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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-11
JAIL SENTENCE FOR GREENWICH
 SALOON KEEPER
Judge Walsh Fines George Allenby $100 and Gives
 Him 60 Days

It was an evil hour for those liquor dealers who faced Judge Walsh. in the Criminal Common Pleas Court. to-day
 Those who had thought George AL lenby of Greenwich would get of lightly were wrong. Allenby was fined s1Oo with costs and was sentenced to 60 days tp jail. The jail sentence marks the first time in the history of the court that a liquor law offender hes received such a sentence. It is probable that the case may be ap- pealed.
 James F1ahaven. who. with his brother. conducts a saloon at S46 Penn broke street. forfeited a bond of SEQ being charged with keeping his place of business open on a Sunday. In the City Court F1ahaven was fined s100 and costs. amount to $s.46.
 It was costly pint of whiskey that Daniel F. Ritchford of Danbury dis posed of to a customer. Sunday morn ing. Jan. IF. 1909. The court fined him SIPS. In the Danbury court he was fined $100 and costs. amounting to SIS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-11
WEDNESDAY CLUB
 SCORES TRIUMPH

Fritz Kreisler. the violinist. and Miss Janet Spencer. the well known con- tralto singer. gave a concert, yesterday afternoon. under the auspices of the Wednesday Afternoon Musical Club, which was well patronized- The audi torium of the South Church was filled to overflowing. A man from Jackson's theatre took the tickets, and the new rule requiring members to bring tick cts was rigidIy enforced.
 MT. Kretsler proved equal to his reputation as a master of the violin He was accompanied by Haddon SQuires. a pianist of merit. Miss Spencer is the owner of a rich voice. of good range. and reaches the limit of her powers without over exertion- She was accompanied by Mrs. Eliza beth Ruggles.
 The club is in excellent condition financially. Its members feel that they are contributing to establish a high standard of musical taste in Bridge port.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-11
TELEGRAM TO
 MGR. I. w. JACKSON
Announces Positive Appear ance Here on Monday of Big Musical Comedy.

The following telegram received by MT. Ira W. Jackson. manager of Jack son's Theatre. from Thomas Ryley. manager of "The Queen of the Moulin Rouge" company which will appear at Jackson's Theatre next Monday even ing. is self explanatory:
 Philadelphia. Nov. II, 1909. "Mr. Ira w. Jackson.
 Mgr. Jackson's&Theatre.
 Bridgeport. Conn:
 Despite all reports to the contrary, The Queen of the Moulin Rouge will positively play your theatre next Mon- day evening. Have had slight man agerial difficulties. but everything has been amicably settled and resume tour tomorrow. Rumors of financial trou- bles absolutely unfounded. Have played to capacity audiences every per formance since original opening in New York city. The show made s6.00o here last week and am $50 900 ahead on season. You can assure your pa- irons that I have the biggest and greatest musical comedy travelling. and 1t will be the musical event of the sea- son at Bridgeport Am sending the original company of 100 people. includ- ing my famous French artists, and the same magnificent stage production with four. carloads of scenery. Com pany will arrive Sunday morning. Ar range hotel accommodations for 102 people. Letter follows
 THOMAS RYLEY. Mgr,
 "'Queen of the Moulin Rouge Co"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-11
A. F.lOF L. PRAISES THE
 BRITISH BUDGET
Special from United Press.) ]

Special from United Press.) Toronto. Nov. 11.-Just before the noon adjournment to-day the Ameri- can Federation of Labor adopted a resolution felicitating Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd-George of England on his proposition of a bud get that seeks to relieve the oppressed of England and expressing the hope that the budget be adopted The first afternoon session of the convention was held to-day when the warning factions of the electrical workers came together in a meeting of the law com mittee in the labor temple
 The members of the law committee which will pass upon the disputes. are declared to be largely in favor of the regular electrical workers as dfstin- guished from the so-called Insurgents.
 The only enthusiasm of the day was occasioned by the addresses of Frater- nal Delegates A. H. Hill and J. R. Clynes. members of parliament repre- senting the British Trade Union Con- gress and President aBancroft of the Canadian Trades and Labor Congress and President Gompers' reply to them. The speeches chiefly concerned labor conditions in England and Canada. All appealed for a closer union of the or ganizations.
 The three great things for which English laborers are now contendinz. Ciynes said. are the abolition of the House of Lords. which he said was "a dangerous relic of the past" the con- tinuation of the free trade policy and the assurance of employment to those willing to work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-11
Suits at $15 and $2O.

