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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-23
Probate Judge Allen
 Held In $2,000 Bonds
Case Against Former Representative Barnes Continued-Justiceo of Peace Conklin Arrested-Eiection Cases in Sherman.

Sherman, Nov. 23.-Judge of Probate Warren c. Allen, charged with at- tempted bribery of voters, was bound over yesterday for trial in the Su- perior court, under bonds of s2,000. The case was resumed yesterday in the town hall, after an interval of two weeks, before Rev. B. Henry By peace.
 Following the disposition of this case that of ex-Representative George A. Barnes was taken up for hearing. He Is charged with bribery and attempt ed bribery of voters on or about Mo- vember l. 1908. He is already bound over to the Superior court for trial, charged with being cognizant of the fact that Charles Hetrick, minor. who was made an elector of the town, was not of age when he was, given a right to vote. Hetrick is also await ing trial on a perjury charge.
 At the conclusion of the Allen case, the Barnes trial was begun. Four wit nesses were heard, John Wanzer. John Lundemark, and Andrew and William Hetrick. The evidence of Wanzer and Lundemark was worthless, and was stricken from the records. On the tes- timony of the other two witnesses, Barnes was bound over to the Superior court.
 The hearing closed with another surprise, for a warrant was served on Justice of the Peace David Conklin, alleging that he had voted fraudulent ly in the Democratic caucus last Octo- Der. The warrant was issued by Grand Juror Frank Hungerford, who went on Barnes bond. While the complainant is not named, it is set forth that Conk- lin in October was registered as a Re- publican, and voted in Democratic caucus
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-23
UNWARRANTED DELAY ON PART OF MUD DICGER'S CAPTAIN
 HALTS SCORES OF CITIZENS

Through the arbitrary and unwar- ranted action of the captain and crew of mud digger of the Coastwise Dredging Company. engaged upon government work in the local harbor, scores of Bridgeporters were delayed on their way to work early this morn ing and a storm of criticism was brought upon the dredging men for their high-handed and inexcusable ac- tion.
 The draw of the Congress street bridge was kept open from midnight ing company had agreed to vacate the bridge channel at a. m.
 By the delay, which was about as high-handed a piece of impudence as ever occurred on a public work Tn Bridgeport, scores of workingmen whose occupation called for them to be at their duties in the early hours of morning. were forced to wait hours for the opening of the bridge or else make a wide detour by way of the lower bridge.
 So indignant was Director of Public Works M. A. Kenny when his atten- tion was called this morning to the dredging company's action that it is probable that the bride-tender, Allen Kennedy, will be instructed to shut the ponderous bridge upon the dredger should it again overstay its allotted time in the bridge channel.
 The Coastwise Dredging Company Is now engaged on work in the bridge channel. On Sunday 1t worked by agreement, in the channel of the bridge from midnight until a. m. Monday morning, the draw being open during those hours. The dredging company officers ask
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-23
WOMEN SCREAM FOR HELP, SEEING MAN
 FOLLOWING THEM

Miss Irene Salman, 38S Benham ave- nue, and Miss Prince, a guest, may thank their excellent lungs for their dignities, after midnight, this morning when the two were leaving the home of Mrs. Mary Gleason, 130 Pequonnock. street, for the Salman girls residence
 Soon after they stepped out of Mrs Gleason's yard they became aware of a mans following them. He ap- preached rapidly, increasing his pace as they hastened away, and when they started to run he too broke into the same gait
 Screaming at the tops of their voices they frightened the man away and on reaching home sent word to police headquarters. Sergeant O'Leary and Patroiman Dooley secured the neigh borhood but could not find the man.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-23
"A Human Hiss cowed the Lion.

"A Human Hiss Cowed the Lion.
 At Cape Town lion tanner was go- ing through performance in a cage with a full grown lion lately caught. Suddenly it was seen that the brute was putting the trainer through his paces rather than being put through itself Softly. crouching and creep ing, the big cat edged itself between the thoroughly unnerved man and the door of the den. fixing its victim with two rolling yellow orbs of flaming its tufted tail as it crouched prepara- tory to springing. Many men among the audience. used to the ways ofawild beasts. saw and comprehended, but only one man possessed the knowledge and the presence of mind to avert the apparently inevitable. Pursing up his lips as though he were going to whis- tie. be emitted hoarse. low. rasp- ing hiss. The beast heard and under stood, for the sound was an exact im- itation of the noise made by the giant constructor when it's huge body is coiled for the throw that never misses, that never relaxes and that no beast of the field is strong enough to with stand. Again and yet again the rau- cous sound rasped the stiffness. and the angry brute drew back it's head, it's great eyes grew small and dull. the hackles rose and stiffened on it's back, and it covered. whining, on the floor of the cage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-23
Goina Some.


