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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
LEWIS M, HOPKINS.

Following a. pretFaeted illness, Lewis M. Hopkins. aged 91 years, and one of the oldest residents of the city, died yesterday afternoon at the family residence, 574 Warren street. MT. Hopkins resided in this city for the past 7s years and was in the stove business at 972 Main street for 55, year. For number Of years his son, s. Henry Hopkins, was associated with him in the business and the firm of L. M Hopkins ,& Son has long been known as one Of BridEeport's shoe business in Water street Mr. houses. Seq
 ME. Hopkins was. born in Stratford Nov. 2s, 1928. and was the son. of Mr. and Mrs. John Hopkins He re moved to, this city, with parents when lad of 13 years Of age, At that time his father was engaged in the shoe business in Water street. Hr Hopkins for the last 75 years occu-. pied the house in Warren street where he suceumbed yesterday after noon. Entering into the stove husi- ness at an early age, MT. Hopkins de- voted his efforts to building up his business. When his son, s. Henry Hopkins became old enough, he en- tered the business with his father and the firm became known as L. M. Hop- kins & Son, The business has occu. pied the store at s72 Main street for the past 55 years.ss He is survived by one daughter, Miss Mary E. Hopkins. and 2 son, 8. Henry Ho1akias
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
Police Dept. Is Disrupted
 By Baby Doll" Riot

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 his system had no groove in it. My bullets are groovsd.'
 A significant statement was made by Coroner Phelan, after the hearing yesterday noon, when he told a Farmer representative that he need ed no expert testimony to determine whether the bullet hole in the club house door was made by .32 or a .sS calfbre bullet. "1'm convinced . he said, that 1t was .32.' By this remark. the coroner indicated that he believes some one shooting from the inside of the clubhouse used a 32 gun. and with this killed Pannil1. The theory that the negro de- scribed by Sergeant Burns as having been seen pointing a gun from an upper window in Baby Dolls' place may have been the one who shot Pan mill is being seriously considered. and by many authorities is held to be logical.
 Pannill said he was shot while on Water street, by a policeman coming up in back who commanded him to halt and throw up his hands Another officer ahead of him had previously made the same demand, and Pannill was standing with hands above his head, he claimed, when the other of- ncer shot him. He said he turned around and saw the policeman. but his statement does not indicate that he saw the officer fire. -e'-
 A bullet fired from an upper win dow toward the spot where Pannilf fell would have taken just the course in a persons body as that taken by the bullet found in Pannill, it is said.
 Whether the negro seen in the up- per window was Baby Doll' has not yet been determined. It Is under had arguments, over gambling. Two weeks ago, report has it, Pannill had trouble with Doll" and was elected from the club. ->5. .:.e
 Further disclosures regarding the way in which Baby Doll,' was allow ed to openly perpetrate most 6agrant outrages without danger of punish ment, and in this respect wss shown favors not accorded to others, were made today when 1t became known that after the powers hero had or. dered resorts of i'll fame on Drouve street and elsewhere closed, about two years ago, they permitted Thomas to open and to keep going after the oth- CTS had gone out of business.
 The move ridding the city of these other places was intended, 1t is said, to win the confidence and the votes of the church element, and accom- p1shed its end ''Baby Dolrs" place, however. continued to flourish.
 Sixteen more of ths prisoners taken in Baby DoIrs' place, Sunday, were presented before Judge Bartlett in the police court, this morning. and were fined. -Four were compelled to pay $s5 and oosts each. but tho rest were al- lowed to settle for $z0. for the reason that they had spent five day in jail and could be allowed $1 per day on this consideration
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
PATRICK ROLAND.

A large number of relatives and friends attended the funeral of Pat rick Roland. held from the residence of his mother, Mrs Alice Roland, S21 East Main street, thls morning at 8:30 o'clock. A solemn mass of requiem was offered up for the repose of his soul at o'clock at St Mary's R. C
 church by Rev. Matthew Traynor. Rev, Thomas P. Mulcahy officlated as deacon and Rev. Edward Shaugh- nessey, Sub-deacon- The singing of tho mass was by the church choir. At the offertory Mrs. Frank Munich rem dered Ave Maria and at the ter imitation Of the services Nearer, My God to Thee" There was a wealth of floral tributes The pail bearers were Harry Buckley, Daniel F1ahaven, Timothy Dempsey, James Sanders, Andrew Fee and Allen Kennedy Rev. Father Traynor accompanied the cor. t9ge to St M1chaaFS cemetery and read thAc oxmmtttal service
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
DIED.

