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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-21
VOLUNTEERS SEEKING TO
 END STRIKE
Committee of Business Men Join Yin Negotiations in New York to Prevent
 Walk-out of 100000 Men. President Gompers Prom
 ises Aid to Volunteer Mediators- -Rioting Marks Operation of Elevated Cars

New York, Sept. 21-Seventy-five business men organized as a commit tee tried to persuade labor leaders to- day to refrain from declaring a gen. eral strike in sympathy with the street railway employees, of whom it is as- serted there are 11,00O on strike. This is the last day of grace given by the labor unions to the mayor and volunteer mediators to settle the dis pute with the Interborough Rapid Transit Go. and New York Railways Co.,
 If today's conferences fail to find a plan of settlement, the labor leaders threaten to issue call tomorrow for a general sympathetic strike to begin on Monday. The citizens committee had little hope of success.
 Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, is here and has promised to attend meet ing with the-eitizens' committee this afternoon. Local strike leaders also will participate in the conference. MT. Gompers refrains from making any public announcement of his views as to the advisability of calling a general strike. It was reported today that some of the trade unions were opposed to it., owing to the fact that they have contracts with their employers which would be violated by a strike.
 Rioting continues nightly. Despite the fact that 2,000 policemen are con- centrated in the center of the city last night to protect elevated and cross town surface lines, strike sympathiz- CTS bombarded cars with missiles. In one case several hundred strikers at tackled a car in Central Park West and were beaten off only after battle with the police.
 Repeatedly during the early hours today Sixth and Third avenue elevated trains were assaulted by strike sympa- thizers on roof tops. Twenty-two such attacks were reported by the police within few hours. Car windows were smashed under showers of bricks and bottles and several passengers were injured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-21

taken up first was because it was the most convenient to get at on dark night and was one of the most recent ly inferred, so evidences of poison could be more readily detected.
 Captain Hurley said the only reason Mrs. Lynch a secret was because her mother, Mrs. Winckworth, had been critically i'll and effect of publicity on her was feared.
 The grand jury had a long consid- eration of the states evidence against Mrs. Gilligan today, there being about IS witnesses present.
 Shortly before 1 o'clock the grand jury was excused from its labors for an hour for lunch. State Policeman Hurley and State Baeteriologist Arthur J. Wolff, who have had a great deal to do with the autopsies; Dr. R. N. Thompson, of Hartford, Retreat and pr. Arthur G. Emmett, the jail physi- clan, who have observed Mrs. G1lli- gan's mental condition, were among the witnesses. Others were relatives of the five persons Mrs. Gilligan is &C., cused of murdering while they were inmates. or the Archer home under contracts for care for life.
 Mrs Gil1igan was present at the sessions. No attorney for the state or for the accused is allowed to appear before the grand jury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-21
Banker Gets Option
 on City Bakery Plot

The property at Main and Bank streets. which Alderman Robert N. Blakeslee has urged to the city to buy for part of ,the municipal center to include public buildings and a plaza, is now controlled by Samuel w. flaw ley, president of the Bridgeport Sav- ings bank, it was announced today.
 MT. Hawley, is understood to have under option what is known as the City Bakery property. piece about 69x90 feet. He will not say what he proposes to do with it.
 The acquisition of the property is interesting in view of the efforts be- ing made by Alderman Blakeslee to have the city purchase 1t. He pro- poses that the city should get the whole block. and also the Franklin block.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-21
,CARL|Ck C0NE.;
 GRAND JURY IS
 DELAYED HOURS
sheriff's Subpoena Left at
 Residence Fails to Reach ] Medical Examiner.

