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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-10

bring that point out when he was be- ing tried in the court He reminded the assistant prosecutor that the mem bers of the board had exhausted all their persuasive powers in every case before it was turned over to the prose- cutting attorneys office for prosecution.
 County Health Officer Attorney George E. Hin. who was present at the meeting. said that while he would not pretend to tell the prosecution his busi- ness he thought probably a conviction could be got If prosecution of the cases were made even under the ordi- nance as 1t stands. Attorney Hill agreed with Attorney Redden that the ordinance was not definite.
 Commissioner A. l.. Lawson asked Attorney Redden if he did not con- sider it was the proper thing to ellow the courts to settle the constitution ality of the ordinance rather than take 1t into his own hands.
 To these queries and statements At torney Redden replied that 1t was not the desire of the prosecuting attorneys office to drag a taxpayer into court and make him spend lis money unless there was cause for 1t.
 During the meeting Attorney Hill and Redden had a discussion over the powers granted to the board of h alth by the charter. Attorney HIT argued that the powers of the board were explained. he meant that the board had the right to determine a nuisance which was rrejudic;al to- the public health It had not the power to tell the property owner what particular thing should be done with the nuis- ance. As an instance he said if garbage can is placed on a piece of property where 1t is injurious to the health of tenant that nuisance, can be ordered removed but the board can not say Put 1t here or put it there" All the board may do is to order the nuisance abated and the property own CT may put 1t anywhere where 1t will not be detrimental to the heath Of the community. Attorney Rsdden heii that the board had power to order a nuisance abated and specify exactly how 1t shouli be remedied. This ques- ton frequently arises: when the dis position of a complaint about a privy vault is before the board for disposi- tion- Can the owner be compelled by the board to connect with the sewer or can he be ordered only to do away with the vault2 If he has to do away with the vault it practically means that he must connect with a sewer, but the question Is whether or not the board of health has the power to order hin to do so-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-10
POWERS OF HEALTH BOARD ARGUED IN WRAi7GLE WITH
 PROSECUTOR DELANEY'S OFFICE
It Appears That Lawyers. Disagree on Points of No freat Practical Consequence and That Ash
 Can Ordinance is Weak in the Knees.

The members of the Board of Health took advantage of the opportunity of fered by Assistant Prosecuting Attor- ney William Redden's presence at the meeting last night to express their long pent up feelings about the treat- ment given them by the office of the prosecuting attorney. There was no excitement but the members expressed themselves very frankly. Attorney Redden first reported what disposition had been made of the cases given to him for prosecution. He then gave as reason for not prosecuting some of the cases that the ordinance which it was charged these persons vio- ated was not direct nor definite. This was in relation to the placing of g7rbage cans. and ash bins. in yards. Attorney Redden said the ordinance reauired the agent owner or occupant of the property to furnish the proper recep- tacie. This "or" made it possible he said, for each of the three to shift the responsibility and he as prosecutor would have no case in court if he ar rested one of the three for vSo ating the statute. In fact he said he doubt ed if an agent could be held liable for such an offence as not providing an ash or6 garbage receptacle for an agent had no right to do anything on the property without the owners permis- sion or order. He gave as another reason that in some places these re- ceptacles were stolen from the prop erty and he did not feel justified in dragging a property owner into court for not having an ash or garbage re- ceptacle when such receptacle was stolen as soon as 1t was placed in the yard. He recommended that a new ordinance covering this point be draft ed and volunteered his services to as- sist fin drawing 1t. He suggested that the property owner be held responsi- ble.
 Health Officer Mcclellan asked. MT. Redden. if an ash bin or Ra-be ge can Is stolen does that absolve the prop erty owner from providing such a re- ceptacle?" Attorney Redden replied that it did not. The health officer then said that he as health officer had served the health department for 13 years and there had never been any trouble before in dealing with viola tors of this ordinance or the other health ordinances. He said violations had been punished heretofore. but un- der a different method He suggested that If there was a weakness in the ordinance 1t was for the accused to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-10
NEW RUG sToRE

The new rug department of the La borde-Gelman Co., 1138 to 1144 Main street, opened today with a. rousflg Dig sale in which wonderful money saving opportunities are offered The Co. have engaged the services of A. Ceely who has been con nected with some Of the largest de- partment stores in New England who will personally manage the above de- partment- The new department is lo- cated on the third floor and occupies over 5000 square feet of floor space. A most complete line of rugs, mating hnoleunls and general floor covering will be carried. A visit to this new department will repay you
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-10
COLLIN ARMSTRONG
 ADVERTISING co.

