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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
Private Crossing,
 Railroad Insists; 4 Suit Is Threatened

That the railroad company does not propose to assume responsibility for the death of Green or the team of horses valued at $500 is indicated from conversations held by Chris Rickard and railroad officials this morning.
 MT. Rickard was informed that the company considers the crossing a pri- vate one, having posted signs to the effect that the property was private and crossing was at the risk of those taking the chance.
 Mr. Rickard takes the attitude that Hall street has never been closed to trafflc and that the railroad company should keep gates and a f1agman there. Though his own team of horses was not killed. he will demand settlement for the wagon that was smashed while in the public highway.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
REPETITION OF
 SLATTERY CASE
 TO BE 0BvIATEO
Can't Find Two Principal Officers Nor Vestige of Bank Account

The release from Hillside home of Michael Slattery, aged 37 years, con fessed murderer of Eleanor Cohen of Third avenue, New York end SUD- posed "ripper," for whom the police of the country have searched for many months, through misunderstanding of the detective bureau, the police de- partment and the charity department will result in, systemization of the present practices.
 Spencer R. Gordon, superintendent of charities, Edward O. Cronan. chief of the detective department and Capt. John Began are expected to confer on meth ods which will prevent such a happening in the future.
 Michael Slattery. who gave his ad- dress as 353 Third avenue, New York, gave himself up to the police Satur- day night alleging that he was the famous ripper" wanted for series of diabolical crimes again children that astounded New York some time ago. When arraigned before the po- lice it was believed that he was de- mented and he was sent to Hillside home. His story of the murder of little Eleanor Cohen was communicat- ed to Joseph! A. Faurot of the New York detective department who inn mediately wired to hold the man who was much wanted in New York. Dur ing the interim, through lack of sys- tenn the Hillside home had released the, man who showed no signs of in sanity other than that due to intoxica- tio1
 The police of all eastern states now seek Slattery. His alleged acts were the sensation of New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
Clark's Widow Sues
 New Haven Man for Damages of $1O, 900

To recover damages for the death of her husband, James H. Clark, who was struck and fatally injured by an automobile, Catherine J. Clark of this city has brought suit against Samuel M. Hammond of New Haven for $10.- 900. In papers filed today in the su- perior court the plaintiff says she is :administxatrix on the husbands es- tate. She says Clark was walking in John street, Nov. Is, 1915, when Hamrnonds auto backed out of a yard Clark was knocked down by the machine Mrs Clark says the horn. on the machine was not sounded nor was any warning of it's approach given. The suit is returnable to the October term.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
PLAN PROTESTS ON LATENESS OF
 EXPRESS TRAIN
Held Up Because of Freight Gut, Complain Members
 of Civic Bodies.

An appeal will go forth from Bridgeport to the Connecticut Public Utilities commission unless prompt ac- ton is taken to improve passenger ser- vice here, in the form of a demand that freight service be divorced from passenger service.
 Reports to the local civic bodies show that scarcely a train on the New Haven road has kept it's schedule for a month. Trains arriving 20 minutes early in New Haven are known to have left more than an hour late owing to the loading of express matter. A no. table example of this type is the 12:25 from New Haven due here at 12:25 which is continuously used as an ex- press train to the dissatisfaction of passengers.
 Another instance cited by travellers is the 5:so D. m,, from 10 minutes to an hour late daily and which one pas. aenger reports he caught as late as o'clock recently. Still another is the 2:40, which a passenger reports he caught at o'clock last Thursday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
HUNDREDS CAN VOTE ONLY FOR
 THE PRESIDENT
Former Bridgeporters Bar red From Electoral Privi-
 lege Under Ruling

