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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-11
ILLUMINATE PIT or u. M GO. BLOWS UP
 ONE MAN KILLED
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 home on stratford avenue in a state If collapse He is under the care of Isr Morris T. Horwitzs 9S6 Stratford avenue Rhode was thrown to the floor by the impact and lay there wondering if the explosion would be was one of the first to be on the scene Of the wrecked compartment and at the side of Schreiber,s lifeless form He all but collapsed upon the arrlva1 of aid. Rhode's conditi on ls such that Dr. HorWitz refuses to al low him to talk or discuss the acci-
 schrieber. about years Of age was born in New York city. He came here when young man and is said first to have worked in the employ ofsthe Connecticut company as 2 con- 44srtor or rnotorma1l At one time he lived in San Francisco and is said to have passed through the earth quake there At the U. M C. plant ii vas said that he had been employ cd for many years there and was considered one of the nest experr handlers Of high explosives that they had on the pay-rolIs.
 Besides a widow he is survived by three small children. two sons and a daughter
 There have been many explosions at the local plant since it's coming to this city, the most se1aous ol u which was about 20 years ago, when s.ssTer.a1 were killed and one man was blown into the branches of tree Another was in 1906. There have been minor loading machine eKplo7 si<,r1s in which men were injured so badly that they died. but with the careful system now n vugue and the srnprovements and safegua ing an nuaily installed they are becoming less frequent and deadly
 Dlosion had taken place. Capt ed eate Of the Second precinct police station rf1shed a squad of patro1men to the scene Their services however were not needed in view Of the large maintained by the factory.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-11
BRIEF ITEMS OF
 LOCAL INTEREST

The autonobiIe robe found in the possession of Michael O'Day, Satur- day night, was today identified by Q. R. Beers, Stratford one stolen from his automobile a short time pre- vious.
 Dr. D. M Trecartfn has been sued for s1.500 by Florence Pierce of this city. She alleges the physician gave his note for 1000 Dec. 16, 1912 It is claimed this note is due and unpaid.
 For the third time the s1O, ,O00 suit of John Wolfe against the Blue Rib bon Auto & Carriage Go will have a hearing when it comes iup tornor- row before Judge Webb and a jury in the superior court Wolfe claims his hand was n1angIed by machinery while he was employed by the de- fendant. Wolfe lost his case several months ago when the defendants S motion for non-suit was granted and the defendant was victorious in a pre- vfous hearing
 Jacob and Gussie Finkelstone. par sents of Lawrence, Benjamin and George Finkelstone. we'll known pro- fessional men of this city celebrated the home, 38 High street yesterday afternoon. 4 large dinner was serv- ed immediate friends of the family and a reception was held during the afternoon
 Mail receptacIes and boxes upon houses. though installed by the own CT of the house. are placed by the postoffiee department as protected under the criminal act relating to mail boxes set on the streets by the government. Anyone taking mail sLV- s--T- -1-s e pering with one areI fable for a fine of $1.o0O or three months impris- onment, or both.
 Coroner Phelan at South Norwalk to-day had several persons before him in am effort to establish whether or not Dr. Vincenzo l.. DeIpiano of that city was shot with his own revolver. by his brother -In-law Frank Cont, last Wednesday, night
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-11
c. F ORR, FOR WHOM
 CASTLE WAS NAMED,
 DEAD AT 73 YEARS

Charles F Orr. for nearly 30 years and up until about four years ago one
 of the best known of Fairfield's resi-
 dents and owner Of picturesque "Orr's Castle on Tunxis Hill, died in Belle vue hospital New York, last night of
 a general breakdown and lengthy fIl- land 73 years ago, he came to Amer ica when young, settled in New York and became prominent in the city $
 marine and business life. He retired from active business about 30 years ago and came to Fairfield to live. He was at one time known asa man of considerable wealth. The body arriv- ed in Bridgeport this afternoon in charge Of Undertaken Henry E. Bish-
 op. There will be brief service in New Y ork and a committal service at the grave in Mt. Grove cemetery
 NAdF. Orr was in turn mariner, at
 torney and later wholesale dealer in ships supplies principally in sup plying ships with beef. The ships supplied included coastwise craft as well as ocean liners. In this he was Remarkably successful and was re- ported to have aFnassed a fortune.
 He belonged to no fraternaI or ganizations. When living in New r ork l he Joined the Fifth ave, Presby church and was keenly interested in it's work. He had made his home in
 hotels since disposing of his Fairneld property.
 He is survived by five sons and three daughters The sons are John New Haven. Joseph, captain in the service of the Mallory Steamship Co.,
 Isaac of Columbus. O., and Charles of New York. Another son, John died several years ago. The daughters are Mrs. Jennings and the Misses
 Mary and Frances Orr of New York
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-11
DIzLS