1aC1T14kMR MRERGE this city, Dec 20, 1917, Frederick Carl Lich- tSnheFYer.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his Late residence, No. 1b Lee aTenne, on Saturday, Dec 22nd, a& 9:15 a. mL, and from St Jooeph'S church at a. m s Interment at the family plot in St MIchaers cemetery Automobile cortsge- a. this city, Friday, Dec. 2L 1917, L1cina E. Gates. widow of Dana Morse, aged 7z years, 5 months. 26 dayz
 Friends arc invited to attend the funeral at the home Of her son, Guy L. Hammond. No. 267S Main street, on Saturday, 2znd inst, at 3 o'clock D. m-
 Burial tn Mountain Grove eene- tery. a@p this city, Thursday, Dec. 20. 1917. Lewis M Hopkins, agsd S1 years, 2 months. 21 days Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late home. No. 574 Warren street on Monday. 24th inst at 2 o'clock p. m
 Burial in Mountain Grove cenie- tery. Please omit flowers- 21 bsp this city, Friday, Dec. a1, 1917, Margaret. widow of si- mon Danlin.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her son. Simon L. Dan1in, No. 6s2 BeechwoOd \ avenue. on Monday, Dee 24 at S:ao a. m- and from St Peters church at g o'clock
 Burial in St. Augustfne's ceme- tery. Automobile e0rteSe. T 21 b*p CARROLL-In this city. Dec. 20. 1911. Margaret. widow of Patrick Carroll. aged 70 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the undertaking pariorg of J. H. Carroll No. s4 Eln street, on Saturday, Dec. 22. 1917. at S:30 a. m and from St. Charles church at 9 a. m.
 Burial in St, MiehasTs cemetery.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21

PIGS, GUINEA PIGS. Angora Cats, AfFeda1es, Spaniels. Poodles. Board your dogs or pets over Xmas at Hairs Boarding Kennels, Lindley St. Bar. 3161. T 21 s*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
FRED. c. L1CHTENBERGER.

After short illness. Frederick Carl Lichtenberger, of 15 Lee avenue. a well known resident of the West End and for number of years employed as foreman of the American Graph. ohphone Co.,. died yesterday after noon at St. Vfncent's hospital. MT. Lichtenberger was aniliated with the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Paul, who is stationed at Camp Dsvsns Aver, Mass. and Theodore. of this oity, and six daughters, Amanda. FL
 sic, Gertrude, Theresa; Marie and Clara. ''' +
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21

TO RENT-Front. light house1keep- ing room. with gas plate and coal stove. 305 State St. T21 s*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
THOMAS MULLEN.

Thomas Mullen. a former widely known contractor of Hartford, died yesterday at the residence of his daughter. Mrs. Edward F. Keller, 4s6 Colorado avenue. Nr. Mullen was 75 years of age and had lived in this city for about a year. Besides his daughter. with whom he resided, he Is survived by another daughter, Mrs W. F. Gum, of Hartford, and two sons, John and Thomas Mullen, also of Hartford. The body was shipped to Hartford this afternoon. Funeral services will be held Saturday morn ing at the St. Joseph's Cathedral. Hartford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21

TO RENT-5 rooms all improvements
 Adults 1o97 North Ave. T 21 b*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
MARGARET DANLIN.

Following a brief illness Margaret, widow of Simon Danlin, died at T o'clock this morning at the residence of her son, Simon L. Danlin, 6S2 Beechwood avenue. Mrs. Danlin was widely known in the West End, was a member of St. Peters R. c. church. Besides her son with whom she lived she is survived by two other sons, Andrew J. Danfin of this city and W.T. liam G1atons of New York. and two daughters. Mrs. Chester Jennings and Mrs. John Smith of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
LUC1NA E, MORSE.

Lucina E. Morse, aged 72 yearA mother of Guy Hammond, died this morning at the family residence. 2676 North Main street. Mrs. Morse was widely known in the city and was for years a member of the United Con- gregational church. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
JOHN M, DORMAN.

Following lengthy illness, John M. Dorman of Stratford, died last evening at 2 o'clock at the age of Ss yea<S. MT. Dorrnan suffered 8 shock six years ago and has been in failing health ever since> He was widely known. in Stratford and was for years 6 staunch member of the Pro- hibition party of that town. Besides his wife, he Is survived by one son, Frank Dorman of Springfield, Mass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
OBITUARY
GLADYS D. sHoEMAKER.

