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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
SLATTERY Is TAKEN
TO STATES PRISON

Edward Slattery, the young man
who last Thursday was found guilty of
the murder OF Nathan Garon Of this
city, was taken to states prison today
by County Sheriff Pease and Deputy
Sheriff Cunningham. He will start
Immediately to serve the term OF, life
imprisonment imposed upon him by
Judge Reed in the superior court Stat
terry bore himself with the same swag-
ger that has characterized him since
his arrest.
With Slattery was taen Frank Sa-
gor. % years old, who was one Of the
gang Of three convicted Of burglariz-
ing local stores. It was charged that
he entered Cannon's drug store on
State street last October and Simon
Klein's store in East Bridgeport at
about the same time. Sa,gor was given
from one to four years in prison.
Morris Siegel and Sam Monaskin, two
other members of the gang, were sent
to the state reformatury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
Christian Unions
Fund Now $66, 1862

The Bridgeport Christian Union
campaign. which was to have closed
at noon today. but which has been
extended until Monday at noon, had
reached total of $66,362.31 this
noon Today's contributions amount
ed to $6,331.75. OF this the mems
division brought in $1,020.50 and the
women's $4,160.25. The executive
committee brought in $1,150. Team
No. 16 Mrs e. III. Edwards, captain
led the entire organization with to-
toll OF $1,704 or nearly 500 more
than the amount brought in by the en-
tire mems division. Team %, Mrs
J.. III. Beard captain, was second high.
with $915.5O. The team led by E.
III. Minor with $242.50 was the head
of the mems division today.
jeremiah Holmes, who conceived
the idea Of the Christian Union and
under whose direction the Union was
started. gave an interesting talk at
the meeting today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
AUSPICIOuS OPENING
FOR new HOME OF
WOLFF SHIRT SHOP
Hundreds of Well Wishers
Visit Handsomely Ap-
pointed Main st. Store.

In it's handsomely appointed and
richly stocked new home at 1856
Main street, near Fairfield avenue,
Wolff's Shirt Shop was thrown open
for business at $3.50 this morning.
Patrons Of the store were on hand
bright and nearly to inspect the new
stock and the we'll equipped store. The
rush of business was so large during
the day that the success Of the store
during it's three years at 947 Main
street promises to be only harbinger
Of increased patronage in the new es-
tablishment.
Visitors, whether intending to pur-
chase or merely curious, are made
equally welcome in the new store, a
visit to which is well worth while.
The store is furnished with mahogany
show cases, built so that the clerks
and patrons both stand in front of the
cases. There is no counter service
in the store, all sales being made
from the floor in front of the cases.
The sales force has been increased
in anticipation Of the rush of bust
ness attendant upon the opening Of
the new store, and the usual cour-
teous and attentive Wolff service will
be found to chara cterize every depart
ment A special force Of saleswomen
has been added to convenience women
patrons. The lighting system is espec-
tally effective, giving an excellent OPP
portunity to display large quantity
of goods in limited space.
One of the attractive features of
the new store is the large electric
sign, really a metropl litan produc-
ton, with hundreds Of bulbs to IL
lumine the skilfully arranged device
M. J.sLowe, who has been in charge
Of the Wolff interests here for several
years, continues with the management
of the new store. Hundreds of pat
rons and friends visited the new store
today to extend fluctuations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
Minister'S Trousers
Torn, He Asks City
to Pay for Damage

Rev. Gerald H. Beard, pastor of
Park Street Congregational church,
has filed with the city clerk notice to
claim SO damages as the result Of a
fall from his bicycle. The clergyman
says he was riding his bicycle in Jane
street last Saturday when due to a
defect in the roadway he was thrown
off. His trousers. which were per-
fectly good up to that time, were
badly torn. His new overcoat suffer-
ed much damage from the mud and
dirt of the road, that it cost SO to
have it cleaned He also received
severe bodily injury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
Brings Suit Against
Prudential Company

Because his wife died on the same
day on which her life insurance pol
icy went into effect Charles E. I1ane.
of Westport, declares, he has been
unable to collect from the Prudential
Insurance Co. the $500 due on the
policy. Papers in Kane's suit
against the company were filed this
morning in the common pleas court.
The plaintiff says his wife, Nora T.
Keane, took out the policy and made
it payable to him. The premiums
were all paid and on March %, 1916
when the policy went into effect, she
died, Kane sues the insurance com.
pany for $1,000. The suit is return.
able to the April term.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
QUOTATION FROM
SCRIPTURES IS
MAKER OF PEACE

Continued From Page One.)
maker Both renewed their vows OF
faithfulness. She admitted that the
kisses Of Cartwright, who would blast
her, future" had quite turned her
head and the pair left the detective
bureau happy.
AS they walked out the door bound
for Goshen, Capt. Cronan, gazed
thoughtfully at the pair and borrow
ing a phrase from the, ''sundry max
inns and observations Of Solomon" re-
marked:
Faithful are wounds of a friend /:
but the kisses OF an enemy are de-
ceitful.'
The enemy" Cartwright, stills Ian
cuisines in jail unable to obtain bonds
fixed at 500 on a breach Of the
peace charge, which probably will be
nolled Monday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
ELLEN DONNELLY.

