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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09
TWO WOMEN GET DIv0RCES
 HERE TODAY

Caroline Hildreth Hutchinson of this city was granted divorce from Leonard Hutchinson of Allenhurst, N. J.,, by Judge Curtis in the superior court this afternoon. Desertion on June 1, 1908, was alleged. The couple were married December 23, 1902.
 Mary Bullock of Stamford was giv- en a decree from Louis Bullock of Jersey City, N. J. It was claimed that Bullock was living with Sophie Nor ris in Jersey City and that he aban- doned his lawful wife, October 1. 1912. The couple were married Mo- vember 19, 1899.
 Flora Belle Lloyd of Weston asked for a. divorce from Sylvester Lloyd of Brooklyn, N. Y. She claims Lloyd deserted her June 1, 1909. The cou- pie were married July 1, 1908. Mrs. I1oyd's maiden name was Flora Whit lock. The hearing had not been fin ished at press hour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09
WOMAN BURNED IN ATTEMPT TO
 SAVE HER HOME
Mrs. Fitzpatrick Rescues Valu- ables When House Be-
 comes a Furnace.

Fire starting from an unknown cause in the home of Patrick H. F1tz- patrick this morning for Q time threat ened the destruction of the two-fanily house at 2sOs Fairfield avenue. gave the fremen stubborn fight and was conquered by the use of water and chemical lines The flames ruined 8 bedroom on the second floor. Appar- entIy the fire started in clothes closet and worked it's way through the partitions down to the first floor Fizz water from Ahe tanks of Chemical Ce- 3 held the fire in check until water lines were laid. Mrs. Fitzpatrick was badly burned about her face and hands in trying to rescue some valua- bIes from the burning room, received treatment from the first aid'' equip ment of the fire apparatus and later the attention of a surgeon
 The fire was well under way when Mrs Fitzpatrick smetled smoke and started to investigate. Pushing open the door of the bedroom she was nearly overcome by the flush of flames and smoke, the interior of the room being a mass of fire and causing her to fear that the house was doomed Her warning and the dense smoke resulted in an alarm from box 257, Fairfield avenue and Ellsworth street, at s-51 o'clock. Chemical was first on the scene. ire Chief Edward Mooney directed the fight in person owing to it's being a day, off for First Assistant Chief D. B. Johnson. It was more than an hour before the last piece of apparatus left the scene. a careful examination of the paH-t- t1ons being necessary to prevent sparks causing a fire to again break out The damage will amount to $500.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09
FLAMES MOTOR DRIVER
 FOR EDITORS DEATH

Waterbury, Jan 9-Deputy Coroner Makepeace has found William A. Shanley, 27. of FIutevi1Ie, cri1nina1Iy responsible for the death of Cornelius Ma1oney, publisher of the Waterbury Evening Democrat
 ShanIey was driving an automobi on North Main street, on the evening of December 30 when the machine struck Mir. Ma1oney, breaking his leg. Complications set in and MT. Maloney died on Monday night January B.
 The finding of the deputy coroner was turned over to Clerk Samuel J. Marsh, of the superior court this af- fernoon and in all probability Assis- fant State Attorney John P. Kellogg, VIII ask for Shan1eyss appearance be- fore the present term of the superior court on the charge of mans1augh- fer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09
FOUR MEN BURNED BY EXPLOSION OF
 GAS IN COAL MINE

aEoundsvllIe, W. Va, Jan. s.-An ex- p7oslon occurred in the. First Street mine of the Mound Coal company here this morning -Four men, badly burned, were taken to the Glendale hospital nearby. An immense crowd at once surrounded the mouth of the mine which is in the village.
 rescue party entered the shaft and discovered that the explosion had been caused when a naked light had come in contact with a pocket of gas in an entry where only lew men were employed The remainder of the miners at work were reported unhurt. Physicians said the four injured men would recover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09
DEEP RIVER PLANT
 ON g HOUR SCHEDULE

Deep River. Conn, Jan. s.-An- nouncement was made today that, eS- fective January 22, the plant Of Pratt Read & Company which Is now rum ming on a 10 hour a day schedule, will go on nine hour basis. There will be no reduction in pay to thes ZOO e1n- p1oyes The curtailment or hours is to conform to the new laW.sE
 4 In connection with the announce ment, President George L. Cheney of the company said today that he be- lieved that, if the emptoyes were kept busy, as much could be accomplished in mines hoznA as is now done in 10 ana thaS for that reason the enploye was entitled to the same reraunera- lion
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09
JUSTICE WHEELER IS
 AGAIN PRESIDENT OF
 LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

