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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-14

POINT PLEASANT Joe King, "a
landing men for the Ohio and Kama
wha harbor ntrthis point, fell from a
barge ard WAS drowned before day
light. His body was recovered.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-14

iings were held BY Ten committees OF
1.-THE local organization with members
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
D. A. R. AGAIN VOTE
 FOR MINOR OFFICERS

Washington, April 20-The 25th continental congress of the Daugh- ters of the American Revolution bal Ioted again today for an honorary vice sident-genera1 and an edi- tor of the D. A. R. magazine. A re- ballot was made necessary by a fail ure of choice yesterday. Other offic- CTS were elected.
 The contest for editor is between Miss Eliza O. Dennison, of Pennsy1- vania, and Mrs. Amos G. Draper. of the District of Columbia; and that for honorary -president-gene between Mrs. John Newman Cary of Indiana, and Mrs. James Ross Mel len, of Pennsylvania
 Aside from the election, the pres entation of committee reports was the principal business berore the dele gates today.
 A reception at the White House in honor of the Daughters by the Pres ident and Mrs. Wilson was on the program for the afternoon This is the crowning social function of the Congress.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
Metric System To
 Cement Friendship.

Paris, April 2o.-The scientific edi- tor of the Temps doubts whether any permanent friendship between France and England is possible as long as England sticks to her obsolete system of weights and measures.
 'AlI the things that England and France are agreed on," says the edi- tor, "such as the interchange of Ian- guages and the building of the Channel Tunnel, are nothing compared with the absolute necessity for France to induce England to adopt the metric system. Think how difficult it wilI be for the Frenchman to tread his way through the mazes of British weights and measures when, after the war, he turns to British trade and industry to furnish him with the greater part of what he needs to restore and rebuild his shattered factories and work shops.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
Strikebreaker Who Fired Revolver Sent
 To Jail and Fined

Judge Frank L. Wilder in city court today placed fine of q and costs and a jail sentence of 30 days upon Gus Nick, age B, of 283 Water street, a strike ke-breaker at the American Graph opnone Go.
 Nick was surrounded by group of men on his way to work at the Graph ophone factory last evening and urged to join the ranks of the strikers. It is alleged that he was threatened with violence and Nick pulling a revolver from his hop pocket discharged its contents twice in the air.. He was ar- rested and charged with carrying con- cealed weapons.
 Attorney John J. Cullinan defended Nick in city court today. He said that his client had been carrying the gun for his own protection and that on be- ing threatened with violence he fired the shots iii the air. Attorney Guilt nan asked Judge Wilder to suspend the jail sentence.
 Judge Wilder. said: 'T will not take the responsibility of suspending a jail sentence in any case where men are convicted of carrying concealed weap- ons. I have repeatedly said would send them to jail and will carry out that statement. Should the court of common pleas see fit to suspend the sentence that is up to them. I do not intend to allow the lives of citizens to be placed in danger by dangerous men vrho are coming into this city day af- ter day.
 An appeal was allowed under bonds of $150. Attorney Cu1linar announced his intentfons of filing an appeal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
Founder of Buddhist
 Sect to Be Honored
 By Great Monument.

Tokio. April 2O.--A colossal image of Nichiren, the founder of the Nichi- ren Buddhistic sect, will be hewra in a great rock on the isIet of Ushiga- kubisaima in the beautiful Inland Sea. The plan was originated by Jiyei Taka- mi, a we'll known Buddhist. who has long wished to create great nnonu- ment to Nichiren who founded his fa- nous sect over six centuries ago. It has the active support of many prom inent Japanese including Admiral To go, the hero of the battle in the Sea of Japan.
 The rock stands 264 feet high and is of the purist granite throughout. When completed the statue will be 23O feet high. The hands alone will measure 26 feet. It will tower over the In land Sea and probably may be easily viewed by American travellers bound for the Orient on their way to Kobe and Shanghai.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
PEHR WEST DOCK PROPERTY HERE
 CHANGES HANDS
Long Time Lease, Nearly Equivalent to Sale, Is
 Granted By Widow.
THERE

