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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
CLAIM FILED FOR LOSS IN MASSACRE
 HALF CENTURY AGO
Echo of Generations Past Comes Through Action Tn
 U. S. Supreme Court

Washington, Dec. 24-The financial liability of the federal government for the property loss by California in1mi- grants nlassacred at Mountain Mead ow, Utah, in 1857, by alleged Mormons and Indians and made the basis of a claim before 1891 is to be passed upon by the supreme court.
 Briefs submitting the claim of Ma linda Thurston, whose father, William Cameron, was one of those massacred, for $4,50o worth of livestock and other property, was presented to the court today by her attorneys, IT Sprigg Hen ny and Harry Peyton2zFray. The gov errirhent through Assistant Attorney Thompson, is resisting the claim
 The massacre was one of the har- rowing tales of the early rush to Cali fornia. All but three or four of a string of 28 wagons, constituting what was considered the richest train that had ever crossed the plains, were lost, together with about 30 mules and horses and approximately 800 cattle.
 When Mrs. Thurston filed her claim under the Indian depreciation law with the court of claims it had to meet the of having been presented to Congress or the interior department before 1891. Her claim was filed in Congress in 1877 butsthat claim named the Mormons alone as defendants.
 The court of claims held it was not an Indian claim and disaHowed it. From this an appeal was taken to the supreme court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
TOLMAN'S LAWYERS
 WANT HIM FREED
Theatrical Effects Fail to Produce Desired Result
 From Governor

Accompanied by theatrical effects, the attempt to wrest from Governor GIynn at Albany, yesterday, a pardon for D. H. To1man, the loan shark, now in prison in New York state, failed to move the executive to en- thusiasm. He directed that the ap- plication be filed with his pardon clerk and to take the usual course.
 ToIman's Imprisonment was of con- siderable interest in Connecticut, his ing included one in Bridgeport which for time did a thriving business. But Holman ran afou1 of thue author ities of many states, and in October last was sentenced to six months inn prisonment for the practice Of usury.
 Former U. s. Senator. Charles A. Towne, accompanied by Attorney Benjamin E. SpeIlnsan, his law part ner, the wife and son of the convict. and four women managers of loan of- fees in Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester and Albany, invaSzed the capitol. Towne and Spe1ln1an had big bundles of papers, said to represent loans of $500 900 which they said they would burn if executive clemency was exer- cised. This did not produce the de- sired effect the governor, who without much ado, referred them to his pardon clerk.
 Later the governor said ToIman's case would be considered in the reg u1ar course.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
BASKET DINNERS FOR 1000 PERSONS
 ON CHRISTMAS DAY

It was announced today that Christ mas dinner baskets sufficient to feed from 1000 to 1,200 people will be dis tributed tonight and tomorrow from Salvation Army headq aarters, 30 Elm street A few will be distributed to- night but most of them at o'clock tomorrow morning. The Christmas tree and entertainment for 800 of the poor children in the city will be New Years night.
 At Bridgeport Christian Union. known to the down and outs as the little lighthouse on Bank street, '' Yu1etide cheer will be brought to be- tween 40 and 50 men tomorrow to whom the Institution is their only home. At 1:30 o'clock in the Unions hall a turkey dinner with all hxings will be served under the direction of Superintendent C. w. Simpson and Assistant Superintendent John M Ilarkin. Following the dinner a. group photograph will be taken and gifts will be distributed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
MERCHANTS, BE LOYAL

Following his desire that Bridgeporters buy in Bridge
 port, the merchant shoul'l
 be among the first to pat
 ronize home industry. Many things are Made in Bridge
 port" which do not appear
 to be on sale here. Not long ago a newcomer in town de-
 sired a paper cutter, one of those stiletto-like arrange ments for opening envelopes. He sought for one in 8
 Bridgeport store. He had heard that Bridgeport was a town of varied industries. He expected to buy a paper cutter Made in Bridgeport , but he didn't. It bore the stamp, Made in Germany" He hasn't yet found out why. He thought some Bridgeport concern should be able to make and market them in this city as cheaply as they could be imported. This may not seem important but it brings out the desired point: That Bridgeport merchants should find out what Bridge port manufacturers have to offer and then do their pur- chasing here whenever pos sible.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
TELEGRAPH OPERATOR KILLED BY POLICE
 IN ELUDING ARREST

