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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-10
STAMFORD CONCERNS ASKED TO PAY FOR
 FIRE PROTECTION
Fire Commissioners Believe It Unfair to Second District
 Tax Payers to Furnish Protection for Entire City and Neighboring Towns

If people who live in adjoining towns, and those who live in the First tax district of this city want fire prOtec- ton they should pay flor It. This was the sentiment expressed by the Fire Commissioners at their meeting, last night. On o.ion of Commits sioner Dwight c. Wheeler the clerk of the board was instructed to write letters to the E. H. H. Smith Silver Co. and the Connecticut Co.,, who have fire alarm boxes in S.ratfOrd, and ask them if they are willing to pay the city Of Bridgeport a sum each year for fire protection. If they will net pay, the alarm boxes will probably be removed
 It was shown that the Baird Ma chine Go. was about to locate just over the town line and that the time Is coming when there will be a, number of Stratford concerns who will want fire protection. The commissioners were of the opinion that the Second district taxpayers should not pay for fire protection for all property within @ radius of 5 miles or more.
 President Crawford said there should be no first and second districts in the city. as all of the property owners within the city limits are given fire protection. All the burden IS upon the Second district owners. The cost Of the department is equal to about 2 4-10 mill tax.
 The mater was discussed with Chief Mooney. who said that he would like
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-10
THE AUTOMO-
 BILE WORLD

There are 44.769' automobiles. witt, 56s,27e horsepower. registered in France.
 During the last fiscal year Canada imported 1,424 automobiles, their valte being $1,732,215. of which s1.569,227 came from the United States. Canada man. ufactured and exported automobiles to the value of s4O5.o11.
 There being but one small automo- bile factory in Denmark, practically all of the automobiles in service are $750. for use by professional men are seen in considerable numbers
 In the hilly island of Porto Rico, where the roads were built originally for heavy traffic. and particularly for military service. with very slight re- mand for automobiles in excess of the supply. There are about 750 miles of splendid roads on the island. But the humidity of the climate is exceed ingly hard on automobiles.
 AS a means of compromising the long and bitter automobile war at Bar Harbor, Me. syndicate of summer residents is purchasing land for a pri- vate road from Trenton to Bar Har- bor. to be used only by automobiles, and which. being constructed entirely by private funds. will not fall within
 
 automobiles. This. it is believed. will settle the whole controversy. as the autoiSts have no desire to go upon the drives Of the island. but only to reach Mt. Desert with their machines.
 A lively story comes from Iowa of a man whose car was struck by a swiach engines on a crossing. The radiator was torn completely away and the hood was so bent that it was dis carded. Examination showed the mo- tor was still all right and would run. but there was no place to store wa1er for cooling purposes after the radiator was lost. The man took a large milk can and put it on the running board at the right, wiring 1t so that 1t would stay. Then with one piece of garden hose run from the milk can full of water to the intake pipe and another run from the exhaust and extended to again.
 A cut of about 10 per cent. in the prices of solid rubber tires for motor trucks is looked for as result of the drop in the crude rubber market.
 A Dayton. Ohio. man, Robert Lie dorf by name, has invented what he calls an aeroplane-automobile The inventor claims that his car will carry two or three passengers and that when cross an unabridged stream, the oper- ator has but to pull lever and soar.
 Beauty doetor'' firms are now put ting out a box or casket for the fair motorist to take with her to guard her complexion against wintry blasts. The boxes contain all manner of creams. soaps and lotions. powders and eye-washes. Nor are they cheap, mostly ranging in prices from xlh 11n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-10
MOONEY ASKS FOR : LARGE ADDITIONS
 TO FIRE APPARATUS

