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Morris tribune., 1913-01-31

Miss Signe Rape, a daughter OF
General Rappe of Stockholm, is en-
saged to Director Herbert Lunden-
Weldon of Berlin. The wedding will
take place some time during the lat
ter part of next month.
Morris tribune., 1913-01-31

During his recent lecture tour Roald
Amundsen received not less than thir,
ty medals. He sent them home and
could not conveniently bring all with
him to America. Some of these medals
are set IN diamonds and are reported
to be worth several thousand crowns.
Morris tribune., 1913-01-31

The Harald Haarfager company of
Haugesund has purchased $4,000
ton English steamship for 100000
crowns. 1t viii be the largest mer-
chant marine vessel that halls from
the port Of Haugesund
Morris tribune., 1913-01-31
OF INTEREST TO
SCANDINAvIANS
Recent Happenings in This
Country and Abroad,
WILL RETURN TO THE ARCTIC

Or. Vilhjalmer Steffansson, Well
Known Explorer, Now Touring Unit
ed States-Viking Ship of the Ninth
Century The Most interesting Relic
in Christiania Museum-strange Dis
ease Attacks Danish Soldiers.
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4. SWEDEN. 4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-12
MASS MEETING FOR BOYS
 ARRANGED BY Y. M. 6. A

EHM Robinson, who is regarded as one of the ablest speakers on boy problems, will address a mass meet Jng of boys over 14 years of age ar the Irirst M E. church FairaeId ave- nueesand Broad street at 8 o'clock Sunday afternoon His subject will be Playing a Mans Game.''
 Some time ago the Washington Post after a. r. M. c. A convention had been held in the nations Capitol stated: ss1Jo one of the secretarial ex- perts was more enthusiastic than E. A. Robinson of New York, although not Q collegss man, he has made the mos& of his Opportunities flor self-cu1- on boy problems. He is tall, fwiry. persistent, with a wit not lacking in a touch of sarcasm"
 MT. Robinson began business life as a grocery clerk in town in New Brunswick, and there became inter were around him. He organized them in club work and became so success ful in his efforts that it was not long before he was called to enter actively into the work of the Young Mems Christian association as one of the secretaries. He came to Boston and was made State Secretary flor the Boys of Massachusetts, and Rhode Is1- and. While there he showed much of the power of clear thinking and logical organization that has since characterized his work
 He showed himself too big a man for the 1.-TWO States to hold him, and when the organization of the Boys Department as a, section of the International committee work was undertaken, Mr. Robinson was chos- en as the man to put it on it's feet. He has done remarkable work in that capacity, and in the past ten years and@ more has brought the boys work of The country to its high state of efficiency
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-12
ANOTHER MEMBER
 OF HARRIS LODGE SUDDENLY STRICKEN

The second member of the Samuel H. Harris lodge of Odd Fellows to die suddenly within the past two days is William Kelley, 43 years old, resid- ing with his wife and family at 344 East Main street.
 Kelley who was attacked with se- were pains in the back as he attempt ed to board a trolley car on Sunday last, was conveyed to his home and placed under the care of his family physician. It is believed that he was recovering. It was about midnight when he arose and, attacked with a severe spell of vomiting, suddenly sank to the floor and when medical aid was summoned was found to be dead.
 Medical Examiner S. M. Garlick was called to view the remains at an early hour this morning, and ordered them taken to the local undertaking par1ors of Cu1Iinan & Mullins where an autopsy will be performed.
 Kelley is survived by a widow and three sons, Frank, Field and Win ston. He has been employed at the Smith Silver Company as an engineer for some years.
 Dr. O. L. Massinger under whose treatment the deceased had been said that he last visited the patient yester- day afternoon when he had expressed himself as feeling well enough to re- turn to work today. Dr. Massinger had not been called during the nigAr.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-12
OBITUARY

