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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-22
MRS RILEY DEAD
Was a Resident of Bridge
port for Sixty Years
Leaves Four Children

In the death of Anne, wife of Bern
ard Riley. which occurred at her
one of the Oldest and best known of
the early Irish residents of Bridge
port, passed away. Mrs. Riley was
taken i'll one week ago and her all
ment developed into p1eural pneu-
monia. She was conscious until the
end and death found her prepared
for her final journey. Prior to her
last illness, she had always enjoyed
the best Of health.
Mrs. Riley will be remembered by
her neighbors as a woman of many
graces of mind and person. Her char
tiles were as numerous as they were
unoStentatiouS-
Surviving her, besides her husband,
are four children: Benjamin, a lieu
tenant in the Bridgeport fire depart
ment, James, an engineer at the works
of the Challenge Cutlery Co., Thomas,
of Chicopee, Mass, and Alice, wife
of PatrolTnan Samuel Gregory
Mrs. Riley lived for 48 years in the
homestead in Hurd avenue and was
for SO years resident of this city.
She was devout communicate of st.
Patrick's r. C. church
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-22
THREE PRISONERS IN
CHINESE ASSAULT
ARE OUT ON BONDS

Bonds were furnished this morning
for Dominick Sapienza and Giuseppe
Sapfenza, who were arrested for al
legged completely in the stabbing of a
Chinese Iaundryman named Leong
Gin in this city several weeks ago.
Frederick A. SearIes and Rosa. Sscior-
tino put up the bonds with Assistant
Clerk Tracy of the superior court.
Santo Sciortino, who is held as prin-
cipa1 in the crime, has not yet been
able to obtain 1000 bonds.
The arrest Of the trio is construed
as further evidence of friction between
the state police and the local depart
ment. Sciortino was arraigned in the
city court and escaped lightly.
A few days ago State Po-
liceman Verilli arrested him and the
Sapienza brothers and took them on
bench warrants before the criminal
superior court. It is claimed that the
Sapienzas held Leong Gin while
Sciortino stabbed him
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-22
EASTON GUNMAN
HELD FOR TRIAL IN
SUPERIOR COURT

Brandishing a big revolver and fir
ing several shots into the Chestnut HID
school house, George L. Favreau of
Easton, made a lot of excitement in
Long Hill yesterday afternoon. The
children were terrorized and the pref
ty teacher was about ready to faint.
but she managed to keep her charges
out of the way of the bullets. To-
day he was held for trial in the Su-
perior court after a hearing before
Justice Tucker.
Frantic telephone calls were sent to
the county court house and Deputy
Sheriff Davis and State Policeman vi
relH went to the scene in an automo-
bile. They arrested F'avreau after a
hard struggle. He was taken to the
county jail, returned to Trunbull for
his hearing today, then brought back
to Jail in default of bail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-22
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
JUDSON AND DE FOREST
CLASH IN PECK CASE

The report of the grievance COM
mittee of the Fairfield county bar
against Judge Charles H Peck Of
Stratford furnished material for a
wordy war between States Attorney
Stiles Judson and Judge Robert E.
DeForest in the Superior court yes
terday afternoon.
Judge DeForest, representing. Judge
Peck, filed a motion to dismiss the
committees report against Judge Peck
upon the ground that the committee
claimed Attorney Charles c. Garfield,
VINO is a member of the committee
felt disqualified so Judge TIOlcomb ap-
pointed Attorney John G. Chamber
lain to act as substitute. Judge De-
Forest alleged that the court had no
authority to act in the matter.
States Attorney Judson characteriz-
ed this as "a piece of ridiculous nom
sense He maintained that the court
did have the power to appoint a sub
stitute and said it would be bad pro-
cedure to have a disqualified member
sit in judgment on such a case
Judge Burpee took the papers In the
case.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-22
DAN CLIFFORD HOME
AFTER BIG VACATION
Enjoyed Great Trip to Cuba,
Panama and Points In
South America

