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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-29
Razor Cur Fatal
 For J. H. Farrell Well Known Barber


 James H. Farrell, a barber, widely known in Bridgeport, died today at his home, 126 Catherine street. MT Far re1l had been i'll but a short time. Several days ago he cut his left hand fected and blood poisoning developed. Although he was given the best possi- ble medical attention the progress of his aflrnent could not be arrested.
 MT. Farrell was born in Canada but came to the United States with his parents when very young. His boy hood was spent in East Bridgeport and he attended the public schools there. He learned the barber's trade and followed that occupation until his death. He was in business for himself several times conducting shops in Cannon street and in Main street near the Bulls Head. At var ious times he was employed in some of the big down town shops.
 Besides his wife, MT. Farrell is sur vived by his parents MT. and Mrs. Laurence Farrell who live in East Bridgeport, four sisters, Mrs. John Blackburn, and Mrs. William Wi1- Hams of this city, Mrs. Timothy Col lins of Hartford and Mrs. Michael Clark of Milford, two brothers, Frank Farrell, employed at the American & British Mfg. Go. and Laurence Far relI, janitor of the Mckinley school. MT. Farrell was member of Bridge port aerie, Fraterna1 Order of Eagles and a charter member of the Bridge port BarberE Union.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-29
MeItzer Ready To
 Answer Dr. Thorner

That the recently published state rnent of the Rev. Maurice Thorner has created a stir, in Jewish circles is today admitted by members of the Congregation BNai Israel, who generally believe that statement by the nine trustees of the church will be forthcoming.
 This will be made in due course according to Attorney Joshua Meltzer who when seen at his office this morn ing said: ''I have just returned to the city and the statements within the next forty-eight hours which will contradict the vague assertions I have read and will definitely inform the public as to the true conditions which existed in the Park avenue temple prior to the expiration of Dr. Thorn CTS term of incumbency."
 Asked if he would care to outline the nature of the statement which would be made, Rep Meltzer declined to make any further statements until he had "digested the report of the Pastors Association which appeared in print last week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-29
RECORD FLIGHT
 MADE BY FRENCH
 BIRDMAN TODAY
Travels Through Air For Hour At Speed Of Over Two
 Miles A Minute.

Rheims, France, Sept. 2S-France again carried off the victory, today, in this years contest for the internation- al aeropIane cup. Only two nations were represented in the. race, France and Belgium, and the latter by only one contestant. The flight of Maurice Provost, over the course of 124.28 miles, was accomplished in the record time of 59 minutes, 45 3-6 seconds, or at a speed of over two miles a minute. His compatriot, Eugene Gilbert, took only minutes, 2-b seconds longer to fly the distance, and he also beat all existing records.
 Cronbez was several minutes longer ncompleting the course. his time be- ing 69 minutes g seconds.
 A speed of 125 IA miles an hour was made by Provost in the first half of the race.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-29
POLL OF ENGINEERS AND BREMEN SHOW STRONG STRIKE VOTE

New Havens Sept. 29-As the head quarters of the adjustment committee of the egineers were closed, today, no information was obtainab1e in that quarter as to the strike poll of en- gineers and firenen on the New Ha- ven road. Individual engineers, how ever, were quoted as saying that the vote is nearly 100 per cent. in support of the grand officers and committee It is believed the vote will be counted on Wednesday, probably here.
 The railroad company still main tains it's attitude of having nothing to say on this question. So far as the higher officials are concerned. it is understood that the entire matter rests with General Manager Bardo be- cause he, with Vice-Presider1t WhaIey, had decided that there was no appeal from MT. Bardo's action.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-29
WEST END REALTY DEAL

Jacob Weiss purchased on Satur- day the tract of land at State street and Clinton avenue. He will erect a brick block of stores and tenements
 This tract, which was formerly the site of the old West End green houses, and part of the BaSsick estate was sold by Charles H. Fleming for a reported sum of $9,OOO. Plans for stores and tenements are now being prepared.
 Jacob Weiss, a Stratford avenue real estate dealer, built stores at State street and Iranistan avenue, stores on both corners of Norman street and State street and is also interested in the removal of the Park City rink from the old circus lot and baseball grounds where modern stores are to be erected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-29
POLLING PLACES FOR ELECTION OCT.6

