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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-26
Modern Ministerial Methods Enunciated and Develop ed by Dr. Parkhurst and
 Rev. MT. Egbert.
Norwalk Reformer Clergyman Plays
 Senator Hodginson
Annual Dinner of Pastors Association at Stratfeld, Last Night, a Successful Affair - Three Hundred Clergymen and Laymen in Attendance.

The annual banquet of the Bridge. 1 port Pastors Association at the Strat-
 field, last night, was attended by 300
 clergymen and laymen. The cuisine ] was modest in the extreme, but the | mental provender was of strong quail ! ity and high stimulating. This part 1 of the program was concentrated into 1 two addresses, the one by Rev Char l les H. Parkhurst, D. D., LL.D., whose subject was ''The Churchs Responsi- bility for Civic Righteousness, and the other by Rev. George D. Egbert, South 1 Norwalk, whose subject was, Pulpit Plus Pew-We Win.''
 MT. Egbert has been doing in Con- necticut, in lesser way, the same work that Rev. Dr. Parkhurst has been doing in New York City. The inn provement in ministerial methods in vice fighting was displayed in both addresses.
 Both speakers gave emphasis to the idea that the lower forms of commer- cial vice rest upon the endorsement and support given to them by the so- called better classes.
 Rev. MT. Egbert said that in Hart ford there was arrayed against the ministerial bills to abolish various forms of vice the man who rented the places. the man who insured the places and the men of light and leading, who, in one way or another profited by the existence of the places.
 MT. Egbert paid his respects to Sen- ator Hodginson, in the relation of an incident which displayed the senator in no particularly gratifying light.
 He told the story of a Norwalk man who was opposed to the crusade ci rryN-. man according to MT. Egbert, was in duced to make a tour of inspection of side rooms. The very first door that was opened disclosed the daughter of the objecting citizen within.
 Rev. MT. Egbert complimented Sem ator Jeremiah Donovan of South Nor walk, saying that the latter had voted in favor of the abolition of side rooms, when the bill was passed in the Sem ate.
 The toastmaster of the occasion was Rev. George M. Brown, pastor of the First M. B. church, and president of the, Association.
 Lee, Rev. H. c. Woodruff, Rev. H. H. Tweedy, Rev. George c. Sauer and Deacon Stirling.
 Among city officials who listened to the double arraignment of politicians and political conditions were Police Commissioner George E. Hill and Col. B. H. Ravens, paymaster on the staff of Governor Li1ley.
 The gathering was called to order by Rev. MT. Brown. Rev. E.. N Pack ard offered prayer 4
 Those who expected to listen to an arraignrnent of the county commits sioners, and possibly of Speaker Banks of the House of Representatives, by Rev. MT. Egbert, were disappointed. The Norwalk pastor barely alluded to these dignitaries, once to disclaim res possibility for the election of Banks as speaker, and once to name Bridge port as the habitat of the commission CTS.
 The full text of Dr. Parkburst's ad. dress will be found on page 4.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-26
Rev. MT. Egbert' s Talk.

"I could handle the liquor dealer, but for the fact that when we are en- gagged in coping with him we find that some church member is stabbing us in the back. NOrwalk is cleaner now than it was and it would be absolutely, but for the Christians who seems to show a lack of moral and civic right eousness," said Rev. George D. Egbert, one of the South Norwalk Congrega- tional pastors, at the eighth annual banquet of the Bridgeport Pastors As- sociation at the Stratfield. last night. He followed Rev. Charles H. Park hurst, the celebrated vice fighter of Greater New York.
 As Rev. Egbert has been identified with the cleaning up of the saloon siderooms in South Norwalk. connect ed with the charges made against prosecuting officers of his city. and one of the leaders who secured the passage of the side-room bill at the last session of the legislature he is probably as big a figure statewise as MT. Parkhurst is nationally, and he was enthusiastically applauded by the 300 ministers and laymen who were present. It was unadulterated en- thusiasm. as the only bottles on the tables contained water and the only popping heard was from the opening of a few pints of French vichy
 Rev. MT. Egbert said that the negro, who was bending over a fire on the hearth of his cabin and trying to blow some life into the few burning coals, had remarked. "Golly what a back draft when he was dealt "a solar plexus blow in lunary place" by a William goat who happened to enter the cabin. This back draft MT. Egbert likened to the attitude of the cultured class who are found working slyIy in the interests of the dive keep when the church is trying to rid community of it's wicked spots.
 He said in part Someone once ask ed President Hadley how long he could preach with conviction. He replied. a half hour. but no one is ever converted after the first twenty minutes' So I shall not talk to any great length.
 "A wife. who has been reading about the presidents proposed hunting trip, said to her husband. T do rot think it is safe for Roosevelt to go on that trip
 "The husband replied. No lion living can bite him first
 "But we have done it in South Nor walk There is more work 70 do there We consider Bridgeport our most pros porous suburb. We have watched you grow from a Barnum & Bailey side
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-26
STOLE BREAD AND MILK TO AVOID
 STARVATION
Raphael Carafello, s Years Old, Sent 0nt to Steal for Starving Family Was Kicked if He Refused.

