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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-09
SLAIN WOMAN'S
 HUSBAND IS HELD
Newark Man in Jail When Wife and Murderess Are
 Being Buried.

Newark NV. T., Feb s-Accused as an accessory to Miss Hazel Herurnan, the mother Of his IS months old boy, who4on Friday shot and killed his wife and then ended her own life the fol- lowing day after confessing her crime, Charles I. Manning today was held in custody while funeral services were held over the bodies Of the two vic- tims of the love drama
 Early today the police detained Mrs Sadie B. Garrabrants, sister Of Man ming, with whom he has lived since his separation from his wife She is held as a, material witness in the case.
 Statements made by two women and a young man, who were arso brought to police headquarters influenced the police to make the charge Of murder against Manning. One of these wit nesses was Mrs Garrabrants. The Identity of the other two witnesses was kept secret by the police
 Miss Herdman in her dying state ment attempted to exonerate Man ming, but Chief Long says that e-yi- dence had been obtained tending to show that he was an accessory and that he took Miss Herdman in his au- tomobfle to Newark before the ml1ra der was committed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-09
PINTO IS HELD
 FOR HIGH COURT
Shelton Bartender Under $2,- 900 Bonds For Assault on
 Old Farm Hand.

Shelton. Conn, Feb. Son the charge of assault with intent to kill, Frank Pinto, bartender for his broth CT, Louis Pinto. was held in bail Of $2. GOO for SriaI in the Fairfield county superior court, after a. brief hear ing today before Judge Dillon of the Shelton court. Pinto expected to be able to furnish bail
 Pinto was charged with beating Alex Havri1la, an elderly farm hand, whose death occurred at the state hospital for insane shortly after the beating. Pinto was exonerated of direct responsibility for the mans death, in the finding of Coroner Davis of Mdddlesex county. The charge of assault with intent to kill was sub stituted for that of murder, when he was brought before the Shelton court today.
 Fsortier, Dr. F. N. Loomis, T. J. Dris- coll and John B. Winterbottom. Their stories of the brutality of Pinto to- wards the old man bore out the ac- count of the attack published in The Farmer, as a result of which the man was arrested. Attorneys John C. Chamberlain of Bridgeport and Alfred c. Baldwin of Derby appeared for the accused. Joseph Shapiro, prosecuting attorney for Shelton, represented the state.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-09
WILSON CALLS FREE USE OF
 CANAL UNWlSE President Believes Plank Fa- voring U. S. Ships An
 Embarrassment. ENGLAND ONLY NATION TO HAVE MADE PROTEST Nevertheless, He Holds the Question is For Diplomats,
 Not Politicians.

washington. Feb. s.-President Will s,on let 1t be Sxnown today that from +be arst. he regarded as an unWise -,o1srv t1ne insertion in the Democratic rational platform of the plan faVor- .r1 +ha exemption of American coast vzise ships from the payment or Fan anna canal tolls
 rTha president feels that 8 platform declaration on such subject Is Fe- lated to circumstances that arise al over inc world as wen as in the Un1r- sz states and that only the element wbiob the United States can controi fn Inc situation ought to be binding
 MT Wilson told callers today that inc whole internationaI situation ana mint of view of foreign governments was to some extent involved in the settlement of the controversy lie m firnated that platform declarations ehould be limited to matters Of do- rnestfc policy and should not enprace relations with foreign T55aE ernnenrS-
 It is said to be the presidents view that treaty relations with other na- 4ions might be embarrassed 1T wna1 I9 construed as a violation of the Hay Pa51ncefote convention were to be in sfsted r1pon by the United States
 It is made clear, however, that onlJ England had protested ,~<he president foId callers that v cfreat Britain through her representatives, hao nol .xsproached the American government on the question in any way since Vls- count Bryce left here a year ago.
 The president told callers he did not intend to send a message to Congress on the subject of Paeema tolls; thai he felt his attitude had been sufd- <-9er1v made clear in u recent letter xo William L. Marbury of Baltimore He expects Congress to repeal the +cF1m r.-ovision during the present ses. sion and may confer soon with Rep Adamson of the House committee which would have charge of such leg 1slatfon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-09
Native Bridgeporler
 Now Western Editor
Dr. John F. Callan Renews Boyhood Acquaintances During Brief Visit
 Here.

