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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19

her to come back to him.
 You go to h--l," is the answer Sprague says she gave him. "1vs got somebody to take care of me now Better than you ever could"
 'As for ever living with her again" said Sprague, "Td sooner have my throat cut. All want is my boy. He is going to have all the advantages l can give him."
 Captain Arnold brought the woman into his office, and the two met for the first time. in years.
 Well, what do you wantT' was t7e insolent query of the woman, staring steadily at the man.
 T want Otto." said he, speaking of the child.
 torted quickly. He's always been with me and he's all right"
 She sat down, and he stood in a cor ner looking steadily at her. They were together with the police for several minutes but no further words were ex- changed. It was learned that the boy is now clerk in a Danbury hardware store, and lives with his grandparents, 21 Highland avenue.
 When Raynor reached this city with Detective Sergeant Cronan on the Berkshire train arriving at 4:54, hs was met at the station by a. crowd Of men and boys. He had been drink
 
 slept soundly in the Danbury polfcs station before he left there. On reach ing here, he was pretty well fright eneds at sight of the crowd. Detec- tive Cronan. handcuffed to his prfs- oner, walked him briskly up to po- lice headquarters, Doorman HaIDfn locked him up. and he remained in his cell for an hour, until
 Captain Arnold arrived on the scene. The detective captain brought Raynor into his private office, and locked all doors that he might be left undisturbed. For two hours he sub jected Raynor to the sweating process known as the third degree" and wrung from him so many admissions that he decided to interview both the man and woman together.
 When the Sprague woman entered the office with a policeman, she en- braced Raynor and kissed him. IL was not long before she found that he had told story differing material
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19
MOTHERS LOVE
 TO SAVE SON
ALLOWS HER BLOOD TO BE PUMPED INTO VEINS OF DYING CHILD, LITTLE ARTHUR SHIB- LEY, VICTIM OF MYSTERIOUS SHOOTING.
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New York, Jan. 19.-A mothers love Ind a mothers blood. may save the life of little Arthur fShibley, one of boy victims of the mysterious shoot ing affray in Highbridge Park, in which Little Robbie Lomas was mur- dered and Arthur Shibley shot down
 At the hospital it was declared to- day that the lad was much stronger and might recover. If he does, he will owe his life to his mother.
 The child began sinking last night and the physicians called the moth CT. She knew what was wanted. An incision was made in her right wrist and another in the boys right arm at the elbow. Neither was, uncon- scious. Their veins were connected and the mothers blood was pumped into the veins of her dying child. During the entire time the mother spoke words of encouragement to the boy. After five minutes the boys condition began to show signs of inn provement. A continual, gradual inn prover1ent was shown up to twenty minutes when the boys face became flushed.
 Dr. c. c. Sicke1. who performed the operation of blood transformed declar- ed he did not think the operation would have been such a success had any person other than the mother furnished the blood.
 Although the police are still pick ing up suspects, the evidence they have is not strong.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19
MULLEN'S SLAYERS MAY
 FEEL IMMIGRANTS MOOSE

