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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
REMINGTON ARMS
 WORKS EMPLOYES
 INSTITUTE SOCIETY
Form Mutual Aid Associa tion Under Direction of
 Panama Zone Expert.

The employees Of the Remington Arms & Ammunition CO, held a meeting last night at the '. M C. A. and with other business organized a mutual aid society to be known as the Remington Arms and Ammunition CO Mutual Benefit Association of Bridge port.
 Nearly 40 men representing various departments were present and the meeting was both instructive and an1- mated The Remington men are thoroughly awake to their own inter ests and are alive to the fact that the organization is everything and that by cooperating they can do a great deal in many ways towards nu- tual health, profit and amusement
 Joseph A. Page. who conducted the social arrangements of the government in the canal zone. presided: On the su ubtect of street car service It was e1- plained that the works 1nanager hao already taken up the matter directly with the street car company and had been assured that 8 satisfactory ser vice would soon be installed
 On behalf of a committee on bank ing facilities appointed at the previous meeting. O. P. Palmer reported tnat satisfactory arrangements had been made with various Bridgeport banks whereby the men could be accommo- dated and deposits received after of fee hours on Fridays. A printed table was presented containing list oT Bridgeport banks and their respective requirements as to accounts, rates of interest. banking hours. etc. It is pro posed in every way to encourage the saving habit.
 It is also proposed to issue a. guide book to Bridgeport for the benefit of the hosts of strangers who will join the Remington ranks from now on The contepts of this booklet which is ready for the printer, comprise brie1 history of the city and it's institutions and by maps, tables and directories furnish the stranger with all desir- able information as to his future place l of abode
 A committee was appointed to com. plete arrangements for a clambake ol picnic to be held during the latter par of August
 The principal business of the ev
 ening was the organization of the l benefit association. John Farmer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
FLOOD OF WATER INTERPRETERS WITH
 TROLLEY SERVICE
Suspend Running to Fair field Motors Drowned
 Passing Under Viaducts.

The Connecticut Go. had great din- culties in maintaining uniform service during the morning hours owing to cessation of trah1c from Fairfield after g clock and because Of flooded street conditions in Bridgeport.
 As the sewers clogged up under the railroad viaduct on Fairfield avenue and all throughout that section trav- ersed by the srailroad, where the troll Ieys follow the depressions underneath, motors on passengers cars were flood ed with water and burned out by short-circuit. This caused wrecking- cars to be sent out and later passen- gers had to be transferred across the deep waters by climbing through part Iy submerged cars or clinging to the stone piers and structural supports of the railroad. No attempt will be made to run cars through these water sinks until the flood has sl1bsdded.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
Courtade Cannot
 Estimate Damage

Director of Public Works Courtade said today that he was unable to esti- mate the damage the storm had done. He said gangs of men who usually work on the streets had been sent to clean the debris and open the mouths of sewer wells as fast as he received reports that they had been closed up. As usual it was reported to him that water had settled under the railroad v1aduct at East Main street. Iranistan, Park and Railroad avenue, Lafayette, Broad street, South Main street and at Hancock avenue. The director sent men with blanks from the city yard to try and make crossing for pedes- itrians under these streets, He said although many limbs were reported as having been blown to the ground no big trees were reported down. At Beardsley park a. number of dead limbs of trees came down but no big trees. Bunnelfs pond which skirts the western edge of the park, rose nearly a foot above it's usual level.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
City Hall Flood
 Stops Elevator

Shortly after g o'clock this morn ing water began to. seep into the floors of the city hall and little rivu- lets trick1ing from the store room of the board of education soon brought the tide up until it was four inches deep in the cellar. The water threat ened to damage the motor which drives the city hall elevator and Jam itor David Connor then turned off the electric current so there was no elevator service in the city hall all morning.
 Several of the girl clerks in the town clerks office did not report for duty this morning and those who did were so wet that Town Clerk Schultz sent them all home rather than have them remain andework in their wet clothing. The city hall was a very quiet place. Up to noon time only one -warrantee deed filed for record.
 For the f1Rst time that City Clerk Robinson has occupied the office of city clerk he did not have a caller who came on official business until noontirne to-day. Usually the city clerks office is a very busy place be- fore monday.
 Judge of Probate Paul L., Miller did not come to his office to-day. The Judge and his bride are staying at Silver Sands.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
PARK CITY DOESN'T LEAVE DOCK TODAY
 BECAUSE OF STORM
Steamer Battled It's Way Across Sound Yesterday
 With Difficulty.