Dr. John F. Callan, owner and edi- tor of the Pittsburg Kansan, Is in town renewing acQuaintances. pr. Callan is an East Bridgeport boy and left this city more than 40 years ago. He has been connected with most of the large daily newspapers in the leading cities since leaving here. Largely through the support given the move ment by his newspaper the commis- sion form of government is in force there. He is @ firm believer in this form of municipal government provid- ing those elected as commissioners are in sympathy with the reform.
 He Is the guest of. his step-brother. |PatroIman Thomas Malone He leaves this city tomorrow for Washing gton where he is to have an audience with President Wilson. He is the Ieadin z candidate of his city for the post mastership- He says the west is with President Wilson regardless of par ty creed because they believe him to be able and sincere in his desire to aid all of the people Editor Callan was a schooImate of Jim O'Rourhe, ex- Senator Philip Holzer and Rev. Father John Lee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-09
DID STEDMAN KILL HIMSELF WITH RATCHET? Did He Drive Penknife Into Own Skull While Sitting
 on Hatchet? DOCTOR SAYS .YES'';
 RELATIVE SAYS ssNO." Coroner Phelan Will Inquire Into Peculiar Death of
 Greenwich Man.

Investigation into the death Of Will liam A. Stedman, member of the firm of Weld & Co.,, New York city, who was found dead in the cellar of his home at Greenwich, Conn, Saturday, will be begun by Coroner John J. Phe- Ian, probably tomorrow afternoon.
 Although it was first believed that the death was due to suicide members of the Stedman family are of a. diff ferent opinion and have asked that careful investigation be made.
 Although Medical Examiner J. A. Clarke, submitted his official report to Coroner Phelan this morning, in which he said death was due to a compound fracture of the skull, self inflicted with a hatc11et while insane in a, letter accompanying the report he suggests that the coroner saisfy himself by holding an inquest. It was stated by Medical Examiner Clarke that the body was found erect in a chair, upon the hatchet which had inflicted the wounds. and that a pen knife, belonging to the dead man was imbedded in the skull
 Members of Weld 6 Co. are of the belief that Stedman had committed suicide. probably as 8 result of over work
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-09

Papers in a s5o,Ooo islander suit brought by Warren G. Demarest, a wealthy New York automobile msnu- facturer. against Elizaoeth C. Colt of RddeefieId were filed today in the su- perior court and also the defendant s answer in which she tells why she wrote a letter to a woman friend cali ing Demarest a rotten little cad.
 It was this letter that caused the suit. It was written by the defend- ant to Mrs. Theron Atwater, Jr., or New York, and DeInarest alleges 1t hurt his business and social reputa- fion. inasmuch as it alleged undue in tiuacy between Demarest and Mrs. Atwater. Demarest calls the letter false and malicious
 The defendant admits writing the letter to Mrs Atwater She says she did it from a sense of duty because she was a friend of Mrs. Atwater' s and did not want to See her and Dem arest so friendly. Parts Of the sec ond defense filed by Attorneys Cull1- nan & Cullinan, representing ELIZA beth Colt, were ordered stricken out bv Judxe Curtis. In these the de- fendant said she wrote the letter De- cause Demarest was forcing his at tentions on Mrs. Arwater and had made improper proposals to her She also declared Demarest was diss1pateo and led an immoral life. Judge Cur tss finds that these charges should not he allowed to stand in the answer
 The letter which was sent to Mrs. Atwater read as follows:
 sI fully expected to see you Tn
 court today: 1t Is too bad you
 were not there to hold your dear
 Warren's hand when he was de-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-09
CYNTHIA HOWGATE
 GIVEN DIVORCE
 FROM RICH HUBBY

Cynthia R. Howgate, member of the fashionable colony at Greenwich, was today granted a divorce from Charles W. Eowgate of Greenwich on the ground of into1erab1e cruelty. Judge Curtis Of the superior court accepted the report of Referee John E. Keeier Of Stamford appointed as 9 commit tee to take testimony. Hhe HoWgate es were rr.arI:ed January 26, 1882
 The report states that Howgate treated his wife in ca severe and threatening manner and that fearing fer her personal safety she was com relled to leave him in June, 1912.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-09
WEALTHY AUTOMOBILE DEALER SUES SOCIETY WOMAN ASKING
 $5O,OOO, ALLEGING ISLANDER
Defendent Is Elizabeth C. Colt Of Rid9efie1d And Action Lies On Lett ters>She Admits Writing Mrs.
 Theron Atwater Jr.

