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The Prescott daily news., 1913-11-21
MRS. HELENE STRUCK ALLEGED
TO HAVE GIVEN WORTH.
LESS DRAFT.
SHE BOUGHT THREE BONDS
Bo0d Firm Causes Her Arrest-Gets
Alimony of $7,Uoo Per Year
Draft Returned Bearing
Mark, mo Funds"

Chicago, Nov. 21.-Mrs. Helene
Struck, divorcee, with reputed ali
mony of $1,000 a year and former
guest at the Congress hotel, was ar
rested in her apartment at 315 East
Garfield boulevard on a charge of
operating a confidence game.
Mrs. Struck, with two detectives,
rode downtown in limousine. At
the South Clark street station she was
told she must furnish bond or go to
Jail, and Immediately she began to
use the telephone in an attempt to
find bondsman. Eventually an at
torney arrived and, still under arrest,
Mrs. Struck, at a late hour, was in
her automobile searching for some
one to furnish bail
She ShortChanged Brokers.
According to the police report Mrs.
Struck appeared at the bond concern
of c. H. Burke & Co., in the Harris
Trust building, a short time ago, and
bought three $1,000 bonds In pay
ment she offered a SO, 400 draft on a
bank in oklahoma and received in
addition to the bonds more than $40O
in currency.
The satisfaction of the brokers was
diminished considerably when, accord
ing to information furnished the po-
lice by one of the clerks, Frederick
Frain, the draft was returned marked
mo funds"
The Prescott daily news., 1913-11-21
=, WAR COUNCIL AND DEFY
~. ,.,-rn sTATEs-3,ooo MAY
REMAIN LOYAL.
|roRE THAN 500 RENEGADES
,.G., Police Are Faithful-Traders
I'D settlers Are Frightened and
Have Appealed to Agency o.
ficiaIs for Protection.

bennington. n. NJ, Nov. 21,-The
n0 renegade Navajo Indians fortified
nd oncamped on Beautiful mountain,
x miles southwest of the Shiprock
agency. sang war songs and danced
,,o,nd council fires all night, while
sutres stood watch at the many sig
aal fires which fringed the northeast
an side of the Mesa.
At shiprock extra precautions have
bsen taken against a surprise of a
niSt attack by followers of Chief Be
sho She, who have been wrought al
most to a state of frenzy by their
medicine men.
Agent Shelton and his Indian po-
lice, still faithful to the agency, be-
ran preparations TO renew overtures
10 the Indians Traders and settlers
on the reservation nave become fright
eed and have appealed to Agent
Shelton for protection.
Indians Ready to Fight.
The other Indians of the reserva-
tOn more than 5000, have given no
|htimation as to where their sympa-
thes lie, 1t is upon the coming of
Troops and Gen Hugh l.. Scott that
he agency and the settlers base their
hopes that bloodshed may be averted.
There are many at the settlement,
hcveyer who express anxiety over
The reception which the Indians will
give the troops Many express the
fear the renegades will offer armed
assistance to the soldiers.
Tat the Indians will use force on
occasion was evidenced by their
armed attack on the agency when
hey released the II tribesmen who
had been arrested on federal war
The Prescott daily news., 1913-11-21
Silver Service for Miss Wilson.

San Francisco, Nov. 21.-A silver
service costing $500, to be presented
to Miss Jessie Wilson, daughter OF
President Wilson, on the occasion OF
her marriage next Tuesday to Francis
b. Sayre, was sent the bride-to-be as
the gift of women voters of northern
California. The service was purchased
by subscription and is of old colonial
design. Miss Wilson already has ae
cepted the gift.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-11-21
Request for Passes Joke.

Chicago, Nov 21-State Senator
John b. Denvir threatens to sue the
Burlington railroad if an annual pass
is not given to him, according to a let
ter in the hands of the counsel for
the railroad. The letter will be for
warded to the interstate commerce
commission. Senator Denvir explains
the request as joke.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-11-21
Death Reveals Weddlnu.

Savannah, Ga, Nov. 21.-Wayman
p. Harmon, reputed to have been the
best athlete the University of Georgia
ever turned out, who died last week.
kept his marriage to pretty concert
singer, Miss Adle Richie of Canton.
ILL.,, a secret for two years His fam
lily in Savannah learned of it when
the body was brought here for inter
ment.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-11-21

rants charging horse stealing. assault
and bigamy. At that time more than
100 sympathizers stood on the bank
of the Little San Juan river, ready to
aid them in their attack should the
agency officials try to resist their
fellows.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-11-21
carneqie Pensions se1s,ooo Year.

