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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-25

was sent to the Harrison street job and work was commenced.
 In anticipation of injunctions. the the company had arranged that in case am injunction was served on the foreman in charge of the job, another wolud be transferred from some other part of the city to take his place. If the second foreman was told by any one of the, previous injunction he was to plead ignorance and state that it had not been served on him. Another injunction would then be necessary.
 By means of using the entire group Of foremen, the company hoped to have sbeen able to continue operations until inJunctions had been served on all. But because no property damage had been incurred, injunctions could not be procured it was reported by those opposed to the pavement and the plans of the Boston firm were not necessary.
 < Mayor Wilson today said he would not discuss the pavement situation in Harrison street He Said he had been grossly misquoted regarding the inter view which he is reported to have had with Alexander Howell, president of the, Animal. Rescue league. The mayor said the common council voted to lay the Warrenite in Harrison street and the time for objection was when the matter was first brought up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-25
F|ANCE INVALID,
 STAMFORD GIRL
 WOULD END LIFE
Emma Kinnoff, Aged 1S, Swallows Paris Green at
 Factory Bench.
SWEETHEART HURT
 DURING BIG STORM
Once Vivacious Girl Moody For 10 Days, Report of
 Her Friends.

Grieved over the illness of her fance, who is said to have been struck by lightning during the severe electrical storm a week ago last Thursday, Miss Emma Kinnof, IS years of age. of Honeyspot road, Stratford, made an unsuccessful at tempt to commit suicide this morning at the plant of the Albert B. Henkels Co. on Connecticut avenue. She was taken to the Bridgeport hospital and was reported out of danger this after noon.
 Though the forewoman in the de- partment in which Miss Knnof is em- ployed refused to discuss the details of the attempted suicide and a similar attitude was observed by other off, cials of the factory, it has been said on good authority that young man in whom Miss Kinnof is greatly inter- ested, was affected by a bolt of light ming during the recent storm. Since then he is said to have been unable to work and Miss Kinnof has been greatly worried over his il ness. 's
 In fact, other girls who work on the lace machine in the same department WlIIl N1lSSS fAlIIuOI are Se1iQ lO rave hO- ticed the change in Miss Kinnofs de- meanor for in the dashing, vivacious young woman who always greeted them with a cheery word transform- ation was wrought and Miss Kinnof has been moody for the last 10 days.
 Grieving over the misfortune to the young man, Miss Kinnof has appeared haggard and careworn but not until today did her co-workers believe that she would do any rash act. When she came to work this morning, she ap- peared to be more reticent than she has been, which caused the other. em- ployes to comment. As a climax, she is said to have confided to friend shortly after o'clock that "she might as we'll be in the hospital with him."
 A few minutes afterward, Miss Kin nof was found to have taken paris green but none of the other employees knew where she got the poison. A call was sent in for the ambulance and an antidote was given the young woman. Dr. c. c. Taylor of the emer- gency corps responded and after treat ing Miss Kinnof removed her to the hospital, where she refused to explain her action
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-25

A remarkable case of a man living with a broken neck is, presented today at Bridgeport hospital, where Harry N Hawley, aged 34. unmarried, living at 2591 Main street, is being closely observed by physicians
 Hawley, who has been employed in the Housatonic avenue yards of the Iron Ledge quarry as superintendent has been confined at the institution since last Saturday when he was found lying beside train of freight cars in semi-conscious condition.
 He was unable to give a clear ac- count of what happened but stated that he was standing upon a train of cars when, without an engine being at- .tached, he suddenly lost his balance and toppled to the ground, where he struck upon his head.
 The force of the blow rendered him temporarily unconscious but he later recovered and without being able to call for help lay unobserved for some time. Several fellow employees found him prone upon the; ground.
 The ambulance was summoned but did not respond as quickly as was deemed necessary, according to Ern- est H. Chaffee, a clerk at the yards, and Hawley was sent to Bridgeport hospital in private conveyance. Ex- ami4ed on the arrival there, the fact was disclosed that the neck was undoubtedly broken, the vertabrae
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-25
US. TO BUY ISLAN DS OF
 DANES SOON
Treaty for Purchase of West Indies Group is Practical ly Completed, White House Announces. Price Will be $25, 900, ,OOO and Purchase Will Give Coun- try Island of Strategic Importance.