 "Yes. sir" said old man Braggard, 'tas soon as see them birds I went into the house and took down the old blunderbuss and begged at 'em. and. by gorry, brought down thutty birds to one shot. Can ye beat thatw
 "Ya-as." dra wled Uncle Si Peavey. 'sYou know Bill Wiggins' frog pond?' "Yes," said old man Braggard. "What of it?"
 "Waal, went down there the other night after sundown to- shoot a couple of bullfrogs with my old shotgun ' said Uncle Si. There was 5000 of lem settled on them there lily pads, and just lifted that there gun to my shoulder and let her go."
 "S'pose you did" said old man Brag- gard. How does that affect my bird story"
 Beats it all holler," retorted Uncle Sl ''The minute my gun went off them hull derned 5000 bullfrogs croak- ed."-Harper's Weekly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-23
She Was the Champion.

A colored woman of generous pro- portions was on the witness stand. and she made such good witness for the piaintiff that the attorney for the defense planned to throw ''cold water" on what she said by finding fault with her character.
 "Let me see-you have been arrest ed. haven't you?' the attorney asked in cross examination.
 Now. look a-heah," said the wit ness, getting angry. ''do you think Pm goin' to tell you all my private busi- ness? guess not"
 "I have the right to know. and you must tell me-" the lawyer persisted. and the judge instructed the witness that she would have to answer.
 '.I's rested for lickin' my husban'," she said. her eyes flashing.
 'That so?" said the attorney. with great satisfaction. What is your hus- bands name? She told him. 'sWhat is his businessT
 Hes prizefghtah." she said. and the cross examination abruptly ended amid general merriment.-Indianapolis News.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-23
The Twenty Cedt Revenge.

She was in a very bad temper as she boarded an Amsterdam avenue car Her temper was not improved by the fact that as she drew a quarter of a dollar from her jeweied gold purse the coin slipped from her fingers and roll ed on the floor of the car. She made no move fo recover the money. but when the conductor came in to collect her fare she pointed with the tip of her handsome parasol to the coin.
 'T dropped my fare." she said snap pishly. Pick it up."
 The young conductor looked her in the eye for just moment, and then. stopping, he picked the coin from be- tween the slats on the floor covering. Leisurely he took four nickals from his pocket and put them where the quarter had been before. Maybe 1t was the effort of bending that made his face red. When be strengthened up he rang up the fare. turned and sauntered back to the rear platform New York Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-23

ed for a similar privilege, from mid night last evening until o'clock this morning, and it was granted. Direc- tor Kenny caused it to be advertised that the bridge would be closed to traf- fife during that time.
 When o'clock this morning arrived the captain of the dredger refused to take the dredger out of the bridge channel and permit the closing of the draw. Another hour went by and still the ponderous dredger remained in the draw.
 Trolleymen and others whose work demands early hours gathered on the bridge impatiently waiting for its closing, but still the dredger remain ed at work.
 Bridgetender Kennedy shouted time after time for the mud digger to get out, but no attention was paid to his demands. Time dragged around to 5:17 o'clock before the dredging vessel pulled out of the bridge chan nel and a large crowd was caused inconvenience and delay.
 That isn't the only grudge the city has against the dredging company. One of the big mud-scows was al- lowed to crash into the piling of the fender of the lower bridge the other day breaking several spiles and dam aging the fender.
 The dredging people refuse to pay for the damage, claiming that the spiles are rotten and the fender is not properly made, this despite the fact that it is good enough to pass the inspection of the war department
 Director Kenny sent word to the dredging company today that unless it repairs the damage at once, the city will perform the work and the bill will be place6 in the hands of the city attorney Tor collection from the dredging company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-23
The Chauffeurs Rebuke.

