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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-12
CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE TO BE OF
 NATIONAL SCOPE

Milwaukee, Aug. 12.-Fhe formation of a National Catholic Womens s League and an address by T. B. Nina han, of Seattle, Wash, on ''The Cath olic American Cftizen,'' was taken up at today's session of the American Federation of Catholic Societies. Miss Elizabeth Marshall, of Milwaukee, has been mentioned as the first president of the new league.
 In accordance with the wishes of Archbishop s. c. Messmer at yester- days meeting, the women, it is pre- dicted, will bar suffrage from the ris- cuesions of the league in the interest oe harmony.
 The third days session of the con vention opened with solemn requiem mass at St Mary's church. A business meeting followed in another hall at which T. B. Minahan and the Rev. James Cotter, of Ironton, O., Vice-pres- ident of the Catholic Press Associa- tion spoke.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-12
STRIKERS MAKE
 SAVAGE ATTACK ON INCONSISTENCIES

Genoa, Aug. 12-Savage scenes were enacted here, today, in the course of an attack on the headquarters of the non-strikers by the strikers who com pose the majority of the 1aborers in this city. The strikers also attacked taxicab chauffeurs and street car er1- ployes who had continued at work
 An attempt was made to raid the government. dockyards where several Italian war vessels are under con struction.
 Pisa, Aug. 12-This is the only city in Italy where the strike has become almost general Several conflicts oc- cured, today, between the strikers and the police and both sides sustain ed many casualties. There was large number of arrests.
 Professor GugHelmo Romito, the famous anatomist of University of Pisa, when he returned, today, from the International Medical Congress in London, was unable to find porters to carry his baggage so he piled 1r on a hand cart which he himself pushed through the streets to his hotel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-12
PLAN COMPLETE LOCAL
 TICKET IN FALL

At an open convention to be held some time in September, the Progress sive party of Bridgeport intends to nominate a. full city ticket. This was decided at meeting of the town com u1ittee held last night in the cIua rooms in the Plaza theatre building, in Fairfield avenue. Before the conven- ton is held, Town Chairman George H. Zink, Jr., will appoint district chairmen or assistants to fill all va eancies on the town committee and complete tKe organization.
 At the meeting of the town commit tee next Monday the details of the convention will be planned.
 stWe see no reason to organize a, pri- mary system and the resultant ma chine just because the old parties do it. We prefer the open convention where every man has a voice and vote on the nominations and the plat form. We believe that with a citizen who represents good citizenship and honest government at the head of our ticket and a platform favoring the commission form of government that we can win,'' said a Progressive to- day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-12
READY FOR KNIFE, WOMAN GOES MAD
Police Called to Hospital to subdue Victim oIt Appen-
 dicitis and Alcohol

Suffering with acute appendicitis which necessitated her removal from 254 State street at 10 o'clock last night to Bridgeport hospital for inn mediate operation, Della, Hanson while undergoing preparation and while surgeons were assembling became de- lirious from the effects of acute alco- hol1sm and broke away from the at tendants.
 She not only refused treatment but wildly ran about the place and offer ed such violence that the police were called to the scene to place her under arrest. H
 Taken to the police station, she was held until 2:45 when the perpIexed surgeons fearing for her life rushed her to St. Vincent's hospital, which was the nearest where an operation was undergone this morning. There Is hope for her recovery though com pHcat1ons are feared.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-12
HAD TO DRAW
 REvOLVERS ON
 MILL STRIKERS

South Norwa1k,Aug. 12-The police of Norwa1k have planned eight arrests following the riot at the closing of the Muller Gloria Mills, last night. The employees in the office were set upon by a crowd of some 50 striking mill workers and stoned and it vas neces- sary for them to draw revo1Vers to protect themselves. At it was, Will liam Aherens was struck on the ankle by a large rock and partially disabled.
 This attack was only following up what had occurred at 1 o'clock in the morning preceding. A gang of men appeared at the home of John E. Jones, of Main stret, one of the bosses, and fired vol1ey after voHey of stones at the residence. Practically all of the windows were broken and the house. badly damaged. Aherens, Chauffeur Corwin and Superintendent J. VonKuskowski, as they left the mill to board a trolley at Greens Corner, were followed by the crowd and with a shout the rock throwing was on.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-12
PERJURY ARREST FOR ). F. CONNOLLY
 COHALAN'S ACCUSER

