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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-03-24
impossible to Gather Detailed Reports
from Stricken City---COmmuni-
cation by Telephone Brings
BeIated Tidings
GOVERNOR MOREHEAD ESTABL ISHES
MARTIAL LAW AND TAKES CHARGE
Railroad Bridges Demolished and Traffic ParaedRed Cross
Rushes Aid to Sufferers Of CyGIOnC Disturbance
Crosses Six States in Missouri Valley

Omaha, chief city of Nebraska,
storm wrecked and afIaIne in places,
was SO effectuaHy out off from the
rest of the world, this forenoon, that
only meagre estimates of the death
list and damage could be obtained.
Brief dispatches coming by devious
routes indicated that between 100 and
200 persons perished and hundreds of
others were injured. Fire which broke
out in many of the wrecked buildings
added to the terror of the hour. Spe-
cial trains and troops are being hur-
ried to the scene and the telegraph
companies are making every effort to
restore communication.
Early last evening, an equinoctiaI
gale OF varying intensity swept
through the Missouri valley and mid
die west, leaving ruin in it's path. AT
least six states sustained heavy dam
age. Terre Haute, Ind, reports a death
list there and in the environs which
may reach SO. Towns i'm Iowa, Illinois,
Kansas, Q41ahoma and Missouri were
devastated.
TeIegrapflic communication with
Omaha was broken shortly after 6
o'clock, last evening, and since that
time vFIlszt few dispatches have been
received were nIeagre and inconcIu-
siVe as to the loss OF life. A despatch
con1fng by way OF Lincoln, Neb., de-
scribed the path of the tornado as be-
ing tteigI1t miles long and from four
to six blocks wfde.'' United States
troops from Fort Omaha were inamed
lately called out, it was stated, and
the stricken zone put under martial
law.
The National Red Cross has vo1un-
teered its services for the injured and
Gov. Morehead of Nebraska, left Lin
coin, early today, personally to assist
in the relief work. Railroad bridges
are down, however, and train sched-
uIes demoralized. Hysterical passeng-
ers arriving at Lincoln from Omaha
were unable to give any connected ac-
count of the disaster except to say
that the residential portion of the city
suffered most.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-03-24
MANUFACTURERS HOLD
BANQUET TOMORROW

The fifth annual banquet of the
Manufacturers Association will be
held at The Stratfield tomorrow even
ing at O'Clock. Previous to the ban
quet there will be a reception. DR.
Richard G. MacLaurin, president of
the Massa chusetts Institute of Tech
noIogy; DR.. Lee S. McCollester, Dean
of the Crane Theological School of
Tufts College; and Rev. E. J. Craft.
pastor of Christ Epicopal church, will
be the principal speakers.
Hayor c. B. Wilson will make the
opening address. President F. c. Blan-
Terre Haute March 24-Twenty-f
will be the musical program by the
''Manufa cturers' Chorus, under the
direction of G. S. Hadley.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-03-24
"a VICTIMS IDENTIFIED

Terre Haute, March 24-Twenty-fot=<
victims of a tornado which swept the
southern part of Terre Haute and
Vigo county, late last night, had been
identified, today, and more than 75
injured were being cared for in i'm
provised hospitals. Several more
bodies are expected to be found when
the ruins of 200 homes, 1evelled by
the storm, have been cleared away.
At the request of Mayor Gerhardt,
Governor Ra1ston, today, ordered out
Company B, Indiana National Guard,
for patrol and rescue work. More
than $50 persons were made homeless
by the twister and the city council in
extra session appropriated $500 to
start relief fund
Telephone messages reaching here
from Prairieton, nine miles south,
state that nearly every house in the
town had been destroyed and that
many homes between here and that
place had been Ievelled.
Associated Press Offices, Omaha.
Neb., March 24-(By telephone to Sioux
noon reliable reports placed
the number of dead here in yesterday s
tornado at 80, with 240 injured. More
than $50 residences were destroyed and
250 were badly damaged.
The financial loss will be in the hun
dreds of thousands. The storm d4a
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-03-24
BONJON'S ROOST
THIEVES PET SPOT

Alleging that he has been the vic
tim of conspired and systematic rob
berry Louis Bonjon, 5s4 Howard ave-
nue., this morning asked the police for
protection and the arrest of those who
have since the first of the new year
repeatedly visited his place. The 1fst
of loss included so Plymouth Rock
hens, 40 pigeons, $50 feet Of rope.
saddle, storm door, carpentsrs' tools.
and even half of an extension ladder
He is unable to give any clues which
will assist the detectives who have
been assigned to find the cuIprits-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-03-24
H1CCoUGHs MAY BE FATAL