This is just such a suit chance as women grasp with sureness.
 Here are suits from one of our regular makers. Made up in his regular careful way and in latest styles.
 But made up from his end of of-the-season stock of fab rics in liked colors and in practically all colors.
 Handsome of line and eff feet, gracefully trimmed, they are suits that would sell usually at $20 to $30.
 But we helped the maker to clear up his business. He made us a special price.
 And so. the suits are here at $15 and $20
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-11
Princess Victoria
 gloves for 89ci

The store's regular $1 gloves. The, best gloves that are sold anywhere here abouts for $1. Gloves that have been given the severe tests of years of service and that have stood that test splendidly.
 Hundreds and hundreds of women know the excellence of Princess Victoria gloves. But we are not content. We want more to know it. We are determined to get more friends for these gloves.
 To get them, and to get them quick, we shall sell a limited quantity at this price so much less than usual.
 Tan black and white, all sizes, enough to last probably two days-and they go on sale Friday morning. 89c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-11
Shakeup in Fairfield
 County Society

Continued From First Page) spent or who got it. Dr. Haskell says he acknowledged the money and it is funny that those people down there are so sore. President Bullard says they verbally took him by the hair and shook him when he said he was the president of. the association I hope he will be able to smooth matters out"
 Y At the opening of the meeting Dr. J. P. c. Foster Of New Haven. who is the president of the State Anti-Tuber- culosis Commission addressed the as- sociation and made a. report on the matter of the state sanitorium at Huntington. It was with a great deal of pleasure that the members heard that within seven or eight weeks the sanitorium will be ready for inspec- tion and occupancy. The farm which the commission has purchased is situated on high ground and com mands a view of Long Island Sound The buildings have been remodeled so as to provide two commodious wards. one for male and the other for female patients. Shacks are also under con struction for obstinate cases and in curables- .
 President BulIard gave a very >in- teresting talk and asked for all the publicity possible to the organization and its work He dwelt upon the ad- visibility of wearing the pin which is the fnsfgna of the organization
 pr. Donaldson. who is to have the direction of the sale of the Christmas Red Cross stamps. this year. gave a short talk upon the manner of selling the stamps. He advised that the com mittees arrange schedules so that those who tended the booths would not have to spend too much time in them at that season when everyone was busy.
 The majority of the two score mem bers present were ladies and among them was Miss Elsie M. Hill. of Nor walk. daughter of Congressman E. J. Hill.
 Frederick W. Post. the new acting secretary of the association. is well known here. For the past years he has been one of the. corps of mechani- cal engineers in the employ of the Pratt & Whitney Go. of Hartford. Be fore going to Hartford he was with the Bullard Machine Tool Co. in this city and while here he and Dudley F. Bullard were largely responsible for the organization of the Mutual Aid Society of the Bullard Machine Tool Co. It was MT. Posts ability as an organizer that led President Bullsrd to recommend that he be engaged by the board of directors as the perman- ent secretary of the organization.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-11
SUGAR TRUST
 NOT YET FREE
Attorney General Denies that the Government Has Abandoned Prosecution.
Special from United Press. ]

