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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-04-14

DR.. J.. P. Kennedy was in Memphis
on professional business the first of the
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-04-14

] Mr.. Chaa. G. Turner was . business
visitor TO Memphis the 6rst Of thia
week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-04-14

Mrs. L. P. Yerger, of Carrolltou.
was the guest of Mrs. B. L. Young the
past week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-04-14

Mrs. Sumter Gillespie 10 visiting rela
tives in Kilmichael this week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-04-14

Gen. s. r. Keesler 10 on . business
visit Of ten days to different points in
North Carolina.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-04-14

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Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-04-14
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Payroll Blanks for sale at The
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BARRELS q SALE

50-gallon barrels, with iron hoops, at
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-19
URGE EDWARDS AS SUCCESSOR
 TO DR. ELLIS
Head of c. O. S. and pr. Fleck Both Prominently
 Mentioned For Board.

With the Charities Organization so- ciety, on the one hand, calling for the appointment Of George c. Edwards, its president as a member of the board of the board of public charities, and with politicians on the other hand manipulating against Edwards for other candidates, the administration has been unable to adjust the unex- pected difficulties arising from the resignation of pr. T. L. Ellis as com missioner.
 Edwards is active in local charities, but has not figured much in political activities. His selection would not be altogether satisfactory to political interests powerful with the present administration.
 The selection of a physician is be- ing urged upon the administration through vafious sources. chiefly through the three remaining charities commissioners, none of whom, is a physician.
 Mayor Wilson's selection will be announced within g. few kdays, accord ing to present plans. His idea is to name physician who will be accepta- ble to the Charities Organization so- c1ety leaders. pr. H. w. F1eck is prominently mentioned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-19
EVERY GENTI HAVE
 FOR SONS DEFENSE"
 .SWEARS ELDER RlZZO

Every cent have in the world shah be devoted to the defense of my son. Angelo was my brother but Michael is my son. So there can be no choice on my part. And if there ever was an execution-it may be called a murder by American law, but by Italian unwritten law it is not that was justified, that of the dead man was. I shall testify if called and confirm my boys story, as will other witnesses.''
 That was the statement made today by Michael Rizzo, Sr;, of Niagara street, Syracuse. N. r., upon his return from Bridgeport. His son. Michael Rizzo, Jr.,~ Syracuse Central High school graduate and former United States cavalryman, is held here charged with the murder of his uncle, Angelo Rizzo.
 To his father, the young man freely admitted the slaying> and based his right to do so on an attack alleged to have been committed by the victim on the Syracuse Soldiers mother in Palermo, Italy, ten years ago, which led to the woman's death. The uncle fled to this country, and young Rizzo,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-19
FIVE COUNCILS
 OF K. OF 6. WILL BE MERGED HERE

Consolidation of the f1e councils of the Knights of Columbus in this city into g single counc1r, with more than 1, members probably will be ef- fected within a, few weeks. Four of the councils already have approved plans for consolidation, and the fifth will vote on the proposition next week.
 When the consolidation vote is ratt- fed by all councils, the detail work of organization will then be perfected It is not known what name the mer- ger council wifi assume. The new councils activities will be centered in the home, at Washington avenue and Congress street which has been joint ly occupied by all five councils.
 The consolidation will give Fridge port the biggest council in Connecti- cut. The five councils here are: Park City, Cordova, Cecil Calvert, John Rogers and Aragon. Park City, No. 16, is the oldest.
 John F. Rogers council, which was foremost in the steps for consolida- ton, named John Scanlon and John Tague as it's conferes to further the merger plans It is now believed that there will be no hitch in the plans ad- vocated first by this council.
 Prior to the final consolidation. the members of<John Rogers council plan to hold a farewell banquet" at which the 3s members will assemble for the last time as a, council. /
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-19

