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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16
Automatic Machine
 Go. Workers Quit

Several score of machinists walked out this morning at the Automatic Machine Co. as a result of a strike vote taken last night.
 According to union officials, only 14 maehinists remain in the plant. They said the plant is tied up.
 The machinists demand the eight hour day and a 10 per cent. increase in wages. They are now working nine hours a day.
 A meeting of the workers com mittee was held yesterday afternoon with Norman Leeds, president of the company. He refused the conces- sionA. The machinists held a mass meeting last night at 27 Cannon street and, with one dissenting vote, agreed to strike today.
 The wa1kout occurred at g o'clock. There was no demonstration Tickets were placed around the plant. Meet ings will be held everey morning Un- til conditions are adjusted.
 President Leeds of the company told the men that the firm has in- creased wages 25 per cent. during the last year and couldn't afford to make any more changes. He said today that 80 men are out.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16
I.Arraign Men Accused
 of Stealing Samples

Charged with stealing a sample ease filled with women's neckwear, which had been left in the lobby of a local department store by a sales man representing Oppenheim & Baruch of Fifth avenue, New York, Charles Gordon and Louis Cauber of this city were arraigned before Judge Curtis and jury in the crim- 3na1 superior court this morning.
 T1ae salesman, Edmund Si1verstein. said he arrived in this city Feb. 28 last. He left the case in the store lobby while he went inside. When he returned the case was gone. With the aid of Detective Bray the case was located in a Middle street resort and the. accused were arrested when they called for the property. They deny their guilt. The trial was re- sumed this afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16
BELIEVE HE WAS
 DEAD IN HOTEL FOR MANY DAYS
Unusual Circumstances At tending John Lennon's
 Death Come to Light,

Startling details of the death If John Lennon, a well known salesman for the Warner Bros. Go, living at 231 Vine street. became known here to- day.
 The body of MT. Lennon was found in his room at the Hotel Onandaga. Syracuse, N. Y.,, late Friday night. It is believed, now, that he had been dead in his room since Monday.
 Disorganized conditions of the hotel staff are held responsible for the un- usual circumstance. There had been a strike of chambermaids, and it is reported that there was a shortage of help which accounted for the fact that the room occupied by the salesman was not made up.
 MT. Lennon was expected in Bridge port on Wednesday, When he did not arrive home, relatives here telephoned and telegraphed to the hotel, and re- ceived the information that he was registered, but not in the hotel.
 An autopsy, conducted by the Syra- csc authorities, disclosed as the cause of death, acute dilation of the heart. MT. Lennon was widely known in commercial circles, and was prominent in the Elks.
 The funeral was held from his late home, at S:30 this morning and half hour later from St. Augustine's church where the solemn requiem mass was 
 sisted by Rev. James B. NihilI as dea- con and Rev Edward Hayes, formerly of. St. Joseph's cathedrSl, Hartford, as sub-deacon. The church quartet com posed of Miss Aurelia Berger Mrs F. J. Kelly, J. J. Kenendy Nand Prof A. T. iBrisebois sang Schmidt's mass At the offertory 'Don1ine Jesu'' was sung and after the mass, Come Unb Me'' As the body was being borne from the church, Nearer, My God, to Thee,' g was rendered on the organ chimes The church was filled with friends of MT. Lennon. Three coaches of the cortege were occupied with the beau tiful floral tributes. Four of the bear CTS were salesmen chosen from the New York office of Warner Bros. and four from the local office. The bear CTS: William Strusse, Harry Tigh, Frank Mills, Eugene Riley, Irving Pe- ters, L. c. Neahe, Thomas Varin and John A. Leonard. Burial was in St. Michaers cemetery where Father Hayes read the committal service
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16
CORONER PHELAN POINTS OUT EXTENUATING FACTS
 LIN CASE OF MARY PAPP

