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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
CANNON.

nars Belle Finch of Chestnut Hill aad Mr and Airs Elbert Carver of Bridgeport were Sunday guests at C.
 Miss Anna Fitch of Weston visited her cousin. Mrs. w. B. Hurlbutt, IT., oyer Sunday.
 The Ladies of the Aid Society of the If H. Church will give a colonial sup her If the hall on Monday evening, Foib. 2znd from o'clock until ten. <
 1xfss Nary ID. Nichols spent a few fiara of last week with hes niece, Mrs. T5snry F. COleburn, Norwalk.
 E,acff member of Cannon Grange has received . personal letter inclosing the lecturers program for the year 1909, from Mrs. w. R Fearn, worthy lec- turer.
 A subscription whist will be held at the hall next Friday evening. This will be the last meeting until after 1, rs Mrs. A. c. Bradley of Weston was guest of her sister, Mrt. David Huri- butt, last week.
 Mrs. J. A. Smith was entertained at the home of Mrs. Joel Godfrey for few days of last week,
 Mrs. Helen Godfrey returned on Fri- day, from a visit with friends in \ Bridgeport.
 Mrs.l Henry sackmann is entertain ing her daughter Mrs. William Cooper of Jersey City.
 The boys club "The Cannoniersa will meet on Saturday evening of this week It the home of Mrs. l.. S. Godfrey, for l social time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18

nance in question violates this provis- ion of the charter
 The provision affects only those of- ficers who are chosen or appointed for a certain term
 The plaintiff was appointed in 1886 before the present charter and a pre- ceding one were granted and by the provisions of these two charters the plaintiff and other policemen in office When they were granted were contfn- ued in office.
 It does not appear for what, if any, term they were originally appointed.
 By the terms of the present char ter all policemen hold office until re- moved or expelled by the police com- lntssioners for just cause, unless the Common Council reduces their number in. which case, and for that cause, the Common Council may dismiss suffi- cient number to effect the reduction
 Their tenure of office is therefore substantially during good behavior. They are not in for a certain, fixed, or definite term.
 fThe charter in another section makes certain provisions apply both to persons holding office for a. fixed term and those fholdfng by tenure of good behavior, thus recognizing distinc- tton between the two tenures.
 The charter by the prohibition in 4ucSliOu fIIlhul1eSIly 1uLGnQS that when a person holds office for a fixed and certain term his salary or conpensa- tion shall not be increased during such term: but does not aim to prevent an increase of the salary or compensation of those whose terms are of uncertain and indefinite duration.
 s.Et is we'll known that living ex- penses and wages have greatly ir1reas- ed since the plaintiff was appointed in 1886. It is reasonable. and was doubtless intended, that the salaries and compensation of the city's officers and employees should be kept propor- tionate to the expenses of living and the general rate of wages.
 .The provision of the charter pro- hfbfting a change of compensation was therefore limited to the cases of those ehort-term officers and employees, the term of whose service is fixed and cer- tain.
 "The action of the Common Council in passing theA ordinance establishing the compensation of policemen after April l. 1908, 50 far as it affected the salaries of patrOlmen was not prohib- ited by the charter, but was legal
 The plaintiff therefore Is entitled to be paid as claimed by him at the rate of 8. 25 per day.
 stThe court of Common Pleas is ad- vised to render Judgment for the plain tiff
 s'No costs in this court will be taxed in favor of either party
 THAYER, Judge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
VIEWPOINT.

