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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
HUNDRED SALE
 OF SETzER IS
 CREATING TALK
Bridgeport Built Four Mas ter May Pass From Local
 Ownership.

A rumor that the Perry Setzer, a four-masted sc11ooner-rigged ship, the last built at Bridgeport on the old Green shipyards, and owned in this city, was to be sold to outside owners created interest in shipping circles here today.
 William E. Burnham, a part owner lin the vessel denied that full control was to be relinquished by the many Bridgeport families who hold shares in the now historic ship,
 It is likely that small shares will be sold during the present week to outside persons but the majority of the stock remains here.
 The Perry Setzer, named after a. son of the late Henry Setzer, was built in Bridgeport at the Green ship yards in 1902, at a cost of $65, 1000. She is vessel of 1892 tons gross, PIG feet in length, 42 feet in breadth and draws tbout d 8 feet of water when loaded. Trouble in launching her caused superstitious fwAtermen to be- Heve harm would come to her in. her early career but she has now sailed nearly every ocean on the globe and her cargoes are said to have been
 most profitable At the present char ter rates and with the return of the sailing vessel as against steam ton mage. which is rapidly being swept from the seas, by war. holdings in such vessels are considered like stock in a successful gold mine.
 Bridgeport is naturally proud of its surviving factor on the high seas. While it is said that from Revolution ary time, Bridgeport, Black Rock and Fairfield have been largeIs Ishipbui1ding ports, the days when it's large boats were noted is past. The Perry Setzer and the W. E. Burnham afe the last to remain.
 The P.g T. fBarnurn and the Julia B. Trubee, which preceded her from To- cal ways, having been lost at sea.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
Men With Stolen Goods May Not Have
 Been Purloiners

As there is a possibility of the pris> oners having. stolen unconsefously. Judge Frank L. Wilder in city court today ordered a continuance until Wednesday in the case of Fred Smith and William Voos of 149 Norman street, arraigned on suspicion that they were the persons who have been purloining wearing apparel at the Casino recently.
 The accused are employed at the winter quarters where they have charge of the ring horses.
 The circus men admitted having the clothing but claimed they found the wearing apparel on an ash bin in the rear of the Casino while taking short cut home on the night of the ball.
 Assistant Prosecuting Attorney B. Earle Garlick. admitted the possibi1- ity of the real thieves having been scared away and leaving the apparel after them. Smith and Voos were taken to the county jail to await trial Wedn esday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05

Windsor, Ont. Feb. 5-Charles Strony the opera singer arrested here last night on suspicion of having been connected with the fire in the Parlia- ment houses at Ottawa on Thursday night. was released today from jail on orders from the Dominion govern rnent. Strony said he expected to leave for Chicago early this afternoon.
 Ottawa, Ont, Feb. Sir Robert Borden. the premier, announced today that the government proposes to ap- point a committee of three to investi7 gate the cause of the disaster which destro royed the parliament buildings. They will be armed with far-reaching authority and. will have the Dominion secret service at their disposal. The anvesti gation will begin at once
 Chicago Feb. i5-Charles strony, who was held at Windsor, Ont, today on a charge of being a spy, is a widely known musical director who, during the season just closed, was under con- tract to the. Chicago Grand Opera Go to conduct French opera
 It is said MT Strony directed the. Boston Opera Co for several seasons
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
QUESTION LEGALITY OF TAX BOARD MEETING FROM WHICH
 GENERAL PUBLIC WAS BARRED
Members Meet In Mayors Office and Prerogative of Citi zens Is Denied-City Planning Commission Takes Most Time Hearing At Session

Whether or not the meeting of the board of apportionment held last night was a legal one is 8 question closed. The board met in the mayor s office and representatives of each de- I1artnaent were admitted one at a time to explain the acquisitions which they have requested.
 The charter requires, that these meetings shall be held in public and that any citizen tor. taxpayer may ask questions for the enlightenment of himself and the members of the board as to the purpose of the re- quisitions. No one was admitted to the mayors off1ce,1 however, except the members Of the board and the newspaper men
 The session was one of the most un- interesting ever held since this board was established and for the first time it was held privately. The board had arranged its meetings for next week but because City Attorney William H. Conley, IT,, advised the members that the meetings must be held the first. week in February a change in the dates has been made and an at tempt is being made this afternoon and evening to rush the hearings to completion. ct
 Few increases are proposed in the, acquisitions for the various depart ments other than what >night be termed normal increases. The extra ordinary expenditures which the ad- ministEation plans prepared are to be by bond issue. If only the requisi- tions asked for are granted it is esti- mated teh tax will be more than 20
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
Two File Appeals From Assessments on
 Stratford Avenue