'.She was unable to bear the pres sure of his indifference. In his pres ence sl4e was no longer tolerated as a wife and then she resolved to die alone. She changed her mind and went to the factory with the loaded revolver and there told her husband she would forgive everything and ask ed him to return to Welland where they could start over again and be happy.
 '.He laughted and waved her away. Her mental anguish and deep des- peration at being cast aside by him she loved, so disturbed her mind as to greatly qualify the character of her act, I feel obliged notwithstanding to invite and submit the matter to the criminal authorities for examination and decision
 Mrs. Papp is held at the county jail without bail. Attorney J. B. Klein has been retained in her interest.
 An attempt by George Kereski, half brother of Nicholas Papp, to get $76 which Papp had in his clothes at the time he was shot to death by his wife, Mary, was blocked by Attorney J. B. Klein yesterday. Attorney Klein is counsel for Mrs. Papp. At the conclusion of the hearing before Coroner John J. PheIan yesterday
 
 him an order to get the money from Cullinan & Mullins in whose safe it has been since they took charge of Papp's body.
 1T paid, the funeral expenses said Kereski. .I ought to be entitled to that money
 ''I told you not to pay anything g came back Mrs. Papp, displaying the first spirit she had shown during the 1enghty hearing conducted by the coroner yesterday.
 f'You get that money?'' challenged Attorney Klein. ''I guess not'' The coroner said the money was part of Papp's estate.
 'Yes, sir" rejoined Attorney Klein, sand today have made application to the probate court for papers of ad- ministration and Judge Miller in the probate court has appointed Ernest Berger as administrator. He will handle the affairs of MT. Papp.''
 A few minutes afterward Steve No vack, at the head of a delegation of Papp's former shopmates at the Bridgeport Metal Goods Co.,, ap-
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16

and policemen were retired upon pen sions, having reached the age of ser vice limit.
 The meeting required the presence of Mayor Clifford B. Wilson at seven o'clock. It was nearly o'clock before the executive session which preceded the cut and dried formula of announce ing the names and voting upon candi- dates was ended.
 Bridgeport now has total force of 172 officers and men. Preparation of the new recruits began today when they were summoned to the city court room at o'clock to be measured for uniforms to the value of more than $7 ,000. They will then be drilled under command of Lieutenant Garry Sam ger, and will appear for the first time in public in the Memorial Day parade.
 The new appointments will become effective June 1, when the men retired will turn over their desks and badges to the department clerk and new rules and regulations now being planned by the commissioners will be announced.
 The commissioners plan to name three more new ieutenants and seven policemen.
 The rapid increase in the member ship of the Bridgeport force will mean that larger areas of the city may be protected night and day and will also entail rapid remodeling of the police precincts, that the clothing of the men Continued oD Page 7.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16
CONNOR TO GET $3, 3,OO0 JOB ESTABLISHED LAST
 NIGHT BY CITY COUNCIL

Arthur F. Connor, chief clerk in the motor vehicle department of the office of secretary of state, Hartford. will be named examiner of liens for Bridgeport very shortly. This is the new position which the common coun- ci1 created by ordinance last night. MT. Connor will receive a, salary of $3,0OO per year. He will be named clerk of the board of appraisal of benefits and damages to succeed At torney Abe s. Geduldig and will re- ceive the $500 salary that goes with that office as we'll as the $2,200 per year which the ordinance provides for the salary of examiner of liens.
 MT Connor will take office July 1. His successor at Hartford has not been decided on but it is not likely he will be from Bridgeport In. another col-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16
YOUNGSTOWN PLANTS
 REOPEN AFTER STRIKES

Youngstown, O., May 16-The plant of the Republic Rubber Co.,, closed since April 29, when the management announced that it would not operate in view of the "'excessive demands of labor,'' re-opened this morning and the company claimed that $50 of it's 1,250 employees returned to work. The plant of the General FIreproofing Co.,, closed by a machinists' strike, also re- opened today More men went back to the plant of the Trussed Concrete Co.,, where a strike is on, the man agement said.
 The Girard Iron Company announc- ed a wage advance to one thousand employees today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16

umn will be found an account of the action of the council in creating the new office and a description of the du- ties he is expected to perform.
 Some time in June MT. Connor will turn his resignation over to the sec retary of state to take effect on July 1. MT. Connor has served in his present position about a year and a half. He has been prominent in Re publican politics and Served on the town committee from the Twelfth district. His appointment will be for three years, the same term as mem bers of the board of appraisal serve.
 Whether he will be elected by the common council June the next meeting of the common council or on the second meeting in the month has not yet been decided.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16

The order calls upon both men and women employed in a clerical capacity in the freight department of the sys- tenn to leave their work at the time appointed and not to return until the company acceded to the request for increased wages and changes in the working schedule.
 N It is said that the clerks organiza- ton has about 2,1OO members.
 The strike order was issued follow ing a failure Of Grand President For rester and General Manager c. L.. Bardo to come to an agreement. WILL LOBBY OFFICIAL
 STRIKE ORDER HERE
 G. A. BUNDOCK ASSERTS. George A.. Bundock. chairman of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16
CORSET STRIKE
 MAY BE ENDED
 BY FIRM OWNER
Edward Russell, Proprietor of Factories, to Confer
 With Workers.
GIRLS STEADFAST IN
 DEMAND ON OFFICIAL.
Machinists at Automatic Machine Go. Walk Out
 Early This Morning.

