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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-30

long ago Clarissa Penn had been her
dear friend in their young days. Then
Clarissa had married a rich farmer far
back on the hills and had taken up the
even come to Minerva to have garments
made; she could afford better seam
stress. Perhaps. too. amid her many
crowding interests, she had forgotten her
had not forgotten Clarissa. She liked
to remember that they had once been
friends.
Clarissa had gone a way of her own
making and Minerva had stayed where
unthinking destiny had set her, but
nevertheless one bond endured between
them. This was the scarlet geranium
Long before ever Clarissa married she
had bought two plants. One she had
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-30

the world at a woman's feet Is
liable to begrudge mere alimony
a year or so later.
Pansy Pyetin says she is thankful
for the moving picture because the
auditorium is dark enough to let
father dear throw back his head and
laugh loud without being identified.
philosophers will gravely say. But
poverty brings even less. So they con-
sent to write for pay.
some other fellows cash register Jingle
instead of trying to save up and get
one of his own.
Grandpa Mintliker says that If fash
ions go in cycles, as authorities say,
he hopes to live long enough to see
seven-up and side whiskers back in
style.
When a man begins to ask. Whats
the use of tryin'?" 30 far as he is con-
cerned there isn't any.
INVENTORS who have labored hard
to make the world their debtor will
tell you of their efforts day by
day to make existence easier and
those who lead it better. and scatter
merry sunshine on the way. When you
pick up telephone and holler
with persistence, the JOY or grief that
follows must depend upon the Ian
guage that you toss into the yawning
distance; likewise on who is at the
other end. The trolley car that you
admire because its course is rapid
may take You where it's dangerous to
be. The wondrous printing press may
offer stuff that's worse than vapid,
while Photographs sing songs Of
naughty glee. Electric lights may
rob you of the sleep that you were
needing. Cold storage didn't make the
prices drop. The motor car that looks
so fine as it Is swiftly speeding may
land you in the clutches of cop. The
sorrow and contention, If his con-
veniences be small or great But no
amount Of genius can produce 6. new
invention that will serve to shield a
bonehead from his fate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-30

David Barker and Morris Collins broke
Jail at Union. W. Va. Friday. Collins
was recaptured but Barker is still at
large and is supposed TO be hiding In
the mountains
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-30

way Is g. member Of the Congressional
Club. Her husband is on the District
committee of the House. and both have
taken a deep interest in municipal at
fairs at the capital.
Representative and Mrs. Caraway have
two little sons. Paul and Forrest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-30
lust HUMAN
/ NATURE =
. ar PeikAa1ar kohaa2o

THE man who talks about laying
the world at a woman's feet Is
liable to begrudge mere alimony
a wear or an 1afar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-30

Mere lucre brings small happiness,
philosophers will gravely say. But
poverty brings even less. So they con-
sent to write for pay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-30

It's curious how a man likes to hear
some other fellows cash register Jingle
instead of trying to save up and get
one of his own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-30

Pansy Pyetin says she is thankful
for the moving picture because the
auditorium is dark enough to let
father dear throw back his head and
laugh loud without being identified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-30

Grandpa Mintliker says that If fash
ions go in cycles. as authorities say.
he hopes to live long enough to see
STYLE,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-30

| When a man begins to ask, What
| the use Of tryin'?' so far as he is con-
| cerned there isn't any
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-30

Beautiful quality. beautiful finish.
and offered tomorrow in colors Of
tan. brown, wistaria, taupe. pearl,
orchid, gray, copenhagen, Alice, nile,
pink, mails, gold, fuschia, ciel. royal,
Nell rose and pea green.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-30

Charming colors-charming de-
signs in this Fancy Figured SILK
Crepe We offer tomorrow at 81 a
yard. Choice of light and dark
gre unds. 1t is 40 inches wide.
Main Floor-sth st. Rotunda-Silks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-06
IA MEN FROM BURNED SHIP
 ARE RESCUED. Manhattan Reports Picking Up Men Who Left Burn
 ing Steamer FRANCONIA SAVED
 B FROM DEATH Third Boat, With Nineteen Aboard, Is Sought By
 Atlantic Liners

