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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

The public is asked to pay in profits alone upon the properties of the Connecticut Railway & Lighting Company as much money as it cost to run the city of Bridge port in 1909.
 But the city of Bridgeport is a very much bigger institution than the Connecticut Railway & Light ing Company. Its hundreds of miles of streets, sewers and side walks. it's police and fire depart ments, the multitude of functions 1t performs are all paid for with a sum almost exactly equal to the amount to be paid for the rent of a few miles of narrow iron rails and some power houses and a few cars.
 The city of Bridgeport employs about as many people to do it's work as the street railway corpora tion employs and pays them very much better. Compare the wages of school teachers, firenen and po- licemen with the wages of motor men and conductors.
 More than this, the city sustains in whole or in part twice as many persons as the railway company employs. This refers to those who do no work for the city, or very little. The figures are as follows:
 Number cared for at Middletown asylum, POP persons. Number cared for at Lakeview Home, 255. Number of families helped outside of alnshouse, 6S4, representing D. 969 persons. In addition to em- ploying more persons than the Con- necticut Railway & Lighting Com pany employs, and in addition to paying them better wages, the city also supports or partly supports, it seems, many who did no work for the city at all. And this does not consider the city's contribution to the support of persons confined in criminal institutions.
 That is to say, the whole busi- ness of Bridgeport is done for the same sum as is required to be paid for almost 999 years under this lease, and in addition to pay ments on the lease the public must pay all the expense of running the road, the legitimate, necessary ex- pense, which of course the public should pay.
 The people pay the trolley owners literally. The profits of the trol- ley owners are enormous. But the trolley owners have become so hog- gish that they want still more. They are not willing to furnish cars enough. or help enough, or to give conditions under which American citizens are willing to work.
 This is what is the matter with the trolley service in Bridgeport. These are the conditions the peo- pie will have to remedy. No rem Sedy can come from mere complain ing, but only from such steps as will take the government of the State from the corporations and re- store it to the people.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07
fsnenial from United Press !

Special from United Press.)
 Yysilanti, Mich., Jan. 7.-Charged with killing Baggagemaster Henry C.. Miner of the Michigan Central station and probably fatally wounding Nor gan J. Emmett, night agent, in pitched battle early today, two men were arrested today after an exciting man. hunt in which the whole town participated. A third was arrested previous to the battle at the station. He is charged with participating in the burgIaries that made last night one of terror for this point.
 The youths gave their names as Carl Billings, alias Hawkins, 20; Rob- ert Mccormick, IS; and "Winkie' liar ry Harrington, 19., Mccormick and Harrington are charged with murder.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07
ANNUAL TROLLEY RENTAL UNDER TEN CENTURY CONTRACT EQUAL TO COST OF RUNNING BRIDGEPORT

While doubtless a partial remedy might be found against the ineffi- cient and costly trolley service in Bridgeport and throughout the State in the courts. it is likely that complete reform cannot be had without drastic legislation, so cer- tainly have the rights of cities been betrayed by the State, and the public values of cities given away to railroad and railway corpora tions
 vied with each other to grant per- petual franchises, which are entire ly free from provisions for the pro- lection of the people and loaded to the muzzle with dangerous powers given to the corporations, such as the right to issue unlimited securi- ties
 It is no exaggeration to say that there are many States in the Union in which a representative who vot- ed for perpetual franchise to 9 public service corporation would be virtually an outcast among his fel- low citizens, and a few States where he would be lucky if he missed the nearest lamp post.
 As the Farmer showed yesterday, the street railway corporations are not struggling concerns. but, on the contrary, their report to the Rail- road Commissioners shows that their gross income was $7,610000 and their net income $3,100,0O0, which means tEat two cents of every five cent fare paid was prof it. a margin of profit which no competitive business can hope to attain
 Bridgeport is served by the Con- necticut Railway & Lighting Com pany. whose lines have been leased for 999 years by the New Haven Railroad Company, and are operat- ed by a Connecticut corporation known as the Connecticut Com pany.
 The lines of the Connecticut Rail- way & Lighting Company serve be- tween 100000 and 500,000 people. They are capitalized at more than S3O OOO, GOO. It is a very conserva- tive estimate that every single bit of property possessed by these lines, except the monopoly right given by the State, could be replaced for $s, 900.
 But under the lease. which is to run for a period more than twice as long as the time that has elaps- ed since Columbus discovered America, the owners of the prop erty are to receive s1,5O0,0O0 annu- ally
 The lessees of the property expect fer their part to receive all the expenses of running the lines, and sooner or later a large additional profit.
 And the immense sums necessary are to be taken, as they are being taken, from the people of Bridge port and vicinity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07
ICE BLOCKADE TIES
 UP NORTHERN PACIFIC.
Special from United Press.)

