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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26
TROLLEY DEMANDS TO BE PRESENTED
 NEXT THURSDAY

New Haven, Feb. 26-Important developments concerning the contem- plated demands of the New England Conference Board of the Trolleymen's s Union have come to the surface with the announcement that the officers of the Connecticut Company, in this city. have consented to meet the trolley mems committee and discuss thelr de- mands on next Thursday afternoon, at 2:3O o'clock.
 At this time c. w. Minnix, of this city, the chairman of the board, ara delegates from the boards in the va
 ous companies in this state, will go before General Manager J. K. Pun derford, and proceed to thresh out their grievances.
 The matter is an important one, in- asmuch as it is hoped that a strike may be obviated.
 During the past week it iss stated that there have been repeated con- ferences between the management of the road and delegates from the troll ley company from the adjoining states, in connection with an effort to arrive at settlement of the pro- posed wage scale and an agreemo mt upon the matter of payment for over time work that is more satisfactory than that now in force.
 In New Haven, Hartford, Bridge pOII dIlU HTOVlU0IlCe, where the men are heavily worked, it is understood that the men will claim a flat day rate of $3 for 10 hours, with time and half for over time. This, If car rled out, will do away with the slld- ing scale now in vogue, which starts the men in these cities at an initial rate of 21 cents an hour and in- creases the pay finally to 25 cents per hour.
 There is a we'll founded belief among the trolleymen that the pro- posed new rates for the larger cities named will not carry in the country towns, and in fact it is not known that the Connecticut Company will consent to them in the cities where they are desired. It is the adjust ment of these figures which will have to be threshed out at the coming meeting.
 It is said that the trolleymen are determined in their attitude and that the outcome of the situation is some- what doubtful. The trolleymen's s delegates represent about 2,SO0 mem hers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26
Special from United Press.)


 Philadelphia, Feb. 26.-John G. Mur- phy, president of the Central Labor Union and one of the leading figures in Philadelphia's street car strike, was today held to the Grand Jury on the charge of melting to riot. He was re- leased in $3,0OO bail.
 Murphy was arrested as the result of an interview published in the late editions of the Philadelphia Times and Philadelphia Bulletin in which he was quoted ss saying that if the state pO- lice in Kensington fired single shot there would be a reign of bloodshed in the northeastern section of the city where, he is said to have added, the men could shoot just as fast and just as straight as the Black Cossacks.
 Two reporters Swore Murphy had made this statement. The labor lea der made no statement to the court though he did say, before the court convened, that what he intended to convey was his fear that such conditions might be provoked by the transit company" ..I certainly did not advocate such a move" he said. "I was merely trying to get the people ito look ahead and realize the seriousness of the situation so as to prepare to prevent it, not bring it on."
 There Is no doubt that the arrest of Murphy has greatly angered some Of the union labor people of Philadelphia and the more lawless element of strike sympa thizers may try to take advan-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26
MISSING WIFE
 KIDNAPS SON
Frantic Father and Sisters Locate Lost Child In Jer- seY City.

Kidnapped, his father alleges. by someone in the pay of his wife. ten- year-oId Joseph Sulzano of 1872 Main street. was found with his mother Mrs. Orsola Sulzano. 422 Montgomery street. Jersey City, today by friends enlisted by the we'll nigh frantic father. He had been missing since Thursday noon and the father and sisters of the miss ing lad feared his fate might have been that of little Philip Mastro;anno, the little Italian lad whose lifeless body was found two years ago in the northeastern outskirts of the city.
 Relieved to learn the child is safe, yet determined to reclaim him. the fa- ther today announced his determina- tion to take legal action to recover tho child. He declares the mother is not the one to rear the boy, who was per- fectly happy in his care, and he is will ing to spend all his little savings to get the child in his custody again.
 The SulZanOs came to this city a month ago, owing to the i'll health of the. father. They had resided in Jer- sey City for several years. Less than two weeks after they had reached this city the mother forsook her family and returned to her former home. The grown daughter assumed the care of
 
