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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04
BRIDE OF A DAY LEAVES WITH A
 FORMER LOVER
Young Husband Returns from Work to Find His Home Deserted, His Bride Mwsing,an His New Fur nitg1re Useless.

We'd on Sunday, deserted, on Tues day. is the burden of the story told by John Mycenowski to Capt. Arnold at police headquarters this, morning. The unhappy bridegroom led blushing, blooming Helena Wojcenshowski to the altar in the Polish church Sunday and afterwards celebrated his nuptials with a. few friends at the home he had pre- pared at No. 1 Green Court, East Bridgeport. Helena is 27. The hus- band is 8.
 A year ago Helena was the affianced of Stanislaus Wilhelm. Stan1slaus went to Mexico four months ago and returned last Wednesday. He had with him $250 he had received from his fathers estate in Poland. He found that his inamorata was to be married Sunday and told his friends that he would steal her from her husband. The husband alleges that he did this very thing and that his wife was prac- tically abducted.
 The husband went to his work on Monday and returned at night to find the house locked. He had no suspic- ion of any wrong, thinking she had gone out temporarily, and he waited for her to return At o'clock his suspicious were aroused and he broke
  effects missing. Nothing else in the house had been touched. The new furniture and household articles he had purchased remained as reminders Of the happiness he had hoped for, but had missed.
 Investigation brought out the fact that the old lover had appeared with another man and had taken the be- longfngs of Mrs. Newlywed Further investigation by the injured husband convinced him that Wilhelm had stolen his wife from him. This is Mycen- owskis story Of the affair. His com- plaint to the police was not made with the idea that they would get his wife back for him. He believes that she will return as soon as Wilhelm s money is exhausted, but he says he will not receive her. He said this morning: 'She can so to MT. Devil, [ don't care.''
 He wants her arrested, as we'll as her companion. He was told that the matter was one for civil action, un- less he could find his wife living with another man here. He went away grieVing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04
FIRE LOSS DECREASES
 $l5O IN EACH FIRE
MT. Bullard Makes State nent Showing Results Ac- complished by Improved Department.

President Bullard of the Board of Fire Commissioners has some interest ing figures relative to the local fire department. Although the number of fires IS increasing yearly the depart nent is decreasing the fire losses. During the past four years the <ayer- age loss per fire has been s360, and dur ing the four years previous the aver age loss per fire was $510.
 AS the average number of fires per annum is 300 the reduction in fire loss es is $45,O00, despite the increase in the number of alarms of fires with the growth of the city. At this rate the amount of property saved by building up the fire department has been $780, 600 in four years, or enough to pay for running the department.
 This saving is outside of reductions made in insurance rates and is attrib- uted by MT. Bullard to the improved departuent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04
AFTER CONTEST WATER HEARING
 IS GRANTED
Former Secretary of State Phelan Makes Plea for
 Fair Play.
Those Who Wish to Be Heard in Opposition to 2O- Year Water Contract May Be Heard in City Hall at .S0 Torn ory.o- Tro,,1ro,
7:3O Tomorrow Evening.