With a large attendance of relatives and friends the funeral services of Mary, widow of Michael Kiernan, were held this morning, at the home of her son, Joseph Kiernan, 1S8 Cath erine street at o'clock, and St. Au- gustine's church with high mass of requiem at 9:3O. The remains were surrounded by a wealth of beaut1- full flowers, testimony of the wide spread grief occasioned by her demise. Mrs. Kiernan was about 60oyears of age and a. resident of Bridgeport for nearly 40 years. She had resided in the Sacred Heart, St. Patrick'ss and St. Augustine's parishes, and was a de- yout Catholic. LatterIy her home had been at 245 Madison avenue. She suc- cumbed to a lingering illness at St. Vincent's hospital on Sunday. Sur viving her are two sons, John F., of the circulation department of the New York World, and Joseph A., a local newsdealer, with the Bridgeport News O., and daughter, Catherine. Mrs. Kiernan was a member of Cat alpa circle, c. of F. of A., and Noun tain Home, B. of A. Rev. Father Kennedy sang the high mass of re- quiem. Several appropriate hymns were rendered during the obsequies. The paIlbearers were all nephews of the deceased, Arthur Cummings, Pat rick Reilly, Christopher Arthur, Frank Robinson, James Kiernan and Mich olas Whyte. Interment was in St. Mi- chael'S cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-12
MRS. LOCKWOOD IS DEAD AT AGE OF 95
Old Resident of City Succumbs at Home of Her
 Daughter

Mrs. Sophia Ha1sey Lockwood, wid- ow of George W. Lockwood, died last midnight at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. Daniel Davenport, 39O Park Place.
 Mrs. Lockwood was 95 years old, one of the oldest residents of the city. Death was due to the infirnities of age, her health failing her some three months ago. Up to that time, she was in full possession of her faculties and was remarkably well preserved for one of her age.
 She came to this city about 30 years ago from Wilton, following the death of her husband. She was a native of Long Island and was direct des- cendant of Thomas Halsey, one of the early American settlers. Mrs. Lock wood resided with her daughter dur ing her life in Bridgeport and was known to wide acquaintance of friends.
 Surviving her are three daughters, Mrs. Davenport, Mrs. M. N. Bishop, of 138 Washington avenue, and Mrs. Will liam T. Raymond, of Rowayton, be- sides several grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held Friday morning with services at the Daven- port home at 1O:3O o'clock. Rev. H. A. Davenport will officiate and burial will be in Wilton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-12
BREMEN TELL OF HARDSHIPS TO
 ERDMAN BOARD

New York, March 12-Charles A. Kaufman, a fireman on the PhiladeI- phia division of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, was the first witness called, today, before the arbitration board chosen to settle the controversy be- tween eastern railroads and their fire men, As on other noads, Kaufman said that greater responsibilities had been imposed upon Baltimore & Ohio dreInen in recent years; the tonnage of trains had been increased and coal consumption on engines was greater.
 Frederick A. Murphy, a fireman ca the Cumberland division of the Balti- more & Ohio, said in the efforts of the read to observe the Is hour law of continuous service firemen were ire quently relieved from duty long dis tances from home and received no pay for the time consumed in returning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-12
DECIDE CONGRESS
 ST. BRIDGE SUIT
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which the tracks of the New York 6 New Haven Railroad company were laid prior toR the elevation of the tracks through Bridgeport and the construction of the new railroad bridge When the railroad company abandoned it's right of way over this land, the title to the land reverted to the heirs or grantees of the origi- nal owners. The Center Bridge com pany brought this action of ejectm lent against the Wheeler & Howas com pany claiming that it was entitled to the possession of said land as against the Wheeler & Howes Company. The Center Bridge company was a corpor- ation which formerly owned the Con gress street or Center bridge so-can- ed. Many years ago the rights of this company were transferred to the City of Bridgeport.
 After the abandonment by the rail road company of the land in question, a receiver was appointed for the Gem ter Bridge company on the appltca- ton of the Barnun heirs the late P. T. Barnum being the principal stock holder in the Center Bridge company. The bridge company was revived and the receiver was appointed for the purpose of getting possession of this vaidables strip of land having a front- age of 66 feet on the harbor and a. . corresponding frontage on Crescent avenue ana SCer1uS street. The Su- preme court now decides that the bridge company has no claim or right of possession in this land. The court holds that the grantor of the Wheeler & Howes company, when he obtained a deed bounding him on the railroad right of way. took title to the center of the right of way and that the Wheeler & Howes company, as his successor in ownership, acquir- ed title by his deed to one half of the land in question.
 The other half. according to the de- cision of the court, was at one time owned by the bridge company, but the kourt now holds that the bridge company, in making a deed some years ago and bounding the land, which it then conveyed, upon the right of way, transferred all it's right and interest in this right of way and that it now has no further in- terest in it. In this litigation, the Wheeler & Howes company was repre- sented by Judge William H. Kelsey and former City Attorney Thomas M Cullinan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-12

