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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
TOMASSO FAILS IN ATTEMPT
 AT SUICIDE
Drank Crude Carbolic Acid, But Failed to Get Enough to bring Sought-for Re- lease.

Joseph Tomasso, 28 years of age and unmarried, attempted suicide by car bolic acid this noon near the Central avenue bridge in the East End rail- road yards. Switchmen in the yard saw Tomasso acting strangely but paid no particular attention to him until he fell. An investigation dis closed the fact that he had attempted to take his life. A hurry call brought the ambulance with Dr. Krause who pumped out the wou1d-be suicide and administered antidotes
 A bottle almost full of pure carbolic acid was found in Tomasso's pocket. The young man had attempted to drink the clear acid but was unable to swal- low more than 8 teasDoonful. He was badly burned about the mouth and throat by the acid. A letter was also found in Tomasso's pocket in which he bade farewell to his father and mother and left kisses for his brothers and sisters.
 He said he was going to put himself where he. would be of no further bother to his family He has been out of work for a long time and had become Respondent. He lived with his father at 638 Stillman street. Tomasso was taken to the Bridgeport hospital. At 2 o'clock his condition was reported as serious.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
FLEET NEARING
 HAMPTON ROADS
Admiral Arnold's Atlantic Squadron Joins the Globe Circling Battleships.
Special from United Press.1

(Spec1aI rom Unlte0 PreSS.)
 New York,Feb. 18.-The United Wire less Company to o-day gave out the fol- lowing dispatch received from the flagship Connecticut, under date of Feb. F:
 Admiral Arnold's Atlantic squad ron, the Maine, New Hampshire, Idaho. Mississippi and Salem, joined Admiral Sperry's around-the-world fleet at 10 o'clock this morning, 938 miles from Cape Henry. The flagship Connecti- cut saw a column of smoke coming up the coast which proved to be the squadron. As the two divisions of the each other the Maine, Admiral Ar holds flagship broke out the Admiral's s flag to Admiral Sperry and the Maine fired the salute of thirteen guns. The Connecticut answered with the same number.
 Admiral Arnold ordered his squad ron to execute right flank movement and the welcoming ships took up their position as the third squadron of the fleet. Admiral Arnold is now second in command of the feet
 , All hands on the around-the-wOrld fleet cheered the newcomers and greet ings were shouted to the Maine which left the big fleet at San Francisco. The officers and sailors on board the ships of the fleet were aroused by the arrival of the ships from home The Salem carries mail for the fleet and the news hunger men of the fleet are waiting anxiously for it's distribution.
 The line of the squadron's course is now north, 76 west. A strong south west breeze is kicking up choppy sea but the weather is fair and the fleet is expected to arrive off the cape on evening of February 21.
 Later dispatches at 8 last night stat ed that the fleet was at that hour 800 miles from Hampton Roads. 1t was in longitude 57 degrees and 53 minutes west and latitude 34 degrees and S1 minutes north. The combined meet was maintaining a speed of ten and one-half knots.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
O'BRIEN LIKELY
 TO WIN FIGHT
House Adopts Amendment to Penal Code Prohibiting Shipment of Liquor Into Dry Territory.
Especial to The Farmer.) )

Washington. Feb. 1S.--In the House yesterday under suspension of the rules the penal code bill was considered and consideration of the same measure was resumed to-day. One of the matters adopted was ar amendment prohibit ing the shipment of liquor into terri tory which has voted "dry" and 1t will be included in the bill when it comes up for final passage.
 This is the amendment which the Prohibitionists have sought for num- Der of years past and in the interests of which Matthew B. O'Brien. of Bridgeport. Conn.,. has been appearing before the legislators and urging, its adoption. It looks now as though his efforts were to be crowned with suc- cess.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
UNREQUiTED LOVE SPURS CARBONNE
 ON TO MURDER
Attempts to Shoot Antonio
 Manieri and Threatens to Kill His Sister, Whom He Loves.