New York, Nov. 21.-Four hundred
and four professors or widows of pro-
fessors received pension money aggre-
eating $61S,OO0 during the last fiscal
year of the Carnegie Foundation for
the Advancement of Teaching.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-11-21
PAINTINGS SOLD FOR CHARITY
Three Pictures Disposed of at Exhi-
bton and Proceeds Go to
Industrial School.

New York, Nov. 21.-Three of five
paintings by Mrs. Woodrow Wilson
that were on view at the exhibition
of the Society of Women Painters
and Sculptors here have been sold,
The other two were reserved by the
presidents wife because of their fam
lily associations.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-11-21

Washington, Nov. 21.-President
Wilson has promised to deliver an ad-
dress to 600 persons over long-distance
telephone to Rochester, N. Y, Dec. 10
The Prescott daily news., 1913-11-21
1900 Cartridges Are Stolen.

Douglas, Ariz Nov 21.-Thefts
from the camp of the ninth cavalry
here became wholesale when 5000
Springfield cartridges and a case of
pistol ammunition We're stolen from
the quarters Of troop L and taken in
an automobile into Aqua Prieta.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-11-21
$4,000 for Horses and Dous.

Boston, Nov 21.-Charles F. Wright.
wealthy banker, left $4,000 in trust
to his brother, the income of which is
to be applied to care for his horses
and dogs, while alive and monuments
when they are dead
The Prescott daily news., 1913-11-21
Pastor Acquitted of Murder.

Topeka, Kan, Nov. 21,-Rev. w. L.
Beers, tried on charge of numbering
his wife by forcing her false teeth
down her throat, was found not guilty
by a jury in the circuit court at To-
peka.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-11-21
World Watching U.s."
Saws We Seek Territory.

Hamburg, Nov. 21-The Hamburg
er Naehrichten believes the United
States is seeking territorial aoquisi-
tions in Mexico but is covering the
design with expressions of peaceful in
tent
The Prescott daily news., 1913-11-21
Mexico BUYS East Launch.

Greenwich, Conn, Nov 21.-George
Boles has sold, through Frank B.
Jones of New York, his 40-foot launch
Dorothy to the Mexican government.
The boat can travel 35 miles an hour
The Prescott daily news., 1913-11-21
Standard Oil Dividends.

New York, Nov. 21.-The cash divi
dend5 declared by Standard Oil con
Germs this year amount to $111, 100000
The Prescott daily news., 1913-11-21

The law is not violated when you
save the fatherland
At the outset Huerta reviews the
constitutional provision for the opera
tion of the government by its three
branches.
:. whole World Watching U.s.
Concluding, he said "Messrs Sen
ators and Deputies, this is a most sol
emn moment in every respect, and
one that is likely to prove decisive for
the future of the nation. Not only the
eyes of 100000 Mexicans, but those
of the whole civilized world, are at
this time watching us"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27
Sergeant Goodwin Is
 Dead After Long Attack of Hiccoughs

After heroic battle against odds which gave him no chance for life, Luther Goodwin, the well known re- cruiting sergeant of the United States Army, assigned to Bridgeport, died, in Bridgeport hospital shortly after I o'clock this morning. For ten days he had suffered from a severe at tack Of hiccoughs, to which he fin ally succumbed. Although such cases usually terminate in death shortly after the fifth day, Goodwin persevered twice the allotted period, daily grow ing weaker until exhaustion overlook him this morning.
 Sergeant Goodwin resided at 54s Fairfield avenue. He is survived by a wife and one daughter. Mithra lodge, Knights of Pythias, of which he was a member will have charge of the funeral arrangements.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27
TROLLEY LINE TO
 DANBURY MAY SOON CHANGE OWNERSHIP
(By Our Staff Corres.)


