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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-03

The Aldernanic Sewer committee went to the SpoOner tract yesterday to look over the ground relative to a pe- tition from the estate for permission to connect private sewer draining the Fairfield tract with the BroolsIswn of opinion of the committee that the city should recommend the annexation of the Spooner tract It was voted to hold meeting before the session of the Common Council next Monday night for the purpose of drawing up report relative to the matter.
 MT. Staples said that the tract that the Spooner estate embraces has q frontage of about 1900 feet in Brook lawn avenue and extends to the west ward about 1,700 feet.
 This section of the city is fast be- coming the fashionable residential geo. tion of the city. Unquova Hill has been built up within the past few years. Robert Seeley and William Seeley are building handsome homes for themselves on the Seeley tract just south of the Spooner property, and F. s. Seeley will build there ir .sye spring. Andrew n. Cooper, pSfsiIknt of the Rowland Dry goods Co. he's purchased and will build soon. A. H. Garfield of the Garfield Rubber Co. will also build a handsome home for himself on the Seeley property where he recent ly purchasd a site.
 Farther south on Clinton avenue which is really a continuation of Brooklawn avenue Edwin T. Bartram of 458 State street and R. J. MacKen- zie of the Bridgeport Public Market have purchased sites for homes on the B. s. Eotchkiss tract near E1nwood avenue
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-03
MIR. FALLEN IS
 MAKING BIG HIT
 WITH THE PEOPLE
As Usual, He Is Devoting His Time to Interest of His Party Rather Than Booming Himself

One of the interesting features of the campaign from a local aspect is the remarkable development Of strength shown by Edward F. Hallen, Democratic candidate for Judge of Probate.
 MT. Hallen in his speeches, which have been singularly forceful and able, has spent little time upon his own candidacy, but has devoted him. self to the state and national issues and to securing the election of Judge Baldwin. He has even taken time from his own canvass fto speak for the cause of the people outside of his own district, although he has not been able to gratify all the demands that have been made for his services as campaign speaker.
 Mr. Hallen has done much service for the city, for which he has never received anything whatever. His connection with the School Board has been long and useful and his pro- gressive spirit has assisted in making the Bridgeport schools among the best in the land, while at the same time their cost is comparatively low.
 It is certain that the state holds few more forcible, or able speakers upon public questions than MT. Hal- len. His method depends upon sound information, and sincere utterance much more than upon the arts of Oratory, which he is, however. able to use much better than most speakers. He will make @ judge of probate of whom his party and the probate dis trict may we'll feel proud.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-03
NEWT0N--MAY
 NUPTIALS TODAY

Rev. T. R. Sweeney united in mar riage this morning at 7:3O o'clock at the Sacred Heart church, Miss Lena Agnes, daughter of Mrs. Louise and the late Charles Newton of 692 Iran istan avenue 6hd MT. John P. May, son of Thomas and Catherine May of Brooks and Stillman streets. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Maud Veronica Newton, and the groom bv MT. Harry Nolan.
 The bride was attired in a suit of grey chiffon broadcloth, wore a pie ture hat to match, and carried a bou- quet of white bridal roses. The bridesmaids gown was rose colored broadcloth. She also wore hat to match, and carried bouquet of white chrysanthemumS.
 Following the nuptials wedding breakfast and reception was held at the home of the brides mother in Iranistan avenue, none but the inn mediate relatives of the contracting parties being present. MT. and Mrs. May left on the 1:29 o'clock train for New York. They will take a trip up the Hudson to Albany and will re- turn the fore part of next week. On their return they will take up their residence at 58 Norman street.
 The young couple are favorably known, the groom being with the Bridgeport Gas Light Co.,, while the bride up to a short time ago has been with the G. c. Batchelor Go. They have been remembered by their friends with many gifts of cut glass, and other valuable pres ents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-03
BR00kLAWN TO BE ADDED TO
 BRIDGEPORT
Bridgeport and Brooklawn Property Owners to Alp peal to Next Session of Legislature.

