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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21
GRAPHOPHONE co. PLANT
 TO BE CLOSED TOMORROW DESPITE REGENT NOTICES

the company had operated the factory as usual on Columbus Day, and all employees who worked received double pay for that day. They did not forget this Hence when the notices posted by Works Manager Hanson appeared there was much mufnur. Meetings were held of both the night and day workers but MT. Hanson would not recede from the position he assumed in the notices.
 T-hereupon at midnight on Feb. il the night workers laid down their tools and quit work, refusing to con- tinue unless they. were assured of double time for the hours of the hol- iday. It is said that thousands of dol lars worth of records in a partial state of nanufaeture became a total loss when the night workers quit.
 To prevent a recurrence of this and also to escape paying double time for the holiday it is said the company has announced the closing of the factory tomorrow.
 On Lincoln's Birthday only the fore men and few old employees went to work on the day shift.
 One of the employees of the factory said today that it cost the company more money to attempt to run ora Feb. l2 than if the factory officials had granted the double time and allowed all employees work who wished it. D
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21
POLISHER RIDES
 TOH0SPITAL AND
 DIES SOON AFTER
Fred veihling Suffers Hem orrhage on Trolley Car on
 Way For Medical Aid.

Suffering from severe cold. Fred Veih1ing, age about 40, rooHning at the home of Mrs. James w. NichoI- son, of 362 East Main street, died in St. Vincent's hospital at II o'clock this morning, from a hemorrhage of the lungs.
 veihling was employed as a pol isher in the Repingt6n Arms &, Ann intuition Go. He had been in i'll health for about six weeks and under the care of pr. Henry Blodgett.. The physician advised Veih1ing to go to a hospital.
 Accompanied by his roommate, John Moran. also employed as a. polisher in the Remington Arms & Ammunf- ton Co.,, he started for St. Vincent's hospital about 10 o'clock this morn ing While aboard a trolley car he suffered a heuaerFhage. He was able to reach the hospital but died soon after gaining adnittance.
 Veihling came to this city from Newark about six weeks ago. He is survived by wife and three children. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. His survivors have been notified of Veihling's death.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21
Bridgeport Leads
 Cities of Class In Money Order Business

Bridgeport leads the country in the number of money. orders issued from Oct. to Dec. 31, 1915, by offices mak- ing weekly reports, according to a statement just received from Wash 1ngton.s Duri-7-- those three months, 4s,67S money orders were issued val ued at $472. .496.72, and 19,2oS, amount ing to $198. 8.232. .34 paid. New Haven is- sued A ,000,i amounting to only S392,- O02 .6s, and Hartford, 30. .9So, valued at $266. 955.13 for the same time.
 Bridgeports figures are far in ex- cess of those of any other of the weekly report offices in the country. The greater cities of New York, Bos- ton, and others make daily reports and consequently do not come under this head. While it surpasses in the num- Der of money orders issued, it is not the highest in the amount of money they represent as Salem, Mass, issued but 7.S28 orders, which were valued at $s6O, ,331 15
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21
.ASYLUMS RECEIVE
 SHARE IN ESTATE.
 OF JAMES HOGAN
Will Found In Cleveland Names Members of Elks
 As Appraisers.

