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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-22
Deaths and Funerals.

The funeral of Philip Brasch Segee was held from his late residence, 467 State street, this afternoon at 2:30, and from Christ church, of which he was senior warden. at 3. Rev. Ernest J. Crafts, assisted by Rev. pr. William H. Lewis, read the services. The pail bearers were F. w. Smith and Judge A. B. Beers of the vestry; Dr. H. Will lard Fleck and David Lachie of the Masons; and Henry Seeley and Henry Hali of the G. A. R. Interment was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of William H. Sullivan was largely attended this morning from the home of his father, 99 Atlan- tic street, at S:20. and from Sacred Heart church at g. where a solemn high mass of requiem was sung by Rev. Matthew Judge, celebrant; Rev. P. Curran. as deacon; and Rev. T. R. Sweeney. sub-deacon. The pal, bearers were Charles Simmons, H. J. Gagnor, Thomas Gilnartin, Harry Carroll, Frank Meyer and Frank Don avan, all members of the Machinists' Union of which the deceased was a member. Rev. Father Judge accom- panied the remains to the grave in St. Michael's cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-22
URGES FURTHER DELAY
 IN CALIFORNIA.
Tells Ex-Mayor Phelan He Is Doing All In His Pow CT to Stop Japanese I'm nigration-Should Await Working Out of Agree ment With Japan.
ment With Japan.
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'-
 Washington. Jan. 22-James F. Phelan. former mayor of San Fran, cisco. told President Roosevelt to-day that without doubt the California leg islature would postpone action on the objectionable anti-Japanese measures until the next regular session, two years hence. in order to enable "al count of noses" by the state and prob ably the Federal authorities, as to} whether Japanese immigration was de-l creasing or increasing.
 Phelan said after his conference withj the President. that the President told nlm that he was doing all in his powel to stop Japanese immigration, that hei understood the nature of the oppositiont or the people who wanted to hold theiE lands for their own use. but the Presi.t dent refused to consider the Japanese in class by themselves and claimed that. in justice to all, any legislatio1 passed by the California legislature should apply. to all foreigners
 President Roosevelt holds that it is 1nopportune and premature for the state to pass these laws because thel danger from Immigration is not im- minent." declared Phelan. And hei held that every consideration shouldI be given to the working out of thel agreement by the United States and Japan.''
 Sacramento. Jan. 22.-Assemblymen who are anxious to avoid trouble with Japan and wish to kill the pendingl anti-Japanese bills stated to-day thatl 1t was very unlikely that the billsl Senate they say. would not pass thej bills and if they should go throughd they believe Governor Gillette wouldf refuse to sign them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-22
'.DOC" BURLISON'S VICTIM SAYS HE
 WAS OFFERED COIN
Meyers Story to Prosecutor De Laney is
 to That Effect.
Judge Pullman Refuses to Allow Two Weeks Continuance e-Accused Pleads Self Defense.

Dr. H. H. Burlison, the East Side veterinary surgeon. was this morning arraigned before Judge Pullman in the Herbert Myers. Attorney Clifford B. Wilson appeared for Burlison and en- tered a plea of not guilty. He asked for a continuance of two weeks in which to prepare his case, but Judge Pullman thought that it would not re- quire any such time to prepare a case of simple assault, and set the case down for trial on Monday next. Judge Foster will hear the case as Judge Pullman feels himself disqualified by business dealing with the accused. Myers was in court ready to testify against his former employer. He ad- heres to his original story which wa1 that Dr. Burlison attacked him with a pitchfork and had inflicted the wounds which were dressed at the Emergency hospital on Wednesday night. He also intimates that he has been approach ed with proposition to accept $25 and get out of town. He made this state ment to Prosecuting Attorney Delaney this morning.
 Myers is well known about the neigh boring towns and is character in his way. He drove the Easton stage for a time and has been employed at various livery stables in this vicinity. Not withstanding his severe injuries he re- galed the authorities with his quaint YaEkeeisms this morning. He is be- ing fed up to get him ready for Mon days trial. pr. Burlison gave cash bond of $50 for his appearance Mon day. In his story of the fight Myers says he told Burlison, who is large we'll built man, that he would tackle him if he had club. Then the battle began. Myers was armed with a scantling and Burlison with a four tined pitchfork. The cut across Myers forehead was made by tie point of the fork. The other wounds on Myers face which consist of cuts and abrasions two black eyes and a broken nose were made with Myers club which he claims was seized by Burlison. The fight oc- cured at Dr. Burlison's stable at KnOwlton and Arctic streets. Monday afternoon. Dr. Burlison says he acted in self defense.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-22
ALLEN MUCH SURPRISED AT
 SENATOR'S ACTION
Cannot Understand Their Opposition to His Confir- nation in the Senate.
He Still Holds as Postmas- ter-Middletown Thinks a Political Mistake Has
 Been Made as There is No Likely Candidate in Sight.
Special from United Press.)