The next session of the Legislature is going to be asked to annex that part of Fairfield known as Brooklawn Park to the City of Bridgeport The Common Coanzn of si5r e.sy as well as Frank T. Staples and Robert E.. DeForest, trustees of the Clapp Spooner estate, owners of the proper ty will ask the next General Assembly to extend the city line westward from BrOOklawn avenue where the Spooner estate has commenced the develop ment of one of the finest tracts of residential property in the city. One side of Brooklawn avenue is in the city and the other is in Fairfield.
 MT. Frank T. Staples said this morn ing, "Brooklawn in Fairfield is very far from the old town of Fairfield. People who would build there would be Bridgeporters. They would trade in Bridgeport and send their children to the Bridgeport schools and they would make their living in Bridgeport. Naturally they will want to vote and pay taxes in Bridgeport Fairfield will not want to equip the town with fire protection and provide the people of this section with a sewer system such as Bridgeport has got. If we want improvements in the street we have got to ask Fairfield to do one half and the city to do the other half"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-03
ST. JOSEPH'S GUESTS
 OF VIM. GERRITY

The St. Joseph's, City Baseball Champions for 1910 were the guests last evening of William Garrity at Frank Garrity's restaurant in Barnum avenue doing full justice to an elabor- ate menu arranged by Host Garrity. Previous to the banquet the members of the baseball club and invited guests were entertained at Poli's. At the banquet all those present were called upon for a few remarks, while others entertained with songs and mono- logues. Those present were. Thos. White, Hugh Lavery, Thos. N. Too- mey, Harry Maloney, w. J. Quinlan, Manager Frank Richards, William Halpin, Ray Heating, James Solan, James Noonan, Chris McMahon, Ed ward Lavery, William 'Toomey, John Gerrity, Robt. Scanlon, John Downey, Lee O'Laughlin. William Kelly, Rich ard Barrett, Miles Gerrity, Chris Me- Guire. Capt. Edward Corcoran, George Mosher.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-03
POLICE START FOR
 ALLEGED FlREBUG
 HELD IN CHICAGO
Restauranteur Alleged to Have Defrauded Insurance
 Companies
Two Fires in Main Street Eating House Excite Suspicion of
 Incendiarism.

Held as a fugitive from justice un- til extradition papers may be served upon him for his return to Connecti- cut as a frebug, John D. Karaname, former proprietor of a restaurant at Main street and Union Square is awaiting the arrival of Connecticut authorities in Chicago where he has been arrested by the police of that city.
 Karaname is alleged to have been responsible for the fire that gutted his restaurant August 2. Fire Chief Mooney reported the suspicious cir cumstances to the state police upon whom are now delegated the duties formerly attaching the office of state fire marshal. They satisfied them selves that the fire resulted from an explosion of highly inflammable ma terial, and that Karaname or his men fired the place with intent to defraud the insurance companies.
 Partly through a misunderstanding with the insurance companies Kara name was able to flee from the city. The authorities had arranged with the insurance men to withhold pay ment of Karanames claim for dam plete their investigation. But Kara name, whose stock had been esti- mated by some as low as $500, settled his $2,500 insurance policies for $1,- 900 and promptly vanished.
 The fire of August was the second that visited the restaurant within a short period. The first was a base ment fire which the department ex- tinguished with little loss. The pro- prietor and Liveryman James Price were sitting at a table in the dining room when the second fire blazed up almost like an explosion, at the rear of the establishment. Karaname claimed the fire originated from the boiling over of a kettle of grease, but the police claim to have evidence that a white powder of highly inf1amma- b1e nature was thrown about the place resulting in the disastrous blaze.
 Circulars were issued by the state police asking the police throughout the country to apprehend Karaname. Word has been received here that he is under arrest in Chicago. State Policemen Virelli and Hurley set out for Chicago this morning with extradition papers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-03
Bridgeport Hospital
 Takes Appeal on Will

Judge William H. Williams in the Superior court. civil side, today is hearing the evidence in the appeal by the Bridgeport Hospital from the Pro- bate court of this city in the will of Eugenia G. Lacey Halleck of Platts- ville Some time ago when Mrs. Hal leck drew up her will she provided that 5000 be bequeathed to the Bridge port Hospital. Tn codicil dated Jan 5. 1909. she withdrew the bequest giv- ing the same amount to Edward Col lins who for years had been manag ger of her farm. The Bridgeport Hos rital alleged that undue influence was used in bringing about the change.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-03
ALDERMAN AND
 GUEST HURT IN
 AUTO SMASH-UP
One Is Badly Injured from Plunging Through Glass
 Wind Shield
STRUCK TROLLEY HEAD-ON
John M. O'Connell's Gar Badly Smashed and T. J. Youngs Is Injured.

