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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-10
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 AUTO BILL

The automobile bill as passed by the House and Senate, is now before the Governor. It is generally conceded by motorists that this law is inn proper and unjust in many respects and they desire to protest against his approval of the bill The grounds of sidered to be most effective by the Connecticut Automobile Association are as follows:
 1st. The proposed law is full of err TOTS, chaotic and difficult for even a lawyer to understand.
 2d. The civil authorities are just be- ginning to understand and enforce the law of 1907. and to foist this garbled;; mixed up, and incomprehensible bill upon the State will do much more harm than good.
 3d. The scheme of taxation proposed is absolutely unjust and one that au- will relieve them. If the courts will not relieve them, they will take the matter to the polls next year and see that no man who had a. hand in that injustice gets chance to repeat it:
 4th. Various penalties are omitted from the proposed law, so there are prohibitions with no means of enforc- ing them.
 9th. There is no provision for re- porting many of the convictions to the Secretary of State. This is g. very vital error, as reports of convictions are the basis of suspension of the H- censes of reckless drivers by the Sec retary.
 9th. The provision of the old law giving an owner the right to offer his car as security for bail is omitted in the new law. This is very unjust, as a stranger might have to spend a night in jail for the lack of a fifty dollar real estate bond. when he had five thousand dollar car he could give as security.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-10
HOWLAND'S
Fiber hand-bae.

Newest and lightest of handbags is so light that a two-year old can carry it.
 Yet 1t is strong and roonay
 Made of stout fiber with srong backing. Gut on a new deep cabin shape and folding over to fasten with Ia patent lock of much strength. Given extra strength by bolts also.
 Lining is cloth. Handle is comfortable to grip. ! In size from 12 to 16 inch, and $1.75.
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-10
ITALIANS TO HAVE BIG CELEBRATION
 HERE IN SEPTEMBER

Sept. 20 will be a gala day for the Italians of this city. The cruiser, s.Etruria,", of the Italian navy will anchor off this harbor and it will be Italian day at Steeplechase Island. The celebration will mark the anniver- sary of the unifcation of Italy with the capital of the country, Rome, in 1s7s The 'tEtruria'' will be here during the entire week of Sept. IS to 23. A reception and banquet will be given the officers and men of the cruiser, and the festivities will con tinue during the entire week.
 The "Etruria' will visit several Con- necticut ports after leaving Bridge port, and will make a stay of a week at New Haven, where is located the Italian Consul, Michael Riccio, through whose efforts it is that the cruiser is coming here. The celebration on Sept. 20 will be in charge of James ". Massey, editor of s'II Sole"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-10
FOR FINDER OF LOST JEWELS A
 REWARD OF $50

The Eagle National Detective bureau is offering $50 reward for the return of 15 articles of jewelry and $40 in money that a prominent daughter of the American Revolution lost on the streets of this city on June 25. The owner of the jewelry carried the prop erty in a canton flannel bag on her person and does not know whether she was robbed or not. There were several diamond pieces of jewelry in the lot. The jewelry is worth in the neighbor- hood of 8. 800. The agency is keeping the name of the owner a secret. There is little hope entertained of getting the jewelry back.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-10
NEWS OF NEWTOWN
The Misses Beecher Host esses at. Charming Party at Memorial Library.
Special to Farmer.) )

Newtown July 1O.-A very pleasant evening was enjoyed at the Beach Memorial Library last evening when the Misses Florence and Marguerite Reecher entertained about 36 of their friends. The young hostesses were as- c. Glover, Mrs. H. N. Tiemann, Mrs. W. H. Gardiner. Mrs. Anna Munson The room was tastefully decorated with large flags and bouquet of peon- ies and roses which with the pretty evening costumes presented pleasing picture. Prof. Bentley of Bridgeport presided at the piano and dancing was enjoyed until midnight! Refreshments of punch, cake and wafers were served throughout the evening.
 A young daughter arrived at the home of MT. and Mrs. Charles Ferris, Sunday, July 4.
 Andrew Smith, of Bridgeport, is the guest of l.. Phillips Morris.
 Miss Tessie Carmody is visiting friends in Brookfield. New Milford and Danbury.
 Mrs S. F. Schermerhorn, and Frank Blackman enjoyed a trip to Danbury Friday evening in the latter's automo- bile.
 Mrs. E. G. Collins of Bridgeport, is a guest of Mrs s. H. Bullard.
 Mrs. C. H. MacPherson and child, of Hawleyville. is making a lengthy visit at her former home. Valleyfield, Ont, Canada
 John Bray, of Bridgeport is to be an over Sunday guest of Stanley Bullard.
 Charles P Coe, president of the Coe & White Co., of Bridgeport, who is a guest at the Inn left this afternoon with Mrs. Coe for a brief Sojuorn at Providence, R. T.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-10
WORKERS CLAIM VICTORY IN A
 } YEARS STRIKE
Interesting Incidents of a Warfare that Has Been Quietly Waged Since May 1. 1906.

