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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01
F.T. STAPLES NAMED AS ADMlNlST TRAITOR
 OF SILLlMAN WILL


 Frank IT. Staples was appointed ad- rrninistrator with the will annexed of the estate of the late Lewis B. SilIi- man by Judge Edward F. Hallen in the probate court today The ap- pointment was made after Attorneys Arthur M. Marsh, David s. Lay, Sam ue1 c. Shaw and Samuel F. Bear dsley who represent charitable institutions that will later become benedciarfes pointment of Mrs. Silliman as sole executrix and of Attorney Henry c. Burroughs as administrators. MT. SiIli- man in his will drawn July 2ss 1898, had named his wife to be Sole execu- trix. Mrs. SilIiman is now more than 7S years of age and the attorneys were opposed to her acting in that capacity because of her advanced age
 She with her daughter, Caroline Bradley SiIliman are the principal beneficiaries under the will They Joined in asking that Attorney Henry c. Burroughs be named as admins trator. Later they asked that Mrs. will This the other attorneys op- posed and today Judge HaI1en named MT. Staples. The will was admitted to probate today.
 In it MT. 6iIliman gives the life use Of the income of the entire estate restI
 
 ley Silliman. He gives the interest on S4,0OO to his adopted daughter, Caroline Bradley Sillinan, the sum to be invested for her and the inter est paid to her during her life. At her death it reverts to the estate.
 He gives $50 each to Harry s. See ley. Julian s. Sterling and Sarah L. Baldwin. his sister. To another sis ter. Laura J. Beach, and the legal representatives of his deceased broth CT, Levi G. Silliman and of his de- ceased sister. Sarah A. GoodselI he bequeaths s1 each.
 ter. Laura J. Beach, he gives the gold headed ebony cane which came to him from his father. He directs that if the income from his estate is not sufficient to properly support his wife that she may draw on the principal or sell any or all of the property.
 At the death of his wife. his adopt ed daughter. Caroline Bradley Sil1i- man, is to have the life use of one-half the income, the judge of the probate court to act trustee and pay the income in seni-annual instaIInlents
 At the death of his wife he directs that the other half Of the estate be invested by the Young Mems Chris tian association and the income used to aid in defraying the expenses of the institution
 At the death of his adopted dsugFa- ter, the half from which she may de- rive the income is to be divided equal ly between the Sterling Widows home the Bridgeport Protestant Orphan asylum and the Associated Charities The amount Of the estate has not yet been estimated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01
4TH OF JULY RAGE PROGRAM

Interest in the automobile and mo- torcycle races which will be held at Aerodrome park Saturday afternoon, July is increasing. Special interest attaches to the five mile race between Bob Beach in a, Ford and Harry Ford in a Metz. Possibly this is due to the fact that so much rivalry in a, busin ess way exists between the two. A special cup valued at $50 will be the trophy awarded the winner
 Clashes between four different makes of motorcycles will feature in the early part of the afternoon After the Ford-Metz race, a. six car entry, five-ni1e cycle car race will take place. Bob Beach will again race his Ford car in the final free-for-aIl race of 10 miles. which will be the feature event on the program.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01
DEATH or MORAN
 WAS ACCIDENTAL

Coroner John phelan today made Maran, Of New Canaan. killed on Riv- erside avenue. Norwalk on June 27th, when he was struck by a trolley car. The finding shows that the death was accidental and that the motornaan on the car, after rounding a curve could not see tha bpdy in ttpae to stop his ear even though the stronEest incan- decent lights were used in conformity with the Norwalk regulations prohibit ing arcs.
 Reeommendafton that the Connecti- cut c0upanys both for NorvvaIk and other cities in this county experiment with nifrogen and other lights that gnerR ibz9I1 I1aantzy but do not blind were made during the hear4ug at NorwaIk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01
CUMMINGS BECOMES STATES ATTORNEY
 OF COUNTY TODAY
Term of Assistant Galen Carter Does Not Expire
 for Another Year

Homer S. Cummings of Stamford. today becomes the states attorney of Fairfield for a term of two years. He was the unanimous choice of the judges of the superior court for the position. Contrary to the report in some circles he has not the naming of the assistant states attorney. That of1ice is filled by the same power as names the states attorney. Galen A. Carter of Stamford, the present iE- cum bent, holds for another year un- less he voluntarily elects to disccn- tinue. There has been no intfn1ation of any such intention on his part Mir Cummings will visit this city shortly and get in touch with the work which has come to him as a. legacy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01
Della Did Not Sell
 Stock To JaCobelIi
 Ali Less Than Cost
Someone Endeavoring to Misrepresent Testimony
 Before Referee Banks