feated. Oh, Grace, how can you let yourself be in the power of such rotten little cad, you who have such g. nice boy and now that he is at a most critical age, why can't you be decent, honest and truthful and make him proud of you? Not ashamed as he soon
 will be. Your Warren behaved like a gentleman today, although you had given me to understand he would act like q cad. never believed until the last time saw you that all along you had cheat ed me Oh, Grace, how could you be so rotten?
 You know I always have been good friend to you and am still fond of you and oh, so sorry for you. So be decent and get a di- vorce and live for your boy and not for those rotten men who care nothing for you. I know now why you were so afraid for me to see much of Mrs. Hanlin. Oh, you
 poor dear, what good is it all go- ing to do you?''
 The court to which Elizabeth Col refers is the New York city court il which she obtained judgment agains Demarest for. S1, 250, alleging that h had not treated her fa1rly in the sal of an automobile. Demarest says tn defendant did not send the letter di rect to Mrs. Atwater, but mailed i to Mr. Atwater. so he would be sur and read 1t. MT and Mrs. Atwate were not living together at the time The defendant says th1s was not don ntiona1ly, but because she did no know Mrs. Atwaters address
 It is expected that the trial, whfcl will be held soon, will be a bitter one
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-09
FARMERS COURTESY
 COSTS HIM ARM
Cranked Engine For Woman And Was Caught By
 Backfire.
especialto the Far7aer.)

Derby, Feb. e-P. A. Treat, an eld- erly farmer of Rocky Hdll. near OK ford, Conn, suffered the amputation of his left arm, near the elbow, to- day. Tsis is the price the old man pays for trying to be courteous
 Treat drove into town last Thurs day, to bsy feed. He stood on the curb when William A. Blake, an An sonia automobile dealer, stalled his automobile.
 While Blake sat at the wheel. his wife tried to crank the car. The old man watched the woman's strug- gles for a moment, then volunteered his services
 Unfamiliar with the trick, Treat tried to swing the motor over after the fashion of turning the grindstone in his back yard The engine back fired and shattered the bones of his wrist so badly that yesterday surg cons decided he must lose his arm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-09
VICTIM OF BACKFIRE
 MAY NOT SURVIVE

Derby, Conn. Feb. 9-Bennett A. Treat of Oxford, who was injured Sat- aIrday while cranking an automobile was said at the hospital to be in a critical condition today. One arm was struck by the crank and broken in two places. While it had been ex- pected that he would recover infec- on it was stated today had de- veloped ,and, although. the arm has been amputated above the elbow. the toxin, the physicians state, Is in the blood, and his chances for recovery do not look bright.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-09
PROWLERS RUIN
 DONOVAN'S HACKS
Special to the Farmer )

Shelton, Feb. 9-Some time during the night unknown persons entered the livery stable of T. E. Donovan on Center street and used an axe on three hacks. The wood work of the hacks were reduced to kindling wood. As MT. Donovan is a brother of Sheriff William Donovan who took active part in the recent strike in this town it is believed that friends of the strik- CTS committed the act The police were notified but have no clues to the guilty party The damage will a11aaI1zat Ia Eave=a1 hlzzdrad dol1arz
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-09
ARMY AVIATOR FALLS TO DEATH
 AT SAN DIEGO

San Diego, Ca1if.. Feb. 9-Lieut. H. B. Post, First Aero Corps. U. s. A, was instantly killed today by a fall of 500 feet in a hydro-aerop1ane.
 About 50 feet from the surface of the bay, Lieut.. Post was seen to shoot clear of the machine. It was said by watchers that the engine exploded
 Lieut.. Post was flying for an aIti- tlde record. He had the reputation of being the best aviator in the army camp on North Island, across the Bay from San Diego.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-09
BANKER ACCUSED OF
 $I,OOO, THEFT

Memphis. Tenn, Feb. 9-C. H. Raine. president of the Mercantile Bank, one of the leading financial institutions of the city, was charged with em- bezzfement in a warrant sworn out today by 2. N. Estes, county attorney general The accounts of the bank which is a state institution, are alIeg- ed to be short between $7OO, GOO and $1, ,O00,0 State banking officials or dered the Institution closed after the reputed shortage became known yes- terday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-09
CONNECTICUT co. ASKS
 SUSPENSION OF ORDER

!. Hartford. Conn, Feb 9-The public utilities commission had a. hearing to- day on the petition of the Connecticut s.onpar1y for the suspension of the commissions order for the construc- ton of trolley track on Second ave- nue in the town of Orange for fnan- ciaI reasons. A number of residents of the town appeared in opposition to fhe petition, and they based their op- position off the ground that the line was badly needed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-09

