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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
Waterbury Man, In 1 Prison for Murder,
 To Apply for Pardon

Waterbury, April 21.-Joseph Nit chell, who is serving a life sentence in the state prison for the murder of Ben Kulvinskas, a Naugatuck saloon keeper, in the woods near Union City, in September, 1909, in connection with which Sophie Kritchman, a young music teacher, was ssentenced to serve from 10 to 15 years in pris- on, will apply for a pardon, so his counsel, Attorney Jesse Devine, an- nounced. MT. Devine claims that Nit chell was the victim of circumstantial evidence and that he took no part in the brutal murder. Attorney De- vine has several affidavits in his pos session which he claims will tend to show that perjury was committed by witnesses at the famous murder trial seven years ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
TRIAL TRIP TOMORROW.

The new government gunboat An napolis dropped anchor off Bridge port harbor at 12 to-day and an hour later the board of examiners boarded her and began an examination. The Annapolis will make her trial trip tomorrow. The trial will be 27 knots in length and is to be sailed over twice The course is between Strat- ford light and Horton's Point on Long Island. The Annapolis is one of a group of six composite gunboats, the keels of which were laid in 1896.
 Her complacement will be II off, cers and 135 men. Her sister ships are the Vicksbur,g, Newport, Prince ton, Marietta and Wheeling. The government tug Narketta arrived in the harbor yesterday. The officers on board her placed buoys to mark the course of the new gunboat on her trial trip. The light house ten der Cactus is one of the boats that will accompany the gunboat on her trip. The contract calls for a speed of 12 knots an hour. The official trial board have chartered the tug Confidence to accompany the new ad- dition to the navy on her trip.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
DIVES THROUGH WINDOW
 OF HOSPITAL ROOM AS
 SURGEONS PREPARE TOOLS

LeRoy Faust, of 3S Wayne street, dove through a window 20 feet above the ground at St. Vfncent's hospital last night, while being prepared to undergo a minor operation. Faust who earlier in the evening had been struck by a blunt instrument and robbed of $25 while unconscious had been given temporary treatment at the emergency hospital and sent to the larger hospital for more specific treat ment. As the surgeons were gather ing preparatory to sewing up the deep laceration Faust made a jump which took him through the window.
 Later he was discovered to be at his hokne by Lieut., Peter Hall of the Fourth precinct station. As his fam. fly desired that he receive private treatment his wishes were accepted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
Pennsylvania Miners
 Seek Wage Increase

New N York, April 21-Contending that the wages agreed upon last year for the 173,oO0 miners in the Pennsyl- wanda anthracite fields were 1nsufn- cient to meet the demands of present conditions, President John P. White of the United Mine Workers of Amer ica, at a conference here today be- tween operators and miners asked for an increase of approximately 20 per cent. This was the amount granted last week by the mine owners to 225, 900 miners of the mid-western bitu- minous fields.
 The shortage of labor in the anthra- cite fields in understood to be becom- ing more acute, and this, taken with the unprecedented demand for hard coal and the result of the bituminous led to the belief that an amicaIble agreement speedily would be reached
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
WILSON, GODS MAN OF DESTINY"
 PASTORS THEME
Rev. William Wallace Rose to Speak of Presidents
 Peculiar Fitness.

Rev. William Wallace Rose of the Church of the Redeemer on Fairfield avenue above Broad street, will fol- low the Presidents suggestion that his appeal to the American people for cooperation in time Of war be refer red to the pulpits of America. Rev. MT. Rose will not only use President Wilson's appeal for the theme of his sermon Sunday but will speak of the Presidents peculiar fitness for this great emergency in American life. Gods Man of Destiny for America" will be MT. Roses sermon.
 The quartet of the church will offer special music of a patriotic nature. Rev. MT. Rose considers it the obliga- ton of every member of his parish to be present Sunday to consider this war message.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
4 TRTFLE PREMATURE

