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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
Chamber of Commerce
To Aid Preparedness
Census of Government

Inquiry has begun by members of
the transportation committee of the
Chamber of Commerce to ascertain
ton in Bridgeport for military
emergency.
This preparedness move is in line
with similar investigations, fostered
throughout the country by recon-
mendation Of the war department at
Washington. This is to insure ade-
quate provision at all times and that
renewals may be accomplished with
definite certainty as stocks are de-
pleted in the event of possible hostili-
ties.
Among the features which will be
investigated are the number of per-
sons actually dependent upon food
supplies and warehouses Of this city,
the quantity of various foods con-
sumed daily, methods Of distribution
between wholesaler and retailer, and
retailer and consumer and the possible
economies which might be effected by
housewives in mobilization or defense
operations by the armies
with a definite knowledge Of the
storage warehouse capacities and ia
cihties for replenisl1ing these supplies
from various sections OF the country
at different seasons OF the year, the
war Department may be correctly in
formed in advance Of emergency and
the government may he asked to reg
ulate the shipment Of necessities to
Bridgeport.
Wholesalers in this city have freely
offered their services in compilation of
the figures needed by the Chamber of
Commerce.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
DEBTOR SHOOTS
when Creditor
URGES PAYMENT
Warrant Out for Man Who
Fired at East Bridgeport
Storekeeper.

Leonardo Petruccelli, the we'll
known east side storekeeper, formerly
in Pembroke street and for the last
three years operating a store at 81
Hallett street, narrowly escaped with
his life when an indignant debtor fired
two shots from a revolver point blank
at him.
AS result of the wild fight Of the
bullets which in coursing on down
Hallett street, narrowly missed sew
eral pedestrians and drove those in
the street to the shelter of nearby
doorways for a time, a warrant for the
arrest of former we'll known Italian
resident Of Bridgeport has been issued
by the prosecuting attorney.
The attack is said to have resulted
hen Petruccelli, standing in his door
way observed the approach of man
whom he had not seen in seven years
and who at the time Of his departure
from Bridgeport owed the storekeep-
er between $50 and $40,
When the two met the creditor ask
ed for payment in language that was
expressive and trenchant in it's sar-
casm.
Cali right, here's your payment"
the debtor is said to have remarked
as he flashed a revolver and began
firing. After discharging two bullets
he turned and fed the scene.
Petruccellis domicile last night was
the scene Of a great gathering of his
countrymen who pledged their aid
in locating the assailant and congrat-
ulated the near victim on his happy
escape.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
Cruelty Complaint
In Three Petitions
For Divorces Here

Cruelty is the ground in two of
three divorce actions filed today in
the superior court. Mabel Johnston
Of New Haven alleges Charles e.
Johnston treated her cruelty. She
also says he deserted her Dec. 26,
1913 The couple were married Aug
%, 1907 Mrs. Johnston's maiden
name was Mabel Foote.
Ralph e. Morrow of Greenwich
seeks a decree from Florence J. Nor
row of New York. Infidelity is the
charge but the correspondent is not
named. Mrs. Morrow, whose maiden
name was Florence Tomlinson, mar
ried the plaintiff May 10, 1907.
Mary A. Woodcock of Greenwich
sues Arthur F. Woodcock for a sep
alation. She alleges cruelty. The
couple were married May II, 1910.
Mrs. Woodcock's maiden name was
Mary Smith.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
UTILITIES BOARD
PROBING HEAD-ON
MEETING OF CARS
CONTINUED from page H.

Continued from page H.
Westport and Peck's Mill was not re-
corded is said to be due more partic-
ularly to the platform bumpers which
prevented a telescoping of the two
cars. but also to the fact that suf-
fic.ent open space interviewed between
the cars to permit of their momentum
being checked before the impact.
The accident occurred on the single
track line of the Shelton division be-
tween Murphy's station and Rock
Ledge at 1928 o'clock when the 1895
car from Bridgeport to Derby was
proceeding under what both the mo-
torman and conductor believed to be
clear track signals. Suddenly a
Bridgeport-bound car rounded one Of
the curves with which the section
abounds and bore swiftly dowp upon
the well-flled conveyance bearing
the holiday crowd.
Efforts upon the part OF both car
crews to check the speed were so
successful that when the cars COL
1ided, little but the vestibules of each
were smashed and the motormen es-
capped with minor cuts and bruises.
scene of wreck, is said to have found
little work among the passengers who,
however, were more or less shocked
by their experience. Some of whom
were slightly cut by flying glass,
The corrugated bumpers in the
form Of heavy iron plates projecting
above and below the platform floor
are said to have checked effectively
the telescope force which was so dis
astrous in the Westport wreck.
Inquiry at once centered upon the
signal system which was reported by
Connecticut Co. officials to be in full
operation. That the carelessness of
one or both of the crews' is RESPONSE
BILE for the occurrence will be the re-
port submitted to the public utilities
commission who at once Instituted
the formal inquiry required by law.
Had the accident happened at
closer approach to the curve and In
proximity to the river embankment
which parallels the tracks in the vi
cinity, loss of life undoubtedly would
have resulted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
PHYSICIANS Exams.
For Offlcerships
Will Be Held Here