The funeral of Ellen. wife of Chas.
Donnelly, was held from her late home
161 Beechweod avenue, at $3.50 this
morning and from st. Augustine s
church at O'Clock where Rev Jas.
3. Nihi1l. P. R.. sang the solemn high
mass of requiem, assisted by Rev. Ed
ward F. Hayes as deacon and Rev.
Robert J, Bowen as sub-deacon. AT
the offeFtory Miss Kathleen RYAN
sans de Profundis' and after the
mass Prof, Alfred T. Brisebois sang
by request, Heaven is My Home" a
faverife Of Mrs. DonHe1ly, AS the
body was being borne from ths
church, Nearer My God to Thee
was played on the chimes. The bear
ers were John and James Sullivan.
James Spain, Nicholas Garr:gan
Frances Maloney and John j. Kane
Father Fihiii read the committa
prayer at the grave in st. Michaers
cemetery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
Bridget Coyne Estate
Estimated at 49, 900

Application for letters Of admins
tration on the estate OF Bridget Coyne,
who died March IL leaving about $1,000
has been made to probate court. A
hearing will he held before Judge Paul
l. Miller on March 20 at 2:30 o'clock.
Heirs-at-law include the following:
John Coyne, Pittsfleld, Mass, brother;
Mary Hutchinson, 564 Shelton street,
sister; John H.. Peter j., Sadie, Fred
erick, Sylvester p. and William M.
Coyne, Of Bridgeport, and Robert r.
CoynA, Of New Haven, children OF Pc
ter Coyne, a deceased brother; Eliza
beth McCabe, of Hartford, and Cath
crime, Margaret, Anna, Frances and
Monico Coyne, Of Pittsfield, Mass,
children Of Martin Coyne, deceased
brother. The estate comprises SUBJ
stantial bank balances, mortgages and
realty.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
Arms Transfixed
Above His Head,
He Walks Street

Found wa1ing north in Main street
this morning, his arms transfixed
about his head and unable to speak,
James Heating, of 220 Warren street
was taken barefooted. wearing only
an overcoat over his Undertaking, tc
police headquarters. At the emer-
gency hospital, Keatings arms were
forcibly lowered but efforts to make
him speak or understand were fu-
tile.
He was pronounced sugering from
aphasia and taken to st. Vincent's
hospital. An investigation by the
police showed he had left his bed
walked from Warren street to State
and thence to Main street, when
found at 2:30 O'Clock this morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
STEPNEy

Miss Ella Hayes is recovering from
an attack Of lumbago.
Miss Helen Whitehead was a. recent
guest o. Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Lynch In
Long Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Randall have
purchased a new piano.
E Mrs. Robert Davis spent q few days
last week at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. George Andrews in Bethel
Mr.. aud Mrs. Charles Gaines, Mr..
and Mrs. Roger Spencer and three
children, of Hartford. have enjoyed
visit at the home OF Mr., and Mrs.
Henry Seeley.
Rev. George Powell who was Ill
last week, Is now convalescent.
Alfred Edwards lost one of his fine
dairy cows Tuesday. The animals
being killed.
Mrs. George Clingan left Thursday
for Pittsburg where she will make an
extended visit with relatives.
Perry B. Hubbell has been repairing
the state road.
Mrs Charles Clymer OF New Jer-
sey has been the guest Of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Seeley.
Mrs. Emily p. Leavenworth who
has spent the winter out of town Is
now at her home here.
The Stepney Fire department has
received an offer Of a piece OF land
from the Bridgeport Hydraulic Co.
and contemplate erecting building
In the spring. ~
Mrs. Charles Ensign Of Trumbull
has been a guest at the home of her
parents.
Charles Sma1ley has been building
q new covered butcher cart for P. J.
Reitter, the local butcher.
Eli Gordon has been entertained at
his son from Bridgeport.
Mrs. Rohaty has sold consign-
ment Of telephone poles to d. w. Ed
wards which he will deliver to the
Southern New England Telephone Co.
The funeral services for Mrs. Chas.
Sherman was held at her late home
Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Sherman,
who was Y years Of age had been in
poor health for a long time and died
at her home on Sunday. She Is sur
vived by two sons, Edward Sherman
and Representative r. p. Sherman
Of this town. The fnterment was in
The Elm street cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
CAPTAIN EDWARD BAKER.

