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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-02
KERSHAW HAD TWINKLE IN
 OFFICIAL EYE
Couldn't Run For Mayor on
 Socialist Ticket if He Would
And Well Known Comm SSiOner
 WOuldn't do it if He Could

Socialists around the city are amused at the story which appeared in a local paper last night to the effect that Police Commissioner James H. Ker- shaw will be the Socialist nominee for Mayor of Bridgeport at the next elec- tion. The Socialists believe that there was a twinkle in the commissioners eye that the reporter overlooked when the subject was discussed.
 The fact is. that the Socialists are great sticklers for Socialism,: that's what they exist for. and to say that they would nominate a man who isn't a Socialist is too absurd.
 MT. Kershaw is not member of the Socialist party in Bridgeport. Be- fore he may become an active mem her, eligible to be nominated for of- flee and to take part in making the party platforms, and have @ voice In the councils of the party, he must be- come a full-hedged member. He must sign an application for membership must be accepted by the members of the party and must swear that he has given up his affiliations with all other parties.
 Until he has done these things. it is the merest absurdity to talk of MT. Kershaw as 8 possible Socialist nomi- nee.
 The regular orthodox Socialists are 8 compact, highly orga nized body. Not everyone who votes the Socialist ticket is classed as a Socialist. The men who vote the ticket and are not due paying members of the party are call ed 'isympathiZers.'' At the recent election, the greater part of the Social ist vote was from "sympathizers."
 According to the story concerning MT. Kershaw he is not even a sym pathizer''. as he did not vote the So- ciaist ticket at the last election. Therefore the story was equivalent to the assertion that the Socialists intend to select rank outsider as their next nominee for Mayor. To anyone who understands the rules of the Socialist party and the feelings of the Social ists on this subject, such an assertion is the merest nonsense.
 Said well known Socialist today: "The local in Bridgeport stands with open arms extended to Commissioner Kershaw or to anyone else who under stands and approves the principles of Socialism and desires to become member of the party.
 1T think that MT. Kershaw would be considered a valuable acquisition, but until he is a member of the party it is ridiculous to mention his name as a possible Socialist nominee for any office.
 There are men outside the Social ist party who are known to sympa- thize with the principles of Socialism, but who choose to work in one of the other parties. Even such men as these, who accord with the regular Socialists in every detail except party mem bership. will never receive the So- cialist endorsement. or capture more than a few scattering Socialist votes, if any," &
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-02
SEC. MEYER IN
 BITTER FIGHT
Chairman Foss of House Com mittee on Naval Affairs Calls His Report Misleading
(Speciai from United Press. )

T
 Washington. Dec. 2@The preliminar- ies of bitter fight developed today between Secretary of the Navy Meyer and Representative Zoos, Republican. Ill.), chairman of the House commit tee on Naval Affairs. The row broke over the estimates for the naval es- tabl1shment which have just been completed. Representative Hobson. Of the committed. sides with Zoos.
 The statement is made by Secretary Meyer that he has effected a saving of Sl7,000,000 in the estimates for the coming fiscal year. as compared with the appropriation. made by Congress, Tor the navy, for 1911 The claim is branded, by members of the House Committee on Naval Affairs. as mis- leading
 It is charged that Meyer has cut down the appropriations for shipbuild- ing $10,000,0 600 in order to make a fa- vorable showing in economy. The actual cost of the maintenance of the navy. it Is said. has not decreased under the Meyer administration but has increased so far that the secretary has been obliged to ask s, GOO more for this purpose in his estimates for next year, A saving. in shipbuilding, his opponents say. Is not a genuine saving in that it simply postpones ap- propriations
 An official of the Navy Department today declared that the increases which it was claimed had been caused by extravaganza in the naval admin istration were, in reality, caused by the increase of enlisted men and their sustenance; by the increased number of public works of constructive ma ture, which the navy has undertaken, and mostly by the attempt to increase the reserve of the navy in ammunition and kindred supplies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-02
OSCAR MOHR HAS
 JOLLY BIRTHDAY