The military examining board for
first lieutenants, medical corps will
meet in the State Armory here We'd
nesday. Drs. Charles H. Sprague,
Herman Schulz, John H. T. Power,
Douglas G. Roberts, Clifton G. Tay-
lor, Laurence M. Poole, Of this city
and Joseph M. Ganey Of New Lon
don have been ordered to appear be-
fore it. If successful in their exam
nations they will be named as Off
GERS Of the First Field Ambulance
company, c.. N. G., which Major Fred
eric j. Adamas, chief surgeon, Con-
necticut National Guard is endeavor-
ing to organize here.
Dr. Joseph A. Haegan Of New Ha-
ven has already been examined and
his examination approved. He will
be commissioned. As soon as the Of
ficers are commissioned, recruiting
for the Ambulance Company will be
bEisk1y carried on.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
SCORE KILLED.
HUNDRED HURT
IN BIC STORM

Birmingham, Ala, Feb. 24-Reports
here today placed the number of
dead from yesterdays tornado in
central Alabama at from IL to 20 per-
sons. Wire communication with the
and an accurate estimate of the loss
Of life was impossible.
Three white persons are known to
have been killed in Stewartsville;
two were killed and one fatally in
jured in Hollins; two were killed in
Midway, and four negroes lost their.
lives in Whitsett. In addition, unveri-
fed reports were to the effect that
eight persons were killed and two
fatally hurt in Cogbill.
Probably 100 persons were injured
in the Stewartsville-C ollins-M Midway
district, according to word from Syl-
acagua, where many of the injured
were taken. Reports said the school
buildings in these towns were RACED,
with many other houses.
The tornado area spread into
Georgia, where at Lithonia two ne
were injured. Sixty houses were de-
stroyed, mostly small buildings OF
negroes.
Wetumpka and Hurtsboro; Ala, ex-
perienced severe storms and consid-
cradle property damage but no lives
were lost.
It is reported from Selma that the
tornado did damage in Autauga and
Dallas counties, but details are lack
ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
STRATFORD Home
ROBBED OF. $500
WORTH OF GEMS
Stratford Police Startled at
Frequency of Burglaries
in Town.

( One of the most startling OF the
series Of burglaries which have ter
rorized the Stratford residents for tho
last month occurred last Friday when
the home Of Mrs. Ellen Pearce of 1861
Barnurn avenue was broken into, ran
sacked and jewelry estimated at over
$500 taken.
Among the articles missing are
woman's closed face gold watch and
chain; gold locket with diamond in
center; lavalliere with chain and green
stone; diamond ring: solid gold cuff
links: several rubies and a half dozen
loose stones which were kept In
klnall bottle, and a revolver.
No clue has been procured by the
Etratford police The robbery took
rSlace about 1880 O'Clock in the after
noon. Mrs Pearce had left home to
do some shopping. Entrance was
gained by prying open the back kit
chen window. When Mrs. Pearce ar
rived home at 6 o'clock equipment of
the house was In topsy turvy condi-
ton. Bureau drawers and all tneir
contents were thrown upon the floor,
ALI Of the doors unlocked and chairs
castabout in every direction.
IS The burglary has beep reported to
state Policeman Anthony Fellows.
Three other robberies which occurred
during Thursday night have been as
signed to the state policeman for In
vestigation. The homes of L. G. Will
lians, North avenue; Henry Fair
child, Main street, and c. A. Swan
son, Nichols avenue, were broken
into and robbed Of a small amount OF
money, scarf pins and rings. No ges-
Innate has been placed on the amount
OF loss by any of. the families.
George Clark, aged Is. who was
arraigned in the Stratford town court
wednesday for committing II diner
ent burglaries, and was placed on
probation for year under the de
rection of Rev. Robert G. Whitehead,
has skipped town." and has not
been seen since Thursday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24