The steamer Park City, which is scheduled to make two trips daily be- tween Port Jefferson, L. |, and this port, made only one trip yesterday and none today Under command of Cap tain George Tooker, it left this city at 1ao'c1ock yesterday while big toWs were coming g into this harbro for safe ty- It bunetted the waves across and upon reaching Port Jefferson reported by telegraph that the crossing was so difficuH that 1t would prevent further attempts until the storm abated.
 No attempt was made to leave the dock today upon reports Of fishermen who had been unable to put out of Port Jefferson harbor. Much freight and many automobile tourists are waiting for passage across when nav #lgation is resumed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
CITY IS HIT BY
 TERRIFIC STORM
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brave the situation by standing out side on one of the upper decks. They were soon driven inside by the force of the spray that was thrown high over the boat as she widowed in the trough of seas that are said to sur pass anything seen in these waters for many summers.
 Purser Mahoney sent his Stewards among the passengers to assure them that the boat was staunch and to show all where boats and life pre- sewers could be located in the event of necessity afsing or their use.
 Hardly had this task been performed when a change of course was required and in the pitching and rolling of the vessel the news stand gave way to the strain. book, papers and other articles rolling about pell mel1 in the cabins. Many of the women later said they feared the boat to be breaking Up-
 So heavy had the sea become at this juncture that Captain Hancort decid- ed that navigation on the sound for any vessel was unsafe. As the ves- seI turning back caught the broa dside of the heavy sea sweeping down upon it, the Naugatuck keeIed far over, sending passengers sprawling.
 The return trip to Bridgeport was not as rough as the outgoing passage and the passengers began to regain their sea-1egs and normal mental at titude as the boat docked here at 9:4O.
 The purser immediately sent out a call for all available jitneys in the vicinity of the station and offered 1 them to such passengers as wished te take advantage of them. Arrange rnents were made with Station Master Peter Hunt to have all those desiring 1 transportation to New, York on the 1O:11 train provided for.
 Captain Hanco19t was formerly cap l tain of the City of Brockton and re- placing Captain Witherwax during his vacation period. Hmm mediateIys upor l docking he reported to the New York
 office of the company and then went to his home at 214 Ann street
 Commenting the voyage. wl1ick is one of the toughest ever experienc- l ed by the ship the said:
 q turned back as a matter of pre-, I caution to my boat and passengers. found conditions on the Sound unsafe 1 for travel
 of the company. in commenting on the l of the return Of the Naugatuck. a 1, l 113 ton vessel of 22O feet length anc I 87 foot breadth having to return tt l port from a Sound storm. said:
 fsThe officers of the ship are to b. 1 highly commented for their action. A l far as I can learn there was not tn.
 slightest trouble with the passengers l It showed good Judgment on the cap
 tainss part in protecting his cornpan.
 and the people on board the steamer
 There were about 50 men on board 35 women and some chi1dren-102 il
 all.',
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
Growing Crops Hit
 Throughout the State

New Haven, Aug. 4.-The present rainstorm which is sweeping Connec- ticut bids fair to make up for a de- hciencys of moisture in this section during July as shown by local wealth .er bureau reports for the month. Else- where in New England there was plenty of rain in July but New Haven had only 3.90 -inches which fell on days in all the present storm prob ably will yield as much precipitation for the weather bureau records as the month of July afforded. The down pour this morning was very heavy, in many places it being driven in sheets by a stiff northeast gale. Except to growing crops the material damage does not appear to be great.
 Along the Sound coast there are nc reports of distress, shipping having been in harbors for several days pre- vious1y by the heavy fogs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
HARDY FISHERMEN
 SIGHT SCHOONER IN
 DISTRESS OFF REEF
Two-Master Has Trouble Near Penfeld Light
 Pile Driver Sinks.

