davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Dickinson press., 1913-10-25
Lived Too Lono.

Lived Too Long.
Pittsheld, in the Berkshire hills, had
In the old days, like many another
New England town, q number Of men
and women who were called 'charac..
ters." One Of these was Bill Brown,
a man unfortunately addicted to drink
and frequently intoxicated for days at
a time. On one occasion he went into
the shop Of the local halter, Nj. Smith,
and asked for the best beaver he had
Mr.. Smith produced the desired arts
Gle, saying as he took the money:
.'.That beaver. will last q man a lie
time. Il
Bill Went proudly down the main
street with his fine beaver on his head
and Immediately celebrated the event
with a protracted debauch.
When. he recovered he returned to
the shop with a most disreputable hat.
"Look here; I thought you said this
here beaver would last me q lifetime"
$50 it would" growled Nj. Smith,
'tif you had died when you ought to-"
M ~. - tNgIf- 49, 50" - A~t -L-
The Dickinson press., 1913-10-25
Johns Morrisa.

Mrs. Grump-What's this7 l hear
you and your husband are going to
leave here and move to another town.
Mrs. Grggs-Yes; It's all on Johns
account. The Doctors orders, you
know.
Mrs. Grump-What's the trouble?
Nervous breakdown
Mrs. Grggs-In q way. Il sounds alb
surd, Of course, but DR.. Wilkes tells
me. that unless each year we choose a
place Of residence where there Is a
winning baseball team I'm 10 good as
awid0W any moment.---st Louis Re-
public,
The Dickinson press., 1913-10-25
Told Them How.

a Jolly group Of travelling men had
just got comfortably ssttledin the no.
tel lobby when another knight Of the
grip arrived
mighty sladto gee you8fellows," he
exclaimed enthusiastically, shaking
hands all around. ssz
Sorry VEG say as much for
you," was banded him 81 one o 9 the
group.
toh yon could all right Il you'd lie
Ike ID, replied the newcomer
Kansas City star.
The Dickinson press., 1913-10-25

ssS Prepared.
~ knew yous Werescoming Ia night
10 call On my sister 'saaidsW fllie.
Hoy! dltd yyapu know v inquired Mr..
sstaylate. 81 sss
because Sis has been asleep all the
afternoon.Y-s Louis Post-Dispatch.
The Dickinson press., 1913-10-25
Judann.nk.

ssds Dh1yHS is8 81
Eootmnlaln--Thhese / smart folk that
come here
Rutler-pQoh. That showssyour ig-
:norance: WIZ. not oneSoftheirc coats
;slmsllIssof petrol.--PFele Melay
The Dickinson press., 1913-10-25
Fixing the Blame.

Mr.. Knagg-It may be true, as you,
say-you were too young to marry-me e.
Mrs. Knagg-Don't try to, shift the
blame. You were too old for me-,
Washington Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
B. H. S. CONTRACT WILL, BE AWARDED MONDAY

Members of the Board of Education will meet next Monday and award the contract to build the new high school as designed by Architect James G. Rogers. Durlkin & Lass of New York whose bid for the complete building was S387,O00, will get the contract The head of this firm is a woman.
 When the work is started excava- tions will be made for the entire building, although if the extra money cannot be secured only the main por- ton of the building will be completed At the common council meeting on January 5 the board will present petition asking to have a special cleo ton called under the home rule act, to vote the bond issue.
 The awarding of the contract was postponed from last night to Monday night because Architect James Rogers could not be in Bridgeport last night
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
DECISION SOON
 IN DEADLOCK
 APPOINTMENTS
Supreme Court Will Pass on Governors Right to Fill
 Vacancies
MULVIHILLpS PLACE DEPENDS ON DECISION
Several Courts, But Not the Bridgeport Tribunal, In
 volved In Litigation

