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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
BOLDEST CLOUD
 JUMPER ARRIVES
 IN THIS COUNTRY
FAULHAN PREDICTS THAT IN A FEW YEARS HE WILL BE ABLE TO FLY IN AIRSHIP ACROSS ATLANTIC OCEAN.
Special from United Press.)

New York, Jan. 3.-Louis Paulhan, the 28 year old French aviator, who in g months has bounded into world wide fame from the position of a SIS week tack-driver in the Voisin fac tories, Paris, arrived here today on the French steamer La Bretagne, ac- companied by his wife. They leave tomorrow for Los Angeles, where Paulhan will compete in the tourna- ment of aeronauts.
 The French aviator, who is the most spectacular cloud-jumper and the most daring air-acrobat of the day, will probably remain in America for ten or fifteen tournaments after he finishes his work in Los Angeles, according to his manager, Edward Cleary.
 sI have seen the Wright brothers perform in Paris" Paulhan declared. ''They are remarkable men, and we French aviators~aH take off our hats to them.
 "The development of the flying ma chine," he added, "is in it's infancy but astonishing results have been ob- tained. In a few years they will prove themselves worthy vehicles of war, as cnt they are of little value to com merce.
 'Mme.. Paulhan has made many flights with me and will continue to do so here."
 The F'renchman holds the record of 1870 feet for the loftiest flight in an airship, made at Chaleons. In the ten days tournament at Los Angeles he will make from 10 to Is flights He brings with him four machines Two are Farman bi-p1anes for high ascensions 2 and two are Bleriots, No IS and No. 16, fifty horse power ma- chimes, for speed contests. Great difficulty has been encounter ed in securing freight cars big enough to transport the monster machines It is said that there are only 14 freight cars in the country adequate to handle the big machinery. Paul. han declared that in a few years he will be able to make the flight across the Atlantic Ocean in an airship.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
NEW BRIDGES CUT LARGE FIGURE IN STREET COMMITTEE BUDGET
For Bridge at Boston Avenue $16ooo Is Asked-Money Wanted for Congress Street and Arctic Street Bridge Approaches.

river at Boston avenue.
 For permanent pavement $7,35O IS asked to pave the approaches of Con- gress street bridge, Elm street from Broad to Main street, and Broad street from Elm street to Fairfield avenue.
 The sum of $5,OOO is asked for the much needed bridge across Berk- shire pond to connect Island Brook avenue with Roosevelt street, which are now dead end streets. The bridge would be 8 great aid to teamsters and will make it possible for residents of both sides of the river to get better trolley service to say nothing of long hauls for teamsters around the ponk, there being no bridge between Berk- shire avenue and Boston road. Flu neral corteges from the west side of the river, going to Lakeview ceme- tery would, be greated benefited by this bridg as we'll as those from the east side of the river going to Park cemetery.
 The sum of $6,OO0 is asked for the purpose of building approaches to the Arctic street bridge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
NEW YEARS DAY WEDDING

A very pretty New Years wedding was held at the home of MT. and Mrs. l.. Swenson, of 204 Black Rock avenue, when their daughter. Miss Bertha, was united to MT. c. Axel Frederickson of this city, by Rev. o. Olson from Pawtucket, R. l., who tied the nuptial knot. The maid of honor was Miss Lizzie Sherman of Westport, the best man, MT. Chas. Lindstrom of this city, bridesmaid, Miss Anna Fred erickson, sister of the groom, of this city, usher, MT. Fritz Peterson, also of this city. Miss Clara Lindstrom played the wedding march. Host and hostess. MT. and Mrs. John Larson of this city. There was a very large gathering of relatives and friends, and after the ceremony supper was served. Many beautiful presents speeches by Rev. O. Olson, MT. John Larson, MT. Emil Larsen, MT. John Sundin. Miss Maria Larsen rendered piano solos.
 Those who were present from out of town, MT. and Mrs. Forsell, of Providence, R. l.; MT. and Mrs Olson of Providence, R. l.; MT. and ters, Emily, Anna and, Olga, of Brooklyn, N. r., Miss Anna Erickson of New York, MT. and Mrs. N. Ander- son of Westport, MT. and Mrs C. A. Johnson of Easton, Mrs. Lindeberg and daughter Ella of Norwalk MT. N. Y., and also large gathering from this city.
 The bride and groom left on the 9:30 train for New York and other cities, and on their return will reside on Linwood avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
ROCKEFELLER, R., FOREMAN OF GRAND JURY TO INQUIRE
 INTO WHITE SLAVE TRAFFIC
Son of Oil King Pleads Pressure of Business Duties Poor Health As Reason Why He Should Be Excused Judge O'Sullivan Replies ''I Believe You Are Patriotic Enough to Discharge Your Civic Duties

