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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02
MILITIAMAN
CAVE ATTORNEY
A "COLD STARE"
Norwalk Advocate Explains
Conception Of "Unfortu-
nate Personality

Attorney Horace M. Gray of Nor
walk, who is suing Capt. Albert Moss
man of the Sixth company, Coast Ar
tiHery, for $4,000 for alleged Islander,
was subjected to a severe cross-ex
animation this morning when the trial
of the suit was resumed before Judge
eager and a jury in the civil. superior
court.
He was asked to name any acts Of
malice on the part of Captain Moss
man aside from writing the letter to
q superior officer in which Attorney
Gray was alluded to as having ian
unfortunate personality Attorney
Gray said Captain Mossman was very
distant in his manner when they met
and often gave him cold stare. He
also declared Captain Mossnan re-
fused to call a meeting of the military
company SO the plaintiff could have
opportunity to take examination for
the second lieutenant's place. The
trial is expected to continue for sew
era1 days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

her an invaluable teacher.
She made it a point to take a per-
sonal interest in each of her pU7ils
and it has been said of her that many
a young woman and young man has
been helped to higher ideals, and to a
life of useful service through her in
f1uence.
A few years ago some of the pupils
then in the high school, knew that she
had taken to her own home one Of
her students who was i'll with pneu-
monia and whose home was not then
in this city, and had spent her en-
tire Christmas vacation in nursing
him. The many other charitable
things which she did we're always ac-
complished so quietly that only a few
knew of them.
As friend she was everything a
friend should be-kind hearted,
thoughtful and willing to sacrifice ev-
erything in the behalf of those whom
she loved.
Besides her brother in New York
Miss Somerset's only near relatives
are two cousins, Alexander L. Gordon
Rnd Miss Catherine Gordon Of 708 A.
lanEic street, with whom she IiveR
The funeral probably will be held on
Friday morning from Trinity Episco-
pal church. In honor of Miss Solner-
set, the High school will be closed for
the day. AS yet no plans have been
made by teachers and pupils at the
High school but it is likely that a
large number, at least of those taught
by Miss Somerset, will attend in
body
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02
PRIZE. CREW MAY
SCUTTLE APPAM
Continued from page 1

compelled the departure of the Arpam
to the almost certain. fate of the cruis-,
ers off the capes but the treaty ex-
pired by limitation in 1910. When it
was renewed this latter provision
which removed British vessels from
the scope Of the article was specifical-
ly eliminated and the treaty of 1925
which now is in force, gives German
prizes the right to come and go.
The neutrality board met today to
consider the case with all the treaty
provisions which bear upon it. Sec
retacy Lansing also considered the
case.
Sir Cecil Spring Rice, the British
ambassador, today formally asked
Secretary Lansing for the release of
the Appam and return to the British
owners under Article 21, of The Hague
convention, which the British author
titles claim has superseded the Prus-
sian American treaty. The secretary
took the ambassadors argument under
consideration.
British officials here scout the the
Dry that the raider Moewe slipped
through the Kie1 Canal under Swedish
colors and got out into the Atlantic.
They have a theory she is a German
merchantmen which got out of an
Azores port year ago and has been
missing since. They have no theory
as to how she got the armament.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02
DOUBLE FUNERAL
FOR VICTIMS OF !
MOTOR HOLD UP

Buffalo, N. Y, Feb. 2-Fol1owing
the double funeral today of Mrs
Agnes Teiper and her son, Frank G.
Teiper, who were murdered on the
Orchard Park road Sunday, important
developments are predicted in Off
cia1 circles, John Edward Teiper,
who was with his mother and brother
on the automobile ride will be pres
ent at both the house and church
services, accompanied by, officers.
Teiper spent the night with his wife
and three children at the home of his
father-in-law in this city, the house
being guarded meanwhile.
The condition of Grace J. Teiper
was reported as much improved. She
had two brief lucid spells during tho
night but did not say who struck
her
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02

