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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
STATE SENATE'S SHORT SESSION
Hartford Conn Tan 22

Hartford, Conn.,, Jan 28 Onuer suspension of the rules Chas E. Chapman was appointed commis. sloner of Middlesex County.
 Among the acts introduced were the Following: One providing for general
 meat and food inspections; making a
 closed season on woodcock and par
 trldge for a term of years; resolutions
 naming Edward s. Roberts, Democrat
 lc member of the state auditing board
 referrred to finance committee); ap- propriating $30,000 for additions to the
 w. R. C.. Home at Cromwell provid- ing for the popular nomination of Unit ca States Senators by having their
 names placed on the ballots at state elections and having the legislature then do the will of the people; reduc- ing the price of dog tax tags from z cents to 5 cents Preferred to commit tee); petitions for Elias Howe Post, G. A. R., Bridgeport, and Hobbie Post, Stamford, for the state to buy the Eil- dr1dge collection of war relics.
 Among the nominations of judges re- Ierred to the committee on judiciary were those of Judge Matthewson and Deputy Tyner of the New Haven city court and Judge Arnold and Deputy Judge Shea of the Willimantic police court
 The House voted to meet at 12:3O Tuesdays and 11:15 Wednesdays and Thursdays and adjourned
 Tn the Senate a resolution was intro duced naming Edward M. Yeomans of Andover the Democratic state auditor for which place he was beaten in the Democratic caucus but it was immedi- ately referred to the committee on fin- ance so the contest between Yeomans and Roberts for the position is now smothered in committee.
 The Senate appointed several new committees as follows: Senate mem bers of committee of state library Senators Day and Abbe: Senate com m1ttee on contingent expenses. Hig- gins. TurnF and Day: executive com mittee on nominations Senators Brooks, Blakeslee and Hurley.
 An act was introduced providing for a state bond issue to cover the ex- penses of public works, taken up two years ago. as follows: Good roads. lib- rary. armory and arsenal. and bridges. These bonds are to be dated April 1, 1909. and to run for 25 years at 31k per cent. The Senate voted to convene at l1:30 on all. session days and adjourned until Tuesday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
POLO TONIGHT AT
 BROOKLAWN RINK

Come with your voice and cheer for Polo is here. The Bridgeport team promises you . ;corker to-night-anc they are . strong cup of tea when 1t comes to putting the ball into the cage Hoot and yell out at the Brooklawn Rink as- tt is a big place and your voice has room New bleachers. new lights, all the comforts of home and admis- sion only l5 cents Prize drawing er- eryrieaaf and . splendid prize to some one. Will your face be seen among the crowd that goes to-. see polo, played that is worth journey of miles. Hum plreys. of New Haven, the team that it took an overtime period last Thurs day nIEht:a to trim will be the main attraction. The preliminary will be a battle for first place in the city lea gue-St. Joseph's vs West Ends.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
EX.ALDERMAN BOWLING
 IS CRITICALLY ILL

Friends of Ex-Alderman Michael Bowling of Liberty street are concern ed because of the critical character of his illness. Very little hopes are enS tertained for his recovery. Mir Dow ling is one of the veteran marketmen of the Park, City and for many years conducted business in East Bridgeport, first in Crescent avenue and latterly in Barnum avenue. For some years he has been in the employ of Rommos & Biltz. MT. Bowling was one of the original members of the board of ap- portionment and in politics has always been a steadfast Democrat
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
PENURY MIGNED
 IN NEW MILFORH

The New Milford authorities asked the local police yesterday to appre-. hend one. Peter Golsky, who is charg- ed with leaving that town without mo- tifying them of his intention It is said that Peter gave a dance in the town hall and when he went away he for. got to settle up his indebtedness. Capt. Arnold .telephoned the police there that the man was held here, but the eco. nomical sleuths of the valley town re- fused to pay for the message. As no charge could be made against Golsky he was allowed to go. Later the New Milford authorities telephoned that they would come for Golsky, but werf informed that he had gone.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
NO REFERENDUM
 OF SEWER SCHEME

Mayor Lee has stated that he be- lieves the people should vote upon the question of bonding for $1,75O,0O0 to pay for a new system of sewers. Nevertheless up till this time the char ter amendments offered to the com mittee on revision do not contain a clause permitting the question to be submitted.
 The Sewer commission has reported to the Common Council, but the Sewer committee has done nothing as yet. The Charter Revision committee which is considering matters to be referred to the Legislature, has not heard any, thing of the sewer project. Mayor Lee is favorable to bonding for High school, but said this morning: "I don't think there will be any bonding done for sewers, during my administration 9
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
ONE DAYS DOINGS
 { IN SPORTING WORLD
! Odds and Ends In Various
(special from rJnited prass,