One of the most notable harbor- front developments that has been not ed in Bridgeport during a decade, was recorded yesterday in the town clerk s office when transfer of the old Pehr West docks at the foot of Pembroke street, is made by his widow to Alex ander Gottheb for a term of 99 years.
 This transaction with an option. for a similar lease, which amounts in re- atty practise to a complete sale, is be- lieved to be the forerunner of a transportation deal that may mean between this city and New York with the further possibility of a Provi- dence. R. l.. terminal.
 The Chamber of Commerce is known to have had under considera- tion an application for it's sanction to the institution of another water freight line to this city. The matter is now in the hands of the transpor- tation committee and little can be learned today as to the future recom- mendations.
 It is the belief of many 1nanufac- turers in this city that another boat line would greatly relieve congestion of freight over the railway lines, but many shippers hesitate to divert their shipments to new lines until assured that they will have permanence.
 The Pehr West docks were original ly built by Captain Lewis. In 1888 they were purchased and used by West in his oystering operations in this sec ton. Later that business was sold to the Radel Oyster Co., and there was little use for the docks other than as a. landing place for pleasure craft and use by the numerous boat clubs that are in the vicinity.
 The purchase was negotiated by Alexander Dannenberg of the Dan nenberg Go, who first took over the long-term lease and transferred it to Gottlieb, who is believed to represent New York interests
 West was a. pioneer in the big oys- ter industry of New England and the first man to conceive and make prac- tical the transportation of oysters from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast states. He amassed a large fortune.
 The acquisition of the present docks, which adjoin the Lewis Oyster Co., s docks at the foot of Pembroke street, with a right of way, carry riparian rights of 25O feet to the government channel leading to Johnson's creek.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20

First Swedish M. E. Church Society Plans
 Edifice In West End

A handsome new house of worship will be erected within the next few months at Beechwood and Iranistan avenues for the First Swedish M. B. society.
 This society, founded in 1888, has heretofore occupied quarters in the Greek church building on West Ldb- erty street. The contract. let to Chris jensen & Christensen, local builders. from plans of Lucius l.. Bridge dis close arrangements for a Gothic structure of wood and stucco cap able of seating about 250 worship pers. Separate basement rooms for social and Sunday school purposes will be provided.
 Rev. William B. CheIlgren, pastor of the church hopes to have the struc- ture completed during the summer when special dedtcatory ceremonies will be held.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
Thefts of Bayonets At Arms Plant Cause
 Inquiry By Police

An investigation is being made at the plant of the Remington Arms & Ammunition Co.,, where it is reported systematic thefts have been going on for several weeks. Two arrests were made yesterday.
 Reude1 Rose, age "A, 1e1 Catherine street. and Eugene Rei1Iey. age 20, of the same address, were arrested, charged with theft. The boys are alleged to have stolen a. chest of tools at the plant and shipped the chest to Washington. where they formerly lived. The chest has been returned to this city by the police of Wash ington, D. c.
 In city court today the case of each were continued until May l. in order to allow a further investigation.
 Reports of bayonet thefts are fre- quent at the plant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
Society of Ruthenian
 Greek Catholics To
 Hold Convention Here

A national convention of the Ruth enian Greek Catholic society at which about 500 delegates from every state in the Union will attend, will be held in this city during the week of May IA
 At that time heads of the organ ization will be elected for the ensuing year and many prominent Greek Catholic prelates and educators will attend and speak upon progress of the faith in this country and devel- opment of the society which bears the same relation to the Greek Catholic church as does the Knights Of Cofum- bus to the Roman Catholic, church
 Plans are being made for the ac- commodation of the large number oz delegates who will be housed in Bridgeport during the week and So- kol hall has been hired to house the convention
 Special services will be held in the ! Greek church on Arctic street, under the direction of the pastor. Rev. Ores tes P Chornoclx. The chairman of the committee on arrangements here is George Ferrio, attorney-at-laY. in the Medgs building.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
Peconic, Oyster Boat,
 Carries Cargo of 8
 Ministers Furniture

The Peconic, a. trim looking oyster boat, arrived in the local harbor last night bringing the furniture of Rev. N. E. Howard of the Sag Harbor. L.I.. Methodist Episcopal church. MT, Howard has been transferred to An sonia and his household effects will be transported there
 When the Peconic went out this aft ernoon she had on board the furniture of Rev. John F. Wagner, formerly of the Summerfe1d M. E. church of this city, who will fill the pulpit at the Sag Harbor church vacated by MT. Howard, and the furniture of Rev. Minard l.. G. Proper. formerly of the Trinity M. B. church of this city, who has been assigned to the church at Orient, L. I. Capt, A. H. Tuthill, own CT of the Peconic, reported a splendid seven hour trip from Sag Harbor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
Captain c. H. Wickham
 Heads State Patriots