Negotiations with the object of ob- taining a settlement of the strike at the George c. Batchel1er Co. and the Crown Corset Co. will begin tomorrow morning.
 Edward Russell of New York, head of both plants, will come to this city tomorrow to meet a committee of the strikers. An adjustment of the strikes may be affected.
 No change was recorded at the fac tories this morning. Both were idle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16
.B.H.S. GRADUATES TO GET DIPLOMAS
 TUESDAY, JUNE 20

Graduation exercises for the senior class of Bridgeport High school will be held in the new school auditorium on Tuesday evening" June 20, accord ing to an announcement today by Principal H. D. Simonds.
 The senior class day will be held on June 2, with the senior dance on the same evening. The junior class day and dance festivities will be held on May 29.
 Announcement is expected this week Of the winners in the Barnum prize essay contest for the senior. The judges whose decision is looked for soon are Jonathan Godfrey, Philo Cal houn and Dr. D. c. Patterson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16

Local No. 81, of this city, said this afternoon that if the foregoing news bulletin is followed by official orders from the grand president, the! Bridge port freight clerks would drop work and 'strike.
 we haven't received any official notification of the strike order" said MT. Bundock this afternoon, "but if we do we shall most certainly obey the order.
 "A special meeting of the local will be held this evening, should the order reach here and the members will vote on the proposition
 Tn Bridgeport local has 150 mem bers, who will be affected by the strike order, unless an adjustment is made before tomorrow afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16
Galen Hospital Sues
 For $1,OOO Bill For
 Operations on Woman

The Galen Hospital of this city has brought suit in the superior court against Alfred s. Brown, executor, to recover for operations performed on Mary E. Brown. It is alleged that the medical attendance was given Mary E. Brown at the order of pr. M. VI B.. Durham of Fairfield, who acted as her agent. The charge for the services was $1,451 and this has not been paid. The action is retuFnable to the June AGGMA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16
EXPRESS DRIVERS IN
 CHICAGO TO STRIKE

Chicago, May 16-Ffve hundred drivers employed by express compa- nies here were ordered to strike to- day. The strike was called by W. A. Near, president of the Teamsters' Joint Council, who said the cause of the strike was the discharge of driv- CTS who had joined the Wagon Driv- CTS Union. The companies involved are the American, Adams, Wel1s-Far go, Northern, Merchant, National and Western Express Companies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16
FAIRFIELD STRIKERS sN OBTAIN OTHER JOBS
Especial to The Farmer.)

(SpeclAI to TIC F arner.J
 Fairfield, May 16-Emp1oyes of the Wood Brothers Mfg. Co., which makes lamps, are on strike. About half a. dozen are out. They have ob- tained jobs in another local factory.
 The men struck following an alter cation between one emp1oye and a. co1ored worker in the shop, following which the discharge of the coIored worker was asked. When the request was refused, some of the men quit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16
CARRANzA
 AGREES TO
 ASSIST US.
General Scott Reports Re suits of Border Confer ences to Secretary Baker Obregon to Police Par ral and Big Bend.
American Force to Stay Un- til Carranzistas Show Themselves Able to Cope With Bandits Situation Less Critical, is Belief.