 Danbury. March 27-The Senate to- day passed a report of the Railroad committee whereby the Danbury & Bethel Street Railway Co.,, is given power to construct a street railway from it's lines in Bethel to the point in the town of TruGnbul1 which is now the terminus Of the incomplete stretch of roadbed running from North Main street, Bridgeport, built by the Bridgeport and Danbury Street Rail way Co.
 The bill gives to the Danbury & Bethel Go. the power to acquire all of the property and franchise rights of the Bridgeport & Danbury Street Railway Go. The latter company has now a bill pending before the railroad commission and which will probably be favorably reported ex- tending the time for the completion of it's lines.
 The passage of the bill in the Sem ate today giving the right to the Danbury & Bethel company to ac- that the Bridgeport & Danbury Go. will soon pass, or be merged with the Danbury & Bethel Go.
 Residents along the line of the Bridgeport 6 Danbury stretch had protested against any further exten- sion of time. Senator Peck in reply to questions by Senators McNei1 and McDonough said that the Bridgeport & Danbury company had completed the laying of tracks, and erection of poles in Bridgeport and Trumbu11 but had been unable to complete their equipment in time 50 as to have cars running there before thge life of their charter expired. They had however shown their good faith and he was convinced of their intentions to have the line operated as soon as possible.
 BAN ON FREE LUNCHES.
 The bill preventing sa1oonkeepers from distributing free lunches in their places of business passed the Senate by practically a unanimous vote to- day.
 FULL CREW BILL.
 The railroad committee has desig- mated Thursday, April 10 at 2:3O as the hour for the hearing on the full crew bill so called. This measure has the backing of the various steam rail- road brotherhoods.
 EXCISE MATTERS.
 There is a big hearing in progress today before the excise committee. The bill limiting saloons in Connecti- cut to one in every 1000 persons is being considered. Large delegations of those engaged in the liquor, wine and beer trade are present.
 In the Senate, a bill was favorably reported dispensing with fire insur- ance upon all state buildings.
 The committee on appropriations re- ported favorably on the following $40,000 for the Gaylord Home; $2O, 900 deficiency for the Fairfield county court; $10, 400 deficiency for the New Haven county court; s7,O00 for the New London county court
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27
BRIDGEPORT CLUB AFTER
 MOST PROSPEROUS YEAR WILL ELECT OFFICERS SOON

The nominating committee of the Bridgeport Club, composed of George T. Oviatt, w. J. ODonnen and w. H. OHara, has submitted the following nominations for officers to be filled at the clubs annual election on April g: Charles H. Botsford for president; Earle M. Christie, vice president; James A. Turner, secretary and treas urer; board of governors as follows: Jacob Huber, Dr. F. J. Adams, Rus sell Tomlinson, I. A. MacConnell, John B. Ingoldsby and Forrest w. Mon tanye.
 With the exception of three changes remained the same as at present. President Botsford, Vice President Christie and Secretary Turner are completing their second term amid the greatest prosperity the Bridgeport Club has ever known, and it is little wonder that the nominating committee has made these gentlemen it's selection year.
 The growth of the Bridgeport Club in the last two years has been phe- nOmenal and on several occasions it has not only been advisable but act ually compulsory to enlarge its hand some quarters in the Lincoln building It's large membership composed of the business and professional men of the city is growing rapidly in numbers and the clubs condition was never so pros porous.
 Such are the records which serve as testimony to the capabilities Of the clubs officers and there is no better making them third termers.'' The new nominations for the board of gov ernors are Messrs. MacConnell, In goldsby and Montanye.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27
METHODlSTS IN
 SPIRITED DEBATE
Pastor Kidd Tells Conference Delegates Not to Tip Hotel
 Walters

New Haven, March 27-A spirited de- bate was precipitated in this morning. s session of the New York East Confer ence of the Methodist Episcopal Church when Rev. David G. Downey, of New York, Methodist book editor, demanded that a tabulated report of the work of the New York City Mis- sion Society since it's foundation in 1858 be submitted. Secretary George c. Peck, of the organization, had just presented his report in the course Of which he referred to the disposition of a $66, ,o00 equity received from the sale of the Second Street Church, of New York. MT. Downey demanded the details of the transaction, and MT. Peck responded that it would be impossible to go back over the mis- as no books were kept prior to that time. After further discussion in which Rev. M. L. Robinson, of Brook lyn, N. r.. accused MT. Downey of impugning MT. Peck's honesty, a mo- tfon that the tabulation be made and submitted was married.
 Bishop Luther B. Wilson, presiding ized to appoint a committee to go over the statement when it is submitted.
 Rev. William H. Kidd, who is super vising the entertaining Of visitors, made an attack upon the attendants at a local hotel where the members are taking their meals, condemning the practice of tipping and asked giving the walters and attendants any gratuitfes. It was said today that it was probable a regular pastor would be appointed to the Cheshire church instead of that charge being on a c1r~ cult as heretofore.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27
Weather Indications.

