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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-01-06
SPLENDID Showing
Of Sacred Heart
Parish In 1912

At all of the masses in the Church
of the Sacred Heart yesterday, the
pastor, Rev. T. r. Sweeney, read the
annual report. The showing made
during the year just closed is most
gratifying. The parochial properties
are today encumb bered by a debt of
only $11, During the year 1912,
$4,000 has been paid off on the debt
and it is confidently expected that
another year will witness the wipinS
out of the amount that remains.
During the twelve-month now gone
into history the total income from all
parish sources realized 24,34S-2S.
The principal sources of income were:
Seat money, $11,540; offertOry, S4,-
541.65; annual collection, s2,237,
Easter offering, $3.50; proceeds from
entertainment by Holy Name society,
81 1O63.75; proceeds from entertain
1nent by Children of Mary, $1,000.15.
There was balance in the treasury
of the church one year ago of S21O.16.
The balance on December 81. 1912
realized S393.36.
Father Sweeney is now in his 18th
year as pastor of the church and dur
ing that period in addition to reduc-
ing the debt from $48.5OO to the low
figure it is today he has built and
paid for one of the hapdsomest and
most modious converts in the
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-01-06

and standing upon those they have
struck down and defeated?''
Bitterly reviewing the trial OF Ine
Gompere casting at Judge Anderson
fer his alleged impartiality shown the
prosecution and for his ''fatuous re-
marks in sentencing the defendants
and jnstructing the jury, said:
Regardless of Judge Anderson's as
sumption of impartiality in declaring
that the trial of the dynamlters was
not the trial of organized labor the
harpies, who snatch individual hber-
ty from the hands of the toilers, took
created and, filled with a renewed
sense of virtue. again began the cry
against those higher up
Quoting Harrison Gray. Otis, owner
of the. Los Angeles Times, whose
building was dynamited by the NC
Namara brothers. Gompers dubbed him
contemptuousIy a Common Scold.
But this vicious and unwarranted
alta ack', he said. referring to Otis or
iginal expression of the hope that the
men F'hisher up would be caught, is
characteristic of the man who owns
and controls the policy of a great met
ropolitan newspaper"
with all the power of collecting
and disseminate information, the ac-
companying power of molding public
opinion, how can the workers get a
square deal? The press, the telegraph,
the telephone the cable-all are under
corporation control and are used
for Industrial betterment-'
After sarcasticaIly referring to De-
tective William J. Burns as the re
doubtabIe detective and quoting from
a, speech of John Kirby, Jr-, Presi-
dent of the National Manufacturers
Association, in which he expresses the
hope that the higher UPS" will be
caught, GompeTs uttered this def:
|EI have challenged and now cha1-
lenge any of our enemies to show
where there has been any unlawful
conduct or connection direct or remote
with any violence in connection with
any labor controversy or otherwise"
Though threats assai1 u.s. he con-
tinued, though detectives may hound
US, though charges and insinuations be
hurled at US from all sides, yet we
will fight on for the liberty and bet
terment of those who do the worlds
work and pay the price of our civili-
zation with their blood and bodies,
verify with their very sou1s-''
Producing correspondence and docu-
ments obtained through President Taft
a his authority, Gompers accused De-
tective Burns of framing up evidence
in fraud cases in Indianapolis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-01-06

nent's charge was too remote and fu=
direct. Those indicted with Pattsn
were: Eugene Scales, Frank =. Hayus
and W. p. Brown.
THE contracts Of the defendants.T
the court declared, amounted practf-
calIy to issuance of orders to buy
more cotton than the actual supply
This was a means Of stinnulatfns the
market-of operating a corner
The high court squarely met tha
question OF Legality Of corners.
The lower court ruled that such oD-
erations were not Illegal under the an
THRUST law.
'~This was a conspiracy to corner the
market Justice Vandevanter assert
cd. 'It was a subject Of Interstate
commerce. 1t was to enhance the price
to all buyers in the country.
Upon the corner becoming eHec-
tive, there could be no trading except
as the conspirators might elect. We
regard it plain that the corner would
directly impede commerce. in the Uni
ted States.
1.-The conspirators must be held %
have intended the consequence of
their act This was a conspiracy TO
dominate the entire cotton trade Of
the whole country.
I'VE are OF the opinion that the
Sherman statute does embrace the Of
fences charged"
Justice Lurton dissented from the
opinion on technical grounds Chief
Justice White and Justice Holmes dis
sented.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-01-06
HUSBAND FOLLOWS
SPOUSE IN DEATH
MIR. and Mrs. BOtsfOrd Sherwood
Will Be Buried at Double
Funeral Wednesday