Sable Island. May 6.-Captain Mo Donald and 1s members of the British steamer Colun bian. burned at sea, were saved by the steamer Manhat- tan. A wireless des5arch to this ef- feet was received from the Manhat- tan by the Marconi station here early today
 The Manhattan, bound from New York to Antwerp, had been near the scene of the burning of the Colum- bian for some hours and was known to be. searching for buats containing members of the Columbian's crew. Her success was announced in the following message:
 Manhattan picked up one boat of Columbian holding captain and 13 others. One engineer killed in explo- sion and one man drowned leaving ship. Ma-nhatfan still searching for other boat. 's
 The rescue, it was added was made early this morning in .1s north Iatf- tude and 58.S5 west longitude.
 z Yesterday. the Cunard liner Fran conia picked uz, one of the GoIuzn- bian,s boats contaittng 1s mon and the body Of Chief Steward lIatthevvs The other missing boat. for which the Manhattan and other stea1nerz are . still ssassAi ,,1a Eg ssasasHs the first and
 The steamer Columbian, hound from Antwerp fora New York. caught fire at sea. Sunday night. According to the wireless advices from the Fran confa. which rescued the first Boat of survivors, the flames spread quickly and were followed by explosions which necessitated the nasty aban- dQIHnga of the steamer by tic crew The men. got away in three boats, but in their haste were lily prepared for "a battle with the seas in open boats The first survivors when picked up had been adrift for 40 hours and suf- fered severely. Captain McDonaId's s boat picked up early today by the ManIattaL, was adrift for more than 90 hours before help reached them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-06
NO NIGHT CARS,
 EDICT 0 CONN. co,
Passengers Tn Early Morn ing Surprise Conduct
 DTS on Test Runs

Bridgeport will not get an hourly night service on city and suburban lines, as the officials declare that the returns from the cars would not war rant such action. Supt. Chap man of the Connecticut company to- day stated that the company has at various time run experimental night cars during the winter months, and that a passenger on one of these cars in the early morning was a surprise to the conductor.
 There is strong agitation in the city to force the company to run hourly night service. It. is not the confep- ton of those in back of the movement that 1t would be paying proposi- ton but they declare that cities much smaller than Bridgeport receive night service, and that it is the duty of the the petition when presented to the company does not bring results there will be an appeal to the public utili- ties commission. E
 That the present condition Of the street car company would not war rant this night service is the contsn- ticn of Superintendent Chapman. He declared that owing to business con- didons in the city, and bad weather this year, the returns are much lower than for the same period last year.
 No extensions or Improvements will be made by the company during the there is a decided improvement in street car traffic within the next month. With the opening Of spring, summer cars will be added to the present equipment as soon as weather conditions permit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-06
VILLA PLANS FOR
 SALTILL0 ATTACK

Torreon. Mex, May 6.--Preparations under way here have made it evident that the plan of campaign of Villa against the federals provides for a simultaneous attack on Salt.1fo and San Luis Potosf- He, himself. has de- cided to lead the attack on SaltilIo while General AAac1oyio Herrera and General Benavides will lead a strong force against San Luis Potosi The attack on San Luis Potosi will have the effect of practically iso1ating the SaItillo garrison.
 Should the federaIs under General Joacquin Maas be unable to hold Sal tile, nothing would remain for them but surrender or death by hunger and thirst if they were cut off from San Luis Potosi by an attacking force there. The country between the two points is almost barren and if the railroad were cut to the south as Villa undoubtedly intends only a few fugitives would have a chance of making their way through the stretch of desert on horseback or foot
 There are approximately TO- 900 men
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-06


 All records for deaths due to auto mobiles In the past were shattered during the past twelve months in this county ana city During this short period of time 29 persons met their death directly at the hands of autnasts, nine of which were in Bridgeport, placing both the city and county ahead of any other in the state Not one conviction has been sustained during the year in the citys although 1t is reported that two were saentenced in Norwalk and one in Dan bury and the coroner made recom- rnendations to hold several for man slaughter and the city court bound lover three for trial befora the super 1or court
 It Is estimated that about 23o per sons were seriously injured by auto nobf7e within a year. the ambulance erecord a1one showing 139 calls due to automobG1e accidents This does not .4ake into consideration those attend
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-06
SEEKS TO DISPOSE ABERDEEN
 FROM HER OFFICE
sHFafne Woman Declares Inter national G0uncfd Has Be-
 come Anglicized.

