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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-03
GOV. BALDWIN'S
 YEAR REVIEW OF
 BAR ASSOCIATION

New Haven, Sept. 3-Gov. Baldwin was a speaker before the bureau of comparative law, of the American Bar Association, Of which he was director, at Montreal, yesterday. He reviewed the years work.
 Topics upon which he spoke were: The new international foundation es- tablished in England in 1912 by Sir Richard Galton. The coming meeting Of the nter-parliamentary union. The Pan-American qualification. On public international institutions. The con ference at Madrid of the Universal Postal Union. Uniform time measure ments. Organizations of international congresses. The rights of aliens relat- ing to Japanese question. EugenicS.
 Vasectomy, reviewing the law re- gently passed providing for operations. Changes in state constitutions Aus tra1ian legislation. Aviation Compen- sation for imprisonment of the inno- cent In conclusion, Gov. Baldwin said:
 "The rapid glance in the field of law may serve to show that it does not unfairly reflect the general movement of tho age towards the ablishnent of broader founda tions of which, for want of a better name, we call social justice. Some of our legislation may have gone too far in this respect If so, time will correct it as surely as ic will approve the resi-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-03
WLIOTrS STATEMENT
 ON BURNING WRECKAGE

New York, Sept. 3-The following telegram from President Elliott, in re- ply to a. message asking him about the burning of the wreckage at WaI1ing- ford, was made public by the New Haven railroad today:
 sFYour message received. The mo- nent report of accident was received steps were taken and orders issued to prevent removal or destruction of anything at the scene of the wreck. These orders were obeyed literally and Messrs Hustis and Whaley, vice -presi- dents of company, were on the scene verp promptly. No wreckage was re- moved or burned until authority to do so had been received from the cor oner, a. representative of the Public Utilities Commission of Connecticut and a representative of the Interstate Commerce Commission, all of whom visited the scene of the accident be- fore giving authority to clear the wreck General orders are in effect to employees to obey orders of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-03
NEW HAVEN STOCKS REACHES
 NEW LOW MARK OF S9 x

New York, Sept. 3-Another low rec ord was established today, by the stock of the New Haven railroad. The price declined to 89 1-2, nearly a point below the low mark reached following news of the Wallingford wreck, yes terday. Trading in this issue was on a smaller scale than on yesterday, and the price subsequently rallied to 90 1-2
 Coroner Mix will begin calling wit nesses in his inquiry at 10 o'clock, to- morrow. He will question each one separately and a stenographer will be the only other person present.
 The interstate commerce commis- sion may use the banquet hall of a local hotel for it's hearing. At the Stamford inquiry in Bridgeport a hall in a hotel there was used for a, like purpose.
 The New Haven road, this after noon, issued the following statement on Engineer NIf11er's tour of duty from August 80 to the time of the wreck, 6:55 a. m., September 2:
 Engineer Miller ran No. 96 on Sat urday, August 80, arriving at Spring field and released from duty 12:55 a. na., Sunday, August 31.
 Had 28 hours 27 minutes to rest. Sunday lay over.
 September 1, called at Springfield 5:22 a. m. to run No. 95 to Stamford. Left Springfield 6:12 a. m. Arrived Stamford 927 a. m. Put engine away 9:42 a.. m. Total time on duty four hours 20 minutes
 Rest period at Stamford II hours SS minutes.
 September 1. called Stamford 9:2o D. n1., for 296 and arrived at Spring field HIS a. m. Put engine away and released 1:37 a. m. Total time on duty four hours IT minutes.
 Rest period at Springfield hours 6 minutes
 September 2, called Springfield 4:43 a. m. for 195. Wreck occurred at North Haven 6:55 a. m. after he had been on duty hours 9 minutes
 Above shows total of 10 hours and 49 minutes worked from 12:55 a. m August 31 until 6:55 a. m., Septem be1 2, 1913."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-03
M,CHORD WILL PERSONALLY
 CONDUCT WRECK PROBE

Washington, Sept 3-Conmissioner McChord announced definitely, today, that he would conduct personally the investigation by the Interstate Com nnerce Commission into the Wallingford wreck on the New York, New Haven &. Hartford Railroad. He will go to Connecticut as soon as arrangements are made for the formal inquiry. It is the purpose of the commission to make the investigation searching, not only for the purpose of fixing respon- sibility for the disaster but also to se- cure a basis for recomm mendations to Congress for the enactment of 1egis1a- tion further to promote the safety of railway passenger travel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-03
MISS sToDDARD, NURSE.
 IN SERIOUS CONDITION