 ther. says. was given as good care as if his mother had remained with him.
 Thursday noon the father left Katie, an elder sister. and Joe in the house, and set out looking for work. He re- turned at 8 o'clock and found Katie nearly prostrated. She had missed Joe just after the father departed. She made a thorough search of the Italian colony in Columbus Place. at the junction of which with Main street their tenement is situated. Obtaining no trace of him, she became wildly alarmed. and on the. fathers home coming she was hysterical.
 Waiting in vain all through the night for news of the lad, the father hastened to police headquarters and enlisted the aid of the detective bu- reau in the search. Meanwhile Katie had teegraphed Ter sweetheart in Jer- sey City asking him to seek the famil- far haunts of the boy in that city for news of Aim.
 Today fears that the hoy had been done away with were aSsuaged by a dispatch from Jersey City It read: Zoe found with his mother" Grati fled at this intelligence. yet deter mined to regain possession of the boy. the father said he would not rest un- If lie had asked the courts to assist him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26
B. H. $. Graduate Dies
 In Schnectady, N. Y.

News of the death of John Morgan, Jr., a graduate of the Bridgeport High school in the class of 1904, and one of the best known young man of Southport at his home in Schnectady, N. Y., early this week brought grief to many friends and acquaintances in this city and vicinity. Born in Southport, April 7, 1885, he attended the public school there and later completed a course at the Bridgeport High school. Having a liking for electricity he en- tered the employ of the Brye.St Elec- tric Co.,, and later he returne.. to his home town as meeha nician at B. F. Bulkley's garage. Then he went to Holcomb's garage. New Haven, where one of his patrons, recognizing his ability employed him to care for his machines.
 In this capacity he toured Europe for four months last year with his em- ployer, visiting England, where he had relatives, Ireland, France, Switzerland, Germany, Holland and Belgium, re- turning last October. He was in the same employment when he was taken i'll in New York city two weeks ago, with tonsilitis.
 Pneumonia set in when he reached his parents home in Schnectady. His death occurred on Washington's birth day. Funeral services Were held at 10 o'clock Thursday at St. Johns church, Schnectady, where a high mass of re- quiem was celebrated by Rt. Rev. Monsignor Reilly.
 Rev. M. Otis, c. S. F., a Paulist father of New York, an uncle of the deceased was present in the sanctuary and accompanied the funeral cortege to St. Johns cemetery and read the committal services at the grave. The deceased had a large acquaintance in this city to whom he had become en- deared through his exemplary life and invariably cheerful disposition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26
LENIENT TREATMENT FOX CONDUCTOR WHO
 KEPT COLLECTIONS
Judge Wilder Turns Him Over to Care of Probation Officer.

Judge Wilder was lenient with Fred Schlavone of 11S Congress street at the defaulting trolley car conductor arrested early in the week for being S14 short in his returns. Sciavone said when arrested that he could not earn enough to pay his board and clothe himself, and that he had mis- appropriated the Conn. Co.'S. money as the result.
 Claiming to be 21 yet appearing not more than r, Schiavone made such a favorable Tnpre ssion On the court by his apparent repentance, that Judge Wilder suspended execution of a sen- tence of 30 days in jail and turned the erring youth over to Probation Off, ~ficer Garfield who will look after him for year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26
Especial from United Press. )

London, Feb. 26.--As a result of a conference today between Premier Asquith and King Edward at Buck ingham Palace, and the subsequent meeting of the cabinet, it is assumed that the King has given his ac- quiescence to the plan outlined in these despatches yesterday, to swa mp the House of Lords with Liberal peers in case the Lords reject the oiii to limit their veto power.
 It is reported on good authority that at this conference the Premier pointed out to the King the fuLility of trying to protect the House of Lords and explained in detail the new agreement entered into between the Radical Liberals, the Irish National ists and Laborites for the practically y simultaneous introduction of the veto bill and the budget.
 Had the King not agreed to the plan of changing the complexion of the Lords in case they reject the veto bill, it is not believed that the premier
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26
ASQUITH WANTS SPECIAL
 ELECTION TO ABOLISH
 THE HOUSE OF LORDS
Latest Report Is that Prem Proposed King Edward After Cabinet Meeting that Measures Be Taken for Referendum Vote on This Single Issue After Spring Recess