New Haven, April 2o.-Captain Clarence H. Wickham of Hartford was elected governor of the Connecti- cut Society of the Order of Founders and Patriots at the twentieth annual nleeinE of that organization. held here yesterdays Other, officers elected were: Deputy, Arthur E. woodruff, New Ha- ven; secretary, Lucius B. Barbour, Hartford; treasurer, Philo P Ravens, Bridgeport; state attorney, A. W. Lowell, Waterbury; chaplain, Rev. Dr. fJ. c. Davenport, Waterbury; historian, State Librarian George S. Goddard, Hartford; genea1ogist, Charles w Church. Waterbury,; registrar. Henry L.. Harrison, New Haven. The regis tFar reported that 2f new members were admitted to the society during the year, among them being w! c. Bill of Hartford, G. H. Hart of Hartford. WIZ Douglas of Midd1etown. and Nor ris S. Lfppittt of New Haven. The present membership of the society is IT'S.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
Prosecutor Would Have Prisoners Pay
 Own Hospital Bills

Prosecuting Attorney A. L. Delaney today said that he intends to put a rule into effect with the aid of the Judges of the city court that will make prisoners pay their own hos pitaI bills hereafter.
 Prisoners sent to local hospitals have received treatment at the ex- pense of the city, but this arrange ment may be changed. Hereafter they will have to pay their own hospital expenss and should they be unable te pay, they will be sent to the county jail where they will be made to work out the costs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
TROLLEY CO.'S >EMPL LOVES SEE
 NO STRIKE NEED
i've Have Faith in Connec- ticut Co.," Say Men Seek
 ing Raise.

Ii .sWa have faith in the Connecticut Co.," Is the opinion of local trolley men who have been asked to express their views on the general demands made by both night and day men from 27 1-2 cents an hour to 35 cents with corresponding increase in oth- CT ratings,
 The advisability for a strike in this cdty on June 1, when the agreements with the company expire is not seen by union men today. Acco&ding to truIleymen the only reason that any of the old-time employees of the com pany Is the fact that longtime asso- ' scfation holds them and they believe that their requests for S5-cent max imum hourly rate will not be denied.
 I've will have no trouble in getting that rate and even more in Bridgeport at any time We, work for 10 hours daily to make SAYS and less. The or danary day Iaborer can get this wage in the streets and any skilled help can get $3 per day It is not neces- sary to talk strike for higher wages If the company does not accede to the demanfis on June I, all we will have to do is to seek outside work indfvld- ually.''
 New Haven, April 2o.-Among trol- Eleyrnen on the New Haven lines or the Connecticut CO. today it was under stood that the night men last nldnlgne decided to stand with the day men in the demands formulated by the union to ask for a 25 cent rate. The present wage agreement with the company ex- p1res June l. The trolleymen receive a naximuzn rate of 27 1-2 cents an hour. and it is to raise this figure to & cents with corresponding increases in ether ratings that the union is holding meetings and taking aavote on several questions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
xfossley Not Yet In
 Bridgeport; Sheriff
 Still Retains Papers

J Harry Crossley, real estate oper- ator, who has been out of the city for more than a week, did not return to Bridgeport up to a late hour today.
 Papers in the suit to recover SIG. .0oe 6el-f 74 4arvey 6 Lewis opticians of Hartford, remain in the hands of Sherin Thomas ]. Cunningham. The latter said today he wouId not serve the papers until Attorney John S. Pullman, who represents the Hartford firm, gave the word.
 At MT Cross1ey's office in tie Ser curity building it was said today that he was expected home on Saturday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
Cruel to Cruelty
 Agent, Doctor Is
 Fined For Assault

For assaulting Agent Horace M. Damn of the Society for Hhe Proven tion of Cruelty to Animals, Dr. Ed ward A. Williamson of Norwalk was fined $10 and costs by Judge Walsh in fhe criminal court of common pleas this afternoon The jury went out yesterday afternoon but could not agree This morning the jurors re- tired again and finally found Dr. Will 1ianascn guilty The doctor and Damn khad a dispute regarding alleged cru- city to a horse.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
JosEPH RUNDRCKE.R