placed with permanent men as cal service is very little use to the de partment since the introduction o1 motor apparatus.
 That as the West End manufac. turers have asked for better fire pro. lection, four steamers and two truck companies respond to all factor! boxes.
 That a motor pumping engine De located in No. l Chemical house jr Middle street to respond to al alarms, thus giving the manufactur. CTS the protection they ask. Botf the pumping engine and the chemi- cal engine could be manned by one crew.
 That the members of the depart ment be distributed so that eacf company will have nine men an6 each man be allowed one day off jr nine during the year outside of the vacation period. This would leave men on duty all of the time.
 On motion of Commissioner Wheel CT it was voted to purchase a life ne! for No. truck and to locate a fire alarm box in Herbert street near the plant of the Standard Mfg. Co. ~
 An application from Driver Louis Chatfield to be transferred to No. engine company was received. The transfer was endorsed by the chief The commissioners agreed to make the change as soon as it could be ar ranged to get a driver for No. company.
 supt. w. A. Barnes of the fire alarm system appeared before the board and explained the proposed plan of putting wires underground It was decided to ask the board o1 apportionment for $1O,o00, to do 3 portion of the work in the center o1 the city, during the next fiscal year
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-10

instructions. as there had been criti- c1sm because he went beyond the l1m- its of the Second tax district, and par t1cularly because he went out of the city. He said that a recent trip to Surf avenue in Stratford prevented a family from being made homeless.
 Commissioner Wheeler said: "We all know that it is absolutely unfair to the taxpayers to allow the apparatus to go out of the city. bul there is not one of us who would refuse assistance if it were asked of us. In the case of Waterbury or New Haven this city would be warranted in sending aid for they would be able to reciprocate. But since we have been sending ap- paratus to Stratford that town has done nothing to help herself in the way of fighting fires. If it had a company to come to our aid. if0we needed it. things might be different.
 "Stratford should not look to us for fire protection unless the town does something for hetself. Foxy concerns that locate whefe taxes are cheap should not expect their fire protection for nothing"
 Commissioner Lee said that the To- cation of the fire boxes in Stra ford were undoubtedly worth several hun dred dollars a year to the Connecticut CO. and the Smith Silver Co. It was decided to leave the matter of giving aid to the discretion of the chief un- til answers are received from the two companies in question.
 All agreed that the question should be settled
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-10
WALL STREET TODAy,
Especial from United Press.

New York. Dec 10-TradiEg at the opening of the stock market today and during the first minutes was quiet, with an easier tone and prices gen. erally ranged fractionally under yes terday's close.
 Il a. m.-After the first declines, trading became brisk and gains of a point or over were made in a number of leading issues.
 Government bonds unchanged; other bonds irregular
 Closfng.-Further advances were made in the early part of the second hour. both Union Pacific and Read ing being active features in that per- iod. Pronounced strength was shown in various specialt.es. with Virginia Car Chemical moving up over points, In the last few minutes some realiz- ing by room traders caused slight re- sessions but the tone held firm with nearly everything on the list showing some amount of net gain.
 Government bonds unchanged: other bonds irregular.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-10

Fire Fire Mooney sent & commun- icatfon to the fire commissioners last night practically asking for the abolishment of the entire call force in the city and the purchase of more pieces of motor apparatus to take the place of horse drawn apparatus, as it has been shown that motor dp- paratus is more effective and cheaper to maintain than horses. His recom- mendations include the following:
 The location of motor com b1na- tion hose wagon and chemical engine, hose at No. l engine house, John street.
 A motor combination hose wagon and chemical engine for No. and 5 engine companies.
 That at least two chemical engines respond to each alarm of fire.
 That No. 2 chemical engine (horse- drawnj located in Maplewood avenue be altered and the engine mounted upon an automobile chassis. The cost would be one-half the cost of buying a new chemical engine.
 That an extra horse drawn com bination wagon be purchased to sub stitute other wagons when latter are being repaired.
 That No. engine company have its hose wagon equipped with chemi- cal tanks, or that a motor combtna- ton wagon placed in the house. At Ia fire in Bostwick avenue near No. ' engine house No. 1 chemical com = pany responded from the center of the city before No. 1 truck company and No. 3 engine company. The down town company extinguished the fire
 That the detailed callmen be re-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-10
RED CROSS SEALS
 SELLING TODAY

