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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
ATS. 60. MEN
 DELAY MEETING: POLICE AT PLANT

No meeting of the strikers at the American Tube & Stamping Co was held at Rakoczy hall as had been an- nounced for last night, It was re- ported today. that a number of those who went out had returned to work but Clarence D. s. Miller of the. con cern refused to deny or confirm this today. MT. Miller said that de- mand had been made on the company and consequently no concessions could be granted He denied that 15 0 men had quit work as the strikers claimed yesterday.
 ttIn all only about a dozen men have left their jobs,'' he said. These men were dissatisfied but what the cause of their dissatisfaction was they did not make plain. We have had no 8erious difficulty with our worknlen lliand it is an injustice to our man agement to report that 150 men are on strike here-'
 The meeting advertised for Ra!<oczy hall for last night brought half dog len men who had quit work to the hall but no meeting was held. Steve 1vas chosen spokesman but at his boarding house, No. 12 Carpathian Il court, it was said last night that he had forwarded his trunk to Pittsburgh ltand had left for there last night. The danitor of Rakoczy hall said that he had no orders to open the eouflliIsg g flor a strikers meeting.
 Four policemen were on duty out side the American Tube and Stamping Go. factory but there was no disor- kdef and the strikers kept out of sight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
AUBURN ST. CAFE
 MEETS OPPOSITION |0F MANUFACTURERS


 West End manufacturers appeared in opposition to Andrew Egersey this morning when he came before the county commissi oners to seek a trans fer Of q iquor license from Maple wood avenue to 116 Auburn street. Tho reInonstrants said a saloon in the neighborhood would be detrimental to the best interests of factory en- pIoyes. Among those who remon- strated wers tn 6 A H. Nilsson Machine Co., Sanford 41anufacturing M Go, Art1s- tic Bronze Go, and James Horan & Sons About 5 property owners ap- peared in favor of the applicant. The comm jssioners reserved decision
 It was announced by the conmis- sioners that the Remington Arms Go. had withdrawn opposition to the ap- plIcation Of Matthew Mainly. who wishes to transfer a license from II 2 3 street The application will be granted
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
.HENKELS PLANT IS CL LOSEO WHEN
 WOMEN STRIKE

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 The factory of the Albert & P. Hen kels Co, at 1869 Connecticut avenue, is closed today as the result of the waIkout there at o'clock yesterday afternoon, according to, the strikers. Only, 1 4 stayed in the factory while more than 100 walked out. Later the 14 were sent home because the factory was crippled.
 The girls~on the first floor started to walk out first but they were talked to by one of the foremen and he suc- ceeded in having them resume work. Immediately afterward, however, the girls in the inspection room went out in. a body. Four machinists left with them.
 The trouble started. the girls say, because last Friday an ernploye was discharged for talking favorably. of the eight hour schedule. Another left after he had had An argument with one Of the bosses over the same ques- tion The report. iii the factory that any gin wearing an eight hour tag would be discharged also stirred up the employees.
 The girls want the eight hour day, the same pay as they have been re- ceiving with a IS per cent. increase. They want the bundle lace efficiency system done away with. No demands have yet been made, but arrangements are being made this afternoon for a committee to- call Son the officials of the planH
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
Miss filling To Wed
 Young Manufacturer


 The engagement of Miss Ruth Bige- low A11Ing. daughter Of MT. and Mrs. Moves B. AIldng Of 469 Clinton avenue, and John R. Wrigley, manager of the Bridgeport Paper Box Co, was an nounced yesterday afternoon at an in- formal 800 party given by Miss Clara Wakeman at her home in Southport. The announcement was. made by means of small bouquets of sweetheart roses to which were attached the cards Of Miss AI1izag and MT. Wr1gley. These were passed to the guests when the prizes were awarded for the card playing
 Miss AEing is the youngest Of MT. and Mrs ATlings three daughters. Her father is president of the filling Rub- Der Go She was graduated from Courtland school. receiving a sbecial diploma last June. She also previ- ousiy attended the Willard school in Troy, and a convent in Can ada
 MT. Wrig1ey has been manager of the Bridgeport Paper Box Go. for the past three years, having come here from New York. He is a member of the Algonquin club and prominent in social affairs.
 The guests at yesterdays party in- c1uded the Misses Margaret L. Grifath, Frances R Hotchklss, Dorothy Lyon, Erlnas Q. Chase, Rosalind M. Mallory and EIabeth Seeley.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
FARMER NEWSBOYS MARCH TONIGHT TO
 WASHBURN SHOWS
Many Attractions Await Ar rival of Gleeful Youngsters
 This Evening.