The tagging interest in the Tax night. about 10:3O, when Lynn w. Will son. who had been waiting patiently for an hour or two, for the hearings scheduled by the board to take place, asked that a date be assigned for a hearing upon the proposed appropria- tion of $12.000 under the terms of the water contract
 MT. Wilson pointed out, that despite the importance of the matter of the water appropriation, and the great public interest taken in it, no hearing had been assigned for it, nor even place provided by which persons de- slr1ng to appear could be heard in a parliamentary way upon this subject.
 MT. Wilson said that there were a number of persons who desired to be heard, to whom no opportunity had been afforded He suggested hearing for the convenience of all such.
 The board voted to hold the hearing at once.
 MT. Wilson began his remarks. but had scarcely opened when MT. Paige moved that when the board adjourn. it adjourn until Monday. This motion was carried.
 MT. Wilson then said that inasmuch as the board had adjourned to date prior to the second Tuesday in FTebru- ary, that he with all others would have the right to be heard. He would there fore continue his remarks at this time and avail himself of his privilege of hearing at the later date.
 The clause in the charter which is in question, provides that the board of opportionment Shall hold a meet ing on the first Tuesday in February which may be adjourned to a day not later than the second Tuesday in February and "shall'' hear at any such meeting all parties who may de- sire to be heard.''
 Hon. John J. Phelan, former secre- tary of state. who came upon the board last year. took the floor and argued that it was unjust to deny a proper hearing. in such an important matter, when there were those who wished to appear. He moved that a hearing be given.
 MT. Paige dissented. The motion was carried. Tss@f ;
 The hearing was finally fixed for Friday evening at 7:30.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04
WALL STREET TO-DAY.
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 Il A. M.-The market ruled gener- ally heavy from the opening prices of the standard stocks, sustaining de- clines ranging from fractions to over one point with the trading element generally active on the bear side and in their talk attaching market impor- tance to the drift of tariff news from Washington. Consolidated Gas sold off IA on aggressive selling. The Gould issues still ruled strong and were an exception all through the hour to the general heaviness.
 Noon.-Market conditions remained unchanged during the last half of the forenoon. The general list following Consolidated Gas on the decline ~nT- came extremely dull. A firmer tone developed later and little of the early loss was recovered.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04
HARRY SELTzER
 THREW SHOT WHICH
 BROKE BOYS SKULL
Enraged by the Franks of Boys Harry >Seltzer Hurl- ed Solid Shot Which Struck Joseph Rose.
Victim Was Irephined at the Bridgeport Hospital This Morning and Will Probably Recover.

