complete Success of Mexican Revolt Within Four Months

Washington, May tPredicting ab- dication of President Madero and complete success of the Mexican rev olutionists within four months, I. Gutierrez De Lara, Mexican author and noted agitator, is here to oppose American intervention He is pro- testing to many Congressmen.
 eff the United States intervenes, every Mexican, federal and revolution ist, will turn against the invaders and fight to the death,'' said De Lara to- day. "The crisis Of the revolution, I expect, will be reached in about two weeks at Torreon. came from there just a few days ago, after touring Mexico, and personally conferred with General Oroszco. The revolutionists have an army of 12.ooo to 14,oeo men; well armed and with several field guns The federals, under General Puerta, can muster only about S,ooO to 10000 The revolutionists are sure of success. The federal soldiers are all good fighters. Many desert to General Oroszco when opportunity off, fers"
 De Lara and his wife recently saw the battle of Rel,ana. They said sev- eral field guns were captured. "The revolutionists are having little trouble smuggling in their ammunition and arms across the American .bor- der,'' sad De Lara. '"They also have plenty of money and are fairly well disciplined. They are buying cattle from the big ranchmen in Chihua- hua."
 Red-the emblem of Socialism-is the insignia of the rebels. De Lara says. They have few uniforms but
 wear red bows, rosettes and sashes. There are few Americans in the revolutionary army but they are mostly tramps,'' said De Lara. The Mexican leader, whose life was sought by former President Ddaz, says the
 rebellion is not against Madero per- sonally but to secure land for the starving peons of Mexico. They say Madero has violated his pledge to give the peasantry land.
 Americans are perfectly safe at the hands of the revolutionists," continued De Lara. Most of these stories about Americans being endangered are lies.
 The American engineers and f1remen on the railroads who struck because they were ordered to learn the Mexican language are grumbling and foment- ing trouble"
 De Lara will remain in Washing g. ton for several days. He will attend the national convention of Socialists next week, and continue his fight against American intervention.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-04
Civil Service Position
 For Fireman Available

The I. $. Civil Service Commission will hold an examination to establish a register from which fireman watchman for the local post office building will be chosen. Vacancies that may hereafter occur requiring the same qualifications in any branch of the classified service will be filled from the same register. The exami- nation will be held May 22. The job paws $500 a year. Applicants if not honorably discharged from navy or army must be between ages of IS and 55 Application and examination form can be secured from John c. Gormley, local secretary at the local post office, or Edward c. Stebbins, P. O. Building, Boston, Mass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-04
OBITUARY

Barbara, wife of Nicholas Bischof died suddenly at her home, PIP Bun. nell street, this morning, at the age of 76 years. Deceased was one of the old German residents of this city, where she settled with her husband in 1863. She was a devout member of St. Joseph's German Catholic Church, member of the Altar So- ciety and a hard worker for the vel fare of the parish. She is survived by her husband, two sons, Andrew and Amos, and two daughters, Barbara wife of John Biederman, and Mary wife of John Belinskie. She was a native of Riedsheim, Bavaria, Ger many
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-04
Gas cooking
 means comfort cooking.

No thing in the home adds so much to comfort through the weather cooking with gas The heat there to be used when desres-and when cooking IS done the heat Is cut off instantly It is genuine fort for the housewife who does her own work
 Gas cooking apparatus of several sorts at special prices Those special prices in of ranges for the range set up in ones house and ready for use
 New Process gas ranges. Complete with large and small oven glass door, canopy broler attachment opy-$32.5O
 Argand Kitchenette with large upper and lower broiler attachment and three burners,-$1750.
 Dangler Cabinet range with double oven, regular burners, extra snmerng burner and broler attach ment-$2125
 Dangler ranges with steel frame oven, holes for utensils, broiler,-$10.5Q.
 Cookers of special model china handles, drilled burn large and broer-$3 burners $S, burners $11 Gas stoves hot plates number of excellent styles. ? more burners,-$1 to $4.5O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-04
Eloquent Priests Here For French
 Catholic Mission

