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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
EDW ARD STRAIT TON
 COMMITS SUICIDE
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events of the city. He then lived at the family mansion which is now occupied by the Salvation Army on Elm street in a section of the city that has been greatly changed by corn- mercia1 invasion.
 He possessed a me1odious voice and, always foremost in church work, was for years in the choir of the First Methodist church, of which he was a member until his death. He was all 50 a. cousin Of the famous midget Tom Thumb. 's
 For thirty years he has been iden- titled with Free and Accepted Mason ry, having been raised in Corinthian lodge. and passing suecessfVely to the 32nd degree. Members of Cor1nthian Lodge, Jerusalem Chapter, Jerusalem Council, Hamilton Commandery La fayette Consistory Pyramid Temple of. the Masonic order, the Algonquin, .sFsorty-Sevens and other clubs in the city ,as well as hundreds with whom. he is acquainted or has befriendeG, will mourn his departure from their midst.
 Tn paying tribute to his memory to- day, business associates generally speak in the highest terms of his affa-8 biIity, popularity generally among business associates and strangers, and great deeds of unpublished charity. which made him capable of running the big dry goods business as none else could.
 Miss Lois E. Bennett, advertising manager of the D. M. Read company, today said:
 There is probably none in our store whose genia1ity excelled that of MT. Stratton. He was not only popular with the customers but knew their every, wish, as did none other. He had a way of meeting people that was most winning and everyone loved him.
 He was the most intimate adviser Of the late David F. Read and MT. Reads death was very great blow which undoubtedly led him to this sad end- ing
 George Goulden, of the Read firm, and lifelong associate of stratton. said:
 His loss to both the firm and hss friends in this city is irreparab1e.. Pos- sessed of an exceptionally high char acter, he was a real friend to those with whom he professed friendship and combined this quality with g gen erous nature which led him into many charities that were most worthy and which will never be known He had a love almost amounting to a passion | for the late MT. Read to whom he was very close throughout his Hfe.''
 A M. Englehard. head of the fur niture department, adds to the gem l era1 expression of regret at his passing by sayipgi
 MT stratton was always very much interested in fraternaI matters with | which he was most familiar for more than three decades | His willingness to serve his fra ternal brothers and attention to those in need have endeared him to all with
 whom he came in contact and not only
 will he be greatly missed by his as- sociates but by the community in gen. eral.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
DISSIPATION AND CRUELTY CAUSE:
 DIVORCE ACTIONS

Cruelty and assertion are tIle causes set forth by four petitioners who bring divorce proceedings in the superior court today. Hattie Armstrong of this city wants a. decree from William Armstrong Of this city. Desertion on May A. 1910 is alleged. The couple were married May g. 1906. Mrs. Arm strong maiden name was Hattie BroWe.
 E Caroline ScharH of this city, seeks freedom from Antene Scharfn of An sonia. Cruelty and intemperance are alleged. The couple were married August Ii, 1900. Mrs. Scharns maid- en name was Caroline Haeckle
 Ozro Hunt Of Wilton, brings action against Debbie l.. Hunt of Danbury Desertipn on May 27. 1911, is the cause The couple were married August l2, 1883.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
CONDITION OF AUTO
 VICTIM IS SERIOUS

The condition Of James Prendergaat, 56, of 1244 Hancock avenue. who was struck last evening by an autonobile driven by Mrs. Joseph W. Linley. of S46 Main street, on Middle street near Congress, is very serious today and the physicians hold out little hope for his recovery.
 The accident occurred early last evening Mrs. Linley was driving the machine. With her were Mrs. Ste phen F. Boucher and her sister. Miss Alice Shsa She had turned from. Congress into Middle street, when Prendergast Is said to have stepped into the street, and upon seeing the machine bearing down upon him. att tempted to regain the sidewalk. He was knocked to the ground and suf- fered punctured right lung, broken left ankle, two broken ribs, and in- juries and bruises ons all parts of the body.
 The occupants of the car declare that they were going at less than i've miles per hour and had sounded the horn several times.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
Alsop Declines to Be Candidate for
 Governor on Ticket

