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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-15
COUNCUMEN TO
RUN ON PUBLIC
UTILITIES ISSUE

A. Sloan. president OF the Pub
tic Ownership league, In which
he was invited TO become
candidate.
The entry of Erickson into the
municipal campaign brings the
municipal ownership issue definite
~ before the voters
Recent assaults by enemies OF
public ownership against the city.
owned institutions have spurred
advocates Of municipal ownership
70 action The result has been the
Erickson candidacy
Councilman Erickson has been
for years the leading advocate Of
public ownership. both as a private
citizen and in public life
Erickson was 2 successful man
ufacturer and president Of the Seat
tie Manufacturer association
when he was elected 10 the coun.
cil in 1911 by the biggest majority
ever then given candidate. lie
made the race on municipal own
ership platform.
ln 1914. he was reelected for a
hiAfff'~ ear tff iN ~ AAlf AUMNNlIF -
ceiying an even bigger vote.
in the council. Erickson Was the
chief sponsor for the decrease In
the cost OF gesidence lighting. a
total cut Of 81 per cent being made
In the three years Of bis service.
The saving 10 the average con
sumer is estimated at 81 10 sl2 a
year
Austin T. Griffiths, who served
with Erickson in the council for
three years. also has a municipal
ownership record The candidate
II the opponents Of municipal own.
srship has not yet entered the race.
Gill Undetermined
Mayor Gill Wednesday was stlll
undecided whether he will again en-
ter the mapOralty race
u shall not make any announce
ment." he said. for several days" !"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-15
ALetter to Erickson
November ~. 1915.

OIWER ERICKSON-Desr Public Ownership league
city convey urgent wish OF
~ that you become candidate for the
may a the ensuing municipal election.
invaluable member OF the city council and
ownership and control by the
public main considerations
mpe mem this action
soundest representative Of
popular your feel the battle
privilege this community be continued
OF ultimate success
proposal promise
the signatures OF
qualified electors will convince
popular demand
Very truly yours.
A. SLOAN President
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-15

Police Believe Lover Killed Her When She
Refused to Take Her Own Life; Man
Shoots HIMSELF Then Shouts News of
Tragedy to Girls Mother, Waiting on
Shore for Their Return

had clutched them. and her hands
were bioodiess. as tho the circula-
tion had been stopped.
There we're scratches on the
backs OF her hands. as tho there
had been a furious struggle in
which her hands had struck repeat
eddy against the rough and splint-
cred gunwales OF the row boat.
The police are working on the
theory that the girl had agreed, half
heartedly. 10 a suicide pact. but
that her heart failed her. and that
her lover killed her and then tried
to Kill himself. but failed.
The following letter. which the
police believed was written by the
man and the girl. but which the
mother said was in neither of their
handwritings. was found in the
house addressed TO the mother and
written in Russian.
Dear Mother; I am lucky to die before
the time. I want TO die. and arm glad 10
get away from the world. ] went swa,.
and do not know what for. have much
to saN. but n L. u~e TO say anything.
II Is very hard for me TO say the reason
I am guipe away. lou have to tell for
yourself by reading this note. I don't
want YOU to feel mad at the for
killing me. he l. not guilty Of anything
You should not think him guilty. We
Killed each other. We are tired Of living.
and want TO take rest. We both OF
NJ satisfied In taking our lives We
afraid Z" live. I Hiss you and brother
good-hyr. Truly.
NAiN.
Dec ~. 1915.
There was another note on the
same paper which is thought to
have been written 10y the man. 1t
reads
I send my regards 10 YOU and son. Tell
him not to he mad at me l am not
guilty 81 anything. We are both happy
10 die. We not afraid 10 die; would
be afraid 10 live. Kiss yeu and
goodbye.
Another postscript. the only one
written in English, and identified
beyond question as in Nasiless
handwriting. read thus:
We are tired. Nobody l. Responsible
FOR our ufe. Now We happy. bury
us together
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-15
Kirkland
Married
Men Are
in Bad


rive leading citizens OF Kirkland.
including one OF the town alder
men. stood sbeepishly before the
grand jury here Wednesday and
sought 20 explain away a charge of
gambling brought az the instance OF
the alderman Nifc
The five were subpoenaed hy
Prosecuting Attorney Lundin late
Tuesday. after be had heard the
womans story.
According 10 this woman. the
merry band OF roisterers slip away
from their homes every evening
and forerathcr for n game of solo
IN n back room of the drug store.
She made the discovery several
DAYS ago. after she had become sus-
piclous OF her alderman-husband s
actions
she investigated-and confirmed
her worst fears
And then she made her discov-
cry known 20 the town marshal,
Obed Patty,
Together they gum shoed TO the
scene Of the nefarious activities.
Arrived there. anger conquered
discretion. and. picking up huge
rock. Mrs Alderman hurled Il thru
tho drug store window She and
Marshal Obed then fled, precipi-
lately. while hubbub reigned among
the married men within.
That was several nights ago
Finding that the rock throwing had
not broken up the ring" the anna
teur sleuth Tuesday notified Prose
cutor Lundin.
Wednesday the five explained
they we're not playing for money.
and that there was no harm In IL
at all
No indictments are likely.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-15