Thirty-six hours after his wife,
Eunice D. Sherwood, died at ST. Vim
cents hospital, Botsford Sherwood
succumbed today at his home, 30
Colorado avenue. They will be buried
at a double funeral Wednesday,.
Mrs. Sherwood died Saturday night
of dlabetic gangrane, following the
anputation of a leg. News of her
death was not brought her husband,
who was very low with double pneu-
monia. He died this morning with
out learning of his wife's demise. NIr.
Sherwood was an old employe of the
American Graphophone company.
Mrs. Sherwood was 81 years and
IL months old, and her husband, 81
years and nine month. Four sons,
Albert S William r., Frank L. and
Charles Sherwood, and two daughters.
Jennie, wife of Clifford Lewis, and
Mrs. William Gritman, survive.
Charles Sherwood, a son, is well
known as professional baseball play
erS being a member of the Champion
New Haven team of the Eastern as
sociation.
The double funeral will be held
Wednesday afternoon from so Colo
rado avenue. Burial will be in Oak
lawn cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-01-06

Washington Jan. 6-''The conscience
less Tyranny of those controlling
hours. wages and conditions of work, .
and their absolute control of Iegisla-
tive and judicial power drove the
structural ironworkers into their ter
ribIe retaliation against society.
This was the bitter summary of the
dynamite case made, today, by Pres
;dent Samuel Gompers, of the Amer
ican Federation of Labor, the first
time that the labor leader has at
tempted to discuss the motives of the
accused conspirators or to discuss
their trial and conviction. It was
made to the Senate judiciary commit
tee as part Of n passionate plea by the
Ia bor leader for enactment of the Clay
ton bill regulating the issuance of in
functions in labor disputes.
For six years the fight went on, "
Gompers said. describing the fight of
the iron workers -'An of the forces of
orcanized society were used against
these men, subtle minds were Schen1ng
and plotting that legal authority and
practice might aid in their breaking.
You say these men resorted to for
hidden methods of violence and even
sacrificed lives? You condemn their
methods of fighting as elemental, bru-
tai? Of any of those who are guilty
the condemnation is true bat ask you
plovers less deadly to humanity and
freedom? Do you think that one side
can play with the forces of injustice
and tyranny and not lead to defen-
sive move on the part of the other?"
with a voice that trenbled at times
and often rose high in anger, Com
pers drew a word picture Of the iron
worker and the battle against his un-
ion that has been waged by the steel
construction companies
II would have you PONDER he said.
how il is that American people pro-
Tossing to believe in the brotherhood or
man and the gospel Of love, men and
citizens, deem to look Uron violence
as the only defense left them against
the constituencies tyranny of those
controlling hours, ages, conditions of
work That is terrible charge
against society.
las to those who counsel harshness-
are they men who have fought the fight
of the world of man and conquered
without bIemish to themse1v es? Are
they men who know the world of work
and toll who have felt or know the
powers pitted against the weaker ele-
Tnents who have felt the cruelty and
heartlessness of the world of profits,
where men succeeded by climbing over
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-01-06
NO BLAME FOB
ACCIDENT AT
GREENS FARMS
Report of Interstate Com
merce Commission Exon
crates New Haven Road

washington, Jan 6-No- blame can
be attached to the New Haven rail-
road for the accident at Greens Farms
Conn, on Nov 9Th. in which p pas
sengers were inj6red. according to a
report made to the interstate ccn14
merce commission. today, by Chief In-
spector of Safety Appliances BelnaD.
The derailment, the report finds. was
caused by the breaking OF an equalizer
bar on the forward truck of the din
ing car. There was a defect in ths
bar but so slight that Belnap asserts
no blame can be placed through lack
of proper inspection. The track where
the accident occurred is straight and
the report does not blame the engineer
for speeding up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-01-06
HUBBELL ESTATE
GOES TO WIDOW
On Her Death, Property Is to be
Divided Between Her Daugh-
ter and Granddaughter

By the terms of the will of the late
Ebenezer Smith HubbeIl admitted to
probate today all real and personal
property is bequeathed to his widow.
Mary c. HmbbeII, during her lifetime
The estate is a large one, Mr. Hub
bell holding considerable realty in this
city.
On the death of his wife, the will
provides that the property shall be
equally divided between his wifee
daughter, Lillian sStiIIman Williams,
and his wife's granddaughter, Frances
SOules Williams
Mary G. Hubbell was named execu-
trix. The will was made Nov 26, 1912
Mr.. HubbeH- died recently at the age
of 80 years
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-01-06
GARMENT WORKERS
STRIKE MEANS BIG
TAILORING TlE-UP