Captain Onward Baker, for many
years in command Of the McCanfrey
Towing Co.'s stakeboat in the Bridge
port harbor, died yesterday at the
Galen hfspita1. aged "a years. Capt.
Baker had been fl and was removed
from his boat to the hospital several
days ago. It was found that an oper-
alton was necessary to save his life.
Before the operation could be per-
formed. however, Capt Baker began
to weaken and death came yesterday.
Capt, Baker was not married and is
not known to have any survivors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
MEDIAT0RS SEEK
TO HALT STRIKE
Continued from page one.)


from this city in the Harlem River
to New Haven division will continue
for the allotted period of five days
unless the attitude of the Railway
Brotherhoods changes in the mean
time.
The attitude of the company is that
stike has not yet been put into eff
feet and all information as to the out
come Of the order must emanate from
the Railroad Brotherhoods. The rail-
road as far as possible will endeavor
to operate its trains for the carrying
Of foodstuffs at least.
Samuel Driver, agent Of the Adams
Express Co. in this city had received
orders at o'clock this afternoon to
accept all freight subject to delay. 1t
was the hope of high company Off
Gals to be able to continue their SER
vice as far as the New Haven lines
were concerned, and to get western
express matter through on the best
possible schedule.
All perishable freight or food fo1
human and domestic animal consump-
ton is to have precedence over other
classifcations.
The situation here until midnight
is most uncertain in all departments
for there is no definite knowledge
that the Brotherhoods will enforce
strictly the ban OH freights urgently
needed. Until the full effect Of the
strike order is SEEM no one knows
the stringency or elasticity that will
result here.
A promising note was sounded in the
discordant melody from the rail lines
when Nestor E. Wedge, agent OF the
New England Steamship Co., an
nounced that his company has not en-
bargoed against water lines from the
south and north. at New York. He
also said that with the Naugatuck and
the City Of Brockton running regularly
between Bridgeport and New York
and many other large steamers that
could be put into the service, the
scarcity Of foodstuffs could ,ibe obvi-
ated here as long as the ltghterage
service in New York harbor remained
in operation. The Norfolk, New Or
leans, Savannah and Galveston ship
ments to and from Bridgeport can be
transhipped.
Absolutely no shipments destined for
rail shipment are accepted by the boat
company at. this city or in New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17

John Mohler Studebaker, ST., the
founder, and almost to the day or MS
death, the guiding spirit of the venice
manufacturing concern that bears MS
name, constructed his first wagon be-
fore he was 20.
Mr.. Studebaker was born near
Gettysburg, Pa, Oct. 10. 1888. the son
of a blacksmith. He was one Of Is
children. In his youth he moved Win
the family to Ashland county, ONO
and later to South Bend. Ind, wnlcn
city later became. the seat OF the
Studebaker Corporation.
AS part pay for the privilege of ac'
complaining an expedition across the
plains to California in 1853, Stude-
baker gave the first wagon he ever
made. This party set out westward
from South Bend with young Stude-
baker driving the wagon.
When the train landed him at
Hangtown, now, Placerville, CAL, the
young mans capital consisted OF 6e
cents. He set about making wheel
barrows for man named Hines. He
made them so we'll that he came to Q
bcalled ''Wheelbarrow' Studebaker.
Returning to Placerville in 1912 on
a visit Mr.. Studebaker was guest at q
banquet given by the few Of his old
Hangtown comrades that remained.
.'It took me a long time to make
that first wheelbarrow,' he said on
that occasion "And why shouldn't
it? All Hines gave me was a rickety
saw and some pitch pine planks. I'll
never forget that first wheelbarrow.
Hines came over, looked at it closely,
walked around it a couple of times
and asked me what 1t was"
Studebaker1 however, became so
proficient in his work that inl his five
years stay in California he was able
to save $4,000. With this he return.
ed to South Bend in 1858, purchased
the interest of one Of his brothers in
wagon shop and founded the firm
of G. & J. M. Studebaker. AS the
years went on Mr.. Studebaker ex.
tended greatly the scope Of his bust.
ness in automobile building and also
became interested in banking.
On-lais eightieth birthday anniver-
sary, Oct. 10.f 1913, Mr.. Studebakef
held a reception to his employees at
the South Bend plant, and against
the advice OF his physician, shook
hands with each OF the 5000 men.
In his Sind year he still was chair.
man of the Studebaker Corporation
and said he expected to remain in
harness until he died. He was down
at the South Bend plant practically
every work-day Of the year, arriving
there at in the morning, two hours
ahead Of his clerks.
On Jan. 2, 1850, Mr.. studebaker
married Mary J. stull. the daughter
of a farmer living near South Bend.
Ind. From this union there were
born three daughters and John M
Studebaker, Jr.i
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
Official
VIEWS or
Worlds w ar
GERMAN