Among attorneys of this city and elsewhere in the state, expectations are held that the supreme court of errors will shortly hand down decisions in the two cases involving the right Of the governor to appoint judges of in- ferior courts and county commission CTS to i'll the places of ineumbents of such offices whose appointment by the general assembly failed owing to po- IltfcaI deadlock
 The Judgeship case IS that of Bred erick G. EberIe. appo1ntee Of the gov i. ernor, vs. Walter Fl. clark, judge Os the city police court or Hartford and the appeal to the supreme court Was argued on October 10, the title of the case being State ex rel Frederick C. Eberle against Walter H. Clark.
 The question was:
 ''Is the relator at the present time entitled to take the ohice in question under the alleged appointment of the governor recfted in the information and stipulation and, having taken the oath of office and attempted to per form the duties of office, being excIud-
 therefrom by the respondent, is the zSAtor entitled to a judgment that the respondent is usurpfng this of f1ce?"
 The decision of the supreme court
  tions over several appointments of the governor in other fHferiOr courts.
 The county commfssi0nershfp case was also brought in Hartford county. F. Ernest Watkins, Republican, de- cIining to give up his office to Major Edward T. Lyon. The issue is the same Should the supreme court Of er- TOTS uphold the governors claimed constitutional right to name county commissioners aft general as- 5sergablyy has failed a Yet, the Demo cratic contestants in Hartford Fair field, Litchfeld, Windhann, 1IfddleseE and Holland. counties will oust Repub- Hcan holdovers- A Democratic com missioner was chosen for New London county by the assembly while in New Haven county John Wilkinson, Repub- lican, re1inquished a1s office and Mr Cloonan, of Meriden, who was ap- pointed, was sworn an and has per formed a commissioner duties sincs then.
 The other DerpocratIc appointees who would take off1cc should the su- prene court uphold the governors power to fill vacancies are: Denis Mu1vihilL vice whitman s. Mead, in Fairfield county; w. F. Biesel1, vice J. J Karl, in LftchfeId county; iLsebbeus E. Smith, vice E. H. Cortiss, in Wind ham county; M. D. O'ConneiI, vice Mayro Keeney, in Holland county, and F. S. PIatt, vice c. E. Chapman, in Middlesex county-,f-t
 Among the courts which would ba changed in their personnel should the governors appointive power of judges be upheld are those of MiddleJown. Stamford and Hartford in which re- sistance was offered in a pleasant way to the appointee taking his seat. -All the judges upon whose title to their seat on the bench the case before the supreme court bore agreed to be gov-- erned by the ruling of the court
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
DONOVAN ISSUES .DEFI TO ROBSON
Distinguished Absentee Ask ed to Face His Own
 Constituents
Fourth District Congress man Willing to Let Hob
 sons Own People Decide

Washington, Dec. 18.-In a comnnu- nication to the editor of the Age-Her- aid of Birmingham, Alabama, Repre- sentative Jeremiah Donovan of Con necticut issues a challenge to Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson to debate before an audience of Alabama peo- pie, the question: Resolved, That ab- sence from Congress by a representa- tive in good health is honest and jus tifable,'' Captain Hobson to take the affirmative.
 MT. Donovan desires that. the debate be held during the holiday season when Congress is adjourned. In an inter view today, Congressnan Donovan said:
 Captain Hobson has attempted to defend his continued absence from his seat in Congress. All told, Captain Hobson was present on seven days during the eight months that Congress was convened during the first session of the 63rd session.
 Unless he can explain of what use he is to the people of Alabama member of Congress ne should resign Common decency demands that he re- sign
 Captain Hobson according to page 6271, of the Congressional Record, leaves the impression by his actions that he Is using his position in Con gress to enhance his value as a talk CT on the platform where there is charge at the gate. The time tEat belongs to the people of his district is given up to featuring to swell his own income plus his salary from the government
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
POPE CO.'S PROPERTY
 VALUED AT $2, ,O34, 900

Hartford, Dec. 18-The appraisal of the property of the Pope Manufactur- ing Company, now in the hands of 8 receiver, was filed in the superior court today and shows an estimated value of $2.034,9OO. Of this amount, $929,125 is in land and buildings and $181,461 in what are believed to be col1ecttble accounts. The value of secondhand automobiles on hand is placed at $4O,OOO and of cars in pro- cess of construction S81,3OO. The ap- praisal of raw material is $331,542. The balance of appraisal is in equip ment which includes machinery, tools, furniture etc.
 The appraisers say that they did not make the inventory at cost prices but upon their own judgment. The raw material and supplies so into the list at about half the actual cost. There is a big discount made in the apparent book value of the bills for goods receivable.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
Accused of Murder; His Defense Fund
 Furnished By Woman


