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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11
TOWN CLERK TO REFUSE
 MARRIAGE LICENSES TO
 MEMBERS OF NEW SECT

John D. Reynolds of Hartford Of The Church of God and Saints of Christi church, who wants to rewed his wife, has not yet appeared in Bridgeport for the license for which he applied more than two weeks ago. As told in the Farmer yesterday Town Clerk Joseph Schultz will not grant the license nor will, he issue a license to any other members of the sect who apply.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11
INTENSIVE cUITURE.

''You should join our Discusslol club; it is no end of benefit
 DO you cover a wide range Of sub 5ects?"
 "Oh, no, we confine ourselves eE- clusive1y to bridge and tango. .'f--E-rora the Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11

St. Mary Branch No. 604, L. c. B. A.. at St. Mary's Hall, Steuben & Stillman St. on Tuesday evening. April 14th. Tickets 25 cents.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11
ESSENTIALS FIRST.

''what would you do when frat err- ployed to bring an action % asked an examiner of a young czudlfate for the legal profession.
 Ask for a retaining fee Vras rn~ prompt reply. He passed--Frorr fHrr Livin9ston Lance
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11
Chauffeur Is Blamed
 For Woman's Death

New Haven, April 11.--After his in- quest into his killing of Mrs. PhIlo- meme Riccio by automobile in Hamden, last night, Coroner Mix this afternoon held LIS. Rogers,the chauf- feur, responsible.
 It was shown in the evidence that Rogers was trying out the car, was running at high speed and did not see the woman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11
Hand Laundry

DONE BY HAND saves your linen. A trial will convince you that our work is superior to other la undries. Work called for and delivered. Hygrade Hand Laundry. 564 Park Ave. Phone 9S5-13. U II sS*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11
Kaminsky Falls Down
 Stairs and Sewers Ear

Stanley Kaminsky, aged 40, residing at 230 Broad street, fell down stairs at noon today at 476 Broad street, af- ter eating dinner. His right ear was almost severed, he was unconscious and suffered internal injuries He was removed to St. Vincent's hospi- tai.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11
CHARLES NICHOLS

The funeral of Charles Nichols was held this afternoon at ? o'clock from his home in Division street, Greenfield Hill. Rev. E. J. Dunn of New. Haven conducted the funeral service and read prayers at the grave in Center street cemetery, Easton
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11
Plumbing
WE GUARANTEE

WE GUARANTEE SATISFACTION on all of our plumbing, timing, steam or gas fitting. We give you prompt service and prices right. Charles G. Swords, 896 Iranistan Ave. IT II ail*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11

Anna Rice, six-year-o1d daughter of an ironworker of Somerville, N. J., is dying from wounds received when a revolver she was playing with ac cidentIy discharged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11
BRIEF NEWS NOTES.

The directors of the Osceola Con solidated Mining company decided at Boston yesterday to continue the quarterly dividend rate at $1 a share.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11

The banks of Denver, Col, will. not join in any formal protest on the To- cation of the regional reserve banks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11
Furnished Rooms

TWO CONNECTING ROOMS for or gentlemen in private family, rent very reasonable or will rent separately. Cor Cottage and Iran istan avenue. Phone 2934
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11

The state of Minnesota at St. Paul, Minn., has received $82, 53s as the in heritance tax on the estate of Charles G. Gates.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11

Charles Dixon, a negro, shot and killed two women in South Baltimors. Md. He then terrified other negroes and made good his escape
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11

More than 64,OOO miners will ba affected when practically all of tna soft coal mines in central Penusyl- vania will be closed by operator
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11

Secretary Bryan and Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, British ambassador ex- changed ratification of the arbitration treaty which will continue for five years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11

Roy Walsh, 6 years old began hf1 life term sentence at WaIIa. WaIlss Wash, for the murder of A. H Warden, a school janitOr.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11

William S. Richards, Dostmasfer at Landing, N. J., was arrested and charged with appropriating s5.0OO Tor his own use.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11

The government of France has ap- propriated $3O,OO0 for the construction of permanent legation building -u Panama and has awarded the contract to a Panama firm
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11
Bridgeport, Conn.
 Saturday, April ii, 1914.
The Wcathcr:-
 Unsettled; Rain Sunday,
Spring clothes for the house itself.