New Haven. March 27-F'orecaet: Rain followed by clearing and colder this afternoon or tonight; Friday fair and colder
 For Connecticut: Rain this after noon and probably tonight; decided colder tonight. Friday fair, south to west gales.
 The southern storm is central, this morning. over New York. It win pass eastward during the day and be followed by clearing and colder weather, tonight Snow Is falling, this morning. in the middle west. Snow extends as far east as Buffalo, N T., and as far south as Memphis, Tenn. The cold wave which has pre- vailed for several days in the north west is now moving eoutheastward. Freezing temperatures extend south ward nearby to the gulf. Warnings for high winds are continued along the coast.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27
COME TO US FOR THOSE HARDY SHRUBS
 AND
 EVERGREENS FOR THE LAWN JAMES KORAN & SON
 FLORISTS

DIED.
 MURRAY.-In this city,, March ar, 1913, Thomas F. Murray. f5aSie
 Notice of funeral hereafter. a* ERICKSON.-Inf this city, March 27th. 1913, Alice E., youngest child of Gustave A. and Alice L. Erickson, aged ' months, day.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of her par ents, No. 1111 Stratford avenue, on Saturday, 18th inst, at 10:0o o'clock a. m. ~ ft 7 St1
 Burial in St. Nfichaers cemetery.
 a*p GOODWIN.-In this city. Thursday. March 27th, 1913, Sergeant Luther c. Goodwin, aged 43 years
 Notice of funeral hereafter. a" FANNING.-In A1iddIetown, Wednes- day, March 26th, 1913, Mary A, widow of James J. Tanning.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking par lors of M. J. Cannon, No. 1O51 Broad street, Friday, March 2sth, at S:30 a. m., and from St. Angus tines church at g o'clock.
 Interment at St. MichaeIs ceme- tery. a*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27
SUES RAILROAD FOR
 BURNED APPLE ORCHARD

To recover for damages to his farm caused by a fire which started on railroad property, Frank Mitchell of Newtowm brought suit against the N F., N. H. & H. R. R. Co. for g, GOO damages. The trial was started this morning before Judge Scott and a. jury in the Common Pleas court
 Mitchell claimed considerable tim Der was burned and also valuable ap- pie orchards. He alleges that the blaze started on railroad property and therefore holds the corporation re- sponsible. The trial was still on at press hour
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27
DOMESTIC FOUND DEAD.

Found dead in her attic bedroom in the home of Charles Logan, 750 Washington avenue between and 9 o'clock last evening, Annie Blake, a domestic in the employ of the family was found by the medical examiner to have been overcome by the fumes of gas. It is thought that during the absence of her employers she was suddenly taken i'll with cramps and in an attempt to heat water for a rubber bottle she failed to turn the gas fully off.
 The dead woman is survived by one sister in the employ of Rev. F. A. Dillingham; as we'll as several cousins in Bridgeport. She was thirty years old and had been in this country for the past twelve years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27
Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Tuesday, March 26, 1918.
ho 7S for woman's dress, DO. y worth $12.5O to $2O

It is somebody's good fortune that Thursday ing did not the shining brightly If it had, there would be chance for that somebody to share in this special lot of dresses As it s there yet eand the who would buy nice dress at good saving will improve it.
 Dresses of silk and of serge Dresses in deep navy bue and in black and in attractive colors. Plain dresses and dresses of tasteful fancy designs Nicely made and of nice fabric; late models and full of atractiveness and worth.
 Usual prices not less than $125O and from that to $2O. Choose at $9.75
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27
JOHN ENNIS GETS PUBLIC WORKS JOB Ninth District Democrat Succeeds Gap" ReardOn as Time
 keeper

John Ennis, twice a Democrat tic candidate for Alderman in the Ninth district, today was appointed time keeper of the public works department by Director J. A. Courtade He suc- ceeds Captain James Winifred Rear inspector
 Street sprink1ing work will be be- gun soon, and Cap" Reardon will be the inspector in charge of the work. That job will continue until late in the fall
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27
C. D. CLEVELAND
 SUED BY CASKET
 co. FOR $4O,OOO

A suit for $40, COO damages brought by the Imperfshable Casket Go. of Delaware against C. D. Cleveland of this ctiy, was filed today in the Su- perior court. It is claimed that goods valued at $35, 900 were furnished to Cleveland Funds in CIev veland s name tn the Bridgeport Trust Go. were garnisheed by Deputy Sheriff Wieler. Cleveland was later allowed to fur nish bond and the attachment was released The suit is returnable to the Aprl term of court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27
Columbia records by Ysaye.