Owing to the absence of Medical Examiner Garlick. the grand jury was delayed for several hours this morning in considering two cases upon which \ the state asked for indictments for murder. A deputy sheriff left a sub poena at Dr. Garlick's residence yes- terday afternoon, but he evidently did not receive it for he did not appear this morning. At his home 1t was said the doctor had gone to Westport. this afternoon Nit was decided to pro- ceed without Dr. Garlick's testimony. It was expected that the doctor would be found before the jury adjourned late this afternoon.
 The first case considered was that of Michael Rizzio of this city. He is charged with killing his uncle, Angelo Rizzio, May 8 last at Clarence street house. Rizzio declared his uncle had ruined Rizzio's mother and that the killing was for revenge.
 After Rizzio's case the jury heard testimony in the matter of Michael Herman, charged with killing George Creszi during a brawi in West End saloon. He was indignant because Creszi calHd out, Have drink, Old Pop" At press hour the grand jurors had not finished their deliberations.
 The jurors were: Frank D. Bell. Frank E. Ballard. George T. Mccarthy. of this city; Fred B. Crofutt, Edward H. Bailey, Danbury; Stephen T. Pal mer. Huntington: Simon c. Bradley, John Hawkins. Fairfield; William M. Ritch. Greenwich; Solon B. Wales, Monroe; O. B. Burton. Trumbull: Will liam B. Albin. William E.! Osborn, Westport; David L. Rhodes, Stratford; R. H. Beers, Newtown; John J. Bohl, John N. Close, Stamford; B. Hull Bartrom, Bedding.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-21
C. OF C. BROWNS
 ON JUGGLING OF : CHARTER DRAFT
Special Committee Protests Against Mayors Attitude .
 Towards Measure.

At meeting at the Algonquin club today the special committee appointed by the chamber of commerce recom- mended that the commission form of government charter could best be vot- ed for on the regular election day, No- vember 7th, instead of November 18th. the date for the special election set by the mayor. The executive committee concurred in this view and copy of the action of the committee will be sent Mayor Wilson. The special committee of the chamber of commerce appoint ed to consider the matter consists of Attorney. Carl Foster, William. T. Hincks, Frank B. Burton, P. H. Mo- Guire and Murray H. Chapin.
 In reply to the special committee that prepared the commission charter and drafted protest against Mayor Wilson's selection of November 25th as the date for the special election, tho mayor today sent a letter reiterating the excuse he already has offered, that the charter was too important to be considered at any general election. .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-21
MANUFACTURERS
 REcRETTINC SUIT AGAINST HOLDERS
Prominent Union Official Declares Legal Action
 Will Be Boomerang.

Limitations that Bridgeport foun- drymen believe now they have made a mistake in their suits against the striking molders, and that the National Manufacturers association regrets the legal action, have reached the Nation al Molders' union, according to J. F. Frey, one of the leaders of the union movement in this country and an ex- ecutive of the holders organization.
 MT. Frey who will address the mass meeting/of molders, that will be held this evening in Soko1 hall, asserts that the union has reason to believe the manufacturers now look on the action as a boomerang, whieh>will strengthen the position of union labor in the country.
 There are already evidences that lead to the belief that the local foun- drymen, their attorney, and the legal representatives of the National Feun- drymen's association. the National Metal Trades association, and the Ma tionaI Association of Manufacturers. re not wholly pleased with the legal aspect of their case" he declares, land are fnclinfng to the thought that they have made a serious blunder. which :n the end will react and bring about de- cistons from the highest courts, which will more clearly and definitely an- nounce the rights of labor"
 The action evidently is taken under the "antiquated conspiracy law of Connecticut, declares MT. Frey, cou- pied with the law that allows seizure of property before the hearing in the case.
 MT. Frey. Attorney William Rubin. "the- millionaire lawyer of Cincinnati, and P. F. Duffy, organizer, of the American Federation of labor. will speak at a meeting tomorrow evening, which has been transferred from Ra- kovzi hall to Sokol hall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-21
MARY JACQUITH ESTATE.

William Vanness and Paul s. Chap man were today appointed appraisers of the estate of Mary Jacquith. The estate is said to be about s5,00O. Rob- ert Arthur Gaines and Roland Bur dick Gaines. of Alberta, Mich., nephews are to receive $100 each under the terms of the will of the deceased. Mary Jacquith, once paid visit to Chicago. During her stay her nephews showed her about the Windy City and on each occasion the boys insisted on carrying their aunt's hand bag and paying her many little attentions. In recognition of their polite conduct she made them benef1ciaries in her will.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-21
Rats Gnaw Matches, ' and Cause $275 Loss