Daniel j. Clifford, of the American
Speciality Co, is home again after an
extended trip to the West Indies,
Panama and South American coun-
tries. Mr.. Clifford returned last ev-
en1ng after an absence of 81 days.
Mr.. Clifford, who made the trip
with friends from Allentown, Pa, re-
ports considerable jaunt. Cuba,
Porta Rico, Jamaica, were first visit
ed, after which. the party saw the
Panama Canal. The trip across the
Isthmus was made that the. best pos
sfb1e idea of the scope of the under
taking might be had From Panama,
Mr. Clifford went to South America,
visiting cities and places OF interest
in Venezuela and Trinidad.
i A tour of the West Indies, inc1ud-
ing a visit to the Island Of Martinique
and the scene of the volcanic disaster
of a few years ago, was enjoyed be-
fore the party left for the Bermudas
to take a homeward bound ship. Mr..
Clifford was much benefited in
health by the trip and is looking even
finer than usual.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-22
BUILDING ACTIVITIES

with the advent Of spring there
promises to be the biggest kind Of a
building boom for Bridgeport and
vicinity. Work is being laid out by
most of the local contractors and
son of record breaking activity.
Dever H. Warner has let the con-
tracts for a handsome residence at
street. The structure will be done in
hard woods with steam heating, gas
and electric lighting and considerable
tile work.
planned by Architect A. S. Meloy for
the Bijou theatre, Fairfield avenue,
near Broad street. 1t is planned to
install q, capacious balcony, and to
rearrange the heating and WentiIating
system. The stage will be enlarged
so as to permit a change in the policy
of the entertainment offered.
Contractors are furnishing estimates
to the S. N. Tel. Co., for a new store
house in Elm street which will SO re-
lieve the telephone building In Fair
Telegraph Co. will be enabled to re-
move from its present quarters in the
Warner Building.
Barnith Sachs of 461 Water street
family houses in Stratford. Mrs.
Theresa Zepperer of IA Pembroke
street will build two three family
houses in Stratford avenue. The
flats viii be five and six rooms. J.
J. Ezekiel. 1877 Main street is soon to
build a family house at Frank and
Sedgwiclr street is about to build a
one family house in Westf1eld avenue.
William I1andesnan of 252 Maplewood
avenue expects to build several frame
three family houses in the West End.
NJ. A. Kenney has begun work on a
new house in Newfeld avenue. Mrs.
T. M. Sullivan Of Waterbury will
build in. Avon park. a bungalow, 80
NV 40.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-22
CITY COURT CASES

In an effort to stop the promiscuous
sale of LIQUOR to minors and others py
unlicensed societies in local halls, six
arrests have already been made and
it is believed the end is not yet. Chris
tan Peterson. 1880 Main street. Gus
Christian Nelson, 2407 Main street,
Christian Holdt, 4e3 Howard avenue,
soren Larsen d g gnsn East Wasningt on
Holly street, were arraigned in the
city court this morning upon charges
of selling liquor without a license.
Judge Foster at the request of liquor
prosecutor Merritt remanded them for
trial on March 1, fixing bonds of 500
for their appearance. Their appre-
been given to a minor, it is alleged,
by a patron Of Eagles hall on Satur-
day night.
nue.. Howard Parker, 945 East Main
and Charles Provandir, sos Broad
street. who 4po were a; arrested -, during
same place last night during the
Schwaben festivities were charged
with assault and disturbing the peace.
pearance had been posted to the ex-
tent of $780, failed to appear and the
bond was forfeited. Complaints
against the other two were noIled up
on recommendation of the prosecuting
attorney. Harry Muller, sol Lafay-
cite street, who was found scaling
ladder in an effort to get back into
the hall after the police had warned
all wou1d-be participants to refrain
from entering the building was ar
raigned for committing a breach of
the peace and had to pay a fine of SIS
and costs.
Meyer Hutchkins. % years old, of
New York City, accused of assault up
on Catherine Duffy, 80 Singer avenue,
whom the evidence proved he had
bruta1Iy assaulted, and also threaten
ed to disfigure that her hand would
never again be sought in marriage by
his rivals, was fined 81 and costs and
sentenced to so days imprisonment
Edward Joyce, hailed to court as
vagrant, was committed to Jail for ten
days. Charles Norris, upon similar
complaint, was held until Monday
pending investigation by the probation
officer.
Joseph Bailey, a resident of Lenox
Heights, Fairfield, arrested by State
Policeman Frank Virelli for an as
sau1t upon John H. Nevi11s, SO Lee
avenue, which occurred in a local sa-
loon, was this morning sentenced to
twenty days in jail by Judge Foster
in the City court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-22
GREENFIELD HILL

Mrs. Everett Sherwood is spending
few days at the home of her cous-
in Mrs. Sarah Johnson. in Stratdeld.
Mrs. Harrison of Brooklyn is spend
ing a few days at the home of Mrs.
F. E. Wakeman.
selectman John LobdeH has return
ed from g. pleasant visit with friends
and relatives in New Jersey.
Miss Fanny Wade has recovered
from her recent injuries, sustained
while coasting down Vault Hill and
has resumed her position in Fairfield.
Miss Helen Prentice has been spend
ing several days with her sister, Miss
Maude Prentice who is attending the
Danbury Normal school.
Miss Florence Bradley is confined
to her home by Illness.
Miss Helen Jennings has returned
from a very pleasant visit at the home
of her sister, Mrs. Fred Reynolds in
Greenwich.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-22
AGED COUPLE ELOPE
FROM ODD FELLOWS
HOME AT GROTON