The condition of Sergeant Luther
Goodwin, in charge of the local re-
cruiting station in this city, who has
been confined to Bridgeport hospital
with a persistent case of hiccoushfnE.
is today reported as serious.
The condition has now continued
for a period of five days, which IS
above the average, many cases sue
cumbing to the weakening effects in
much less time. Although recovery is
seldom, some slight hope is held out
for Goodwin as it is known that he
was attacked with similar spasnns a
year or so ago and finally ralI1na-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-03-24
ANoTHER STORM CoNTyG

Washington, D. c., March 24-Df-
rector BickneIl, of the Red Cross. left
today for Omaha to take personal
charge of relief measures.
Following closely the two tornadoes
which swept death and destruction
through the city of Omaha and the
middle west another storm now deveI-
oping west of the Rocky Mountains IS
predicted to pass over the east Tues
day night or Wednesday morning. No
decided fall in temperature IS pre-
dicted for the east until after the pass
age of the new western storm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-03-24
COMMISSION HAS DOUBLE
TROLLEY TRACK PETITION

Hartford, March PA petition has
been presented to the public utilities
commission by the Connecticut Com
pany asking for approval of a propoS-
ed method of double trolley tracking
on a portion of West Main street in
New Britain. The petition will be
heard at the office of the commission
A6Axeh 0s at HIS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-03-24
HEAVY DEATH TOLL

Omaha. March 24-Cvia Telephone to
Morehead, Mayor
Dahlman and Health Commissioner
Rider stated at noon, today, that at
least 200 were killed in yesterday ev-
ening's storm here. Reports from
Council Bluffs were to the effect that.
four more bodies had been recovered
from the ruins of homes there.
The list of injured is expected to
reach 700. Many have been found,
today, in the homes of friends where
thew took refuge after the storm
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-03-24
cH1oAGOs TO THE RESCUE

Chicago, B1arch 24.-Emery 8
Walker, representing a committee Of
business and professional men form
ed almost spontaneously when news Of
the disaster at Omaha became known,
teIegraphed Mayor Dah1man at Oma-
ha to count on relief from all classes
in this city and asking what is needed
to relieve the homeless.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-03-24
NEW POLICE UNIFORMS.

The new patrolmen are fast secur-
ing their new uniforms, but few yet
remaining to be completed. Some
have been purchased in New York
city, and daily the men are journey
ing to that city for fittings.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-03-24
SNEAK THIEVES ENTER.

Sneak thieves entered the home of
Mrs. Mary Collins, 1877 Clinton avenue,
between the hours of 10 and IL o'clock,
Saturday morning, and ransacktng the
house stole numerous small articles
including a gold watch and chain
valued at about $50.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-03-24
TWELVE MILLION Loss

Chicago, March 24-The Western
Union Telegraph Company has been
advised by its Omaha offices that the
damage from the tornado viii amount
to more than s12,OOO.OOO and that
more than 100 lives were lost.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-03-24
WAGON CRUsHEs MANS FOOT

A coal wagon in Arctic street pass
ed over the foot of Willis Hurd, %
years old, living al High street, this
noon, fracturing the ankle He was
p->l1AR ts BridgepOrt hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-03-24
NO BIG DECISIONS
BY SUPREME COURT

Washington, March 24-Decisions by
the supreme court, today, did not
include the inter-mountain rate case
the state rate cases or any other of
the big cases before the court
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-03-24

not hit the main business district bts.
swept a path four TO six blocks wide
through the residence section Gov
Morehead has called out the militia to
guard the ruins. Federal troops also
are on duty.
Lincoln, March srsOuw ara
known to be dead ana II ~ believed
that the list will reach IS at Tytau. IS
miles northwest of here, where the
tornado which later did such havoc at
Omaha first began its destructive
work.
The worst damage was done and the
fatalities were greatest in the west
ern part of Omaha, in the vicinity %
24th and Lake streets, and from there
northwest to 18th and Bfnney streets.
This is the residence portion and the
destruction was appalling. Whole
blocks of homes were picked up and
dashed into slapeless mags and
street cars were hurled from the track
and demolished.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-03-24

Washington, March 24-The supreme
court recessed. today, until April Z.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-03-24
e E AID

The Farmer Help Want,
Ads. They offer good O
portunities for
GOOD POSITIONS
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-03-24
THE WEATHER

Rain, warmer tonight; clear
ing, colder tomorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-06
! MEDICAL BUREAU SUCCESS
B. R. T. Reduces Lost Time
from Sickness by % Per Cent.

