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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-28
SALISBURY WOMAN
 MAY GET A FORTUNE

Salisbury, Sept. 28-A fortune prob
 ably will go to Mrs. Henrietta ostran-
 der, an aged woman, of Salisbury, as the sequel to an automobile accident
 early this summer, in which A. C..
 EIoughton, a. prominent citizen of
 North Adams, Mass, his daughter and
 a New York guest, Mrs. Hutton, lost I their lives
 When the driver of the car, John
 Widders, committed suicide the night
 after the accident, it was found that
 he left an estate of about $20,ooo He had been employed in the Houghton family for forty years, but had always Esfused to talk of his early life ex- Sept to say that he had once lived with the Shakers It was not known that he had any living relatives, and 1t was expected that his property would go to the state.
 | Through an accident, however the 1 mother of the dead man has been found. It seems that a. woman who formerly lived in North Adams was in salisbury when the account of the ac- cident reached. town. She repeated the story of the suicide and also his sub sequent developments to the effect that IWidders had left a. considerable fortune and no relatives to claim 1t. The in@ formation reached the ears of Mrs Os- trander and she began an investiga- ton, which proved beyond doubt that Widders was her Iong-lost son.
 Mrs. Ostrander says that her hus-
 band, who was John Winters, desert- l ed her and their three children soon | after her son was born about 1857. When the boy was five years old she
 took him over to Lebanon, N. Y, and l left him with the Shakers Later she married again. The boy, who took the
 name of Widders, remained with the
 Shakers until he was 16 years old,
 when he found work in North sAds4ns.
 His mother had not heard from him
 for over 50 years until she learned
 of his death Mrs. Ostrander is sO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-28
HIGH COURT WILL TRY STRATFORD'S
 STABBING CASE

Samuel Nichols, of Stratford. tried this morning in the Stratford court be- fore Justice Louis A Policy for stab- ping John Patterson, 460 Nichols street, Bridgeport, was bound over to the Superior court, under $500 bonds. He was unable to secure these and will be taken to the county jail some time today.
 The Avons and the Lincolns were scheduled to have a football game yesterday at Avon park. The game started as mildly as possible. but after few minutes the contest became rough, some of the players resorting to gang methods. Arguments later led to hstic encounters, Nichols being the target of many wallops. Becoming incensed,N he selected Patterson for attack.
 Patterson noticing Nichols taking a weapon. from his pocket, started to run, but Nichols overlook him and stabbed him in the back. Patterson dropped to the ground. Blood flowed physician. An automobiIist- rushed Patterson to the Bridgeport hospital. When examined by the physicians there, is was found that the wound was not dangerous.
 A call was sent for Constable An thony Fellows. Nichols had already gone to his brothers house on South avenue. Fellows with the aid of Con stable Allan Judson. captured the as- sailant of Patterson and brought him to the lookup.
 Solomon Keller, age fl, living at Avon park, was this morning committed to the Connecticut School for Boys at Meriden by Justice Louis A. Policy, for a series of thefts. The boy has been repeatedly warned about stealing and has been placed on probation be- fore by the court.
 The latest theft committed was the taking, of fifteen bags of pop corn from the store of Duntios Neceos at Avon park. When questioned by the court he stated that he stole a. bicycle and various other articles at different times.
 After much delfberation on the mat ter, it was thought best to send Kel- Ter to Meriden as he has not received proper training at home He was taken this afternoon to Meriden by Special Officer Edward Manchester. who arrested him for stealing the pop corn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-28
GOVERNMENT TO TEACH
 HANDLING OF RIFLES

After years Of effort, the National Rifle Association of America, patri- otfc organization closely allied with the war department, has secured the passage by Congress of a measure to issue free to rifle club rifles and am- intuition so that those citizens who in time Of war, would compose the vol teer armies, would have some knowledge of the care and use of the military arm, a knowledge which as Lord Kitchener has stated is more i'm portant than marching and drilling Under this act, the government will issue the rifles with which the regular army was formerly equipped, popu- IarIy called the sKrag.'' It is a splen- did shooting arm and the equal of any of the rifles which are now being used by the troops in the European war. With each rifle will go 12O rounds of 2 nm Initton- This ammunition will be Der who will guarantee to use the same in practice shooting as prescrfb- ed by the war department.
 Although this law has been in effect only four months, there has already been organized in different parts of the country more than forty rifle clubs. These clubs all allied them selves with the National Rifle sAssoci9 ation of America, which organiza ton has heen delegated by the secretary of war to carry out the purposes of the new law organize clubs, supervise the record firing and issue decorations to those who make the qualifying score. =
 From the Headquarters of the Ma tional Rifle Association of America in the woodward building, Washington, D. C., there is being issued tons of literature on the organization of clubs. the building Of ranges, and instruction in target firing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-28
ENTHUSIASTIC CONVENTION ACAIV
 NAMES WnI. v0LL LFNER FOR SHERIFF
Unanimous Endorsement Is Given Present Incumbent at Harmonious Sessionin N Norwalk= =SpeakersL Laud Candidate