The arrest of little Raphael Cara fello, this morning on a charge of stealing 10 bottles of milk at different times from Fred Sperack of Hallett street disclosed a pitiful story of want and crime. Raphael is years old. His father. who bears the same name is serving a term in the county jail for assault committed several weeks ago. The boy and his mother were brought to headquarters this morning. When questioned by Capt Arnold he told a tale of want which surprised the big captain. Raphael said his mother sent him out to steal the milk and bl cad which had been left on door steps ia the vicinity of his home. The woman: carried her sucking babe in her arfns. There are a half dozen oth- CT children in the family although the woman is not yet 30 years old. She rebellei against her fate and glowered upon tAe officers and others in the staA tion. She said: What do you expect. You ts-ke my man away and I have nothing to eat. You think stay and starve?" She was released with her boy after receiving some good advice which was evidently wasted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-26
HOUSEWARMING AT
 FINNEGAN HOME:
Popular Court Officer and His Bride Surprised by Friends Who Make Them Handsome Presents.

Last night a large party of friends dropped in upon Court Officer Christy Finnegan and his bride much to their surprise at their home, s26 stratford avenue. The visitors made a delight ful house warming for the newly mar ried couple. A fine luncheon was served after which a set of handsome and valuable cut glass was presented to the bride. Officer Finnegan whose ability as an orator is we'll known re- sponded in a thankful vein He com mented on the joys and trials of mar ried life and assured his friends that he would not for all the gold in Ophir return to the selfish pleasures of sin gle blessedness. Those present were MT. and Mrs. Edward Malley and Miss Rosebud Malley, MT. and Mrs. James Gillespie. MT. and Mrs. Maurice Lyons, MT. and Mrs. Samuel North. MT. and Mrs. E.. Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. William Malley, MT. and Mrs James Sinclair, William Monahan and daughter of St. James, l.. l., Mrs. Mary Cullen of Bernardsville, N. J., MT. and Mrs. Michael Clifford, Miss Edith Brady, MT. and Mrs David Smith and Mrs. Thomas Sullivan of St. James, l.. I.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-26
PLUM FOR
 LOUNSBURY Secretary of State Rogers Picks Local Attorney for $2,000 Clerk
 ship.
Bridgeport High School Graduate Named for Chief Clerk in Office of State Secretary-He Will Make His Home in Hartford.

Attorney Elmer H. Lounsbury of this city who for the past three years has been associated with William w. Bent in the practice of law with offices in the Connecticut National bank building has been appointed a clerk in the office of secretary of state by Sec retary M. H. Rogers at salary of s2,- 900 a year. The vacancy was caused by the demise of the late John G.. Mitchell. who was deputy secretary of state. Secretary Rogers promoted Chic. Clerk Dwyer to be deputy and Attorney Lounsbury takes the latter's place.
 Attorney Lounsbury is a Bridgeport boy and a graduate of the local high school. class of '99. He made his classics at Dickinson college, Carlisle, Penn., graduating with the class of 1903. He was graduated from the Yale law school two years later and in June of 1905 was admitted to the bar in this counsy.
 The degree of master of arts was conferred on him by his alma mater in 1906. He is a son of Lewis H. and the late Sarah M. Lounsbury of this city and has one brother, pastor of the Methodist church. at Bethel, Conn.
 There were many candidates for the position. the secretary of state having been unportuned by influential politi- cians from all parts of the state. After giving consideration to the claims from all sections Col. Rogers decided that he would name a Bridgeport man and he selected Attorney Lounsbury. The lat ter was one of many local aspirants. The new clerk announced to-day that he would make Hartford his future home. and he will shortly remove there. He win enter upon his new duties at once.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-26
TELEPHONE CO.'S. ANNUAL REPORT SHOWS SURPLUS
Increase in Number of Sta tions During Year Over
 5000.
Toll Line Business Showed Falling Off-Old Officers and Directors Are Re elected at Stockholders Meeting Today.
Special from United Press.)

