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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-19
Mrs. EdW. .d2nnetto
Dies of Pneumonia

Following a few days illness with
pneumonia, Josephine Louise, wife Of
Edward Bennetto. died yesterday af-
ternoon at the family residence, 1915
Broad street, Stratford, at the age OF
81 years. Mrs. Bennetto was the
Theodore O. Couse of Bridgeport.
She was born in, Athens. Georgia Her
early days were spent in the South
Thirty-fve years ago she was mar
ried to Edward Bennetto. To this
union were born five children, four
sons and one daughter. Mrs. Bennettc
was widely known in Bridgeport and
Stratford and was beloved by all. She
possessed kindly and amiable dispo-
sition which won for ner a legion OF
friends who sincerely mourn her de.
mise. She was a member of the
Stratford Congregational church. Be-
sides her husband, Edward, president
of the Typographical union, local No.
252, she is survived by five children,
William, a member of the crew Of
ca in the submarine service of the
United States navy; Edward, a pro-
lessor; Fred, connected with the
Southern New England Telephone
Co., New Haven; John, employed in
the pay department of Union Metallic
Cartridge Co., and Susan Bennetto, a
teacher at the Franklin school, Wash
ington terrace. Three sisters, Mrs.
Isaac Paul, Mrs. David Fenelon and
Miss Susan r. Couse, all of Bridge
port, also mourn her loss. Two
grand children also survive.
The funeral service will be held at
$3.50 o'clock Sunday afternoon, from
the bereaved residence. Rev. Arthur
Shirley, an intimate friend of the
family, will officiate. Burial will be
in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-19
GAYLORD AND MORGAN
REPRESENTATIVES OF
LOCAL BUSINESS MEN

The newly proposed Employers as
ISOLATION received added impetus yes
terday with the appointment of c. L..
Gaylord and F. E. Morgan to repre-
sent the business interests of Bridge
port in plans for a general meeting
to be held in The Stratfeld, Monday
night. At that time it dis expected
that 100 or more delegates from vari-
Gus factories, stores, banks and mer-
camille establishments will be present.
The committee in charge of the
present movement, backed by the
Manufacturers association, is: F. J.
Kingsbury, chairman: Charles G.
Sanford, Walter B. Lashar, Samuel
M. Hawley, H. II. Hamilton, Charles
D. Davis, W.. c. Bryant, Frank T.
Staples, w. H. DeLoss and H. S..
Shelton
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-19
BUCKINGHAM WILL
SPEAK BEFORE FORUM

Compensation Commissioner Ed
ward T. Buckingham of this city will
speak before the Peoples Forum, 80
Fairfield avenue at 3 o'clock, Sunday,
Jan. 81, His topic will be 1.-The Ad-
ministration- of the Workmens Com
pensation Act" No charge is made
and the public is cordially invited.
The Forum in presenting this topic
believe that it is one Of broad interest
to the community and that the lecture
will be particularly instructive to stu
dents of sociology.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-19
SOCIAL AND Personal.

Thirty relatives and friends OF MT
and Mrs. Thomas Riley gathered last
evening at their home, 1863 Nortn
Avenue to help celebrate the 3Znd
anniversary of their marriage Inc
evening was enjoyably spent General
merryma king prevailed Vocal ana IN
strumental selections were given.
Dancing was also INDUCED in. AT
midnight a bountiful luncheon was
served. Mr.. and Mrs. Riley were the
recipients of many beautiful and cost
ly gifts. Those present were: MISS
Agnes Barry, Miss Rita Stevens, Miss
May Peck, Miss Adelaide Bergen. Miss
May Bergen, Miss Martha BERGEN,
Miss Anna Riley, Miss Alice Riley
Miss May Riley, Miss Lily Kettner
Miss Della Wood, Mrs. d. Bergen
Mrs. A. Howard, Mrs. Thomas Riley
and Mrs A. Smith and Albert Burd1ck
Edward Riley, Fred Stevens. James
Bergen Albert Grindrod, Donald Ber-
en-, Frank Riley, Francis Trinkly
Duncan Nearing. Joseph Downey anc
MIR and Mrs. Riley.
Sheridan circle, Ladies of the G. A.
r., held it's annual installation of off,
GERS last evening at the meeting hall
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-19
Opportunity