There rich soft Wilton rugs that will cothe the finest of the house with dignity and beauty. Their designs adaptations of Oriental and carried out in colors which fixed and permanent. Antique Persian patterns especially beautiful Some of the Chinese designs unique and impressive.
 A number of grades, with luster almost like that of silk,-9 by 12 feet in size,-$39 to $6O.
 In the which is much-used, Bod Brussels rug heavy and solid For durability it excels almost every other sort Good Oriental designs and mixed figured pat terms, brown and tan and red by 12 feet-$25.
 Administer rugs marked by surface which ap- unusually soft and deep and brilliant Designs rich and include many lowered which brighten handsome Sizes 1-4 by 10 1-2 it and by 12 it, $17.5O to $25.
 Rag rugs of fresh clean bright cotton rags direct from the mills All the imperfect pieces and clippings thus used Rugs look very like those made by hand in Colonial days. Much rrner though and lie more-closely to the Sizes by 36 inches to by 12 fee-6Oc to BIO.
 Wool-an fiber rugs, woven from combination of these two materials have toughness combined with good appearance. Reversible and durable Sizes from by to by 12 feet-$4 to $7.
 Straw mating will help much to keep sleeping-room cool. China is most durable Tis tougher and heavier This seasons smafgured patterns attractve,-25c to 35c yd White Japanese mating inlaid with figures is very pretty-25c yd Similar mating in pat terms much like those of carpet looks very ce25c yd
 Special News!
 A few handsome hall rugs; Bigelow Electra Axmin ster,-at big saving.
 Rich and effective combination of two tones of green
 3 feet by 9 feet worth $7,-$375.
 fit by 12 fit, worth $8,-$45O
 fit by 15 fit, worth $9,-$550
 Perfect and first quality in every waybut all of the one pattern
 Hall
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11

John Moore and F. W. Biehl. ene gineers, were killed when Baltiufort- & Ohio freight trains crashed at Che G1enwood Bridge near Pittsburgh.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11

Secretary Bryan will leave Wash ington on Tuesday to spend a week or two at his winter home in Miami, Fla.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

Robert E. woodrow. distant reia- tive of President Wilson was killed in a motorcycle accident in Indiana polls.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11

Lemuel II. Davis one of the first builders of gas plants in this country, died in Philadelphia, aged 91.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11

Alfred Moves, English poet, has been elected to the faculty of Prince ton university by the board of trus- tees in Princeton, N. J., in the ca pacity of a visiting professor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11

More than 5000 school children. un- der the direction of the Washfnguou Bird club, marched through the streets of Washington scattering food for the hungry birds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11

A fund of $26,50O has been sub scribed at St Johns, Newfound1aud for the relief of the families Of tho 200 sealers who were lost in the ice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11

Dakin Hall, dormitory of Yankto1 College at Yankton, $. D., was de stroyed by fire Loss $50, 900.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11

/One man was killed and two injured when fire destroyed an Erie railroad tool house near Greenville, Pa.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11

fore Judge Wakeman some day next week. Frank L. Wilder has been en- gagged as counsel for the defendant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11

A newspaper in a town in Brazil, 2,O00 miles from the mouth of the Amazon, gets it's telegraphic news by wireless.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11

Forest fires in the United States have caused an annual destruction o1 s25,O0O,00O worth of timber.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11

New telephones are being installed in the Board of Health offices con nected with the police and charities switchboard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11

Permanent organization of the na- tionaI conference of state supervisor: and inspectors of rural schools wal effected at the closing session of the first national conference in Louisville Xiv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11

A proposition for fostering the southern spirit in the schools of the South was put forward at the closing session in Louisville, Ky, of the con vention of the league of southern writers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11
Walter Smith. a

Walter Smith, a negro, a paroled prisoner, confessed to killing William McNiff, son of the Chief of Police at Media, Pa. who arrested him for burglary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11

Of all the copper produced in the world at the present time the United States furnishes 54.S per cent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11

The stumps of the great trees which have been cut in the Northwest are being utilized for shingles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11

At the convention of the 2Taster Horseshoers of Indiana at Fort Wayne plans were laid for founding a horBe- shoeing course at Purdue University.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11

Farmer Want Ads. One Cont "a wnrd
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11