Rev. Joseph F. Smith, pastor of St. John's R. c. church. Cleveland, O., visited this city Saturday bringing with him a copy of the will of the late James V. Hogan and showing the document had been admitted for pro- bate in the home town of the testator. The papers were filed for probate to- day which is the same as the admis- sion of the will here. Father Smith is named as executor without bonds.
 MT. Hogan was a, boilernaker living at ,727 Noble avenue and a prominent member of the 4E1ks. He was very popular with members of the order in this city and when he died here suddenly it was not known that he had left a will in Cleveland. Members of Athe Bridgeport E1ks. lodge took charge of his affairs and had his body sent to Cleveland for burial.
 As he had no relatives in this city, Judge Miller named Hogan's friends in the Elks' lodge to administer his estate. Daniel J. Clifford and Harry Penf1eId were named appraisers. It is estimated that MT. Hogan left be- tween $3,OOO and $4~OoO in banks here. Relatives in Cleveland, how ever, discovered he had made a will there Dec. 4, 1914. Besides his money In banks noro ne pOSSSSS0O some ISe4 estate in Cleveland.
 Father Smith was named executor of the will without bond and after his debts and funeral expenses are paid. MT. Hogan directed that he be buried in St. Johns Catholic cemetery in Cleveland. This was done by the local Elks although they did not know at the time that he had expressed such desire in his will
 Mr. Hogan directs that after these debts have been paid that Rev. Will liam Nash of Cleveland receive $500 for saying masses for the repose of his soul and that the rest of his es- tate be made into trust fund in charge of the Cleveland Trust Co.,, and that $2O per month be paid his brother, Albert G. Hogan, as long as he lives. The brother is an inmate of the state hospital at Newburghb O. At his death, what is left of the estate is to be .di- -vided equally between St. Vincent s and St. Joseph's Orphan Asylums of C1eve1ssld.
 Besides his brother MT. Hogan is survived by a nephew, John Hogan; two nieces,s Mrs. Minnie Repp and Maud Lamb, and a grandneice, Cath crime Barry. They are not mentioned in the will Father Smith, who came from Cleveland to deliver the papers, could not wait to confer with MT. Clifford. The latter was confirmed today by Judge Miller as administra- tor with the will annexed of the Bridgeport part of the estate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21
OF RIVER
 BOATS ENGAGED
 IN RESCUE WORK

New Orleans, Feb. 21.-with four steamers and numerous flat boats en- gagged in rescue work, reports today from the district flooded by the Mis- sissippi levee break at Buck Ridge were more optimistic.
 Two steamers were working between Natchez and the Buck Ridge crevasse, where flood victims are suffering most from exposure and lack of food.
 Reports from Newellton saysa. num- Der of parties with supp plies have gone into the back country in shallow draft .scows to search for persons whom It had been impossible to reach.
 Water from a constantly widening crevasse at Buck Ridge was reported to be rapidly covering Tensas, Concor- dia, Franklin and Catahou1a parishes. The Mississippi river is Iningling with the Red river a short distance below Vidalia and Ferriday. 1t was announc- ed and the belief was that by the end of the week the pressure on the Red river would force it much higher.
 With the exception of the Buck riv- CT crevasse the Mississippi river 1evees continued to stand the strain today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21
CRONES' DESIRE FOR PUBLICITY
 MAY TRAP HIM

New York, Feb. ? 17-The police to- day expressed confidence that the pas sion for notoriety shown by Jean Crones, the Chicago anarchist, wh o attempted to poison Archbishop Nun delein and 300 guests at a banquet there 10 days ago. would result in his capture in the same manner as a cimilar desire for publicity trapped Ignatious T. T. Lincoln, the Hungarian spy.
 Crones' latest exploit was to call up local newspaper twice and an nounce that he intended to stay in New Y ork until Thursday. His an nouncement was coupled with a threat against his brother, Paul Crones, on account of an interview Paul had giv- en to the newspaper.
 Crones' love of writing boastfuI letters has inspired irnftators.f Two letters signed Jean Crones.'' which have been received by the police within the past 24 hours, are declared to be inpostures, as neither the writ ing nor the language are those of the fugitive.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21

Following the d-Uculty of Feb. 12, with their employees, as to what com stitutes a holiday, the American Graphophone co. announced Saturday that the plant will not open tomorrow, WaShington's Birthday.
 It had been announced previously that work would be carried on as usual on Washington's Birthday. The decision of the officials to close the factory rather than attempt to run and pay double time to all employees came, 1t is said, after the experience on Lincoln's Birthday.
 G. N. Hanson, works manager, had caused a notice to be published prior to L4inceln'ss birthday that the factory would run as usual. The notice also stated that only regular would be paid for the day instead of double time, said to be agreed on between the officials and the employees at the set clement of the strike last summer The notice named Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanks giving and Christmas as the only hol- idays on which the company felt ob- lfgated to pay the double time if the factory was operated as usual with employees who otherwise might have had their holiday.
 However, after signing this agree ment at the settlement of the strike,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21
Beats Taylor Who
 Objects To Actions

