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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
EXAMINE HOUSING. IN OTHER CITIES. OF NEW ENGLAND.
Bridgeport Planners Get. ting Ideas From Dwelling
 Plants of East

Comparative examination of big municipal and industrial communi- ties has b>en begun by the heads of the Bridgeport Housing Co. that the defects of previous projectors may be overcome and Bridgeport be assured of the highest type of houses consist ent with prevailing wage scales.
 General Manager of the Bridgeport Housing Co. Frederick c. Blanchard. following a trip through the larger cities of Massachusetts today reported his impressions on various private and cooperative developments to a full meeting of the board of directors of the company.
 As a result of his visit to these cities it has been determined that many of the previous projects were either fostered on a scale too high for Bridgeport, lacked the exterior beau tification necessary to make them per manently attractive as rents in this city, or were of types of construction inadequate for Park City needs.
 The cities visited were Salem, Ja- nlaica Plain, Boston, Hopedale and Worcester, Mass. Another trip through the famous garden spots of Long Island and New York will be visited by Blanchard next week,
 To have intimate control of the deS tails of building for the Bridgeport Housing Co. this building committee was appointed today to act in con- junction with the general manager: George M. Flames, Samuel L. Hawley and David S. Day. It is understood that under thei- direction the types of houses to be erected, hetgeneraI con struction work and purchase of ma terials needed will be planned.
 .Ip the detailed report submitted today by Blanchard it would appear that the great number of Massachu- setts building projects lacked that ex- terior attractiveness consistent with cheapness of rental or sale value. The plainness of exterior in some of the industrial construction work was such that it caused employees forced to live in the houses to seek work in other cities. On the other hand. Jamaica Plain. near Boston, type of houses was found where rentals were so high as to be prohibitive in Bridge port Properties of the Naumkeag Cotton Co. at Salem, Mass, of frame and stucco, were found to be of the banned four family type. The Charles River apartments in Boston were too high class. The Draper Co.'S buildings at Hopedale, Mass, housing about 400 families, were found desirable from an architectural standpoint The Norton Grinding Co.'S housing at Worcester was admir- ably located and though the houses are small may be considered in future plans of the local company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
Paralysis Waning
 In Shore Districts

Eight new cases were reported from various sections of the Connec- ticut to the state board of health yes- terday. Stamford reported two new cases and one each was reported from Mansfield, Groton Borough. Green witch and New London. The map show ing the spread of the disease was slightly changed yesterday in the of flee of the state board of health. White pins have made their presence on the chart They indicate suspic- ious cases and have been placed on the map near the region of New Mil- ford and Monroe. The chart indi- cates that the disease is waning along the shore districts. It seems to have increased in the northeastern part of the state. There are now 662 cases in Connecticut.
 New York. Sept ,15-There were in this city AZ new leases of infantile paralysis, six more than yesterday. and ten deaths, a drop of one, accord- one to the health department report.
 Hartford, Sept. 15-Six additional cases of infantiiep aralysis were re- ported to the state board of health from these towns: Monroe. Williman- tic and Stratford, one each; New Ha- ven, 3. Total reported to date 66S.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
PLAN TO PERFECT
 ORGANIZATION OF
 GARMENT WORKERS

A special meeting of the executive committee of Corset Workers Union. No. 33 will be held in this city tonight to perfect plans of complete organiza-
 ton of the industry. Vice president John Pierce of the International La- dies Garment Workers Union and P. F. Duffy, organizer of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor, will be pres ent at the meeting. The outcome is awaited with keen interest by the many corset workers in Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
Remembering Numbers z. On Bills, Gets Goods"
 l On Suspected Thief

John Theodoreakus. of IFS Gilbert street. a lunch room employe, is an ardent devotee of preparedness against thefty Possessing $14,, including two $1 bills, he took occasion to note cer- tain numbers. which are barely dis cernible with the naked eye on the bills, before retiring at a. m. this morning.
 Carefully placing the money under his pillow he awakened to find it gone. Suspicion was directed toward John Kostas, a fellow roomer at the house, IFS Gilbert street. He was arrested and a search disclosed $60. Theo- dorekus immediately told the police the numbers of the bills, which they were unable to decipher until a mil croscope had been procured.
 Confronted with this unmistakable proof of his theft, Kostas according to the police, admitted stealing the money while his victim slept and wants to make restitution to escape punishment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
One to Five Years
 In Prison for Man Who Robbed Another