Spurred by an unrequited love and by desire to be revenged upon those whom he held responsible, Antonio Carbonne attempted to kill Leonardo Manieri last night. Manieri barely got inside his door in time to escape the bullets from Carbonne's revolver which embedded themselves in the door frame. Carbonne is desperately in love with Jennie Manieri, sister ot Antonio, and swears he will kill her If she continues to turn @ deaf ear to his suit. Carbonne has pestered the girl with his attentions for sev- eral weeks. Jennie is only r, but is we'll developed and very attractive.
 Last night at 6 o'clock, while she was on her way home, Jennie was accosted by Carbonne on Stratford avenue. She called on a friend of her brother to escort her home as she was afraid to go home alone
 Carbonne followed the sdr1 and hex escort and asked her to marry him. She refused and told him she did not like him. He swore then he would kill her if she persisted in refusing to marry him. The party was overtaken by the brother Antonio, who was in time to hear the threats. He told
 
 leave the girl alone.
 Carbonne then threatened to kill him. Before midnight ManieTf en- tered a saloon in Pembroke street where he is in the habit of stopping. A short time afterwards Carbonne ap- peared and took @ seat at a table near by. Carbonne showed his revolver to some of those near him and told them he was laying for Antonio. The threat was repeated to Antonio and he wait ed until it was time to close the Sa- loon. When Manieri went out he found Carbonne waiting for him.
 Carbonne attempted to draw his gun and Manieri slugged him and ran back to the saloon Two friends then went with Carbonne hoping to avert a mur- der which they believed was sure to follow if the men came together. When Manieri reached Cedar street his friends left him. Carbonne broke from the two men who were trying to control him and ran after Manieri. firing at him with his revolver as he ran. Manieri reached his home at 97 Cedar street and rushed in, escaping injury.
 Patrolman Murphy heard the shots from his post and made an immediate He found the two men who had accompanied Carbonne. They were Thomas Rlcc1 and James Parker. They were placed under arrest, be- cause they were accusing each other of doing the shooting. This was an evident attempt to shield the real cul- prit till he had time to escape.
 In the City court this morning Ricci and Parker told the story of the af- fair and were released on suspended judgment. A warrant was issued for Carbonne, who has a bank account and will undoubtedly attempt to draw his money before he leaves town.
 The innocent. object of Carbonne's affection is much worried over the af- fair Those who are well acquainted with Carbonne believe that there will be bloodshed if he is allowed his lib- erty He has threatened to kill every one who opposes him in his suit. Car bonne lives at "A Maple street, and has been employed in several shops about the city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
MERRITT
 HAS STRUGGLE
 WITH RELATIVE
Hrank Dotichy, Ungrateful for Sisters Bounty, Gets 60 Days for Punishment.

Fred Datichy. who boards with his sister. Mrs Oscar Merritt. 612 Warren etreet. came home last night. drunk and abusive. He assaulted Mrs. Mer- rftt Knocking her from her chair She is the wife of Special Officer Merritt, who attempted to place his brother-in- law under arrest. A fight followed in which Datichy was getting the best of the argument, until the officer got a club and inflicted several scalp wounds.
 Patrolman Finnegan was sent out in the patrol wagon to assist the special officer Finnegan piled his man into the wagon and brought him to head quarters Tn the city court, this morn ing. Judge Foster fined the prisoner $5 and costs and sent him to jail for 60 days. He appealed and his bond was t1xed at $780, The case was the more aggravated because Datichy has not worked for months, but has lived on the bounty of his brother-in-law.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
Was Adopted by Senate To- day and Will Go Through
 House, Tuesday.
Bill Providing for Purchase of Eldridge Collection of
 War Relics Defeated.
New Britain Will Be Per- mitted to Issue Bonds for $250,000, the Proceeds of Which Will Be Used to Extend and Increase Mu- nicipal Water Plant.