As rehearsing goes on for the enter tainment to be given at the town hall Washington's Birthday. it is quite evil dent that very satisfactory program will be presented. Admission to all parts of the house will be 25 cents. A free Social dance will be given after the performance.
 Miss Margaret Thompson lis under the care of pr. F. J. Gale.
 $ Lawrence Warner of Vicksburg. Miss. is guest at the home of Mr. and < Mrs. Smith F. Glover. Sandy Hook.
 Mrs. E. D. Briscoe is able to be grippe.
 The Bridge club was entertained by. Mrs. Frederick Briggs Tuesday after noon, three tables being occupied. Light refreshments were served.
 MT. and Mps.s Thomas Wright and daughter have returned from visit at the home of her brother, J. J. Gull teton, Bridgeport.
 The last Whist before the Lenten season will be held at the Beach Me norial Library building, on Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 23
 A pair of gold trimmed glasses were lost Wednesday morning between the home of the late M. J. Bradley and Newtown Station by Mrs. J. J. Me Cabe of Bridgeport.
 The remains4 of MichaeI J. Bradley were laid to rest Wednesday morning in St. Roses cemetery in the presence of large concourse of relatives and friends Deceased had been life long and prominent resident of this. town was educated here, aside from six months course in the Washington School Bridgeport. In October 1883 he received the nomination as repre- sentative from Newtown and ~was elected Tn 1887 he was appointed dep uty United States internal revenue collector for the 7th district of Con necticut which office he held for two wears. He was elected Judge of Pro- bate for the district of NewtoWn in Nov. 1890 He was reelected and continued to serve for F years. Mir. Bradley married Julia Leavy, daugh- ter of the late Matthew Leavy. who with six children survive him. A sol eYnn high mass was celebrated at St. Roses church. Rev. P. Fox officiat- ing. During the services Miss Kath- ryn Mccarthy of Dalbury sang ...rhere's Beautiful Land or High" and .sFace to Face" The pallbearers were cousins of deceased, Michael, Patrick, William and Joseph Bradley of New York, Cornelius and Thomas Keane of Danbury. The six children are: John William. Charles, Mary, Wallace and Howard Bradley.
 The Reception rendered by Miss Ash croft to the pupils of her Glasses of physical culture and Dancing Wed-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
HIGH-O-ME That's the Way to Pro. nounce Hyomei, the Mon
 ey-Back Cata1rh Cure

As doubt exists in the minds o1 many readers of the Farmer let us say that the above is the proper pronun- citation of Americas most wonderful catarrh cure. All leading druggists are the agents for Hyomei in Bridge port and they will sell you an inhaler a bottle of Hyomei, and full instruc- tions for use for only $1.00.
 And if it fails to cure acute or chronic catarrh, asthma, bronchitis. croup, hay fever or coughs and colds, he will give you your money back. The person who suffers from catarrh after such an offer as that, must like to snuffle, spit and wheeze, and be generally disgusting.
 Read what Mr. Lowe, a respected citizen of Allegan, Mich., says of Hyo- mel:
 ''I have used Hyomei for case of nasal catarrh which had bothered me for a long, time. can say that Hyo- mel killed the germs ok the disease and gave me the much sought and needed relief. From this experience know Hyomei to be a reliable remedy, and I give it the praise and recom- mendation that it deserves. ."-G. F. Lowe, R F. D. No. z, Allegan, Mich., September 19, 1908.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
GENERAL LANTERN LAW IS FAVORED
Several Speak For and Few Against Il
 at Hearing Before Committee.

a Hartford. Feb. 18-The first hearings on auto matters were held yesterday before the committee on roads, rivers and bridges. Two bills, in the nature of general lantern laws, were taken up, one providing simply for lights on all vehicles at night, the other provfd- ing similarly, but allowing drivers without a light to proceed home Slow ly.
 Representative Dormitzer of Wood bury, who presented one of the bills, pointed out that back of all these bills was the question of public safety. If only a lantern is hung beneath wag- on, that will be enough to give notice of the presence of the vehicle whether moving or standing.
 Mir. Futile, representing the associa- ton of Automobile Clubs of Connecti- cut, said the clubs were interested in anything that increases safety on the highway, and the clubs favored lights from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise.
 Representative Smith of Colebrook said he had driven much at night for thirty-f1ve years and never had much trouble. He told of having been run into once by a team with lights, be- cause the lights confused him He had no light aud be didn't think the accident would have happened if the other vehicle had been without lights
 Representative Marsh of New Mill ford thought it rather binding on a ru- ral community. to compel the use of lights at night. He thought the pres- ent law well enough. only a little common sense should be used. !. Representative Gladding of Essex said he had been asked to speak against the bill by teamsters in his neighborhood, who would be much fn- convenienced by it.
 Senator Alsop. committee chairman, said it had beem suggested that the whole matter be made a part of the rules of the road. This wouldn't com pei a light, but if an accident happen ed through failure to have light the person thus involved would be liable.
 H. T. King of Meriden spoke in fa- vor of the general idea of the bill as in the interests Of public safety. Sucf1ta measure must come some time The law calling for lights on rubber tired vehicles was at first opposed, but no one would want it repealed now.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
NO CUT IN STEEL PRICES IS LlKELl

