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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-09
EN THE CITY COURT

Numerous routine cases were dis posed of at to-day,s city court ses- sion by Judge Coughlin, as follows:
 Andrew J. Swatt. of Stratford, chauffeur of the Horan delivery au- tornobile that coIIided with. Chemical No. Christmas day, hAld for a hear ing January 23 on reckless driving charges; Theodore S. Tobey of 1316 Park avenue, charged with reckless driving of an automobile about two months ago, hearing continued until Jan 21; T. M Darrigan, 690 Main st., assault on wife, held for hearing Jan 16 as Mrs DaFrigan is still un- dergoing hospital treatments Malcolm Pferson, 606 Washington avenue, at- tempting to defrand tazicab chauf- feur, discharged.
 Michael Mead of East Main street, assaulting sister, Mrs. F. s. Hopkins, continued until January Il; Theodore Letslzd, "A Orchard street, charge or theft changed to breach of the peace and hearing continued until Monday; Stanley Kozofsky, Pittsburgh. and John Schmidt. New York. tespasstng each; Michael Sinonsky, 146s Penn broke street breach of the peace and assault, discharged; John KonfenslSy, S4 Hallam street, breach of the peace and assault, $1 and costs.
 Christopher Fosch. 8S Booth street, W1O caused a -1AlOs77 Isuth street yesterday when filled with war and other spirits, was placed on probation three months for assault, breach of the peace and resistance.
 Frank Takash, Spruce street, un- der probation tor assault was dis charged and like action was taken in the case of Gregor Tarifa, Broad street who has been under probation for non support
 The following continued personal tax cases were nolled: Paul Michlein, Madison court; Daniel w, Murray, 146 Main street; Robert Nevins 40 Wal0eley street; Nicola Spl1nelo, 100 Lexington avenue; Frank Albani, 13o Nichols street.
 | Decision in the following like pro- ceedings was continued until January 23. w. H. Smar. ITS State street: George Schaeffer, AT Caroline street | Frank Simmons, 134 Wakeley street John Rooney, 287 Pequonnock street 1 Michael Kinsella. 101 Randall avenue Kalman Kiss, 73S Wordin avenue 1 Charles S. Smith, 537 Harral avenue aid John M. Parks. 525 Water street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-09
" ictro1a is easily secured.

Every type of Victrola from the beautiful it's rich and large mahogany cabinet to the " its modest dress of oak, to bought with ease The XVI sells for $2OO the " for Sand either to be had pay ment of small initial amount and the weekly payment thereafter of small Victro1a XI i1stra on which sells for $1o0 is to be procured initial pay ent of $10 and weekly payment of $2. Victrola IK the $50 instrument, is available payment of $5 and weekly payments of $1.
 It easy to get and pay for the Victrola which will best fit into the home surroundings.
 All of these Victro1as have ability to entertain; to give enjoyment to every member of family to help in g ing pleasure to visitors.
 victrola fills out gaps when friends drop for evening. It gives enjoyment to the chdren's little visitors It furnishes music for the young folks inn promptu dance.
 Victrola is never tired out of sorts It needs coaxing It is always ready do itscheery share toward providing enjoyment.
 Victroa brings much pleasure Leit bring
 number of records, the January issue ready Many sorts from national airs of Belgium and Germany and France to popular songs from the plays which December saw leap into favor.
 1Tron tshazer e s ~4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-09
MAN DEAD AFTER
 JUMPING OUT OF HOSPITAL WINDOW
P. F. Peterson Saw Service Under Dewey In Battle
 of Manila