Washington, July 25-Oficial an- nouncement was made at the White House today that, negotiations have practically been completed for the purchase of the Danish West Indies by the United States from Denmark for $25,00O,000.
 A treaty closing tho transaction probably will be signed today and inn mediately sent to the Senate.
 While details of the treaty were not given out it is understood that the United States would come in to com plete possession of the islands.
 Word has been received from Dem mark that the treaty is virtually cer- tain of being ratified by Parliament
 The three islands of the Danish West Indies-St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John-lie due east of Porto Rico, and their value to the United States is strategic from a military point of view.
 The harbors of St. Thomas and St. Croix are of first importance to the American navy and St. Thomas lies in the lane of shipping from Europe to the Panama canal. Important Ger man and French and English mail companies have eoaling stations there.
 The acquisition of the islands by the United States has been tue sub ject of unsuccessful diplomatic nego- tiations since their war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-25
NATIONALIST MEMBERS
 THREATEN TO ORGANIZE
 NEW OPPOSITION PARTY

tfons blame the cabinet for9its man. agement of the Irish question and re- gret the failure of a compromise, the only conspicuous exception being the Morning Post which consistently has demanded the government of Ireland by a strong hand and no home rule.
 John Redmond, leader of the Irish Nationalists, in his speech last night said
 T will not hanby words about a breach of faith or the violation of a solemn agreement, but want the gov ernment clearly to understand that they have entered upon course which is bound to increase Irish sus- ,picion of the good faith of British statesmen. To inf1ame feeling in Ire land would do serious mischief to those high imperial interests which we are told necessitated a provisional settlement of this question.
 Some tragic fatality seems to dog the footsteps of this government in all their dealings with Ireland. Every step taken by them since coalition was formed and especially since the un- fortunate outbreak in Dublin, has been lamentable. They have disregarded every advice we have rendered them and now. having got us to induce our people to make a tremendous sacri- fee and to agree to the temporary exclusion of the six Ulster counties they throw this agreement to the winds and have taken the surest means to accentuate every possible change and difficulty in the Irish sit uation."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-25
Friendly With Watch Dog, Graydosky Makes
 Raid on Murray Cellar


 Protesting his innocence of the theft of bicycle from the cellar Of the home of John A. Murray at 460 Brooks street, IS year old Edward 'Graydosky was sentenced to serve a 60 day jail sentence unless room can be found for him at the George Junior Republic at Litchfield. He was arraigned in the city court today and his trial showed the inefficiency of a watch dog at the Murray home.
 In the yard of the Murray house a tent has been erected for the children and watch dog sleeps there at night. Ora ydosky has also been keeping the dog company but was not disturbed until the bicycle was stolen. He was arrested but denies the theft, though unable to state where he got the money on which he has been subsist- ing 4or the last six weeks. during which time he has been out of work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-25

London. July 25.--Apparently the status of Ireland has gone steadily from bad to worse ever since the Sim Fein rising on Easter Sunday. for at present the country is in the hands of a temporary and makeshift govern ment composed of a commission of judges assisted by Major General Sir John Maxwell, commander of the British forces in Ireland, who still is maintaing military control over most of the ordtn9ry police functions.
 The office of Augustine Birrell, ex- chief secretary for Ireland, remains thrilled and Herbert Samuel, the head of the home office, who has no special knowledge of Irish affairs, represents the interest of Ireland in the cabinet and before the House of Commons.
 Great Britain finds itself at one of the most critical stages of the war again distracted by wranglings over the pro m and with no light ahead. The nationalist members in the House Of Commons who, as a party, thus far have supported the governments war and domestic measures, threaten to shift their position and to become an opposition party. The position of the rationalists, moreover, is, anamolor,s. Discomfort in Ireland over the govern ment's dealings with the insurrection has become so widespread, according 70 ri' reports, that the nationalists & have lost the confidence of their con- stituents and probably would be re- pudiated if they stood for reelection today.
 The English newspapers of all fac-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-25
HIS NECK BROKEN, MAN
 IN HOSPITAL MAY LIVE:
 FELL FROM FREIGHT CAR