Following an illness extending from last April, Gladys D., aged IT earR
 daughter of Alfred and Minnie Shoe- maker, died last evening at the fam. fly residence, $50 Colorado avenue. Miss Shoemaker was graduated from the Bridgeport High school last June. Besides her parents she is survived by two sister. MT. Walter Ruswsi1 and Mrs. Earl Kasperak and two broth CTS, John E. and Ralph A Shoemaker.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
JOSEPH SCANLON,

The funeral of Joseph Scanlon was held from the residence of his grand mother, Mrs. Joseph Mckay, 1851 Park avenue, yesterday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock. Burial was in St. Mich aers cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
OBITUARY
NfARGARET C,ARROILA

Mrs. Margartt Carroll, widow of Patrick Carroll, of Pequonnock street, dled yesterday at the Bridgeport hos patal.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-10
LEAK" INQUIRY
 ! COMES ID AN END
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mind when he talked to the news Hper men on that morning. Message Was Kept. N Representative Henry asked Jamie tn If he knew whether his confiden- FA message regarding the note was so Pkpt by his employer in New York. |tmieson said he had been SO in rmed.
 Cornelius Ford, the public printer,
 stif1ed that he obtained his first in lrmation regarding the note from the
 .wspapers and did not know when it as being printed in the government esant.
 1, w. J. McEvoy, assistant superinten- snt of work at the plant, described Ikery step taken in the printing of [le note and said he was certain there (Ias no 'leak' in the government |Hice.
 1 william S. Odlin of the Interna- onal News service testified that his |srvices on December 20, sent no de- |oatches regarding the note except an announcement to the New York office (fter o'clock in the afternoon that 'ynote was coming for morning release lhd . similar confidential announce bent to editors.
 c, w. Barron, head of Dow. Jones Co.,, was directed by formal sub
 cena to bring papers and records ,t .is office for Wednesday, December
New Britain herald., 1917-01-10
REDFIELD TALKS
 OF U. s. BUSINESS
Reviews Government Aids to,
 Merchants in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Jan. 10.-Business not so much the concern of the gov- ernment as it is of business itself1 Secretary of Commerce Redfield to-s day told the Philadelphia Chambers of Commerce. The American govern- ment he said already is doing more than that of any other nation to aid business.
 Business Preparedness. r
 Preparation for conditions to bt expected after the war;" continued Secretary Redfield, 'is not in it's most effective form something that the governn ent can do. An official can at most from his broad outlook over the industrial field suggest the press ence of things needing correction or alteration. Law is not so much need- ed to prepare us for the after the war as action, and the action is that which individual concerns can take in handling their own affairs. Just as the way to resume was to resume so the way to prepare is to prepare- not by having somebody else do 1t for us, but by doing it ourselves. It IS TdlHcF d IuaIIeT or lnQlV1Qual ana corporate responsibility than of gov- ernmental action. 5 Government Aid NJ This government has, howevef, l done much to pave the way by the creation of such bodies as the Fed- l eral Trade commission. the Federal Reserve board, the Federal Shipping ] board and the Federal Tariff con-
 mission It has enacted laws forbid- ] ding unfair foreign competition. It | has established and is enlarging b 1 great foreign service. The best of | it's kind in the world. for the direce promotion of American commerce. Through great research laboratorieS
 it is studying and solving the prob- l lems that lie behind industry. All l statements to the contrary notwith1
 standing there is no government In 1 the world that does more, if any does 1 as much. for the aid of business aS
 our own." 5-.s
New Britain herald., 1917-01-10
CHy Mems

Miss Ruth Taylor has returned to her home in New London, after hav- ing been the guest of Miss Rotha Staples of 97 Bassett street.
 Edward F. McEnroe of Maple street will leave with Harry Arens for Chi cago, H., next Saturday for a short stay with friends.
 MT. and Mrs. Maurice J. Foley of Waterbury, formerly of this city are receiving congratulations over the birth of a daughter in that city yes terday
 Administrators have filed appraisals of estates as follows: W. F. Ford es- tate, $1,708.9S; Ellen Vinnin, $3,- 719.93; Laura Salts, $372.79; John Unterspan, s2,590.
 New Britain nest, Order of Owls, will have an important meeting at s o'clock tonight at Electric hall, Main street.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-10
Mrs. Maria A. Sparks.