More than 200 persons will be af- fected by an opinion made public today by City Attorney William H. Comley, Jr., declaring unconstitution. al an act passed by the last General Assembly concerning qualifications of voters.
 from this city recently and expected to vote here. may ballot only for presidential electors. The voting ma- and their names will be placed at follows:
 You have asked me to advise you as to the proper course to pursue relative to those citizens who shall present themselves for registration under Chap. l66 of the Public Acts of 1915.
 Tt seems to me that the following principles are controlling:
 "1 Only electors can vote for state officers and members of the 2. General Assembly.
 "2, Only electors can vote for United States Senators and Rep resentatives in Congress.
 "s An elector is a person pos sessing the qualifications fixed by the Constitution. among which is the qualification that The shall have resided in the town in which he may offer him. self to be admitted to the priv ileges of an elector, at least six months next preceding the time he may so offer himscelf.'
 A Electors can only exercise their privileges as such electors in the towns to which they be- long.
 "5 It is not the province either of the legislative or of the reg istrars to determine what are the qualifications of the electors. Registration is merely a mode of ascertaining that an applicant does or does not possess the con- stitutional qualifications.
 Applying these principles to the act in question it seems to me clear that the act is unconstitutional so ia, as it fapplies to voting for the state and national officers above mention. ed, for it purports to admit a citizen to the privileges of an elector not only town where he does not reside at all but in town in which he has notr esided for six months.
 But these considerations do not apply to the vote for presidential electors. by the Constitution of the United States, 1t is provided that" each state shall appoint. in such manner as the legislature thereof may direct a number of electors" etc. The legis. lature may therefore determine the qualifications to be required of voters for presidential electors.
 T beg to advise you therefore that those persons coming within the terms of Chap. 166, Public Acts ot 1915 should be listed for the restrict red purpose of voting for presidential electors.
 Respectfully submitted.
 W. H. COMLEY, JR.,
 City Attorney.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
WANT NONE BUT UNION WORK ON
 CITY CONTRACTS

Indignation is expressed in labor cir cles today that a petition to the com mon council last from the business agents of the Building Trades council should have been erroneously reported.
 The petition was designed to effect union wages and hours on all contract work done for the city. However, it was reported as favoring all city la bor's being paid at tho cu<Sent rate of wages under union scale.
 While all city labor today works un- der an eight hour basis, the fact that contractors getting city contracts are able to avoid the payment oi union wage or observance of union hours, as is well shown on the Stratford avenue bridge work, is the bane of unions in this city.
 Tn, petition specifically requests that an ordinance be adopted to spec ify union work i'm all city contracts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
SHOULD PROTECT
 CROSSING, SAYS
 CORONER PHELAN
Official Will Inquire Why a Flagman Was Not at
 Scene of Fatal Crash

In his inquiry into the cause of the accident this morning at the Hall street crossing on the Berkshire divis- ion, Coroner John J. Phelan said that he will inquire from the yardmaster whether the Hall street crossing is supposed to be protected by flag man. Because of the great amount of traffic from the factories on both sides of the track the coroner thinks the crossing should be protected. All the witnesses at the coroner's hearing this morning into the death of Ed ward L. Green said the crossing was unprotected this morning.
 Engineer Robert M. Burns of the train which struck Greens truck said the two lines of freight cars prevented him from observing the truck until he saw the horses short distance rom the engine The train was running at a speed of about 35 miles an hour. Burns said he blew the whistle and rang the bell. Before the truck ap- peared on the track the switch was set to allow the train to continue on the main track, the engineer said.
 Conductor William H. Cannon of the train, declared Burns was correct the speed Of the train. He knew nothing of the accident until he felt the sudden jolt.
 Wilbur Baker, Thomas Kelly, Mayland S. Horton, all employees of the Bridgeport Brass Co.,; William Hamilton of 638 Housatonic avenue; Edward Patterson. of 633 Housatonic avenue, and George Quittmeyer, of 54 Parrott avenue, were also heard. They, saw the engine strike the team. All said they did not see any fiagman' at the crossing.
 The coroner will resume the hear ing tomorrow morning at which time he will hear the testimony of the fire man, who was unable to appear today because of slight injuries.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
GERMAN WAR LOAN GROWS.

