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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-16
SEEK STRANGER
 IN DEATH CASE
Mysterious Grey Haired Stranger With Cornwall When First Seen, Now Sought by Coroner.

The police are today securing the city for 8 mysterious stranger wit ness as the result of testimony brought out at the resumption of the hearing into the death of John Cornwall, who was found fatally injured, lying against g. wall near Murrays saloon on Crescent avenfIe. last Saturday even ing. held yesterday afternoon by Cor oner PheIan.
 Four witnesses were examined by the coroner at the hearing yesterday. Daniel Finnegan, a plumber, living at 1882 Pembroke street testified that as he was walking along Crescent ave- nue. he was attracted by seeing 8 man assisting Cornwall to his feet. He left Cornwall in care of this unknown man after assisting him to the wall. This man who he describes as being egray haired, we'll built and well dressed, evidently knew cornwall. for he adj dressed him as John
 Jas. 4. Douglas, of ST Crescent ave- nue, testified that he had assisted this strange man bring Cornwall from the street to the curb, where he left him It was then that Finnegan, accom- panied by his brother Toe and Fran cis Farrell Of 137 Caroline avenue, came up.
 Seeing the helpless condition of Cornwall. Daniel Finnegan assisted tIitS 5e1ett4ssS E tai<1it III eesl> V. F to the place where he was later found The brother and young Farrell cor roborated his testinony. Douglas tes- tifzed that; he saw Cornwall come out of q saloon short distance down the street and start for Murray s place. About fifteen minutes later when he went up the street. he saw Cornwall in company with the stranger, whom he roes not recoIIect Of ever having seen before
 The coroner will not make his find ing until the mysterious white haired stranger is examined. All witnesses testified that to the best of their knowledge they had never seen this man before.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-16
FLYING SQUADRON' OF
 TEMPERANCE LECTURERS
 TO COME TO BRIDGEPORT

Ex-Gov HanIey Of Indiana, and Hon. Oliver Stuart of Chicago. ae- dressed a large sized audience last evening at the First Methodist church on the subject of temperance These men constitute the forerunners Of what will be known as ..The Flying Squadron of America in which nine prominent platform speakers will visit every important city Of the Union in the greatest temperance campaign ever inauszlrated
 The campaign will open in Peoria TIL, the largest distilling city in the world, about the first of next Noyem- Der and will continue for six months. Bridgeport is one Of the cities listed which the Squadron will visit
 It Is expected that all persons and organizations interested in temper ance reform will do all that they can to make ready for the campaign
 The audience last evening voted un- anino ously to ask the Pastors, Asso- ciation of the city to take up the mat ter and to make all necessary ar rangements for the coming of the squadron. The Rev. U P Wagner, was chairpaan of the meeting last evening and the Rev. E. c. Rideout. led the prayer The audience 1isten- ed with rapt attention to both speak CTS. frequent1y interrupting them with bursts of applause.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-16
CLASS MEMBERS HOLD
 SENIOR DAY EXERCISES
Graduating Glass of Fannie Smith Froebel Training School Gives Interesting Pro- gram.

The senior class members of the Fannie A. Smith Froebel kindergar- ten training school, held class day ex- ereises yesterday afternoon in the school rooms on Lafayette street, at which number of invited friends were present to enjoy the interesting program
 Miss Marjorie Fuller was class pro- phet, Miss Dorothy Goodrich, histor- ian, and Miss Annetta Wilcox, class donor Miss Barbara F'cKe read the class will, bedueathins the rights and privileges of the senior class to the junior class.
 The singing Of the class song the words of which were written by Miss wilcox to the music of soh, Believe Me of all Those Endearing Young Charms concluded the program of the afternoon.
 Mrs. Elmer Beardsley, who has d. rected the chorus, was the acconpan- ist for the afternoon.
 The class officers are: Miss Fannie A. Northrop, president; Miss Marjorie [. Fuller, vice e-president; Miss M. Bar bara Foxe, secretary, and Miss Dor otly L.. Goodrich, treasurer
 Besides the officers. the class mem bers are. The Misses Helen Abber- ton. May Egan, Florence Hawley, Daisy Keene. Mary Parker, Grace Pat terson, Helen Rowan, Emma Wecke, Jane Weldon and Annetta Wilcox.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-16
LARGE GLASS
 CONFIRMED BY BISHOP MILAN
6Continued from Pa.ge 1.1

