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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12

St. Louis, Feb. 1.-Two men, Dr. Edward Johnson and Dr. John Ken nerly, former business friends and brother members in the Masonic or der, fought with knives on the top floor of a downtown hotel yesterday. found note in explanation of the affair. i
 The paper was an affidavit, copies officers here, in which Dr. Kennerly dental business of failure to pay a $2,5O0 debt and of withholding other funds which Kennerly claimed were due him. The paper asked that Dr. Johnson be expelled f1om the order because of the alleged wrongs to Dr. Kenner1y. s
 pr. Johnson is at the city hospital today lowering between life and death, his face and body terribly slasE1ed and a wound through both hips and the groin made by a bullet from a re- volver. Dr. Kenner1y, also cut about the face and on both arms, is a pris- oner at the hospital, a police guard about him, awaiting the outcome Of Dr. Johnson's injuries.
 Two other participants in the fight are also prisoners today. Walter A. Diefenbaugh, of San Antonio. Tex, is at the hospital with his throat badly sIasted, and Charles Lody is at the police headquarters. Conflicting stories were told by Kennerly, Lody and Diefenbaugh. Kennerly< said he
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
COLLEGE BOY SHOT
 AS RESULT OF JOKE

Hamilton, Ohio, Feb. 12-Forest Rogers. a freshman at Oxford College. is in the hospital here in serious condition with a broken jaw and a paralyzed tongue and throat as a re- suit of a joke perpetrated on him by members of the fraternity into which he was to have been initiated.
 Thursday night was joke" night for the fraternity members, and they sent Rogers to Newbath, Ind, five miles from Oxford, to get a package which had been left under the porch of a store. Arrangements had previously been made with storekeeper there, and a brick was wrapped up and placed under the porch
 Rogers, however, selected the wrong store. and in his search he awakened a. bulldog, whose bark brought his owner J. c. Hunt, to the scene. MT. Hunt had been robbed on two occas- ions recently, and thinking Rogers was a burglar, fixed at him. Rogers was shot in the chin, but managed to walk back to the college, where he dropped from exhaustion and loss of blood. Mir Hunt and Rogers fatherark close friends
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
NEWT0WN

All the members of the school board and nearly the entire teaching corps of Newtown schools were pres ent at the High school Friday after noon, where Agent J. Searle Light of the State Board of Education mildly presented his suggestions for the bet terment of the schools His address was well received, and his sugges- tiohs as to improvements in filling out essentials of school registers, adop- ton of systematic daily programs of study and work. the elimination of fads, and more time for the pupils to gain actual knowledge were succinctly presented Miss Mary Kelly. teacher of South Middle school, by request of MT. Light, illustrated by a class from her school, the approved method of urinary teaching of reading as a means of gaining Knowledge from the lesson rather than facilitating the ex- pression, or delivery of the same by the pupils. The object of all reading, according to modern educators, should be the acquisition of knowledge, and then more knowledge. The speaker was accorded a vote of thanks and invited to come again.
 TheN Sandy Hook basketball team went to the borough, Thursday night, to play off the second game of g, series with the NewtoWn fves but only the manager of the latter team met them. He could give no reason for the non appearance of his men. and ithe Sandy Rockers went home disgusted.
 Mrs. Jean Altermatt returned yes terday from New Y ork where she spent month with relatives.
 The Dodgingtown Fire Co.,. No. |, will give a valentine social and dance at the fire house Monday evening. Feb. IA.
 The minstrel show which was given by the athletic association of N. H. s. last night was a great success despite the indictment weather. The pro- gram, which was under the capable direction of Mrs. A. W. Daniels was excellent. The soloists rendered their parts nicely, and the chorus gained the applause of the entire audience. The jokes were very amusing and every one enjoyed them. The entertainment WaS>foIIoWed by dancing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
THE sro6K MARKET.
fT. L Watson & Co.

