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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23
SLEUTHS SHORT OF
 FUNDS, WON'T LOAN
 CASH TO THE CITY
They Need Their Money for Christmas - No Contin- gency Fund Here.

Although the statement was made early today that a detective would go to Hartford today to identify the jewels stolen in this city by two young men now in the hands of the Hartford police 1t was later said that the funds Of the department were so low that a man would not be sent
 1t has been the custom for some time for detectives to go out of town in their work and pay their own way. They would then have to wait O con siderable length of time for their bill to be paid from the city treasury!
 Being so near Christmas the per sonal funds Of the detectives are not as norishing as they have been and the ambition of the men to go short themselves for the sake of their pro- tecting the public against thieves is not so strong as heretofore.
 The Bridgeport police department unlike many others in large cities has no contingency fund for these emer- gencies.s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23
SUDDEN DEATH OF
 SENATOR M'LAURIN
Ex-Gov. Vardaman and John Sharp Williams Mentioned as Successor

Special from the United Press)
 Jaci-son, Miss. Dec. 23-Mississippi the memory of Senator A. J. McLau- rin whose sudden death from heart failure late yesterday startled the state Although funeral arrangements have not been completed most of the men prominent m public life in the state will be present.
 Governor Noel says he will do noth- ing regarding the naming of a sue cessor for McLaurin until after the funeral. The Legislature meets Janu- ary IA. If the governor named an ad interim Senator the legislature could take up the matter at once and the Senator might find he had lost his job before he got to Washington to take the oath of office. If Governor Noel's appointment pleased the legis- lature 1t could confirm his nomination but in either case the legislature has the upper hand. For political reasons 1t is believed Ex-Governor Vardaman would not be named by Noel and poli- ing Vardaman as the man the legisla- ture Is most likely to elect.
 McLaurin's term expires in 1915 Senator Moneys term expires in 1911. was elected by the legislature to suc- ceed Money. having been previously nominated at a state primary. If he should be chosen to fill McLaurin's term he would have to res gn at the beginning of the term for which he Is elected. provided this course could be shown strictly legal. If this were done, 1t would mean splitting the remainder of the McLaurin term In two parts. On the other hand Williams was se- lected by the primary as the Demo- cratic candidate for the Senate at the next election and although the legis- 'ature has already elected him to fill Moneys place. which Is the next reg ular Senatorial election. there might be question as to the emergency case which has arisen. It is generally be- lieved Governor Noel will refer the matter to the legislature. Such action would allow him to escape unpleasant political controversies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23
BRUTAL ATTEMPT TO
 MURDER HIS MOTHER
Continued from Page 1.)

1-J saw a bottle. This I knew to be carbolic acid. He tried to make me drink the contents of the bottle, but lit my teeth and frightened my lips. Then I don't know what happened. It was Q o'clock in the morning when 1 come to. That morning went into the grocery store down stairs and showed the men there the burns on my face The proprietor said he would telephone for the police. I did not have a talk with the police till the Monday following. When I got up the the bolt in the door had been slipped, and that one of the blinds on the kitchen window had been broken. There was a ladder in the yard, by which he had reached the second story window"
 Mrs. Branch could not explain her sons motive for the crime. Not a thing had been disturbed in all the rooms, everything being found as she had left them the night before. She kill her. and leave the impression that she had committed suicide.
 Mrs Anna Butler. a neighbor of Mrs. Branch's. stated that Mrs. Branch call ed at her house the day after the as- sault. She noticed that her face was terribly swollen, being covered with burns. Her mouth inside was burned awfully. Mrs. French. she said, took off her colla- and she saw the irpprints of four fingers on the back of her neck.
 Branch. the accused. is unkempt in appearance. wearing brogens. a seedy looking suit of clothes. and a blue shirt. with a dirty white collar. His face was unshaven. Throughout the proceedings today he sat grinning at the jury men. and often looking wild eyed at the spectators. It Is stated that his defense will be that he was rum crazed at the time. being not re- sponsible for his act.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23
Deaths and Funerals

The funeral of Margaret. widow of Pstrick Carroll, was largely attended from her late residence 165 Carroll avenue. this morning at s:30 and thence to St. Mary's church. where a solemn high mass of requiem wal celebrated by Rev. Father Murphy with Rev. Father Frederick as deacon and Rev. Father 'cahy as sub-dea- con. The floral offerings were num- erous and exceedingly handsome. The pal-bearers were Michael Kierney, John Reilly. Conrad Hockenberger. John Daly. Patrick Barry and John Tracy. Mir. Frank Munich sang Near CT My God to Thee" as the remains were born from the church. The re- mains were accompanied to St. MI- chaels cemetery by Rev. Father Murphy and read the committal ser vices at the grave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23
WALL STREET TO-DAY.
(snecInl from United Press !