"A man ought to be able to walk in the streets of this city at any time of the day without being at- tackled by thugs or robbers" declared Judge Futile in the criminal superior court this afternoon when he sem fenced Thoelas Ross of this city to serve from one to five years in state s prison. Ross threw his cap violently to the floor and began to cry when sentence was pronounced. He was charged with robbing James ONeil August IS last.
 Ross denied robbing O'Neil. He said he was attacked by O'Neil at Main and Catherine streets and ran to escape injury. While fleeing he was caught by Policeman Devine. O'Neil said Ross held him up, took his watch and S15 in money. He chased Ross until the policeman appeared. Ross trial was the second before the present jury. It started yesterday afternoon and ended this afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
Alleged Murderer
 Leaps From Train;
 Is Seriously Hurt

New York. Sept. 15.-Arthur Walto- nen, who was arrested in Ironwood. Mich, in connection with. the murder of Mrs. Elizabeth Nichols, a wealthy widow of this city, in September of last year, leaped from the New York Central train on which he was being brought to this city in the custody of detectives early today as it passed through Harmon, N. Y.
 The train was brought to a stop and Waltonen was found in Q ditch at the side of the tracks severely injured. He was carried to the train which re-. stunned its journey to this city. On ar irving here Waltonen was removed to a, hospital. His condition is said to be serious.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
BRITISH SMASH THROUGH GERMANS THIRD LINE IF
 DEFENSES ALONG SOMME
TWO DEATHS OF
 P0L|0MYELITIS
 IN SAME FAMILY
Antoinette Clapp of, Monroe Succumbs Today, Following
 Demise of Brother

The second death from poliomyelitis since Sunday in the family of MT. and Mrs. Wilson A. Clapp Of Monroe, occurred today when their little daughter, Antoinette B. Clapp, suc- cumbed. On Sunday Omar Billings Clapp, the six year old son of the couple, died in Hillside Home after an illness of 30 hours. His sister was not then i'll.
 The .children's father is treasurer of the Clapp Fire Resisting Go. of this city. MT. and Mrs. Clapp have one other child. The funeral of the ht- tie girl was held privately this after noon and burial was beside her broth- CT in the private burying ground on her parents estate in Monroe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
AGED GREENWICH
 HERMIT ADMITS ATTACKING CHILD
Judge Tutte Lenient With Man of 68 Years On Ac-
 count of Mentality
LURED LITTLE GIRL
 INTO LONELY CABIN
Intimation That Had He Been Responsible, Prison
 Would Have Been Lot

William Trumbull, 6S-year-old hermit of Greenwich, pleaded guilty in the criminal superior court this morning to the charge of seriously assaulting eight-year-old Sallie How land of Greenwich. He escaped with sentence of three months in jail because Judge Futile was convinced the accused is feeble minded
 The court said that when young men in full possession of their facul- ties are charged with crimes of this character he believes in imposing a severe sentence but in the case of an old man he finds there is generally something lacking mentally.
 Trumbull, who is shabby little man, has lived for years in a small hut on the outskirts of Greenwich. On July 10 last the Rowland girl passed by the hut when she heard a groan She went to the door and peering in- side saw Trumbu1l sitting on bed He persuaded the child to enter and then attacked her. TrumbulPs coun- sel said the man was in poor health and could not live long.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
BOARDS
 INSPECTORS WILL SMASH CR0CKERY
Start Tomorrow to Destroy Germ -Harboring Dishes
 In Lunch Rooms
CHECK UP WORK OF
 CLEANUP CRUSADE
Saloons Most Prompt to Comply With Orders One
 New Plague Case

