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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
NEFfS BOOKED DIRECT BY SIR
 ALFRED BUTT
Great English Manager Gives Bridgeport Performers Seven Weeks at Palace Theatre, London
Bridgeport Boy Has 40 Instru- ments, But Never Plays Them -is Home For Elk Anniver- Sary

John Neff, the vaudeville star, Q Bridgeport boy, and his wife, Miss Carrie Starr, have received the dis tinction of being booked direct by Sir Alfred Butt of the Palace Thea tre. London, to appear there seven consecutive weeks. If the act goes he will undoubtedly stay abroad a long time. Alfred Butt of London town is to England what Oscar Ham merstein is to America. Sir Alfred is bosom friend of King George V and is the manager who took two other Bridgeporters to london, R. G Knowles and Will Fox, and made them famous to all English theatre goers.
 John Neff and his wife were play ing a New York engagement few months ago and MT. Butt was in the audience to see another act. He saw Neff as the celebrated musician" and master of 40 instruments, and several days later Neff received a letter from the British manager telling him how we'll he had liked the act and sug- gesting that he come to England. Neff lost no time cabling the. British manager and the answer came back, tre, London, six weeks, Sept. II, 1911."
 Across the top of the contract re- ceived later from Sir Alfred Butt is written, Direct Booking with Alfred Butt"
 MT. Neff is in town for short rest at the home of his parents and to attend the 25th anniversary celebra- tion of Bridgeport lodge of Eiks, Dec. 13, of which he is a member. He is son of John Neff, the veteran mason and prominent member of Elias Howe, Jr. Post, G. A. R.
 Neff & Starr will open in Boston for one week, beginning Dec. 19 and then will go to New York for a seven weeks engagement. Following this they will go on the Orpneum circuit until the first week in August when they will sail for the Holy Land for a short stay, before opening their London engagement.
 The team has just finished 59 weeks engagement through the United Book ing Office and made hit with the public Sir Alfred Butt in writing to MT. Nen said, Nothing so impressed me in your act as the fact that you never, played your instrume ents." Then he offered the Bridgeporters several pounds more a week than they had ever received in America.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
MISS DAVIS WEDS
 LIEUT.. R. C. MOORS
Bride is Sister of Mrs. Samuel T.
 Davis, Whose Husband is President of LOcOmObile Co.

Miss Winifred Davis was married yesterday afternoon. to Lieutenan, Richard c. Moore II. s. A.. in the ballroom of the Highlands Washing ton. D. C., home of the brides par ents, MT. and Mrs. Samuel Todd Da- wis. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Charles Wood.
 The bride formerly attended school in this city and is a sister of Mrs. Samuel T. sDavis. Jr.. wife of the pres ident of the Locomobile Go. of Amer lea, also a sister of Mrs. w. S. Feel, Jr.. of this city.
 Lieut. Moore is graduate of West Point, 1905, and was appointed to the engineering corps because of his high standing in his class. He is a son of Major John Wadsworth Moore of California. Mo-. and is a cousin of John w. Moore. manager of the local branch of the Phoenix Life Insurance Go.
 The brides wedding gown was a robe of ivory satin. with bodice of chif- ion embroidered with pearls and skirt finished with tunic effect in chiffon. similarly embroidered She wore q tulle veil and carried a shower bouquet of orchids and lilies of the valley. She was attended by Misses Dorothy Lang fit Maitland Marshall and Mary Lan- dis. Lieut.. Julian Schley. U. s. A., was best man.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
JUDGE BALDWIN
 PLEASED WITH BRIDGEPORT VOTE
GovernOr-Elect is Guest of Sem
 at0r-E,ect Archibald M'Neil

Governor-E Elect Simeon E. Baldwin was the guest of Senator-Elect Arch ibald McNeil, Jr.. last night, at the home of Former Senator Archibald McNeil. Also present were the Democratic members-elect of the Senate, except ing Bryan F. Mahan of New Lon- don. and Senator Elect Shanley and Donovan of New Haven and South Norwalk, who were detained by pre- vious engagements. Governor Bald win was accompanied by B. H. Thom- as. executive secretary. The Cover nor remained until 9:30, when he was obliged to return to New Haven.
 An informal discussion of policy was entered into by the Senators, the burden of which was that the Democratic party must carefully full fill it's platform pledges to the peo- pie.
 But the assemblage nevertheless was entirely social, and discussion of political topics is said to have been only incidental
 Senator Elect McNeil said. this morning, that there will probably be meeting of the Democratic Sena- tors-Elect some time before the Gen. eral Assembly convenes at which questions of policy will be fully dis cussed.
 Governor-Elect Baldwin expressed himself as much pleased with the vote he received in Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
PUTNAM WANTS NEW
 FORM OF GOVERNMENT
Mayor Mcdonald Files Petition With
 Secretary of State Roeers.