Sprague, a fireman in a. Torrington, Conn.,, factory, who made his first ap- rearance here today He says she comes of Indian ancestry and that al- though she has a considerable propor- tion of white blood, she has a liberal strain of the blood of the aborigine
 Sprague came here today to find out from the woman where their son. now lad of IF, is to be seen. He is anxious that the youth should have such advantages as he is able to give him, but he has lost all affection for the woman he once called his wife.
 I'd rather have my throat cut than be forced to take up with her again." he declared, when he was questioned as to his feelings toward her. "All I want now is to get a look at her beI hlnd the bars" He smiled in grim satisfaction at the prospect.
 Sprague reviewed the history of his domestic plight. It was IS years ago that he married in Danbury, Conn.,, Clara Fisher, who is now held on the murder charge. Shortly after their marriage they removed to this city and he worked for Latin, the truck man. She tired of Bridgeport and longed for her home associations. and quit him after a year of married life.
 Shortly afterwards he sold the fur nishings of their little home, and he went to Waterbury to live. Their son had gone to Danbury with the mother. Answering the promptings Of his fatherly affection. he went to Dan bury to persuade his wife to return to him.
 She agreed, and they took up their Ecn:e ir Waterbury. in East Main street, not far from Dublin street For two years they lived in the Brass City, but it was only few weeks be- fore Sprague realized his wife was leading a life of dissipation. Many nights he would return to find her gone, or lying in a drunken stupor. In 1898 they separated, and in 1901 he prevailed upon her to return apain, promising her money. As soon as she got part of the money he says she quit him again. went to her home in Dan bury and he had not seen her but once since. Several times he went to her home in Danbury seeking his child, but he could never find the boy or learn anything of him. On one of these trips he said he met his wife in the street iri Daabury. He asked
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19
COCKTAILS AND GIN
 MES. CHRISTY WAS
 VERY FOND OF THEM
DAMAGING EVIDENCE AGAINST WIFE OF ARTIST IN ACTION
 FOR CUSTODY OF CHILD.
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Special from United Press.)
 Zanesville, Jan. 19.-A private talk between Judge Smith and Natalie Christy will finally. settle the ques- tion of her custody. This announce of the habeas corpus proceedings i'm s..tuted by Mrs. Christy against her husband, Howard Chandler Christy, who charges that her husband, the fa- nous artist is unfit to act as guard ian of the daughter.
 T will take Natalie's statement when the testimony is all in," announced Judge Smith, 1T intend to get from the girl her own sentiments"
 With these words the hearing was allowed to proceed, and Miss Rose Christy, sister of the artist, resumed the stand.
 Mrs. sMabelle Christy's alleged ineb- riaty during a visit to the home ofsthe artists parents at Duncans Falls. She said Christy became impatient and spanked his wife.
 Was the process gentle?" inquired Mrs. Christy's attorney. No, it sounded pretty loud.'
 Anne Washington. a stylishly dress ed negress, formerly employed as do- mestic in the New York apartments of the Christys, Testified that she had often seen Mrs Christy drunk
 ''The following mornings" she con- tinued, "she would send me out for Martini cocktails and gin. I often let her in at night when she was, intoxi- cated. I called Perdy on the phone at Mrs. Christy's request and when I could not get him on the phone she sent me to his home. This was al- ways after MT. Christy left the apart ments.
 1T once let Perdy into our apart ments," said the negress. T took hir to Mrs. Christy's bedroom. Mrs. Christy said: Is that you, Edgar?' He said Yes Then he went in. He stayed three hours. I was called to bring liquor. When I v'ent in Mrs. Christy said to me: Ann, do you blame me for being crazy about him. isn't he handsome?'' Perdy knelt on the floor and kissed Mrs Christy's hanGs and she said to Edgar: Edgar, if it were not for Natalie you know would be with you all the time'''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19

Auditor Heating has completed his annual report to the Board of Appor- tionment and is waiting for the Board of Assessors to make known what the Grand List will be in order that he may be able to recommend a tax rate.
 Those interested in tax equalization say that the assessors will surely have to increase the grand list from $79, ,000, = GOO to $S5,000,00 to comply with the request of State Tax Commissioner Corbin who has informed the local city government that he will expect the grand list to be reckoned on a grand list in this city $6,000,000 higher than that of 1908
 Auditor Heating said this morning that he believed the State tax of $S4, ,0C0 for two years payable this year would require more than a mill tax in his opinion. As $S4,O0 is equal to just one mill tax on $S4 ,00O, 900 it is quite evident that the auditor is of the opin- ion that the grand list will not reach the figures of the Tax Commissioner.
 MT. Keating said he felt confident any less than last year. He did not see how it could be. He was asked if he would be able to recommend tax of 15.8 mills, or less. this year if the grand list reached $85, 900. He said that he would not. This state. ment makes it look as though the tax rate for the coming year recommended by the city auditor would be over 16 mills
 The Board of Apportionment has never laid a tax rate lower than that suggested by the auditor. They have more often exceeded it by a tenth of a nlill
 Auditor Heating stated this morning that he would have the grand list fig
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19
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 London, Jan 19.-Odds of 20 to that the Liberals will control the next parliament were offered on the stock exchange today without any takers. With a Liberal or coalition victory assured in, the forthcoming parila- ment, the Liberal party leaders are today mapping out program of leg islation more radical than any ever before proposed in England and that the program will be successful every succeeding days voting makes more apparent.
 A number of reforms were definitely agreed on by the Liberal leaders to- day. If successful in this legislation, the Liberals. with the aid of the La borites and Irish Nationalists, will be- gin their fight to make the House of Lords an elective body
 The probable snallness of the Lib- eral majority will work towards the enactment of more radical legislation than were the majority overwhelming, for the moderate members will have to make concessions to the radicals in order to maintain a majority when it comes to voting on legislation. The extremists will virtually hold the bal ance of power.
 The attempt to curtail the Lords veto power will be the first thing at tempted, according to the announce ment of Premier Asquith, who declares the issue to be the most important now before the people.
 Despite the fact that the Lords are under a pledge to cease their opposi- tion to the budget in case the pres ent election goes against them there is fear that following the adoption of the radical measures Chancellor of the Exchequer Lloyd George will pro- pose in the budget, the Lords will again attempt to defeat it. The new budget will contain heavily increased
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19
ODDS OF 20 TO ONE THAT
 LIBERALS WIN IN ENGLAND