All is in readiness for The Farmer
 Newsboys' Parade and trip through the Washburn Mighty Midway Shows tonight and it needs but the clock to point to the hour of 6:45 for the big gattering of 300 boys to start for the North Emd circus grounds, led by the circus band and escorted by Q squad of police The gathering place will be The Farmer office on Fairfield avenue and every boy who sells The Farmer is to have a place in the parade The line of march will be up Main street
 The circus grounds will be reached at 7:15 and there special performances will be given by all the various shows
 Here are some of the things which the boys are going to see: Captain
 Liege and his Monkey Vaudeville Show which comes direct from the London Hippodrome. There is Q mon key orchestra with a monkey leader who wieIds his baton most effectively, monkey who lifts heavy weights. breaks chains and sleeps in a. regular bed. Other monkeys do trapeze work and various acrobatic feats. The set ting is a monkey, theatre and the scenic effects are particularly praise worthy.
 In another tent will be seen the Trained Animal show. where lions, bears, elephants and other wild beasts do difficult tricks galore. Then there is the Hippodrome; Hanley's Athletic show; Lovers, Lane, the. Trip to the Moon; the Streets of Cairo, and the Pastirnes and Pleasures of the Orient the Museum of Freaks and wonders; the Pony and XDog show; the Water show; Kelly, the WonderInan; Merma, the Lady of Mystery ;theN Camel Gir1;s tht Happy Family and many other shows too numerous to mention but all lhighly interesting.
 | The circus will be here for the re- mainder of the week and besides pro- viding a good time for the 300 new hsies'' offers just as much entertain nnent to the other residents of the city who will find it to their pleasure to pay it a visit. M
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
HENRY P.eHENsHAW.

Henry F. Henshaw a prominent res. ident of Black Rock and atAone time connected with the Eatons Cole & Burnham Co, of this city, died last night at his home in Grover avenue Black Rock at the age of 5S years. MT. Henshaw was born in Southport on February 10. 1s57s the son of Mary F. Phillips and the late Edward Hen shaw. He retired from active busi- ness some five years ago and has en- joyed the best of health until five weeks ago when he was stricken with pneumonia. He was thought con- vaIescing from the attack until Satur- day when Bright's disease developed. resulting in his death. He was prom inently connected with the Country club for many years, being a charter member and was also a member of the Black Rock Yacht club. and of the Seaside club. Surviving him, be- sides his wife, who is daughter of the late E. G. Burnhan. are his moth CT and two daughters. Mrs. A W Robinson, who is now in London, Eng, and Miss Marion Henshaw of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
CORSET WORKERS NOT YET BACK AT
 LA RESISTA PLANT

Six hundred corset workers former Iy employed in the La Resista Cor set factory, Norman street and Rail road avenue are now idle. Several hundred of the workers quit there yes terday and the factory was closed to- day by orders of Moody M. Downer, tho president and treasurer of the concern. . MT. Downer said to-day that he had granted the strikers what they asked: an eight hour day and 12 per cent. increase in wages but still the strikers failed to return to work eI thought 1t best to close the fac- tory and give them a chance to think it over for a few days MT. Downer said to-day: .I don't understand why the strikers didn't return to work un- less it was they want to loaf a little WIli1en
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
FOOD AND MONEY SENT
 TO AID FLOOD VICTIMS

Little Rock. Ark, Aug. z5=Food and money have been sent from Lit- tie Rock to aid the hundreds of flood refugees at Newport. Ark, who still are living on the second floors Of their homes as the result of the recent rise in White River. A carload of canned goods and bread was due to arrive in Newport to- -day.,
 Governor George w Hays today awaited a telegram from the war de- partInent at Washington giving him permission to send national guard tents to Newport. The streets of Newport still were covered with wa ter, varying in depth from three to twelve feet. The sewerage system has been destroyed. the water and electric light and gas 1plants out of commission, and railroad communi- cation still was cut off.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
NsedleworL a-plentv.

