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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-30
NO FOUNDATION
 EVANS SAYS TO
 STRIKE REPORT
Chairman Of Adjustment Com mittee Of Engineers And Bremen Makes State
 ment.

New Haven, Sept. 3O-Members of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers began to reassem bIe here, today. They have been travelling over the New York, New Haven & Hartford Rail road distributing ballots on which the engineers are voting on the question of a strike if deemed necessary. The ballots will not all be returned here probability, will be made at the rooms of the adjustment committee. The count will be made by the grand of fcers of the brotherhood. Later in the week, it is expected a statem ent will be issued bearing upon the situa- ton as it develops in light of the bal lot.
 A report was current here, today, that the engineers and fremen would strike at midnight, tonight. F. S.. Evans, chairman of the adjustment committee, at once denied that there was any foundation to the report.
 Any statement that a strike on the New Haven road is contemplated, to- night, is absolutely false" said MT. Evans. f'The only way I can under been made is by some individual jok- ingly saying he was going to quit at midnight. The brotherhood of en- gfneers never authorizes action in that fashion. If we were going to or der a strike we would say so. We believe in doing things the right way"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-30
CURRENCY BILL TO KEEP WILSON
 IN WASHINGTON

Washington, Sept. 3O-President will son, 1t became known, today, has de- ternined to remain in Washington as long as the currency bill is under con sideratton and has abandoned the idea of going to Panama, this fall, unless the currency legislation can be con cluded sooner than is expected. Keith CT will the President plan for any ex- tended vacation at the summer capi- tai at Cornish, N. H.
 The President began the day plung- ing into the currency question with Senators Owen and Shafroth and Sec retary of the Treasury McAdoo. Fol lowing this conference, it was said that progress had been reported and the work of framing the bill as it will be presented to the Senate, later, was progressing satisfactorily.
 As far as the Panama toll question is concerned, the President does not contemplate an early message to Con gress and certainly will not take up the question seriously until he has wis., ited the canal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-30
Four Little Dependents
 Sent To County Home

The ante-room of the Probate Court resembled a kindergarten this morn ing four little tots waited for com nittment papers to be made out to send them to the County Home at Norwalk. The children committed were Helen, aged 10, Mary, aged and Francis, aged 4, children of Michael and Lizzie A1yward. The father is drunkard and his present whereabouts unknown. The mother is a pauper and unable to care for the children.
 Another little tow headed girl who was committed was Helen PeIikan, aged TO- She had been made a county charge on September 8 but was taken by a family named Horwitz living in the West End. This family was un- able to care for the little girl and she was ordered committed to the Home today.E
 While the children were waiting for out the two little A1lyward girls sid1ed friends with her.
 "A woman told me the other day that I was Catho1ic,'' said Helen AL 1yward, "but I didn't know it till the other day. I have never been to church.
 Do you want to go to church ?'' asked Clerk Henry Lyons.
 'EOf course I do," replied Helen. f'I want to be same as other girls"
 Well you'll have plenty of chance to go to church where you are going,' said Clerk Lyons
 ''Yes," chimed in Judge" whaIley, we will see that you can go to church whenever you want to-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-30
PISTOLS AND RAZORS
 INTERFERE WITH
 HUCKSTER'S BARGAIN

Strenuous business competition and the ''butting in'' of Louis German, a huckster of PTS Pequonnock street, to spoil a bargain in pears, resulted in a lively argument at Warren and Greg ory streets this forenoon, a revolver being brought into play and the arrest of three Berman, the others allege, took a prominent part in the argu- ment and used both revolver and ra- zor to try. and emphasize his demands. This he denies and the weapons have not been found. Charges of assault and breach of the peace were brought against him and bonds for release set at $50
 Salvatore schelIoci, proprietor of the provision store at 195 Warren street and one of the principals. is held on charges of breach of the peace and as- sault while the same charges are brought against Angelo E11igra, his soa-in-Iaw, of the same address.
 According to the story, g, fsSaner with a load of pears had stopped in front of the Sche11oci store and nego- tiatfons were on to have a large pro- portion transferred inside. At the crit 1cal moment Bermau drove up and. spying the fruit, Jumped fro minis wa gon and rushed up to the team. With out even an introduction, his accusers say, he brushed Schelloci aside and started to bargain with the farmer on
 
