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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-02
FIRED EHRSAM DEAD
Retired Brewer, Long Ail- ing, Died Unexpectedly Today-Estimated Worth $1OO,OOO.

Frederick F. Ehrsam, one of the best known business men in this city, died this morning shortly after Il o'clock at his home, 149 Whitney avenue as the result of hemorrhage from the arteries. The deceased had been suffering for some months from hardening of the arteries but yester- day he was able to be about and go driving
 MT. Ehrsam has of late years lead retired life and spent the majority of his time directing the work upon his magnificent farm in Rocky Hill, North Bridgeport
 The deceased was born in SaXe- Meinnenger, Germany, in 1S43, and came to this country with his mother and step-father in 1850. They first settled in Pittsfield upon a farm. After few years the family moved to North Bridgeport and as a boy MT. EhrSam worked for many years as a clerk in the Wholesale grocery store of Conrad 6 Bristol in Water street. Early in the sixties the deceased and his half-brother. George F. Eek art started Eckart's brewery under the name of Eckart Bros. Starting in a small way they built up a large plant George F. Eckart died in the eighties and until 1898 MT. Ehrsam conducted the business when he re- tired, turning the business over to his L
 He was a great lover of blooded horses and cattle and spent a great deal of time about his stables at his farm.
 He had been a bachelor for years but in 1899 he married Mary I. Por- ter of this city. His wife died in February, 1909, and left two chil- dren, George, aged 8. and Fred, aged s, both of whom survive their father and have been under the care of their aunt, Miss Margaret Brady since the death of their mother.
 Besides the children MT. EhrSam is survived by a brother, William, who resides in New York, and a sis ter, Mrs Christina Stoehr of Hart ford He is also survived by a large humber of nieces and nephews. The deceased was noted for his integrity hnd was keen business man. Since Cenring from active business he has uiaoe number of profitable real es- ttte transactions. He leaves an eS- tate worth upwards of s100,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-02
UNCLEAN BARBER SHOPS REPORTED Health Officials Alleged to Have Paid No Attention
 to Information BARBER EXAMINERS TELL CONDITIONS In Other Cities County and Town Health Officials Co., operate with Barber
 Commission

It will be remembered that the State Board of Examiners for Barbers and Barber Shops were in this city some three months ago, and inspect ed about half hundred shops, fnd- ing that some of the places of busi- ness were not in a sanitary condition, recommending to their owners that these places be taken care of, and later mentioning those places which they found unsanitary in registered letters to both the city and county health officers. These names had been given to the health officers in the hopes that they might look into the places to compel compliance to the law.
 Last week two of the barber com missioners again came to Bridgeport and found that the places they had condition were still in the same state. On inquiry with the proprietors, the commissioners learned that the bar Der shops had not been looked into by the health officers, as had been suggested by the commissioners.
 Today the commissioners, John Sirica of Waterbury, Leo E. Santan- geIo of Middletown and Harry G. Clip stein of Hartford, were again in Bridgeport this time to give state examina tions to harbers in this coun- ty. The examination was held at the shop of Thomas F'eeley on Cannon street. Prior to the examination, the commissioners looked over few of the shops which they had found un- clean, noting that the same conditions still existed, as on their first visit.
 Commissioner Santangelo, who is secretary of the commission in speak ing on the matter said:
 Some three months ago we came to this city and inspected about fifty shops, a number of which we found to be unsanitary, ordering the pro- prietors to remedy the existing condi- tions. As we had received co-opera- ton in every city and town in the state from the health officers, I later, as secretary of the commission mail ed a registered letter with the list of the names of those places we found unsanitary to Health Officer Edward l.. Mcclellan and to Attorney George F.. Hill, who is the county officer. We did this in the hopes that the officers would cooperate with us, as it is to the advantage of the city, that these places be kept clean.
 We had expected that they would look into the matter, but visit of my self and a brother commissioner to that the officers had not followed up our suggestions, and that the same trouble existed then as they did three months ago. We thought that the health officers might probably hear of our second visit here, and might take up the matter, but we learned today that such is not the case.
 'In view of the fact that we had sent registered communications to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-02
ENGINEER DONEGAN WILL RECOVER, BUT
 IS BADLY BURNED