Washington, May 16-The result of the conference at Fl Paso, reported today by Major General Scott to Secretary Bak- CT has been to convince the Carranza government that the United States has no other pur- pose in it's operations in north ern Mexico than to stamp out brigandage and as a conse- quenee there exists substanti- ally an unwritten understand ing that the Carranza forces shall demonstrate their ability to handle the situation as the necessary first step toward withdrawal of the American punitive expedition.
 General Scott believes Gen eral Obregon is acting in good faith and that the border situa- ton is less critical today so far as the American government is concerned.
 General Ob1egon has agreed to oc- tcupy and police the Parral district, securing the mountainous regions to the west of that town in search of the remnants of Villas followers. He also agreed to establish a. strong patrol line along the Mexican side of the Big . fT-r,- 1t1,s5t n,,rnosa CzeneraT Obregon has ordered into those regions 1e,0oO 4roops under General Trevino- An other element was cleared up by Gen. eraI Obregon's agreement not to bring the large force of Carranza troops in Sonora through Pulpk Pass in Gen
 On thatr side. General Scott and EGeneral Funston assured General Ob- regon that precautions would be taken by American commanders not to dis pose their forces so as to embarrass the operations of the Mexican troops. As to villa himself, neither American inor Mexican officials seem to have any knowledge of his present where abouts.
 General obregon believes him dead. General Scott reported that the state ment of the Mexican war minister in that connection was merely an ex- spression Of opinion.
 The first obstacle encountered by the American conferees at Fl Paso was the necessity of convincing Gen era1 Obregon that the expedition after Villa was not an intervention step. Mexican officials pointed out to Gen eraI Scott that it was not customary for posses in pursuit of one man to go with field guns and mounted artillery
 The American officers finally sue ceeded in persuading the war minis 1 ter, however, that the United States tgovernment had no intention other Efhan it's announced purpose. The un- derstanding as to what steps would be taken by both military. commanders followed.
 new plan for patro1ling of the border has been recommended by General Funston He proposed a corpse of 58 motorcycles Secretary Baker said today he would probably approve the plan. General Funston will make Fl Paso the base of opera ltions for the motorcycle scouts.
 General Pershing reported that Jul 1io AcostasN one of Villas aides, was killed during the engagement at Ojo iAzules, May 5.
 The gunboat Marietta returned yesterday to Tampico from Tuxpan .Csondffiouz fhera vare ronor+ed o11faf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16
GAME IN LAWRENCE OFF.

Lawrence. May 16-Bridgeport- Lawrence game postponed today on account of rain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16
FREIGHT CLERKS ON ''NEW HAVEN"
 ROAD TO STRIKE

sEE Id President FOrrester Issues Orders to Broth
 erhood To Be Effective at p. m. Tomorrow One Hundred and Fifty EmplOyes of Railroad inYards Here Will Go Out in Accordance With Order, Says Chairman Bundock of Bridge
 port Local.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16

Washington, May 16-The British
 ambassador. Sir Cecil spring-Rice. told Secretary Lansing today that his was striving to eliminate the delays and interferences to maile
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16

Haven, May 16-An order for strike to be effec tive at tomorrow issued this afternoon by J. J. grand president of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks the members of the organization employed on the New York New Haven &
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16
Bandit Groups Routed

Columbus, N. M, May 16-Efforts of the Americans to exterrninate the scattered bands of Villa followers in the district occupied by General Pershfng's command are rapidly near ing continuation, according to belief expressed here today. The larger bands have been broken up and driv- en south, but a few fug1tives remain In the territory just north of the.fieId base at Namiquipa- This was corro- borafed by the attack by them on 12 troopers on foraging expedition re- gently. Unofhcial reports here indf- cated that flying columns of cavalry are now riding hard in an attempt to exterminate the larger bands.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16
FALSE ALARM.

A false alarm of fire was rung in at box No. this afternoon. The ap- paratus was called at Crescent and Nobel avenues.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16
ANTICIPATING VIGOROUS PROTEST
 OF U. S., ENGLAND MAY INSIST ON
 CLAIMED RIGHT TO EXAMINE MAIL

to which the United States is again about to make protest, but that Great Britain could not reIinquish it's claim
 to the right to prevent the use of the mails for transmission of goods or in- formation by it's enemies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-16
THE WEATHER,

Fair and warmer tonight, Wednes- day partly cloudy; moderate east winds becoming variable.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-06-16

fiber after the oil is removed by
distillation. Their plant consists of
wooden tanks with steam connec-
tions with a daily capacity OF 1000
pounds Of oil are obtained and, by
suitable treatment, the spent needles
produce a long, tough fiber that can
be woven into fabric or mixed with
hair and made into mattresses.
The distillation process is simple.
Steam is passed through the needles,
usually at atmospheric pressure. The
oil volatilizes and mixed vapors pass
into a cooling apparatus where con-
densation takes place, leaving a layer
of oil and layer OF water. Distilla-
tion by steam under pressure Is more
rapid and produces more oil. Cutting
the needles in small pieces before
treatment increases the oil produc-
ton. Young trees yield most. Trees
growing in the open contain more
oil than those in a dense stand. The
winter and spring months are best
for oil content.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-06-16
Effective Testimony.