Syracuse, N Y, Dec. 24-Franlx Kenyon, 22 years old, telegraph oper- ator in the West Shore Railway sta tion at Amboy, was shot and killed early today in the home of Bert Web ster, aged 23, in the Main street of Amboy.
 Kenyon, whose home was in Fair mount Station, went to the Webster home early this morning, broke in the front door and arousing the family who gathered in one room at the sound of 8 pistol shot, said:
 eff you come near me, will shoot"
 Webster moved and Kenyon is said to have fired the bullet missing it's target. Rushing into an adjoining room, Webster procured a gun and, returning, is alleged to have shot Ken yon dead. Webster then fled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
POSTAL CLERKS ARE
 UP TO THE MINUTE
Tired Employees Joyous at Approach of Cessation of
 Strenuous L.abors

With thousands of patrons pushing through the revolving doors at the post office, today, a corps of clerks weighing packages for parcel post, selling stamps and delivering the general mail and otherwise caring for the exceptional rush which has beset the postal authorities, Christmas eve and cessation of work approached.
 Yesterday and today at the post office, clerks and carriers were push ed to their utmost The volume of mail matter deposited was at it's zenith and half thousand sacks of mail will be recorded for each day
 It is believed that towards even ing the outward going mails will be lighter though the incoming will con tinue until late into the night. For the benefit of all who may wish to mail their packages the stamp and parcel post windows will be kept open until a late hour.
 Tomorrow the stamp, parcel post and registry and general delivery windows will be open from a. m. until noon. All other windows will be closed for the day.
 One carriers delivery will be made, but the parcel post delivery will con- tinue until the last package reaching Bridgeport has been delivered. A night shift of men will work tonight sorting and distributing the various incoming mail as well as sending out that mailed here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
STATE RECEIVED
 SEVEN MILLION IN
 PAST FISCAL YEAR

Hartford, Dec. 24-The report of Comptroller Daniel P. Dunn to the governor, under date of October 10 and for the year ending September 30, was made public today. It shows re- ceipts of $7,192, ,045, of which $5,447, ,045 were from general revenue and $1,- 745, 900 temporary loans. The total expenditures were $9,O90, ,23O, including $3,3S5 interest on trust funds in the treasury. Civil list orders drawn amounted to $8,s'O,145 and interest on state bonds $266, ,720.
 treasury is $315, 431. The net debt of the state on September 30 was $7, 7,O64, . 100, as compared with $4,S7z, ,856 ln 1912. eT In 1912. the total receipts were $9, ,915, AT, of which $4, OO0, 900 was from sale of state bonds. and $63 920 pre- miun on them. The general revenue for the past year was about $4,OO0 1e ss than in 1912 The expenditures were about million more than in 1912.
 The comptroller says that the capi- tol has been kept in usual repair but. as the building grows older it necessi- tates increasing expense in keeping it in good condition. Two complete systems of water service are now in stalled, thus giving additional fire pro- lection.
 The gas fixtures in the House have been wired for electricity for use in an emergency. The comptroller re- fers to the placing of the proof cast of the equestrian statue of Lafayette in the west corridor Of the capitol during the year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
SHARP REBUKE FROM BENCH
 FOR ATTORNEY Judge Nicholson Censured for His Attitude Tn Vehi-
 cle Go. Case FAVORED MILLER
 FOR RECEIVER Superior Court Judge Ben nett Plainly Upset Re vokes Appointment