New York, Sept. a-only one of the injured brought here, yesterday, from the Wa1lingford wreck was reported, today, in a serious condition. This was Miss Jean Stoddard, a professional nurse, whose home is in this city. Miss Stoddard is suffering from a broken thigh and an injured back The phy- sictans there were not certain that she would get well.
 Louis A1tschuI, of Norfolk, Va, who was hurt about the head and back, and John w. Dixon, of Ya1ecroft, N. r., whose head and back were badly bruis- ed, were resting comfOrta bly,.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-03
OBITUARY

The funeral of Winnie, widow % Peter Hanbury, was held this morning from the residence of her son. Pat- rick Hanbury, S2 Caroline street, ae 8:3O and at St. Charles church at o'clock. A solemn high mass Of re- quiem was sung for the Tepose Of thu soul of the deceased. Rev. Patrick McGivney was celebrant; Father HuS- sion deacon, and Father G1oster Bub- deacon. At the offertory Miss JeG5lg Murray sang, ''Veni Creator and af- ter mass, Heaven is Her Home" The pail bearers were Denis MulvlniIl- John Farrell, John McPadden. Charleg Clark, Benjamin Connolly and James Lee. Father McGivney accompanied the cortege to St ATichaePs cemetery where he officiated at the commitral services.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-03
STRUCK BY AUTOMOBILE
 GREENSPUN ASKS SI,OOO

To recover for injuries received vvhen he was struck by an auto last July. Abraham Greenspun of this city. had brought suit against Edward lI- Hiu of Fairfield for $1,0 GOO damages. Creen< spun says he was passing tho corheE of Hanover street and Park avenue when the accident happened He wao severely shaken up and bruised- The action is returnable to the common pleas court, September term
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-03
BOARD WILL COMPLY
 WITH MOONEY'S ORDERS

The Board of Education is to ask the Board of Apportfonment to rescind it's former action granting $107, 900 for new schools so that an amount can be taken from this appropriation suff1- cient to equip the schoolhouses with the fire protection which Chief Mooney has declared is necessary.
 Bartholomew Callahan was last night named janiror of the Whittier school. His salary will be between $550 and S7OO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-03
TntHT9fT KfEsser sF sgFpete5y; D

JoNE-In this city, Sept. 2. 1913, Patrick Jones.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking par 1ors of Cullinan & Mullins, No. S64 Main street, on Thursday, Sept. 4. at 7:3o a. m. and from St. Angus tines church at 8 a. m.
 Interment at St. Michaers ceme- tery. a* BURGESS-In this city, Sept. 2, 1919, Isaac Burgess.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence. No 3S2 Connecticut avenue, on Thurs day. Sept. 4, at p. m.
 InterInent at St. M1chaers ceme- tery. a* CoNROY-in this city. Sept 2. 1913, Bridget, widow of James Conroy. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her nephew, Michael Lillis. No. 9S Sher- idan street, on FridaA Sept. 5, at szSo a. m-. and from St. Charles church at g a. m.
 Tnterrnent at st= Anehaefs cvme- Please omit flowers Isb~ ROCKBTT-In this city, Sept. 1, 1913. Eleanor A. Challinor, wife of Will Ham Rocket.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late home, No. 54 Carlten avenue, on Thursday, 4th inst, at 2:3O o'clock D. m.
 Burial in Lakeview cem etery.
 I2 b D FAHY-In this city, Monday, Sept 1st, 1913, Ellen F., widow of Pat rick Fahy.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, No 115 aIdnen avenue, on Thursday Sept 4th, at 8:3o a. n., and from Saint Augustine's church where T solemn high mass of requiem will be offered for the repose of her soul at o'clock.
 Interment at St Adichael's ceme- tery. I2 b.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-03
FRAZER BADLY HURT;
 SALESMAN UNDER ARREST

Death may result to George Fraser, 53, who was run down by the auton1o- pile of Frederick W. Bauer. local sales man for the National Cash Register Co.,, at Five Points, Fairfield, Labor Day afternoon. Fraser was taken to the Bridgeport hospital. He has a broken right leg and internal injuries Bauer was before Judge Bacon Wake
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-03
More Complaints Of
 Garbage Collections

