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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-01
Mcdonnell Hauled Flag Aloft.

Ensign EDWARD Orrfck mcdonnell,
brother of the Rev Eugene De l. Nc
Donnell. pastor of st. Aloysius Church
and president OF Gonzaga College. pulled
the strings that sent did Glory" aloft to
replace the last Mexican flag flying over
the Vera Cruz port.
John H. Rollman. eighteen years old,
2214 Fort Stanton road. is gun-pointer
on the San Francisco. and was stationed
at one of the big weapons which did such
effective work against the naval academy
at Vera Cruz. which was shot to pieces
and most of the Mexican cadets. VINO
had been firing on the United States
marines, were killed. Rollman's excel
lent work In the engagement won for
him the high praise Of the men stationed
about him.
Rollman has a brother. Louis NJ. Roll
man, who is aboard the training ship
Franklin. at Norfolk. who may soon
leave for Mexican waters.
The father of the two boys Is heuten-
ant of the watch at the geological sur
vey, was in the regular army and is a
veteran of the Spanish american war.
John r Rollman of Baltimore, an uncle
of the boys. also was in the regular
army, and during the Spanish American
war his wife was In mourning for him
two months because his name had, by
mistake been placed upon the list of
dead. Miss Ida Rollman, a sister of the
boys, is studying TO be a Red Cross
mn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-01
JAMES r.. ROSE.

James Z. Rose, one of the oldest coal
merchants of this city. died yesterday
afternoon at his residence, 7o4 1 street
southeast. at the age of seventy-eight
wears. While enjoying the best of health,
apparently. Mr.. Rose was stricken with
cerebral hemorrhage Thursday of last
week in his Office. at 1925 7th street
southeast. He rallied under treatment.
and for several days there were hopes of
saving his life. but beginning with
Wednesday he rapidly grew worse.
Mr.. Rose was a Virginia and was born
in Fauauier county May %, 1886. AS a
young man he entered the employ of one
of the first organized railroads of Eir-
ginia, and during the civil war he was
engaged in the transportation of troops
of the Confederate army.
Knew Jefferson Davis.
lie was personally acquainted with
Gems. Stonewall Jackson and I>ongstreet
and other officers Of the southern army,
and he accompanied Jefferson Davis
when the president of the Confederacy
visited Bull Run battlefield. In 1869 he
moved to Alexandra, where he estab-
lshed wood and coal business, which
was transferred to Washington twenty
eight years ago. He was married No
vember %. 1858. in Prince William coun-
ty to Miss Sarah Mumford of oxford
shire. England. who died in 1874.
Mr.. Rose leaves three children. Mrs.
P. r. Pullman and 7. Wellington Rose
of Washington and Herbert ]. Rose.
cashier of the Southern railway offices at
Alexandria Arrangements for the flu
neral have not been completed. Inter
ment will be In the Union cemetery of
the Methodist Episcopal Church South at
Alexandria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-01
Sailors Cleaning Equipment.

| For the present the men of the fleet
are to be denied shore liberty. as they
will have much work to do in cleaning
| their equipment and the doctors are do
sirous that they be given change IN the
| cool air of the outer harbor.
When liberty is granted them. Lieut..
Alfred NJ Cohen of the Arkansas, an
athletic officer. who has been acting as
ordnance officer on Rear Admiral Fetch
ers staff. hopes to start base ball
league and will issue challenges TO army
teams This may result in giving Vera
cruz a championship series as its first
introduction to the American national
sport.
The first serious case to come before
the provost marshal. Commander D. r.
Sellers. OF the Arkansas. indicated the
efficacy of the naval service. A thief
was apprehended and lodged in jail with
in Il few hours of the commission of his
crime of blackmail. This was brought
about by the prompt action of Com
mander Sellers himself. ..G
During the night Of April n. a man
giving the name of J. r. Mulcahy. who
asserted that he was an American re-
porter. told the provost marshal that he
had information of the whereabouts of a
quantity of arms and ammunition in the
hands Of MeXicans.
Blackmailer Gets Jail Sentence.
Mulcahy was given squad of three
armed men and instructed to seize the
arms and ammunition. Led by Mulcahy,
the men went TO gambling house. where
Mulcahy in Spanish demanded money in
stead of arms, and represented himself
as a second captain of police.
The marines, not understanding the
transaction, watched Mulcahy compel the
opening of safes. which proved to be
empty. the cashier explaining that the
funds had been turned over to his en-
ployer, Pedro Nau.
The cashier was thereupon forced to
conduct the party to the residence of
Nau, from whom money was demanded.
Nau had over 5000 pesos, which Mulcahy
carried to his hotel and dismissed the
marines.
On the following day Nau complained
to the provost marshal. after which de-
tectives traced Mulcahy, who later was
arrested and placed in Jail. The money
was recovered and returned to Nau. Null
cahy was sentenced to five years at hard
labor This was the last act performed
by Commander Sellers as provost mar
shall
Refugees Arrive From Puerto Mexico
Forty-two refugees who arrived last
night on the Leland steamer Dictator
from Puerto Mexico were transferred to
the steamer Monterey. which steamer
anchored outside the harbor late in the
evening to await the arrival of the trans
port Hancock with other refugees from
Puerto Mexico.
The Hancock arrived off the harbor at
midnight and transferred her passengers
early today. The Monterey will take the
refugees to New Orleans.
All Of the steamer Dictator's passengers
were from the oil fields and district
about Minatitlan, state of Vera Cruz.
The transports Sumner, Mcclellan,
Meade and Fitzpatrick, which brought
Funston and his 9TH Brigade to Vera
Cruz, sailed at daybreak for Galveston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-01