Putnam. Dec. S-Mayor Mcdonald has caused the following to be filed with the Secretary of the State. It is addressed to the General Assem- bly and reads:
 The undersigned respectfully peti- tons your honorable body to grant certain changes in the charter of the city Of Putnam and as follows:
 Abolish the mayor and common council and place the executive and administrative power of the city in
 Give the mayor or executive head of the city general executive author ity m the matter of all contracts and in the making of appointments.
 Make the term of office of the en- gineers of the fire department perma- nent.
 Make the position of chief of police permanent.
 Increase the salary of the city clerk.
 Increase the salary of the city treasurer, he being also treasurer of the water funds.
 Authorize the executive body of the city to employ the superintendent of the water works as superintendent of sewers prov ded the board of water commissioners consent.
 Alter the provisions for the layout assessments for payment of sewers
 Change the time of convening of the City Court.
 Provide for the appointment of a prosecuting attorney by the judge of the City Court.
 Lastly. A complete revision of the charter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
The Arab Piowman.

To see an Arab steering a yoke of oxen. one hand pressed upon the sin. gle stem of the blow and the other holding the long. slim goad. is to see living illustration of how Elisha looked and moved when Elijah found him blowing and cast his cloak upon him in significant symbolism of his destiny. It has often been remarked that. while imperishable relics of Ro- man stonewOrk abound in northern Africa in the form of bridges. aque- ducts and so forth. the impress left on the people themselves by the great. est civilizing power that ever existed ls extraordinarily slight. Only in some such insignificant detals as the names of the months in the Kabyle dialect Is the stamp of Rome still visible. and in the system of hiring labor In the Tell there survives a custom belong Ing to the early days of the Roman republic.-Wide World Magazine
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
CHEERS FOR COL.
 MOSBY, FAMOUS REBEL LEADER
But Audience That Heard His Lecture Was Much Smaller Than He and the Occasion Deserved

Greeted by an audience which num- bered less than 100 souls. Colonel John Singleton Mosby. the last of the dis tinguished leaders of the Southern troops. delivered a highly interesting and enlightening lecture at Jackson's Theatre. last evening. Evidently those who regard history and the men who made it were not warmly enthused over the presence of Col. Mosby. whose name was on every tongue during the four years war. But what the house lacked in numbers it made up in ap- preciation. The old soldier was warm ly greeted and his remarks often ap- that Col. Mosby had celebrated his 77th birthday Tuesday. Dec. 6. He is firm and erect, though he suffered many hardships.
 Seated on the flag bedecked stage with Col. Mosby were pr. G.. l.. Por- ter, who introduced him: David F. Read. A. M. Cooper and Judge A. B. Beers.
 That the chain of events which ulti- mately resulted in Gen. Robert E. Lees surrender at Appomatox. to Gen. Grant, closing the Civil War. was ca used by the disobedience of Gems. Toonbs and Fftzhugh Lee of the Con-
 
 these leaders saved Gen. Pope's army when they disoheyed their comma n- der-in-chief. The Colonel declared that Pope was a good soldier. but lit tie fitted for his high position. As soon as he heard of Pope's saying to the effect that if commander watch ed the front of his army the rear would take care of itself. Col. Moshy said that he determined to take care of Gen. Pope's rear himself.
 But he had not the cavalry with which to do it. neither could Gen. Lee spare any. The latter gave Mosby a letter to Gen. Stuart. recommend 'ng that he spare the cavalry appointing Mosby at it's head. Col. Mosby stated that he was on the way to deliver the letter when he was captured by Har- ris' cavalry. but only an early ex- change Of prisoners prevented him be- ing permanently out of the business of defending the South
 The lecture was replete with anec- dotes and historical allusions. and showed the historical and as well as the military genius of the speaker. "My old school reader" he said, taught me that rebel is the noblest of men. Tn those days read Gen. Israel Putnam and his many escapes from the redcoats. I've had more and narrower escapes than Putnam" He said. ''I've had everything from negro babies to Southern dogs named after me-
 The lecture closed with three rous- ing cheers given to the veteran leader.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
"HOWIE" RuKEL GETS 30 DAYS AND $1O0
 FINE FOR ASSAULT

