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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05
DIR. BANKS AND THAD BEECHER
 SEEK DAMAGES
Town of Westport and Con necticut Go. Made Defend
 ants In Actions Today
MT. Beecher Never Expects to Recover His Former Bodily Health He Says In Complaint.

The aftermath of the automobile ac- cident in Westport on Dec. g, 1909, when Dr. c. Lincoln Banks and Thad- deus B. Beecher, business agent for the Interstate Builders, Contractors &, Dealers association and secretary of the Algonquin club, where thrown from their auto, occurred this morning when Deputy Sheriff Peter Doolan served the Town. of Westport and The Connecticut Co.,, with papers in a civil suit. Dr. Banks claims $1,50O0 for damages to his car, and MT. Beecher $10000 on account of injuries he sus- tained.
 Dr. Banks in his complaint alleges that at Nashs Bridge in Westport which is owned and maintained by that town that there is a railing made of iron. Here there were stones loose ly, careIessly and negligently piled by agents of the Connecticut Co. It was about S o'clock in the evening, and quite dark, when he approached the lights or any other danger signals to warn him of the obstruction, and his car ran into the stones. Because of the accident he had to pay $25 for towing the damaged machine to Bridgeport; $358.4S for repairs to put Ills IIldCulHS III WHICH IlS states has since depreciated $1,000 in Value.
 MT. Beecher alleges that when the car came in contact with the Obstruc tion he was thrown head foremost in to the stones. He received a cut on the head two inches in length; his back was wrenched, his spine was se- verely injured; the lower part of his back was injured so that he had to submit to two operations; his hips and legs were bruised. He received severe shock to his mental and ner- vous system; has suffered severe phy- sical pains; and was so injured that he will never fully recover.
 Besides all these injuries he has paid out $350 since the accident for doctors bills, care by nurses and med icines. He has also been confined to his bed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05
PRINCE GEORGE TO
 FIGHT FOR THRONE
Servian Cabinet Recently Offered Him $12,OO0 a Year to Quit the Country, But He Laughed at the Proposal.
Especial from United Press.

Belgrade, Feb. 5.-Prince George, the former crown prince of Servia according to statements made by his friends today, is remaining in Servia despite the governments attempts to banish him, in the hope of being able to wrest the crown from his younger brother, Prince Alexander, in the event of King Peters death. George was recently compelled on account of his fragrant misconduct, to renounce his claim to the throne. His actions for the last few months, however, in- dicate that he has no thought of actually surrendering his successor ship without a fight.
 Recently the Servian cabinet offer ed to settle $12,000 a year on ob- streperous George if he would per- rnanently quit the country. George only laughed at the proposal. The governments attempt to force the won him many friends and he has now a following that will really be formidable when he again attempts to gain the throne.
 The scrap that led up to the order for Georges expulsion has just been Belgrade chief of police, who had been detailed to watch him and pre- vent him, if possible, from getting in to 'further brawl. At g. recent court Tall George, who saw the chief hov- ering near him, remarked loud enough for the chief to hear:
 Why does this dirty old dog fol- low me from room to room.' The chief demanded redress from the King and cabinet and as conse- quence it was decided to force the prince into exile. The prince, how ever, flatly refused the imperial edict and the authorities, who hesitate to expel the prince forcibly, are puzzled as to what step to take next. George seems to enjoy the embarrassment of his father and cabinet and openly fla unts his disregard for authority in their faces.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05
FIRE TRAPS IN
 NEW BUILDINGS
Fire Chief Mooney Directs Attention of Building Commission to Violation of the Law.

Fire Chief Mooney is carrying on a campaign of fire prevention against those who are putting wood work close to chimneys in violation to the present building rules.
 Within the past two weeks he has laid a score of these cases before As sistant Building Inspector Ward M. CoW1es. The latter made an inspection in each case complained of and found conditions to be as stated by Chief Mooney. The placing of furnace pipes close to wood work has also been the cause of many fires and the fire chief has called attention to it.
 Assistant Inspector Cowles said this morning that he had notified all of the owners reported by the chief to comply with the law and place the woodwork at least six inches from the interior of the chimney. He stated that in the future the law would be enforced rig idly as many carpenters were build ing woodwork close up to chimneys and creating fire traps.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05
USURY CHARGE IS BASED ON EVIDENCE
 OF MARKED BILLS
Disgruntled Client Claims He Was Charged 12O Per Cent.