New York. Feb 1S.-The Wall street Summary to-day says that the sum- mcr,s cut in steel is not likely to be made according to a score or. more of managers of plants from Pittsburg, Indiana. Illinois. Maryland and the south who are here attending the 0,Iarteriv conference. They absolutely deDy that any reduction will be made and say that the business in the west is Improving.
 An ex acutive officer of the largest
 steel company represented said: 'sThe tariff on steel is not to be reduced. No reduction could 20 through on that hsad without passing a committee from the south and the south is stand ing together to keep the tariff what 1t K iii order to stimulate manufacturing in their great areas that are going to be the worlds areatest iron and steel working districts"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
DEATH OF GRAND
 DUKE VLADIMIR
He Was Held Responsible fof the Tragedy of Bloody Sunday in St.
 Petersburg.
Special from United Press. )

l.
 St. Petersburg. Feb. 18.-The death of Grand Duke Vladimir will in all probability result in the complete re- storation to favor of Grand Duke Cy- riL Vladimir's eldest son who was ban lshed from Russia for his marriage in 1905 to the divorced Grand Duchess of Hesse- It is now believed that the blow of his fathers death will remove his cousin. The Czar will walk behind the coffin in the funeral procession the same as he did at the funeral of Alexis. Owing to the revolutionists' intense hatred of Vladimir who was held re- sponsible for the Bloody Sunday of January p. 1905 there is every reason for fear of an outbreak on the day of the funeral whichswill probably be held on Tuesday,. For this reason asstrons effort is being made to have the Czar lconfine his participation in the funeral to an attendance at the burial in St. Peter and St. Paul. \
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
THE SUFFRAGETTES
 STORM ASQUITH'S HOME
Especial from Jnited Praaa ',s ],

Special from United Press.
 London. Feb. 18.---A woman giving the name of Miss Grace Johnson and Ter address as America was arresfed to-day along with 13 other women in an attempted suffragette raid on Premier Asuuith's house in Downing street. Miss Johnson says she is sim- ply visiting in London and took no part in the demonstration. The wom- en moved against the house from ey- cry direction but found heavy gordon of police thrown all about the resi- dence. The Boobies were in no good mood and they flung the women back as fast as they appeared within their lines. A number of small outbreaks occurred between the suffragettes and isolated police and the women paraded for more than an hour. The suffra- gettes say they merely wanted to ask the Premier why the Kings speech opening Parliament on Tuesday made no mention of Votes for Women.,'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
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 A Truss
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 ture
Costs You Nothing To Try It

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
BOX PARTY FOR
 K. 6 e. EMPLOYES

At Poli's tonight. a box party. con- sisting of the people employed by Kle- ban & Gelman and chaperones. will have 8 gala evening after which they will dine at the Stratfeld. The fol- lowing is a partial list of those who will participate: Mrs. Walter Lalley, Mrs. Wm. O'Leary, Misses Sara Heller, Mary Murphy, Marie stanton, Marie Madison, Katherine Musante, Margaret Eisenmann Helen Riley, Anna Zim- merman. Mary Curley, Mary Fibre, Rose Brady, Elizabeth McNamara, Louise Zeiss, Carrie Bowling, Elsie Bassett, .Nettie Ziff, Jennie Helbig, Nellie Murphy, Louise Senger, Ada Anderson, Mrs. Vines, Mrs Boyd and Mrs Sthorer. Messrs. Powell, M. Malley, Benj Knopaxy, John Leader and Samuel Cherrick.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
.BRIBE GIYER IS
 FOUND GUILTY
M. R. Ramsay of Pittsburg, Convicted of Giving Bribe to a Councilman.
fsnecia1 from T1nitad pres.