 Toms River, N. J., Dec. 16-Joseph Moriarty, alias William J. Leehan, Z. stenographer, was placed on trial il: the supreme court today for the mur- der of Mrs. Caroline c. Turner, the pretty wife of an employe on the Lakewood estate of George J. Gould, whose mutiliated body was found on April 29, 1911, in a clunp of pine trees not far from her home.
 Moriarity has no means but the wealth of his former employer, Mrs. Jasper Lynch. a society woman of the Lakewood colony, who has not spared money to defend him. She sat today with the group of lawyers she has employed in his behalf. Society wo- men crowded the little courtroom. Division of opinion as to Moriarity's g innocense has resulted in a distinct cleavage of the fashionable colony in to two clans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
Traffic Problems To Be Threshed Out t
 At Hearing Tonight

Residents of East avenue have filed a complaint with Commissioner Ives of the Board of Health concerning sewage in that thoroughfare. There are no sewers in the street. The sew age is drained from the houses into cesspooIs and according to one com plainant, it has overflowed about a four family house in the neighbor- hood and has caused very disagree able stench.
 Health Commissioner Ives was in vestigating the complaint today. Al its meeting of July ', the Common Council voted that a sewer should be laid in the street but there is no money with which to do the work Sewers that will cost in all $6O,OOO have been ordered laid in different streets by the council, but there is no money to do the work When ask ing for its annual budget the paving and sewer commission probably will ask for another bond issue with which to do this work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
Night Watchman Sends Bullet After Man Who
 F1ees at His Approach

Unheeding orders to halt, emphasized by two revolver bullets sent after his fleeing form, a man Gistanced Special Policeman Thomas Reilly on Washing ton avenue shortly after ? o'clock this morning and, aided by the darkness. managed to escape. Special Reilly sergeant wagner and Policeman James Sullivan made a thorough search oe the vicinity, but were unable to again pick up their man.
 Reilly, .chara cterized by Superinteud- ent Birmingham as one of the most efficient and reliable specials on the force. was patrolling his territory as watchman when he noted the figure of the man standing in the shadows near Washington avenue and Sanford Place directly in front Of Attorney $. C. Shaw's house. He regarded it as sus- picious from the start and even more so when, as he approached to within 40 feet, the unknown started to run shooting over his head, he commanded him to halt and warned him that the next bullet would mean business The man only ran the faster by way of response, disappearing in the vicinity Of Washington Terrace.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
EVIDENCE OF SCHMIDT'S PAST
 IS READ TO JURORS

New York, Dec. 18-Testimony of witnesses who appeared before the German high court of Munich when Hans Schmidt was tried for offering to sell forged certificates and diplo- mas to students was read today at Schnidt's~triaIf for the murder of Anna AumuIler. The evidence showed that the prisoner sent more than 20O let ters to students in Munich, offering assistance as mental specialist in their examinations. No fee was asked until they had passed their examina- tions. The letters were signed +'Dr. z. Zantor.'' A search of Schmidt s room in Munich revealed blank diplo- ma forms and fac-sinailes of the seals of the Latin school of Mainz and of the royal secretary of the University of Munich.
 At the Munich trial Schmidt de- cIared, according to the testimony read today, that he had left the priest hood becadse his father was a Pro testant and he (Schmidt) could not agree with the doctrine of the Catho- lie church.
 The defendants attorneys were still undecided whether or not they would let him take the stand.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
Rebels will Permit Working Of Mines
 By Foreign Owners

Hermos1llo, Sonora, Mexs Dec. 1S-~ Mine owners in territory sund CT the control of the MexiS, constitusEonalist government may resume eehe opera ton of their properties whenever they see fit It was announced today by Iznacio BOnilIas, secretary of indus try in the Carranza cabinet that, if men desiring to work mines located In the states of Sonora, Chihuahua, Sina- Ioa and Durango would apply to the constitutionalist department of fomen- to. colonization and industry, located here, they would receive the neces- sary permits
 Under Mexican laws, mining prop erty may not be worked until formal permission to do so has been issued by the federal government. It was said many American and other for efgn mining men holding property in the territory mentioned had found it impossible to obtain the proper au- thorization from the government at Mexico City and for this reason the industry in the north was in a state of stagnatiou-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
THE PLACE TO BUY