Colliding head-on with an east bound seaview avenue car just west of Yel- low Mill bridge on Startford avenue at s:45 last evening, Alderman John M. O'Connell, the Bulls Head market man, and Thomas J. Youngs, proprie- tor of Youngs' cafe at 405 Fairfield avenue, were flung violently from O'Connell's Interstate touring car.
 Youngs crashed through the heavy like a circus performer diving through a tissue paper hoop, and landed head first in the street. while O'Connell es- caped without serious injuries. Youngs is laid up at his home in Fairfield avenue, and O'Connell was not able to attend to business today
 g O'Connell lost control of the automo- bile as the car bore down upon him, and being unable to leave the tracks sat helplessiy awaiting the crash. The automobile was making good speed at the time. and the car was hitting a lively pace. Before either could be brought to a stop the crash came with such violence that it could be heard half a mile away.
 Streaming with blood, Youngs was helped up from the street and carried
  Stamping Go. by Conductor Coari and Motorman Deakin, where he was given temporary relief. while O'Connell, es- caping without dangerous injuries, was able to supervise the hauling away of the wrecked machine.
 Youngs was accompanied to the Emergency hospital on a trolley car, after he had rested about an hour in the offices of the A. T. 6 s. Co.,, and at II o'clock his wounds were dressed by Dr. Morris J. Greenstein at the Emergency hospital. He suffered a gash on the chin requiring seven stitches, and other smaller gashes of the face and scalp caused by the frag- ments of the wind shield and his fall on the macadam road His right knee was sprained and his back violently wrenched
 OConneirs car was taken to the Bulls Head auto station for repairs It is not damaged beyond repair, though the hood and part of the mech anism were crushed by its impact against the trolley car.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-03
:. j. HILL TERRIFIED BY
 SOCIALISTS CHALLENGE, t.f QUICKLY RUNS TO SHELTER

Congressman B. J. Hill has declined the invitation of the Socialist party of Bridgeport to debate on the sub ject: .a'Resolved, That the Republican party is opposed to the best Interests of Labor"
 The genial spellbinder from Norwalk gives as his reason for declining that he has not sufficient time.'' The So- cialists expected this, they say, but believe that the real reason is, that he is afraid, knowing that he cannot possibly debate on the subject without exposing his long continued and un- swerving betrayal of labor.
 MT. Hill could usefully employ his time at the armory tomorrow night explaining to the workers his reason for betraying them,' was the declara- ton made today by David M. Lackie. corresponding secretary of the Bridge port local of the Socialist party, on receiving MT Hills letter of declina- tion.
 Just ask E. J. Hill and other Con- necticut Congressmen why they voted the labor unions a trust and thereby made them amenable to the Sherman Antitrust law. Ask them why they
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-03
ALI DIENCE LAUGHS WHEN
 COMEDIAN BREAKS LEG
(Special from United Press. ]

Detroit, Nov. 3.-Believing that his sudden plunge to the stage was a part of the performance, the audi ence laughed and applauded, when Jack Kruger, over 60, a comedian in the tfFollies of 1910" company, play ing here, fell Is feet when a wire broke at the performance, last night. He was carried from the stage and is, today, in a hospital with his right leg fractured in three places.
 Kruger, as John D. Rockefeller, is supposed to go to Heaven by means of a wire and return suddenly, say ing, "They would not let me in." As he fell, the comedian, with his face drawn in pain, tried to speak the line so that the audience would not sus- pect anything was wrong, but other persons on the stage saw his condi- ton and rang down the curtain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-03

voted against the anti-injunction bill Ask why they voted in favor of child labor and why by their vote they help ed to repeal the eight hour law.
 These are few questions which Congressman Hill does not dare to answer and yet he has the gall to come before the public and beg to be sent back to Congress. He must think the working class are fools.
 "Congressman Hill must give an account of his stewardship Flowery language about patriotism will no longer suffice. The workers want facts; cold facts, which Congressman Hill refuses to give.
 ''The Republican party has none but the old threadbare issue of the tariff whose very name denotes robbery It can no longer hide it's guilt behind platitudes. Even the late President fthe party dare not deny his compli- city in some of the gigantic robberies that have been perpetrated but still goes on his way spouting to the gall leries. Samson of old is credited with staying thousands with the jawbone of an ass, but the old weapon has been overworked and is no longer able to stand the onslaughts of the two- edged sword of Truth
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-03
TO INSTRUCT
 BEDDING VOTERS
 MEETING CALLED
(Special to the Farmer