CT. L. Watson & Co.
 According to the statement Of the Federal treasury, the total amount of all kinds of money circulating in the February last, an increase of s449,- 000,000 from a year ago. Nearly half of this amount is in gold coin or gold certificates--to be exact, $1,936, ,0O0,- 900. a gain of nearly $s65 ,OoD. 900 within a year. Here is eeinf1ation'' of the solidest kind; in the real money of final redemption, the basis for the currency and credits Of the world But we have not mistreated this fine gift resulting from our favorable ocean trade balance. There is no extrava- gant specplatiop anywhere and the reserve loanjng power of the banks and other financial institutions is enormous. Nevertheless, this strong monetary position is making itself felt in many directions. It helps to ab- sorb the American securities sold by England. It inspires such enterprises as the acquisition Of the Cambria. Steel co. by the Midvale interests. The companies iriginalIy discussed in the proposed Cambria merger are now do- ing splendfd1y. as are all of the steel concerns. In most of our industries the markets are sellers markets, that is, the producers Bold the whip-hand, so great is the consumption going on. This is sensationally true of the copper industry. A genuine effort is geing made to prevent a runaway market but the pressure of demand is so strong that nearly every day sees prices for the metal move to a higher level. They are higher than any pre- vious record. The recent excellent re- port of the American Brass Go. indi- cates how fourishing ars the indus tries that consume the red metal The
 
 for immediate war needs but are mak- ing contracts for delivery after the war is over! All this means larger values in copper Rock equities-eTent- ually many higher dividends. There should be a logical reflection in the prices of copper shares and we believe there will be one of these days The longer deferred, the more radical is the bull movement likely to be when it comes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
OLD BOYS"
 OPENING ODE OF
 VETERANS SONS
Arrangements For Lincoln Day Banquet to Be Held
 Monday Night Progress.

In comr1emoration of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, members of Frank lin Bartlett camp, No. II, Sons of Vet erans, members of e\Grand Army of vfted guests will gather for their am nual banquet at the Stratf1eld hotel, Monday night The dinner will be served at 7:0. A feature jof the even ing will be songs by the Sons of Vet erans chorus of 50 voices. The open presentation of the colors and salute wil1 follow.
 After the dinner, Joe Mitchell Chappe1Ie, editor of the National mag azine, Judg eAlfred B. Beers, past command -in-chief of the Grand Al Sherman, past ommander-in-chfef of the Sons of Veterans will address the gathering F. l.. Chapman, com nander of the camp will be toastmas- ter. &~e
 The guests of the evening will be William H. Hart, division commander of the Sons of Veterans; Frank Mil Ter, commander of Elias Howe Post, No. 3, G. A. R.; Charles GrisWoId, de- partment commander of the Grand Army; Mrs. Robert Kelsey. department president of the Wonen's Relief corps; Mrs; Maude s. Ford, department president of Athe Daughters of Veter- ans; Mrs. Melinda, Neff, department president of the Ladies of the G. A. R.; Rev. A. c. Thompson, patriotic in structor of Elias Howe, Jr., post, No. 8, G. A. R.
 The committee of arrangements for the Sons of Veterans is. Frederic A. Bartlett, chairman: William H. Hart Pa6I L. Miller, Thomas A. McCool, Edward L. Graves, Walter G. Moore, Judge Patrick Kane, Thomas M. Webb, L. H. Woodward, Henry Greene, A. R. Holbrook, D: c. Barnums George Wright, Robert G. Hart and Walter C. Hall
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
Tashua and Long Hill

Herbert Firth arrived home Wed nesday from Jacksonville, Fla, wher he had been since the holidays. His mother in law. Mrs. Edward Cooper, who has been very i'll, is on the con valescing list.
 Miss Name Hurd, sister of Mrs. O.. B. Burton, is in an unconscious state at her home in Long Hill, suffering from a shock with little hope for her recovery, Miss Nellie Maurer of Bridgeport, is caring for her. A valentine whist party was held Kaechele by the Maplecroft club. Comic valentines added much to the pleasure of the evening.
 Miss Helen Green of New Jersey is visiting at the home of her friend, Mrs. William Fuller of Tashua-
 Miss Etta Gallagher spent the week end in New Haven with relatives.
 The death of Mrs. William MaIIett age s6, occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emma Walker of. Long Hill, Wednesday night. Mrs. Mal1ett is survived by three children, Frank lin Manett and William Mallett of Tashua and Mrs. Emma Walker The burial will be in TashuA cemetery.
 Misses Dasie and Dorothy Seeley re- turned to their homes in Tashua after visiting at the home of the latter's aunt, Mrs. Charles $. Everett of Eas- ton.s
 Bradford Wi1dman of Bridgeport, is visiting at the home of MT. and Mrs. Abraham Wildman of Tashuaz The death of Charles Swezey took place at his home in Long Hill, We'd nesday morning. MT. Swezey had been in feeble health most of the winter. He was a carpenter. He is survived by a widow and a large family of children who are as follows: Mrs. F. w. P1att of Newtown; Mrs. A. L. Tom1ison of Los Angeles, Cal; Charles E. Swezey, George w. Swezey and Arthur H. Swezey of Bridgeport; Harry s. Swezey of Tashua. and How ard s. Swezey of New Orleans, La
 Mrs. Louis Jennings is visiting at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Wheeler of Shelton.
 Miss Eleanor A. Sherman of Long Hill spent Thursday in Stepney with relatives.
 Laurtn Wills and Miss Leila Greg ory of Bridgeport, were recent guests at the home of Miss Grace Mallett of Tashua.
 Mrs. Matilda Gregory of Tashua is a guest at the home of Town Clerk and Mrs. O. B. Burton.
 