ssAl1 linesS are busy,'' was the am swer received by Eghia SevasIian of h62 Seaview avenue, when he endeav- ored to use the telephone in the tailor shop of Garabet Jacopian at 1888 Stratford avenue, Saturday afternoon.
 Eghia tried central three more times and then, in a fit of anger, he hurled the telephone to the floor. Jacopain objected and he reprimanded Bghia, with the result that the latter as sau1ted the tailor.
 In the city court today EgF1ia was fined $15 and costs by Judge Frank l.. Wilder. He was charged with assault and injury to property He slightly damaged the receiver of the teIephone.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21
ITISH' REP LIES
 SOUGHT
State Department Asks That London Hasten Her An
 swers to American Notes
 Protesting Seizure of Mails From United States.
Penfeld Delivers U. s! In quiry About Petrolite At tack at Vienna -Lusitania Case Still Offers Grave Problem at Capital.

Washington, Feb. 21- Secre- tary Lansing today asked the London foreign office for prompt replies to the American note protesting against seizure of mails and against applica- ton of the trading with enemy act against American firms and interests.
 PenfieId Presents Note Ambassador Penfield at Vien- na cabled today he had present ed the American note asking for investigation and explana- ton of the attack on the Amer ican tanker Pretolite near Alex andria several weeks ago and had been promised a prompt reply. It was said at the state department the reply probably would give basis for further ne gotiation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21
MEET
 AT DETROIT FOR
 BIG CONFERENCES

Detroit, Feb. 21.-Three of the many organizations affiliated with the Ma tional Education Association, which are to hold conferences and conven- tions here this week, began their sessions today Rural schools, colIegi- ate education and vocational training were subjects which come promin- ently to the attention of the organiza- tions. They embrace virtually every branch of educational work. The meetings are expected to be all closed by Friday night, when it is hoped the great mass of routine work incident to the National Educational associa- tion's convention at New York next July will have been cleared away.
 Two organizations had forenoon and afternoon sessions today. The council of state. departments of education de- voted it's attention almost wholly to the rural school. Many speakers were on the program of the opening meet ings of the Society of College Teach CTS of Education and the chief theme was promo notion of the scientific study of education. The National Vocation al Guidance association started it's work this afternoon.
 Superintendents of public institu- tions from five states were to speak on rural school topics at the council of state departments of education. They were c. G. SSch1utz, of St. Paul; c. P. Cary. of Madison Wis, and Frank w. Miller, of Columbus, O., at the fore noon session Alvan N. White, of Sante Fe. N. M. and Edith K. C.C1ark. of Cheyenne, Wyo., were on the pro gram this afternoon. Margaret B. sioner of elementary schools of Sacra- mento, was another speaker The council expected to complete it's work today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21
SUBMARINE ISSUE
 HAS GRAVE ASPECTS

SCate departfesent officials said today they consider the submarine issue with Germany still in a grave state be- cause the Llsitania agFeement in the light of the newly announced subnaa- rine policy of the Germanic powers contains no assurances for the future.
 The situation created by the an noun intention of sinking armed merchant ships without warning after Feb. 29, officials said, was still in the abstract, and was being considered as such. The Lusitania agreement itself, as 1t now stands, they explained merely, treats of the past and although it gives all in that aspect for which the United States has contended of fciaIs do not feel that it clearly tguar- antees against another ship disaster because while it refers at the outset to the assurances that German sub marines would not sink unresisting liners, it does not reiterate them.
 Secretary Lansing already has told Count von Bernstorff, the German ann bassador, that assurance that the pre- vious declarations will not be aban- doned in the new campaign are highly AdesirabIe.
 PROTEST APPAM CASE
 Representations were made to the state department today by the Ger man em bassy contending that the pre- visions or the FFusSAa-h amer 4ess4A treaty bar such an admiralty proceed ing as has been brought against the captured British liner Appam, now "a German prison at Hampton Roads. with the object of returning the ship to her. British owners.
 NEW NOTE TO ENGLAND.
 American consular representatives in China, particularly at Shanghai, were today instructed to gather full Information of the removal of 43S Ger f1nans from the American steamer China, on the high seas last week. It was said at the. state department that when full information was at hand a note probably would be addressed to Great Britain along the lines of the communication sent to France when the cruiser Descartes removed Ger mans and Austrfans from American ships near Porto Rico recently.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21
SOUND VESSELS
 HAVE DIFFICUL Y WITH ICE PACKS
Cold, Mindless Day Marked by Resumption of Ice Cut
 ting In Bridgeport.
Sunday
Lyman's-Main and State {