Rome. May 6-The second days iuneeting of the international Council tof Women now being held in Rome iunder the presidency of the Countess fsr Aberdeen. developed an effort to saspose the Countess from this position which she has held for 20 years
 Mrs May Wright SewaII of Maine, faas caused to be circulated to the dele tEates a pamphlet entitled, The Ge- nezzs Of the International Council of
 Women" the purpose or which is to bring about the defeat of the Countess Sfo the presidency of the organization for the ensuing term of five years
 Mrs SewaH maintains that the prin- zciple of the organization cannot be Esnternational if one nationality always <1s represented in the presidency. Shs | does not advocate an American for the post but takes the ground that k@oue one other than an English Wom- Ian should be chosen
 She declares that 20 years under the sCountsss of Aberdeen has gradually sfrznsformed the International Council into q purely English organization
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-06
STATEMENT OF MAYOR
 WILSON IN CALLING
 THE SECOND ELECTION

regret very much that the Cham pion of the Referendum in the face of defeat raises some technicalitfes which. in my opinion. the courts would not sustain, yet, as desire no delay in obtaining the Improvements for our.city, I believe another election should De held although. on Saturday last, May 2d, a majority of the voters clearly indicated the state of public opinion, and declared in favor of cer- tain bond issues. feel confident that the second thought of many who op-. posed those measures now fully ap-s proves the verdict of the majority
 Some there are, however, who, whether through unwillingness to abide by the result of the election or through other motives. it is unnec-= essary to discuss, come forward now to find fault with the manner of hold ing the election. making charges of unfairness. and fortffying their posi- ton with technical objections affect ing the validity of the proposed bonds
 We are therefore confronted with a serious problem. If those who op- pose these bonds resort to the courts, at least six months, and possibly a year, would eIapse, before a final ad judication could be obtained. In the meantime the issuance of the bonds, the making of contracts and the prosecution of plans would have to be suspended.
 Obviously this is no time to invite delays incidental to litigation, nor to match the bubbles and 1ong-winded disputes of disappointed factions with other quibbles and fine drawn argu- ments If in the manner of holding the election some of the formalities essential to the due conduct of strictly political contest were, in the
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-06
VERA CRUZ ARMY STARTS TRENCH WORK IN HASTE American Commander Plans Heavy Qualifications to
 Resist Attack VILLA READY FOR
 DOUBLE ASSAULT Mediators Decide to Proceed Without Inclusion of Car
 ranza Interests

Washington, May 6sOrders have gone from the war de- pertinent to General Funston, it was learned today, authoriz- ing him to extend his lines about Vera Cruz as far as in his judgment it is necessary,
 This, it was explained, gives, the American commander vir- tually a free hand ins dealing with the situation at Vera Cruz and it was said that American lines would at once be extend ed and heavy fortifications thrown up.
 General Funston at Vera Cruz reported to the war de- partment today that he had no definite Information regarding movements Of Mexican troops and said he thought it probable that such concentration as the Mexican forces had made was. only for the purpose of defend ing the lines of railroads to Mexico City.
 The South American mediators who are seeking an adjustment of the Mex ican trouble were perfectfng plans today for removal .of-the conference Telegrams were sent to a leading ho- tel there now closed, asking if it's opening would be advanced so as to accommodate. them If this is ar ranged. the headquarters will be established there; otherwise at an other hotel or private cottage for which negotiations are under way. The mediators will leave here Thurs day, May IA. to arrange preliminaries for their opening sessions on the following Monday.
 < The party, ineluding secretaries, stenographers and other officials, will number about 15, not including the United States and Huerta delegates and those of Carranza, should he fin ally come into the deliberations. s
 The envoys continued their sessions today, expecting to advance in vari- ous branches of the work pending the opening of the conference at Niagara Falls.
 Reports Eeached here from various sources that the Mexicans already are destroying the railroads and bridges but the department has received no confirmation of these reports up to this time.
 In diplomatic circles :. dispatches have been received stating that fear of an attack on Mexico City by Za- pata,s forces cause considerable alarm. Huerta's hold upon his sol diers. these despatches say, is weak ening and probability of opposition to the Zapata movement is decreas- ing zapata has said he would get to Mexico City before Villa
 Admiral Howard reported today from the west coast of Mexico that relations with the Mexican authori- ties are more cordial than would be expected under the eonditions''
 All ships of the American fleet, he said, t'had been ordered to avoid hos tile acts and jeopardizing lives" A late despatch from General Funston stated that food is not getting into Vera Cruz from the interior of Mex ico but that it was being brought | from shore villages and towns fror, i the north and from Tajare on the 1! south.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-06
RESCUED SAILORS
 NEAR COLLAPSE