New York, Aug. 12-ohn A Con molly, who brought the charges of inn proper conduct against Justice Daniel Coha1an of the state supreme court, was arrested today on a warrant charging perjury.
 The charge was preferred by Mrs. Minnie Seward, widow of John F. Seward, a steam filter, and is based or testimony given by Connolly in March, 1912 in a civil suit brought by her to recover $200 on a note Connolly is alleged to have given.
 The warrant was issued on July 22, five days after Justice Cohalan was vindicated by the legislature. Connol- ly was arrested today as he was 1eav- ing his home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-12
45,OOO KNIGHTS
 IN PARADE OPEN
 K. T. CONCLAvE
California Heads Line, Mounted On Coal
 Black Steeds
Many Distinguished MaSOnS Take Part in Gorgeous Spectacle
 At Denver Today

Denver, Aug. 12With the grand par ade of 45.OOO Knights Templar, the S2nd triennial conclave formally open ed in Denver. this morning. Promptly at 10-30 o'clock, the calls of buglers sounded the forward march, which brought into official life the conclave which is considered by many Sir Knights the most ambitious in the history of the order. .r.
 The parade was divided into 14 di- visions with from 1,50O to 2O0o in each Ezcorting the Knights Templar was Sir Alexander Nisbet. director of police, with his assistants. followed by the mounted police and police aides. Sir John Chase, of Denver. grand marshal of the parade, proceed ed Sir Arthur H. Williams, chief of stan. who was followed by the grand Hnarsha1's staff and personal aides and the aides representing grand com nanderies- The first division was led by California Commandery No. 1, ar mounted Knights, sitting on their coal black steeds, aides to officers of the grand encampment- On foot came the Trinity Commandery No. A, Gin cinnati. eminent Sir Edward M Woo ley, commanding. as special escort to the grand master
 Most Eminent Sir William Cromwell 5Felish, grand master of the grand encampment, Knights Templar of the United States of America, rode in the first carriage. Right Eminent Sir Arthur MacArthur, deputy grand mas ter of the grand encampment; Most Eminent Sir Philip D. Gordon, su- prene grand master of the Sovereign Great Power. K T. of Canada; Very Eminent Sir Lee S Smith, grand cap tain general of the grand encamp- ner1t- Most Eminent Sir William P. Lyric. u1zt supreme grand master of the Sovereign Great Priory. occupied carriages behind that of the grand master
 Then came the communicates of the various states who were arranged in 1s divisions Several score of bands fnterspersed throughout the line play ed the marshal airs of the Templars' Onward Christian Soldiers"
 h the afternoon, Governor Elm mons. of Colorado, addressed the Knights Templar at Fl Jebel Temple, in behalf. of the state and Mayor J. M Parlinz in behalf of the city. Most Eminent Sir William Melish, grand master of the grand encamp- ment, responded for the TeTnplars.
 Later the grand encampment con- vened in secret session. at which only Knights Templar who have attained the position of past grand commander are eligible. to membership. At this meeting tf business of, the order was discussed
 Al night, the first of the drills was to be given by Damascus Command cry No. z2. Detroit, at the drill sta diurn-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-12
THRONC VOICES OPPOSITION TO PAVING SCHEME Hundreds in Strong Array Against
 Warrenite Only Two Speak in Favor of AdminiStratiOn'S Plans at
 Big Public Hearing