Special from United Press.)
 New York, Jan. 2S.-The climax of all Marathdns will be run here St. Pat riek's night when Tom Longboat the Indian, Jouhnnye Hayes the Olympic Marathon winner. Alfred Shrubb the English champion sprinter a Dorando Peitro, the Italian, meet at Madison Square Garden. Preliminary to this great race the four runners will grad ually work themselves into shape by series of matches with lesser lights in the running game.
 On February 5, Longboat and Shrubb will meet in a race in this city. This race was originally scheduled for Jan uary 1S. but an injury to Shrubb's foot caused a postponeuent The injured member is rapidly mending and the E7iglishman will be in good shape next week.
 Hayes and Dorando will meet in Chi cago on February IT.. Since the little Olympic Marathon winner was beaten by Dorando in this city some time ago he has been taking excellent care of h1niself and is now in the same good form. he was when he won the English event. Hayes clains that his defeat by Dorando was due to lack of condi tion. Although Dorando was beaten a number of times since. he defeated Hayes nobody has forgotten the time the Italian won
 BostclI,~@Jan. 2S.-Harvard hockeyists to-day. have another win to their credit as the result of defeating Lavall Uni yer sity of Montreal in the stadium yes terdays by 3 to o. The game was hard fought and was won in the last part of the second half. The Canadians were clearly outplayed .Harvard's team work being much superior.
 Chicago, Jan. 2S.-That President Pul1ian Of the National League will not let Umpires dictate to him as some ofsthe players seem ito be doing to- the managers was indicated to-day when Henk CvDay received notice that un- less he signed by Saturday the contract that had been mailed to him. he might arrange to draw his weekly stipend from; other sources than the National League. O'Day says that the terms of his contract are not satisfactoryl ;
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
MARIGOLD TO RE
 POSTMASTER OF
 M'KINLEY BANQUET

Tomorrow evening at the Hotel 1 Stratfield the annual banquet of the i Mckinley Association of Connecticut 1 will be held. and it is expected that 300 diners will attend. Postmaster W. H. Marigold will be toastmaster, as he is the president of the association. The principal speaker will be John C.. Capers, United States Internal Revenue Commissioner, who was 8 close per- sonal friend of the martyred President. Others who have been assigned to talk
 are Mayor Lee, Stiles. Judson, Lieut..
 Governor Lake, and Rev. MT. Crafts,
 rector of Christ church. One of the
 features of the evening will be songs
 by a specially rehearsed chorus. Each
 diner will receive as a souvenir a copy of a song book which is said to be a work of art. The officers of the asso-
 President, William H. Marigold, Bridgeport; Treasurer, Simeon Pease, Bridgeport; Secretary, Frederic A. Bartlett, Bridgeport; Assistant Secre- tary. William A. Redden, Bridgeport.
 Executive Committee = Sidney, E.. Hawley. Brookfield; John o. .Tilson, New Haven; J. Henry Roraback. Ca naan; Edward J. Garvan, Hartford; Norris Lippitt. Norwich; Charles A. Gates, Willimantic; Justin Holman, Saybrook; William H. Hall. Willing ton; Frederick B. Fallon, Bridgeport.
 Reception Committee-Col. Matthew H. Rogers, chairman. the officers and Executive Committee assisted by May or Henry Lee. Allan, w. Paige, Alfred B. Beers, Col. Elmer IT. Ravens, Fred Enos, George B. Hill. Senator Philip L. Holzer. Senator Thomas Arnold, IT,, Senator Moses w. Manwaring, Representative Fayette c. Clark Frank T. Staples. John T. King, Au- gustus IF. Bul1ard. William R. Brown, John s. Pullman. Frank D. Bell, Thom- as H. Macdonald. Marcus l.. Reynolds, Dr. Charles c. Godfrey, Speaker FL more s. Banks. Dr. G. L.. Ford, George s. Flames. Edward L.. Graves, Horace H. Jackson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
Weather Indications.

