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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-05
MISS HICKEY WAS SUICIDE, FINDING
 OF AUTHORITIES

Hartford May 5.-After performing an autopsy on the body of Miss Mary E. Hickey of No. Al Vernon street. this city. who was found hanging from a, tree in a unfrequented part of South Mountain, Bristol, early Monday afternoon, Medical Examiner Philip D. Bruce gave the decision yesterday afternoon that death was due sto sui. eide by strangulation.
 Members of the family in this city, despite the medical examiners de- cision believe that the girl was taken to the lonely spot and there murdered or that she was murdered and then taken there. They can see no motive for suicide, although the girl has been despondent for several days
 Miss Hickey's love affairs have been widely discussed since the discovery of her body. It was said that recently she had tilted the young man to whom she had been engaged, that she had met another man well known in in sIrance circles, and that she confided to a, girl friend that she had met a man whom she loved but who did not care for her
 The post-Tnortem exam1nat1on,7 which was complete, disclosed no mos tive for either suicide or murder.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-05

that he. seems to be using his powers of states1nans1ip to exclude other power companies from the neighbor- hood.
 John T. King, the Fairfield county chieftain, is not fighting the electricity bill either; so far as can be noted, but there is little in common between MT. King and MT. Roraback just now, if the stories of their sub-Iieutenants may be believed. Mir. King stepped in and showed his power, when MT. For- aback was willing to let the brewers off with a raise to $500 on the retail license fees. MT. King was not in on the arrangement, from all accounts, and just to show what he could do when he is left out in the cold, the boys are circulating that John T. de- cfded that he would give it a boost on his own hook, and he ordered a minor ity report from the excise committee for S75O
 ttMr. Roraback did not like 1t, but he found he could not beat 1t if he tried, and he set out to work for $75O himself; in fact he is believed to have worked even harder than Mir. King, who conceived the idea
 What was the object? We'll, the boys say that Mir King wanted to demonstrated to interested people in and out of the state, and to the fn- surance companies and the manufac- turers who held the power. ssIn other words, John T. was the man to see, not John Henry
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-05
PLANT IS
 FRAGRANT AGAIN
East Side Folks Slam Down Windows When Breeze
 Waits Them Perfume.

All that part Of East Bridgeport which lies in a mile and a half of the garbage plant is in arms and full of bitter complaining. For the past few days the plant appears to have had a rebirth of smells and the hated gar bage odors have been irnpregnatfng the atmosphere
 When the odors appear open win dows are closed, and housaho1ders be- gin to talk Of selling their homes and moving somewhere else
 The garbage plant is located near Lakeview. The garbage is reduced for the purpose of saving the grease it contains and for the production of fertilizer.
 It has made trouble for the East Side for years, and many attempts have been made to get rid of it But all Of them have been lnsuccessfuL
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-05
Trawlers and Crew Lost As Submarines
 Attack Large Fleets
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q <. cording to both the British and the French official statements have been shattered on this new line.
 The news from Gal1ipo1i is consid- cred reassuring here setting forth as it does that the allies have made good the positions gained after the first fierce onslaughts upon the Turks dur ing the landing operations. Subse- quent German and Turkish attacks have been repulsed with heavy losses with the Ottoman forces who gradual 1y are being pushed in a northerly di- rection-
 The German submarine campaign in the waters Of the United Kingdom shows no Iet-up. The list Of the vessels sent to the bottom increases every day although the craft sunk mostly are of small importance. Scandinavian shipowners are suffering more than are the British and the newspapers of Norway and Sweden have been referring in sarcastic terms to Germany's tbravery in torpedoing all the Swedish and Norwegian ships she meets.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-05
Experts of State
 Confirm Suspicion
 That Dog Was Rabid