Complaints of garbage collections as received by the Board of Health are in no way eliminated though promises to secure more drivers have been re- ceived from the contractors. On the records today there appears two com pIaints from the East Side where gar bage is reported to have been uncol- lected for a period of two weeks. 9th CT complaints come from the vicinity of North avenue and Myrtle avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-03
DROWNING OF
 3 OFFICERS AND
 FIVE SAILORS

Newport News, Va, Sept. 3-Three petty officers and five men of the bat t1eship Nebraska were drowned, to- dav wken one of the ships launches was wrecked in the hurricane sweeping the coast here. The Old Dominion lin CT fNobjack is reported sunk in the bay with a crew of eight and some passen- gers. The report is unconfirmed and the line has no information.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-03
The Winning of Barbara Worth--5Oc.

In company with other stories that are almost equally good, Harold Bell Wrights best story comes to join the Rowland assembly of books at 50 cents In na ng it very closely kin to the original edition. est, it is, of course, just as absorbing, Here of it's companions, companions that you will personally enjoy just as absorbing.
 CapnW Warren Wards Joe Lincoln
 The oryo of C1ennen Locke
 The Fruitful Vine Otert na1ens
 Ricer CuTfe and cFTugh
 The Lost AInbas -OppenIe etHn
 The PIunder Roy Noro
 SunnySf the II-R N Carey
 of New York Amelia F. Bar
 The wen Johnson
 ain
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-03
WRTTERPRESS co. IN
 HANDS OF RECEIVER

Edward W. Kneen of Huntington has been appointed receiver of the Writerpress Go. of Huntington by Judge Williams of the superior court Fred H Knapp and Sarah c. Knapp of Westminster, Md, made the appli- cation The company is capitalized at s50,OOO and the petitioners hold 16O shares They claim the assets are in danger of waste unless the receiver takes hold immediately. Receiver Kneen filed a S25 900 bond.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-03
GERMAN MILITARY
 AVIATOR IS DEAD

strasburg, Ger, Sept. 3-Another German military aviator, a non-com- missioned officer named Kahl dted' today, as the result of injuries rece1V- ed in an accident, last evening. lie was making a trial flight when ms ms aeroplane fell from 8 height of 1oO feet The fuel tank burst and set nre to the aeroplane and Kahl was ter ribly burned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-03
PROMINENT A. O. H.
 OFFICIAL IS DEAD

Philadelphia Sept. S-Nicho1as Redmond, 68, member of the Phila- delphia county board of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and long promi- nent in Irish American organizations, died, today, of pneumonia For %
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-03

Montreal, Sept. 3-Ex-President Taft was elected president of the American Bar Association, this afternoon, at the close of the annual meeting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-03

Chicago, Sept. 3-Genera1 Manager Dean, of the Pullman company, would not discuss the proposed investigation of the Wal1ingford wreck in advance of formal notice that his company was to be made a. party to the inquiry. It was stated at his office, however, that the Pullman company had construct ed only steel cars for three years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-03

Topeka, Kas., Sept. 3-John Martin, former United States Senator from Kansas, died. today, at his home here after an illness of nine weeks
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-03
DIR. MARVIN WE'LL KNOWN
 IN MEDICAL CIRCLES

Louisville, Ky, Sept s-Dr Joseph B. Marvin, who with his wife and their daughter perished in the New Haved wreck, was well known in American medical circles as practitioner and in- structor. At the time of his death he was president of the medica1 staff of Norton Infirmary in Louisville and professor of neurology in the Univer- gity of Louisville.
 The Marvins had been at Moosehead Lake, Me, and were on their way to visit kinsfolk in Atlantic City.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-03
DIED

RGARTTN-In North Haven, Conn. September 2d, 1913, Howard F. Martin, aged 55 years. His wife, Lillian Read Martin, aged 52 years, (of Bryn Mawr, Penn.)
 Funeral service will be held at the home of their nephew, MT. HsFrSA F. Read. NO. g Bropklawn Place on Friday 9th inst, at $500 o'clock D. m-
 Please omit flowers.
 Burial in Mountain Grove ceme- tery. 13 MUEILER-In this city, Sept 2, 1913. WiIhelrnina, w1fA of August. Mueller. aged 64 years months, days. Friends are invited -tos attend the funeral from her late residence. No. 474 Charles street, on Friday, Sept. 5, at 2:3O p. rn-, and from First Ger man Evangelical Lutheran church, at D.
 ssIntermenk at Rark cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-03
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

years he was president of the Parnell club, of Philadelphia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-03
Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Wednesday, Sept. 8,
We've little gift
 for boys and,gir1s-
 typical number5of John Martins Book.