 Finding argument useless and force apparently wasted he is said to have tried a little rough house work and then rushed into the store and ap- peared with a revolver. This he is said to have solemnly pointed at Der man and driven him back from the farmers wagon. Thereupon, those in the store say, Berrnan got active on his own hook and drew a razor and revolver. Shooting seemed close at hand when someone telephOned police headquarters that there was murder being done. It was then, according to one side of the story, that Berman rushed into a. little store opposite and hid the razor and gun.i He denies having had them and careful search failed to disclose the weapons.
 Captain John H. Redgate, Detective Sergeant Edward Cronan and Detec- tive Luke Petruschel1 were hurried to the scene in the patrol, found much excitement but no dying men. Women, children and men Joined in explain ing the happenings. To avoid further discussion the three principals were taken in tow and will have an oppor- tunity to settle the question in City court tomorrow. At first Schelloci was charged with carrying concealed wea- pons but he offered the excuse that he has a permit to carry a revolver.
 No one excepting the Schel1oci fam iIv could be found who claim to have seen Berman with the razor and re- yolver in his hands. During the ex- citement the farmer and his load of pears disappeared.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-30
RurqIars Crack Station At WOOdbury, Getting $1OO In
 Cash And Stamps.
WATCHNTAN AROUSED
 BY THE EXPLOSION
He Fires At Fleeing Bandits, Hitting One In Back, Who Is Helped To His Feet By Companion And Both Disappear In The c
 Darkness.

Woodbury, Conn, Sept 3o.-With no more definite clues to work on than an ordinary kit of burglars tools, a small eearchIight and a hat. the authorities endeavored today to get some trace of two men who, during the early morn ing, broke into and robbed the local post office, blowing open the safe and getting about $1O0 in cash and a. Quan- 1ity of stamps John Acheson, night lrafchman of the WOodbury Savip gs Bank who has quarters in the same building with the post office, had his attention attracted by the sound of a muffled explosion and saw two men running away from the building. He fired after them, hitting one The man stumbled as the ball hit him in the back, Acheson says, but he was helped to his feet by his companion and both disappeared in the darkness.
 Acheson notified the authorities and search was begun immediately but no trace of the men was found It was believed that in his wounded condi- ton one of the men at least could not have gotten far away and there are hopes of taking him in some nearby district.
 The kit of tools and other articles, including a stick of dynamite were dropped by the robbers following Acheson's shot.
 Entrance to the building was gained through a window The blown safe was located in Postmaster J. J. Gas sidy's office and not in the post office proper Postmaster Cassidy said to- day that there was only about $100 in coin in the safe and that a large ql1an-. dty of stamps had been overlooked by the burglars. The appearance of the room, he said, indicated that the rob bers had not had time to complete their work, being frightened away ap- parentIy by the approach of the watch man after the explosion. Acheson oc- cupied room over the post office and ran down stairs when he heard the noise. reaching the street the men had crossed to the other side, and he opened fire on them The electric lights go out at midnight and consequently there was darkness to aid the robbers.
 Two searching parties, one under Attorney General F. Sturgis and the other in charge of Deputy Sheriff J. Walter Farley, left early today in touring cars to scout the. country for the robbers, but had not reported back at noon
 Inspector Calvin came here from New Haven during the morning to in vestigate-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-30
SLOVAK UNION WILL PROVIDE 0RPHANAGE

Much interest in the constitution and bylaws of the Slovak Union of Bridge port was shown by delegates who met in the first convention at Slovak Hall, Ha1lett street, this morning to resume pr oceedings begun yesterday.
 They were the first matter taken up at the opening hour of o'clock, and the report of the committee cornpris- ing John Fedor and George Sirnons was discussed with great interest. Few changes were recorded. They will be printed both in English and Slavoric.
 The question of establishing an or phanage for the dependent children of deceased nnenlo oers met with ready ap provaL and upon being carried com mittee was at once appointed to look into the matter of purchasing a site and suggesting ways and means.
 There was an attempt to raise the present death rate benefit from it's present amount of $500, but this met with disfavor and the plan was not carried. Conventions every two years will be the rule.
 The afternoon session which began at 1 o'clock after adjournment of an hour for lunch was devoted to the election of officers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-30
Dye House Help
 Out On Strike
 At Salts Mills