Percy F Peterson, a sailor with Dewey at Manila, died at Bridgeport hospital shortly after 1 o'clock this afternoon from nervous trouble az greyated by injuries received We'd nesday when, in a sudden fit of de- lerium, he jumped from a second story ward-window, receiving two fractured ribs, a fractured arm and jaw. His death was not unexpected surgeons, saying that there is much doubt as to his recovery, had he not received the injuries The death has been reported to pr. s. M- Garlick,. medical examiner.
 The deceased was born in Bridge port 32 years ago last Nov. and had lived in the city all of his life excepting while in the navy. He was the son Of G. Robert and Louise Pe- terson of s7 Vernon street. who sur W1ye him. Less than two years ago he was married to Miss Ebba Holm berg of Black Rock. who also sur wives him.
 Fraternany, he was affiliated with the Odd Fellows and the United employed for some time by the Po- lack Tyre and Rubber Company on Howard avenue
 In addition to his parents and widow, he is survived by two sisters, Miss Ruth Peterson and Miss F4ilda 1<7LtSIAQOS5 Sbu0 EIISS iDIOLnGFS. EtOD- ert, Harold and Elmer, all of this city
 He had been suffering from se- were attack of the grip and had ap- parentIy recovered. It left him suf- fering from a nervous disorder, his condition being such that ne was per- suaded to enter the hospital Monday night. At the hospital his condition was not considered sufficiently serf- ous to call for special supervision.
 At Manila Peterson served on the Olympia, Admiral Dewey's flagship, and was near enough to hear the fa- nous order; You may fire when ready, GridIey..' ? He also was on the United States detachment of sailors and marines on duty in Chinese wa ters during the Boxer troubles and served with distinguished vaIor His retirement from the navy was five years ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-09
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9IIAR Kin shelton. Ct. Jan 8. 1915 Grace E.s wife of Charles E Clark aged 35 years
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence Cornwall street. Stratford, CEs on Monday. Jan. 11th at 2 p n. In fern1ent Park cemetery, Bridge port aa G flEzEf is FER Tin this city, Friday. Jan Eth 1915, Katherine Lavender. widow of Frank c. Gernert, aged s years, 2 days.
 Friends are invited to attend; the funeral from her late resi- dence, No. I54 Mt Grove street on Monday, Jan- l 1ths ats2 D. H1- 1nterMent at Mountain Grove cemetery as F KEIlK5E--In this city, Jan g. 1915, James son of Mary and the late Mortimer Kelly aged 34 years.
 rieuds are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of his mother, No 1 zs7 Howard avenue on Monday. Jan. II. at S:sO a. m. and from St. Peters church at a m.
 Interment at St MichaeIs cerne- tery a HEclxIn this city. Jan 1915 Nsckalow J. Beck, aged IT years
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his daughter. Mrs. Catherine Burns Nc Kay, 1997 Fairfield avenue on Mon day. Jan, II at S:3o .. m. and from St Iosephss church at g a. m.
 IHteFnent at St. MichaeTs ceme- tery. a.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-09
OBITUARY.
MARGARET Es. LAUNfAN.

Many sorrowing relatives and friends attended the funeral of Mar garet E.. wife of Anthony Launan. dence, 422 Jane street at a:so o'clock this morning and "a half hour later from St Charles R. c. church where q high mass of requiem was. sung by Rev Patrick J. McGivney- As the body was being borne into the church the choir sang Tiny Will Be Done At the offertory Joseph Clab- by rendered Pie Jesu.'.f and after mass Heaven Is Her Home.' As the body was being borne from the church the choir rendered, sFace to F'ace.' A delegation from St. Mary's L. c. B. A. attended the obseduies. There were many floral tributes. The bearers were Martin CurIey, Charles Norton Christopher Mcclure, Thon- as McEuira, William Ranerty and Benjamin Maroney. Burial was in St MichaeI's cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-09
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

arrest he stated that at ttds time he was in a hat on his hrothers farm at Haw1eyydlle. Witness Rtdell recall ea stated that when he saw Bren- nan on Saturday he was unssaawen- Witness never remembered his having worn a. 1n1staGhe.
 George Hayes, a. former policeman. testified he did not know Brennan until August 29 when he saw him in tEa NleWtoNn Inn. It was about 12 o'clock He wore no mlstache.
 Coroner Phelan announced hhah CoggswelI and Parrnalee would be brought to Bridgeport on Monday nornang to attempt an Identification of Brennan as the man they saw y1l- der bhe church shed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-09
CARD OF FHANKs

We. desire to extend our sincerest thanks to our many kind friends. es- pecia1ly our kind neighbors and Dept No. of the U. M- c. Go, Court Ma thanfei Wheeler. E. Of A., for their many kind acts and assistance, also to aIl those who sent floral pieces, during the sickness and death of our most beloved father and brother. Smear ely.
 AREx A RTHUR pENNISON3 MRs M J. BUTLER
 fpaughters) MRS. LUCY CR0NIN. Sister DANIEL. MCCARTHY. fBrother5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-09
ssaA FETY Y- FIRST, RULES
 GIVEN no NAVIGATORS

Every boat bearing a United states license must observe sssafefy-ff rnIes. Instructions arrived in this city last week from Washington re- sarding the posting in every engine room and pilot house of wat craft Of notices to this effect These are being distributed among toxv-boazs of the Bridgeport Towing Company. Tae sign is printed in red and black. bsarfag in oIg red type Safety First
 Take No Chances. The ordet is signed by the Steamboat Inspection service of the Department of Com
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-09
KNNE E LYONS.