The budding authoress had pur-
chased typewriter, and one morning
the agent called and asked:
"How do you like your new type
writer, madam"
cts wonderful" was the enthu-
siastic reply. II wonder how I've
ever done my writing without it,"
Would you mind" asked the
agent, "giving me little testimonial
to that effect?"
Certainly not" she responded.
I'll do it gladly"
Seating herself at the machine, she
pounded out the following:
"Afteb Using thee Automatic
Backaction atype write, er for thre
emonth an Over. l unhesittatting-
ly pronoun ce it tobe al ad more than
tn Manufactures claim! for IT,.
Durinb the tim been in my posses
sio n 81 tire month it had more tn
an paid for Itself in thee saving off
tim and laborr?"-Everybody's.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-06-16
When You Have a Cold.

Give it attention, avoid exposure,
be regular and careful of your diet.
also commence taking DR.. Kings
New Discovery. 1t contains Pine
Tar, Antiseptic Oils and Balsams. Is
slightly laxative. DR.. Kings New
Discovery eases your cough, soothes
your throat and bronchial tubes,
checks your cold, starts to clear your
head. In a short time you know your
cold is better. It's the standard fam
lily cough syrup in use over 40 years.
Get a bottle at once. Keep it in the
house as a cold insurance. Sold at
your druggist. 3
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-06-16
Cost of Popularity.

David Lloyd George, the British
Minister of Munitions. was the idol
of the trade union classes before the
war. and he will probably be their
idol again after the war; just now on
account of his advocacy OF conscrip-
tion, he is under a cloud.
Henry Taylor. the British Consul
to Duluth. said of Mr.. Lloyd George
the other day:
"If he's unpopular now, it's be-
cause he was so very popular before.
His case is like that Of the young
lady.
"why. don't you know?" the other
answered. "She got the most votes
at the bazaar for being popular. =
Washington Star.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-06-16

For Infants and Children
In Use For Over 80 Years
Always bears ~ -
s,sp. 4: Of &HAZzxx
NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.

In writing your letters do not say
that Mr.. So-and-so spent Sunday with
Mr.. Blank, or Mr.. Blank and family
took dinner with Mr.. Guest. or Miss
Belle spent the night with Miss Host
ess. And by no means say that Mr..
Romeo made his regular call at the
home of Miss Juliet Sunday after
noon, etc. We do not care for that,
What we want is the news. When
someone from another town visits
someone in your town, OF wise versa,
we are always glad to run II as a
news item, but be careful with your
selection. 1t is no pleasure to re-
write and scratch your copy.
The Editor.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-06-16
HOGWALLOW NEWS.
dunk Bolts, Editor.)
George Bingham.)

The Excelsior Fiddling Band went
to Tickville last Saturday night and
serenaded the jailer while one of
their friends broke out.
One of the cats at lobe Moseley's
home has presented him with a fine
litter of kittens, that first saw day.
light through the holes in one of
Tobe's old pair of shoes. lobe says
he will soon have twenty-nine cats.
Sap Spradlen is going to Tickville
Saturday night to deliver lecture on
the ACCESSIBILITY of killing mad-dogs
before they show signs of hydropho-
bia. This is one CT Sap's latest. He
should have house so crowded that
there will not be any room for him
to lecture.
Fit Smith was hauled home yester-
day completely exhausted, having
been compelled through mistaken
idea of his. to dig two graves for the
burial of his double cousin.
Raj Barlow has been hunted this
week by the Deputy Constable on a
charge of breaking up birthday to-
do at Bounding Billows Saturday
night. The Deputy got track of him
yesterday. but Raj escaped by obscur-
ing himself in the cloud of dust rails
ed by his mule.
The Hogwallow Improvement So
ciety requests all our citizens to take
advantage of the footwashing cere-
monies that are to take place at Hog
Ford next third Sunday.
One of Sim Flinders infants can
get Just as much amusement out Of a
bed roller as rich baby can get out