having been splintered. It was hard ly expected that the patient would live but his extreme vitality has giv- en hope to the hospital staff.
 pr. F. P. Carroll of Bridgeport hos pital, who has had charge of Hawley during the absence of Dr. Patterson from the city has had X-ray pictures taken. It has not yet been deter mined from the negatives taken just what area of the spinal cord has been ruptured. A further determination will be made from the negatives late this afternoon.
 Physicians say that the cases of re- covery from broken neck are extreme ly rare that method being utilized in this and other states for legal execu- tions under the death penalty Death is usually instantaneous.
 Though little hope Is held for ulti- mate recovery in the present case should the supreme nervous cord of the body be found not to be tora to a major degree the chances for life will be materially strengthened.
 Hawley is a prominent member of Christ Episcopal church, a teacher Of the Sunday school, and a member of the choir. His parents reside in flaw leyville, whence he came to Bridge port several years ago. He has sts- ter employed in the Bridgeport Public Library, and a married sister, Mrs. Baldwin, living in StratforG.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-25
MOTOR BANDITS
 ROB CHAUFFEUR
 OF J|TNEY.. AUTO
Posing as Policemen, Limou- sine Riders Conduct Early
 Morning Holdup.
BLOCK DARK ROAD
 AT SEASIDE PARK
Get $7 and License of Vic tim, Frightened By Dis
 play of Revolvers.

Held up in dark section of Sea- side park at 4 o'clock. this morning by two men who forced him to stall his automobile, by driving another directly in it's path, Mayck Nakashian. 926 State street, driver of a jitney Bus, at the muzzle of revolvers, was forced to give the highwaymen, who posed as policemen. his automobile license and all the money he had. amounting to about $7.
 They sped away in the automobile after threatening to shoot if he made any outcry.
 Nakashian reported the holdup im- mediately afterward to the police and though the men on the posts were acquainted with a description of the other car and it's occupants, noth- ing was seen of them and it is believed that they either turned down some side street or went west into the su- burbs.
 In his story related to the police Nakashian states that he was driving lis car slowly along the boulevard At the park and was returning from the direction of the bath-houses when he turned north at Barnum,s monu- ment with the intention of going to the center of the city. The road in back of the monument at the western end of the race track oval is a con- tinuation of Iranistan avende and Ma kashian had driven only short dis tance up the road, when the other ma chine, large black limousine, ap- peared ahead of him and stopped SC that he was forced to stop short.
 Two passengers and a chauffeur were in the car. The passengers alighted and going over to Nakashiar stated that they were policemen and wanted to know his reason for being in the park at such an hour. They also demanded to see his license.
 As Nakashian put his hand in hi: pocket to get the license, both drew revolvers and commanded him to turr over the license and all the money he had. He complied with the reques' and they returned to the limousine after cautioning him that an outer, would cause them to fire at him.
 Upon signal from the men, tho chauffeur started his car and Naka' shian stepped out of the jitney ir the endeavor to get the license number but as he did so one of. the mer leaned out of the limousine window and directing the revolver at him warned him to get back into the Jitney or he would shoot.
 The limousine sped away and be. fore Nakashian could start his ma chine to trail the other. it had dis appeared, He then went to police headquarters and reported the hold uD.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-25
Dahlberg, Injured By /
 Auto, Sues For $5, 900

Declaring that he, will be crippled for life as a result of injuries received in an automobile crash, Andrew Danl- berg of this city has brought suit against Stephen J. Griffin of this city for $5,000. In papers filed today in the superior court Dahlberg says that on June 25, 1916. he was crossing State street near Lafayette when he was struck by Griffin's machine.
 Dahlberg was thrown to the ground. received a fracture of his left leg ana cuts about the head. He was taken to St. vincent's hospital, where he is still confined The plaintiff is black smith and says he has lost consider able money because of inability to work. Tho suit is returnable to the September term.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-25
G0lNG , ELSEWHERE TO FOLLOW TRADE
Strikers Here Won't Wait for Settlement of Labor TrOu-
 bles, Says O'Leary.