New York. Dec. 23-Pock Island was the feature at the opening of the sto~k r-artet advanc'ng 1 5-S Reading second preferred showed a gain Of 1-2. Pennsylvania was strong. These gains were offset bv heaviness i1 Western Union. Steel common and others.
 II a. m.-Price movements throueh- ont the first hour were very irregular. Speculative interest was centered in Eeadi7g. The second preferred ad- vancei II 1-2 points
 Government honds unchanged: other to1Ss dull and irre~7i'ar.
 Noon.-Heavy buying of wabaehes made that stock the feature of the late forenoon tracing. Rock island ad- vancsd 1 point and Req Si1~ second preferred advanced 3 points further.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23
NAVY'S LARGEST
 VESSEL LAUNCHED
The Utah Is a Battleship of Vast Proportions-Chris- tened Today.
Special from United Press.) }


 Camden, N. J., Dec. 23.-The Utah, the largest vessel in the United States navy was successfully launched here today. Among the guests present was Governor William Spry, his wife, daughter and a party of 15. Miss Mary Alice Spry christened the boat
 The Utah has displacement of 21,S25 tons. The principal dimensions are as follows: Length on load water line, 510 feet; length overall, 521 feet, inches; beam over armor, SS feet, 2S inches: trial draught, 2S feet, inches; trial speed, 20A knots. The main armament consists of ten 12- inch breech loading guns mounted in five turrets on the center line of the ship; two forward, two aft and one amidships- Each turret is protected by armor 12 and 8 inches thick and supplied with ammunition by electri- cal hoists from the magazines and shell rooms immediately below. The entire handling of the guns is done by electric motors For defence against torpedo attacks there is pro- vided a battery of 16 5-inch rapid fire Eurs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23
ST. AUGUsTINEs CHURCH.

Masses at 5. z. s. and 1o:so a. n- The children's choir consists of 100 voices. Program for the children's 8 mass o'clock a. m:
 Angels We Have Heard on Hish, Christmas Carol: With Hearts Truly Grateful. Clarke: Hark the Herald Angels Sing. Mendelssohn; Holy, Holy. Chant; Angelical Salutation. Chant; Glory Pc to the Father. Chant; O. Lamb of God Gounod; Adeste Ffdeles, Christmas Carol.
 Program for the 5 o'clock and 10:3o a. m. masses:
 Organ music-Chorus of Angels. Clarke: March of the Magi Kings. Du- hois; Improvisation on Christmas Hymns with chimes: Processional. Ba-k! the Herald Angels Sing. Men delssohn: Missa in honorem Ss. Cordis Turton: Gloria Turton: Credo. Fur ton: offertory. Adeste Fideles. Novello; Sanctus. Turton: Benedictus. Turton: Agnus Del. Turton; Recessional. With Hearts Truly Grateful Clarke.
 The mass selected for this Christmas is one of the approved masses and is written in a broad dignified style for chorus only. The composer has fol- lowed the path trapped out by the PontificaI "Motu Proprio" and has re- ceived the Apostolic Benediction for Much of the mass is sung unaccom- panied which varies the chorus work and in a way nlaires up for the lack or solos The responses for the entire service are to he done unsccompanfed- The chir-es which were placed in the organ when built two years ago. and are enjoyed 90 much by the congrega-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23
PEARY WILL TRY
 FOR SOUTH POLE
fs,ecio, Iron, TIni,ed prass,

Special from United Press.)
 Washington. Dec 23. - Commander Robert E. Peary will seek the South Pole.
 "A year ago last May or June. Commander Peary said today. ''I sent Brussels a statement that if I returned from the expedition upon which was then about to start, I would be willing to promote and organize an expedition to find the South Pole.
 t"I am still of the same mind. would be only too glad to participate in an Antarctic expedition in which the equipment and experience of my North Polar dashes would be of ser vice"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23
CHRISTMAS MUSIC
 IN LOCAL CHURCHES
ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH.