Boston, May 6--The local office of the Cunard Line today received a re- port from Captain Miller Of the Fran conia telling Of the rescue of a part of the crew of the steamer Co1um bfan, which was burned at sea- The wire less. less message ayas dated today and fol-
 Received wireless from steamer Georgic 11:24 a. m-. May 4th: tSeyd- litz passed in 41.27 N, 49.O7 w, large steamer burning all over. Hull high out of water, foremast and funnel gone. no people on board.
 At the same time a. wireless from Sable Island requesting me to en- 7deavor to Identify steamer should I pass close was received. At 1:15 p.rn, :, I received from The Associated Press, Boston: Great alarm over Seydlitz re- port of a big ocean liner aafire. Res cues by FraHconia. Please send brief despatch
 At that time. rumor of rescue was not true. On receipt of Georgic's mes sage, I changed my Course to cross given position of burning steamer, arr irving there at 8 p. m. Could discover no trace of wreck but decided, owing to false report and fearing influence on other possible rescuing steamers, to encirc1e position at six miles and at s:80 p. m. sighted boat on starboard bow.
 
 FIRST BOAT LOAD RESCUED.
 Being already prepared the occu- pants thereof were taken on board in g. few minutes. A heavy swell was running at the time, so took precau- tions of putting out my sea boat to cover their authorization. The boat contained 3 men and corpse lying awash in the bottom of the boat.
 The survivors had used trousers B leg from corpse on end of boathook for distress signal. Survivors were in a state of extreme exhaustion and mental collapse. Some had been burn ed by fire.
 They state that they had been adrift 40 hours. Six. were put under doctors care in hospital and others were given brandy and bathed in hot water. Little information can be ob- tained from them.
 the Columbian, sailing from Antwerp and about 1000 tons register. He was asleep and heard the alarm of fire and was running along the deck and had arrived about midships when an explosion occurred under his feet which blew him overheard. He was picked up by a small boat.
 A lamp trfrnmer's son states that his father was coming forward calling for him when the deck blew up and the lamp trimmer fell in the burning hold.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-06

