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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
 MAYOR GETS BIG WELCOME HOME AT CITY HALL TODAY Handsome Gifts Are Presented To Chief Executive On Return. From H0ney
 moon. Will Reside at Laurel Beach Until January, Then Take Up Residence With
 Mother.

Home from his honeymoon Mayor ICHfford B. Wilson held a 1evee in the city clerks S office today where he was presented with a handsome mahogany cased grandfather's clock, a. set of a dozen silver cased Dresden china af- ter dinner coffee cups, a magnificent floral horse shoe and a bouquet oI chrysanthemux1s. The mayor reach ed the city hall shortly after 10 o'clock. He had hardly gone to hts office when telephone and asked him to come down stairs. The city clerk said the call was . matter of public business ne- elected by the mayor because of his marriage and honeymoon. The may or, evidently much perturbed, came down stairs.
 In the city clerks office had gath cred almost every city official in the building: The big table in the city clerks office had been pushed back near the vault and on it were the cof- fee cups in 9 handsome plush lined case, the floral horseshoe which was made of big yellow and white chrys- anthemums with a wide white ribbon on which, was stamped in gold letters Congratulations" stretched across it There was also a bouquet of mann moth white chrysanthemums tied with white ribbon.
 The gifts were from the officials and attaches at the city hall. Town Clerk Schultz made the speech of presenta- tion. He said they were given with the wishes of the donors for long and pleasant journey in matrimony for the mayor and Mrs Wilson. In his acceptance of the gifts the mayor said:S
 This is one of the happiest mo ments of my life. realize now as never before what a place T held in your hearts and sincerely hope that the feeling of love and friendship for me which has prompted these gifts may ever remain with you. Every time this clock strikes in my hearing shall think of you. I am sure these gifts will bind Mrs. Wilson with an increased interest to Bridgeport and you who present them
 The mayor after opening his mail and dictating a. few letters returned to the tcty clerks office where he re- mained until 1 o'clock receiving vis- itors and congratulations. On the brass weight of the pendulum of the clock is inseibed: Presented to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford B. Wilson from his associates at the City Hall. Bridge port, Ct, November 10, 1914.''
 In the crowd of officials and attaches who crowded into the city clerks office were the young women clerks from the town clerks office, Mabel Mo Grath. Katherine Dwyer, Cora Frey Ter, oeAIe1H NN1lSOtl, SSATIIS Mary Walsh, Clara Weber, Charlotte Brown and Madeline Sterling.
 After his reception the mayor said:
 tI am very happy. have found a true companion and if all the good wishes of my friends come true the future holds much that is good for me and mine.''
 The mayor will live for a few weeks at Laurel Beach and will come to live at his mothers home in Poplar street after January 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
MAY AGAIN HALT
 ANGL,E
Woman Accused of Waldo R. BallOu'S Death Is Unable to
 Appear Before Court.

Because Mrs Helen M. Ang1eFis still in poor physical condition, her trial which was scheduled for next Tuesday in the criminal superior court here, may not take place. States Attorney Homer s. Cummings stated today that he was all prepared to go on with the case next Tuesday.
 CounseI for Mrs. Angle had repre- scented to him, however, that the ac- cused is not able to stand trial She has spent considerable time in the Maine woods and although much inn proved her lawyers say she is not. able to stand the ordeal on the witness stand.
 Attorney Cummings was willing to agree to another examination and he named pr. Frederick Schavoir of Stamford to examine the accused on behalf of the state. pr. Staub repre- sented the defense. These physicians will report to Judge Shumway during the present session of court, which opens this afternoon. The court will then decide whether in view of the physicians report, he will order an other postponement of the trial,
 Mrs. Angle is charged with man slaughter. It is alleged that she is responsible for the death of Waldo R. Bal1ou, whose dead body was found in the building in Stamford where Mrs Angle had apartments.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
NEVER SAW HIS
 PALATIAL HOME
 UNTIL FINISHED
That Is Story Told of Million aige's FoIIys In Harbor
 View, Black Rock.
GLOVER WOULD DUST
 HIS CARETAKER NOW
Suit Over Dispossession Is Heard in City Court Before
 Judge Wilder.