Fathers c. Lemire and G. Giroux, among the most eloquent of Redemp- torists, will open mission at St. An thonys French R. c. Church in Colo rado avenue, tomorrow, for one week Father Lemire is recalled by the French Catholics of this city as the priest whose inspiring eloquence thrilled large congregations at the mission held last year. Father Cir oux is equally noted as a priest of commanding oratorical ability.
 The masses at St. Anthony's tomor- row will be at 7:30, 8:30 and 10: 30, and on the week days following at 5:30, 7:30 and o'clock. Evening de- votions comprising the rosary, ser- mon, instructions and benediction of the blessed sacrament will be held at 7:30.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-04
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, s., PROBATE COURT.
April 1. 19

AprII I, IJi1. Estate of Catherine Rooney, late of the town of Bridgeport in said Dis trict deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Bridgeport, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for Creditors of said Estate ta exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate pay. ment to
 HENRY P. LYONS, as Administrator c. [. a.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-04
Building Co. Attached

Attachment on property of The New York and Bridgeport Building O., was made today by Sheriff John M Donnelly for The Park City Lum- Der Co. The action is one of contract and the plaintiff alleges that $1,60O was loaned the defendant The ad- damnum is set at S20o0. Five pieces of property on Butler and Bassick avenues are. attached The defendant company is carrying on extensive building opera tions in the West End.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-04
Insurance and storage of furs at small cost.

For fee based entirely upon the value of the article furs and fur garments insured cleaned and stored all through the summer and until wearngtime This stor- age in vaults that scientifically chilled to the exact temperature which best preserves the life of fs They fire and burglar proof vaut article that goes into them is guaranteed out safe and unnjured
 All furs thoroughly cleaned before being stored away If in need of repairing, given opporuni y to have that repairing done at special cost during that is usually quiet After that each article Is closed in separate contaner and put away until called for
 Details as to cost and any other points yours for the asking.
 Second no yO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-04
SWEEThEARTS 50 YEARS
 AGO MARRIED TODAY

New York, May A romance with a half-century intermission culminat- ed today in the marriage Of Charles StiIlrnan, 70, and Mrs. Kate Noble, 66. Fifty years ago they were sweetheartS in Buffalo and Stillman went to Tyne dale, s. ID. Both married and lost trace of each other. Stillman's wife and Mrs Noble's husband died 15 years ago, and Stillmah wrote to Buff faIo for information of Mrs. Noble. He found her with her son. B. H. No hIe. at S6O Hunts Point Road, in the Bronx. Four children of each wit messed the ceremony there this after noon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-04
STATE FOREST FIRES
 DO $3O,0OO DAMAGE

Windsor, May 4-Forest fires which ragged here and in Windsor Locks, last night, did damage estimated at ESQ., 0G0, destroyed large tobacco shed and burned over 2,000 acres of land. This was the first forest fire of the year in this section.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-04
HAWTHORNE LODGE
 ENTERTAINED AT WHIST

Hawthorne lodge, D. O. S., met at the home of Miss Elizabeth Anderson on Nash Lane in Black Rock last night. Whist was played and thu prizes went to these people: Mrs. D. Smith. dolly; Robert Anderson, fern: J. livingston, vase; R. Raefstranger. celery tray; Mrs. R. Campbell, half dozen glasses; Mrs. McTaggert, writ ing paper: Robert Campbell, salad dish The booby prizes went to A, V Smith and D. Langlands
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-04
THIRTEEN INJURED BY TROLLEY CAR CRASHING
 INTO TELEGRAPH POLE

Buffalo, May Flight women and five men, were injured when an Ab- bott-South Park trolley car jumped the track and crashed into telegraph pole near Germania street, early to- day. Passengers were pitched head long through the car and a shower of glass scattered in every direction. The telegraph pole was broken in three pieces.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-04
Stratford Women Plan
 Whist to Aid Fund for
 New Catholic Church