New York, Jan 6-The Doetfnr OF
hundreds of pickets from the United
Garment Workers Union at the VAR
:ous factories ana shops throughout
the city and the assembling OF gar
ment workers in full membership 10
take a vote on joining the strike con-
stituted todayS first developments in
the big tailoring tIe-up that threatens
to extend through al branches Of the
trade.
All efforts to arbitrate the differ
ences have failed although another at
tempt t. corne 90 TN anicable Eettle-
ment will be made, today, when COM
mittees from the unions and maum-
ractnr--' viii Did another conference
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-01-06
MAX BLUNIBERG GOES ABROAD.

Max Blumberg, of 754 Myrtle ave-
nue., viii sail on Wednesday on the
Oceanic for a trip through Europe
of about two months. He will visit
London, Paris, Berlin and other points
of interest. Mr. Blumberg is as
sociated with his father, B. Blum
berg, in the shoe business.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-01-06
CHARLES ROBINSON
ASKS FOR DIVORCE

Charles c robinson of this city has
brought divorce proceedings against
Mauots Ethel Robinson of this city.
resertion upon July 20. 1903 is the
-srolrrTt7 Tie couple were married
October , 1909 Mrs. Robinson's
maiden name was Maude Taylor The
action is rcturnabl to the January
term Of the superior court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-01-06
COMPERS BREAKS SILENCE
BY BITTER SUMMARY OF THE
DYNAMITE CONSPIRACY CASES
Iron Workers Driven Into Terrible Retaliation
Against Society, Federation President
Declares

1.-THE Constituencies Tyranny Of Those Controlling Hours Wages
and Conditions of Work. With Their absolute
Control of Legislative and Judicial Powers"
Responsible for the Violence
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-01-06

EVENING FARMER
2 CENTS THE COPY
BEGINNING JAN. 1, 1913
Putnam patriot., 1913-05-16
THOMPSON

Opposed to Woman Suffrage The meeting to be held in the Town Hall n Thompson on Monday, May i9th, under the auspices of the Connecticut Association opposed tu Woman Sui- ffage, Is To be addresst d by Miss Lucy Price Of Cleveland, Ohio Ql bef speech at the recent hearing on the constitutional Amendment before the State Legislature, the Hartford Eour- ant of the following day said, "A mite of lady from Cleveland, Ono took up all Of tbe suffrage arguments aud put them out of the funning.
 Miss Price Is clear and foreeful speaker and commands he interest of both men and women wherever she has spoken.
 lt Is believe thBt a systematic resis. tanee should be made to the appeals aod claims of Woman Suflragists by those who desire to educate public opinion to sn opposition based on in. teiligent conviction.
 So much has been said for the exten- sion of the sutifage to women that a fair statement by those who believe that the enfranehisemenl Of women Is undesirable, is reasonably demanded.
 The meeting Is al < D. m. Admission is free and both men and women ar, Invited.
Putnam patriot., 1913-05-16
W. K. (. Convention

The thirteenth annua; convention of the Department of Connecticut Wom- ems Relief Corps as held at the Con- gfegational church in Branford May 7th and Sth, about 200 delegates being present. The retiring department president, Mrs. Bertha N. Lounsbury gave her annual report. The consoli- dated report of the secretary and treas- urer for the quarter ending March 3lst was as follows: Number Of corps in state 49, number Of members in good standing 3,5l2; cash expended for re- lief S459.2s, estimated value of relief other than money s206.5l, cash turned over 10 posts S2ll. The delegates were entertained at dinner at the Congresa- tionaI church one day of the conven- ton and at one of the other churches the next day.
 The delegates from the local corps were Mrs. Anna r. Albee, represent ing the president, and Mrs. LiIlie E. Leach, treasurer. These same dele gates will go to the national conven- tiOu
Putnam patriot., 1913-05-16
D. A. K. Elects Officers