Hartford, Aug. 27-In a formal statement issued this afternoon for mer Senator Joseph w. Aisop, Of Avon, chairman of the Progressive state central communities, declines to allow his name to be used on the primary ballots of the party as nom inee for governor MT. AIsop says h feels that he can be of more service to the party in his present position as state chairman than to become a candidate on it's ticket He says:
 The thing which interests me most is not my personal political success or that any other man in or out Of the Progressive party but the furtheranee and success of the principles eTnbod- jed in it's platform I feel that there are other men better fitted than to make the caInpaign for governor.s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
NO WORD FROM
 ANDRES AND WIFE
Department Commander of U. S. W. W. Supposed to Be
 Tn stuggart, Germany

Considerable anxiety is felt for the safety of Charles Andres, department commander of Connecticut, U. s. w. V4, who, with his wife. has been visit ing his mother-in-laws Mrs. U1lmer, in Stuttgart, Wurtemiberg. Germany. No word has been received in this coun- try from him since the outbreak of the war, and 1t is feared that he iis unable to get away.
 Late in July, a postal was received from him. At that time he was in Switzerland. but he said that he was on his way to Stuttgart. Since that time he has not been heard from. Friends in the city have sent letters and postals to him. but have received nc reply As this section of Germany is being Invaded by the allied powers. it is not thought that he will be able to return to this country until hos tiItties are at an end
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
Trolley Picnic Wreck
 Cost Company $6o, 900;
 More Cases Pending

Setfelement is rapidly being made sy the Connecticut Company for death and injury to victims of the VVes1port trolley wreck. To date 1t has cost the company something like S60 .o00. Of 125 persons on the car at the time all but 8 claims are said byzthA company to have been 1iqui- dated. Relatives of Miss Mabel Cleveland, killed have settled for s6,- coo. Mrs. Raymond Jones. wife of the assistant superintendent of the Brfdgeport hospital accepted an amount said to be in excess of $2,- 50o. The death of George Raymond Fuller cost the company $s.00O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
GERMAN SHIP IS
 SUNk.BY BRITISH OFF AFRICA COAST

London, Aug. 27-winston Spencer Churchill. first lord of the adniralty, announced the sinking Of the Kaiser Wilhelm Der Crosse in the House of Commons today. He said:
 "The admiralty has just received intelligence that the German armed merchant cruiser Kaiser wilhelm Der Crosse of i 4, 900 tons and armed with 10 4-inch guns, has been sunk by the H. M. s. High Flyer. off the west coast of Africa.
 .tThis is the vessel which has been interfering with traffic between this country sud the Cape and is of the very few German armed auxiliary cruisers that succeeded in getting to sea The survivors were landed be- fore the vessel sank. The High Flyer had one killed and. five wounded"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
will Open Bids On
 Seven Sewers Tonight

At neetis slg Of the Paving and Sew CT Commission in the city auditors office t9night bids will be opened on sewers tie Comnon Council has or dei ed coTlssrueted in Eagle street from eav+sw avenue seo feet east; Arctic strSe+ from William street. to Noble avenue ;;s<e~th avenue from Lind1ey street to Remer street; Willow street from Barnum avenue north; Central avenue from present sewer north to Boston avenue; Cleveland avenue from Brooklawn to wood avenue; North Washington avenue from railroad to Lindley street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
ROOS SEvELT CAN'T ATTEND MEETING
 IN YORK STATE

TJticas Aug. 27-Col Theodore Roosevelt sent word from Oyster Bay to-day that he would not attend the conference here Of the Progressive party of New York state but in spite Of that fact there was no lack of i1l- terest in the meeting. William A. HotchIxiss. former superintendent of insurance, announced that he would not be a candidate for governor. Friends started a boom for William Sulzer. deposed governor, and it show ed such vigor as to promise to be a. feature of the conference.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
Bridgeport, Conn.
 Thursday, Aug. 27. 1914
Remarkable new molre-$3 yd.
The yFeaf
 Generally Fair Friday.

A rich soft new moire silk is remarkable Utterly unlike any noire that seen before for it is done in pattern delicate and beautiful the frost pictures that the Winter window pane. Pattern, too, certain regularity that almost never sees in usual 11oire silk. Of fine quality, ideal weight for and Winter tailored suit, and 40 inches wide.
 Handsome new shades of taupe and blue and brown and wisteria. The new Russian green is included,s
 $3 yard rich and tasteful moire conventional markings, in the new shades, and 36 inches wide, $15o yard Center e.rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
wuIH1Aan M. RICHARDSON.