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
COPPER MINE STRIKERS WIN
 IN ARIZONA
Victory Marks One of the Greatest Triunphs of
 Organized Labor.

1 (Committee on Industrial ReIations.) Washington. Feb. 12.-The Arizona copper strikers have won their fight.
 With copper at the highest price for nine years and Governor George w. P. Hunt refusing them the use of armed guards, gunmen and strike breakers, the copper magnates of New ork, Bos- ton and Arizona at last gave up their attempt to starve 5000 miners and their families into submission.
 The strikers returned to work on Monday, January 31, under agree ment by which the companies agree to pay higher wages and to meet once month with grievance committees selected by the men.
 The victory marks a triumph for la bor of the greatest importance demon strating as it does that labor can win it's battles for industrial democracy when the government does it's duty and protects the workers against hired thugs and professional strike break CTS.
 Mediators Davies and Myers of the United States Department of Labor deserve much of the credit for making the mine owners see the light For months the latter refused to make any concession to redress grievances which the governmental investigation had proved to be real and serious. They insisted that the strikers first go back to work. But with copper at 26 cents and with organized labor all over the coountry rallying to the miners sup port, the mine owners desire for big profits gradually overcame their op position to giving their employees a voice in determining the conditions of employment.
 Substantial wage increases were granted. Laborers are to be paid $2,50 a day instead of $1.62, and miners will a no n per, SS.41, day, in Accordance with a sliding scalt. Carpenters will be paid $5 per day, machinists and boil ermakers $5.31.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
Weather Forecast

New Haven, Feb. 12-Forecast: Unsettled weather, probably snow or rain tonight and Sunday. Slightly warmer tonight
 Connecticut: Snow OF rain to- night and probably Sunday, some- what warmer tonight; fresh east. winds.
 The western disturbance now forms long trough of low pres- sure extending from Texas north- eastward to Pennsylvania. It is causing cloudy and unsettled weather. light snow or rain in nearly all districts east of the Rocky Mountains except on the South Atlantic coast. The tenn peratures continue low in the northern sections. Zero tempera- lures are reported along the northern border from Montana to Maine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
PLAN IMPRESSIVE CONGREGATIONAL
 UNION SERVICES
North and South Church Members Will Gather For
 First Joint Meeting.