rect its 1abors and do all in your bowen to aid the new district attorney, Judge Whitman"
 Rockefeller was plainly embarrassed. . Heretofore whenever he has been drawn for jury duty he has been able to get out of the work and he tried today.
 Your Honor" he said "I wish that, you would excuse me from this jury duty. It is distasteful to me and as you know, am a man with many business matters of the utmost iin~ pOrtance to attend to. In addition to that I am far from being a well man. My health Is poor and the confinement in the juryroom might make it worse l wish that you could see your way clear to excuSing me-"
 His appeal fell on deaf ears, as Judge OSullivan after listening intently to what he had to say, replied:
 Because of the fact, MT. Rockefel- Ter, that you are a man with wide bus mess interests it is necessary that yor should be named as foreman of this grand jury. It is duty you owe tlis community at large and your city. to. serve at this time and so direct the affairs of this grand jury that thiH matter can be closed up as 1t shoul be. believe you are patriotic enoug to give up little of your time to dIs1 charge your civic duties"
 Rockefeller then stated that inas- much as the judge did not desire to excuse him he would do as requested, and the jury was sworn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
TABLE SHOWING DECREASE IN BIRTHS
 AND MARRIAGES CAUSED BY HARD TIMES,
 AND NATURAL. INCREASE IN POPULATION
Natural increase in population during i've z
year period, 5.909.

The hard times of 1907 are un- doubted1y responsible for the de- crease in the number Of births and marriages in 1908, and conse- gently for the abnormal increase in 1909, in this city.
 The figures from 1909 have been made up from an inspection of the books in the office of the town clerk. They are accurate except that it has been necessary to es- timate for g. portion of December. The error arising from this esti- mate will be insignificant.
 In 1909 there were 2,829 births, but only 2,597 births in 1908. The weddings in 1909. were 1,06o, but in 1908 they were but S03. Both fig ures for 1908 represent a large de- crease over 1907.
 These phenomena are uniform throughout the country. They may be expected during every per- iod of industrial panic. As the Farmer has indicated in a recent article, there is similar decrease in the number of divorces.
 The statistics show, however, that the hard times began a little earlier in Bridgeport and ended a little sooner. The depression in the birth rate has been felt in most cities in the year 1909.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
JUSTICE LURTON
 TAKES THE OATH
INVESTED WITH ROBES OF OF FTCE AS AN ASSOCIATE ON SU- PREME COURT BENCH.
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.
 Washington, Jan. 3-In a ceremony enshrouded by tradition and notable for it's >impressiveness. Horace H. Lur- ton, of Tennessee, was today invest ed with the robes of office as an as- sociate justice of the Supreme court of the UnitAd States.
 The absurdly small courtroom of the highest tribunal was crowded to it's utmost limit.
 When Chief Justice Fuller announc- ed that the newly appointed justice was ready to take oath, the court and all spectators rose to their feet and Judge Lurton repeated the following words, as prescribed by the constitu- tion, after the Chief Justice:
 "I Solemnly swear that I will SUD- port and defend the constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion, and that I will well and faithfully discharge the du- ties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God"
 After pronouncing the last phrase, Justice Lurton kissed an open Bible held by the clerk.
 Prior to this the new justice had already sworn to the same oath in the privacy of the court robing room in the presence of his colleagues.
 The ceremony of the public oath having been concluded. Marshal Wright conducted the new justice to his chair on the bench-the furthest on the left of the chief justice.
 The court then proceeded with it's usual Monday business, the rendering of opinions.
 Save Justice Moody, all of the mem- bers of the court were present. He is i'll at his home at Haverhill, Mass, but is expected to return to Washing ton within the next few days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03