teacher in the point of service, in the
school and one of the Oldest in service
of the city.
During each summer for many
years, Miss Somerset perfected her
studies in many universities in this
country and in France, which she
dearly loved.
She received a degree from West
Virginia University, where she studied
summers from 1900 to 1907, majoring
in French. She spent q year at Rad
cliffe College, and studied summers
in Harvard, Cornell, McGin and Mid
dIebury, and lately had taken extens-
ion courses of Chicago university.
A number of summers were also
spent in Paris where under proficient
teachers, she perfected her knowledge
of that Iangfiuage which was SO dear
to. her.
of that language which was so dear
to her She was also an accomplished
student of Italian.
She was the founder and for several
years president of the Bridgeport
Groupe, Alliance Franchise. 1t was
an event of much pleasure to thou
sands of Bridgeporters. when in 1910
the French government recognized
her services in the teaching and
spreading of knowledge of their Ian
guage by e1ecting her an officer OF,
the French academy, an honor sell
dom accorded a foreigner and almost
never to a woman.
OF her services as a teacher, pages
might be written, and yet full justice
never be given her. Those whom she
had taught will never forget her Won
derfu1 personality in that capacity and
the others can never appreciate it.
Let US be human as teach erS was
the advice she continually gave to
those younger in the service than her
self and it was her own philosophy
of her work. She had the ability
OF making her students feel that she
was always with them in their studies,
and she was able to accomplish an I'M
usual amount of work in the class
room. Her great kindness made her
at once the friend of each of her stu
dents. Added to her other accom-
plishments, she was so thorough
instructor and possessed of seemingly
an endless fund of knowledge in
many lines that each student with
whom she came into contact found
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02
Flynn Catches
Suspected Train dip

Vigilance on the part of Major Viii
lam H. Flynn, conductor On the Berk-
shire division of the New Haven road
and Brakeman Charles Miller on their
Trip, to this city from the Berkshire
Hills, yesterday, led to the capture
pected to have performed several jobs
on passenger coaches while passen-
gers slept
A passenger boarded the train at
New Milford. Weary after a long
walk to the station, he fell asleep
in the car seat. Joseph Marasco,
age 80, of 81 Beaver street, Danbury.
a waiter employed in the hotel Green
at that place, boarded the train at
Brookfield Junction.
y Marasco sat in the same seat
which was occupied by the sleeping
passenger. While collecting tickets,
Conductor Flynn observed that Ma
sleeping passenger. Conductor Flynn
and Brakeman Miller seated them
selves in a car seat in the rear Of
the alleged ptckpocI1et-
On seeing Marascoy put his hand
in the pocket of his intended victim
Conductor Flynn grabbed BFarasco
and hustled him into the baggage car
this city at 7:05 p. m. Marasco was
turned over to Station Policeman
Thomas Clarity upon the arrival of
the train in this city and placed under
arrest
In city court today. Marasco denied
the accusation and as the alleged
victim was not in court Judge Fred
eric A Bartlett ordered the case con-
tinued until tomorrow morning when
the latter will appear as a witness
in the case. Marasco was remanded
to the county Jail in default of fur
nishing bonds of $500.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02
Liquor Licenses
Melted Bridgeport
More Than $4,000

The city of Bridgeport received $780,
sos 80 from the sale of liquor licenses
last month, according to the report
made today by the county commits
stoners Other cities and towns in the
county which received revenue from
liquor licenses were: Norwalk, $487.-
so; Stratford, 81, 117.25; Greenwich, ST.
1851; Huntington, $487.5O; Ridgefeld,
$487 so.
Joseph McDermott, who wished to
transfer a liquor license from SO Cam
non street to 2,S08 Main street. told the
commissioners today that he would
withdraw his application. President
Havens of the board of education and
Rev. J. C. Lynch of ST. Patricks
church led a remonstrance of about 80
citizens against this transfer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02
RIVER BOAT SINKS
AFTER EXPULSION;
SEVERAL ARE DEAD

Huntington, w. Va, Feb 2.--The
Sam Brown, a Pittsburgh boat, sank
within few minutes after her boilers
exploded in the Ohio river, opposite
this city today. 1t is believed that
few Of the crew were saved
About six survivors from the boat
reached the Ohio side of the river fol-
lowing the explosion. The boat was
blown to pieces
Pittsburgh Feb. 2.-The Sam
Rg own was one of the largest tow
boats in the Monongahe1a River Con-
solida7sd Coal & Coke Co.'S fleet The
crew numbered 3D.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02
CARRIED VAST TREASURE