As a result of the fight of the Manufacturers association against the holders campaign for more wages, 25 striking workmen have ,ob- tained jobs in other cities temporar fly, it was reported this morning by J. R. O'Leary, organizer, at meet ing of the strikers held this morning in Bartenders' hall.
 No change in the situation was re- ported at the meeting but it was lnti- mated some developments may be looked for soon. No more than one or two have returned to their jobs, it was reported.
 A meeting of the molders was held last evening in Rakoczi hall and another meeting will be held tomor- row evening. Last night many were reinstated in the union.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-25
MILFORD QUARANTINES
 AGAINST METROPOLIS

Health Officer W.-S. Putney of Mill ford, ordered a quarantine last night against New York. All children un- der 16 years of ago will be barred from the town, if they come from Greater New York.
 Walnut beach. Myrtle beach, Lau- rel beach and Silver beach are includ- ed as they are in the township of Milford. Policemen will be detailed 10 enforce the order.
 Because of the two deaths in the Milford township, both of the chil- drcn who came from New York, it is expected the residents will cooperate and report all suspicious cases or the entry of families with children from New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-25
MACHINISTS' LOCAL
 SELECTS SITE FOR
 UNION HOME HERE

A building and site have been op- tained for the new machinlsts' nome in this city, according to George J. Bowen, business agent of the lnterna- tional Association of Mach1nlsts. II is expected the building will be occu- pied by the union before the end o1 six months.
 The site of the proposed new nome hasn't been made public because the union as a whole hasn't voted on the matter of purchase yet. It is proposed by officers of the union to rent and lease rooms or suites to labor orgah- izations and other bodies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-25
Two Child Residents of ] Short Highway Prostrate With Poliomyelitis And Girl Who Visited One Dies in Meriden- Bank Teller's Son Stricken.
Health Department to Create Positions For Three Bac- teriologists and Three Milk Inspectors, An nouncement Today-Plan Testing Laboratory.

Following conference this morning with Mayor Wilson, lDr. Abraham Sophian, the health expert, announced that the health department staff will be further increased. A staff of bacteriologists, the snumber of which hasn't been determined. two more veter- anarians and a layman to act as. milk inspectors, and minor position holders for a bacterio- logical laboratory that will be established, will be employed.
 A supervising bacteriologist ata salary of more than $2,00O will be engaged. He has al-. ready been selected. The new official is a New York physician and he is expected here as soon as quarters can be obtained for fhe experienced station.
 The number of definite cases tof poliomyelitis in Bridgeport became 13 today when pr. Ar thur Scrimgeour reported the iiillness of Frederick, the two year-old child of MT. and Mrs. Robert E. Wheeler off Laurel lavenue. MT. Wheeler is note teller of the First Bridgeport National Bank 2. There is another young son in the fam lily.
 The child was refnoved to Hillside home today in a pri- Ivate ambulance. A private room at Hillside home was in sisted upon by the parents. Dr. Sophian declared the case posi- ! tive infantiIe paralysis.
 Two cases of infantile paralysis, one of them fatal. have developed in Hill street. few doors away from the ihome in which Francis Reyes. of No. "A. was stricken early last week. Today. Gladys, the 14-year-old ] daughter of P. J. Griffin, a prominent ,ealoonkeeper of Meriden, died of the \ plague. She had visited Irene Kres- sick at 59 Hill street, this city. Irene is in the New Haven hospital today Nlseriously stricken with the disease.
 The Griffin girl spent several days lin Bridgeport. She became i'll sew feral days ago but it was only last night that her illness was recognized as poliomyelitis.
 Neither of the girls was i'll when che left Bridgeport. according to re- ports from Meriden- The discovery that the Kressick girl had contracted the ailment was made yesterday.
 Harold. the 15-year-old son of MT. ana Mrs. Robert Marsden of Meriden. died today of the plague.
 A meeting of milk producers and dealers at the city hall yesterday with the health department officials result ed unsatisfactorily. Dr. Sophian said today the milkmen don't understand the situation and have taken the wrong view of it from the start.
 Our business Is to take care of the health of the community" he said That is paramount. Other interests must be subordinated to it."
 He intimated that the measures pro- posed by the board will be carried out regardless of the beliefs of the milk men.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-25
M,DERMOTT PERSISTENT.