Harry Seltzer, IS years old, living
 with his father at 29 Jefferson street, was arrested this morning by Detec-
 Seltzer is accused of throwing a one
 pound shot at Joseph Rose yesterday afternoon and crushing his skull at the American & British Company s shop on Railroad avenue.
 Seltzer is 8 piece hand. The Rose boy has been employed to carry work and run errands about the shop. Rose has occasion, in performing his duties, to pass near the place where Seltzer works and has often bothered the piece hands with his boyish pranks. At 4:45 yesterday Rose with another boy named Andrew Bayus passed through the room. It is alleged that Rose threw a. snowball which struck Seltzer in the face. < Seltzer reached down to the floor and i'll his anger picked up a one pound shot and threw it with con- siderable force at the boys who were tOrmenting him.
 SeltZer'S aim was deadly The iron projectile struck Rose fairly on the right temple, felling him to the floor. Rose, however was able to walk to the Bridgeport hospital where the ex- ternal wound was dressed and Rose was put to bed to await developments Iney came soon dICer, TOT the boy was seized with convulsions, indicating that the skull was fractured and depressed upon the brain membranes. Trephin- ing was resorted to and a clot of blood removed from the brain. At o'clock he was resting easily with good chance for recovery.
 Detective Fox this morning found SeltZer at work at his accustomed place in the shop. He was put un- der arrest. He talked freely about the affair and made no denial of the facts as presented above. He regret ted the affair very much, but says that he has suffered so much from the pranhs of the boys that it is not sur prising that he lost his temper on this occasion. As his wages depend upon the amount of work he does, any in reference which loses him time results in corresponding loss of money He lives with his father, Simon Seltzer, a peddler. He has never been in any trouble before.
 Rose is the son of Mrs. Samuel F. Vervane of 1282 Seaview avenue. This he was able to make a state- ment to Detective Fox which did not differ materially from that made by Seltzer. His statement will be used if necessary in the proceedings against SeltZer.
 The charge against Seltzer is simple assault. He will be held to await the result of Roses injuries.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04
OPPOSITION TO THE TREASURER'S
 BOND PROJECT
Legislators from Small
 Towns Are Stirred Up Bill Calls for $7,00O,000 to
 Cover Several Items.
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 rBaatfoqd, Feb. 4.-COnsiderable op- position has developed to the new State bond bill drafted at the instance of State Treasurer Patten and calling for a $7,000,0 900 bond issue in place of that of $6,500,0OO authorized by the last Legislature. The $6,5O0, GOO issue was intended to cover appropriations for St, 500, 900 for good roads, $1,500,00 for Improvements to the Capitol grounds, and $500,000 for the new State armory and arsenal.
 Both the building projects are under way and g. million and a half has been spent on contracts and to be spent on roads. but no bonds have been issued and the projects so far have been Financed by the State revenues. Many who have in mind the deplorable pre- sanitation of the States finances made fin the treasurerS last report, are ask Ing why the State should borrow money in short term loans from the Hartford banks at high rates of inter est to meet running expenses, when by idisposing of the bonds they could se- cure the necessary capital and would be only called upon to pay 3 1-2 per cent
 MT. Patten explains that 1908 was a bad year to sell bonds, but is met with the statement that Senator Bulkeley agreed at the time of their authorlza- ton to attend to their disposal if any difficulty was met there. The new bfN calls for a $7,00O,000 issue in all and the increase comes about by rea- son of the purpose to retire between 9SoO,00 and $90O,000 worth of State ponds which come due next year, sub stltuting the new 1-2's for them. :, The legislators, especially those from the smaller towns, have become great " etirred up over the question and are snaking careful inquiries.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04
PANIC IN CONVENT
 FROM NEARBY FIRE,
Girls and Sisters Kneel in!
 Prayer While Bremen
 Fight Flames - Blaze : Near Hotel Albany.
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 New York, Feb. 1.-Two hundred guests of the Hotel Albany in the heart of the theatre district fled to the streets in scanty attire early to-day when fire broke out in the building next door. Broadway has never be- fore seen such a display of the latest modes of night dress. Chorus girls carrying lap dogs and men in vivid pajamas rushed from the hotel only to return to the hotel lobby when they stepped out on the snow covered walks.
 Brooklyn iremen were called to a fire in a five story factory building in En- erson Place early to-day. Eight hun dred girls in the convent of the Sisters of Mercy became panic stricken and they were ordered to the chapel for prayers. For several hours while the fremen fought the fire which for a time threatened the whole neighbor- hood. the girls and AS sisters knelt in prayer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04
RORABACK FILES EXPENSE ACCOUNT
Tells What He Received and Spent in E. J. Hills Con test for SenatOrship.
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 Hartford, Feb. 4.-J. Henry Rora- back, political agent for E. J. Hill. filed his expense account with the Secretary of State late this afternoon. It shows receipts of s2, 800 and expenses as follows:
 Allyn House, rooms and meals, $S67.85; newspapers. circulating and ad- Vertlsing, etc., $450.97; carfare, hotel bills and various expenses for self and sundry other persons (estinrated), $500. Telegrams and telephone $90; steno- grapher use of machine and works, $60; w. H. Marigold, expenses, Hotel Garde, $22.25; incidental expenses (ee- tlmated), $50; balance on hand, $35S. S.63 The Secretary of State submitted itt to the Attorney General and after a., consultation with that gentleman sign ed it as follows:
 Approved insofar as in accordance, with the statute." (Signed) Matthewl H. Rogers, Secretary of State
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04

the hearing, that they did not ,aya enough evidence to convict.
 The nolled cases are as follows- John H. McMurray, John Farrell, Jake Walz, C.. H. de Quetteville, proprietor Of the Windsor Hotel; Joseph De Moro. James Mccarthy, James Jacques, Mrs Ann Clancy, Emil Engleman, Patrick Dr1scoll, Daniel O'Neill, Daniel Wal ker, and Isaac Williams.
 It was said about town today, by those who are familiar with the inside history Of these prosecutions, that itl Is likely the story of how they hap-I pened and how they failed will comel out within a few days ] There is said to be a most interest ing story about the source from which, the funds were derived from which the detectives were paid. and -fhe sud den failure of the detectives to "de-' liver the goods" which is represented as being of sensational interest
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04
JUDGE MEADE UNANIMOUSLY
 REELECTED
Chosen as County Com1nis-
 sioner for Fairfield Coun- tv for Four Years From March 1 Next-His Long
 Term of Service for the
 County.
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(By Our Special Correspondent)
 Hartford, Feb. 4.-Both houses or the General Assembly under suspension or the rules reelected Judge Whitman 5. Meade of Greenwich to the office or county commissioner of Fairfield coun- tv for a term of four years beginning March 1, 1909. There was no opposl- lion Judge Meade having been the choice of the caucus cf Fairfield county Republicans and his election was unan- inouS.
 Judge Meade was first appointed a county commissioner of Fairfield coun- ty in 1891 and has served continuously since that time and if he lives to com r,lete the term for which he has just been elected will have served the coun- ty for g years as commissioner, the longest term of service ever given by auv man in that position, a record of which MT. Meade may well be proud.
 Judge Meade has made an excellent county commissioner and has the res nect of all who have to do with his office, regardless of politics.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Many sorrowing relatives and friends attended the funeral of Elizabeth. wife of Thomas Kirby, which was held this morning from her late home, 109 Cath erine street, at S:30 and from St. Au- gustine'S church at 9. where a reuuiem mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Mara. who preached an eulogy prais- ing the deceased for her life of Christ ian piety. Many exquisite floral tri- butes surrounded the bier. The pail bearers were James Sullivan, Chris
 Weldon, David Jack, Joseph OConnor, Daniel Coughlin, Arthur Pease. The burial was in the family plot at St. MichaelS cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04
CITY COURT CASES