On the charge that he tried to de- cefve the court, Judge Edward K. Nicholson was scathingly rebuked by Judge Bennett in the superior court to confirm the appointment of Harry D. Miller as temporary receiver for the Bridgeport Vehicle Co. Yesterday Judge Nicholson went to Judge Bennett in the latters cham bers and asked the court to appoint MT. Miller as temporary receiver. He represented that Miller was a per son well qualified to have the position and the court made the appointment. When hearing on the matter was held this morning Attorney James A. Marr, representing the Vehicle Co.,, was on hand to object to the appoint ment.
 He claimed that an sS,OO0 suit had been brought against Miller alleging misuse of the company's property. As Attorney Marr started to read the pa pers in this action, Judge Nicholson objected.
 Do you believe NIT Miller is a prop CT person for the place in view of what has happened ?" Judge Bennett inquired of Judge Nicholson.
 Judge Nicholson said he knew all the circumstances and thought Miller was the proper man. The court then severely criticised Judge Nicholson. He said the attorney had deceived the court by not telling him about the previous suit against Miller. He de- naanded to know why Judge Nicho1- son hadn't told him. ''It slipped my rnind,' declared Judge Nicholson.
 'I can't believe that replied the court This is a matter which will affect your professional standing and the court cannot help but remember it. Judge Bennett said it was mani festly improper for the lawyer not to acquaint himself with all the facts when applying for Miller's appoint ment.
 Judge Nicholson interrupted to say that if his continuing in the case would prejudice he might wish to withdraw. But Judge Bennett said, 'tI don't care to hear anything further"
 The court then instructed the clerk to vacate the order for the appoint ment of a receiver and to throw the whole proceeding out.
 In the preliminary examination At torney Marr had sought to show that Harry D. Miller was not the owner of 116 shares of Vehicle Go. stock as he Miller hadn't disposed of the stock but the witness denied it.
 Then Attorney Marr made the statement that two important court orders were missing from the files of the case and he 1ntimated that their disappearance. The witness de- nfed any knowledge of the papers. He asked the court to protect him from the slurs and insults'' of the lawyer. Subsequently the papers were found It was learned that they had been mislaid when the lawyers were inspecting the files.
 After Judge Nicholson's objection had been oVerruled, Attorney Marr read the complaint in the suit brought against Miller by the Vehi- cle Go. Miller denied any wrong doing in this connection and said ev- erything could be explained at the proper time. This $8,OO0 suit is still pending.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
KIND LADY PROVIDES TREEAND CHRISTMAS CHEER FOR TWENTY

Christmas joy is this afternoon be- ing experienced by more than a score of the most needy children to be found in the Water and lower State street section of the city, through the efforts of an unknown Bridgeport woman and officials of Bridgeport Christian Union. A Christmas tree generously decorated with gifts, trimmings and holiday goodies was turned over to the chill dren at 2 o'clock
 The generous woman was struck with the appearance of some of the children. Seeking the officials of the Union, she asked that a tree be se- cured and presents bought. Sufficient money was provided. Assistant Su- perintendent John M. Larkin made a trip through the section and invited the most needy children he could find. Assistant Superintendent c. w. Sinp- son had general charge of the observ- ance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
MANY CITIES ARE AFTER FEDERAL
 RESERVE BANKS
President Has Yet Intimat- ed His Preference for Per
 sonnel of Board

l. Washington, Dec. 24-With all the power of a law fresh from the pen Secretary McAdoo and Secretary Houston today began working out de- tails of the nations new financial system.
 The two cabinet members; acting as an organization committee will de- termine the preliminary moves to the actual installation of the machinery that is to operate the federal reserve system. '.
 Although the law provides that the two secretaries shall join with the comptroller of the currency in the the office of comptroller is vacant and it has been decided that the two secretaries, constituting a majority of the committee, may go ahead. Later, the members of the federal reserve board of seven will be named by the treasury and the new comptroller will be members of that body and the other five will be chosen from private life. If President Wilson fin ally has made his selection of these five places it is not known in Wash ington.
 The first step to be taken by the secretaries will be the selection of cities where federal reserve banks, the backbone of the system, are to be
 
 less than eight and not more than twelve and the organization commit tee is empowered to employ counsel and summon witnesses and papers to go deeply in the location of the re- serves.
 Its decision is not subject to re- view except by the federal reserve board.
 It is possible that before the ques- ton of notices is decided the orga- nization committee will visit cities suggested and base it's report on in formation gained at first hand.
 Cities that can hardly be kept off a tentative list would include New York, Chicago, St. Louis, San Fran cisco and New Orleans, with Denver, Atlanta and Seattle or Portland, Ore, near the top. Philadelphia, Balti- more, Washington, Boston and sew eraI others are asking for designa- ton.
 The organization committee is em- powered to prescribe regulations for membership in the system. App1ica- tions from all over the United States have been flowing into the treasury for several days.
 An unusual flood, however, arrived today and one. of the first duties of the committee will be the promulga- ton of rules for their acceptance. Ma tionaI banks have 60 days in which to file application.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
$25. 900 DAMAGE SUIT AGAINST
 R. R. THROWN OUT