It. been long long time since magazine sozdeIig1t4 ful John Martins Book seen All the delight of the old St. Nicholas and the Wide Awake magazines was almost as nothing compared with the joy bound up in the covers of this magazine for children
 It is just the ceverest and original magazine boys and for girls that could imagine. stoesar sort that little boys and girls will like Its pictures ar just as entertaining it's stories There are all sorts o funny animals and funny things in John Martin g Book There are lots of aughsin it every month And there are lots of interesting things
 So good magazine is it that the wanted to give Bridgeport boys and girls chance to it. So we ar ranged for the printing of special edition: this typical number And arranged to have that edition so could distribute it just before tinne make it sort of prelude to the ringing of the schooLbells.
 John Martin s Book sells g cents number This typical number is just the>sort usually gets But the store IS going to make present of to every boy or girl who comes to the store for it. There will no charge of any sort; we just want boys and girls to what a fine magazine they secure-and we want to give them real fun of the sort that Martins Book dis perses.
 There is only conditon-Boys and girls must call for the books accompanied by grown-up and they must tell us their names and where they live.
 We shall be ready Thursday morning the chiIdren's section on the second floor Corne Boys. and Girls.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-03

Are new shoes needed for school? They are ready And they're durable. New dress whether wash fabric or of nice woolen to be chosen easily Stockings for boys and girls solid enough they will wear well and of good yarn knitted that they comfortably
 Boys who need new waists trousers can get them mighty quick and at small outlay. wool and of corduroy waists in styles that will just suit boys
 Crisp new ribbon for hair bows; pretty school hats everything that girl likes in readiness for school opening is ready.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-03
Removal of Dee

Intersta tate Commerce Commission.
 ''(Signed) Howard Elliott
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-03

Farmer Want Ads 1c a word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-03

man in the Fairfield court yesterday charged with reckless driving. The case was continued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-20
A. 7. & n. PETITION
FOR A RE-HEAR|NG
Declare 3-Cent Passenger
Rate Will be Losing
Proposition

Carrollton, August 19.-tSpecial.)-A peti-
tion is being circulated here by the Ala
bama, Tennessee and Northern railway
and is being signed by some of the cit
liens to be presented to the railroad com
mission asking that the railroad be grant
ed another hearing in the matter of re-
ducing their passenger rate.
The railroad commission has authorized
the railroad to reduce their passenger
rates from 4 cents to cents, to take
effect on September g. and the manage
ment of the Alabama, Tennessee and
Northern railway sets forth the claim
that it will be money losing PROPOSE
tion to do So
Just what the commission will do in
the matter is awaited with keen interest
by the patrons of the road as some
favor the rehearing, while others are of
the opinion that they are justly entitled
to the reduction
Work of beautifying the grounds sur
rounding the courthouse is progressing
rapidly at the present time and in few
days will present much more attarc-
tive appearance than heretofore. The
curb which encircles the building has
been completed, and large force OF
hands are busily engaged in hauling dirt
filling in the space between the curb and
courthouse. Cement walks will be laid
along the four sides OF the building and
the enclosure will be sodded in green
grass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-20
PHILLIPS HONORED
BY EDUCATORS
Birmingham Man on Com
mittee to Organize Edu-
catiOnal Congress

Philadelphia, August 19.--Dr. Joseph
Swain. president Of Swarthmore college
and president of the National Education
association. today announced the names Of
10 men who win complete the committed
which will have general charge of the
organization of special educational con-
gress at the Panama Pacific exposition
in 1915. In addition to the 10 men an
nounced today the committee will com
prise all former presidents of the Nationa
Education association, past and pres
ent United States commissioners of edu.
cation and the executive committee of tn,
association, ex-offico. Among the 10 com
mitteemen appointed by DR.. Swain are
Stratton ID. Brooks, president of thu
University of Oklahoma.
David c., Johnston, Winthrop Norma
and Industrial school. Rock Hill. S. c.
j, Fl. Phillips, superintendent of schools
Birmingham.
Frank Strong, chancellor University o.
Kansas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-20
MRS. FULNER TRIES
TO COMMIT SUICIDE
Selma Woman Fires Rifle
Bullet Into Right Breast.
Condition is Critical

