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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-24

fled by law. But here fs where the re- sponsfbility falls upon the commission CT. There are many concerns that may plan to act their own insurers. Tn other words, they may plan to set aside certain appropriation to cover the expenses of compensating injured Workmen. The comm ieeioner must de- termine whether these manufactures are responsible, to degree that will warrant his sanctioning their desire to go ahead without fnsuring them selves aga1rzeE compensation expenses. When you eorssaer that the law makes 1t possible for manufacturers to be lia- ble, under certain conditions for ten years to a single employe, at the rate of $10 a week, you may readily under
 stand that there is a grave duty upon the shoulders of the commissioners, to see that the manufacturer is respo1si- ble.
 eff the manufacturer. on the other hand, is to insure in liability com pany it must be one that is acting under the sanction of the Insurance commissioner"
 Speaking further of the matter of the responsibility of the manufactur- CT, Judge Buclkingham asked: Flow many business men do you s8psHs there are who would. be willing Go guarantee the responsibility of any business enterprise, especially one with many hazards of accident, for a terzn l of 10 years?"
 The commissioner said that the greatest care must be takensin pass ing upon the responsibility of the manufacturers, for it is to the com missioners that the injured workmen will have to look for protection. Judgn Buckingham said that many inquiries have come to him as to the manner of procedure of a manufactur- CT who wishes to assume his own risks. He said that printed form is being prepared for the manufactur- CTS, and this is to be filled out by those who desire to insure themse1ves and filed with the commissioner, prop erly attested-
 The commission will meet tomorrow in New Haven to take up a further discussion of the general enforce ment of the provisions Of the new law. The commission has averaged three meetings a week for the past two months, most of them in New Ha- ven and Hartford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-24
Noted Italian Publishers
 Gift to Local Society

in appreciation of the honors be- slowed upon him while recently in this city Cavalier c. c. A. Ba1dt, owner of LOpinione of Philadelphia, last night presented through the artist who painted it a most elaborate oil paint ing of Gen. Giovanni B. Ameglio. hero of the Italian-Turkish war, to the Tri- nacria society of this city.
 The presentation was made in the Studio building before half a hun dred members and many friends who had assembled for the occasion. Though the engagements of Cavalier Ba1df prevented his coming in person, artist Vincenzo Bellino, of Philade1- phia, accompanied his work to Bridge port and in fitting words offered it as a. ne1nento of the eminent newspa per man and banker.
 Responses were made by Joseph M Calcaterra, presidente of the society Pietro DiLeo and Louis J. Spalla Thanks will be conveyed to the donor both. by Representative Bellir.o>. and by letter. The picture will be hum g ;n the Trinacria,s new quarters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-24
WOMAN WHO SUICIDED
 WAS MRS. CHAS. SHAWN

Early Saturday evening the body of fhe woman who committed suicide in the doorway Of the Security building g several hours earlier by draining 3, three-ourrce bottle of darbolic acid was Identified by Patrick J. Dempsey of 451 Poplar street, that of his daughter. Mrs Charles Slavin. 22 years old. She died less than an hour after admittance to St. Vincents hos pita1 without regaining consciousness. Worriment over disagreement with her husband and his unknown whereabouts as well as a surgical operation about six months previously are believed to have been the cause. She made one previous attempt. In her pocket book was found a note to her mother asking forgiveness. asking that her dAughter, Gertrude. be well taken care of and saying that she intended to do n zeod lob.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-24
Police Seek Italian Who Fled
 After Fatally Shooting Man
 He Followed For Two Years
Good Samaritan Who Ran For Help In Greenwich Fracas Is In Hospital With Bullet Tn His Chin==The
 Chief Victim Is Dying

Greenwich, Conn.,, Nov. 24-As the result of a shooting affray here late last night, Antonio Palmisano is today dying in the hospital with a bullet hole through his lungs and Dominic FSalanga, who claims to the police that he was acting the Good Samaritan, is locked up in jail with a bullet in his chin.
 The police are looking for Paul Occa1a, whom Pa1misano has accused of the shooting, and a stranger al leged by the dying man to have been OccaIa's aide. FaIanga told the police he was shot as he was running for help but other stories told by him con hfcted and he was arrested pending investigation.
 According to Palnisano. he was visiting the home or Tony Manette when, late in the evening, he was call ed outside by the stranger. There was a wedding celebration next door and thinking the call might be in con
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-24
Washington Firmly Believes That Huerta Regime Is Fast
 Losing Control In Mexico