Hartford, Dec. 24-The trial Of the $25, coo damage suit against the New York, New Haven & Hartford Rail- road company in the United States court arising from the death of Will liam B. Mcintosh, brakeman, on Oc- tober 29, 1911, was brought to an abrupt ending today, the jury discharged and a continuance granted by Judge Edwin s. Thomas.
 The suit was brought by Mrs. Anna Mcintosh McGarva, administratrix of the estate of the deceased, and the de- fendant company was charged with negligence.
 Lawyers for the defense pointed out to the court today that, although Mcintosh is survived by his parents who would be his beneficiaries in case of a successful termination of the suit there has been no evidence submitted to show that they had suffered or would suffer loss because of his death. and, under the law, this evidence is necessary.
 The continuance was granted in or der to afford the plaintiffs lawyer op- portunity to secure this.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
DISTRIBUTION OF
 STOCKS BREAKS UP
 MARKETS ADVANCE

New York, De- M-Opening- Stocks moved irregu1ar1y in the early trading today with smaller volume of business than at any opening since the upward movement beganN last week. There were signs of heaviness among the eastern railroad stocks, selling of which was influenced by reports that November statemen would show large decreases in earn ings
 Norfolk & Western lost 3-8 and New York Central I. Initial prices showed a majority OF small gains, but after fthe opening che whole list sagged. Active bidding for Reading, however, steadied the list and there was some improvement after half an hour of trading. Reading, Canadian Pacific and Sugar rose 1.
 Noon-The ha1ting action of the market despite efforts to bring about a continuance of the advance by bid ding up special stocks, made it evil dent that distribution was in pro- gress. Some selling was attrib uted to disappointment of traders that sing ing of the currency biH and the ac- companying statement of the Presi- dent failed to exercise bullish in huence, the effect apparently having been discounted on the recent rise.
 Pronounced weakness of various stocks set back the whole list. Nor folk & Western dropped 3 1-2 to 100 1-2, it's heaviness being attributed to reports that Pennsylvania would re- linquish control of the road. Strength of Reading was associated with ru- mors that the company would reach a settlement out of court with the gov erEment.
 Outside of fluctuations of 8 few stocks there were movements of importance through the morning. Bonds were irregular. Missouri Pa cific convertible fVes declined fo 67 making a loss of six points within a week
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
WEBB HAS PLAN FOR MORE JOBS
 FOR FAITHFUL Secretary of City Planning Commission to Receive
 $2,5oO Plum MAN TO HELP HIM
 AT WAGES UNFIXED Three Sanitary Inspectors Conclude Violent Assault on Municipal Pay Roll

William Webb, secretary to De Yer H. Warner, who was a delegate to the Cincinnati Housing Conference, Dec. to 5, has rendered his report, the most succinct parts of which call for the creation of several new jobs, compensation to be paid from the city treasury.
 MT. Webb believes there should be a, secretary of the City Planning Com mission and of the Housing Associa- ition and he thinks a tidy little sal ary of s2,00O to $2,5oO a, year will be about right. Another job, projected salary unstated, is to be under the supervision of the secretary, and he is to make a supervision of housing conditions. The appointment of more sanitary inspectors is suggested, three being the number apparently con temp1ated
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
MAYOR WILSON'S
 CHRISTMAS GREETING

Mayor Clifford B. Wilson extended a Christmas greeting to the citizens of Bridgeport today in this language:
 ''I wish to extend to everyone in Bridgeport my hope that they will spend a merry, merry Christmas. This is the time of happy and tender senti- ment and know we all enter into the spirit of the occasion by adhering to the old saying, true happiness is found in making glad someone else I hone that the expression of good feel ing and best wishes extended at this time may continue the whole year."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
BOARD OF HEALTH LAWYER IS SHOT
 BY CHICAGO MAN

Chicago, Dec. 24.-An attempt on the life Of Charles filling, Jr., former all derman and now attorney for the state board of health, was made today by an alleged quacx medical practi- tioner, Frank KIimek, who then turned his pistol OH himself. P H. Schwaba, an assistant to MT. filling, was slightly wounded.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
PRESIDENT AND HIS
 PARTY ON WAY TO
 MIssISsIPPIPORT