New Haven, Jan. s2S.-Forecast: Fair and colder tonight; Friday fair.
 A long, ridge of high pressure extends from the gulf northward to the Lake region. It is producing pleasant weather in the central and eastern sec tions. A disturbance of considerable energy central in Kansas today is pro- ducing cloudy and rainy weather be- tween the Mississippi river and the Rocky Mountains. The temperature is falling slowly in the eastern sections and a corresponding rise is taking place in the western sections. Storm warnings were displayed along the coast yesterday and very high winds were reported this morning from Hat teras to Passport, Me.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
f.,or.rss pErs WON wAGERs.

An exciting match game of duck pins was rolled Monday evening at the washington Park alleys between two teams rstyling themselves '"Tierney's s InkslingersH and "Cole's Pets" which resulted In a avictory for the latter by f,,,r spinss The bowling of Heating on the losersp team was a pronounced fea- ture. he making. no less than eight strikes. and but for his bowling the score would have been different Tier new. who generally rolls a good game. was "off his feed'' which, the result plainly showed
 Coles. of the wnners. was accom-, nanied to the alleys by his faithful friend-his goat. This is the first of a series of three games to be played, the losers paying for a box at Polls and a dinner at4the Stratf1eld.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
Along the Water Front

The tug James McWilliams arrived in Bridgeport last night with three barges of coal two for Bridgeport and one for Black Rock.
 Tug Silvie Hall arrived this morning with four coal barges for Archibald McNeil Go.
 Tugs Abram P. skidmore and Rob- ert Robertson of the McCaffery line left last night for New York, the for mer with seven lighters and the latter with three N~
 Because of gale warnings given out yesterday morning hardly any vessels put out during the day. This har- hor is generally filled when a gale is scheduled but last night was an excep- tion. not a single vessel putting in for protection.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
OF STATE HERE TODAY

To-day at the local postoffice the ex- ecutive committee of the Connecticut Postmasters' Association met in this city the guests of Postmaster w. H. Marigold when arrangements were completed for the annual meeting of the state body which will be held at Meriden, Feb. 22. The postmasters here to-day were Gaylord of Ansonia, Mckinley of New London, Haue of Torrington and Glynn of Meriden. These gentlemen are the officers of the association and they also comprise the executive committee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28

Terrence Cassidy died early this morning at his residence. 50 West ave- nue, after a weeks illness of bronchitis and pneumonia. The deceased is sur vived by @ widow. one son.. Eugene Cassidy, proprietor of restaurant on Cannon street: and two daughters, Catherine and Mrs: Annie Nichols. The deceased was member of the Eaton. Cole & Burflham Sick Benefit Association and Court Pequonnock, Foresters of America.
 The funeral of John w. Edwards was largely attended this afternoon. at 3:30 o'clock from the residence of his son, Charles Edwards. .1216 East Main street, Rev Earl Kenyon officiating
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Tuesday evening party of friends surprised Miss Genevieve Sullivan in honor of her birthday at her home on Pacific street. The evening was spent in music and games and after a dainty luncheon the guests departed wishing the hostess many happy returns of the day. Those present were: Misses Lu- cy Tyer Nellie Tyer. Sylvia Hannah, Maud Vincelette. Naomi Moore, Flor ence Harty, Tilda Lund, Agatha Sulli- van: Mrs. J. H. Colgan, Messrs. Harry Casey and A. Mccarthy, of Yale Uni- yersity: J. Leo Redgate. Joseph Phal- weigh. William St. George, William Harty Francis Hannah, Arthur Han nan. Joseph Comette, Charles Week. worth, Frank Costello, Vincent Sulli- van
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
MIR. TlMONEY'S NEW CHARGE

Frank H. Timoney who has been lo- cal agent for the Eckart Brothers Brewery for the past 10 years has re- signed and on Feb. l., he will assume charge of the Fiegenspan Brewery in terests in this city. MT. Timoney will have entire charge of the Fiegenspan interests locally and will be located in Howard avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
PRIVATE ORPHAN ASYLUM
 SWEPT BY FLAMES

New Haven. Jan. 2S.-Nine infants Ill .r,Sys were saved by volunteer firemen to-day when fire, from some unknown cause swept through the private orphan asylum of Mrs. Bezanson in North Ha- ven.s North Haven is a suburb and the volunteers. though unable to save the building or the one next to it. got out it's precious inmates. The loss is about $5DOO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
Wheeler Keeps
 Them Guessing