1roRIARFTY--I this city. Jan g, 1915, Ellen, widow of John Mori- arity.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late resid ence, No 5g5 Ellsworth street. Tuesday, Ian. 18th at s:30 a. nn.. and from St. eterss church at o'clock Inter ment St. Michaefs cemetery srEINAEHsTZ-In this city. Jan g, 1915, Fredericka, wife Of Frederick steinmetz. aged 65 yeafs, months, days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence No. SIT Jane street on Tuesday, Jan. 1z at 2:s0 m. Interment at Lakevtew cemetery. a%p THORNTON-In this city, Monday, Jan. f 1, 1915. at her late residences loved wife of Samuel Thornton, aged 89 years, 25 days,
 Notice of funeral hereafter. a. E1ATTH--In this city. Saturday, Jan. g, 1915. Charles @. Smith, aged 6 3 years, months, 17 days
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral services at the 1n dertak- ing parIors of A1. J. Cannon, 105 1 Broad street. on Tuesday, Jans 2, at o'clock D. m. Burial at Spring field, Vt as PETERSOE-In this city. Saturday Jan. g. 1915, Percy F. Peterson, aged S2 years, months, days
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his father G. R. Peterson No. ST Yer non street on Tuesday Jan. Eth, at p. m. Interment at Mt Grove cemetery a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-11
SOUTHEY DECLINES
 PLACE ON STAFF OF C0UN TY SHERIFF F
We'll Known Westporter Not Anxious to Assume New
 Duties
4speciaI to the Farmer)

WestpoFt, Jan. 11--A. c. Southey, proprietor of the Westport hotel. said: ::
 1T am not, have not been and will not be candidate for the office of sheriff.' 7
 Southey could have the position if he but asked for 1t but as he is doing a profitable business in his local hotel he has decided to remain out of the race.
 Mir. William CoIey one of the pion- eer residents of the town of Westport, died at his late residence, on Myrtle avenue, last night. MT. CoIey was in his 8Sth year and died from the infirrnities of old age. The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon.
 At the weekly meeting of the Saul gatuck volunteer fire department to be held this evening, the main dis cussions will be the purchasing of an automobile fire engine. The plans were discussed at the meeting held one week ago tonight and the com n1ittee on apparatus was ordered to make a report this evening This will make the third gasoline propel1- ed engine in the town of Westport and will add to the rivalry among the volunteer t1remen. So far the Vigi- Iants hold the honors for being the speediest department.
 A union service of the Episcopa- Hans was held in Christ church last evening and Rev. Kenneth MacKen- zie conducted the services. Owing to illness the rector of Christ church l was unable to attend.
 The board of relief will meet in the selectnaen's rooms, town building, on Monday, February 1st, from 10 to 4, for transaction of the duties of their appointments, also on Wednesdays, February srd, 10th and 17th.. also on the evenings of the 17th, with the board of assessors.
 l A new heating, system has been in 1 tsalIed in Christ church and is now in good working order Men under the direction of W. D. Dickson, who had the contract have been working over time the past few days connpdeting the job.
 sRev. Peter A Oates, & J. professor of theoIegy -dn Holy Gross college, Wor- cetser, Mass, who has been in town duming the past week, attending to the affairs of his deceased brother, has re turned to Wonceetsr. While in town, Father Oates visited many of his schooIboy friends whom he had moi seen in years
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-11

Tomorrow Coroner PheIan will conduct an inquest on the death of Peter F. Peterson, who while suffer- ing from mental disorder Jumped from window in the second story of the Bridgeport hospital last We'd nesday and sustained injuries from which he died on Saturday. Peter son, a sailor with Admiral Dewey at the battle of Manila. Bay, is surviv- ed by a widow and several brothers and sistarz
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-11
NEW RULING ON WAR.
 REVENUE TAX SENT TO
 LOCAL LIQUOR DEALERS

A ruling of the Commissioner of Internal revenue of much interest to local liquor dealers has today been transnaitted to the bureau of Inter nal Revenue in this city. All goods in the retail department of a saloon or other establishment in which drinks are sold to consumers are held to be subject to the stamp act of the recent emergency war revenue bill. unless they are kept in a place specially partitioned for their stor- age. The decision also holds that Lash's bitters are considered a nedi- cinal preparation exempt from ta2ae ton. All shaving soaps are likewise exempt from taxation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-11
Rank In the Cabinet.