A sudden decline in the temperature between midnight and o'clock this morning made one of the lowest rec ords for the year on the Lyman Re- Reports from rural communities plac- ed the temperature unoh1cia11y at be- low zero. There was little doubt in the minds Of observers, that while the early morning was about cold as any yet encountered this winter, the absence of high wind made it's pres ence felt less.
 The Naugatuck Valley Ice Co. re- stunned harvesting ice but was short handed. Every effort is being made today to get more men for the work.
 In the harbor, the first freeze-over was noted today. Vessels had difh- cu1ty breaking a channel It was reported that ice-hoes, were frequen in the Sound. Large vessels took to the south shore in making the pass age.
 A slight fall of snow yesterday was easily cleared from the sidewalks and did not obstruck transportation lines although at the railroad station it was said that large amounts of coal were being consumed by engines in keeping up the steam.
 snow storms the Connecticut Co. has found it necessary to cut off heat in cars that sufficient power may be gained to keep headway
 In discussing this situation today George B. HiI1, a trustee for the Con necticut Co lines in New England, said that the increased volume of business here, with damage done to the power house by a recent fire had caused much inconvenience in operating the lines.
 The trustees have authorized the expenditure of $175,Ooo on the in creased equipment of the local power house, which will be doubled in ca pacity.
 It will probably be four or five months before the new boilers and generators can be installed here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21

nue at a rate of speed said to. have been between 20 and 35 miles an hour. Keegan, with the members of the board of assessors and the clerk, was proceeding. south on Central avenue. At the intersection of the streets the ears co1lided. Keegan's machine was lifted into the air and did not land upon the pavement until it reached the curbing of the southeast corner of the street.
 Hughes was sitting in the rear of Keegan's car. He was hurled into a tree where he landed in the branches. From there he dropped unconscious ness to the sidewalk. Keegan was I:inned under the steering wheel and his right wrist was sprained.{ As sesSor Thomas O'Brien and John Bowling map clerk of the board, were also injured but not seriously.
 l Since the time of the accident As sessor Hughes has drawn his salary from the city regularly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21
soUABBLERs FINED.

In city court this morning Judge Frank L. Wilder imposed a fine of $5 and costs upon Carl Helm, age 26, of 226 South avenue, and Thomas Dia- mond, age 31, of 703 East Main street. The accused and Berger Tournquist, 26 years of age, of S53 Warren street, bartender in Charles Borg's cafe in Cannon street, were engaged in a free for-a11 fight late Saturday night. They were arrested by Policeman Edward J. Mccarthy. TournQuist failed to ap- pear for trial and his bond of $25 was declared forfeited. .A
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21
Coroner Investigates
 Murder Tn Han1den

New Haven, Feb. 21.=Investigation of the killing of Mrs. Agnes Overus, which occurred Friday night in her home In the West Woods district of Hamden, was continued today by Cor oner Mix, who had before him two witnesses whose testimony was ex- pected to throw some light on the s.t- uetfon- John Overus. the dead wom- ans son, who is held without bail, pending the outcome of the inquest, has told conflicting stories. according to the authorities. and the evidence of these two witnesses it was thought might help to straignts- the matter out.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21
GAS POISONING CASE
 TAKES SECOND VICTIM

Waterbury, Feb. 21-Donald Rees, aged 40 years, who has been employ ed as a rrlachinist at the Scovi1le Man ufacturirSg Co.,. died at the Waterbury hospital this morning from the effects of gas poisoning. Rees has been at the hospital since Saturday, Feb. 12. On that day he was found unconscious in his room at the Stafford House with the gas turned on and John T. Francis, of westerly, R. l.. who occupied the room with him. was found dead in his bed. It is thought the gas was acci- denta1ly turned on during the night. Rees came here from Wales and leaves no relatives.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21
DRESSED AS A
 PRIEST, FRAUD
 S0LICITS CASH
Bangs Door in Face of Par ishioner Who Didn't Have
 Money Available.