Nicola JacobeIh of 155 Stratford avenue bicycle dealer was a witness before Judge John W. Banks. referee in Bankruptcy, yesterday during the continued case of Joseph Della who has made an assignment in insolyen- cy MT. Jacobeii was accused of having purchased stock from Della some time before the failure of the latter at 8 price below cost. MT. Ja-. cobelH under oath denied this 1mpu- faffon and testified that he did buy stock from Della but that he paid more than cost for it and he bought it of him because at the time he could do so more conveniently than from others. Some, influence is at work apparently to misrepresent the testimony of Jacobe1i for it was printed today that the latter admit ted at the hearing yesterday that he had made the purchases at a price less than the cost of the articles. The records of Judge Banks court show the opposite to be true.
 DeAa is the man at whose home State Policeman VirelH and Detective James Dooley obtained with the aid of d telegraph evidence tending to show that Ralph Borino and Leon ard Mainero were endeavoring to ob- tain funds from him on the promise that they could avert his prosecution and the officers followed the duo aud arrested them after leaving the house with marked money.
 Assistant Prosecutor John F.. Gray caused considerable surprise when he informed the police that Borino and Ada1nero represented him and that ha knew of their intended visit to Della which he said was for the would warrant DelAa's conviction of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01
Aston Wins Action
 From W. s. Brandegee

The Aston Motor Car Go. of State street won a victory over William B. Brandegee, according to decision handed down today by Judge walsh in the common pleas court. The court finds for Aston to recover s121.So and costs. Brandegee brought suit against Aston for possession or an automobile worth $500. Aston put in a counter claim, declaring the owner had not paid a bill for repairs on the car.
 Tn the suit of Paul Hruby of Strat- ford against Harry Demarjian of this citv the court finds for Hruby to re- cover s2s470. The suit was brought to recover for temperance drinks fur nished.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01
C0URTADES CHAUFFEUR
 GETS CITY POSITION

George E. Clancy, who for more than a year has been chauffeur for. Director of Public Works Jacob A. Courtade. has been appointed a sewer inspector in the public works department Wal lace williams, Republican, who lives in tF,a seventh district, and is voter, has been appointed to succeed him. The salary of the directors chauffeur fs sfs per week The salary of the sewer inspector is the same with an eief1t hour day. MT. Clancy feels there Ps more opportunity to famil1arize himself with construction work Tn ms ravU nositfon and that it is an ad- vancement or promotion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01
Outing week brings men s
 outing suits.

This is one of the real weeks of the to aver age man.
 If he doesn't get away on his vacation, he gets an outing over the Fourth Ready-7the proper attire for that outing Skeleton suits of blue serge gray crash or light mixtures -$1250 to $2O Outing trousers of cheyiot flannel and serges to $5 Khaki trousers, mighty serviceab1e,- $1 to $2. Motoring dnsters,-$1.5o 50 to $5. Blue serge suits with extra pair of white serge trousers, the Rowland Double7service suit for men,T$2o.5o. For daily work and evening neg lige.
 Mackenzie crash suits light and cool because of both weave and weight Featherweight, finely tailor ed,-$1250 and $15. Priestley nohair suits, cool, cool can be. Good grays and dark shades, cravenetted so they won't cookie if the wearer is caught in shower,$15 to $2o
 lain hoorre
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01
HArTTEN REBEL TEADEE
 IS KILLED us BarTLz

vilnar Theodore, the Hai1en rsvol1- tfonaifst leader has been Eat1l battle with 50 of his folloHrerg rsr the Dominican fromeera C
 EberIe, of the crufser TVasnluezl-r tr.r day reported his fnfornation ec1
 from two members of fhe EatGe
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01

Pique, long tunic. button front $1.26.
 Rep, box p1eat down front trimmed with four large pearl buttons, bell across back.-$1.50.
 Pique. two ruff1es at hips. very ef- fectdve,-$2.
 Plain skirt of piaue with side open ing, pearl buttons on front and pearl buckle at back.-s2.
 Pique with Russian tunic side open ing,-$s.
 Corded crepe, very light and grace ful, Russian tunic. tasteful belt-$S.
 Pique with medium length cutaway tunic,-$3-50.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01
and fine outing shirts.