A number of friends gathered at the home of Oscar Mohr. 107 Brooks street, last evening, it being his birthday. The rooms were decorated with car nations and chrysanthemums. Upon his arrival the guests proceeded to take possession of the house and the evening was very joyously spent with music and games. Among those pres ent were the Misses Edna Lavery, Ruth Stone, Mabel Lawson, Gladys Dave, Rose Frank. Evelyn McCabe, Mae Flynn. Theresa Frank, Frances Doyle, and Gertrude Stevens, and Messrs. Howard Konstance, George Langdon, Ralph and Raymond Pride, Fred Schneider, Robert and Richard Ivers. George Haaga. William Gerrity. James Gerrity. Leroy Steigler, Roy Parker. Fred Wettstein. Mrs. Frank Gerrity, and Mrs. Flynn. At a late hour a collation. was served, which contained. in the center of the table, a handsome birthday cake with light ed candles. after which the guests de- parted all wishing Oscar many joyful birthdays
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-02
BOXING

Boston, Dec. 2-Sports here were disappointed, today, when they heard the announcement that, on account of a severe cold. Joe Jeannette cannot meet Sam Langford, as scheduled, next Tuesday. at the Armory, and consequently the battle of the big smokes was postponed until Dec. 13. Each man had his rabbit foot so was willing to accept the hoodoo date. In- stead the Armory management has arranged to have Langford meet Nor ris Harris, of Philadelphia. and a good bout was promised. Jeannette's sickness is not serious and he hopes to be all right in plenty of time for the bout two weeks hence.
 Oshkosh, Wis. Dec. 1.-The manag- CT of Eddie McGoorty, the Oshkosh middlewe ght. is out gunning for big game, today, and hopes soon to match his man with Frank Klaus, of Pitts burg. or some other good man. Me Goorty settled his long dispute with Tony Caponi. here. last night. by out pointing the Italian in their ten round no-decision bout. McGoorty led most of the way. but could not put over a knockout. Two other fights between the men resulted in draws.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-02
Special from United Press.>


 Washington, Dec. 2-Dragging the service-frayed banners of insurgency out from their summer resting places, George w. Norris. Representative from Nebraska, and floor leader of the Republican insurgents, today, be- gan preparations for the coming ses- sion of Congress.
 Norris, the first of the insurgent Representatives to reach the capital, is convinced that this will be a "bis session" for insurgency.
 '"The country Is behind us." MOTIFS declared today. '"The election showed that the fight we progressives have been making has won the support of the people, And we are going to keep up the good work"
 Norris Is of the opinion that the insurgents, this session, will concen- trate their fight on the method of ap- pointing the committees of the House. In fact, the ground work for that fight was quietly laid just before ad- journment, last Spring. At that time Norris introduced and had referred to the committee on rules, resolu- tion. which, if the insurgents can force 1t through, will revolutionize the conduct of business in the House. Only a few among the insurgents know of the resolution, which VII probably be the base of their fight for the next three months.
 The proposition is to take the place of the plan for committee on committees" which the insurgents ad- vocated. last session. and Is framed as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-02
BRUTE HUSBAND
 ATTACKS WIFE
Special from United Press.)

Special rom United PreSS.)
 New York, Dec. 2-Charged with att tacking his wife shortly after she be- came the mother of his tenth child, Bichael MacTutus, a tailor, of 163 Hope street, Williamsburg, was, to- day, held without ball in the Man haitian avenue police court. The woman is dying in the Eastern Dis trict Hospital, and the new born in- fant. girl. will hardly survive the shock of the fiend; sh attack.
 Seven of the other nine children of the MacTutus family, are alive. They were being cared for by neighbors. Enraged at the birth of the tenth, MacTutus seized his wife by the hair and dragged her through the entire flat, kicking and beating her at every turn.
 MacTutus fought like a wild animal when the neighbors tried to rescue the woman. A dozen men finally hurled him down the steps and stoned him as he fled. MacTutus resisted arrest and was unmercifully clubbed into submission.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-02
Shot at Shakespeare.

shakespeare was a smart man." said Si Simlin. but there was times when he didn't hit it right"
 For instanceT'
 That remark about rather bear the ills we have than fly to others that we know not of If that was the case there wouldn't be no hoss trades."- Washington Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-02
HAMILTON COMMANDERY
 ELECTS SLOSSON ITS HEAD

Hamilton Commandery, No. 5, Knights Templar elected officers at a meeting in Masonic Temple, last night as follows:
 Eminent Commander, Frank s. Siosson; Generalissimo, Angus H. MacKenzie; Captain General. Anker s. Lyn1e: Senior Warden, Harry F. Parrott; Junior Warden. John A. Cor ham; Prelate, Hugh t'rling; Trea- surer. Henry H. Pyle; Recorder. Chas. H. Peet; Standard Bearer, John J. Fisher: Sword Bearer. Fred E. North rop; Warder, John H. Wade; Guards, George c. Beers, Wm. E. Parker.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-02
"Do as Rome Does"