New Haven. Jan. 26.-At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Southern New England Telephone Company here this afternoon the old officers. executive committee and direc- tors were reelected and the annual statement read. Contrary to rumors recently afloat no new stock was is- sued at the meeting.
 The company's annual report shows that in spite of the hard times last year the telephone was not dispensed with. There were 66.012 telephone sta tions December s31. 1908. while there were but 60.735 stations December 3l, 1907. an increase in stations during the last year of 5.277.
 The financial stringency. however, appeared in the toll line revenues. Earnings from that source last year amounted to $466. 6.940.86 rbwhile in 1907 the toll line earnings amounted to $469. .712.48. In the statement of assets the total of which is $9.2N ,179.32. an exact balance with the liabilities. the largest item is construction. amount ing to $8,O7S, 766.1o. The liabilities the capital stock amounts to S7,693, 700. the surplus $192, ,632.S7 and the bonded debt $790 500. In 1907 the balance of iabili- ties and assets was $S.931 .173.53.
 The total earnings. including the largest item. exchange service-S1, 7O4,- 414.89. toll line. long distance. etc. amounted to $2.264,7 774.83 while the totG expenses amounted to $1.725. .8S4.S9. The net revenue was $53S, ,S90.84: amount of dividends paid $461 605.56 leaving ST. 2S464 which was carried to the sur plus.
 The officers elected are as follows: President. John W. filling: vice-presi- dent, James T. Moran: general man. ager H. H. Sykes; secretary and treasurer. A. N. Ambler: assistant sec- retary and treasurer. Edwin N. Clarke; executive committee. A. HeatOn Rob- ertson. Thomas Sherwin. Max Adler, Victor Morris Tyler: directors. Lyman B. Jewett. Thomas Sherwin. James English. A. Heaton Robertson. John w. Alling. Max Adler. Aaron Veil. James T. Moran. Victor Morris Tyler.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-26
SPORT HILL MAY GET THE 60 BY
Automobile Club Planning for Annual Hill Climb on Decoration Day.
Snake Hill Beyond Mill Plain Is Being Considered as Well as One Other Chunk of High Dirt - Many New Members Smoker Tonight at Strat- field.

At a meeting of the board of gover- nors of the Automobile Club of Bridge port, held yesterday afternoon at the
 Stratfield, Chairman Ralph M. Sperry of the contest committee was instruct ed to begin preparations for holding the fourth annual hill climb of the club Decoration Day, 1909. The past suc- cessful climbs at Sport Hill have con- vinced the club that it is possible to carry out a bill climb this year with even greater interest and success than ever.
 Already several residents of Easton have urged the officers of the club to hold the next hill climb on Sport Hill as before, but the contest committee have two other hills in consideration and one at least is quite promising. One of the two is Snake Hill above tions of the governors the committee will speedily decide which hill will prove desirable for the event.
 Last year thousands of people were attracted to the place and the club re- ceiyed high praise from all the auto mobile journals and authorities for the excellent manner in which the event was managed. Much of this credit was due to the 14th Company Coast Artillery Corps, which patrolled the course. It is believed that this com ing year more interest will be excited and that the Bridgeport hill climb will be the most notable one to be given anywhere on the date named.
 As a result of the campaign for new members that is being waged thirty were admitted to the club, as follows:
 A. B. Tweedy, Danbury; c. B. Grif fling, Danbury; J. Augustus Lees, westport; John F. Godillot, Westport; W. D. Dickson, Westport; O. G: Jen- nings, Fairfield; Albert H. storer, Ridgefield; Francis B. Storer, Ridge field; J. S. Elton, Waterbury; pr. Thomas L. Ellis. Bridgeport; George F. Pixley, Derby; H. McLachlan, Bridge port; John R. Woodruff, Bridgeport; $. E. Vincent, Bridgeport; A. H. Ray mond, Bridgeport; W: R. Palmer, port: H. P. Henshaw, Bridgeport; w.. F. Hallett, Bridgeport; Dr. F: C.. Graves, Bridgeport; c. D. Cleveland, Bridgeport; T. I. Ferguson, Bridgeport; Wm. c. Buckeley, Bridgeport; F. w. Beardsley, Shelton; John T. Brewster, port; Charles B. Stagg, Stratford; John c. Boyle, Fairfield: Samuel H. Wheeler, Bridgeport.
 An amendment to the constitution was proposed making the active mem bership limit 400 instead of 200 as at present. This will be acted upon at a future meeting of the club.
 It was announced that all arrange ments for the smoker at the Stratfield this evening were completed. There will be moving pictures from New York showing both the Savannah and B,riarcliff races and several artists from Polls theatre will be present and contribute some vaudeville num- t CTS. All automobilists who are in- terested in the work of the club are invited to be present.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-26
MINERS TRAPPED
 BY GAS EXPLOSION
Twenty-two Men Are Sup posed to Have Met Death
 from After Damp.
Were a Party of Inspectors on Tour of Workings Aft. CT Slight Shock When Sec ond Explosion Gut Off Exit from Mine-Rescue Attempts Fail.
Especial from United Press,