Waterford, Conn, Feb. 22.-Cupid
stops not at age as, is instanced by the
eaopement, this week, from the Odd
Fellows Home in Groton, of O.. w.
Stratton, 73, and Mrs. Emma CARRIER
~, 70. Stratton was an inmate and
Mrs Carberry since the death of her
been a maid at the institution.
A casual meeting of the couple rip
ened into love and despite the pro-
tests of the superint endent of the in
stitution they have given up the COM
forts which the home afforded for
the uncertainties of married life. They
are now staying in a little cottage left
Mrs Carberry- by her husband, Capt.
Carberry, at Pleasure Beach, and say
they are more happy and contented
than they. have been for years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-22
PRISONERS ILLNESS
HALTS MURDER TRIAL,

Salem, Mass, Feb 22-With the SEN
sationai reading of the diary kept by
William A. Door, of Stockton, Cal,
on trial for the murder of George E.
Marsh, Lynn millionaire, late yes
terday, with startling references
which the government alleges referred
to the crime, brought out, there was
no session of court today and the trial
may be halted by DORIS sudden ill
ness. Dorr became suddenly ill, yes
terday, and today required the at
tendance of physicians. 1t was doubt
ed, today, whether the trial will be
continued, Monday, as Dorr is appar-
entity very i'll.
The reading of DORIS diary held the
packed courtroom GREATNESS. 1t was
evidently written to Orphea Marsh,
DORIS aunt, whom he addressed as
Dearest" and Darling
That a negro was implicated in the
murder is indicated by the entry in
the diary: "Coon takes job God help
ed me- it is done.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-22

Grafton And the store will stand back of every with
guarantee of satisfaction from every point Of judg
ment.
Tt is usual for the store to offer this opportunity
only regards suits made from winter wOolens at
this To offer spring fabrics is noteworthy And
it only possible because talors anxious to be
kept busy in the season; usually comparatively quiet
period.
So can have suit made from the spring
fabric in the spring style-and money.
Suits of the fabric and tailoring that usually costs $50
and $2250-
$3.50,
Splendid suits, made in distinctive way from fine
woolens would usually cost $25 to $50
$50
Either grade of suits made with extra pair Of
trousers for additional charge Of S.
Special dress trousers, refined of pattern and fine Of
quality, usually tailored for So or $40 -$65O.
Men going to the bigness of this chance,
believe. Men know bargains when they see them We
have proved time and again in this sclothing store
with just such opportunities this And men will know
the size and value of this opportunity instantly.
Come and choose while the collection of patterns is
complete. And you will choose from nightly tempting
collection.
air foor,r rear
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-22
EMPRESS DOWAGER DIES
IN THE FORBIDDEN CITY
Mother of Deposed Child Ruler of
Celestial Empire Died of
Broken Heart.

Pekin, Feb. 22-The Empress
Dowager of China, mother of the de-
posed child emperor, died, early to-
day, almost alone in that portion of
the Forbidden City left to the family
of the former Manchu ruler.
It was officially stated that the En-
press died from natural causes and
vigorously denied that. she took her
own life.
Those who know conditions prevail
ing among the deposed royal family
were certain that the Empress died
of grief and a broken heart.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-22
DYNAMITE USED
TO CHECK FIRE

Wilmington, Feb. 22.-Reboth, a
seacoast resort, is threatened by a
fire which broke out at a. M, to-
day. The fire started in a garage on
the main avenue. Fifteen cottages,
the Atlantic Hotel one store and a
garage were destroyed. The fire
spread along the shore towards the
ocean. A supply OF dynamite is be-
ing rushed to the resort to be used
in blowing some buildings in an effort
to check the flames as the water sup
ply is exhausted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-22
YALE FORESTRY SCHOOL
: GRADUATES CLASS TODAY

New Haven, Feb. 22-The annual
graduating exercises of the Yale For
estry School were held here. today,
and members of the class of 1913 re-
ceived their diplomas. OF the gradu-
ating class but two were from this
state. Reginald D. Forbes, Of New
London, and Thomas P. Reid, of Shell
ton.
The exercises were held IN Marsh
Hall and among the speakers were
Clifford Pinchot, former chief forester
of the United States and U. S. For
ester r. s. Graves
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-22
None to Claim Body
of Unidentified Giant