'Don't whine about your lack of
opportunities, said Abraham Lin
coin. There are opportunities for
everyone who is able to convince
the world by his industry that he is
worthy Of success"
Lincoln never waited for oppor-
tunity to fall ASLEEP on his doorstep.
He sought opportunity his whole
life long until the assassin's bullet
found its resting place.
And queer it is, how the Bees of
Opportunity buzz around the bon
nets Of the great.
Lake, Edison, Westinghouse,
Riker. Ford, Barnum, Whitney, Bell,
Morse, Dodge-never did these men
hewail their lack Of opportunity
The man with a message to the
people, or a man with an Invention
for the people,. needn't care much
about this thing called emporium
ity."
It's only mystic term used by
the members of the "Do-Little Club"
Resign from the "Do-Littles' and
get into mental, moral and spirit
ual action-but get into action
right now, today!
Commons
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-19
CAN'T IDENTIFY WOMAN

The police are trying to identity the
body of woman about AS years OF
age, who died yesterday at st. Vim
cents hospital of a fractured skull.
She was picked up. several days ago.
lying unconscious on the sidewalk in
Water street, and died without re-
gaining her senses. The woman was
poorly dressed and was about feet
2 inches tall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-19
SEVEN DEAD IN
VIENNA-TRIESTE
RAILROAD CRASH
Mail Train Buried By Earth
and Several Cars Hurled
In River Save.

London, an. ia wreck on the
Vienna Trieste railroad near the
towns Of Sagov and Trefall is report
ed in Vienna kilograms received by
the Exchange Telegraph Co. Seven
dead and IA injured persons have been
extricated from the debris.
A mail train was buried by fall
of earth and several cars are said to
have been hurled into the River Save.
According to the Berliner Tagebaatt,
an auxiliary train also was wrecked.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-19
CONNOR'S
Public Forum
''It's what we think and what we
do. that makes us what we are"

Each week this space will be reserved
for public expression. No matter who
you are what you arc, this column Will
be open to any individual in the community
Any article, any subject so long as 1t
is within the bounds of propricty will be
printed; here, providing the article submit
ted has the writer's name and address at
tached. We, however, reserve the right to
censor revise Or decline any article which,
i'm our opinion is not advisable to publish.
Articles on any topic. including Humanity,
war, religion. politics, labor, capital, sports
love- poetry or auction pinochle will be well
come.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-19
THOUSANDS sTARvE TO DEATH.

3 Rome, Jan. 19-Five hundred and
ten thousand persons have died OF
starvation in Syria, according to in
formation received by the Corriere
d'Italia. Lebanon is said to have
suffered particularly, while in Beyrut
inha bitants are said to have been
picked up in the streets nearly dying
of hunger. The number of suicides
is increasing to appalling proportions.
Similar horrors are reported as occur
ring in Palestine and parts Of the
interior inha bited by Christians.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-19

mental selections were rendered by
Miss Hazel Nichols. Those present
we Mr.. and Mrs. H. Clark, Mr. and
Mr.. r. Stavies, Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
Hoyt, Mr.. and Mrs Walter Nichols,
Mr.. and Mrs. McEwen, Miss Hazel
Nichols, Miss Hazel NHoyt, c. Clark.
r. Stavies, Jr., Walter Nichols, Miss
L.. Judson, Miss G.. Judson, Fred
Judson, Harry Brown, l.. Judson,
Miss A. Hind, Miss Carrie Osborne,
Mr.. Thompson and Mr. Newcomb.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-19
GIRLS TEAMS TO PLAY
BASKETBALL TONIGHT

The X. M. G. A. at Long Hill will
be the scene of two basketball games
this evening. The first contest will
be staged between the Stratford High
school girlss' team and a girls team
representing the Long Hill Y. M. C. A.
The main game will be between the
Seniors Of the Long Hill Y. NJ. c. A.
and the Nichols FIVE. The first con-
test will commence at o'clock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-19
O'CONNOR-TEAL.

Stephen O'Connor, of Norwalk an
employe of the Remington Arms &
Ammunition Co. Of this city, and Miss
Helen Teal, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Teal of 25 Monroe street,
Norwalk, were married Wednesday
evening at the home of the brides
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. O'Connor will
reside with Mr.. and Mrs. Teal when
they return from their wedding trip.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-19
MRS. SCHULTZ ILL

Mrs. Joseph Schultz, wife of the
town clerk, is i'll at her home, 654
Washington avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-19

Governor Whitman named Samuel
"a. Ordway, OF New York. as Supreme
Court Justice In the First Judicial
District. IS
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-19
TWO SPANISH SHIPS
ARE REPORTED LOST

London, Jan. 19-Lloyds an
nounces that the Spanish steamer
Vale has been sunk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-19

Madrid, Jan. 19-The Spanish
steamer Manuel, 2,419 tons, of Balboa,
has been sunk by submarine, The
crew was rescued by the Swedish
steamer Karl.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-19

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent Word.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-08
Germans Give a Dinner in Honor of Gerard and United States
 Given Praise.
RELATIONS ARE CORDIAL
Gerard Is Likened to the Peace Dove of Noah'S Ark in the
 Present Crisis.