It was .ra1rnored in real estate circles to-day that Samuel H. Wheeler is ne- gotiating for the purchase of the Brad ley Nichols building, which fronts on Main street and extends from Chapel Street to Congress street. It is also Tinted that MT. Wheeler has negotiat- ed for the purchase of the L. F. Curtis property. in Main street, between Elm streets and Golden Hill streets. This gossip was occasioned by MT. Wheeler
 being seen on the roof of the Curtis block some time ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
LONG SENTENCE METfD OUT TO A
 NORWICH WOMAN
Special from United Press.>

Norwich. Jan. 2S-The jury in the case of Mrs. Addie Burns. charged with two serious offences in an alleged white slave transaction in which May Burns. a 16 year old New Haven girl IS alleged to have been the victim to- day returned a verdict of guilty as in- d1cted and Judge Case sentenced her to from 12 to 20, years in the state prison. The defense asked for a stay of execu- t1on and Judge Case took the matter under advisement. his Judgment to be made in three weeks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
BRANDEGEE CLAIMS RENT

William s. Brandegee, the local auto-' mobile merchant, has brought suit against the Cambridge Mfg. Co.,, of this city, for $1000, to recover back rent which 1t is alleged the defendants owe Brandegee. In Oct. 21, 1906, the Cambridge Mtg. Co.,, rented a factory site, near the corner of George and Oak streets, from Brandegee for the monthly rental of $30. It is claimed the company has not paid any rent since occupying the building, period of 27 months.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
FATAL IT RAIN WRECK IN
 INDIANA

New Albany, Ind. Jan. 2S.-Ten per- sons were probably. fatally injured and from 30 to 40 more or less seriously in- jured when Train No. on the South ern Railway due here at 1920 D. m. was wrecked here at the entrance to the tunnel shortly before F today. A special train with nurLes and doctors aboard left here at 12:45 for the scene.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
C0NTEkPOR 4RY CLUB TO BE ADDRESSED BY FORMER
 EPISCOPALIAN CLERGYMAN

It was announced today that the Contemporary Club would gather at the home of MT. and Mrs. Jonathan Godfrey, 406 Washington avenue, Feb. 5, ct S:15 p. m., where they would be addressed by pr. Thomas E. Green whose subject will be ''The Key to the Twentieth Century, A Study of Amer 1can Dynamics" Dr. Green was for merly. rector of prominent Episcopal church in the West and is forceful speaker. He is national chaplain of the S. A. R.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
THOMSKl EXCUSED, BUT
 SLAPPED WRONG GIRL

Mike, Thomsli was tried for assault on Annie aon1pneski, in the city court this morning. The accused has son afflicted with a dfformity of the eye Thon1ski lives on Willard street and the children in the vicinity make life miserable for his son. Yesterday he boxed the. earS of Annie Simonoski whom he accused of taking candy from his child. Tne el111 pSoved that she had nothing to do with the persecution of the boy, but Thonnski. was allowed to go on suspended sentence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
HARBOR LINE
 VETO COMING

F It is reported to-day. that Mayor Lee Ewkll veto the amended report of the committee on harbor improvements
 creating the compromise line. but that he would not present the veto at the next meeting of the council
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
JuRY plsAGREEs IN NIGHTRIDERS CASE

Union City. Tenn, Jan. 2S.-The jury in the case of Ed Marshall. charged with the murder of Captain Rankin in the Night Rider raid of last October this morning reported it's inability to agree and was discharged. It is un- derstood it stood 10 for acquittal and 2 for conviction of murder in the first s,rree
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
IMPOVERISHED DIVORCE
 SIJITS FOR TOMORROW

Six uncontested divorce cases will be heard by Judge Gager. of the Civil, Su- perior Court tomorrow. The cases to be tried are: Wilhelmina Schurer vs. stephen Schurer; Annie E. Laughlin vs. Samuel M Laughlin; Flora S. Merritt ys. Chas E. Merritt; Caroline L.. Haines vs. Albert M. Haines; Annie |. LaMontaine vs. Frederick H. .LaMon- taine and William Acker vs. Jenrie A. Acker.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
CONNECTICUT
 LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

The annual meeting of the Connecti cut Library Association will be held in New Haven Wednesday. Feb. g. at Lampson Hall. Yale University. All who are interested in Library work are esnecially welcome. Addresses during the day will be made by the librarians
 of some of the principal universities of the east. Visits will be made to all the college buildings. all parties to be conducted by guides.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
1, BASKET BALL. AT ARM0RY

There win be twosgames of basket baiEats Yhe armory Saturday afternoon. The Fl Fl. 8. girls team have engaged the ssr11rpax1eFs five. aeg girls. team from Harrison, N. Y.. and the All-Army team will play the strong Criterion team. Dancing will follow the game. Cotter's orchestra furnishing the mus-c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
MORE REvIsIoNs TONIGHT.