the passing of the troops. shouting
..Hurrahs" and waving hats or handker-
chiefs.
Shortly after the last Of the troops had
passed through the central streets of the
city. Brig. Gen. Funston. with several
aids drove by in a carriage and was
greeted with cheers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
PLAN HUGE
 NEW AUDlTORlU M

Tentative plans were made at a. meeting of the local aerie of Eagles held last night for the construction of a gigantic auditorium on the property recently acquired on Main street near Madison avenue. As planned, this auditorium will be the largest in the state. The auditorium proper will be on the main floor, while lodge rooms will be scattered through the second floor Plans for the buiEding will be made at once ,and excavation will be started on the lot in the near future as the carnival recently held showed proceeds of $4,1o0.
 . Last nights meeting was the eleventh anniversary of the establishment of the Bridgeport aerie and was marked members. There were more than 700 members of the Organization in att tendance. while many visitors from out of town lodges were present.
 President Daniel J. OConner, John Lynch and Secretary Thomas F. Mo Namara were selected as delegates to attend the state convention to be held at Meriden next Tuesday, Vice Preet- dent John Spittler of this city, has been announced a likely candidate to succeed the present president. Francis T. Wade when the annual officers are elected during the convention.
 The members also voted that the To- cal aerie participate in the New Eng land field day to be held in New Ha- ven on July 19, 20 and 21. Several thousand Eagles are expected to march in the parade on the 21st. The local aerie will attend in a body.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
JACK 0'BRIEN WANTS DECISION GIVEN TO FIGHTERS

Jack OsBr1en, the Philadelphia. fight Ter. who at one time held the light weight championship, is out with the su9xestion that the clubs get together and try to work out some plan win ere by decisions can be given in all bouts He says it will add interest to the contests and at the same time prevent "a lot of boxers going around the coun- try claiming victories which really do nCE belong to them Jack suggests that three, or even five, judges besnam- ed to give a decision, which would tnlxe it ont of the hands of the referee en-, fire9y and he also suggests that the names of the judges be withheld from fhe public until the night of the con Rest There Is no doubt but that
 O'Braen's plea. for a decision in all contests is a good one, but the mat fer will have to be adjusted with the various boxing commissions before it could be adopted
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
QUEENS DAUGHTERS
 PARTY A SUCCESS

The whist party and dance which the Queens Daughters held yesterday afternoon and evening in the Brook lawn Dancing pavilion, while it was not as well attended as it would have been had the weather been favorable, was a. success socially and financially and was the source Of a. jolly time to those who braved the storm. The prizes were many and beautiful
 A large share of the credit for tfe successful good time is due to the ef- forts of Mrs. Thomas McNGullen, the chairman of the entertainment com mittee.
 Among the prize winners were the mesdames. William Sullivan, John Bray, John Connors, John Lyddy< F. c. Mullins, Jennings. Daley, Hoiste, Fenton, Cotter, Fenton Kelly. Metcale, William Halligan, Thomas Morrissey, Thomas Donovan. Lynch, C1ampett and F. c. Sanford: the Misses Mary Lyddy, Jennings, Mary Stapleton, Mary Sheedy and Alerlia Berger and the Messrs. B. T. Finn. J. A. Kelly. Weary, Martin Lucy, T. B. Jennings, K R. Harrington. John Moran, James But Ter and William Buckley.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
SOY. BALDWIN TO OPEN
 SHAFTS SAEN6ERFEST
Chief Executive of Connecticut To Be Guest of Honor At Big NLua-
 cal Event.