snappy white soisette shirt is made with rolling collar niddy order has soft French cus and patch pocket of sporty style,-$1.5o.
 Pure white silk shirt is light as summer breeze Couldn't pick cooler one, if you hunted week. Won derfully fine in every way,-$3.
 Handsome shirt of silk and-linen is white with wide stripes of black Soft turn-back refined in appear ance-$3
 There's great sspunch'' to the new crepe poplin ties Great color! Fine subdued luster! Velvety ap- parance Tango and orange and pink and some of the colors young fellows ant-and get-$1 of Mains door.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01

John Wall of z73 Frank street, re- ceived a badly lacerated scalp shortly after noon today, when his team be- came frightened and ran away Wall was attempting to climb out of the rear. when a jerk sent him hurtling to the pavement. He was taken to the emergency hospital where his wounds were dressed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01
STATE ADDS s2, 900 TO
 WE'LL DIGGING FUND

Hartford. July The state board Of control in its session at the cap- itoI added s2.0Oo to the appropriation made by the last general assembly for the sinking of wells sat the Norwich Hospital for Insane. The original ap- propriation was $55o and the sum of &, 800 was added some time ago. thus bringing the total up to s5,o59
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01
LAD, AGED 10. RUN

Ten years old Tony Vlscercso East Washington avenue W11 ed down by the mud guard cG aU tomobile operated by g. Ea l1lUr 163s East Main street, aE EaG street and East washlns9or avl today The streets Soin ae rl9I gles and Tony is said fo have rae from behind the raflroad via6uc I rectlv in front of the aueomo efIa was being operated slowly.
 scared than hurt, he Waa eara Bridgeport hospital for Only slight bruises were felrL-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01

Mems bathing suits of good worst ed. plain colors or with fancy stripes, -S2 s2-5O to $4-
 Croquet, ball set with eancy nal lets and stakes and balls that will roll true,-$1.50.
 Special 4-baI1 croquet set of dog wood with rnallets having 9-inch heads and professional handles. Wickets are white enameIed and have candlesticks-$5.
 Express wagons, to keep a boy from burning himself with hre-erackers.- s1 to $6. s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01
BLACK HAND LETTER
 PROBED BY POLICE

Middletown. Conn. July It was learned today that within the last two weeks Thomas Kelly. a retired lamp black manufactures, has received an alleged ttblackhand" letter demanding $1, 1000 of him under penalty of death. The matter was turned over to the police who have been Investigating. Kelly, while admitting today that he had received such a letter. declined to discuss it's contents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01

Handosne pfque of special haa weight Russian tuuic. pearl buttoEs. -ss.75.
 Ratine cut on plain 1iners naa1he with large pearl buttons and noaal belt,-$4.
 Ratine with panel front and tu pockets and nip pIeatss very gfs4aflla --s4.
 Rattne with q Ruggian eurle away in front in new fashion.--4l-
 Ratine with rzn1ed tuutcs--8 81-1a-
 Handsome pique with an uErieur c ttractfve combination hip and sian tunics-$8.5O.
 Fine foncy skirt with a triple tup effects-ss.75.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01

The store will be open Friday evening till 9 o'clock, The following day, July 4th, it will be closed all day.
 Beginning Monday, July 9th, the summer schedule of business hours goes into effect.
 The opening hour will be 8:3O as of late and the store will close daily except Satur- days, at 5 Saturday, the closing hour will be o'clock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01
BIG RISE OF MISSISSIPPI
 ALARMS VALLEY CITIES

La Crosse. Wis, July IA sensa- tionaI rise in the Mississippi river here over night caused great alarm and re- suited in official warnings being sent out today by the United States weather bureau Today the river stood at 10 feet above low mark, the highest point in years
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01
STATE CHARITIES BOARD
 REFLECT IT'S oBF1clE

Hartford, J5z1y 1-Af the aa meeting of the state board oG cEarl-r at the capitol today Dr. E- A. Uc of Hartford, was reelected prs l1nl and Charles P. Kellogg of Watar11- was again chosen secretary, Ieu who had visited public iugtea throuehout the state the pagt E11l-a condition
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01
"1ovTEs,, MAKERS STRIKE
 AGAINST CENSOR'S FEES

Berlin, July The moving picture film manufacturers, including the for eien companies doing business in Prussia struck today against an in crease in the censorship fees and de- cItned to offer any more films for in anactton by the censor. Manufac "a +11rers say the increase is so great that it will ruin their business and probably drive out all except the very strongest firms. One company alone says it would have to pay an addi- tiona1 S5O,0oo a year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01
DIED.

this city, Monday, June 2ss 1874. Catherine. wife of James Flynn
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late resi- dence, No. 346 Benham avenue on Thursday. July 2 at S:50 a. m.s and from St. Augusti2ess church. where a sol eEnn high mass of requiem will be offered for the repose Of her soul at g o'clock. Burial in St. MichaePs $ cemetery a~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01
second nOor.
Women's white skirts for the holiday.