The Charter Revision committee of the Common Council will meet this ev- ening for the purpose of further dis cussing proposed amendments to the charter, which will be presented to the council, Monday night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28

New York Giants.
 Boston. Jan. 2S.-Manager Lake of the Boston He'd Sox issued the fol- lowing bulletin to-day:
 "WaivrIs have been secured on the following players who have been sold to the clubs as designated: Aiken to Seattle. Northwestern League; Thomp- son to Seattle, Northwestern League; J. R. Friel to Haverh4ll, New England League; J. H. Moran to Providence, Eastern League: J. W Brady to Kan sas City, American Association and H. J. Mo Mahon te Wilkesbarre. New York State League: Ralph Glass to In dianapolis, American Association; John R. Hoey to St Paul. American Asso- ciatior: Charles Hartman to Portland, Pacific Coast League; Harry G. Ostdick to Spokane. Northwestern League; :; Frank Tonahue to Fort Wayne. Gen. tral League; William Robertson to Fort Wayne, Central League"
 Pittsburg, Jan. 2S.-The first regula- tion Marathon race over the classic course of 26 miles, 3S5 yards ever pull ed off in Western Pennsylvania will be held on Saturday under the auspices of the Fittsburg Press. There are 280 en- tries and they will run from Rochester to Pittshurg, the finish being in front of the Press office.
 New York Jan. 28-Jem Driscoll, the clever English lightweight is the fa- vorite over Johnny Marlow, the local fighter. The boys will meet tonight for ten rounds. Both are well and strong and each mas a knockout punch in each hand.
 New York, Jan 2s-There is another exodus Of American fighters to Eu- rope. Notwithstanding his defeat at the hands of Leach Cross, Young Ot- to- the boy with>a long list of knock outs to his credit, will leave Saturday for the o.l1rr side He will be follow ed by Honey Melody, the Boston Scrspper who sold out his drug store and will again seek fistic honors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
l. B. BuddingtOn Seeks
 Divorce For DeSertion

B. Buddington, of this city, against Josephine l.. Buddington, was filed in the Civil Superior court, this morning. The couple were married Nov. 30, 1891 It is alleged in the suit that Mrs. Bud dington. who was a Miss Eichel, de- serted the plaintiff, May l, 1902.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
SECRETARY 0'RoURKE'S CALL

Secretary James HI. O O'Rourkes Of the Connecticut League, has sent out no- tices of meeting of the league direct ors to be held in New Haven at, the Garde,- Monday. Feb. 1. The revision of the constitution is to come up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
DISTRICT OF STAMFORD. ss PROBATE COURT.

December 18th, 1908 z Estate of George Havrilla, late of Stratford. in said District, deceased
 The Court of Probate for the District of Stratford, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neg feet to present their accounts properly attested, within said time, Utll be de- barred 6 recovery. All persons in-- debted to said estate are requested tu make immediate payment to :,
 ANNIE HAvRILLA, A 27 s Administratrix.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
POULTRY ASSOCIATION
 ELECTS OFFICERS.

EIECIO OT INIIIoh4
 Hartford. Jan. 28.--At the annual business meeting of the State Poultry Association to- day George A. Cosgrove of Wilmington was reelected president. offices among them being new mem- bers of the, execntive committee for New Haven and Fairfield counties. The members are qeorge B. Smith and A. B. Brundage. There are 277 mem bers in sthe association and $360 in the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
DIED:

DIED GOUIsD-In Norwich Ct., Jan 26th 1909, James l.. Gould, and on Thurs day. Jan. 18th. his widow, Helen M Gould.
 Burial service will be held in Mt. Grove cemetery on Friday. 29th inst, on arrival of 2:27 D. m. train. a'p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28

SPURINIOS BEDx IN FLAMES. '
 A fire in bed in the apartments of Angelo Spurinio. 235 Grand street, res suited in the calling out of the depart- ment this noon in response to an alarm from box Mo- 9s, Grand and Main Stsx
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-28
Fields of Athletic Activity

Dallas, Tex. Jan. 2S.-William Kel- logg, infielder on the Dallas team has been bought by Johnny McGraw of the New York Giants.