when he later learned of the cause of his mothers death, swore an oath of vengeance.
 The man who does not fight for his mother is a coward.'' the son told his father. "I could not look at him any longer. I thought too much of poor mother. I learned of this seven years ago, and the beast lived just seven years too long. should have shot his head off then
 The young slayer was born in Gen. eva,' N. r., but later removed to Syra- cuse with the family. His father pros pered, but because the elder Rizzo's own father was in too feeble health to come to America, the wife and mother with four of the children was sent onf a visit to Italy. It was while on that trip that Mrs. Rizzo died.
 Michael, the oldest of the children, brought them back to the United States. They returned to Syracuse, and in 1910 young Rizzo,- after attend ing Syracuse Central High school, en- listed in the cavalry. He was dis charged at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. and after remaining in Syracuse for a time, came to Bridgeport, where he got employment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-19
NURSE WHO MAY
 BE QUEEN TELLS
 OF HER ROMANCE
Island Sweetheart Died While Miss Mccoy Stud
 jed Nursing in America,

IntertwirIed with the strange story of Miss Emily Mccoy, the Bridgeport nurse who may be ruler of Pitcairn Island when she returns after eight years self-imposed repatriation, is the story of an island romance that was shattered by death,Sit became known today.
 Miss Mccoy told Farmer reporter that for seven years she looked for ward to her return to her island sweetheart, Leonard Christian. A year ago one of the few boats that touched at the island brought her a letter say ing that he was dead, and the slides in the Panama Canal have cut of communication since then.
 Christian climbed an orange tree and was scratched by the bark, the letter informed Miss Mccoy. He died of 1ockjaw-
 .eLockjaw Is the only disease the is- flanders have cause to fears" said Miss Mccoy today. ''The slightest scratch leads to it.
 Death in the island is a catastro- phe. It occurs generally from acci- dents. The young men get hurt in the rocks, when hunting goats"
 Speaking of her plans to be married to Christian when she returned, Miss Mccoy said that courtship in the is- land is much the same as 1t is in .AIn6G1cS-4 w @ never n<1VO to WOE1V about money, though because there is none. There is no impediment if g. couple wishes to marry provided the girls parents consent.
 t'The young men and young women are constantly thrown in contactf with each other. When a young man wish es to court young woman he asks permission of her parents.
 Engagements are never broken off There Is no divorce,
 There are only few wedding rings on the island and when a girl is going to marry she borrows somebody's. Af- ter the ceremony the girl returns the wedding ring.
 "Pitcairn honeymoons- differ from American ones. Immediately after the wedding feast is helde then the brideg oes to her home and the groom to his. They do not see each other for about three weeks.''
 Miss Mccoy said today that she plans to bring a graphophone to the islandw ith her. f'ITn going to hide 1t and bring 1t to the meeting house, place 1t behind a screen and then the people. I can imagine their as- tonishment when they hear 1t, because when I first heard one I thought it the most wonderful thing t1nagin- able.,'
 "Td like ta bring back whole five and ten cent store." she said. "And wouldn't they be surprised if they saw g, jitney?''
 artyeTnay s.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-19
DUPONT co. TO
 F0RECLOSE ON LOCAL PROPERTY

The B. I. duPont-deNemours Pow der GO. today brought an action filed in the superior court, seeking to fore close on property owned by the Amer ican Lacquer Co. on Bruce avenue.
 On Nov. IS, 1915, the duPont com pany got judgment against the Lao quer company in the superior court for s8,O82.39 and costs amounting to $25.95. Last December Attorneys Shapiro & Shapiro, representing the duPent company, put a judgment lien n the property. They ask the court to order a foreclosure on this lien.
 The property has a frontage of 125 feet on Bruce avenue and because of it's proximity to the railread is va1u- able fer manufacturing purposes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-19
Especial to The Farmer)