Open Up
for Our
Fish

The war has moved the
worlds bisses, fsh pond from
the North sea TO the North Pa.
eifle.
This has already given an
other boost 20 prosperity. ard
will enlarge sea harvesting op.
crations here 10 proportions
heretofore scarcely dreamed OF.
That IL the confident prediction
% government; officials and those
at the head OF gigantic fishing con.
ccrns
Gamers. shippers. brokers. and
even the hardy men who pull the
travis and drag the nets from
Puget sound TO Kotchikan. have nj.
ready felt the thrill OF a vast new
opportunity.
Expect Record Demand
preparations are afoot To meet
the enormous demand for salmon.
cod. haiibut aud herring hy Eu-
ropes halfstarved millions as soon
as peace shall be declared and
transportation made safe.
Beef will be out OF the question
for the great majority OF the op-
pressed in the war nations. Fish
viii be the substitute staple
AND THIS CONDITION or AZ
FAIRS WILL ne REFLECTED TO
A GREAT EXTENT IN OUR OWN
COUNTRY. SAY ECONOMISTS
BEEF WILL PROBABLY BE RE
YOND TIE AVERAGE PURSE.
EXCEPT PERHAPS ONCE OR
TWICE 4 WEEK.
Great Opportunity Here
The realization OF this seems par
ticularly acute on this coast. where
food fish. shoal by billions; where
salmon literally choke the Streams
and adjacent salt water during the
pre- spawning period. and where the
largest fish canneries in the world
are located
Consumption OF Pacific Coast
salmon In England is steadily in
creasing
Germany. which has bought
practically every can and keg OF
Norwegian fish from her Northern
neighbor 10 help feed her armies.
Will look to the United states TO
help supply her demand as soon
as the war ends.
French agents are already busy
arranging for big shipments ul
salmon and cod from here.
The American fish pond bids fair
to become gold mine. unless all
signs fail
Fish Famine In Europe
Even after the war is over. -
says Dr H. NJ Smith. y s. com.
missioner OF fisheries. there will
be fish famine in Europe for a
long time. and anything In the way
Of edible fish will go off like hot
cakes
WHATEVER DIFFICULTIES
MAY NOW STAND IN THE WAY.
OUR OPPORTUNITY THEN TO
BUILD Up A FOREIGN TRADE
lIN FISH NOT USED AT HOME
WILL RE SUCH AS HAS NEVER
EXISTED AND MAY NEVER
COME AGAIN"
Secretary OF Commerce Redfield
and the bureau OF foreign and do
nestle commerce are encouraging
practical Inquiries and experiments
to utilize our neglected fish re-
sources for trade extension as well
as home consumption.
Market for Herring
One OF the first OF these over.
looked resources TO be developed,
II Commissioner Smiths advice is
| followed Is the Alaskan herring,
equal to the North sea product. and
readily had In an ineXhaustlble sup
ply. Heretofore this fish has been
! spurned.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-15

One of the first OF these over
looked resources to be developed.
II Commissioner Smiths advice is
followed. Is the Alaskan herring.
equal TO the North sea product. and
readily had In an ineNhaustlble sup.
ply. Heretofore this fish has been
spurned.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-15