The funeral of William M. Richard- son. who died at Bridgeport hospital following an operation. for appedicitis. was held at o'clock last night from the home Of Miss E. M Sterling, A State street. The Rev. H. A. Daven- port pastor of the Peoples Presbyte- ffan- church ofHciated. There were de1egaHons present from the Masons and Odd Fellows The services were largely attended. The body was. taken to Brooklyn, N F.. today for burial in Evergreen cemetery, the trip being made by automobile cortege.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
Discharged Convict
 Re-Arrested for Theft

Hartford, Aug 27.-John Tyeczkow- Ri, released from the Connecticut state prison at WethersheId today after serving sixteen months for theft com- mitted in New Haven was at once re- arrested by Detective Sergeant Will Hams of the local police department and Inspector Jaesn Ahern of Prov idence, and was taken to the latter city. He has been wanted there for two years
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
Good style new
 Basque dresses.

Latest Basque dresses are quite different from those of even 3 few weeks ago.
 They (shaH call it9 practical; are suited far better for general wear
 Bodices are smoother, skirts are made with long tunic, they have drop skirt beneath the tunic
 Effective new arrivals of fine wooden combined with black satin
 Navy black serge, satin sleeves and dropskrt of black, long tunic,-r$15.
 Similar dresses of wool crepe,- $125O.
 Serge, blue black, long tne presenting the same contrast of serge and satin, 810. second noor.s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
HILDA H. JENNINGS.

The body Of Hilda H. Cummings, wife of Norman w. Cummings. 625 Warren street. was viewed by many at the nortuary chapel of Walker & Banks last night. Today it was taken to Waterbury. where funeral services weTe held in the Memorial chapel Riverside cemetery Rev MT. Daven- port formerly Of Bridgeport, now of yvaterbuTy of1fcfated. There was a wealth of floral tributes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
Russo Roman skirts-S3. .75.

Clever serviceable new skirts combining the Russian tunic with the cheerful Roman stripes have come They I'll sell at $3. and how they should gol
 Good serge in both weight and weave. Rich deep black handsome navy blue.
 With t1nic of graceful length with drop skirt of Roman stripe tasteful cheery combination of frasting colors, $375
 Serge skirts of model but with tunic and drop skirt of same plain hue, black or blue, $375 econd floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
Baldwin s Backers.
 Open Press Rooms

New Haven. Aug. 27-Headquarter for those who are supporting the can didacy of Governor Baldwin for the senatnrsnip will be opened here to- morrow, with Kenneth Wynne, the executive secretary, in charge
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
DANBURY VOTES
 AGAINST FISHER

At the Democratic caucus in Dan bury last night delegates favorable to the nomination of Prof. Willard -C. Fisher for the Democratic guerna- torial nomination were defeated l. .1o1 to 561- The delegation to the state convention were uninstructed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
Special Consideration Of Philippines Bill
 Pledged By House

Washington, Aug. 27The House rules committee today agreed upon special consideration of the Jones bill to grant a. more autonomous govern nent to the Filipinos.
 Another effort to bring up woman s suffrage and nation-wsde prohibition failed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
Four Years old Boy
 Is Killed By Whiskey

Ansonia, Aug. 27-Frank Fana, the four year old son of MT. and Mrs Salvatore Fama, of 19 Powe St, died late yesterday from alcoholic poison ing. The child seized bottle of whisky from the kitchen table and drank two or three ounces of the liquor. The boy became unconscious, remaining in state of coma until death.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
PERSONAL MENTION.

Referee in Bankruptcy John W Banks leaves this afternoon for Can ada where he will spend a three weeks vacation in a hunting and fish ing trip MT Banks stated that he and d party of friends will penetrate the wi1ds of northern Canada for more than three weeks. They anticipate good hunting while there, and besides guns are taking a large quantity of fishing tackle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
Fresh hat for late summer.