$ Two appeals by Stratford avenue residents who are aggrieWed at assess mentsf levied for widening that thor oughfare, were filed in court today Mary H. Kinsley, who owns a dwelling house at Stratford avenue and East Main street, thinks the committee which made the assessments erred when it's members found she received benefits of $562. She says the new street layout decreased the value of her property and she claims $1,500 damages. This action was filed in the coIhmon pleas court
 Tn the superior court Kosta Kos tentes of Norwa1E<, who owns property on the opposite corner from the Kinsley house, files an appeal from an assessment of $7,754 It is claimed the street widening did not benefit the .property.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05

mills.
 Arthur M Marsh of the City Plan ming commission took the longest time before the board last night. The com mission is asking for $5,000 this year. A similar request was refused last year.
 MT. Marsh told the board that his commission had $5,0o0 from the city and about the same amount by \pri- vate subscription. Most of the money he said had already been spent, John A. No1en receiving the major portion for his work. He said MT. Nolen's S complete report would be forthcoming shortly. He said so far the only plan that was ready was the Boston avenue extension. The commission wants money to pay a secretary because MT. Marsh can no longer give time to the work.
 poets he would have to prosecute land damage suits for the city in connec- ton with the Stratford avenue bridge widening and he asked for an increase of from $2,50O to $s,OoO or legal ex- pepses.
 For the vice commission Rev. John R. Brown asked $1,o00. He said that was all the commission would need and a report of it's activities. would be forthcoming soon.
 Others heard were President King ston of the board of appraisal for $4, 300; Harbor1naster Lamond for $1,- 1,000; President Lewis of the board of relief for 1895; building conmis- sioners, $6, 300; selectmen, $4, 58o; regis, trars of voters, $7,472; town clerk, $l2,- 09o.25; and Memorial day committee, $1, 400
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
SUSPECT IS FREED IN
 PLOT TO FIRE CANADA
 HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT
Dominion Secret Service Aid Special Investigating Committee Tn Determining Cause of Disastrous Blaze-Former Chicago Musical Director, Taken on Suspicion of Participation in Plot, is Freed

but was .1oaned'' to the Chicago Grand Opera Co. last fall
 According to advices received here. Strony conducted four concerts during the week for Mime. Louise Edvina, in Montreal, Quebec, Toronto and Otta- wa The Ottawa concert took place Thursday night, when the Canadian parliament building was burned, and according to his friends here, Strony's anxiety to make close train connec- tions in order to reach Chicago, Fri day. night, to direct a late rehearsal of a musical show which is to be pre- sented here. might have caused him to act in manner that would arouse suspicion.
 The chorus of the show which he is to direct waited until nearly midnight last night at a downtown theatre and finally was dismissed when it was learned their leader was in GUS tody.
 It is said Strony was the guest of Sir Tn honas G. Shaughnessy, president of the Canadian Pacific railway, at his home in Montreal, one night during the present week.
 Strony is said to be a Belgian by birth and F'renchman by adop ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
Give Up Hope of
 Saving Dockerman

change for the worse was noticed this morning in the condition of John Dockernan, alias John F. Martin, re- gently of Springfield, and boarding at Railroad avenue and Broad street and physicians at St. Vincent's hospital have given up hope of saving his life
 Dockerman fell from the second story porch at the rear of. his boarding house over a week ago. It was at first feared that he had met with foul play but witnesses say they heard him fall prom the porch. He landed in a cave of beer bottles and suffered a fracture of the skull. No hope is held for his recovery at the hospital today
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
James Burrows Hit
 By Jitney Automobile