TO the mother 81 Veil
Neronnia. pretty Russian
tailorcss. as she stood on
the shore OF Lake Union.
shortly after 5 O'Clock
this morning. came the
message 81 death across
;hc water.
Mother. mother, | have
killed your daughter"
y eli Nerounia is dead.
with a bullet in her brain.
Nuatole Nasiless. her
lover. lies wounded at the
city hospital.
II was a suicide pact"
he told the police. sullen-
~ but the police do not
believe him.
Well Vcronnia lived with her
mother and brother IN a houseboa
on Lake Union. near BROOKLYN and
Northlake aves. The girl who was
10. and her mother worked in a
Wholesale tailoring establishment
on Third ave.
Nasiless spent last evening at the
houseboat. He urged the girl to go
with him 10 moving picture
theatre. She refused
Go for a Boat Ride
The mother became sleepy and
went TO bed, believing the young
people could make up their differ
enccs better alone As she was de-
parting she heard Nasiless suggest
in- boat ride on the lake and her
deuehter agreeing that a rowhoat
ride dJ night might be fun. That
Was about II o'clock.
The mother did not sleep. Or.
81 she slept. 1t was fitfully. She
Wa, listening for her daughters re-
turn
Finally. after an interminable
time she rose from bed. still in her
uightrobe. Well had not returned
She went outdoors. her old eyes
trying TO pierce the shadows that
hung dark over the lake.
4 vague object caught her atten-
ton Il might have been a rowboat
drifting she called
Gets Message Of Death
It was then that the message of
death came TO her ears:
Mother mother, | have killed
your daughter
Mrs. Nerounia reused the neigh
horhood with her cries OF alarm in
broken ENGLISH My Veil. she die
IN the lake."
Tnc dritting boat was brought
ashore Veil. lying face down. was
dying She did not speak Nasiless
Ns. bleeding fron7a wound in his
head, near the ear.
Girl Dies in Ambulance
The girl died IN the ambulance
on the way to the city hospital.
Nasiless. at the hospital, made this
statement TO the police.
'lt was suicide pact. shot
myself first. but my aim was bad
I WAS about to try again. but Veil
knocked the gun out OF my hand.
IL fen into the water. Veil had a
sun too. That is an | remember -
Veil Neronnia's wrists were deep
R marked. as tho strong fingers
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-15

Oliver T. Erickson, president
OF the city council. Wednesday
announced candidacy for mayor
~ the coming election In
March.
He is the second 20 enter the
race. former Councilman Aus
tin e. Griffiths being the first
10 drop his hat in the ring.
Erickson's announcement was
made in reply today 70 the
public letter sent him by Jos.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-15
UNCLE SAM MAY
HAVE AN ARMY
OF 100000
IN Z YEARS

WASHINGTON. Dec 15.-An
American army OF 100000 within
two years was predicted by Cham
berlain Of the senate military com
mittee today. discussing proposed
compulsory service
After he and army officers went
over his bill proposing such service.
Chamberlain estimated that 2.31S.
$50 boys between the ages of rs
and % would be trained under il
the first year. and more than
double the second year
Thereafter the increases. he fig.
ured, would probably be in proper
tion 10 the increase in population
Compulsory service he said.
lis an idea We must come to II
is nothing less than downright
murder for nation To continue a
plan which may any day send un-
trained troops against the skilled
veterans OF other nations.
Tho people must be educated ia
see this plan. or something like It.
which would have the merits OF
keeping them in ciyil life most OF
the year. yet give them valuable
military service for a time
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-15

Mayo GIN has frequently said he
did not want 10 run again. but II
Councilman Erickson were a can.
didate. he would enter the lace.
"unioss rome one else can mako
the fight successfully against
Erickson
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-15

r. =. Clark. Ellis hotel, took off
his vest. washed his hands and
walked off without vest; contained
sl60, gone when he returned.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-15

Spokane plant OF Carstens' Pack
ing Co. to be improved.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-15

Whether the candidacy Of GINS
former chief OF police. Austin +
Griffiths. will now keep GIN out Of
the race Is not certain.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-15
GIVE EXPERTS A WF1ACK AT THIS JOB!


III
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-02

nounced today that the department will investigate any case in which there is a. suspicion of criminaIity but that mere accidents where no vto- lation of the laws appear to exist. and no serious-injury to person is suf- fered, will not in future be matter for detective investigation.
 This order VIII give much more time for the investigation of crime than heretofore. Other departmental rules are being strfngentIy enforced.
 Samuel Resnik, TIT Adams street and Newtown Harvey, 1185, State St., drivers of aut0mobiIes that crashed to- gefher on the slippery pavement of Fairfield avenue near Clinton yester- day afternoon appeared in court to- day to answer charges of reckless driving. Both eases were noiIed when the facts were learned.
 Andrew Smith, 46S Gregory street, arrested for speeding on State St., was remanded for trial July T. On June Is at State street and Myrtle ave daa9e he struck another jftney dFi@en by Arthur Sto1nan. 289 Church street. The polce have been Investigating the affair with the result that Smith was arrested.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-02
DETECTIVE BUREAU
 NO LONGER TO BE
 COLLECTION AGENCY
Men on Beats will Be Re quired to Report Respon
 sibility For Accidents.