London, Feb. 2-It is understood
here that the Appam carried 100000
pounds sterling in bullion, which prob
ably will be claimed aus a prize, as
bullion is contra band.
Perplexity regarding the question OF
insurance on the Appam is admitted
at Lloyds The solution of the puzzle
depends largely on the attitude of the
United States government. The Ap-
pam is considered a war loss by the
underwriters, however, and it is be
lieved she will not be announced at
I.loyds as having arrived safely at
port.
The insurance companies will lose
about $3,500,OOO by the sinking of the
other vessel by the Moewe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02
Amato's Temperance
Here Is Occasion of
Splendid Reception

tone singer. was greeted, on his re-
turn engagement in Bridgeport, last
evening, by a large and cultured au-
dience. Three times he was called
to give encores.
It was the great singers second
appearance in this city this season,
his first having been before the We'd
nescday Afternoon Musical club in
October and many who heard him at
his first concert. were again present
last evening.
AS on the previous occasion, Gtuisep-
pc Bamboecheck, proved an accom-
plished and sympathetic accompanist
for the singer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02
All Night Trolley
Service Received
Well BY Patrons

The new all night schedule of the
Connecticut Co.'s trolley. cars in, this
city began at midnight last night. 1t
era1 report. At the offices of the COM
pany it was said that the schedule of
one hour cars on the North Main
street, Stratford avenue, Barnum-State
street lines was well maintained but
that reports of the numbers of pas
sengers carried had not been fully
complied
Much satisfaction was expressed to-
day by night workers at the arms and
ammunition plants over the innova-
ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02
OFFICIAL OF GERMAN
EMBASSY SEES SHIP

Old Point Comfort, Va, Feb. q
Prince Won hatfield. personal repre-
sentative of Count Won Bernstorff, the
German ambassador to the United
States, arrived here today to make a
report to the German embassy. The
Prince first conferred briefly with the
German Vice-consu1 Marshall Won
Schill1ng, and later went to the APP
pam for an interview with Lieutenant
Berg.
81 am certain said the Prince,
'sthat under the treaty of the United
be- declared a war prize and turned
over to the German prize crew. The
passengers undoubtedly will be lib
Grated shortly
The same strict barrier against Wis
itors boarding the Appam which OBJ
tanned yesterday was still in force to-
day.
Although the Appam lay almost
within the muzzles of the guns of
Fort Monroe, no precaution had been
taken by the government to prevent
any move on the part of the vessel
or the landing of any of the ships
company. Collector Hamilton ac-
cepted the word of Commander Berg
that he would remain at anchor and
everyone would be kept aboard until
Instructions came from the Washing
ton government.
All efforts to communicate in any
way with the notable British prison
ers including Sir Edward and Lady
Meriwether and their suite, has been
unsuccessful. Even kilograms to
them received up to today had not
been delivered. The prisoners them
selves were almost frantic in their
efforts to get their story to the world,
some of them resorting to the hope
less expedient iof dropping notes
overheard through portfolios. After
their 60 days of captivity, all were
anxious-to get ashore and be free to
go their way,
The question Of food and water was
no longer serious as during the night
a sufficient store of provisions was
taken aboard to meet immediate
needs. The. Appam was almost des-
titute of food and fuel when she ar
rived in Hampton Roads yesterday.
Collector Hamilton granted permis-
sion to Lieutenant Berg last night to
take aboard such supplies as were
needed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02
OBITUARY
MARY DONOVAN LANE

Mary Donovan, widow of William
Lane and for more than half con-
fury a resident of Fairfield. died this
morning at her home, so Jones ave-
nue. Mrs Lane was one of the first
Irish settlers of Fairfield where she
resided until two years ago when she
removed to this city. She was So
years of age and was proud of the
fact that she had never been i'll in
her life until stricken with pneumonia
about 10 days ago. She rallied from
the attack but suffered a. relapse. Her
only near relative is a cousin, Mrs.
John Coughlin of Yionkers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02
TEUT0NIC ALLIES
PREPARING DRIVE
AGAINST SALONIKl