Running Wild
In. This City

Eight empty pocketbooks, presum-
ably the vestiges Of the work of pick
pockets, were turned over to the
police today by attaches Of Eagles
hall.
Shortly after the eight empty pock-
etbooks were turned over to the po-
lice, the post Office turned over two
more which postmen had found while
taking mail from the public boxes.
The Schwaben ball took place in
Eagles hall Wednesday night. Many
losses are reported to have taken
place there owing to the activity Of
pickpockets.
Reports Of thefts in downtown
stores, this afternoon, and of a 500
loss in trolley car yesterday, also
reached the police today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
Call Off Superior
Court. Session Set
For Next Tuesday

Inasmuch as States Attorney Cum.
mings had no assurance that a judge
will be available for next Tuesday in
the criminal superior court he said
today that the court will not hold a
session next Tuesday. For this rea-
son the murder trials Of Henry WEIGH
and Edward Slattery, charged with
killing Nathan Garon, have been post
poned for one week. They were
slated to begin Monday morning. The
court will convene Monday with Judge
Bennett on the bench but only minor
cases will be so considered.
Steve Pope, 16 years old, was ar
raigned this morning on the charge
of stealing a watch in Stamford. He
went with party from this city and
is said to have taken the watch from
one of a crowd skating in Stamford.
The court placed Pope on probation
for one year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
San Francisco Pays
It's Last HOnOrs to
Funston's Memory

San Francisco, Feb. 24-The fun
eral of Mai, Gen. Frederick Funston
took place today at the First Presby-
terrain church, the services being con-
Quoted by the Rev. William X. Guth-
RE. The body lay in state through
out the night at the city hall under
military guard.
The escort for the body Of the dis
tinguished soldier to it's final resting
place in the national cemetery at the
Presidio, overlooking the Golden
Gate, consisted of two regiments Of
coast artillery, commanded by Maj.
Gen. J. Franklin Bell, his staff, a
company of bluejackets and various
military and mi-military< organiza-
tons.
All city offices and courts were
closed during the funeral and Mayor
Rolph issued a proclamation request
ing that citizens cease their occupa-
tions for few minutes when the body
is lowered into the grave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
new YORK CITY
BUYS FOOD FOR
HELP OF NEEDY

New York, Feb. 24.-Relief is now
in sight for the poor of New York who
have been suffering from the high
price Of food. Spurred by riots, boy
colts and mass appeals, the city gov
eminent and wealthy citizens have
taken action designed not only to ease
the present situation but provide for
the future.
The most definite measure is the
purchase of large quantity of food
which will be brought here for dis
tribution at the lowest possible price.
George w. Perkins, chairman of the
mayors committee on food supply,
announced that the committee has
bought four million pounds of rice for
immediate shipment to New York,
where it will be sold to- the poor at
the lowest possible price. The may
ors committee has purchased a car
load of smelts on the Pacific coast
which will be used to force down
prices in the local. market Funds for
these purchases were guaranteed by
members of the committee, all local
men.
! The board of estimate and appor-
tionment has asked the state legisla-
ture to authorize an amendment to
the city charter giving the board pow
er to appropriate, in case of emergen-
cy, city funds with which to buy food
stuffs to be sold at reasonable prices.
The district attorney has joined the
state and city officials in their cam
paign by starting an investigation Of
reports of illegal combinations to
raise prices.
Arrangements have been made for q
great demonstration this afternoon in
Madison square. If the police will
permit, those in charge Of the meet
ing say that after the speaking they
will start a parade on Fifth avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
Internal Injuries
Feared By Family
of Doctor Garlick

It was said today that Medical Elk
anliner S. M. Garlick, may be suffer-
ing from severe internal injuries and
is confined to his home as a result
of being struck by an automobile op-
posite police headquarters, in Fairfield
avenue, yesterday afternoon.
Sam Baum, an emplOye of the
Bridgeport Paper Co., driver Of the
machine, who is alleged to have failed
to stop his car after the accident and
who was arrested on a charge of reck-
less driving, will be heard March 8
Judge Frederic Bartlett continued the
case in the city court until that date
when Baum appeared beore him this
morning
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
NEW CORPORATIONS.

