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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28
DEAN ROGERS RAPS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Yale Law School Head Jumps on Them For High Handed
 Methods Should be Elected by the People and Held RespOnsible-Audit- ing of Their Accounts a
 Farce

New Haven, May 2S.-Dean Henry Wade Rogers of the Yale Law school as president of the Civic Federation, makes a masterly report covering the general purposes of the organization and the work which it has done and is doing.
 Dean Rogers report from the stand point of the general public is that 1 which touches on the investigation of county affairs. On this topic the re- port says:
 visable that public investigation should be made into the administration of the aHa1rs Of the county by the county commissioners. It brings no charges against the commissioners. but it is aware that serious charges have been made in the newspapers and that they are current upon the street. These charges may be true or false. The public does not know, but it is entitled to know whether these charges are founded on fact or simply on fiction and malice. There is but one way by which the facts can be made known and that is through an investig gation open to the public, and at which wit nesses may be compelled to appear and give testimony under oath and be sub- JGCloO tO CrOSS-oXdm1ndLlOn.
 ''The failure of the commissioners to express a willingness that such an in- vest1gation as was requested should take place, as we'll as their silence up- on the question of allowing the council to be represented by attorney is a matter Of sincere regret. and has not increased the confidence of the com nunity in their administration. These gentlemen are not the masters, but the servants of the county. They occupy a public office and a public office is a public trust. To deny them that right, or to attempt to hinder. delay and re- strict the investigation, if such an at tempt Is made. will create intense dis satisfaction and the effect of it must fall upon those who are responsible The books should be opened and the facts disclosed and until that is done public distrust may be expected to continue and the demand for an inves- tigation will be pressed.
 County government in New Eng land is restricted within very narrow limits and does not involve the exer- else of the important powers which in other parts of the country are en- trusted to the counties. In Connec- ticut the county commissioners are charged with the maintenance and su- pervision of county buildings such as the court house jail and work house, the care of the convicts, including the letting of contracts for their labor. the granting of licenses under the ex- else laws, a certain supervision of highways and other matters of minor importance. The county commission CTS in Connecticut are not elected by the people and they are not responsi- ble to the people. They are nominated in caucus of the representa- tives of New Haven county in the general assembly. There is no way by which
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28
HOW MEMORIAL DAY
 WILL BE CELEBRATED
MEMORIAL DAY.

(Written for The Farmer by R. L.
 Johnson.) Memorial day awakes tender strain That thrills and echoes, when the
 hand of Time Draws from the heart sweet and
 sad refrain That rises from a memory sublime The startled breeze that bore Rebel
 lions cry, And reused the ears that heard 1t
 with a spell; Now serves instead with each remem-
 bered sigh The tranquil victories of peace to
 tell. The Battle fields that were Death:
 bloody lair, Now blossom as a garden of rare
 flowers, Where moistened eyes now see with
 tender care The flight of children's patriotic Well we remember how the mus Braved all that evil Fortune might
 ordain, Too noble, to retreat, too proud for
 tears, They never stopped to falter or
 complain. How we'll the soldiers fought, the
 years swift flight Hath proven unto us who honor
 them. How well they labored in the cause of Right, And gave to Freedoms crown it's
 brightest gem. The hush of Death is still on armour
 ed steel That echoed years ago throughout
 the Maine, Yet, OCT the hulk of Battleship, we
 feel The mournful requiem of the noble
 slain. And passing, let's remark, not to
 ignore The sleeping braves who fought
 the oppressed, to free, Are now by Congress, yielding late
 her store To get the thanks of heartless
 apathy. No praise on monument can magnify; Nor eulogy can add unto the fame, Of those who taught us how to live
 and die, And dying left no heritage of
 shame. Too soon they'll share at last the
 common lot Of all who earn from earthly cares
 release; Their happiness within Gods acre
 plot, And find the rest of everlasting
 peace. Newark, N. J.
 May 22. 1910.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28
JOE TAYLOR, DARING
 DRIVER MAKES RECORD
 FOR STEEP SNAKE HILL