 Minn, has received $82, ,55s as the in heritance tax on the estate of Charles G. Gates.
 proposition for fostering the southern spirit in the schools of the South was put forward at the closing session in Louisville, Ky, of the con- vention of the league of southern writers.
 Alfred Moves, English poet. has been elected to the faculty of Prince ton university by the board of trus- tees in Princeton, W. J., in the ca pacity of a visiting professor.
 A newspaper in a town in Brazil, 1000 miles from the mouth of the Amazon, gets it's telegraphic news by wireless.
 New telephones are being installed in the Board of Health offices con nected with the police and charities switchboard.
 Of all the copper produced in the world at the present time the United States furnishes 54.S per cent
 The stunps of the great trees which have been cut in the Northwest are being utilized for shingles.
 Permanent organization of the na- tionaI conference of state supervisors and inspectors of rural schools was effected at the closing session o1 the first national conference in Louisville, Ky.
 Forest fires in the United States have caused an annual destruction of s25,OoO,00O worth of timber. /One man was killed and two injured when fire destroyed an Erie railroad tool house near Greenville, Pa.
 Dakin Hall. a dormitory of Yankton College at Yankton, S. D., was de stroyed by fire. Loss $50, 900.
 Jemuel H. Davis, one of the first builders of gas plants in this country, died in Philadelphia, aged 91.
 Walter Smith, a negro, a paroled prisoner, confessed to killing William McNiff, son of the Chief of Police at Media, Pa, who arrested him for burglary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11

London-The noted paper mills rf the Pirie firm at Aberdeen were al- most destroyed by fire The lOEI lf placed at 100000 CS5O0.OOO.J
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-11

 polis
 William S. Richards. postmaster at Landing, N. J., was arrested and charged with appropriating s5,00O Tor his own use.
 Roy walsh. 1s years old. began hls life term sentence at Walla Wa1lss Wash, for the murder of A. H Warden, a school janitOr.
 More than s4,OOO miners will be affected when practically all of Che soft coal mines in central PenuEyl- vania will be closed by operator
 Charles Dixon, negro. shot ana killed two women in South Baltimoras Md. He then terrified other uegroel and made good his escape
 John Moore and F. W. Biehl. en- gineers, were killed when Baltimfortf & Ohio freight trains crashed at Che GIenwood Bridge near Pittsburgh
 More than 5000 school children. un- Bird club, marched through the streets of Washington scattering food for the hungry birds
 The government of France has ap- propriated $3O.OO0 for the construction .SA RO~ ~N-S~-ACAA~ --6e-AACA rAAA-----. Panama and has awarded the contract to a Panama firm.
 A fund of s2e,5OO has been sub scribed at St Johns, Newfoundland. for the relief of the families Of Inc 200 sealers who were lost in the lee
 At the convention of the Master Horseshoers of Indiana at Fort Wayne plans were laid for founding a horge- shoeing course at Purdue University
 London-The noted paper mills rf the Pirie firm at Aberdeen were al- most destroyed by fire The lOEI lr placed at 100000 CS5OO,OOO.J
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-05-15
HO HUGS OR SHRUCS
IN THE NEW TWINKLE
shuffles and Hesitation Stunts
Cut Out in the Very Latest
Thing in Dances

lPittsburg, May l5-A new dance
.he twinkle devoid OF hugs shruss
and shuffles, will be demonstrated bY
its inventor, Thomas McDougall, sec
retary Of the American Association OF
Masters of Dancing, at the annual
convention of that organization III
Cleveland O., June s to 20
Prof. McDougal! in rehearsing the
twinkle" here with partner for Of
'icial recognition before the conven-
lion. The new dance is said to be
modest and graceful.
To dance the twinkle" the couple
starts in the position of the old waltz.
They waltz for eight measures OF mu-
sic, then they hesitate--there is Just
the faintest suggestion of the hesita s.
ton" waltz. Then the man steps
forward on his right foot, lnen on
his left, back on his right and then
he twain twinkle
Throughout there is an absence OF
swaying and wrestling movements.
The few who have seen demonstra
ton of the latest dance assert that il
Is certain to become a popular craze
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-05-15
SUGGESTS THAT EACH
| TOWN HOLD FAIR
Secretary Wenner Working Out
New Idea For Betterment of
Cimarron Valley Fair