Masses on Christmas Day will be at 6. 7:30. g and 1o:30. High masses, $ and 10:3o.
 Prelude. Novello; Kyrie. Willard; Gloria. Willard; Credo, Willard; Adeste Ffdeles, Novello, soprano solo and chorus; Sanctus. Willard; Agnus Def, Willard; Postlude Hammerel.
 Mrs. F. J. O'Neill. Mir. William ". Walsh and MT. Joseph Wieler, well known artists, will assist the regular choir.
 Sopranos: Misses Dillon, Kelly. Mur- ray. Monohan and Mrs J. Griffin; !; altos: Misses Brady. Dalton. Haux, Kane. Stapleton and Saunders; tenors: Messrs- Glennon, Keeean and Rely; passes: Messrs. Benham and Morris
 At o'clock mass the junior choir will render: Kyrie, Mattfeld: Gloria, Mattfeld: Adeste Fideles 500 and chorus; Agnus Dei. Mattfeid; ''The Christmas bells ring loud and clear, J. V. Roberts. Sarah E. Lee. organist and director.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Rev. John MacLaren Richardson. pastcr. Sunday Dec. 26 10:30 a. m.:
 Organ Prelude. Chorus of Shep- herds', J. Lemmens; anthem, Em- manuel". James H. Rogers; anthem, offertory, "Christmas Carols'' ''The Chimes: postuide. Postal March Clarence Eddy.
 D. morgan recital: tD Grand Chorale, Homer Bartlett; (b) Pastoral symphony from "The Messiah, Han del; (c) Christmas Fantasie, Reginald Barrett; ed) Adeste Ffdeles tchimes): Old Melody; (c) March of the Masi Kings, Tn. Dubois.
 T:30 D. m-Musical evening service; Choir. The Birthday of King. Neid- finger; offertory. All Through the Night, tthe chimes); Christmas Can, tata. The Star of Bethlehem. by F. Faxington Harke-; organ prelude: Darkness and Light. Q) Prophecy or the Coming, bass solo: CD Prepsre ae the Way of the Lord. quartette; lol Awake, Put on Thy Strengtn. quar- tette and contralto solo: (D (a) The Annunciat.on. tenor solo; (b) Hail Thou Art Highly Favored. soprano solo (c1 Behold the Hand-Maid, con tralto solo; (5) The Shepherds or Betn- iehem, soprano solo and quartette; t6D Glory to God in the Highest. quar- tette. CO March of the Magi. organ solo. CsS New When Jesus Was Born. bass solo: 60 In Bethlehem of sJudea, tenor and bass solos: C10) Glory to God in tbe Highest quartette; prayer and bene6iction; organ postlude. Halielu- iah Chorus from ''The Messiah, Ham oel-
 Mics Margaret Hogan, soprano; Miss Gertrude Laubscher, contralto: MT. wm. Tomlinson, tenor; MT. Austin MacConnelI. bass; MT. Elmer s. Joyce, organist and director.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23
ROOSEYELT'S GIFT
 FROM YOUNG KING

k(By a Stan Correspondent of the United Press-)
 Kampala. Uganda Dec. 23--The party left this afternoon Tor Lake Albert Nyanzar after two aays of interesting experiences in the native Ugandan capitol Among those rho witnessed the departure of the tolonel was Daudi Chwa, the IF year Sid King of Uganda He presented Roosevelt with valuable ivory pieces During the day Roosevelt visited
 he English church and the Catholic
 ission The. American flag was
 bwing from the latter building in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23
nment Appeal
 To Supreme Court

washington, Dec. 23.-The writ of error upon which the government is appealing to the supreme court from the decision of Judge Holt in the Circuit Court for the Southern Dis trfct of New York. in which he held that certain sugar trust officials were protected from prosecution by the statute of limitations. was today filed in the Supreme Court by the Depart ment of. Justice
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23
E. H. DILLON & co.
lire Makers Strike
 GrOwiuy in Hartford

Hartford. Dec. 23.-The strike of the tire, makers at the Hartford Rubber works has grown. there being $50 men now out. They have formed the first union or tire makers in this country and will send organisations to the other tire making factories to get the men there to join The local plant. which has been working day and night, Is now seriously handicapped. Yes terday the officials refused to treat with the strikers as an organized body. They were willing to meet the men individually
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23
MORE DANv1LLE PROOF.

Jacob Schrall. 432 South St.. Dam vile, Ill.. writes: For over eighteen months I was sufferer from kidney and ladder trouble. During the whole tune was treated by several doctors and tried several different kidney pills. Seven weeks ago I commenced taking Foley's Kidney Pills and am feeling better every day and will be glad to tell anyone interested just what FoIey's Kidney Pills did for me ' F B. Brill and Curtis Pharmacy, local agents. sI3S
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23
POLICE DON'T KNOW
 WHERE TO PUT 13- {, YEAR-OLD BRIDE