Daring Joe Taylor, one of the best known automobile racers, who has fig zrred in many contests that have at tracted national attention, shot up through the tortuous road that climbs over Snake Hill, in his 35 h. D. Cor reja. early this morning at a terrific pace. When he completed the 7-8 mile course over a grade ranging from z to % per cent, spectators were not surprised to learn that he had made the course in one minute and 9 sec onds- This is said to be the record up to date, for the fill but Taylor later said he believed he could do con- siderably better Monday morning when he has his car tuned up to his satis- Faction and is more familiar with the course
 Members of the Bridgeport Automo- bile Dealers Associat ton today decided to hold open the entries until the last possible minute. owing to the delay oc- Easioned among many intending en- trants by the recent litigation design ed to prevent the hill climb. Because of the fear that the hill climb would be stopped by law, many who had promised to enter withheld, and they have yet to be heard from.
 Up to noon today there had been received 14 entries, but members of the committee in charge of the under morning more than double that num- her would participate. It is unlikely, however. that there will be any motor cycle contests. for Stanley Kellogg, who had charge of that feature of the climb has arranged to leave the city Memorial Day to participate in an en- durance run in New Jersey. Before he left there had been no entries
 The Snake Hill climb will begin rronrptIy at 7:30. There are 10 events on the program, but with the com naratively small number of entries each should occupy but a short time. If is likely that they will be run off ir rapid succession so it behooves 9r,ageporters and others planning to attend the event to be on the scene bright and early
 Trolley cars will leave the city be- rf6n{nr ct o'clock. and run every 10.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28
Observance Will Be More General Than Ever
 Before
Mondays Parade Will Be Reviewed by Mayor Buck
 ingham and City Officials
Rules for Prize Competition for Marching School Boys
 Have Been Established

In many Bridgeport churches tomor- row will be held services appropriate to Memorial Day. Monday the day will be celebrated on a more generous scale than in many years before. The most notable feature will be the pa rade, which will be organized in four divisions. It will proceed from Broad street and Fairfield avenue at o'clock Monday afternoon. Grand Marshal Walter P. Bryan will establish his Headquarters at Broad street and Fair field avenue at 1 o'clock The parade will be reviewed immediately after starting by Mayor Buckingham and the members of the city government, from a reviewing stand erected on the City Hall green.
 Not the least feature of the Memorial Day parade on Monday, after the vet erans themselves, will be the school boys, who will be marshaled under the skillful eye of Physical Director Went. Three judges have been named to re- viewing stand at the start of the pa rade. These are Judge Alfred B. Beers, representing the G. A. R.; Lieut.. Commander Frederick A. Bartlett, of the Sons of Veterans, and @ third to be selected who will represent the OISI1IllZdIIOllS.
 The boys will compete for the prize of $50 offered by Samuel E. Vincent for the best marching. This sum is to be divided among the schools that meet the requirements of the commit tee These, requirements have been fixed as follows:
 1. That the units, the individual boys, shall maintain the head and chest position of the well-Set-up sol dier, and shall march with eyes front. That in the platoon of twelve units, ten shall always be in the correct at titude.
 2. That the alignment shall be cor rect, the line of the twelve units in the platoon to be straight; this to be silence in the ranks. Officers alone have the privilege of speaking.
 g. Evolutions. That when the col Crnn of squads is ordered to form pla- toons, the second and third squads shall form straight line as promptly as may be, and maintain it while get ting into platoon formation. And that when ordered to return to a column of squads, the second and third squads turn promptly as instructed, into the required formation.
 The children will play large part in the exercises at Seaside Park. Lin- coln's Gettysburg address will be re- cited by the children of Shelton school. The children under the direction of Tonight on the Old Camp Ground" and America An address will be delivered by Col Charles B. Moore. commander of Elias Howe, Jr., Post. An original poem composed by Fanny Crosby, the blind poetess, will be read.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28
SEN. LORIMER DEMANDS INVESTIGATION OF THE
 CHARGES OF BRIBERY
Submits His Case In Senate Today and In His Resolution Bitterly Attacks Chicago Paper for Causing Reports that He Bought His Electon-Words of Re-
 proach for Men Who Confessed