Governor simeon E. Baldwin has ac- cepted the invitation extended to him by the committee of the seventeenth Staats Saengerfest to be present on given in the Casino on State street. The following letter was received by Compensattcm Commissioner Edward T. Buckingham. through whom the in vitation was extended:
 Hon. Edw. T. Buckingham,
 Bridgeport, Conn.
 My dear Mfr. Buckingham:
 Your letter of May 25 is received. I shall be happy to accept your invita- tion to attend theIconcert of the State Saengerfest on June 29, and say a few words at the opening.
 Yours sincerely,
 ..sEMEONNE. BALDWIN
 Governor Baldwin honored the last Saengerfest held two years ago in Woo1sey hall New Haven, by his pres ence and extended to those present a. hearty greeting from the state He pressed himself as very much pleased with the singing.
 That the city fathers of Bridgeport appreciate the fact that the Saen- gerfest will be something worth recog- nition in a substantial manner was manifested recently when the Board of Aldermen voted to appropriatee the sum of $75 for the purpose of decOrat- ing the city hall and reviewing stand which will be situated at city, hall park. The general committed requests that the city put it's gala attire for the reception of the guests
 Plans for the festival and carnivaE to be held on June 30 at Columbus park are maturing rapidly.
 The silver loving cups which are to be offered trophies at the prize singing contests to be held in the Casino on T1Infa % have arrived ana a y.a handsome specimens of workmanship Every society in the state is hard at work practicing for this feature Of the Saengerfest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS
 GRADUATE THIS EVENING

The Connecticut Froebel Normal Primary Kindergarten training school will hold their coTnmencement exer- cises this evening 1n the stratheld.
 The speaker for the evening will be Jenny B. Merrill, Ph.D., superinten- dent of New York kindergarten<s. Dr. Richard L. Swain will invoke the blessing.
 The program consists of songs, stor- ies and games also chorus numbers, these being the ways in which the graduates will demonstrate the kin dergarten methods.
 Miss Ruth Burton will deliver the vaIedictory address.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
RT1 GALLERY WATCHES
 woATBN-GoLF PLAYERS.

Greenwich, Conn, June 5Today's contests at match play and foursomes tor the links of the Greenwich Colln- arv cub will decide whether the Grfs- irou.Cup comes into the custody of the women players of the Metropolitan tor Pznslad elpE1fa district for the next n2 months
 Last year. Boston won but in the av-o days play just ended the New r-nx1sud women were eliminated With Khe resumption of play today the sur vfvUrs stood
 Ptsf1ade1phia 1z; Metropolitan Asso- srfatior1 Il points
 Tsrenty-one points were to be di- ~rfded today and the cIoseness of the competing teams attracted 8 large gal 7ery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
Muslin Nightgowns, Nice Ouality-75c.

Seldom do you have the opportunity to buy dainty nightgowns such saving.
 These of fine muslin at least dozen different patterns
 with all-over embroidery. shadow lace, tor chon and Val edgings; others prettly embroidered square and V neck styles.
 few of soft white crepe particularly convenient serviceable the traveller they easily laundered and require no ironing. All worth $1 or $1.25- 7Se Princess slips of fine white muslin, made in piece with no gathers wastine most desirable for heath soft cnging frocs Variety of patterns, lower edge scalloped embroidered trimmed shadow lace
 S1.OO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
MUSTN'T ASK RETURN OF
 SEIZED FISHING TACKLE.

Hartford, June 5-No man arrested in this state for illegal fishing. has a right to demand return of his fishing tackle held by the court and any at tempt to recover it may be punished as contempt of court, according to an opinion of the attorney general, but all persons concerned with the issuing and serving of writs in any attempt at re- covery are also liable for contempt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
PLEADS GUILTY ITO
 WHITE SLAVERY CHARGE

Hartford, June 5.-Joseph Petrazzo, alias Jack D'Alesie, was in police court today on white slavery charge. pleaded guilty and was bound over to the superior court. His case will prob ably be disposed of in that court next week.
 Petrazzo was arrested in Akron, O., and was brought to Hartford yoster- day, Waiving extradition-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
E. HI. DILLON &CO. z1es MAIN ST: "Se MAIN sr. HARTFORD PARIS
 Wholesale and Retail Leading AGiliners
Saturday as Usual Will Be Bargain Day

will the last day of the Anniversary Clearance Gigantic Bargains every department and suitable represented in this opportunity wanabIe millinery goods which may again. Dollars than tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
ACQUIT PUTNAM WOMAN
 OF KILLING HUSBAND.