Mrs. Antonio Tuzzio the 13 year old bride who was taken to police head quarters upon complaint of her hus- band is still held. The police are at a loss to know just how to dispose of her case. The suggestion has been offered that she be sent to her home in Brooklyn and save the state of Con- necticut the expense of keeping her in one of it's institutions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23
Just Received

at w. D. Cook & Sons. five hundred gallons of escallops to be sold at a very low price. Also tons of fresh haIibut. steak cod. harbor blues. sal mon, pollock, weak fish, yellowfin. cells. fat fish. Spanish mackerel, pike. pickerel. live Holsters. and all other kinds of fresh finsh in season at low est prices. Pure cod liver oil at w. ID. Cook & Sons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23
ENVIRONMENTS STRIKE MAY PIE SETTT ED
 THIS AFTERNOON
Special from the United Press)

Special from the United Press)
 St Paul. Dec. 23.-The prediction was made here this afternoon that the switchmen's strike will be settled by compromise at a meeting called to take place in Governor Eberhart's office at D. m today. The meeting is called a. the request of both representati tives of the ten roads entering St. Paul and representatives of the switchmen and of the ten departments of the railroad departments of the A. F. of L.
 The cal for this afternoons meeting came at the conclusion of a conference between railroad officials and repre- scntatives of the strikers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23
Greetings for Mayor
 From German Capital

Mayor Buckingham received a pos tai card this morning postmarked Berlin. Germany. It was from Glenn ems Kloefkorn. secretary and treas urer of the Challenge Cutlery Co. W ishing the mayor a Merry Christ mas and a Happy New Year. MT. Kloefkorn will spend the holidays in Germany.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23
DIED.

wHELEHAN-In this city. Wednes- 2; day, Dec 22nd, 1909, James Whele- han
 -Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence, No. 623 Knowlton street. on Friday, Dec 24th at S:30 a. m-. and funeral service will be held in St. Charles church at o'clock
 Burial in St MichaePs ceme- terry as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23
SENSELESS TWO DAYS
 FROM GAS POISONING.

Charles Koch who was found uncon- scious in his room in an attic at 8 Poplar street yesterday as a result of asphyxiation by gas was a li.t'e improved today. He is still in a state of coma
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23
MUsICrAN THROWN
 FROM TROLLEY CAR

Harry Crane. a music teacher in the Masonic Temple, living in Saafo avenue was knocked off a trolley car by a truck in Stratford avenue, this afternoon. Dr. Bennett stitched up severe laceration of the right eye at the Emergency hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

tion. will be used at the different ser- vices
 The choir members are as follows: Mrs. Ffnton Kelly. Misses Jennie Gil-i huley. Mary Sullivan. May ORourke. Jennie Osborne Mary Flaherty. May McNamara. Elizabeth McNamara, Mary COnlin. Marguerite Stanton, Maude Goodale, Mary Smith. Florence Rivers, Cathe inc Howard, Margaret Clancy, Elizabeth Mccarthy. Florence MacAllister. Elizabeth Merry. Mary Brennan. Mrs. Frank Green and Miss Elizabeth Stanton. Messrs- JoseDh Wade, Vincent Wade. John Wade. Frank Green, William Green. Haro d Youde, John Ryan. Joseph -O'Donnell, Frederick Irwin, Richard Scanlan and James M. Kennedy. Prof. Alfred T. Brisebois, organist and choirmaster
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23
ST. MARES CHURCH.

Masses on. Christmas Day will be at s:30, 7:30, g and 10:30. Solemn high mass will be celebrated at 5:30 and 10:30. The following is the musical program for the day:
 Organ Prelude, Variations on Hymn; Adeste F'ideles, Novel1o: Kyrie. Marzo; Gloria, Marzo; Credo, Marzo; offertory. Adeste Ffdeles. Novello. soprano solo and chorus; Sanctus, Francke; Agnus Dei, Francke; O Holy Night, soprano solo and chorus. Adam
 Soloists: Mrs. Frank Munich. so- prano; Mrs. Harry Quinn, alto: MT. Joseph C1abby. tenor; MT. Alois Hav- rilIa, bass. John Wilbur Dial. organ ist and director.
 At the o'clock mass the junior choir will render the following pro- gram:
 To Bethlehem. Lowden; Where Is the Voices, Hall; Hosanna, Warren, MT. Joseph Clabby; Adeste F1deles, No- vello.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23
sTOLrN FUR GOVT POUND.

Patrolman Hall and Beamer have recovered the coat stolen from the Reich Clothing CO. on Water street last night It had been sold to sec ond hand dealer for g.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23
ARCTIC STREET HOME ROBBED.

Mrs F. A. Morehouse or 12s Arctic street. reported to the police the loss of T rinT from her apartments. The ring had three jewels. a garnet and two diamonds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23
wEsTNLAN-O'CoNNoR.