Helena, Mont, Jan. 1.-Two pas senger trains, a snow-plow and a loose engine are lost on the Northern Pacific tracks, according to trainmen. It is believed they are in the vicinity of Greycliff, a station between Big Timber and Columbus, but this is mere surmiSe.
 The Blackade is effectual. Snow is packed hard and solid as ice on the tracks. The coal famine in the north west seemed to be EA est acute west of the Missouri river along the St. Paul road and when the executive offices at Pierre, South Dakota, closed last night Governor Vesey was still pushing his investigation out along this line The first blizZardS are sweeping over Montana. Herds of elk, deer and other wild animals in Yellowstone Park are in danger of perishing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07
NO ONE TO CLAIM BODY OF MAN WHO
 MET DEATH IN CELL
REMAINS AWAIT ARRIVAL OF RELATIVES AT CITY
 MORGUE.
Identification Effected Today Through Police RecOrds-On Occasion of Previous Arrest, When He Was Found in Similar Condition on Street, He Gave Name as John Pur- cell, and Occupation as PoIisher.

Identification was effected today of the man who met violent death in a cell at police headquarters last even ing, as John Purcell, a polisher, aged 3S. a native of Little Haddam, Conn. He is said to have relatives in both Springfield and Hartford, but up to a late hour today no steps had been taken towards claiming the body which is at Rourke & Rourke's mOrgue.
 Purcell was brought to police head quarters at neon yesterday pr. Krause turning him over to the police as a drunken ms4n. He was found lying on a stoopJ in Broad street where he had probably managed to crawl after falling on the walk. His nose was badly bruised and smeared with blSod, and he was stupid, unable to tell his
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07
BUOY WILL MARK SPOT OF
 SUNkEN CRUISER YANKEE.

(SpecIaI rom United PreSS.J
 New Bedford, Mass, Jan. 7.-Work on the sunken United States cruiser Yankee, at the entrance to New Bed- ford harbor, has been abandoned and a black horizontal buoy will mark the spot on January 15. The exact posi- ton will be given out later. The Ar buckles of New York are experiment. ance which has proved unsuccessful so far.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07
AXE MAY SOON FALL ON
 PlNCHOT'S NECK
Special from United Press.)

t
 Washington, Jan. 7.--Whether the Presidential axe will be yielded to de- capitate Clifford Pinchot as Chief of the Forest Service is the burning ques- tion today in officialdom. Many. be- lieve that the chief forester will lose his official head before the investiga- tion of the allinger-Pinchot contro- versy is well under way. And all be- cause of the letter Pinchot sent to Senator Deliver which was read in the Senate yesterday and criticised the President of the United States.
 The White House is certainly 'all l1et up' over this new turn in the af- fair, particularly on account of Pin threw out the Glavis charges under a mistaken impression of the facts" Yesterday afternoon and today there were many callers at the White House. a number of administration supporters. being called in to give their views on the subject.
 The President may not wait for decision in the matter by Congress but may, by an executive order, turn Pin chot out forthwith This could be done under the Presidents order of few weeks ago forbidding subordinate officials to write letters to members of Congress concerning departmental af- fairs.
 But with Pinchot out in the cold, cold world as "a martyr to the Roosevelt policies there looms up in the back ground ominous and disturbing, like the ghost Of Banquo that will not down, the much gossiped Roosevelt returns" "back from Elba movement and administration advisers are ac-| knowledged to be nervous about arous- ing the ghost.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

TO RENT-Large light room with
 ante-room. Suitable for light mfg or club purposes. Model Laundry, 109 Middle street. b#po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

HE CAN CURE your narrowing nails
 Painless. No cutting. Dr. Mansfield
 Room, POI Meigs building. a*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

shirt folder and hand ironer. Bridgeport Steam Laundry.
 ot falrheld Ave. TIPS ff.o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

FOR RENT.-Six, rooms 1st floor Rent SIS. Free to Jan. 18th. III
 Orcnaro St. A 3 dspo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

FOR SALE.-Fisher Behnine. CabIe- and Mathusheck Upright Pianos for sale cheap. Dial & Lee Music co
 S4 Cannon St. T 16s tf o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