For the vacation yet to be taken for wear through the days which liable to be many pretty small hats of straw in white black coors
 number of smart shapes; variety of colors and combinations of colors;-and unusual value.
 that fully worth their usual price of 85o $4 and more- $l50 and $250
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
FRINGE LIITPOLD OF
 BAvARIA IS DEAD

Amsterdam, Aug 27-yia. London A;25 D. m-The Telegraaf today says that Prince Iszitpold, eldest son of Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria, is dead Of inflam nation of the throat. Prince Luitpold was born in 1891
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
IN THE CITY COURT

Maurice soloway, 25 Rosedale St, was fined $3 by Judge Coughlin at today's session for leaving his auto mobile stationary on Fairfield avenue near the Meigs building for a longer time than is allowed by the traffic ordinances
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
OBITUARY
THEODORE IF. WUcsKS.

THEODORE H.sZHUCKS.s
 Theodore H. WIcks. retired New York plumber, died this morning at his home. 2s46 Fairfield avenue. fol- lowing brief illness. He had lived in Bridgeport about two years. He was born in New York about 64 years ago. A wife survives him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
MARTHE1ILzA L. SKINNER.

Maxthe1la 1-. wife of William F. Skinner, died this morning at the home of her grandmother, Mrs Sarah ing a lingering illness with tuberculo- s1a. she was born in New York city IT years ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
Anxiety Felt for
 Safety of Artist

London Aug. 27-2:15 p. m.-Some anxiety is felt here concerning John Singer Sargent, the American paint CT, who left London for Austria July 24.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
House Marine Body
 Takes Up Measure for
 Government Shipping

Washington, Aug. 27-The admin istration bill for a sic, 1000, 900 govern ment controlled shipping company to engage in the foreign trade was taken up today in the House merchant marine committed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
Boys Norfolk suits now less.

Four dollars will buy DoubleService Norfolk suit for boy now That suit would have cost five dol lars but short time ago
 It's sumner salt a9e9pog 9t tq our az A Yet it just the sort of suit Boy will want school wear.
 Good dress up tooor it has two pairs of trou= sers for school and for other occasions Nice mixtures blue brown or gray effect well tailor ed,-and now $4 Other excellent Doubleservice suits, some from the sampeck taor-shops worth $6.5o to to $105e
 sernen
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
KENNEsoN SUES FOR INJURIES
 RECEIVED DURING FIGHT

Robert M. kenneson, a local team ster who had trouble a short time ago with Angelo Allegra, has brought suit against A1legra for sT50. He claims to have been assa ulted and badly injured by AIegra. The actlon is returnabIes to the eozsI11on pleas court, September term.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27

The Anglo-Brazilian steamer of the New England Shipping company ran aground in the St. La awrence river a few miles from Montreal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27

Joseph F. McNIahon, who formerly conducted a drug store on the East Side. was granted a discharge from bankruptcy in the United States court at Hartford yesterday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27

Joseph Dean, nine year old. of New York was probably fatally injured by falling from the third story of his home to the street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27

TO RENT--Large front furnished rooms. With or without board. 376 stratford Ave L27s'p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27

Miss Florence Allen, and Mrs. James Wilson. of the clerical force of the Bridgeport Hydraulic Go. leave tomorrow for a two weeks trip to Wi1hamstown, Mass
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27

Inepector-C1erk C. Howard Dunbar Of the health board is on his annual vacation. which he is passing up the Hudson and in the Berkshires As sistant Inspeeeor James c. Grace is acting as his substitute.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27

William J. Dougherty of Brooklyn, q 1aborer, 45 years old, was crushed to death while working in tunnel at Corona.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

The tgventy-sixth annual convention of the American Boiler Makers asso- citation will be held in New York, Sep tember 1-4.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27

TO RENT-5 large rooms, improve. sraentss SIS. Inquire Mrs Levy. 1152 Madison Ave. Phone 5552.
 L 27s* q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27

The embargo on the shipment of grain to New Orleans declared three weeks ago by the Texas & Pacific rail- road has been lifted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27
BRIEF ITEMS OF
 LOCAL INTEREST

Robert Thomas of Bishops under taking establishenrnt has been called to London. Ontario, by the death Of his step-father Word received from him is that his sister was overcome at the funeral and is in a serious con- dition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27

DRUGGIST DISCHARGED
 FROM BANlH<RIJPTCl
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-27

second floor.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-23
The Rising Star of OglethOrpe