The first union service of the North and South Congregational churches will be held tomorrow morning in the North church.
 service while Rev. H. D. GaIlaudet will offer the special prayer of conse- cration. The services will be i'm pressive. Music will bel furnished by the joint choirs, under the direction o1 Mrs Elmer BeardsIey and l.. P. Oviatt organists.s The musical feature <o1 the service will be especially attrac- tive.
 An impressive processionaI of the Sunday schools will effect their union Sunday noon.
 Last Sunday morning the follow ing communications were read from the pulpits of the North and South Congregational churches, of which an nouncement was made that the first union service of the two reunited churches will be held Sunday morn ing in the North church. The fol lowing communication was sent by the standing committee of the South church:
 t'The Southern Portion of the Unit ed Congregational Church to the Northern Portion Of the United Con- gregational Church sendeth greet mgs:
 Dear Brethren::- f@
 "As the joint committee recon mends a union service for next Sunday morning, we therefore ask the privi- lege of worshipping in the North church, if it is entirely agreec5le to you.
 Our hearts are open toward you and our hands are outstretched. We expect a rich blessing upon our first service together and pray God that our nobIest vision may be realized through the centuries that are to come.
 May our children ana our chi1- Gsren's children for many generations rejoice in the union that is being con sumated by us in faith and prayer!
 'tAffectionately yours,
 By order of the Standing Commit
 tee.''
 Tn reply the standing committee of the North church returned the follow ing communication:
 ''The United chuhch in it's northern portion, reciprocateth with deep affec- ton the greetings of the United church in it's southern portion. Dear Brethren -
 We have never been as far apart as our current names would indicate, and are now very much nearer than even the short streets between us. We rejoice that we are soon to be entirely one, in that spirit and tradition which has lived in us both since the first days of the old pioneer Church of Christ in Stratfie1d, beginning in 1895. Our hearts are enlarged to- ward you, brethren; with tender af- lection we greet you; we mingle with yours our prayers, our hopes, our faith. May the union soon to be com p1eted bring upon us, and upon this whole community, and upon the gen erations to follow us, the abundant blessings of God.
 We welcome most heartily your generous suggestion that our first ser vice together, next Sunday morning. be held here with us; and as the com mfttee has arranged that the first meeting for organization be called for this Wednesday evening, we ask that at that time we may with your con- currence come to you.
 ''Affectionately yours, By order of the Standing Commit
 tee''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
STILL COUGHING AND NO RELIEF?

Why don't you try some other rennedyg Frequent coughing increases the irri- tation of the bronchial tubes and often becomes chronic. Try Cyrus Cough Specific, it. has relieved others and will help your cough. It is not sickening sweet and does not constipate. It is worth your trial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
Rev. Joseph Joyce
 East Haven Pastor

Friends of Rev. Joseph E. Joyce. DID,, formerly an. assistant at St. Mary's R. O. church, this city. will be pleased to learn that he has been ap- pointed pastor of St. vincent's church, East Haven to fill the vacancy left by the death of Rev. Michael l.. Reagan. Dr. Joyce labored three years in St. Mary's parish and was principal of the parochial school. He~has been as- sistant at St. Johns, E1iddletown. pr. Joyce will of1ciate for the first time as pastor of St. Vincent's Sunday. The new pastor is a very proficient Italian scholar, having made his seminary course at the North American college, Rome
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
HAGAN FINED.

Arraigned before Judge Bartlett in city court today, William Haggerty, alias William Hagan, of 654 HalIett street, was fined $50 and costs upon a charge of carrying concealed wapons.
 Haggerty was at first charged with breach of the peace, assault upon Charles w. Erh1in of 695 Hal1ett street and carrying concealed weapons. It was at first alleged that Haggerty had attempted to hold up Erh1in but convicting evidence was lacking and these charges were dropped.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
KICKER IS FINED.

George Rogalsi1y, age s9, of 97 Black Rock avenue, kicked a pane of glass out of the door of the Star cab aret at 33 Middle street last night. He said he did it because they put him out of the emporium. For this George was fined $1O and costs by Judge Frederic A. Bartlett in city court this morning. He paid the fines
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
Fire Damages Factory
 Making War Supplies

Montreal Feb 12-Fire today caus- ed damage estimated at $5,OOO in the forge department of the Canada Car & Foundry Company. Crossed electric wires are supposed to have been re- sponsib1e for the fire. The company is engaged on a contract for shells for the Russian government.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
EXAMINE HOFFMAN.

Pending an inquiry into the sanity of Isaac Hoffman, 23, of 323 Maple street, a continuance until one week from today was granted in his case by Judge Bartlett in city court to- day.
 He is charged with breach of the peace and assault.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
F4lgED FOR THE1FT.

The penstlty of ST and costs was im- posed upon Charles Ray. 19, of 7Os Main street, arra1gned in city court today. charged with theft. Ray ad- nittcd having stolen an overcoat from the Congress Lunch room, opposite the Remington Arms 6 Ammunition Co. factory on 1soston avenue. The coat was the property of N. s. Cum mins. oe 55 Highland avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12

Lindley M Garrison, resigned as secretary of war said nothing had been further in his mind than to em- barrass the administration.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12

Lord Bryce won't accept the posi- ton of special envoy to the United States on the blockade question
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12
THE CYRUS PHARMACY
Fairfield Avenue and Court
 land Street

The chances are that ex-Prssidene Taft is so much benefited by the cut in price Of golf balls that he lsnit worrying about the high price 1c four.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-12

Farmer Want Ads One Cent Word.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-15
TENNIS AT NIGHT.
''Elic the Red' Proves a DisappOint-
 ment Against Johnston.