FOR RENT.-New house. all imnrove- ments. 1926 Noble avenue. Mrs George Durham. 1127 Broad street.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

FURNISHED ROOMS. gentlemen o,,,,, e9I Warren St.. near State. Bridge port, Conn. Phone 493-6.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

WANTEDLYoung man for clerical position in factory office. Good op- portunity for advancement to right party. Tn replying state age and where last employed. Address Cler- ical care of Farmer. A { s*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

FOR SALE.-Here is chance to make money: family house. 20 roOnls. rents S9O0 per year. Leave your ad- dress at Farmer Publishing e.. of
 ice; H 27stf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

BRIDGEPORT Housecleaning Bureau. Ashes rubbish removed. 4s3 New field avenue. Telephone 1316-5 Ralph l.. Miller Prop. c ff0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

FOUND-Watch. Enquire at 1Oe4 Pembroke St. A T s*po TO RENT-5 room flat, No. e62 Lafayette St., S14.00, near South Ave. Apply Anderson Agency, so Cannon St. Al so PHoToGRAPHs.-The good and sat isfactory kind are made at the Black man Studio, 57 Fairfield Ave. Head quarters for amateur finishing and supplies. a* TO RENT.-1O room house, all inn provements, $35.0O, No. 416 Lafay- cite, near Warner Bros. Best room renting section in city. Apply P. Anderson, GO Cannon St. A so WANTED-By young lady position as office assistant, bookkeeper and stenographer Have had experience and can furnish references. Address Assistant this office. A 2 s*o SATURDAY sPECIALs-Coid Rock Butter 32, shoulders IS, butter nuts Sc quart, cans peas 25c, cans to- matoes 25c, cranberries 5c quart, 3 lbs prunes, 10 C. The Coe & White Co.,, b* WANTED-Young man for clerical position in factory office. Good op- portunity for advancement to right party. In replying state age and where last employed. Address Cler- ical care of Farmer. A SEQ OFFICE BOY WANTED. Apply in own hand writing. Box 25S, City.
 A 6 S i011f pianos with manufacturers guar anty. Must be sold at once to set tie claim. Address Piano, care of Evening Farmer. A 70 LOST. .ACertificate No. 237 for seventy five G5) shares of the Union Copper Mines Company. Reward for the re- turn to Philip Glasner, No. 1192 Main St. A s s 70 SQUARE PIANOS $1O each to make room. The M. Steinert & Sons Co.,, 915 Main St. AS o WANTED.-Men to enlist in Eleventh Company, Coast Artillery Corps, Connecticut National Guard. Apply at Armory evenings after o'clock. WANTED. = Experienced furniture ! man. Glasner Furniture Co., 1192 Main et. A 9 s.o OUR sPECIALTY--Countr Pork. Pigs Hooks. and Brautwurst. at Nagels. F. Main St. G 15 If o1S5 PRICES have gone up and will go higher, cover your boiler and pipes now. J. F. Welsh. IA Kossuth street H 1S* *tf 5 31
 
 cr1INEA HENS. ducks. roasting chickens. broilers. fowl liver pud- ding. sausage meat. bologna B ;u- mos & Biltz. G 15 o WHEN YOU WANT a good Derby or soft hat, see Jim at 974 East Main street. You know who. James J. Sheehan. D IA *tfo 8 IS WE DO THE RIGHT kind of picture framing at lowest prices. Standard Art store. 1219 Main St.. Stratield building. 30 5 NEW YORK BOLOGNA and frank furters, home made meat loaf, fresh daily. Peter Hron, 1216 Stratford Ave. U 2S If ALBERT TISKA, 1263 stratford Ave. opposite Lincoln school, shaving, haircutting, massaging, etc. Chil- dren's haircutting speciality. "As you like ii" F Is If o HOT ROAST BEEF for Saturday night at O'Connor's, East Main and Water Sts. All welcome. Lager and ales the finest. If. o PRATTS CAFE, 137 Fairfield Ave. is sure to have what you want in ales, wines and liquors. Do not forget the fine free hot roast beef tomorrow.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

TO RENT.-Apartments at 302 Golden Hill St. Seven rooms and bath En- quire of owner. Al Washington Ave.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

FOR SALE-Block of 40 rooms. rent for $1,3S5 per year. Good paying property and a widow can't take care of same. Address Farmer office.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

of Lodges save ,,, or work by using our rubber stamr.s uaters and seals. Cali and lei .,s snow you all the latest labor and tlne savers. The SchwerdtIe Stanlr Co.. Al Cannon St. A7ds
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07
CLAWS PUTS WICKERSHAM
 IN THE ANANIAS CLl

