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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-22
Sons of St. George
 To Hear Lecture

The regular weekly lecture before the members of Pioneer lodge, Sons of St. George, on Monday evening was on the subject of "stone and Marble Cutting" The lecturer, A.. Longbottom, is one of the experts employed by the "Contractors Cut Stone Co.," of this city. MT. Longbot- tom came thoroughly prepared to give the members the benefit of his tech nical knowledge and the able manner in which he described (with the as sistance of samples) the various kinds of stone, granite, and marble, and the methods of working same, was thor oughly appreciated by the large num- Der of members present.
 Next Monday evening the lecture is by T. Telford, whose subject is ''Eng- fish Traits as Satirized by Dickens" Mr. Telford is known as a Dickens enthusiast and announced at the last meeting of the Lodge that the pecu- liar traits of some Dickens charac- ters are reproduced in the characters of a few Pioneer lodge members, and while no names will be mentioned it is understood that no difficulty will be experienced in making the cap fit.
 Preparations have been made for a full attendance of members.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-22
BRIDGEPORT MACHINISTS FAVOR HIGHER WAGES.BUT
 NOT BOYCOTT ON BEEF
At Mass Meeting It Was Voted to Seek Eight Hour Day and Wage Increase Sufficient to Enable Purchase of Beef at Present Prices

the membership of the Boston lodge had doubled it's membership in the last two months and now has a member ship of 1,400. The membership of the lodge of railroad nlachinists has also increased it's membership and all over New England there are great gains being made in the membership, partic- ularly in Massachusetts. and Rhode Island where the Boston example of doubling membership has been fol- lowed.
 Our plan of working for the eight hour day is to follow that of Califor- nia. Out in Oakland and San Fran cisco the workmen will begin on an eight hour day the first of next June. At present they are working eight hours and fifteen minutes each day. About year. and a half ago the two lodges made an agreement with the manufacturers whereby the nine hour day would be reduced 15 minutes every six months. The result is that every one has kept his agreement and the factories are now on the last lap to the eight hour workday We hope to bring about such an arrangement in this city.
 We intended to discuss the anti meat eating club last night. but the expressions among the members that they favored more money to buy meat with resulted in no action being taken on the natter
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-22

A number of the young friends of Harry O'Leary, of 433 South avenue, swooped down upon him at his home last evening, making known to him the fact that he was surprised. Af- ter the usual formalities were gone through the party got down to busi- ness for the evening. Besides the us- ual games the gathering were treated to n'7','10er of musical solos by Agnes Sniffens and a monologue by Lmu Finn. Mr. Finn, with the as sistance of Peter Poland, gave a per- feet rendition of the Apache dance. It was going into the small hours of the morning, when the gathering sat down to an elaborate spread. None of the partYaseemed to mind the walk ing home Np the torrential downpour, they having spent a most enjoyable evening. Those present included the Misses Heggeman, Agnes Collins, Lil- Iian O'Leary, Gladys Doyle, Beatrice Crosse, Hortense Linscott, Marion OConnell, Ophelia Nash, Ethel Horan and Mercedes Donalee and the Messrs. Jack Grenninger, Clement O'Connell, Stanley Still, Emil Finn, Angus Sniff fens, Ira Hall, James Horan and Har- ry OLeary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-22
SACRED CONCERT AT ELKS HOME
 TOMORROW NIGHT
Program Provides Selec-
 tions Appropriate to the Character of the Dav.

Tomorrow evening at Elks' Home, State street, there will be given a sacred concert for the benefit of members of Bridgeport lodge, No. 36, B. F. o. E., and their families only. The committee in charge has provid- ed a suitable program appropriate to the Sabbath Day and the exercises will begin at 8 o'clock sharp. One of the features will be selections by an orchestra composed of members of the order. The rule allowing none but Elks and their immediate rela- tives to attend will be strictly en- forced.
 Wednesday evening of next week the first of a series of whists and socials with dance to follow will be given at the social session room of Elks' Home to which Elks and their friends outside of the order are in- vited to attend. The entertainment committee has arranged to provide a large number of handsome and use- full gifts which will be distributed to the fortunate winners.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-22
BANK TREASURER
 HAS DISAPPEARED
Especial from United Press.)

southbridge, Mass, Jan. 22-With a dedication of $21,0CJ already found in it's books, the Southbridge Savings Bank today is closed and State police are seeking John A. Hall, it's treasur- er who has disappeared. Six thou sand depositors, mostly working peo- pie had $2,36S,799 on deposit in the bank which was closed by order of Judge Loring of the Supreme Court.
 With the idea that Hall. who was last seen in Springfield on Thursday morning. might have committed sui eide, his room in a nearby structure has been searched but no trace of the fugitive was found. Today the police net is being spread all over New Eng land but it is feared enough time. has been allowed for Hall to have made his escape. Calvin D. Page, president of the footed bank, said today that there is as yet nc means of discovering the exact extent of Halls peculations but that experts would be put to work at once. He does not believe that the standing of the bank will be seriously impaire
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-22