"How many people know that a strike has been in progress in this city for more than three years?' The ques- ton was asked by man who is in close touch with the labor movement though as spectator. 'It is the fact,'' he continued. May 1, 1906, the bricklayers and stone masons struck for more pay and against the open shop policy, and they have been on strike ever since. Of course, only in relation to concerns that maintain the open shop.
 "Few, persons" continued the speak er" realize the steady warfare that exists in the building field. During hard times it is frequently difficult or unions to hold their own, but with prosperity they strengthen rapidly. When the present strike began Brick Layers and P1asterer's Unions, No. Z had 90 members. and Stonemason's Union, No. had 75 members. Now the former has 125 members and the latter s5.
 Of course,'' the speaker proceeded "the employees bring in new men from outside" Occasionally they get an ex- cellent man. but more frequently they take fellows who have partially learn ed a trade, and who get a union card as soon as they can.
 Those who are not proficient enough to be admitted to the union will not be long retained by the employers These men are usually sent from the city at the expense of the unions The cost Is charged to the benevolence account.
 During three years 500 non-union strike breakers have applied to the union for assistance. In 500 instances have the appeals of the strike break CTS been listened to and their railroad fare has been paid by the local union nd oil n1a
 That the people who do the build ing and pay the freight are aware that they get the best labor values from the men who carry a union card is shown by the fact that all of the big brick jobs in the city this year are being performed by union men. There is the Summerfield school, Warner Bros. factory, The Locomobile Go. of Americas big addition, St. Vincent's hospital addition. and the big eight story building of the Union Metallic Cartridge Co. which are all union jobs
 "The union men live here. Most of them have families and the money they receive will be spent in Bridge port. The majority of strike breakers are f1oaters. A large part of their money goes out of the city.
 "At the present time the mason's union can give work to 25 or 30 good men in adjoining towns where build CTS have made demand for union men. In some instances the union has an- swered that they could send non- back the men with cards were wanted.
 '"The success of the strike" con- tinued the speaker. lis due solely to the strong organization of the union and the financial support that sister unions in every part of the east sent men during the first few weeks of the trouble"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-10
Woman of 70 Sleeps
 On Steps of Churches

Mrs. Bridget Burns. who is well past TO years of age, complained to the po- lice to-day that her room in a house on North avenue had been entered and many valuable articles stolen. Mrs Burns came here some time ago from New Jersey and has been sleeping out of doors at night, and living a hand to mouth existence. She was sent to Lakeview home, as she was seen to be demented. She has been seen on the streets wearing furs and carrying a heavy huff. She always selects church steps on which to sleep. changing ev- cry few nights from St. Augustine's to St- Mary's and other churches.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-10
FORTY KILLED IN UPRISING
 OF MOROCCANs
Special from United Press.)


 Madrid, July 10.-Prompt measures to quell the uprising among the tribes men near the town of Melilla. Moroc- co where forty Spanish soldiers were killed or wounded in prolonged en- gagement yesterday are being pushed forward. The governor of Melilla has informed the war minister in dis patches that attacks by heavier forces of troops are imminent and he has asked for endorsements. Immediate- ly upon the receipt of the message a meeting of the cabinet was called and a vigorous campaign was outlin- ed. A strong force of infantry with several batteries will be dispatched to Melilla at once.
 The first intimation of the uprising was given the Spanish when the bod ies of four laborers were found char red black over a blazing fire. The men had been captured by the Moorish tribesmen and were put to death in a horrible manner. They had been nu- tilated and placed alive over the blaz- ing coals to slowly roast to death. The governor ordered out troops to pun ish the mutineers. The battle which ensued was closely contested, the Spaniards finally being forced to fall back to the village of the tribes with forty dead and wounded.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-10
THE ROWLAND
 DRY GOODS co.
Deaths and Funerals