Berlin, March II, by wireless to say
ville.-"North Of Monastir Con thss.
Macedonian 'front.' new engagements
are going on says todays report
from army headquarters. "A British
battalion occupied the railroad station
In Poroy, situated before our protect
Ing lines east Of Dorian lake"
The statement says there were no
Important events on the eastern front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
Youth Who Stole
Costly Goods In
N. Y. Caught Here

William Gilbert, colored youth
employed by DR.. F. A. Kline, of New
York was returned to the latter city
by Capt. E. o. Cronan to answer the
charge of theft. Gilbert took sable
coat valued at $3.50 from the home
of the physician and other goods to-
falling in value $1,000. He was ar
rested in this city by Detectives Seery
and Gerrity who found he had dispos-
ed Of the sable coat in Water street
pawnshop for So. Detective Martin
Kane recovered the coat.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
EI1ZABETH NoRTON

Elizabeth, widow OF Thomas J. Nor
ton. died at her home, Sc Sewn our
ytreet. this morning. following weeks
illness with pneumonia. Mrs. Norton
was born in England. Sc years ago.
She came to Bridgeport year ago
from New Britain. Surviving her are
a daughter in Wethersfe1d and son,
Thomas. in this city. The body will
be taken to New Britain on Monday
Services will be held in Tairview GEM
etery chapel, New Britain, and burial
will be in that cemetery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
ROsEDALE TRANSFERRED.

Papers were made out at the local
Custom House today for the transfer
Of the steamer Roseda1e, long a IA
vorite in Bridgeport harbor, to her
new owner, Robert M. Brison Of Phil
adelphia. The Roseda1e vas sold
asst Monday in Nerwalk by the Unit
ed States Marshal. for $8.175
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
ARREST NEW YORKER.

George Hawley, Of New York, who
has been rooming since coming to
this city three months ago, at 1913
Bostwfck avenue, was arrested last
night BY Detective Thomas Malone.
for the theft of $50 worth Of records
and other articles from the American
Co., by whom he was
employed as g. teamster.
The property was found by the de-
tective In Hawley's room, which was
searched after his arrest by Malone
His case will be heard In the city
court Monday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
JANE s. CHURCH

Jane s.. widow OF Henry Church
died this morning at the home OF her
grandson, Morton J. Jones, SEQ At
lantic street, aged IS years. Mrs.
Church was born in Pennington, Ct,
March Is, 1892. She had lived in
Bridgeport q number OF years and was
q member OF the First M. e. church.
She Is survived by her grandson, also
by brother and sister. The body
will be taken to Waterford for burial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
Plain glass
that is rich

Table glassware that is absolutely plain vet that is
rich and beautful-this plain blown glass.
Not decoration upon it. Still it has beauty. For
it is clear crystal is graceful shape, CLEANS with fine
polish.
Tumblers-65c dozen. 5&ss
Sherbet glasses-S145 dozen.
Cocktail glasses $3.50 dozen. s
Goblets-$2.5O Dozen 49,
Wine glasses-$2.20 dozen.
Fingerbowls-$2 to $50 dozen.
Pitchers-55c
Fourth $3.50
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
MISS WAGNER WINS

New York, March 17.-Mfss Mary
Wagner of this city won the women's
indoor national singles for the sixth
time today by defeating Miss Eleanor
Goss OF Brooklyn, Ga, 81, in the
final round of the national tournament
here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
OBITUARY
ALBERT LARDNT

The funeral Of Albert Arndt was
held from his late home, 495 North
avenue at 10 this morning, and from
st. Joseph's church at 1890 where
the high mass OF requiem was sung
by Rev. Hubert Dahme. The services
were largely attended. Burial was in
st. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
Good big tapestry
Brussels rug--$19.50.