On evidence gathered by dis gruntled client, Gerson Eff, a clothier and pawnbroker of 6O9 Water street, was arraigned in the city court to- day charged with violation of Section 1859 of the statutes, which has to do with usurious rates of interest Mark ed bill rendered to Eff in payment of the alleged usury figure in the arrest. By agreement of counsel, the trial was continued until next Thursday. The penalty for first offence is a fine of not more than $50.
 According to the evidence Prose cutor Redden believes he has against the pawnbroker, Eff who should not have charged his client more than 20 cents per month for his loan, is al- leged to have charged 50 cents a month. The witness, a resident of Milford, pawned a watch for $5, six months ago, and yesterday when he claimed it, he says he was asked S8, the excess being for interest
 He complained to the police, then returned, paid the $8 in marked bills and called in Sergeant Bransfeld, who arrested Eff and found, it is claimed, the marked money Eff has been out of the pawnbroking business since the expiration of his license in October, and has only dabbled in it when he closed some pending pledge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05
SHOOTING AFFRAY
 WON'T BE MURDER
Contractors Victim Resting Comfortably In Hospital Four Are Held.

Unless unexpected complications arise, Frank Fiorintino, the contractor dragged from bed at the home of his brother-in-law in Naugatuck Junction before daybreak yesterday, will escape trial on a murder charge. At St. Vincent's hospital today his victim, AL fredo Christiano of q Hallett street, ger.
 Friorintino is held in bail of SIG, 900 and his case will be continued from time to time until the accused is able to appear in court. Three of the half dozen laborers rounded up by the po- lice as participants in the gambling game that led to the murderous af- fray, are at liberty in bail of $200 each charged with breach of the peace, to insure their attendance as witnesses and the others, have been dicharged from custody.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05
ARRESTED FOR MURDER JUST
 OUT OF PRISON
Brutal Crime Committed Over Year Ago In Con
 nection With Robbery
Prisoner Betrayed Himself In Charlestown By Knowl-
 edge of Yiddish Jargon.
Especial from United Press.)


 New York, Feb. 5.-A story of kind ness repaid by brutal murder and of the capture of the murderer, a Vir- ginia negro. who betrayed himself through his knowledge of Yiddish jar gon ,came to light today with the ar rival of William Mason. alias Bill Jett, arrested as he was being released from the Charlestown,. Mass, prison, where he served a term for assault and rob- bery
 A year and a half ago Mason was getting over an illness in Newark, N. J. He wrote a letter to Abraham Reeder, janitor of an apartment house on Second avenue, Manhattan, whom he knew saying he was penniless and asking for help. Old Reeder dis charged white man and offered the vacancy to the negro. Mason accept ed and on June 6, 1908, took the job. On June 8. Mason, the police allege, saw Reeder Garelessly display a roll of rent money amounting to $190. A little later the owrer of the building arrived. to whom Reeder paid over the rent money. The landlord had hard ly left the house when Mrs. Reeder heard her husband instructing Mason how to care for the furnace. Later she heard the sound of blow and a fall. Mrs. Reeder, thinking the ne gro had been overtaken by his illness again, called out that she was com- ing, and started down stairs. On the steps she swears. according to the po- lice, the negro dashed past her. She found her husband lying fiat on the floor with his head crushed in and his trouser pockets turned inside out.
 The police had Mason's photograph from the Rogues' Gallery taken after he had been arrested for burglary sew eral years before, and they knew that the negro spoke Yiddish. The officers wrote to the. warden of every prison in the United States enclosing a, copy of Mason's photograph. The warden at the Massachusetts State prison at Charlestown wrote that he had ne- gro called Bill Jett who looked like the picture and, strangely enough, could talk Yiddish.
 Governor Draper agreed to commute Mason'S sentence and yesterday when he came out of the Charlestown pris- on officers were waiting to bring him back here for trial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05
TO TAKE CASE TO
 SUPREME COURT IS
 PLAN OF ATTORNEY

Attorney Homer S. Cummings of Stamford, counsel for Peter Mcclure, also of Stamford, has appealed to the Supreme Court of Errors from the decision of Judge George w. Wheeler in the Superior court in setting aside the verdict of the jury rendered Feb. 1st in the civil suit brought by Charles V. McCann of Stamford against Mo- Guire. The jury in this suit brought in a judgment of $500 for the plain tiff. but this, according to Judge Wheeler, was not sufficient for the life of boy. He accordingly sent the jury back into their room to, recon slider their decision The jury re- turned later with the same verdict, which the court would not accept. The notice of the appeal was filed with Clerk Haviland in the Superior court today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05
DEFIES POSSE AND
 COMMITS SUICIDE
Special from United Press.