Tn the passing of Thomas Farrell the veteran blacksmith who was bur jed Wednesday morning from St. Au- gustine's church with solemn requiem services the city lost one of it's sturdy citizens. The deceased was one of the oldest horseshoers in the city and he was regarded as one of the ablest me- chanics in his line. He had legion of friends among the merchants Of Bridgeport for he has cared for the zens of the city for many years. He was a staunch Democrat of the old school and a gentleman who lived a law abiding life. By strict attention to business he accumulated substan- tial competence. His death which oc- cured Saturday night last was un- expected for although he had been ail- ing it was not thought that he was in immediate danger of death. He had lived all of his life at 249 Harral1 ave nue and enjoyed the respect and con ddence of his neighbors. He is sur vived by three daughters and two sons, Elizabeth M., and Mary G., of this city, Mrs. Anna M. Spense of New Jersey. James and Thomas Jr., of Ton kers, N. Y.
 Sacred Heart church was thronged this morning with the many sorrowing friends and relatives of Margaret, widow of Nicholas Dunn, who died at her home on Cottage street on Thurs day morning. The funeral was held at s:3O o'clock and thence to the church where a solemn high mass of requiem was sung, Rev. William Fitz- gerald being celebrant, Rev. Joseph T. Picker, deacon, and Rev. Matthew Judge, sub-deacon. At the offertory a duet 70 Cor Amoris,'' was rendered by Miss Margaret Cummings and Mrs. T. J. Lennon. After the mass Miss Molly Daily sang Heaven Is Her Home,'' followed by a duet, My Faith Looks Up to Thee,'' by Miss Cum mings and Mrs. Lennon. As the body was being borne out of the edifice the full choir rendered Abide With Me- Prof Elmer S. Joyce presided at the organ. The floral offerings were many and unusually handsome. In attend ance at the funeral were delegations from the Ladies' Catholic Benevolent association and from the Shepherds of Bethlehem. The pail bearers were James Mclaughlin, Joseph Brady, Patrick Merry, John Heaphy, James Halpin and James Skane. Rev. Fa- ther Judge read the committa1 ser vices over the remains in their last resting place in St. Michael's ceme- tery.
 Harrell, youngest son of James J. and Sarah Tanning, died this morning at the home of it's parents, 245 Cath crime street, at the age of seven months.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-10
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
MENE WALLACE
 TO FIND POLE.
(special from United Press.)

NSUecldl on1Ied HTeSS.o
 New York, July 1o.-'ero an. Eskimo shall belong the honor of discovering the north Pole. I shall organize a party of my own people as soon as reach Greenland and we shall find the pole. We can live where Americans die: we shall succeed.'
 This declaration was made to-day by Meme Wallace. the 20 year old Eski- mo youth who, with his family, was brought to this country thirteen years ago by Lieutenant Peary from his home up in the Artic Circle. Meme sailed to-day on the Red Cross Liner Rosa lind for St. Johns, where he hopes to catch the schooner Jeanie, which will take him to Greenland.
 Before consenting to allow the boy to return to his icy home, members of the Peary Arctic Club wormed from him the declaration that he would nev- he would never return to America The Peary Club fears the lad might attempt to kill Peary who is now in the north. The youth is especially bit ter, toward Peary who brought him. to America where he says he received a ''frost<r'
 The bones of his father and mother may be seen in a. New York museum. Meme has seen them and his last re- quest before sailing was that they be buried instead of being exposed to the curious stares Of thousands. The lad was brought down from Pelham Bay this morning by Chester L. Beecroft, an actor with whom he has been living for the past ten years. The only sign of emotion he displayed on his depart ure was when he bade Beecroft adieu. Then tears filled his eyes. 'sI told no grudge against MT. Peary or against America I know more about America than any other country and while have not been treated right here shall carry an American flag on my trip to the North Pole. I shall also attempt to find and save Captain Frederick Cook, the Brooklyn explorer who is lost somewhere in Greenland. do wish they would take my fathers and mothers's bones from that museum and bury them. It does seem so saw age to me-"
 After the lads departure, Beecroft expressed doubt that the schooner Jeanie would take the lad back. sThe schooner is owned by the Peary Club he said, "and is going to take coal to Peary's base of supplies. They may balk on taking poor little Meme back to Greenland, fearing he may injure Peary. If he is left in St. Johns where the Rosalind stops, I shall go there and bring him back. He can always have home with me.''
 Meme was brought here thirteen years ago. The moderate climate kill ed all his relatives and he has for years begged for permission to go back to Greenland.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-10
To Investigate Death
Mother of Lieutenant Sutton Does Not Believe He Committed Suicide, But Was Shot by Fellow Off, cer-
Especial from United Press)