would have called the cabinet sessicu that immdiately followed his confer ence with the King. The cahine4 meeting was for the purpose of com pleting the plan agreed on yesterday. It is said that Asquith told the King that unless he agreed to the plan he (Asquith,) would beforced to sur render the premiership.
 There is also well founded runlor that Asquith proposed to the King and cabinet the introduction of a bill for special election, immediately after the spring recess, for a refer endum vote on the single Issue of the abolition of the House of Lords. Such an election would not involve the dissolution of parliament Such . proceeding would be unprecedented. but 1t is understood that the leaders of all the parties have received the suggestion favorably.
 The Lords are said to be willing. as they insist that the scant Liberal majority in the last general election showed that the country was nos ready to do away with the upper house.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26
EPIDEMIC WELL
 UNDER CONTROL Only Three Gases Come to Light In As Many
 Days Health Board Gratifed at Scarlet Fever Situation Library and Boys Depart ment of Y. M. c. A. to Be Fumigated = All Schools Finished Today.

Expecting to complete the task of Immigration of all public schools by nightfal1. the board of health's germ exterrninating squad will turn it's at tention to the Bridgeport Public Lii brary tomorrow, and soon after, will destroy all germs that may be lurking about the T.. M. c. A. Junior depart ment, at Court and Gilbert street.
 Two eases of scarlet fever came to the attention of the health board today, both in a Goodwin street family. These were discovered not as a result of the inspection of school children, but by a family physician. No new cases of diphtheria came to light.
 Yesterday there was not a case of scarlet fever reported and the d y l. . fore only one. Each day witnesses the removal of several yellow pla- cards, hence the health board feels that the epidemic is well under con- trOl.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26
TROLLEYMEN'S PRESIDENT
 DEPLORES TALK OF STRIKE
Not Until Company Has Refused Demands of the Men
 Could Strike Occur, H Says and Then Arbitra- tion Would Be Prefers e-Date for Hearing Fixed

Anthony Wolfe, president of the local division of the TrolleymeI' s Union, said today. of the Springfield despatch. printed in the Farmer. yes terday. to the effect that a strike is rear of all the trolleymen empIcy ed by the New Haven Railroad com pany:
 lowing to my being from home for a few days l have not been in very close touch with local trolley matters. Put with respect to the statement from Springfield, that general strike on all the street railways that are controlled by the N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. Co. is likely to occur, 1 should scarcely be justified in my position as president of the local division and delegate to the joint conference board, were I to omit to say that such warranted, because the committee has not yet had a hearing with the com pany and do not know what reply will be made to the demands.
 Ut is time that we are asking fer an increase in wages to meet the in- creased cost of living, but why should 1t be said that indications point to Q strike at this time.
 We have seen the combination of steam and electric roads and steam bat lines into one gigantic corpora ton. If that corporation did not nDd mat the WdS duNdnLdSS- ous they would certainly not have spent time and money to bring 1t about. Now if it is worth so much to them why should it not be worth just as much to the laboring people? Membership in labor union is necessary for laboring men and wonl- en. It is their only salvation. Only through concerted action can they accomplish the best results in their strife for justice and right.
 "But why should we be classed as strikers the moment that we make a demand for an increase in wages as a living wage, any more than the merchant, or the butcher, that raise the selling price of his goods which you have to pay, or the merchant says there is strike on, and I will keep the goods.
 ''The prosperity of the merchant and the city depend upon the ware $ paid. The man who only earns a dollar a day is not as valua ble to the lars a day. The merchant knows oy are better spenders than the dollar labor. Well paid workmen are tlie real backbone of a community, and it is the amount of money paid out in wages that is the prosperity of the city. Men at times must strike to get their just rewards, but let us not for get the right of the public in general When such strike occurs. the pub- lies right must be recognized and the matter arbitrated.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26
HARTMAN REALTY
 TO BE KEPT INTACT
Three Heirs of Late Brewer Buy Interest of Charities Commissioner Behrens = Estate Will Be Admins tered As Whole.