Walker Minn.. Feb. 5.-WaIt McDon- afdald who has been defying the posse which has surrounded his barricaded home since Thursday afternoon, when he shot and mortally wounded Howard Sexton, committed suicide today
 The suicide came after a siege of nearly AS hours. After he had shot the clerk in a local hotel on Thursday night. Mcdonald went to his home and defied the police. He pushed the mug gle of a rifle through a window and threatened to kill Sheriff Delury, when he advanced to make an arrest. Im- prisoned with Mcdonald in the house were his wife and brother-i in-law. Early today the besieged man permit = ted Mrs Mcdonald and her brother to leave the. house
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05
GOMPERS COMMENT ON JURY VERDICT
 IN EATERS CASE
A. F. of l.. Chief Says It Is Repugnant to Purposes of Antitrust Law.
Especial from United Press )

F Especial from United PreSS.)
 Washington, Feb. 5.-"It is repug- nant to the very. purposes of the Sher- man antitrust law
 Such is the opinion of Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor upon the verdict of s222,0OO rendered yesterday by the jury in the Federal court at Hartford, Conn, against the 200 union hat makers of Connecticut, for losses al- legged to have been sustained by D. E. Loewe of Danbury, Conn.,, during a boycott of his firm.
 ."There is the fact said Gompers in statement to the United Press, today, "of the labor organizations be- ing brought under the Sherman of the United States Supreme Court; the voluntary organization of the workers governing their personal rights. A labor organization is not organized for profit nor to deal in the products of labor. It simply under takes to aid the men in the protec- ton of their personal rights.
 ''The court has decided that such an association organized, not for profit but for Mgne benefits of their personal rights and interests, comes under the Shermafl-anti-trust law. It IS repugnant to the very purposes of the law. I hope and expect that an appeal will be taken, but after all the injury involved is in the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States upder which the labor organ izations are brought under the Sher- man, antitrust law and which will have. to be rectified by an act of Con- gress.
 -l..The thing for which the hatters' Y1pian iS now Y7n111cfod in dam oroc ,,<J for which any labor organization may be mulcted, is distinctly legal in Ger many and so decided by it's highest Judicial courts and by the trades dis pute act passed by the British parlia- ment in 1906, and is also legal in nearly every European continental country. Surely what is legal for the working people under rnonarchies and empires should not be illegal in the republic of the United States.p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05
Hid Ugly Knife Under Towel As She Neared
 Her Intended Victim

Ella Williams, a negress living in the Pine block, so called, in Housa- tonic avenue. adopted novel tactics in her attempt to mar the dusky beauty of Robert Barker yesterday after noon, according to Barker's story in the city court today. Both were ar rested while rough-house was in progress.
 Barker told the court that Ella ap- preached him as if to embrace him, her hand covered with towel, and on gaining striking reach she lung ed the hidden hand at him. Tn her grasp was pocket knife. Barker's face was torn in several places But Ella convinced the court that Barker was the aggressor, and she escaped punishment while he was fined $5 and costs and jailed for six days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05
Tn Control of Boston
 & Maine Railroad

It is announced that a Boston hold ing company had obtained actual ma jority control of the Boston and Maine railroad through purchases from vari- ous persons in New Hampshire auc- ton sales and the acquisition of the treas stock of the railroad.
 When the holding company was formed last year, as a solution of the merger of the Boston and Maine with the New York, New Haven and Hart ford railroads, the directors secured 109, ,94S shares of the stock of the Bos- ton and Maine from the Billiard in tereStS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05
ANOTHER MINE HORROR
 MANY LIVES ARE LOST
Families of Victims Crowd About Entrance to Mine and Rescue Parties Are Being Formed - One Sur vivor Reaches Top of Earth

reached the main tunnel and of stum- bling over heaps of objects he be- lieved to be fellow miners who were either dead or supplied.
 The mine is non-gaseous drift mine and the explosion was caused by mine dusr.
 Officials and the coroner have arriv- ed here but rescue work is being in- tombed men crowding about the mine entrance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05
STEEL STRIKERS DETERMINED IN
 THEIR DEMANDS