The plan to lap Warrenite, under a wholesale contract, in the residential streets of Bridgeport, met with a storm Of protest from property own CTS, at the meeting of the Common Council, last night.
 The general feeling of the citizens seemed to be that a paving deal is imminent and that the tax payers are expected to foot the bills, while the politicians have the fun and the dou- ble machine the glory.
 The objections were in two main groups, the first being that Warrenite is an experiment, and that the city ought to go slowly and ascertain what its value as a pavement is under the impact of city traffic.
 Several persons stated that they knew of such pavement that had not been enduring and it was said that in many cases it would not remain in good shape for five years.
 The strongest kind of opposition was made to putting down pavement in numerous streets, half at. the expense of the home owners on the streets. It was repeatedly stated that it was a gross injustice to assess half the cost of public improvement against the residential properly on the street to be improved.
 Mayor Wilson presided over the meet ing. He made no objection to any SP0dk0E UdC1I 1SyIn w ~lSOn ap- peared, but tried to prevent him from speaking to the questions. The council voted to pave certain business thoroughfares, but left the consideration of residential streets un- til the September meetings. Z
 The opposition to Warrenite laid on a large scale was so pronounced that almost none of those present were will ing to favor it, even though no special assessments were to be laid to pay for it.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-12
WATER CASE DECISION
 GOES TO SUPREME COURT

Hartford, Aug. 12-Appea1 to. the supreme court has been taken from the decision of Judge William s. Case of the superior court in overruling a demurrer to the petition of the board of water commissioners for the ap- pointment of a committee to appraise damages to Joseph w. Curtis, of Avon, and for the right to lay a pipe line through MT. Curtis farm. The ques- ton as issue attacks the validity of the legislative act providing for the Nepaug Water supply for the city of Hartford, MT. Curtis lawyer, Francis F. Jones, taking the ground that the soca1Ied resolution of the General As sembIy and the governor is not word ed "be. it enacted by the Senate and House of Representative in. General Assem- bly, convened" as required by Section 1, Article 3rd of the constitu- ton of the state.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-12
Thirteen EmpIOyes Are Taken From RiChfieId, Neb., To Omaha Hospital
 Some May Die
First Section Of Circus Train Carrying Para phernaIia And Menagerie In Crash Hutchinson Wires Reinsurance
 To His Wife

Omaha, Neb., Aug. 12-Thfrteen employees of the Barnum & Bailey Circus. whose train was struck at RichfeId, Neb., by a Rock. Island pas senger equipment train returning from the Denver conclave, late last night. were brought to this city, today, all suffering fatal or serious injuries.
 The more seriously injured: Thos. Campbell, Central Falls, R. l.; George A. Burke, Boston, and James Cra- gan, New York. All were taken at once to the operating room at the hospital.
 The less seriously injured cared for at the hospital included: Frank Moore, Bridgeport, Conn; Frank Clarke, Waterbury, Conn; John Stev- ems, New York; John Brown, New York; Daniel DriscolI, Fall River, Mass; FIG. Moore, Providence, R. I.
 The slight injuries of about dog en others were cared for by surgeons at Richfield and they were able to proceed with the circus train.
 Richfeld is a small town without telegraph facilities and the serious nature of the wreck did not become known until several hours after it occurred.
 In addition to the 13 taken to the local hospital, 29 others injured were brought ito Omaha. These latter in juries consisted of bruises and cuts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-12
FREAK VOLCANIC VAPOR BELCHlNG
 IN BEHRING SEA
Island Disappears and Reappears in Different Place NaVi-
 gator Reports

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 12-Bogostoff, the famous freak volcanic island of Behring Sea. is again performing con tordons and every volcano of the vast mountain range of western Alaska and the Aleutian Islands is emitting smoke, steam or vapor, according Io Captain c. O. Crisp, of the revenue cutter. Una1ga, which returned to Seattle, today, from her first cruise to Behring Sea
 Captain Crisp said that Bogostoff had undergone another change since it was visited last year. Natives told him that the island entirely dfsap- peared for a time and when 1t reap peared above the surface it's shape was different and it was several hun dred yards from it's former position. Mount Kanaga, Mount Kiska, Mount Makushin, Mount Carlisle and Mount ShishaIlyn are all emitting steam and showing signs of activity, said Cap tain Crisp.
 Mount Katmai, which was in vio- lent eruption in 1912, isesending out smoke but there has been mo dis charge of volcanic ash this year, so far as I could 1earn," said the cap tain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-12
CITY FATHERS WANT MORE ATTENTION
 GIVEN GAS LIGHTS