Fire at 4:29 o'clock this morning did about $275 damage in the store at 140 IHallett street, occupied by H. Cohen. Assistant Chief G.. F. Boards lee believes rats gnawing match heads caused the blaze. The loss was cov- cred by insurance.
 Investigation of the fire at the Au- tomatic Machine Co.,. makes the chief and his assistants believe that fumes rising from gas and, oil in the boil CT room came in contact with flame.
 It isn't expected that the Bridge port Hydraulic Co. will again fail to notify the fire department when wa ter is turned off. It has been the custom of the company, but an em- ploye overlooked the matter this time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-21
Lajoie May Manage
 Salt Lake City Team

Cleveland, Sept. 21.-Napoleon La toie is considering an offer which will end his big league career and make him a maSnate and manager in the Clss A minors.
 The Salt Lake City ball club in the Pacific Coast league has offered La toie the place as playing manager with the option on a big block of stock in the club.
 Lajoie is now in Cleveland. his play ing days for the present season being over because of a strained ligament in his leg.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-21
SOCIALISTS ARE ARRESTED.

London. Sept. 21-The Wireless Press gave out today a despatch from Zurich to the effect that 15O Socialists were arrested in Berlin on the ground that they were concerned in agitation against the war. Although over 70 years of age it is said they have been sent to the front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-21
WILL STAY AT BORDER.

San Antonio, Tex, Sept 21-The request of 300 members of the Second New York infantry to remain on bor- der duty after they had been ordered home resulted today in an announce ment by General Funston that guards men who wished to stay to transfer to other regiments, releasing men who wanted to return to their homes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-21
Workman's Leg Is
 Broken In Fall Off
 Scaffold In West End

Joseph Baltezer, "A years of age, fell 25 feet from a scaffold at Howard ave- nue and Spruce street, this morning, suffering a fracture of his left leg and and dislocation of his left foot. He was removed to St. Vincent's hospital, after being treated by Dr. s. l.. Aranbi at the emergency hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-21
OIL PRICES INCREASED.

Bakersfield, Cal, Sept. 21-The Standard Oil Company has announced an increase of five cents a barrel in the price of crude oil at the wells in California, the schedule making a rec ord price for the San Joacquin fields.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-21
TO INTERN KAyALA GUARD.

Berlin, Sept. 2l, by wireless to Say Nflle@The Greek force transferred from Kavala to Germany will be lodged at Goeriiitz. Prussia, says the Overseas News Agency. The force is comSased of 400 officers and 5000 men. Officers will be distributed in boarding houses and hotels and the eoldiers in barracks,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-21
CHILD DIES OF BURNS.

Winsted, Conn.,, Sept. 21-Joseph Vinisko, four years old, of Torrington, died at the county hospital here today of burns received yesterday while playing about bonfire in Torrington.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-21
BATTLE RACES ALONG DANUBE.

i Bucharest. Sept. 1.-The battle in Dot~ud5a. between the Danube and the Black Sea, continues with inten- efty along the whole line. Official an- nouncement was made here today that khe Russians and Rumanians have re- pulsed the Germans and Bulgarians In their attacks. infiicting severe losses on them.
 f Rumanian troops which have been retreating in Transyivania have halted their retirement south of Petroseney. Ithe statement says.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-21
French Make Gain

Paris, Sept. 21.-The French have made another gain in the Verdun sec tor where they captured two trenches and 100 prisoners south of the Thiau- onont Work, according to an official statement issued by the war office. They also gained 100 yards east of ,ort vanx and in the Chapitre Wood. Dad weather still halts operations on khe Somme and the German. attacks have not been renewed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-21
THE WEATHER

Increasing cloudiness followed by bhowers tonight or Friday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-21
Germans I,cse Heavily

London. Sept 21.-The Germans launched heavy counter attacks last night on British positions,south of the Ancre on the Somme front, the war office announced this afternoon. New zealand troops, defending the attack ed positions, beat off the Germans with severe losses to them
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-21
REVOLUTION : IS STARTED
 BY CRETANS
Provisional Government Or
 ganized by Island Rebels Germans Lose Ground / Recently Captured on
 Somme.
French, in New Offensive Movement, Take Import. ant Trenches =. Fighting Along Danube Reported Severe.

