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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-13

of Europe" It would authorize the Sec
rotary of the navy to employ available
naval vessels at his discretion in general
mail, freight and passenger business. For
the operation of these naval auxiliaries
civilians as we'll as any naval officers
who might be available would be en-
ployed.
+. The ship purchase bill to be added to
the Weeks measure is the same as agreed
upon in the Senate caucus. With relation
to the purchase Of belligerent-owned
merchant ships in American harbors,
the only limitation would be that in buy
ing vessels during continuance of tine
European war mo purchase shall be
made in a way which will disturb the
present conditions of neutrality
President Wilson definitely approved
of the plan to have ships acquired I'M
der the bill pass to the control Of the
secretary of the navy two years after
the conclusion Of the European war
at a conference tonight with Chair
man PaGget Of the House naval af-
fairs committee and Representative
Webb. The entire situation was care
fully canvassed and the proposal
mapped out at the Capitol earlier in
the day received the sanction of the
President. 1t was said after the con-
ference that Mr. Wilson was still hope
full that an extra session might be
avoided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-13

Des Moines, Ia, Feb. 12.-The anti
saloon and women's suffrage forces in
the Iowa General Assembly won three
decisive victories today. The Senate
at the morning session, by vote
Of 80 to 10 agreed to submit to the
people a constitutional amendment
providing for statewide prohibition.
This afternoon the drys turned their
attention to the proposed repeal OF the
Iowa Mulct law and won again, al
though with a reduced majority.
The purpose of the latter action
was in case the House acquiesced and
the governor signs both bills. to put
the state under statutory prohibition
pending, the submission to the voters
Of the constitution measure.
The mulct law repeal was amended
in the Senate this afternoon to make
it effective Jan. /. 1916.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-13
SUFFRAGE AND PROHIBITION
FORCES IN IOWA WIN THREE
GREAT VICTORIES ON FRIDAY

The so-called mulct law provides
conditions under which persons who
manufacture or sell liquors should not
ne liable to the penalties fixed In the
prohibition law passed in 1884.
The most important feature Of the
mulct act was that at least so per
cent of the qualified voters in a given
community were required to sign Pc
t:tions of consent before the penalties
of the prohibition statute could be es-
capped by those engaging in the liquor
business.
For Woman's Suffrage
Later the Senate adopted a resolu-
ton submitting to the voters at the
general election in 1916 a constitu-
tional amendment providing for wom-
ems suffrage. The vote was 50 to II.
Favorable action on the measure in
the House is expected next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-13
Conditions and General Forecast

SS"Sie'ofS anu SehGFdt FORECAST
Washington, Feb. 12-Forecast: North
ern New England: Fair and colder Sat
urday Sunday probably rain or snow.
Southern New England: Ptraly cloudy
and colder Saturday; Sunday proba bly,
rain.
Eastern New York: Partly cloudy Sat
urday; Sunday rain on coast, rain or
snow in interior.
Conditions: The western storm crossed
the Rocky mountains during Thursday
night and Friday nights its center was
over Kansas. whence it will move east
ward. In the East the weather remained
fair. Lower temperatures prevailed from
the Great Lakes eastward
In the Atlantic states the weather will
be overcast on Saturday and become IN
settled with probably rain in the Middle
Atlantic states and rain norm snow in
New England and New York on Sunday.
Temperature changes in the East will,
be unimportant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-13
THE COUNCIL ORDER

"Whsrsas, the state has on hand
temporarily certain funds airsady sp.
prspriatsd but which will net b in.
msdlatsiy expended which eaid funds
are dspesitsd in various banks and
truDe companies. in ths sGaAa.
SWhssoaa, q The psessN& ttaas thers
10 . iarSs snd srs1s;nO asasand ~
Mwds with wlish - fiRanss ~ ase..
cultural businsss 81 Areseese,s vaiIsy,
md go
Cennfaued n nana Ae6is.aa n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-13
tain sS,496.33 asset was done away
with through abatements
The S32S,345.86 Beuuest


Thus did the Haines administration
bequeath to the Curtis administration
$32s,345.S6. although the Plaisted ad-
ministration had bequeathed, to the
administration Of Governor Haines a
deficit of s3.692.20, as made evident by
Auditor Sullivan's recent report.
Aroostook Needs Part Of L
At the present time Aroostook coun-
ty needs surplus Of cash which to
finance the extensive agricultural OPP
erations there and make it possible
for the banks to accommodate it's pa
irons who are largely farmers need
ing funds to carry on their business
and able to give excellent security.
The Governor and Council passed an
order Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-13
FAIR TO-DAY