Bethlehem, Pa., Feb. 5.-There was little change in the Bethlehem Steel Company strike situation today where 200 machinists are out because their demands for time and a half for ov- ertime work is refused. The men re- main firm in their determination to stay out until their demand is grant ed.
 Despite the fact that Charles M Schwab, president of the company, verbally expressed his willingness to arbitrate the differences, the men say they want Schwabs statement in writ i,,<- 1eAfnro +haN 1Nill oO hack
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05
Especial from United Press. )

Ernest, Pa., Feb. 5.-Between 30 and 70 men are believed to have been kill ed Tn an explosion in Mine No. of the Jefferson & Clearfield Coal and Iron Company here, about 10 o'clock today.
 But one of the men that entered the mine this morning has reached the surface. He told of fighting his way through the gaseous fumes until he
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05
PRISON SENTENCE FOR EMBEZZLING
 STATE TREASURER
Special from United Press. :,

Mason, Mich, Feb. 5.-Former State Treasurer Frank F. Glazier, of Chelsea, convicted of the embezzlement Of $6850OO state funds, today was sen fenced to serve from to 10 years in states prison, with a recommendation that he serve the maximum amount at b Q ,-I I,ol lNr--
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05
Father Coyle Recovering From Recent Collapse

New Haven, Feb. 5.-The host of friends of the Rev. Father Coyle of St. Johns church will be pleased to learn that he is resting comfortably. Father Coyle has been i'll since the close of the bazaar for his church. at which he worked so indefatigably that afIa
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05
GIRL, KILLED BY BOY PLAYING
 WITH REVOLVER
(suacial from United Press.

ISDSCIeLI ITOIII OIIIIeU fT0SS.J
 Woburn, Mass, Feb. 5.-Helen Nun sen, 13 years old, was shot while play ing in the street here today by Rob- efe Pendergast, aged 20, who was in- side his house playing with a revolver The bullet went through her brain and she died while on her way to the hos pital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05
FISHERIES CASE
 FOR ARBITRATION
 ON JUNE 1
(special from united Pres. ]

The Hague, Feb. 5.-The Interna- tional Court of Arbitration has set tied on June 1 for the first meeting to discuss the differences between the United States and Great Britain on the Newfoundland Fisheries case Arbi- tration of the case was brought about by Ambassado Bryce and E1inu Root. former secretary of the state.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05
CATCHER KLING APPLIES FOR
 REINSTATEMENT
Especial from United Press.)

Cincinnati, Feb. 5.-John Kling, catcher for the National League Base- ball club, today filed an application for reinstatement in the ranks of eligi- ble players with President Hermann of the National Baseball Commission. He was outlawed because he refused to play with the Chicago Nationals last year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05

FARMS FOR SALE with buildings acres, $3,S00; 4 acres, $4,200; 6 acres, $3,000; [ acres $4.S00; 4 to acres. 4 room house, $7.50O; 25 acres, $6,000; 31 F acres, II room house, improvements, $1O,000; IS acres, 40 room house, improve ments, $20,000; 12 to 15 acres, $3,- GOO; so acres, house, barn, silo, ice house and pond tolls, 10 cows, horse, $10,000. Houses and lots, some choice building lots. w. w. Beers, Paradise Green, Stratford.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05

OPPORTUNITY chance to invest in a local enterprise that will pav good returns. Investigate. P. o. Box sos. A IS stfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05

AGENTS.-If you are earning less than $35 week it will pay you to
 write us for terms on our newest agents proposition. Particulars free. The Davis Speciality Co.,, 20.
 Box 376, Worcester, Mass. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05

A PIANO NEW. s16O. A fine good second hand at bargain prices. Dial & Lee Music Co.,. S4 Cannon St.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05

TO RENT.-Pesk room with roll top desk. 416 Warner Building.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05

PREVENTING - D MiinsographIng. Notary Public Sears. 1OS Meigs Bldg.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05

FOR SALE.-One very good uprighc piano. $S5. A real bargain to quick buyer. Steinert's guarantee. The M. Steinert & Sons Co. 915 Main St.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05

LOST.--A Japanese fan yesterday be- tween 5:30. and D. m. on either State street, Park or Wood ave nues Please return to The Strat- field Hotel. a"p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05

FOR SALE-Blocls of 4C rooms. ren. for $1,335 per year. Good paying property and a widow can't take care of same. Address Farmer office.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05

FOR SALE-$30O Upright piano, used only three months. $50. S44 Noble
 Ave. B d"o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05

FOR SALE.-One Matkusheck upright piano in fine condition. $125 Time payments if desired. The M. Stein ert & Sons Co. 915 Main St.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05