Tests made upon the head of the brown dog. owned by August F. huehn of PlattsviIle, which escaped from its leash on Monday last and after travelling over a considerable section. of Fairfe1ds Truubl1lI and Bridgeport, bit two known persons, a number of dogs, and probably infect eu other animals as yet undiscovered, today are reported from the state lab oratories at A1iddIetown as showing positive rabid germs.
 As result of the renewed epizootic and the muzzling restrictions will be prolonged and will lead to stricter ob- servance of the law
 Alice Foresch, daughter of Mrs R. Foreschs 2S3 Alex street is under Pasteur treatment in New York. Patz rick Kane. a resident of Lee avenue formerly well known as the coach man of the late David Read is as yet undecided what steps to take.
 The F'oresch girl with her parents yesterday was in consultation with Health Officer Edward A. Mcclellan with the result that she will be sent to New York today. Kane is expected to visit the health officers late this afternoon
 in Fairfield and Trumbull districts adjoining Bridgeport have been bit- ten and the dog agents of those towns are busily enegaged in getting the names of the owners and placing the animals under observation.
 Tn this city no other dogs have as yet been reported to dog warden George Hall as showing symptoms of rabies as a result of the outbreak of the Kuehn dog, shot by pr. Atkins Monday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-05
BRIDGE P0RT I ELKS TD HAVE CHAR TER
 ME BERS NIGH I

Tom or row evening Bridgeport lodge Of EIks wtu celebrate charter member night. This is an event Of 1usraa1 inportance in local EsIkdo oan. inasrnueh as Bridgeport lodge will present to each of the eight living charter members of the lodge. ap- propriate gifts in commemoration of the event as well as life membership cards. A life membership card is the most highly prized honor an elk can possess and is presented only aa a reward for neritorious service
 Thirty years ago Frederick J. Frey Ter Jerome May. Byron Eddy, Louis Brock, Richard Brown, Thomas Mc- Cool, Al Fostel1. Larry Leveys Chas. Hinnlan and Henry FL Jenninsa to- gether with several others banded together, obtained charter and formed the nucleus of the now pros porous Bridgeport Lodge of Ellks. These remaining charter members are the ones that will be honored on Thursday evening and hundreds of the ceremonies.
 One of the most unique social ses- sfons will follow the ceremony that has eyer been given in the club house. 1 An elaborate dinner will be served and the seating arrangement for the din- lner will be a novelty to the members present. Talent from all of the local theatres as we'll as much talent within ] the lodge will furnish the entertai1l- ment and a chorus of old members oi the lodge will sin all the soId lime songs. It is going to be a genuine ol6 timers, night and the special commit tee working on this event is going tc 1 make 1t one of the best ever given 1T the local c1ilb house. It wi1 be fo1 members only. Distin guished visitors
 will be present from all surroundtne cities and owing to the length of ths festivities, the meeting will commence
 promptly at eight o'clock.
 This being the last big social ses l sion of the spring season. with the ex
 ception of the May dance on Tuesda,
 evening, May 11th. 1t is expected tEa; the capacity of the big club house vii be taxed to it's capacity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-05
SNIAL.L EMPLOYERS EXEMPT
 UNDER COMPENSATION ACT CHANGE PASSED BY HOUSE

ity upon any employer of less than five persons.
 MT. Tracy. of Derby. offered an amendment to change the interval be- tween injury and payment of conn pensation from I 0 to z days. The pres begins on the 14tla day MT. Hyde said the seven day period was con sid cred by the committee and reject ed, as it was felt that compensation claims would be more than doubled byshortening the period.4 The amend ment was rejected.
 An amendment suggested by the board of control providing for print ing of a digest of opinions rather than the full opinions was adopted
 MT Davidson raised a. point as to the definition of casual worker and MT Hyde explained that 1n the opin- ion of the compensation commission CTS the present definition is in accord with English language and the com pensation laws of other states and for these reasons he did not believe it wise to change the wording.
 Mr Back Of KiIlingIy offered an rnendment, which was adopted, naak- ing the bill apply to actions between employers and employees now pending in the courts.
 Mr. Hall, of WiHington. had an amendment accepted changing the of fee of the second district from WilIi mantle to Norwich.
 Mir. Hyde gave a general exp1ana- ton of the bill emphasizing the point that employers of less than five per sons are exempt unless they specfnc- ally give notice Of their desire to be under the law Each section was an aIyzed by MT. Hyde and the changes l from the present law pointed out. The bill as amended was then adopted without a dfssentine voice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-05
TH0MP SON ESTATE
 TOTALS S5, 4a, 95