Edward Donegan, of POS Roselle St., New Haven, engineer of the freight engine wrecked in the East End yards last night, is resting comfortably at the Bridgeport hospital this afternoon. He was pronounced out of danger to- day, and though it will be many weeks before he is able to grasp the throttle he will not suffer any permanent ill effects from the mishap.
 Donegan ran his engine off the dead end of a siding at 9:25 last night and the engine, which was running fast, ploughed up tons of earth and coI- lapsed a mass of wreckage. The burst ing of steam pipes Showered the en- gineer with hot vapor, and when he was rescued by fellow railrOaders, he was suffering intense pain. His fire man, Patterson, escaped, crawling through the Wfeckage unhuIt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-02
 TALK OF CANDIDATES TO SUCCEED FINLAN Stapleton, Carroll and Red dy Are Names Now Be-
 ing Discussed Election of Successor Some time During Present Month-Resolutions on
 Death Tonight

Walter Stapleton. Thomas W. Reddy and Peter J. Carroll are mentioned as probable successors to the late John J. FInlan as Alderman from the Sev- enth district. MT. Stapleton had been talked of as a possible candidate for the office next fall. and MT. Reddy has long been prominent in the polit- ical activity of the district. Both he and MT. Suspicion have never been candidates for elective office. MT. Stapleton was formerly a member of the Fire Commission.
 PeterJ Carroll has served two terms in the Common Council, and has been elected to office twice by the people. He declined to be a candidate for re- election last fall when his term ex- ipired.
 The vacancy made by the death of Alderman Finlan will probably be fill ed at a special meeting to be held next Monday night or at the session of the council to be held some time during the middle of the month. The Demo- cratic Aldermen will fill the vacancy.
 At the meeting of the council to be held this evening the Aldermen will take official action upon the death of Alderman Ffnlan by the adoption of fitting resolutions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-02
CAESAR-MlSCH TO OCCUPY BUILDING
 BUILT BY BERGER
We'll Known Firm Has Tax en Long Lease of Entire
 Corner Building
Proposes to Add to It's Bus mess Several Additional Departments - Manager Walder Is Happy.

It was announced today by Man. ager H. W. Walder of the local branch of the Caeser Misch Inc, that his firm had negotiated with George F. Ber- ger for the lease of the entire build ing which MT. Berger recently had erected at Main and Golden Hill streets with entrances on Main and Middle streets. The new store is one of the largest and roomiest in the city and a great deal more commodious than the one where the firm is now located at 1116 and HIS Main street. The change in location will be effec- tive about July 15 next.
 Mr. Walder was seen today by reporter of the Farmer and questioned concerning the change. He said: "It is true that we have decided to move to the new Berger building and nego- for some time have been satisfactorily concluded. We have been looking about for no little time for larger quarters to keep apace with the growth of our business. Believing that the trend of trade in this city is northward in Main street we de- termined that when we moved we would go North and as the Berger building affords such requirements in floor area as we require we decided to take it.
 "We have been located in Bridge port for nine years and during that time our business has shown healthy and consistent growth entirely war ranting us in taking over this big building all of which we shall occupy for our own needs. It is our inten- tion to introduce several additional departments to our business notably complete line of ladies and gentlemen's furnishing goods, millinery, etc. Our firm has a record of 30 years of achievement back of it and we have 10 stores located throughout New Eng land all prospering.
 of course the change will mean a considerable added expense for in our new quarters we will need to more than double our working force but for this we are prepared as we count on greatly increasing our volume of business which in restricted quarters was impossible. Our system compre- hends both cash and cherdit business the latter feature of the business hav- ing as conducted by usp royen most beneficial and in our new home it will be featured more strongly than here tofore.
 We feel very grateful to the peo- pie of Bridgeport for the patronage we have received and in the future as in the past we shall endeavor to prove that we merit the same.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-02
SALOON MEN
 ARRESTED FOR
 KEEPING CLUBS
Radical Step Taken To- wards Blotting Out Sun
 day Booze Emporiums
LaCroix, Anderson and Nc Levy Each Charged With Being Actual Proprietor of Clubs Raided Tester day.