While going on an errand yester- day. Jennie B. Lyons. widow of James E. Lyons was stricken with apoplexy and died a few hours later at the Widows Home in Black Rock where she had been residing. The deceased was born in Salisbury, Conn, and was the daughter of Charles B. and Julia K. Flint. She was 77 years of age.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-09
ONE MAN KILLED, ONE DYING
 FROM ILLUMINATING GAS

Middletown. Conn.,, Jan. 9-steve Maystruck, aged 45, is dead and Ar dig FIoresko, 32, is probably dying from gas poisoning. Both were found unconscious in their room in a Main street house today. Accident ally the gas had been turned on when they retired last night. Maystruck died as soon as he reached the hos pital He came here from Bridgeport some time ago. He leaves widow and six children in Russia
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-09
coRNEnLA A. PENF1ELD.

The funeral of Cornelia A. Penfeld. widow of Capt. George M. Penf1e1d. was held from her residence, Black Rock, at 2: 30 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Henry c. Woodruff of the Black Rock Congregational church oficiat- ed. Many sorrowing friends were present. Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-09
POLICEMAN SHOT DEAD.

Detroit. Mich. Jan 9-4MiehaeI Gib- hons. a police sergeant, was shot and killed to-day by two robbers in a SUI burhan station of the. Wabasl Rail-. road. The men were roBhing the station safe when Gfbb6ns, saw them through a. window As he opened the door one of the robbers fired, kill- ing him instantly, The robbers then blew open the safe from which they took four dollars and escaped.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-09
BECOMES CoAxA1ANDER
 or TOWING VEssEI4s

Capt. H D. Lockwood. today be- ca11e commander of two xaasels of N2 recently built in this city. 1t was the Intention of the conpany to re- tire the original Addie V. but as it has been found necessary to utilize her for emergency, papers for re- ueWEa1 e2 the hcense WAS granted to-. day n the office of the collector of customs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-09
CHARLES BURNS.

The funeral Of Charles Burns was largely attended from the undertak- ing parlors of Cullinan & Mullins at g. 80 o'clock this morning and a half hour later from St. Charles R. C.. church where a high mass Of re- qute1n was offered by Rev. Thomas P. Gloster. As the body was being borne into the church the choir sang. s'Thy VIII Be Done.'' At the offer tory. esPie Jesn was rendered by Jo- seph5 Clabby and after mass '.T'vi1I Not Be Long.s As the body was be- ing carried from the church the choir. rendered, Lead Kindly Light. The bearers were Ray Keating Edward Corcoran, James Morrissey, John Dinan. Robert Lynch, and Henry Gerrity Burial was in St. Michaeps cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-09
CATHERINE WETHsTEIN.

stein was held from her late resi- denee, 327 William street at s:3O O'Clock this morning and half hour later at St. Joseph's German church where a solemn mass of requiem was sung by Rev. Hubert Dahme assisted by Rev. stephen Chernitsky as dea- con, and Rev. A. GoIob as sub b-dea- con. The church was filled with sor-s rowing relatives and friends. At the offertory Joseph Weller sang ssPie Jesus.' After mass Miss Theresa Poke sang There is a I.aIad.s' There were many floral ernbIens. The bearers were Joseph Schultz, Frank webb, Philip Rahrig. George B. Wethstein, Anton Herb and Frank Schmidt Rev Hilbert Dahme ac- #companied the remains to St. Mi chael's cemetery and read the com
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-09

The overcoat valued at $l00 that was stolen from Frank Howard, who appeared with Fritzi Scheff in s'Pret- ty Mrs. Smith" several weeks ago was recovered yesterday on Water street by Detective Sergeant Peter H Hac- kett. It was forwarded by him to Towards home address at 915 Twelfth street, Washington. D. c.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-09
KIE.FsNAN-LoNG.

Hugh Keirnan. clerk at the Cullin- an & Mullins undertaking estalblisll- Inent. residing at 86S Main street will be united in marriage to Mss Sarah Long, of ss5 Main street. at the Sacred Heart church next Tuesday unorning
 marriage license having been granted Fby permission of the mayor at city hall to-day. Miss Long is but 20
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-09
T:XOITERATEs WOMAN WHOSE BABY DIES
 WHEN SHE HAD FALL

pr. S. M csarlicaz. medical exanuin- CT. has gwen a f1nding of accidents-l in the death Of little Sophia Lqeteas daughter Of Mr. and Mrs Charles L.ue- tea. 497 Park avenue. who died of brain concussion Thursday night as 8 result Of the mother falling down a flight Of stairs while carrying her Mrs Isuetea. suffered shock and br5s- 5es and is nearly prostrated by Che tragic death of her daughter
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-09
CharIes H Dilwortll. eeoretsrv aq