New Haven, Feb. 9-James Wilson arrested it1 Bridgeport Saturday fer the Kew Haven authorities as a miss jag witness in the case of Dr. z. A. Bonof. who is charged with se1Iing 9. drug in violation of the law, was ar rsigned m the city court today and was also charged with selling the in- terdicted drug. His case was continued untii the end of the week under bond- of $1.eG0.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-09
Miss Genevieve Allis, Prominent In Bridgeport Art League, Steals From Home As Father And
 Sister Sleep
Her Oil Paintings Found Recognition In Worlds Art Centers=-=Her Fare we'll Message To Family Found
 Under Her Breakfeast Plate
Especial To The Farmer)

Derby Feb 9The body of Miss Genevieve Al artist of attainment whose paintings displayed the leading art centers of Europe and America discovered by Farmer reporter and Ernest Peffer of this place. this after 
 Miss Allis vanished the father, George G. As rich eyveer during the night shortly aer the discovery this morning that her untenanted her sis er Harriet As also artist found this beneath ih breakfast plate of the missing
 Dear Harriet and Pa:-
 have disgraced you. Forgive I must
 end it all.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-09
GROVES DEATH DUE
 TO AN ACCIDENT

Coroner John J. Phelan today filed his finding in the inquest over the death of Robert Crone. Death was found to have been accidental, result ing from a fractured skull received in falling into cellar-way at his home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-09
NAVY TUG, WITH 36
 IN CREW, MISSING

Washington, Feb. 9-Repeated wireless calls have brought no news of the naval tub Potomac lost some where in the ice packs of the Bay of Islands where she went to the rescue of two imprisoned fishing schooners. Today the navy department asked the authorities at Sydney to locate the vessel. With crew of 36, the Po- tomac has not been heard from since Thursday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-09
REVENUE COLLECTOR
 UNDERGOEs OPERATION

fzartford, Conn, Feb. 9.-Collector of Internal Revenue James J. Walsh is at St Francis Hospital, where he un- derwenf a delicate operation today for necrossds of the jaw It was appar- nm41x mz1ec@zA8alL
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-09
GENEVTEVE.

Search promptly taken by the police of Derby and Shelton, and of unsuccessful attempt at suicide drowning week, likely place.
 Shortly after the Farmer Pfeffer local body vedged directly bridge connecting Derby and Shelton They the poe held it until Examiner N. Loomis who the with rope gTappIing hook drowning gave the Cyr E. of Derby.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-09

The strict enforcement of prohibit tion laws Is believed responsible for
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-09

THE HAND OF FATE
 Is Shown In THE MYSTERY OF THE BOULE CABINET Gambling, Marriage, Death.
 Detection.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-14
Band Concert Wednesday Evening.

The following program has been ar
ranged for the band concert in city park
Wednesday evening;
March-"Granite City, ... Marshall
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-14
TALK OF THE TOWN

Complete golf outfit for sale cheap
Apply to w. H. Gale, 80 Wellington
| street.
w. H. Messer returned yesterday from
vacation spent at Lake Morey. He
was accompanied by his daughter, Miss
Anne Messer, who will return there later
in the week.
The following flowers were contributed
for the funeral of Mrs. Chester Fl. Beck
ley, which was held Saturday; Pillow,
Cobble Hill grange; carnations, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. w. Summers, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Jameson, Mr.. and Mrs. John Trow, Mr..
and Mrs. G. n. Bassett, Robert Me-
Knight, ladies and pastors union, Old
Cutler Corner school; roses and pansies,
Mr.. and Mrs. Saunders; pillow, Mr.. and
Mrs. P. NJ. Beekley and family; roses,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. S. Meaker; roses, hus-
hand; roses, Mr.. and Mrs. Jedd O. Beck
ley, Mrs. Canales and family; roses, Ger
trude E. Mcdonald; mixed flowers, Mr..
and Mrs. j. Baldwin; roses, Mr.. and
Mrs. Z. E. Perry Mrs. Myrtle Winter
and boys, Mr.. and Mrs. w. s. Patch, Mr..
and Mrs. Baker, Mr.. and Mrs. B. W.
Bassett; pinks. Mrs. Beatrice Poulen;
roses, Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Brown.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-14
TALK OF THE TOWN
New wash silk waists at Abbott's only