The saying Do As Rome does'' originated with st Ambrose in the fourth century. It arose from a di- versity of the observance of Saturday The Milanese made 1t feast. the Ro- mans fast. St. Ambrose. being ask ed what should be done in such a case. replied: ''In matters of little con- sequence it is better to be guided by the general usage. When I am at Milan I do not fast on Saturday, but when I am at Rome I do as they do in Rome"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-02
Weather Indications
Especial from United Press,

Especial from United Press.)
 New Haven. Dec. 2-Forecast: Fair tonight and Saturday. Brisk north west to west winds.
 A long ridge of high pressure. ex- tending the entire length of the Miss issippi valley. Is producing pleasant weather with low temperatures in nearly all sections east of the Rocky Mountains. Freezing temperatures extend as far south as Florida.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with slightly lower tempera- ture tonight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-02
THE Y. ". Q. A. MUSICAL.

Do you enjoy music? If so, why not hear the musical program at the Y. W. C.. A., 1087 Broad street. this evening at o'clock. Miss Alice Bull lard will sing. Miss Boiler will play the violin. Miss Lewis will give piano and Miss Jushua will recite. This is well worth hearing and you are free to ask your friends. Come early.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-02
OBITUARY

The funeral of Mrs. Violet Coulter, widow of William L. Coulter. who died in New York on Wednesday, was held this afternoon from the residence of her brother-in-law. George H. Coul- ter, 430 Beechwood avenue. at 2:3C o'clock, Rev. William H. Lewis, rec tor of St. Johns Episcopal church. of f1ciating. Interment was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
 Margaret, wife of James Riley, died yesterday at her home, SIS Main street after short illness at the age Of 30 years. She is survived by her hus- band and two brothers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-02
Accompi piished.

First Passenger-That is Conductor Punchem. He is one of the most ex- perienced men on the road. Second Passenger-I knew it before you told me. First Passenger-How so? Sec ond Passenger-Because he slams the door at the precise instant that he calls the stations name.-Judge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-02
GOLDFISHES

From the sunny south neat little aquariums cons sting of two gold fishes. glass globe, pebbles and plants are selling at The Cyrus Pharmacy. Fairfield Ave. and Courtland St. for only 10c. Full directions how to care for these little pets are furnish cd. The little acquariums are very pretty and ornamental and make Wlond1d gifts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-02
THE pKtrTrEsT FACE

6 nd the most beautiful hands are of ten disfigursd by an unsightly wart 1t can easily be removed in few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover. for sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy. 253 Fairfield avenue and iS6 Cannon St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-02
Ell. DILLON GO. !.-!!aaa,s! !lss Main s!; S, Cecile Paris
 LEADING MILLINERS
Saturday Is Bargain Day

specials offerings Here is col of selling result from such unusual
  They worth coming long ds- item t the yyOrd,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-02

s1.25 White Linen Tailored s2.oo White Linen Tailored :, Y. s''' ed Waists ... s2.25 s2.5O Black Silk Waists. .... $1.9S Waists S3.4s s5 6o Persian Silk Waists S34S s7.0O Black Silk Waists ... $5.4S 75c Black Percaline Petticoats 4Sc s1.35 Black Heatherbloom Pet ss.5o Black Taffeta Silk Petit
 coats ....... -. s2.19 Excellent values in Black Taf-
 feta Silk Petticoats from
 ...... .$2.OV 10 $o.Vo 75c Heavy Chiffon Wells. ..... 4sc 35c Wide, Fancy Ribbons and
 Plain Satin Taffeta Ribbons 15c yd S4.5O Black Marabout Boas.. $2.4S S7.OO Black Mara bout Boas. S4.98 3l0.00 Black Marabout Boes.. $7.4S SIP Black Marabout Boas. .... $o.9S SIS Long Gray Cloth Coats. .$11.9S s7.5O Rubberized Raincoats.. $4.8S $1500 Rubberized Raincoats. .$12.4S s225 Black Fur Muffs. ....... $1.4S $4O0 Black Fur Muffs. .... $2.9S $500 Black Fur Muffs. ....... $3.4S $12.00 Black Fur Muffs. ... $S.9S s2o.0o Black Fox Muffs. .$t7 .4S $500 Black Fur Shawl Collars $3.4S $7.OO Black Fur Shawl Collars $49S s10.00 Black Full Shawl Collars $7.4S S12.00 Black Fur Shawl Collars $S.9S Black Lnyx Muffs from $17.08 to $50 Black Lynx Shawl Collars from
 $19OS to $55 Hundreds of other different kinds of
 fur in scarfs and muffs in all the
 newest shapes.
 $40 50 inch Black Pony Skin
 COdCS .$<OsOc S60 50 inch Black Ponk Skin
 Coats $4S.9s SIT Black Caracul Cloth Coats $12.9S S3O Black Caracul Cloth Goats $22.4S s28 Brown Seal Plush Coats. .$21.9S SIP Long Cloth Goats, assort-
 ment mixtures .... $6.0S
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-02