Sheriff Inner, m Sheriff of Fairfield county The nonjnation of candidate Fairfield county and in which not of the cut and dried order that has the Republican reoeny witnessed in this state joint and general through twenty of the most erIteal duties as a N which he has managed to the entire satisfaction of he puhle his party.
 The at Roodners IIal South Noryalk fol SoufhDort estport ovations aspiring candidate The result unanimous noin tion by acclanation j. sss Anoaer the convention marked andc candidate very home of Republican Lockwood of Stamford put Sheriff Vol that predicted only candidate but the party Connecticut and
 
 made by the committee resolu-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-28
WARNS MERCHANTS
 AGAINST YEGGMEN
supt. Birmingham Says Most Dangerous Gang is
 At Work Hereabouts.

The presence in New England os one of the most dangerous gangs ot 'yeggs" that has operated in many year-B Bridgeport being included in the places tisited-has prompted Su- perintendent of Police Birmingham to issue warning to merchants of the city, asking that they cooperate with the police. Today he issued, throuilg the press, advice that mechants take pains in having the store safe in E place where it can be easily seen by the policeman on the beat Also that the night lights be placed so as place all parts of the safe in view.
 Another suggestion is that, at leasG. one of the city banks arrange to be open for a short time Saturday nights so that the proceeds of the day g trading may be placed in security. He says that it is but courttng a visit from the ::yeggs'' to keep the SaStUr- over Sunday. It has been noted that Saturday and Sunday nights are the favorite times for such work. The use of the sscan opener" favorite tool of the cracksrnen and of deadly ef- feet on the safes, is being realized as something difficult to combat by po- lice departments throughout the cOun- try
 Superintendent Birmingham is ih communication with the police heads of other New England cities about the of people being out of work on ac- ount of the war he believes that there will be a notable increase Of robberies and safe-cracl1ing t'jobs,'' unless the people generally co-operate with the police.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-28
GERMAN ALLIANCE
 ENDS STATE SESSION

New York, Sept. 2s-The tenth am nua1 convention of the German Amert- can Alliance of Connecticut ended yes terday afternoon, following a business meeting in Saengerbund hall. It was voted to hold the next convention fn September. 1915. in Waterbury. Hart ford had the honor in 1913 and 1914 following the unwrttten custom of che alliance that each city shall hold it for two successive years and accord ingIy 1t lis likely that the Brass city will bel the headquarters of the asso- ciation for the coming two years
 The present officers Of the alliance were retired yesterday, although they still remain in charge until their aIc- cessors are elected by the WAterbury branches Of the alliance. The head quarters city is given the privilege or e1ecting the organizations officers fr1rI1 among it's own members during the time of it's stay there The officers chosen from the Hartford branches now retiring, were as follows.
 resitlent-Judge Frederick G. Eb- erie.
 Vice President-Georg Runner k Secorfd Vice Presidene-A Kaufman.
 Secretary Paul Pfeifer-
 Treasurer-H. P Bluune
 The reports of these off1cers vers read yesterday and accepted
 The German-American Alliance of Connecticut now has a total of 987s members, of whom 1s3 were admitted last year During the past year. Nor wich has been admitted to member ship in the alliance. There were dfty- two delegates present, representing the following branches Ansonia fvv6s Bridgeport, five; Bristol, three; Dan bury, three; Hartford, six; Meriden four; Middletown, three; New Britain. five; New Haven. five; New London, three; Norwich, two: Seymour, three; Stamford, one; Torrington, two; Wat erbury, -four; Taftv1Ile, one
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-28
George Mara's Speech

Attorney George Mara of Bridgeport, who seconded the nomination of sher, if VoIlmer. said:
 -Four years ago the Democratic party in the city of Bridgeport heard that the party throughout the county had as their nominee a man who had made a splendid record in South Nor walk They heard he was a man of pleasing personality and high ideals. We met and saw him and heard him and on election day the people were united in expressing their intention of giving him trial in the highest of flee of the county.
 -Four years have elapsed and what do the thinking people in the city of Bridgeport believe and say at the present time of that nominee: Give us four more years of Vollner.' Gro
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-28