 Pittsburg, Feb. 1S.-W R. Ramsay, former bank president who was charg- ed with bribing councilmen to secure the selection of the German National Bank of Pfttsburg as city repository, to-da9 was found guilty by a sealed verdict returned late yesterday after noon and read at the opening of the court this morning. The trial, which is the first of the notorious council men graft cases lasted only two days. Councilman John F. Klein to whom Ramsay was convicted of paying ST. 300 to secure the passage of the de- pository ordinance was placed on trial immediately after the reading of the verdict against the banker president. legislation. He Is charged with ac- cepting $500 to aid the passage of cer- tain legislation concerning the street railway
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
PoIN1s OF INTEREST.
Bridgeport Public Market Bran

Bridgeport Public Market Branch Fresh Fish, Steak cod, 1Oc per fb. white halibut,. 12c per fb.: fresh had dock. Dc per 1b.; fresh herring, 5c per Sc per fb; weak fish, SC per fb.: fln. nan haddies, Sc per fb. Roe and buck shad, blue fish, sea trout, butter fish. snnelts and eels. Live and boiled lob sters, steamers and baking clans. op- ened oysters, clans and escallops. Smoked and salt fish, Bridgeport Pub lie Market Branch, East Main St.
 Hayes Market Offer This Week
 a fine lot of good things for the par ticular and pr0vident housekeeper. The sea food is particularly fine, covering shad, snelt salmon. cod, halibut, &c., oysters always fresh and opened, Long Island clans, crab meat. The meat and poultry department has some fine goods. Rich and juicy steaks, good clean beef, lamb, pork, tripe, sweet breads, squab, Sc. Vegetables and Groceries, 62s Water St Tel. 412.
 Flock of 1000 "Crow BIacks Cheviot
 Suits
 will fly out of the Library Corner Store this month. It is quite stunt to dispose of one thousand suits in a month, but we're going to do 1.-the suits are making good' on every side ---onee man buys a suit and is so well pleased with it, that he sends his friends here-word of mouth adyertis- ing is making many sales. The suits are meritorious in every way-they are black that stays black--guaranteed fast color and all wool-tfe equal of any fifteen dollar suit on the market. If you do not own a black suit, now is your chance to pick a winner for s10-the best black fit value that ever came to town. You ought to see them d tleast John F. ~Keane & Co, Main and John streets--Ltbrary Corner. Get your black suit before the thousand
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18

nesdays evening was charming sue cess. Promptly at 7:30 the grand march began lead by Miss Grace Lat tin and Master Glover Warner The little tots made pretty picture ii their dainty dresses. The favors pre- scented during the dances were pretty scarf pins and brooches. Tne chik dren also made red and white wash ipgton hats and presented them te their partners. A large number of guests were present.
 Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Bradley of Bridgeport. have been guests Of Mr and Mrs Birdsey Beardsley, Mile Hill The Ladies of St. Johns Guild will Washington's Birthday at Glover's hall from 6 to 8 o'clock. All are cor. dially invited x
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
VOTED TWICE
 FOR LINCOLN
ieorge Q. Ellis of Stfatford Cast His First Electoral Vote for General
 Harrison in 1886

Among the few men in this vicinity who cast their ballots for Abraham Lincoln iseGeorge O. EHIis of Strat- ford andfather of George O. Lines, well ! Known in this city. MT. Ellis cast hiw first vote for William Henry HAErison. in 1886. He again voted for Harr1son in 1e40 He cast two bal lots fer Abraham Lincoln, the first in 1890 ana another in 1884.
 1fr. Ellis was born Iii 1915 and his nineteenth electoral vote was cast for W1llianD IF. Taft. Mr. Nllis ig vtgOr- cus In spite Of his 94 years, and tells many Interesting stories of the stirring periods in the past. Te, expects to vote for several more PFee4dents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
Important Railroad
 Deal Near Completion
fspecial from United Press ]

TCpGCTdI .J
 New York, Feb 1S-WaIl street has it's ear to the ground to-day expect ing an official announcement that the negotiations that have been in pro- gress for some time by the Baltimore & Ohio Railway Company for the ac- Quisition of the Cincinnati, Hamilton 6 Dayton Railway, now in the hahds of receivers, have reached the success ful conclusion This purchase will add about 1, 900 miles of trackage to the Baltimore & Ohio systenf and will give it a foothold in excellent freight and passenger territory and will prove advantageous to the stockholders of the Cincinnati, Hamilton g. Dayton No statement can be obtained at this time
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
ACCUSED OF MURDERING
 SWEETHEART
Purely Circumstantial Evi7 dence, However,is All that Has Been Found.
(snecial from United Press.1