 Johnstown, Pa., Jan. 26-As the re- suit of a double explosion at the Bos- well mine of the United Coal Co. last night twenty-two miners are supposed 10 nave met death. They were mem oere of an Investigating party that had entered to make an inspection. but were caught in the subsequent exnlo- sion.
 The known dead are: sunt n. Logan, Andy Stonchy. Among the supposed dead are: Assistant su,nt George Morris, John Cole. william Hav ha, Em.u atter midnight signals were hearo rom the imprisoned men Aft s sa .nat nour, however, these ceased ana It IS supposed they had succumbed te the tumes of after-damp
 , te yesterday afternoon a small ex- piosioH occurred in the mine and if vuas decided to make 8 thorough insnect;o,s ot the underground workings. This was In, charge of Supt I,oran ThS men entered the mine shortly aftar . O'CLOCK and while they were in tba IIlhe second explosion, worse thani ti,s iirst, occurred. The second and thlrd explosions had the effect nr +sar- ing down great quantities of siats I| och ana coal, completely preverting . all means of exit. preventing Al today the body of the sunerin- Ienoent was recovered. He had s,,c- e.moed to ''black damp" shortiv aLter the finding of his body five or thT M rescue party were located.
 The second explosion occurred in No oh1n Sna1t. The mine officials were un- aoie to account for it. ShortI,, eeta,. ttayrreak a rescue crew again entarall the mine but at that hour iii was not expected that any of the entor,hsd WouIa be brought out alive. sinca not sound has come fro,, tnat section of the mine where tha party had stopped. 'ne
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-26
POLICE RECOVER
 HOSE NOZZLES
Morris and Coniac Arrested Upon Charge of Stealing Assorted Junk of Railroad Company.

Detectives Hackett and Coughlin this morning arrested John D. Morris and Joseph Coniac on charges of stealing the brass nozzles attached to the fire hose at the Naugatuck dock and the railroad freight house.
 The plunder includes a lot of lead pipe and other saleable articles. The men were identified as those who sold offense is all the more serious be- the goods to local junk dealers. The offense dis all the more serious because the thefts deprived the employees of the railroad of the means to fight a fire had it occurred.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-26
OFFICERS RETURN TO TERRE HAUTE
 WITHOUT FULLY
Western Police Officers Dis appointed After a Fruit less Journey of a Thou sand Miles-Tully's Won derful Control Over His Victims.