Charles Zimmerman, whose case was postponed for investigation in the city court yesterday, was discharged by Judge Pullman this morning.
 Steve Halipan, 15, and John Dolin- ski, IA years old. were sent to the Boys school at Meriden. this morning, by Judge Pullman. The boys are a part of the gang which has been stealing brass fittings from the Connecticut company. They were arrested yester- day by Special Officer Campbell, at which time they had a quantity of copper wire and brass in their possess sion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04

The ambulance was called to the west End lumber yard this morning, to attend John Bullock of Bostwick avenue, who lost the tips of two of his fingers in a wood working machine.
 The Newfeld Outing club will give it's first ball at Varuna Hall Feb 16. The club was formed last summer to enjoy outings and the members have met this winter at their homes The members are mostly residents of the East Epa
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04
Marriage Anniversary
 of MT. and Mrs. O'Brien.

MT. and Mrs. Joseph A. O'Brien cele-, brated the 12th anniversary of their marriage, last evening. with an in- formal reception. from to 12 at their home, ITS Washington avenue Jerome Mays banjo orchestra rendered a splendid musical program and dancing was enjoyed by the guests. A delight-, ful luncheon was served
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04
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(Spec1dl from OnlCeO HreSS.1
 Hartford, Feb 4-Members in both Houses opened their ears to-day at the introduction of bills in both Senate and House calling for a state tax. The bill introduced in the Senate came from Senator Brooks and is supposed to have, been drawn by State Treasurer Patten. It lays state tax of one half mill on the grand list of 1908 and on that of 1909 when compiled.
 The bill introduced in the House came from a Democratic source, Rep resentative Forster of Rockville is it's sponsor and it lays a state tax of one mill on the grand list of 1908 and 1909.
 Following his sensational report of Tuesday on the public school system, Senator Luther, Chairman of the Ed ucational Commission, introduced a bill in the Senate to-day which pro- vides that towns employing not less than 20 or more than 30 teachers may appoint a school superintendent who shall have jurisdiction over the schools in his town and shall receive one half his salary from the state, but he is to work in conjunction with the state board of educatioR He also intro duced a bill which provides that teach ers' certificates shall be issued by the states3board of education after examin ations. Graduates of Yale, Trinity, Wesleyan or the state Normal will not be compelled to take the examination. After June 1, 1910. no teacher may be employed who does not possess a cer- tif1cate.
 Senator Fenn on the other hand in troduced a bill which provides that af- ter July 18th this year each town shall resume all management of their schools.
 Senate to-day appointed Senator -haffee of the 18th district and Sem ator Higgins of 35th district to serve IS the Committee on Unfinished Bus
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04
SECRETARY LOEB
 FOR COLLECTOR OF
 PORT OF NEW YORK
President Tells Callers He Will Be Named for That Port.
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 Washington, Feb. 4.-President Roosevelt to-day told several of his New York callers that William Loeb. Jr. his secretary, would be the next collector of the port of New York. He is expected to be nominated by Presi- dent Taft.
 Secretary Loeb's salary is $6,000. The salary of the collector of the port of New York is $12,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04
SMALLPOX IN PENITENTIARY.

