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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21
JOHN |. SAYS
 "sO LONG, TEDDY
An Incident Which Goes to Show ''One Touch of Nature Makes lhe Whole
 World Kin"
Jeffries Too Fat and Oat of the Game Too Long to Beat Johnson Says Form. CT Champion Dent h nk Much oi NegrO's Ability.

Washington. Jan. 21.-John L. Sulli- van. the ex-champion pugilist. called on President Roosevelt yesterday. He and the President have known each other for many years. As he was leaving the White House Sullivan said
 T won't see the President again be- fore he goes to Africa, and wanted to bid him good-by. Did give the Pres idents any advice? Oh, he don't need any advice. He can take care of him. self. Am I going to Africa with him? I would like to do so. but he didn't give me an invitation and my modesty prevented me from intruding under the circumstances"
 Did you talk prize ring matters with the Prestdent?'
 No. I did not He keeps posted on these things. as he does on other things. Oh. no. I don't think Jeffries has a chance to defeat Johnson. Jef- fries is too heavy now and has been out of the business too long. Besides he has put up pretty hot pace in the little race of life since he left the ring, and that counts on a fellow. 1t did on me. and now I am living the simple life. determined to live to be 100 years old and to have a good time before turn in my checks. No, am not play ing golf and don't think I'll take to it. It's all right for MT. Taft to do it if he likes 1t. Taft's fine man.
 As to the heavyweight champion ship they will find man to lick John- son all right. He didn't make such a good showing after all with Burns. There are just as good fish in the sea as caught out. If Johnson is the fight CT he is cracked up to be he should have disposed of Burns much quicker than he did.
 T am going to live to be 100 years old and will not leave the stage until people get tired of me. WheA they do l am going to take the little bft I have SaIteo uoWn ana get Off to myself for a gooo tlme. They do say, though, that IenoW ought 10 have good time While ne IS young. as he cannot when
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21
SMALL FINE IN W. TIE lBURY CASE
Charge Changed from Embez- clement to Theft and Lem iency Recommended To Court.

The case of Schuyler Waterbury, charged with embezzlement. was changed to theft in the City court this morning and a fine of $5 and costs was imposed by Judge Pullman. Water bury was arrested a year ago on a charge of embedding from the Eaton, Cole & Burnbam Co.,. and was released one bond of $150 which he forfeited. He supposed that the matter was end ed, but the charge still stood against him and he was re-arrested in Stam- ford last week. He was represented by Judge Light of Norwalk this morn ing. Judge A. B. Beers appeared for the Eaton, Cole & Burnham Co. and stated the position of his clients in the matter. They did not care to pc 'se- cute Waterbury but wished to have him understand that the charge .itill stood against him and that he could not escape 1t. Judge Beers rectm- mended small fine as the accused had already given up $50 on the first bond. Judge Pullman fixed the pm ishment at a fine of $5 and costs.
 It is presumed that Waterbury re- munerated the company for their l,1ss, for a conference of the attorneys of both sides with Prosecuting Attorney Delaney was held before the trial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21
SECRETARY MADE
 AWAY WITH $l240
(specail from United Press.)

Waterbury, Jan. H.-First rumored at $7OO, it became known today from a detailed statement of an Investigating committee that the defalcations of R. R. Pearce, financial secretary of the Employees Aid Society of the Water bury Clock Company, that he had taken s1240 from his fellow employees in eighteen months.
 Pearce was clerk in the clock works and had been secretary three years. He did not begin to peculate until IS months before he disappeared, a few weeks ago, only to give himself up after weeks absence. He went to jail in default of bond.
 At the meeting of the aid society last night the Investigating commit tee formally reported that the loss through Pearce's dedication was $1,- 24O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21
SULLIVAN AS A PROMOTER
Offers $75,0OO for Johnson.Jeffries
 Match.