An elderly colonel in a New York club is very inquisitive. and there is no question he heSitates to ask. The other day he saw drawn up before a hotel fine motor car, and at the wheel of the car sat a chauffeur who had formerly been in his own employ The colonel stopped and asked the chauffeur who his master was. how he liked his job and what wages he drew. The chauffeur answered these ques- tionS politely. There was cold gilt ter in his eye, though. He was wait ing for an opening. It came when the inQuisitiye old clubman said:
 "Er-Gaston. what-er-how much did your employer pay for this car?"
 "The fact is. sir" the chauffeur an- swered promptly. "I never had the impotence to ask him."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-23
Nek AIR LINE PROJECTED
Biplane- Dirigible Combination to Fly
 Between Springfield and Hartford

Springfield, Mass. Nov. 2S-Business men are interested in the establish ment of a dirigible transportation com pany between Springfield and Hart ford. The Massachusetts end of the enterprise is being looked after oy George A. Bacon, an attorney and chairman of the Springfield Republican City Committed He had conference fin this city yesterday with the inven- tors. Joseph K. Pococka and A. War aychka, both of Hartford.
 The air machines will be combine tion of the biplane and the dirigibie balloon, with the general design of a eiplane. There will be three com partments, in one of which there will be . large gas bag. to give greater buoyancy and insure stability in case the biplane becomes disabled. For
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-23
'TODAY=S DEVELOPMENTS
 IN THE MEXICAN REVOLT

Rsvofutionists threaten city of Chi- shuahua. Battles in progress nearby at Santa Isabel and San. Isidro.
 Seventy killed at the city of Torreon. Rebels retreat toward San Pedro De Colonia, where 2,oO0 await attack.
 Diaz troops again in control of Go- meg Palacio, where rurales twice re- pulsed the insurgents with heavy loss. Tho Mexican foreign office. today, refuses to say whether General Der nardo Reyes has returned to lead the rebels.
 Two Americans reported killed at farral. where soldiers are reported to have driven out the insurgents.
 Madero, at head of growing forces renorted marching toward Torreon, before which, battle is expected.
 Private advices to Mexico City from southern Mexico say that whole sec
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-23

tion is af1ame with excitement.
 Ambassador Wilson, from Mexico City. wires Washington of battles in Chihuahua and Durango states.
 Madero issues a proclamation urg- ing his followers to respect American property and so avoid armed inter vention,
 Heavy forces of Diaz' troops sent toward Monctova, state of Coahuila, where some reports indicate disor- ders.
 Eagle Pass, Tex, Nov. 23.-Fran- cisco I. Madero. at the head of an increasing force of revolutionists, probably will reach Torreon, today, about which city fighting is now con- centrated. Madero learned of the engagements at Torreon when his telegraphers got in communication with railroad lines.
 It is reported that Madero is ac- companied by 1000 rebels, all mount ed and armed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-23
RECOUNT FAv0RS JODOIN IN THE
 THIRD DISTRICT
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Especial from United ePresS.)
 Hartford, Now 23-Connecticut may send another Democratic Congressman to Washington as the result of the recount in the 3rd Congressional dis trict. By a decision of the State Su- prene Court, filed with the Secretary of State, today, Raymond J. Jodoin, who was defeated on the face of the returns, by about 90 votes, gained eight votes in the recount of the Plainfeld, Conn.,, box. Edwin Hig- gins, the present Congressman and a Republican, gained two votes. If the same proportion of gain is made by each in the recount of the votes in the other contested cities, Jodoin will be declared elected. Jodoin has re- peatedly declared that he will cary the fight to the floor of Congress re- gardless of the, stand taken by the court. Now that the court has seem ingly decided in his favor, his friends expect him to go on with the recount in other cities.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-23
Two days to get
 skirt made for $1.