oners and the many things he has performed and for which praise should be given are such that you have cer- tainly done we'll in selecting him four years ago.
 22 Years Chief of Police
 sI have personal interest in this selection; probably more so than any one else present He came to this town as a young man. He learned a trade and became master workman and on account of accident and sick ness had to be out of doors. We got him a position as chief Of police for the city of South Norwalk. For 22 years he walked up and down these streets mingIing with our people and peri forrning his duties faithfully, man fully and humanely- In every way he was a. worthy officer.
 "A chief Of police is known to every man, woman and child and he has to be a very honorable, clean, and ideal man, to pass criticism and be elected time after time Enthusiastic ap- aplause).
 .aTlais was the record of Sheriff Vol1- rner and I assure you from my per sonaI and intimate association that he is an ideal man in every way. lie IS a man of the people, from the people and still with the people No matter how low a man may become he still sees in that man a human being with a soul within him.
 First Humane Sheriff
 .<eT assure you that the treatment of prisoners is different from that of years ago Today crime is believed to be a disease. What we want to do is elect officers and help the poor unfor- tunates who disobey laws and have to be confined. We want to bring them a,bclx to manhood and I assure you +bie is the first sheriff in the state of Connecticut who has treated his pris- oners humane1y and I know you will make no mistake in electing Sheriff Vollner for the next your years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-28
Capt. Ginty's Speech

Captain. Edward c. Ginty spoke in part:
 ssGreat Bunco Game''
 T come from the north end of the Pease. Senator William B. Bailey, of Bethel, comes from and I come to you to state the feeling and sentiment in that community after the grand bun co game that was imposed on Bailey by the Republican party have heard of all sorts of bunco games in my ca reer, but the one that was pulled off on William Bailey passes anything I have ever heard of. Today there is a. prevailing sentiment against the bosses of the Republican machine of Bridgeport for the cruel manner in which Bailey was defeated It was without doubt, the most cruel act ever done in Fairfield county
 also come here because have had the pleasure of knowing Sheriff VollTner for twenty years. I do not l say this because I am a deputy sheriff but because have known him person ally for that length of time and I have always found him to be good friend.
 ResponsibiIity Greater .'In days gone by when sheriffs were nominated for office there was very little for them to do. It was a dl1lI routine business, for all the sheriff was
 
 f1ee,. sit down and open and adjourn court. Then his days work was done That time. my dear friends, has passed and the responsibilities of office are becoming more and more.
 "Mr. Vol1mer has instituted new ideas in discipline of officers in the county Jail at Bridg gepert and also in the jail at Danbury. There are two jaiIs in this county over which he has charge and I speak with some author ity when I say that he has disciplined these places to more efficient and bet- ter methods. than has been in those I places since they were built The i 5tnstitu tionS are in a more sanitary con dition than ever before. Prisoners i tell me that they are for the first time clean of ver1nin when they never were 1 before he took hold of the work Let those conditions and the man that has made them possible be spread from Greenwich to Sherman and what about I the efficient officer (app1ause) who has made a. life study of the present work: are, you going to elect him, this gem tleman who has given a life study to l the office he now holds or are you go- | ing to turn it over to a man who has made a life study of politics and politi- clans for the last 25 years and nothing i else
 Politics vs. Prisoners.
 T want to state to you gentlemen it I is up to you to realize these things. Which do you prefer a student of prisoners or a student of politics ? 6Cries of Vollner! VoIlmer! heard throughout the hall, followed by three cheers for Vol1naer and three more for Ginty).
 i s.I want to tell you that when you vote for William Voll1ner you are vot- ing for one of the best officers not only in Connecticut but in New England and I further say without fear of criti- cism that he is one of the best officers in this country today"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-28
A. s. LAMB DIES
 FROM AUTO MISHAP

Torrington. Sept 2s-Amherst e. Lamb of Torrington and foreman or the specfalty department of the E7olel- sior Needle company, died last night as a result of injuries he received in an automobile accident near Burrvilla late yesterday afternoon. Mrs Lamb. who was with him. at the time, was badly injured.
 It is supposed that the accident was caused by a defective rear axle. which gave way and caused the ear to topple over. When found by a passing mo- torcyclist, MT. Lamb was pinned be- heath the steering wheel of the over turned auto. while his wife was a few feet away with her face partly buried in the ground. Both were uncon- scious.
 MT. Lambs skull was split open and several ribs were broken, causing a puncture of the lungs. He regs iped consciousness for a time, but effprts to save his life were futile. Mrs. Lamb was found to have a cut on the hi5 and bruises about the body. She will recover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-28
.CASCARETS FOR .COSTlVE BOWELS,
 HEADACHE COLDS
Tonight. Clean your bowels and stop headache, colds,
 sour stomach.
let a 10 cent box now.