New York, Dec. 15.-Details of an indoor tennis exhibition by electric light, in which Billy Johnston and Clarence J. Griffin, the national champions, defeated Maurice E. Me- Loughlin and Johnny Strachan at San Francisco several days ago, were re- cejved last night. Mclaughlin played a disappointing game and his team was an easy victim for the title hold CTS, 9-7, 6-3, 6-4.
 The innovation of playing under arc lights proved a big success and 4.O00 persons took advantage of the opportunity to see the stars perform at night. More than $1,500 was real ized for the construction of d new tennis house at Golden Gate Park. pr. Sumner Hardy declared that con- ditions at the Exposition Auditorium were SO favorable that he would rec- ommend that a tournament for the indoor championship of the Pacific coast be staged there in the spring. The doubles exhibition was the first indoor tennis event held at San Fran cisco in fifteen years. The court was laid out on can"aS'
New Britain herald., 1916-12-15
NAVY SCHEDULES ISSUED.
Basketball, Gynnastic and Baseball
 Dates Issued

Annapolis, Md, Dec. 15.-The bas- ketball, gymnasium and baseball schedules for the coming season were announced at the Naval Academy yesterday. As far as possible. the overlapping of seasons and the play ing of a number of games on the same day have been avoided. The schedules follow:
 Basketbal1-Decembe 16, Johns Hopkins; 20, St. Johns of Annapolis; 30, N. Y Athletic Club; January 3, George Washington; 6, Yale, 10, Catholic University; 13, Crescent Ath- letic Club; IT., Swarthmore; 20, N. Y. University; "A, Georgetown; 27, St, Johns of Brooklyn; 31, University of Virginia.
 ymnastics-February 10, Rutgers; IT, University of Pennsylvania; "A, Yale; March 3, Princeton.
 Baseball-April f. Syracuse; ', Princeton; Il, Cornell; IA, Williams; IS, Harvard 21, swarthmore; 25, University of West Virginia; 28, Georgetown; May 3, North Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical College; 5, Johns Hopkins; 9, University of Pittsburgh; 12, Washington and Lee; 16, Georgetown; 19 Catholic Univer- sity; 23, St. Johns of Annapolis; 26, Military Academy at West Point.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-15
TRIBUTE TO YOUNG
National League Passes Resolution Paying Tribute to Memory of Former President

New York, Dec. 15.-The National league at it's meeting at the Waldorf Astoria yesterday passed a suitable, resolution paying tribute to the memory of Nicholas E. Young, for many years president of the league, who died in Washington last October. The resolution follows:
 Whereas, the national game lost the great dominating figure of it's incep- tion and development, when, on October 31, 1916, there passed from this earths activities Nicholas E. Young, former president, secretary and treasurer of the National League of Professional Baseball Clubs; and Whereas, he was a player of skill an organizer of answering honesty and faithfulness, who stood to the last de- gree for all that is clean and square in the building of our sport to it's present standard as a national lnst1tu- ton; and
 Whereas, he was a patriot, a citizen of high moral principles and of deep religious convictions, and was beloved of business associate and neighbor alike; therefore. be it
 Resolved, That his death is not alone grevious loss to the great game of baseball, and to this organi- zation, but to the community at large; and it is because of this sense of loss we have sustained that we inscribe on our records these expres- sions of appreciation of his life's ster- ling worth, and at the same time ex- tend our sympathy to his bereaved widow and family.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-15
DOUBT ABOUT CARRIG.AN.
Freazc Not Hopeful of Gethting Old
 Leader of Red Sox

Chicago, Dec. 15. While admitting some doubt as to whether William Carrigan would return as manager of the Boston Red Sox next season, Har- ry H. Frazee said last night that he had had a telephone conversation with Carigan before coming west and added that "if money can induce him to return he will be with us." He denied that he was seeking the serv- ices of Walter Johnson.
 Lee Fohl, manager of the Cleveland club made overtures for the servi -es of Joe Wood of Boston. but Frazee indicated he did not care to dispose of the pitcher.