| Monday afternoon Elizabeth Porter l Putnam chapter. D. A. R., elected these officers for two years, those of- 6eials not enumerated holding their present offices for another year.
 Regent, Mrs. George 4. Vaughan, ThOm pson.
 Recording secretary, Ms Edward 1 C. Wright.
 Registrar, Mrs. J. Richard Carpen- ter.
 Historian. Nrs. Eric II. Johnson. Members of the board Of management, Mrs. F. J Daniels, Miss S. Elizabeth Clarke, Miss Bertha Sargent.
 Mrs. F. J. Daniels, the retiring re- gent, made a particularly eloquent ad- dress in transferring the duties of the office Of regent to her successor. Mrs. Daniels reviewed the work of the focal chapter during the past year and in- cluded an interesting description. She referred with qualification to the faet that Connecticut led all the states in securing subscriptions for the D. A. R. magazine and had won the prize Of S1 000.
 The Wolf Den game preserve at Pomfret. where the members of Eliza beth Porter Putnam chapter have es- tablished a haven of refuge for animals and birds, has become of national in- terest.
 Mrs. Daniels welcome to tbe new re gent, Mrs. Vaughan, WAS an exceed ingly appropriate one, new feature being the pinning by the retiring re- gent Of a bar engraved "Elizabeth Por- ter Putnam Chapter on the gown of the incoming regent.
 The Elizabeth Porter Putnam Chap ter, D. A. R., will hold their annual service of decorating Revolutionary soldiers graves, at Woodstock Hill cemetery Thursday, May 22nd. Auto mobiles will leave Bugbee's corner at 1:30 p. m. Those wishing 10 attend please notify Mrs. H. F. Hopkins. The public are invited. Should the wealth CT be stormy the service will be held the following day.-ehaiTman of Com miftee
Putnam patriot., 1913-05-16
Successful Whist

The members of the Sacred Heart so- eiety held one of the most successful whists ever given in St. Mary parish, in St. Maty's hall Tuesday evening. SiNty-five tables were used. The whist was under the direction of Hen " N. Benoit.
 The proceeds were over Sl00 and will go towards fund for the big eonven- ton of the society to be held here June sth. Prizes for the highest scores were awarded 10 Miss Cordelia BTousseau, a statue of St. Anthony; and Henry Blanc, fine fountain pen. Consolation prizes were awarded 10 ANerez Miour and Miss A. Derosier. The evening was very enjoyable one.
Putnam patriot., 1913-05-16
THE PUTNAM PATRIOT May r6 1913
Found Dead in sisbIe Off.ce

George 4 Vandale, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs Joseph Nandale, Marshall street. was found dead in the office of " L. KenBedys livery stable, Wood stock avenue, about o'clock Taesday morning by the hostfer, William Reil. Dr. J. E. Kent, medical examiner, viewed the body snd gave permission for is removal to the undertaking rooms Of l.. F.. smith. Death was ap- parently caused from stomach trouble which probably afiected the heart. The young man had not been in good health for some time and was subject to sinking spells
 Vandale with three com mpanionsr Jo- seph Gautier, Frank Champeau and Al Arnold, started for home shortly after il o'clock Monday night. When in the vicinity of the Baptist church Yandale was taken suddenly ni. His companions thought 1t was only pas sing trouble and took him into the liv- cry stable that he might rest. They left him in the office thinking that he would soon be better and go home. The hostler, William Reil, was seeing to the horses for the night and after his work was done went upstairs where he has a room and went to bed.
 Reil came down in the morning about f o'clock and was surprised 10 find Vandale still in the Cffiee. He went to arouse him from his apparent sleep and found that he was dead.
 Yandaie was born Tn this city. He was employed in the bowling alleys of his brother, Joseph VandsIe, on Union Square. He had large circle Of se. quaiptanees and friends for he was of n pleasant disposition and made friends easily. His death caused a shock to all who knew him although his close friends knew that he was not very well and at times had bad spells from which he usually soon recovered.
 Funeral services were held in St. Mary's church this Thursday morn- ing Rev. (. F. Bedsrd officiating, Court City of Putnam, F. of A, of which he was a member, attending in body, Burial was in 5t. Marys cemetery. The bearers were Louis Miller, Henry Vandale, Raffie Cotton, Eugene Miller, Henry Bertrand and Adalard Salvas. The floral tributes were beautiful and abundant.
Putnam patriot., 1913-05-16
pomFRET CENTER

The young people sre rehearsing for q drama, "Put Him Duta which will be given al the Community House Tn the near future.
 Moving pictures were shown al the Community House Tuesday evening of this week. Last Saturday night over one hundred tickets were sold at the door for the May Pole and Dance entertainment.
 George Lowry acted as bearer at ths funeral of Mrs. John Collingwood of Hills Grove, k. l., last sunday.
 Warren Ayerili, who has been sick with the measles, has recovered and gone 10 Mt. Vernon, \ Y, for few weeks.
 Miss Minnie Reyes, who Is i'll with the measles, Is improving.
 II. Il. Davenport Is critically ill., Mrs. Davenport, who was visiting in Philadelphia, has returned home on account of his illness.
Putnam patriot., 1913-05-16
A. N. F. Zion Mission