ATHENS, Jan. S.-King Constan' tine summoned Garrett Droppers, ,he American minister, to the palace and communicated 10 him the text of the Greek reply to President VII. sons peace note. the text of which follows:
 "I wish to express, Mir. President, feelings of sincere admiration and lively sympathy for the generous initiative you have just taken with the view to asccrtalning whether the moment is not propitous for a nego. tiable end of the bloody struggle rag ing on earth.
 Coming from the wise statesman who in a period so critical for hu- manity, is placed at the head of the great American republic, this hu- manitarian effort, dictated by spir- 1t of high political sagaci;y and looking to an honorable peace for all. cannot but contribute greatly toward hastening re.establishment of normal life and assuring through a stable state of international revela- tions the evolution of humanity to- ward that progress wherein the United States of America always so largely shares"
 Then follows recital of the trials Greece has suffered from the war which, on account of the censorship, it is useless to attempt to cable. The kings message ends as follows:
 Such are the conditions in which your proposals find my country. This short and necessarily incomplete re- cital is not made with the purpose of criticism at the blows at her soy ereignity and neutrality from which Greece has been forced to suffer the effects. l have merely wished to show you, Mir. President how much the soul of Greece at this moment longs for peace, and how much it appreciates your proposals, which constitute so important step in the course of the bloody world trag' edy of which we are witnesses"
 CSigned) CONSTANTINE" "
 The Greek government also will make a formal reply which will as sociate Greece with the proposals of President Wilson.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-08
COPPER SHARE HOLDERS REVEL
 IN DIVIDENDS
Millions of Dollars Are Paid and Lucky Ones Experience Most
 Profitable Year.
GREATEST IN HISTORY

BOSTON-With approximately $l57 OOO.OOO distributed 10 them during the year 1916 in dividends, copper share holders will have enjoyed the greatest period of prosperity ever known in the life of the industry. It has been a record year for copper in every department and the great. est earnings resulting from the ban. ner outputs and highest prices ever witnessed have been liberally re- turned to the holders of copper stocks. Not only have the old es- tablishei mining companies been able to materially increase their dividend rates. but a number of new corners have been added.
 The Utah Copper Company heads the list of 39 copper producing com panies-which will have paid out about $157,OOOOOO in dividends last ycar-with a distribution of $19,0O0,. GOO. Although heading all others in the matter of production, the Anaconda ranked third in dividends with $16,OOO,OOO Kennecott was sec ond and Plelps, Dodge X Company fourth.
 With the payment on the last business day of the year of the "Dorphory" dividends, including the Utah, Nevada Consolidated, Ray Con- solidated and Chino, December will have established a new monthly high record with dividends from copper companies of approximately $S8OOO,- OOO. This compares with the Sep tember record of $2G,3S9,112.
 The following tabulation records the dividend payments by the S9 leading copper companies:
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-08

Our observation is that when a boy isn't hungry enough to eat hominy he isn't hungry enough for his own good.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-08
JANUARY TERM
 OF COURT NOW
 BEGINS SESSION
Grand Jury Is Called and Deliberations Will Begin Today on
 Many Cases.