Thomas 'Howfe'' Rickel is having a hard time convincing the courts that he is not guilty of assaulting Ferdinand Grah, a fellow employe at the factory of the Challenge Cutlery Co. Rickel in the city court was fined $100 and costs and sentenced to four months in jail. He appealed to the Common Pleas court, which appeal went to jury yesterday aft ernoon. The verdict was guilty" Judge James F. Walsh sentenced Rickel to 30 days in jail, and im- posed fine of $100 and costs. Coun- sel for the accused, Attorneys Henry Greenstein and Fred B. Fallon, im- mediately took appeal to the Su- preme Court of Ferrors, Thomas Ar mold going security for Rickel in the amount of $500.
 Rickel, in October, assaulted Grah administering such a beating that the latter was under the care of pr. E. M. Fitzgerald for some time. Rickel alleged self defense, claiming Grah had razor in his hand, whel, he started for Rickel after few angry words The state, admitting this al- leges that Rickel used more than necessary force to defend himself.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
PLENTY OF
 WINE FOR
 ROOSEVELT
But no Sale of Spirits Will be
 Permitted in Yale Hall
Private Caterer Permitted How ever to Serve Drinks Upon
 Private Advance Subscription.

New Haven, Dec. 8.-That the Yale corporation some time ago refused to allow the Yale dining hall to serve banquet owing to the criticisms of the sale of wine there at the fast dinner, and that an outside caterer would have charge of this is stated. With it also became known the fact that 1t is the intention of the Cham Der to live within the law so far as possible regarding the dinner and that tc this end all wine to be drunk at the bs nquet must be subscribed b. To- rjla' and that no wine will be sold at the hall. The wine will be delivered to the tables, the 12 sitting the dinner as 10 their capacity. As near as the casual observer can make cut the cocktail is to b, present on the part of the dining hall. The cocktails were among the features of last years dinner, reminding one
 Plenty of drinks for Col. Roosevelt and the others at the table of honor will be furnished by the committee The caterer will take back all that is not consumed and it is understood that some such arrangements will be
  tables. 1t will not be possible to buy more wine than is ordered before the dinner and it is understood that TO mixed drinks except the preliminary cocktail will be served.
 Those in charge of the dinner were silent today regarding any corres- pondence with Col. Roosevelt as 10 whether he is to speak on politics. A New York morning paper has cred 1ted him with the statement that he would say absolutely nothing about politics at the chamber dinner or at the one which he is to address in New York In January. Friends of Roosevelt here say that the great faunal naturalist would be like a duck out of water speaking at big banquet like the one here and not referring to politics.
 The arrangement regarding the sale of wine at the dinner was made very quietly, the stand of the univer- sity being, it is understood, that while it was willing to allow the chamber the use of the large hall, practically the only available one in the city, it could not overstep the law regarding the sale of liquor ohere without a license. The publicity given the sala there last year is one of the reasons for this.
 That the dinner will be a great success there is no doubt. Over 700 acceptances have come and addition al reservations will have to be made.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
MEXICAN ARRESTED IN THIS COUNTRY SAYS HE IS HELD
 AS A POLITICAL PRISONER
Especial from United Press !

Washington, Dec. SEInsisting that he is a political prisoner. held on a trumped up charge in the hope that he may be returned to Mexico. where he would be put to death as a traitor. Juan Sanchez Azcona. today admitted that he has "political asp:rations.' If the uprising in Mexico had been suc- cessful. he said. he would have been secretary of state of the revolution ary governemnt.
 Azcona declares that conditions in Mexico are far from peaceful He says that the revolutionists are gaining strength every day and winning vic- tories. but that a rigorous censorship prevents the news reaching this coun- try.
 ''The charge that I obtained money under false pretenses was brought to get me back to Mexico" he said. But as soon as the Mexican government shows it's hand. my lawyer will secure my release.'
 Azcora intimated that. if the court proceedings should go against him. h,s friends will force a Congressional in- quiry into his case.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
THE THEATRES:
POL.I'S.
All rights reserved by Meigs & Co.