Berlin, Oct. 3-Unomcia1 forecasts of the amount of subscriptions to the fifth German war loan indicate that 1t will exceed the total of the preced- ing loan. A banker whose advance information in regard to the early loans in each case proved exact, says the subscriptions are far ahead of the amount at the corresponding period of subscriptions to the fourth loan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03

A changeable gros-de-londre pre- sents a number of lustrous and un- common combinations: Turquoise with rose, pink with white. gold with pink. white with flesh, orchid with turquoise, white with robins egg, rose with Nile green, white with gold. Of rich quality,-32 yard.
 Rich satin in plain hues (but such hues), ,is of special value at its price of $1.65 yard. It is a yard wide; col ors to be chosen from are navy ivory black mole burgundy copenhagen beige pink and light gray or Russian green. $1.65 yard.
 Soft firm fine chiffon taffeta with great strength and rich surface,- among its 16 colors are every one of the seasons most-iked; a yard wide, -$1.25 and ,$1.50 yard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
Berkshire Commuters Train Wrecked After Killing Man
 and Team at Hall St. Crossing
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 helan until his preliminary invesi- technical features of the wreck were made on the scene.
 Train Master H. E. Daly, of the New Haven road, Lou P. Bristol. train-master of this division and oth- CT officials who were gathering at Bridgeport upon an inspection trip were at once summoned to the wreck and began 4n investigation
 Work of clearing away the wreck age was started by the railroad offi- cia1s, immediately after Coroner Phe- Ian had completed his Investigation and carefully photographed from var ious angles the scene, particular att tention being paid the manner in which the passenger coach was switched onto the spur track by the team striking the signal arm. By 1O:3O the track was clear and traffic resumed.
 Nearly all of the passengers on the train complained of bruises about the head and knees, the impact of the collision throwing most of them head foremost into the seat in front of them and then down on the floor of the wood cars, their knees striking forcibly against the flooring.
 Edward l.. Callahan of 33 French street; Detectives Coughlin and Doo- ley, of headuarters, and Charities thus E. Plumb, former deputy sher- if. The last two passengers rendered valuable assistance to the women victims of the wreck.
 Owing to the fact that cement bags were ripped open by engins blowing its way through the freight car, it was some minutes before one could distinguish anything at the scene where the engine jumped the viaduct.
 Clouds of cement dust filled the air, covering fleeing passengers and eDve1oping the locomotive. Chris. Eickard, proprietor of the team which was smashed, when the engine left the tracks, had a stormy interview with several of the railroad officials. in which he denounced what he termed their negligence" for not having a fiagman at the crossing and asserted the crossing was public and not prt- vate property.
 NOEOueE IufOldu, dllOi SdS"AhS hA> body of Green, which lay close to the tracks, ordered it removed to the morgue at the undertaking rooms of Cullinan & Mullins.
 Hennessey, the injured fireman. af- ter recovering his sense, pluclily stuck about the scene of the wreck, assisting Engineer Burns, in preventing an ex- plosion of the boiler, and extinguish- ing an incipient fire which threatened to ignite a passenger coach filled with passengers.
 This duty performed. both assisted passengers to alight from the train. When all had been removed the effect of Henenssey's injuries necessitated his being sent home to Danbury in an auto by the officials of the company.
 At 10 o'clock this morning Coroner Phelan opened his investigation of the accident, examining the following wit nesses: Conductor of the wrecked train, William Henry Cannon, 451 Lo gan street; Burns, engineer of the train, William Hamilton. 633 Housa- tonic avenue; Wilbur Baker, 5H Naug- atuek arenue, Devon. and Thomas Kelley, SIS South avenue.
 The conductor, William Henry dan-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03

Ia1teta silks are soft and shmmery, have subdued uster Their colors of wondrous depth and beauty
 Satns are agleam with brillance. How they radiate life! What combining of luster and color-tone!
 Plain coors dominate Yet there are wonderfully beautiful silks in which two hues are nterwoven And there are paids of cheerful smiling faces!
 Most tbeautiful taeta in the store today is so firm of weave that it will stAnd aone. Its hues Nile green and orchid and light blue, and white Upon the white there are embroidered unique figures in god upon the other tnts similar patterns embroidered in silver
 s richly mpressive in limited quantity of each pattern of course-$5 yard
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
NO WORK FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THIS
 YEAR IN RIDGEFTEID