All encouragement by the press com- mitt ee of the local Machinists' union this morning is that the members of the union are not in favor of forming non- meat eating clubs in order to fight the beef trust.
 What we favor," said a member of the committee. ''is wages high enough to meet the increased cost of living. Then we can buy beef. Why should we starve ourselves because we are not getting money enough to buy the ne- cessities of life.
 "The only way we can get more money is by strengthening our organ ization. Besides more money we want an eight hour day and we are work ing toward that end. At our meet ing last night, which was the first of a series of open meetings, we initiat- ed 15 candidates and received 30 ap- plications for membership.
 "The members and their guests were addressed by Fourth Vice President Thomas L. Wilson of Boston and J.. J. CCnnolley. former organizer for the American Federation of Labor. They were both of the opinion that the only way of meeting the increase in the cost of living is to get more money
 ''One of the most gratifying state- ments made by MT. Wilson was that
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-22
Immense Clean-Up Sale of Suits,
 Coats, Dresses and Fur Sets.

This remarkable sale is now swing ing along merrily-it ts one of the best economy events of the year for wo- men and misses. Timely offerings in very worthy values. A perusa1 of our advertisement will give you an idea of the money saving that is now possible in every section of the store-but q visit to the store will show you that high quality accompanies every offer. It is well to bear in mind that Mir. German. so long associated with the retail clothing business in this city. and who is so favorably known to Bridgeport buyers, directs the des- tinies of this store-this fact alone is guarantee that the quality of every thing offered is right. All garments purchased here are altered to fit per- fectly, by thoroughly competent tail- ors-free of all cost to the customer. Never have we shown such a diversity in styles-the fit and finish of the gar- ments reveal the highest standard of expert tailoring. Prepare for pres ent and future needs nowi Gottlieb German Co.,. opposite HowIand's. tf1s always busy store. It is fmpossibie to spend clothes money to better ad- vantage than here. Stop in today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-22

MRS. RUDOLPH WAS SEVEN YEARS MAID
 TO THE M'kINLEYS'
But She Neglected to Tell Her Lawyer Until Too Late to Get Fact to the Jury. 6

Mrs. Anna Rudolph of New York failed to tell her attorneys of her occupation. But the facts might have had a favorable effect on the jury which tried her case against her for mer employer, Vim. B. Mccarthy, Of Rivercliffe, Milford. Mrs. Rudolph, after the case had gone to the jury the counsel for Mccarthy that she was an unknown from New York. She then called her counsel aside and told him that she and her husband were formerly in the employ of the late President William Mckinley.
 A Farmer reporter saw Mrs. Ru- dolph yesterday afternoon, and she said that it was true that she was employed by the late presidents wife. "A finer man never lived,'' said Mrs Rudolph. 'I was with his family al- most constantly for seven years. 1 was almost considered one of the family"
 Mrs. Rudolph with her husband Hermann Rudolph were first engaged in the Mckinley household at their home in Canton, previous to his being elected president. They were in Can ton for four years and in Washington for three years. MT. Rudolph was a butler for the martyred president. They accompanied the McKinleys on their many trips throughout the coun- try, and also went to California with the president at the time of the big strike there.
 Mrs. Rudolph is the daughter of General Won Ohlberg who served in has in her possession a gold medal which was given to her by Prince Henry of Battenburg during his visit to this country some few years ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-22
PEOPLE FLEE FROM
 SNOW AVALANCHE
Especial from United Press.)

Rome, Jan. 22-Practically the whole population of the Swiss town of Ma chic is in flight today to escape de- struction in threatened snow avail anche. An immense field of snow overhangs the town and is momentar- fly threatening to slip down the noun tainside and bury the village.
 Reports from Switzerland tell of an unprecedented number of avalanches due to recent heavy snows, rains and storms. Scores of mountaiside homes have been destroyed and it is feared that when complete telegraphic com munication is restored there will be an unusually heavy death toll.
 Nearly all the well known mountain passes are blocked with huge piles of snow. Italian coast towns also report heavy damage by storms. The coast in many places is strewn with the wrecks of vessels, including two small steamers. Many other steamers are overdue and anxiety prevails in all shipping circles. A dozen corpses have already been washed up on the shore.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-22
THREE HEADLINERS
 ON POLL BILL
HIGH LIFE IN JAIL THE MUSICAL NOSSES AND LADDIE CLIFF
 ALL ON ONE PROGRAM.