At the annual meeting of the Fair field County Law Library association today Justice George w. Wheeler of the supreme court was elected presi- dent The following officers were also re- elected: Secretary, William T. Ha.vi- land; treasure, John w. Banks; lib rarian, Charles S. Evans; library com
 nittee, Judge Howard J. Curtis, George E. IIiH and Judge John R. Booth, of Danbury. Librarian Evans has held the post for 25 years and is held in high esteem by all the law yers in the county.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09
SHELTON STRIKERS POUND NOT GUILTY
Jury Tn Common Pleas Court Today Returns Verdict In Favor Of
 Accused

After deIberating three hours. a jury in the criminal common pleas court this afternoon brought in a yer diet of not guilty in the case of Wen CTS, charged with breach of the peace. The accused smiled broadly as he walked out of the courtroom a. free man. Judge Walsh suspended sen tence in the cases of Thomas Kuzek and John Homick after they had been sentenced to jail for 60 days on the charge of breach of the peace. Both are strikers.
 It was alleged that Gubsieva, had
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09
SIX MONTHS FOR
 CHAUFFEUR WHO
 ATTACKED MADE N

John Connolly, the chauffeur and forner Jockey charged with trying to ms <s serious assault upon Miss frnnA Ezs1a ok this city, was. fined $2g8 and BeKfenced to jail for six months by Judge Walsh in the criminal court of conamon pleas this morning. A jury yesterday afternoon brought in a verdict Of guilty. It was alleged that Connolly on the night of Nov. 29. Last, attacked Miss Held while she was passing the corner of North and Park avenues. She struggled and a. pass erby frightened Connolly away. He was afterzard caught in a local hos pdta1 where he had gone for treat xneu3s z&
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09
Will Not AppealFine FOrSunddy
 Baseball

It is understood on good authority that the Bridgeport baseball club w-1l not appeal to the supreme court from the jury's verdict "Wednesday in the case of Harvey Russell, found guilty of playing Sunday baseball. The fact that Attorney Chamberlain, counsel for the club, had filed notice of aD- peal, was thought by many to mean that the matter would actually be talk en to the highest state court This action was taken merely to give the club the customary six days in which to appeal If it was thought advis- able.
 Although President o'Rourke of the Eastern Baseball Association and Secretary Reddy of the Bridgeport club refused to make any statement, it is understood that they are con tent to let the matter rest and will not seek any further court ruling.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09
PUBLIC OFFICIALS ARE TRYING HARD
 TO SETTLE STRIKE
Mayor Sullivan Of Derby, The Ward en Of Shelton And Officers Of Blu menthal Mills In Conference To-
 day In Hope Of Being Able To
 Reach Amicable Settlement

prepared to await direct overtures from the owner or other representa- tive and authoritative heads of the Shelton mills.
 Formal complaint against the inso- lent conduct of New Haven police su- pernumaries was today lodged with Judge John B. Dillon Of the borough court by two citizens, Thomas Mo Mahon and Samuel Beardsley of SSheI- ton. It is alleged that while walking upon the street yesterday McMahon was subjected to insult by one of the New Haven police, and but for the presence of mind Of BeE 7sley might have been involved in. a personal strug- gle. Other cooler headed members of the supernumary force averted guards and over one hundred assem- bled strikers. The complaint was re- ferred to Prosecutor Shapiro for con- sideration.
 Attorney Howard N. Peck, presi- dent of the local Board of Trade today Issued a statement following the sec ret conference of the town heads thai the strike situation had not been ad-
 jud7cated-
 Local 52s of the Textile workers Union, of the I. w. w. will meet at s O. clock tonight in Sokol Hall, Derby
 while at Athe same time a meeting will be held by the Socialist party in the Town aa1ls Shelton looking tOWardi measures which may insure settle ment.
 Ry Associated Press.) This statement was issued today by Howard p. Peck. of the board of trade:
 1 Several of the business men of Der by and shelton met with. Sidney Blu kmeuthaI Of the company at the board fpf trade Tt5nas TesterdAHs They dis lciIssed fj1es ssFlaSes If inc SfrflSe Rrf,ff4- | ing developed but it is believed that Ia settlement will soon be made" Mayor George Sullivan, of Derby
 said today there was nothing new I in the situation but he looked for a settlement of the trouble
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09

! thrown stones at strike breakers dur ing the riot of December 29, when the trouble at the Blumentha1 mills in Shelton reached it's height. The ac- cused denied the charge. He said he was standing in the crowd and the special police picked him out without any reason.
 The court and jury then considered the case of William Pawlowski, a 20- year-o1d striker, charged with assault upon F. J. Smith. The latter is 8 six footer who weighs over 200 The striker is a frai1 youth, who wears eyeglasses and is anything but be1li- gerent in appearance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09
RADIJM EXTRACTION
 COST CUT "a PERCENT