Time limit sets close of this special making offer for Saturday night at 10 o'clock
 Any woman who to have skirt made to her exact will be wise to take advantage of it before then
 Plenty of advantages attached to the offer Choice from any of the splendid woolens the store at their uar price Choice from goodly lot of wooens which selling at special low prices Choice from several styles in which skirt may be made up.
 Measurements are carefully taken Work Is expertly done. All findings supplied with extra charge. Each skirt is guaranteed to fit and be satisfactory way. And there trouble of getting tted visit to the store to buy fabric and be measured is all that is necessary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-23
TERRELL REPORTS $6,76O SPENT IN
 BRIDGEPORT
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Hartford, Nov 23-On this last day for filing reports, from candidates, political agents, and treasurers, of their election and campaign expenses, the office of the secretary of state looked like a section of a great post office with every mail swamping tho small office force. The account of Charles A. Goodwin, defeated candi- date for governor, will not be filed until 4 o'clock this afternoon, accord ing to Walker Smith, treasurer Of the town committee of Hartford, and who is said to have been MT. Good wins political agent.
 There is a deficit of we'll over $500 in the treasury of the Prohibition party in Connecticut, according to the statement filed by Lewis F. Burr. treasurer of the Prohibition State Central Committee. He said he re- ceived s1,240.S9, and $40 more in pledges but still unpaid. He paid out S1,315.16 and swore that there re- mained to pay bills totalling s697. Among the more important filings were:
 Treasurer $. White, If Waterbury, Democratic town commit tee, $2,O25.2S; John Doughan, of New Haven, treasurer Democratic Town Committee, received s3.O05.49, ex- pended s2,910.31, balance $95.1S; Patrick Cuddy, of Stamford, Demo- cratic Town Committee, s1,140.39; CnarieS Kerr or DanDury, DemOcrat1c Town Committee, $412; H. B. Terrill, of Bridgeport. Republican Town Com mittee. s6,760.08;E. Tupper, of Stam- ford, Republican Town Committee, $559.25.
 Appended to the statement of Con- rad J. Johnson, defeated Socialist candidate for sheriff of Fairfield County, who spent s75, were the words, Above sum expended for the good of the cause of humanity"
 J. J. Walsh, of Meriden, treasure of the Democratic Town Committee, spent s1,023.26. Talcot H. Russell. of New Haven, defeated Democratic candidate for attorney general, spent s425.35. John F. Gilson. political agent for John P. Studley, judge-elect of probate, of New Haven, spent $2,- 907.95. Charles J. Fox, agent for Frederick Whitaker, of New Haven. defeated Republican candidate fer sheriff of New Haven County, spent $47t.24. James H. Smith, agent for Philip Hugo, Democratic sheriff elect of New Haven County, spent $2. 741.97. Edward w. Nicholson, agent for Matthew H. Rogers, secretary of state-elect, spent $S29. $500 of this went to the Republican State Central Committee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-23
30 Pound Gobb1er
 For President Taft
 From Rhode Island
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Especial from United PreSs.)
 Washington. Nov. 23-The fears that Horace Voz. of Rhode Island, provider of Thanksgiving turkeys for the Pres idents. had turned insurgent. were dis pelled today when there arrived at the White House a 30 pound gobbler. All yesterday and during the early morn ing hours today there was gloom around the White House kitchen.
 There was not a turkey nor a line from Voz, who, since the time of Pres ident Grant, has never permitted the Presidential family to go hungry on the national holiday.
 Pending the Presidents arrival in Washington, this evening, it is not announced who will be invited to the White House dinner tomorrow
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-23
COST WILSON S233 TO L0P 10000
 FROM HILL VOTE

The expense account of Lynn W. Wilson, Democratic candidate for Congress in the Fourth Congressional district, filed with the Secretary of State, shows expenditures of $23305, distributed as follows: Joyce Print ing Co.,, printing $36; Farmer Pub fishing O., printing and cuts $34; New Haven Union, cartoons $20; Greenwich Graphic, newspapers $10; railroad fares s20.45; automobile $75; and the balance for postage and hotel ex- penses In the primaries and caucuses preceding the election MT. Wilson ex- pendeds nothing.
 Upon this expenditure MT. Wilson reduced the majority in favor of Ebenezer J. Hill, the Republican can didate, who was elected, from 13,32O to '2.S1S. Hills expenditure was more than $1 300.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-23
HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS
 ISSUE s'THE CRITERION"

"The Criterion, the new publication of the pupils of the High School. made it's first appearance today and was eagerly sought by the students and alumni of the school. ''The Criter- ion" is gotten out by staff of eight cen members, students in the academic and commercial classes. under the su- pervision of the English faculty. It assumes the position filled by the student and Epsilon, both frater- nifty publications which have been souelched by the edict of the Board of Education, prohibiting fraternities in the schools.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-23
The Old Roman Ballet.