Boston, Feb. 12.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Saturday fair: Sunday
cloudy followed by rain during the
afternoon or night, not much change
in temperature; moderate north to
east winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-13
Leave Dunkirk

Paris, Feb. 12.-6.3O p. MA dis
patch to the Havas Agency from Dun
kirk SAYS:
Thirty British aeroplanes left here
last night to :1y over Zeebruge and Os-
tend. A bipiane fell into sea in the
Zuidcoote channel suffering severe
damage. 1t was toWed with it's avia-
tor into Dunkirk by a British gun
boat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-13

London Feb 12-754 P M-The official information bu-
today issued the folown statement:
Thirty naval aeropla raided Bruges Zeebrug Os
tend and Blankenberghe Gall in Belgium.
Claude Grahame-Whitc fell. He rescued"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-13
HARRINGTON FOR
ROCklAND MAYOR

Rockland. Me-, Feb. 12-Ctarles NJ.
Harrington Won the nomination of the
party for mayor tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-13
81 BRITISH NAVAL
AER0PLANES RAID

Grahame- White Falls but Is Rescued While the
Great Aerial Force Delivers Blow at German
Submarine Bases and Establishments in Bru-
ges, Zebruge, Blanke nberghe and Ostend
Districts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-13
SECOND DAY WITH
FLYING SQUADRON

Rev. B. P. Hope and Mayor E. E. Newbert Pre-
side at Meetings in Congregational Church
Chief Address in Ate rnoon by DIR. Ira Lam
drith-Dr. Sheridan and DIR. Carolyn E. Geisel
Speakers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
WATER COMPANY
 GETS POOR FARM AT TORRINGTON
Judge Gager Decides in Suit Resulting From Typhoid
 Epidemic in Town.


 Torrington, Nov. 20-Judge Edwin B. Gager, of the superior court of Litchhe1d County, has handed down a decision in favor of the Tbrrington Water Company in a suit against the town of Torrington for the @cond emma ! ton of the town farm property situ- ated on the watershed. The court finds that the continuance of the aIHashouse isSa danger to the health of the community sufficient to war rant exercising the right of eminent domain. The decision provides that a committee of three disinterested freeho1ders of the county be appoint ed to deterrnine and award the amount to be paid by the water com pany to the town.
 The case has attracted widespread attention owing to the fact that it is an indirect result of the typhoid fever epidemic of four years ago. L
 The farm in question was described by the state board of health as one of the sources of possible contamination of the water supply. It was then owned by William A., Sickmund.z Last spring it was purchased b ythe town for a1mshouse purposes, against the protests of the water company, which claimed that as an a1mshouse site the farm would be greater menace to the health than when owned by an individual. The case was stubbornly fought by the town.
 The town paid 15, 900 for the farm and has spent several thousand dol lars additional in improvements.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
SECRETARY BURNES is
 TO HEAR 19 CASES

Nineteen cases of alleged violations of the automobile laws will be heard by Secretary of the State Charles D. Burnes Tuesday afternoon, five Hart ford cases, four of which are for reckless driving. The case of A. E. Walker, who hit M. Bernstein of Hartford at Laurel street and Farm ington avenue. on Sept. 30, was con tinued from last week to secure addi- tional witnesses. Daniel Perkins of New Haven is Charged with operating a no&or vehicle without a license. The list of cases includes:
 Ernesto Brunetti. Ridgefe1d, reck- less driving, failing to stop when trolley car was discharging passen- gers. M
 Henry W. chidsey,. Stamford. reck- less driving.
 F'rank Mecha1ey, Stamford, operat- ing motor vehicle without license.s
 Max Michells. Torington, operat- ing motor vehicleI while intoxicated.
 Frank Milo, Bridgeport, speeding damage to property, operating while intoxicated.
 Samuel Rosenthal, Bridgeport, struck and injured George Lind1ey, reckless driving.
 Walter Samson, Bridgeport, reck- less driving
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20