Special from United Press.)
 Medina. O.. Feb. 1S.-The imprint of a womans shoe. the trail of buggy with crooked wheel and the track oi d barefoot horse. are the strongest links in string of circumstanciai ~ dence that the state is trying to weave about young Guy Rasor on the charge of niurdering his sweetheart. Orie Lee.
 The prosecution contended that after the girl was to become mother, Rasorl refused to marry her and to get rid of her he killed her with three bullets from a revolver. Then the contention is he drove in great haste to one of ths neighboring towns in a buggy with crooked wheel The case is built up or purely circumstantiai evidence.
 One witness testified that Miss Lees shoe fitted the tracks found in street mud where the girl was accompanied by Rasor. The wheel and sfloeless horse tracks are declared to cores pond with eaef the buggy and the horse driven by the defendant
 K WANT. ADS CENT A WORD
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
BREAKS SPEED RECORDS TO SEE
 HIS DYING WIFE
Dr. Jackson of Burlington, Vt, on a Special, Hurries From Mexico.
Special from United Press.>


 Buffalo. Feb. 1S.-Speeding across the continent to his dying wife. with a clear right of way Dr. Nelson Jackson, a wealthy citizen of Burlington, Vt, passed through Buffalo on the New York Central last night. He should reach his destination shortly after noon to-day. The train covered the 183 miles between Cleveland and Buff falo in 159 minutes. With a change of engines here the train continued it's record breaking run.
 pr. Jackson's wife was operated on for appendicitis but she seemed to be improving nicely and Dr. Jackson went to Mexico where he owns silver and lead mines. Mrs. Jackson had a sud- den relapse and a telegram was sent to her husband who started for home without minutes delay. He came to Chicago on a regular and there he re- ceived telegram telling him that his wife was dying. He immediately or dered the special
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
NEW DUTIES FOR OBRIEN. Special Commissioner For Connecticut
 in Washington

Washington. Feb. Ex-Governor LiI- Of Brfdgeport special commissioner for the state of Connecticut in, the District of Columbia. Hereafter Connecticut citizens desiring to have depositi0ns taken in Washington for use in pro- ceedings before the Connecticut courts. can have the work performed by MT. O'Brfen and the deposition will have as much force and effect as though taken in Connecticut.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Funeral services were held yester- day, afternoon over the remains of Juhn Weltner, Beardsley street, from ITS German Reformed church at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Mir. Weimer officiafed, assisted by full choir. Many hand- rafioa,ss were present from Harmonic iodre. IF O. o. F., and Lessing lodge. Tale paal bearers were Leo Schmidt, Aai61ist Budde, William Karn, Jacob Waltx. Frsderiek Meredith and Char slee GOetz s 1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
Weather Indications.

Especial from United Press.)
 New Haven. Feb 18.-Forecast: Flair tonight: Friday fair and warmer fol- lowed by rain.
 Pleasant weather with mild tempera- lures prevails this morning east of the Mississippi river. A disturbance cen- tral in Oklahoma is producing cloudy weather with rain or snow between the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi river.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
MINING ENGINEERS TO MEET

MININkI E1NGINH1r1flS IO MEHI
 New Haven, Feb. 18.-The ninety sixth meeting of the American Instf- tute of Mining Engineers, an organ ,izatien composed of all the prominent engineers in America, will be held al the Sheeld Scientific School of Yale University, February g, 27. Con. servation of the natural resources o1 the United States, the mineral wealth of America, the work of the National Conservation Commission and the de canal at Panama will be among the subjects that will come up for dis cussion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
If a pain catches
 ,.- r,poxroro xxyh;Ia

If a pain catches you unaware while you are working at your best put a Cyrus Plaster on the spot. The pain will quickly disap- pear and you Will not loose your day's pay. Most of the men you can rely on wear a Cyrus Plaster and recommend it to their friends. % cents. five for one dollar.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18

WANT. ADS. GENT \ WoRDs