< This practice of giving the abstain- ing pledge to the children originated with the immediate predecessor of Bishop Milan the late Bishop Michael adhered to by his successor. During the course of a year the pledge is administered to thousands of children and adults by the bishop.
 Bishop Milan in his ak to the children dwelt upon the importance received and the effect it would have upon their after lives if the lessons Of the day were not forgotten Explain ing the symbols of their faith he told them that this day they were made Christian soldiers Of Christ because Heaven and had become part of them.
 The bishop told them to remember that the chisn which he placed upon their foreheads was a symbol of the cross, the cross which you must a1- salvation may be your reward when Iifess Journey is ended
 He painted a vivid and impressive picture of the sacrifice that Jesus made for his children and quoted in- nunaerable parables from the life Of the Redeemer, calculated to best in1- press the juvenile mind
 My. children, he said. in closing, you are now members of the army of Christ; you have by reason Of the sacrament which you received today been made stronger in your faith. There should be no deserters from this army. and trust with Gods help there will be none. Be truthful, be honest : be loyal to your religion and you will be better citizens of your country when you grow Up to be men and women. Beware of the evil compan- ion and remember that if you keep Gods commandments here there awaits each of you g. happy and eter- nal life in the world to come.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-16
MODES E WINNER
 IN SUIT AGAI NST
 VEAL THY WOMAN

Helene Seifert who under the name Of Madame Helene, conducts a fash ionabIe dressmaleing establishment in New York, won her suit against Mar garet Lafin, a wealthy Greenwich woman who refused to pay for certain costdmes. Acting Judge Wilder of the common pleas court handed down the decision today in which he awards the modiste $244. SO
 Madame Helen" said she made three costumes for Mrs. Laf1in These included a green serge valued at S100, blue cloth princess and coat, $200 and blue evening coat, St35. Mrs. LaflIn said she received the costumes just before she started for Europe in 1911. They were horribly unsa tisfactory, = she declared and she refused to pay more than $135 on the bill. The court found that Mrs. L.af1in did not com plain of the gowns while she was in Europe and that she refused to re- #ceive them after the modiste had made alterations.
 In the suit of Edward o. A Glokner of New York against James J.. Fitz- patrick of this city the court finds in favor of Fitzpatrick Glokner sued for $500, claiming his automobile was damaged when it colIided with F1tz- patrickss machine in Fairfield last No vember. Judge Wilder ruled that no negligence on Fsitzpatrick's part had been shown. i
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-16
MISS GIBBS IS
 GIVEN SHOWER

Mrs James F. Reynolds of S27f. Fairfield avenue, was hostess last eve- ming for very pretty and enjoyable novelty shower given in honor of Miss Ethel May Gibbs of I4z Beachwo ood avenue
 Miss Gibbs is to become the bride Of William T Wa1kley of the ale 6 Towne Lock Go, Stamford, on Sat urday. June 6, at the Second Baptist church.
 The house was prettily decorated Tn a color scheme of pink. Huge punches of apple blossoms gave a springtime note and added much to the effective- ness Of the decorations.
 The many beautiful gifts for the prospective bride were placed in a basket daintfly covered and lined with pink and handed to the very much surprised young lady.
 Singing and dancing formed the di- versions of the evening.
 Among the guests were the Rev. and Mrs. F. C. Rideout and the Misses Ethel May Gibbs Agnes Dasw 2. Margaret and Alice Collins, Derma a Rhoades Grace Liddle, Florence Wright, Edith Scoville and Mrs. John Dempsey. Mrs Mary R. Downs, Mrs. Mary V. HamiIton and Mrs. James T. Reynolds.
 Among the gentlemen present were William T. Walkley, Norman Collins, John Milton, William Andrews, Ar thur Griffin, John Dempsey, F. F. Ors- 1up, John Won Wineke and James Rey- holds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-16
 DIED. 