(Speclal from United PreSS)
 Middletown. Jan. 22.-Refusing to make any lengthy statement over the rejection in the Senate yesterday after noon of President Roosevelt's nomina- ton of him to be postmaster here, George S. Allen to-day said that he two Connecticut United States Sena- tors in objecting to his holding the of- flee.
 T was surprised beyond words" said MT. Allen, when I heard that Messrs. Bulkeley and Brandegee had objected to my appointment. I thought that they were friendly to me and cannot understand their action. l always have been g. faithful friend to them. Of course I am uncertain as to the future. so must refuse to discuss the matter"
 In the meantime Allen remains post master here as he has for eighteen months as hold over. Sentiment here is that the Senators in having the Senate turn down Allen have made a political mistake. Ore man who has watched the long fight from it's begin- ming said to-day that the action was bound to react on both Brandegee and Bulkeley. Middletown has tired of the uncertainty regarding the postmaster ship and wanted to see it settled. This man stated that the turn-down yester- day leaves the fight just where 1t was as there was no likely candidate in sight. It is said that the petition to the President for Aliens nomination bore the highest recommendations ever sent in for a postnastershiD in Con- necticut.
 On the other hand Aliens supporters refuse to comment on the Bulkeley- Brandegee charge that Allen worked for Hill in the recent Senatorship con- test. They alluded to this as the cause for what they called a punitive meas 11re'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-22
POOL GAMES FOR
 $50 A SIDE GET
 PLAYERS IN BAD
Two Men Glued to Each End of a Bank
 Roll Attract Crowd on Street.
Hot Sports Play for Big Stakes and Loser Attempts to Get His, Money
 Back.

A series of pool games for fifty dol lars a side is going some when it comes to talking of sporting blood, but this is what happened yesterday evening at the saloon conducted by Louis Blum at 6S8 Main street The princi- pals in the game were John D. Snarto, and Jesse Dukes, a colored man who makes living as piano player. The pair met in the saloon yesterday after noon. Both are expert pool players. Each thinks he is invincible at the game. Smarto challenged Dukes to play for dollar game. The colored man accepted and the game began. Smarto had slowed away a number of nigh balls under his belt and had more confidence than skill. The colored man won. Smarto compenced to use the gamblers resource of doubling up to recoup. The colored man still won. Dukes had started with dollar and mad already won $23 when his oppon- ent challenged him to play for $5O Dukes accepted and going out borrow ca $oO. The game continued with for tune on the side of the colored man untll he was $500 ahead of Smarto. Then Smarto protested. He wanted his money back.
 Dukes, rather than have any trouble. gave .Smarto $105 of his winnings, say Ing that he did not want to be hard on onarto. Smarto was not yet satisfied ana wanted more. Dukes pulled out hls roll and started to peel off some or the bills when STnarto grabbed it. The struggle for possession of the. money which begun in the saloon was continued on the sidewalk, attracting a crowd of a couple of hundred inter ested spectators. Someone called the police and when the patrol wagon with Patrolmen Rolbrook and Fisher arriy ed the two men were still glued to op posite ends of the roll which contained something like $200. At headouarters Dukes was relieved of $6S which he had in his pocket. His bond was fixed at $150 and he passed the night at headquarters in spite of the efforts of his friends and attorney to get him out. Smarto was released on a bond of $150 Both men were charged with breach of the peace and gambling.
 Judge Pullman nolled the charge of breach of the peace against Dukes as he lad not made any disturbance and had only hung on to his roll during the struggle. He was fined s5 and costs, however, on the charge of gambling. Smarto was fined s15 for breach of the peace and 8 and costs for gambling. Smarto appealed and his bond was fixed at $10O by Judge Pullman. He was represented by At torney Greenstein.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-22
IN THE CITY COURT

