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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-30
GILBERT REELECTED Danbury Republican Mayor Wins by 4s Votes; One Democrat in.

Danbury, March s0-wiiliam c. Gil. bert was reelected mayor by the Re. pubIcans here yesterday, defeating his Democratic opponent, M. J. Cummings ham, by 45 votes. The only Democrat elected was D. V. Height, city treas urer. The board of aldermen now stands solidly Republican and the coun- ell three Republicans and one Deno- crat. There were about 3, 800 votes1 which iz 14rEs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-30
JUDGE BANKS SITS
 AS COMMITTEE:

Judge John w. Banks, sitting as a. committee of the Superior court heard evidence in the case of Maria Esposito against Flavian Spetrino, yesterday. The parties in action are joint owners of a piece of realty on Columbus place and the suit is for an accounting. The property will be sold and the proceeds divided by Judge Banks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-30
GRIEsINGER MILLINERY.
Correct Styles Hastily Arranged for
 Inspection.

One of the prettiest displays of mill linery in the style shops of the city is that shown by Griesinger at the hand some parlors 1227 Main street. The display comprises all that is correct and beautiful in the seasons head gear and should be seen to be appre- ciated That no labor has been spar ed to make this seasons showing surpass any previous attempt is very evident for the stock plainly shows eclipsing qualities. Griesinger invites the ladies of the city through this paper to call and view the best in spring millinery production.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-30
THROWN OUT AND
 BRUISED BY CAR

Mike Rosa, 52 of 26S0 Main street was thrown from his wagon in East Main street this afternoon at l o'clock by a collision with south bound troll ley car. Rosa was badly shaken up and was taken to the emergency hos pital suffering from the shock and bruises he received. Rosa claims the motorman rang no bell but deliberately ran. him down as he was crossing the track The wagon was wrecked.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-30
cox HOME FROM FLORIDA.

Thomas F. Cox, head prescription clerk at Levertys. North Main street pharmacy. was back on the job yes terday for the first time in three months much improved in health and wearing a Florida sunburn that it re- quired three months to put on.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-30
HOWLAND'S Entrances on Main street. Fairfield
 avenue and Cannon street.

Bridgeport, Conn.,.
 Tuesday, March 30. 1909. The Weather-Fair tonight and Wednesday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-30
Typewriter Ribbons & Carbon Papers

The reliable kind that do what they should under all conditions Ribbons for all makes of machines in all col and grades Typewriter o brushes and other
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-16
''PAT" SHEEDY, THE GAMBLER,
AND HOW HE LIVED.

1t isn't what the minister says of a
man who dies that counts most. It is
what others say, fearlessly and honest
ly. And in this world, encumbered as
it is with temptations to be mean and
selfish. one of the kin5liest things to
be said of man is that "his good
deeds outnumbered his bad"
It isn't of every man that these
words are always spoken voluntarily,
simply out of truth, as they were
spoken the other day of Pat Sheedy,
the gambler. Sheedy was as well
known throughout the country as any
captain of industry or as any national
politician. He was known as a gam
bier, a go-between or a fence" who
attained his greatest prominence eight
years ago when through him the
stolen Gainsborough painting was re-
covered.
AS a gambler, "Pat" Sheedy was as
daring a Spectator in roulette chips as
ever watched the wheel. He would
risk his last dollar and give as security
that which, in Sheedy's case as in the
case of few men, was worth more than
a bond-his word Yet Sheedy was
honest, an honest gambler" and a
generous man. Without ostentation
and without hope of reward, present or
future, he gave generously to help the
wrecks Of the underworld as well as
men and women in ordinary I'm
fortunate circumstances.
AT the gaming table Sheedy played
the game with his pocketbook and his
'1uck." In the affairs of life he played
the game only with his heart.
Often and often Sheedy told his
friends that in all the ups and downs
of ife he derived the greatest hsppi-
ness from helping others. Yet he was
only a gambler.
He wasn't afraid to die, and when,
months ago, he expected daily to
cash in" his chips, he remarked,
phllosophlcally:
I'm not afraid. I know I'm going
to get a square deal. I'll have a bet
ter chance there than I had here.
and / don't think I've done so badly.
But the Maker plays no favOrites,
and I'll take my chances with the
others.
According 10 his understanding,
Pat" Sheedy lived his own life, upon
the recognized essential principles of
goodness. And so, perhaps and pre-
sumably, Sheedy had an even chance
with the others Of us who must die.
For, after all, It's what man does,
and not what he pretends to be, that
counts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-16
ON THE VERGE OF ANOTHER
TRANSIT REVOLUTIONS

