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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
DOZEN CIRCUSES PLAN INVASIONS
 HERE THIS YEAR
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 McCracken has announced to friends in New York that Rickard and he of- fered $150,OOO cash for the Sells-F1oto Show to H. H. Tammen and F. G. Bonf1ls, the owners, which offer has been refused, but that they were de- termined to be owners of one of the biggest circuses on the road before next fall.
 Never in the history of the tented world have the circus homogeneous encountered such difficulties in the way of arranging railroad transporta- tion as has conc- onted them this year. Due to the tie-ups, and blockades on practically every railroad throughout the East the general agents of the circuses have been met with the tate ment of the railroads. that lack of motive power would prohibit haulage. To illustrate the position in which the circus people find themselves, George Degnon, general agent for .the Cook & Wilson outfit, spent 1 weeks ar ranging nine hauls by the New York, New Haven Hartford Railroad.
 The carnival people this year find themselves up against a stiff proposi- ton to secure box cars and flats for the haulage of their outfits, due to the scarcity of rolling stock. The circuses, fortunately, have their own cars, so that all that is required is motive power but in nearly every instance the hauls have bee naFranged only after weeks of negotiation, and after the railroads had boosted the hau1age rate from 61z to 8 cents per mile.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
K Ray Investigator
 Loses Three Fingers
 But Perfects Process

Paris, April s-Charles Valiant, head of the photographic laboratory of the. Lariboisiere hospital in Paris. has announced successful means of replacing the present costly process of x-ray photographipg on a glass negative with printing directly on to paper.
 Vaillant's new process uses ordinary sensitized paper for taking radium photographs. The cost of the pa per is only 8 twentieth of that of the glass negative. and there is also a saving in weight and space
 Valiant has only three fingers left out of ten, namely two fore1ngers and a thumb, the foreinger of the left hand and the thumb and forehnger of the right. The rest of his fingers he lost, one after the other, by hold ing them at the end of a tube thus trying on himself the penetarative effect of the radiun rays Repeat ed amputation, however, did not less en Vaillant's enthusiasm. He is a1- ready the discoverer of a photographic method of determining whether or, not an infant was born dead or alive.
 The infant born dead comes out on the negative completely dark, whereas it's having uttered a cry or lived an instant, an hour, or ten hours, is proved by the deVe1oprn nent on the plate first of the stomach and then of the lungs. The practical legal result is that infanticide can now be detected without recourse to an Autopsy.
 For the moment WailIantss mind is Concentrated on getting the most out of radiography for the benefit of the wounded in war. T want, . he says, ito extract all the secrets I can from science, so as to help the surgeon to save as many heroes as possible. My little personal war is with science and I mean to make her pay me for my amputations.' ''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
Olivet Parish House
 Fund Grows Steadily

The North End has a, large organ ization that is working to make pos sible one of the best recreation cen tres in the history of. the neighborhood of the new Olivet parish house. Gym nasium, bowling alleys, swimming pool and club rooms are planned. Men, women and children, alike will be well comed just as Rev. E. K. Holden would welcome them if he were in the city serving the community as he did for so many years.
 Nearly $12,000 has been obtained in three dayst work and the temper ature'' registered on the huge ther- mometer is steadily rising. Last night the enthusiasm was great and toward the end of the supper hour when near ly 200 workers were present challenges were heard from one team after an other and divisions were ready to con test for the best rating in either a, one day or a, three day race. /
 The total reached last evening was $11 ,67O which included a gift of S1,O0G from William F. Tait, and a $500 gift from Miss Jessie B. Sherwood in mem ory of her mother.
 The team reports for last night were 2 foIIows:
 Division ttA.'' in charge of General Clifford Beards1ey, Captains Ralph Paine, $429; H. D. Booth, $500; Mrs w. K. Mix, $343; Mrs. John Leonard, $254. Grand total, $1,691.
 sion FB.'' in charge of General C. E. Bilton, Captains Bilton- -McGin team, $1.169; Clarence Wilson, $584; Brewer whitney, s34. Grand total. $1,7S1.
 Division e., in charge of General B. T. Buckingham, Captains Miss Hat tie Ballou, absent; E. T.. Buckingham, $327; Miss Minnie Euers5 s225. Grand total. $649.
 Division. s'D.' in charge of General Lester 4Burdiek, Captains Mrs. E.. H. Ravens, .$1, ,4o2; Miss Jennie Logan, s9o6; c. '. TreadweH, s225. Grand to-
 Division ..E,'' in charge of General E. E.. Cortright, Captains Q. L. At water. $231; Mrs Charles Dickson, s166; A J. Abbot, $sS2; Mrs. F, A. Strong, $1, ,406.5o. Grand total, s, ,185
 Division tF.'' in charge. of general Howard speer. Captains Miss sannfe Bassett $169; Miss B. C., Jamieson, $219.50; Mrs Daniel Lyon, $354. 4.50. Grand total, $742
 Division sfGs'' in charge of General Howard Whea1e. Captains Howard WIheale, $414; Roy TuthiIl, $400 50. Grand total, $S14
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
H P. MARSHALL DEAD.