Supt. Harvey V. Jones and Detective William Hoagland of the Terre Haute police force left for home this morn ing. The officers were disappointed over the failure of their plans to take back the clairvoyant. Galena Fully or Clyde Mcclure. who swindled many people in the Indiana city. The trip of about 1000 miles and the attendant expense was wasted. Superintendent Jones believes. however. that Fully will not long escape them. He has made it almost impossible for the clairvoy- ant to operate in any town or city in the United States of over 5000 inhabit- ants, as he has spread his inquiries broadcast.
 The officers remained here till to-day hoping to get some trace of Tuily. Be- fore his departure Detective Hoagland stated that he had information which led him to believe that Fully. or Me- Cure as he was called in Terre Haute. obtained over $1O,0O0 from gullible resi- dents of this city and neighboring towns in the five weeks he was there.
 It is also believed that Fully is an accomplished hypnotist and that this explains the remarkable success he has in separating women from their bank accounts and jewels The schemes
  abIes into his hands show a resource full mind. No two of his victims were handled in the same manner. His usual method was to induce them to carry large sums of money on their persons. so that he could use it as connecting link with the spirit world while he obtained information wanted by his gullible clients.
 It is said that his revelations caused his patrons surprise and easily con- vinced them that he could actually communicate with unseen sources of 
 He was a master of the art of read ing the minds of his victims and seem- ed to have perfect control of them after one or two sessions.
 He usually arranged his plans so that large sums from different victims came into his hands on the same day. Then he would disappear. taking the money and jeWelry.
 To precious stones and jewels he attributed different occult virtues which enabled him to pierce the future or penetrate the most carefully plan ned disguise.
 From each place where he has oper- ated come reports of his wonderful control over his victims and his ability to make them do as he wished. His benign and philanthropic appearance was of great assistance to him.
 No trace of his progress after he left the Franklin building on Saturday night has been obtained. Some believe that he Is still in the city and that he will remain hidden until the vigilance If the police is relaxed when he will quietly leave for Europe or some out )f the way place. He is believed to be wealthy and to possess sums of and property so placed that he ,en call upon it when it is needed to get him out of tight place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-26
NEW HAVEN BOYS
 ROB MAIL BAGS
Slit Pouch in Northampton Gar Tear Open Letters, But Get No Money.
Especial from United Press.\

(Sp0Cldl 1rOIIl OIiIGu IIeSS.l
 New Haven, Jan. Exchanged with one of the boldest attempts at robbing the mails in the history of the New Haven postoffice, Peter Selleck, 10 year old Pollock boy was arrested to- day. He confessed to policeman Can non, the officer says, and implicated his cousin, John Selleck, fifteen. The boy bandits, said Peter, enter the mail car of a train for Northampton, Mass, at the station here just before daylight, chose fat mail bag and slit it open. They tore open several dozen letters but secured no money. The boys sep arated and the police of all surround ing towns have been notified to arrest John.
 The boys live at No. 34 Meadow St., Wallingford and Peter, the police claim, admitted that they stole $3 from the till of his fathers butcher shop before coming here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-26
Secretary Root
 Refuses Extradition
Declines to Give Rudowitz Back to the Russian Gov ernment.
(Snecial from limited Press !

Washington, Jan. 26-Secretary Root refused to-day to grant the request of the Russian government for the extra dition of Christian Rudowitz on the ground that the evidence in the case shows that the offense is a political one.
 Rudowitz was arrested at the request of the Russian government on the charge of murder, arson and robbery alleged to have been committed in one of the Baltic provinces in 1904. In his denial he held that the crime was a political one. The case was heard at Chicago and the testimony was sub- mitted to the state department. It is on the basis of this testimony that the extradition was denied.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-26
BABIES HAVE A RIGHT TO CRY
Especial from United Press. )


 London, Jan. 26.-The right of baby to cry and the impossibility of pre- venting a baby from crying were up- held to-day by Justice Channel who refused to declare the Putnam Day Nursery a public nuisance. Residents adjoining the nursery were the com plainants Their lawyer argued that the cry of one baby is awful enough but when you multiply this by 27, the number of Fulham's babies, you have a terrible condition of affairs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-26
NEW DISPENSARY
 READY FOR WORK

me rooms for dispensary of the T,- Oercuiosls society in the Police .na Cnarlties building are about fini.hnd ana the furniture has been Iocs s,d ted a enere The rooms are light and airy the,, u vel vel, aoapted to the use to whicd, ing of the committee which 1n;,, anseI- ., place shortly, nurse will be selectad H11
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-26

FURS.-Now is the time to buy furs cheap. Manufacturers representative will sell this eve. handsome furs at very low prices. Call and be con vinced, No. S83 Broad street.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-26

BRISTOW ELECTED
SENATOR FROl

SENATOR FROM KANSAS.
 Special from United Press) Topeka, Jan. 26.-John I. Bristow was today elected United States Senator from Kansas. He was formerly fourth assistant postmaster general and suc- ceeds Chester R. Long.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-26

CARD READER.-Advice on all af- fairs. 25c. Mrs. Levy, 674 Madison Ave-. 4th house above North Ave.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-26

GAS LAMPS, inverted. complete ssc. Ever Ready. soc; Portable, complete with tube, $2 50. at The Liberty. 1929 Broad St. Open evenings.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-26

CASCA LAXINE tablets. the thing for constipation and stomach troubles.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-26

POLO AND HOCKEY SUPPLIES prices lowest in the city. Large line to select from at The Liberty, 1929 Broad St. Open evenings.
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