Denver, Jan. sDr. B. Moore, chief chemist of the limited States bureau of mines in Denver announc- ed last night in an executive session of a. meeting of mining men three methods by which the cost of extrae- ton of radi11rn from ores had been reduced 75 per cent
 Dr. Moore announced that the methods would be given to the Ma ton Radiulm Institute. which ds tc finance the construction of a 1abora- tory here for experiments with
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09
FIVE SEAMEN ARE DR0 VI NED BY BOAT'S| WRECK Sailors On Flagship Wyoming Lose Lives When Graft
 Is Overturned. Distance of Ship From Land : Forbids Getting List of
 the Dead.

Old Point Comfort, Va. Jan. s-Ffve sailors of the flagship wyoming, of the Atlantic fleet, are reported to have been drowned this morning when big sailing cutter of the flagship was swamped with Is sailors aboard. Elev- en men were picked up by a tug which went to their rescue.
 Owing to the fact that the Wyoming is anchored far in the roads and the rough seas in the roadstead make it almost impossible for small boats to navigate. reports concerning the acei- dent are meagre.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09
New Haven Roads Plea To
 Keep Steamship Lines Is
 Due To Rule Of U. s. Canal

New York. Jan. 9.-The application of the New York, New Haven & Hart ford Railroad company with the in terstate commerce commission for permission to keep it's steamship lines was explained today by E. G. Buck land. vice-pr esident of the New Ha- ven, as having ns, connection with any acton against the company un- der the Sherman antitrust law.
 T filed the applications" said MT.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09
woMAN,S CONGREGATIONAL
 MISSIONARY UNION

The annual meeting of the Woman's Congregational Missionary Union of Bridgeport will be held in the Olivet Congregational church on January 15 commencing at 10:30 in the morning Rev. Fred l.. Hall, of Milwaukee, will be the speaker. His topic will be "The Nation Builder A lunch will be served at 12:5o. The afternoon meet ing meeting will be at 2 o'clock when Mrs. Lyman F. Peet will speak on Dynamic Forces in New China.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09
SEEK TO DISCOVER
 MISSING ENGLISHMAN

Tucson. Ariz.. Jan. s-Efforts were begun today through Frederick Sim pich, American consul at Nogales, Sonora, to learn the whereabouts Of Patrick Grant, brother -in-laws of Sid ney P. Osborne, secretary of state of Arizona and owner of a ranch near Chulican. No word. has come from him since August. He is a. subject of Great Britain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09

Buckland, sffn accordance with no- tice of the interstate commerce conn mission that any railroad corporation affected by the Panama Canal act which wishes to retain it's water lines must file such application on or be- fore March l.
 sWhatever the commission may de- eide under the Panama act, of course, has no connection with the Sherman law which forbidts combinations in re- stratnt Of trade
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09
300 WOMEN WILL
 PARADE IN BEHALF
 OF COAL STRIKE

Vancouver. B. c. Jan s.-Three hundred women, the wives and daugh- ters of coal miners imprisoned for participation in the Vancouver Island
 strike disturbances last August, will parade the streets or Victoria, Jan. Is, when the legislature meets and present a petition at government
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09
FORMER CONFEDERATE
 GENERAL -IS DEAD

Munfordvi1le, ky, Jan. 9-The body of General Simeon Bolivar Buckner. the last surviving lieutenant general of the Confederate Army, who died at his home, stGlenli1y'' near here last night, will be conveyed by special train tomorrow to Frankfort for bur 1aL General Buckner's death was due to infirmities of age. He was in his 91st year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09
No Change Tn Schedule
 2 Of Express Trains

New Haven Jan 9-vice- President Whaley, of the New York, New Ha- ven 6 Hartford Railroad, today de- nied the report that four express trains which have been running through Waterbury from Boston to New York were to be taken off in consequence of Chairman Howard FL iott's order relative to train cur tai1ment- MT. Wha1ey said that no important through trains were to be taken off
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09
LYNCH NOT so WELL TO-DAY.