e(By Our Special Correspondent
 Hartford, Feb. 1S.-The Senate to- day adopted unanimously after a fa- vorable report from the committee on Judiciary the bill increasing the num- Der of Judges of the Superior courts from nine to eleven and increasing the total number of judges of the Superior and Supreme courts to 16. At present there are nine judges of the Superior court and five in the supreme court. The report will go to the House next ed by that body as there is no opposi- tion to it, and will then be immediate ly transmitted to the Governor for his signature, when it will become a law. The Governor is expected to make his appointments to the new places short ly after the new law takes effect.
 The Senate to-day rejected the bill providing that the state purchase the Eldridge collection of war relics. This bill had the support of many of the G. A: R. posts of the state, including Elias Howe Jr. Post of Bridgeport. The rejection was largely owing to the condition of the state finances. which rendered the project inexpedfent at this time.
 The committee on APPROPRIATIONS re- ported favorably upon bill giving to the state Police Association. an or ganization which embraces the officers and patrolmen of nearly all of the pe- lice departments of the state, including Bridgeport, and similar to the State Firemen's association, an appropria- tion of $400O for the two years ending July 1, 1911. The fund of the organ ization is used to provide annuities for the widows and children of officers killed or permanently disabled in the performance of their duty. Two years ago, when the fund was first created, afl appropriation of s3,0OO was allowed and this year it has been in- creased by S1 400. .....,---l.,
 The committee on Cities and Bor- oughs presented a ia yorable report up- on a bill allowing the city of New Britain authority to issue water bonds to the amount of $250,O00 for the pur- chase of additional water rights and extension of the municipal water plant in that city and to improve the fa- cilities of the plant. The bill goes on the calendar in the House and will come up for action next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
ROBERTS, DEMOCRAT,
 NAMED TO BE AUDITOR
(Bv Our Staff Correspondent.)

(By Our Staff Correspondent.)
 Hartford. Feb. 18.-The committee on Finance. of which Senator Arnold of Bridgeport is chairman. to-day decided to recommend the appointment of Ed ward s. Roberts of North Canaan. a Democrat. to the position of state auditor. filling the position to which he was elected two years ago. At that time there was no opposition and the election was unanimous. This time there was opposition from the friends of Edward M. Yeomans of Andover, who presented his name for the posi- tion. The committee. however, decided to recommend the election of MT. Rob erts and he will undoubtedly be named. There are two auditors. Former Sena- tor Bailey of Bethel is the Republican selected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATION
 CONFERENCE
Meets at White House United States, Canada,
 and Mexico Represented.
Special from United Press.)

% (Special from United Press.)
 Washington. Feb. 1S.-Having for it's ultimate object a treaty between the United States. Mexico and Canada, that will practically eliminate the Twilight Zone' between this country and her neighbors. so far as litigation about waterways is concerned. the first North American Conservation Confer ence met to-day in the East Room of the White House. Formal greetings were exchanged between the repre- sentatives of the countries and Presi- dent Roosevelt.
 The conference will hold sessions un- til the end of the week. The confer ence is composed of nine commission CTS. three from each country. Chief Forester Clifford Pinchot is chairman of the United States Commission and Secretary of the Interior Garfield and Secretary of State Bacon are the other two delegates.
 Both delegations brought extensive maps and pamphlets with them to show what their governments have done in the way Of the conservation of natural resources.
 The President made a short address. The attention of the delegates was called to the general question of con- servation which he declared was the most important problem Of modern times He extended the thanks of the United States to Canada and Mexico for their ready response to his invita- tion to a conservation conference and he hoped much good would come of it.
 The conference was addressed later by diplomats of the State Department. The visiting commissioners. members of the Presidents cabinet and others, The convention got down to actual work this afternoon when the mass of documents presented by the representatives of the three powers were gone over and a general discus sion of the policies of the countries was heard. It is likely that the ma- iority of the sessions will be executive because of the international features of the situation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
Finding of Supreme < Court in Matter of
 Police Pay Increase

The charter gives the COm- mon Council power to make. al- ter and repeal ordinances fixing compensation of all officers of the city.
 1Tse Courcil had 8 right to fix futurc salaries of patrolmen and ita ordinance doing so is legal
 rywer is placed in hands of Tax board to protect taxpayers from unusual and unnecessary ex- penditures, and not to cripple de- .nssrtsnents, by deprfving them of ssaeayls to pay ordinary salaries and running expenses.
 When the compensation of pa- trolmen was legally established by the Council it became the duty of the Tax board to make an aP- propriation for the purpose.
 If the Tax board fails, the Po- lice commissioners may make up the sum from their general ap- propriation.
 If there is unappropriated rev. cnue the Common Council may make an appropriation for the purpose.
 Or the Common Council may reduce the number of men on the force
 Officer Sullivan and his fellow officers are entitled to the in- crease, as a matter of law.
 They are entitled to the increase as matter of equity, it ''being we'll known that the expense of living has greatly increased'' in recent years.
 The ordinance is not in viola tion of the twenty-fourth amend naent to the constitution of Con- neuticut.
 A patrolman holding office dur- ing s'good behavior is not an OfYicer for a "fixed' term.
 The charter distinguishes be- tween officers for a s'f1xed" term and those who hold during s'good behavior"
 The former may not have tbeir salaries increased while in office.
 The latter may have their sal- aries increased while in office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
FOUR DAY TRIP
 FROM EUROPE
 NEAR AT HAND
Mauretania, Making 26 Knots, Is But 10 Hours From New York In Rec ord Inviting Weather.
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Especial from United Press.l
 New York, Feb. 18.-Splitting the ocean at a. better gait than 26 knots, the Cunard turbiner Mauretania today reported by wireless as only ten hours stealming distance away from New York with fine weather and just the sea for smashing a, record.
 She was then approaching Nantucket lightship. Everything indicates that she will reach Ambrose Channel by o'clock this evening, making a four day western trip from Europe a reality and smashing all records for sea travel If Ambrose Channel were lighted and the War Department would permit of travel there after nightfall, the Mauretania would likely dock this evening and have her passengers in New York by 10 o'clock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
WALL STREET TO-DAY.