concluded until finally it was declared that the committee on constitutional amendments would report favorab1y on the constitutional amendment pass ed last session increasing the salaries of members of both branches to $500.
 Among the favorable reports were those extending the water service in Norwich; amending the borough char ter of Jewett City; amending the New Haven charter concerning the making of voters by se1ectrnen; increasing the amount of state relief to be drawn from the state treasury for the state firemen's association; incorporating the Connecticut Surety Company; amending the charter of the Stam- ford Gas & Electric Company; amend ing the Wal1ingford Charter to allow the school districts to issue bonds; amending the Derby Gas Companys s charter; amending the charter of the Birmingham Water Company.
 An appropriation carrying $1,89S,- 900 for the support of the common schools of the state was reported by the committee on appropriations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-12
EXTRA SESSION
 MAY BE LATER

(Continred from Page 1.) any agreement by former Postmaster General Hitchcock to withhold action pending a determination of it's con- stitutiona1ity. MT. Burleson so an- nounced, today.
 Final notices have been sent to a number of publishers that if they do not furnish the information required by law within 10 days their publica- tions will be denied admission to the malls.
 . Approximately 91 per cent of the publications affected have filed their reports with the postmaster general and otherwise have complied with the law. The delinquents constitute about nine per cent and generally in- clude larger daily newspapers in Bos- ton, New York, Philade1Iaaias Chica- go, St. Louis and other cities. The number of publishers who have not filed their reports due last October, is about 1SO.
 It was pointed out, today, however, that Postmaster General Hitchcock, before leaving office, had on Feb. 28. decided to terminate the agreement and had ordered postmasters to call upon publishers to submit their re- ports.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-12
GOVERNOR LOOKS AsKANCE
 AT FREE PASS MEASURE

Senator Minor asked for reconsidera- ton of the free pass bill which went through the Senate, yesterday. Sena.- tor Peck was against it. He said that he had breakfast with the governor, who had said that he did not like the bill. MT. Peck said he had reminded the governor that the measure was constitutional and the governor had replied that he did not believe it was constitutional to increase the salaries of members in this way. To. this MT. Peck said he had replied that it was not their salary which was increased, as members they might walk from their homes and then collect their mileage.
 Senator Quinn did not want the bill reconsidered. Senator Landers was for reconsideration and a roll call. The motion to reconsider was lost IT to Il.
 A resolution introduced in the Sen ate, today, provided for the appoint ment of Lester R. Watrous, J. J. H. Nayler trustees of the Norwich Hospital For The Insane.
 On a bill unfavorab1y reported to limit the speed of automobiles to five miles an hour near schooIhouses, MT. Hall, of New Milford, secured tabling for printing. MT. Magee, of Water town, said the bill would make an un-
 
 berger, of Morris, replied that MT. Magee was a confirmed bachelor, If he had hitched up to some fine wo- man, years ago, and had four chil- dren like MT. Thoms, of Waterbury, he would realize that a speed law on machines near schoo1houses was a necessity. The House members were convu1sed with laughter.
 A large bundle of reports, some favorable and more unfavorabIe were sent in from the committees Most of the matters were of a minor na- ture. On the unfavorabIe report con cerning the use of horns on automo- piles an attempt was made to table but this was voted down on a rising vote. reconsideration was then re- fused.
 An unfavorab1e report was made on the proposed constitutional amend ment of MT. Haynes, of Old Lyme, who wished to increase the salaries of House members to $500 and of Senators to $750. This provoked a great deal of debate and it was not
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-12
scRUTINIzE SPECIAL
 PRIVILEGES FOR MONOPOLY