Ansonia May 9-Prosecuting Attorney A day began investigation determine factory at the the Manufacturing to fire strikers demonstration at the yeser day .@
 One man dead aresult of the shots fired the tory windows into the ranks of the strikers He Charles aco, and died at Grffen hospital in Derby this shot through the neck
 Another Victim Likely Die
 Another striker Charles Moles is reported to be dying He in the hospital with bullet lodged in his back The bullet passed through his chest puncturng lung Three others who shot not seriously injured.
 Prosecutor McOrmon seeking to learn specific to fire given whom wants to whether the guards told to fire directly the strikers to shoot into the air
 While conducting his investigations, Coroner Eli Mix here from New Haven this to hold autopsy get victims terview factory officials.
 Uniformed Guards Are Imported
 the city arrived today They blue and application made to Mayor sehu refused until their status could be investigated.
 Fearing trouble factory officials advised that women and girls employed plant stay today Only reported Deputy sherffs sent here by High Philip Hugo of New Haven, and state police local police officers in guarding the plant today.
 To Settle Strike
 While investigations of the riot yesterday in pro- gress looking settlement of the strike offices of the plant Charles P Jocknus pres dent Manufacturing Co., Abraham Aaronson, representing strikers, and Judge Munger dnter ested person. were conferes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-19
REQUIREMENTS UNION AGAINST
 A COMP PROMISE
Reports Say Members Around State Would Ac-
 cept Company's Offer.

New Haven. May 1s.-Reports from various points on the Connecticut troll ley system indicate that the. trolley men. by ba1fots-have declined to accept the companyss offer of wage increase which would make the maximum rate 3z cents an hour. The tFoiIeymen have requested a schedule with 35 cents as the maximum rate. The conference board of the trolley unions which meets in this city, has not lre- eeIved the final figures of the ballot taken by the unions,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-19

Later. MT. Aaronson said that MT. Jockmus hadIsaid that he would not treat with the strikers while they were out, but if the men returned he submitted to MT. Aaronson and Judge Munger for a decision.
 Through MT. Aaronson the company learned of the mems demands. They want an increase of five cents an hour in wages, time and a half for over time and double tirne~for Sunday. and a provision whereby the company will care for employees who are hurt.
 MT. Jockmus, 1t is understood, is willing that the demands belsb- bna g. ted to the two meH named If the strikers. who will meet this afternoon, accept this proposition, it is likely that the plant will be in operation tomor- row and that in the course or the next week the adjustment or the oe[ 1nands would be made.
 The strikers deny hat1y that they did any firing outside the gates of the connany. They claim that they were simply parading to : show their strength.
 ,The n police have several bullets taken from the wounded men. They are of .sS ca1ibre, which is the same as in cartridges used in the revolyers of the guards.
 It is also claimed that some of the men deputized are of different ma fiona 1ittes and that are just anxious to shoot. The city authorities reply to the strikers to the effect that there was some firing among the paraders who began the battle
 The strikers, committee is made up of two members of four nationalities each, Greeks, Lithuanians. Ruthen- ians and Italians. A-7
 Tho office of the British inspector is on the second floor of the plant and it was noticed tday that the stoning of the wind oWs there was very effective. No one was in the office at>the time.
 Before the parade started warrants for some of the strikers had been is- ably they will not be served at the present time.
 {. Throughout the forenoon there was entire absence of disturbances either upon the city streets or in the vicinity of the plant. The strikers did not at any point.
 Today number of men arrived from Boston and New York to do guard duty for the company They went to a hotel upon arrival and later came out in blue uniforms. The com pany's manager went to Mayor Schu- maker and asked him to swear in these men as deputies but the mayor said he would have to look into this request closely he did not feel like official authority to men he did not know.
 Wherever, as Sheriff Hugo sent men 1 up here he was practically in charge
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-19
.AUSTRIANS PLAN SHARP DRIVE AT PORT IN ALBANIA One Hundred and Fifty Steamers at Plume Ready
 to Garry Supplies.
GERMANS CAPTURE
 VERDUN TRENCHES
British Warships and Aeros In Bombardment of
 Egyptian Town.

Paris, May 19.-One hundred and fifty steamers nave been assembled at the Hungarian seaport of Plume to transport troops, munitions and sup plies under protection of the Austro- Hungarian fleet to Durazzo, Albania. This information was received here today in advices from Innesbruck. It is supposed here that the Austrians intend to make strong attack on the Albanian town of AvIons which is oc- cupied by the Italians.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-19
TREACHERY,'SAYS MAYOR MITCHELL
 OF PHONE LEAKS

New York, May 1s.-Mayor Mitchell in a statement issued from his office today accused Senator Thompson. chairman of the legislative committee, ''of treaehery to the United States" because of his attempt to investigate the taping of the telephones of the munitions dealing firm of Seymour & Seymour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-19
Take French Trenches

Berlin May 19.-French trenches on both sides of the Haucourt-Esnes high road, on the Verdunsfront west of the Mouse. have been captured by the Germans, the war office announced to- day. Nine French officers and 12o men were taken prisoners.
 The announcement says the cap tured French positions extend to the neighborhood of the southern corner of Duckswood.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-19
WOMAN DRoWNs sELF.