Funeral services over Joseph Rum decker, 64 years of age, who killed himself yesterday in his home, Lord ship Manor. by firing three shots into his body, will be held tomorrow aft, ernoon. Rev. Ernest c. Carpenter pastor of the Stratford M. D. church will be the officiating clergymen. Bur ia1 will be Laxeview cemetery
 pr. William B., CogsweN, medical examiner of Stratford, gave a hndina of suicide. He was Respondent be- cause he suffered from rfieumatlsrn
 MT. Rundecker is survived by a widow and eight children. He was born iu Germany and came to this country when young man. kN0r 21 years he worked in the needle department oi the Wheeler & Wilson Machine fac tory. Ten years ago he left that com ceFn and was employed as 8 bridge builder. Some six years ago he fell from bridge and his right hip waa injured so severely that he was obliged to use @ cane. He recently was a great sufferer of Rheumatism.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
All Witnesses and
 Sole Beneficiary
 of Will Are Dead

Stella Perkins Jenkins, niece, both of San Rafael, Cal, are the sole heirs at-law of Mary E. Perkins, whose will was admitted in the probate court here today. The estate is about $6, ,000 mostly personal property. In her will drawn August 8, 1891, Miss Perkins i'm tended to leave all to her brother, George B. Perkins. He is dead, she is dead and the witnesses who signed the will, George E. and Orfsa Betts and Mary G. Pinker, Ire all dead.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
Eight Year Old Victim
 of Auto Dies of Hurts

Domenic Korenti, aged eight. of 3s Reilly street, died this afternoon at the Bridgeport hospital of injuries sui fered when struck by an automobile.
 Coroner Phelan began an investiga- ton of the accident before the death of the child.
 Max WoIfthal of 166 Pembroke street was driving the car that hit the boy. He has been arrested, and released under bonds of $1,0OO. DOmenic'G left lung was plInct1lred
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
ADDITIONAL MARINES
 TO GUARD WIRELESS

Philadelphia, April. 20-A detach- nnenti of 26 marines have left the Philadelphia navy yard for Tuckerton, N. J.. and SayviIle. N. Y-, where afe located powerful trans-AtIantic wire less stations It was stated at the yard that these men would be joined by a much larger detail from the Brooklyn navy yard and that a closer guard would be kept upon the wire Cess stations for the present.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
NEW FoUNDLAND BOOMING.

St. Johns. N. E., April BOA pre- lirafnary statement on the Colonial Budget made today indicates that Newfoundland Is in the strongest financial position in the Colony's his- tory. Officials estimate that there will be surplus of Se0,Ooo for the fiscal year ending in June next and that the next year also will show a lahee sur- pIus notwithstanding the loss of $780, 900 in revenue which will follow the going Into effect of new laws,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
SUES ON BOND TO
 COLLECT JUDGMENT

Unable to collect a judgment of $55o which he was awarded by a su- perIor court jury last month. Joseph Pohorence of this city has brought suit against Anna Koneesny to recover $1.2p0. He brought the original suit on behalf of his daughter who alleged Andrew Konecsny was the father of her child. Anna Konecsny furnished a bond of $5,0oO for her son and it is recover
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
PORT OF ARcHANGEn CLOSED,

New York, April 2o-The port of ArchangeI has been closed to all ves- sells except those carrying exclusively cargo for use by the Russian govern ment according to cable advices re- ceived here by local shipping interests and issued from Petrograd to c. J. Medzikhovsky, commercial attache here of the imperial Russian govern Hnent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
PATRnfK MTrInnNs

Patrick Mullins a resident of Eas Bridgeport for 50 years, and one oi the best known of the older Bridge, porters. died last night at his home 3S8 Mill Hill avenue, aged 73 years MT. Mullins was a. prominent mem nbei of St. Mary's parish, but since che es, ta.blishment of St. Charles church had been active in it's work. He d survived by a. daughter. Mrs. Agnes Duff1e and five sons, William T., real estate dealer, Joseph. who is 4n the plumbing business, Edward, FFanu of. the Mullins Typewriter ezchangs and Dr. s. F. Mullins of Danbury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
OHSE ESTATE,

Application for papers of admins tration on the $2,OOO estate of Ellen Ohse, was made to the probate court today by Rose A. Smith, her sister Other heirs-at-law of the estate are Charles A. Smith. Hotel BroezeI, Buff falo, and John and Mary Ann Smith. of Ireland. The latter are nepheBrs and a niece of the deceased.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
ADEIlALDE M. HUBBARD.