Farmer Want Ads. I Cent a Word
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1910-02-25
GIVES CASH AND JEWELS
WOMAN THOUGHT TO HAVE
BEEN VICTIM OF ALLEGED
HYPNoTlST.
BRISTOL, TENN, AUTHORITIES
ARREST MAN AND HIS CON-
FEDERATE.

Bristol, Tenn. - The arrest here
of John Fosgate, a hypnotist 80
years old, and his confederate, Will
liam Lewis, revealed sensational
story of alleged hypnotic influence by
which Mrs. Mamie Lindsay, the
wealthy widow OF Stuart F. Lindsay,
who was for many years clerk of the
federal court at Arlington, appears to
have been made the victim of hvp-
motto influence, as result of which
she gave hypnotist Fosgate $4,000 in
cash, which amount she secured after
an earnest effort of ten days to mort
gage property in the city as means
of securing the loan. This money, to-
gether with gold watch, diamond
ring and other jewelry, she gave to
the hypnotist.
When Fosgate was arrested he ad-
mitted that he had secured the money
from Mrs. Lindsay, but said that it
was in accordance with a contract to
marry her, and that this he would be
able to prove by both Mrs. Lindsay
and her daughters. Following the ar
firest of Fosgate. his confederate, also
a man of about 80 years, was located
at Vance, Tenn, six miles south of
the city, to which point he had gone
on an early morning train. He was
captured in farm house by Police
man Samuel Odell, who covered him
with a revolver and forced him to sur
render his grip. officer Odell found
in the grip $7,400 in currency and
gold. $3.50O of it being in gold coins.
Locked in a tin box with this money
was also gold watches and rings and
pins containing diamonds.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1910-02-25
ENGLISH BARONESS FORGIVEN
Married Woman Who EIoped With
Lieut.. Ashton Returns to
London.

London, England-Baroness DeFor.
est. who recently eloped with Lieut..
Ashton of the Royal Horse Guards.
has returned 10 London. Baron De-
Forest has agreed to forgive his wife
and take her back upon condition
that she will not see Ashton again.
The elopement has been the subject
of much gossip at country house par
ties and at the West End clubs. Sym
pathy has been with the baroness be-
cause of the decided unpopularity of
her husband. There was no possibil-
ity of divorce being granted The
Vatican was deeply incensed when the
baron, owing to the fact that he was
a Jew when the ceremony was per-
formed, secured an annullment of his
marriage to Nine. Menier, the wealthy
widow of the French chocolate manu-
facturer. The annullment affected
the legitimacy of their children.
The baron's present wife is a daugh-
ter of Baron Gerard and her brother,
Lord Gerard, has been greatly dis
tressed by her elopement with Ashton.
The latter's mother, Countess Scar
borough, who was Miss Bumgardner
of New York, is heartbroken and de-
clares that her son, who had brilliant
prospects and would have had an in
come of S150,000 year. has ruined
his career. He cannot re-enter the
army and he has lost all chance of
ever getting into parliament. Now
that the baron and his wife have been
reconciled all concerned would like
to have the affair forgotten. Ashton
is just of age, while the baroness is
30. The baron is two years her
senior. They have two sons.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1910-02-25
HAS MOST WONDERFUL VOICE
Canadian Girl Can Actually Sino a
Soprano and Tenor Duet
With Herself.