The real estate owned by the late Carl Hartmann, founder of the Hart mann Brewing Co.,, is to be managed as whole for three of the surviving children. Fritz G. Weber, Charles H Hartmann and Mrs. Anna Hartmann of New Haven. by s. Loewith & O., will manage the property.
 The real estate is valued at about t90, coo and was the residue of a $125, 100 which was distributed few weeks ago when Mrs. Reetz became of age. The distributors were Judge F. M Wilder, Attorney Robert G. DeForest and Nathan G. Herz.
 The fourth heir of the estate, Mar earet Hartmann Behrens. who is i'll has signed her interest in the estate fe her husband. Charity Commissioner F. w. Behrens.
 The other three children have pur-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26
STATE HIGfl SCHOOL TEACHERS HOLD
 ANNUAL
President Shanklin of Wes- leyan, Tells Them that Their Most Profitable Study Is that of Boyhood and GirlhOOd.
Especial from United Press.)

Hartford, Feb. 26.-The 18th an- nual meeting or the Connecticut As scciation of Classical and High School Teachers was held in the Hartford Public High School Building this morning and afternoon with a large attendance of members from all pal ts of the state.
 The feature of the sessions was an address by President William Arnold Shanklin of Wesleyan University ON "Power," and it's application by the individual.
 The great struggle of life, TIT. Shanklin said, was a struggle for rower, since 1nGn was sent into tre world on a mission of power--tl,a { he might influence others.
 "One of the chief powers of the successful teacher" said Dr. Shank. lin, ''is that of effective skill in or ganizing knowledge, in educing prin- ciples from fac-s and giving thoughti fit expression
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26
NO TRACE OF STOLEN PARCEL DELIVERY RIG

Missing since Thursday from the sery of Stephen Hoyt's Sons. in New Canaan, with pair of mules with which he was dispatched to Southport. one of the nurserymen has been found to have traded a mule at Avon Park. Stratford, for a horse and $15. He left the horse behind and proceeded to the east with the remain irg mule and the cash.n
 No trace has vet been found of the parcel delivery wagon stolen from Ar thus J. Moss, with cargo worth $900 aboard, at Main and Lumber streets, yesterday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26
PARROTT'S PLANT
 IN FLAMES WHEN
 VARNlSH EXpLODES
Chief Mooney, Profiting By Experience, Uses Water
 Instead of Chemicals
Damage to Buildings Nom inal-Loss Is Confined to the Contents of Big Tank Which Workmen Forced Out from Imperilled Structure.

Several hundred gallons of varnish became overloaded and took fire this morning at the plant of the Parrott Varnish Go. Workmen succeeded in getting the blazing tank out of doors but not far enough away to prevent the buildings from taking fire.
 Fire Chief Mooney on arriving knew through previous experience in the eXtinguishing of yarnish fires that there was not enough pressure to the chemical engine streams and he had a heavy stream of water played on the blaze with success.
 An alarm was sounded from box 84 and this with the heavy dense smoke from the fire attracted a large crowd who thought the plant was burning down.
 The only damage done was the des- truction of the tank of varnish.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26
WALL STREET TO-DAY.
(Special from United Press)

New York, Feb 26.-(Opening.j After fractional declines following the opening of the stock market stead fer tone developed and some indus trials moved up slightly. Reading, Steel Common and Union Pacific were most active but at the end of 15 min- utes were slightly below yesterday S close.
 Selling pressure became more pro- nounced in the last hour, Reading de- clining two points.
 The tone at the close was weak Government bonds unchanged; other bonds dull but firm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26

The remains of Caroline Bull1ley, who was burned to death in fire which wrecked her apartments at 39O West 59th street, New York, Thursday evening, arrived in this city this aft ernoon on the 4:33 express, and were taken to the undertaking pa1iors of Henry E. Bishop at 274 Fairfield ave- nue< She was colored Wand 72 years of age A cousin. Mrs. Susan Green. of Fairfield. survives. The. funeral will be held Monday afternoon from Bishops mortuary chapel Internent will be in Fairfield East cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26

crowded with women, while at tha Mullen murder trial 1t is worse. Ies- terday l had to admonish the ladies present after court adjourned becauss of their large numbers. Some cf them became indigna nt, but 1t was of no use. The evidence which they hear at the trial is not the sort for a lady to hear anyhow. I hope that on next Tuesday when court again comes in that women will be few and far between.''
 The judge instructed the sheriff this morning that during the re- mainder of the Mullen trial there must be no spectators standing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26
ATTEMPT AT
 ASSASSINATION
Conservative Member of. Parliament Stabbed as He Was Leaving a Political Meeting.
from United Press.