This corporation has been formed by men of long experience and of ac- knowledged ability in the advertising business
 Its president, Collin Armstrong, was for nearly twenty-five years financial editor of the New York Sun and in that capacity established the reputa- tion Of the financial page of that newspaper. and thus Logically built t1p It's advertising patronage. He was the pioneer of college men in the ad- vertfsfng business. having been engag- ed in it for thirty years, and is widely conceded to be pre-eminent in the line of financial publicity. For the past eight years MT. Armstrong was the treasurer and active manager Of the advertising agency of Albert Frank e Co.
 Mir Armstrongs associates are Harry L. Cohen and Chas Hartner who were connected with the Albert Frank & Co. advertising agency fov twenty years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-10
TAFT'S CABINET
 IN A QUANDARY Ministers Don't Know What to Wear When They Greet President
 Tonight.
SECRET MEElING TO DECIDE
(speciaI from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
 Washington Nov. 1O.-When the newspaper correspondents or the Capi- a toi assembled at the Union station to- night their interest in the arrival or President Taft will be divided with their curfousity in how the members of the cabinet who are to greet nm will be attired- Here is the situatioh,
 President Taft arrives at night ana everybody as is anybody knows that evening clothes are en regle after dark But presumably the President won be travelling in a claw hammer and it might invite invideous comparlson he descends in a plain business suit to mingle with men exQuisitely attireo in full dress. Then whats the proper thing?
 A dinner jacket? Brock coat, which is very improper after nightfallg or iuzf nlain business dress? When a sispecial cabinet meeting was neIo last Monday night in the office or Attorney General Wickershan. the cor respondents here became agitated- Cabineteers don't often meet when sns President is away. The prospect Of 'sbig story gradually grew while the scrfbes were waiting long tedious hours for the meeting to adjourn IL loomeo bigger still when each ont or the SIX who we're present absolutely refused to dtyulge the reason for the confer ence. The Tuesday morning papers went to press without having solved the mystery. Tuesday afternoon pap CTS franticaily worked on the prooIs,l hut gave it up. And is was only this morning in an unguarded moment. that an official let slip the whole thing.
 The six statesmen had celiberated for two whole hours on what to wear when they greeted the PresipenI but main a mystery until the ministers step from theirs carriages at the Union station
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-10
CITY COURT CASES

Walter Newton. of New York. was fined $5 and costs in the city court. this morning. by Deputy Judge Wild T.. Newton was charged with defrauding a Greek restaurant keeper on Water street. Having no money he went to jail.
 Charles James. who is employed at BIanchard's lunch room on Fairfield avenue. was discharged. He was ac- ctsed of assaulting a messenger boy. Nicholas Jacobeni of a44 Hamilton street. yesterday afternoon i'm front of the restaurant.
 George Leport teamster. wac charg- ed with non-support. His *rial vas continued until tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-10
One Legged Minstrel
 Gives Police Concert

William Richards. a wandering min strel. was arrested this morning drunk. on Water street, by Patrolman Charles Beamer. Richards has only one leg. He can play a guitar and sing in a charming manner He is fond of grape and rye. He spent the morning in the police station singing Take Me Back to New York Town" :" accompanying himself on the guitar.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-10
SAVE ON YOUR COAL
 BILL THIS WINTER

BILL THIS WINTER
 Gan coal be used economically T' is often the query of the economical housewife.
 The predominating impression seems to be that most Anthracite coals are alike and there is little economy in the different grades This has been true to a certain extent and it is partly ac- countable for the lack of interest on the part of most users of the domestic sizes in the purchase of their winter supply, but in this city. at least. a new domestic fuel has recently been introduced which appears to have met with popular favor.
 In introducing Purity" coal to the domestic trade of Bridgeport, the Mo Neil and Sons Company have practi- cally met a long felt need. A hard Lehigh coal of uniform preparation. free from impurities; a carefully screened, Purity coal comes as near perfection in the coal line as can be attained.
 Those who have not already sampled Purity coal should not delay in placing their next order while the SUD- ply is plentiful
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-10
CRfMsoN,s FALL RACE