Cardinal von Hartmann, archbishop of Cologne, who te1egraphed to Pope Benedict announcing that he would visit Rome, adding that he was the bearer of important communicate ons, enjoys the confidence of not only the Pope, but also of Emperor William. He was employed by the pontiff in all negotiations to obtain better treat ment for French ecclesiastics who had been made prisoners and for the ex- change of wounded soldiers and of civilians unable to fight, The car dinal conducts negotiations directly With the emperor, from whom he re- gently obtained communication of death sentences passed on several prominent Belgian Catholics. Cardinals Gasquet ands Elliot were reported to be on their way to Rome to represent Great Britain and France, while the arrival of Cardinal Begin, archbishop of Que bee, was announced. The fact that eccIesiasticsx representing several of the warning nations would be at the Vatican at the sane time gave rise to the belief that cps toward peace might be discussed.W
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
ARMS COMPANY MEN COMPLAIN
 OF GAR SERVICE
Protest That They Are Gar ried Only As Far as Sta
 tion at Midnight.

Complaint has been lodged with the ;Connecticut Go. against the mid night service from the Arms Go. to the StratffeId and BrookIawn district. The present schedule of cars gives num- Der of waiting conveyapces at the Remington Arms & Ammunition Go. at midnight. Cars are run direct from the plant to the end of State street and through Stratferd avenue, but about 30 passengers are nightly dumped off at the railroad station and they comp1ain(that they have to wait there until the arrival of New Haven trains at about 12:45. In one instance they are said to have been compelled to wait until after 1:30 in the morning.
 Workers at the Arms Go. assert that large numbers of employees are seeking rents in the Stratf1e1d and Brook1awn districts and that the present nucleus of 30 passengers should be sufficient to warrant a. car being run through for them nightly. General Manager Chapman is com sidering the request and assures in qutrers that the, company will be will ing to do everything possible to facili- tate transportation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20

the Carranza side. General Gales was struck above the heart by spent bullet which inflicted no injury.
 General/ Rodriguez attempted to escape from Cananea during the day, 1t was reported in Carranza circles but was driven back at Puertocitos, by cavalry under General Cardenas. At Hermosillo General Dieguez's de- toured Villas main army and cut com munications by destroying railroad bridges and telegraph lines, according to an alleged wireless message given out by 1Carranza consul Lelivier as coming from General Dieguez. The message said Villa had retreated five miles to Alanito, 23 miles north of Hermosillo.
 J. N. Hall, superintendent of the Mexican ranches of the Slaughter Land & Cattle Cornpan claims that he has received practical confirma- tion of the killing of Henry Slate and A. N. Harper, American ranch en- ployes. These men were reported killed Nov. 125by Manuel Vasquez. out law band.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
CARRsNzA TROOPS SURROUND
 CANANIA, SMELT TING CENTER;
 VILLA ESCAPE MAY BE GUT OFF

Jaurez. Nov. 20--Canania, center of the smelling industry of Sonora, is to- day surrounded by Carranza troops under General ,Alvarado Obregon, in an attempt to cut off the escape of the Villa forces under General Rodri- quez, according to advices received by Carranza officials here. Carranza of ficia1s claim that the battle in that part of Sonora is turning in Obregon's favor.
 Indication of another Carranza vic tory was given, the officials said. in advices stating sthatsVi1la's main army, located 23 miles from Her1nosi1Io, had been cut off from communication with Nogales.
 Field headquarters of Obregon and General P Elias Gales are establish ed at Villaverde, midway between Cananea and Naco, from which place the present movement against Villa began. \,
 Skirmishes reported yesterday as undmp resulted in the death of 12, killed on the Villa side and two on
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
Weather Forecast

D
 New Haven. Nov. 20.-Fore- east: partly cloudy and colder to- night and Sunday.
 Connecticut: partly cloudy and colder tonight and Sunday Fresh to strong winds on the coast.
 BarOmeters 1T roughout the northeast are reading very low this morning. although the dis turbance has diminished in fnte1l- sity. The center of low pressure lies in the eastern part of the province or Quebec. Rain and gales have been general in north eastern sections with moderate temperatures. High pressure areas , are present on the gulf and north Pacific coasts. Cool, pleasant weather is reported from the southern states and generally fair weather from most western sec EiOnS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
ALMANAC FOR SUNDAY
Bed Bugs in inc Bed

drive away your roomers and keep your friends from staying over night. They rather leave and say noth- ing, it is courtesy, but is not forgotten.
 CYRUS PRESTO KILLER will kill the bugs and rid the house of the pest, 25c.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
Acolytes in Solemn
 Procession At Funeral
 of Their Dead Comrade