To Mountain Grove Cemetery asso- citation for a mortuary chapel for cemetery near Read Memorial Gate way. to correspond in architecture Must bear tablet Erected Cdate1 by David Fsarnurn Read to. the Memory of David McNamary Read. Helen Barnum Read, Helen Augusta Read, Charles Barnum Read, May Louise Read, The chapel to be- called the Read Memorial Ehapel.' To Mountain Grove Cemetery an ad- ditional $5,0OO, in trust for mainten- ance of plot of David M. Read and Philo Barnum. Payment of s5o0o already subscribed to Bridgeport hospital.
 All presents given to him during life to be returned to original donors
 To Eleanor A. Read, large emerald and diamond ring.
 To Murial A. Read, niece, all per sonal effects belonging formerly to his father, brother and others. in family. including portraits, silverware. etc.
 To William T. Haviland and pr. Frederick B. Downs, all remaining personal effects not including house. hold furnishings. for distribution or retention as, they see fit, with request that mementoes be given Ann Ker- win, Mary Ann Kerwin and Patrick Kane, Of Bridgeport.
 10 SaTr1G I'ayIOT ECOll1nk5, $OUO.
 To Mrs. Martin W. Sturtevant, $500.
 To Mrs. Robert Read. Philadelphia, $500.
 TO Jessie North Read. Bridgeport, $500
 To Minnie Read Merwin. New Brit ain, $1 ,O0O. A
 To william Read, Bridgeport, $500.
 To Asa L. Giles, Bridgeport, 500-
 To pr. George l.. Porter. William T. Haviland. and pr. Frederick B. Downs, $1,0o0 each.
 To Mary A. Kerwin, $500.
 To Patrick Kane, if in employ, $500.
 To William Wharton, Bridgeport, if in employ $50.
 To each enploye of the D. M Read Company employed for period of 20 years, $200.
 To each employe for Is years. $150.
 To each emp1oye for 10 years, $1O0.
 To each employe for 5 years, $50.
 Residue of estate to Bridgeport Trust Company in trust during life time of niece, MuriaI A. Read, to be paid $5,o0O annually in monthly in nualIy. to Harry H. Read and Asa l.. Giles a third portion of any dividends that may be paid on the stock. of Read Carpet Company out Of current net earnings or cash out of accumulated surplus, but only during continuance of employment of Read and Giles.
 The balance of this trust fund after stipulated payments to be divided an- nually as follows:
 65 per cent to- Bridgeport hospital for maintenance equipment and re- searche work; 10 per cent. to Boys Club for maintenance; 10 per cent. to Bridgeport Protestant Orphan Asylum for maintenance; per cent. to St. Johns parish for maintenance and general church purposes; E per cent to Second Congregational church and for maintenance of South congregational church! 5 per cent. to Young Mems Christian Association
 Tho tr1aat to terminate on death Of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-06

as follows. TO. her children. if any. 1 $150, 900. ellare and share alike, or like division ampng deceased1 cliI- dren's issun.
 To Ann KerWin, $2.OO0. Residue to be- apporttoned In fI00 parts to be divided between Bridge I port Hospital, Boyas Club tsrtdsepCrf Protestant Orphan Asylum, St. Johns Episcopal parisf., Second Congrega- tional church and Young Mems Chris tian Association, in same proportions and for same purposes as previously mentioned in bequests. Bridgeport TrIsst Company and Da- vfd S. Day appoirted execitors. Management of estate vested in ex- ecutor and trustee in separate capaci- ties with restriction that capital stock of D. M. Read Company shall not be sold unless as whole and unless i trustee of estate of brother, Charles B. Read or Muriel A. Read shall be given equal opportunity of sale at same price and conditions.
 No sale of D. M- Read stock shall. be made for purpose of payment of Iegacies under will Directs that the general policy and development of present business Inter. ests be co1tinued and Silas Burton. George Goulden, Daniel Jones, August recommended to be retained on execu- tive board Of D. M, Read Company. with later preference to employees of the Read Company.
 Directs that in event Of saIe of Read Carpet Co. stock shall be offered to Henry H. Read and Asa IL GdIes at 66 2-3 book value of stock if they ara
 John T. Alvord. Torringtons is offer ed land, cottages and buildings at Twin Lake for s15.oo0,
 Under codicil the following proFis- ions appear:
 Mountain Grove cemetery limited to six months time in which to accept gift and trust.
 To Murial Read. pearl buttons be- longing to deceased brother. Bequest to Minnie Sterling Root and other provisions made.
 If any benehciaries of the original trust fund shall cease to exist, or re fuse to take iagacfes, Bridgeport hos pital receives for David Farnum Read fund.
 To Fannie sturtevant. s1,Ooo.
 To Ethel Sturtevant, $500.
 To Nina Johnson, Bridgeport. S5,-
 To Ann Kerwin, s1O,0O0 instead of $2,000 at termination of trust. . To Ann Kerwin, trustee, an ad- ditional $500, principal and income
 May Louise Wright, niece of Ann Kerwin.
 ' To Ann Kerwin given an additional $5,00o over and above other trust gifts.
 David s. Day. of Bridgeport. nom mated executor of will and trustee of fund with Bridgeport Trust co.
 Request that Charles G. Sanford and sDeVer H. Warner Of Bridgeport be elected to directorate of ID. M Read Co.,, in addition to those now serving.
 Davis S. Day. attorney, Is named to be an executor of the will eo-ordi- nately with the Bridgeport Trust Com pany and he is made trustee or the trust fund created for the bensdt --ss,l R@ad and dtharA