The county commissioners will go to Danbury tomorrow to receive ap- plications for liquor and club licenses
 Next Tuesday they visit Greenwich. On October 16 they will receive ap- plications in Norwalk and on October IT they will be in Stamford. They do not have Ridgefeld on their route this year because the town voted in favor of no license after enjoying two years of wetness.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
ARrHUR GILBERT s1osLEY.

Following an illness of more than a years duration. Arthur Gilbert Mos ley, formerly a well known employe of the Arcade Hotel, died this morn ing at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Bailey Mosley, 75 Curtis av- enue. Mr. Mosley was very popular in East Bridgeport as well as at the hotel where he was employed. About two years ago he went to California and later was taken i'll there. He returned to this city about year ago and has since lived with his parents IIe is survived by his widow, his father and mother. and one sister. Mary Mosley.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
Willie Bound Over
 On Serious Charge

Probable cause was found this morning by Judge Bacon Wakeman in the Fairfield town court, when Albert Willie, charged with a serious assault on Helen Kish, aged 1 3 years of age, of 643 Bostwick avenue, was arraign- ed before him.
 Willie was bound over to the su- perior court under bonds of 2,500.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03

Splendid 40-inch satin with the glow of the sun itself. in several hand some shades.-$2 yard.
 Beautiful crepe de chine, light and dainty yet of much strength, hand some colors are given greater beauty by distinytive weave, 40 inches wtde -$1.50 yard. f.
 Georgette crepe with a strength al- together out of proportion to its ap- pearance. gossamer-iike of weave. in a score of colors shading all the way from black to white and including glorious yellows and rich plums.-40, inches wide-$2 yard.
 Lively plaids with gold and silver and blue and green and red enliven- ing them. What spirit and bright ness! 24 and 36 inches wide.-s1 and $1.50 yard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
HELD FOR MURDER.

Hartford, Oct. 3-In the police court today Vincenzo Andricco was held for the criminali court on charge of second degree murder un- der $5,000 bonds. He shot Gaetano Spontino about ten days ago in a quar- rel and the man died few hours later
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
CLARENCE Fl. SEE

Clarence ,H See, an inspector in the employ # the Bryant Electric Co.,, died last night at his home. 5s Nash Lane, Black Rock. MT. See had been In failing health for some time. He was born in East Providence. R. l., s2 years ago, the son of c. Edward and Nellie Louise Bliss See. He Is survived by his widow and his par enta, all of Black Rock. The body will be taken to Rum6ord, R. l., for burial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
PERSONAL MENTION

Richard Harland Shannon, son of Deputy Collector of Port and Mrs. John H. Shannon of 80 North avenue, returned yesterday to Lehigh Univer- sity, South Bethlehem, Pa., where he is member of the junior class.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
BURLISON APPEALS

H. H. Burlison of this city, who was sued by the Aston Motor Car Co.,, of State street for a garage bill, has taken an appeal to the common pleas court from decision in the civil city court. By this decision the Aston Go. was given damages of s2S5.15 and costs of $46.s1. The plaintiff concern originally asked for $500 damages.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
DIED.

FLYNN-There will be a month's mind mass of requiem celebrated for the repose of the soul of the late Pat rick H. Flynn, Thursday morning, at 7:3o a. m., at St. Charles church. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. a"p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03

There are few legislators nowadays who will take bribei but of course they will accept a tip that a certain stock as the result of pending action is going to double In price.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03

'WANTED-A Boy to learn the clothing and furnishing busi- ness. Apply to Connors, 1870 State St. a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
New and Last Pepper Book.