Greenwich, April s-Henry P. Mar shall. a former member of the Com necticut legislature and for six years warden of the borough here, died at the Greenwich hospital, yesterday hf- ternoon, after an operation for ap- pendicitis He was 64 years of age.
 MT. Marshall was a member of the Fly Fishers Club of Brooklyn. He was recognized as one of, the most expert fishermen along the Atlantic coast When wealthy New Workers began to buy up large estates here several yeaYs ago MT. Marshall fol- lowed their example. He accumu- lated a large fortune. He left a widow and one daughter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
All roads alike to Lion wheel.

There's road, which footpath is left too strenuous for Lion bicycle You count Lion to take you there and back Forthe Lion is the stores wheel built from stringent specifications, and it's stood the test of years of hard service.
 Any man who knows metals and machinery and con struotion invited to get right at the heart of Lion bicycle.
 take down right here at the store and see just made note the skill and care with which each part is built finished the splendid stock that is put into each and he l wonder more than ever why its price is but $z9
 bicycles built for this store at factory that couldn't build poor wheel folks there don't know how
 Lion bicycles built with roller chain that runs evenly and easily.
 Lion bicycles are equipped with coaster brake and mud guards,
 Lion bicycles are sold with distinctelear guarantee that they will give thorough satisfaction
 Yet their price is but $25.
 Other bicycles now ready, include the Hartford at 8Bo; boys and girls wheels at s22 and s8-and Lns splendid Columbia chainess with to.speed gear at 6o as, Front
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
Sister Main Heir
 to Estate of Late,
 Mary H. Burroughs

In her will offered for probate to- day, Sarah B. Burroughs late of l1runbuII, leaves most of her estate to her sister Mary H. Burroughs. also a resident of Trurnbu11. The estate is estinated to be $l0,0OO.
 She bequeagths her sister, Mary H. Burroughs, all her interest in the hornestead at Trumbrll, a house and two acres of land, and all the realty of which she was possessed.
 She gives her brother. Arthur VI Burroughs, of san Antonio, Tex, $2s0O0 for which he was indebted to her, she Ixecztes, together with interest due on Ia1is note held for such indebtedness. To her bfother, stephen J. Burroughs, she gives $2o0 and land in Hawley
 avenue, this city. She provides if she ay have sold either of the lots she will give $500 in lieu thereof and in laddition to the previously bequeathed lez00. If both lots have been sold she
 directs Stephen shall have $1.800 in Elteu of the property and in addition to the s200
 To her nephew, Martin A. Beach, of
 rambull. she gives $2,0O0. To Mrs.
 Louise Beach, wife pf Martin A. Beach,
 she gives $500.
 The rest of the estate is left to the sister, Mary H Burroughs for herself and her heirs. She nominates the sis-
 ter to be executrix of the will without ez9rHHEtA1S ssi
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
Release Stowe On
 Manslaughter Charge

Upon recon mnendation of Prosecu- tor E. Earle Garlick.after perusing the report of Coroner John J. PheIan on the death of Samuel Sanan dusky. age 21, formerly of New York; Judge Bart lett in city court today nol1ed the charge of rnans1aughter placed against William E. Stowe of 39 Mckinley ave- nue.
 Stowe was operating the. jitney car that struck and instantly killed Sam andusky on the evening of March S1. while the deceased was running to catch a trolley car at Scof1e1d and Fairfield avenues. Witnesses said that Stowe did his best to avoid the ac-g cident.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
ROWLAND DRY GOODS GO.
Fire Alarm Feind
 Hasn't Been Found