Mrs. Herbert Knapp. president of the Visiting Nurses Association. an- nounced this morning that Red Cross seals are on sale today in the stores of the Rowland Dry Goods Company, D. M. Read Company. and the Smith & Murray Company. and that on Mon- day nurses will offer the stamps for sale in the railroad station and at the post office. Mrs. Knapp and the other officers of the association personally urge the purchase of these stamps. The sums received will be used to carry on the work of stamping out the white plague
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-10
PEOPLE IN U. s., BY 1910 CENSUS
 ARE 9I,972,266
Connecticut Is the Thirty Second State in Point
 of Population

office. today. announced the present population of the continental United States as. s1.972,266, increase, .15,977,- e91. or 21 per cent. The population of the United States. includ ng speci- crease. 1s14s.521. or ao.9 per cent.
 The population of the State of Washington is 1.141.9s0, increase. 623,- ss7. or 1904 per cent. This gives Washington three more Congressmen.
 The population of the State of Wis consin is 2.333,S60, increase 264,S1S, or 127 per cent. The increase IS suffi- cient for one more Congressman.
 The population of the State of Georgia Is 2,609,121, increase. 392.79O, or 17.7 per cent. The increase is suf- fcient for one more Congressman.
 It was announced that the total for New York State had been corrected, making it 9.113,614, increase 1.S44,720, or 25.4 per cent. The increase is suf- fcient for nine new Congressmen.
 The total for Florida was changed to read 752,619 increase 224.077. or 42.6 per cent Florida gets one new Con- gressman.
 The total for Alaska is given as 64.35s. increase 764. or 1.2 per cent.
 The military and naval popula- ton" of the United States was an- nounced as 55.6Os.
 The total for Hawaii, 191, ,9O9, in crease 37.90s or 24.6 per cent The ranking order of the States under the new census follows:
 New york, Pennsylvania, Illinois Ohio. Texas, Massachusetts. Missouri Michigan, Indiana Georgia, New Jer- sew. California. Wisconsin. Kentucky Iowa. North Carolina. Tennessee. Ala bama. Minnesota. Virginia, Mississip- pi Kansas. oklahoma. Louisiana Arkansas. South Carolina, Maryland, west Virginia. Nebraska. Washing ton. Porto Rico. Connecticut, Cobra do. Florida. Maine, Oregon. South Dakota. North Datota Rhode Island, New Hampshire. Montana. Utah, Yer mont. District of Colurh hia. New Mex sco Idaho. Arizona Delaware. Ha- waif Wyoming Nevada, Alaska.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-10
DIR. C. A. BARBOUR |. LIKE BROTHER JOE IS WITTY TALKER
Is 33rd Degree Mason and Comes Here Tomorrow Under Auspices of Y. M. c. A.

Dr. c. A. Barbour. who speaks to- morrow afternoon at Polls theatre, under the Y. M. c. A. auspices is a brother of Joe" Barbour the widely known wit and orator. He will ad- dress men only and his subject will be M ssing the Mark Preced :ng the lecture there will be a concert by the Wheeler and Wilson band and se- lections by the male quartet of the First M. F.. church.
 Concerning Dr. Barbour who pass ed many years in Rochester compe- tent judges have said that he is to- day one of the most forcible and in, structive orators in his special line of work.
 About one year and a half ago he was invited to become, one of the In- ternational Seeretaries of the '. M. c. A. It was most difficult for him and his friends in the great church which he served for eighteen years to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-10
Shapiro to Lecture
 On American Citizenship

Attorney Charles H. Shapiro. of the legal firm of Shap apiro & Shapiro. of this city. has been delegated by Hon. H. M. Leipziger. supervisor of the lec- lures of the Board of Education of New York city. to deliver a course of lectures on American Citizenship. These are in progress in the public schools of New York city. They are designed to give instruction and gen. eral education to those who have been deprived of such advantages In youth. Great success has attended them.
 During his studies at the Yale Law School Attorney Shapiro participated in such a movement. designed to aid the foreign residents of the Elm City. and his efforts won much favorable comment.
 Attorney Shapiro will treat in his
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-10

first lecture on ''The United States. Its People and Its Laws" He will then take up the Necessity of Learning English. Methods of Becoming a Citizen. and other timely topics.
 The lectures in the New York schools are in cooperation with the scheme of the North American Civic League. a representative of which recently waited upon a number of Bridgeport officials with a view to establishing a course of instructive lectures in the local public schools.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-10
ALLIANCE FRANCHISE