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 MoundsY1ile, Ky, Feb. 1.-Two con- victs at the MoundsvilIe Penitentiary gre seriously i'll with smallpox. sev- arad others are being carefully guard co, ana an epidemic of the disease is feared Eleven hundred prisoners may be-exnosed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04
Weather Indications.
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 New Haven, Feb. 4.-Forecast: Fair and warmer tonight; Friday partly cloudy.
 The disturbance that was central in Montana yesterday morning has moved eastward and is now central in North Dakota. It is producing cloudy wealth CT in the northern sections but not much snow or rain. Pleasant weather prevails in the southern sections.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04

The Greens Farms Farmers Club will hold an institute o1 Lincoln day, Feb. 12, in the lecture rooms of the Congregational church, starting in the morning and continuing throughout the day. An extensive program has teen arrr @Ad.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04

Joseph V. Brennan, superintendent of poor, is laid up with an attack of grip and is not able to attend to his duties at the Charities building.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04
THIRTEEN LEAGUE CASES
 THROWN OUT OF COURT
AND OBRIEN, ATTORNEYS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT BODY ADMIT EVI-
 DENCE INSU EFFICIENT

Queer Story Said to Be Con nected With the Failure of
 the Detectives Upon w hom the League Relied, and
 the Source of the Funds from Which Their Com
 pensation Was Taken.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04
STATE TAX PROPOSED Bills in Both House and Sen ate Imposing g. Direct
 Tax.

Senate Bill Calls for One- Half Mill on Grand List Senator Luther Proposes Measure for Supervision of Schools and State Elk animation of Teachers Other Matters in General Assembly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04

GREAT RELIEF from headache and constipation, Casca Laxine tablets. 9 cts. B3so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04

FOR SALE.-High grade upright piano, cheap. Square piano. 50 cts.
 week. F Piano Boxes. good for ash box or chicken GOODS S44 No-
 ble Ave. 24 If 4 6 0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04

FOR SALE.-F'irst class residence, North ave-, bargain. Watson, S3 Far field avenue. B a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04

WANTED. Mail Clerks. $500 first year. Examination for Bridge port May 10th. Preparation free. Franklin Institute, Dept 6O9. Roches- ter, N. Y. B3b b O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04

FOR SALE.-s5OO upright piano. ceIe- brated, came in trade. S175 The NJ. Steinert & Sons Co, SIS Main St.
 B s*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04

FOR SALE.-Cottage Colorado avenue, II rooms, all improvements, large lot. Watson, S3 Fairfield avenue.
 B 4 a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04

FOR SALE.-6 room cottage, Wood aV- : enue near Elmwood ave. Watson, S3
 Fairfield avenue. B aFp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04

WANTED.-Good competent girl for general housework in small family.
 Good wages. 173 Cottage St. B2sso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04

APPRENTICES WANT ED.-Apply to E.. H. Dillon & CO. 110o Main St. B 8 h
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04
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SITUATION WANTED = By middle aged lady as competent nurse. Ad-
 dress 1150 Howard avenue. R 2 sso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04

CARD READER.--Advice on all af- fairs. 25c. Mrs. Levy, 674 Madison Ave. 4th house above North Ave
 G 6* tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04

FOR SALE.-Two family house on Laurel avenue, all improvements
 Watson. S3 Fairfield ave. B a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04

DESK ROOM to rent in centrally To- cated office building. Address Post- office Box 157, City. A 30 dso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04

DIR. WALTERS. DENTIST, 1062 Main St Office hours from 8 a. m. to 9:30 p. m. Sundays g a. m. to D. m. F a %
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04

FOR SALE.-Elegant upright piano. latest, style, powerful tone, big bar
 gain, ebony case. The M. Steinert & Sons Co.,, 915 Main St. B B2 so z
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04

LOST.-Large yellow puppy. Wore col
 lar. Long white hair on head. White feet. Reward if returned to 2O4 BeardsleY St. S~p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-04

NOW IS THE TIME to cover your pipes. boilers and furnaces and savs the cost in coal in one winter Open evenings until o'clock. Tel, 2357 John F. Walsh, IA Kosuth St
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