A
 Washington, July 1O.-A thorough in- James N. Sutton in October. 1sOS will be insisted on by the dead mans mother. She has retained E. w. Van dyke of this city as counsel to repre- sent her before the new board of in- quiry which will meet at the naval academy on July 19. He believes he will be able to demonstrete conclusive ly that the young man did not commit suicide as found by the original board, but that he was shot by a fellow of ficer. He will make an effort to bring before the board as a witness, the young woman whose home is in Pitts burg, concerning whom the trouble be- tween Sutton and his companions on the fatal night. said, to have arisen. The testimony before the original board has never been published. Van dyke however, has had access to it and to-day he says it is most conflict ing.
 'sThe accounts of the tragedy given by Iieutenants Adams, Utley and Rocker. and Sergeant De Hart. diff fered so widely in detail." he said. ''that it is impossible to reconcile any two of the versions. All testified how ever, that several shots were fired by Sutton; that Adams and Rocker were hit the former on one Of his ringers and the latter Tn the breast aS d re- suit of which he fell, dazed. though it subsequently transpired that the ball did not penetrate and that he was un- injured; that Lieutenant Adams rush. ed in and grappled with Sutton and threw him 10 the ground face down ward Lieutenants Willing and Bevan testified that when they arrived. inn mediately afterward the participants were all on the ground in confused mass; that TWO men were on Lieuten- ant Sutton's back while Lieutenant Adams was holding up Sutton's head and punching him with his fist.
 "There is also agreement in this testimony that when Lieutenant Bevan ordered Lieutenant Adams to desist, the latter obeyed and rose to his feet, and, glancing around and seeing Lieu tenant Rocker lying on the ground. he then exclaimed. My Heavens. is Roel- ker killed?' or something to that effect; that almost immediately there was flash and a revolver report and Lieu tenant Sutton was found to have been shot in the head"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-10
CANNON STREET
 PROPERTY IS SOLD
 TO E. T. BEDFORD

D. T. Bedford. of Westport, the Stan dard Oil magnate is now the owner of the Farist building in Cannon street occupied by the Blue Ribbon Horse & Carriage Co.,, as a manufacturing and sales department. tMr. Bedford has been interested in the concern for some time past and to-day he became inc possessor of the building occupied by the company. The property has a. frontage of about 10S feet in Can non street and extends back from the street for about 200 feet. The trans fer is made to MT. Bedford subject to a, mortgage of $35,O00 held by the Joel FariSt estate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-10
COOPER TOO BUSY } TO RUN FOR MAYOR

Mr.. A. M. Cooper, vice president of the Rowland Dry Goods Co.,, told a Farmer reporter to-day that he would like to be mayor of Bridgeport if he had the time to give to the duties of the office. but just at present he has not the time and therefore he is not thinking of the, cares of office. s''I ap- preciate," said MT. Cooper "the many kind things said about me in this re- gard but assure you that such a thing as my running for mayor is out of the question. I am a dry goods man and all the time that I have to give is taken up with my business. If I was able to retire from business nothing would please me better than being mayor providing my nomination came in such a manner that I could give the people of Bridgeport the kind of an administration to which I be- heve they are entitled"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-10
NEW FULTON BOAT
 LAUNCHED TODAY

New York, July 10-With the salute of sixteen guns-one for every state in the Union at the time Robert Fulton launched his C1ermont in 1so7-the new replica of the famous first steamboat was sent on her way to the waters off Staten Island this afternoon when Mrs. Alice Gray Sutcliffe, a second daughter of the famous navigator, broke a bottle of water across her flat bow. The Clermont launched to-day is an exact reproduction of the boat in which Fulton first demonstrated the feasibility of steam navigation and was constructed by the New York Hudson-Fulton Celebration Commis- sion to participate in the ceremonies that will be held from Septenlber,s25 to Octobersg this year.ss.ss, =; sss<ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-10
STANTON HELD;
 BOND $lO,OOO
Detectives Bring in Small Boys Charged With Tres passing on Railroad Prop erty = City Court Has Busy Morning.