One of the ambitions of a vaude- william is to have his name or the name of his act in electric lights in front of the theatre in which he is playing. This is even of more im- portance than the big black type in the papers as designating the head liner, star or what you will.
 During one week in November last, the name displayed in front of Ham, mersteins was High Life in Jail, the same week at the Alhanlbra one of the Percy Williams houses the electric light carried the name of Six Musi- cal Nosses and at the Fifth avenue the name Laddie Cliff was blazoned forth to the multitude on the Great White Way.
 All of this preliminary to telling you that these three acts are on the one bill at Polls in this city next week and if that isn't a mighty good indi-
 cation of the brand of vaudeville $. z. Poi is giving his local patrons,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-22

including the underground section or the Orleans Railway and expressed the fear that the walls would coliapse causing incalcuable amounts of dam age. The Chabliss wine growers nave suffered heavy losses. Neariy al, their wine cellars have been flooded and serious shortage in Chaolss wine is threatened.
 Intense cold has followed the rains and there is much suffering among the hundreds of refuges who nave been deprived of clothing and shelter by the destruction of their homes. The government is sending out all avail Q hle sunnIies of food and tents. The work of relief is under the direction of War Minister Brun.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-22
STICK TO SHIP
 FAST ON SHOALS
Especial from United Press.)

Chatham, Mass, Jan. 22.-"Stick to the ship,' is no empty saying in the case of Mrs. w. l.. Staples of Suanes Island, Me-, who with her husband, and the crew of the Monomoy Point life saving crew today are aboard the three-masted s. G. Haskell 2lard and fast on Handkerchief Shoals. When the Haskell struck the Monomoy Life Savers at once put out and offered to take Captain Staples, his crew and particularly Mrs. Staples to safety. Although the waves were breaking high over the ship the woman refused to leave it and all last night she shared her husbands danger.
 Today, despite the pounding of the waves the Haskell is still hard on the shoals but the tug Mercury and the revenue cutter Acushnet are standing by and should the vessel start to go to pieces there is little doubt that her crew and the captains brave little wife will be brought safely to shore.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-22
PUBLIC OPINION

To the Editors of the Farmer:-
 The Telegram of the 2Oth inst, made the following truthful expres- sion: "One shipload of foreign beef landed free of duty would work a more lasting reform than @ dozen hunger strikes
 How many of their readers know the real reason why no one of the so-called independent Journals. dare print even the shadow of so obvious truth during @ pending Congression- al election, and even now, it is at least dollars to marbles that they will be called to account by a resi- dent agent of the Beef, and other Trusts, who will not long pay their ill-gotten money for such service.
 PRO BONO PUBLICO. BridgepOrt. Jan. 1St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-22
CHARLES D. PECK TO FEATURE
 R. M SPERRY'S NEW SHOW

Tn appreciation of the good work done by Charles E. Peck in the last two Sperry Shows, Robert M. Sperry will write for him an entirely new style of character for the new comedy to be presented as the thirteenth an nual closing. MT. Peck will portray the character of Rol1y Rawlins, the fat, good-natured, slow-going, always in wrong, town boy. The follew who tries his best to get a girl, put Wno only gets "iollied" and never gets her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-22
MCCARTHY WAS DEFEATED.

Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Jan. 22.-Owen McCarthyof Trenton, N. J., was best ed in a twenty-round bout by Kid Locke of Philadelphia at Plymouth
 ear here, early yesterday morning, the go taking place secretly in order to avoid the police, as twenty-round bouts are not allowed in this State. Locke .outpointed his man throughout the fight and by the fifteen round had him so weak and groggy that he seemed almost out. By staliing con- tinually during the next five rounds McCarthY managed to stay the limit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-22
MISS HANSON AT THE
STRATFIELD.

On Monday evening Miss Lamson is to make her first appearance fin The Man From Home" at the Strat- field. Miss Lamson has been favor ably received in New York and in every state along the coast in which she has appeared. Many are making special effort to see her in The Man From Home," as this play has had such phenomenal success in New York. Tickets are on sale at the Stratfield.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-22

Chicago, Jan. 21.-F'rom Jan. A to 31 Chicago will entertain. willingly or un- who ''toil not, neither do they spin.'' The occasion will be a national con- vention of "hoboes'', casual laborers'' and "unorganized unemployed", lump ed together by the public. perhaps un- justly, as "hoboes.' Prominent among the men in charge of the convention are Dr. Ben Reitman, generally known as ''the king of the hoboes,' and James Eads How, whose name appears fre- quently in print as that of ''the mil lionaire hobo.'' Both of these men have had wide experience with the un- employer. Their purpose, they assert, is the uplifting of the man out of a job, whether that condition is brought about by his own fault or that of eco homie conditions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-22
FLOOD DEATHS
 NOW NUMBER 3l
Especial from United Press. )