Secretary Wenner has just com
pleted arrangements for a new fea-
ture at the Cimarron Valley fair this
fall which will be the means OF bring
ing out a much better exhibit OF tile
connty's products and also attract
much attention and create an interest
In all parts OF the county, The plan
is for each town in the county to fold
local fair or exhibit preceding the
Cimarron Valley fair, premiums to be
paid bv the merchants OF the town for
best farm products grown in their
trade territory, each Of these towns
to collect the best exhibits made at
their fairs and bring them to the fair
at Guthrie competing against each
other for magnificent loving cup
which has been offered by L. X. Meek,
of Mulhall. This will enable each or
the smaller towns to advertise their
town and their territory to the out
side world as well as stimulate the
farmers in each section to grow net
ter crons and make showing OF them
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-05-15
GUTHRIE NEGRO GRAD
UAlLY TURNING WHITE

Marion Gardner. Guthrie negro, Is
turning white. Or at least his black
skin Is gradually peeiing off show
ing a smooth white euticle.
Gardner, who is an old soldier, hay
Inc fought during the civil war IN
the 18th Ohio regiment, credits the
peculiar transformation to a vaccine
varnish used by the army to prevent
disease. He was vaccinated and al
ter the swelling. caused by the virus,
had subsided The black skin peeled
off and left white skin In It's place
Since that time the transformation
from black 10 white has gradually
been going on until today his body
is nearly white and spots on his face,
neck and hands show white The
white skin is smooth and soft
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-05-15
WEBER
STICKS To
HIS STORY
CHIEF WITNESS AGAINST
LIEUT.. BECKER DETAILS
ROSENTHAL' S MURDER

New York, May 15-" Bridgie' Web
Der resumed tne stand today in the
second trial OF Police Lieutenant
Charles liecker, charged with the ninr-
der oil Herman KosentnaL gambler
In its essential points the story he
told OF the murder conspiracy aud
its results remained unchanged By
cross examination. Attorneys for the
defense, however, expressed them
selves as gratifled that they had made
Webber admit be had lied
Under the fire Of cross -examina
tion Webber tremhled his mouth
quiyoriuE and then cnrled into a
smile. AZ times he seemed to defy
Martin Il. Manton Of Beclter's counsel
to DRAW ang contradictory statements
from him. Al other times he appear
ed TO give way to despair Twice he
admitted he was remorsefui for the
part be had taken In the crime
Mention Of the death Of the fou
gnnmen in the electric chair affected
the witness almost to The point O
tears.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-05-15
FElDERALS ATTACKED
NEAR MEXICO City

Vera Cruz, MAY l5-Creditable pri-
yate advices received from Mexico
City report that the federals at To-
pelejo, eighteen miles south OF tine
capital were attacked yesterday by
Zapatistas.
No details are available.
it is not thought that Zapata in
tends to attack Mexico City from the
south
Zapata and villa have agreed to
move jointly against Mexico CitN'
Because OF this attack General
iHnperta was forced to strengthen ms
southern lines at the expense OF the
northern frontier.
The Mexican newspapers at vera
Cruz have been listed at Mexico CITY
as traitors.
A semi official document at Mex
leo CITY denounces them. In reply 70
The document the newspaper men
here issued last night new paper
named "rhe Voice Of the People,
which devoted its entire first issue 70
the advocacy Of the constitntionalists
movement and denunciation OF Huerta
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-05-15
WR|CHISMAN, Of TULSA, ASKS
COMMON CARRIER CLAUSE
Says OIL Can Be Transported 10
Gulf For From S to 5 Cents
q Barrel

Washington, May la--4Fcderal con
trol OF oil pipe lines was urged be.
Tore the House Interstate Commerce.
committee today hy Charles Wrtshts~
man, oil operator Of Tulsa, Okla, rep:
resenting The independent oil produc-
ers' Of Oklahoma,
Wrightsman submitted proposed
amendments to the administration
trade commission bill, giving the COM
mission authority to investigate oil
production, transportation and con
sumption.
lie urged that pipe lines be made
common carriers.
fIe said that six or eight cents q
barrel was enough for the transpof
tation or oil from the Oklahoma fields
to the Gnlf Of Mexico.
Senator owen, OF oklahoma, con-
ferred with the President today con
cerning antitrust legislation and
urged that a provision be inserted IN
the administration bill making oil pipe
lines common carriers.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-05-15
N, P. ROAD
BEGGING FOR
CASH AID
GOULnS WILLING TO LET
SYSTEM TO ANYONE WHO
WILL FINANCE IT