christopher A. LaCroix and Walter Anderson, the firm of LaCroix & An xaerson, and John McLevy. formerly a partner of William Keough in the firm of Keough & McLevy. were ordered arrested by Prosecuting Liquor Agent Greenstein today.
 Warrants for their arrest were is sued by Greenstein following the ar raignment of Edward Rink. bartender for LaCroix & Anderson. and William Keough, charged with being the pro- prietors of the Cedar Creek Yacht club and the Bridgeport Gun club, respec- lively. raided yesterday by 4e police for excise law violations. The raids were made on warrants issued by the lfouor agent, who said today he is de- termined to put a stop to the sale or aiuuor by regularly licensed saloon keepsr through the agency of these clubs.
 The three saloon men will be charged with selling on Sunday. in the city court tomorrow morning. and 1t IS bikely that their cases will be cont1n- hed at that time so as to be heard en connection with the club keepers and members with which they are all legged to be connected
 The arrest of Rink and IA men at the Cedar Creek Yacht club occurred Rt 2.S0 yesterday afternoon JOnn Mahoney of 1S2 South avenue was found in the capacity of doortender and Rink was in charge A vault cnce used for the records of the Bridgeport Steamboat Go. was the wine cellar. stored with booze and beer. Fink and Mahoney were held as pro- brietors in bail of $200 each. and the other 13 were released in bail of $10 each.
 The raid at the Bridgeport Gun club followed. about o'clock There were t1 besides Keougin there, and when Keough furnished $200 for himself and BIO for each of the freuuenters they Mere resealed- Today the bail of the kreQuenters. all appearing for trial, Twas raised from $1O to $15.
 Tho Bridgeport Gun club case was Eontinued until next Monday. and Mo hevy's case will likely be continued to that date tomorrow. The Yachtmen's kase fent over to May1 and the sane disposition will likely be made of the trials of LaCroix and Anderson when they are arrested. Attorney F. A. Bartlett appeared for the saloon men.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-02

at that!'' Bright saw a third man walking across the street with a big roll of bills partly concealed in his hand.
 Later the third man returned and began talking playing the races. "Not so loud cautioned the stranger. You know it's hard to get along here. You'll give me away. Pm opening a place on here but don't tell everybody about it" The stranger disappeared, and Browne and Bright began to talk horse racing. Theri Browne inveig1ed Bright into placing a s1 bet on race, he leaving Bright near the city hall as he went into Court street, where he said the pool room was located. He soon returned with s. the bet hay ing been successful, he said. Then there was another bet, of $2 which net ted Bright a good profit.
 Now for the killing said Browne. I'm going to bet s1,000 on this race" Bright said he couldn't raise but $500 He drew a check for that amount on the Peoples Saving Bank, knowing he says the check wouldn't be recog- nized as he had no checking account there, but he hoped the bet would be successful and that he get away with the cash. The two went to the Court street doorway supposed to lead to the pool room. The police found lat CT that the place is locked and va cant. They were met by guard who refused Browne admission with the stranger. Then they turned the check over to the guard. and walked away to await the result. Browne later re- turned to Bright and told him they had lost, but hoped to recoup within a day or two.
 Browne remained close 10 Bright all Saturday evening, spent the night at his house in Kossuth street and was to have spent Sunday with him. Bright thought the matter over, de- cided the guard, the supposed plunger and Browne were a trio of swindlers, and walking over town encountered Detective Hall whom he knew. Hall didn't know Bright, but he quickly grasped the significance of his ges- lures,
 Browne refuees to say anything <bout himself, z C. q except that the others, not he. were swindlers. "No use to question me. I won't answer" ," he says. He says he has been an ad- yertising solicitor and came here only Saturday. Today he was represented by Attorney Henry Greenstein.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-02
BRIDGEPORT GIRLS
 IN AUTO MISHAP Misses Reilly and McGrath Are Not Seriously
 Injured Riding With Miss Reilly's Brother and Physician When Machine Went Down Embankmeut.