The police and detective depart nents are no longer to be utilized as collection agencies for aggrieved cit izens who take that method of in tinai dating payments for accidents sustained.
 The police have been notified to in- quire into all accidents oocurrng within their beats and to report them as accidental or showing criminal re- sponMbility In the event of doubt as to crinninality, not ascertainabIe by the policeman on post, the deteo- tive department will be used for fur ther investigation. Otherwise this de- tail, which has long been assumed by the detective department will be dis penSed with.
 Joseph Rose, 151S Pembroke street was the first to feel the edict While riding a bicycle on East Washington avenue, he was struck by an auto mobile bearing the number c 2426o. Rose reported the incident to the police anad wished them to procure the owners arrest From his state meuts it appeared that the matter was entirely accidental Rose wasFre- ferred to d lawyer
 Superintendent Birmingham an
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-02
MARRIED
KERSEY-1zIIsER1T1AM-Eaa

RSN1K-1 A1E-In Ridgene1ds June 30. pr. Dennis R. Kersey of Danaourv and Miss May K1eruan- GNAz&KNG-A G-A1ITsCHE1Lds-In Norwaal<. June 30, Charles N- Soaring of AGdn- otoaa, Es Z., and Mics Helena A Mitchell
 JEM6OM-B E1DHCT1Tn Norwa1k.
 June z9, R0yden A. Jenson of PIucLauafn, K, J.. and Miss Jennie M. Benedict,
 EKOM6- M6-CEORPA-In NorwalaI, June 90, Miss Julia Rose C4oppa-. to Jo- seph Lester Lyons. AIBRLzEET-ELAlTD -- In Torrfngbon1 June 30, William A. Albright and Miss Alice l., Hand. R~AICOTT1In Torrfnston, June SC, Charles A. Geern and Miss Edith M. A1cott.
 RUBINO-PHEIPS - In Torrangton, June zs, R. Fred Rubino and Miss Clara A. Phelps. sIER-RIAILBfO-In Stamford, June
 26, Mrs. Louise ATalno, of South
 Norwa1k, and John D. Miller, o4
 NorwaIk.
 FARREhL-BRENN Torring-
 ton, June 28. Edward Joseph Far
 rel and Miss Margaret Jane Bren- ACOK-sAfFTH-In NorwaIk, June
 g, Miss Mary Emma Smith tc Frank Russell Bacon. STOCKTON ON-BRANDT-In Stamford,
 Walter Newton Stockton KLBORN-PETE - Tn stam- ford. June 23, Amelia WiIhe1nnina Peterson to Harold Clarence Xii born
 ILYNcHDIxoN-In Shelton, June 1 24, Miss Harriet c. Dixon. and Thomas J. Lynch of Ansonia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-02
FEDERAL OFFICERS ISSUE WARNING TO
 OWNERS OF BOATS
Navigation Department Cir cular Contains Instruc-
 tions for Water Travel.

The Federal authorities today ts- sued warning through the office of the collector of the port that Bureau of Navigation laws of the Department of COmnaerce respecting the regula,- ton and equipment of motor-boats will be enforced stringently in order to prevent collision on navigaaole wat CTS In che United States.
 DepaEtm ent circular 236, issued February Is. fully covering the re- quirements may be had on appiicas- ton to the local customs house. The law in part divides moeorboats into three classes: First. boats less than ss~ feet and ah1rd, all boats over 65 feet in length.
 The lights prescribed vary in size for the different classes but must be red and green upon the respective sides, and white lights for sailing and riding at anchor.
 Every boat, whether rowboat ol large ocean going vessel, when pro pelled by machinery of any kind must be fully equipped as follows: White red and green lights; whistle bell and fog horns life preservers for every person carried on board; means fol extinguislling burning gasoline which specifically requires a fire eKtinguish- CT with sand, or sand and salt option al in addition
 Every boat must carry at least tw< copies of the Pilot Rules under pen. alty of $100 fine. These may be ob. tained free at the custom house.
 Every rowboat propelled by hand after sunset and until sunrise mus carry a lighted lantern ready for dis play in the event of danger from collision
 Vessels of certain sizes must car ry white riding lights at specified heights above the water, visible fol certain specified distances. Lfe pre- servers must be passed by a United States inspector and cannot be O the ground cork variety.
 Motorboats of any size carrying passengers for hire must have a Ii censed master and be properly in. Esspected All motorboa1s over hvs Elnet tons must be docuInented with the government. whether above or below the 65 foot measurement-
 In addition to these regulations owners of motorboats must, befor< October 1, register the name, length 5readth, tonnage, engine, etc, upoE special blanks furnished by the towT clerk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-02