PiqueS or ratne skirt of white is wonderfully ssrce able.
 retains it's graceful sha pc and trim air during time of vearing comes the laundry fresh and tive each time; makes satisfactory appearance all through the summer; particularly appropriate for holiday wear
 A splendid gathering just now includes theses-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01
Give some time to healthy sport.

It pays and women to have some sport di- version The exercise is good The changed surround ngs beneficial And the social side all is of value
 Sportsmens Corner is ready with everything for all most every sport from canoeing to baseball.
 For example, these will help to make the holiday more eniovable:-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01
PETER OF sERvIA ILL.

Vienna. July 1-Professor Francis Chyostek, of the medical faculty of the Vienna University and a specialist for internal complaints was summoned today. to proceed to serviaS to attend King Peter
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
sREENw1cH BANK PAYS
 54 PER CENT. DIv

Hartford, July 1-The bank comn7- sioners today sent to depoIitora tn 1 Savings bank, cheeks Ge~ resenting 54 per cent of tnelF @ posits. The Commissioner erpec1 @ depositors will be eventually paid full with accrued interest-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01

Mrs. John Ford. 114 Grand street, has complained to the police that chicken thieves are busy in that sec tion of the city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01
AvIAroR KILLED BE raEr.

Pseov, Russia July 1--Cauaatr Jaaroglo, a Russian army a.rlalcl. killed today by being thrown Go ground from a great helehE folarE to the coIlapss of his Ea1e
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01

New tires for the bicycle so the day may be partly spent in pleasant rfde.-s2 and s.
 Tennis racket from spa1ding or from Wright & Ditson.-s2.5o to $s.
 Good tennis racket for a boy or girl to get started with.-75c and s5c.
 New model golf clubs from the Crawford-M -MacGregor foIks.-$1.25 to $4.5o.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01

Miss F. Ryan of California defeated Miss H. Atehison in the semi-hnals for the English woman's lawn tennis championship.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01

Fine white striped ratine with white satin ribbon belt-ss. 5O-
 white linen with organdy collar ss.
 Rice cloth of pure white with long tunic and ribbon belt,-$6.
 Fine white linen. Russian tunics- $7.50.
 Figured voile with graceful long tunic,-$6.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01
WORK1FEN QUIT
 SHELTON FACTORY
Company Had Refused to Give Men
 An Hour Day.
espeeial to the Farmer.

Special to the F'arrner) Shelton, July At 2 o'clock today 150 mechanics employed at the Whit lock Printing Press works here quit work because the company refused to grant their demand for an eight hour day.
 The men who are all mechanics claim that the Whitlock factory is the only printing press works in the coun- try which works more than an eight hour schedule.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01
Young folks pretty dresses abound.

New style tendencies have been brought to zyong folks There dresses for them with the long tunic, with the hip ruffles, with trimming of gandy which like greatly They, too, may have dresses of ratne of crepe of linen There plenty of figured voiles and pretty striped crepes.
 As much thought and care has been bestowed upon them they could desire And there's gathering of dresses sizes from IA to IS that is notably varied and impressingly good
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01

TC FsEEETTL-Fsurnished rooms and rooms for light housekeeping, 46s State and TQ1 Myrtle Ave.
 P1 as*
 SsAFsB or THANKS We desire to extend our sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown us in our late bereavements also to thank all for floral tokens sent
 LUCY MILLER
 ROBERT MILLER,
 THOMAS J. MILLER as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01

F1owered crepe in tunis geyle--sF Linen in handsome pink or blue tint, with long tunics-$6.
 Blue chambray with double eaoEs tunfcs-$5.
 Pretty pink or blue danafy nzagas with white,-$3-5o-
 Fancy striped crepe with rEbhca beItes3.25.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01

Farmer want Ads. One Cent Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-01
ETOWLAND'S

Main sree.. Ea..ae.a Asss. anasa .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-02
With Love and War Practicable Themes
 Tide of Literature Will Turn
Bu JUSTIN HUNTLY MCCARTHY, PIauwriGht

c TocksRokERs, MIL N LIoNAaREssEs
 
 WAGE, oBsEssIoNs REMEMBER PRAcFIcAeLE TIME
  things go cycles FOLLOWS RodANTICIsM; the They themselves to porraing the people of this they of preaching especially preaching theories. LONG SOMEWHERE THERE Is A MASTER ROMANCE, MAN WHO FEATURE AS STEVENSON TURNED AGO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-02
suffragists Violent
 Before Police Judge