Between 30 and 100 operatives of the dye-house of The Salts Textile Mfg. Co. are on strike. The entire day and night shifts, which are composed Of unorganized Italian workmen, went out in a body at o'clock yesterday morning. Though they hung about the factory yesterday and early today seeking to see and treat with the man. agement for different working condi- tions, and though gIazIers are today rapidly replacing about 50 lights of glass which have been broken it was said at the factory that no demon strations have yet been made which would indicate that violence would be used by the men.
 Rather than. replace the men who have gone on strike and who compose the entire force of dyers in the en- ploy of the company, all finished prod uct is now being shipped out of town to Frankfort, Penn, where the dyeing operations will be completed. Factory employees today Expressed fear that should an attempt be made to replace this labor, fights would occur.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-30
COMMISSIONERS ON WORKMEN'S ACT
 START TOMORROW

New Haven, Sept. 30.-That part of the workmen's compensation law re- Iating to the five commissioners taking office is effective tomorrow From that date until January 1, when compen- sation becomes a part of statute law, the five commi seioners will work to- gether as a board perfecting methods of practice and procedure This will entail a great deal of study. There are many forms to be decided upon and a system of records agreed upon in order to facilitate the handling of cases The commissioners individually have been devoting time to a study of compensation law since they were no tified of their appointments.
 Talcott H. Russell, on whose office there appears the freshly painted sign, s'Compensation Commissioner for the Third Congressional District has been doing much office work as chair man of the board in preparation n for the preliminary work. At present he is away.
 It is understood here that the com missioners will not be sworn in until January 1, as until that time they do not have any cases before them for considera ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-30
WEATHER TODAY

New Haven, Sept S0.-Forecast: Gen tral1y fair tonight and Wednesday, not much change in temperature
 For Connecticut: Unsettled weather with local rains tonight or Wednes- day; moderate northeast to east winds
 A long trough of low pressure ex- tending across the country from North Dakota southeastward to Virginia, is causing cloudy and unsettled weather with light, local rains in the central districts 4 well defined disturbance is central this morning over Arizona. The temperatures continue mild in all sections east of the Rocky Mountains.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity un- settled and somewhat cloudy weather but not much rain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-30
BEAR RAID ON
 STOCK MARKET

New York, Sept. 3O-Opening-Bear made a determined effort to raid the market at the opening today, con centrating their efforts on Union Pa cific and steel. Union Pacific fell 1-2 to 15S, a drop of IA from yesterdays high price. With the exception of this stock, however, the market held fairly steady. Steel was unloaded in round amounts-two blocks aggregat- ing 5000 shares-but lost only a small fraction. Other stocks barely moved and the small, irregular fluctuations revealed no definite trend The resis- tance of the list to pressure caused bears to desfst and the market rallied Missouri Pacific rose 1 1-2 and Can l.
 Noon-Aside from demonstrating the frmness of the market. the morning trading accomplished little. Specula- tive endeavor was hampered by the lack of fresh material on which to- work Market factors which have shaped trading recently have spent their force for the time being and there was no news which could even be the basis of a rumOr. Early losses were recovered and business grew. quiet, with strong undertone. Bonds were steady.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-30
Charles Gilbert, After Nearly 49 Years In Wethersfield,
 Released By Death.
FOUND GUILTY OF
 2nd DEGREE MURDER
Sentenced to Life ImprisOn- ment On May 4, 1865, For Killing Henry Caldwell,
 U. s. Government
 Agent In New Britain
 Accused His Father.