A two-n -naasted schooner, the name of which is not known. was sighted, when the rain ajbated a bit this morn ing. off Penheld Reef. The vessel evidently. had sea anchors out, and was trying to ride out the gale
 Boatrnen reported that she appear ed to be shipping much water. and fears were held for the safety of those aboard. The schooner was low in the water and appeared to be in danger of going down, it was said. As soon as the storm abated sufficiently. local tugs will put out to see if assist ance is necessary.
 At the new seawau in Seaside park, a. pile driver owned by the McHarg & Barton Co.,. sunk at low tide tlais morning. No one on board was hurt. This afternoon, workmen are trying to raise the craft
 Two stone barges are tied up at the end of theSseawalI and may give some trouble at high tide, it was said.
 Several small power boats put into the Crane dock this morning. None had been out on the Sound. but had scurrfed for complete shelter from more open harbors along the shore.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
LARGE SECTION OF WEST END
 UNDER WATER; TRAFFIC STOPS

Residents of Iranistan avenue, from State street to below the Rail- road viaduet. were rnarooned in their homes for hours to-day when the streets and sidewalks were flooded to a depth of nearly two feet The sewers were inadequate to carry off the surface water and it backed into the street.
 A big elm tree in front of the home of Policeman Patrick Lynch was un- dermined and topp1ed over against the house. The slate roof was rip ped. Policeman Lynch says that the roots of the tree were sheared off when the curbing was reset and the tree was unable to stand the strain.
 Practically every housewife along the street mourned for her cellar. Water to the depth of a foot or more could be found in almost any cellar. When the flood abated Shortly before noon, everyone started to take count of damage done.
 The waters were deepest at Railroad and Iranistan avenues. The doorsill of, C1ancy's cafe was submerged and MT, Clancy was on the point of man.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
 D1ED ---


 "A X1N-In this city, Aug. 3rd, 1915. Susan Prescott Faxon.
 Funeral services will be held at the home of her sister. Mrs. H. M. Knapp. No & Park Place on Fri das 6th inst. at 1:36 o'clock p. m. BGriaI in YYoodiawn cemetery. New Fork a*p ' E1GI1 1Is--I1a h this cfty Aug 3, 1915, Mary roban. wife of Michael Aaegie.
 Friends are invited to attend the f1nera1 rem her late residence 74 E z zzaHai IEon street on Thursday, Aug. at S:80 g. E., and from St. Mary's church atAs9 5nterment St. Aaichaef cemetery
  61E-5sIn this city, "Wednesday, Aug I9z5 Anna Kennedy, wife of John Gleason.
 FriendaA are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence No. 1e6 Austin street on Saturday, Aug. tn a SIS m., and from Sacred eaktt7 c.4fred ats o'clock. Burial at St Bdichaeis cennetery
 T. ss HAYBEfsTn this city. Aug 8, 1915, A1araareks n. zByrne, wife of Robert Hayden Of 125 Lee avenue 1Eoe1cs Of funeral hereafter
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
TRIES TO COMMIT
 SUICIDE IN POLICE
 DE AR MENT CELL


 Vigilance on the part Of Doorna:n James Halpin prevented W Hayes, 634 Warren street locked up in a cell at po1sce headanarters last sevening, charged with sfEes theft of candles zrom the Ahavas Achim church on Cherry street from conInitting s1al- eide. Hayes attempted to drink haIf an ounce of mercury
 After having been locked LID Hayes called for a drink of water On leaving the cell after giving Hayes the water Halpin turned around sharply ln time to detect the prisoner in the act Of pouring the mercury into. the wster he was about to drink Door man Halpln knocked the cup from Hayes hand dashing the contents of inc drug upon the floor of the cell Hayes had the vial Of mercury. se- creted in the watch pocket of his ouaers and during the usual search ing at t1e police desk the vial was er1ooked. In city court this morn fli f1dge Frederic Bartlett sem tsnred T1f5 ea to 15 days M JaIL
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
FISHING PARTY IS
 HELD UP BY STORM