"Do some members of the cabinet occupy a higher position or receive a
 higher salaH than others? If not,
 why do the secretary of state and sec retary of the treasury always head the lisGg'' asks a reader of the Indianapo- lis News, which replies: They all re cetve the same salary. but they are usually named in the order that the positions were created the secretary
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-11
DRY GOODS GO.

of state, 178e; war, TTeos t1aas1zs 17S9; pastoRce. 1Z9as navy, 15GaS in= zter1or, 1S4e; justice. 187Os aeEsc1ll11zaa, 1889; commerce and labor. 1 ds- partnnent Of labor sexaEated Ia Ig8- Latteray they ana sonaet1naes EgLalsd aEl the order of their succession to the presidency as fixed by what E caed the succession law, which. diners some what from the fopegoing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-11
Lhn an Anctii.llear.

Chaperon- Was tasat yOVlZss.s mn 'szlllo yzued on you la'st nlgl1t an ezIctlcneeEl Tess-Why soa CkaEeuEar-lEs tsl5sd hIse one. He put ID that 'ssisoia1g'' hlaI for haif an h0lzr.-.v -.vVlscozll SrhEz-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-11
Eonl,riar,a .ef.Ea....1se.

Roxoe..'s the fi1sst. RounuIus, B. O. Z62s inc second CauaIgss, Sa5o saved the city from the Gauls, B. c. S65s the third. Caiua AEarius, who saved the city from the Teutones and Czllnizsls B c. 10d
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-11
cankIa oam;serasI.

Tie sayings of nttle foEk freSlie1zly are sage as yzsl1 as srasfzze A lit erary magazine recalls the naive re- mark Of ssPeninfs BuO4VI1ioss son ot the famous poet, when. duE1ng some childish illness, hls deoted uQaar bent anxious4y a.lscvse, Ells bed
 eaThink itssf little boy in tlas stEees 2 the child nnufnHred desiEing to Dc ee conafott, 'sand you wont Gel
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-11
IandI nE f.na NGpEld.

The area Of the earth 1s 1e1s20oo square miles, of which only abo1t 6d,- 100000 are land The average altitude of all the land above sea 1eE7el is 2, l11 feet: hence if all the land above sea level - 25; OoooOo cuaac nes- was spread uniformly over the Elube e would form a sheH 660 Esett9Ac
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-11
IinEfn.elM-

'sThen you d5dHt ask fCrdler Rlantlg'
 .sDzo; when l went b iEleEV1sgT her father he was busy with the furnace. He said to come <1O<zll. and aLtcll- ing his struggles for haAf an hour I didn't want to get naaEEsedi- S1ll1icsa NeWs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-11
Em;r Ssx1oE Einn.

s.They certainly do work t1sir Epoor servant to death an that fssn1lg. V9hat do they suppose the girl as made ofI'
 q suppose they think she .is maid oe all work
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-11
OFFICIAL VIEWS
 OF THE WAR
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 possession of a trench of the enemy after a violent light. To the northeast of Soissons on Spur 132, they yester- day repulsed German attack. Fol- lowing this they attacked and occu- pied two lines of the enemy's trenches along front of about 800 yards. tllfs extending toward the east the trenches captured Jan. 3. and assuring complete possession of Spur 132'
 On the Aisne and in Champagne, as far as Rf1ei ms there have been ar tiaHery exchanges. From Rheims to the Argonne our artillery bombarded the first line trenches of the enemy and teh shelters of the reserves. To the north of Perthes, Aatfer having driven back the counter attacks re- fefred to in last nights eommuTlica- tion, we made progress and gained 20o yards on trenches.
 ITO the north of Beausejour the en- eny made a desperate effort to recap- ture the little fort which dne had prevd- ousIy lost His counter attacks were delivered with energy. In each of them two battalions were engaged, the second advancing in close forma- ton. Each attack was carried on with determlina but each was repulsed. 7
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-11
MORTON ouT ON BAIn

Norw4ch. Jan. 11Tfao aonaas E. Nor ton. who was arrested last week charged with a statutory offense aeafnst Frances Frazer. Of New Lon don, was released on g. bond Of s2,- 500 today
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-11

Alice C. Setzer was appointed ad- ninistratrix of the estate of her mother. the late Jerusha Perry by Judge Paul l.. Miller in the probate Bernard Setzer were named apprais- CTS Mrs. Perry left no will. It is estimated the estate will inventory about s5OeBO0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-11
PROBATE COURT.