NCRPHY-In this city, May 15, 1914, John C. Murphy. aged s31 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence No B Jones avenue on Monday. May Is at S:S0 a. nl.. and from St. Angus tines church at a. m. Inter- nent at St. MichaeIs cemetery
 a HEATH-In Detroit, Mich. May 13, 1914, Catherine Keller, wife of Rherfss EyV. sE5ea tIps ged 40 years, months, 26 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking par lors of Galllinan & Mullins No 64 Main street. on Monday, May 1 8 at ss90 a. m. and from St Charles church at a. nn- Interment at St. W7chae1ss cemetery ae FI&CH--In Coscob, May 6, Mrs. George A Finch
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-16
PRESIDENT READY
 FOR ANY ENIGEN NCY

New York May 16 MT. Wilson wants peace, not war. and he hopes that the meditation of friendly powers will be successful, but if mediation fails I wish to state that MT. Wilson is prepared for any exigency that may arise. :,
 That statement last night by Will liam J. Bryan. secretary of state, to the Brooklyn league. caused vocifer- ous enthusiasm. Hundreds of the bet ter known and most responsible cit izens of Brooklyn ieaped to their chairs and shouted, waved their nap kins md shook one another for joy.
 T thank God that we have presi- dent who is seeking peace with our neighb6rs by every possible legitimate means, 2 he continued If such a thing is possible we will have peace without bloodshed Every efrort is being bent toward that end z
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-16
SL AUGHTER HOUSE IS CRITICIZED BY
 STATE OFFICIAL
Investigator Makes Protest Against Abuses in Prac-
 tice at Abattoir.

Conditions at the city slaughter house are alleged to have become so bad under the present municipal super vision that state officials have been solicited to thoroughly investigate the method of handling animals and the killing and possible sale of bob calves.
 F. A. Ingrahan, deputy state com- missioner Of domestic animals, visited Bridgeport Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of last week and after say- ing he believed that not all the anil malls killed there under age were properly consumed by fire, but were spirited away for fertilizer, Is not even tuaIIy sold. he is known to have call ed up President Fred Ives by teleI phone and protested against certain abuses in practice.
 That the action of the state offi- cials in sending the deputy comu1is- sioner to this city has been a warn Ing to the present administration that ' he sale of sbobss veal is to be stopped is apparent from the fact that the police were yesterday ordered to as- sist in other Investigations being made.
 A runor that ten bob calves were in the possession of a resident of the west end, took Detective Cronan, President Ives Of the Board of Health and Milk and Meat Inspector, A c. Knapp on a secret mission Of inyesti- gation-
 s Deputy Commissioner Ingraham has announced his intention of appearing personally before the Board of Health at it's meeting when he will probabIy announce the result Of his investiga- tion here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-16
|SIEMON & HILL
 TO RETURN TODAY
Subpoenas For Material Wit nesSeS To Issue on Monday Hearing Later.

Subpoenaes for the material wit nesses in the Siemon-DeMartino case are to be issued on Monday next at the direction of Coroner John J. Phe- lan This fact was today learned from the examining magistrate who has been investigating the affair. pre- liminary to the hs&fing which will probably begin during the middle of next week.
 Although Carl F. siemon and his friend, George s. Hill, president of the police board, were expected to ar rive in this city today, their train did not reach New York city until after Z o'clock. from Atlanta Ga, where they have been attending the Shriners' convention.
 Coroner Phelan today refused to definitely state that Mrs. DeMartino was to be brought before him to swear as to the amount of money paid for the death of her husband, or to secure her silence in the matter, but it is believed that his statement upon material witnesses" will cover her testimony.
 IntInations that the present inquiry was instituted by Galen Carter, act ing states attorney, upon information secured by prominent Springfield, Mass. resident who hired detectives to secure the facts. became public here yesterday. The name Of the in formant has not been disclosed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-16
John C.M Mnrphy.

John C. Murphy, aged 31, and for about 0 years special poIicern an, died yesterday at his home, s301 Pe- oaonnock street MT. Murphy had been in failing health for several years and lately had been forced to take to his bed. His demise was not unexpected by his faily A large cir cle Of acquaintanees will be pained to learn Of his death. As a special po- licean Mr. Murphy had been assigned to q tityt at several theatres and on pub lie works. He was devout conmun- icant of St. Augustines church He was the son of Charles Murphy ? well known special policeman He is survived by his widow, one small child, his parents: three brothers, Mi chaei J. a special po1icernan detailed at Poliss theatre. David P, 2 salesman, William A, city enp1oye, and two sisters, Agnes J. Murphy and Mrs. Jos IseDh Bennett & He was born in this city and lived here all his life.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-16
.PUL MOTOR SAVES
 WOULD-BE SUICIDE

Despondent because of i'll health. Joseph Scott, of 105S Pembroke street attempted suicide by drowning in Pembroke lake about noon today. Scott left his home early this morn ing with the intention of ending his life, according to the story he told Captain Redgate of the Second Pre- cinct.
 He climbed the fence which sur rounds the lake near the Arctic street bridge. He lost his balance as he got to the top, fell and rolled head1eng down the bank to the edge of the lake where he thrust his head under the water.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-16
PARDONING POWER
 GRANTED GOETAALS