The announcement made that Frank J. Naramore was to be the next col lector of port of Bridgeport is trife premature It was known that MT. Naramore was candidate and 1t was also known that he had received the favorable consideration of the To- cal Republican machine, but some complication has arisen. The wishes of the machine have struck an unex pected snag down in Washington. The Farmer is honest enough to acknowl- edge that it does not know where the hitch is, or of what nature the snag consists, but there is a shag.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
''fatler John'S Medicll.
Dont
 Ny Baby
 a World Good''

Father Johns Medicine has done my baby the world of good. It has built him up wonderfully. He was very pale but now he has good color. I gave Father John's Medicine to my little girl and it built her up fine. She was also nervous and restless and 1t cured her of all of this. It is the best I ever tried. (Signed) Mrs. Wm. Lee. IS Monmouth St., Lawrence, Mass.
 Father Johns Medicine is a safe family remedy because it contains no alcohol or dangerous drugs but is all pure nourishing food.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
FRENCH DANCE MANIA.

The scenes of bloodshed and hor- TOT which accompanied the outbreak of the French revolution, abate that love for dancing which is one of the characteristics of the French nation; on the contrary it seemed to increase under these terrible circumstances. Whilst the guillotine was doing it's work there were constantly balls at Trianon and at the Herm1atage and in all parts of Paris. At Meduon they were even dancing whilst the unfortunate prisoners from Orleans were murdered at the foot of the staircase of the Orange House; their cries might be heard during the pauses of the music but the ball, nevertheless. continued.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
! THE BARNUM ESTATE.

William B. Hincks and Benjamin Fish, executors of the P. T. Barnum estate, filed their administration ac- counts of the estate for the term from April 1, 1896 to March 31, 1897 in the Probate court yesterday.
 The account shows that the total amount of assets of the estate and Mrs. Callias' annuity fund is $1,136, 6,328.46 divided as follows: Stocks and bonds, $256, 6,705.60; notes, $159,372.50; real estate, $675, 1000; cash, $45,250.36. The total gains to the estate from last accounting by interest dividends and rents was $51,328.46. The executors have paid the annuity of $40,000 to Mrs. Nancy B. Callias.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
OBJECT OF A CLOCK.

What \is the object of a town clock? To direct or m1sdirect? The one coming under that cognomen in Beaver street is evidently intended to misIead We hear sad complaints from residents in that vicinity be- cause they are unable to prepare meals at the right time consequently meet ing with cross looks instead of pleas ant ones from their loving Lord. Much better would it be to have no clock at all than to have one upon which no dependence can be placed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
BASSETT PROMOTED.

The President has been pleased to promote sailing master Bassett lieu tenant in the navy, for his gallant conduct in repelling the attack made by six of the enemy's boats on the U. s. schooner Alligator, under his command, in Stono river, on the night of the 18th of January last.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
SUCCESSES OF PATRIOTS.

We understand by recent accounts from the Spanish Main, the Patriotic party has met with many successes and has possession of the whole coun- try from the river Oronoko to Coro' except Porto Cavello, which still holds out, but unless speedy relief by sol diers is forthcoming. accompanied by supplies, 1t must surrender as there is only 14 days provisions left in the garrison at last accounts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
CURE FOR DROPsY.

Take the milkweed root of Chick weed plant, either of them, of which form a decoction, to be drank occa- sionally like tea-this simple remedy has cured many persons in the very worst stages of the disorder.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
BRITISH RAVAGES.

u is stated in a Plattsburg paper that the British, in their excursion In Franklin county, plundered the in habitants without discrimination, of whatever they could eat, drink or wear; and that many suffer for the necessaries of life as a consequence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
FLEW STARS AND STRIPES.

The two French frigates lately cap tured by the British are represented as having fought under the American colors; their being captured is the strongest proof in the world that they counterfeitedt our flag.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
COURT MAKrIALs.