The reunion of the Alliance Francaise. held last evening at the res idence of Mrs. Lydia w. Day. S81 Lafayette street, was in every respect q most deligh,fu gathering.
 ~On Monday afternoon at 4:30. Pro- lessor Sanderson of Yale University will give his second "Causerie" at the Courtland School The subject is Pierre Loti. The "Causerie'' will be followed by readings from "Pecheur d. ISlande"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-10
CHRISTMAS CANTATA
 AT NORTH CHURCH
 TOMORROW

Tomorrow afternoon the choir of the First Congregatio tional church are to sing Frederick Field Bullard's cantata '"The Holy Infant This work is filled with the Christmas spirit. and if should make an inspiring service. Service is at 4:3O. with organ recital commencing at 4:15.
 The choir comprises Miss Mary Lewis Haley. soprano; Mrs. Charles D. Davis. alto; Frederick Wallace. ten or; Robert Clarke. bass: Mrs. Robert E. Wheeler. organist.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-10
NOTICE

Bartenders' Union, Local 256, there will be a regular meetinng tomorrow at 3:3o D. m at which every member should be present. There will be nominations for officers for the en- suing six months. AS this is the last month of the year every member should attend this meeting and see that his due book is stamped up to January 1st, 1911. So Brothers, be present If possible. Hall. 37 Bank St. Gs !. M. SEARS. Sec.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-10

decide that it was best for him to ac- cept this invitation. But the real.za- ton that his great gift as a speaker would benefit thousands instead of hundreds and that he would travel from one end of this country to the other exertlns his splendid influence on all the Young Mems Christian As- sociations of America made them all reluctantly feel it was the thing to do. It has proven wise for it has made him one of the great National religious leaders and brought liter ally hundreds of thousands of men under the helpful spell of his remark able ability as an orator
 The theatre will be open at 3:15 when the concert will begin and it is predicted that there will be an im- mense gathering on hand
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-10
GOLDFISHES

From the sunny south neat little aouariums cons sting of two gold fishes, glass globe. pebbles and plants are selling at The Cyrus Pharmacy. Fairfield Ave. and Courtland St. for only 1Oc Full directions how to care for these little pets are furnish ed. The little acquariums are very pretty and ornamental ana make splendid gifts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-10
Bridgeport & Danbury
 R. R. Wants More Time

The Bridgeport & Danbury Electric Railway Co. gave formal notice today through it's secretary. $. w. c. Jones. of Greenwich. that it would apply to the coming session of the General As sernb1y for an extension of time for the construction and completion of it's lines
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-10
ANDREWS CRUSHES FINGERS.

George Andrews, 22, of 30 Liberty street. caught his right hand in a press at the Smith & Egge factory, yesterday afternoon receiving injuries that will doubtless necessitate the amputation of the middle finger at the first joint, and possibly a part of the second finger. He refused to al- low the amputati on at the emer- gency hospital. pr. Krause dressed the injuries.
 HERNfAN'S RESORT MUST CLOSE.
 Frank Herman, of the notorious Herman gang, has been notified that his resort in Bank street must close after today. The County Commis- sfoners have refused Herman a re- newal of his license. The place has long been an eyesore to the police. Herman was recently sentenced to jail for six months and fined $100 and costs for being the proprietor of such a place. Another license renew al of which has been refused because of liquor violations is that of John Modem. proprietor of the Union Square Hotel
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-10
MS RESORT MUST CLOSE
OPERA BY HUMPERDINCK.

The next meeting of the Wednes- day Afternooh Musical club will be held. Wednesday, Dec. IA, at 3:30 at the Stratheld. It will be a lecture recital by Walter Bogert. His sub- tect will be ''Hansel and Gretel," a fairy opera In three acts, by Engle- bert Humperdinck. G
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-10
DISTRICT OF STRATFORD, ss.. PROBATE COURT.