Charles Fl. DilHorths secretary of the South NorwaIk Chamber of Com merce called on Mayor Wilson today to explain the industrial e-Sial5if which the chamber of comnere IS fa have in the NqrwaIk armory in Eaf ruary. The exhibition is intended show Just what is uianufaetnrsr and produced sn the Norwalks
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-09
TWISTED MAN KILIlHD.

winsted, Jan Sword came here to-day that Edward Hovey. Of this place, who was at work on scaffold at a plant in Brooklyn, had been kill ed by a fall. His brother was fore1 man Of the work. Hovey's parents live in rol1insyiIle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-09
JuIlIA PINNEY.

The funeral of Julia Pinney was privately held from her late resi- dence, 167 Ash street last evening at o'clock. Rev. H. A. Davenport, pastor Of the Peoples Presbyterian church, was the officiating clergyman. The body was shipped on the 8; 22 train this morning for burial in Willi- mantle Conn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-09
MRs. sA.RAH M. PAGE

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah M Page, wife of Horace Page, was held at 2: 80 o'clock this afternoon from the home, SO5 Beach street, with Rev F. E. Matthias. pastor of the Kings High way chapel, officiating. Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-09
Bridgeport, Conn.
 Saturday, Jan. 9, 1915.
Two enthralling
 new stories.
The Weather:-
 Fair tonight and Sunday.

B. Phillips Oppenheim and Percy J. Brebner alike in quality; neither ever wrote dull story Yet how different One writes deep plots and sub tie conspiracies The other writes of stirring incidents in which and play their parts in the open; there is the clash of swords, chivalry, love
 Two books, just published, show each at best. MT Grexo of Nonca
 In the nnakf Monte Carlo as a backgr
 ebners oft days vhen nera- $1sO&
 lain nnoor.r
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-09
PaRDoN TOR 800 PiRIsoN HsRs.

Columbia. s. e. Jan. sFlill par dens to about T. 500 prisoners convict ed In South Carolina of various crimes and paroled since Jan. l. 1911, N ere granted to-day by Governor Please
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-09
FALSE ALARM or FIRE

A false alarm of fire, rung in from hbox 154 at Railroad and Myrtle ave- nues. called the apparatus out at 2:10 this afternoon. Upon the arrival of Chief Mooney a recall was sounded. No clue to the cuIprit has been found.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-09
LIVE sToek BuRNEp.

file, Conn, Jan -Four cows and one pig we're roasted to-day when the barn Of Joseph Zeiner just out eide he borough was burned. Eff teen tons of hay and some tools were also burned
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-09

PIANO LESSONS given by young lady Terms 25c and soc lesson
 149 Golden Hill St A g dspo
Arizona republican., 1915-05-29

purpose to take the step for the sake
of humanity. They pointed out a SINH
lar utterance preceded the intervention
in Cuba
The belief is widespread in official
and diplomatic circles tonight that the
immediate effect Of the forthcoming
statement will be to give warning that
relief supplies must not be appropriate
ed by the military factions and that
they must assist in feeding the starv-
ing populace.
President Wilson as head of the
American Rcd Cross addressed his APP
peal to the people to aid the suffering
civilians in Mexico by contributions of
money and food 10 be distrihuated by
the Red Cross. He is understood to
be deeply concerned over reports from
different parts Of Mexico telling of the
sufferings of the people. 1t became
known late TODAY the president had
been strongly advised recently to rec
ognize the Carranza government, par
ticularly in view of the possibility Of
its early return to power in Mexico
CITY Officials declined to say whether
this point would be taken up in the
presidents statement.
The presidents appeal addressed to
the public was:
American people with characteristic
generosity and an impartial spirit Cf
brotherhood toward all nations have
contributed literally for the relief of
appalling sufferings caused by the UNI
precedented war in Europe
There has now arisen. a condition
OF equally great suffering and need
close to our borders.
Due to several years internal dis
turbance. unfortunate people in many
parts of Mexico have been reduced to
the verge of starvation and unless as
sistancc is rendered them, many may
die for lack of food.
The American Red Cross is ready
to undertake relief work for the bene-
fit Of the Mexican PEOPLE. ] appeal
most earnestly to our people. therefore.
to contribute both money and supplies
of food to mitigate the suffering. and
misery So close at hand. All contri-
buttons of money may be sent to the
American Red Cross at Washington. or
its local treasurer Those able to con
tribute corn. rice. beans or flour are
requested to communicate with Ameri-
can Red Cross headquarters at Wash
ington for instructions.
tSigned) WOODROW WILSON
The American Red Cross issued a
statement appealing for aid for Mex
leo. 1t is as follows:
Conditions in Mexico are appalling.
Great numbers Of unfortunate people
are victims of the long continued
! fighting. They have been facing
starvation for months. and now they
/ have reached an acute stage when
! only food supplies can save them
/ from death. y telegram just re-
cnived from Consul General Hanna at
| Monterey. says:
! Monterey chamber of commerce
Arizona republican., 1915-05-29
Trench Digging, Drilling
and Studying Problems
Of Camp and Field Keep
Nearly Hundred Officers
Busy for Week