Boston. Nov. 1o.-Harvard's annual Tall race for the university crews comes this afternoon on the Charles over a 3z miles course The third crew will be given 30 second start on the varsity while the second crew will have about 10 seconds start The var sity crew yiH not make a racing start but will leave the line at about 32 strokes to the minute. The varsity crew is rowing in this order: Cutler. Waid. Newton. Bacon. Strong, Met calf. Leslie, Sargent Coxswafn King
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-10
23rd Anniversary
 of Second Precinct

Tomorrow marks the 23d anniver- sary of the institution of the Second Precinct station One of the first men at the desk in the precinct was Super intendent. then Sergeant. Birmingham He and Sergeant Star Jennings. de- ceased. had charge of the station. Each was on duty 12 hours. After two years service in this station Sergeant Birmingham was transferred to head nuarferS ----
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-10

LADIES' AID ENTERTAINMENT
 The Ladies' Aid Society of the Ger man Reformed church will meet to- morrow afternoon at 2:s0 o'clock. An entertainment will be provided by a committee composed Of Mrs. L. Schwab. Mrs. B. LII. Mrs. J. Hart mann, and Mrs. J. Schoenwalter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-10

BOYS CLUB DIRECTORS TO MEET
 The board of directors of the Bridge port Boys Club will meet at a special session to be held at the club house. Middle and Gold streets. on Friday, at o'clock D. m.. for the transaction of important business. This is at the request of President Thomas P. Tay- Tor.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-07-03

George w. Reik of Maryland was
appointed private secretary to Post
master General Hitchcock,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-07-03
OBITUARY.
Harry White Leblanc.

The many friends of Henry White
Leblanc of No. S4 Franklin street
learned with much regret on Friday of
his death, which occurred that morning
at the Backus hospital at 215 o'clock,
following an operation for appendicitis
the preceding Monday night. He was
the favorite one in a family of eight,
the children Of Philias Leblanc and
Osit Legere, and his unexpected TAX
ing away before he had reached IS will
leave void in happy household.
He was born in East Longmeadow,
Mass, Feb. 27, 1892, but had lived for
the last fifteen years in this city. He
had been employed in a Franklin street
meat market and in the Hopkins & AL
len Arms company and at the time of
his death was employed by the H. B.
Porter & Son company. OF a bright
and cheerful disposition, he was well
spoken of by his employers. and his
faithfulness as a member of St. Pat
rick's parish was spoken of with espe-
cial praise by the rector. Beng d
member of the Central Athletic club
and a member of the Junior team, he
was well known in athletic lines and
his is the first death to occur in the
club membership, where he was highly
regarded. The club will attend his fu-
neral in a body. A.
The deceased is survived by his par
ents and the following brothers and
sisters: Clement, Paul, Annie, Jeffrey,
Mary. Delina and Albert-all residing
here.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-07-03

Washington, July 1.-The corporation
tax which was suggested by President
Taft, drawn by Attorney General
Wickersham and presented to the SEN
ate by Senator Aldrich, chairman of
the committee on finance, is an integral
part of the tariff bill as that bill now
stands. After much tribulation the
senate reached vote on the provision
shortly before adjourning at z o'clock
.. m. today and the amendment was
agreed to by the large vote Of so to II.
Only three democrats voted against the
provision on the final vote, but some
refrained from voting at all.
The income tax question disposed of,
the senate tomorrow will enter upon
the administrative features OF the tariff
bill, probably taking up the maximum
and minimum rate provision.
Steady Fire of oratory.
The debate was somewhat more ami
mated than yesterday and there was q
steady fire of oratory from the begin
ming of the session at 10 O'Clock until
40 o'clock this afternoon. During that
time Senators Hepburn, Hughes, Cum
Minis. Newlands, Rayner, Brandegee.
Root and Aldrich discussed all phases
of the income tax question.
Republicans Voted With Democrats.
The first vote was on the motion to
substitute the corporation tax amend
ment for the Lodge countervailing duty
amendment, and this prevailed by a
vote of As to 81.
The affirmative vote was cast entire
ly by republicans, even Senator Nc
Emery of Louisiana, who has voted with
the majority side for all protective
measures. throwing his ballot with his
own party. The republicans who voted
with the democrats in the negative
we're Messrs. Borah, Bristow, Bulkeley,
Clapp, Cummins, Dolliver and La Fol-
lette.
The Voting.
Immediately following Mr.. Lodge
withdrew his amendment and a vote
was taken on motion to substitute
the corporation tax amendment for the
income tax amendment offered Jointly
by Messrs. Bailey and Cummirs The
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-07-03
DECORATIONS INCREASE IN
NUMBER AND BEAUTY.
Exception Rather Than the Rule to
Find an Undecorated Building in the
Center of the City