Adelaide M.. wife Of Henry L. Hub. bard, died this morning at hen home 147 Pembroke street, aged 66 years Mrs, Hubbard lived on the East Side oi the city for the last 20 years She was a member of the Berean church and of the Daughters of Liberty. Shl is survived by her husband. bVVa daughters, Mrs. F., J. Thomas of 1Ier. iden and Mrs. Charles l.. Streck of thii city. and three sons, Charles IT. oi Lyme Rock George R. of Meridel and W.-P. of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
Fined Because He
 Ran From Policeman

Seeing policeman running to- wards him during demonstration at the plant of the American Grapho- phone Co.,, yesterday afternoon, Mi chae1 Jehal, age 23, of 29 Linen ave- nue, started to run. He was caught and arrested. Tn city court today he was fined S5. Jehal said he had done nothing to disturb the peace.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
MINNIE I. BERKLEY SMITH

Minnie I. Berkley, wife Of George Smith. died this morning at tho Bridgeport hospital aged 36 years Mrs. Smith was the daughter of MT and Mrs. Ferdinand B. Beriault of 23G Maplewood avenue, where the funeral will be held. Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband and parents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
LEG IS BURNED.

The trouser legs of John Quinn, aged 67. of 131 Walnut street, caught fire this noon while he was tending bon fire His left leg was severely burned before he extinguisned the flames. He refused to go to a hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20

An increase of 10 per cent. in wages has been granted the 1,70o striking employees of Corrigan. Mckinney & Co.,, of Cleveland,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
0 OBITUARY.
JANE c. SMITH.

Jane C., widow of Jeremiah c. Smith, died this morning at her home, 13S Laurel avenue. Mrs. Smith had lived many years in Bridgeport and Black Rock. She is survived by two daughters, the Misses Sadie and Az nes Smith. 7l
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
HARRY A.. WHEETiETs

The funeral of Harry A Wheeler was held from lthe home of his father. John M. Wheeler, of 927 Park ave- nue at 2:3o this afternoon. Rev. John c. sadtler, rector of Chrisi Episcopal church conducted the ser. vices A quartet composed of MT and Mrs. Clifton F1athers, Miss Flor ence GouIden and Joseph Collins sans Inappropriate selections. The servicef were largely attended. The bearersi William Howes, Joseph HubbelI Charles Weeks, Stiles Goodsell, Ed. ward F. Hotchkiss and Percy Ander, son.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
MAReARpr A. MULHAI.n

The funeral of Margaret A. widow of Edward P. Mu1hall, was held from her home, 91 Lee avenue. at s:SO thia morning and a. half hour later from St Peter's church. where the funeral services were read by Rev. Thomas J. Kelley. The bearers were Patrick McGrath, Michael Darsey, David Full verty, Louis Bussonette, J. Robert Lea and Edward BeIoip. Burial was in St MichaeI's cemetery, where Father Kel. ley read the connnittal ssrvica
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20

Private Eiehenberger. Tenth cav airy, reported missing in Mexico, has been heard frotn.I according to Consul Letcher, at Chihuahuas City.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20

A report from Paris states that the Kaiser has decorated the commander of the submarine that toPpedosd the steamer Sussex.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
ELIN w. UTNDMARK.

The funeral of Elin w, the five year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Andrew B. Lindmark, was held from the home of her parents, 76S Norman street, at o'clock this afternoon. Burial was in Mountain Grove ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
ERNEST GRAF

The funeral of Ernest Graf of 6s4 Washington avenue, was held from the undertaking parlors or Michael J. The F,raterna1 Order of Eagles had charge of the funeral. Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-20
HEDGE OF MACHINE GUNS ON CERMANY'S EASTERN FRONT
 SAYS PROF. DUESING'S NOTE

Nearly 175oOo of These Weapons Placed 25 Feet Apart Stretch From Riga to Roumania.- Women Engaged Digging Subways Tn Berlin Wear Boomers Sub way Guards.