Among the new Bridgeport corpor-
atoms organized this week are the
following: Bridgeport Peoples Loan
association, Inc, Of Bridgeport; 100
shares subscribed for, on which $10,-
900 in cash and nothing in property
have been paid. President, Frank
S Cohen, rs shares; vice president
and assistant treasurer, Frank ia
CODY, rs shares; secretary, Abraham
Schnee, 20 shares treasurer, Jacob
Lang, rs shares.
Ryan Garage & Service Co., Inc,
Of Bridgeport; SO shares subscribed
for, on which $1,000 in cash and 3d.
900 in property have been paid.
President and treasurer, Margaret E.
Ryan, 48 shares; vice president and
secretary, William H. Ryan, 1 share;
Helen H Ryan, 1 share.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
FIR. Murphy's Will
Admitted to Probate

The will Of the late Rev. John F.
Murphy, pastor Of St. Mary's r. c.
church, was admitted to probate to-
day. Rev. Thomas P. Mulcahy has
qualified as executor and Rev. John
Conway Of st. Mary's church and Rev.
Michael Heating Of the Holy Rosary
church, were appointed appraisers.
The only surviving relatives Of the de-
ceased are cousins, Mary F. Harmon
Of Winsted and John T. MahaneY OF
Westfield, Mass. Two other cousins.
Minnie and John F. Gallagher, were
last heard Of as living at Kandijohn
station, Mimi. but it is not known
If thew are now alive. They are
not made beneficiaries of the Will.
Father Murphy left bequest OF
$4,000 for Mrs. M. D. Murphy, the
widow Of his brother.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
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DIED

MOONEY-In this city. Feb. "a, 1917,
william Mooney Of ALB Gregory
Street, aged "a years.
Notice Of funeral in Sunday pa
pers.
MOUITON-In this city, Feb. %,
1917, Clarence Moulton, aged 40
years. 8. ~
Friends are invited to attend the
funeral from S5the mbrtuary chapel
II OF walker and Banks, s14 Fairfield
Ave, on Monday. Feb. 26th' at ESQ
D. M. Burial in Lakeview ceme-
terry. a.
SHEEHAN-In this city. Feb. %,
1917, Sarah G., widow Of James
Sheehan. aged 80 years.
Friends are invited to attend the
funeral from her late residence, 1S
South street, South Norwalk, CT,
on Monday, Feb. rs at 3 a. m. and
from ST. Joseph's church at $3.50
q. m.
Interment st. Mary's cemetery,
Norwalk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
LILLIAN S. CURTIS.

Many sorrowing relatives and
friends attended the funeral Of Miss
Lillian S. Curtis, held from the be-
reaved residence, 1912 Elm street,
Stratford, this afternoon, at 2 O'Clock
and half an hour later from the
Stratford Congregational church.
Rev. Robert c. Whitehead, pastor,
assisted by Rev. Arthur G. Shirley,
off1ciated at the funeral services. Mrs.
e. H Judson presided at the organ.
The floral tributes were of exquisite
beauty. The pail bearers were the
four deacons Of the church, Radford
B. Smith, william A. Stage, Nathan
B. Wells and A. G. Baldwin. Burial
was in the family plot, Union cene-
terry, Stratford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
Suddenly Affluent,
Water Street Man
Is Held By Police

The sudden wealth which Mailer
Miller, colored, Water street resident
acquired, caused the police to suspect
he had stolen it, and he was arrested
by Detective Wheeler this morning
and held in $500 pending an investiga-
ton Of his case. Miller has been about
Water street penniless for month
Yesterday he gave $65 to a friend to
put in the bank for him, keeping a
roll in his pocket. The friend became
suspicious and told Wheeler, with the
result that Miller who could not tell
where he got the money was arrested.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
AUCTION SALES co.
CREDITORS SEEKING
RECOVERY OF BOND

Inquiry was continued today before
Referee John w. Banks in the bank
ruptcy of the Auction Sales Co. OF New
York. Examination OF officers of the
corporation in relation to $500 bond
filed with the secretary of state which
the creditors are seeking to have in
cluded in the assets of the company
occupied most Of the morning session.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
SHOPLIFTER RELEASED.