That the members of the General Assembly will scrutinize carefully and demand explanation on all bills in the interest of public service cor portions in which increases in capi- tai stock are asked for, was indicat- ed by the attitude of some of them in both branches today. There were pending bills for a general law re- qnirtng gas, electric and water con- panies to obtain the sanction Of the public utilities commission, on pro- posed increases in capital stock with out coming to the General Assembly for this right. Today, in the Senate, E objection was made to passage of a bill which would increase the capital stock of the Meriden Gas Light Go. The bill had been favorably report ed by the interpretations committee and once before was debated. After the discussion, today, in which ob- lection was offered to this way of se- curing an increase, the bill was tabled.
 At the same time, in the House, when the bill was called up to extend the charter of the Seymour Gas Co.,, MT. Marsden had it tabled for some unknown reason. Then the petition of the Union Electric Light & Power Company was taken up. This also asked for the right to increase it's capital. MT. Stoddard, Of Woodbridge, objected saying that he did not be1 lieve it was right for these public service corporations to ask for large increases in stock without explaining what those increases were for.
 MT. Wilson, Of Bridgeport, said if was time that the granting of blanket incr in stock should stop. De- bate on tthe bill was suspended at that point owing to the fact that no quorum might have been disclosed had there been a vote on the motion to recommit.
 The New London repeal bill unfa- vorab1y reported, was made the or der of the day for next Tuesday at noon in the Senate.
 The bill to relieve legislators on the mileage question by permitting them to draw their money in monthly in- sta1ments was passed in the House in concurrence with the Senate. A vigorous opposition was made in the Senate to the paying of $500 to Joseph Mu11in for the compiling ot the list of bills. The opposition was based on the ground that the work should have ben done by the clerk. The resolution was finally passed, however.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-12
BRYAN IN THE SADDLE.

Secretary of State Bryan is prepar- ing to join the Mounted Squad'' of official life, for with the arrival of his favorite saddle horse Rex he proposes to get his exercise by can tering on pleasant days over the brid1e paths of picturesque Rock Creek Park. The secretary, who is a good rider, will not lack for company on his jaunts, for the big building that houses the state, war and navy departments is congested with en- thusiastic eQuestrians, among the army officers especially.
 Mrs. Bryan will not attempt horse back riding. She will have two auto mobiles in which to get about the capital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-12

New York, March 12-WiIliam L.. Chambers of Washington. formerly chief justice of the international court at Samoa and a former. member of the Spanish treaty claims commission, is now sitting as chairman of the ar bitration board hearing the wage dis pute between fifty-four eastern rail- roads and their firemen. W. W. Att terbury, vice-president of the Penn sylvania railroad, and Albert Phil lips, vice-president of the dremen's 8 organization, are the other members. Upon ex-Judge Chambers really rests the decision in controversy. William
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-12

Here are fabrics; silk and fine cotton and splendid wooden that will lend themselves to handsome dresses
 Here are the decorations for those dresses bright m color and unique design and planned just to make eHeVe contrast Here all the needs for ones att1re; snoe and handsome hosiery, and stylish excellent gloves ana pretty neckwear and graceful handbags and small Je elry. a
 And on the second floor, the apparel section is the center of afor that is the soughfor spot just now
 What delightful assembly it holds How attract1veLy that assembly presented One with ease, may inspect at leisure, may choose without hurry Here are quiet coats deep blue and soft grayand here are coats of brilliant red Nellrose Here are gowns of quiet tone and alongside them gowns that fairly sparkle with color suits of rich quiet he here suits touched with tiny bit of color that fairly bazes It IS wonder f collection who reads this should fail to inspect and to enjoy it.
 And -hatsl The center of the stage is theirs; and rightly They deserve it. There has never been hat gathering in the store of which quite proud And it merits pride that is taken in it. It IS much diversified coection it hats of many shapes and m
 many colors it large percentage of hats that are properly called sensib1e hats that will appeal to wonans good while at the same time harmon1zng with the trend of fashion. Of these little bit prouder than any others You will why, you note their good style also discover how perfect frame they make for ones face.
 These special display days in the millinery sec tion in whole store They particu good days to come and view in combination, the apparel
 You are personally invited to this exhibit Come; come at time convenient-and come Tn the sure knowledge that enjoyment is in waiting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-12
ALDERMAN DEFOREST.
 BENEDICT, NOW HOME