The budget of the aldermanic streets and sidewalks committee was filed with Auditor Heating, this morn ing. asking for sss,591 for general improvements outside of new maca- dam The requisition for new maca- dam, which is made separately, is for S51,950, and the figures are arrived at by adding together the estimated cost of macadamizing all of the streets for which pavement has been petitioned by property owners and residents of the streets. It is now in the hands of the tax board to desig- nate the streets the appropriations shall be made for. The reQuisition for new macadam last year was $5S,- 900, but only S50.000 was appro- priated.
 The total requisition last year, ex- elusive of new macadam was about $17,00O more than this year.
 In the first taxing district, this year, only S5,0O0 is asked for street grad ing
 The largest single request is $16, 900 for a bridge over the Pequonnock
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
ROUNDING UP GANG WHO BROKE SKULL
 OF THEIR ENEMY
pOLICE ARREST FOUR AND HOLD TWO FOR ATTEMPTED
 KILLING.
Victim In Bridgeport Hospital In Dangerous Condition-Other Ar rests Are Expected.

Four men have already been ar rested, of whom two are held, in con- nection with the investigation of a murderous assault on Andrew Makarek Of 311 Willard street, late Saturday night. Makarek is in the Bridgeport hospital hoving between life and death, with a fractured skull, and two men arraigned in the city court today were held by Judge Wilder until Jan. Il in ball of $1,o00 each, charged with as- sault with intent to kill. The prison CTS are Alex Balas of 311 Willard street, and Charles Valonski of 776 Arctic street. The others who were released after investigation were Mi cf1ael KovacS of 311 Willard street, and John Novak of 293 Willard street
 Handicapped by the unfamiliarity with English of the parties involved, the police have made little progress in learning the cause of the assault. They say Kovacs was assaulted by Makarek. Friday. and the later assault on Makarek grew out of Kovacs' tell ing his friends about the fracas. The two prisoners are said to have been among the gang that maltreated the victim.
 Makarek was taken to the Bridgeport hospital in the ambulance with a. frac- fured skull. His recovery is doubt full
 Other arrests are expected. So far as Is known, the first assault began in a good natured altercation and end- ed seriously. It is believed that Ko- vacs. angry because he was beaten, rallied his friends and lay in wait for Mtkarek.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
Army Officers to South
 Pole in Dirigibles

St Petersburg. Jan. 3.-On the au- thority of a prominent member of the Russian Geographic Society, it was stated today that two Russian army officers will attempt next summer to reach the South Pole by means of diri- gfble balloons. These dirigibles have already been bought of Count De yzulx and the next few months will be spent in preparing. The officers and those who are backing them are convinced that the South Pole can be reached in this way, notwithstanding the statement of Lieutenant Ernest Shacklefon, who came within Ill miles of the pole that the Antarctic air cur- rents preclude the possibility of a bal loon reaching the pole.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
HOLY NAME SOCIETY
 ELECTS OFFICERS
NEW CONSTITUTION AND BY LAWS ADOPTED AND AR ATTACHMENTS MADE TO OB- SERVE FEAST DAY.

There was an important meeting last evening at St. Mary's Church of the Holy Name society of that parish at which officers were chosen new by laws adopted and arrangements per- fected for fitting observance of the feast of the Holy Name Jan. 16 next The officers chosen are Michael Mo Namara, president; Christopher Hope, vice-president;- Frank Munich, secre- tary; John J. Mccarthy, treasurer On the afternoon of Saturday Jan. 15 the members will go to confession and on the following morning to holy com qnunion in a, body. On the evening of the feast of the Holy Name there will be special services in St. Mary's church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
SECTION FOREMAN GORGELY SUES A. I. X 5. co. FOR
 $lO,OOO FOR LOSS OF ARM

Louis Gergely. resident of Willow
 treet, who has been an assistant fore aan for the Consolidated railroad. hav- Ing charge of the East Bridgeport sec- ton gang. has brought suit against the American Tube & Stamping Co. for $1o.600 damages flor injuries re- cetved by being run down by the mo- tor engine operated on the Industrial railroad of the Stamping Co. The suit in the case was filed this morn Ing in the Superior court.
 Gergely, in his complaint, states that on Dec. 30, 1908 he was walking across the tracks of the Consolidated railroad. where they meet the tracks of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
3O Arrests for
 Assassination Plot

made 30 arrests of persons suspected of complicity in the assassination plot that resulted in the death on Decem- Der g of Arthur M. T. Jackson, the English administrative head of the city of Nasik.
 Jackson was shot to death as he was entering theatre in company with two women. The actual assas- sin was arrested at the time and to- days arrests are believed to be of persons whom the assassin exposed
 A large quantity of arms was seiz- ed in connection with today's arrests, which leads the authorities to believe that widespread uprising was plan ned but was spoiled by the premature murder of Jackson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
THREE OF 20 NEW TROLLEY
 CARS ARRIVE