Inventory of tho estate of the late David W. Thompson, made by Judge John W. Banks and Fred w. Hall. fil- ed today in the probate Court, zhovvs property of $5,481.95. Most of the property is represented by stocks and bonds.
 In reality the estate of the late clr- cusman was more than 100 times what is recorded in the Inventory When his wife, Caroline M Thomp- son. died, he received thu life use of property valued at about $500, 900, At his death this reverted to a daugh- ter
 The Tho1npson will was es6innftted to probate March 29 It beuueathed $750 to two nieces, and made several bequests to fraternal organizations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-05
SUIT IS ORD !: RED
 E ARD ! HlRD [ TIME N SUP I0R COURT

After twice being tried before a jszE 2 the s6. 900 suit of Luther M Wright of NorTa1l against Frank p. I.awtpn of 1zoruaIk has been ordered tried assasi p bS Judge Webb of the superior court who to-day granted motion to set aside the verdict of the jury given Ns4gen 2s
 Judge Webb says he does not fli11 k xlae svfdence dlze1psed any facts tlas1t iu uatffied the Jury in bringing go Q verdict for Wright He claims that # Wright had been reasonably attentive he could have seen Lawtonss grocery wagon when 1t was i feet away
 Wrisht claimed he sustained frac- tare Of a bone in the ankle and also received internal injuries when the wagon in which he was riding cellzded with IaiHtopss team He accused 1.sEVto1i s driver Of carelessness. On the first s1ia1 of the suit the jury dis aereeds
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-05
Youth Whose Air
 Rifle Blinded His
 Companion Not Held

Police Investigation today closed in the case of Michael GIynn, Is years old son of Michael GIynn, 69 James street, shot in the eye yesterday by an air rifle in the hands of his compan- ion. Stuyvesa4t Gibson, aged 13, of 50 Milne street.
 At St. vincent's hspital, where the boy is resting cmfortably today, it is said that he will probably lose the sight in one eye, but that there is a chance of saving the other unless par alysis of the optic nerve should ex- tend.
 Full investigation by the police to- day disclosed the fact that the shot was accidentally discharged. beyond a target behind which the little Glynn boy had walked.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-05
CON SSED LEADER
 OF ROBBERS' GANG
 GETS PRISON TERM

New York, May 6.-Fhi1tp T White, sales manager Of the 1dasury Paint Company of Brooklyn, who drauaasti- ca1ly halted his trial last week. con fessed that he had been leading a dou- ble life and was the leaz.er of a band of highAvaynen who held up his ena- p1oyers, bank messengers and robbed them of nearly $3,o00, was sentencad. to Sing Sing prison today for not less than seven and cne-haIf years and not more than IS years Imprisonment.
 James F. CIinnin, his confessed chief acconpIice, was given a similar sem tence, and the three other accompIiees. Robert S.. Roberts. 8enjatnin Moore and Thomas Fl. Daily, who also plead ed guilty, were given terms Of not less than two nor more than five years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-05


 Hartford May 5-The House of reAentatfves adopted without oppo- sition the new workmenss compensa- ton bill. Tn this measure employers Of less than five persons are speciflcal- lv pted unless they choose to ac- eapt fhe law
 The bill was ti1e order of the day in the House- Consideration at the out set was on various amendments to the bill which were filed by mem bers last week The first amendment offered by Nr Davidson, oa Bethany, would have exempted farmers in the busy season even if they employed more MT. Spencer of Snnield. by request, onered an amendment to take away from the comm issioners the power to open up cases for the purpose of mo- fging or making new ayvaras. This was rejected.
 Mr. Gorznan. of panbi1ry, proposed to make corn pensatlon In eases of de- 6aper cent as provided in the bill aasi was rejected.
 ffr Hewes, of Farmfngton, offered long and technical srnendment Inalzr Ing raang changss thrpug hout the btll fo meet certain conditions which have been developed in the operation of t1le present law. MT. Hyde the ma 5ority leader said that as lie under stood Shese changes had been si1 bE1ait- ed to the compensation coIn1ni ssio T. CT for the first district and had met with his approval He saw no ob- lection to adoption of the amend : sne nent MT. I7swes explained tEa eoTns of tns changes had been sub r1ftfstt to the comm issfoner and were approved by him To BlT. Felton. Of Clinton: Kf. Hewes said that there is nothing in the bz1I to place liabtl
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-05
THREE ARRESTS FOR
 MIDNIGHT ASSAULT