When one considers that Manager Poli has been offering vaudeville bills here for eight years and the further consideration is in evidence that the bill this week is composed entirely of acts which are making their first ap- pearance in this city it must be con- ceded that Manager Poli Is determin- ed to keep up the interest in vaude- ville locally and 1t goes further to show that at Polfs Qne sees the new est and the best while elsewhere one must be content with the vaudeville of the vintage of years and years ago. Vaudeville has never offered so elaborate a production as headline feature as is ''The silver Bottle" presented as the head line feature this week by Pauline Perry and most capable company of ten peo- ple Edward A. Well manager who has been long associated with the leading legitimate productions is re- snonsihle for this new production ana it was his desire to give to vaude- ville real musical comedy in con- densed form that is responsible for this offerinc Hundreds of dollars have been invested in elaborate cos tunes and scenic and lighting equip ment and the success of the produc- tion is we'll deserved. Harry Fox and the Millership Sisters can we'll them. at each performance and no act has ever shown the class this novel singing and dancing act shows. M'll- CT and Lyle as black face comedians are the proverbial scream from start to finish and while they call their act ''Blessed with Ignorance It IS replete with bright lines and repar- tee. All the other acts are more than excellent especially Havilsnd and Thornton in a breezy comedy idea, Karl Emmys Pets showing wonderful ability. Terrell Brothers, corlsing good bicycle act and Vlsoccnl Brothers musical wonders. But few good seats remain for the rest of the week and those who intend to go should secure their sittings early.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
JAIL FARE FOR
 LUSTY FELLOW
 PLAYED "DUMMY'

James H. Ford, who tips the beam at ITO. and looks amply able to hew railroad ties. was sentenced to jail from the city court today for 50 days, on the charge of vagrancy. He said he was consumptive.
 Patrolmen Barton and Dooley found Ford soliciting aims with cards. pre- tending to be a dummy. With him was a man giving the name of Joseph c. Mason, who was also begging. Ma son was ordered out of town
 Ford said he was seeking aims to get to a milder- climate. He gave his residence as 21S Wooster street, New Haven. Mason said he was an en- gineer from New London.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
Ancien. Spectacle Makers.

The ancient Guild of Spectacle Max. ers is numerically one of the strongest London companies. Its charter dates from the year 1929 and. though the ex. act date of it's origin is lost. there is ample evidence that the calling of spectacle maker was extensively fol lowed at very early date. An old book of 1563 mentions rhe spectacle makers among other traders. and the biography of Carlo Zeno, an iliustrious Venetian. who died in l41S. mentions that even at the age of eighty-fO he needed no artificial aids to his sight. So presumably spectacles were com mon in Italy five centuries ayo.-Lon- ion Telegraph.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
OBITUARY

John F. Stritch, son of the late James and Ellen Str:tch. died this morning at his home. 6S Highland avenue, of heart trouble. He is sur- vived by three sisters among whom Is Sister Mary Williams of St. Pat rick's convent. New Haven, Mary A.. a teacher in Waltersville school and Teresa A., who is still engaged in the Bridgeport Laundry, of which de- ceased was propr etor for several years, prior to it's sale to Redgate & Re lily. MT. Str'tch was a devout of St, Aueustine's church of which he was trustee for many years. He also served as pew collector. He was for a time in the oil business and was widely known and had passed middle life.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
CHINAMAN CLEANS
 WALK, BUT LIGHT MONOPOLY DOESN'T
Sure oh of Snow Covered Pave ment in Front of Plant of United Illuminating Co. Brings Criticism

bridge this morning were obliged to scramble across the snow covered sidewalk in front of the power plant of the United Illuminating Go. on the north side of the street. This. walk was the only one on the street not cleared. The proprietor of the Chinese laundry on the street had more con- sideration for the safety of the pub lie than this public service corpora tion. The long stretch of snow and ice in front of the plant of the elec- tric power plant caused no little crit icism.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
Different Aitogether.