Three captains and three Heuten- ants have been/tried by a court mar tial at Plattsburg. Various specln- cations were exhibited against them, and they were all found guilty except Capt. Waterman of the 18th regiment
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21

Governor Gunter of Colorado has signed the bill amending the public utility commission law which gives the commission power to refuse per- mits for competitive utilities in any district where proper service at req sonable rates is being rendered by an existing utility.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
THINGS Worth Givil(I

Those who are looking for Wedding Presents of worth and beauty should make it a point to see the Silver articles, rich pieces of Cut Glass, Clocks, Jewelry and the many other gift things which are displayed throughout our store, at a really moderate price.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
HOSTILE CREEKS.

It is thought that the hostile Creeks will make an attempt to pass through the Chocktaw nation for MlsslSslppl.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
IIPPITT NOMINATED.

Andrew J. Lippitt of New London, has been nominated by the Senate as consul general at Havana. He Is a Dem ocrat.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21

Gov. Edge, of New Jersey, request cd county judges to excuse farmers from jury duty in order not to cripple the campaign for greater crops.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21

The faculty of Union Theological Seminary has adopted a declaration of loyalty to the United States and ment
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
SHOP WORKERS TILL LAND.

Employes of the Standard Manu- facturinug Co. and the Parsons Foun- fdry Go. began tilling five acres of land in Nichols today aiding in the food mobilization plan of the state.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
EARTH SHOCKS RECORDED.

Los Angeles, April 21z-Two earth quake shocks in rapid succession were felt in various part of southern California late-last night. No damage was reported.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21

Major General J. Franklin Bell cc->-l-...n~er the western depart
 ment cf the United States army, will leave San Francisco Monday with his aids for New York, to take charge of the eastern department of the army.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21
STAGE COACH ATTACKED.

A stage coach was attacked by the Indians in Idaho the 18th of March and three white men were killed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-21

fBuy your baseball supplies of our SPALDING sport ing goods department, if you would put lem over the plate
 fSame with golf and tennis fWhatever the game you in- tend to play this summer to keep fit, remember that you can't do better than to buy SPALDING sup plies, and that their Bridgeport home is at
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author ot .The spOer, The barr' Heart % the sunse
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Jacket inquired: zone might as we'll try
to to-, conceal @ t church; & oxen couldn't moist
Precisely. He has made our work easy
for us. We can't take more than small
part of the money with us, anyhow tne
over Well We shall leave cobo on guard
over what remains" ,., At.
Jacket was immensely pleaseaa, MI Nun coui5 rniS
be better?' he cried. THE mans spirit is
evil enough to frighten people away, and
can car @ learn S the taste of his own medicine.
lit suits me exactly to think OF Colonel
Cobo standing on his head In noie III
O'Reily was by this time suffering the
full reaction from the events OF the iast
half hour and he was nearer exhaustion
thln he dreamed, but. conauering his his re. S
pugnance for his unacceptable task, ne
lowered himself once more into the we'll
His arms were weak. however, and his nm
gers numb. SO he fell rather than slid the
length of the rope He managed to open
the door OF the treasure chamber then
entered and loaded his pockets with gold.
He sent up the jewel box at the end or the
rope. dragged the body OF Cobo into the
cave. then wedged the barricade back into
place. 1t required the combined strength
"Now fetch stones, rubbish. anything
and hs ,hSg bow Il and ,hs s hs tG WILL
and after a time Johnnie Joined them.
slowly. laboriously. the three Of them car
ried debris from the edge of the quarry
and bricks from the ruined house they
scraped up armfuls Of leaves and trash
anything. In fact. which would serve to
raise the bottom Of the m and conceal
the entrance to their enemy's resting place.
1t was slavish work. but O'Reilly kept them
At y until they were ready, TO drop. Day
light overlook them at their task.
They were weak, sick. deadly tired; they
could barely shufne . few yards at . time
neverthelsss fh1Fs " hoCp 4 thslF h6aFSl
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novel of love hidden rebellion
terius Cuba during the days of the