The response of the Southwest the appeal of oglethope
University in point of fact of the inspiring things the
history of Atlanta and its institutions
1t reads like to hear of churches far away
Fort Worth Texas nearly thousand miles from Atlanta
spending swiftly and cordially in subscriptions of $4,000 and
$4,000 to the appeal of Atlanta great coming institution Two
churches in Fort Worth gave each the first appeal made
by DR. Jacobs behalf ogehope and the executive repre-
sentative of the University brings back $4,000 the
of his first reaping of the University harvest
This splendid tribute to the strength of the Pres
bytean sentiment and loyalty throughout the Southwest
is less tribute to the exceptional fervor and remarkable
arguments with which Dr. Thornwe Jacobs has presented and
presenting the claims of this great institution of the South
It is also a tribute the faith which all sections of the
South and of the country have Atlanta any great
enterprise which backs sodly and literally Atlanta
has written its substantial Endorsement beneath the purposes
and the prospects of Oglethorpe University.
Farreachng among the Presbyterian faith is the
usefulness of this old historic college of the State every
day under the appeals of DR. Jacobs the Prebyeans the
lovers of higher education the Southwest respond generously
and promptly.
How hopefully it foreshadows the time when the richer
and larger companies of those who believe the spirit of
Princeton and the spirit of Oglethorpe will respond APP
pea which yet to be made with equal eoquence and
in the Presbyterian of the East and the North
All the skies of promise bright for ogehorpe University
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-23
Clean Up in Georgia as
in Atlanta.

While sweeping Atlanta with the shibboeth OF the
paint brush and broom and the why not take inns
occasion give this appeal Statewide significance and APP
pcation 1t hopeful and inspiring doctrine to impress upon
every city and every town of the State
We just beginning to live under the most prosperous
period history Georgia The tides turning
the interest the country cenering in the South The
building the revolution in the currents of uni
versa making these Gulf and Southern States
the geographical centers of the worlds commerce
And the cities that expect to attract the attention and cap
ture the interest great tides travel and investment
remember the fact that the suggestions of thrift and energy
magnetic and that first appearances always impressive
and sometimes permanent.
The State particularly interested that the towns along
the lines of the great railroad horoughares should join for
their interests with Atlanta shbboeth of cleaning
up and make their towns attractive to the and to the in
of the great tides of travel which sweep through this
section from year year People who ride the railroads
generally have abundant leisure time hangs heavy their
hands they look Of the windows and they observe and
reflect what they In many unfortunately great
railroad lines through the undevoped and squad sections
of the city any city Georgia of the Caronas Alabama
Tennessee Florida that fortunate enough have
great railroad trains laundering many times day through the
ceners of their living ought that their houses
painted that their fences neat that their lawns trimmed
that their flowers prevalent and that their streets swept
and garnished by municipal enterprise.
And let the State of Georgia follow the Capital of Geor
and let all the cities and the towns through their
papers and their pupts take the battle cry of that virtue
which said be goodness and repeat the Atlanta
shibboeth, CLEAN UP THE CITY
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-23
A Challenge to the President

Editor The Georgian:
have been reading with much
interest your published articles
regarding the great amount NJ
influence that President Wilson
has exercised over Congress with
reference 10 the Panama Cana
tolls question do not agree or
disagree with YOU on this ques
ton. as a is matter about
which I know very little. but
there is one thing ! believe ] do
know, and that is that the In
terstate Commerce Commission rs
taking an aWfully long time to
settle the railroad rate Increase
Of per cent which has been
asked for by the railroads and
approved by such great num-
Der Of shippers The business ~
this country is al standsuN
awaiting this decision.
Now. II our President Is able TO
exercise such great Influence over
Congress as IL appears that he
has done in getting the tariff
currency and toll bills through. /
think Il would bo wise for him To
exercise some Of that same iEflu
ence over the Interstate Com
merce Commission and get the
rate question settled. SO that
business may be resumed and the
great army OF unemployed peo-
Ole may secure employment The
success OF the Democratic party
depends largely upon immediate
action on this very Important
question
The CURRENCY and tariff bills
may do an for the good of thls
ountry that has been predicted
us - party. but neither So Ear