Mayor wilson today announced the polling places for the special election October as follows:
 First district, City Hall; Second dis trict, 495 Broad street; Third district Aubu4n street and Fairfield avenue; Fourth district, 1,251 State street; Fifth district, 6s2 Norman street; Sixth district, 1895 Main street; Seventh dis trict, 1889 Main street; Eighth dis trict 29o North Washington avenue; Ninth district, Shelton and East Main streets; Tenth district, Az Beach street; l; Eleventh district, 416 East Main street. : Twelfth district, 1526 Seaview avenue (F,irst Precinct), 289 Central avenue (Second Precinct).
 Ballot boxes will be used instead of voting machines at the special cleo ton. It is estimated the cost of the election will be about $1, 200.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-29
TENNIS MATCH
 AT WEATOCUE
 ENDS IN FIGHT
StratfOrd TOwnsfoIk AgOg Over Report Of Battle Between Yale Man And Attorney. MOREHOUSE AND CONNIE
 ARE THE COMBATANTS Black Eye And Bruises Cause Demand For Raw Beef Steak, Eminent And
 PIaSterS.

In the shade of the soda fountain at St. John's drug store in Stratford last night the one topic of discussion was the fist fight at the Weatogue Country club yesterday afternoon be- tween Attorney Ivan l.. Morehouse and Tom Conine, a member of the Ju- nior class at Yale university and one of the football squad. It appeared that there had been quite a demand for arnica and Omega Oil and some said the butcher had been asked to fur nish a piece of raw steak to mass age a blue eye.
 This is what led to the battle. Yes terday afternoon at the club, which is Stratfords newest and most ex- elusive organization, there Avas a ten his match in which Attorney More house with Roger Briggs as partnet played against Harry Burnes and Fred Aufford. Briggs is a son of Architect Warren R. Briggs. They were playing the finals in the doubles and the prize was a, cup.
 When the score stood two all a ball went along the side line. There was some dispute about whether it was outside Attorney Morehouse claiming the ball went outside while the other three players said it was inside It was the last ball in that set and would have decided the game. Morehouse remained unconvinced and Confne, who was watching the play, remarked jok- ing1y, Look out or he'll take the mat ter to court'' Warehouse said some thing under his breath and the match was resumed. Then the lawyer missed an easy re- turn and his partner, Briggs, said. "What's the matter with you; aren't you going to play?'' To this the law yer is alleged to have replied What's 1t to you2''
 Thereupon Briggs refused to play further and the match went to Burnes and Aufford. They didn't wish to ac- cept the match in this way and wanted to play it off at3 some other time. bat Briggs said it was forfeited and they could have it.
 When Morehouse went to the club house sConine followed and asked what the lawyer said under his breath during the match. After this remark Conine claims Warehouse tried to htr him. The Yale athlete grabbed More house by the arm and punched the lawyer in the eye, leaving a nice blue and green decoration. Then Steward Hubbard of the club and several mem bers separated the pair.
 The board of governors of the club will take the matter up and the pugt- lists may be suspended. Attorney Warehouse is grand juror in Stratford and a member of the legal firm. of Chamberlain & Hull of this city. Co., nine is the son of a prominent resi- dent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-29
WILL FORCE SON TO PROVIDE FOR WOMAN
 NOW IN LAKEVIEW

Literally cast out into the world to shift for herself as a result, she says, of her sons inhumanity, and strang- CT in a strange land, Mrs. Annie Emu roff appeared before Superintendent Fred R. Johnson of the Department of Charities this morning, and, through an interpreter, told a detailed story sne said, her son wrote to her that Ae had made good in America and had a home provided. He wanted her Ao be with him and sent passage money. She came and, at Ellis Isl- and, the son informed the officials that he would provide for her and see Ml4at she did not become a public charge They allowed her to enter Ahe new land and she came to Bridge bort.
 At 7O9 Shelton street she went to dive with the son, Heresin, and his wife For a time, according to the story all went well but then there carne domestic troubles It was the tsauRhter-fn-1aW that caused the trou- bIe, she said, and. at last, turned her boy against her. There was action Saturday night when he turned her but and she was compelled to sleep on the ground in the back yard. Sum Kay night according to the story, neighbors took pity upon her and fur aished her with bed and shelter from 3ahe night air. This morning they ac- rompanied her before Superintendent Eohnson She was taken to Lake view pending an investigation The officials at Ellis Island are to be com Fnunicated with and the intention is ao see that Heresin is forced to keep fnfs promise and care for the mother, hfther at his home orin some institu- &
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-29
nrERE YOUTH SERVING
 SENTENCE FOR MURDER