The work of decorating was carried
on with a will Friday and by night 1t
was difficult to find a building in the
heart of the city without a display of
colors or flags. By tonight the few
which could be found will undoubtedly
be decorated.
At Trinity NJ e. church the front of
the building has received handsome
decorations in colors, while III. r.
Woodward, Brockton Shoe store, Bos-
tai Telegraph office ana w F. Court
ney's have all received touches of the
red, white and blue in attractive
FORMS
The home Of John Donovan on North
Main street is a handsome sight with
pictures of many oficeholders in city
and state and nation.
The Central building has bunting and
flags handsomely placed on the front,
while the Columbian houso and Justin
Holden have attractive decorations.
The Colt block in Broadway as well as
the Cook building have been prettily
decorated. l.. SaManchester, DR.. 9. r.
displayed the patriotic colors in pleas
ing styles.
In Chestnut street the Norwich Nick
el and Brass company has it's plant
swathed in streamers of bunting and
flags are literally sprinkled in. M. B.
Rings building is a pretty sight with
the prevailing colors, while nj. A. Bar
ber and II. c. Lane have their build
ings done in pretty style.
Thomas H. Wilson has attractive
decorations on his front, while the
Dziomba building has been attractively
trimmed by the tenants. A. ]. Senft
has flags and bunting displayed while
c. G. Treats store is also done in
colors. Scott's hall building has the
proper colors flying, and the Highland
house is also. showing many streamers
and flags.
The Marguerite building is pretty
sight with its decorations of red white
and blue. j. B. Shannon has had his
residence handsomely decorated and it
attracts much attention.
The anniversary decorations, both
inside and out, of the Otis library are
attracting much attention by its many
visitors. A large flag has been drap-
ed at the rear of the delivery desk. At
the left of the desk are two frames
filed with Norwich, Eng, post cards.
At the right, prettily framed, is. set
of Norwich post cards presented the
library by William Hazlehurst. The
set of % cards includes Views of Nor
wich Since 1929, Old Homes Built in
1869, 1900, 1741, 1913; pictures of the
celebration fifty years ago, and d pic
ture of Benjamin Huntington LID,
first mayor of Norwich. 1854 to 1896.
The cards are very handsome and are
attracting much attention, as is a dec
GRATED three part screen containing a
| picture of President Taft, beneath
wich are the pictures Of the four presi-
dents of Norwich ancestry, and ex-
President Tehodore Roosevelt, whose
| wife was granddaughter Of General
Daniel Tyler of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-07-03
GREAT BATTLEsH,p FLEET
To Assemble at Provincetown Next
Week for Summer Drill.