Athens, Feb 2.-Information re-
ceived in military quarters here in
dictates that German and Bulgarian
troops, supported by 10000 Turks,
are likely to begin an attack on the
Franco-British forces at Sa1oniki
about Feb Is.
London, Feb 2.@The AdeveruI,
newspaper of Bucharest, declares that
Greece and Rumania have signed a
dual neutrality convention; according
to- a despatch received here by wire
less telegraphy from Rome
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02
Court Frees Man
Who Beat Wife For
Destroying Photo

Because Mrs. Gecy Mereszka of 566
Crescent avenue did not like a picture
of her husband, taken in the old
country, she tore it from it's fasten-
ings on the wall at her home last
night. Her husband then assaulted
her. In city court today he was SEN
fenced to 80 days in Jail but execu-
ton of the sentenced was later sus-
pended. Mrs. Mereszka said she did
not like the way in which Gecy's
moustache was cur1ed up in the old
country and that she used to feel
mortified when strangers SMILED up
on looking at the photograph.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02
Mrs. George s. ELL
Receivers From Hurts

At Bridgeport hospital this after
noon it was said that Mrs George S.
Hill, of 625 Warren street, wife of
the former president Of the police
board and who was injured in an au-
tomobiIe collision Sunday has recov-
cred from the shock suffered and that
she Will be discharged tomorrow.
James J. Murray, chauffeur Of the
Hill machines, and Miss Carolyn
Doremus, a passenger in the car,
have been discharged from the hos
pitaL Their injuries were minor
and no serious results are expected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02
Suits Against German
Line Owners Dismissed

Boston, Feb. 2+The four suits
brought by the Guaranty Trust Co.,
the National City Bank and Charles
W. Rantoul, Jr., of New York, and
Maurice Hansenn, Of Brussels, against
the North German-Lloyd Steamship
Co. to recover more than 100000
in damages because the steamer
Kronprinzessin Ceci1ie failed to COM
p1ete her voyage to France and Eng
land, just before the outbreak of the
war. were dismissed. today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02

grade.
Always a deep student along vari-
Gus lines, her splendid knowledge of
English, mathematics and French
caused her to be given a position as
High school teacher in 1886.
Since that time she has taught in
various departments of the High
school and as Principal Simonds said
this morning, "she was always pre-
pared to teach in any department in
which we wished to put her. AT the
time of her death she was the oldest
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02
VETERANS WILL BE
HOSTS AT CHOWDER
PARTY TOMORROW

A chowder party and entertainment
will be enjoyed by the members of
Elias Howe, Jr., post, No. 8, G. A. r.,
at their regular meeting in Grand
Army hall tomorrow afternoon. The
chowder will follow the meeting which
will be called at $50. A number of
out-of-town veterans are expected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02
Testify In Suit
Against O'Brien Co.

H. Ell. Bur1eson and A j. weBch of
this city appeared before Judge Walsh
in the civil common pleas court this
against the O'Brien Construction Co.
of New York. They claim to have
furnished teams for the New York
concern when the latter had the con-
tract for road work in Newtown
Bur1ison claims there is $117 due him
and WEIGHS claim is for 1920. Judge
Walsh reserved decision.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02
DIED.

DIED.
sILANE.-In this city. Wednesday, Feb.
End. 1915, Mary, widow of William
Lane, aged IS years
Friends are invited to attend the
funeral from her late residence, No.
SO Jones avenue, on Saturday, Feb
9Th, at $3.50 a. m, and from ST.
Augustfness church, at 9 O'Clock.
Burial at ST. Thomas cemetery,
Fairfield. Automobile cortage.
I'm ATEBEoRIAM-Feb. 8, Thursday
morning at 9 o'clock, a solemn high
months mind mass will be ceIebrat-
ed at Sacred Heart church. in mem
Dry of the late Rev. Thomas J.
Mo11oy. Friends and relatives are
incvited to attend.
SOMERSET Margaret Faith, died,
Feb. 2, 1915, at st. Vfncent's hospi-
tai, New York.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
Midd1etown papers please copy.
STEINER.-In Norwalk, Jan. 80, Mrs
Charles Steiner, aged 76.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02

Announcement of the betrothaI of
Mr.. J. Ellsworth Kohn Of New Haven
to Miss Sara Edith Dannenberg, of rs
RosedaIe street, Bridgeport, has been
made. Mr.. Kohn. a Columbia law
graduate, is at present employed in
the Adams Express Co. accounting de-
partment. Miss Dannenberg is a tai
ented choir singer, and is a sister of
Alex N. and 0. A. H. Dannenberg
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02
M'CA1Hs wrrHDRAws NAME.