Judge R. w. Jennings this morn ing announced that the last term of
 court would be considered closed, and ordered the Clerk of the Court ! J. w. Bell to make an order con tinuing all cases or other matters pending over until the next term. Immediately afterwards he announce ed that the regular January, 191T term of court was in session and all motions, cases, or other matters which had been set for trial or hearing would take their regular place on the calendar.
 The roll of the grand jury was called and thirteen men answered. An open venire for ten men to serve as members of the grand jury was issued returnable at 9 o'clock this afternoon. The petit jury was call ed and those who answered were eX- cuscd until tomorrow morning at ten o'clock
 The present grand jury session will probably be a long one as there are many cases to come up for in- vestigation. At present twcnty-two "bind-over" cases arc on the rec ords of the clerks office and those accused are either in custody or out on bail. It is understood that there will be a murder charge, one per jury charge, and several other pri- yate matters for the grand jury to investigate.
 Among the cases which are al- ready docketed and which will go before the grand jury are the fol- lowing: George Cone, charged with selling liquor to Indians; George Cone. illicit cohabitation; c. l.. Gelsinger wilfuI and wauton injury of an animal; John Markoff, liquor to natives; John Duggan, liquor to natives; William Brown, liquor to natives; Fannie Miller, perjury; Sam Watson, liquor to natives; Thomas Krakowski, larceny; Christian Wes- ter, selling liquor on Sunday; Annie Jones, larceny; F. NJ. Kane, embez- clement; F. R. Bingham, murder in the second degree; Sabino Gonzales, murder in second degree; Peggy AL len. selling liquor without license; J. NJ. Baxter, larceny; John J. Foy, liquor to natives; Fl. F.. Smith, Ii-| Quor to natives; James Barry, as- sault with dangerous weapon; Fl. E. Smith. liquor to Indians; Ernest Dupree. liquor to natives; Dora Will jams, assault and battery; Jim Blanc assault with dagerous wca- pOn. and Henry Jacobs, liquor tc natives.
 Grand Jury Organizes
 This afternoon the Grand Jury was organized and started work Lloyd C. Hill was appointed fore, man of the jury and they were given their instructions by Judge Jennings before retiring to the grand jury room. Those composing the jury are F. A. Brown. Benjamin Gold, F. R. | Keith, x. c. Nelson, J. C. Readman s. B. Combest, J. N. Graybill, JohC l W Poeth, Fred Perkins. Rober, Browning. V. Dortero, Fred F. Tan ner. C. O. Walker, D. M. Bothwell, l C. E. Tibbits. F. L. Carnick. A. W | Fred CrOwcll, c. K. Gilbert l Lloyd G. Hill, W. M Price and E. J. ! Daley.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-08
CANDIDATES FOR
 NOBEL PRIZES TO
 FILE PROPOSALS

WASHINGTON, Jan Swallowing closely the announcement from Chris tianla that there would be no awards of the Nobel peace prize for 1915 and 1916. the United States Bureau of Education. as the request of the Secretary of the Nobel Committee of the Norwegian Parliament, issued 8 statement today calling attention to the fact that proposals of Candi- dates for the 1917 prize must be laid before the commission before February 1. The Nobel prize has not been awarded since the year before the European war began.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-08

As a general thing, the person who doesn't pay any taxes is in fla vor oi raising them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-08
TIPS FROM TEXAS.
(Dallas News.)

Sometimes a man is SO hard up for something to boast of he will brag on the number of bartenders he knows.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-08
THE FIERcEsT STORM

HE flEhOGol . SN"
 WILL NOT AFFECT YOU if you take some of our famous Monogram whiskey as soon as you reach home. It will warm you up at once, restore your energy and ward off a cold which might possibly develop into something serious. Pru. dent men keep a bottle of Mon. ogram whiskey always on hand for just such emergencies. You'll do well to do likewise. JUNEAU LIQUOR CO, Inc.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-08
HIGH OFFICIAL OF
 MOOSE COMING HERE
 DURING THE SUMMER

Word has been received in Juneau that James J. Davis, International Director General of the Loyal Order Of Moose. and a staff of officials and number of prominent friends will visit alaska this year, coming north during August. Mir. Davis Is Q lead ing citizen of Philadelphia. The To- cal Moose will undoubtedly arrange for a big reception during the par tvs stay here.
 EMPIRE ads" piy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-08
Total. 39 Co.'S ....--156,957,

Into the compilations detailed above mo account Is taken of the dividends paid by the metallurgical companies whoge business has to do not only with copper but other metals. This would include the American Smelt- ing & Refining Company, the Unit. ed States Smelling, Mining & Re. lining Company and the Nichols Cop per Company. Were their total dis bursements considered among the copper producers the distribution for the past year would have been around $175,OOO,OOO.
 Sight should not be lost of the fact that not only were dividends Iiberally distributed among copper share holders, but employees at the mines were also granted a number of wage increases based on the price of copper. Notwithstanding these heavy payment5, evry one of the copper companies wound up the current year with more cash in their treasuries than ever before.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-08

TWO IN ONE-Tne EMPIRES way for everybody. The EMPIRES ads" keeps the housewife informed of all sales and the news columns are right up to the minute on the days news.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-08

Personality speaking, we have travelled north and travelled south, but never yet have we been strong armed by a man who wore a wrist watch.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-08

!. One of the strangest things in this world is why some men get so drunk on Christmas they don't know what day it is.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-08

When you want something - any thing-in Printing that is really fine, let The Empire do the work TOT you
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-08

Let me give you an estimate on your carpenter work. w. Engberg, phone 1903. d12tf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-15
u. S. CRUISER LOST
The Milwaukee, Stranded on
Coast, Hopeless Wreck.
Battle With Ice and Cold to
Save Lake Treighter.