Two of the twenty new cars which the Connecticut Co. is to put in operation upon the lines are being unloaded today in the freight yards and will be put in operation as soon as they are mounted on their trucks and properly wired. One car arrived Jan. 1. The second arrived yesterday. I he third is expected this afternoon. The cars are being shipped from Worcester, Mass, at the rate of one each day until the entire twenty have arrived here.
 The addition of the 20 cars which are big double truck affairs with longitudical seats are expected to greatly help the service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03

Stamping Go. He noticed the motor engine on the tracks, but it was not in operation. Just as he was cross ing the tracks the motor engine started and he was run down. receiving inter- nal injures, and had his right arm cut off between the elbow and the shoul- der. He alleges that no bell was rung. or whistle blown to warn him that the car was to start. Because of the ac- cident he was obliged to expend over $500 for medical attention, and other necessities, and was out of employ ment for some time. At the time of the accident, though he was an assist ant foreman, he was receiving only $2 per day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
MONARCHS OF THREE NATIONS
 GREET PRESIDENT OF ONE

ident Taft replied:
 Your Majestys message of good will is much appreciated and cordial ly reciprocated. In the name of the American people and my own, I wish you and the German people all health and prosperity in the coming year."
 The following reply was sent to the King of Italy:
 q beg to thank Your Majesty for your cordial telegram on the occasion of the New Year and at the same time to express to you my best wish es for a Happy New Year for Your Majesty and the Italian people,"
 The following went to the King of Belgium:
 T cordially appreciate your kindly sentiment and wish for you and for the country and people whom you are called to rule, all happiness and prosperity in the coming year.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
MARSH & STODDARD SUCCEED
 STODDARD, MARSH & STODDARD

Announcements have been mailed, by the surviving partners of the firm
 fStoddard, Mash and Stoddard, of the death of the senior member, Good win Stoddard, i'll July, with a card, stating that the practice of the firm will be continued under the firm name of Marsh & Stoddard, at the same of fees, 164 State street. The members of the firm are Arthur M. Marsh, San ford Stoddard and Henry B. Stoddard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
ELKS' TRAIN LEAVES
 TONIGHT AT GAS
BIG DELEGATION OF LOCAL ANT
 HERS WILL ATTEND DEDICA- TION OF WATERBURY LODGES NEW BUILDING THIS EVENING.

This evening at 6:45 special train will leave the local station for Water bury carrying a large delegation of local Elks who are to be the guests of Waterbury lodge at the dedication of the new lodge rooms of the Brass City Antlers. Members of the local lodge who have not as yet obtained their excursion tickets may do so at the sta- tion this evening. The special train will leave Waterbury at midnight and on the return of the Park City visit ors special trolley cars will be in wait ing to take them to their homes, ar engagements having been made to that effect. Waterbury lodge has made elaborate preparations for the recep- tion of visiting Elks, among other things grand banquet is to be pro yided.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
Special from United Press.>

Special from United Press.)
 Washington, Jan. 3.-The Emperor 1f Germany, the King of Italy and the new King of Belgium exchanged New Years greetings with President Taft As announced by the State De- pertinent today, the messages were as follows:
 My very best wishes for a Happy New Year to you and to the Ameri- can people. (Signed,) William I. R."
 Please accept my heartfelt wishes of a Happy New Year for you and your country. (Signed,) Victor Elm manuel"
 Permit me, MT. President, to offer to you the expression of the wishes make for your happiness and the prosperity of the United States. (Signed) Albert"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
Wounded Robbar Escapes,
 Other Bandit Captured
Special from United Press.)

Chicago. Jan. 3.-A posse of citizens today are searching the prairies and the woods of Norwood Park, a suburb, in search of a wounded robber, one of two who attempted to blow the safe in the post office there early in the day. because his companion had a "grudge against the government :" The other bandit was captured while the missing man is believed to have been wounded in a gun battle which followed the discovery of the robbers at work by Assistant Postmaster Baird.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
FINE ME AND I'LL HANG MYSELF SAID
 PEEYISH PRISONER
so JUDGE WILDER GAVE HIM JAIL SENTENCE INSTEAD.