2 Engle Sillers. who had been in town I only two weeks voiced his indignation 1 copcerning his arrest in broad Hieland dialect in the city court this morning. ] The brand of Mountain dew sold in Bridgeport of which he had imbibed a goodly amount. yesterday reused all his natural combativeness and he de- ], hed the "blOody cops'' to take him in. ], ,HatrOlman Gregory accepted the chal- flenge and Sillers passed the night in a fceN. This morning Judge Pullman said ,, e10 and costs.
 Donnonic Siederkowitz, who was ar rested on charge of being implicated in the assault upon Joseph Koslowski when the Moraski gang did him up a !, month ago, was discharged by Judge the crowd that night he could not be convicted of actual participation in the assault.
 Judge Pullman continued the case of John Favreau. charged with drunken ness for one month in charge of Proba- ton Officer Garfield. Favreau belongs !. in Easton. His wife complained that her husband did not support her. Superintendent Brennan of the Chari- ties Department has been helping the family. ~Favreau can make SIP or $15 ! per week. but his wife says he spends 1t all for liquor. It is proposed to send the family back to Easton where they
 
 [ Ing Attorney Delaney informed Fav- rfau that he would have to support his family or go to Jail.
 The case of A. Anderson. the Broad street butcher who attempted to pre- vent Sheriff Doolan from attaching his horse and wagon yesterday was con- Mnued till the Bath inst, on bond of
 $50.
 @ @Abraham Goodman of Salem, Mass. William Seligman, colored or New York city. and David Nariman of Phil xdelphia. three boys about r years of age were picked up by Detective Hackett and Patrolmen Hall and Heamer yesterday afternoon. They told hard luck story to Superintendent Birmingham and were released.
 Mrs. Lizzie Dugas complained to the police that boys were stealing her pigeons and breaking their eggs at her place, 5S Hamilton street. The boys were brought in and questioned by Capt. Arnold and Superintendent Birn- mghann. They acknowledged the charges made against them and paid Mrs. Dugas for the damage done The sister of one of the boys pleaded with Mrs. Dugas not to press the charge: The Toys got lecture however. ana will walk straight in the future.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-22
GRAND LIST
 WILL INCREASE
 FOUR MILLIONS
Building Operations of MT. Wheeler Represent
 Much Value.
Main Street Property As
 sessed Million Dollars More Than Last Year Be-
 tween Fairfield Avenue and Congress Streets.

While it was hinted yesterday that the grand list of the city will be 'in- creased 8, ,o00, the public need not be surprised if the figures are in the neighborhood of $4,0O0, 900 when the to- tai amount of the grand list is made public.
 A glance at the tax books shows that this year Samuel H. Wheeler is pay ing in the neighborhood of $4OO, 600 more than he paid last year, and is the largest individual taxpayer in the city. This year he is listed upon a valua- ton of $s41,000. while last year he paid on a valuation of $523000. The in- crease is due to new buildings erected and property acquired during the year.
 This noon Mayor Lee went to the office of MT. Wheeler, by appointment, and it was surmised that Mr. Wheeler would have something to say to the Mayor about. real estate values. But after. the consultation the Mayor stat ed that MT. Wheeler had made no com- plaint to him and he did not think he would.
 A fair estimate of the aggregate in crease in rea3 estate values in Main street, between Fairfield avenue and Congress street, as shown by the books of the assessors, is $1, ,15O,0G0 over last year. These values have been largely created by Mr. Wheeler him. self. His Security building, the Stratfield Hotel, the improved Hub bell block property are very valuable. The Steeplechase Island property, own ed by Mrs. Fanny McMahon, is in creased this year by $S9, 900 because of the erection of a, draw bridge between the island and the mainland The to- tai valuation of the island property now is $176,000. ;, The circus parapher- naiia and rolling stock of the Barnum & Bailey shows is listed this year for the first time in the name of Ringing Bros, who pay upon $75,0O0. Captain Paul Boyton is upon the list for the first time for $3500 for his house boat and other property
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-22
AND PROPERTY WILL
 BE MANAGED FOR
 THEM BY. TRUSTEES
Will of Black Rock Million aire Probated by John A. Carver and John w. Ster- ling, the Latter Harri- mans Lawyer - Heir Who Goes to Law Must Pay the Bills.