Carnavon, wales, July 2-A scene of great violence was created today by two militant suffragettes, Georgian Lloyd and Phyllis North. when they were brought up for trial at the Car navon sessions on charges of being connected with window smashing cam paign on June at Criceieth, in the constituency Of Lloyd George, chance1- Tor of the e1cheQuer.
 The prisoners fought like wildcats and 1t took five wardens to keep them in the prisoners enclosure
 A detective from Scotland Yard told the court that. Miss North was mem Der of the larson squad'' which had set fire to the pavilion in the Botanical Gardens at Kew several months ago and that a short time ago she had inherited a fortune of $45O,O0o. Each of the women were sentenced to three months Imprisonment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-02
COUNTRY CLUES PROGRAM.
s5uIy 4th VIII Be Gala Occasion At Brooklaun-Events During
 July

The Brookla7vn Country club pro twrana for the month of July has just been. issued and will be as follows Sunday, July AHincks' cup compe- i4ition, medal play. first IS holes, club Echampfou. Championship cup for winner. Prize for runner-up- Quality ling round, 1s holess scratch a. m- Prize sSor lowest gross score First round as holes match play, D. m- Dinner dance Table d'hote dinner at p. m. Followed by fireworks and da1Sc- I1ng at the Brooklawn Rink.
 Wednesday, July s-Cluh champion ship Second round.
 Saturday, July 1-Tea- Season medal play competition, handicap Sec fond IS holes. Prizes for lowest net land gross scores. Club championship.
 Wednesday. July 15-Ta;ble d'hote luncheon at 1 o'clock Auction bridge lat 2:45. Three rubbers- Scores taken lat 5 o'clock Prize given by Mrs EHenry A Bishop.
 Saturday, July 1S-Tea- Hincks' cup scompetition- Second IS holes. Prize f1or best net score, 36 holes. Club championship, fnaEs-
 Saturday, July 25-Tea, Season medal play competition Handicap. Third IS holes Prizes for best net and gross scores.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-02
OBITUARY
FRANK FUTNKTE.

Frank F,unlzie, one of the most ex- pert mechanics in New England and tor 40 years employed by the Ashcroft Manufacturing Co. as a steam gauge filter, died in> St. Raphael's hospital late last night.r-sI4e was operated on about three weeks 1go for cancer by Dr. William F. Verdi and, for a. time, seemed to be recovering.
 MT. Funt1te was born ih Edinburgh, Scotland, November IA, 1850. He came to America when a young man and almost immediately became connected with the Ashcroft Co. When the con- cern located in Bridgeport about 55 years ago. he came with them. He lived with his family at ITO Catherine street.
 Fraternally. he was past chief Of Clan Campbell, Order Scottish Clans, and past royal deputy of the same or der. He was also member of St. Johns lodge. No. 3, F. & A M, Jeru- salem chapter, No 1S. R. A. M, and Jerusalem council, No. 16, R. & S. M He was a devout comInunicant of Oli- vet Congregational church
 A wife and two children, Mrs A. O. Bell of Westfeld, Mass, and F. G. Funlzie of 55 Washington court, con nected with the Frank Miller Lumber Co, survive Also a. brother, William Funlxie, also connected with the Ash croft Manufacturing Co, and a sister Mrs. Daniel Wilson. Both of the lat ter live at 172 Catherine street The body was brought to Bridgeport today in chargem of Undertaken Henry E. Bishop.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-02
BRIDGEPORT MAN NAMED AS MEMBER

New Haven, July 2-George M Wal Iace- chairman of the Lake Com bounce conference of independent Democrats, has appointed as members Of a. commission under the motion adopted which reads ''the chairman is authorized, at his convenience to ap- point a committee of 10 or more who shall adopt such ways and means as to them shall seem proper to the car rying into effect of progressive ideas in the state of Connecticut"
 Charles F, Thayer, Norwich; John S. Seymour, Norwa1k; Thomas J. Spell lacy, Hartford; Willard c. Fisher, Aiddletown; John F. Connery. Mid dletown: Raoul w. pArcFe, Hart ford; George W. Hull, Bristol, and Lynn w. Wilson, Bridgeport. MT. Wallace is ex-ofncio' a member of the committee and he will add other mem bens later.