Edward Mccarthy leaves the home stead at AT Jones avenue in trust for his widow, Margaret, according to the terms of his will which was admitted to probate day. The estate is val ued at between $3,000 and 4,000. Af- ter the death of his widow, the prop erty is to be equally divided between his three grandchildren, Margaret, are the children of his deceased son, John Mccarthy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-11

When a PouncFs Not a Pound. The German pound is exactly onss half kilogram, or about one-delih more than the American and EnglisH pound.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-11

After serving 51 years as vessel master on tIa Great Lakes Captain W. H Williams of Detroit forward ed his resignation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-11

Announcement was made of the incorporation of an organization of we'll known men and women having as it's object the abolition of the death nanaItv in New York tate
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-11

The parents fife is the ehHd's cspyi book
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-11

Girl Wanted? Read The Farmer Want Ads.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-11
FIOWLAsND'S

The Weather :-RaEn or Snow to- night and Tuesday; warmer tonight
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-09
BULL MOOSE PARTY
IS GOING TO PIECES
Wayne County ProgreSSiveS
Show Tendency to Join
Republican Ranks.

RICHMOND. Ind, Aug. 9.-Rumors
that Wayne county. the mightiest bull
moose fortress in Indiana. is crumb-
ling under the bonn bardment of the
G.. o. P.'s "come back" guns. appear
to have some foundation.
Roy Fry, secretary of the progress
sive county committee, is said to have
announced that he favOrS joint meet
ing of the republican and progressive
county committees to discuss ways and
means whereby an amalgamation of
the two might be effected.
Edward Warfel, treasurer Of the
county progressive committee, is re-
puted TO be a candidate for county
treasurer on the republican ticket next
spring. and numerous other signs of
the 'get-tOgether" spirit are visible to
political observers.
Lewis S. Bowman, chairman of the
Wayne county republican committee,
has announced that at the sixth dis
trict republican love feast here next
November, all republicans-even those
who call themselves bull moosers-will
be welcomed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-09
THREE ARE INJURED
IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Car Hits Curb and Evansville Man
and Girl May Not Recover An
other Girl Bruised.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Aug. 9.-Three
persons were injured badly here in
an automobile accident. The ma
chine, which was running at a high
rate OF speed. struck the curbing at
the court house at First av. and
Fourth St
IsadoT Silverman and Miss RATHER
ing Wittmer Of 622 Locust St, who
was the first girl in Evansville 10 own
and operate a jitney bus, were in the
machine. and both were thrown out.
They are unconscious at st. Mary
hospital, and physicians hold out lit
tie hope for their recovery.
Miss MOlhe Warner was also injured
by being bruised about the body and
chest. David w. Hoffman escaped
without a scratch. The automobile
was wrecked.
The police arrested Carl Kelly, age
q. and Claude Wallace age %, and
are holding them in connection with
the accident. They were riding in an
other car and, 1t is said, were going
at a high rate of speed in trying to
get out of the way OF this speeding
car. The car containing Silverman
and party was forced 10 turn sharply
and struck the curbing, it is asserted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-09
TOADSTOOLS KILL ONE;
OTHERS SERIOUSLY ILL
Death of Detroit Man Third
from Same CauSe-Rela-
tiVeS Suffer.

DETROIT, Mich. Aug. 9.-Henry
Spranks. a farmer, 81 years old. living
at the Marsh and Twelve-mile roads,
is dead, and his wife and son, John, %
years old. and Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Wajcnski, living on the Dickson road,
Hamtramck, are seriously iii and may
die as a result Of eatin" toadstOols for
mushrooms.
Sprank's death is the third this week
as a result Of eating toadstOols Thurs
day Spranks picked what he thought
was mushrooms on his farm. His wife
cooked them. Friday Mr.. and Mrs.
Spranks and their son came TO Detroit
to visit their daughter. Mrs. Rose Res
man. 146 Hanley av., Hamtrack. All
three became i'll and Spranks died dur
ing the night. When relatives went to
the Spranks farm they found Mr. and
Mrs. Wajenski in a critical condition
also. Coroner Burgess is investigat-
ing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-09
NEWS OF INDIANA and MICHIGAN
WEATHER MAN SCOUTS
IDEA OF SNOW FLAKES
People Who Thought They Saw Signs
OF WINTER Were Mistaken for
Weather Was Too Warm.