"1 remember a pleasant chat I had with him on one occasion during the course of which he told me that he be- lieved the Bible from cover to cover. Such a man will not stoop to so low a level as to become a bribe taker or bribe giver.
 ''No part of the Tribune story carry ing the charges was written by White.
 It is also plain to be seen that ev- cry word was passed upon by a law yer before 1t was signed by that poor, low creature, White, who does not he's itate to commit forgery for a few dollars and to whom perjury is no crime: who is part of the lowest figures of depravity and who. to se- cure money to satisfy his instinct for debauchery, sold what little was left of his manhood and became the pli- ant tool of the Tribune in this timid and malicious attack.
 ''The most cruel blow in this whole article is the one aimed at the good name of the Honorable Charles Luke, who has passed away and is now with his Maker Charles Luke is made to say that he got his money for voting for me, that he made his deal direct with ne.
 "They knew that from the quiet of his everlasting sleep there would come no protest from Charles Luke in be- half of the mourning widow and his orphan children on whom they att tempted to lay the stigma of dishon- or but their method of warfare made it necessary for them to send the poi soned shaft into those aching hearts and to place a confession of felony on lips beyond the power of speaking the words that would lift them clear of the charge.
 "When the truth is known every body will understand that the publica- tion of the Tribune article signed by White is a part of political con- spiracy to drive me out of public life. to ruin me financially because I will not do as other Republicans in Illinois have done-place myself under the ab- solute control and dictatorship of the Tribune. In all the years of this dastardly attack on me by the Tribune there was never time when I could not have my peace with the Tribune and secure immunity from further att tacks by surrendering and becoming it's willing slave.
 When I became interested in the Senatorial contest I was in no sense of the word a candidate for Senator. I entered into the contest with what was known as the Republican organi- zation, to make test stand against the Tribune newspaper combination"
 Lorimer made various charges to the effect that the Tribune did not pay it's fair share of taxes and closed by presenting the resolution demanding the investigation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28
WOMAN PARTNER IN
 STAMFORD CONCERN
 ASKS FOR RECEIVER

Rosella M. Lowell of Stratford, partner in the firm of F. P. Beardsley & Co.,, plumbers and hardware mer- chants, Main street, in Stratford, have petitioned the Superior Court that a temporary receiver be appointed over the affairs of the company. The plaintiff and F. F. Beardsley have an equal ownership in the affairs of the company. She claims that the assets of the company are in danger of be- ing wasted by unnecessary litigation, through attachment and otherwise, and asks for the appointment of a receiver. The complaint was filed this morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28
Chinese Study of
 German War Science
 Sheds Yellow Peril
Especial from United Press

Berlin, May 2S.-What many Ger mans believe to be the first shadow of the yellow peril fell across Europe today in the arrival in Berlin of the special Chinese military embassy head ed by Prince Tsai Tao. brother of the Chinese regent and chief of the Chin csc military staff. It will remain in Germany for at least a month giving detailed study to the German system of compulsory military service which system has been adopted by China.
 In return for Germany's tutelage of China in matters of war, this country hopes to secure most of the contracts for equipping the huge Chinese army The krupp gun contract alone that Germany has in sight runs far into the millions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28
Especial from United Press.