A license was issued by the town clerk today to Joseph F. Westman to marry Margaret O'Connor. Both are residents of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23
TRINITY CHURCH, SOUTHPORT.

Organist, Mrs. Vim. N. A. Lang; so- p-ano. Mrs. Wallace M. BulkIey; alto, Miss Edith M.- Carpenter; tenor. MT James O. Bulkley; basso, MT Wm. H. Rockwell.
 Organ Prelude, Rink; Processional Hymn, No 52, Avfson; Venite Crotch; ; Te Deum, Buck; Jubilate. Bassford5 : Hymn 60, Smart; Kyrie. Mendelssohn; Hymn 49 Reading: Sanctus, Tucker man. Gloria in Exceisis. Old Chant; Benediction. Services and 10:30 a.. m. Rev. Dr. F. Guilbert, pastor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23

A~-~@ sso.oo Black Lynx Shawl scarfs. s4o.oo Black Lynx Shawl Scarfs.
 ...... .... ---.$ $S1.9S sso-oo Black Lynx Shawl Scarfs. a 'oo Black Persian Paw Sets. SS.ss Sf7 Blended Squirrel Muffs. ..S94S s11 Blended Squirrel Throw Scarfs; .-.... ..-.--.s-. Sa.5S s75 Eastern Mink Muffs, -..-$1s.sS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-23

The Weather-Fair tonight and to- morrow
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-09


bs5-Best road horse shown 20
rig-Kirby II. Smith. Area
dla. Fla. blue ribbon and
bse-Best draft horse shown 10
riE-John Maddox. Barlow.
Bs7-Best saddle hOrse-John Mad
dOx. Barlow. Fla.
bss-Best Florida raised road
horse shown to rig-K. n.
Smith. Arcadia. Fia.........
bss-Best Florida raised colt un-
der two years old-COilier
Bros. Chipley, Fla........
b9l-Best Florida raised colt under
one year old-w. IT. Holmes.
Tampa. Fla. ..............
b95-Best Fiorida-raised stallion
*. TT. Smith. Arcadia. Fla.
5s6-Fiorida- mare-J. J.
Heard. Arcadia. Fla. ........
8s7-Best stalliOn-JOhn Maddox.
Bartow, Pa. ................
SeS-Best mare-C. G. Pearce. Ar
cadia. Fla. ................
602-Best jackass. any age-C. G.
Pearce. Arcadia. Fla.
6Ol-Best horse and light rig
shown. l.. Wallace, Lake
land. Fla. ..................
6O5-Pest Florida raised colt.
three years and Over--J. l..
Wallace. Lakeland. fla.
6O6-Best mare and foal-C. G..
Pearce. Arcadia. Fla........
s07-Best stallion showing two or
more colts-JOhn Maddox.
Barlow. Fla. ..............
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-09
DEPARTMENT

Tho Individual making tho
largest and best arranged
display ~ citrus fruits. with
tho LARGEST number uf ,-frfc-
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DEPARTMENT

125-Thc largest and best indl-
yiduIl exhibit 81 suEar-Cane.
SUGAR and syrup collectively
Hugh Wear Polk county 8
leA-Tho best 100 stalks 81 sugar
cane. isizo and appearance
considered - Hugh Wear.
POLK county o..
l29-Thc best one dozen stalks az
sug8r-cane. tsiZe and appear
ance considered)-Ed. Scott.
Arcadia. Fla. o..
l30-The best 100 stalks. with test
Of sugar contents. with
weight considered Ed. Scott,
Arcadia. Fla.
13l-Tho best one dozen stalks.
with test OF sugar contents,
with weight Considered-Ed.
Scott. Arcadia. Fla.
l32-The best I'VE pounds Of sugar
J. j. Stevens, Castalia, De-
Soto county
l33-The best FIVE gallons OF syrup
w. T. Budd. DeSoto county
i3f-The best 100 stalks OF Japa-
nese cane-Ed. Scott, DeSotO
county
i36-The best two dozen stalks Of
Japanese cane-Ed. Scott, De-
Soto county
Aon wv utNl lNN hldlAN OF rlunnn
Cgne-J. ]. Stevens, Castalia.
DCSOtO county
l35-The best two dozen stalks Of
ribbon cane ]. stevens.
Castalia. DcSOtO county o..
13S-Thc best 100 stalks OF green
cane I'D. Scott. DeSOto Coun-
Us o.. ..
l39-The best two dozen stalks Of
sorghum Cane-Collier Bros,
Washington county o.. ..
140-The best five gallons Of ia
panese syrup-T. ]. Apple
yard. Columbia county =.
141-The best five gallons OF rib
bon syrup-T. J. Appleyard.
Columbia county