Escorted and borne by the altar boys of St. Peters church with whom he had been a companion for years. the remains of Daniel A. MoGrath,4 the fourteen year old boy whose sudden death on Thursday from heart failure saddened 9 home, a church and a school were laid to rest in St. Mi EchaePs cemetery this morning. The funeral cortege moved from the home of the youths parents, Patrick F. and Margaret M. McGrath, at S:30 o'clock to St. Peters church where the ser vices were held at o'clock.
 A solemn procession of altar boys, dressed in their purple eassocks and white surplices and car rying lighted candles, met the casket containing the body of their little companion at the church door and preceded it to the altar rail. church, sang the mass of requiem and at it's conclusion spoke feeling1y Of the bright prospects which had been before the boy and praised his atten- ton to his work, his school and his duties as an altar boy. The priest ex- tended his sympathy to the grief stricken family. At the offeFtory, Mrs w. B. Prendergast sang Ave Ma :" and after the mass with Mrs. Ken nelly. Some Sweet Day. As the body was being borne from the church, f.Nearer, My God, to Thee,'' was ren- dered by the singers.
 Among the numerous beautiful hcral tributes was lakge piece from the boys of the youths class at High school. Rev. Father Kelly, attended by six acolytes, read the cornmittai service at the cemetery The beafers were altar boys: Thomas Wall James ConnelI, John Rogers, Jack Thiebauth, Hugh and Bernard Lee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
TRUNK FOUND IN
 RIVER REVEALS MURDER MYSTERY
Nude Body of Man With Head Split Discovered at
 Portland, Ore.

Portland, ore.s, Nov. 2o--Police are making efforts today to establish the identity of a murdered man whose nude body was found in a trunk pick ed up in the willamette river last night
 A deep gash in the head, exposing the brain, revealed the manner of his death. Around the neck were weIts as if from a cord or rope. The man was about 40 years old,
 Sealed to the inside of the pockets in two different coats found in the tray of the trunk were cards bearing the names of w. B. Flanigan, Pales- tine, Tex, and Charles Wagner, /173 Sumner street, Boston. A handker- chief bore the laundry mark 'sF. E. B.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
Hibernian Rifles Give /
 Sword to Lieut.. Blute

Lieut.. Martin H. Blute, of Company F, Hibernian Rifles, was presented with a sword at a ball given last night in Germania hall. The ball was given by Companies A and K, Uniformed Rank Woodmen of the World The companies headed by the Lincoln Fife and Drum corps marched from their hall in State street to Germa1ia hall.
 The presentation of the Sword was made by Maj. William Burrell of the 39th regiment, Woodmen of the World. Lieut.. Flute made a fitting response of thanks After the presen- tation, the Moose Defenders gave a. drill. Refreshments were served Old dances including the Lanciers and the Virginia Reel were on the program.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
DAINTY. PARASOLS
 HIDE SECRET OF
 COMING NUPTiALS
Miss Curtis to Wed Radford B. Smith, Jr. Yacht Club
 Buys Property.
Special to The Farmer.)

Stratford, Nov. 20-Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Curtis of JudsonA, Place. have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Myra Curtis, to Radford B. Smith, Jr., son of MT. and Mrs Radford B. Smith of Main street. Miss Curtis is a graduate of the Stratford High school. MT. Smith also is an alumnus of the High school and was graduated from Yale univers- fty Nast June He is now lassoc ociated in business with his father in Bridge port. The gagenentew was announc- ed in a very novel manner. Miss Curtis was entertaining the sewing club of which she is a member and at the party presented each guest with a tiny paraso1 which. when open ed displayed two names.
 Among those present were the Misses Grace -Aufford,@ Helen Town roe Marjorie Havens, Dorothy wood, Beatrice Gooden, Lillian Fol- lett and Lorraine Follett.
 The Pootatuck Yacht club at spe- cial meeting held recently decided to purchase the property of Samuel Lewis on EIousatonic avenue for a new club and yacht headquarters.t The purchase price is said to be about 5000.
 The stratford High school basket ball team was defeated in their game Thursday evening by the St. Angus tine quintet of Bridgeport. The score was IS to 8. The game was played in the town hall. There was 8 good sized attendance. The contest bris- l tied with fast and exciting plays. Ted Risberg featured for the locals. Masses at St. James R. c. church Sunday, will be celebrated at S:30 and 10:3O. High mass at 10:3O. Vespers at 7:3e. Rev. Michael J. O'Connor the pastor, will ofhciate.
 Rev. Edward N. Packard, DID,. pas tor of the Congregational church, will preach at both services on Sunday Morning, tfIs God Good ?'' Evening
 Thanksgiving Under All Conditions
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
SENATOR BARTLETT WILL T BE GOVERNOR TO-DAY