A midnight attack upon Andrew Finger, 15S Osborne street, resulted in quick action upon the part of the police who at an early hour had un- der arrest John Jukas, aged 2s, 181 Osborne street. John Chipka, aged 24, 306 Osborne street and Peter Linko, aged 23 of the same address Chipka, is charged with assault with 8 knife; the others with simple as- sault.
 Though claiming to be innocent, Judge Coughlin remanded each for trial on Saturday under bonds of $1OO. when it was learned from St. Vincent's hospital where Finger is confined that an artery in his arm had been severed with a knife.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-05
OBITUARY
HARRIET N. BOLTON.

HARRIET N BOIION.
 The funeral of Harriet N., widow Of John w. Bouton.; was held from the residence of her son, John D. Bouton, 129 Black Rock avenue at 2:sO this afternoon. There was a large att tendance Of friends of the deceased. Rev HID. GaIlaudet off1ciated and in terment was in I.akeview cemetery.
 MABEL s. MACDONALD
 Mabel S., daughter of Mary and, the late William A. Macdonald, died sud- denly last evening of heart trouble at her home, 556 Shelton street The girl was A years of age. Her death is a sad shock to her family and friends Her father was 9 well known printer of the city.
 BRIDGET BYRNES HARMON.
 Death came this morning to Bridget Byrnes, widow of Charles Harmon at her home, 136 James street. Mrs Harmon was a member of one of the best known older families Of the city For many years she had been g de- vo,at member of St Augustine's Misses Catherine M. and Mary A. Byrnes and two brothers, Nicholas F. and Thomas A Byrnes-
 TIMOTHY DWELL.
 Timothy o'Nei1 died last night at his home, 61O New1eld avenue after q short illness with pneumonia. MT O'Nei1 was 42 years of age and was exceedingly well known in the eastern section of the city. He had conduct ed his business on Newheld avenue for many years. His widow survives him, two sons. John and Timothy and two brothers, Patrick, of Leetchberry, Pa., and John Of New York city, also his mother in Ireland
 AGNES D. CEDARBURG.
 
 The funeral of Agnes D., wife of Arthur C. Cedarburg. of 285 Black Rock avenue, was held from the nor tuary chapel Of Henry F. Bishop at 2:30 this afternoon. She is survived by her husband, her father, John Lunde and her brother, Frederick E. Lunde. Rev. E. R. Cooper off, ciated and i1lternne1lt was in Noun tain Grove cemetery. The services were largely attended by friends of Mrs. CedarbuFg.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-05
B. H. s. Students To Debate on Subject
 of Equal Franchise

Bridgeport High school students will debate the students of Crosby High School of Waterbury in the assembly hall to-morrow evening on the sub ject of Equal Franchise for Women 2 Fl1Wood Weise, Emil Schwartz and Edward Leary will represent Bridge port High school and will debate in the affirmative Representative c. H. King of Fairfield, Superintendent of Schools Grover Bowman of Westport and Miss Ida Grimshaw. teacher of stratford will be the judges.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-05
TWO HUNDRED WILL RE
 SEATED AT BANQUET OF
 ALGONQUIN CUE EXPERTS

More than 200 persons will be seat ed this evening at a banquet to be held in the Algonquin club, when members of the 4 and B. pool ana billiard teams that have been playing for many months, will hold their annual banquet
 Under the arrangement that has prevailed for a long time, the losing team, each of which has about 100 members, has to supply the refresh- nents for the banquet annually This year the B team won by about 200 points in the totaIs. 9.is.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-05
Mailmen Protest Use of Colored Inserts In
 Window" Envelopes