A police investigation is being made
into the death of, an unknown man
in the saloon of John Evanslzo SO
Ha11am street yesterday afternoon.
He was so herculean in stature that
he would attract instant notice, yet
none has as yet appeared to identify
the body which seems to be that of a
mechanic The dead man weighs
about $50 pounds, being about feet,
inches in height. He wore two suits
of clothes, the outside one blue and
the underneath brown He also had a
brown fur-1ined cap.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-22
YOUNG BURGLARS
HELD FOR JOBS
IN NEW YORK

New Haven, Feb. 22.-Eugeue FaIz.
Philip Aramanto, Carmfne Ca1Iesiu
and Thomas Verdros, all between ~
and 10 years of age and whose homes
are in New York, were arrested here.
early today, for forcing their way i'm
in the local freight yards. On beins
questioned they admitted that thsy
had committed several flat burglaries
in New York and they are being held
until the New York police are com
municated with.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-22
Postal Employees Go
to State Convention

About fifteen carriers and clerks
from the local post office went to Wa
terbury today to attend the annual
convention of the State Clerks and
Carriers association, Congressman
Thomas L. Reilly is to be a guest and
speaker at the meeting
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-22
CHILDREN BURNED
TO DEATH, MOTHER
FATALLY INJURED

Pittsburgh, Feb. 22.-John Davis. q,
and Margaret Davis, IA months were
burned to death and the mother Mrs.
John Davis, was probably fatally In
jured when fire destroyed their home
at Champion Hill, near Sturgeon, To-
day.
Mrs. Davis was pouring carbon Oh
into the kitchen stove when an eXplc-
sion occurred. She picked up the chill
dren and started for the door bus
dropped them and fell unconscious
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-22

After a brief illness Mary, wife of
Maurice O'Brien, died this morning at
her home on Sherman street. Funeral
services will be held in st. Mary S
church on Tuesday and will be follow
ed by removal of the body to Ansonia
for interment in the family plot.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-22
D. e. WALKER BETTER

Alderman Daniel e. Walker, who is
quite i'll of rheumatism, was reported
considerably improved today, though
he is still a. very sick man.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-22

The funeral of jaime Carley was
held this morning at $3.50 o'clock
from the undertaking rooms of Guilt
nan and Mullins, and at o'clock at
ST. Augustine's church. Rev. E. V.
Murphy officiated. Burial was in st
MichaeFs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-22

TO RENT-One or two connecting
rooms for light housekeeping; all
improvements. 403 State st. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-22

Farmer Want Ads lie a word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-22

WANT ADS. CENT A WORD.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-22

The weather-Rain tonight; fair,
colder tomorrow.
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KILLING or MADERO
NOT PUNISH AbL E c RImE'
Military Court at Mexico City An
nounces Decision on Deaths Of
Late President and Suarez.

MEXICO CITY. Sept D-'Ths deaths
OF the iato President Francisco I. Ma
dero and vice. President jose MAra
Pine S,Aares. were not brought about
by a punishable crime. according to .
decision pronounced by the Military
Court here to-day.
The Investigation lasted Elk months.
II was started by the military com-
mandant Of the Federal district imms-
diateiy after the conclusion Of tho ten
days battle In the streets Of Mexico
city last February which resulted IN
Provisional President HuertA coming
into power.
The result Of the commandments IN.
quiry was forwarded to the permanent
military tribunal. wnioh continued the
examination OF witnesses.
Among those called to give evidence
by the court was Major Francisco Car,
denas. who commanded the escort which
conveyed President Madero and Vice
President Pine Suarex from the Ma
tional Palace to the penitentiary. Tw,
subordinate officers Of rural guards ant
a number Of residents IN the vicinity o.
the Jail also were examined.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-09-19

Of the creamery was III OF typhoid fe-
YER at the time the inspection was
made. but apparently was not the
cause Of infection but q victim. In
quiry showed that local physicians In
Camden. owing 70 the prevalence OF
the disease treated n o. "camden fe-
ver'' and did not believe II was typhoid.
Tho medical history Of the dAiryman's
family was Investigated and II was
found that he had 6esn infected with
typhoid back in 1855. and In subsequent
years his daughter. his son.in-law and
several hired men became Ill OF typhoid
fever. ono a. late a. 1909. The authori.
ties say that this daAryman has been a
bacillus carrier or what the town
knows 6est - Typhoid Mary" for
nearly atty years. He died IN 1s1l Of
heart dissasA"
The health ofilcials were QUICK to shut
on the milk supply from this mans
dairy. but 20 many persons had been
injected that outbreaks assumed enor-
nous proportions.
This history Of the outbreak Of four
years ago tends to show the peril OF
the present epidemic because Of the UNI
doubted presence Of typhoid carriers on
the east side.
tue magnitude OF the problem which
New York faces" said Commissioner
Lederis. may b imagined when It ID
considered that the city draws Its daily
milk supply Of 100000 quarts from A,0ot
farms located in six different States
namely. Now York, New Jersey, Penn.
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WINDSOR CLUB GAMBLERS
GET JAIL SENTENCES
Nanny" Cohen Proprietor TO
Serve Four MOnthS-Five Others
Get Thirty Days.