An offer of $75.0Oo for a match be- tween Jeffries and Johnson has been made by John l.. Sullivan. according to statement made by the former heavyweight champion to-day. He said that he represented a number of men who are willing to put up the money for contest between these two men.
 'In the meantime said MT. Sulli- van. tT am trying to find good man to take Jeffries' place in the event that he will not re-enter the ring and I will find somebody He added that the place for the fight has not been de- cided. but that San Francisco was un- der consideration.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21
GLEASON WILL NOT BRING SUIT

J. J. Gleason who appeared at :he emergency hospital with broken arm, Monday night, is now at his home in Milford. He has not concluded to carry out his threat to prosecute pr. IT. w. Allen of the Connecticut Medi- cal and Electric Institute. It appears that Gleason was not put out by pr. Allen. The act was performed by Dr. c. L. Crooker. Jr.. who simply led him outside the door and left him. He evidently slipped on the icy stairs. Dr. Ives did not see Gleason until he was called from his bed to look the man over in his cell. It was then that the broken arm was discovered and temporarily dressed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21
WHAT SHALL BE DO E WITH ANSON

Cleveland. O.. Jan. 21-"Pop" Anson won't be supervisor of National League umpires. as suggested by President Murphy of Chicago. Harry Pulliam, President of the League. said here: T would be glad to give Anson any help he may need. but I can't. subscribe to Murphys proposition to make the old Chicago captain supervisor of umpires.
 "As president of the League I am 1e- sponsible for the department Of the umpires. do not purpose to relinqush that personal relationship. The Chi- cago club can we'll afford to make An- son a scout.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21
CHICKEN BONES
 NOT EVIDENCE
Kosa Could Not Identify the Bones Found At James Deans Tent as Belonging to Him.

James Dean, one of the west end tent dwellers who was held on sus- picion of stealing John Kosa's chick ems was discharged in the city court this morning. Kosa oculd not identi- fly; to the satisfaction of the court, the chicken bones found in the Dean tent as those taken from his chickens. The snow had melted and the bloody trail which Patrolman BuIkley followed from the place where the chickens were killed to the tent in the woods near Wordin avenue had been obliter- ated. Time and nature combined to free Dean from the heinous charge. Dean took up his clam basket and dig ger which had been arrested with him and departed with joy in his heart and a full stomach acquired during his term of his incarceration. George his brother was discharged two days ago. The brothers will not return to their tent home in the woods but will seek other quarters. The father IS at Lakeview home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21
London Street Noises.

A hundred years or so ago no pun. ishment could have been worse than that of subjecting tho victim to the inferno of modern London noises If they had then existed. Dropping wa ter on the forehead, torturing with tweexers, setting food before the starv- Ing culprit-out of reach-al of these were exquisite and refined forms of horror, but they all pale before night and a day in a modern London street. Town and Country.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21
His Defense.

Cobble-You certainly have . good cook. By the way. where do you get your servants2 Stone-From our neigh bors. When we hear of a good one among them we offer her more money to come with Us. Cobble-But, my dear fellow. Is that honorable? Stone Why not? Can you develop sense of honor with a poor digestion ?-Life-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21
Willina to End tho Company.

WiJIjno to End tho Company.
 A Chicago man who once permitted himself to be persuaded to back the. atrical company was seated ia his of flee one day when he received a tele. gram from the manager of the show The troupe was somewhere in Mis-. souri, and the telegram read thus:
 '"Train wrecked this morning and all scenery and baggage destroyed. Nc member of company injured. What shall dor
 The answer sent back by the Chicago man was as follows:
 'sTry another wreck and have the company ride in the baggage car."- Chicago Record-Herald
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21
NO JOB YET FOR THE CORONER

Bert Lasher of New York" who signed a letter to Supt. Birmingham threatening to make a job for the coroner out of a young man named Grey whom he accused of insulting him twice. has not made good his threat. The police. however, investigated the case and found the man. Grey to be 6 decent sort of young fellow. He re- fused to give information concerning the complainant if he knew anythi ng about him. He said the letter was the working of a disordered mind.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21
Gently Broken.

Gontly 6Fokens
 "You were long time in the far cor ner of the conservatory last evening" '' suggested the mother. "What was go Ing Onr'
 Do you remember the occasion on which you became engaged to papa?'' inquired the daughter by way of reply. "Of course I do."
 "Then it ought not to be necessary for you to ask any questions" Thus gently the news was broken that they were to have q son-in-law.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21
OPE ABOUT
 THE AMATEURS
(By Dick Barrett.)