Local customers of quickN cuisine may be treated to a carnival of crock cry cracking if the plans of Chief Inspector c. Howard Dunbar are car ried out. Backed by the health de- partment, Mr. Dunbar proposes to complc.c the job whenever he or his inspectors find a cracked cup, saucer or plate in a lunch room.
 MT. Dunbar maintains that cracks in cups, etc., are congested tenements for germs. In fact, he believes, if there is one place a germ likes to eke out his existence after a bottle Of milk, it is in the cracks of dishes, The feminine germs especially find osculatory advantage in a location at the rim of a coffee cup.
 The inspectors will set out on this mission tomorrow and also will begin checking up on the results of a notice that will reach 15 restaurants in the morning. The notice contains copy of an ordinance relative to the com- mon use of drinking cups.
 It states that no cup, drinking glass or similar article may be exposed for public use in any place unless it has been thoroughly cleaned and steriliz- ed. A fine of not exceeding $25 is provided. S
 It is expected the ordinance will have effect of eliminating the possi- bility of persons using an unwashed glass at a water stand or fountain in a restaurant. It is expected either sanitary cups will be provided or walters will supply diners with a glass or cup that has been sterilfzed.
 Chief Inspector Dunbar has comrAl- ed a list of approximate figures for the work done by the new force of inspectors since Dr. Abraham Sophian instituted. his campaign here about July 13. Under the guidance of Dr.. Sophian the inspectors caused im- provements to be made in tenements. lodging houses. saloons, ice cream parlors, stables cesspools, etc.
 Of about $50 tenements examined by the inspectors, 262 are now re- ported O. K. The changes included Improvements in light, toilet facilities and sleeping arrangements. In some overcrowded places, some of the lat est corners were ordered out. It is not known whether or not they have remained out because there has been no reinspection.
 Of BIO saloons inspected and given orders, only four or five have failed to comply. Of about 200 ice cream parlors, nearly all have complied with the orders. Where running water was not installed as ordered, sanitary cups have been adopted.
 Thirty-two cesspools were cleaned or reconstructed, theatres were found generally good. Three squads. one north of Fairfield avenue, one south, and one in the East End have been assigned to see that manure is not aI- lowed to, stay on the ground, but that bins are provided and ventilated.
 One new case has been added to the list of poliomyelitis victims, that of Margaret Schread, aged seven. daughtdr of Mrs. John Schread, police department stenographer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
MRS. NEFF FINED. .$25 FOR ASSAULT ON DALLIS GIRL
Attired In Silks Attracts At tention In City Court
 ( Room


 Attired in a faultless black silk gown and picture hat, "CarriA Starr" Mrs, John Neff, of Chicago, who smashed . pitcher in the face of her husband s vaudeville partner, Miss Lillian Dallis, of New York, last Thursday evening near Main street and Fairfield avenue, appeared in the police court this morn ing to answer to the charge of as- Sault
 Mrs. Neff was defended by counsel and aid not take the stand in her own behalf, occupying seat in the rear of the court room
 Miss DaHis. her faee severely swol- len and discolored, testified that she had never seen Mrs. Neff, that the as- sault was uhprovoked and that she was knocked unconscious by the first blow she received at the hands of Mrs. Neil. Judge Bartlett imposed a fine of $26 on the defendant. which she paid
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
MORE BUSINESS
 PLACES PLANNED FOR MAIN STREET
Neighborhood of State Arm ory Will Be Scene of Con
 struction Activity

The Connecticut State Armory will soon be the center of business ac- tivity. With yesterdays announce ment that a large business block would be placed on the site of the old Hawley homestead at the corner Of Franklin street it was learned today that other buildings are projected on both the north and south sides of the armory and opposite it.
 Morris Rome will erect a brick block of stores and apartments at the northeast corner of Lumber street. Mendelson Brothers will erect'a block on the lot to the north of the armory in addition to that which is now be- ing erected for them on the, opposite side of Main street and Franklin and Frank Jacoby, the clothier, has also purchased in the vicinity with the ob- ject of erecting store and apartment building.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
City and State Officials Ac- tive, While Federations In New York and Brooklyn Are Making Plans for Sympathetic Walk Out. Violence Marks Street Cap Operations - Shot Fired Into Elevated Train Miss Passenger By Inches strikebreaker Dies