With weeks provisions aboard, a gasoline supply for three days in her tanks, the big power boat Will Waug is detained in the harbor. William Lodge, owner of the boat. Herbert c. Baldwin of Cannon street, Joseph J. Gronan, manager of the Traveller Shoe store and Joseph Smith of Baltimore have been obliged to postpone a two weeks fishing trip until more Favorable weather.
 The party had planned to start ear Iy this morning for a cruise in which they intended to visit Block Island, Great South Bay, Greenport, T.. l., Sag Harbor and Fishers Island. They expected to try for all kinds of the fnny tribe including swordhsh and to gather clams along the Long Isl- and coast. Should the storm abate sufficiently to-day they will attempt to start tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
Old Mill Green Is
 Site For New Lakes

Streets around Old Mill Green were under water at noon today when the ernployes of the Arms company sought to go home for lunch. Most of them preferred to hit the factory Iunchroorns instead of trying to wade through the mud and water.
 Trees on Old Mill Green were trim med as the weaker branches broke lbefore the gale.
 StiIInan pond, north of Boston ave- nlIe, was swollen to the point of run hing over the new dam built by the Arms company. A new concrete gluiceway to Pembroke lake carried surface water into that body until it assumed rather astonishing propor- tto4as, No damage from floods in these ponds were reported.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04

ming the pumps when the waters be- gan to recede.
 Traffic through the street was at a standstiH. A few autom obi1es braved the high water and came through safely, but horsedrawn vehicles quit at State street. Lewis. Cottage. Han over and SeeIey streets had fine young lakes decorating the thoroughfares and Incidentally inundating the eel lars.
 At State street and Iranistan avenue when the storm was at its height this morning, nearly two feet of water covered the trolley tracks. Cellars of nearby stores were flooded, work ing considerable damage.
 Along Railroad avenue, from Main street to Fairfield avenue, the cross ings were flooded. At Bostwick ave nue, the water was a foot deep. Work men from factories along the street were forced to remain in the shops at noon, or else try to get home by roundabout routes.
 Several. small trees at the new West End park at State street and Fair field avenue. fell before the gale.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
Harbormaster Makes Perilous Trip and
 Rescues City Navy

During the worst period of storm this morning the Hattie II, large power boat under command of Har- bor Master William A. Lamond, rid ing at anchor off the lnoorings of the Mohawk Yacht club, dragged her an chor and was in imminent danger of fonling other boats belonging to club members.
 Harbor Master Lamond. who was ashore at the time. saw the danger to his boat and at considerable risk rowed out to the big boat and steered it to safety.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
Fayerweather Camps Intact But Somewhat
 the Worse For Wea4

Campers at Fayerweathen- Island and there are scores of them, the park departments says-were reported to be all right today except for being trifIe moist During the night and this morning several tentseWer 2blov7r down and the occupants received q, thorough drenching.
 Several rowboats belonging to campers are reported to have been lost.
 0. L. B1oomer. of the Crane co. made a rather perilous trip to tha Island this morning and Eeturned shortly after noon Everything is all right with the campers. he reports. The sea was the worst MT BlOouaeF has tackled in years. he said.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

Harry Wilkinson and ". D, wells had been appointed a committee to draft a. constitution and set of bylaws, and MT. Farmer as chairman explained the purpose of the association, which has been organized to provide assistauce for members and their families zin case of illness or death The report was adopted and every man present subscribed to membership 4 meet ing will be called soon at which the officers will be chosen and the new
 organization permanently and sap stantially launched. 4 vote of thanks was rendered MT. Farmers commit tee for their work in preparing the constitution and bylaws
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
Housing Commission
 Will Meet Tonight

The special commission appointed by Mayor Wilson to investigate hous- ing conditions in Bridgepore will meet for organization at 8 o'clock to-u5ght in the common council chamber Of the city hall. The meeting will De an open one A discussion regarding the so-called three-decker wooden houses is likely. Mayor Wilson said he be- lteved the commission would be ready to report to the common council by Monday night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
Braves Storm For
 Marriage License

Although the storm prevented many clerks at the city hall from reaching their employment to-day the depart ments in which they are employed were not seriously crippled for but few persons came to transact business at the city hall to-day.
 Henry S. Barker. 2S, a foreman for the Warren Bros. Co, who lives at East Main street and Barnum avenue, braved the storm to obtain a license to wed Susan Fitzgerald. 21, of An sonia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
HERMoN WAKEMAN