Washington, Nov 11.-Attorney Gen. eral Wickersham denies that the gov- ernment has abandoned the pursuit of the sugar trust. He said today that he still hoped to recover at least a part of the large sums which the trust has been charged with defrauding the custom revenues for the last 20 years ana perhaps to put some of the officials behind penitentiary bars. He has al- ready made the trust disgorge $2.25O.- Vuo Tn one case and S135,000 in another and unless obstructed by some legal technicality, such as the statute of limitations, he expects to recover more
 officials at both the department of justice and the treasury department raigament of the trust methods pub hshed in N. Y- newspaper. They were already conversant with the facts pres ented because they were a part of the evidence collected by the government upon which 1t based its suit for the weighing frauds on the docks at New York and which resulted in the finding Of the sugar trust guilty and for which they were fined s1s5. 900. That amount was a compromise based 1t Is declared upon the fact that 1t was the amount of revenue that could be proved by the government to have been taken by false weighing.
 Treasury officials admit that they hAC~h AoT SOIIlc LlIUe OL larities in the New York customs house but say that 1t is a mistake to charge that they have been indifferent to It. Frequent efforts have been made to uncover the frauds which 1t was known existed In 1906 a commit tee of the most responsible officers of the department was sent to New York to make a thorough investigation into the charges. They spent weeks in searching inquiry and came back to Washington empty handed. The or ganization of the crooked game was so complete that it was able to cover up its tricks.
 It was not until some time after wards that information was gained which enabled the department to get a line upon the workings of the gang. So far the results have merely result ed in the punishment of the smaller parties concerned.
 Treasury officers state that this is only the beginning and that before long there will be some startling de- velopments which will involve men more important than mere weighers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-11
IS SURE OF NEW
 TRIAL FOR MORSE
Attorney Littletou Does Not Believe Prison Sentence Will Go into
 Effect.
so HE DECLARES TODAY
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 New York. Nov. 1.-.I am sure will be able to secure new trial for Mir. Morse. and I do not belie-- that the prison sentence hanging over him will ever be put into effect" to-day declared Martin W. Littleton. attorney for the convicted ice king and alleged bank wrecker who last night filed a demand for a new trial on the allega- tion that jurors who tried Morse were allowed to indulge freely in whiskey during the progress of the trial that one of the men was on the verge of delirium tremens when he signed the verdict of guilty and that another had been an inmate of a sanitarium.
 Littleton declares that the trial judge himself believed ths evidence was so complicated that It Was hard to under stand How then" asked LittIeton to-day. 'could jurors who were con- stantiy drinking understand the testi- mony?"
 The jurors. he said. were under the care of eight special officers sent here from Washington instead of the regu- lar court officers and these men were constantly taking the jurors on auto mobile rides to Ccney Island where the officers treated them to all the whiskey they wanted. the officers ton alleges. He further declares that a great quantity of whiskey was con- sumed by the jurors in their rooms at night Litt,eron further charges thnt on one occasion the special officers guarding the jurors expressed their conviction that Morse was guilty. one Of them going so far as to say that he hoped that he (the guard) would be allowed to take Morse to prison Such things. Littleton declares. would pre- vent any man getting a fair trial He says he has affidavits to substantiate his charges and believes he will be able to secure a new trial for the con- victed banker.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-11
The Open Letter to
 Rev. J. M. Richardson

Rev. John MacLaren Richardson:
 Dear Sir-Iast Sunday morning. according to press reports. you, preached at the First Presbyterian church a sermon in which you made the following statement:
 Many times you have heard, why does not the cowardly church fight against civic corruption. com pei justice for the workers and stretch out its protecting hand over the poor? Why does not the church enter the legislative hall and the law courts to demand that which it knows is right? Because it is not the business of the church."
 We believe your position Is un- tenable. It cannot be supported by the history of the church. nor by the plain implications of the gospel which 1t Is the business of the church to preach
 Furthermore. in view of the widespread criticisms of the church as to its alleged aloofness from the common people, it's alleged subser- vience to special interests. and the alleged fear of its clergy to utter their full convictions. criticisms which statements such as these att tributed to you win only tend to strengthen. we cannot permit your words to pass unchallenged.
 We therefore invite you. and any other minister in the city whom you may choose to associate with you. to a public debate of this inn portant question. at any mutually convenient time and place. We believe that a public discussion of this kind would serve to remove from the mind of the general public many misconceptions as to the church's relation to social well-be- ing.
 MORGAN MILLAR. Minister of Olivet Congregational
 Church.
 w. IRVING MAURER, Minister of West End Congrega-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-11
WEALTHY MAN SUED FOR BILL
 OWED TO FLORIST
Defendant Refused to Pay $1,250 for Floral Decora- tions, Alleging Charge to Be Excessive.