New York, Sept. 15-Although union leaders have virtually abandoned the hope that Mayor Mitchell and the public service Commission may bring about an amicable adjustment of the diff llferences between the striking street rai1waymen and their employers, the belief was strong in official circles today that, some action would be taken within the next 24 hours to avert the threatened sympa- thetic strike of 10000 trade unionists.
 The Central Feder4tsd Union of Man haitian is. to hold a special meeting to consider the advisability, of joining in a strike that Twill astound New York The Brooklyn Central La Dor Union, comprising 95 local unions. already has voted in favor of such strike.
 Dyring the night. violence broke out anew. From midnight until early today sixth and Ninth avenue elevated trains were almost continu- orsIy .bombarded with bricks, stones and other missiles Many car win dows were broken and one guard. was injured. H Tho police report that a shot was fired at a Ninth avenue tam and that the bullet fattened itself against the woodwork after grazing the shoulder of passenger.
 Service on the subway and elevat- ed lines continues normal The sur face lines are still crippled. The ex- ecutive committee of the Socialist par ty of tllds city announced today that as result of the strike the party would institute a campaign for the I municipal owner3hip of all transit lines in the greater city. The, first of a series of mats meetings at which the project will be discussed is to take place Sunday.
 \ Despite the assertion of traction of ficials that strike breakers were no longer employed, police reported to- i day that strikebreakers were oper- ating most of the cars of the Third avenue and Union railroad systems lfi, Manhattan and the Bronx.
 SThe second death among strike breakers was reported today. Michael iGiannia, 27 years old. hied from a shot wound received in a car barn last Saturday during anfhltercation. {
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
FIVE FAIRFIELD COUNTY ORPHANS ILL OF TYPHOID
Asylum Is Scene of Epidem-
 ,ic of Typhoid Names of / Victims Withheld
(special to The Farmer.), ],

Norwalk, Sept. 1.-Two children who were committed to the Fairfield Coun- ty home from Bridgeport are included in the five victims of typhoid fever which has spread over the home dur ing the last two days.
 Two of the children are from Dan bury, one from Easton and the others from the Park City. Their names will not be divulged by the home authori- ties today, but it is known they range in age from years to II.
 The health department of Norwalk and Health Officer William J. Tracey have started an investigation to deter mine the source of infection. As a precautionary measure the milk sup ply of the home has been cut off, al- though the officials do not definitely attribute the typhoid to milk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
GEORGE E. DOWNS
 SEEKING SEPARATION,

George E.. Downs of this city has brought divorce proceedings against Clarice B. Downs of New York. In papers filed today in the superior court he alleges desertion, July 2, 1912. The couple were married in January 1910, at Buffalo. N. Y Mrs. Downs maiden name was Clarice Richards.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
DRIVERS STRIKE SETTLED.

New York, Sept. 15-A threatened strike of several, hundred drivers of milk wagons was averted here early today when a committee representing the men reached a satisfactory agree ment with their employers. Eighty five drivers who had refused to take out their wagons this morning re- turned to their work when the settle ment was announced.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
Negro Molders On
 Job, Pequonpock
 Foundrymen Quit

The Pequonnock foundry has em- ployed negro molders at it's plant in the North End. Ten moDders and a. foreman walked out yesterday, ac- cording to P. F. Duffy, organizer of the Federation of Labor.
 strike is in progress Union heads report that the, negroes have been transferred to and from their board ing houses in handsome automobiles, and supplied with cigars.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
PLAN NEW METHODIST,
 CHURCH FOR LONG HILL

| Long Hill soon will have a new Methodist church structure. The pro- posed edifce, to cost about $5.o0o, will be of modern native stone construc- tion, probably of the cobblestone type
 The church will have an auditorium capable of seating 150 persons com- fortably and large social room will be included. Architect A. F. Beck with is drawing plans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
Boys Nose Broken
 When Auto Hits Him

Reginald Tinkai, five years old. of 728 Stillman street, was struck by an automobile driven by James Sullman, at Stillman and Hallett streets, at 9:10 o'clock this morning, suffering fracture of the nose. right foot and leg, and severe face lacerationA He was taken to the Bridgeport hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
FRESIDENT TO RETURN.

Long Branch, N. J.. Sept. 15- President Wilson received word today that his sister, Mrs. Annie E. Howe, who isiil at New London. Conn. was sinking rapidly. Tentative plans were made immediately for his departure for New London later today.
 In case Mrs. Howe dies, 1t was stated, the President probably will go to South Carolina for the fu- neral.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
COURT BUSINESSES
 MITCHELL CHARGES {,
 AGAINST PRIESTS.