Housecleaning Bureau Ashes. rubbish removed. zs3 New field avenue. Telephone 1316-5. Raiph l.. Miller. Prop. G 70
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05

FOR SALE.--Handsome upright piano. Massive walnut case. $50; was $35O. Easy payment if desired. The VI. Steinert & Sons Co. 915 Main St
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05

SALESMEN.-S new, catchy and spicy; a big money getter:
 S3,5O0.00 paid salesmen heretofore drawing but $20 a week. Address Sterling, 901 Atwood Bldg, Chi cago. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05

S9OOO MONTHLY and expenses to advertise, leave samples and collect names. Write Silverton O., G 75,
 Chicago. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05
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STORE TO RENT.-270 Bunnell St Enquire 1459 Main St. B5 K AUTO PAINTING. Pratt Stratford Ave, Stratford. A II i*p DIR. MANSFIELD, foot specialist POI Meigs Bldg. can cure your corns and bunionS. a. ASHES, etc., removed promptly. Rea- sonable. Hancart, A Beardsley St. Phone. B d*p FOR SALE-Restaurant and furnish ed room house, central; good bar gain. Address A. B. care Farmer
 a% D BLACK AND TAN PUPPIES, Il weeks old; reasonable prices. c. J. M., care Farmer B S DO CURLY JOHNNY, formerly on the Sd chair at The Annex Barber Shop, now in Feeley's Crystal Barber Shop, 59 Cannon St. a*p PINOCHLE AND WHIST by Royal Neighbors of America in Lessing Hall, Monday evening, Feb. 7, S:30, prizes. B 5 b~po TO RENT-Six room cottage, newly papered and painted, Park St.,Strat- ford. Inquire s. S. Reynolds, Par adise Green, or Thomas Hamill, 939 Broad St., Bridgeport. B5 b%po LOST.--A Japanese fan yesterday be- State street, Park or Wood ave- nues. Please return to The Strat- field Hotel. a"p s9O.OO MONTHLY and expenses to advertise, leave samples and collect names. Write Silverton O., G T5, Chicago. asp PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS fur nished for homes, flats and public buildings at reasonable rates. w J. Skinner, Jr., architect, 663 E. Main St. a*p WE PAY $50 month salary and furnish rig and all expenses to in- troduce poultry and stock powders; new plan; steady work. Bigler Co.,, X 969, Springfield, Illinois. a*p AGENTS WANTED for the most Sells on, sight. Write at once for free particulars. Falls Supply Co.,, Box 166, Glens Falls, N. Y.
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 SALESMEN.-Some new, catchy and spicy; a big money getter: $3,500.00 paid salesmen heretofore drawing but $20 a week. Address Sterling, 901 Atwood Bldg, Chi cago. a*p AGENTS.-If you are earning less than $35 a week it will pay you to write us for terms on our newest agents proposition. Particulars free. The Davis Speciality Co.,, 20. Box 376, Worcester, Mass. a*p FARMS FOR SALE with buildings acres, $3,SOO; 4 acres, $4,2O0; 6 | acres, $3,0O0; acres. $4.S00; to acres. 4 room house, $7.50O; 25 acres, $6,000; 31 F acres, II room house, improvements, $1O,000; 1Sl acres, 40 room house, improve ments S20. 0.000: 12 tn 1h anreS SS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS fur nished for homes, flats and public buildings at reasonable rates. w.
 J. Skinner, Jr., architect, 663 E. Main St. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05

TO RENT-Six room cottage, newly papered and painted, Park t.,Strat- ford. Inquire s. S. Reynolds, Par adise Green, or Thomas Hamill, 939
 Broad St., Bridgeport. B5 b%po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05

I LIKE Casca Laxine Tablets best for
 constipation. don't you? B3~o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05

A GOOD ESTEY ORGAN FOR SALE ' CHEAP-Apply 119 Madison ave.
 City. B u~po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05

TO RENT.-Apartments at 302 Golden Hill St. Seven rooms and bath. En- quire of owner. Al Washington Ave.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05

PINOCHLE AND WHIST by Royal Neighbors of America in Leasing Hall, Monday evening, Feb. z, $50,
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05

WANTED.-Striper on japan work. American Graphophone Go. Apply Cherry St. office ,B4ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-05

CURLY JOHNNY, formerly on the Sd chair at The Annex Barber Shop, now in Feeley's Crystal Barber Shop, 59 Cannon St. a*p