Washin gt0n, May 16-The widest authority in the enforcement and ps1nisfniertf of offenses against the law in the canal zone has been con- ferred upon Col. Goethals by Pres ident Wilson
 In an executive order, the governor of the Panama Canal is empowered to grant pardons and reprieves for offenses against the laws and regu- iatfons and to commute sentences and remit fines.
 He also may establish a paroIe sys- tenn and prescribe regulations for the employment and welfare of the pris- zone
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-16
BUILDING NOTES
 OF LOCAL INTEREST

r
 Fourteen building permits the az sregate cost of the work to be $872s0 were issued by the building commits sioners last night. The permits are
 Jennie Burns. frame addition for toilet room, west side 55 Hurd ave- nue.
 Edward Hughes estate, one-story frame building, west side ss7 Wood avenue.
 WIn. colgan, cellar wall. east side Noble avenue.
 Andrew Radei, frame addition to machine shop foot Pembroke street.
 Mary B. Brady, frame addition. 67o Broad street.
 s. p. and Thomas Pettu, one-story frame storehouse, 55s Hancock ave- nue.
 Chas. M. Penny. ct al. rear porch. west side Main street, between Alder and Ridgewood avenue.
 American Chain Co, frame storage shed, north side Connecticut avenue, near HoiIister avenue.
 Albert. J. and Eva M Williams, private garage. No. 126 South avenue.
 Bridgeport Land & Title Go, brick four-story bank building, west side Main street. between Gilbert and State streets.
 dwelling. north side Jane street. be- tween Pembroke and Hallett streets. | Feldnan Bros, cellar wall for fu- ture building, northeast corner Fair field avenue and Hanson street Swedish Evangelist Mission Congre- building, Laurel avenue and Grove street w. l.. Norton, private garage, east side E1mwood Place. Jos. Ka1afus, cement block printing shop, 632 Hallett street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-16
LOSES BANKR0LL
 SEEKING HIS WIFE
Sorrowf1l Husband Robbed of $23O on Way to
 Bridgeport.

Nearing, what appeared to him to be the endNof a. long search for his miss ing wife and five children, Henry A. Lawrence of Pennsylvania. arrived in Bridgeport early today only to lose S23o, carried in his hip pocket and rep- .resenting all the funds gathered by him for the search.
 Suspected by him of Knowing Of the theft. Frank Lapock, a farmer of Connellville, O.. bound for a visit with relatives at g Bryant street, Black Rock, insisted upon going with him to police Headquarters and being searched. The two were seat mates upon the train from New York. struck up an acqu aintance and, according to arrival in Bridgeport by visiting the n dearest cafe.
 It was there that Lawrence discov- cred his loss and bent an accusing glance upon his companion This was enough and the two entered police headquarters with Lapock taking off
 his coat, starting in dofffng his shirt aud trousers in order to be searched even before telling his story. Lawrence pecting Lapock excepting that the two had sat together and the money was missing.
 Between sobs, he said that his wife and five children had disappeared some time ago and he had grounds to believe that another man YVES re- sponsibIe. til letter was received from an Hast Brid geport saloon keeper indicating that they were in Bridgeport or New MiIford All available funds were gathered and quick trip made to Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-16
Bridgeport, Conn.
 Saturday, May ie. 1914.
The Weather:- Fair And Warmer sunday.
! riplex gas ranges are worth place In your kitchen.

Trplex gas ranges are built with burner that gives intense heat and doesn' t waste 3 bit of gas.
 They built with that bakes just evenly and satisfactorily as the oven of your coal range
 Triplex ranges have snnlnerirg burner which burns at low steady temperature but with danger of blow ing out.
 The Cabinet Triplex ranges have oven the side and high up doesn't have to stoop at any time
 Some Triplexes have white enameled drip pan and bfoiler pan we'll doors. Every Trplex is built convenient and easy to keep clean u to the highest point of eff cieney Prices from $16.75 to $31
 But prices tell only small part of the real worth ient you Now good time; gasstove days surs to arrive in hurry.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-16
AT
 EMPIRE THEATRE
Many Claims Presented Against Keeney's Main Street Pic tllre House.