Eureka, Cal, Jan. 15.-The strand
ed hull of the cruiser Milwaukee
which went aground here Saturday
and from which $50 men aboard were
safely brought ashore thru the break
ers by breeches buoy and surf boats,
was digging itself deeper into the
sand today. Experts who have sur
veyed the cruiser declare her hope
less wreck. Admiral Caperton, in
command of the Pacific fleet is ex-
pected to arrive tomorrow on the flag
ship San Diego and take charge of
the situation.
Aground in Chicago Harbor.
Chicago, Jan. 15.-Tugs worked all
night in the harbor here in a freezing
temperature and biting north wind,
to release the Goodrich line freighter
Ine.ana, from Milwaukee, which went
aground on breakwater in the dense
fog yesterday.
Heavy Ice floes hampered the work
The Indiana is little damaged, accord
ing to Captain Frank Richardson
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-15
TO SAVE THAW
Family Willing He Be Re-
strained if Necessary.
Lawyers File Protest to Extra
ditiOn to N. Y. City.

Harrisburg, Pa, Jan. 15.-Attorneys
for the Thaw family today began their
fight in defense of Harry K. Thaw,
indicted for kidnapping and ASA ult in
New York state. Protests were en-
tered by Henry Scott of Philadelphia
against extradition of Thaw and Oil
yer Brewer without hearing.
In the case of Brewer the request
came too late. Requisition for him
was honored late Saturday night.
Philadelphia, Pa. Jan. 15.-Despite
limitations of Frank K. johnson, New
York attorney, that Harry K. Thaw's
family will not permit him to stage
another sensational fight for freedom.
the Pittsburg millionaire's battalion of
lawyers and detectives were busy
again today gathering evidence for the
defense.
johnson is head of the large force
of legal lights that drifted into Phil
adelphia following Thaw's attempt to
kill himself. He declared the Thaw
family is perfectly willing that Harry
'-be put under destraint if the New
York district attorney desires it,
Friends of Thaw when told of JOHN
sons statement today declared they
believed it would prove true.
Thaw's Relatives Como.
Mrs Thaw is in Philadelphia today.
She remains in seclusion and will see
no one but her lawyers. Physicians
will permit her TO remain in
Harry's room but a few minutes at a
time. Thaw is still in semi-conscious
condition and physicians fear constant
company of any kind would weaken
him. Josiah Thaw. Harry's brother,
and other members of the family are
expected to arrive today.
ITO think Of Thaw millions be-
ing used to save Harry again borders
on the ridiculous" declared Johnson.
There will be no attempt to keep up
a long legal fight in Philadelphia
Brands Gump Story as Bunk
johnson refused to discuss the
Frederick Gump, Jr, kidnapping
charge further than to brand it -tbunk''
for the purpose.
You can't kidnap a great big 49,
year-old boy" he declared sarcasti-
cally
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-15
SEARCH LOST AWATORS
Three Army Filters Cross Into Mexico
Hunting for Two Comrades.

San Diego. Cal, Jan. 15.-The
search for Lieut.. Col Harry Bishop
and Lieuc. w A. Robertson, jr.. miss
ing army aviptors, will be carried into
the wilds of Lower California TODAY
by the United States army filters
Preparation for the flight of Instruc-
tor Albert Smith and Captains Byron
Jones and Herbert Dargue across the
border were completed at DAYLIGHT.
Estaban Cantu, Mexican governor of
Lower California, has given formal
permission for the flight and has of
fered to cooperate in every way with
the American army officers prosecut-
ing the search.
1t is the plan of Colonel Glassford.
IN command of the army aviation
school, to have the three airmen at
tempt to retrace the same route as
was taken by the missing men.
Autos in Search Too.
una, Ariz-, Jan. 15-Four civil
lans IN two automobiles left here early
today under instructions from Col.
Richard H. Wilson, commanding here,
70 search for the missing army avia-
tors, Lieut.. Co. Harry G. Bishop and
Lieut.. w. A. Robertson. They carried
four days rations and supplies.