One Of the suburbs of New York.
Pelham Bay Park, is 10 see in the
course Of a few months the longest
step yet taken in the direction of in
terurban rapid transit-a step from
an old-fashioned horse car line TO a
monorail road with cars capable,
theoretically, of showing a speed of 100
miles an hour. There was a specimen
of the monorail car on exhibition at
the jamestown fair; but the New
York car will be of an improved type.
The car will have four wheels, ar
ranged in pairs, tandem fashion, and
will move along a single rail. Hence
The name of monorail. The car, of
course, will be scientifically balanced
by means Of an overhead ] beam and
an elaborate trolley equipment.
The promoters of the enterprise are
confident that the monoraH car will
revolutionize the interurban transpor-
tation methods But they must be
prepared 10 wait n long while for such
a dream to be realized. The revolution
started about a quarter Of century
ago by the familiar trolley car isn't
by any means over yet.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-16
MRS. W. P. TUNSTALL.
Mrs. Elkins to Receive
For Her Debutante Niece

Miss Katherine Davis Brown, daugh-
ter Of the late Lieut. Commander r. NJ.
G. Brown and Mrs. Brown, and grand
daughter Of former Senator Henry Gas
saway DAYS, viii be presented to So
ciety this afternoon at a large recep-
ton from 5 to Z o'clock. at the home
Of her aunt. Mrs. Arthur Lee.
Mrs. Stephen 3. El6ins, wife Of Sen
ator Elkins, viii receive for her sister,
Mrs. Lee. who has been ordered abroad
for her health. since issuing the in
vitatiOns FOR the tea.
Assisting Mrs Elkins and her debu-
tante niece VIII be Miss Katherine FL
idns, Miss Laura Merriam. Miss Alice
Whiting, Miss Jessie Krogaadt Miss
Eudora Clover, Miss Gladys Hinclxley.
Miss Ruth Pilling. Miss Elsie Downing.
Miss Catharine BrittOn. and Miss Mary
Switzerland.
In the dining room viii be Mrs Rich
ardson Glover. who VIII serve choco-
late, and Mrs. William II. Emery. who
Will pour tea
Mss Brown will wear white chiffon
and Irish lace, with a muff bOUouet
OF lilies Of the valley and orchids.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-16

from lieutenant to a lieutenant gen
eral. But in much of that time he
commanded troops in one of the great
est wars of history
So long as he is in the service Cen
eral Wood will not outlive n measure
of prejudice against him in certain
army circles and certain political
circles. But there is much to commend
in his appointment as chief of staff.
He has proved himself soldier and
executive of no ordinary capacity. In
case of war he would give a good &C
count of himself. He is the highest
ranking officer on the active list of the
army, and as such is in position to
make his orders as chief of staff
obeyed all along the line. General
Bell, admirable officer as he is. has
been handicapped in that he is not the
ranking officer. General Wood will
suffer no such handicap. His selection
VIII undoubtedly prove an excellent
one.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-16
THE CAMPAIGN FOR PLAY
GROUND AID.

The House anj Senate have an op-
portunity TO do something for the
physical development of the children
of the District, and it is hoped the
opportunity will not be allowed to
pass.
The House Appropriations Commit
tee in its jealous pairing of this District
estimates allowed only $4,000 for the
maintenance of Fairgrounds, during the
fiscal year 1911. This amcInt is
manifestly too small even to take care
Of the meager equipment of the
grounds The most rigid economy was
practiced in the administration of the
Fairgrounds during the past year, and
the cost ran up to SIl, 800. One reason
for the low cost was due to the fact
that the grounds were not opened until
June. Had there been a sufficient
amount of money available the grounds
would have been open many weeks be-
fore that time
The House Appropriations Commit
tee now expects TO take care of these
Fairgrounds on an appropriation which
is entirely inadequate. There is an
additional playground in Georgetown
which in itself will increase the cost
over that of last year.
We probably will hear during the
debate on this subject that children
do not need instruction in playing, that
their fathers were able to enjoy them
selves without teachers, etc. Such
arguments are manifestly unfair. If
the officials in charge of the play
grounds are given a sufficient appro-
priation they will be able TO do an i'm
mense amount of good. The instruc-
tion viii be beneficial TO the children
themselves. and will make for a better
citizenship in the years to come. In
stead of having our youag boys play
ing in the streets and associating with
undesirable companions we will derive
satisfaction in the knowledge that they
are iudulging in clean, healthy sports
under the supervision of trained in
stTuctoTs.
The Commissioners were modest IN
their request for $4,000 20 carry on
jhis playground work. Congress could
not spend money for a better purpose.
The citizens who are canvassing mem
beers of Congress represent a wide
spread demand, and it is difficult TO
1elieve economy viii be carried to an
extent which viii interfere with the
physical welfare Of the children. The
amount asked is insignificant compared
with the amounts spent in other cities
for like purposes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-16
Army and Macy
SerVice Orders
ARMY