New wash silk waists at Abbott's only
$3.50.
Walter Rowe of South Ryegate ar
rived in the city to-day TO pass few
days as the guest of relatives.
Ernest Hussey returned last night to
his home at Jersey City, n. j., after a
ten days visit in Barre and Montpelier.
Frank Finnegan of Graniteville was
visitor in the city yesterday, return
ing from Fairlee, where he has been
spending the past ten days in camp at
Lake Morey.
Carpenters and workmen under the
supervision of the Lane contracting firm
Of this city are engaged in the compile
ton Of the new hotel at Plainfield that
is being erected on the site OF the struc
tIre razed by fire last fall. The new
hostelry is modern in every way and
when finally completed it will be one of
the best small hotels in this section of
the state The building is constructed
Of wood and is three stories in height.
Smith & Dashner. real estate agents,
have very desirable property at so
Franklin street for quick sale. The own
ers are moving to California and the
property must be disposed of. This
house was built in 1907 and consists of
seven rooms and bath. All finished in
hardwood and hardwood floors, electric
lights, gas, set tubs, city water, cement
ed basement, broad circular porch, large
lot and price reduced, so it is bargain
for home or investment. Let us show
you the property.-Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-14
TALK OF THE TOWN
Spray your trees and garden with Ply

Spray your trees and garden with py-
rox. For sale at the Kempton mill.
Mrs. Alice Bssell, who has been pass
ing few days at Middiesex, returned
TO the city yesterday.
Miss Florence Russell of Eastern ave-
nue. returned last night from Danville,
where she has been passing few weeks
in camp at Joe's pond.
Miss Irene Grady of Merchant street
returned yesterday to the city from st.
Adams and ST. Adams Bay, where she
has been spending the past few weeks.
Harold Hyde, who has been passing a
few weeks at Brookield and as the
guest of N. 0. Ralph Of this city, re-
turned yesterday to his home at Con-
cord, y, II.
Arthur Recette, who has been pass
ing few days in the city, left to-day
for St. Johnsbury to visit for the COM
ing few days before going to his home
at Hardwick.
Mrs. Thomas Venner. sr., of Warren
street left Sunday for Vinal Haven,
Me, where she will pass the coming few
weeks. Mr.. Nenner will leave the latter
part of the week to make an extended
visit at Rockland and Final Haven, Me.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-14
TALK OF THE TOWN
Bic summer sale al Yaurhan's.

Big summer sale at Vaughan's.
All l9c figured muslins at lie yard al
Naughan's.
Enameled ware sale now on. c. \.
Kenyon & Co.
Mrs. Frank C. Partridge of Proctor
was a visitor in Barre to-day
We sell the Standard gasoline. We
believe you can get more miles per gal.
Ion than on any other. In any quantity
at he per gallon, at Perry Auto Co,
Regular meeting of Jumpers, boxers
and derrickmen's union, No so, will be
held in Foresters' hall Tuesday evening,
July IA, at 1880, Cor. Sec. Thos. Holder.
A children's party win be held in the
yestry of the Episcopal church Thurs
day afternoon from ? to o'clock.
Games will be INDUCED in, including
peanut hunt. Refreshments of ice cream
will be served Admission. lnc. Parents
and friends are included in the invita-
ton.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-14

Suits at one-half price at Abbott's.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-14
Thunder Caused Runaway Accident.

A sharp peal of thunder, which fright
ened the horse, was responsible for q
runaway accident Friday in the vicinity
of South Woodbury., in which Barre PEG.
pie figured. Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Morrison
and Mr.. and Mrs. II. Collins have been
spending a week at Woodbury. pond and
on Friday Mrs. Morrison and Mrs. Col
Inns went to the farm of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jason Goodell, about two and one-haff
miles from South Woodbury., to spend
the day.
On the return journey, the accident
occurred, as the sharp thunder caused
the horse to rear and then bolt. The
excited animal was more than Mrs, Good
ell, who was driving, could control, and,
as the road was extremely steep, the
buggy was overturned and the whole
party was thrown out. Mrs. Morrison,
little Henry Collins, two and one-half
years old, and Mrs. Goodell escaped with
only severe shaking up and few cuts
and bruises, but Mrs. Collins was not so
fortunate. She became entangled in the
reins and was dragged about 20 rods,
receiving such serious injuries that she
was taken to the Trow farm nearby and
DR.. Hall of Woodbury. was summoned
and attended to her wounds. She is now
at the home of Mrs. Even in South
Woodbury., where she will remain until
she is able to be brought to her home on
Academy street in this city.
Mrs Collins most severe injuries are
about her head and face, as there was
scalp wound two inches long, which had
to be sewed up, and her body was also
badly bruised the skin being torn in
almost every joint