Washington, Nov. MEPresident Will son's belief that the Huerta govern ment slowly is crumbling was reiter- ated today at the White, House Dis cussing the situation generally the President pointed out that the local press in Mexico City could print un- contradicted baseless statements as to the future intentions of the United States. 7
 As evidence of the ability of the Huerta government to spread any i'm pression it pleased through the Mex tcan press, the President referred in cidentally to predictions during the last few days in Mexican newspapers that recognition of the Huertae gov ernment by the United States was forthcoming. The Washington gov ernment, it is known. is irrevocably determined that under no circuna- stances will it recognize Huerta.
 There were no new developments today in the situation generally ac-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-24

Beers, residing at 289 Park street. AL though they have desired for some months to have. the nuptial knot tied, the parents were, of, the opinion that they should have advanced further in age before they spanned the bridge. Both are young in years and only last year were :, attending preparatory schools in this. city, the girl at the local high school and the young man at The University School on, Fairfield avenue.
 Oh Friday last. having previously had apnouncemerlts of their marriage printed and left with friends to be delivered to the parents of the bride upon .teIegraphic advices of marriage, they carefully packed their possessions and quietly slipped out of the city by train.
 They went to Newark, N. J., where the young groom had previously ap- piled for a marriage license and were married by a justice of the peace. A telegram to the parents arrived at the Topping home at the same time that a messenger delivered huge box containing the printed marriage an nouncem ents.
 Although greatly surprised, it is said that both parents are now reconciled
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-24
QUINN-LEE
We'll Known Couple Were Welded At St. Patrick's
 Parish.

Mrs. Catherine M. Quinn, of 1O4 Hunting street, announces the mar riage of her oldest daughter; Miss Francis Margaret Quinn. to MT. Der nard Lee, Jr., oldest son of MT and Mrs Bernard J. Lee, of 2s6 Gregory street The marriage took place at St. Patr1ck's church, Wednesday evening, Oct 18th, the pastor, Rev. Fr. James B. Nihill, tieing the knot
 The bride, who is one Of the most popular young ladies of the North End. was formerly a stenographer at tbe Crane Valve Co. where the groom also holds a responsible position
 The happy couple will reside at 1o4 Hunting street. where the groom has fitted up a cosy home
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-24

cording to. White House officials but added interest was developed on the Presidents forthcoming message when it~ became known that among the sub jects to be dfscussed will be incIud- @ed a statement giving. the status sef sthe Ndexiean situation. .g The President indicated that he would keep his message abreast of de- velopmentS in Mexico so that his presentation of events would be up to the day of delivery.
 MT. Wilson expressed satisfaction to- day over the attitude of foreign gov ernments and indicated it was who'll ly friendly and showed desire to CO., operate with the United States wher- ever possible.
 As to the conference between Sir William TyrreH, private secretary to Sir Edward Grey. the British foreign secretay, and Pesident Wilson last night it was stated at the White House that the meeting was for; t'rnu- tual information.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-24

to the marriage and that additional ceremonies may be celebrated here up- on their return to the city seems pos sibIe.
 After a short stay nNewark, ad- vices from the couple to. friends in this city indicate that they journeyed through the city, to Boston, where they are at present enjoying a honey moon with relatives of the groom
 Miss Ruth Topping is most pop been well known in the local High school which she left to become one of the dancing instructors at the SIoA cum gymnasium. She is a most grace full dancer, and was prominently mo- ticed when in the Court Entertainers section of the recent Everywhere production she appeared in the clown nurnbe
 MT Beers, who is identified with the Standard Signal Lamp Company of this city, is well known hereabouts actively identified in baseball circles. He was among the substitutes consid- cred by the Springfield team last year, though later sent to North Adams, where he withdrew.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-24
TWO ARMY PLIERS
 KILLED TODAY BY
 EIGHTY FOOT FALL