Washington, May 2s.-With a demand or an investigation of the charges that bribery brought about his cleo tion, Senator Lorimer of Illinois. sub- mitted his case to the Senate today in a speech laying blame on the Chi cago Tribune and attacking the men mfo confessed to bribery. His resolu- kion calling for an investigation was as follows:
 That the committee on privileges and elections be directed to examine the allegations recently made in the public press charging that bribery and corruption were practiced in the election of William Lorimer to a seat tin the United States Senate. and to ascertain the facts in connection with the charges and report as fully as pos sible"
 The resolution was referred to the committee on privileges and elections of which Senator Burrows Republican, Michigan, is chairman.
 Lorimer in a long speech reviewed in detail nearly 25 years of warfare" in which he has been engaged with the Chicago Tribune. He had resist ed the efforts of the editors he said, ."to control Republican politics in Illi- nois and as a result the newspaper had fought relentlessly to drive him but Of power"
 The Tribune first published the bri- Ebery charges and in reference to 1t Iorimer said:
 When the Tribune said that I had offered or given money to any mem Der of the legislature or that money was offered to any member of the leg islature for his vote for me, it lied and it knew 1t lied. Not one dollar was paid to any member of the gem seral assembly for his vote for me-"
 Lorimer declared that the man who made the charges had in view not only his political destruction but there was "a deliberate purpose to destroy a new banking association in Chicago" which he has been organizing with some of his friends.
 "The Tribune charges that the Hon. sorable Lee O'Neill Brown, the Demo- tcratic leader of the House of Repre- sentatives bribed Charles A. White to tvote for me and paid him $1,000 for fhis vote,'' said Lorimer. 'Ii do not tknow what kind of man he would be who would dare offer a bribe to nee O'Neill Brown. much less ask him Ito bribe others He stands in the tfront rank of successful lawyers at Ethe bar in Illinois a man of fine, keen Hntellect When he passes his word it lis accepted by all. He is all-in-an "a strong high-minded, God fearing, honorable man.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28
Engines and Fire Boats
 Fight Big Lumber Blaze

Boston, May 2S.-Both street engines and f1re-boats were called into action here early today to fight a big lumber town which destroyed more than g., 000,000 feet of costly lumber and caused a loss in all of about $160,000 The Export Lumber Company and the Att iantic Coast Lumber Company are the heaviest losers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28
THIEVES IN OFFICE OF
 AMERICAN LOAN ASSO.

Thieves in the office of the Ameri- can Loan Association, Waller Build ing, Fairfield avenue, last night made off with rubber coat and a pair of trousers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28
GARD OF THANKS,

We desire to thank the Catholic Benevolent Legion, No. 1S0, also Court PeQuonnock, No. 62, F. of A., for the prompt payment of death benefit of the late Joseph Skelly.
 MRS. MARY SHELLY a"p AND FAMILY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28
NOTICE.

Women who are interested in pub- lie welfare are invited to write and get particulars of a national move ment which includes Bridgeport Just send postcard quickly, giving your name.
 M. & B. WOMAN'S AUXILIARY,
 116 West 14th street, asp New York City.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28
No Farmer Memorial Dav

In accordance with time-honored custom the Bridgeport Evening Far mer will not be issued on Monday. May 30, Memorial Day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

VISIT QUIRK BROS. new cafe, 56 Railroad Ave, cor. Broad St., wooden windows, choice liquors and cigars. Fine hot roast Saturday evening. R 26 sspo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

AROUND the corner of Fairfield ave and Water St. McPadden's Cafe F. & M. Schaefer N. Y. Old German Brew, Weiner Beer, M. McPadden agent. Fine lunch all day, Prime Roast of Beef Saturday, 4:30.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

FOR SALE.-Two family house. ce- ment block cottage, speaking tubes up and down stairs, electric door opener, automatic gas lighting. Con- necticut avenue and Hewitt street Enquire T. Mannion. sos Union ave- nue. U 19 If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

FOR SALE.-At bargain price, 1a room house in perfect repair. Lot 55x132. Fine neighborhood. If you are Joking for home at bargain price answer this ad at once Ad dress J. F. S., care of Farmer.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

TO RENT.-One family house, seven rooms, all Improvements. Enquire 126 Washington Terrace. R 25 stfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

1 NASH 15 horsepower gas engine. cheap and easy terms. Miller Lum-
 Der Go. R24r%o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

WANTED.-Girls to inspect records
 Apply American Graphophone Go. Disc Record Department. E 27 b*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

SAFES, $20.00 size $500 while they last. Mail orders filled promptly
 Marsh, 192 Fairfield Ave. E 27 bso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

PIANO! A. B. Chase upright Cost $500. We took in the piano under such conditions that we can abso- lutely sell same for $250. Steinkrt's,
 915 Main street. R24rso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

EXPERIENCING trim both edges on all work and it costs no more than one. c. Pardee & Co
 about it, 1230 Pembroke St. Phone 3569. R14t-o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