Two Bridgeport young women, Miss Gertrude McGrath and Miss Agnes c. Reilly, of this city. were passengers yesterday in the automobile of Dr. Walter A. Reilly of Naugatuck, when the steering gear broke and the car shot over an en1bankment and plunged 20 feet down into the bed of a Nau- gatuck brook where the car turned turtle.
 Both women were badly shocked ana although it was reported last n4Gs< that Miss McGrath had sustafr< broken hip it was .ascertaine that only the tendons were strained, and although she hal beneath the car no bones vera Dr. Reilly sustained ee~ef wound
 The young women are at Dr. RgZ home in Naugatuck today under f38 care of a trained nurse. sufferfnz from severe shocks to the nervous system
 Thomas F. Reilly, assistant tax co1~ lector. is a brother Of Dr. Reilly and of Miss Reilly who was injured. The latter is employed in the cloak and suit department of the HowIand Dry Goods Co. and resides at 1850 Park avenue.
 Miss McGr,ath is stenograpfer in the office of the Building Commissioners and resides with her parents, 3s7 Ben-l ham avenue. Both went to Nauza~ tuck yesterday to spend the day
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-02
Special from United Press.)


 Chicago, May 2.-The forecasted big political battle, as a result of charges of Representative Charles A. White that he had been bribed to vote for William L4oriner for United States Senator, began today. Following a second conference with State Attorney Wayman, Representative White was called before special grand jury to tell his story which already was pub lished. that he received $1, 900 to vote for Lorimer and $90O from the alleged legislative jackpot
 Senator Lorimer and Representatives Lee, O'Neil. Browne and Robert E.. Wilson, the three men in the city in volved by White5 prepared to make a vigorous defense. Lorimer and Browne held a, conference which Lorimer said was of a private nature. while Browne stated that he and Lorin1er would make their defense at ''the proper time" and not before.
 The Tfibune, which first published Whites story. today printed a number of letters alleged to have been ad- dressed to White by Browne and Will son. In the branding of Whites
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-02
GOV. HASkELL'S TRIAL STARTS
He is Charged With Others in COnSpiring to Defraud the
 Government.

Tusla, Okla. May 2.-The trial of Governor Haskell and others charged with conspiracy to defraud the gov ernment by fraudulent scheduling of lots in the city of Muskogee when non- citizens were given property rights in the Creek Nation Town Sites, was opened today in the criminal branch of the United States Court, Judge John A. Marshall presiding.
 About 800 witnesses have been sub poenaed from every part of the United States and the trial may last several weeks.
 The defendants, besides Governor Haskell, are Walter Eaton, W. T. Hutchings. Frederick S. Sewers. Clark Trainer and A. H. English. The max imum punishment is Imprisonment for one year in a Federal jail and $5,O00 fine, or both.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-02

both health officers, they ought to do us the courtesy to answer. It is not our intention to antagonize the health officers, but the work should be done as it is to the best interests of the city. Health officers in other cit- ies have followed our suggestions, hav- ing done great deal towards placing their cities on a more sanitary basis" The commissioners this morning ex- amined 19 candidates for barbers li- censes as follows from Bridgeport Sol- dano Umberto, A. Vacco, A. Guttman, A. Zarrella F. Benefico, J. Botha, J. Cioffari, G. Contarino, P. Vitale, G.. DiLorenzo, J. L. Mathew, F. Massari, E. DeRosa, T. Caporaso, J. Sandi of Westport, F. Donatti of Danbury J. Bragg of Stamford and R. Yensen of New Canaan
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-02
REPRESENTATIVE WHITE GETS
 SI.OOO FOR L0RIMER VOTE AND
 $500 FROM LEGISLATIVE JACKPOT
Big Political Battle Starts When White Tells His Story Chicago Grand Jury Today Senator Lorimer and Three Others Implicated Prepare
 to Make Vigorous Defense
charges as false both Browns and Wtl- son declared their acquaintance with

charges as false both Browns and W1l- son declared their acquaintance with White was "casual.''
 The letters alleged to have been written by Browne called White "Friend Charlie. Friend White, ''Old Man, and "old Pal.'' The Tri- bune also alleged that White has in his possession a. letter offering him stock in Lorimer's bank and stating that block of stock had been held out for the Senator's friend.
 A further statement by White re- garding his alleged relations with Browne is also published in the Tri- bune. He tells of several lake trips taken by himself and Browne in which he alleges the latter spent money law ishly According to the statement White asked Browne to get him job and Browne got him one in the City Hall, through Senator Lorimer. which White refused to accept. The narTa- tive also contains this statement:
 T could not say how much money was paid into the jackpot. but I was told by one of the old members that it was upwards of $500, 900 outside of the Senatorial dealing.''
 Governor Dineen and Attorney Gen eral Stead have conferred and agreed that a legislative Investigating conn mittee is not necessary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-02
SILVER WEDDING COMMEMORATIVE
 IN FITTING MANNER