The Five Little Peppers! Is there girl who hasn't enjoyed them7 Who can't remember Polly Pepper and Joel and Pronsie and all the of the five remarkable little folks7 Now comes Pepper book-and it is the last. Our Davie Pepper is it's title We're all sorry learn there I'll be more-but we Il all eagerly read this Now ready-$1. it A new Ralph Barbour story for boys too-Left Guard Gilbert There's something about Barbours stories that boys like. He knows boys! Left Guard Gilbert, now ready,-$1.25
 Locke and others have just given some new stories to usl The Wonderful Year-winiam J. Locke-s1.4o. Somewhere in Red cap-Iarry wlson-s1.s5. Voicen the L.. H. LutzS13o Paradise Garden Gibbs-$1s5. Damar -IucasMa A Egotst Roe-s1.s5 To the Mnutss1Grsen-s sII; e,
 
 Heatherbloom petticoats
 with silk flounce. New and handsome petticoats that combine the dura coat.
 Top is Heathelbloom; founce S of silk in exactly matching color That flounce is of circular syle nicely tailored, full, rch
 Black blue and green; each in changeable combna- tons. $3, $3.5o and in special size at $4
  ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03

The Paraguayan railways complete iy suspended operations because of disorders in the railway strike.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
The United {

The United States consular and diplomatic officers fn Germany and Austria have taken over Rumanian interests there, and those in Rumanian have taken charge of German and Turkish interests.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
OBITUARY.
ORT.
DANIEL IACURC.

DANIEL IACCRn.
 Daniel Iacurci, the 21 year old son of MI. and Mrs- Pasqua1e 1acurci of Nichols street, ded Sunday at the Shelton 6anotornm after an illness of more than two yearB duration MT. Iacurci was well known in East Bridgeport He is survived by his parents, a sister,, Margaret, and brother, Leo. He was member of Holy Rosary clutch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03

It is only a keen sense of duty that persuades the candidates to accept nominations for which they have long been intriguing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03

Three hundred and fifty-four retired Minnesota school teachers got their first pension from the state fund.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03

It being claimed that milk should be graded. the natural classification ir many places will be Poor, Poorer and Poorest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03

While driving a motorcycle to which was attached a sidecar, Victor Hacker, of Lititz, Pa., lost control of the machine and it overturned, killing Norman Nicall, one of the occupants of the sidecar.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
WANT EVERY FRATERNAL MAN

I WANT EVERY FRATERNAL MAN lin Bridgeport to know about the Royal Order of Lions. Charter now open. New den forming. Funeral benefits e250. $7.00 weekly sick benefits Free physician. Charter fee $500, Call H. A. MacKinnon, Room 2o1, Warner Bldg, Bridgeport.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03

Archie Roosevelt, son of the Colonel was fined $25 at Mineola for driving his car 35 miles an hour on the Jericho Turnpike.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03

The American Locomotive Go. has taken an order for four Pacific type 11O ton locomotives from the Paulista Railway of Brazil.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03

The modern idea of sweet music is a motor that does not skip or knock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03

The exports of copper in September amounted to 29S03 tons, compared '.h 14,s27 tons in September, 1915.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03

The forty-second annual convention of the National Wholesale Druggists association opened at Baltimore.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03

No matter what you want try The Farmer Want Col nm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03

Four persons were injured when a car in Manhattan street jumped the switch and crashed into a Broadway car.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03

Among those also present at the October weddings is the bridegroom
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03

TO RENT-6 rooms. All improve ments, $35.00. Garage room if needed. 1869 East Main St.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03

The prudent landlady who wants something left for next day, rarely ventures to put pumpkin pie on the table.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03

ASSISTANT ELECTRICIAN - for wiring limousine bodies. Apply Blue Ribbon Auto & Carriage Co.,, 1720 Fairfield Ave. G3 b.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03

John c. Drewry, grand secretary o1 the North Carolina Grand Lodge ot Masons for "A years, is dead.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

Reginald Douglas, of Au Sable Forks, N. Y., was killed while deer shooting in the Adirondacks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03

Girl Wanted7 Read The Farmer Want Ads.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-03

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