Mission Hall, Tatem Block, Front street. Rev. j. B. Wallace, pastor
 Y. P. C. E. Society, 6.80 p. m.
 Preaching 7.30 D. m.
 Prayer meeting Thursday evenings 7.30 p. m.
 All are welcome.
 Last Sunday was Christian Endeay- or day, and we were glad to have in our midst c. Wilson who was the speaker at the 6.80 service. Surely MT. Wilson is a man that has been in- spired. He is man you would love to meet for he is always in good spirits and cheerful.
 At ' 3o the pastor spoke from John Ii. l5. Theme, f'Love not the world ''
 Ne are having good spiritual prayer meetings every Thursday Come and help us. "In union there is strength. ''
Putnam patriot., 1913-05-16
Pr,1e. for Neighborheod Improvement

The horticultural committee Of the Pomfret Neighborhood Association wish to announce the following con test:
 |. 4 first prize of sl0, and q second prize of s5, for the greatest improve ment effected during the summer in the surrounding Of any home.
 2 4 prize Of s5 Is offered for the greatest improvement made iH any spot belonging to the town Of Pomfret.
 3. \ prize consisting Of trip toi Bos- ton, including admission te the flower show, and necessary expenses, will be given for the best floral effect produced in any home garden.
 The rules governing this contest are & follows.
 This contest is not confined to mem- befs Of the Neighborhood Association. Any rest lent Of Polnffel may compete. All entries must be made in writing to the chairman of the committee John Ash. on or before May 20th The place selected for improvement will then be visited by the committee and again at stated intervals during fhe summer Fhe spots to be improv- ed will 6e photographed al the first visit uf the committee.
 The award Of prizes will probably take place in September, the date to be announced later.
 All competitors, upon making appli- cation for entry will receive cards. Upon presentation Of these cards to Robert Rust, the official scotsman of The committee, seeds will be furnished 10 the contestants to aid in their work. It should, however, be understood that in the first two contests, the prizes will be awarded for general im- pfoyement, not for floral display.
 The committee will furnish further information upon request.
 John Ash, chairman; Robert Rust scotsman; John Bsin, James Bow ditch, Louise Grosyenor, Beatrice stevens, Ella Boult, committee.
Putnam patriot., 1913-05-16
Fourteen kataralized

Fourteen persons were naturalized al a session of the superior court held here Wednesday, Judge Milton \ Shumway presiding. The list is as follows: Alfred Auguste Saute, Ster- ling; Joseph William Graham, Joseph Hormidas Boudreen, Moosup; Oliver Francois Fago, Moosup; George Alex ander Duval, Danieison; Alphonse Jo- seph Fraser, Louis Francois Fraser, Danielson; Pierre Alexander Benae, Danielson; Aaron French, Sterling Alexander Mann, Putnam; Savorio Moltnari, Thompson: Azaire Brodeur Adelard Brodeur, Wauregan; Nathan Obletz, Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1913-05-16
p. ii. S. Notes

The game with St. Johns school has been re-arranged.
 Two more games of base ball will be played with killingly.
 The tennis tournament is being played this week.
 Post Business College will play the r. II. :. team Friday, May Is Local grounds. l5e admission. It will be a good game.
 Wednesday, May 2l, the base ball team goes to Pomfret to play the Pom fret school 2nd team.
Putnam patriot., 1913-05-16
Bradley TheAter

The Rose Maid gave an entirely satisfactory production al the theat re last Thursday evening. The audience was much pleased with the piece which was clean, wholesome and sbounded with good comedy and music. The talking pictures Monday and Tuesday drew large audiences
 They served as pleasing diversion snd while long way from being per fected are seen 10 be full Of possioili- ties. A big bill and a good vaudeville
Putnam patriot., 1913-05-16
When Your Feet Ache

From corns, bunions, sore or callous spots, blisters, new or tight fitting shoes, Aliens Foot Ease, the antisep- tic powder 10 be shaken into the shoes, will give instant relief. Sold everywhere, 25c. Don't accept any substitute. For Free sample address, Allen :. Olmsted, LeRoy, \. Y. l5-ls
 adv
Putnam patriot., 1913-05-16
AdyersIslna Always eolna On.

From the first announcement of s fond mother that you have made your bow to the world to the time when your friends put up their belated sp- prectation of your virtues on your tombstone, you are constantly adver- tislng or being adYertised.-Edmsnd Street