WILLIAM MEAD, Rents, Real Es- tate and Insurance. Room BIO New field Building. s 12 If c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

TO RENT.-Desk room with roll top desk 4l6 Warner Building.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

BRIDGEPORT ITousecIeaning Bureau. Ashes rubbish removed. 4S3 New field avenue. Telephone 1865 Ralph l.. Miller, Prop c tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

TYPEWRITING Mimeographfne. Notary Public. Sears. 10S Meigs ISldg
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

MYRTLE BEACH and Meadows End shore lots and cottage, Independ-
 ence road S20O to $400, $50 down,
 balance to suit. All deeds convey right of way to water. Eleanor cottage, z rooms, furnished, will be sold at @ great bargain. Cash or easy terms. Enquire Sunday and Monday, all day on premises or phone 164-2 Bridgeport. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

WANTED.-First class wood worker.
 Metropolitan Carriage Co.,, 1888
 Main St. R27b%o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

\ GIRL of experience to do general housawork. Apply 100 Uncowa
 Hill k 3 < If. o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

FOR SALE.-A large 20 it. wall case and large restaurant range, two
 ovens. Must be sold at once at any price. P. B. RedfieId, 177
 Fairfield Ave R 2S b~po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

SQUARE PIANOS AND ORGANS at almost your own price at Vack's,
 35 John St, Bridgeport Public Lib rary Building. R 28 s*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

A FINE COUNTRY HOME for sale. 6 room house, one acres of 1and
 high ground, convenient to trolley or train. Price $1,850. c. O.. Mat thews, Boards Corner. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

PIANOS FOR RENT.-A large num- Der of pianos for rent for the Sum mer season. Only new pianos rent ed. Terms very reasonable. Call at Vacks, 35 John St., Bridgeport Public Library Building. RPS s*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

STORE FOR RENT.-One half of centrally located store with large show window for rent. Heat and light furnished. Price very reason able. For particulars address Cen tral Store, care of Farmer.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

SATUR DAY SPECIAL.-Babbitts S Soap Sc cake; 2 doz. Lemons 25c;
 Best Potatoes 59c; No 2 Potatoes 39c; Cans String Beans 25c;
 Cans Tomatoes 25c; Cold Rock But ter 29c; Pineapples 65c dozen. The Coe & White Go. R 27 b*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

WILL BUY all kinds of good, clean second hand furniture, antique goods, old mahogany pieces, stoves, ice boxes, iron beds, carpets, old books, anything, at our new place, 2S6 Fairfield Ave. Tel. 1015-2.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

WANTED.-A refined reliable sue cessful man or woman as New England agent for entirely new Face Tonic. Liberal commission. No capital but good references re- quired. ''C,' Farmer Office.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

GOOD SECOND HAND National Cash
 Register for sale eheAl T, Address P. O. Box 16, City. S2~rfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

SALE tonight and Monday. 7:30. Lace curtains, couch covers. range, bed clothes, table linen and
 covers, jewelry, cutlery, musical fn- struments, electric motor and fan. horse powders. groceries, sc. 12s7
 Stratford Ave. asn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

I LIKE Casca Laxine Tablets best for
 constipation. don't you? 'B3so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

PIANOS.-A few attractive bargains in used pianos can be had at Wack's, 35 John St., Bridgeport
 Public Library Building. R 2S s*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28
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WANTED.-Two experienced cham Der maids at once. Windsor Hotel.
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TO RENT.-6 rooms, second floor. new house, open plumbing, steam
 beat Select n4xghborit@5d 100 if. from Fla st Main street trolIeg at 212 Pearl St. R 2s u*po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

TO RENT.-5 and 6 room apart ments with all improvements S7s
 Maplewood Ave. $15.0O. Call LarrabeC's Market 28 d>o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

FOR SALE.-Lots for summer cot tages near Walnut Beach, $50.OO,
 near Boards Corner, $39.0O. c. o. Matthews, Boards Corner aap
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

FINE COUNTRY residence for sale, convenient to cent trolley fare. c. O. Matthews, Boards Corner
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-28

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