Hartford, Sept. 3O-CharIes Gilbert. the oldest prisoner in the Connecticut State Prison, died at that institution this morning. He was "A years Of age and had been in prison 4s years. months and 26 days-the longest term of service of any prisoner in the in- stitution Death was due to heart disease and chronic neuphrftfs
 Gilbert was found guilty of second degree murder by a jury after a weeks trial in the superior court in this city and was sentenced to life inn pr1Sonment by Judge Dutton, on May 4, 1865, for the killing of Henry Cad well in New Britain, in the winter of '63-'64. Caldwell was an agent of the United States government at that time. his duty being to secure recruits for the army. When murdered he was robbed of $700 Gilbert had been seen in a saloon with him the night before the murder but the evidence against him was largely circumstantia1. Gil- bert was on trial before a New Brf- tain justice and was found not gull ty. He was re-arrested and as a re- suit went to prison. He was defended by the late Samuel F. Jones, of this city, one Of the most noted criminal lawyers in the state
 When Gilbert's father died some years after the murder the son made a statement that his father was gull ty of the murder and that he expect ed the father to make a confession before his death but the old gentleman did not do so. Gilbert said he went 10 prison rather than testify against his father.
 Cilbert's name was over the door of his cell in the s5rieon, also the mum Der ''2'' shoWf5-g him to be tho second oldest prisoner there John Warren. released a year or two ago, antedated him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-30
COLLAPSE
 OF STAGING ON
 BUILDING TODAY

Pittsfie1d, Mass, Sept. 30-Francisco Batazzi, 25, was killed, A. M. McFar- land is dying, and two Italian masons are seriously injured as the result of the collapse of a staging on the fourth story of the new General Electric Co. building here, this morning. The work men landed on a pile of brick and Ba- tazzi and Mcfarland suffered fractur- ed skulls and broken limbs. All were rushed to Hillcrest Hospital, Batazzi dying on the way.
 This is the third accident of this character occurring within a few days, three men being seriously injured, last week. by the collapse of a staging. They are still in the hospital
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-30
BARRY MONUMENT READY NEXT MAY
 AT WASHINGTON

Washington, Sept. 3O.-Another of the leading figures in American history soon will be added to- the long list of those already honored with imposing monuments to their memory in this city. This will be Commodore John Barry, hero of the revolutionary war. The foundation for the statue is now being laid in Franklin Park one of the most beautiful in Washington The unvei1ing ceremonies are to take place next May The monument was au- thorized by Congress four years ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-30
Trades Unions To Be Officially Recognized
 By British Admiralty

London, Sept. 3O-The very i'm bortant concession was made by the British admiralty, today, of officially recognizing trades unions. In reply to the demands of the dockyard men, the admiralty agreed hereafter in the event of disputes to meet deputations of the dockmen either in London or at the dockyards. It also not only accorded permission to the men in Eovernment employ to select their own representatives from the dock yards, but will allow them to be ac- companied by trades union leaders -at employed in the @ocJxe- rds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-30
RELATIVES FEAR FOR
 MARGARET THOMPSON

Fearing that she has fallen among evil companions and into habits of vice, relatives of Margaret Thompson, IS years old, formerly of Lenox Heights, Fairfield, have asked the pc lice to locate her and take her into custody. She is reported as having worked until recently at the Atlantic hotel. Then she disappeared. Accord ing to the report of her step-father. information has been received leading him to believe that she may be living in another part of the city
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-30
HOLSTER BADLY HURT
 IN FALL FROM HAYL0FT

Edward Leahy, a hostler employed at the Noble avenue stables and liv- ing at Kossuth and Sterling streets had his right ear torn in two and received numerous decorations and abrasions in a. fall from the hayloft to the floor while at work last night His ear struck a projection on one of the beams.
 Dr. John J. Macdonald. night emergency hospital ambulance sur geon responded with the ambulance and, following first aid treatment. took him to St. Vincent's hospital for further treatment. It was found that there were decorations of the scalp, contusions of the right shoul- der and abraisions of the back, body and extremities.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-30
FIDDLER CAUGHT
 BETWEEN FENCE AND PASSENGER CAR

While awaiting the delivery of some Tom Kippur provisions from the Ad- ans Express company at the railroad station this noon, Barnet Rubin, 52 yeans old, peddIer, living at 37 Green street, was struck by the last car of the Waterbury train arriving at 1920 o'clock and hurled against the fence separating the tracks.
 General shock and numerous abra- sions are believed to be the extent of the injuries, although there is possi- bility of internal injuries He was taken to St. Vincent's hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-30
A, 6, CHIPPENDALE IS
 ENSIGN IN NAVAL MILITIA