Philadelphia, Sept. 29-W1ggins. FsTho was IS years of age, was serving Ia 20 year sentence for murder when lin company with Charles Taylor, a counterfe1ter and burglar with a. long .crfminaI record, he escaped from the Eastern Penitentfary early in the E1nornIng of August 20. The men sealed the walls of the penitentiary hby means of a ladder they had con sstructed in their cells. Taylor was 5captured in this city about two weeks later and sent back to prison to serve his uncompleted term and an addi- kiona1 sentence for jail breaking. The police were unable to obtain any clue as to Wiggins whereabouts.
 The crime for which Wiggins was serving a sentence at the time of his escape from the penitentiary, was the killing of Policeman Thomas Dow ding, whom he shot and killed in a Epawnshop in this city on June 26, 1s19.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-29
CHARITIES CONFERENCE AT STRATFIELD FRIDAY
 ON WILLOWS SCHEME

The plan of representation of the charitable institutions of the city in a central organization, with more sys- tematic work, will be discussed at the Stratfie1d atsA4 o'clock Friday after noon in aspublic meeting called by the Committee in Organization of Charities. The report sent in by As sociate Secretary Maurice Willows of the American Association of Societies for Organizing Charity will be taken up for consideration.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-29
EIGHTH DISTRICT
 DEMOCRATS MEET
Endorse F. c. Mullins For May or William Thomas For Town Clerk and J. H. Cough lin For Alderman.

. At meeting of Democrats of the Eighth district, held yesterday, F. c. similar action Ssas taken with respect to Town Clerk William H. Thomas, who is a candidate for renomination.
 John H. CoughIin of the Cudahy Beef Co.,, was unanimously endorsed for alderman. This district is the home district of Democratic Town Chairman Michael Dwyer and Town Clerk Thomas
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-29
MILLER IS HELD IN NEW HAVEN

Word was reeived at police head quarters this afternoon that Harry Miller of New Haven is under arrest in that city charged with being inn plicated in the burglarizing of Sack ett Bros tailor shop at 979 State street last night. He will be brought back to Bridgeport His arrest was asked for by the Bridgeport depart n,ent following information received from Armand Rugiero, who was ar rested shortly after midnight on Fair field avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-29

Kate L. Parrott, widow of Clarence P. Parrott. died yesterday at her home 96 Park Terrace. She was 55 years of age She is survived by one son, Harold l.. Parrott, pattern maker, employed by the Bullard Machine Tool Go.
 William A. Johnson, a. veteran of the Civil War and member of Elias Howe, Jr. Post, G, A. R., died at the Bridgeport hospital after an illness of a week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-29
SENATOR LODGE
 UNDER THE KNIFE,
 CONDITION SERIOUS

Nahant, Mass, Sept. 2e-Senator Hen ry Cabot Lodge was operated upon, last Thursday for a growth upon the right side. For 24 hours. thereafter, his condition was considered serious by the phys1ctanse in attendance. To- day it was said that the patient was comfortable as could be expected. De- tails of the trouble which necessitated the operation were refused at the Sen ator's home here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-29

John ElIiss, lineman in the employ Df the Avon Electric company at Rochester. N. r., was killed and two were badly shoked yesterday after moon at Avon, while operating a big reel in stringing wire for a high-ten- sion line
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-29
~GET THE HABIT"

Read the Want Ads. in The
 Farmer classified columns there's some good opportunities in For Sales and gro Rents."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-29
THE WEATHER

Cloudy, rain tonight and to-
 morrow.
The Chitina leader., 1913-11-25

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-Presi- dent Wilson has just been presented with a wonderful work of art. It is remarkable likeness of himself done with rare silks by an obscure Syrian in the Orient, and sent to the President.
 SEATTLE, Nov. 21.-The adju- tant general has ordered the na- tional guard to recruit the various companies of militia throughout the state to their maximum strength.
 WASHINGTON, Nov 25-Former Mexican Ambassador Harry Lane Wilson, delivered a stirring lecture at Belasco's theater on Saturday night. He charged that the Wilson administration was pursuing Mother Hubbard diplomacy in Mexico. He also spoke at length of his dip!o- matic experience and to what hc charged as discourtoous treatI1e2c by the present administration.
The Chitina leader., 1913-11-25