Lots of different designs the last Artano shipment of articles the various designs. One does have to guess how the pieces will look either for many Of been daintily worked and form very attae tive display.
 Artanao needework either in packags ori1l flat pieces The packages contain charts directions plenty of aneede for Working fact everything satisfactory completion. Flat staped but leave the purehass choose color scheme materials etc The Artao people pride themselves the quality of the material which they use in all theirwor
 Whole bedroom sets table sets, towels waists, negi- gees sorts things for children there is long list that could be named all things that appeal to brodery lovers
 E Th1rd oo.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
CANFIELD MEN REJECT OFFER OF
 NINE HOUR DAY

The nine hour day with 10 hours pay was offered the strikers of the Canfe1d Rubber Go, yesterday after noon, by the company The offer was rejected and another conference was arranged for 3 o'clock this af- ternoon at which it was expected the committee would insist. on the eight hour day. iN No, compronise,'' said Mrs. Mary scuIly to the committee this morn ing. etY ou want the eight hour day or nothing.p It is expected an ad- jastment Of piece work rates will also be asked.
 Charles F. Ho1comb. secretary and treasurer of the Canfeld Rubber Co, has a notice posted on the factory door today to the effect that all work CTS who had quit would be paid in full on Saturday,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
. pArRICK LAWIEss.

Patrick Law1ess of. 8 Cedar street. a well known resident of East Bridge port, died this morning at his home after a. lengthy Illness Mr. Lagwless, who was AS years of age, was for a number of years a foreman in the Singer Manufacturing Co.,, where he was known as an exceptionally splen- did mechanic. He was, a member of St Mary's church. His death will be rnburned by a wide circle of friends. He is the third in his family to pass away in a little over a year He is survived by a widow and four children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
GRANT MFG. 60. GOES ON EIGHT
 HOUR SCHEDULE E

The eight hour day goes into effect to-rnorrow morning at the Grant Manufacturing co. The same pay will be given as was formerly paid for 5 5 hours a, week. 2
 Superintendent Isaac Tuck said this afternoon that no further trouble is expected at the factory He said the original strikers have not been re- none is done.
 It is said that some of the men in the factory will still insist on the shop committee. A meeting was held last night. George J. Bowen. business agent Of the machinIsts said, however, that the Grant matter appears to be settled. E.stI sE
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
 DIED 

IISTON-A months s mind mass will be held at Sacred Heart church Friday morning at for the repose Of the soul of the late Patrick Iis- ton Friends and relatives are in- pdted asp Dsssf FIR sv1n this city, Aug. 25s 1915. Alonzo w.. son of Alonzo and Catherine Demery, aged months, 19 days
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of the parents, 6S5 East Main street on Friday. Aug 27 at m Inter nenf St Miehael's cemetery. 1n tnls cats. | < ruessls.ss $ Aug. A, 1S15s Frank F. King, aged 25 yearss days
 Friends are Invited to attend the funeral from the residenee of his his mother, Mrs Patr1ck Griffin, No SSS Catherine street. on Friday, Ar 27s a4 o'clock. and from saint Pafrickss church whereN a solemn high mass will be offered for the repose Of his soul at 9-30. Burial at St 1dlchaefs cemetery
 l. 25 b. GUNNIlE EKa Bz=In this city, Mon day. Aug. 23 1915. John E. Cum ninEha1ns aged 40 years months, 10 days
 Friends are invited to attend Inc funeral from the residence of his sister Mrs Belle Behens No 1S7 Clinton avenue, on Thursday, Aug. %, at gao a. m- and from St Au- gtiness church at g es clock Bur ia1 at St MiehaeI's cemetery- WALSH In this cltz. Wednesday, Aug 25th, 1915. James Wa1shs aged 48 years months r days
 Friends are invited to attend the fu1erSl sF bs ss late rss5dence No 602
 zS i5lF :. 5gsa fziI1Iays Aug 2Sth at 2-8o B-s 1nfer1nent al L,akevieW cemetery as DOWN FILL 1YIn this city. Tuesday, August 24fh, 7s15s Elisabeth M-. beloved wife of PatTick Donnel1y. aged 5a years month
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence No. 335 Ma3Ikwood avenue on Friday Aug. 9 at SEsO a. na-si and from St A1gfat1ness church where a q ap7eznn hsHh ha 4naR 0f nequIem will be e6fere1 fnFs t1ae Eenuse Of her soul at g o'clock Burial at St 1dichaels cemetery L. z5 bs BEEN sII a " this city. 6Blaca Rock dist11cto Aug. 24th. 1915 Henry F. HenshsWs aged 58 years.
 Funeral service will be held al his late home ssNHagf1ower Grover avenue on Thursday, 26th inst, al zs30 o'clock P. m BuTia F in Noun tain Grove cemetery. Kindly onai' fI0weTg a@pf tsl1MLEzs this city. Aug 2s 1915 Patrick Law1ess, aged 4s yeaTM
 Friends are invited to attend th< funeral at his late residence, No. 6s Cedar street on Friday. Aug 27 al s-30 A rn.s and from St Maryss church at al m Burial in St Mi. c71aePs cemetery asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
JAMES WALSH.