(By Dick Barrett.)
 Wonder what the All Bridgeports are going to do with the kimperiy team from New Haven tonight? It's time the Yannigans got wise to themselves and won a game.
 Somebody said the "Dockrats'' were gress street bridge.
 Terry Rogers will have a chance to referee. now the amateur games have started.
 Will Reba have a show to play with the All Bridgeports this season, or will he have to stick with that Terrible Bunch" from the wilds of the East End?
 Muddy Mccarthy will act as jani- tor tonight. while "Jicl'' Howell will be his first assistant.
 Tam Gallagher will occupy a seat in the press box tonight, for he is working for the Bridgeport Star.
 Hans Lund, one of the best local polo players. has signed contract ing at Smiths theatre, to start next week in Danbury. He will take up the heavy parts. He's going to be a scene shifter. Hans learned the trick a few years ago while acting as pro- gram boy at Smiths. It is unneces- sary to add that he will more than make good.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21
WALL STREET TO-DAY.

Special from United Press.)
 II a. m.-There was a firm tone in the market in the first hour. Leading railroad stocks generally moved up fractionally. Rock Island preferred moved up 2%. There were good ad- vances in a few sEecialties.
 Noon.-Price movements all through the last half of the forenoon continu ed narrow in range and without mu ;h change General trading was firm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21

My little boy, Leon, had whooping cough and after getting over it, he still had a very bad cough" said Ms. Every night after supper, he would have a bad coughing spell, accompan- jed by nausea. and would cough con- tinually all night, A friend told me about Father John's Medicine. I gave it to him, and before he had taken half a small-sized bottle, the nausea stopped. He is on his second bottle now, and does not cough hardly at all" (Signed) Mrs. E. B. Jackson, 10 Jackson St., Cliftondale, Mass.
 Father Johns Medicine prevents pneumonia and onsumption-builds you up because it is all pure nourish- ment. Not a patent medicine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21
Totals

The visitors returned after midnight enthusiastic in their praise of the hos pitality of the local club men. The en- tertainment of the visitors was super vised by George T. Mccarthy, chair man of the entertainment committes. Next week the local members will gC to South Norwalk as guests of the visitors. Handsome silver coups have been offered by the clubs as trophies to the winners of the series.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21
Weather Indications.

Especial from United Press.)
 New Haven, Jan. N.-Forecast- Fair with continued mild temperature to- night and Friday.
 A long ridge of high pressure ex- tending from the Atlantic coast is pro- ducing pleasant weather east of the Mississippi river. From the Mississippi westward to the Pacific coast the prs S. sure is low and much cloudy weather prevails with local rains. The tenn perature is mild in all sections.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21

The will of Magdalena Harter, de- ceased. was admitted to probate yes- terday. The testatrix bequeaths all of her property to her husband. August Harter, who qualified as executor. AL fred Griesinger and Charles Schmidt qualified as appraisers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21
Quite . Difference.

First Comedian-What' the differ snce between a beautiful young girl md codflsh? Second Comedian Five 1t up. First Comedian-One has chance to become a fall bride and the other to become a ball fried.- Brooklyn Eagle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21
Art of Eatina.

Eating is not merely an enjoyment. It Is 8 science that must be learned, an art that must tn acquired by intelli- gent patience. The man who at mid dle age has not discovered what and how much is suitable for him has not finished his education.-Health.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21
WILL TRY TO BREAK
 THE HATTERS' STRIKE
Manufacturers Will Use Strike Breakers-TO Set Date For Reopening Tomorrow.
(special from United Press.)

New York, Jan. 21.-The executive committee of the National Hat Manu- facturers' Association will decide to- morrow the date for the opening of the factories closed by the strike of 25, GOO union matters. No overtures for peace have been made by either side and it is the intention of the manufacturers to open their factories with strike breakers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21

The funeral of Henrietta Halstt wife of James H. Angevine was he Id yesterday afternoon from her late resi- dence, 970 North avenue. the Rev. Gerald H. Beard and Rev. A. R. Davies officiating. Interment was An Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21
DIED.