The Brooklyn Rapid Transit system
has announced the permanent establish
ment OF It's medical inspection bureau.
operated for the care of employees in sick
ness or other physical incapacity The
bureau has been In an experimental stage
during the last six months under the di-
rection OF DR.. II. H. Stearns. but will
henceforth be continued an regular
feature OF the system.
The bureau has reduced the company's
sick list loss among It's 1900 employees
from a. ib9 days work for the first six
months OF 1912 TO A.lB days work for
the last six months. a gain OF 1871 Gays
work, or % per cent. This has been done.
according to those in charge Of the bu-
reau, by Investigations OF cases OF sick
ness reported and the proper treatment
OF such cases by physicians attached 10
the bureau, so that the men are improved
In general health and the duration Of
their illness reduced.
The company plans to further extend
the work by system OF instruction III
first aid treatment and TO care for The
II eatment OF employees with only slight
ailments, insufficient 10 require them 10
take sick leave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-06
ADAMS ADJUDGED 'UNSANE'
Riverhead Joker in Trouble for
Disturbing Dignity of Fourth.

Riverhead, Long Island, July Sit has
been a practice of young men here to ring
the bells on the firehouses on the Fourth
Of July, much TO the annoyance OF staid
residents. This year the Town Board de-
cided TO put stop to the practice. and
q. r. Rutland was one Of the special Of
fcers appointed TO guard the firehouses
yesterday,
SANDY" Adams, young politician
here. knew that Rutland and three other
deputies were on guard at firehouse
which is on the bank Of the Peconic River.
Adams, it is said, went there in motor
boat and climbed up TO the roof. The
ringing Of the fire bell was the first init
nation Of his presence. and people living
nearby ran out to look for the fire.
Adams prepared TO beat hssty retreat
He lowered a ladder 10 the ground, but
before ne could descend Rutland pulled II
away. For an hour and half Adams
remained perched on the roof OF the
building. a target for the Jibes OF the
villagers.
In the mean time Rutland communicated
with Fire Chief Lane and asked regard
ing his authority TO arrest Adams The
chief said he would take the case before
the Town Board, and in the mean time
it would be better 10 let Adams 60
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-06
Representative LeN'S ResoIu-
ton Aims to Effect a 2la
Per Cent Increase.
MAY END LABOR TROUBLES
Applies to Eastern Railroads on
Which Strikes Are Threatened
-Erdman Act Amend
ments Held Up.
from The Tribune Bureau. I

Washington, July 5. - Representative
Jefferson Levy, New York Democrat,
rushed to the aid OF the Eastern rail-
roads to-day with a resolution providing
that the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion permit these roads, on which strike
is threatened, to increase their freight
rates 2h per cent. Mr.. Levy would also
have the commission proceed promptly
with its investigation to ascertain If the
roads may not increase their rates per
cent,
Mr.. Levy's resolution, which was re-
ferred TO the Committee on Interstate
and Foreign Commerce, reads:
Whereas 10000 trainmen of the East
ern railroads threaten to strike for an
increase of wages; and
Whereas, since 1910 the railroads have
granted an increase to their employees or
$50, 10000, and all freight rates since that
time have been decreased instead of
increased; and
Whereas. the railroads in the Eastern
states have asked the Interstate Com
merce Commission 10 investigate and re-
port an increase OF per cent in freight
rates; therefore, be IL
Resolved That the Interstate Com
merce Commission be and hereby is d.
rected to forthwith commence the inves-
tigaton and TO grant an immediate in
crease of 2l9 per cent in freight rates and
further 2h per cent upon the Jermi-
nation OF the investigation If the facts
warrant such increase
The Senate promptly passed several
days ago the bill drafted by the Civic
Federation. the railroad employers and
railroad employees which provides a sub
stitute for the method of arbitration pro-
vided by the Erdman act and increases
the number of arbiuatOrs. Assurances
were given by the railroad managers De-
fore the Senate committee that II this
bill were passed the threatened strike on
the Eastern roads would be submitted to
arbitration by them.
Secretary Wilson, however, interposed
several objections TO the measure and II is
now hung up in the Judiciary Committee
of the House. The Secretary Of Labor,
against the protests not only of the en-
ployers and employees. but Of DR.. NC
NELL, former Commissioner Of Labor, and
Judge Knapp, of the Commerce Court
demands that the Commissioner who shall
have charge of the mediation be subject
to his department. Objection TO this Is
made on the ground that II would lay
the whole matter of arbitration open to
the suspicion Of being subjected 10 politi-
cal influences.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-06
BEAR MOUNTAIN PARK OPEN
Schedule in Effect for Trip to
New Upriver Reservation.