such as kings might envy, After a time
he re llized that the mere possession Of these
gems constituted new and overwhelming
menace.
All that evening he and Rosa covered
in the darkness, whispering furriveiy. .heir
nerves on edge. their senses strained 1t
seemed to them that new and unsuspected
perils stalked abroad through the night
Morning found all hands more nearly
rational and feeling the first gnawings e
a a. heai,hy munger; Even Asenslo confessed
Evangelina prepared breakfast the lovers
agreed upon a story to explain the, origin
Johnnie warned Jacket for a second time to
Keen his tongue between his teeth,
he told the boy. IAN Snguarded word or
an insautious move would be the end Of us"
Jacket nodded his complete Somp1shssn
anStn and they'll KIN US for peso Yes, and the
ref su are Of no Setse tell you we need
the sight OF those Jewels has frightened me.
II we are searched-if we are even sus-
oh. Rosa wouldn't have any more use
for her pretty trinkets., Shed be in heaven
o'Reiliy frowned "She isn't at all strong
yet. I'm wondering II she can endure the
hardships i ,well encounter when, or II, We
"Exactiy what was thinking. I've been
ofaa fnSeed a9Sissr oReiyp plaza Scanned the face Of
his young friend with interest, He was be-
ginning TO nave nigh regard for Jackets
capabilities, and the boys exploit OF the
night before certainly entitled him to be
heard upon any. subject.
= y told you about my friend at the mar.
ket," the latter continued. "Well, he Is a
miserable spaniard. but he has a son in
One OF us?" Johnnie was surprised
Yes The old fellow owns a volandra In
,I,Cl which he brings charcoal from the eastward
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might take us out of here-on his schoon,
''who knows? He's not a bad old fellow
and he likes me-, But there would be no
How well does he like your"
.oh. We are like two thieves"
After another period of thought o'Reilly
said Take me to him. and remember I'm
scene of great activity when the two friends
food had earlier been offered for sale had
for the most part long disappeared, All but
ber Of en- emaeated % "ee reconeeStrados snS ado we're
searching listlessly among them for neglect
ed scraps, or implorlng aid from such mar:
kotmen as still fingered about. Like most
clean and housed odors unpleasant even to
one of the fish stalls, Jacket accosted a
vlllainous old brgand in a rough Gallego
Good day, my captain" he cried.
cheerily.
Morin's Greeting
The spanisrd raised his head. seewled
ferociously. then waved a long, thin-bladed
now before slit slit your our greedy gree little beily|'
Jacket stood his s sround he reached for /" him hI
with q hand upon which blood and fish
sea, scaies naS DRIED; pi9n,t promise TO give
Jacket was unabashed by this hostile re-
ception. He Erinned broadly. and with an
impudent eye he scanned the empty prem
ises. where Is my little fsh?" he de-
manded. "As l live, ] believe you have
sold IT God What a mlser For the
sake Of another eentavo you would see me
starye? There's a heart for your
Your little fish" roared the brigand.
clashing his blade on the filthy counter,
mo shark ever stole so many hsh a. you.
s5Ss Ssce so%s enc sssssa xep5 Reh
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for O'Reilly's ragged clothes sagged with
the weight Of gold pieces and the little
metal box he carried vas heavy. Nor werS
they greatly concerned about the safety or
the treasure they had left behind, Tor the
entrance to the cavern lay, deep buried. and
Cobo, the guerrilla. stood guard over the
chests of plate and the casks OF coin
What to Do?
Evangelini. vastly bewildered at the sight
Of the coin which was forced into her palm,
in cooking It. The treasure hunters alter
nately slept and ate. II was not until well
along toward evening that Rosa and o. Reilly
felt any desire to take stock OF the con-
tents OF that jewel box, but finally, with
heads together and with backs to the door
of the bohio, they made furtive examina-
tion 1t was a task that held them spell
bound, for there were loose gems OF many
varieties, some well. some badly cut there
were pieces of antique SPANISH 1ewelry,
clumsy settings OF silver and gold contain
ing dead, unnteresting stones others or the
finest and most delicate Workmanship. some
enmeshing sparks OF hre and drops or
blood. They found emeralds and sapphires
the value Of which they did not attempt TO
estimate: and besides these, miscella-
neous assortment OF semiprecious stones.
There was a fine collection OF opals or
every size and color. among which were
scribaby gorgeous with their ever-chaneing
peacock hues But finest Of all the lot were
the pearls. Where old Don Esteban had
secured tha latter was mystery. for he
had not been a widely Travelled man. They
were splendid. unrivaled in size and luster
Some had the iridescence OF soap bubbles
others ranged from pink TO deepest choco-
late in color. To touch them was like sac
rilege.
O'Reilly realized vaguely that he held
In his lap fortune greater. than his widest
dreams had ever compassed. These were
the jewels OF a rajah. II seemed incredible
that this. ragged sirl beside him wssnA
ree.i hs'rerS ths possessoF of trees r
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Yes, and quite as hollow. I starve ~
= cause you possess a heart of stone Oua
little fish, no longer than your finger. Ju1t
one?' 77T
Not so much as a finv cried the man
Can feed all the rebels In MatanEas?''
"One little fish," Jacket wheedled, 'sfor
the sake of Miguelto, who Is bravely night.
ing IN the manigus, to the shame Of his
OF good patriots like me Must remind
you again that Miguelito was my brothsf3
That ] have robbed my own belly In or1nT
to give fffm food?" 1
"Liarw ~
1T is true" zf|
Miguel NORM? With a scar on his net1rl I
The bravest boy in all the Orient9 A.
him about Narciso Villar. Come give u1k
my fish Or must lie down and az G1
What a nuisance! p grumbled the 6d y
ketman. He reached into a basket
flung a mackerel upon the table. 'sT1
l saved II for you. and sent the
women of Matanzas away empty-ha6
But II is tile very last Annoy me
and and ! shall open you with my knife an
"Ah! You are my good oapt1)
Jacket cried in triumph possessing ~
OF the prize. Where would have
had looked on from a distance At fi6@
tificial quarrel, he said Captain w.
,,hiss ,his is that brother Juan. Of whom -
NORM smiled at Johnnie and sxtendo<
you have a son with the Insuuec(
Yes The fisherman cast 3 ~
glance over his shoulder. He y (l
of the worst sort. and J don't appro(
him. but he's a brave boy and he
fighting, sometimes ] get hungry
why aons you % ana nsht " y.
-; - o. sE's sses
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? CHAPTER XVII
NORM, THE FISHERMAN