The carriers and clerks of the pest office find that they are hfneered in their work and are suffering from eyestrain caused by trying to read the addresses on coIored inclosures in window envelopes.
 In New York many carriers have had to consult oculists with their eye troubles and the oculists have placed the blame on theF coIored insert in the window envelope.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-05
Printers Entertain Many Guests With
 Smoker and Feast

The Printing Pressrnen and Assist ants Union, N osss17 B. held a smoker last evening at which more than 100 persons. including members and their guests were present. Twenty five visitors from out-of town were en- tertained. sI
 Tinnothy Ryan. state organizer, ad- dressed the meeting on sThe Work sf Organizafd on ' A supper was serv- sd and an entertainment was pro-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-05
BASEBALL GIVES LRTTIIE
 FAN HAD SCALP WOUND.

Michael Mahoney, aged g. living at 3 42 Main street, was playing ball yes- terday in a lot. A small boy outside the fence became enthusiasticl at the great American game and began to emulate the curves Of Christie Mat thewson with large rocks. Ills last curve was so speedy and good that it sailed right into the forehead Of Ma honey who had to be taken to the emergency hospital for treatment
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-05

 DIED.

CARRoII-In ryewtown. Conn. May 5, 1e15s Mary, wife of the late Pe- ter Carroll.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral Friday at g a. m.s and from St. Roses church at 10 a. n.. with solemn high mass of requiem. 1nterment St. Roses cemetery,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-05
Reilly Is Special
 Agent For Internal
 Revenue Collection

Former Congr ressTnan Thomas L. Reilly. of Meriden, has been commits stoned by Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo a special internal revenue agent for the district Of Connecticut. MT. ReflIyss work will be in eonnec- tion with the investigation and. col lection of income taxes and his terri tory will be the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island.
 AIr Reilly will begin his duties next week and for a short time will be attached to the Revenue office in New Y ork His headquarters in Con necticut will be at Hartford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-05

stephen F. Smith, for more than 17 years general manager Of the Under wood Typewriter Co, died at his desk in the cornpany's off1ces in New York of heart failure.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-05

Advertise in The Farmer
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-18
SEWING BEES" RAISE
FUNDS FOR SUFFRAGE
votes-for-women Advocates Also
Skilled at Needlework.

Votes-for-w Women Advocates Also
Skilled at Needlework.
Though hard at work speechmeking, ad-
vertlsing and soliciting votes for women,
sufrraglsts In this city have not entirely
forgotten they can sew. This is evidenced
every Thursday afternoon at the head
quarters Of the Equal Franchise Society.
s5 South 9th street, where many women
prominent IN suffrage circles take up the
needle and thread to make various arti-
cles Of clothing for feminine wear or u
run the sewing machine hemming nap
kins, aprons. pillow cases. etc, Hundreds
OF these have been made by suffraglsts
during the winter. They are sold and
the funds raised are used to further the
suffrage movement in this city and state.
This sewing assembly Is known al the
Thursday Afternoon Sewing Glass OF the
Equal Franchise Society. II Is under the
leadership Of Miss Clara c. Nichelbach,
s25 North 5th street. Among the members
are Mrs. ]. w. schell, Miss Marjorie Ben
netts, Mrs. j. d. Copperneld, Mrs. NJ. C.
Morgan, Mrs. wilfred Lewis and Miss Ida
Ratzenstein. Much interest is displayed at
the Sewing bees" with the result that
the membership Is steadily increasing.
A particular brand of house duster has
been turned out which is said to surpass
all kinds now on the market. It has
proved a great seller. In order that the
housewife, who uses one Of these special
dust eradlcators," may be well protected
from the particle, which her energy causes
to fly, caps which cover her hair we'll
are also made, and a natty suffrage
made apron completes the busting para
phernalia.
Remnants and left overs" from dresses
and shirtwaists are requested by the
members, whose deft needlecraft trans
forms them into various articles of wear
ing apparel for domestic use.