San Diego, Cal, Nov. 24-Lieuten- ants Eric L. Ellington and Hugh M. Kelly. first division, army aviation corps, were killed today in a, fall of about 80 feet in an aeroplane. The accident occurred across the bay from San Diego on the grounds or the army school on North Island.
 Kelly was first lieutenant in the 26th infantry and Ellington first lieutenant in the Third cavalry, U. s. A.
 Louisville, Ky, Nov. 24-Leut. Hugh M. Kelly, killed in an aeroplane accident today was a native of Ken lucky He had been eomnandant Of the State University. He was a son of Col, R. M. Kelly, who was well known for years as editor of the Louisville Commercial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-24

nection with that Palrnisano started to walk in that direction. As he reached the front of the house where the wedding was being celebrated a man whom he says he recognized as Occa1a fired at him. Five shots were fired, Palmisano says, one of them striking him in the back as he was running away.
 An examination at the hospital to- day showed that the bullet had bored through the lungs and lodged in the front of the chest An operation for it's removal was performed thAs morn ing but the physicians say there is no chance for the mans recovery. Palni- sano claims that the stranger had been following him for about two years.
 The shooting is believed to- have been the outgrowth of a feud started about two years ago when, it is a1- leged, during quarrel Palmisano stabbed Occala.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-24
MOTHERS PENSIONS ARE
 OPPOSED BY SOCIETY

New York, Nov 24-The comrnis- sion appointed by the State Legisla- ture to investigate conditions and re- port on the advi4Ability of providing a state pension for widowed mothers gave it's first public hearing today at the city hall. The proposition was opposed by Edward T. DeVine, secre- tary of the charity organization so- ciety and a. professor in Colum bia, Un- iversity and the school of philan- thropy.
 Dr. Devine declared against any legislation that would change the present method of looking after the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-24
RECTOR RUNS DOWN DRIVER WHO HURT
 WOMAN IN STREET

Waterbury, Nov. 24.-The Rev.Joh>i N. Lewis, rector of St. Johns Epis- copa1 church, jumped out of a rectory window this noon, ran after a driver of a team and captured him after the driver attempted to evade responsi- bility of driving over Miss Anna Zap pone, who was crossing West Main street.
 Tony Mateo, the driver, was arrest ed and Miss Zappone was taken to her home in a police automobile. Her side, right leg and right elbow were badly bruised.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-24
Well Known Young Couple Surprise Brides Parents With Stack of An
 nouncements.
QUIETLY STOLE AWAY
 TO JERSEY JUSTICE
Are Now Honeynooning in Boston, According to Mes sages to Bridgeport Friends = Parents . Will Welcome
 Them.

Society circles of Bridgeport were this morning discussing with keen interest an elopement which occurred on Fri day last which with careful fore thought upon the parties implicated was staged with the utmost precision and resulted in the marriage of Jen- nette Ruth Topping to John William Henry Beers
 Miss Topping, who is the daughter of pr. and Mrs. J. Reed Topping. BAT Noble avenue has been engaged for over a year to MT. Beers, son of John
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-24
WILSON'S PORTRAIT IS
 DONE IN RARE SILK

Washington, Nov, 24.-A remarkable likeness of President Wilson done in rare silks was presented to the Presi- dent today on behalf of the Syrian col ony of Buffalo, N. Y-. by Mansour -Ka- rem, of Buffalo. Karam. told the Pres ident it was the result Of six months patient work by a Syrian living near Beirut
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-24

Marriage licenses were issued toda y to Joseph Cutler, A, ironworker of Shelton, and Julia Schneider 26, weav- CT of 140 Shelton. street: and to George Thomas, 22 shop hand of TIT Arctic street, and Lizzie Cerini. 21, shop hand of 679 Arctic street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-24
MALONE TAKES OFFICE

New York, Nov. 24-Dudley Field Malone, former third assistant secre- tary of state, assumed today the office of collector of the port of New York. succeeding John Purroy Mitchell. may or-elect Tn a short address Mir. Ma lone announced that he would devote much of his time in adding to- the efficiency of his ohics.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-24
Editor Philip TrOup To
 Be New Haven Postmaster
Congressman Reilly Sends His Name To Postmaster General === E. C..
 Cox For Wallingford P. o.
Ry our Staff Correspondent.)