DIED. WALMSLEY-At Stamford. Jan. IS. Maria Livingstone. widow of Will liam WalmSley. BROWN-In New Canaan, Jan. IS, Rev. Isaac B. Brown, aged 67 years. BEARSE-In So. Norwalk. Jan. IS, George F. Bearse. aged 40 years. HOFFMAN-In Norwalk. Jan. 19. Mrs. Julia Hoffman. aged S4 years. FULLER-In Norwalk, Jan. IT. George l.. Fuller. aged 66 years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21
NORWALK CLUB BOWLERS WIN

Teams representing the South Nor walk Club came to this city last night and paid a visit to the Algonquin club, to try conclusions in pool and bowling. The result of the pool contests was a tie. at three games, but in the bowling the visitors won by four to two points. The scores in bowling are as follows:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21
Superaburdanee.

Superabundanee. "Did that manager discover any hu- nor fin your play?'' "Yes," answered the gloomy author. "He said the whole thing was joke" -Exchange
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21
Lots of Reasons,

Robbins-I don't see why any actor should ever be out of job. BobbinS- Why? Robbins-According to the ad- vertisements. every good play is full of l good situations.-Exchan
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21
The Best lullabiea.

The motherly woman who has raised half dozen children can beat all the divas that ever "dove" at singing lul- labies that really Hull. - Galveston News.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21
sIGNED BY sPRINGFTELD.

Fred Zavakay. formerly of Torring- ton who played with the Winsted base ball team last season. has been signed by the Springfield state league team for tho coming season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21
POLO.
National Polo League Standing.

GAMES TONIGHT. Lynn at Providence. Worcester at Fall River. New Bedford at Brockton.
 RESULTS LAST NIGHT. At Worcester-Worcester. 6: Brock ton, B.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21
POLO CHALLENGE FROM WATERBURY

The All-Waterbury polo team is out to play any team or combination of teams in Bridgeport a series of three games for the inter-city cha mpionship. This challenge is issued through Man. ager Cronin of the Waterbury team. It's now up to the local boys to get busy and let us get a look at Cron.n and his band of rubber smashers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21

Ben Franklin was the oldest signeI of the Declaration of Independence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21
MARRIED.

MCFARLAND D-McCARTHY-In Dan- bury, Jan. Is. Peter E. Mcfarland and Miss Mamie A. Mccarthy. MEALIA - GORMAN-In Torrington. Jan. IS. Lawrence W. Mealia and Miss Mary F. German.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21

Tram" Gallagher will occupy a sea in the press box tonight. for he i working for the Bridgeport Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21

Wonder what the All Bridgeports ar going to do with the kimperly tear from New Haven tonight?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-21

Muddy" Mccarthy will act as jani tor tonight, while "Jick'' Howell vii be his first assistant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-23
FAIRFIELD

Mir. Edward Harral. of the Robber Factory. has purchased the Hewitt place in Bridgeport. which stands close by the shirt factory on Golden Hill
 The Memorial Library will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles G. Seward. and daughter. will spend Thanksgiv ing Day in town at the Seward resi- dence on Broad street.
 Rev. and Mrs John M. Deyo will come home from New Haven to spend Thanksgiving at the Deyo residence on Elliott street Biting Deyo. of Rut- gers college will also be one of the family party.
 It was reported about town yester- day that two or three cases of scarlet fever have appeared among the Polish resident of Southport. but as the houses have been quarantined. no ser ious results, are anticipated.
 It is thought the men who rifled the Beardsley hardware store in Stratford. of pocket knives and razors. are those who broke into MT. Rocks. place night or two ago and helped them selves to the same kind of goods
 There is to be large Thanksgiving party on Thursday at the residence of MT. William Burr. when his children and grandchildren will come home. Miss Louise Burr. who keeps house for her father. will act as hostess Among those expected are MT. and Mrs. Elmer Grumman and family: Mir and Mrs. w. O. Burr and family. Mir and Mrs. F. A. Burr and family.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-23
PLEA FOR THE POOR
 GOVERNMENT CLERKS.