Yesterday at the grounds of the Courtland Club, a dinner was given by MT. and Mrs. John F. Mcclure of No. 100 Gregory street to members and friends of the club. The occasion be- ing the celebration of their 18th ued- ding anniversary. The tables were set in the open air and about thirty cou- pies enjoyed the bountifu1 spread all of which was home cooked by Mrs. Mcclure. MT. McGuire is president Of the Courtland club, and a valued en- ploye of the Metropolitan Life Insur- ance Co., of the local office During the dinner Michael J. C1abby in neat speech presented to MT. and Mrs Me- Guire a beautiful five piece silver tea set. The gift coming from the club members. Mir Mcclure responded with much fer kIg.. other gfffg of an an appropriate na-ure' were -retefred. There was music and singing and the happy couple was warmly con graduated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-02
WESTON TRIUMPHANTLY SWINGS INTO BROADWAY
 HEADED BY BRASS BAND
Veteran Pedestrian, Escorted By Thousands of Men, Women and Children, After His Long Tramp from Los Angeles Heads for City Hall, Where He Is Greeted By Mayor Gaynor and Vast Concourse of People

trianism in his.1Sth year he has been in wonderful health.
 In 1861 Weston walked to Washing ton irons Boston to attend the inaug- uration of President Lincoln. He cov- cred the 453 miles in 2SO hours. Wes- ton began his career as professional walker in 1867 when he walked from Portland to Chicago
 In 1874, in Newark he walked 800 miles in Industrial Hall in days, g hours and 3S minutes. In 1906 at the invitation of physicians he walk ed from the city hall in Philadelphia to New York, 100 miles in g hours and 54 minutes sleeping but 30 minutes. In October 1907 Weston started to beat his Portland to Chicago record and took 29 hours off it.
 Starting March 15, 1909 from New York Weston tried to walk to San Francisco by devious route in 100 days. Owing to the terrible weather he encountered he accomplished only 3,795 miles requiring 1O4 days and z hours.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-02
Can't Pay Bills On
 Account of Burglars

Sam Lee, a Chinese laundryman of 1T51 Seaview avenue, had to put off both his landlord and one of the Chinese tongs of which he is @ mem Der in New York city today when the agents of the two came after their cash. He owed the landlord S35 and the society $50.
 i've been robbed said he. Then he hurried to the Second Precinct station to make complaint. He told Detective Hall that while he slept, burglars broke open the front door of his establishment, went into the rear room unoccupied by him, tore open his slumbering garments and made away with $3S.
 .'So you see," protested the China man, in broken English, 'I can't pay rant my dues today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-02
FIRST CONNECTICUT
 RIVER SHAD ARRIVES

The Hayes Fish Company of Water Etreer, near Fairfield avenue, is boast tng today of the first Connecticut p2iver Shad to reach these parts. MT. Hayes received a half dozen in his khipment and each is a beauty speci- tr1en. The law was eff yesterday and hhe catch was made last night and hhe fish shipped direct from Old Lyme. MT. Hayes says owing to the nateness of the season the fish will be sold at reasonable prices and he expects daily sh:rm ents while the 6atch lasts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-02
OBITUARY.

Richard U. Slocum died yesteraav at the home of his son Clifford R Slocum, 341 Brooks street. after an illness Of several months. He is sur vived by a widow. two sons. Clifford and Lester K, of New Jersey.
 John J. Coy died yesterday after two days illness with pneumonia at his home, 37 Clinton avenue He wa e moulder with the Crane Valve co. He is survived by widow, a daueb- ter, Genevieve. and three sons. Josenh 1exmAnus and Walter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-05-02
KLEIN FIRST TO PAY TAXES ON
 OPENING DAY

Attorney J. B. Klein was the first to pay his taxes this morning when Collector Donnelly opened the doors of his office in the city hall to collect up- on the list of 1909. The collector has nearly s1,5o0 GOO te collect and up to noon today about $2OO0O was paid.
 The office will be open from o'clock in the morning to in the afternoon later in the month the office will be kept open longer to accommodate those who cannot visit it in the day time.