Selma, August 49, = Especially
Zula Clark Fulner wife of William Full
ner. a prescription clerk in Montgomer,
drug store, shot herself through her right
breast with suicidal intent at the home
of her mother, Mrs. Sophia Clark, 1911
Alabama avenue Tuesday morning at II
o'clock. Tonight the attending surgeons
have slight hope of her recovery, the ball
having passed through the body. coming
out in the back.
Mrs. Fulner reached Selma last night
from Montgomery to visit her mother and
this morning, securing 3S calibre Win
chester rifle went to her room and shortly
afterwards the report was heard. Rela-
tives rushing into the room found the
young woman lying on the floor with the
rifle by her side No cause for the rash
act can be assigned and the relatives of
the woman state the shooting was acci-
dental, though one of the attending sur
seons states it is impossible for such q
shot to have been accidental.
AS Miss Clark, the young woman pre-
vious to her marriage, held the position
of toll supervisor at the local exchange
of the Bell telephone company.
At the time of her marriage Mr.. Full
ner, as well as another young man, had
In their pockets marriage licenses which
had been issued for Miss Clark to be-
come their wife.
AS she was going out for lunch one day
about year ago the young woman met
Mr.. Fulner and they went to the home
of minister, where the ceremony was
performed. Mr.. Fulner reached the bed
side of his wife tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-20
PROF. H. A. PETTUS
IS CHOSEN PRINCIPAL
Huntsville Educator Elect
ed to Position in New
Decatur School

Huntsville, August 19.-(Special )-Prof
Herbert A. Pettus of Huntsville has beer
elected principal OF the New Decatur
High school. He is one of the youngest
principals in the state of city high
school, Professor Pettus was assistant
principal Of the State Normal at Mound
vile last year.
Dowd Matthias, an old man, who was
found unconscious in Huntsville several
days ago, and treated at the Salvation
Army home. died after being taken bacl,
to his home in Huntland. Mr.. Matthias
was taken to his home in Huntland after
he had shown great Improvement.
E. s. Smith has been transferred from
the internal revenue collectors office in
Birmingham to be deputy collector in this
division, which has been without col
lector for some months past. Mr.. Smith
has reported raid near Bobo station
where complete illicit distilling outfit
was captured and destroyed. ]. D. Shell
ton, alleged owner was arrested and
brought to Huntsville.
County Commissioner J. NJ Patterson
who was struck on the head with an
inkstand several days ago in set-to with
G Walter Jones, county road supervisor
reported to be in critical condition
AZ his home in the northwestern part OF
NE county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-20
EAST LOCATED IN
INDIANA PRISON
Was Given Is Years for
Burglary in Alabama
ESCAPED THREE TIMES
Twice Hoped From Swiftly Moving
Trains and Last December Es-
capped From Sanford Convict
Camp-Identified
ESCAPED THREE TIMES

Montgomery, August -(Speeial)-ln-
formation has been Received by the state
convict department that Henry East, who
thrice escaped frcm the Alabama prison
authorities, is again in the tolls of the
law This time East is behind the bars
in an Indiana penitentiary, having been
sentenced to serve from two 10 IA years
for burglary, the offense for which he
was sentenced to serve Is years IN Ala
bama.
Henry East escaped three times from
authorities in Alabama, twice from NOV
ing Louisville and Nashville passenger
train, and the third time from the con-
vict camp at Sanford. His escapes from
the passenger trains were of SO sensa-
tional an order as to furnish copy for
newspapers for days following his two
successful dashes for liberty.
East escaped from the convict camp at
Sanford last December. and all trace of
him was lost until Tuesday, when the
convict department. received the news that
he was serving a term in the Indiana
penitentiary
According to reports East went to In
diana following his escape from the camp
at Sanford, and the following month was
arrested for burglary. He was sentenced
to serve an indeterminate term of from
two to fourteen years, depending ON his
conduct
East was identified by means of the
Bertillon system. His photograph and
measurements were sent to the Alabs-na
authorities, and he was at once iden-
titled.
He will be returned to Alabama to serve
out his sentence in this state just as
soon as he is released from the Indiana
penitentiary He was sentenced in Flor
ence in 1910 for IS years on three sep.
arate charges of burglary.