IN THE ANANiAS CLUB.
 Portland, Ore, Jan. IL. R. Glavis denies absolutely that spite instigated his charges against Secretary Ballinger as stated by Attorney General Wicker sham in the latters report and declares that this is by no means the case.
 '"The people of the United States, he declared today, "are better quali- fled to determine who is right in this matter than a prejudiced attorney gen. era1 who reported just what he was wanted to report. Forester Pinchot is honest and anything that he has to say about the case can be believed. am willing to permit my case to rest on the chief forester's statements.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

WANTED.-Compe man to take charge as foreman of assembling room in electrical business. One with experience preferred. Excel lent opportunity for right party
 Applicants in applying should state age, where last employed and sal ary expected. Address ''Electrical.'
 care of Farmer. A so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

FOR SALE.-This weeks special bargains in second hand upright pianos. One Harrington upright, $9O; one Haynes Bros. upright
 $110; one Keller upright, $150; one Singer $175 and several others
 Steinert & Sons Co.,, 915 Main street. A 5 u>
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

TO RENT-Six room flat s1 Hong,,.
 avenue S21. Five room flat PAT wi
 n1ot avenue SIS. D. R. Whitney. 1o Main st- A7L
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07
NOTICE.

The members of the St. Patrick Y. M. T. B. AsSo. are requested to meet at their hall 7:30 Friday evening, Jan. z, 1910 to take action on tue death of brother Joseph Keys.
 Per Order,
 THOMAS FITZGERALD, Pres.
 DAVID M. HOWE, Sec. ae
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

WANTED.-Men to enlist in Eleventh Company, Coast Artillery Corps, Connecticut National Guard. Apply at Armory evenings after o'clock.
 A 5 90
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

SPECIALS-Cold Rock Butter 32, shoulders 13 butter nuts Sc quart, cans peas 25c, cans to- matoes 25c, cranberries sc quart, 3 lbs prunes, 10 c. The Coe & White Co.,, A p*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

TO RENT.-Desk room with ron top desk. 416 Warner Building.
 I2 If 70
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

OFFICE BOY WANTED. Apply in own hand writing. Box 25S, City.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

SQUARE PIANOS $1O each to make room. The M. Steinert & Sons Co.,,
 915 Main St. AS o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

LOST. Certificate No. 237 for seventy five (75) shares of the Union Copper Mines Company. Reward for the re- turn to Philip Glasner, Mo- 1192 Main St. A s S O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07
NOTICE.

A special meeting of Bridgeport Typo. Union, will be held Sunday morning, at II o'clock, to take action on the death of Bro. McGuire. Meet ing to be held at hall on Bank St
 Per order,
 A 7b*o W. H. BIxBY, Pre-.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

W AMI 1a-tac... Ntlfl.Milling mach ne. hand and
 Alia.lc Anooni screw machine operators.
 employment Office Howard ans,,,,s apR,s 9 a. m. avenue
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

FOR SALE.-Singie house. rooms. good barga,n. Leave your address. Farmer Office. Fl 27s If.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

TYPEWRITING Mineogra phing. Notary Public. Sears. 10s Meigs Bldg
 P r tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

WANTED. - Experienced furniture ! man. Glasner Furniture O., 1192
 Main St. A SfO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

FOR SALE.-Two fine new upright pianos with manufacturers guar anty. Must be sold at once to set
 tie claim. Address Piano, care of Evening Farmer. A go
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

WANTED-By young lady position as office assistant, bookkeeper and stenographer. Have had experience and can furnish references. Address Assistant this office. A z s*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

TO RENT-1O room house, all inn proVements, $35.O0, No. 416 Lafay- cite, near Warner Bros. Best room renting section in city. Apply P.
 Anderson, GO Cannon St. A7s%o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

PHOTOGRAPHERS good and sat isfactory kind are made at the Black man Studio 57 Fairfield Ave. Head quarters for amateur finishing and supplies. a*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

OIJR ECIALTY--Country Pork, Pigs Hccks. and Brautwurst, at Nagels. T.. Main St. G 15 If 35
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

PRICES have gone up and will go |
 higher, cover your boiler and pipes |
 now. J. F. Welsh IA Kossuth | street. Ii IS tf D
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