Senator Frederic A. Bartlett of Bridgeport, president pro- tempore of the Senate of 1915, was the governor of Connecticut from about 10:30 a. m. to about ' p. m. today, for both governor and lieutenant governor were out of the state Governor M. H.. Ho1- comb took the 8:36 o'clock train for Boston to see the football game, He was at the Yale bowl just a week ago and naturally was unable to resist the disposition to follow the game to it's conclusion. The governor is ex- off1cio/ a member of the Yale corpora tion and his interest in the educa- tional progress, of that venerable in stitution is entirely reasonable.
 The first understudy of the gover- nor. the lieutenant governor, Mayor Clifford B. Wilson of Bridgeport, is in Virginia, and accordingly the guper- material mantle fell on the president of the senate.
 Farmer Want Ads. One Cent Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
HELEN V. DeFoREsT

The funeral of Helen ", wife ot Charles P. DeForest. who died on Wednesday, was held from the home of her son. George DeForest, 162 Par rott avenue, at 8:30 this morning and a half hour later from St., Patrick's church, where Rev. Thomas J Picker sang the mass of requiem. The church choir sang .Schmidt's funeral mass A number of beautiful floral pieces sur rounded the casket. The attendauce of relatives and friends was large. The bearers were Harry Christensen, Corr don Durwith, Stanley Greenwood and Harry J. Neal. Interment was in thu family plot in St. Michael's cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
PETER. MAHER

Peter Maher, an old time resident of the city, died this afternoon at his home, 28O Pequonnock street MT
 Maher had lived in that section of the city for the past 20 years He was an assembler employed by the Americana raphophone Co. He was member of St. Augustine's church. and of the Holy Name society Of the church. He also belonged, to Uncas council, No. 26,s O. U. A. NJ Surviving MT. Maher are his widow, a daugh- ter, Miss Elizabeth Maaaer of this city, and son. Frank Maher, of New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
Brotherhood Will 4
 Have Turkey Dinner

The Mems Brotherhood of the First Baptist church will hold it's annual turkey dinner at 7:3O p. In., Tuesday, Nov. g. Mayor Wilson will be the guest of honor aod wilE~speak There also will be several other speakers of prominence.
 The brotherhood is conducting a se- ries of educational talks and lectures which will be held on the regular meeting night, the third Tuesday of each month. Several prominent men and officials of the city have volun- teered their services.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
NEW HAVEN ROAD TO
 BUY NEW EQUIPMENT

New York, Nov. 2O---The following statement was issued today from the office of ]. P.s Morgan & Co:
 "As an indication of the pressure on railroad facilities and in order to handle the current increase in ton mage to which railroad earnings bear testimony, the New Haven Railroad has arranged an equipment trust is- sue for purchase of additional equip rr1ent both passenger and freight. This issue has been purchased. by J. F. Morgan & Co., s(
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20

Don't forget to visit the big furni- ture auction sale held by A. Elwood at the new auction rooms, 280S Fair field avenue, on Monday, Nov. ,22. Eight rooms of household furniture must be sold to close the estate of the late Fl. A. Lambert. everything that goes hn the house will be sold This will be a fine opportunity to se- cure furniture at a bargain. There are also five van loads of storage goods to be sold, sale starts Monday at 2 o'clock; evenings at 7 o'clock, and will continue. every day following un- til everything is sold Lots of good bargains in this sa2e.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
U. S.A. Flyers Tn Wichita Falls On
 First Big Trip

Wichita Falls, Tex, Nov 2D-With She prospect of completing their jour ney from Fort Sili. Okla. to Fort Sam Houston at San Antonio, Tex, in three more laps. the first aero squadron of the United States Army prepared to- day to begin the 4f4 mile flight from here to Fort Worth as the second stage of. their Journey. The machines were o7erhau1ed and readjusted last night
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-20
J. w. M'MAHON GETS
 BETTER POSITION IN
 WESTERN UNION co.

J. w. McMahon. manager of1the To- cal offices of thew western Union TeIe- graph Co.,. has resigned his position in this city to take a better one in Hoboken. N. J. The vacancy here is being temporarily filled by W. K. Foster of the New York offices.