But little change is noted today at St. Vincent's hospital in the condition of Henry F. Lynch of Stamford. for merly of Bridgeport, who received a fractured skull week ago in an au- tomobi1e accident at. F9int's corner. Fairfield. Intimation is given that improvement is not exactly satisfac- tory and that his condition is still con- sidered as being extremely serious.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09
THREE FIRMS BEFORE THE BANKRUPTCY COURT

Before John w. Banks in the United States Bankruptcy court today hear ings were held on the eases of the Connecticut Hat Co. of Danbury, Bish
 op Blk Go. of Stamford, and Nicokali JacobedIe a bicycle dealer of Strat- ford avenue, Bridgeport. Further hearings will determine the dividez which may be declared in each case.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09
ALLEGED USER OF
 GUN PLEADS GUILTY

New Haven. Jan. e-Pascua1e Luca- relIH, who had previously pleaded not guilty in the superior court to shoot ing a compatriot on last Thanksgiv- ing night in this city, today changed his plea to one of guilty and was sen- tenced on the charge of assault with intent to kill from one year and six months in states prison. Vincenzo Bonfei was the man shot but the wound did not prove serious.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09

Thomaston, Jan e.-While trim ming an old apple tree at the home of Walter Walzeman today, Ebert Hop kins missed his footing and fell to the ground on the middle of his back. No bones were broken. Due to his ad- vanced years, MT. Hopkins is in a ser ious condition.
 This is the first accident in this territory that might come under the workmen's compensation act.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09
HOSPITAL APPROPRIATION
 ARE APPROVED

Hartford, Jan. 9.-Governor Bald win today approved quarterly appro- priations for hospitals in Hartford, New Haven, New London, Winsted, Waterbury, Middletown, Stamford and Bridgeport; also for hospitals for in- sane and state schools, aggregating about S52 900.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09

The funeral of William Tut was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Messiah Baptist church on Arch street The Rev. John Morton, pastor of the church, conducted the service and a large number of the congrega- ton attended. The deacons of the church were the bearers. The burial was in Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09
DERBY MAN NAMED

Hartford. Jan. 9IGovernor Bald win today appointed George w. El- wood harbor commissioner for South port and re-appointed John Stark weather. of Derby, a member of the state board of accountancy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09
OBITUARY

The funeral of Robert B. Fairchild was held today at 2 o'clock from his home, 1472 East Main street, The Rev E. A. Burnes, pastor of the Washington Park Methodist church conducted the services. Members of the Woodmen of the World were bearers The burial was in Mountain Grove. cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09
WOMAN WHO WEIGHED
 500, DIES OF PNEUMONIA

Huntington. Ind. Jan. 9.-A1rs. Will
 liam settlemeyer, 5s years old who weighed 600 bounds, died at her home near here of pneumonia It was nec- essary to enlarge doorway before a coffin could be taken inside the house.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09
18TH SMALLPOX VICTIM

Hartford, Jan 9-The 18th victim Of smallpox in this city was taken to the isolation hospital today The pa tient is Catherine Moylan, of 1o3 VII son street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09
Gongressmen Visit City Before Leaving
 For Nations Capitol

Representatives Jeremiah DOnovan and Augustine Lonergan wefe fin thi1 city today, prior to their leaving fer Washington late this afternoon ta ba on hand for the resumption of Con gress on Monday. During their stay here they called on a number of their friends
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09
HEAFORRHAGE SUFFERER
 GOES TO HOSPITAL

age and reported as being in a serious condition, Peter Saffa was transferred from his home, 37 Church street, to- day to Bridgeport hospital in the emergency hospital ambulance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09

Judge-And you mean to say that you opened the pen and stole those sheep and didn't know a thing about it? Why, man, where were your. wits Cu1prit=I don't know. your honor. They must have been wool gathering. l-Ohio Sun-Dial.
 Little Daughter-You'n talk about having votes at your Cat home" to- morrow. mother, won't you?
 Mother-We may, dear; but surely 1 it doesn't interest you. Little Daughter-No, mother, but there are always a lot more cakes left when the visitors have been busy talking about votes. - Manchester Guardian.
 .eHow far is it to the moon?" in quired Congressman Flubdub..
 About .250, 1000 miles. believe. Why?
 Think of the rni1eage.'. responded the statesman, with a far-away look Kansas City Journal
 She-I would never marry a man who is a coward.
 He-Abont how brave would he have to be to meet your approval?
 She-Well, he'd have to have cour- lage enough -propose-Boston Transcript.
 Miss De vere," said the lady who was entertaining the popular actress, would you mind telling me what your real name is?''
 My real name? Oh. yes, It is ITubbs-Sy1via Tubbs. But I hope you I by
 l .sOh, no; you needn't be afraid I'm Iiust as much ashamed of it you are."--Chicago Record-Herald.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09

Fire caused a loss Of s1O.OO0 nt zhr boiler house of the sreenhouses of Afa exander Duncan Campbell at Wee IsIfp, Long Island.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09