Ahm1.
The following changes Of payrraSterS
are ordered
Major THOMAS c. GOODMAN from
Philippine Islands TO St. Paul MINI,
and report to the Department OF Da-
kota, for duty as chief paymaS1er OF
that department.
Major MORRIS K. BARROL.. from
Department Of the Columbia, 10 Phil
ippines Division
Captain ERNEST A GREENOUGH.
from Philippine Islands to Denver,
Col.
Captain WILLIAM s. GUIGNARD.
Second Field Artillery, Washington.
to Fort sill, Okla.
Captain WILLIAM W. HAMILTON
Coast Artillery Corps, from ISSth %
Twelfth Company
Second Lieutenant OLIVER A. DICK
TNSON. Fifth Infantry, to West
Point. n Y.
FIRST Lieutenant LOUIS H MckINLlAY.
6th Field Artillery, is detailed for
general recruiting service at Fort
Logan, Col
CAPTAIN GARRISON McCASKEY, 18th
Infantry. from Army and Navy Cen
eral Hospital. Hot Springs, Ark, 10
the Preside, Of san Francisco, Cal
Major GEORGE B. DUNCAN. ID In
fantry. from Walter Reed General
Hospital. District Of Columbia to his
station.
Captain LEON B. KRONER, quarter
master, 10 Washington.
First Lieutenant EVERETT A An
DERSON, Medical Reserve Corps.
from Pacific Branch. United states
Military Prison, AlcatraZ Island, CAL
10 Fort ROsecrans, Cal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-16

amendments; whether they can get any
real action" they should at least
voice their protest on every possible
occasion during genera! debate, to keep
the country in mind of the fact that
they are here and still all that their
circumstances will allow. If they have
confidence that the country is sym
pathetic with their cause-and on that
point they need have small misgiving
they ought to keep that cause in
the public mind and eye in every way
possible.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-16
THE INSURGENTS IN HOUSE
AND SENATE.

The insuTgent members OF the two
houses Of Congress stand in very dit
ferent positions with reference to
pressing their contest against the old
organizations which control the re-
pective bodies. The Senators work
under rules which make it possible for
them TO force attention to any mans
protest. One man may insurge and
hold up business to the extent of his
physical power; an extent which in
the cases of Carter and Carmack proved
sufficient TO kill important pieces Of
legislation, and in the instance Of La
Toilette and the emergency currency
bill was sufficient 10 attract national
attention
Il is evident that the Senate in
surgents have, therefore, constant op-
portunity 20 make themselves felt in
the construction of legislation. They
can get roll calls; they can force
themselves into debate; they can offer
amendments and secure a show of
strength on them. They are a real
factor in the real business of the
Senate
Not 50 with the directors in the
House They are practically barred
from any effective participation in
business. They have neither commit
tee assignments nor the right TO be
heard on the floor when IL will count
for anything. Should they, then, give
up their struggle until the beginning
Of the next Congress, hoping by that
time to muster strength enough to
amend the rllesI
IF they do so, IL must be with full
understanding of the danger Of such a
course. The country, inevitably, will
fail 10 understand why it hears from
the Senate independents, but not from
those OF the House. 1t will presently
be told that insurgency in the House
is dead. Seeing no sign Of life, it viii
suspect that the report is little ex-
aggerated.
Whether they can vote or offer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-16
NAVY

Lieutenant : READ. detached Nay
. flower. and continue treatment Naval
Medical School Hospital, Washing
ton. =. c.
Ensign W s. McCLLNTIC. detached
Ohio: to Michigan.
Ensign G. O. CARTER. detached Mis-
sissippi, and granted sick leave two
months
Ensign G. e IOVEY. detached Ohio; 10
Idaho.
Ensign r. V. LOWE, TO Georgia.
Nidshipmen W. W. SMITH, J. Dor
LAND. and c. II. MADDOX. de-
tached Ohio, TO Michigan
Passed Assistant Surgeon j. STEP, de-
taChed Naval Station. Newport, K
T.. TO Franklin, navy yard, Nortolhs
Va.
Assistant Surgeon N c. BAKER de
tached Ohio, TO recruiting slauoils
Cincinnati. Ohio
Assistant Surgeon \. L. CLIFTON, de-
o tached navy recruiting station, Cin~
cinnaIi. Ohio. TO Michigan.
pavmaster J. A 3. SMITH, detached
Ohio. to home and wait orders.
psvmaster ]. h MERRIAM, detached
Kansas. to home and settle accounts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-16
GENERAL LEONARD WOOD,
CHIEF OF STAFF.