St. Paul, Feb. 2-The name of
Gov. Samuel w. Mccall of Massachu-
sets, was Withdrawn today at his re-
quest as a candidate in the Minnesota
Republican presidential primaries.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02
SHORT HAT. co. OF
DANBURY BANKRUPT

The Edwin Short Hat Co of Bethel,
iwas adjudged bankrupt today, accord
ing to ps%ers received in the Office Of
IReferee John w, Banks. The Ma
tdonaI Bank of Danbury, fled a, petit
tion asking that the concern be de-
cIared bankrupt The bank holds
notes for S12,O3374 The Short Co.
liabilities are $55,S2s.75S and the as
sets $51, 57433-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02
COL. HOUSE CALLS AT
FRENCH FOREIGN OFFICE

Paris, Feb. 2, 1880 a. m.-Col E. NJ.
House, President wilson's personal
representative, visiting capitals of bel
Hgerent nations, called at the foreign
office today and had a long talk with
Jules Cambon, general under secretary
to the foreign ministry.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02

graceful-but my how theycan walk
Ground Gripper shoes overcome the tendency to toe
out. They swing the big around into straight line
with the heel They do not make but they do
and women walk long and far without fatigue when
Ground G1ippers
Ground Gripper shoes corrective for lot Of
foot troubles Fallen arches painful Ground Grip
per shoes relieve that pain wonderfully. They built
SO th exercise the muscles of the ootarch at each step
This exercising has the effect expert MASSAGE
restores the muscles to life and power and gradually
overcomes the of the fallen arches. No archsup
porter, could do this Ground Gripper shoes can.
This is but one of the things that Ground Gripper
shoes do Here fair of their powers: They
and
the bIood freecirc Through the foot
r pdre T Ennioas s anG z1 nS Hes'''
balance heTedghto the 5odye evenly
exercise the footarc ate STEP.
Ground Gripper shoes are not handsonae they
homely. At first one is disappointed by them They
don't seem to either feel right But few days
they've proved themselves It's wonderful how spen
didly they feel And with what ease one walks And
how footpains disappear It is almost enjoyable
rompng barefoot at the shore
They conservative in appearance, naturally. That
because they follow natural outline of the normal foot
There's guesswork about them; Ground Grippers
result Of study and experiment by patient and eminent
surgeons who make the foot their special study That
study and experiment supplementary the work and
skill of an expert shoe-bulder. And Ground G1ippers
resulted!
We've helped great many Bridgeport and
women along footpath comfort with these remark
shoes; they have carefully and inteigenty fitted
and that is important IF YOU personally, victim OF
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Women's of Wei kid mems Of Vici kid or calfskin
$3.50
all
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02
ANNA III. CRANE
WANTS SEPARATION

Anna H Crane of this city fled
divorce proceedings in the superior
court today against Harry H. Crane
of this city. Into1erable cruelty is
the ground. The couple were mar
ried January 8, 1912. Mrs. Cranes
maiden name being Anna Harafas
She asks the court to allow her ali
mony and the custody of two minor
children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02

Daniel Davenport of this city, one
of Americas most noted lawyers, for
the first time in his career. today be-
came a, grandfather. His daughter,
Beatrice, the wife of George L. En-
mons of Schenectady, became the
mother of a promising boy, this morn
ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02
Ground Gripper shoes
put comfort first.

No one, so authorities tells
us, can walk properly when
toes are. turned out. Indi-
ans, mountaineers, soldiers
Of long service; they all toe
in. This gives them a nat
.-iral swinging gait that is
healthful. It may not be
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-02-02

The South Pipe Line Co. declared
the usual quarterly dividend of Sc per
share.
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MISS SOMERSET,
3. II. S. TEACHER,
Is DEAD At So

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