ST. Louis, May lj That the lioulds
were willing TO yield control Of .he
Missonrl Pacific to Interests which
would finance the property aud that
there would be no reeeivership was
stated today by President h. r. Bush,
of the road upon his return from New
York. Mr. Bush has been roH(errins
with bankers and ATTENDING directors
meetings in New York in an effort to
straighten out the company's affairs
Eve hope for an extension Of the
- million dollars Of notes. said Mr.
Bush, who was accompanied D. Mrs
Bush. we have added million dol
lars to the collateral securing The
notes and think this is sufficient. W.
could have raised % million dollars
by paving a bonus, but we did not be
lieye this the proper thing lo 10. The
New York, New Haven ana HARTFORD
road paid a bonus OF million dollari
in order to obtain a loan Dnt the
Missouri Pacific viii not dH such
thing. The notes we are h0r'Inl vii
he extended n year. ~ Ali time
we trust. the interstate commerce.
commissions attitude will furnisl
needed relief
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-05-15
BISHOP HENDRIX TO PREACH
At M. {. CHURCH. SOUTH

Bishop E. r. Hendrix, Of kansas
City. win preach at the NJ. y church
South next sunday morning He ~
attending the general conference ~
Oklanoma Gity aud ii prominent IN
the PROCEEDINGS OF that body hishup
|llendriX WAS for TWO gears president
of the Federal Church Council {of
America and Is one OF the leading n'll +
pit orators Of America. He has ruled
a nrfnber OF engagements in Europe
whela he Ia also we'll known He
made a tour Of the world with the
late Bishop Marvin and IN addition TO
All HIS work as preacher and traveller
ne Is The author Of several splendid
books Including Table Talks OF
lesus. skilled Workers for the
Masters Use It is q splendid lop-
portunity to hear this truly great
preacher He will only be able to
preach at the one service as he Is 20
be at ihe conference again Sunday
night
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-05-15
EWING TO DEVELOP
IRON MOUND
New Santa Fe Company Organ
lied for Active Work in
That Locality

With Amos A., Ewing actively IN
the work of organization and deVe'r
opment, the Santa Fe OIL and lleVel-
opment company promises to perform
neritorious and profitable service lor
Guthrie and Logan county Ihe dl-
rectors of the new company are. ~
A. Ewing, John A. Clark, ED NJ.
France of Newton Chas NJ. PIKE
w. II. Chappell is secretary. Mr'
Ewing firm In the belief that the OIL
interests of the country should be
more rapidly developed. Is already
working on lease propositions IN mon
Mound township Mr Ewing's as
surances are such that II the leases
are obtained, actual drilling viii be
begun before fall The new com
any Is backed by ability and means
and material results may be looked
for
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-05-15
SHOVEL BRIGADE
BESTS ARMED GUARDS
Farmers Lay Siege to Water
Works Dam and Hold Fort
Against Police

oklahoma City, May l7-Armed
with guns and shoyels mob OF ~
farmers attacked two guards station
cd at the city waterworks dam TINS
morning and held Them mp while they
tore away part of Tire dam, one OF
the guards escaped to u telephone
and upon the arrival Of motor car
loaded with policemen the mob fled
The farmers claim that the dam
causes the river To overflow and WASH
their crops away They issued an
nltimatum to the city clerk that M
less the dam Was removed Il would
be avnamited Two guards were plae-
ed at the dam for It's protection ~
hard work the dam VAS saved anu
additional guards were ordered h'
Mayer Grant. II the dam should ne
DESTROYED the city would be witloIf
sufficient water
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-05-15
10 KILLED
IN FACTORY
At DETROIT
PLANT OF MEXICAN CRUDE
RUBBER CONCERN Is
TOTALLY WRECKED

Detroit, May l5-Ien men We're
killed and three injured IN an expo
sion which totally wrecked the plant
Of the Mexican Crude Rubber com
pany this morning.
There we're twenty five cn4loyes III
the plant.
Seven survivors are accounted Tor.
Gasoline is believed to have caused
the explosion.
Three bodies were burned beyohu
recognition.
one body WAS blown through the
building which was built OF concrete
Three men are not expected to re-
cover.