December ?, 1910 Estate of Edmond c. Wood, late of Stratford, in said District, deceased The Court of Probate for the Dis- trict of Stratford, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement, Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recoy- cry All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make imme- diate payment to
 GEORGIANA WOOD, T 10 s* Administratrix.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-10
FOUGHT OVER WOMAN.

Abbie Davis. all coloredss who figured in battle royal at S5 Lexington avenue the night of July 6. have al- ready spent two days on trial in the Superior court, and the case is not yet concluded. Johnson and Kert Quarrelled over the Davis woman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-10

Within the reef district in Johan- nesburg. South Africa. there are at least 1000 motor cars in practical use. This number includes about 50 taxi- cabs, of European make The types of automobiles which seem to be par ticularly in demand are cars of from Is 70 2S horsepower. The prices which seem to be most favored are from $1,- 250 to $2.500
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-10
NOTICE

The Lower Bridge will be closed to all travel Monday, December IF, be- tween the hours of 7:15 A. NJ. and F. M., excepting that travel will bs allowed over the bridge between the hours of IF o'clock noon and P. NJ.
 M. A. KENNY.
 as Director of Public Works.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-10
THE SMITH, MURRAY CO.
 NOAH'S ARK TOyDeDartTnent

The workshop of Santa Claus himself can't rival in terest in our bright and cheerful Toy Room stocked with every seasonable novelty for the Chldrens Christmas Dols-large and small all the furniture that goes with them Beds Bureaus Desks Trunks and all the sim liar requisites.
 For the boys sleds Soldier Outfits, Express Wagons Horses and the smaller toys. Games Books and Musical Instruments in great variety. Lowest possible prices for Holiday trade
  MEMS FURNISHINGS Hs an Drawer 75c, .OO Oeach
 
  75c and  ch. Boys Wool Sweaters fin soc, new Ter Opatr pafr.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-10
NEWS OF BRIDGEPORT
 IN PlTHY PARAGRAPHS

deserted him in 1906, four years after marriage, and went to live in BrooK- lyn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-10
CHARITY FALL SUCCESSFUL.


 Gratifying financial success attend ell Ih. L ,, ual charity ba' at the St1 atiield, last evening, under the auspices Of the Associated Charities. for not only for the sale Of tickets was the revenue satisfactory. but al. so from the numerous donations. All the funds are to be devoted to char !table objects, principally the Chil- dren's Day Nursery. Bentley's Metro politan orchestra of 22 pieces played both for the dancing and during the intermission. The ball room was at tractively decorated by John Beck & Son. with bay trees, southern smilax and ferns. In the receiving line were Mrs. Joel P. Omans, Mrs. Ellen F. Shepherd, Mrs. John T. Sterling, Mrs. William E. Halligan, Mrs. Lewis B. Curtis, Mrs. Morris B. Beardsley, Mrs. Henry c. Fairchild, Mrs. H. W. Parrott. Mrs. E. w. Downs. The ushers were Frederick c. Bassick, Samuel sC. Beardsley, Mortimer s. Comstock. Nelson H. Downs, Georga c. Edwards, Styles M. Goodse1l Rod erick McNeil, Bronson M. Warren and Harvey c. Warren. MT. Halligan took the tickets. Those in charge were Mrs. Edw. W. Downs, Mrs El- len F. Shepherd. Mrs. Joel P. Omans Mrs. John T. Sterling, Mrs. William F. Halliean, Mrs. Charles H. Arm strong, Mrs. Charles A. Hotchkiss Mrs. John c. Curtis. Mrs. M M Down. CT. Mrs. c. E. Wilmot, Mrs. E. .T Naramore, Mrs. w. B Spencer and Mrs w. H. Griffith.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-10
WIFE DESERTED HIM.

James A. Hallerin of Darien in his suit for divorce, filed yesterday, al- leges that his wife, Anna E. Hallern,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-10
THE BANKS ENTERTAIN.

MT. and Mrs. Clifford w. Banks of Greenfield Hill entertained a large party of friends at their home, Wed nesday evening, the sixth anniversary Of their marriage. Many handsome gifts were presented to host and hos tess. Their little daughter played a cha ming part in the entertainmen. of their guests, reciting My Papa's Little Darling" to the enjoyment of the large gathering
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