Joseph B. McDermott who has tried without success tc transfer his license to various East End locations. has again applied to the county com misa.oners for transfer. Thin tlmc hs wants to move from 27! Wheeler avenue to 146 HAllett ssrvss. Tho commissioner said today that 10 re- monstrance had yet been filed against the application-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-25
Manufacturers Await
 ~ Polo Game as Feature '. of Outing Tomorrow

The Manufacturers of Bridgeport are to have an outing tomorrow. Ac- cording to present indications about 250 members of the local association with their guests will be present. Mo- mauguin, above New Haven, as usual will\be the scene of the festivities whidh include dinner. bathing and athletic sports.
 A novel feature of the affair will be a polo game participated in by five picked teams. Other athletic features will be scheduled at the grounds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-25
ALS0P, LOSING FAVOR, LIKELY
 TO QUIT POST
State Chairman of Moose May Resign at Meeting
 July 31.

Hartford, July 25-Joseph W. AL sop, chairman of the Progressive state central committee, today issued call for the committee to meet at the Heublein in this city Monday, July 31, at D. m.
 It is said that MT. Alsop may tender his resignation of the chairmanship at that meeting.
 The meeting is called to select delegate to the convention to be held in Chicago, August 5. <
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-25
GERMANS LACK
 MEDICAL SUPPLIES

New York, July 25-The medical staff of the German army Is feeling the British blockade in a shortage of necessary surgical supplies, according to Dr. Karl Eggers. a New York sur geon who reached here today from Copenhagen. The shortage according to Dr. Eggers consists mainly of rub Der gloves, surgical catgut and plas- ter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-25
BRITISH TAKE ENTIRE VILLAGE
 OF P0z|ERES; HEAVY FIGHTING
 IS REPORTED ALONG ALL FRONTS

London, July 25.-British troops have captured the greater part Of the village of Pozieres. says the British oe- ffcial statement issued this afternoon. The Germans brought up reinforce ments of infantry and guns, but the counter attacks everywhere. the state ment adds. were repulsed by the Brit
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-25
PRESIDENT ASKS
 SUPPORT OF BIG
 NAVAL PROGRAM

Washington, July 25.-official word went to the capitol today that Pres1- dent Wilson stands behind the con- struction program of the naval bill as it passed the Senate, including four dreadnaughts and four battle cruisers to be built immediately.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-25
Attacks Fail. Says BcrIiI,

Berlin, July 25.-An English and French combined attack made yester- day north of the river Somme in France. says the official statement is-
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-25

Genernlly cloudy tonight and Wcd- nesday, littlc change in temperature; oenfze to moderase winds, ,mostly south.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-25
CASE IN CANTERBURY.

x. South Canterbury, Conn.,, July 26- The illness of child in the north dis trict near the Brooklyn line. was diagnosed yesterday as due to ;ufaittiie DareIysis. The family had ti:e child &s a summer boarder. The ci1i!d in Question came from New York with it's Parents by way of New Londcn and at that place it was passed as in good Health.
 \ quarantine on the eshouse has been >4H and an order given that children rnder sixteen from New York shall not Be admitted to town.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-25
INFANT PLAGUE IN N. '. CLAIMS
 38 MORE BABES
Deaths and New Cases in Last 24 Hours Show An
 other Increase.

N New York. July 25-Both deaths and new cases increased today in the tepidemic of infantile paralysis. Dur ing the twenty-four hour period ending
 at 10 a. m., thirty-eight children died taf the disease and 150 were stricken.