Is there money in flowers? That fashionable retail florists usually dou- saler was avered this afternoon, in the Superior Court, before JudgA Lu- cien F. Burpee. by Robert MacMillen florist of Greenwich, in the hearing on the action brought by him against James Everard, a wealthy Greenwich resident, who also makes his home in New York MacMillen sues to recov- CT $1,50O- In his testimony MacMiIlen brought out great deal of interest ing matter relative to the prices charged by retail dealers in New York and Greenwich. He had been instruct ed by Mrs. Everard to have her man. sion decorated for her daughters birthday. which was Dec. l, 1908. The decorations for the dining room, stair case, ballroom and hall. in the bill of particulars, amounted to $1.250. Yel- low and lavender was the color scheme which was carried out by the florists.
 The plaintiff stated that 1t was inn possible to gather all the flowers out of his own gardens, that he had to go to the New York markets to supply the demand The decorations were most elaborate. Smilax, chrysanthe- nuns. orchids and many other plants, besides palms and ferns being used. Small electric light bulbs of many col ors were intermingled with the flow CTS. In his bill of particulars the plaintiff stated that there were 500 s,I Snrysanthetnums at ~ cents each These he bought of the New York wholesalers at 35 cents each. Also 150 orchids at $1 each, bought from the wholesalers at 50 cents apiece The witness stated that double prices were charged as the retailer had to pay the charges for shipment, packing and re- turning Of crates There were four other florists from New York who were heard along the line of costs of flowers.
 The defendant claims the bin is ex- cessive.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-11
Deaths and Funerals.

The funeral of Edwin M, Parker. formerly of the jewelry firm of Parker & Davis. which has since been sue ceeded by the Davis & Hawley Co., was held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home of his son-in-law. Will liam E. Seeley. 433 West avenue, and attended by many of the business men of the city Rev. Henry Hailam Tweedy. of New Haven. formerly pas tor of the South church officiated. A quartet comprising Mrs Martin. Mrs. Hard. J. A Kimber and Joseph Wieler sang. The honorary pail bearers were Hon. Morris R Reardsbey. George Nj. Comstock Frederick Trubee. George NJ. Baldwin. Edward C. Stratton and A s. May. Interment was fin Noun tain Grove cemetery. the remains be- ing accompanied to their last resting place by a delegation from the Odd Eaiiawa
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-11
WALL STREET TO-DAY.
fspecfal from united Press

Special from United Press)
 New York, Nov. 1.-The favorable nature of the Bank of England state ment produced a strong tone and gen. eral fractional advances at the open ing of the stock market. but this set tied and leading issues showed marked recessfons at the end of 15 minutes.
 II a. m.-Following the reaction shortly after the opening a number of specialties and low priced issues recov- cred strength More important rail- road and industrial issues continued heavy.
 Government bonds unchanged; other bonds firm.
 during the late forenoon. the Hill is- sues showing particular losses from some unexplained cause. Only a few specialties. continued to show strength
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-11
MEN WANTED ON SERIOUS CHARGE
 HAVE JUMPED TOWN

From, all appearances. Albert Ryck- man. who was arrested. Saturday. for an attempted rape on Mrs Catherine Melady in Stratford on Election night will have to stand trial alone It leak ed out today that Arthur Dubofd. the other young man, who was nabbed with Ryckman. but who was able to obtain his bonds of $500 has skipped town fearing the consequences. An other surprise was announced that three young East Sfders, who were suspected of being mixed up in the afrair have also evaded capture by taking to the highways It is prob able that when they realized the se- riousness of their ofrense, they talked the matter over. deciding to give Rrfdgeport a wide berth
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-11
YOUNG MAN SUFFOCATED
 IN STAMFORD

Special from United Press)
 Stamford. NOV. 11.-Salvst tore Saitta, aged IT. a driver in the employ of August Gargiulo. fruit merchant, was suffocated to death by gas in his room at his employers home, 50 Elm street. early this morning. Young Saitta. who has been out from Italy only six months attended the public evening school last evening returning to his room about 9:30. Half an hour later he retired apparently in good spirits It was not until after a. m- that Miss Mary Gargiulo, detecting the odor of escaping gas. called her broth er The latter promptly investigated and found the victim of the fatality lying unconscious on his bed with the gas flowing freely.
 The deceased had no relatives in Stamford but two brothers live in New York The parents and other relatives are residing in Italy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-11
AGED WOMAN FOUND IN BATH ROOM; ALL
 BUT ASPHYXIATED
Gas Had Been Turned On She Was Removed to Hos pital and May Recover.