New Haven, May 1s.-The body of Mrs Patrick MoCabe. aged n. Of g Willard street. westvIlle. who left her home Wednesday night, was found in the Ouinnipiao river today. Mrs. Mo Cabe left a note addressed to her hus- band in which she had Wrfttons sT ana a burden to yous I am going Co do away with myself
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-19
SH! LIKEWISE, HIST! STATE 6. 0. P. POWERS LUNCH WITH
 BURTON AND HIS BOOMLET

the Big Four of the delegation; George s. Klett, district delegate; i; Col. Louis R. Cheney, MT. CIark's guest at the convention, and other prominent Republicans.
 The former Senator declined to say how he regarded his candidacy. but said that "the greatest need of the country just now is a change in ad- rninistration."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-19
EGYPTIAN PORT SPELLED.

London, May 19-British warships and aeropIanes have bombarded the town of Elarish, in Egypt, near the border of Palestine, and are believed to have destroyed the fort there, it was announced officially today. Elar- ish is on the Turkish line of com munication from Syria to Egypt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-19

Hartford. May 1s-Former Senator Burton. of Ohio. active candidate for the Republican nomination for the presidency, while in this city today took lunch at noon at the Hartford
 club with eJ.~ Henry Roraback, chair man of the Connecticut delegation to the Republican national convention; Charles Hopkins Clark, member of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-19
srRtKH-BREAKERs GUARDED.

New Haven, May Is-The strike of hod carriers and sheve11ers on excava- tfoa work here showed no signs of ending today: Police officers have been stationed at places where build ing operations are going on to stop interference of strikers with nea who mDn Weaking,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-19
ANOTHER STRIKER, SHOT DURING ANSONIA RIOTS.
 DYING; INQUIRIES BEGUN

Prosecutor and Coroner Investigate to Determine Who Was Responsible For Orders to Factory Guards to Shoot Strikers Imported Guards Are Not Sworn in As Deputies Conferences Begun at Factory With View to Settlement of ifferences-Uneasiness Among Strikers OI- lows Announcement of Victims Death.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-19
MURDE ATRIAL RESUMED.

Iitchfeld. Conn, May 1s-Fhe trial of John LewandeWski charged with murder of George Meslankas in Tar ryville, was resumed today with Cor oner s. A. Herman as the first witness to describe the wounds which it is claimed caused death. Several dee- tors also testified.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-19
Secretary Lansing Confined To Home
 By a Slight Cold

Washington, May 19.-Presideat Will son and the cabinet met today with out Secretary Lansing, who has been at home since yesterday with s1i ght illness. Virtually all of the cabinet members said they had nothing e9 ina povtaase te bring up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-19
u-poAT TOLT, HEAvY.

Berlin, May 19-From Jan. 1 to May 1, last, German submarines have sunk hostile ships with a total ton mage of e71,5oo. the Overseas News Agency announced today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-19

of the defense arrangements and would have to be consulted. The inn ported wouId-be deputies therefore are awaiting instructions which would as- sign them to duty or send them back.
 Bullets were ra1ned down upon the crowd and numerous marrow escapes from injury are reported Earl Rob bins a well known basketball player. who was on the street, felt a bullet pass his face and embed itself in a tree. He was standing only a few inches outside the line of fire
 A. R. LemieuA general manager of the plant, said that the company had no statement to give out. The strike. he said, was brought on without the men making any positive demands or even stating in an understandable way just what they wanted He Said the company felt sorry for the men who had been hurt. The strikers had been told that the company did not want trouble but was desirous of con >ducting it's affairs peaceably,
 From evidence accumula by the police it was evident to them that workers in other plants took part in the stoning of the eompany's build ings. It appeared that as the strilz- CTS reached the Ansonia Co.'S plant other factory workers shied few stones themselves, then went on to their work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-19
STRIKE TIES UP FUSE SHOP