Alderman Robert G. DeForest and Mrs. DeForest, who was Miss Eliza beth Wilson, have returned from their honeymoon to Washington and points South, and are "at home'' in Alder man DeForest's new house in Free mont street. Related congratulations are being showered on the couple, ,wh o were married quietly a few weeks ago and started on their honeymoon be- fore their closest friends knew of the wedding.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-12
DR. JOHN G. LYNCH
 SUES CATHERINE SMITH

The suit of Dr.John C.Lynch against Catherine Smith of this city, was heard before Judge Scott and a jury in the court of common pleas today. The physician sues to recover $44. all legged to be due for professional ser vices. The defendant claims she has already paid $1O0 and says the doctor promised to make a reasonable charge. The trial was still on at press hour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-12
GENUINE S H A M R o c K S 10 CENTS EACH James Koran & Son
FLORISTS

LOCKWOOD.-In this city, Tuesday, March 11th, 1913, Sophia Halsey, widow of George w. Lockwood, in her 95th year.
 Funeral service will. be held at the home of her. daughter, Mrs. Daniel Davenport, No. 39O Park Place, on Friday, 14th inst, at 10:3O o'clock. a. m.-
 Kindly omit flowers.
 Burial in Wilton, Conn. SIP b%p PIKE.-In this city, March 10, 1913, Harriet F., widow of Andrew J. Pike.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late residence, No. 192 Beach street, on Thursday, March IS, at 2:30 D. m.
 Burial in LakevieW cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-12
MAYOR REEVES FOR
 DISTRICT COURT JUDGE

New Haven, March 12.-Mayor Francis T. Reeves, of Waterbury it is learned on what is regarded as reli- able authority, will probably be named within a few days as successor to Judge F. M. Pease1ey, of the district court of Waterbury. Mayor Reeves is a law partner of Representative ThOmS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-12
Heart of the Hills
land other new stories.

and other new stOr1es. new story bv John Fox is event. not an incident Heart of the Hills is said interesting and worthwhile story as was Trail of the Lonesome Pine That means everybody who likes real story will want to read it. $1.35 Here are other new books, fresh from the press:-
 
 The Grant-$1.2S09 he Might TRafNiu
 
 Mask L. G-s13O The Freedo hter of fJenne rsofSky
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-12
Once more. $5 .Double-Service blue

serge suits. at low cost every mother who believes that good blue serge suit ought to be bought for @ here is the New blue serge Double-Service suits are here. They are Spring models, excellent fabric, m newest styeand with each suit there two pairs ot and watch pocket too.
 Sizes to IT, such suits you would not expect to buy this season for less than $6 $6.5O- 70
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-12

Lea Chambers was the third arbitra- tor in the controversy iE May, 191O.p between forty-nine railroads operat- ing in the territory west of Chicago. and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Bremen and Enginemen. He was se- lected at that time bYa Charles P. NeiIl, commissioner of labor, and Mar state commerce commission, who were the mediators under the Erdman Act. He is a native of Columbus, Ga, and is eixty-one years old. He was edu- cated at Emory College and was ad- mitted to the bar in 1S73
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-12
CLEVELAND WANTS
 TO FILE S5,OOO BOND

Charles D. Cleveland of this city, who has been sued for $35,0OO by the Imperishable Casket Co.,, of Norwalk, Del, filed application in the superior court this afternoon for permission to put up a bond. When the suit was brought against Cleveland, his money on deposit in the Bridgeport Trust Co., was attached. He wants to substi- ute a bond for the attachment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-12
WOULD ABOLISH
 PERSONAL TAX
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The resolutions before the Senate are those of Democratic nominees; the names of Republicans nominees will go into the House.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-12
Spring fashions seem particularly welcome and pleasing.

Wonder if it is the call of Spring? Or the glad relief that comes with the thought that Winter is nearly overt Or is it just because gowns and suits and hats are so pretty and so different7 It must be for some one, or all, of these reasons-for there is something that makes this exhibition of Spring apparel especially attractive.
 One feels the spell of the new things, the very minute that entrance is made to the store. Rich ribbons nod a greeting and seem to say: ltTThere is wonderful lot of pretty things waiting to greet you" From the main doorway to every part of the store, this spirit of Spring is in full possession. You feel it, you enjoy it, it is no table.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-12
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

The finance committee of the Com mon Council will meet this evening to consider the usual monthly bills.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-12

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