The funeral of Hermon Wakeman, a well known older resident of this city, was held from his late residence. 1o74 Iranistan avenue, at o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Everett A.Burnes, pastor of the Washington Park M. F. church, of which MT. Wakeman was a prominent member, the ser vices, and the Corinthian lodge, F. and A. M. of which he was a charter member, also held their services. In- terment was in Center street cemetery, Easton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
ONE OF HEAVIEST
 RAINFALLS IN YEARS.

aone of the heaviest rainfal1s in years was the report from the Bridgeport Hydraulic lcompany.
 Nfeasur ements by company officials showed the unusual precipitation of 2.55. inches between 6:3O and II o'clock this morning. The precipita- ton since shortly after midnight was 2.sO inches. the company reported at Il o'clock.
 The company reported no trouble in it's maine throughout the city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
Floods in Cellars
 of Public Schools

Agent KinscelIa of the board of edu- cation reported today that four inches of. water had trickled into the cellar of the Bryant school at Map1ewood avenue and Poplar street and he ex- pected the water would be a foot deep by tonight IA suction pump will be necessary to remove the water as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
OBITUARY
ANNA GLEASON.

Following a very brief illness, An na, wife of John J. Gleason of 1o6 Austin street died this noon at the Bridgeport hospital. The deceased was 60 years of age and was beloved by all. She was a devout communi- cant of Sacred Heart church and was widely known in. the South End. Be- sides her husband she is survived by two daughters, Alice, wife of George Suspicion and Miss Anna Gleason, one son John J. Gleason, IT,, and one sis ter, Mrs. Julia McKenna.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
Cellars Flooded
 Tn Water Street

Cellars of the business houses on both sides of Water street from Ba31- field avenue to State street were flooded today. In the cellars of the warehouses on the south side or tho street, particularly the Cudahy BeaE House, John R. WoodhulI and otlha-'a along the south side of the srest from six to eight feet of water 7rl- reported.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04

there is no other means of outlet. The
 cellar of the new Bostwick avenue school is four feet below tide water but the specially constructed water
 proofed walls and floor held firm and
 no water came in. On the floor of the Old Bostwick avenue school now called the LongfeIlow school there was several inches of water. Roofs of the Wheeler, Lincoln and Waltersville schools were also reported as leaking.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
Bridge Commission
 Postpones Meeting

e7o meeting of the Grand street bridge conannisaior will be helda this week Mayor Wilson has not received "a reply rom the railroad offcials re- garding the Grand street crossing and VIII not call the commission together until he hears what the railroad will offer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
Falling Tree Breaks
 Down Wires and Poles

At Boston avenue and Hal1ett street a large tree was blown down, carry ing electric light as well as trolley company poles and wires with it. The damage was repaired within an hour and traffic was resumed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
Crops Tn Suburban
 Towns Suffer Damage

A heavy wind and rain storm swept the rural districts of Easton, New town, Long Hill and elsewhere, badly damaging gardens and crops of corn which were bent nearly to the ground.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
PRIZE COURT IN
 PARIS el RS
 DAGll C URE

Par1a, Aug French prize court to-day sconfrrned the capture of the American cotton ship Da.cfa-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04
Store closes at da fly except Saturdays
All seasons are the Victrola' s

At home on vacation, bright sunny days or when the rain drives before the wind afternoon evening" solitary delight for the pleasurng of entire house party,-Victrola is truly ready.
 Its merry songs delight children. Its operatc selections appreciated by folks who love good music music for the informal dance of true pression; and treless It offers the favore songs oo day and of yesterday and of years ago Suwanee yer comes with rare expression wonderful throat and later hear the song that Broadway has just approved.
 There hardly capable-and famous singer of today missing from the Victrola s gathering of artists
 All musical instruments reproduced by the Vic trola. String and wind instruments all to be heard Just think everything from harp and flute to violin and bassoon.
 Ready, immediate delivery
 Ready thousands of records SIS to S1OO Ready, easy-payment terms
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-08-04

TOR sse sscond hand stein- way uprA ghf piano in perfect condi- tion, $z90 This is fine oppor- tunity 10 get of these celebrated pianos fully guaranteed, at much less than ha1f the arI g5naI price. M. Steinert Sons Co., 915 Main St.. near State. l. A ss