Contending that Evelynde Lynde,
Of 1899 North avenue, who was ar
rested recently for shoplifting is men
tally irresponsible, her attorney this
morning obtained> nolle of the
charge against her. The goods which
is alleged to have been taken from
counters in Howland's and other stores
were turned over to her and the firms
demanded this morning that her at
torney recover them. The woman
says she stole nothing and that she
had paid for the articles in her pos
session.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
HENRY BIEDERMAN.

Friends Of Henry Biederman will
regret to hear of his death which oc-
Cured at his home in Sacramento,
Cal, Feb. II. Mr.. Biederman was
born in Bridgeport, SO years ago. He
was educated in the public schools and
learned his trade as cabinet maker in
the old Kiefer shop at the age Of
FL. He went to California and re-
sided there until his death. He leaves
a wife and three daughters, one son,
and grandson, all Of Sacramento; al
so two sisters, Mrs. Lena Mansfield,
Mrs Guithmeyer, and one brother,
John Biederman, all Of Sacrament
tn
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
Parcel Post Aids
In Living Problem

The parcel post is helping to solve
the high cost of living problem for
many Bridgeporters. Persons living
in this city and having friends in the
country districts are having potatoes
and other high priced vegetables sent
them. by mail. Fifty pounds may be
sent within a radius Of $50 miles for
"a cents and this means transporta-
ton from the farm to the house Of the
purchaser.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
Three Burglaries
Reported to Police

Three burglaries were reported to-
day to the police which were COM
mitted some time between midnight
and morning. Eisemann's bakery,
1851 Main street, was broken into and
the cash register opened. The money
had been removed, however, and the
efforts Of the intruders were unre-
warded.
George Cook, Of 1900 Park. avenue,
states that he lost a dollar watch, a
locket and two stickpins as result
Of someone entering his home and
forcing his room door. John Popous,
who conducts store at 500 Main
street, lost suit Of clothes which he
left in the establishment, thieves fore
ing an entrance through the back
window.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
Restoring Cash
Worthless Check
Passer Released

The charge Of passing worthless
checks against Chris Poppensich, 22
years, of 42> Harvey street, who was
arrested yesterday, the police alleging
he had victimized Charles Borg, Tom
Youngs and LaCroix & Anderson,
Bridgeport saloon keepers, was noll-
ed this morning by Judge Frederic
Bartlett. The defendant has made
restitution and Borg, who yesterday
bailed him out claimed the youth was
not to blame for his wrong doing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
TWO HELD FOR ROBBERY.

New Haven Feb. &c. G. Hender-
son a negro porter at a local hotel
and J. H. o. Everson arrested in con-
nection with jewelry robbery in
which Mrs. George o. Hammond and
her daughter Dorothy had $500 of
valuables taken were held in bonds
today pending a search for a third
man. Much Of the jewelry has been
recovered.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
RUSH GRAIN TRAINS HERE.

Minneapolis, Feb. 24-Within the last
"a hours five trains of SO cars each,
loaded with flour or grain, have left
here for the East.
The trains will be rushed through
ahead of all other freight.
One train, loaded with corn and
oats, is bound for the New England
states.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
BOY SCOUTS MEET

Hartford. Feb. 24.-Today was Boy
Scout day in Hartford, about 2,OOo
members of the organization from all
over the state gathering for parade,
followed by an exhibition of Boy Scout
work in the state armory. Gov. Hol-
comb reviewed the parade, when
started at 1 o'clock and was also pres
ent at the armory. y
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
Youth Who Stole
Records Committed
to Reform School

Edward Corwin, 20 years, an en-
ploye of the American Graphophone
Co., who roomed at $50 East Main
street, was sentenced to the reforma-
tory by Judge Frederic Bartlett this
morning for stealing records and other
parts of talking machines from the
plant where he worked.
Several hundred dollars worth of,
loot was taken from Corwin's home
and it was found on investigation by
Detective John E. Barton that he has
been shipping stolen stock to Long
Island for disposal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-24
MOVES TO PAWTUCKET

William A. Cable. who for several
years has been connected with the
Ford automobile agency in this city,
has been transferred to Pawtucket, r.
T.. where he will be manager OF the
agency there. Before his departure
for Rhode Island his friends OF the
Subway club gave him a party at the
club rooms in Olive street. They pre-
scented him with a gold mounted foun-
tain pen with the inscription ITO Will
liam Cable from the Subway Club,
1917"