Charlotte, N. C., Dec. 24-President Wilson and his party passed through here at 10:05 a.. In., enroute to Pass Christian, Miss, where he expects to arrive early tomorrow and spend a three weeks vacation.
 family and sat out on the observation platform during the morning. At Charlotte, the first big crowd greeted him and he shook hands with many.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
AMERICAN SHIP GOES ASHORE ON
 SOUTHERN REEF

Norfolk, Va, Dec. 24-The Ameri- can steamer Frieda, from Sabine Pass, Tex, to Baltimore, loaded, is ashore near Little Island, south of Cape Henry. The revenue cutter Onondaga and the wreckIng tug Mer" ritt, from Norfolk, are standing by to lend assistance.
 The vessel appears to be in no inn mediate danger. She struck last night during a heavy fog.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
TRACK WALKER IS
 KILLED BY TRAIN

Naugatuck, Conn, Dec. 24-Anthony Nigro, 23 years old, was killed on the New Haven road here today He was decapitated when, in attempting to board a moving freight train, he slip ped and fell under the wheels. He had been employed by the company as a track walker. He leaves a wid- ow in Italy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
TWO BOYS SENTENCED
 TO REFORM SCHOOL

Bristol, Conn, Dec. 24-Sentences to the reform school during their minority were given by Judge Ma lone in the city court today to the two boys who were arrested by the Danbury police yesterday and brought back here for breaking into GOOdsell Brothers store and office on Sunday
 They have also confessed to enter ing the public library fortnight asE
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
Frank Hinkey to Be
 Yale Football Coach

Dayton, O., Dec 24-Frank Him key, famous star of the '9O's, will be head coach of the Yale. football eleven next fall.
 This announcement was made by Captain Nelson TaIbott, who is at his home here for the Christmas hon- days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
Plenty of Expert
 Testimony, Says Court

T never knew a case in which you couldn't get as many experts on one side as on the other,'' declared Judge Bennett in the superior court this af- ternoon when Attorney Clark of Stam- ford began to talk about securing ex- pert testimony in the action brought by Henry Osterman against the city of Stamford. Attorney Clark said he could bring IS experts. "Oh, we could never hear that many suggested the court Three will be enough
 Osterman secured a temporary in junction restraining the City of Stam- ford from authorizing a bond issue for the purchase of a $30, 900 tract of land It was alleged that the city intended to use the land site for fire and police, houses whereas the bonds were authorized only for fire purposes. The City of fStan1ford's motion to dissolve the injunction was heard this morning but Judge Ben nett reserved decision.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
GIFT FOR MGR. PATTERSON.

Employees of the Empire theatre last night presented Manager Thomas Pat terson, handsome silver mounted smoking set and stand. The presen- tation speech was made by Abraham Stevens, stage manager of the theatre MT. Patterson responded neatly
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24

Washington, Dec. 24-Further or ders for the relief of battleships which have had long duty in Mexican gulf waters went out today from the navy department. The Minnesota will leave Philadelphia, Jan. 2 to relieve the Maryland. The Georgia will leave Boston Jan. 2, to relieve the New Jer- sey. The New Hampshire and Louis- jana, relieved by the Connecticut and K ansas, which reached Vera Cruz yesterday will sail to Norfolk
 The re1iefs make no change in the number of warships to remain in the gulf of Mexico.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
REBELS RETAKE TORREON
 AFTER HARD BATTLE

Juarez, Mex, Dec. 24-After heavy fighting at Torreon the rebels have retaken that city from the federals, according to reports brought by couriers today from Jininez half way between Chihuahua and Torreon.
 The reports said that 12,O00 men had been engaged, that there was much loss of life and that General Monclovio Herra, the rebel conlman- der, had been wounded.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24

A large pan of cooked poultry heads will be the only deIicacy at one Christmas dinner in Bridgeport to- morrow, Investigator Alexander F. Morrissey of the Charity Department making the discovery today The wo- man explained that they were unable to buy fowl for dinner, but that nearby marketman had given her all of the heads from his store.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24

Yonkers, N. Y.-Rev. Father Rich ard Ormond Hughes, St. Denis church, Lowerre. recovering from ap- pendfcitis operation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-24
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