Mrs. Maria A. Sparks, widow of William B. Sparks, formerly of this city died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. B. Way of Bridgeport, yester- day from a general breakdown and the effects of an attack of the grip. She was aged 77 years. Besides Mrs. Way, she is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Lucy Wearne of New Haven. A son, w. R. Sparks, died about a year ago. The body will be brought to New Britain tomorrow. There will be services at 2:45 o'clock at the Erwin Memorial chapel and burial will be in Fairview cemetery. Rev. Warren F. Cooke, pastor of Trinity Methodist church of which the deceased had been a member for many years, will off1ciate.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-10
LOOK OUT FOR KING.
PhOny Check Worker Believed to Be Headed This Way

Local merchants are being warned by the police to be on the lookout for "E. z. King an unusually clever crook with a new wrinkle" in pass ing phony checks. Information has been received from the Hartford au- thorities that King has been getting rid of his checks in that city and reaped financial harvest He is be- lieved to have come in the direction Of this city. Dressed as a working man, his procedure is to visit a store and buy clothing, jewelry, etc., suit able to wear on Sundays and holidays. He presents check for the purchase, drawn in, favor of 2. B. King" and signed with the name of the Hart ford Lime & Cement company. The check is always for an amount con- siderably larger than the purchase price, the difference in cash being pocketed.
 Suspicion is allayed when he finds that the clothing or jewelry needs minor changes. It is left for the changes to made with the informa- ton that it will be called for later.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-10

Senator Thomas P. Gore of Okla homa, who has been i'll at his home in Washington for several days, was taken to a hospital for an X-ray ex- animation to determine whether major operation would be necessary Since his election as senator from the new state of Oklahoma in 1907 the career of the blind legislator has been watched with interest by the Ameri- can public. Despite his affliction Che has been totally blind. since he was eleven years old) the Oklahoma sen- ator has been one of the leaders of the senate dem ocrats. He was forty six years old on December TO-
New Britain herald., 1917-01-10
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Carl August Peterson.

The funeral of Carl August Peter son, formerly of 166 Jubilee street, who died in Middletown yesterday following lengthy illness, will be held at o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the Erwin Memorial chapel with Rev. pr. s. G. Ohman, pastor of the Swedish Lutheran church, off, ciating. The burial will be in Fair view cemetery. His wife died nearly year ago. He was aged 76 years and member of the Fridhem so- ciety and the Swedish Lutheran church. Besides a son and daughter in Sweden, he is survived by daugh- ter, Mrs. J. Johnson, "nd son, Emil Peterson, both of Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-10
MRS. PERKINS DEAD.
Hartford Woman Belonged to Leading
 Connecticut Family.

Hartford Conn.,, Jan. 10.-Mrs. Mary Dwight Perkins, widow of Ed ward H. Perkins and member of one of Connecticut's leading families, died day. She was a native of Deerfeld, Mass She married MT. Perkins, prominent in Hartford financial circles in his day, in 1872.
 She was well known in college circles in New Haven and was long a member of Center church, that city. She had travelled extensively Tn Europe, China and India. Professor Henry A, Perkins of Trinity college, and Dr. Edward A. Perkins, medical missionary to China are sons of the deceased.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-10
AGAINST U-BOAT WAR

German Socialists Call For Careful
 Submarine Policy-Teutons Must
 Not Strain Relations With Neutrals
 Amsterdam, via London, Jan. 10, 7:1O a. m.-The German Socialists Vorwaerts association has declared emphatically against unrestricted sub- marine warfare, according to Der lin despatch to the Rheinische West phalische Zeitnng of Essen. The de- spatch quotes Herr Ebert, a socialist member of the Reichstag, as saying at a meeting Of the organ1zation Jan- uary 8:
 We expect the German government to leave no stone unturned in support of President Wilson's efforts for peace. On no condition must our relations with neutrals risk being prcjudiced to the policy outlined in August 1914"
 Herr Ebert is also quoted as saying that the condition within the socialist party is extremely serious. The Vor- waerts organization Is not connected with the socialist newspaper of the same name.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-10
MYSTERIOUS FIRE.
Blaze Destroys Contents of Trolley
 Express Cars.