Detectives at work on the case of the young woman who has been send ing in false alarms of fire over the telephone to fire headquarters have been unable to learn her name Fte- neatedly. false alarms of fire have been sent to fire headquarters while several times calls have been receiv- ed at police headquarters from the neighborhood of Laurel avenue ask ing that a squad of police be hurried to the neighborhood as a murder was heinz committed in that section.
 Fire Chief Daniel 3. Johnson yes terday complained to the police and Detectives James A. Bray and James AI Dooley investigated the case thla morning They were unable to LinQ the person sought The ffrennen say tI,e voice of the person sending In, the alarms was that of a. woman
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
Remington Employees N Form Building and
 Loan Association

The latest eRernington Enployes' or sanitation vas formally launched, yesterday afternoon when the BuliG- ing & Loan association of Bridgeport was launched This organization has been formed for the purpose of assist ing its members, by offering sate and renaunerative investment for thelr savings and to assist them in acqulr- ing their own homes upon liberal terms and as inexpensively as possible. while the association has been forrn-- ed by employees of the Remington Arms Works, and is of1cered by them it is open to outsiders and ex- tends it's privileges to anyone desirous of taking advantage of them.
 The officers chosen at yesterday s meeting are all representative men, holding high positions at the works They are; President, J. G. Woodoury; vice president, J. B. Welsh; secretary H. w. Peacock, 25 Glenwood avenue. and treasurer, F. H. Gilchrist. Fne directors chosen were: For three years. Charles Nichols. T. Sheehan and R. G. Cook: for two years, F. All Grun E. R. Sawin and J. A. Pages for one year, R. E. Hutchinson, J. J. Farmer and H. B. Wells.
 It is planned to hold regular montn- Ky meetings on the third Monday of each month. Shares of the value o6 $2oo will be Issued for which the sub scription price will be 50 cents for the first share and 25 cents for each addi- tional share. Installments are pay able at the rate of $1 per share per month, which will extend the pertoo for final payment approximately to lz years, if the purchaser so chooses.
 A member Is privileged to withdraw at any time on giving 60 days notice and receive back all moneys paid in by him with interest minus the orig fnal subscription fee. Members are entitled also to borrow on their shares to the amount of their full cash sur render value. The association will be subject to the banking laws of Con- necticut and under the supervision of the state A committee has been ap- pointed to get the necsssary charter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
Workman Stricken Seeking Wages in
 Auditors Office

As he approached the desk in City Auditor Bernard Keating's office in city hall, at II o'clock this morning for his pay as an employee of the Public Works department, John O'Connor, aged 70. was stricken with pneumonia and fell to the floor.
 A call was sent for the emergency hospital ambulance corps. Dr. John F. Canavan found that the aged man was suffering from an attack of pneu- monia which apparently had been working on him for a weekdor more. The patient was taken to St. Vincent's s hospital in the ambulance. While serious his condition is not believed to be critical. MT. O'Connor lives with his son, John P. o'Connor, at 789 State street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
Glasner's Assailant
 Held in $2,OOO Ends

Herbert E Rocktoff, of Gayounel N. J., confessed assailant of elasneE arraagned in the city court today 70 answer a. charge of robbery connlit@ ted on March 22. was bouno over lor trial before the superior court. An alIered confederate, FredrioE Lehman was similarly dealt with by the lower court last Tuesday. Bonds In each Instance have been set at ga 900 but not produced.
 Rocktoff, the police say, freely ad7 y,,ts his connection with thef iFst as- sault and robbery but strenuously de- nies that he participated in the sec ond attempt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
Stray Bullet Falls
 At Foot of Woman
 Seated in Her Home

A stray bullet crashed through the kitchen window at the home Of Mrs. Albert L. Merritt at Park avenue and Savoy street at 9:30 this morning and came within an inch of striking the srandmother of Mrs. Merritt.who was sitting in a rocking chair knitting.
 The bullet apparently was spent by the time it struck the Merritt home and the cartridge fell at the feet Of the aged woman. Mrs Merritt be- came alarmed and teIephoned to po- lice headquarters of the affair
 The police patrol was hurried to the scene and policemen looked in the woods of the neighborhood. but were unable to find any trace of the person who fired the bullet.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
zs
 DIED.