On Tuesday evening last the newly formed camp of Arctic Brotherhood at Chitina completed their organization by the election of the following officers:
 Past Arctic Chief, Horace Leach; Arctic Chief, Oscar Fish; Vice Arctic Chief. Paul d'Heirry, Arctic Recorder, Clifford Geiser; Arctic Keeper of Nuggets, A. G. Mercy; Arctic Chaplain, c. A. Hull. Board of Trustees: Wm. E. Wood, chair man; J. L. Feaster, J. P. Rocke- fellow, Wm. Cameron, and Henry Gessner.
 Forty charter members are now enrolled and it is expected to make this one of the strongest of all the Alaska camps. On Thanksgiving night, Nov. 27, the camp will give a dance and entertainment that prom ises to be one of the most enjoyable affairs ever given in the Copper river country.
The Chitina leader., 1913-11-25
YOKOHAMA, Nov. 24.-The big

YOKOHAMA, Nov. 24.-The big Hill liner, the steamship Minnesota, bound for Manila and Seattle, went aground in Shimonosiki straits this morning. Her passengers are all safe and have been taken off by other vessels that were in the neigh borhood when the accident occurred. The cargo is now being lightered, all though it is hoped that the vessel may be safely gotten off. It was six years ago last spring that a sister ship, the Dakota, ran on a rock not far from the present scene of accident. She got into saddle and it was impossible to move the big ship, which in the course of a week or two was so pounded by the waves that she broke in two and was a total loss, although no lives were lost.
 YOKOHAMA, Nov. 19.-A wire less message was received this morn ing stating that bad fire had broken out in the hold Of the steamer Sado Maru, which sailed from Seattle for this port on Novem- Der 4.
The Chitina leader., 1913-11-25

Over one hundred Democrats at Juneau have formed a Democratic club and at the first meeting funds were pledged to maintain the club. Permanent quarters are being ar ranged for and the first "at home" will be held early in December. The following officers were elected: Dr. H. c. DeVighne, president; Judge J. R. Vim, vice-president; J. H. Cobb, secretary; H. A. Bishop, treasurer. Board of Control: H. A. Bishop, H. c. DeVighne, David A. Epsteyn, J. M. Miller and Allen Shattuck.
 Referring to the new organization the Juneau Empire says:-
 Immediate steps will be made to get in touch with Democratic leaders throughout the territory with the idea in view of encouraging the organization of similar clubs in every precinct and settlement of Alaska. There is no doubt but militant Democracy intends attempt ing to elect the next delegate to Congress-.
The Chitina leader., 1913-11-25
DIV shelton,a Jack o'Iara,i Geo.

D. W. Shelton,S Jack o 'Hara,i Geo.
 Thorpe MT. Sheridan, MT. Adams and another, left the Chisana dig gings on the 18th and arrived at McCarthy's on the 21st. AS they
 encountered slight blizzard one afternoon and sought to make head | way they had rather unpleasant experience, several of the men frost | ing their feet and ears. They came over the glacier trail and report that it is in good condition with the exception of one stretch about 2 | miles on the other side of the sum-
 nit. There the trail was not prop erly marked and there were some crevices in the ice that needed fill ing. However, as some of the Haze let expedition were on their way to
 do what was necessary to this part
 of the trail it is expected that it is
 now in good condition. They en-
 countered men and horses on the
 summit who were on their way in.
 MT. Shelton states that before
 they left the Chisana Judge A. J.
 Dimond, the new U. s. commissioner
 and Deputy Marshal Al Hoffman,
 had arrived, going in with dog
 teams. He states that there are about 300 people in the camp, of which number IT are women. Five steam boilers had arrived from Snag river and it was reported that from 800 to 400 men were camped on the streams on the other side of, the boundary line, awaiting the freeze up. Thirty-two head of cattle were brought in from White Horse and butchered, the meat selling by the side at 65 cents per pound. Five steers that went in from Mccarthy | were also butchered MT. Shelton | will return with additional supplies l ln the early spring. In the mean time he will go to Juneau and spend | a few weeks.
The Chitina leader., 1913-11-25