At a meeting of the Third division of the Naval Militia last night, Alfred .. Chippenda1e of S66 Park avenue was advanced to the rank of ensign. There was a discussion concerning plans for the season and it was voted to have a smoker Saturday night at the rooms on Seaview avenue.
 MT. ChippendaIe is an inventor and holds a responsible position with the Crane Valve Go. He is an enthusias- tic yachtsnan. He was for a time on board the U. s. s. Enterprise, the Massachusetts naval training ship, where he studied marine engineering. He is a member of the Algonquin club
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-30
CARNEGIE PROBERS HAVE,
 REPORT ON THE BALKANS

Paris, Sept. 30-Much information Was collected, despite the difficulties encountered in the Balkans, by the members of the committee appointed by the Carnegie peace foundation to inquire into the alleged violations of the law during the late Balkan war and also into the economic conse- quences of the conflicts. The com mtssioners, who have returned to Par is, met yesterday under the presidency of Baron PEstournelles De Constant to arrange their report, which is to be published in a, short time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-30
COL. HEFT'S AUTO
 RUNS OVER BOY
Lad Riding Bicycle CoIlides With Machine - Despatch Says MisElap Was Unavoid- able.
Special to The Farmer.)

New Rochelle Sept. 3O.-Jacob Pope, an Italian lad, was struck yesterday afternoon by motor car driven by Stephen L. Kelley, Jr., chauffeur for Col. N. H. Heft of Bridgeport, who occupied a seat in the tonneau. The lad was riding a bicycle in the same direction the auto was going when his front wheel swerved and he ran into the running board of the machine. He was hurled to the ground and the real wheel of the automobile passed over his right leg, breaking his ankle and lacerating it.
 Col. Heft picked up the lad and an officer jumped into the machine and directed the chauffeur to the local hospital. The fracture was reduced and Col. Heft did everything to make it comfortable for the boy. After the accident the Colonel and his chauffeur proceeded to Bridgeport The accident was unavoidable
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-30
FOR DRASTIC FILM LAW.
New Jersey Societies Move to Regu-
 late Picture Shows.

Trenton, N. J., Sept. 3O-The Holy Name societies of New Jersey will make a united effort to have enacted at the next session of the Legislature drastic law regulating the character of films shown in the moving picture places. It will provide also a heavier penalty than is now fixed for admit ting minors without guardians to the shows.
 A bill that was introduced at the last session passed the House too late to get it through the Senate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-30
Vfennese Woman tilted
 By Prince Is Deported

New York, Sept. S0-Mrs. Clara Melcher, the Viennese laundress who says that Prince Stanislaus Sulkow- iskf promised to marry her only to ji1t her when she followed him to this country, was taken aboard the steamship Kronprinz Wilh elm for de- portation, today. She was brought here from California as an undesir- able alien after her pursuit of the Prince
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-30
Called Upon For Proof Of SnObbery
 And Caste In Navy

Washington, Sept. 3O-Former As eistant Paymaster Arthur Middleton. United States Navy, who has been re- ported as declaring that 'snobbery'' and .'caste" are rampant in the Uni ted States navy, will be called upon by Secretary Daniels to give some specific instances of the evil which the former officer declares exists.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-30
NalIy General Manager
 For U. s. Marconi Co.

New York, Sept. 3o-Edward J. NalIy, formerly vice-presfdent and general manager of the Postal TeIe- graph & Cable Co.,, has been appoint ed vfce-president and general man. ager of the Marconi Wireless Tele- graph Company of America
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-30
ROGER BRESNAHAN'S
 BROTHER DIES FROM
 RESULT OF SALOON ROW

Toledo. Sept so-Cornelius Bresna- han. aged 51, brother of Roger Bres- nahan. of the Chicago Baseball Club, died this morning as the result of a fracture of the skull sustained in a. quarrel in saloon last night The fight was over a violin Charles Ma do1ny, of Toledo. has been arrested and charged with the assault upon Bres- nahan.