Boston. July 2-The tentative gen.
eraI programme for the manoeuvres
of the great battleship fleet that will
assemble in Provincetown next week
for the summer drill, was announced
today by Rear Admiral Seaton Schroe-
der, who will command the largest and
strongest aggregation of warships that
has ever assembled in American wa
ters. There are to be II battleships,
six fleet auxiliaries, the Dixie parent
shipt and the torpedo flotilla of twelve
boats. the submarine fiotilla with the
gunboat Castine, parent ship, and six
submarines and the scout cruiser
squadron of three ships.
From July 7 until late in August
the fleet will engage in elaborate tac-
tical manoeuvres. During its stay in
these waters close observation will be
kept of the benefits derived from the
complete rehabilitation of the super
structure works of the fighting ma
chimes. These ships, all in their new
war gray" will also be given a scru-
tinizing test in manoeuvres in defense
and offense against the day and night
attacks of torpedo boats and subma-
rines.
Another important problem to be
tested in connection with the battle
ships is the changing of position of
the searchlights made by the elimina-
tion of the bridges and the placing
of the searchlightS on the sides and
front of the skeleton steel battle
masts.
An important matter in connection
with the re-assembling of the Allan
tic fleet is the addition of several new
ships and the almost complete change
in the fleet and division commanders.
The new ships are the New Hamp-
shire, Idaho, wisconsin and Mssissip
pi Each Sunday during the summer
will be given over to the instruction
of the men in swimming and lectures
on the various requirements of man
o. war's-man. The naval reserves Of
Massachusetts. Maine, Rhode Island,
Connecticut, New Jersey, and the Dis
trict of Columbia will perform their
tour of duty. which has been arranged
under the direction of Commander
Charles c. Marsh. chief of the bureau
of naval militia of the navy, from
July 26 to July 81, inclusive, work
with the regular officers and men.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-07-03
NINE TIMES AROUND
FORT MYER DRILL GROUNDS.
New Wright AeropIane Again Meets
with an Accident-Nobody Hurt.

Washington, July 2.-The new
Wright aeroplane was on its way
around the Fort Myer drill grounds for
the ninth. time in its second flight
this evening when the motor stopped,
sixty feet above the earth. In glid-
ing downward the machine struck a
tree and was swerved around with
such force that the skids. were broken
and the right wing badly ripped. Or
vile Wright, who was at the wheel,
was not hurt
Barring this accident, the two
| flights today were the most successful
that Orville Wright has made at Fort
Meyer since his return to complete
the government trials On the first
attempt he few about the field twelve
times in IL minutes and 80 seconds,
and on the second trial he had gone
around eight and one-half times when
the fight was terminated by the mis-
| hap. He had been in the air for a lit
tie more than eight minutes. During
both flights Mr.. Wright went higher
and faster than in the trials of the
two previous days. 1t was estimated
that his speed was about 81 miles an
J hour on an average, although the ma
chine probably exceeded forty miles
when flying with the light breeze
blowing from the south.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-07-03
HARMS, CHARGES FALSE.
Investigation Proves Unfounded the
Statement That Meat Inspection Is
B Farce.

washington, July 1.-THE commit
Rec appointed by Secretary Wilson,
composed Of DR.. A. d. Melvin of the
bureau of animal industry and George
p. McCabe, solicitor of the depart
ment, which investigated the charges
Of ]. r. Harms, that the federal meat
inspeotion service at East st. Louis
was rotten and a farce" today re-
ported that the inspectors there were
honest men and performing their du-
Ties efficiently, and that no meat had
been passed which was unfit for hu-
man food.
The report, which was submitted to
the secretary today and approved by
him, is an exhaustive presentation of
the case. Tire committee states that
the investigation was most searching,
and that 1t failed to reveal any trace
of dishonesty upon the part of any
employe at the East st. Louis station.
1t is declared that while there is alb
solutely no basis for the charges made
by Mr. Harms, they will, undoubtedly,
10 greater or less extent, reflect in
juriously upon the foreign market for
American meat food products.
As a result of the report, Secretary
Wilson has ordered the summary dis
missal of Meat Inspectors Harms and
Bischol and Veterinary Inspector Mi
chael.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-07-03
OPPOSED TO VISIT
OF THE CAR TO FRANCE
Violent Speech in French Chamber of
Deputies by Socialist Leader.

Paris, July IN. Jaures, the social
list leader, in a violent speech in the
chamber of deputies tonight, voiced
the opposition Of the socialists to the
approaching visit of Emperor Nicholas
to France. He referred to ''the ship
of murderous czardom which is un-
able to land in England or France,
and is condemned to rove the seas
without a resting place." and said it
was matter for protest that the Wis
it to Russia last year of President Fall
Heres was coincideRt with the execu-
tion of noble sons of Russia, dying,
like Frances sons, in defense of lib
erty." M. Jaures said he did not op-
pose the meeting Of lsovereigns, but
declared that limit should not be
passed.
Former Minister Pichon, replying to
M. Jaures, said Emperor Nicholas
would be welcomed as an ally and
friend of France, and as a sovereign
who had contributed efficaciously to
the maintenance Of international
peace.