If you take any more money away from me, I'll hang myself" was the cheerful declaration of John Banon, one of the dozen or more occupants of the city court pen before Judge Wilder this morning.
 Every time the cops bring me in. you fine me-, I haven't got enough money to be paying fines all the time. I'll be broke pretty soon. Yet fine me again and you'll be sorry.r
 Banon was brought in for drunl<E enness: It was not the first time. He has also contracted the chicken stza1- ing habit, which had brought b{rZ ir, to contact with the police.
 ''All right" said Judge Wilder. sWe1 won't fine you. We'll send you to( jail. Thirty days"
 Up to press hour Banon was stiIl inI the land of the living.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
Irish NationaI:sts Demand
 Complete Independence
Special from United Press.)

Dublin, Jan. 3-A manifesto issued today by the joint committee of the Irish Unionist Association declares that the Irish Nationalist party will follow the grant of home rule to Ire land, should such be granted, through the medium of a Liberal victory in the coming general election, by a de- ,nand for complete independence. The manifesto appeals to the voters of Ire land to prevent this threatened break ing up of the United Kingdom.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
TRINITY COLLEGE
 RAISES ENDOWMEN.

Hartford, Jan. 3.-The endowrne, fund of s500,0O0 for Trinity College. this city, has been raised. An offI of $100,000 in case the remaining $40. 900 was raised by the end of year led to especial efforts as the y( was closing, and by midnight Fri the sum needed was pledged. Eur subscriptions have since come in the total to date is S502,2 ,249, of 1 citizens of Hartford gave s167,1z7
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
CARD OF THANKS.

I wish to sincerely thank the Chal- lenge Cutlery Corporation Mutual Ben eft Association and all kind friends and neighbors for sympathy extended at the death, and to all those who kindly sent floral tributes to the fu- neral of my beloved husband. the late Neils Johan Ljungberg.
 MRS. LJUNGBERG
 asp and Family.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03
BIRTH RATE CUT BY PANIC SPRINGS
 TO MAXIMUM IN BRIDGEPORT IN 1909

Number of Weddings Greatly Reduced in 9 Increase With Re- turning ProsperyBhs for Five Year Period Almost Double Population Increase by Births Aon Since leOo About ll,0O0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03

THE OFFICERS and members of Lucetta Warner Circle, No. 472, c. o. F. of A., are hereby notified that the adjourned meeting of Dec. 21st,
 will be called to order Tuesday evening, Jan. 4, 1910, at 7:15 B. m., at 164 State St. Per order, B. A.
 Lester, c. C., and M. A. Brennan,
 F & a*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03

LOST.-A bunch of keys. Finder re- turn 10 Elks Home. Reward.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03

FOR SALE-Block' of 40 rooms. ren4. for $1,335 per year. Good paylna| property and a widow can't take car of same. Address Farmer office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03

TO RENT.-Apartments at s02 Colder Hill St. Seven rooms and bath. En< quire of owner. Al Washington Ave
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03

FOR SALE.-Sterling Piano. m
 size colonial case design, eas
 tion, good tone. s165, easy SfzII<1 Wissner's, corner Broad and SfafX Sts. TT 2Q n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03

FOR SALE.-Mathushek Piano. pa size-re-strung, re-bushed-and refinished-$150; easy terms M ner's. corner Broad and State S1
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03

TYPEwRITING - MirneoFraphir Notary Public. Sears. 10S Meigs BidI
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03

FOR SALE.-Here is a chance to make
 money. 4 family house. 20 rooms rents $500 per year. Leave your ad-
 dress at Farmer Publishing Go. of flee. H27stf q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03

shirt folder and hand ironer. Bridgeport Steam Laundry.
 BIT Fairfield Ave. T28s ff.o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03

FOR SALE.-To close an estate. acres farm. Near Success Hill. ! bargain. The Bridgeport Land Title Co.,, Agent. T29
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03

BRIDGEPORT Housecleaning Bureau Ashes, rubbish removed. 483 New field avenue. Telephone 1316-5 Ralp1 X l.. Miller, Prop. G tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03

FOR SALE.-Fisher. Behning. ,Gab1er
 and Mathusheck Upright Pianos for sale cheap. Dial & Lee Music CO. S4 Cannon St. ITS If Q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03

FOR SALE.-Guild Upright Pianc tone-7 1-3 octaves-Sticker s Easy terms. $135. Wissner's. ner Broad and State Sts.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-03

TO RENT.-Desk room with roll to1 desk. 416 Warner Building.
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