The Common Council committee on Lamps is to hold a meeting Thurs day night to consider a remedy for the numerous complaints that have been received regarding the gas lamps in different sections of the city. The time clock arrangement on the lights does not work properly and there are complaints from all sections that mnay of the lights are not lighted until late at night.
 Attorney William B. Boardman is among those who have made complaint to the committee. A light near his home has not been lighted for several nights The committee on lamps will take the matter up with the American Street Lighting Go. of Baltimore, Md, which has the contract for furnishing the gas lamps and keeping them prop erly lighted
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-12
YOUNG NEGRO TAKEN FROM
 JAIL BY MOB AND LYNCHEH

Laurens, S. C., Aug. 12-Protesting his innocence to the last, Richard Puckett, a young negro boy charged with attacking a young white woman of the community, was taken from the jail here early today and 1ynched. His swinging body afterward was perforat- ed with bullets from the revoIvers of more than 1000 men who composed the mob.
 The sheriff declared Puckett had confessed his crime. The negro, just before he was lynched, protested his innocence. The mob overpowered the sheriff and his deputies, breaking down the jail door and tearing to pieces steel cage in which Puckett was con- fined.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-12
FAMILIES DRIVEN
 OUT BY BLAZE

New Britain, Aug. 12-Many fami- flies were driven into the street in Ecanty attire, this morning, at o'clock, when fire broke out in the Central Block, a tenement house, on East Main street.
 The fire was in the grocery store of John Pivialis and. the damage is esti- mated at S60O- The hremen fought to keep the flames away from a so gall lon oil tank in the rear of the store. In this they were successful although the flames melted the spout off the tank
 The building is an old structure and in fire department circles it is stated that it would have been one of the worst dwelling house fires in the his tory of the city if the flames were al lowed to communicate to parts of the building other than the store
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-12
WOMAN
 FOUND ON STREET

Anna Michael, who gives her ad- dress as Hollister Heights, where she says she works farm was found wandering on State street, near the corner of Myrtle avenue this morning by Special Officer Hirschik, who brought her to police headquarters as a vagrant. There 1t was found by Surgeon F'innegan that She was suf- fering from starvation, and she later told a p1tifU1 tale of wandering about in a dazed condition since noon yes terday without food She has been taken to Lakeview Home where Sche will be judiciously fed and her cond1- tion investigated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-12

to Parker and Neal Emery denied he ever drew such a check. He de- clared Mulha4I told him he had 8 friend who could get the public docu- DleI ts and bills. Later Emery learned the friend was McMichae1-
 Emery testified, however, that he did draw a check for $50, sent it to Mulhan and told h.1n to divide it be- tween Neal and Parker, merely for the. many courtesies they performed flor members"
 Did you ever make any payments to MulhalI for McMichael?'' asked At torney McCarter for the manufactur- CTS.
 Yes said the witness, eft never exceeded S20 a month and it terminated when left for Europe in 1910.''
 Too absurd to contemplate said Emec when McCarter asked him about the secret room in the capitol that Mulrau swore was furnished to the association by Congressman McDer- mott, of Illinois.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-12
LABORER'S FACE TORN IN
 FALL FROM VIADUCT

Martin Pappe, 40 years old, 139 Will lard street, emAloyed as a laborer on the railroad while walking on the viaduct this morning on Railroad ave- nue, lost his footing and fell a, dis tance of 25 feet to the roadway be- low.
 He struck upon the knife edge of his pick splitting his nose from end to end and embedding the metal end in his upper jaw. An ambulance call resulted in his being taken to the emergency hospital where he was at- tended and later sent to his home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-12

The wreck occurred shortly after midnight. The circus train was then pulling into the siding at Rfchflefd but had not cleared the main line when the passenger train struck it. ~
 At the Barnum & Bailey Winter Quarters in the West End this after noon it was stated that nothing off, cial had been wired to the local off1- ces of the wreck. All that was known was that the wreck happened in the first section.
 This portion of the rolling stock is made up of the circus paraphernalia which can be gotten under way while the evening performance of the circus is in progress. This includes most of the rnenagerie. the menagerie tents, the cook tents and part of the side show outfit. There are also usually four sleepers attached in which are the animal keepers and many canvas men. It is probable that 1t was in the sIeepere where the injuries occur red.
 Charles R. Hutchinson, treasurer of the show, wired Mrs Hutchinson at her home in Elmwood avenue today the following: First section in wreck. Few injured. None killed"
 The Barnum show played yesterday at Lincoln, Neb.,- and was due to show today at Atlantic City, Iowa.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-12
EI1ECTHS SEEK EVIDENCE
 IN WRONG FLAT AND ARE
 BAYONETED BY ART EDITOR