The automobile, having supersedst the horses and wagons for United States Senate service, the latter euuiD- rnent will be sold at auction, January Is.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09

'rWhat are you doing with thore matches, Cyril? Leave them alone at once!"
 why, Pm just trying if pussy ig real tortoiseshen or only celfbIold.',-- London Opinion.
 "Good show at the F'rfvOIity," aafE the New York man to his country cousin Want to go2"
 Dunno Is it clinical or gocGoloT~ fcaI ?''-Washington Herald
 ''Does old Tom Spfnterg drink z9
 NO" replied Farmer Corntog9s1. s'TIe ain't tempted that way at aIl EIr kin talk am act foolish enough Eo Ea.l- ] isfy anybody, 5eg naturally -''--FVaE-- ington Star.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-12-04

Chicngo--Amalgam Of the Progressive
party with the Democratic party has been ag.
itaied by Democrats Of national prominence.
according 20 information brought here by
one Of those who will sit in the executive
committee Of the Progressive party here this
week. The same man admitted that the ques-
tion Of amaigamation is to he discussed ut tbs
meeting. although his opinion is tho CON.
mii,ce will decide to continue the national or
ganila,ion for the time being.
Three propositions, II Is understood, are to
be taken up: Maintenance Of the national
organization for entering a presidential canli.
date in 1916.
Amalgamaton Of the Progressive party with
the Democratic party.
Amalgamation Of the Progrcssives aud re.
publicans.
George W. Perkins Of New York Is chair.
man Of the committee.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-12-04

atty that everybody looks forward
with pleasure to her visits.
A delicious Thanksgiving dinner
was given by Mr.. and Mrs. ]. +.
Porcher for their friends, Mr.. and
Mrs. g. iG.Abis LLQt T OjkNp EON
Mrs. @. A. Gibson and family, Omer
Gibson, DR.. Hollinshead and Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam Greenway.
George Phillips gave one Of the
incest dances ever held in lola. The
music furnished by Messrs. Williams
and Holloway was excellent, the re-
freshments fine and the party went
home more than pleased with the eve-
ming and hoping that Mr.. Phillips will
soon repeat his success.
Mr.. Finney will dig well for Miss
Ella Suffer. II. Jarisch has just fin
ished house on Miss Suffers claim
and the neighbors are hoping that
she will soon be one Of us.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-12-04

PERSONAL

- + + + + 1. + + + I. 1. 1. + 1. 1. :,
II. Ruby went to Silver City o.,
business Monday.
MIR. and Mrs. +. +. Baker were il,
the city from Fl Paso Monday.
Gus Washer is back from va
cation trip to Pittsburg, III.
Miss Catherine Laughren is in
with mountain fever at her home.
Ben Titus returned this morning
from trip to FL Paso.
j. Blainey an insurance man of
Albuquerque is in the city transact
ing business.
Two ears of steers were shipped
Sunday by Jim Kerr to FL Paso mar
kets.
Mrs. John McTeer of Deming. n.
NJ, is a guest ut the Hotel Paso del
Norte-El Paso Morning Times.
NJ. j. Kelly, brother of II. II. KEEL
ly and T. l.. Lowe were visitors in
Deming from Silver City Sunday.
DR.. r. c. Hoffman and s. r. Bras.
elton went to FL Paso Wednesday
morning.
Joe Simpson, uncle of W. c. Simp.
son, is here inspecting the Mimbres
Valley. from Corona, N. NJ.
W. W. Bowers of Albuquerque Is
in the city on business. Mr.. Bow
ers is monument manufacturer.
W. ID. Shea, travelling freight aud
agent for the +. p. and
S. W. was in the city Monday from
his headquarters in FL Pso.
ID. +. Weatherred will install
stock of five and ten cent goods on
Spruce street in the Baker building.
p. d. Southworth is moving to the
L. c. Richardson place south OF the
,ity.
c. c. Whitehill Of Silver City and
". W. Whitehill of Mimbres are in
he city visiting Harry Whitehill.
r. c. Ely returned Wednesday
morning from Santa Fe. He will
ioon move his family from the Little
Vineyards into town.
Edward Kimmick. who has been
wing for the past five years on the
Upper Mimbres, is back in his old
ome on Silver avenue.
Forrest Mckinley returned from
as Cruces Saturday and departed
or a short trip to Silver City Tues
NY.
Mrs. Martha B. Ament and Mrs.
am Watkins motored to Columbus
unday to enjoy a baud concert by
he Thirteenth U. s. Cavalry Regi-
rental band.