If either of the two children of Thomas W. Pearsall, deceased, start any litigation over his estate the one bills. This is decreed in the will of the deceased filed in the probate court to-day by John A. Garner and John w. Sterling, both of New York.
 Pearsall, who resided in Black Rock for a number of years, was reputed to be a multi-millionaire during his life, but no idea of the exact value of his estate at this time is expressd is the will. Not until an inventory is filed will it's value be disclosed.
 That the testatOr was a shreWd f1n- ancier is showo by his directions for the handling of the investments of his estate and the way he desires the trustee ships of the estate filled in case of vacancy by death.
 Years ago the deceased was the brO- ker for Jay Gould and Horace Fields.
 The will is dated January 15, 1901. Three cOdicils have since been made. To his children, Charlotte Pearsall Walker of New York and Paul Spof- ford Pearsall of Washington he gives absolutely his books, paintings, works of art, jewelry, personal ornaments,
  en. and household furniture.
 k The remainder of his estate he di- rects to be divided in two parts and placed in trust with the executors. The children are to receive the income, or tke whole or any portion of the prin- cipal of said fuhd if in the judgment of the trustees it is desirable in the interest of such child to make such paymnt.
 The daughter, Charlotte, is given the power to dispose of her share of the principal by will. In the absence of 8 will her share will go to her lineal de- scendants. If there are no descend ants, to the surviving child of the tes- tator The son, Paul, is given power to will his share of the estate, but if he should die without lineal descendants the estatef is to go to the heirs at law Of the testator.
 The will specifically. states that in no case shall the children have the power to assign of their incomes.
 The executors are empowered to hold the funds in the. same form of invest as the time of decease of the testator although the investment may not be of the character of investments permit ted by the law of trustees.
 In case litigation arises in respect to the will the testator provides that "all the costs and expenses incurred Dy the executors, or trustees, in the de- fence of any such legal proceeding shall be charged against the person commencing such legal proceedings and shall be charged as so much mon ey paid to such person.
 In case of the death of the trustees the power is given to the surviving trustee to appoint a successor at any time within six months, with the same nOIUar- his prp0acNSSOr
 In the second codicil $500 is be- oucathed to each his chauffeur, W. l.. Shea, and his butler, Carl A. Johnson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-22
NOTED JEWISH ORATOR COMING
Rev. Dr. Silverman, Foremost Preacher and Scholar, to be Here Sunday
 Night.
At the Public Installation of Officers of Abraham Lodge, 1. 0. 0. B., He Will Deliver an Address on "The Modern Jew"

On the occasion of the public install 1ation of the newly chosen officers of Abraham Lodge, 1, O. O. B., at Steu- ben hall, State and Main streets Sun- day evening, January 23, Rev. pr. Jo- seph Silverman of New York, a world wide figure in modern Jewish history and perhaps the most noted of the re- formed Jewish preachers of this age will deliver an address that should prove of universal interest. His theme will be "The Modern Jew" pr. Sil- verman has an international reputa- tion as an orator. His temple in New York city is the mecca of the fore most men of his race and his public utterances are widely quoted.
 The local lodge is certainly favored in having such a distinguished scholar arrive In this city Sunday afternoon at 4:30 and while here he will be enter tianed, at the home of MT. and Mrs. Max Stein of 342 Norman street. It has been arranged whereby there will be an informal reception rendered the distinguished guest at the home of MT. Stein between the hours of and 6 Sunday afternoon and a cordial invi- tation is extended to all members of the lodge and the public as well to meet him. Following the reception pr. Silverrnan and Attorney J. B. Klein will be guests at dinner with MT. and Mrs. Stein. Mrs. Klein will also be observed: .-. 8
 Overture, selected; trio, John A. Lynch, violin; Frederick Brown, coro- net; Ray Garrison, piano; Installation of officers by Brother Jacob B. Klein, first vice president Constitutional Grand Lodge, I. O. B. B.; ''The Chase" (T Mattie), MT. Joseph F. Wieler; ''In Wounderschonen Monat Mai" Will liam c. Hammond, Mrs. Florence Klein Bishop, F. K. G. Weber, accom- panist; I'm Herbst,'' (R. Franz), MT. Joseph F. Wieler; Selected, Mrs. Flor ence Klein Bishop, MT. F. K. G. Web CT, accompanist; Address, Brother Rev pr. Joseph Silverman Modern Jew" of Temple Emanu-El of New York; Mazurka Di Concert, Trio. The officers to be installed are: President, Joshua Meltzer; Vice President, Hen ry Greenstein; Secretary, Signund Hirschberg; Treasurer, Philip Glas- ner: Inside guard, Henry Wittstein; Outside guard, A. A. Hotz; Trustees, Bernard Klein, Eli L. Lesser and Sig rnund LOeWith.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-22
QUESTIONS ASKED
 NEW HAVEN ROAD Massachusetts House of < Representatives Wants
 to Know About .s V. Mergers
Prepares List of Queries Re- garding Interests in Trol-
 ley Lines, and Boston &
 Maine, Held by the New Haven, or It's Disposition of Interests Formerly z Held.
Special from United Press.)