(Sp0Cldl tO the E drIlcT1
 Bedding Nov. 3-The proposed peti- ton to the Superior court for the re- count of the votes cast at the election held last month, will probably not be presented to the court until after the election next Tuesday. One cause for the delay is the inability so far to re- ceive from the office of the Secretary of State a copy of the returns sent in for the election. Nobody seems to know how complete the returns were.
 There is to be a public meeting of the voters of the town in the town hall on Saturday evening, called by both parties for the instruction of the voters in the use of the Australian ballot. The main feature of the meeting is in the instruction in the voting for representatives when a split is to be made. The rulings of the court are to the effect that a cross is to be placed against each of the candidates to be voted for when the candidates are in different columns.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-03
ROGERS WILL HEARING.

The will of the late Carnelia Rogers will have to go for a hearing before the Superior court before it can come before the Supreme court. This was the decision given yesterday afternoon by the Supreme court sitting in ses- sion here. The suit came to them on reservation from the Superior court. The court prefers that the case come to them in the regular way, that by appeal of either the plaintiff or de- fendant- The court refuses to advise on a will when it might be adjudged not a will.
 Cornelia Rogers died in this city leaving considerable of an estate. She was survived by her husband. Sam ueI Rogers, and one daughter, Mrs. Marian Perkins. of New York city. They were named in the will as also was Yale college, Vassar, the towns of Monroe and New Fairfield and Fairfield county. The judges of the Superior court were all named as trus. tees, but refused to serve.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-03
CANDIDATE GOODWIN FURNISHES MEASURE
 OF HIS INTELLECT
LACE CURTAIN ISSUE INDICATES WITH STARTLING CONCLUSIVE NESS BARREN MINDS OF
 LOBBYISTS FRIEND

in the last legislature, who are the very men who want to defeat a real Public Utilities bill now.
 Yet he says he is for a bill and that Judge Baldwin is not. And these lobbyists cry that they are for the workingman and Judge Baldwin is not.
 To prove this assertion they de. clared that Judge Baldwin in address ing a body. of workingmen once ad- vised men, in speech, to save their money before buying luxuries and ad- vised them to save at least $1O0 be, fore getting married.
 Driven from every other position by the logic of events and of their own evil friends they are finally re- duced to situation where their en- tire campaign hangs upon this single assertion that Judge Baldwin once said to somebody that thrift was ad- visable.
 They attach so much importance to this issue that they have employed in the cities of the state hundreds of young ladies whose business it is to address envelopes in which are to be placed half million pamphlets, more or less, devoted to proving that Judge Baldwin once advised men to save some money.
 Ask them about state tax, or pub- lie utilities, or workman's compensa- ton, or income tax, or tariff, or di- rect primaries and they will make one answer. They will ask "What about the lace curtains? What about Judge Baldwin advising workmen to save some money, at least a hundred dollars, before getting married?"
 Most thinking men are convinced that the predatory career of Mfr. Goodwin's friends of the railroad lob- by has unfitted them for other arts. Abandoned by the brains of the Re- publican party they are reduced to depths of stupidity and political ignor- ance undreamed of in a hundred years in this state.
 In a world of serious men, in a world filled With serious business, they ask for votes for Mir. Goodwin because of Judge Baldwin, and his plea for thrift.
 In that issue, selected by them- selves ,they measure accurately for the benefit of an amazed state the calibre of their candidates mind, and enable their own minds to be perceived under the powerful of intense public scrutiny.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-03
FROST FOR "COUSIN
 CHARLEY" IN ELM CITY
Betting In New Haven that Baldwin Beats Morgan's
 Kinsman 4,00O Votes.