Eugene Ysaye world-famous of the violin, played eight of the selections in which he takes great delight to bring equal delight to of Columbia Victor
 Those records fresh from the Columbia laboratories are ready now We shall be pleased to give you oppOr tunty to hear them-for they really wonderful Each one sells at $150-and may be played either Victrola Columbia.
 Splendid lot of records both Victor and Colum- ba just at hand It ranges from classical selections to turkey there is something to suit every tasted to suit your personal notion.
 Front asennent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27
NO CHANGE IN STRIKE.

At Division offices of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad in this city today it was said that no change in strike conditions over those reported yesterday had been made. A work train containing a small crew of men were sent up the line today to clear up, such work as had been left unfinished and threatened to be- come a menace to traffic.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27
CAPTAIN ,BoYToN HERE ON VISIT

Capt. Paul Boyton, formerly man ager of Steep1echase Island, who styles himself the Pet of the Bridge port Ministers and the Pirate of Lewis Gut was in town yesterday and to- day visiting friends. The captain has been spending the winter in Peru, South America, where he was former ly a captain. in the Peruvian navy.
 The captain says the South Anerf- can countries are looking forward to much growth and prosperity following the opening of the Panama canal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27
THOUSANDS HOMELESS.

Terre Haute Ind, March 27-Light and transportation facilities are para lyzed in this city this morning and business is at standstilI owing to the overflowing of the Wabash river. There four thousand persons homeless as the result Of the flood which is steadily spreading.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27

Rome, March 27-A rumor that Pope Plus x has had a relapse was in cir culation here, today, but the authori- ties at the Vatican and the doctors in attendance on His Holiness deny the report, adding that his progress toward recovery continues although slowly,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27
RRIpGE GoEs DoWN

Indianapolis, March 27-The Wanda lia railroad bridge over the White river went down, this morning, carry ing with it 10 cars put there to hold it in place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27
PITTSBURGH FLOODED.

Pittsburgh, March PA stage of 31 feet, 5 feet above that first predicted, was indicated for Pittsburgh this af- ternoon, in a special warning issued by the local weather bureau. Heavy rains in the Allegheny watershed are expected to cause the rise.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27
NATION WIDE
 RESPONSE TO CALL
(Continued from Page 1.)

4AOLA dSS 4.J working hard to have that organiza- tion take a prominent part in the re- lief measures. She sent out the fol- lowing message today:
 T issue a call to all suffrage leagues in Connecticut to help relieve the suf- fering in the flood district in the west. What is done must be done quickly. Start to pack a box of clothing today. The proper address will follow. Ex- press companies will probably ship free.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27
HOTEL COLLAPsEs

Hamilton, O., March 27-The Lake view Hotel, in the residence part of the town, has just co1lopased. It is said that many people had taken refuge there early in the day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27
FLAMES FOLLOW FLOODS

(Continued from Page One) are in danger of being overwhelmed as the great reservoir at Richmond, Ky, is menaced by eighty acres of water 20 feet deep. Inhabitants along Otto creek near Richmond have been warned to flee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27
BURsTING REsERVOIRs

Dayton, March 27-A report has reached here that a reservoir at Wes- ton has broken and that the waters are rushing down the Miami river
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27
OHIO RIVER UP

Cairo, Ills, March 27-The Ohio riv- CT here has passed the flood stage of 45 feet and is now creeping over the lowlands.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-27

Separate relief committees have been organized in the three sections of the city but there is little they can do be- cause of the absolute lack of food and wearing apparel. There is no gas or electric lights and only motorboats can stem the current of the river which is rushing through the town at a rate of 25 miles an hour. The river rose about five inches an hour so that many families were enabled to flee from the flood and it was thought at noon that it had reached the crest from the Tuskarawas and Walhonding rivers but fears are felt for the rush from Wills Creek
 c. U. rSchryock, a marooned news paper man, te1ephoned the Associated Press that while the number of lives is not known the general belief is that 8 hundred or more have been drowned