GITINEA HENS. ducks, roasting chickens, broilers. fowl. liver pud- ding. sausage meat. bologna. B ;u-
 mos & Biltz. G *135o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

TO RENT.--5 room flat, No 662
 Lafayette St., S14.00, near South Ave Apply Anderson Agency, SO
 Cannon St. A7 so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07
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 " "AN'IED-Milling mach ne. hand ana tonidtlc screw machine operafor. american Graphophone Co. xnni,, aGllpioyment Office Howard aven,,s 5 a. m. avenue IO RENT-Six room flat s1 Hough ,,,ot nrshue Szl. Five room flat PAT vii nlot avenue SIS. D. R. Whitney m K Main st. 1yt7 of Lodges save q ,ot VI Work uy using our rubber starnr.s. uaters and seals. Cali and 1ef .,s 9i,, eiioW you all the latest labor and t{He savers The SchwerdtJe Sfan3r,. Co.,, fl Cannon St FOR RENT.-New house. all inprove- ments, 1926 Noble avenue. Mrs George Dunham, 1127 Broad street
 A 4u*o ROOMS. gentlemen only. 697 Warren St. near State. BridreSA port, Conn. Phone 493-6.
 A d DO FOR RENT.-Six rooms list floor . Rent SIS. Free to Jan. 18th. 17f Orchard St Q de, shirt folder and hand ironer Bridgeport Steam Laundry. 91 { Fairfield Ave. T2s !" tfo FOR SALE.-Fisher. Behning. CabIe~ and Mathusheck Upright Pianos for sale cheap Dial & Lee Music co S4 Cannon St T 16 e tf FOR sALE.-Here is chance to make money. 4 family house. 20 roOn1s rents $900 per year. Leave your ad- dress at Farmer Publishing e.. of- fee; H27 stf. Q FOR SALE-Block of 40 rooms rent for $13S5 per year. Good paving property and a widow can't take cara of same. Address Farmer office.
 tf Q TO RENT.-Apartments at s02 Golden Hill St. Seven rooms and bath. En- quire of owner. Al Washington Ave. TO RENT.-Desk room with ron top desk. 416 Warner Building. Ashes, rubbish removed. 4s3 New field avenue. Telephone 1316-5. Ralph l.. Miller, Prop. c flo FOR SALE.-Singie house. 2 rooms good barga,n. Leave your address. Farmer Office. H27stf. O coNsTIPATED !? Bilious Sick Headache? Casca Laxine Tablets knock them all. T6so ANTED.-Competen man to take charge as foreman of assembling room in electrical business. One with experience preferred. Excel lent opportunity for right party Applicants in applying should state age, where last employed and sal ary expected. Address s'ElectricaI" care of Farmer. A so FOR SALE.-This weeks special bargains in second hand upright pianos. One Harrington upright. $90; one Haynes Bros. upright $11O; one Keller upright, $150; one Singer, $175 and several others Easy payments if desired. The M Steinert & Sons Co.,, 915 Main street. A u o
 NOTICE.
 The members of the St. Patrick Y. NJ. T. E. Asso. are requested to meet It their hall 730 Friday evening, Jan ', 1910 to take action on tue death ,f brother Joseph Keys.
 Per Order
 THOMAS FITZGERALD, Pres
 DAVID M. HOWE, Sec. a.
 NOTICE.
 A special meeting of Bridgeport Typo. Union, will be held Sunday at Il o'clock, to take action ,n the death of Bro. McGuire. Meet ing to be held at hall on Bank St.
 Per order.
 A 7.p*o W. H. BIxBY, Free
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

NEW YORK BOLOGNA and frank furters, home made meat loaf, fresh daily. Peter Hron, 1216 Stratford Ave. U 2S If 5 o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

WHEN YOU WANT a good Derby or soft hat, see Jim at STA East Main street. You know who. James J. Sheehan. D IA *tfo 1 5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

WE DO THE RIGHT kind of picture framing at lowest prices. Standa d Art store. 1219 Main St.. Stratheld
 building. I 30 3 s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

ALBERT TISKA, 1263 Stratford Ave, opposite Lincoln school, shaving, | haircutting massag ging, etc. Chil-
 dren's haircutting speciality. "As | you like it.'' F Is If O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07

HOT ROAST BEEF for Saturday
 night at O'Connor's, East Main and
 Water Sts. All welcome. Lager and ales the finest. If. o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-07
CENT A WORD

For Wants. To Rent, Fcr Sale, Etc. you get the BEST AND MOST RE- TURNS from THE FARMER"