The Ladies' social aid society of St. James R. c. church, Stratford. expect a record attendance at the whist and social to be held in the Town Hall. Stratford, Tuesday evening, for the benefit of the building fund.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-04
Connecticut Foresters
 Hold Annual Meeting

New Haven, May 1.-The annual meeting of the Connecticut Forestry Association was held here, today. The morning session was given over to the inspection of the nursery at the Connecticut Agricultural station and the reports of officers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-04

Both floors of the town hall have been engaged, one reserved for whist and the other for dancing. Refresh ments will be served. The advance sale of tickets is large. Many hand some prizes have been secured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-04

CROQUET IS HERE TO STAY-I9I2 sets are at tracve strong and low ill price, At Jacksons Book Stop 986 Main Street. the price starts at and ends These goods delivered to your house and additional charge for delivery Just the thing to keep the children and adults out in the sunshine
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-01-19

His Squaw's Necklet

By IZOLA FORESTER

Vivien reined in her pony at sight
OF the major. He was visibly dis
turbed. She could see that from his
troubled. uneasy gaze as he watched
the stumbling, ungainly figure of old
broken Bow pass down the road that
led from the post to the reservation.
Now what?" called vivien, anx-
iously. Aren't you going to ride this
glorious morning-with me?"
He came up to the pony, and
stroked its velvet nose gently.
i cannot, dear, this morning
There's trouble over at the camp.
Broken Bow tells me that their medi.
cine man has lost his squaw's neck
let"
Lost what?" laughed vivien. How
interesting"
1T may become more so. They are
very superstitious. and most abomi-
nably obstinate over these things. 1t
is a necklet Of elk teeth and eagle
claws. sacred affair that has been
handed down from chief to chief for
generations. and is supposed to con.
vey miraculous powers to it's pos
SCISSOR. The last chief had no son
therefore his daughter kept it. and
married the medicine man"
And he"
Thereby acquired part Of the gift
Broken Bow has been trying to ex.
plain 1t to me. The whole tribe is
up in arms over 1t. 1t is believed
that the woman's cousin, a young
brave named Flying Fox, has stolen
1t, and will rally the tribe against
the peaceful rule of old Broken Bow
Aren't they just like children?"
Hardly. More like frightened ami
mails that rush panicstricken into un
known danger. This foolish necklet
affair may bring on a tribal war, ant
already the colonel has ordered me
out to settle it, with force If need be.
And you cannot ride?"
mo. Best not venture far your
SELF"
Vivien laughed back at him owe
her shoulder as she let the pony go
Danger? There was no danger. sh'
was sure.
Straight away from the post sh,
rode. choosing the river road as he
favorite. The post lay in the valley
and she loved the trails that led owe
the far-lying buttes up to the purpl
reaches of the foothills. Mile afte
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-01-19

r HE greatest gun ever built will be-
i come part of the coast defense at
the Pacific end of the Panama canal
The giant weapon is now at Sandy
Hook, N. j., but according to orders
received from the war department 1t
will soon start on the most remark
able journey ever taken by weapon
of it's size. 1t weighs 1S0 tons, is so
feet in length, with 16inch caliber
and power to throw 2,400-pound pro-
jectile a distance Of % miles. The
gun is being moved because war au-
thorities believe New York is in less
danger Of being attacked than the
west end of the Panama canal. There
no ship that pokes its nose above the
horizon will be safe against the mon
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-01-19

I'VE are learning how to go about it.
We are discovering the haunts of
them," said special officer. 1T has
been hard job, because there is no
interstate regulation. There is a bill
for that purpose before congress now.
The only way to stamp out the use Of
opium and cocaine primarily is
through interstate regulation.
Since the importation of opium was
prohibited, in 1909, a process of manu-
facture has been evolved which has
left the door wide open again. The
process Of manufacture is very simple
and can be carried on quietly for
years. The crude opium is bought
from druggists who, without an inter
state regulation law. can import the
crude drug and distribute it at will