With the appearance of G. Horton Glover, IT,. of New York and Short Hills, N. J.; in, the civil side of the city court yesterday where he testi- fled before Judge Frank L. Wilder in a suit for dispossession against George w. Beets of this city, another chapter was written in the history of Bleak House or .'Afi1Honaire's Folly as it the vicinity of Harbor View.
 Through his attorney, George E.. Hill, MT. Clover yesterday was placed upon the witness stand to tell of an agreement with Beets made in 1913 whereby~it was asserted that Beets was hired for salary to be caretaker of the property and was given per mission to live on the premises. On the other hand Attorney Frederick F. Morgan produced Beets to show that hs was merely tenant in the hand some building. Upon the evidence be- ing heard it was agreed that briefs should be filed by both sides before decision was rendered.
 It is asserted that Bleak House. was bought and built upon. the low lands of Harbor View without it's owner seeing it, until completed, at a cost of nearly $40, 000. It is said that upon viewing his mansion the owner decided not to live in it and that Beets, who was yesterday term. ed by counsel for the owner to be a caretaker. had enjoyed all the priyi- 1eges of the palatia1 home since it's erection.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
HOUSEKEEPER IS GIVEN JUDGMENT T.
 AGAINST ATLAS.
Mrs. Ella Williams Wins Suit For Services Brought
 Against HoteIkeeper.
COURT ALLOWS HER
 WEEKLY WAGE OF $1O
Deduction Allowed for Money Advanced and For Doc
 tors Bills He Paid.


 Prof. James Atlas, the Fairfield ave- nue hotel proprietor, must pay $1,17o to Ella Williams, his former house. keeper according to a decision hand ed down today by Judge Burpee in the superior court The woman brought suit for $3,50o, claiming Prof. Atlas had engaged her to act as housekeeper in the hotel in December. 1o98. and agreed to pay her $1o 3 week. Ais9j
 The court finds that the plaintiff was not. engaged as housekeeper until April 1910. He allows her $10 a week for 172 weeks but deducts $55O which includes the amount Prof. Atlas paid for doctors bills sand also money ad- Nanced
 When the suit was tried last week Prof. Atlas said the woman stayed at the hotel but he denied agreing to pay her S10 a week. He said she four ished a pistol last August and he was forced to eject her The hotel liquor license has been attached by Attorney c. H. King, representing the Williams woman.
 In the suit of Peter OsHara of Nor walk against John F. Hyatt of Nor walk the court finds in favor of Hyatt to recover costs OHara wanted $1 Oo0 damages He claimed Hyatt had refused tu buy back some horses and. harnes after agreeing to do so.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
RISE IN BRASS
 BRINGS JOY TO MANUFACTURERS
Price Has Been Advancing Steadily Through the
 Last Month.
RENEWAL
 OF DEMAND FOR GOODS
Bridgeport Factory Heads Re- gard Increasing Price As
 Good Omen.

Brass-noved silently another half cent today. bringing the price to 13 1-4 cents a pound. This gives encourage ment to Connecticut industry for on November ?. this metal reached it's lowest record breaking point at 12 IA. indicated that demand was stagnant, and brass manufacture at a stndstill.
 But the price during the month has moved upward slowly, but steadily, indicating the renewal Of demand. Since 30 per cent. of the brass indus try of America is done in the Nauga- tuck Valley and in Bridgeport. the i'm creasing price Of brass is an omen of prosperity.
 It means that the ponderous machin- cry of the great brass mills is begin- ming to turn again.
 Men prominent in the brass business had no hesitation. today, in assuring 8 reporter for the Farmer, that they expect tidal wave of business, and that soon the industry will reach new apex of production.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
RAILROAD MEN TO
 ENTER PROTEST AT MONSTER FREIGHTS
Mass Meeting of Delegates Will Be Held in New Haven
 Sunday.