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 9.-That the
hundreds Of persons in various sec
tons Of Indiana who declared they saw
snowfakes in the air during the past
week were deceived, is the positive
statement of ]. II. Arlington, the In
dianapOlis weather man.
Mr.. Arlington does not doubt that
all these people were absolutely sin
cere but he insists they were mistaken.
In proof of his claims the weather
forecaster calls attention TO the fact
that the lowest temperature register
ed anywhere in Indiana during the
chilly spell was 81 degrees above zero,
Fahrenheit In such an atmosphere,
he argues, a snowflake wouldn't stand
at all.
Sometimes the rays Of light pass
through raindrops in such a manner as
to give them a white appearance,
said Mr.. Arlington, "and make them
resemble snow. 1t might fool a per-
son many times into the belief that it
really was snow when ii is nothing
more than moisture in the air.
No frost was reported anywhere in
the United States during the past
week.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-09
SEEKS TO LESSEN
AMOUNT OF INSANITY
Gov. RaISton Appoints Commit
tee to Make Investigation
and Report by November.

INDIANAPOLIS. Aug. So great
has become the problem of mental
detectives in Indiana and to such a
increased in the last few years that
Gov. Ralston. cooperating with the
board Of state charities. has taken
steps TO investigate the causes ana
prevention Of mental deficiency. a
committee was named by the COVER
nor and the board 10 investigate the
causes of such deficiency as results
in the filling OF the schools for feeble
minded and other Institutions, and 10
make recommendation for the pre-
venltOn and cure, If possible, of such
deficlSncy
The committee consists Of eight
persons. fOur of whom are at the head
of benevolent Institutions, one a
clergyman, one "a physician and two
members of the general assembly.
The committee is composed Of:
The Rev. Francis II. Gavisk, chair
man OF committee on hospitals for
the insane OF the board of state char
tiles. Indianapolis.
Dr. George +. Edenharter. medical
superintendent Central Indiana Hos
pital for the Insane, indianapolis
Or. Samuel T.. Smith, medical SUI
perintendent Eastern Indiana Hos
pital for the Insane, Richmond
Or. Charles L. EmmersOn dean In
diana University school of Medicine,
indianapolis.
DR. w. 9. VanNuys. superintendent
Indiana Village for EpileptiCs, New
castle.
DIR. George $. Bliss. superintendent
School for Feeble Minded Youth, TT.
Wayne.
senator Frank b. CuIbertson, Vim
Cennes
Charles A. McGonaeIe. AIuncie, rep
resentative in the general assembly.
The problem of mental deficiency
and its prevention was discussed at
the quarterly meeting of the board
and the appointment OF the commits
sion was decided on at that time 4
resolution was adopted covering the
ground which the board and GOV.
RalstOn desired 20 cover. and the
working out of the details was left
largely with the governor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-09
KITTY OUGHT TO
BE ABLE TO EXIST
Mrs. SpauIding, Nee Barker, viii Get
S15O,OOO a Year Until 20,
Then Everything.

LAPORTE. Ang According to
Michigan City advices, a copy of the
trust deed of the estate of John H..
Barker found Sunday, provides that
Catherine Barker Spaulding, the $780,
100000 bride, shall receive 100000 a
year until she is p years old. Then
she is to receive $4,000 a year until
she is 20 years old. After that, she is
to receive the entire income of the
trust fund except what is necessary to
pay other annuities.
1t aIso provides that payments to
Mrs. Spaulding "are to be made di-
rectly to her by check or draft pay
able TO her orde", and shall not be
made to any other person or upon any
written or verbal order given by her,
upon her transfer or assignments
made by her or created by operation
of law
The power to dispose Of the estate
by Will is given to the daughter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-09
LEAGUE MEMBERS CLASH
Epworth Assembly Objects to EIec-
ton OF Liquor Advocate.

LUDINGTON. Mich. Aug. 9.-Ofi-
Gals of the Epworth assembly held an
au-day session 10 consider the request
made by memb ers of the local church.
es for the resignation Of William Rath,
of this city. as trustee of the assembly
because. they claim. that he has open
" avowed his allegiance TO the liquor
traffic cause and. consequently, they
believe that he should not hold office
in the assembly.
Rath was elected as trustee at a
meeting held last Saturday by mem
bers. who now claim they did not
know Bath was for the liquor party
and now they are DESTROYS of securing
his resignation, claiming that he is
not strictly qualified TO hold the office
of trustee. Rath. who is one Of the
prominent boosters for LudingtOn, has
SO far refused 20 resign his Office. and
il is not known whether or not he will
accede TO the request