Ry Our Staff Correspondent)
 Washington, Nov. -Represen tative Thomas L. Reilly today sent to Post master General BurIeson, the names of Philip Troup, of New Haven and Edward c. Cox of Wa1lingford to be postmasters in their respective cit ies. Philip Troup is tn eeditor of the New Haven Union. He is the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-24

second son of the late Alexander -TFoup, the founder of the Union and who was most active in the cause of Democracy in Connecticut MT
 Troup is equally as prominent and active in Democratic politics as was his father. He is a young man, a Y ale graduate and since leaving col -lege has many hosts of friends among the prominent people Of the state.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-24
M MANUFACTURERS AS A RULE WILL
 ACCEPT COMPUL LSORY FEATURES OF
 WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION LAW
THREE KILLED; 24 HURT IN AFRICAN
 STRIKE RlOTING

Pretoria Union of South Africa. Nov. 24-Three natives were killed and 22 injured by the police during 9 riot today at the Premier Mine
 About 5000 of the 22,0Oo natives employed there were involved.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-24
FIFTY POUND LIMIT
 FOR PARCELS POST

washington, Nov. 24.-Postmaster- General Burleson has recommended to the interstate commerce commission that the maximum weight of parcel post packages be increased from 20 to 50 pounds for all distances. The pro- posed change will not affect existing parcel post rates
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-24
FORMER SYRACUSE
 MAYOR INDICTED

New York. Nov. a44-71arnes K. Mo Cure. former Democratic mayor of Syracuse. N. r., was indicted this af- ternoon for soliciting a campaign con tr1bution from a corporation contrary to law. Penalty on conviction is a year in prison or $1,000 fine or both.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-24
FIFTEEN VESSELS LOST

Toledo, O., Nov. M-Loss of 15 ves- sels in the storm that swept the lakes two weeks ago was the subject of conference here Sunday among ship owners, lake captains, shipbui1ders and marine insurance men who are seeking plans for stauncher construc- ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-24

poor in New York City He was op- posed, he said, because no idea So lar had been advanced regarding the approximate cost of the scheme and further@because if pensions were pro- V1ded the . voluntary contributions from individuals for charitable pur- poses would fall off to a marked de- gree and confusion would result in the work. of the organizations
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-24
Action Of Crane Valve Co. Is Not Likely To Be Generally Followed, Being Due, It Is Understood, To Relief Association Of
 Employees Which In Itself ACts
 As An Arbitration Court

Warner Bros. Co.,, Largest Employer of Labor City Will Accept It's Provisi ons - All Those Who Have Definitely Decided Have Chosen the Compensation Court in Preference to ett1ement in Court Without the Old Common Law D efences
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-24
"GET, THE HABIT''

Read the Want Ads. in The
 Farmer classified columns there's some good opportunities in ''For Sales" and "To Rents."
The Washington herald., 1913-02-07
HIGH MORTALITY RATE
DUE TO CALLOUSNESS
Dr.. John Andrews Blames Employees
and Employers for Death of
Many Millions.

New York. Feb. 6-''Callousness of
employers and carelessness OF employees
are to blame for the tremendous NOR
tality among workers in dangerous
trades" said DIR. John Andrews, of the
American Association for Labor Legis-
lation to-day in an address before the
welfare department OF the National
Civic Association
"A conservative estimate places the
number of cases OF OcCupatiOnal diseases
during the last year. at no less than
13.0Oo.OoO and at least . per cent Of
these were unnecessary. Some people
care more for money losses than for
hurts TO humanity and for these 1 will
say that the loss of time on this ac-
count amounted to a value of s75o,opo, 600. !"
DIR. Andrews went on to show that
legislation was necessary IN order to
TO eliminate factory conditions that are
daily costing the country hundreds of
men.
Pc ''only three States have efficient pro-
tective occupational laws" he said. but
we have prepared a model bill that has
been placed before several Legislatures
and will doubtless be passed this term
IL interested opposition is not successful
in shelving them
The Washington herald., 1913-02-07
W. K. COOPER SPEAKS.
Washington Man Addresse. school
in Pottstown, Pa.


Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Pottstown. Pa, Feb. 6-wiIliaJn
Knowles Cooper, general secretary OF the
Young Mems Christian Association. of
Washington. D. C. addressed the Hill
School here this evening on THE ChaI-
lenge Of the City, taking up the well
fare work which the educated and en-
ploying classes of the country must have
to perform within the next ten years
1T is a blot on civilization" declared
Mr.. Cooper, that legislation must needs
be invoked to compel employers to treat
their laborers as the dictates of human
ity declare they should be treated in any
case. The fact that laws must now be
passed for the regulation of child labor
and sweatshop employment will be re-
garded by future generations as an as
tonishing evidence Of our present bar
barity.
IF this nation is to live. the captain
of industry must give his first attention
to properly rewarding those who have
co-operated with him in amasslng the
fortune he enjoys. The true Christian
employer gives the same attention to
building the character of those who work
for him as he does to building his
business"
Mr.. Cooper urged the daily living of
Christian teachings on the part CT every
one as the surest remedy for present
Ills.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-07
SOCIETY DAY
At AUTO SHOW
Record-breaking Crowd At
tends-Dealers Entertain
the Visitors.
PRES. PROBY GRATIFIED
Local Show Said to Be the Best Ever
Held in the National
Capital.
PRES. PROBY GRATIFIED

Society day was the programme yes
terday at the auto show in Convention
Hall, and 4 notwithstanding crowd at
tended the exhibition The Marine Band,
with Lieut.. Santelmann directing. rem
dered several choice selections, and the
dealers fairly outdid themselves in the
matter of making the visitors comforta-
BILE
Attractive souvenirs were given away
at many of the stands. and few of the
exhibitors arranged chairs and settees in
their booths
Convention Hall, with its myriad of
electric lights, was a riot of color. Pretty
girls were everywhere. and the vast in
closure was packed to oyerfowing with
society folks. many Of when came to
buy, others Cor curiosity, and more just
TO be in the SWIM
President PROXY. OF the Washington
Automobile Dealers Association. stated
that the present show has broken all
records for exhibitions in the District
While the price OF admission was slight
" raised, it did not affect the attend
Rnce unless it was 10 bring out even I
larger crowd than that which has been
swarming the hall the first three nights
Uf the show.
Johnny Bergman, who is IN charge nf
the Harley-Davidson motorcycle exhibit
ton, has sold two machines to the Metro
politan Police Department Bergman.
who is one of the most noted motorcycle
riders in the country. says that the local
show is one of the best he has ever
attended.
The big two-ton Wilcox tracks now on
exhibition will be delivered 10 stephenson
e Bro az the conclusion of the show.
President Proby has given up his busi-
ness, that of selling the Michigan go
for the week. so as TO be able to devote
all his time to the automobile show
Harry Miller. of the Miller Company,
handling the Sturdy Stutz." has hand
some exhibition, which was the mecca of
the speed bugs last night
!. T. Donohue, with his exhibition of
u. NJ" shock absorbers. was the CEN
ter of a lively group last night. Several
owners OF big cars were interested in
the shock absorber, and from present
Indications Mr.. Donohue will be kept
busy the next few weeks taking care of
his many patrons.
The Business Men of Washington are
taking a great deal of interest in the
exhibition of motor trucks. The Wilcox
Srux and the Speedwell trucks are COM
ing in for a lot of attention.
Many beautiful designs in electric
lamps can be seen at the show. With
the increase in self starters and cleo
trio lighted machines, many handsome
lamps will be used in the future.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-07

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Youns.ter Stays brother.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Feb. 6-Fred Shiber.
aged ten years. shot and instantly killed
his brother Warren. aged eleven, here
to-day. Warren WAS ready for school,
when Fred pointed a rifle at him. pulled
tine trigger, and shot him through the
heart. He didn't know the rifle was
loaded. The parents were in Philadelphia
the Shriners' convention.