Tapestry Brussels with the fexibity that makes it
easy to sweep and take for frequent cleaning
Yet Of good weight and firm and close of weave.
In patterns that cover surface thoroughly; alover
and Oriental designs in rich colors.
few medallion patterns too; effective and tasteful
Measure by 12 feet, fit attracvey in room of
age size- $3.50
CarpetII
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
MARINE LEAGUE HEAD
TO BE HEARD HERE

p. H. W. Ross. president Of the Ma
tional Marine league is scheduled to
speak before the Chamber Of Com
merce luncheon at The Stratfield
wednesday. March 81. His topic will
be the American Merchant Marine
and It's Relation to Our Industrial
Output"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
CHARLES II. KELLEY

The funeral OF Charles H. Kelley
was largely attended from his late
home In Fairfield at 1880 this after
noon. Rev. Allan E.. Beeman, rector
OF st. hups Episcopal church. Fair
Held, conducted the services. Burial
was in Fairfield East cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
Linoleum that will
last for years,

Yes this nlad linoleum will last for years and years
It is built up solidy solid foundation The pat
tern and color go right down through from surface to
back It is tough and firm and almost wearproof-and it
is attractive in appearance.
Patterns that initiate hardwood parquetry tile de-
signs, fancy patterns in combinations Of color
$1to$15osqyd
CarpetE ali
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17

The Senate rejected the nominal
ton of L. A. MCGOWAN as postmaster
at Providence, r. I.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
to appear before the United States
District Court at Boston, April 2.

Lieut.-Col. c.. A. F. Flagler,
Engineer Corps. now in charge Of the
designated as military attachs 1t the
American embassy at Rome.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17

Japan has prohibited the importa-
ton OF coins Of all kinds in the regu-
lar mails or by parcel post.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17

The French military authorities
have designated five French officers
% proceed to the United States to act
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

Governor Whitman removed Fred
A. Wenck as chairman, of the State
Athletic Commission.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
Good stout cotton
IN this bedding.

Salem sheets and pillowcases staunch and true
They will wear
Each one is made from cotton of close even weave
and good weight Each made well.
And their prices farthough all cotton goods cost
far more than they formerly did.
Pillowcases-4 As by SO, 25c; As by 3s1a, 2sc.
Sheets-54 bv 90 75c 63 by 90 85c
u by 90 95c 70 by 99-$1O5
81 by 90-$1.O5 81 by 991$115
Folks who once try the 81by9 sheets like them very
much They tuck in at the bottom and still reach to the
top of bed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

as military instructors in certain
American universities, at the request
Governor Mccall. of Massachusetts,.
of the United States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17

Capt. Charles A. Polack, of the
North German Lloyd steamship Kron-
prinzessin Cecilia, and At officers and
members Of the crew were summoned
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17

DIED.

DEIuANEY--In this city, Friday,
March 1s. 1917. Katherine, daugh-
ter OF Thomas ]. and Katherine De-
LA1ey.
Funeral from the residence OF the
parents No. As Jewett Ave-, (off
North Main st. on Monday, Mar.
18th at $40 a. M, and from St.
Patrick's church where q solemn
high mass Of requiem will be offer
ed Tor the repose Of her soul at 8
o'clock. Relatives and friends are
respectfully invited to attend.
Burial at st. Michaeps cemetery.
8 16 b.
IYNCH-In this city. March 1s,
1917, Timothy G. Lynch, aged "a
years, months, 20 days.
Friends are invited to attend the
funeral from his late residence, 266
Gregory street on Monday, March
10 At $3.50 q. m. and from Sacred
Heart church at q. m.
Interment st. Mary's cemetery,
NorwAlk, Conn. .s4s,ss, 49,
AutOmobile corteEe.
OHURCH- In this city, March II,
! 1917. Jane 8. Church, widow OF
Henry Church. aged IS years.
Friends are invited to attend the
funeral at her late home No. $50
n Atlantic street on Monday, 18th
inst, at 2 O'Clock p. M.
Burial In Watereford. Conn.
asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17
J. M. STuD':BAKER,
NOTED BUILDER OF
VEHICLES, Is DEAD

South Bend, Ind, March 17SS-J Ohm
M. Studebaker, 81 years old, honorary
resident and last of the five FOUNDERS
Of the Studebaker Corporation, died
here late last night after a sickness OF
two months. Death was caused by I'M
pOveriShed blood.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17

Governor Whitman signed the
Kelly bill. which amends the section
Of the Penal Code relative to punish
ment for dissertations OF the flag.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17

"A bill designed to give women the
right to vote for presidential and vice
presidential electors was killed in the
New Jersey Assembly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17

ygA1cTEDG Girl for general house
work. experienced. Wages SIS.
Il X N aep
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17

The Weather:-Rain tonight; Sun.
day cloudy and colder.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17

Bridgeport, Conn.
Saturday, March II, 1917.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-17

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