Some people who demand ] "all modern conveniences" in their homes seem to stop there They give little thought to the modern con- veniences" of shopping and yet such conveniences exist. Nowhere are they to be found in greater abundance than right here in Bridge port. Stocks are we'll dis played, clerks are courteous and prices are reasonable. These things make it con venient for Bridgeporters to trade in Bridgeport and the great majority of residents have found it out. If you do not happen to be one of them, join now. There is no entrance fee and the saving in frazzled nerves and if nances is sufficient induce ment. As a special induce ment, however. let the mer- chants of Bridgeport offer you. CONVENIENCE.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
CRoTON AQUEDUCT
 GRAFT IS ALLEGED

~ New York, Dee. 18-The grand jury planned to hear further evidence to- day in connection with the awarding of contracts for the construction of the Croton acqueduct, a new phase of District Attorney Whitlnan's in- quiry into political graft. Witnesses were under subpoena who were ex- pected to supplement the story told yesterday by Anthony c. Douglas, q tunnel builder, that, although the low est bidder, he failed to get the con- tract for the construction. of the Hud-- son river siphon, after he had refused to contribute to a. certain politician.
 Among the witnesses, it was said, would be representatives of two con cerns that likewise failed to get the contract although their bid was low, CT than the price at which it was finally awarded.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
U. s. VESSELS IN MEXICAN WATERS ORDERED SHIFTED Battleships and Gunboats Are Sent to New Cru1s-
 ing Grounds HUERTA FAILS TO
 OBTAIN NEW LOAN Rebels Promise to Allow Mine Owners to Work
 Claims On Application

Washington. Dec. 18-SeVera1 changes among the American war ships in Mexican waters were ordered today. The gunboat Wheeling will go from Tampico to New Orleans so her crew may have shore leave The gun = boat Dolphin will move from Donlnl- can waters to Mexico and the cruiser HSew Orleans has been ordered rom the Puget Sound yard to relieve the cruiser Maryland at Topolobampo.
 The battleshfps Connecticut ana Kansas, detained at Guantanamo Cuba. upon their return from the Mediterranean cruise because of small ceed to Vera. Cruz within a day or two to relieve the New Hampshire ana Louisiana, which will sail north Meanwhile, the batt1eship Michigan viu remain on duty in the gulf until relieved by the Ohio, which has been ordered to Charleston, S. C., for fun1- gation.
 Reports from Rear Admiral F1etch- CT telling of the restoration of order at Tampico came to the navy depart nent which gave out this statement;
 wiring from the Tacoma at Tampi- co. 10 D. m.,- Wednesday, Admiral Fletcher advises that quiet continues in the city. A norther is blowing He reports that the German steamer Bremen has sailed for Vera Cruz. The Hanburg-American steamer Bolivia is remaining there.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
Flanagan Is Head
 Of Trolley EmpIOyes

Bernard Flanagan, for the past year financial secretary, was last night elected president of Bridgeport Divis- ion, No. 459, Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Elm ployes of America He is today re- ceiving many congratulations, the lection being considered to be well deserved and a fitting recognition of his untiring work in behalf of the organization. He is also credited with being largely responsible for Bridgeport division increasing it's mem bershp 25 per cent. and making it one of the strongest numerically in the state as well as adding a, sub-i stantia1 amount to the treasury. 4
 Other officers elected are J. J. Mo
 ran, vice president; Joseph P1unkett, recording secretary; Michael Murray, financial secretary; J. F. O'Nei1l, treasurer; W. O. Curtis, cores pom dent to the M. & C.; John Dooley,- dele gate to the joint conference board; l.. R. Bonneville, W. B. Brown, John DooIey, T. w. Franklin, c. s. Jennings and F. Kogan, members of executive board aA#MA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
RATIFICATION OF
 NATIONAL PROGRAM IS REPUBLICANS AIM

Washington, Dec. 1S-Ratification as soon as possible by Republican n state conventions or state organiza- tions of the re-appointment of dele gates to national conventions adopted by the national committee yesterday is to be urged, according to mem bers of the committee who remained here today.
 The first formal step will be made by a special committee appointed by the national committee for that pur- pose. Charles B. Warren, of Michi- gan, is the chairman of the special committee and associated with him in drafting the message will be former Governor Hadley, of Missouri and Governor Hatfield, of West Virginia
 Before leaving for Detroit today, MT. Warren announced that the special committee would meet inmediateIy after the holidays.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
FORMER TELLER OF
 TAUNTON BANK IS PUT UNDER ARREST