Visitor (consolingly to Tommy. who has upset bottle of ink on the new earpet,-Tut. my boy. there is no use crying over split milk.
 Tommy - Course not Any duffer knows that All you've got to do Is call in the cat and she'll lick 1t up. But this don't happen to be milk, an mamma will do the lickin'.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
Classified.

Was there ever a better example of the witty and concise form of express sien than the answer of the grim man who. when asked about the character of neighbor. sententiousiy replied:
 "Mister. l don't know very much about him. but my impression is he'd make a first class stranger."-Ex- change.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
NOTICE

to all travel Friday, December 9th, betwee:, the hours of 7:15 a. m. and C p. nt except that travel will be al- lowed over the bridge between the hours of 12 o'clock noon and pm.
 M. A. KENNY,
 a Director of Public Works
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
 DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, s., PROBATE COTJRT

E1SODAlE OOUhI.
 December g., A. D., 1910.
 Estate of Thomas Reilley. late of Bridgeport in said District, deceased. Upon application praying that ad- ministration be granted on said as- tate represented intestate, as per said application on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED, that said application be heard and determined at the Pro- bate Office in Bridgeport in said Dis- trict, on the 14th day of December A. D., 1910, at o'clock in the fore noon; and that notice thereof be giv- en to all persons known to be fn- terested in said estate to appear, if they see cause, at said time and place, and be heard thereon, by publishing in some newspaper having a circula- tion in said District. a copy of thfs order, at least 5 days before said day of hearing, and that return of notice given be made to this court.
 Attest,
 WILLIAM V. DEWITT. a* Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
An Account to SettIe.

The Lawyer-Madam. find that your husbands will leaves you nothing but what the law compelled him to leave you. The Widow tangry and for getful,-Just wait till l see him!
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
Eriqid.

Nell-That Miss Copieigh is an aw- fully cold sort of girl. Belle-Mercy. yes. Why. she's so frigid that wher- ever she goes on rainy days it snows. .-Boston Transcript.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
Irish Wit.

'T never give aims to a stranger" !" gaid old Shyster to poor Irishwoman
 ''Shure. then. your honor will never relieve an angel" was the reply Judge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08
OBITUARY

Frederick E. May died, yesterday, at his home, 122 George street, after an illness of a few weeks. He g survived by his widow. three daugh. ters, Fife, Anna and Susie, and one son, Harry May.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08

RETURNED MISSION
 AIRY TO JAPAN. Miss Agnes Hathaway connected for five years with the Blackmer Home for Girls in Tokio. Japan, will speak in the Universalist church next Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-08

The funeral of Ellen Robertson, who died on Tuesday as the result of burns, was held this afternoon at the mortuary chapel of Henry E.. Bishop, Fairfield avenue, at o'clock, Rev. William Ritzman conducting the services. Interment was in Lake, view cemetery.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16
Mayor Pratt's Gray Wolves

~ the honest public spirited
s aDo Thcs mas helped the fight to better police and Jail conditions He
fought successful end the campaign cleanse the police department and
Mayor Pratt CANNOT MEAN
light and is the contrary laying in
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council Sullivan
immortality
BY whatever ephet they dubbed
until
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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-16
G O n TIN u E D |
r O n
p A G F. O. N F. |
HOW DEAL

same evening on which the resolu-
ton calling for a Encouragement Of
the proposition by the board o.
works was passed, the Cannon Hill
paving district plans were resub-
mitted to the council by the board
of works, together with protests
which had been made against the
proposed plans, and with a state
ment from the board to the effect
that the plans had been so rear
ranged as to comply with the pro-
tests.
Not one word appears in the rec
ords, however, as to what became
of the protest of the 235 property
owners who objected to the i'm
provement in toto upon the grounds
that it was too expensive. Such a
small matter as this seems to have
been too unimportant for the board
of works to have paid any atten-
ton to.
Acting upon the new report of
the board of public works, the
council reintroduced the Cannon
hill ordinance and under a suspen-
sion of the rules it was passed
through the first and second read
ings, and sent to the judiciary COM
mittee for consideration before final
passage.
On June 21, 1910, the council
met in regular session and among
the ordinances reported back ia