Paris, Jan. 22.-Thirty- deaths have already been recorded ir the flood sections of France. This num- Der is probably below the total as there are but meagre communications with several of the cities that have suffered the greatest damage. The rains have ceased but the Roane, Seine, Garde, Ardiche and other rivers continue to rise and spread havoc throughout eastern and southern France.
 The Metropolitan Subway in this city was still partially tied up today. En- gineers examined the subways today,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-22
WALL STREET TO-DAY.
(Snecial from United Press ]

ISpeclaI ITOI1 UllItEU FTGSS.J
 New York, Jan. 22.-The stock mar ket opened generally strong. Unusual activity marked the trading in Steel common. 1S,000 shares being sold from S7 to S7 3-4. Brooklyn and Consoli- dated Gas. Utah Copper and others showed light gains but slight reces- sions were noted after a few minutes.
 il a. m.-Price movements after the first 15 minutes were comparatively
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-22
PHONlNG UNDER SEA EXPERIMENTS MADE TODAY ABOARD FRENCH SUB-
 MARINE.
Especial from United Press.)

Special from United Press.)
 Paris, Jan. 22.-Experiments in under-sea telephoning were begun to- day at, Cherbourg, aboard the sub- marine "F'looreal.'' If the experi- ments are successful all French sub marines will be equipped with the new device.
 phonic communication is expected to be established between submarines, no matter how deeply submerged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-22
10 CONTROL MILK
 SUPPLY OF STATE
PROF. CONN EXPLAINS HIS PLAN WHICH WILL BE CARRIED OUT ACTING WITH LOCAL HEALTH OFFICERS.

At the quarterly meeting of the state board of health, held last even Conn, chemist of the board, outlined the plans which had been formulated to control the milk supply of the state. He said that the special com mittee appointed for the purpose had met with the county health officers and found them ready to cooperate with the board in any plan which it should devise. The cooperation of the state dairy commissioner and the com missioner on domestic animals had also been secured. Professor Conn said that the matter would come up for further discussion at the confer ence of health officers in New Haven, February 8 az 9 and it was hoped at that time to get the cooperation of the local health officers. Then, with the aid of all these authorities, the board could probably do anything it wanted or found feasible to control the milk supply.
 The county health officers of all of the larger counties have already sent in the names of over 700 milk deal- CTS and when the health officers of the other counties report. Professor Conn said practically every town in the state could be touched. When the plans of the board have been put into operation the local health officers will collect samples of milk and ship them to the chemist of the state board of health for analysis and examina- tion. Reports of his findings will then be returned to the health officers. Any dealer whose samples are found to be suspicious rAore than once or twice will be reported to the dairy commissioner. With the information furnished him in this way, the dairy commissioner will be able to get at the offending milk dealers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-22
GIVES BIRTH TO GIRL IN
 STAMFORD STATION
(Snecial from United Press.)

Special from United Press.)
 Stamford, Jan. 22.-Mrs. Ann Hart of Springfeld, gave birth to a girl baby at a. m., in the Stamford sta ton. She was on her way to New York on a train which made special stop here that she might be removed. She was taken to the waiting room in an invalid's chair and was attended by pr. F. Schavoir. Mother and child were taken to the hospital and are doing nicely.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-22
FRATERNAL NEWS

The A. O. K of the M. c. held their regular meeting last night with a good attendance. They will take large class of candidates to South Norwalk, Sunday the 23rd to be init iated, the lodge will leave in a body on the 2:22 D. m. train.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-22
Deaths and Funerals.

Charles M. Watrous, died yesterday at his home 85 French street after a short illness, with pneumonia, aged 67 years. He was a well known and re- spected resident of the North End and also member of Elias Howe IT,, Post. No 3, c. A. R. He is survived by one daughter Mrs. J. Middlebrook, and two sons, Edward T. Watrous of Cleveland, Ohio, and Myron B., of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-22

small with trading firm. Toward ths closing hour some realizing caused re- sessions which brought the general list slightly below yesterdays close.
 Government bonds unchanged: other bonds firm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-22

Sarah J., wife of Arthur McNickIe, died at her home, v French street, yesterday, after a brief illness. aged 5 years. Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter and a son.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-22

wanf0, TO-Renr, For Sale. Go cent . word la Farmer Want Cofumn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-22


 The funeral of the late William R. Silva which is to be held tomorrow at the Masonic Temple will be at ":45 instead of 10 as previously an- rounced. The services will be by Hamilton Commandery K. of T., a delegation from which will escort the remains to New Haven where 1nterment will take place.
 Information was received here to-. day to the effect that Timothy Me Namara, one of the pioneer Irish settlers of Thomaston Conn.,, died at his home in that place early this ,norning. The deceased was the fath- CT of John J. McNamara, for a numb CT of years junior member of the erstwhile shoe firm of Holbrook & McNamara. The latter is the only surviving son of the deceased who is also survived by six daughters. The funeral vii be held on Tuesday morning, Jan. 25.