New Bedford, Mass, Dec. 18-C. P. Foster. formerly teller of the Bristol County National Bank of Taunton, was arrested today and brought before the United States Cemmtsstoner in this city charged. with er1bezzlfng $2. % from the institution He was held In $3, 900 bail for a hearing.
 Foster resigned from the bank about two months ago, after the direc- tors had reported a shortage in his accounts. On Oct. 27, Foster paid the institution $2,5OO, the amount of the alleged shortage. The bank officials said at the time that the payment closed the incident so far as they were concerned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
Huerta Government
 Fails to Raise Loan

Paris, Dec 1s.-The efforts of the Mexican government to raise money in Europe in order to meet the interest on it's obligations failing due in Jan uary have been futile so far. The Pa -is and London banks which took S20,- COG. 600 of the loan authorized by Mex ican congress in the spring and an op- ton on the unissued remainder, de- cline to exercise their option for the present even for a few millions.
 The authorization given by the Mex jean congress is considered by the pos ssfbIe lenders a guarantee for the recognition Of the transaction by fu- ture governments of Mexico superior to any contract or agreement that Pro vfsfoial President Huerta can now make.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
NEW HAVEN GAINS POINT IN FACE OF
 ACUTE WEAKNESS

New York, Dec. -Opening-There were several weak spots in the mar ket at today's opening. Canadian Pacific which previously had lost over three points in London, extended tf1tE to 5 IA.
 American Express sold under press ure for the first time in many years dropping 3 points to 97 1-2. Union Pacific. Atlantic Coast Line, Ameri-s can Telephone and Western Union fell back a point or more.
 Weakness of these stocks was not without influence elsewhere, but at tempts to bring on a general decline met with little success.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
ANCIENT DWELLING IN ELM STREET IS
 RAZED FOR BLOCK

In the course of the city's progress northward, and following the advance into upper Broad and Elm streets, an old landmark is now being torn down to be replaced with stores. The old stone building at ITO Elm street, late '1y unoccupied but which one housed society, and many prominent mem bers of the community, is being razed under orders of George w. Hills. Stores will take it's place. The build ing is said to be over 100 years old.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
WELDON WTTHDRAWS
 LICENSE PETITION

willing to submit to the wishes of the nearby residents, James H. Vel don has withdrawn his application for a transfer of a liquor license to 1878 State street When the application was first filed the West End Boys club and other residents objected be- sallse the site is near the West End post office. Weldon is located at present at BOA State street. His de- is appreciated by West End residents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
BURGLARS TRY DU Bo1c HOME.

An attempt was made by burglars but a few nights ago to force an en- trance into W. H. R. DuBOis' home at 51 Brooklawn place, according to re- port, jimmy marks being found on doors and windows by members of the family upon their return from leaving the house alone for a short time. Ac- cording to a report received by the police, A. H. TrumbulI's residence in Stratford was entered last night and a diamond set Iocket and 1ady's gold uza&nh kA1EMn-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
AMERICAN STUDENTS
 RECEIVED BY POPE

Rome, Dec. t1s-Forty-five new stu dents of the American College in Rome were presented to the Pope to- day in private audience by Monsignor Thomas Kennedy, the rector.
 The Pope, who appeared to be in perfect health, delivered a. short ad- dress to the students, saying he was glad to see, more American students in Rome and to greet them to the first step of their new career.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
Renewal of George Is Urged By State
 Board On Moral Grounds

New York, Dec. 18-RemovaI of William R. George from active parti- cipation in the affairs of the George Junior Republic at F'reeville, N. Y., founded by him more than 10 years ago, is recommended by the state board of charities in a, report adopted by the board yesterday afternoon and made public today. Georges moral conduct is severely condemned
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
POURS KEROSENE ON
 FIRE; MEETS DEATH

Woonsocket, R. l., Dec 18-Mrs. Margaret Farrell was burned to death today as the result of pouring kero- Eene on a fire. Before collap psing she rushed into an adjoining room and so frightened her daughter, Annie, and granddaughter that they jumped from a second story and were pain fully hurt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
NEW WALLINGFORD
 BRIDGE IS ACCEPTED

Hartford, Dec. 18-The public utiI- ities commission today approved the proposed method of construction of a trolley line on Oak street in WaIling- ford and the manner of construction of a trest1e across the Quinnipiac riv- CT in the same town.