HOWE this city. April 2, 1916, Percy t awe, aged 31 years Friends &Ee Invited to attend the frn@TaI at the n1ortuary chapel Of August q. Baker, 129K Stratford avenue at 2ssO Tuesday afternoon. 1nternent at I.a4e1iew cemetery.
 U 8 b+ Anarew Ia ss.sd s.SsSi sa years, months. 14 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence 1060 5tEanord avenue on Tuesday morning at ssS0 a. m and from St. Maryss church with ! high mass of requiem lat 10 a. m Tnternent family plot St MichaeTs cemetery
 U 8 bs lglABE this city, April 6, 1sl6, RudoIf Naber. aged 7z years 2 rnonths, IT days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late resfdencey 54 Wflliston street, on Monday after noon, April 10, at 2.3O o'clock. and from German Baptist church on Burroughs street, corner Kossuth strsht, at o'clock
 f Internnent at convenfence Of the 12mnnl1y. U b IGARRETT-In this city, April 8, 1918. Frank R. Garrett, 191D Park Avenue. aged 5S years
 Funeral private. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
Extra Jury Panel Drawn for Superior
 Court, Civil Side

An extra panel of jurors has been drawn for the civil superior court, which will resume sessions next week with Judge Webb on the bench. It is reported that there is enough business to keep the jury engaged for eight weeks more. So many of the original panel were excused in the last month that it was necessary to have more jurors.
 Those on the extra panel are: Will liam H. Brown of 45 Waterview ave- nue, William Gi1lick of 45 Revere street and Thomas F. Latin of 838 Wood avenue; Fred Coleman, Srs, Charles F. Smith and s. A. Waterbury of Norwa1k; Theodore Decker, PhiIo c. Fox and Charles s. Smith, Strat- ford
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
SAYS GARRURETOR PREVENTED BRAKES
 FROM DOING WORK

For passing a standing trolley ear at Bunne1I street and Stratford avenue at 7:20 last evening and endangering avenue, a jftneur, was fined $25 and the lives of people a1ighting from the trolley car, Charles Feshino, 105 South costs by Judge Bartlett in city court today. Feshino said that the carbure- tor on his car hindered the brakes from working properly. Prosecutor Delaney. smiled at this statement and he recommended that a h eavy fine be placed upon the jitneur. Feshino paid the fine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
Fine of $10O For
 Intoxicated Man
 Who Operated Gar

A man operating motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor is a dangerous being to be at large, said Judge Frederic A. Bartlett in city court this morning and he imposed a fine of $100 upon Samuel Barnes, s39S Benham avenue, who was arraigned on that charge. Barnes was arrested last Saturday evening by Policeman Thomas Began at Barnum avenue and East Main street.. Barnes was driving an automobile west on Barnum ave- nue and was zdg-zagging along the avenue when apprehended by the po- liceman. Barnes paid the fine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
Big Consignment of Italian Wines Is
 Received Tn City

One of the largest importations of Italian wines to come to this city since the beginning of the war, arrived this morning. There were more than 50 casks containing about 5000 gallons of the liquor. The duty alone amount ed to approximately $1.3O0.
 This is the second recent consign- ment to the same importer. Because of the dangers of the war zone the insurance rates on such inportations amount to 35 per cent, but each time they have taken the chance without insurance,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
Jitney Wrecked As
 1t skids Into Pole

A 5itney car owned and driven by Louis Don of 162 Main street skidded in State street near Myrtle avenue this afternoon and was wrecked against an electric light pole. TheN pole was bent so that it leaned on the Com neeticut Go. wires and 2 pyrotechnic display ensued-
 Don and his single passenger were unhurt. Don said he tried to avoid skidded.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
GEoRGE LTTyTLE.

Th9 funeral of George Little, who was found dead from gas poisoning in the rooms of the Bridgeport Min strel club, was held from the under taking parlors of Cullinan & Mullins, yesterday afternoon. The Carpenters Union had charge of the funeral. Burial was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
Local and Elm City
 Trolleymen Seeking
 Advances In Wages

New Haven, April s-A meeting Of trolleymen running on the New Haven lines will be called next week to re- ceive a report from the conference board which has been drawing up a new schedule of wages to be presented. to the Connecticut Go. about May 1. The present working agreement ex- pires June l. No Information is given out as to the demands to be made but it is understood that local trolleymen are agreed with those in Bridgeport to ask for a s cents an hour flat rate for all men after four years or more. The proposed new scale would start at 25 cents an hour.
 At the local offices Of the company it was said that no formal demands had been presented by the men as yet. It was rumored in trolley ranks here today that demands are being consfd- cred looking for an advance in the wage scale and that the men will ex-. pect the company's answer during the first week in May
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
WEATHER FORECAST