Mrs. Mary Tomlin. 1914 Main street. wife of Sidney s. Tomlin. a driver for the Naugatuck Valley Ice Co.. was found unconscious in the bath room Of The gas unlighted. was turned on- pr. Harry Bennett responded to the call in the auto-ambulance and hur- ried the woman to the Bridgeport Hospital where it was said this after noon that she had a good chance to recover though she is 65 years of age ThE members of the family have no AKea of how the gas was turned on.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-11
BRITISH MINISTER OFFENDED LEAVES
 PRESENCE OF TAFT
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Special from United Press-)
 Washington. Nov. 11.-After the President had concluded his address today before the convention of the Laymep's Missionary Association. Rob- ert Spee-. secretary of the Board Of Missions Of the Presbyterian church, unwittingiy offended the British Am bassador. In the course of his re- marks Speer referred to the hatred of the English by the natives of India" Ambassador Bryce. who was sitting near the speaker. at this point got up and left the hall. Two ladies who had accompanied the Ambassador to the meeting and were seated in a near by box. also left
 After the President arrived he was given an ovation and Pfnchot walked a few steps behind his Chief. The Pres ident noticed Pinchot and turning half around shook hands cordially with him. The crowd thereupon shouted approval and prolonged the applause into a demonstration for the two who stood smiling. side by side
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-11
grATE OF CONNECTICUT. DIgTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss: PROBATE COURT

November 1th. 1909.
 Dstate of Carrie. George. and Lizzie , ,Prol<opovttch. of Bridgeport. in said D1Btrict. minors
 The Guardian having made applica- tion for an order authorizingx her to i sell certain real estate belonging to tan5d eEtate as per said application on 11le duly appears.
 ORDERED. That the said applica- ,nfon be heard and determined at the Pribate Office in Bridgeport on the 18th day of November. 1909. at o'clock in lthe forenoon. and this Court directs isafd Guardian to give notice to all per- sons interested in said estate to aD- pezr if they see cause. and be heard | thereon. by publishing this order once \ Am A newspaper having circulation in lsafd district the 11th day of November. EA- D.. 1908. and return make to thS GCourf of notice given
 Attest:
 WILLIAM V. DEWITT. asn Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-11

Ely street. The place at that time was within 2e0 feet of a Hungarian church in that town Subsequent to July p, Lengyel tore away a part Of the building in which he was to To- cate The part which remained stand rect line with the church. The trans fer was not objected to on any otffer grounds. so the Commissioners granted the application. Joseph Kiska, who re- sides close by, and who is a trustee of the church filed an appeal in the Su- perior Court, but that court sustained the decision of the Commissioners
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-11
To Ask Supreme Court to Decide
 Legality of Transfer

Counsel for Joseph Kiska, of Nor walk. who has appealed from both the decisions of the County Commissioners and the Superior Court to the Supreme Court of Errors in granting a transfer of a liqcor license to Paul Lengyel at 1e Ely street in that town. have ask ed for a finding of facts in the case which is one of the most peculiar that has come before the attention Of the commissioners in some time Paui Lengyel on July 22. 1909. filed an ap- plication to transfer license to 1s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-11
Rev. E. J. McLaren Richardson Answers
 Challenge to Debate

Rev. MT. Millar said this afternoon: The challenge to Mir. Richardson to debate the duty of the church. in the matters regarding which question. is raised. is issued in a purely friendly spirit. in the belief that such a dis cussion would be profitable. especially in clearing up the misconception. ex- istingf In the minds of many. that the church Is not deeply concerned in the we'll being of the common people and devoted to their interest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-11

The Park City Skating Rink recent ly opened under new management is enjoying large patronage. This popu- lar sport is on the boom all over the world at present and more especially thoughout the U. s. This popular rink has a new equipment throughout and the music Is a special feature never before enjoyed in this city. Special at tention paved to beginners. afternoon also fancy skating will be taught those wishing to learn that branch of the sport