Frederick Williams, the morphine fiend whose case was continued yes- this morning, departed this city today for parts unknown. He was charged with begging at the houses near Sea- side Park, but little or no evidence was offered to this effect. He is deaf and dumb and was sent on his silent way.
 George Slocum was charged with as- saulting William Teller who runs a boarding house in Fairfield avenue. Slocum was employed in the kitchen rendering several selections on the dish pans before the lodgers had arisen, to which Teller objected, with the result that Slocum did such effective work on Teller that the latter was rather lame in court this morning. Slocum contributed $5 and costs to the city treasury.
 John Parella, charged with stealing a pair of trousers, was placed in charge of the probation officer to whom he must report every week for the next three months ard give an account of his stewardship. ton. charged with assault with intent to murder, were fixed at S1O,000 A hearing in this case will be held in a week. Officer Deitz when he was regulating the traffic at the corner. of Main street and Fairfield avenue yesterday, was fined s1 without costs. Shields said that he did not see the officer or he would have obeyed his directions. Off, ficer Dietz testified to the effect that Shields had often passed the corner and had always behaved before.
 Thomas Gaffney, who is charged seems to be a clever man. He was caught in a telephone booth in the Arcade, where he was prying open the box which holds the money deposited in the slot as fees for use of the phone. The instrument he had was very skillfully made, and would seem to in dicate that Gaffney is an old hand at this game. Prosecuting Attorney De- Laney was uncertain on just what charge to hold him this morning, as he thinks there is a particular statute which covers cases similar to this.
 The railroad detectives are very busy the railroad property. Little John F'ucello was caught on the steamboat wharf. John is but II years old. and Judge Foster decided that the reform school was the best place for him. His father appealed the case under s1OO bonds.
 Frank Brooks, who is a sailor, was caught stealing a ride on a freight train in the East End last night and was haled before the city court, where he was turned over to Probation Off this wide world, having just landed in Boston from a voyage to England, where he had gone to give his father the money he earned when working on a schooner which plys between Buenos vreS Argentina. and Boston
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-10
Rattan suit-cases.

For the woman who goes on a short trip, a suitcase of rattan is almost ideal.
 Such a case has strength and good looks = and it is very light of weight.
 It scarce weighs more, when filled, than a sole-leath- CT case does when empty.
 Ready now with lining of linen and finished with trim mings of leather to give spe- cial strength.
 In all liked sizes, $3.50 to $5.
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-10
$1, ,OOO, 900 LOSS
 IN WESTERN CITY

Sioux City, Ia., July 10-A cloud burst which occurred a few miles above Sioux City today has caused the most disastrous flood in the history of this section. At noon one life was known to be lost and the damage to property was estimated at s1 O00, ,00O
 The cloudburst occurred at daylight and immediately Perry Creek and the FYoid river began to rise with alarm ing rapidity. Many houses along Perry Creek were washed away and their inha bitantS were saved only by the promDtness of the patrol boats. When the cloudbur came the factor ies here all blew their whistles to warn the endangered people. Perry Creek and Floid river have overflowed their banks and twenty blocks in the busi- ness district are under water. Leo BethreedeI, 8 driver, was swept from a drav by the water and drowned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-10
GOLF FINALS FOR STATE
 CHAMPIONSHIP THIS AFTERNOON
(special from United Press. )

IOptCidf OfIItCU F
 Greenwich, Conn.,, July 10-The fin al match for the golf championship of the state of Connecticut is being play ed to-day on the links of the Green wich Country Club between B. F. Merriman of Waterbury, captain of the Yale golf team and present hold CT of the title and R. L. Jackson of the Arawanna, of Middletown. The eighteen holes out were played this morning by two players, Merriman winning by g up. This will undoubted- ly give him the victory unless Jack son does some phenomenal playing on the return which will be played this afternoon.