Express Cars.
 Waterbury, Jan. 10.-Fire of mys- terious origin totally destroyed a troll ley express car at Mixville Switch, be- tween Cheshire and Waterbury, this morning and fire was discovered in another trolley express car at Union City 8 few hours later and caused considerable damage to the car and contents. In both cases no signs of fire had been noticed when the crew had been in the cars short time previous.
 The car at Mixville was bound from New Haven to Waterbury and the car at Union City from Bridgeport to Wa terbury. Trolley officials are not in clfned to the theory that faulty equip ment caused the fires and rigid in- vestigation has been ordered. No amount of loss can be estimated by trolley officials until they have learned the nature of the freight the cars were carrying. :
New Britain herald., 1917-01-10
eftANY MUST IOWN COAST LINES
|ltral and Independent Belgium ] An Impossibiity

london, Jan. 1O-Dr. Gustave Rsemann, German national liberal EHty, in a speech at Hanover on 5day declared that Germany must
 rse from the war in possession he Flemish coast, according to Amsterdam despatch to the Times.
 Stresemann said that Germany, oough the second strongest econ- 8c power in the world and posses
 the second strongest merchant had not q single naval support
 point to serve for defense in war
 Trade Annihiliated.
 This war has annihilated our
 Id trade" he is quoted as saying have forfeited our colonies and cruiser squadron is lost. IT. FcfOre. the war ended without a kru to something of our former MtIon the consequence for us kid he the collapse of our national Ro:ny, because the German mer- Int woulG not again risk seeking all
 he hai created collapse the day Rr a declaration of war by Eng H If peace is concluded without Rmnny possessing tho Flemish It England vii! be tho winner and
 the losing side. A neutral Bel n is an historical .mpossibility ky this war"
 fr Stresainann added that without future possibility Of marching bugh Belgium the Germans must K the next war on the Rhinc and in Franco. He said they looked
 T German peace. rot one under l protection Of 8 world peace a,- leo. Such an alliance. he main he'd meant a new Algeoiras con- IT at which Germany would have ,tnst her not only her present &niss but world of neutrals. Submarines Important,
 h concluding his speech pr. Strese- dan laid emphasis on the increasing bortance of submarines. He said IT full employment would reduce monthly toll of tonnage From half nion to a million tones. This would mean only a strike in England in
 economic nerves, but would mean line for the English population. a speaker was enthusiastically ap- IEded when he exclaimed: Out n the U-boats.'
New Britain herald., 1917-01-10
Charles A. Peterson.

Charles August Peterson of 166 Jubilee street, died last night after a lingering Illness. He was 76 years old and was native of Sweden. He leaves two sons, Enoch of Hartford and John of Sweden, and two daugh- ters, Mrs. Patrick Johnson of Hart ford and Mrs. Albert Lindquits of Sweden. The funeral will be held to- morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Erwin Mortuary chapel. Rev. pr. s. G. Ohman will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery. .I
New Britain herald., 1917-01-10
LETTER CARRIERS ELECT.
Also Plan for Twenty-thir Annual
 Convention Here February 22.

NoASCAAeAOiA AA0Ao A OOA u<IA AS.
 The annual meeting of the National Association of Letter Carriers, local branch was held last night and the following newly elected officers were installed by Past President Paul Heller.
 President-Jo ohm F. Burns.
 Vice President-Frank J. Seitz.
 Secretary-George Pittsinger.
 Treasurer-Fred Sunburn
 Collector M. B. A.-George c. Clark
 Press committee-Louis Lehr F. J. Seitz and Walter Prelle.
 The committee in charge of the twenty third annual convention to be held here on February 22 reported progress. The convention committee will meet tomorrow to make further plans
New Britain herald., 1917-01-10
William R. Lewis,

The funeral of William R Lewis, who was found dead. victim of pneumonia, in his room at the. Hotel York yesterday morning, will be at ? o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the home of his brother. John P. Lewis of East Berlin. The burial will be in Miners cemetery at West field. The deceased was a native Of East Berlin and charter member of Oak camp, Modern, Woodmen of America. He is survived by two sis ters, Mrs. M. c. Shields of this oity and Mrs. c. F. Nelson of Hartford; i; also by three brothers. Joseph F. Lewis of this city, George M. Lewis of New Haven and John F. Lewis of East Berlin.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-10
CRUELTY HEARING.

Meriden, Jan. 1O.-The board of trustees of the Connecticut School for Boys this afternoon named James N. States of New Haven, George P. In- gersoll of Ridgefield, George Ulrich, of Hartford and Dr. John E. Eggles- ton of Meriden, a committee to sit on January Is to receive and hear any charges of cruelty to inmates, prefer ably charges alleged to have been made by Raymond w. Noon, head of a disciplinary school in New Haven.