An automobile driven by Solomon Holley, a local jitnenr. struck and in jured James Burrows of 32 Frank street, at Helen street and Barnum avenue, while he was on his way to work yesterday afternoon.
 Burrows was treated at the home of fEDr. George B. CowelI, of 4O9 No b1e avenue. He was later removed to his home believed to be suffering internal injuries. Holly was arrest ed and in city court today Judge Frank L. Wilder ordered the case continued until Feb. 16. Witnesses say that Holley was driving at a speed of Is miles an hour at the time he struck Burrows. Holley is out 9on bonds of $2o0.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
FIND S1OO IN CLOTHES
 OF RAILROAD VICTIM

Westbrook, Conn, Feb 5-The sec ton hand killed here yesterday by a. light freight engine, was Carino Do- nato, aged 29. who leaves a widow and children in Italy. The identif1- book found in the clothes by the un- dertaker. The book showed deposits of $2OO. An additional $100 was found sewed in the clothes. .~
 The second man to die was Roscoe Sarni, who had been taken to New London. The third man struck was Dominiekf Devargo, of this town. He will probably recover.
 Coroner S. B. Davis has ordered an inquest at his office in NGiddIetown, next Wednesday,. The engineer, fore man and fagman who were on the light engine have been summoned. (
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
ELoUIsE INQUIRE MAI4ARK.

Elouise Mcclure Malark. daughter of John and the late Mary McGuire MaIarIz, died this morning at the home of her uncle, John McGuire, 279 iHough avenue, aged 16 years. Miss Malark had been i'll for some time. She was a graduate of St. Ma.ry's pa rochiaI school and was in her second wear in the High school where she was known as a proficient French stu dent She was a member of St. Mary's church. where she belonged to several societies for young women She was especially well liked by all who knew her. She is survived by four uncles, John, Joseph, Thomas and Frank Mcclure. all of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
January Mortality
 Record 259; Only
 137 Noted Last Year

There were 259 deaths in Bridge port in the month just passed as against 137 in January, 1915 In January, 1915, 21 persons died of pneumonia here. while in January just passed 78 persons died of the same disease. Deaths from other causes were: Scarlet fever, l.; grip, II; consumption, T; cancer, Is; dia- orrheal diseases less than 2 years of age, IS; accident or violence, IS; all other causes, 122 Children under one year of age who died were 39 and more than one year from one to five years, II. There were 16 persons more than 67 years of age who died. There were 85 persons who died in public institutions and of these nine were non-residents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
ELKs, CIRCUS COMMITTEE
 WILL MEET TOMORROW

Charles R. Hutchinson. director gen era1 of the E1ks circus which is to open at the state armory on March 4th for an eight day run has called a meeting of the executive committee of the circus to meet with him tomorrow at o'clock at the E1ks' club in State street.
 Plans for the forthcoming entertain ment will be discussed and assign ments of members to committee work made.
 The executive committee comprises Joseph c. Ivers, P. E. R., chairman, Harry Penhe1d, Richard Sherfden. Thomas J. iCunningham, John A. Shea and Charles J. Henry.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
Ideas For State Tax Laws To Be Sought By
 Revenue Commission

Bridgeporters having ideas they think should be embodied in the state tax laws will have an opportunity to express them publicly on Feb. 14, when the special commission investl- gatfng the taxation laws of Connecti- cut will hold a hearing at the county courthouse, The hearing will be- gin at 10:15 o'clock and the commits sion is anxious that a general ex- pression from Bridgeporters may be had on the taxing laws.
 The, members of the commission are former Governor Simeon E. Bald win, Frank H., Stadtmueller of West Hartford, and Guy P. Miller of Bridgeport. Attorney William A. Redden is secretary of the commis- sion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
BRIEF NEWS NOTES.