;, ' Bosto4f. Jan. 22.-As a first result of the recent report of Attorney General Malone on the New Haven merger in which he advised either the legaliza- ton of the railroads alleged illegal 4cts or the forfeiture of it's charter, the House of Representatives to-day dcmanded that the New Haven Rail- road furnish the. House, with certain data bearing on the subject.
 It aslxs to be informed, first, whether the New Haven road now has any in tkrest. direct or indirect, in any of the bonds. stoclxg or indebtedness of any SSfreet railway company organized uT- der the laws of Massachusetts and if So what interest 1t so holds. Second, whether the New Haven now has any interest. direct or indirect. in any Stock of the Boston & Maine Railroad And if 50 what interest it so holds.
 @ Third, what disposition if any, has been made by the New Haven since Nav s. 190S, of all or any part of the Interests, directly or indirectly held by ff in bonds, stocks or inde ebtedness Of street railway companies organized Under the laws of Massachusetts or of opIporations or associations holdins 3uch securities; ,tnd If any such inter Gsts have been disposed of by the New Haven. when and to whom; what con- Alteration was paid therefor. by whom 3fe securities or interests so disposed are now hold and whether there has been or now is any agreement between fhe New Haven security holders re- aArdinE the present control or the ulti- hate disrosition thereof: and if go Fhat such agreement or understand ing is,sst l
 Fourth. what disposition if any, has been made by the New Haven since May g. 1908. of all or any part of the interests directly or indirectly held by 1t in the stock of the Boston & Maine Railroad or any corporation or associa- tien holding security or stocks. or if any have been disposed of by the New Haven when and to whom the same were disposed of: what consideration was paid. therefor. by whom the se- curities or interests so disposed of are nov hald; and whether there was or now Is any agreement or understand ing between the New Haven and such holders concerning the present control of any such interests; and if so, what such agreement or understanding is
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-22
BISHOP M'QUAIDS'
 FUNERAL TODAY
Archbishop Farley Offciates
 at Mass-Many Distin- guished Prelates Present.
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press
 Rochester, N. Y., Jan. 22.-Rochester today buried it's first Bishop, when with the impressive ceremonial of the Catholic church, the body of Right Rev. Bernard J. McQuaid was laid at rest in Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Arch bishop John M. Farley of New York, officiated at the solemn pontifical mass of requiem at St. Patrick S cathedral. In the sanctuary were many distinguished Catholics including Archbishop Quigley of Chicago, and Gauterier of Kingston, and other Bish- ops of the province. In the body of the church were members of the Ro- man Catholic clergy to the number of several hundred. members of religious orders, practically all the county and city officials and representatives of the Civic and Commercial organizations. while thousands thronged outside the edifice throughout the long service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-22
TOBACCO soRTERs STRIKE.
(Special from limited PressA

Especial from United PresS.1
 New Milford, Jan. 22.-The strike situation. developed here when 50 men employed as sorters in the $. Ros- si Tobacco warehouse struck over a reduction in wages from 90 cents per hundred pounds to 50 cents, remained unchanged to-day. Conferences among the men, and between their represen- tatives and those of the tobacco grow efs were held to-day but nothing de- yeI0ped. The men had been sorting the leaf into five classes and under the reduced scale they would have e8fted t Into but two