II A. M.-After the first half hour of trading price movements were at materially lower levels. few stocks held firm among them being Atchison. Smelling, B. R. T., and Reading. Gov ernment bonds unchanged other bonds firm.
 Noon-The downward movement ex- tended to the speculative issues dur ing the second hour of the forenoon and the tone of the market was very weak at midday
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
NORWALK BLUE LAWS
 RIGIDLY ENFORCED
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Especial from United Press.)
 Norwalk, Feb. 18.-This town, the home of the famous Norwalk Minis ters' Association, was again stirred by raids upon the local barber shops this morning to locate a game of chance whereby a fountain pen was disposed of by a raffle at a possible cost of from one to thirteen cents. When the police arrived, however, there were no pens to be found, so the gambling barbers of Norwalk are yet to be found at their daily vacations.
 The newspapers were a short time ago forbidden the use of mails for printing the result of a church raf-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
REV, ALEXANDER IRVINE
 SPEAKS AT I'M. (. A.

Alexander Irvine it will be remem- bered was the pastor of Pilgrim church, New Haven, soupe three years ago, and incurred the displeasure of the wealthy in his congregation by identifying him. self with the working people and the poor to the exclusion of the others. He is a remarkable man and dra- matic speaker. He will make the ad- dress at the Y. M. c. A. Sunday aft ernOOn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
HEARING ON
 HIGH SCHOOL
 BONDING BILL
Date is Set for Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 2 O'clock-Lively Time Expected.
(By Our Staff Correspondent.

Hartford. Feb. 1S.-The Finance com mittee has designated Tuesday. Feb. g. next at o'clock as the time for the hearing upon the petition of the members of the Bridgeport board of Education to issue bonds for the erec- tion of a new high school in Bridge port. 1t is expected that the hearing will be a rather lively one as the board of Education is not unanimous regard ing the proposition and there is also much opposition to the project from other sources. It is pro' able that a large delegation of Bridgeporters will be present both in favor and against the issuance of bonds for that purpose.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
Large Sum Awarded
 Mrs. Lemp as Alimony
Special from United Press.)

Special from United Press.)
 St Louis, Feb. 18.-Mrs. William J. Lemp was granted a divorce today be- fore Judge Hitchcock. Mrs. Lemp is given $6000 yearly alimony and the custody of her son, W. J. Lemp, III. Lenp will give a $3O, GOO bond to guar- antee the payments.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
SUPREME COURT RIDDLES COMPLETELY THEORY OF
 TAX BOARD SUPREMACY

Ordinance Increasing Police Pay is Legal-It Was the Duty of the Tax Board to Appropriate to Meet the Increase = Not Function of Board to Cripple De- partments In Matter of Salaries and Ordinary Ex- penses - Enormous Pow CTS of Common Council Described and Defined Increase Defended as
 Matter of Morals-Living
 Expenses Have Gone Up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
HOP RIVER LEATHER
 WORKS BURNED
(special from United PressD

Willinantic Feb. 18.-The case leath- CT works at Hop River were completely destroyed by fire early today The blaze started in the drying vault from which is one story affair built part ly of wood and brick, was soon burned to the ground. The loss is estimated at s20,OOO and there is no insurance
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
SHIPS ON
 ROCKS OFF OSUMI