Never in all my suffrage work have I had such a, surprise remarked Dr. Anna Shaw, president of the National Suffrage association, after she had formally accepted the motorcar pre- scented to her by the suffragists of New York Dr. Shaw's usually strong speaking voice betrayed her emotion as she accepted the present with which the sufnag1sts had surprised her. On the urgent request contained in a telegram sent to her at Ogdensburg the day before Dr. Shaw went to New IpYork city expecting to attend an inn portant suffrage conference When she reached the headquarters at 505 Fifth avenue she tried to wedge her way through the crowd that had col lected about the little yellow roadster. Mrs. James Lees. La1diaw, who made the presentation speech, discovered her and escorted her through the crowd to the car. @B1t,'' protested Dr. Shaw, .-I thought we were to have a. conference.' Mot until you tell us how you like your new car" replied Mrs LafdIaw. Then the surprise dawned on Dr. Shaw. We hope 1t
 will make your work easier said Mrs LaidIaw. The latter then ex- plained how Dr. Shaw was contribut- l ing 100 speeches to the New York state campaign.
 In the accompanying photograph Dr.
 Shaw is shown at the wheel of her new auto.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-02
DROWN NED. HE HAD TICKET
 FOR BRIDGEPORT

of an unidentified man was found to- day in KinneyfoWn Pond near the New Haven road tracks It was that of a man apparently about 25 years. of medium height, clothed in a blue suit with white shirt and with black cur1ey hair In a pock ketewere found Is cents and a ticket between Nauga- tuck and Bridgeport, bought yester- day and punched once. The medical examiner has not de5errpined wheth- CT death was accidental or suicidal
 Kinneytown Pond is between Soy mour and Ansonia
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-02
Proposed Ordinance
 On Buildings Bans
 Wood For 3-Deckers
Continued from Page 1

yerted or altered for such use, un- less said building shall conform or be made to conform to the re- quieements of this ordinance.
 Sec. 5. Any building hereto fore erected and occupied in whole or part for dwelling pur- poses. and which shall hereafter be altered or enlarged to be oc- cupied by one ar more additional families shall be subject to such requirement. for fire protection as may be specified by the Board of Fire Commissioners, not ex- ceeding, however, in any case, the requirements provided by this ordinance for buildings thereafter erected.
 Sec 6. No building permit shall be issued by the Board of Building Commissioners for the construction or alteration of any building within the terms of this ordinance unless the plans and specifications thereof shall conform to the requirements of this ordinance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-02
MARGARET NORRIS KEEvAN.

Margaret Morris Keevan died last evening at St vlncent's hospital, at 55 years. Mrs. Keevan was born in Bridgeport, having spent most of her life in the North End where she was widely known and respected. About eight years ago she removed to .9z Denver avenue to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. James liar raeS- She was a member of St. Peters church. Her death is mourn ed by the many friends to whom she had endeared herself Surviving her are her daughter and a nephew, John Noonan to whom she had been a foster mother.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-02
AUGUsTUs PEIIHAM.

The funeral of Augustus Pelham, who died in NeW Haven on Wednes- day, was held from the nort1aary chapel of Henry E. Bishop at 2-30 this afternoon and was largely att tended Rev. MT. Simpson conducted the services The PeQuonnock lodge, L O. o. F., held their ritual at the grave in Lakeview cemetery and a delegation was present. from the Douglas Fowler Post G. A R., of South NorwaIk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-02
oKE4uF.E GOES WITH
 MCMAHON 6 WREN

Thomas OsKee6e, who until the aoo1- ishrnent of the office of gauger by the Treasury Department occupied that position with the New Haven branch of this dfvia1on of the Internal Reve- nue Department, has acceptedaa a posi- ton in the executive department of McMahon & wrenn, wholesale nQuer dealers of this city.
 It has been erroneously reported hy the press of other cities of the sta6e tfaaheNEx.A OfKeefeswas ito continue sasfa ,eauesr with McNfahon & Wren. As
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-02
EUIdE ,. HOLDEN

The funeral of Eul1e J. Holden was held privately at 2:sG this afternoon from the residence of his parents, Mr and Mrs Jay c. Holden, of 1o71 Esagt Main street Rev. PEI Matthias, pastor of the Kings Highway church, conducted the services, which were at tended by the immediate relatives and a. few intimate friends of the deceased. The body will be taken to Bristol Conn, for interment tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-02
General Household Goods

We offer you some extra ordinary bargains in this line of merchandise this cur rent week at private sale 7 at auction prices. z It will be to your advantage to in spect os1r stock before you buy elsewhere. Remember, your old articles taken in exchange as part payment. Local agents for Stamford Ranges and Heaters. Sold with . satisfaction guaran- fee.