The announcement that Cen Leonard
Wood has been selected as chief of
staff Of the army, to succeed Gen. J..
Franklin Bell, will excite conflicting
emotions in the army and out Of it,,
more especially in the Senate. IT is an
interesting selection from many points
of view.
Not many Of the old Rough Rider
Regiment in which Colonel Roosevelt
figured so conspicuously have been in
evidence officially since March last.
General Wood, however, was head Of
this regiment. This drew fire on him
from some quarters in the course of
his rapid rise. Moreover, he has gone
from assistant surgeon and captain
TO the head Of the army with the
rank of major general in less than
twelve years. He is one Of the men
pushed forward by the policy President
Roosevelt adopted Of promotion by
selection instead Of by seniority. This
earned him the antagonism of many Of
the officers over whom he was Jumped
and it won for him bitter opposition
in the Senate. II was the late Senator
Hanna who was the particular foe Of
General Woods rapid advancement,
but Senator Hanna had plenty of re-
enforcement from various colleagues.
One has to 90 back TO the record
of General Phil Sheridan to find an
Advancement more swift than General
Woods. Sheridan rose in eight years
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-16
What Congress Did
IN THE SENATE.

The Senate passed the joint resolution
fo' adjournment for the holiday recess
from December p 20 January g.
IL was voted on adjournment today 20
meet again next Monday
The report Of the immigration commits
sion on anthropoIogicaI Investigations
was made.
Senator Gallinger introduced District
bills.
Senator Warner introduced the bill for
a retired list for volunteer army Of
ficers.
January Z was fixed on for memorial
services in honor Of Gen. Lew Wal
lace. whose stasue has been placed in
Statuary Hall.
Senator Cullom got a resolution passed
making inquiry with respect to further
Federal legislation to prevent mine
disasters ike the one at Cherry, Ill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-16
What's on the Program
Tonight IN Washington

Lecture on the hoolIworm by DIT. Stiles
before the Federal School Mems
Club, Y NJ. {. A, s D. m
Address by President Penrose Of Whit
man University. midwinter assem-
bly, Of institute students, Y. NJ. c.
A., 5 p. n.
Clinton y. Howard, Of Rochester. n. Y.
lecture The Man a. Ire Bottom"
Foundry NJ. y. Church, .. m.
Cat Show. National Rifles Armory.
Washington Camp, Modern WOOdren OF
America, 425 c street north west-Il-
Illustrated lecture on Panama" by
H. A. A. Smith. and an address by
william r. Andrews. Auditor OF the
Treasury. s p. M.
William NJ Feigenbaum lectures on
The origin OF the Federal COnsti-
tuition" at the Peoples Church. 112
East Capitol street, Sis p. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-16
Capital Society Pays Homage to Miss CaruSi,
Who Makes Her Formal Debut at Reception 7 oday
Parents Home Elaborately
Decorated for the
Occasion.
Company of Debutantes
viii Assist-Dinner
to Follow.

Miss Stella Carusi. daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs Eugene D. Carusi. will be
presented to society this afternoon at
large reception IN the home Of her
parents on Thirteenth street
The house viii be prettily decorated
with ferns, smilax and white roses in
the drawing room and music room, and
pink roses in the dining room. a string
orchestra will furnish music through
out the afternoon.
Presiding at the tea table In the din
ing room will be Mrs. Emory w. Resin
ger. Mrs. Douglas Thompson and Miss
Mcdonald viii serve punch.
Receiving with Mrs. Carusi and her
daughter will be Mrs. Harold Reisinser.
the Misses Merritt. and Mrs. Joseph
Orndorlf, of Baltimore.
A company of the debutantes of this
season and last who will also assist in
cludes Miss Ruth Bliss, Miss Ruth
Jones, Miss Frances Miller. Miss Evelyn
Carpenter. Miss Nina Van ArsdaIe, Miss
BObyn Young, Miss Frances Thorn,
Miss Lucinda Pennebaker. Miss Mar
garet WOrthington, Miss Margaret
Daniels. Of New York, house guest Of
Miss Pennebaker, and the Misses Hull,
daughters Of Mr.. and Mrs. Peyton Hull,
who viii be presented next season.
The debutante will wear a becoming
frOck of white chiffon embroidered in
silver, over white satin, and viii carry
a cluster of white orchids and lilies of
the valley. Mrs. Carusi viii wear black
jetted net over black satin with violet
orchids.
Mr. and Mrs. Carusi will entertain at
dinner tonight in honor Of the receiving
parry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-16
Miss Foster
WEEDS Stanley S. Walters.