New Haven, April 8-Fore- cast: Rain and snow tonight, Sunday rain followed by clearing.
 Connecticut: Probably snow and rain tonight and Sunday, moderate east gales.
 Storm warning: Hoist north east storm warning 9:30 a. un Delaware Brealzwater to Boston. storm off Cape Hatteras, moving northward. Moderate easterIy gales with snow and rain this afternoon and tonight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
JOHN s. TRAY.

turer Of this city, who died at his summer home in Daytonas Fla, on March 19, will arrive in this city Tues day afternoon and will be taken to the mortuary chapel of Henry B. Bishop, where the funeral will be held on Wednesday,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
IsslIs1as A BANKlRIUPr InUDaBER

AdthoaIgh it is popular belief that te1aaefsl 1afl izh in poverty, Arthur B. Benedict of NorwaIk, went into Bankruptcy with assets of only $1o0 This was the total vs1ue fixed upon the estate when first meeting Of creditors was held this morning in the ban1rrpptcy court Referee John w Banks appointed. Jesse IT. Dunbar of ESorwa1k trustee. Benedict IiabiI- tfes amounted to $1.S05.e6
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
HOAG TO SPEAK TO
 CHARTER COMMITTEE
 AT DINNER APRIL IT

Charles G. Hoag, secretary of the American Proportional Representa- ton League, is expected to address a meeting of the commission govern znent charter committee, and guests, in this city at a dinner on Monday ev- ening, April 1T. MT. Hoag will talk on ssThe Modern System of Preferen- tiaI Voting
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
Bridgeport, Conn.
 Saturday, April 6, 1916.
One ton Howco Coffee
 4 lbs $1!

Beginning Monday morning. till ton is sold Howco Coffee of the regular 35-cent grade- lbs $1
 This of the things the store does to win friends That's all
 Howco coffee freshly roasted each day right here in the store; of selected grade and splendid strength
 The 35-cent grade is wonderfullygood of flavor has great strength combined with smoothnes It's coffee as is cofee.' tinuing till one ton has been sold,-4 lbs $1
 It may be whole ground pulverzed. But thes way get the real flavor and strength of coffee to buy it in the bean and grind each day just required for that day
 PLEASE NOTE-This special price applies only to Hoco coffee. When orders for that have been taken, others will De accepted And order will be taken for more than 12 pounds
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
LENA s. DEMTNG.

Lena s. Schneider, wife of Walter w Deming. died this morning at her home, 167 Herbert street, after 3. short Illness. Mrs. Dening was a graduate of the Bridgeport Hospital Training school with the class of 1908. She was born in Derby 37 years ago. Her husband, six weeks old daughter, Of this city. and her mother in Derby survive her. The body will 8be taken tery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
PERCY RYAN.

Hill, was held from the undertaking parlors of Haw1ey. Milmot & Reynolds at 2 clock tfis afternoon Rev. E.
 J. KIock: pastor of the Stepney Con- gregatlonal church conducted the services. Burial was in Long Hill
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
OBITUARY
LOsEPH G. DeIoRME.

The funeral of Joseph G. DeLorme was held from the home of his grand parents, MT. and Mrs. Joseph De Lorme of 257 DeForest avenue at 3:3o this afternoon Burial was in Lake view cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
FRANK R. GARRETT

Fraink R. Garrett, of 1910 Park avenue, died at the Bridgeport hos pftaI this morning after a brief illness
 MT. Garrett. resided in this city for many years. He was born in New ton. Mass.y 5s years ago. He was a vfvfng him are a widow, a son, and a daughter, Mrs. Stiles Aiddlebrook, all of this city. The funeral will be pri-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
DOROTHY cAUL,FqELD.

The funeral of Dorothy, the four months SoId daughter of William B. and Mary " CauIfeld. Twas held at 2:30 this afternoon from the home of her parents, Harrison court. Burial was in St. MichaePs- ceme- tery.e
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08

A total production of 4o5sooo, 900 bushels of winter, wheat was forecast by the Department of Agriculture.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08
JOSEPH B. MORRIss

The funeral of Joseph B. Morriss was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from his home, 131 Beardsley street. Rev. William Eley5 of the A. M. B. Zion church, conducted the services. Burial was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-08

Congress was asked for $50. 900 by Secretary of War Baker to establish radio stations along the. Mexican bor-