I taxes against land, swollen incomes, leases and reversions, unearned incre- ment in land values, death duties and a number of other things.
 The home rule measure will be in accordance with Premier Asquith's promises for complete self government of local affairs but maintaining the supremacy and integrity of the In- perial Parliament. This isn't all the NationaIists want and it is probable the government will yet be forced to go farther than planned. After this urgent legislation is enacted, the Lib erals plan to reduce the membership of the House of Lords to 300.
 The plan is to permit the peers to choose 100 members who will serve for life, the others to be popularly elected AS the 100 life-peers die, their successors are to be chosen by cleo tion, the entire body eventually be- coming elective. The proposed re- modelling of the House of Lords is not to the liking of all of the Lib eral leaders, who have been concern ed in the present election and believe that there is a deep feeling among the mass of the people against the overturning of this time honored means of government.
 Voting was resumed today in 80 constituencies, having representa- tion of S1 members. Kierhardi the Labor leader, and Foreign Secretary Edward Grey, from Methyr-Tydvil and Berwick-on Tweed respectively, were up for reelection today.
 When the polls opened the Con- servatives had a total of 12O mem- bers and the coalitionists 146, includ- ing 98 Liberals, 28 Nationalists and 20 Laborites.
 The net Conservatives gain is 42, which, if maintained throughout the yUi1 oix them a total gain of 1O5 This will mean that the Liberals will have to have the support of both the Laborites and Nationalists to have a majority.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to all our friends and neighbors, also to the members of Harmony Re- bekah Lodge, No. 26, I. o. O. F., for sympathy shown us in our sad be- reavement and by attending the fu- neral of our beloved daughter and sis ter, Jennie c. Denze1. The bereaved family,
 MIR. AND MRS. ROBERT DFyNzEL
 a*r and Children
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19
WALL STREET TO-DAY.

New York, Jan. 19.-(Opening. )- Pronounced strength was shown at the opening of the stock market with gains all through the list ranging from fractions to over point South ern Pacific, Union Pacific, Rock Is- land, Northern Pacific, Pennsylvania and Amalgamated were leaders
 II a. m.-Price movements after the first few minutes were decidedly irregular, due to various causes. In terborough Metropolitan was the ob- ject of heavy attack, the price of the stock losing points Missouri Pacific gained points.
 Government bonds unchanged; oth- CT bonds irregp'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19
HELD IN $400, SAYS
 GUILTY MAN ESCAPED

Alex Balas, of 311 Willard street charged with assault with intent to kill upon Andrew Makarek a fellow boarder on New Years day, was held in bail of $400 for trial in the su- perior court after a formal demurrer to the charge in the city court today. Balas admits being in the gang that set upon Makarek but wants the charge made that of simple assault
 Makarek was struck on the head with a heavy instrument and only Monday was able to leave the Bridge port hospital The police seek a man struck the nearly fatal blow. Attor- ney T. c. Coughlin appeared for the accused.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19
MAYOR REILLY TO ADDRESS
 LOCAL BUSINESS MEN