A part Of the new Bear Mountain PARK
q few miles south Of West Point Is now
open TO the public. The announcement
was made yesterday by George w. Perk-
ms, president Of the New York Palisades
Interstate Park Commission. Mr.. Perk-
ms says
sThe work has progressed far enough
90 that arrangements have been made 70
r,n an excursion boat each week day
from New York. leaving the battery at
Q 30 a. m, West 23d street at 10 a. m,
West 129th street at 1890 a. m anu
Yonkers at 100 a. m, Hessian Lake Is
In this park, and boats have been placed
upon IL. The trip to the park takes one
along the Palisades"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-06
NEW RECEIVERS PUT
OVER FRISCO LINES
William C. Nixon and William
M. BiddIe Appointed in
Place of B. |. WinChelI.
LATTER TO UNION PACIFIC
Will Take Office on July Is as
ITS Director of Traffic-Dis-
memberment of Frisco
System Possible.

st. Louis, July SAN order was filed
in the Federal District Court here to-
dag appointing William c. Nixon and
William NJ. Biddle successors to B. L.
Winchell in the receivership Of the ST
Louis & San Francisco Railroad. Before
the receivership they were vice-presi-
dents Of the Frisco system and now are
in charge of operation and traffic, respec-
lively.
The order, which was issued by Circuit
Judge Sanborn, Of ST. Paul, specified
that Nixon and Biddle should furnish
bonds of 100000 each. Announcement
was made at the offices OF the general
counsel of the Frisco that Frank An
to-day receiver for the ST. Louis,
Brownsville & Mexican Railroad. a sub
sidiary OF the Frisco, running from
Houston to Brownsville. Tex.
The appointment of a receiver for the
Brownsville line, which has a mileage OF
500, and the appointment of separate re-
ceivers for the st. Louis e. San Fran
| cisco Railway in Texas as announced in
a dispatch from Dallas, are construed
here as an indication of ACKNOWLEDGMENT
of the Frisco system.
The Chicago & Eastern Illinois has re-
ceivers distinct from those of the Frisco
proper, and II is understood that it is to
be operated independently hereafter.
For the present it is understood the
operation OF the Brownsville line will be
directed from the Frisco offices in St
Louis.
Dallas Tex, July 5.-Federal Judge
Meek appointed to-day Avery II. Turner.
of Amarillo and G.. S. Schleyer. Of Fort
Worth, as receivers for the lines OF the st.
Louis & San Francisco Railway system
in Texas to-day.
The petition for the receivership bore
the names Of Thomas H. West and y. l..
Winchell, as receivers for the general
system. 1t declared a receivershp in
Texas was necessary because of tempo
rary infirmities and disabilities Of the
Frisco lines.
Turner is vice-president Of the Panhan-
die lines Of the Santa Fe system, and
schleyer is president and general super
intendent Of the Texas lines OF the
Frisco. Bonds OF 5000 each were re-
quired of the receivers.
Announcement was made from the off,
ces of the Union Pacific Railroad Com
pany yesterday that b. l.. Winchell. who
resigned as one OF the receivers Of the
St. Louis & San Francisco Railway on
Thursday. had been made its director OF
traffic He will assume his new duties
on July IS, with headquarters at Chicago
J. a. Monroe. OF Omaha, is now In
charge OF the Union Pacific traffic depart
ment, but no statement was forthcoming
from the Hartman Offices as to his future
status.
Mr.. Winchell was for years president Of
the Frisco system and on the Appoint
ment OF receivers in May he was made
one of the receivers by the federal court
at 81. Louis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-06
BOSTON LINER CRIPPLED
The Massachusetts Hits Sunken
Float and Leaks.

Boston, July 5.--The Metropolitan liner
Massachusetts came in on her daily trip
from New York to-day with several feet
of water In her hold, causing notice
able list TO port.
While off Castle Island the steamer
struck a sunken float, which was loaded
with a large drilling apparatus. Several
mates were loosened and for time she
took water rapidly, but Captain Coloertn
ordered the pumps set In motion and she
proceeded to her berth.
Many Of the passengers were awakened
nv the lar and some OF them were much
alarmed until treasured by the officers.
The repairs will take some time, and to-
nights sailing was cancelled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-06
WON'T PASS ON HOME RULE
Carmody Says That's a Matter
for Corporation Counsel.