Tokio, Feb. 18.-The battleships Ftuji and Tokiwa struck on the rocks early Feb. 16, according to a dispatch re- ceived here today. The accident oc- cured near the island of Osumi. Both returned to Areake Bay where repairs are being hurried. The damage is not serious,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
POWDER EXPLOSION
 BRINGS DEATH TO
 SEVEN PERSONS
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Especial from United PreSS.)
 Wheeling, w. Va., Feb. 1S.-In a fire which destroyed a Slavish miners home following a powder explosion at the Lewis Findlay Coal Mine at Col Hers, w. Va, a few miles east of here, early to-day, three persons were burn ed to death and four others fatally burned. The house was destroyed and a score or more had narrow escapes with their lives.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
WOMAN ISSUES A
 DUEL CHALLENGE

Special from United Press.)
 St. Petersburg. Feb. 1S.-A woman member of the recent equal rights congress to-day telegraphed from Mariupol. challenging to a duel. M. Purishkevitch. a leading member of the Douma, for an alleged insulting letter which Purishkevitch wrote to Mime. Filesofova. the organizer of the Congress. Purishkevitch says he will pay no attention to the challenge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18

2 900 PERSONS WANTED to attend the ball and exhibition of Go. F, Hibernian Rifles, at Eagles hall, Thursday evening, Feb. 18th. A good entertainment is guara nteed, all the latest popular dances. Gentleman and lady soc; extra ladies 25c each. No objectionable persons allowed.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18

client, clean restau- rant or cash grocery and meat mar ket in Bridgeport; must stand inves- tigation; give full particulars. E. B. Barker, Real Estate. Hartford. Conn. b 17 b Q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18

TO RENT.-FTat of five rooms. im-
 provements, to adults. 743 Iranistan
 Ave. B 15 d*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18

FOR SALE-At a bargain, one bay horse, weight 1050, can be seen at Sterling's livery stable, 9S1 East Main St. B 15 sSpo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18

FOR SALE-Two second hand Jewett pianos exquisite tone. elegant finish.
 at especially low prices. Cash or easy payments. The M. Steinert 6 Sons Co.,. 915 Main street. BIT bso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18

FOR SALE.-Upright piano. great bar gain. $125. In fine condition. The M. Steinert & Sons Co.,, 915 Main street.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18

GREAT RELIEF from headache and
 constipation. Casca Laxine tablets.
 25 cts. P3 %
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18

FREE TO ALL.-Hot and cold lunch at Cummings & Whites, Golden Hill and Middle Sts. "i35tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18

one to attend whist and dance given by Council 142. C.
 w. B. L... at Warner Institute. We'd nesday evening. Feb. 17. Handsome prizes Tickets 25c. BIB uso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18

MRS. KATCH.-Palmist and Clairvoy- ant, can be consulted on all affairs of life. 149 Golden Hill St., near Main.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18

CARD READER.-Advice on all af- fairs, 25c. Mrs. Levy, 674 Madison Ave-. 4th house above North Ave
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18

LOST.-Diamond and pearl scroll brooch. Reward if returned to Da- wis & Hawdey Company.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18

WANTED.-Railway Mail Clerks, $Soe first year Examination for Bridge
 port May 18th. Preparation free
 Franklin Institute. Dept. 609 Rochee-
 ter, N. Y. B 8 b b* o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18

CLEARANCE SALE of the following bargains in used upright pianos: Steinway upright. $250; Weber. $225s
 1 Bradbury. $175: 1 Gabler. $50; I Looschen & Weinberg. $125; l Brad ford, $125; 1 Stone, $100; also three square pianos at $10 each and one
 organ at S5. The M. Steinert & Sons Co.,, 915 Main street 17 b*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18

NOW IS THE TIME to cover your pipes, boilers and furnaces and save the cost in coal in one winter Open evenings until 8 o'clock. Tel. 2367. John F. Walsh. IA Kosuth St.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18

FOR SALE.-High grade upright piano, cheap. Square piano, 50 cts. week. 12 Piano Boxes, good for ash box or chicken coops. S44 No ble Ave. s A If O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
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NATIVE PORK, home made liver, wurst. all N. Y. frankfurters and bologna. Daily fresh meat loaf. Peter Hron. 1216 Stratford Ave.
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