A meeting of protest is to be held in New Haven at 2 o'clock on Sunday next when employees of the New Ha- ven railroad will gather at that city for, the purpose of openly condemn ing the system of so-called Safety First. education. as well as the prac- tice of making up such large trains of freight as have recently been experf- mented with. over the Bridgeport to Harlem river divisions of the railroad
 Calls. have been issued by the Brotherhoods of Locomotive Eng1- neers, Trainmen and Firemen to as- semb1e at New Haven on December that the protest to the company may be formulated.
 Though the greatest retieence upon the part of all trainmen in this city was observed today it was learned by a reporter for the Farmer that the complaints of the men are manifold and have grown out of recent meas ures taken by the road in their effort to generally advance the education of the men throughout New England. Then men a11ege that recent orders will compel them to write as many as s95 words in a rule book during the submitted to officials of the road
 It is feared by the men that this is but a preliminary step towards eli- nninating many of the men grown old in the service of the company, who while having a broad knowledge of railroading were reared in the days when education was not as extensive as it is today.
 Coupled with this fear the knowI- edge that long trains of cars if suo-. cessfuIIy operated will greatly reduce the present operating force. plus the present danger of broken couplings, Wrecks, and other features, which the -1.- + roading have determined them to make joint protest through their var fous organizations to the operating chiefs of the road.
 It will be asked that, for real safety in operation these long trains be abandoned and that men who are we'll versed in railroa matters be retained irrespective of their fundamental knowledge of spelling. writing and arithmetic
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
ALLEGES DOCTOR
 INDUCED HiM TO
 SIGN LARGE NOTE

The suit of John Birmingham and others against Dr.. B. D. sheedy, for merly of. this city but now of New York, had a hearing this morning be- fore Judge Burpee in the superior court Birmingham, who formerly conducted a -plumbing business in this city, said that in 1901, while he was in such mental condition that he. was unable to properly transact business, he was induced by pr. Sheedy to sign a note for $3, 800. Property in this city was given as security.
 Birmin ngham testified that his busi- ness was poor in 1901 and pr. Sheedy voluntarily offered to help him. He regards the $3,500 as excessive and wants the mortgage reformed to $2,- 400. Dr. Sheedy has filed a counter claim in which he asks the court to order the mortgage forec1osed.
 Birmingham admitted that in 1901 he was completely broken down in health that he had to enter a sanatar- ilrn in Stamford. He denied the state ment that his board there has been paid by Dr. Sheedy. Birmingham said the doctor paid for only one week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
CUMMINGS AWAITS CAMPERS WORD ON
 GARLAND CHARGES

Frank M. Garland. charged with en- bezzlement from Mrs Mary Lsllql1er as result of trouble about the Han nah Cross estate, was seen at the county court house today His ap- pearance gave rise to the rurnor that the charge against him was to bs nolled.
 States Attorney Cummings was lat CT asked regarding this runor and stated that he had not investigated the Garland case. Assistant States Attorney Garter is in charge of that case, he said, s'and MT. Garter has made no report yet"
 Judge Flrnore S. Banks of this city and Attorney David Fitzgerald of New Haven, representing Garland had a. long conference with the states attorney this morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
HOSPITAL FUND
 OVER S76,OO0;
 WORKERS HAPPY
Three Good-Sized Checks Are
 Received at Headquar ters Today.

st yincent's taospitaI fund had passed the s7s.ooo mark at noon to- day.
 Checks ef szoO each from MacKen- zfe Brothers and Henry Atwater, and $50 from E. W. Harra1L pushed the hands Of the big clock at Main and Copgres streets around to $76. 190. These checks do not represent returns from any of the teams which are wora-.tg today. but were, mailed di- rect1y to Headquarters.
 The team captains will report at headquarters, at their convenience. before 8 o'clock tonight. Tomorrow night will see the closing of the head quarters. Several good-sized pledges are expected before the final tally ie made tomorrow evening.
 The teams at work yesterday turned in $550 in cash last night, swelling the fund to $75, $40 last evening. A mum Der of the teams that did not report yesterday will have two days reports. to make tonight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
GEN. VILLA LEADS HIS FORCES INTO. MEXICAN CAPITAL
With Army of 25,0OO, He En- ters City and Receives
 COnSllIS.
AMERICANS SAFE,
 SILLIMAN REPORTS
Wilson Warns Public Against False Stories of
 ssJingOists.'