President Wilson and party return ed to Washington.
 The Danish ship Elberetta went ashore near Dover. England
 The Court of Appeals at Albany re- cessed for two weeks.
 Two memberships to the Ch1cago Board of Trade were sold at $4,- 900.
 Gov. Whitman attended a banquer of Amherst College alumni at Bos-
 A seat on the New York Stock ES- change was transferred for $6s- ooO.
 Fire swept the business section of Camden, N. J., causing s2oo,ooO dam age.
 The Socialist paper, The Worker of Glasgow, was seized by the police.
 The Fourth National Bank of Fay etvil.e. N. C., was closed by it's dtrec- tors.
 An Italian aeroplane was shot down by Swiss border guards on the Swiss Italian border.
 Several buildings at Troy, N Ys were damaged by fire at an estimated loss of s1oo.ooo.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

point to the new record of 5O5s. Rails were a neglible quantity
 CIose-Today's short session of the market mainly represented a mild contest between bull and bear ae- counts with no very conclusive result at the end. There was marked heav- mess during the active first hour, Mer- cantiIe Nadine pfd., recognized war issues, some coppers and speciaIties in general recording losses of | to g points but in most instances these were largely, if not fully regaineds The closing was irregular Bonds weer lower.
 (Henry C1ews.)
 The technical condition of the mar ket was improved by the January de- cline. Amy permanent upward I4ore- ment, however, has to contend against connected with the war; the opening of a Presidential cam paign, the discussion of preparedness and the possibility of further foreign UaGuidation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
STOCK MARKET

New York. Feb. 5-Opening: Sell ing of active issues was renewed at today's early dealings the stock exchange, war issues, coppers and mercantile marine pfd according ma terial recessions. Marines loss of F
 points to 72 supplemented yesterdays severe decline and Crucib1e Steel's fall of points followed substantial gains. New York Airbrake also de- noted pressure and American Sme1t- ing yielded easily to moderate offer ings. United States Steel scored slight gain at the outset but this was soon lost. DtstiI1ers securities. one of the recent strong features. rose a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
MARY A. HANLEY sCHIETTNGER.

The funeral of Mary A. Robinson, wife of Henry Schtetfnger, was held from her late home, 46e Grand street, at S:30 this morning and 8 half hour later from St. Patricks church, where the mass of requiem was sung by the Rev. Thomas J. Picker. The funeral was one of the most largely attend ed ever held from St. Patrick's church. The church choir sang, fave Maria at the offertory and Nearer My God to Thee,' after the mass There were numerous beau tiful floral tributes about the casket- The bearers were Howard Bogey. Patrick Burns, William Farrell Pat rick Roland, Charles and John Clam pett Burial was in Park ceme- terv
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
Soldiers Guard Greek Chamber.

Athens, Greece. Feb. 5-At the re- assembling of the Grek cnamber of deputies today Michael ThcrotOkis bl other of the recently deceased for- meT premier, was elected, president of tn chamber without opposition. A guard of soldiers with fixed ba, onets was stationed in the galleries. but no special incidents marked the day s proceedings.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
Victim of Automobile
 Accident Sues Pease

County Sheriff Simeon Pease has been served with papers in $30.o0O suit brought by Joseph H. MacFar- land of South Norwa1k, a motorcychst who was struck by the sheriff's auto mobile in Darien last month. The complaint states that the sheriff was driving reck1essly and was on the left side of the road.
 Tour bones were broken in MacFar- lands left arm and he also claims a thigh bone was fractured. Papers in the action have not yet been filed in the superior court
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
HEIEN ROBfNsON.

The funeral of Helen Robinson was held from her late home, 428 Arctic street, at o'clock and a half hour later from St. Charles church, where the mass of requiem was sung by Rev. James V. Hussion. At tho of fertory, Miss Jessie Murray sang. teVeni Jesue'' and after the mass <"Thy Will Be Done The. bearers were George Rowe, John Nolan. Edward and Goodyear Doolan. The burial was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
SERVICES AT ST. PAULs.

Services at St. Paurs church, Rev. Earl Kenyon, rector, and Rev. Benja- sermon and Holy Communion; 12:15, Sunday school and Bible class; 7s3o, evening prayer and sermon The Sim ma Iota Phi club and Girls Friendly society will meet at o'clock Monday evening. the Ladies Aid society, TuAs- day afternoon; and St. Paul's club at 8 o'clock Thursday evening
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
FIND WOIAN's HAND BAG
 CONTAINING VALUABLES

A handbag containing both money and va1uab1es believed to be owned by Mrs. Katherine Mahoney, whose ad- dress is given as 5S1 Fairfield avenue, are in the hands of the police await ing claimant. They were found in the roadway at Fairfield avenue. A Mrs T. J. Mahoney lived at the ad- dress given. The building has since been torn down to make way for inn proVements.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
KING GEORGE VENTURES OUT

day made his first public appearance since he suffered injury from an ac- cident while reviewing the British troops in France last October His Majesty attended a performance of verdfss Requiem in memory of the soldiers who have fallen in the war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
MARY LANE.