Digging trenches and building for
tifications against hostile forces
drilling strenuouslY all day and
working out problems in the great
war game far into the night, SO Off
GERS and members of the National
Guard of Arizona have for the past
five days been studying campaign
methods at first hand. From early
morning until late at night, the men
have had a constant round of duties,
and when they return to their COM
mands tomorrow they will have
completed the most thorough course
IN military instruction ever given in
the state in the same length of
time.
Visitors to the fair grounds dur
ing the past week have found the
south end of the grounds trans
formed into a regular military camp
A trench that looks as though it had
stepped out of some of the war pho
Arizona republican., 1915-05-29
LEGISLATURE ENDS WORK
CONTINUED from Page One)

pie 1t was lnferentially stated in
the resolution that the board was
performing it's duties in a manner
satisfactory to the house. CThis was
in the morning. before word reached
the city Of the boards reversal Of
itself at F'lorence)
The resolution was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes-Baler. Berry, Buchanan,
Doyle. Flanagan, Goodwin, Graham.
Johns. Lanord. Leeper, Newbury,
Orthel, Powers, Reed, the speaker
Is.
Nays-Austin, ClaypOol, Cook, Ed
wards Farrell, Francis, Lee, Lines.
Mahoney, Proctor Sweeny, Vaughn
-12.
Eight members were absent. four
Of whom would probably have voted
for the resolution and four against
it.
The house then took an adjourn
ment until afternoon and an hour
later the levy bill was ready. hay
ing been passed by the senate. It
was read in the house and passed.
Meanwhile, there was another APP
preparation bill providing for the
expenses of the Legislature, which
had originated in the senate. 1t
originally provided only for the pay
of the attaches. $1,000. This was
amended in the house to provide
for the salaries of the members.
There We're indications that the
senate would not concur and the
house insisted on concurrence. Its
insistence was rewarded and there
was nothing more for the lRUislatu
to do but adjourn. The usual com
mitteeS of notification were APP
pointed to wait upon the governor,
who had no further communications
for the legislature, which then ad-
journed.
The governor informed the mem
bers of the notification committee
that though he had not issued the
Arizona republican., 1915-05-29

asked me to appeal to American Ma
tional Red Cross for food for starry
ing people of Monterey. Chamber of
Commerce stood nobly by people but
has reached limit. Commanding gen
eral assures free freight and free
duties. City without food, people will
starve unless help comes quickly
We do not want money but earnestly
beg corn, beans and rice. If we
can have help for three weeks until
green corn and garden stuff come
on we will be safe, but must have
corn, beans, rice and flour, or starVc
l most earnestly beg for help and
that it be sent at once. This is no
ordinary case. Thousands of hungry
viii starve without help. The city
has already had terrible food riots
before the troops arrived Please beg
the Red Cross to help for three weeks
until the roasting ears are ready
Already the American Red Cross
has carload of corn and one of
beans on the way from Laredo. to
Monterey Free freight and free duty
have been arranged and military au-
thoritieS guarantee safe conduct. The
Red Cross cannot continue to send
assistance without public contribu-
tions. In scores Of Mexican towns
the same terrible conditions exist
Here we have our western hem
isphere people face to face with abso-
lutte starvation. The president has
issued an urgent appeal and the Red
Cross seconds that appeal with all
the emphasis possible. Thousands of
innocent women and children are in
dire distress. We cannot Let them
starve to death. The Red Cross will
place with its own agent in Mexico.
through the state department in CO.
operation with the United States con
suls there. such supplies as may be
purchased with contributions or given
in kind. to be distributed among the
suffering non-comhatants.
arrangements viii he made for
warehouses. at which dona tons of
corn. beans. rice and flour will he
collected, and forwarded to New York.
Galveston and Laredo Any further
Information may be had from Ameri-
can Red Cross headquarters, Wash
ington. d. C."