Tomorrow evening the Bridgeport Business Mems Association will be ad- dressed. by Mayor Thomas l.. Reilly of Meriden, on Running Municipal ity." MT. Reilly is not only Mayor of one of the live cities of the State but he is newspaper man of ability. He is in position to tell some inter- esting things about city affairs and it is hoped there will be large at- him.
 Mayor Reilly is a prominent Elk and is deservedly popular with a large number of Bridgeport people who know him.
 The meeting will be held in the as- sembly room at The Stratfeld at 8 o'clock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19
Charged With First Degree Murder on Strength of
 Damning Evidence Death of Mullen As a Result of Robbery, the Police Hold, Is Equivalent to Premeditated Murder Woman's Husband Appears on Scene and Demands Knowledge of Long
 Lost Son Would Sooner Have Throat Cut Than Take Up With
 Her Again Raynor Accuses Woman of Having Robbed Many Just As She Is Alleged to Have Pitched Mullen's Roll.
TODAY'S DOINGS IN MULLEN
 CASE.

Raynor and the Sprague woman held without bail, charged with murder in the first degree.
 Husband of woman appears on scene and demands knowledge of long lost boy.
 RaynOr accuses woman of being responsible for MulIen's death.
 He says she attacked her vic- tim with ferocity of beast when she could not quiet him with drink.
 Raynor accused woman of hav- ing robbed many other victims in same manner as she did Mullen.
 Coroner to hold inquest late this afternoon.
 Prisoners photographed for Rogues' gallery.
 Accusing each other of the sole responsibility of the murder. the two kiss as they part.
 Sprague woman is of Indian ancestry.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19
PROF. MOORE
 HURLS BOMB
WEATHER CHIEF DECLARES WITH FLOURISH OF HIS SCIEN- TIFIC TRUMPET THAT FOR FISTS HAVE NOTHING WHAT EVER TO DO WITH RAINFALL, DROUGHTS OR FLOODS.
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Especial from United PreSS.)
 Washington, Jan. 19.-Forests have nothing whatever to do with the rain- fall, with droughts or with floods
 This bomb was hurled into the camp of the forestry enthusiasts today by Professor Willis l.. Moore, chief of the weather bureau, in the shape of a report submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture, and if it is not thrown back at him with a few more shots, then the public misses it's guess' It is a pity that the errors of the past centuries" he says, should still con- tinue to be disseminated long after scientific research has overthrown them. In this day and generation the idea that forests either increase or diminish the quantity of rain that falls from the clouds is not worthy to be entertained by ratioGal and intelligent men,"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19
PLANS
 FOR AEROPLANES
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Beverly, Mass, Jan. 19.-Wallace E. Tillinghast of Worcester, whose tale of night aeroplane flight to New York recently startled New Eng land, will, it is believed, have his aeroplanes manufactured here. Til linghast was here and discussed the building of g. new 45 horse power, six cylinder motor with local automo- bile, building firm and also looked over several fields tn this vicinity which may be used as testing grounds for his aeroplane.
 The Curtiss aeropIane, which is be- ing built at the CurtisS yards at Marblehead, will be tried out at Chebacco Pond within a few weeks. The ascents will be made by Augustus Herring and w. Startling Burgess.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19
Jordan Going South
 For Nine Weeks Rest

M J. Jordan, of the well known real estate firm of Miller & Jordan, will leave Bridgeport Friday for a trip of nine weeks to New Orleans and other southern points. He will leave on the steamship Momus. He expects to visit Arkansas before his return, and will take in Tampa, where he has business interests, and Mo- bile
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19
TEN ARE DROWNED
CAPTAIN, WIFE, DAUGHTER AND CREW OF SEVEN GO DOWN WITH SCHOONER ALICE.
Special from United Press.

San Francisco, Jan. 19.-Captain A. schroeder, commander of the Nor wegian schooner Alice, together with his wife and daughter and crew of seven men, were drowned when the schooner foundered in a storm in the south seas early last December ac- cording to news brought here by the sailors of the schooner Kellogg which arrived today from Raratonga, in the Cook Group. The Alice was engaged in international trade
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our friends and neigh bCrs who so kindly assisted and com fcrted us in the hour of our sad af- fiction and by attending the funeral of our beloved son and brother, Frank Martin Biehle The bereaved family,
 JOSEPHINE BURNS
 a#n and Children
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19
SANFOI-D WILL CONTAINS
 NO STARTLING REQUESTS
Last Testament of Musician Million aire Now Tn Possession of Probate Court.