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2O.-This afternoon Secretary of Interior Lane addressed the Conservation congress. He said that instead of giving land grants to companies that might con- struct railways in Alaska that the government ought to build the rail- roads that are now asked for and that the government should keep the land grants for ourselves and pos terity.
The Chitina leader., 1913-11-25

MT. Wm. A. ,urtis and Mrs Stella L. Jones were married at Chitina on the night of November 20 at John Palmer's Hotel, by the Rev. E. P. Ziegler. Mrs. John Palmer, Mrs. Max Giegould and Paymaster H. J. Brandt beng the witnesses. Elaborate refreshments were served immediately after the ceremony. Other guests added to the festive throng among whom were Road master Harry Wilson and John Nell son. The happy young couple will make their future home in the new Chisana diggings. They recently passed through Cordova on their way to the interior.
The Chitina leader., 1913-11-25

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19.-Society circles have again been thrown into a state of excitement. Prince Sul- kowiky, who recently married the wealthy Miss Freese, was this morn ing indicted by the federal grand jury on a charge of having violated the Mann white slave act. It has been charged that he brought young women into the state for immoral purposes.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-23
WO0DMEN
Hold Meeting in Williams
Hall on Second
Street.

stonewall Camp, No. LOG woodmen
of the World. held an interesting
meeting in the Williams hall on Sec
ond street Tuesday night. Eleven new
certificates we're delivered and num-
Der of new applications were referred
to committee. George W. Poe, OF
Grafton. district manager, has charge
OF the campaign for new members and
is meeting with good success.
A Joint meeting of the woodmen OF
the World and the woodmen Circles
has been arranged to be held here
May 90. Invitations will be sent out
to all lodges in nearby towns and
cities and large attendance al the
May meeting is looked for.
Alexander Forman, state manager
of the woodmen of the World, of
Morgantown, was present at the meet
ing last night and delivered short
talk. He stated that both branches
of the order in the state are making
fine progress.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-23
SCUTARI FALLS
AFTER "A SElCE
OF Six Months and An
Attack with Heavy
Siege Guns.
LOSSES ARE HEAVY
Montenegran Army with Ser
VANS Take Possession
of the City.
tBv AssoelArEo prGss,

CONTINUE, Montenegro. April %
After final desperate attack
lasting twe1ty-four hours. the Mon.
tenegran troops have forced Their
way into scutari. the forress, wnlcn
for six months has offered stub.
born and heroic defense. The as,
ssult began Monday night. the Mon
tenegran army taking the offensive
along the entire front. They com
pIetely surprised the Turks by
Pushing Right Up
TO the Notifications where there was
close bayonet fighting. The Turks
made number Of counter attacks
but were finally compelled to fall
back and leave their position in the
hands of the Montenegrans, who re-
ceived constant reinforcements. !;
was midnight last night when tae
MJnte1egrans obtained their foot
ing in the fortress and the army en-
tered the city at 4 o'clock this morn
ing.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-23
To Talk the State Legislature
Out of Its Opposition TO
the Japanese.
IITo SATISFY JAPAN
Wilson Wires Governor
Johnson of Secretary
Bryan's Intention.
GAY sssoe,.rru psr,p


WASHINGTON. ID. C.. April "a
President Wilson today telegraphed
Governor johnson, of California, ask
ing him whether the antt-al!en leg1s-
lation could be held up until Score
tary Bryan could go to California
personally and explain the position
of the federal government and urge
an adjustment OF The controversy.
Will Satisfy Japan.
News of the presidents suggestion
soon spread through diplomatic cir.
cies. TIE opinion was expressed that
the presidents course would satisfy
Japan that the federal government
was doing everything IN its power.
The same telegram was duplicated to
the president of the Senate and the
speaker of the California Assembly.
1t was said at the. White House
that conflicting advices over the Sit
uatiOn made it practically necessary
for a representative of the admins
tration to
Explain the Governments Position
in person. There was no feeling that
the suggestion would not be well
come because Governor Johnson's
telegram of yesterday was regarded
as expressing desire for co-opera-
tion between the state and federal
government.
At the. Japanese embassy today I:
was said that no statement could ne
made until the final form of the Col
ifornia legislation had been deye:-
oped.