James Walsh, a well known and re- spected resident of East Bridgeport, died this morning at his home. SOP Brooks street at.the age of 49 years. MT. Walsh, who was born in England. had lived in this city for many years. Previous to his lengthy illness, he was for several years employed at the Union Metallic Cartridge Go. He is survived by his wife and three daugh- ters, Ellen M, Esther G., and Beatrice E. Walsh all of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
BODY OF WEALTHY
 WOMAN UNCLAIMED,

Buffalo. N Ys Aug. 25-The body of a woman. known in business circles as Mrs Belle Elliott, reputed to be worth s25o ,ooa. lies unclaimed in the rooms of local undertaken. The woman died in a roonling house A1on- day and a day or two before her death was seen burning a large bundle of legal papers believed to be deeds to property she owned. Her property consisted of several Business blocks and dwelling houses. She had no known re1atfves
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
ARREST SPECTATOR IN CITY COURT AS
 PRINCIPAL IN TRIAL

George Malovich, ee student in 9 De- troit. college. appeared in police court today when his father. Joe Malovicf. of 66o Pembroke street, was arraigned on the charge Of conducting a gam bling house. One of the witnesses identified George as one of the play CTS in the card game that was raided and Q warrant was Issued for hts ar
 Joe Malevich and Steve szabuslzi,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
.SlL YER SHOP MEN WANT RECOGNITION
 OF THEIR UNION

Contrary to report the workers did not return at the InternationaI Silver Go. today The men refused to return unless George c. Edwards, the presi- dent, agreed to recognition of their union, the arrangement for a shop company and grants time in which to wash up. These are the minor details in the demands for which the workers are standing out. MT. Edwards promptly granted the eight hour day and increase in wages but has refused the other demands.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
HOLD SETTING FOR
 SUPERIOR COURT IN
 ST ABBING FATALITY

Nicholas Setting, of III Lexington avenue, was bound over in city court today, ons the charge of manslaughter in sconnectfon with the death of Tony Cretello, of ITS Lexington avenue. who was stabbed to death on June 24. Bonds were placed at $1,5OO- Anton 10 MinisettR Of 7e Lexington ave- nue, was held as material witness under bonds of $500.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
MARY FRANCES WILLIAMS.

The funeral of Mary Frances Will Hams was held from her late home, 265 Merriam street at 2 o'clock this afternoon and from the A. M. P. Zion church at 2:3o where the services were conducted by the Rev. William IF. E1vI pastor. The church was ill., ed with friends of the deceased. In terrnent was in Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
Acme Shear Go. Employees Quit;
 Wheeler Talks

Continued from Page l cause we cannot grant them and re- main in business. Under present con- ditions, we are now figuring on the utmost concessions we can grant our workrnen and expect to present thcze Friday morning. THE ACME SHEAR CO.,,
 Dwight c. Wheeler,
 "Sec.-Asst Treas"3 A meeting was held this morning in Eagles hall and Q committee will probably call on the officials tomor- TOW
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
Magazine Editor, Hurt
 In Vehicle Collision,
 Seeks $10,000 Damages

Samuel W. Taylor of Stamford. edi- tor of the National Illustrated Week, ly, has brought suit for S1oso0O against Herbert Kinner of DanburS to recover for Injuries alleged to have been receiycd when the Rzinner auto mobile coIIiaed yVien B carriage driven by Taylor. Papers were filed today in the superior oc4srt. JEe accident occurred September ?. 131s, and Tas-- Tor says he suffered severe injuries.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
IVES MFG. co. TO
 GIVE MORE MONEY.
 FOR SHORTER DAY

At the Ives Manufacturing Go to- day in Holland avenue, Edward R.. Ives president answered the request of employees for a shorter work day and an increase in wages by an nouncing a 50 hour week in future with an increase of fl per cent. in wages and tte@ abolishnent of the bonus system
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
ELIzABETH M. DoNNELLY.