MTHEN Rosa varona regaiaed conscious
w ness sufficiently to understand what
had happened she proved herself a person
for q moment. as was only natural, but
o'Reilly soon succeeded In calming her, Nor
was no time Tor weakness or hysteria il
was she. In fact. who first voiced the fear
that Cobb dead was scarcely less OF
menace than Cobo alive.
What sys we going to do with him7"
Jacket, too. appreciated the dangers of
the situation. We must get rid of him
quickly" said he, 'for his men are close
by; hs will be missed and there will be a
{ II don't intend 70 make him > present Of
that treasere. 3eilly said eriphfs ~ =
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too The fellow died in hurry, eh?, Who
does he happen to bep"
Don't you know? Tits Cobo."
"Cobo Cobo. the baby-killer!" Jacket
breathed an oath. "Oh, that blessed knife 20
The boy craned his small body forward
until he was in danger of following his
victim. Now this Ia good luck indeed And
to think that he died just like any other
man."
Rosa! Where is she?" o'Reilly inquired
in a new agony. OF apprehension.
"oh, she is. here" jacket assured him.
carelessly; II think she has tainted.
Caramba Isn't that like a woman--to miss
all the fun? But. compadre--that was a
blow for Cuba Libre what? People will
ng raIk aSopc rc,sn me vi when I'm as aead as tnat
that's what they'll call me-" Jacket giggled
hysterically. IL thought he would jump
up and run after me. 80 fed. but he tried
70 bury himself. didn't he? His flesh was
like butter, OReilly."
Help me out, quick Here, catch this
rope" Johnnie managed to fling the coll
within reach Of his little friend and a mo-
ment later he had hoisted himself from that
pit OF tragedy.