The ballot was first Introduced into Rome in the second century B. c. This was the real Australian ballot. The voter received a sort of wooden slate covered with wax on which the names of all the candidates were scratched. He made holes in the wax opposite those of his choice and dropped his tablet in the box. After the downfall of the Roman republic popular government took long sleep. and there was little use for a ballot till quite modern times.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-23
Take Life Like a Man,

It is pitiable thing to see young man whining over his lot in life and excusing indifference and inaction be- cause of hard luck or some cruel fate which has put stumbling blocks in his way.
 No matter what your environment or what you may be called upon to go through. face life like man. without whining Turn your face to the sun. your back to the shadows. and look the world in the face without wincing Make the most of your situation. See the beauties in it and not the ugly features. This is the way to improve an unfortunate environment.-Succes Magazine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-23
Real Estate Transfers

Warrantee deeds were filed in the town clerks office today as follows: James and Mary Quigley to Patrick McGee. 49 feet in Central avenue; Ger trude $. Terry to Hobart B. Bradley, 50 feet in Main street and 40 feet in KeeIer avenue; Gertrude s. Terry to Hobart E. Bradley 50 feet in Keeler avenue: Gertrude S. Terry to Mary A. Connolly. 50 feet in proposed Clark street; Alice Young Barry to Fred C. Moody. 30 feet in Cleveland avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-23
Old Time SaIutations.

1t was the custom in France in the seventeenth century to kiss a lady when saluting her and continued in common usage in England for a hun- dred years later. Royal salutations in France required extreme formality One saluted the bed on entering the royal bedchamber, and in approaching the apartments of the king all head covering. the skullcap of priests in- cluded. had to be removed. In salut- ing queens and princesses one kissed the hem of the robe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-23
THANKSGIVING BRIDES.

Marriage licenses were issued to- day to George D. Lull, 24. toolmaker. and Miss Winnifred Johnson, 24, daughter of George; Thomas McDon- al, photographer, 34, and Miss Nellie 29, daughter of John; Philip E. Germain, 31, machinist and Miss Sadie Doyle. 2S, daughter of John; Edward Pietrusewicz, 25, fac tory hand, and Miss Stella Sobolew- ska, IT, daughter of Bolesleiw.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-23
WORKMAN KILLED

Special from United Press.)
 New Britain Nov. 23-Having work ed only two days in his new place Pietro Cercagoni was instantly killed at the Plainville Stone Quarries, of the Cook Company, today. heavy stone became dislodged overhead the man and falling, crushed out his life. He leaves a family in Italy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-23
One Trouble Less.

"I have had indigestion all day" complained the man with the bay window to the poet. Do you ever suf- fer from indigestion"
 "Indigestion is largely due to eating. isn't it?'' asked the poet wistfully.
 "Yes." said the bay widowed man.
 'sNo." said the poet. 'T never have it"-New York Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-23

= Joseph Kulhey, a laborer boarding at 27 Cherry street, awoke last night when three men forced the.r way in to his room and snatching him out of bed beat him and kicked him to their hearts content and then went away as mysteriOusly as they came.
 KuIhey has no means Of ascertain ing the identity of the men who at tackled kim. He has no enemies so far as he can ascertain. Robbery was not their motive for none of his be- longings was disturbed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-23
FOJJR DEAD AND TEN INJURED BY COLLAPSING
 OF REBUILT STRUCTURE.

Cleveland, Nov. 23-Four dead and ten injured is the toll of the collapse of the rebuilt Koch & Henke furniture store. on the west side, last night. Four bodies have been recovered from the mass of concrete, iron and brick which buried the home of Simon Frutkin and demolished the house of William Stein. The dead: Mrs. J. E. Jackemy, Mrs. simon Rosalind Frut kin. and Thelma Frutkin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-23
BOWEN SENT TO M1DDLETOWN.

Oscar O. Bowen of this city was to- day committed to the state hospital for the insane by Probate Judge Nobbs. Bowen was exa mined by Drs. T. F. Martin and Herman Schulz. Bowen possesses a mania of seeking an argument with whomsoever he meets.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-23
Effort Appreciated.

"So you were deeply touched by the poem young MT. Guffson wrote 10 you" said Maude
 Yes" answered Maymie.
 "But it was not good poem.''
 'T don't care. It was just as much trouble for him to write it as if he had been Shakespeare."-Wa Star.