Mexico City, Nov. 30, via El Paso. Tex, Dec. 1-General Villa entered the capital today at the head of about 25,0o0 troops. He arrived yesterday afternoon in the suburbs where he re- mained during the evening receiving delegations and foreign consuls. Villa win not enter the capital part of the city until the arrival of Provisional President Gutierrez
 General Villa issued the following statement to the Associated Press.
 My only mission is to restore order in Mexico and not to take personal revenge on anyone promise that or : der will be restored at once. I am acting as subordinate of Provisional President Gutierrez and the national convention
 ..The provisional president is now the supreme power in Mexico and I am merely acting as field commander of the armies All foreigners and for efgn property will be protected 7
 Villa left Tula this morning after receiving news of the capture of Pa chuca by the cavalry brigade of Gen eraI Raoul Madero. The CaTranza troops retired after a sIirmish be- tween oufposts
 Washington Dec. General Emilio
 
 City, has assured the United States government through American Consul SiIlinan that foreigners will be given every protection and that his troops will continue to preserve order.
 President Wilson today spoke a word of warning to the public regard ing reports on the situation in Mexico. At his weekly conference with the Washington correspondents the Presi- dent declared there were many per- sons in Mexico as well as the United States who found it to their advan- tages to have trouble In the southern republic and were interested in giving out false reports of the situa tfun.
 Despatches early today from Amer fcan Consul Silliman in Meidco City reported the arrival in personEof Gen. eral. zapata Sunday. The General at once restored the tram car properties. eonfiscated by the constitutiona1ists stored property of an American named Hill which had. also been taken.
 General Angeles arrived the same day with the advance guard of Villas army and later zapata left for Pueb1a The city was quiet and orderly, MT. Sil1iman reported, and the diplomatic force took up measures for general safety
 American Consular Agent Caroth- CTS, reporting under date of Sunday from Tula,; short distance north of Mexico City, where he was with Villa, said organizations were making attacks on General Gonzales.
 Despatches from MT. SiIliman telling of his interview with zapata and. sirn-s far reassuring messages from the Bra zilianN minister in z Mexico City were laid before President Wilson and the cabinet by Secretary Bryan.
 Both MT. Siliman and the Brazilian minister reported zapata had been very courteous to the diplomatic corps
 The only serious disturbance was the firing of several shots by Zapatass sol diers at a fire engine as it went charg- ing down one of the principal streets
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
Last Minute News Of The War

Amsterdam, Dec 1yia London-4All male British sub jee to the of 55 who still in Brussels the Aster dam Handelsbad have been informed in military centration camp The inhabitants of Antwerp according daily.
 London, Dec. 1Telegraphng from Amsterdam the spondent of the Central says Dixrnude has begun general retirement
 Budapest, Dec 1.-The Official Gazette publishes decree uary 81.
 Berne, Paris, 1-Gusfave Ador, Of Geneva agency for prisoners of war; the be Igerent governments for exchange of prisoners seriously wounded crippled them unfit further military service.
 Amsterdam Dec 1-Ldeut General Moltke says Berlin despatch the Tegraaf health is returning to the front
 Perograd Dec 4Emperor Nicholas left Retrograd this morning for the theatre of war.
 Amsterdam London, Dec 1-Emperor William nserburg Prussia yesterday Later he continued the way to the front travelling by motor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
GERMAN

E Berlin. Dec. 1-6 6By wireless to Lon don9-The following official an nouncement was given out in Berlin today:
 ..There is no news to hand from the western arena of the war. In East Prussia and in southern Poland it was generally quiet yesterday In northern Poland, south of the Wistu1a, our war booty was increased still fur ther as a result of the successes an nounced yesterday.
 .The. number of prisoners taken by us is increased by about $500 men and we have taken 19 more cannon In addition 26 machine guns and mum erous ammunition carts fell into our hands
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
U. S. DISTRICT COURT
 OPENS IN HARTFORD

Hartford, Dec 1-The December term of the United States district court opened here today. The mysterious prisoner "John GArvin,'' was present. ed for indictment under his own name,s Claude AveriH, on the charge of break ing into the postoffce in Eastford in September.
 The only criminal cases assigned be- fore the jury were those of Salvatore DeLucia, Nicola DeLucia and aJmes De 7Adtlio, accused of having in their possession shoes stolen from freight ears in New Haven.
 Several civil actions were assigned for trial December 10. Judge Edwin s. Thomas presided.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
OFFICIAL REPORTS ON TEE WAR
FRENCH

Paris, Dec. 1-The French official communication given out in Paris this afternoon says that yesterday the enc my showed considerable activity near Arras. In Belginm there was a lively exchange of artillery but no infantry attack.
 The text of the communication fol lows:
 .'The enemy continued to show con Arras.
 sIn the region of the Aisne there was intermittent artillery fire along all the front. In the Argonne the fighting continues but without bring ing any change in the situation.
 t'In the Woevre district and in the Yosges there is nothing to report.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
PARCEL POST SERVICE
 TO GERMANY AND DUAL
 MONARCHY IS RENEWED