Elizabeth M, wife of Patrick Don nelly died last night at her home. 8 35 MapIewood avenue after long illness Mrs DonneIIy who was 5 g years of age, was exceptionally well known and liked in the section of the city where she had resided many years. She was a devoted member of St. Auguatine's s church Surviving her are her hus- band and three sons, Thomas, Joseph and Hubert. J., all of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
GARD OF THANKS

The undersigned desires to express their sincere. thanks to their many friends who so kindly assisted us dur ing the recent sickness and death of our son and brother, James F. O'Brten and to all who sent floral offerings to the funeral and especially to MT O. j. Keenan, nvery1nan and era- pIoyees Of Fairfield avenue
 EDWARD O'BRIEN AND
 FAMILY aa 460 East Main St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
MORE LABOR HEADERS
 ARE COMING HERE TO
 HELP THE HOLDERS.

John O'Leary. vice president of the Intern9 tional Association of Mo1ders of North America is coming to this city to assist in organizing. John Flynn general organizer of the International Association of Polfshers and Buffers is also coming.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25

Nicola Perka charged with abusing Eddie Murphy. aged 2, of 532 Broad street, waived examination in the city court to-day and was held for the Superior court under $1.5Go bail. He failed to provide bond and went to jail. He was arrested by Detective Sergeant Hall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
BELIEVES TROLLEY CAR
 RJ5MBLING OPENED GAS
 JET, CAUSING FATALITY

William Grinnell, aged 35. 4s1 Kn- burn street, Fall River, Mass, was found dead in bed in his room, 33o Barnum avenue, this morning. The gas jet was open. GrfnneH had been employed at the Bridgeport Arms Works The authorities are investi- gating. Medical Examiner Garlick be- lieves the trolley cars rumbHng past the house opened the unusually loose jet.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
FRANK KING

Frank King of 38s Catherine street. one of the most popular young men of the North End. died last night at the Bridgeport hospital from blood poisoning which resulted from a slight cut on the hand from an ice pick MT King, who was 25 years of age and. an employe of the City Coal & Ice Co.,, paid no attention to the cut until his hand became swo1- len and his neck stiff. He was then removed to the hospital. Surviving Mir. King are, his mother, a, sister, Mary, and three brothers.s Daniel. Will liam and John
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
MARIA RoBINsoN.

The funeral of Maria, wife of Rich ard Robinson, was largely attended from her late home 140 Linen avenue at 8:30 this morning and a half hour later from St Augustine's church where the mass of requiem was sung by Rev. Father Bo1and The bear CTS: John Nolan, Patrick Tierney, John Shanley, John Me1oy, Michael Murphy and James N1cCauIey. In torment was in St. Michaels ceme- teY.v
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
BOsT--sundhy, Aug. 22. English. Brindle Bulldog. Reward if return ed to 1349 Fairfield Ave

TOR sALE-2 Hudson automobiles, one passenger and roadster, with double rumble seat. Apply Com merctal Garage, 667 Housatonlc Ave. after G. p. m.
 25 d"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

his bartender were fined similar amounts, and three frequenters were taxed $5 and costs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
MARIA sUsANNA zMIERLEN.


 The funeral of Maria. Susanna, wife of Isadore zwierlein, whose death oc- cured on Monday. was held this morning from her late home. 7e Fed eraI street, and a half hour later from St Joseph's church, where the mass of requiem was sung by the Rev. Hu- bert Dalhme. At the offertory Miss Theresa Poke sang Ave Maria and at the conclusion of the mass. There is a Land ''< The church was filled with relatives and friends of the deceased. Delegations were present from the Lady Bavarian society and the Altar society of St Joseph's church of both of which organizations Mrs Zwierlein was a member. Shefis survived by her husband, three daughters. Mrs. William LangensteinsS Mrs. T. Lynch and Mrs w. Farrell, three sons, Hen ry, Fred and Joseph Zwieriein and a brother, George Norndran, all of this city. Rev. Hubert Dahme read the committa1 service at the grave in St. MichaeFs cemetery, The bearers: D. KunkeI, F. Herb, J. Saur, B. Stehle, C. Stackman and A. Helnerich.
 The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Melious of 6s4 Broad street will be grieved to learn of their sad affliction in the loss of their new ly born twins at St. Vincent's hospital last evening. Burial took place in the family plot in St. Michae1's cemetery this morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25

Three 12 in. naval guns will be con verted into field howitzers for the army at the Philad etplias Navy Yard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-25
OBITUARY
AIoNzo wILFRED DEMERY.

Alonzo wi1fred, the five months old son of Alonzo and Catherine Hines Demery died this morning at the home of his parents, 685 East Main street.