The contents of the will of the late Samuel S. Sanford will not be made public until the will is officially turn ed over to the probate court. The document was lodged with the court, yesterday, for safe keeping, by At torneys Shaw apd Shelton. It is un- derstood, on good authority, that the document does not contain any pub lie or other bequests of a startling nature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19

REAL ESTATE OWNERS.-I wish to announce to the public that after February l I will be located in downtown office and prepared to ham dle real estate. rents. surety bonds. and insurance. Announcement of location will be made later. I will be especially pleased to meet any of my friends who have real estate they want cared for. William J. Mead, dO years with Bridgeport Land & Title Co) A IF
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19

OPPORTUNITY chance to fnvest
 in local enterprise that will pay good returns. Investigate. P. e.
 Box eos. 12 sff n :.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19

THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL pro- vides special opportunities for boys over twelve years of age gwho are one. two. or three years below high school grade. I 4 8
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19

THIS WEEKS BARGAINS AT STEINERTS. The largest and best selection of second hand upright pianos in the city. Pianos from $85 up. Every piano guaranteed. The M. Steinert & Sons Co.,, 315
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19

still have large num- Der of sewing machines ready for women to operate. only high-grade work. and wages accordingly. Ex- perience is not necessary as opera tors do only one part which is easily learned. Apply at General Offices. The Warner Brothers Company, La fayette and Atlantic Sts
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19

FIRST OF SERIES of whist given by Naomi Lodge, Shepherds of Bethle- hem, at Lincoln Building, 62 Can
 non street, Wednesday evening, Jan. 19. Tickets 15 cents. A IS b%po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19

FOUND.-Girls fur neck piece sat- urday afternoon, on Stratford avenue bridge. Owner can have by calling iMon Gen. J. Fl. Richardson at W. R. swim Co.,, Stratford Ave.
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BRIDGEPORT HousecleanIne Burean Ashes. rubbish removed. 4s2 Ne1-- field avenue. Telephone 1316-5. Rs1nh L. Miller, Prop. Gz flo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19

TO RENT.-One four room house. all improvements. Junction Fairheld Ave. and State A Is ssno
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19

TO RENT.-4 rooms and bath room.
 all Improvements, SIP, at '256 Bun nell St. Ar Ssro
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19

TO RENT.-Apartments at s02 Golden Hill St. Seven rooms and bath En- quire of owner. Al Washington Ave.
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an to do general housework. Apply 574 William St.
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LOST.-Yellow collie dog, white nose. name Collie" Reward on return to Boch & Son, S7O Main St.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19

FOR SALE.-Fisber. Behning. Cab1er and Mathusheck Upright Pianos for sale cheap. Dial & Lee Music co. S4 Cannon St. T Is If Q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19

FOR SALE.-Single house. rooms. good bargain. Leave your address.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19

TO RENT.-Desk room with roll ton desk. 416 Warner Building.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19

FOR SALE-Block of 40 rooms. rent for $1,335 per year. Good paying property and a widow can't take care of same. Address Farmer office.
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FOR SALE-New ten room house in
 Boston avenue, three minutes from Whiting Silver Co.'S new factory all
 improvements, including vacuum
 cleaner $4,000. Terms reasonable, NJ. McNamara, 306 East Main street. Phone 2934. A 12 tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19

NEW YORK BOLOGNA and frank furters, home made meat loaf, fresh daily. Peter Hron, 1216 Stratford Ave. U 28 # If
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SALE.-Jackson run- about. Buick, Franklin runabout. Rainer, Compound. Reo. These cars have been overhaued and put in first class condition and will be sod cheap tc make room for new cars. Bulls Head Auto Station.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19

WE DO THE RIGHT kind of picture framing at lowest prices. Standa d Art Store. 1219 Main St.. Stratheld
 building. I 30 5
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GUINEA HENS. ducks. roasting chickens, broilers. fowl. liver pud- ding, sausage meat. bologna. B>m-
 mos & Biltz. G Is t 3 5 o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-19

WANTED.-Women to do hand sew ing, mostly basting lace on corsets. This is desirable work for those who do not wish to run sewing machines. Apply at General Offices, The War ner Brothers Company, Lafayette / and Atlantic Sts. A F to