Washington, Dec. IA notice has been sent by Postmaster General Bur- leson to postmasters throughout the country directing them, pending fur ther notice, to accept for mailing to. Germany and Austria-Hungary all packages which conform to the pre- scribed condition of the international parcel post service. This service be- tween the United States and the coun- tries named had been suspended be- cause of the lack of transportation facilities due to the war
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
UNIVERSITY CLUB TO
 HEAR LECTURES ON WAR

The University club is to hold a war night on December ', 1914, when, fol- lowing a beautiful anquet two ernin- ent speakers upon war subjects are to be heard by the members of the club: Lieut.. Com. R. H. Robinson, U S. N a we'll known naval constructor and supervising builder of the hattleship "Connectfcut," and Vance Thompson, 8 writer of prominence in magazine and fook ei-elez
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
SEEK STOLEN AUTO HERE

A telephone call was received at. police headquarters this afternoon from the New Haven authorities ask ing that search be made for an auto mobile runabout, stolen from that city today. The car bears the license number, c. 16679 credited to B. N. Blatchly of the Elm City,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
HARTMAN
 DEAD AT CAPITAL

New York, Dec 1-Announcement came from Washington today of the death of J. Borden Hartman. He wa s 52 years of age and had been con- nected with a prominent banking grm here. He had been in i'll health for about two years.
 The body will proba bly, be brought here tomorrow although funeral ar arrangements were not yet completed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
TRAIN KILLS AUTOPSY.

Barnstab1e, Mass, Dec. 1-WIl1iam Sears, a well known resident Of West Dennis, was instantly killed when his automobile crashed into a passenger York, New Haven & Hartford Rail- road station here today. The chauf- feur, Winnie Ellis. escaped with slight injuries.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
GERMANS IN NEW ATTACK
 ON ALLIES AROUND YPRES
VIOLENT BATTLE
 ALONG THE YSER

LONDON, DEC. 1.-4:46 P. M.-VIOLENT FIGHTING IS TN PROGRESS TODAY ALONG THE YSER CANAL, ACCORDING TO A TELEGRAM FROM REUTERS CORRESPONDENTS AT SLUIS THE ROARING OF HEAVY GUNS BEEN HEARD ALL DAY AND HOUSES AS FAR AWAY SI.UIS ARE SHAKEN.
 INHABITANTS OF VILLAGES WITHIN HOURS MARCH OF THE BATTLE FRONT HAVE BEEN SENT AWAY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
ARRESTED FOR THEFT
 OF DIAMOND FROM
 WOMAN IN NEW HAVEN

Charged with the theft of a dia- mond ring from a New Haven wo- man, Frank B. Wells, of Springfield Mass, member of a magazine-can- wasting crew, was arrested at the At lantic hotel this afternoon by Detec- tive Sergeant Fox. He was taxen back to New Haven
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
DISASTER IN JAPAN KILLS 
 437 MINERS

London. Dec. IA Tokio despatch to Reuters Telegram Company re- ports serious mine disaster in Hok- kaido, the northernmost of the main islands of Japan. It is reported that 4s7 miners are dead.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
CENTRAL NEW JERSEY
 RAILROAD INDICTED

Trenton, Dec. Limited States Dis trict Attorney Davis today confirmed the report that the federal grand jury has returned an indictment against the Central Railroad Company of New Jersey for alleged relating to deal-z ers in anthracite coal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
RusH FoR TAx srAaEPs.

Chicago. Dec. 1-so great was the rush here today to buy war tax stamps that 20 policemen were necessary ta maintain order. Two women tainted. door of the office of the fnternaf revenue collector from it's hinslen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
.DRYs,. LOSE RECOUNT.

! Columbus, O.. Dec. 1-The Ohio su- preme court today dismissed the peti- ton of the sAnti- Saloon League for writs of mandamus to compel a re- count of the votes cast in Cincinnati. Cleveland, Columbus and Toledo on Nov. 3.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-01
ARE BLAMED
 FOR BIG BARN FIRE

Danbury, Dec 1-Tramps ara sup posed to have started a fire that de- stroyed large barn on the farm Of this city early today, with a loss Of S6, 600. Forty tons of hay were de- stroyed.