Albany. July 5.--Attorney General Car
nnody deems II improper TO decide "spe-
cifc questions arising under the home
rule law. or to construe the application
of specific provisions Of the law In ref
erence to any particular state Of facts or
conditions" He so informed Mayor John
]. Irving of Blnghamton to-day, In reply
ing 10 a request for an opinion concern
ing the power Of local legislative bodies
10 amend city charters.
The Attorney General holds that these
are matters that properly belong to the
Cornoration Counsel" A general inter
pretation Of the home rule" law was
given by Mr.. Carmody at the recent con-
yention OF Mayors at Blnghamton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-06

The Mourning De-
partment is display
| ng Women's I'm
ported No Irning
Dresses of Marqui-
settle, Chiffon, Cash
mere de Sole and
Crepe de Chine, In
the latest approved
modes for mourning.
Also Mousning Hats,
Wells, Gloves, Para
soils, Hosiery, etc.
If desired, a repre-.
sentative will call to
submit goods.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-06
Important Announcement
Special Order Dressmaking Department

Special Order Dressmaking Department
a. Alttnan s. On. WILL, BETWEEN SEA
SONS. MAKE TO ORDER WOMEN'S AFTERNOON
AND EVENING GOWNS OF SILK, AND TAILOR
MADE SUITS OF CHEVIOT AND BROADCLOIH,
AT THE FOLLOWING INTERESTING PRICES:
DRESSES OF CREPE DE CHINE, CHARMEUSE,
CHIFFON TAFFETA OR CREPE METEOR
USUALLY $500 AT S50sUU
DRESSES OF BROCADED CREPE OR POPLIN,
USUALLY $500 TO 1000. AT S68.OO
TAILOR-MADE SUITS OF CHEVlOT OR BROAD
c,o ru USUALLY 10000 AT $500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-06
FOURTH OF JULY VICTIM DEAD.

IFrom The Tribune Correspondent
Hackensack, n. j., July b.-Wiliiam
Gaund. thirty-two years old. of Teaneck.
who was shot in the stomach by stray
revolver bullet while In his garden yester-
dav. died in the Englewood Hospital early
this morning. So far there is no trace OK
the guilty person.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-06
%. Altntatt & On.
For WEDNESD
July 9th
July 9th
For WEDNE SDAY,
WOmen's Summer Dresses

s,.a,, s,o bas ts, n,enaed Womens Summer Dresses
of tn
AAS00S0 maup in
of
i've
Dresses of ColoedVo n
Sl.S Dresses witt #
O Cdored Dtte Swiss and S975
a Drseso
aboye
and rom
rtonatey low
Exceptions TUESDAY July 9Th will consist I"
Women's Tailor-made Skirts for Summer Wear
n, s 5000 ,zsoo1s 1900 S4.75, $50 & 6S5
TheseSki WILD White
dohr materials of exI
be on %No'o0
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-06
DENNY CAUSES cHILp's DEATH

Phillipsburg. y. j., July b.-A penny
caused the death to-day of Harry Feiker,
eighteen months old, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Felker, Of this place. The child put
the coin in his mouth and it slipped down
his throat. Two operations were per-
formed. to remove the coin, but 1t could
mt be dislodged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-06
eAps TO DEATH FROM BRIDGE

Alexander Coulson. Janitor, sixty-hVe
,,oars old. Of No sos West i7sth street,
committed suicide at o'clock YESTERDAY
mornirg by Jumping from the centre span
~ the washington Bridge at lsist street
into the Harlem River. He was taken
rom the water by William Kennedy OF
No 1890 Boscobel avenue. In rowooat.
The drowned man had four cents IN MS
pockets
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-06

A New Shipment of Women's ant
Misses Summer Riding Habits
made of popular materials in styles Tor Doth
cross and side saddle riding Will be ON sale
Monday and Tuesday at the exceptional price
of $1,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-06

Special s a lie speoPle
will, If desired, be de-
tailed to accompany
patrons to the vari-
Gus departments.
Out-of-town Patrons
may availthemselves
of the Mail Order De-
partment Service.
Communications by
m all or telephone
will receive immedi-
ate attention.
Telephone
1000 Murray Hill"