Paris, Sept. 21-A> revolution m the Greek Island of Crete is reported in a Havas despatch from Athens. The revolution ists are said to have proclaim led provisional government.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-21

i Several revolutionary outbreaks in Greece have been reported since the entrance of Rumania into the war and the occupation by the Bulgarians of the eastern portion of Greek Mace donia, which resulted in an agitation in favor of participation by Greece in the war. Last month revolutionists obtained control of parts of Greek Macedonia near Salonili and proclaim led a provisional government The was said to be extending, but further news was withheld by the censor.
 Under the treaty of peace between 'Greece and Turkey in 1913 the island was annexed by Greece. Ex-Premier rVenizelos is a Cretan by birth1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-21
Germans Driven. Back

N Berlin, Sept 21.-Troops of Crown Prince ,Rupprecht, of Bavaria. are en-
 gageo in hand grenade fighting with
 ente1te allied forces near Courcelette. north of the Somme, says today's of shcial statement issued by the German
 general staff. Ground which had been gained by Germans in an attack south west of Rancourt and in Bouchavesne3 Flvas lost, the statement adds, after bit
 ter fighting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-21
THAW TELLS OF WORK
OF AMERICAN AvIAT0RS
They Are Credited With Bringing
Down Twenty-One German
Airplanes.

NEW YORK, November 21.-Ameri-
can aviators fighting with the French
forces on the western front have
brought down a total of twenty-one
German airplanes, according to Lieut.
William Thaw, member of the
Franco-American Aviation Corps, who
has arrived here on the steamship La
Touraine for a three weeks visit
among relatives. Lieut.. Thaw was &C
companied by c. C. Johnson. also an
American aviator, whose home is in
New York.
Negotiations of the French army for
bid us talking of our work." Lieut.
Thaw said My personal part in the
fighting has been told in the cable dis
patches, and one of the twenty
German machines brought down is
credited to me. We heard nothing be-
fore leaving France regarding the re-
quest of the American government to
drop the name American from the
Franco-American corps. All of us have
sworn allegiance to the French gov
eminent"
Both of the aviators talked with Nor
man Prince just prior to his going on
what proved to be his last fight. They
said that he volplaned back to the
French lines after an air engagement,
and in alighting his machine struck
some telegraph wires. turning over,
and Prince received injuries that re-
suited in his death.
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PENN TREATY BELTS SOLD.
Purchased by the Museum of the
American Indian,

NEW YORK. November 21.-Purchase
of two treaty belts of wampum given
by Indians to William Penn, founder of
Pennsylvania. is announced by the
Museum of the American Indian, Heye-
Foundation. The belts, according to in
formation received by the museum, were
presented to Penn on the occasion of the
making of the famous elm treaty and
purchases Of land from the Indians at
Shackamaxon in 1852 or 1853
The belts are similar to one now in the
possession of the Historical Society of
Pennsylvania, and with it are believed
to have marked the conclusion of three
treaties between Penn and the Indians
They were sod at auction in England
last July to the purchaser of the Penn
estate at Portland England.
1t is claimed that by the giving of
these belts the Indians pledged them
selves to live in love with William Penn
and his children SO long as the sun and
moon shall endure
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ISOLATION passed resolution asking the
Commissioners why the poles have not
been removed from the center Of that
road.
Charles A. Shields and S. W. Curriden
revived the question of converting the
old Naval Hospital building at Penn
sylvania avenue and 9Th street south
east into a library. A resolution ask
ing the federal government for the use
of the building and requesting Andrew
Carnegie for funds for library pur-
poses was passed
DR.. Emmons said he had noticed that
a sister association wanted to purchase
the ground east of the site of the new
Eastern High School He said he saw no
reason why the ground should be pur-
chased.
Clear the old buildings from reserva-
ton 49," he said. land the government
will have all the ground it needs
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cuss questions pertaining to the move.
The communication was referred to the
executive committee.
DR.. Emmons told of a complaint that
had been made about dancing school
in the northeast section. He said one of
the persons annoyed had promised to at
tend the meeting and tell of his grievance.
but had been prevented from attending.
John H. Adriaans and s. w. Curriden
spoke in favor of curtailment of the
noises made at such halls. and the former
said the Court of Appeals had sustained
Assessor Richards in the refusal to grant
a license for such a school Mr.. Adriaans
was appointed to investigate the question
and report at the next meeting.
William H. Cross complained of what
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-21
ENDORSEMENT GIVEN
TEACHERS PENSIONS
Proposition Approved Last Night at
Meeting of the East Washing
ton Citizens Association.
Members Complain That Residents
of That Section Do Not Receive
Police Protection.