Putnam, Conn.,, June 5-After delib- erating eight minutes jury in the su- perior court acquitted Mrs. Amanda ID. Lawson, of East Woodstock, of the charge of mans1aughter in the death of her husband, Jonas P. Lawson, last August. Mrs. Lawson collapsed when
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
SOCIAL
fConmuni,cated.0

The girls Of St. Joseph's R. c. church choir surprised Miss Florence NTiIbauer with a miscellaneous shower Wednesday evening. Miss MiIbauer was a. member of the choir for several years. a
 Music was rendered by Miss Theresa Sour and Miss aGaiz aizabeth Peg. Many solos were sung by Miss Theresa Poke, the we'll known contra1to sing CT The girls enjoyed themselves by playing games and a number of songs were sung by the whole assembly.
 Those present were the Misses Ther- esq Poke, Theresa Sour, Elizabeth Peg, Elizabeth Schriebber, Mary Why land, Cora. Herb, Rose Herb, Elsie Herb, Anna Heb, Elsie Stockmann, Carolina Segora, May Smeltzer. Lou ise Sch'wab, Carrie Leopold, Mary I1e- po1d, Anna Leopold, Amanda Lichin- berger, Blsie Iichenfberger. Florence NEilbauer.
 Ice cream and cake were served. All departed at a late hour wishing Miss Milbauer a very prosperous fu- ture.
 Miss NdIbauer received many hand some presents.
 Mrs. Fannie Landes of 1438 Main street has announced the engagement of her daughter. Miss Rose Landes to Philip Carlson, the president of the Metropolitan Auto and Carriage Co. Miss Iandes is a very charming young lady and both she and her hance have host of friends who will be pleased to learn of their engagement As yet, the date of the wedding has not been decided.
 Dr. and Mrs. F. M. Wilson and their daughter, Miss Helen Wilson, of 836 Myrtle avenue, and Miss Helen Wilcox of Milford who have been making a tour of the world, returner home last evening. having been absent five months.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry C. Griswold of the Stratfield, who have been touring Europe for the past six weeks with a party of hotel managers and their. wives, have returned to this city.
 Dr. and Mrs John c. Lynch of 826 Myrtle avenue, who have been abroad for some time, will return today on the steamship Aguitania, of the Cunard line. Dr. and Mrs. Lynch have spent most of their time in London and Paris.
 Miss Urla Neal, whose marriage to John T. Sherry is scheduled for next month was the honor guest at a show of Miss Mabel Watson, 382 Central avenue by the H. c. Sewing club of which she is a member. The mem bers of the club who were present were the Misses Frances Wilson, Maylah FIal1ock, Winifred Beach, Louise and Leila Mosher, Lucille Xiii Han, and Miss Watson. Miss Elsie Jennings of Fairfield, was also guest at the shower.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
$2 Corsets -$1.

Made of heavy coutil with satin top plain style Extremely low bust; with the free hip giving gracefulness and freedom of movement to the Fitted with six hose supporters.
 A full $2 value,E @M
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
THE WEATHER FORECAST
General.

Rain has fallen during the last 24 hours in nearly all the northern dis tricts from the Rocky Mountains east ward to the coast. The rain was gen eral over the spring wheat belt and over the large portion of the corn belt. The| greatest amount reported was 35S inches at Huron, S. D. Moderate temperatures continue in all districts east of the Rocky Mountains. Dis- turbances are central this morning over Utah and Kansas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05

Ladies' vests, medium weight, Hsle, high neck, long sleeves, regular $1- soc.
 Fine quality nsIe vests for ladies', fancy or plain tops, all sizes, regular 25c-1sc.
 Fine cotton vests for ladies, plain or fancy top, Hght-1Oc.
 Summer-weight vests of IisIe, fancy crocheted OF plain top. all sizes 12Ac.
 Cumfy cut vests, fine HsIe, the new er-sIp kind, very comfortable to wear because straps stay on the shoulder, regular 25c-15c
 Pure silk vests in odd sizes, high neck, long or short sleeves, white and black, regular $1.25 to $2.5O-$1.
 Wool vests and drawers, full length, high neck vests, full length drawers, worth $1-z5c.
 Very fine union suits of the Hud- son Mills make, cuff or lace knee,- s9c.
 Boys union suits, cotton in sum- mer weight, high neck, short sleeves, sizes to 16,-25c.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
PERsoNAL MENTION.