The funeral of Mary, widow of William Lane. was held from his late home. 60 Jones avenue. at S:30 this morning and from St. Augustine's church at o'clock where the Rev. E. ". Murphy sang the mass of re- auiem. At the offertory the choir sang s.Domine Jesu," and after the mass, t.Some Sweet Day. The body was taken to St. Thomas cemetery, Fairfield, for burial
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
IoHN HENnERsoN

John Henderson, aged 45, of "A Ann street, died yesterday afternoon after a lengthy illness. MT. Henderson was born in England but had lived in this city many years. He was for long time employed by the Singer Manufac- turing Go. He is survived by a sister in this country and three sisters in England. He was a member of Sam uel Harris lodge, I. O.. O. F., who will have charge of the funeral
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
DAIsIE GREY

The funeral of Daisie, wife of Mel zor Grey, was held from the under taking par1ors of Michael J. Cannon at 3 o'clock this afternoon Rev. William N. Nortons pastor of the Messiah Baptist church, conducted the services and burial was in Noun tain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
Official
 VIEWS OF w ar
TURKISH

constantinople, Feb. B-The fol- lowing official statement has been issued:
 stOn the Irak front, the enemy. att tempting to advance from Felipe, was repulsed by counter-attack delivered by our troops and forced to retreat within his former positions
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
THREE HUNDRED PAY
 THEIR PERSONAL TAXES

x Before noon today 300 more persons had paid their personal taxes to Tax Collector Smith. The collectors office was open until o'clock this after noon to receive the taxes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
OBITUARY
WALTER LEROY SCOTT.

The funeral of Walter LeRoy, son of Walter V. and Sarah Scott of 265 Marion street, was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the undertaking parlors of J. H. Carroll. Rev. w. Fl. Ely conducted the services. Burial was in Park cemetery. SOCIAL
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
Checked dress or suit or coat gives cheerful air and excellent service.

Whatever the season, black and white checks to be in thorough harmony.
 new and big and impressive gathering for Spring douby attractive because of this cheerful quality Spring suit of such check trimmed with black taeta and touched with bit of red dark green leather will be favored of fashion.
 Coat of such check, notably with overplaid red or blue check in which brown green used makes Spring coat that has smart air and good taste Dress of such check in one of the lighter weights is bound to give satisfactory seryeeand it's clear crisp eff feet is thoroughly ikable.
 This collection freshly arrived is important because of both variety and beauty.
 It presents checks of every size; checks of many qualities; and novel ones that will make friends quickly
 Widths from 42 to 54 inches, varying weights
 75c to $2 yd.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
TIRE AT ANDovER ACADEMY

Andover, Feb. 5-Park House, a private dornftory at Philips Andover Academy. which was erected in 1894 as a residence for Andover Theo1ogi- cal Seminary professors was damaged by fire today. The property loss was small ]
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
A1GoNQUINs TO DANCE.

Members of the Algonquin club are arranging a costume dance to be held on the evening of Washington's birth day, Feb. 22. The members of the Sea Side club are arranging a mas querade ball to be held on the same evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
New dress for the furniture.

Handsome tapestries make upholstered furniture put entirely air Oriental patterns foliage, two toned effects. 50 inches wide,-5Oc to $3.50 yd-
 Marquette for furniture covering is equally excellent for couch Blues and mixed effects OTien tai patterns and 1850 yard.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
DIR. CLEMENS RECOVERING.

pr. ,Konrad Clemens who has been seriously Ill at his home, ss7 East Main street, is now sufficiently reeOv- cred to resume his practice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-05
Greek Claim Against
 U. S. To Be Settled

Athens. Feb. 5@The American min ister to Greece, Garrett Drophers, has reached an agreement with the Greek authorities for immediate payment of 8,00O,000 drachmas in settlement of the claim of Greece for the amount due from the United States on pay ment of money orders. Henceforth, payments will be made at fixed rate of interest.