Attired in clerical garb and claim ing to be the acting pastor of St. An thony's R. c. church inSCoforado ave- nue, a stranger has been going the rounds of the parish in quest of money from the pari5hioners for the annual collection of the parish
 He had been doing this for almost two weeks before 1t was learned that he was fraud His exposure was brought about when a parishioner called upon Rev Fr. Swedors a La Sallette missionary who is substituting in the place of the regular pastor, Rev. Edward J. Plunkett, who is con valescing from a recent illness in St. Vincent's hospital
 The paFishioner on seeing Father Swedor at mass yesterday noted the difference between him and the col 1ector. She went to the vestry and complained to the acting pastor. She said that the pseuda priest had called upon her and in a harsh manner re- primandeds her for being unable to contribute. He called a few days later and when asked to call again parishioner's suspicion was then arous- ed.
 Rev. Fr swedor called in Police man Edward v. Cassidy. who was passing at the time, and ordered the matter reported at police headduar- ters. Superintendent Eugene Birrn- ingham has given orders to the detec- tive bureau to arrest the pretender should he yet be in town. It is be- ieved that the latter has collected a considerable amount of money from parishioners of St. Anthonyss church.
 Reports from St. Vincent's hospi- tai today that Father Plunkett, the l. official pastor, has fully recovered and he will return to his pastorate tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21
Remington Strikers
 Leave Town To Spend
 Washington's Birthday

settlement of the strike of the die sinlzers and drop forgers at the Rem ington Arms & Ammunition CO will depend upon developments Wednes- day. As most of the strikers are out of-town residents, they have gone to their homes for .Washington's Birth day.
 The strikers have notified the conn pany that they will be open for nego- tiations at 7 a. m. Wednesday, None returned to work today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21
Oldest Newspaperman
 of Boston Succumbs

Boston, Feb. 21-Benjamin P. Pal mer, of the Boston Globe and dean of the Boston newspaper writers through 61 years of continuous on local and New England papers. died today after a weeks illness. He was born in Candia, N. H.. in 1S4O and began newspaper work when he was 1 5 years old
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21
S445,OOO AWARD. IS AFFIRMED BY
 SUPREME COURT

Washington. Feb 213The judg- ment of the Eighth United States cir cuit court of appeals awarding s445.- 900 to Wolf Brothers & Go, of Gin cinnati, o. shoe manufacturers from the Hamilton Brown Shoe Co, of St. Louis, Mo, for unfair competition, g was affirmed today by the supreme court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-21
Three Other Factories To Receive Demands From Employees Soon Youthful Linguist Seeks Another Conference on Strike At Brass Go.

Ansenia, Feb. 21-While Joseph Grohol, the youthful leader of 2,OOO unskilled labor CTS on strike here, sought today to effect a settlement of their differences with the. American Brass Company, other strikes that V. Apletely paralyze the ind6sf trial life of the town were in Contemplation.
 The spread of the industrial unrest made itself known this morning when fifty girls, em- ployed by the Osborne & Cheeseman Company a textile concern, left their work short ly aftor the factory opened The 200 employees of the con ccrn have asked for a 10 per cent. increase in wages, and the girls apparently are leading in inc move to gain the conces- s1Ons.
 Strikes are threatened st the plants of the Ansonia Manufac- turing Go, the Seymour Manu- facturing Co, and the M A. Matthews Co, where demands for increased wages are being formulated.
 Joseph J. Ettor. organizer for the Industrial Workers of the Wolrd, is coming here. it was said today. May or Schumacher or police officials haven't made any statement as to the reception that will be accorded him Ettor was arrested last fall in Water bury and left the city to avoid serving a jail sentence
 It was also reported today that Louis Nelson, labor agitator, was also scheduled to come here.
 Under Grohol. the strikers of the ings today Addresses were made in several tongues. Itswas announc- ed that the general committee will hold a meeting with company officials this afternoon.
 There were no disorders today, though several hundred strikers com gregated at the gates of the com pany early in the morning. A system of picketing is said to have been orr ganized.
 Mayor Schumacher said today that the situation was far better than he had expected and he felt sure that matters will be straightened out with out friction He said that he had heard some criticism over the handl- Ing of small fire last night which burned out motorcycle and bicycle shop because all the fremen are un- der police orders. He said that the fremen reached the blaze just as quickly as if they had been free and they put it out as quickly, if not quicker, because of the extra respon- sibtlftys thrust upon them, saving the surrounding buildings and keeping the blaze within the one small structure. The mayor felt that criticism was un- called for.