Miss Grace Wagner, a daughter Of Rev. John P. Wagner of 1O79 Central avenue, returned yesterday afternoon from Syracuse University, Syracugea N. r., where she is a. student
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05

Pure silk stockings, assorted coIors, with high spIiced hee-s1.
 Silk boot stockings, of white, gray, green and tan and black, nice quality and good effect-5Oc.
 Fine silk Hsle, rich deep black. pure white, good shades of tan,-5oc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05

". g. Carter, president of the Rail- way F1remen's Brotherhood at Chi caru. declared that plans are being TnHalna aHqa nsE HHaa aEaa- strike
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
the verdict was announced and was
 carried from the court room.

Proof of the invention of wireless submarine telegraphy by Prof. Regi- naId Fessenden was demonstrated at tRosfnn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
THE SMITH-MURRAY 60.
 Cash and Low Prices.

Hosiery & Underwear Special.
 Women's and children's hosiery and underwear at a good saving.
 few of the many articles you will be able buy at reduced price at this Store of Exceptional Values
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
State.

Fair tonight and Saturday, moder- ate to fresh north winds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
Dresses & Rompers-5Oc.

Dresses for the little ones.
 Striped and checked gngham in several colors. With low neck, short sleeves, pleated skirt trimmed with colored belt and gaily colored buttons.
 Just the thing for wear,-50c.
 Rompers in sizes 1 to 5, appropriate for beach or country.
 Tiny or striped gngham plain coors blue pink and tan
 THE SMITH-MURRAY C0.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05

Mir Schwartz Junior English class members who are to take college exams will meet with him Monday afternoon at 2:3O The Seniors will meet him at o'clock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
New Haven

Forecast: Fair and slightly cooler tonight Saturday fair and warmer followed by increasing cloudiness.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05
HOURS FOR TAKING
 COLLEGE EXAMS"

The members of the Criterion board had their pictures taken yesterday afternoon. The officers of the various classes are to be photographed during the week for the Commencement Criterion.
 Edward Lynch has returned to school following a recuperative rest spent in the wilds of Sandy Hook and Newtown.
 Miss sNoonan, local grammar school teacher was an interested spec tator at several recitations Wednesday morning.
 meeting of the Junior class picnic committee was held yesterday at the close of school in room 20.
 The records for those taking college lege board and Yale exams are to be held the week that the regular school exams are, the Juniors and Seniors taking college work will take their regular examinations during the after moons of next week. The schedule for these is:
 Seniors from 1:45 to 3:15-Tuesday, Ancient History and U. s. History; Wednesday, English; Thursday Ger man IT and French II; Friday, 9Do- mestic Science and Solid Geometry. From 3:30 to 5. Tuesday, German III, French III and. w; Wednesday, Geo metry and Geography; Thursday. Chemistry; Friday, VergiI.
 Juniors from 1:45 to 3:15-Tues- day, nine; Wednesday. English c; Thursday, German II and French II; Friday, English History review. From 3:30 to 5, Tuesday, German III and French III; Wednesday. Cicero; Thurs day, Algebra. II; Friday. Physics IT.
 Clifford Walters, "A, created much sconsternation Wednesday,, morning when he came to school minus a coat. It was just the outcome of a wager made Saturday evening and by which Henry Hendelsohn wore a pair of white flannel trousers to Stamford, Wednesday afternoon.
 The baseball team will leave on the 11:45 train tomorrow morning for Naugatuck where on F'irernan's Field in the afternoon the Naugatuck high nine will try to avenge the defeat of early season Lavery or Walters will be Used in the box for Bridgeport them up for the Rubber Town boys. The full roster of the roaring rooters will accompany the team and under the leadership of Jim Rickard will endeavor to stir up the Naugatuck Valley by their rumbles.
 John Corcoran, '15,i has accepted a position as salesman for a local con cern that sells patented sanitary milk bottle, covers. John has been quite Susy during the recent hot spell and his sales have been numerous
 Mir. Schwartz Junior English class f1 f11 exams will meet with him Monday afternoon at 2:3O. The Seniors will meet him at 4 o'clock
 The iraterelass game yesterday after noon had to be postponed because of the weather. The sophomores still have two games to play, one each with the Juniors and freshmen.
 SOCIAL
 (Communicated.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05

The interelass game yesterday after noon had to be postponed because of the weather The sophomores still have two games to play, one each with the Juniors and freshmen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05

A meeting of the Junior class picni committee was held yesterday at tn close of school in room 20.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-05

ssGeneral'' Flora Drummond, the euffragette leader, recently released on license, was rearrested in London under the "cat and mouse act'' and locked up in Holloway jail.