2 Get a 10 cent box now.
 Turn the rascals out-the head ache, biliousness. indigestion. the sick, sour stomach and bad colds--turn them out tonight and keep them out with Cascarets.
 Millions of men and women take Cascaret now and then and never know the misery caused by lazy liver, clogged bowels or an upset stomach.
 Don't put in another day or dis tress Let Cascarets cleanse your stomach; remove the sour, ferment- ing food; take the excess bile from your liver and carry out all the con stipated waste matter and poison in the bowels. Then you will feel great
 A Cascaret tonight straightens you out by morning They work while you sleep. A 10 cent box from any drug store means a clear head. sweet stomach and clean. healthy liver and bowel action for months Children love Cascarets because they never gripe or stcken.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-28
Judge Lockwoods Speech

1sMrs Chairman and fellow delegates Of the county convention: Gn view. of the fact that your temporary chairman has not only nominated but elected the next sheriff do not know that it Is necessary to have any nominating speech, but lest anyone should think that this organization is a branch of the Republican state convention where they have no nominating speeches. that open and shut convention where the only thing left to the delegates is when they shall adjourn-I think it cevolves upon us to follow the time honored custom and nominate our candidates and tell you what we know about them.
 Honor to be Democrat.
 ..It is very pleasant duty assigned to me today, for this is an extremely harmonious convention and would fulfill my duty to the utmost although it would be hard for me to do and say all that is in my heart
 As Democrats we may congratulate ourselves for the principles of the par ty It is an honor to be known as a Democrat today, for the Democratic party has been the party of Iprogress. It is the party nearest to the people
 For four years the Democratic par ty has advocated that reform in taxa ton known as the income tax and it remained for that great man, Wood row Wilson, to place upon the stat ut of the nation the income tax law tcheers) which taxes the people who escaped taxation and brings fairness in place of unfairness
 Republicans Behind.
 Tor twenty years the Democratic party has urged that we elect sena- tors by popular vote and at last we have enacted an amendment which all lows us to elect the next senator by popular vote (applause).
 Here in Connecticut we are to elect by popular vote the next senator and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-28
Introduced By Boucher

Stephen F. Boucher. of the commit tee, appointed to bring Sheriff Nollmer before the convention in presenting the candidate said:
 The committee have designated m 6 spokesman to introduce to you the nominee, MT. Vollmer In a sense the duty is absurd MT. vo1lner needs no introductfon econtinued cheering). He has lived amidst you number of years You have exalted him to high position of trust in this county and he as a fitting testimonia1, is here himself to testify to his stewardship covering over four years, during which time he has been county sherin. [ am positive you will be pleased to hear what he has to say. but before he pro Hceeds, I, as chairman of this conn nittee propose three rousing cheers.
 sIaerin's Pledge.
 Before the nominee could utter al word the cheers were not only given. but were, continued for some minutes. Sheriff Vo1lmer with pleasure depict ed in every line of his face at the un- usual mark of esteem that was being paid him was compelled to wait some minutes before the cheering had sJ1b- sided Finally gaining an opportunity he said:
 This has given me great pleasure If reelected, and E expect [ will be, that will serve the people of this county to the best of my ability | ask for the support of those present for there is no man who can live by himself or can serve in public office s1Vithouta the assistance Of the party and fellow workers.
 Now, gentlemen. we have worked under the leadership of one of the greatest Democratic presidents and a. great Democratic government and next November we will win one of the greatest Democratic victories sI want to thank you again for the honor you have bestowed upon me and will work hard for the success of the whole ticket of the Democratic party 2. The county committee reported the following organization for the coming l two years Twenty first district, J. IF. l McAHurray of Bridgeport, chairman; i; Tswenty-second, James F. Horrahan Of Bridgeports Twentythird Robert H. Rider Of Bedding; Twenty-ffth, H. H. Elwood of Fa1rf1e cid, secretary; Twen~ ty-sfxth, Hanford s. weed of New Ca naan; and Twenty-seventh. Thomas F. Reilly Of Stamford
 The first man to grasp the nominees hand and offer congratulations over the renomination was Joseph Rooney of South HIorwalk He was followed l by Charles Fl Hall, a brother-in- law of Attorney General John H. Light.
 At the conclusion of the session. which is recorded as one of the most harmonious and enthusiastic which has been witnessed in this county, a Isrepast was indulged in and the de1e- gates left at late hour for their homes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-28
PACIFIC WIRFIES
 WILL BE INVESTIGATED

San Francisco, Sept. 2e-Investiga- ton of large wireless plant said to be located near Ho1lister, 100 miles south of San Francisco f47 Monterey county, will be undertaken today under direction of Armira1 Charles F. Pond superintendent of the 12th naval dis trtct, it was learned on good author ity last night. Other reports were the investigation had already started
 Information that the plant is owned by foreigners and the fact that two prominent Germans visited it within the week are said to have brought about the investigation.