On motion of Capt. William NJ. Pot
ter. the East Washington Citizens AS
ISOLATION. at a meeting last night in
East Washington Hall, Endorsed a lib
eral pension and retirement fund for
public school teachers
The future welfare of the United
States largely depends upon the educa-
ton of the rising generations" asserted
Capt. Potter, and the indefatigable eff
tort of the teachers in our schools has
resulted in such marvellous improve
ment in the education of the children
OF the present day as to entitle them
to the most liberal consideration"
He urged the recommendation of the
enactment of law that will provide
liberal pensions and retirement under
equitable limitations"
John H. Adriaans was the sole men,
Der to enter an objection. His objec-
ton was based on the plea that the
enactment of the proposed law would
be class legislation. He suggested that
all employees of the District govern
ment should be placed on an equal
footing. included in the list being the
white wings"
Would Provide for Normal Graduates
DIR. Charles NJ. Emmons was heartily
in favor of the resolution. 1.-The teach
ers. in my opinion" he said, ARE
clearly more entitled to pensions than
are the ftremen and policemen They
have to undergo a long course of train
ing. and with no degree of certainty
that they will receive appointments"
He said he thought it about time that
the District made ample provision for
all normal graduates. He urged a
change in the school laws to prohibit
married women from remaining in the
schools as teachers. and said he
thought Congress would not respond to
a pension appeal so long as it is pos
sble to have married women on the
pension list.
DIR. Emmons complained of made
ouate police protection in East Wash
ington. He suggested that several
small automo biles should be employed
in policing the country districts.
IF it is possible for a traction pillow
to do the work of several farm hands,"
he stated. why is it not possible for
one automobile to perform the duties
of several mounted policemen? 1 am
certain it is
DR.. Emmons also urged that a patrol
wagon be provided for the exclusive
use of the fifth precinct. There was an
explosion of sewer gas near his house
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-21
Last Vessels Arrive From Nome

SEATTLE. Wash. November 21.-The
liners Victoria and Umatilla, the last
vessels to leave Nome, have arrived in
Seattle with 500 passengers, 81, 000, 900 in
gold bullion and shipments of tin ore
and furs. Fifteen hundred people are
wintering in Nome. which is now closed
in by the ice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-21

Gus drugs.
Father Johns Medicine
is a safe medicine for all
the family; for the children
as we'll as older people, be-
cause it does not contain
alcohol or dangerous drugs
in any form. In the treat
ment of colds, coughs,
throat and lungs, and as a
tonic and body builder it
has had more than fifty
years of success.
If you have any difficulty
in getting Father Johns
Medicine from your drug
gist, send S1.oo for a large
size bottle, by express prepa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-21

he said was a poor mail service IN the
southeast section. The first mall, he stat
ed, is not delivered until about II. an.
and there are only two deliveries. He
was directed to communicate his COM
plant to Postmaster Chance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-21

case OF tle late Kew. fatnef
O'Brien did not yield to the
customary treatment. 1t is
free from alcohol, opium,
morphine, cocaine, or poison
Gus drugs in any form which
are found tit many of the
patent medicines; it contains
no alcohol or other stinlulants.
1t is a Food Medicine, pure
and wholesome. 1t is invalu-
able as a tonic and body
builder and restores weak and
rundown systems to health
and strength. 1t nourishes
the system and makes flesh.
Right here we want to warn
you against the danger in TAX
ing patent medicines which
rely wholly on stimulating or
nerve-deadening drugs for
their effect. They weakes he
system and leave you exposed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-21
May Approve Citizenship Glasses.

The association received a letter from
Richard X. Campbell. commissioner of
naturalization. telling of the citizenship
classes that have been established for
foreigners and asking for an expression
of interest on part of the association
He stated that it is proposed to hold a
mass meeting early in December to dis