A party of Bridgeporters were in New Haven last night and they drop ped in to the Hyperion theatre to see how large a gathering Charles A. Goodwin, Republican candidate for Governor was drawing there They found Mir Goodwin talking to about 400 people in the big auditorium. The Grand Opera House was crowded to the doors last Monday night when the Democratic rally was held.
 In New Haven the betting element is offering odds of 10 to 8 that Bald vain will carry the Elm City by. 4,0OO This will be a big step toward cut ting down the claimed Republican majority of 15,000 in the State.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-03
Republicans Alarmed, Amend Their Rules,
 In Hartford Today
Special from United Press.)

the rules of the Republican State Central committee, providing that in all conventions to nominate candi- dates for office, the balloting shall be roll call and viva voce and providing that primaries and caucuses shall be held the same day throughout the state, were introduced by Colonel I. M. Ullman, of New Haven, at the regular meeting of the State Central committee, today. Before the meet ing state leaders were of the opinion that the convention would adopt the amendm ents.
 My purpose in introducing these amendments is to obviate, as much as possible, the criticisms which have been employed in selecting candi- dates" said Ullman, in support of his resolution.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-03

fOrme~ alderman in this city and now a Republican office holder in the cus- toms service in New York, has been in town working among old acquaint- ances for the support of the Repub- lican ticket.
 Roman is booked tonight to speak in Torrington for the success of the Republican ticket. He will endeavor to show the voters of that town that the cost of living is cheaper than it has ever been before in the history of the country.
 Roman is known as the "Bowery Peach" and the "Depew of the Bow ery'' in New York, although he resires at LyndenhurSt Long Island
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-03
WRIGHTS THANKED FOR REFUSING TO FLY ON
 SUNDAY AT RECENT MEET
Special from United Press)

New York, Nov. 3-Thanks from the Sabbath Association of New York for refusing to participate in the Sunday events of the second International Aviation Meet. were rendered to Or vile and Wilbur Wright, the Dayton aviators, Rev. pr. David J. Burrell, wrote the Ohio men a letter, in which he said:
 Your attitude in this matter conn mends you to the sincere respect not only of all members of Christian churches. but of all good citizens, who believe in the safeguard of our repub- lie with due regard to the sanctity of the law"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-03

Political meetings in the interest of all the people will be held this week. as follows
 Tonight -Lavery's Hall, Stratford Avenue, Twelfth District, at p. m
 Friday-Timko's Hall, Pine Street at D.
 Friday East Side rally at sokol Hal Hallett Street, at p. m
 Sunday-At Germania Hall for workingmen at p. m.
 Sunday-At Sadler's Hall for East Side workingmen, at D. m
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-03

Candidate Goodwin has presented himself for judgment to thoughtful men. All indications are, upon the eve of the election, that the bottom has been pulled out from under him and that he is about to be immersed again in that obscurity from which he was lifted, as MOrgan's relative, by those cunning, predatory men, whose mission in life is to buy and sell legislation for the benefit of pulp lie service corporations.
 In the old time there were two methods of attacking a man. Ono was to attack his personal life, and show that in his private affairs Inc had not always had an unblemished career. This was the method in the mud slinging' time.
 But mud singing grew into disre- pute, and it became the rule that candidates for office should be judged upon their record as performers in office, or upon the issues represented by them and in the platform of their party.
 In Judge Baldwin the lobbyists who are prompting Mr.. Goodwin found a man invincible to both forps of att tack In his private life there was nothing unsatisfactory.
 In his public life he had been jus tice Of the supreme court of his state, had gained international reputation, and was universally regarded as one of the talented men of his day.
 Also he had the advants~ of stand- ing upon a platform which clearly and concrete3y declared in flavor of progressive legislation such as wisdom has demanded and experience has shown Wises ~ s -"s
 Mfr. Goodwin's nomination has been notoriousIy accomplished by such methods as have been described by leading Republicans. Ballot box suf- fling and corruption of delegates are included in the category of things as- serted.
 With these conditions staring them in the face Mir. Goodwin's managers selected, with remarkable daring and more impotence, the course they would pursue.
 They determined to dub him the ssworkingman's'' candidate and to call Judge Baldwin the enemy of labor.
 Mir. Goodwin is relative of Mor- gan, and Morgan is director of the Consolidated railroad.
 MT. Goodwin's campaign is man. aged by the very men who managed the defeat of the public utilities bill