London, Feb. 26.-Though every attempt was made to keep the affair from the public, it became known tnis afternoon that an attempt to stab Percy Simmons, the Conservative candidate against William Wedge wood Benn in the Bye-election in St George e's-In- East next Tuesday, was made by an unknown man just after political meeting addressed by Sim mons last night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26

chased Mir. Behrens' interest. The deeds were filed for record this morn ing. There are ten pieces of real es. tate in this city and one in Fairfield.
 The Hartmann heirs have lived in Bridgeport for many years. They be- !ieve there is no better investment for their money than the real estate which their father acquired before his death.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26
MULLEN TRIAL NO
 PLACE FOR LADIES
If They Come They Must Take Seats Hereafter, or Leave-Sheriff Hawley's
 View of Female Curiosity

'sThere are altogether too many women attending the trials in the Superior Court" said Sheriff Hawiey this morning. During the Fairfield
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26
OLD GUARD WOULD STRANGLE STAMFORD TO KEEP ITSELF
 WHERE SOFT JOBS ABOUND

citizen who doesn't get out to that town meeting Monday evening will miss the Iiveliest thing of the kind that ever recently happened.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26

ATTENTION MEMBERS OF I. M. U
 NO. 110.
 Our regular meeting of February 2S will take place in our new hall. Golden Hill and Middle streets. at o'clock in the evening. After the meeting of the union the members will be address ed by labor men and refreshments will be served. Per order
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26
NOTICE.

Bartenders' Union Local 256, there will be a regular meeting tomorrow at whit you are particularly requested 10 attend. Meeting called to order at 3:30 D. m. Hall 37 Bank St. Post pone all other engagements and be present if possible.
 a* J. M. SEARS, Sec.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26

FOR SALE.-Desirable single and two family houses in all parts of the city. D. R. Whitney, 1925 Main St.
 B 25 b 70
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26

FOR SALE-New ten room house in Boston avenue, three minutes from Whiting Silver Co.'S new factory all improvements, including Vacuum
 cleaner. $5 ,000 Terms reasonable. M. McNamara, 306 East Main street Phone 2934. A IL flo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26

A SPECIAL. BARGAIN-A new up- right piano $165; a good second hand upright $J0. Other bargains Dial & Lee Music Co.,. S4 Cannon St.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26

POOL, SMOKE AND NOISE. at Me Mahons 759 East Main street. Lunch
 room in connection B g bspo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26

OPPORTUNITY chance to invest in local enterprise that will pay good returns. Investigate. F. O. Box 6os. AIS 'tf-o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26

FOR RENT.-2 1afs. rooms on the floor, steam heat and all improve ments. Inquire 75 Linwood Ave
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26

ONE BEAUTIFUL steinway upright piano, Vertegrand, latest design Rented a short time. Win sell at big reduction. A bargain to quick buyer. M. Steinert & Sons CO. 91s Main St. R 22 d
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26
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DIR. MANSFIELD. POI Meigs Bldg. can cure your stubborn warts, corns and bunions as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26

LOT FOR SALE.-Freeman street be- tween Connecticut and Stratford avenues. Fine location. near all the new factories. 50 feet wide on front, n feet on back, 100 feet deeD En- ouire at Drew Bros. 43 Sterling St.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26

Housecleaning Bureau. Ashes. rubbish removed. 4s3 New field avenue Telephone 1916 $. Ralph l.. Miller. Prop. c 2 to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26

WANTED.-We still have quite number of new sewing machines for which we wish operators on each part of corset making. We also have hand sewing for women, and cIipping of threads for small girls. Apply to The Warner Brothers Com pany. at office, Lafayette and Allan t.c Sts. B "A o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26

AUTO OWNERS.-Tops. wind shields. all supplies. 15 to 30 per cent. saved.
 Write for prices. Branch Agency.
 Box 2101 E. s. Station. City asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26

FOR SALE.-One Keller upright piano rebuilt like new; new strings. new tuning pins, new presser-bar. new bushings. etc. Massive walnut case $150 Piano is in extra fine condi- tion Steinert's guarantee. Easy payments if desired. M. Steinert & Sons 'Co., 915 Main St.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-26

HuRRAH, Book Wurst, Brat Wurst.
 Country Pork a speciality at Mark Nagel's. B 70 D tr. o