New York. Aug. 12-Five men who said later that they were seeking levi dence'' nearly wrecked an apartment of E. D. Sapresi, an art editor, early today, while Sapresi, thinking they were burglars, stoutly defended him self and wife with old bayonet He wielded the weapon with such tell ing effect that two of the evidence seekers had to be patched up by ann bulance surgeons. When made pris- cnars, the men explained that they were detectives and had got into the vronE fla2-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-12
ARM CAUGHT IN BELT
 MAY BE AMPUTATED

Bristol. Aug. 12-Richard Doolittle, employed in the Ingraham Conpany's S factory, got up bench, this morn ing, to adjust a moving belt. His right arm was caught and severed at the elbow. He was given emergency treatment here and rushed to the Hartford hospital. It was feared that amputation of the member at the shoulder would be necessary and the Outcome is a matter of grave doubt Doo1ittle is 26, single and well known in ForestvilIe. where he lived.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-12
LYONS RECOVERING
 FROM POISON DOSE

James H. Lyons, 26 years old, living at 26 Drew Place who last night took an overdose of a patent preparation thought to contain opium and was re- moved to Bridgeport hospital is i'm proved today. He will probably be discharged from treatment this after noon- Lyons, suffering from cold purchased the drug at a, local store and was unaware that the extreme dose would affect him until he Iapsed into inconsistencies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-12
Unfrocked Clergyman Is Suppliant of Local
 Charities Department

Once a clergyman in his native land. Antonio Motto, 56 years old, who IA years ago eloped with a pretty par ishioner and came to this country where they were married and since have been blessed with six children, is in straitened circumstances.
 To officials of the Charities Depart ment, Motto today told pitifu1 tale Of recent surgglee to keep the wolf from the door. When he left Naples he was unfrocked and came here where he married the girl who had entranced him. He worked at clerical work in New York and other cities until ad- verSity and sickness overcame him. Later he was compelled to work in the silk shops of Paterson, N. J., where he lost his position in the recent strike. He came to this city and until yester- day was befriended by those who sought work for him.
 His physical condition is such that he cannot do hard outdoor work and the Charities Department today is in the hopes that some form of work shop may be found for him.
 Miss Elizabeth Merry, stenographer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-12
JAP GOVERNMENT
 WON'T RECEIVE DIAz AS ENVOY

rolzfo. Aug. 12.-The' Japanese gov ernment intimated today to the Mexi- can government that it would not re- cei~e General Felix Diaz as special en- .voy to Japan to express the thanks of Mexico for Japanese participation in the Mexican centennial. The govern ment 1t was further intimated, would receive General Diaz as a private indi- vfduaL .,,.zr ze
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-12
PITCHER WORKS q
 SCORELESS INNINGS; BREAKSALL RECORDS

Keokuk, Ia.. Aug. 12-William Whit taker, pitcher for the Keokuk Central Association team, yesterday, set what is believed here to be a. worlds record when he pitched 21 consecutive score less innings in a doubleheader between the Keokuk and Waterloo teams. Keo- kulz won both games 1 to o, the second going 12 innings. But five hits were made off Whittakers delivery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-12
DETMAN IS SONG WRITER.

Fred J. Detman, 291 Shelton street, has recently composed words and mu- sic for two popular ballads. The or chestrat ton and arrangement of the pieces were made by George N. Fin kelstone of this city who says the pieces have considerable merit
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-12

Miss Elizabeth Merry, stenographer in the Department of Charities, is spending two weeks vacation in Maine. having left on Saturday last.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-12
"GEF THE HABIT''

- ----<@AS@ . Read the Want Ads. in The Farmer classified colllrnns- there's some good opportun- ities in "For Sales" a1;d gro Rents. ;
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-12
THE WEATHER

Cloudy tonight; showers,
 warmer tomorrow