New York, Sept. 15.-The charges by Mayor John P. Mitchell against a num- Der of Catholic priests, together with their counter-accusations against Po- lice Commissioner Arthur Woods, aris- ing out of disclosures last summer of telephone wire tapping by the police were dismissed today by Supreme Court Justice Greenbaum.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
ABLE1B0DfED MEN
 CAN EARN "EATS'' EASILY, SAYS COURT

Amaze Mailoux of Chicopee Falls, Mass. was sentenced tP the state re- format(ry yesterday afternoon by Judge Futile in the criminal superior court after the young man had been found guilty of stealing $15.59 from the Smith, Murray Co. MailDux said he was 'up against it strong and need ed something to eat," but the court said, There is no excuse for n able bodied man going hungry in Bridge nc Tt" ~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
BUILDING NEW
 Y.W.C.A. MAY
 SUFFER DELAY
University Club Hasn't De.
 cided What to Do With Option It Holds

Two factors of delay have entered into the project for a new administra- tion, dormitory and cafeteria building for the Young Women's Christian as- sociation, which may materially post pone its completion.
 The prime factor for delay is said upon authority to be the contract en- tered into between General Henry A. Bishop and the University club for lease with option to purchase the old
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
PRESIDENT AT WORK EARLY

Long Branch. N. J., Sept. 15.-Pres- ident Wilson arranged to work long hours here today so that he can rest over the weekend tomorrow and Sun day. He was up soon after z o'clock. After a brisk walk about Shadow Lawn he sent for his stenographer and settled down to work in his s-study.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
BRASS FOUNDERS MEET

Atlantic City. .15.-The advance in the price of all materials that enter into the manufacture of brass was the chief topic for discussion at today's session of the National Brass Foun- ders' association in annual convention here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
Workman May Die From Injuries He
 Received In Fall

John Fidelo, 23 years of age, of s44 Charles street, may die as a resul. of injuries suffered in a fall of about 25 feet from the building at 1O57 B-oad street, at 10:10 o'clock this morning. He was removed in the emergency ambulance to the Bridge port hospital, suffering concussion of the brain and several broken ribs and severe internal injuries.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
Presidents Sister
 Is Failing Rapidly,
 Her Physician Says

New London. Conn, Sept. 15--Mrs. Annie E.. Howe. President Wilson's sister, gravely i'll here. is growing steadily weaker. A bulletin Issued today by the attending physician. Dr. H. M. Lee, Aays:
 Mrs. Howe has been growing weak CT for the last 12 hours"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
FARMERS PLAN UNION

Springfield, Mass, Sept. 15.-Plans for the formation of farm and bus iness union to cover the New England states were disQussed at conference of farmers and business men. which opened here today. Theodore N. Vail, president of the American Telephone & Telegram Co.,, came here to make
 the opening address and Wilson H. Lee. of New Haven. Conn.,, president of the Newt Haven County Improve menr league, was selected to act as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
COLD CoNGEsTs ASSAY OFFICE

New York, Sept. 15.-The conges- ton of the local assay office, resulting from the inpouring of more than s5O,- OO0. GOO in gold in ten days. has neces- sitated the deposit of $10,O0O, 600 in the Philadelphia mint. The gold brought in since the movement began in the second week of May now amounts to $294, ,5OO, 900, of which approximately s75, ,e00, ,0o0 has been sent to Philadel- phia-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
TWO AUTO THEFTS.

The police today reported the recov- cry of a stolen automobile and the theft of another. The machine owned by Arnold Block, which was stolen while standing in Allen street, last was found this morning. in field at Suffield. Nathan Gilman of 62 Colorado avenue reported to the police the theft of his machine last night. from. Gilbert street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
YALE BATTERY HOME.

Danbury. Conn.,, Sept. 15-A special train of 20 cars bearing a detachment of the Yale battery passed through Danbury at eight o'clock this morning enrouta for Mantle,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-15
PROVIDE FOR EVENT ; OF RAIN TONIGHT AT
 MASQUE PRODUCTION

If there is no rain after 8 o'clock this afternoon the Shakespearean per-. for1nance at Beardsley park will be held as scheduled tonight. Should it rain after 8 o'clock, the tickets for to- nights performance will be exchanged for that of tomorrow evening.