one Of the prettiest weddings Of
the season was that OF Miss Ruth
Morton Foster, daughter Of Mrs. l.
Hunter Foster. 20 Stanley Gray Wal
ters last evening at s o'clock at St
Andrews Church. The ceremony
which was performed by the rector Of
the church. the Rev George Calvert
Carter. was attended by large gath
e-ing Of relatives and friends
Quantities OF palms, ferns, and
white blossoms adorned the church.
and a program OF appropriate musical
selections was rendered while the
guests were being seated. The vested
choir preceded the bridal procession
TO the chanceI singing the wedding
march from "LOhengrin-'
The bride. who was given In mar
.-iage by her uncle, Thomas l.. Ball,
wore beautiful white messaline
satin gown made princess, with an
overdress Of chiffon. Her long +Ulle
veil was arranged with cluster OF
lilies Of the valley, and she carried
a shower bouquet OF Bride roses and
lilies OF the valley.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-16
Theaters

Eatiouol-Maude Adams IN What
Every Woman Knows sis p. m.
BeIaSco--D Ockstader's Minstrels, 500
y. IN.
Columbia-Elsie Ferguson In Such a
Little Queen" S.15 D. IN.
Chase Vaudeville. S:l5 p. NJ.
Academy-"Convict 9g9." S:15 p. m.
Gavety-"Merry Whirl," 8:l5 p. m.
Lyceuni-''Moulin Rouge BuTlesqUers, %
S-15 D. III.
Iajestic-Moving pictures and vaude-
vale.
CThe Times will be pleased 10 an
nounCe meetings and entertainments in
this column. " rite or phone announce
meut6)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-16
IN THE HOUSE.

The House met at noon.
The District Appropriation bill was laid
before the House and considered in
committee Of the whole.
During the debate Representative Hitch
cock, Of Nebraska, severely arraigned
Secretary Ballinger and affairs in the
Land Office.
A heated colIoquy occurred between
Representative BUrleson and Chairman
Smith, Of the House District Commit
tee. over the lack Of District revenues.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-16
Miss Ball
! Cousins Maid of Honor.

Miss Alice Ball, who was her
cousins maid OF honor. wore a gown
Of ,Jale blue chiffon cloth over satin,
and carried a shower bouquet of
violets and lilies of the valley.
Little Miss Frances Virginia Eley was
the flower girl. She wore dainty frock
Of white swiss with blue hair ribbons
and blue slippers and socks, and carried
a tiny basket of white flowers.
J. Fairfax Conrad was best man Tor
Mr.. Walters, and the ushers were Wal
lis Farnell, William Eley, Charles Wal
tiers, and Burton walters.
An informal reception followed the
ceremony at the church in the apart
ment OF the brides mother in the Glad
stone.
Mrs Foster, who assisted the bride
and bridegroom receiving their guests
" ore a handsome gown Of black crepe
de chine. trimmed with crystals
Later in the evening Mr. and Mrs
Walters left Washington for a brief
wedding trip. Mrs. Walters travelling in
a suit Of navy blue cloth. with hat OF
the same shade. After January I, they
will be at home at the Gladstone.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-16
MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS.

A rrived-AtIantic battleshia fleet az
southern drill grounds; Nebraska at
New York: NIindOrO at Cavite and
Leondas at Port LimOn-
from Washington Tor
Cristobal: MacdonOugh from Key West
for Charleston. F1uSser from Annapolis
for Charleston, and Princeton from
Acapulco for Corinto.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-16
More Polar Observations

Anyway, DR.. Cooks secretary has
placed the North Pole goods in cold
storage Atlanta Constitution
DR.. Cook viii never undergo a real
rest cure until he gets beyond the realm
Whete papers circulate.-PhuadelDh
Public Ledger.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-16

,0hc German Ambassador aud Count
ess Won BernstorfI entertained a dinner
company last evening in honor Of the
Vice President and Mrs. Sherman. Ask
ed TO meet them were Mime. Nabuco,
Wire of the Brazilian ambassador: the
Netherlands Minister and Nine. -LOudon
the Portuguese minister, Mrs. HObsOn
she Counsellor of the German Embassy
ana Countess Won Wedel, John Barrett
director of the Bureau OF American
Republics; Prince KoudacheH, Mrs.
Norman Williams, Lieut. and Mrs. L. s
Grant, 3D., Baron Ambrozy, and Count
ess Lllise Alexandra Won Bernstorff