NANNY" Cohen. proprlt tor Of tho
famous Windsor Club. at Fulton street
and Bedford avenue. Brooklyn. was SEN
fenced to serve four months In the peni-
Tertiary to-day by Supreme Court Jus.
tice Jaycox. In Brooklyn. His brother.
Abraham. William Ecele. Ellis Marshall.
John Reagan and James Brooks. who
were arrested with him when Honest
Dan" Costigan and his squad ra!ded
the place last May q. were Sentenced
to serve thirty days each in the same
prison.
Il am sorry" said Justice Jaycox.
that tho Legislature has left no DIS
erection to the Judges In cases of This
kind The law compels me to send you
to Jail. though think q fine would be
sufficient"
Cohen and the others were convicted
early this week after four Of one hun
dred men who We're found In the place
| at the raid had testified.
Justice Jaycox. after pronounc!ng SEN
tence. granted "a stay until Monday TO
| give counsel for the men opportunity
| 10 file an appeal and they were re-
! manded to the Raymond Street Jail.
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ASKS FOR GRAND JURlES.
Whitman Has 100 Cases Needins
Attention.

Distrfct-Attorney whitman to-day re-
quested the Justices OF the Appellate
Division Of the Supreme Court to order
the empanelment OF a Grand Jury for
the Criminal branch OF the Supreme
Court for tho October term. Two Grand
Jursss for the General Session Court
will also be empanelled.
Justice 0aveEan IL scheduled TO pre-
side at the October term OF the Criminal
Branch Of the Supreme Court and II Ia
expected he viii charge the Grand Juries
for that court. Most OF the cases TO be
considered by the Supreme Court Grand
Jury. Il 10 stated. Will he OF routine
nature, cases In which the defendants
are now at liberty under bail.
According to the figures posted In the
District-Attorney's office. there are one
hundred and Afty-nine complaint!
awaiting the action Of the Grand Jury,
as against one hundred and twenty
three last year.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-09-19
EMPLOYERS GIVE BOND II
STICK TO CONTRACT.

Whatever prompts the employers, the
fact remains that the workers return
to their benches to receive In every CLASS
OF work a wage increase OF from TO
10 Der cent. "A forty-eignt- week
instead OF nifty hours. and control OF
sanitary and safety conditions under
boards named by the union. They are
also granted concessions In regard to
holidays and overtime. All of these stip-
ulations are bound by substantial prom
issory notes, subject to forfeiture In
case any section OF the agreement In vio-
lated.
The strike has been ono OF the most
orderly, considering the number or
workers that walked out. held In New
York In recent years. Since the order
20 quit went forth two days ago there
has not been one arrest, although pick
cts are on duty at all OF the affected
shops. One OF two slight clashes have
occurred between p,ckets and the
bosses. but nothing serious came OF
them.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-09-19
u1TLEF|ELD ADMITS
ACCEPTING n. A. N. AID
WHILE IN CONGRESS
Former Representative Says
His Labor Views Agreed With
Those of Organization.

WASHINGTON. Sept 1s.-The House
Lobby Committee abandoned work on
Its report to-day long enough to hear
ex-Consressman Charles r. Little
field Of Maine. who Martin MulhaM.
former lobbyist for the National As
sociatbn OF Manufacturers. testified
was one Of the chief allies OF that or
ganization In the House.
Mr.. httleHeld testified to-day that
beginning with his entrance To Congress
In 1899 until he resigned in 1903. he
found IAN active. energetic and pow
erfui labor lobby. headed by Samuel
9ompers." When Gompers opposed
legislation. Mr.. Littlefeld said. many
members of the House found It convent
emit 70 side with labor. Mr.. Littlehcld
said he did not intend to criticise men,
bers of the House for their position on
labor bills.
But" ne expla aimed. when Gompers
and the labor people became active the
tall timber was thickly populated and
there was plenty Of space IN tbe open. -
Littiefield frankly told the commit
tee that his views on labor legislation
coincided with those OF the manufact-
urers and that early in his Congress
| sional career he gladly accepted the
| aid OF the National Association OF
Manufac turers through Marshall Cush-
tive.
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