Paris. France.-Dorothea Toye, a
young girl from Winnipeg. Manitoba,
aroused great attention here at a re-
ception given by Ambassador Bacon
at the embassy.
Miss Toye has two voices, one a
three-octave soprano. the other ten
or of great power and sweetness She
came to Paris to consult Prof Frank
Dessert. director of the National con-
servatory regarding the advisability
of an operate career. When he heard
her soprano voice he said she was
unquestionably fitted for grand opera
moment later he was stunned to
hear her sing "Pagliacci" song. Her
tenor recalled Carusos voice In into
nation, phrasing and exact rendering.
She can actually sing soprano and
tenor duet with herself.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1910-02-25
GUARDS PRISON FROM MOB
State Militia Surrounds Cairo Court
House Following Night of
Bloodshed.

Cairo, lll.-With three companies of
militia guarding the courthouse and
Jail under direct supervision of Adjt.
Gen. Frank S. Dickson, Cairo has set.
tied down to complete quiet after q
strenuous "a hours.
Threats were made against Sheriff
Fred d. Neellis for the killing of Alex
ander Halliday and the wounding of
four other men by deputies in beating
back the mob that attacked the Jail
in an attempt to lynch a negro purse
snatcher, but the presence of soldiers
prevents any open demonstration.
Cairo, Ill.-In battle at the
Alexander county Jail about mid
night between a mob of 200 persons
and Sheriff Nellis with 20 deputies.
several persons were shot down. The
mob was seeking a negro purse
snatcher with the intention OF lynch
ing and when an order to halt had no
avail, the sheriff's deputies fired.
The mob began forming shortly
after dark. AS soon as the talk of a
lynching reached Sheriff Nellis he ap.
pealed to Gov. Deneen for troops and
swore in 20 deputies.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1910-02-25
WOMEN WEAR MORE SILK
American Wives and Daughters Use
Fancy Goods Valued at $685.
100000 in One Year.

Washington, d. .C.-Her imperial
highness, the American woman, is
wearing more and more silk every day
and more than ever is she wearing
American made silk in preference to
the manufacturers of foreign lands.
During the last year it is estimated
by the United States government Off
cials the value of silk used by the
country was approximately $165, ,OO0,-
600. OF this enormous sum s132,OOO,-
600 represents the value of home
manufactured silk used in the United
States, the balance; $33,0O0,OOO being
the value of silk imported into the
country during the year.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1910-02-25
DYNAMITE USED IN STRIKE
Cars Blown In Two and Woodwork
Scattered in All Directions-Long
t List Of Injured People.

| Philadelphia, Pa.-The street car
strike situation became so threat
ening here that the officers of the
Philadelphia militia companies, in
fantry and cavalry, were ordered to
have their men ready to answer riot
calls at any moment. This action fol-
lowed day of repeated street riots in
various parts of the city. Cars were
blown in two and the woodwork scat
tered by heavy charges of dynamite.
Other cars were partially burned be-
fore the fire engines could reach the
scene. The windows in hundreds of
cars were broken with sticks and
clubs in the hands of angry strike
sympathizers.
The list of injured is long one and
includes policemen who were riding
on the cars, motormen conductors and
rioters. The list of injured in the
hands of the police is by no means
complete as injured rioters were
helped to cover before the police
could get to them.
The most important move made By
the authorities was the arrest of C.
o. Pratt, the union organizer. who is
leading the striking car men. He was
arrested by four detectives as he
finished his dinner in a cafe. The
charge is melting to riot and the DO
lice so arranged it that he was unable
to secure bail.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1910-02-25
ROADS MUST PAY EARNING TAX
Big Companies Lose Fight with Min
nesota State Authorities in
Supreme Court.

Washington, ID. C.-In more than
80 decisions the supreme court of the
United States passed on the admins
tration of justice as it had appeared
in the lower federal courts and state
tribunals in more than half the states
Ill the union. Many state laws were
declared unconstitutional, more up
held and the laws of the United
States given final Interpretation.
The Importance of state railroad
laws decided exceeded any other line
of cases. The state of Minnesota won
a complete victory over the Great
Northern Railway Co. and the Chicago
Great Western Railway Co., which
had resisted the states attempt to levy
a per cent gross earnings tax on
them. The state of South Carolina
likewise won victory over the rail.
roads in that state, when the court
adopted the view of the supreme court
of South Carolina that the law requir-
ing railroads to pay penalty of $50
for failure to adjust within 80 days
claims for losses applied only to intra-
state traffic.
The state of Kansas came out vic
torious in its fight with the Missouri
Pacific Railroad Co. for the installa-
tion of separate passenger trains on a
branch road from Madison, Kan, to
the Kansa-Missouri state line. Ala
bama had its statute levying an an
nual franchise tax on corporations de.
clared unconstitutional.