Washington. Nov. 23.-Higher sala- ries for the thousands of clerks grown gray in the Government service are urged upon Congress in the annual report of the retiring United States Treasurer. Charles H. Treat. just made public by Secretary MacVeagh.
 Taking much the same view that several Cabinet officers and many bureau chiefs have formed. Mir. Treat points out than with the higher cost of living the salaries paid to Govern ment employees are grossly inadequate. remaining stationary while daily every line of industry. He recom- mencs a retirement plan.
 The report shows the Government sustains deficit of S5S, 734. .e54 for the fiscal year. The ordinary revenues for 1909 were S603. .5S9. .4S9. an increase Of $2, 52S. .767 over 1908. while the ordinary expenditures were S662. .324, ,4445. an in- crease of $41. .220.054 over 1908. The S31 419.442 of expenditures for the Pan proceeds of the sales of bonds for the purpose. The net amount advanced from the general fund of the Treasury for the canal to the close of the last fiscal year was $S2.S75.O .O74. which is re- imbursabie from the proceeds of bonds when sold The available balance in She Treasury was reduced during the year from SPAS. III. .34S to s126.SI5,42S.
 The deficits of the last two fiscal years. says MT. Treat. should admon- ish conservative action in authorizing variable revenues.
 There were g. 406. 32S. .354 of money in the United States at the close of the year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-23

MT. and Mrs. William Haw1ey and family and MT. and Mrs Sargent and family of New Jersey.
 The truck house has reached Its second coat of paint. making a very natty appearance. with its fine trim ming. executed by MT. John Scott
 It is said the Firemen's dance this evening at Perry's hall will be the last of the season. the hall being closed for some unknown reason.
 There is to be a drawing Wednesday evening at Beckwith's for a large gray coat owned by George Shuttle.
 MT. Leonard Kowalski has sold one of his horses to Banana John"' of Bridgeport.
 The Southport football team and the Oneidas of Fairfield will play a game Thanksgiving day at Southport.
 The Edgewater football team of Bridgeport defeated the Southports on Saturday by score of 10 to O. the Bridgeport team being too heavy for the locals
 The schools will close Wednesday for the rest of the week.
 Possibly the Truckmen's dance will be held at the Town hall. which will be the only accessible hall for dance events in town in future.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-23
Vein of Coal
 Found at Bristol

Bristol, Nov. 2s.-A vein of coal has been found at Sylvan Hill where the tunnel is being built by the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad The workmen made the discovery a few days ago while at work blowing out some rock The vein is not a. large one but it is coal and indications are that there is more. No investigation was made, however, as the contractor is too busy hustling the work on the tunnel digging.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-23
DIR. DIANE OPENS LECTURE.

Dr. Charles W. Deane. superinten- dent of the public school system, de- liyered the first of a course of 20 lec- lures to be held for the especial bene- fit of the Sunday schol teachers of the Park Street Congregational church, at the church last evening. The lectures are open to the public and they are to deal mainly with the various meth ods of training up the young minds.
Milford chronicle., 1909-07-23
Road Building to Music.

Major l.. W. V. Kennon in building
the Benguet road through the noun
tains Of northern Luzon, Philippine Is
lands, was obliged to study the char
acter Of his 1000 native employees and
adopt peculiar methods Of developing
their efficiency. He found that music
was the best incentive to work. He
had a band follow the gangs wherever
tbev went and play as the men
worked From laborers worth 10 cents
a day he developed the men into mu-
sicaI machines working in cadence
with drum beats. Finally In closing
up the work he made a wager that the
road would be finished by certain
day. He promised a good cigar to
every laborer II he won the bet. He
won.
Milford chronicle., 1909-07-23
FILLING RUTs IN A ROAD.
How the Work Of Repairing Them
Should Be Done.

How the Work of Repairing Them
Should Be Done.
With earth roads there IS a pro
nounced tendency to rut, and when
ruts begin to appear on the surface
great care should be used IN selecting
new materials with which they should
be Immediately filed, says a bulletin
OF the department Of agriculture
Every hole or rut in the roadway If
not tamped full Of some good material
like that Of which the road is con
structed will become filled with water
and will be made deeper and wider by
each passing vehicle. A hole which
could have been filed with a shovelful
of material viii soon need cartfuL
The rut or hole to be repaired should
be cleared of dust, mud or water and
lust sufficient good fresh earth placed
in it to be even with the surrounding
surface after having been thoroughly