Within the past 24 hours two suits have been brought and two attach ments placed against Frank A. Keen ey, proprietor of the Empire theatre by business men Of this city and 1t was reported that a number Of other creditors had placed accounts agfnst the theatre for collection with Deputy Sherin Wieler. Yesterday afternoon Sheriff Wieler attached the box office receipts in suit for a coal bill of more than $100 claimed by A. McNeiI & Sons Go, also for an advertising bill of about ss0 for the Morning Tel egraTn.
 The deputy sheriff was in charge of the box office of the theatre until the arrival from New York Of R. Ow- eTls Representative of MT. Keeney. The latter settled but in the meantime a number of other creditors including Neil M. Muirhead. the Piquette Piano Co. and others. had placed claims for. collection with the deputy sheriff.
 Today funds of the theatre on de- posit at the First Bridgeport National bank were attached by City Sherif Richard Brown in suit for $165 brought by Robert M. sperry. publish CT Of the program at the Park theatre. The suit is for advertising in the pro- gram which MT. SpeFry prints. The pa- pers in the action were drawn by Att torney George E.. Hill. It was re- ported that there wou1 abe a meet ing Of other creditors at the theatre this afternoon, but MT. Owens denied .tllis He said the theatre would not close and that he would pay all bills.
 MT. Keeney, owner of the theatre is in Atlantic City at present. News that the theatre was in financial difnculties caused much surprise about town to- day. as under the management of Thomas Patterson. resident manager. for the past year the patronage has greatly increased and capacity houses have often been the rule. It is said that no blame attaches to him but that the general auditor in New York has neglected to have the bills promptly met.
 It was runnored today that as soon as the financiaI affairs Of the theatre are arranged there will be change in policy and meiodramatic stock will replace the pictures now shown
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-16
Lion bicycles
 are great value.

Lion bicyces are peculiarly Rowland product. They made for the store been sold here number of years, are extra-good for price
 Lion bicycles of thoroughly good material all through They good guarantee each for the entire season Each equipped with mud guards and coasterbrake with Howland tires rolls ready for immediate use
 Mems and women mod els attractively finished, $25
 Fay bicycles for boys and girls really grown up bicycles in all except size. $17 and SIS
 basement
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-16
WOMAN'S ESCORT
 AND RIVAL SHOT

Lexington, Ky. May 16.-word reached here today that Hubbard Min iard, aged IT, son of County Attor- ney J. B. Miniard, of Leslie County, and Joseph Hens1ey, member of a prominent Leslie County family, had killed each other in a pistol duel at Coons Creek. near Hyden.
 According to the report, Miniard was escorting Mrs. Daisy Adams to a social function when the couple met Hens1ey. A quarrel ensued, both men drew pistols and the firing ended with the death of both. One of the outlets hit Mrs. Adams. but the latter s wound is not considered dangerous.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-16

ing the mans strange actions, hurried to the scene. where they found him slowly drowning. The emergency ann, bulance was out on call so the Brfdgeport Hospital was notified and a surgeon with puimotor was rushed to the scene in an automobile.
 Scott was taken to the hospfta, where at 3, late hour today it was an .nounced that his condition was favor able
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-16
MRS. c. w. HEATH

The body of Catherine Keller, wife of Charles w. Heath who died in De- troit, Mich, on May 13 was brought to this city today for burial The body was taken to the undertaking rooms of CuIlinan & Mullins. Mrs. Heath was former resident of the East Side She was 40 years of age.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-16
Who takes the best picture.

Hundreds of good pictures are taken by Bridgeport amateur photographers each week Who takes the best the which is clearest9 the which will enlarge satisfactorily
 Only way to find out to make comparison. We are going to do that
 From all the negatives developed here each week the best will chosen. Selection will by expert
 From that one, we shall make an enlargement ofslit7 ale and exhibit it here the store during the ccee ing week Then it is to be presented to the the negative.
 There is only one condtion:none but negatives de- veloped at the will be considered candidates
 Week beginning Monday is the first; each week dur the will see negative chosen for this cial honor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-16
CARD oFrHaNKs

We desire to extend our sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for Kindness shown US in our late be- reavement in the loss of our wife and sister: also desire to thank all for beautiful floral tokens sent
 MIR. JOSEPH A. HERMAN
 MRS. JAMES DoNNELLY.
 MRS JAMES FAHEY.
 MRS. JOHN BABINEAU.
 MRS. MA BY WHITNEY,
 JAMES AND RICHARB
 JOHNSTON aep