 Simsbury, Conn, May 19-Ths plant of the Ensign-Bickford Co., makers of fuses, was practically closed today as the result of the strike of operatives in the company's cotton mills yesterday. It was also pay day and most of the employees were at the mill to get their money. The com pany has it's own cotton mills to make cloth used in fuses which are turned out by other departments. There are about 100 textile workers. These de- manded an increase in wages which the company has declined to grant. a year ago there was a general in- crease of 15 per cent. and of late the help have had a 5 per cent. bonus. The strikers are mostly Poianders and Italians.
 The stoppage of the cotton mills made the fuse makers short of ma terial This will compel closing down the other departments employing about 300.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-19
THEE WEATHER

Generally fair tonight and to- msErew; moderate western winds.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-08
WAR ON. INSECTS Is
WAGED BY SCIENTISTS
Mosquito Thought to be Perfectly
Harmless Proves TO be
Germ Carrier

WASHINGTON, Nov. War
on insects that affect the health of
man is being carried on with notable
success by entomologists OF the de-
partment OF agriculture, with chief
combat directed against the malaria
carrying mOquitc-
EntomOlogists in their research
work have just discovered a species
OF mosquito, hitherto considered a
carrier of malarial infection.
that has proved upon Investigation
TO be a disease carrier. This partic-
ular species was found in Louisiana.
and the spread OF contagiOn, trace
able TO this source was shown 10 be
mostly on plantations.
A campaign of determination
against ground squirrels and other
rodent hosts Of the immature ticks
is being conducted by the entomo-
logical bureau. Examination OF such
rodents killed showed 40 per cent
lower infestation by the tick than
during the previous year. Investi-
cations into ,ly infeStation OF pack
ing establishments are also under
way.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-08
HUGHES CARRIES
NEW YORK STATE
Tammany Fails 10 Over Exert
ItSeIf-UpState Goes Big
For Republicans.
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NEW YORK. Nov. S.-Charles S.
Whitman has been reelected over
Judge Seabury, his democratic op-
ponent, for governor of New York
by a plurality which at O'Clock
this morning was 154.231. with a
few scattering upstate returns yet
to be heard.
Former. Congressman William NJ.
Calder was elected senator over Will
liam F. McCombs. original Wilson
man. by 193,2S2
Charles e. Hughes had a plural
ity over Pres't Wilson in the state
of 115.577.
Upstate New York rolled up an
old-time republican plurality and
Tammany hall seemingly did not
Over-exert itself in the greater city.
Pres't Wilson's plurality in Greater
New York was 4O.lO9.
The New York state legislature is
again overwhelmingly republican.
The figures valuable at $3.50 this
morning Indicated that the upper
house. the senate. would stand:
Republicans. So; democrats, is.
The assembly is made up Of 1O2 re-
publicans. A democrats and one so
cialist.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-08
REMEMBER 1892 SAYS
PUBLICITY MAN W00LLY
Points IN Fact That Figures We're
Received Giving Cleveland
Victory.

NEW YORK. Nov. Robert w.
Woolley. director OF publicity of
the democratic national committee.
announced at 1915 O'Clock that the
committee claimed 3G6 electoral
votes for Wilson, based on the re-
ports of state and county chairmen
from the New England. middle west
and northwestern states.
Mr.. WoOlley supplementing his
statement said:
Remember 1892. In that year
all of the election night figures mad
TO be revised the next day and the
reputed republican victory landed
Grover Cleveland in the white
house.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-08
JAPAN RANKS FIRST
European Nations Robbed OF Chma's
Trade BY War.

WASHINGTON. Nov. S.-Japan
now holds the premier place as a
seller OF goods 20 China now that
Austria Hungary. Belgium Canada.
French Indo-China, Germany. Euro
pean Russia and Switzerland have
almos: disappeared from the held
because Of the war. according 10 re-
ports received here today from
American officials. The United
STATES has advanced to second posi-
ton or Importance in China's direct
import trade.