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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-20
Referendum FOR
CHARTER CHANGE
ISCOUNCIL'SYOT

Alderman Eugene I. Meyer intro
duced In the common council last
evening three resolutions anent leGis-
lation that he desired secured at the
next session of the General Assembly.
One resolution was as follows:
"Resolved: That the mayor be and
hereby is instructed to appoint q
committee of five aldermen to be
known as the Committee on Legis-
lation.' and 1t shall be the duty of
said committee in conjunction with
the mayor and city attorney, to rep
resent the city in the General Assem-
bly,, In committee hearings when leg
islation affecting the city is being
considered. Said committee may add
other persons to it's number but
shall incur no expense except for
and Hartford. and shall report to
the common council. And said COM
rnittee shall be increased to its num-
Der. at will. Of the senators and rep
resentatives from Bridgeport"
Alderman Lavery asked what was
the purpose OF the committee? AL
derman Meyer replied that as there
was considerable legislation coming
before the General Assembly relative
to changes in the citys charter that
1t would be quite essential for Bridge
port to have q legislative committee,
to inform the legislature directly as
to the sentiments of the Board of
Aldermen representing the city. He
added that New Haven and Hartford
had had legislative committees at
previous sessions which had perform
ed effective service and that 1T would
be In keeping with the custom of
other cities to have Bridgeport so
represented. Alderman Mahoncy
moved against having the committee
created on the ground that the coun-
Gil had a member who was senator
and who he said was fully able to
represent the city in all matters. The
resolution was referred to the Mis-
ccllaneous committee.
Another resolution offered by AL
derman Meyer was as follows:
Resolved: 1t is the sense of the
shall be made to the charter of the
city. unless provision is made for the
submission Of such amendments to
the electors and the mayor, the city
attorney, and any com mittee on leg
is IL ton that may he raised by the
common council. are instructed to
urge upon the General Assembly the
Inclusion Of a referendum in any leg
i.lation of the described nature adopt
ed by it.
This resolution was referred to the
miscellaneous committee.
4 third resolution by Alderman
Meyer seeks to regulate the expense
OF constructing bridges used by street
railway companies. 1t reads as fol-
lows:
Resolved: That the city attorney
be and hereby is instructed to draft
a bill under which any street railway
company doing business in this state
shall be required to pay a suitable
portion of the cost of any new bridge
in any city upon which said COM
pany shall operate lines, and requir-
ing said companies to pay suitable
proportion of the cost of maintain
ing and operating bridge, said leris
lation to cover the construction of the
proposed bridge at East Washington
avenue. 1t shall become the duty of
the mayor. the city attorney. and any
legislative committee of this body
that may be raised to urge upon the
General Assembly the passage of said
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-20
GAVE HIS LAST COPPER
TO HELP BUILD CHURCH.

One of the men at the Christian
Union Rescue Mission gave his last
and only copper. and a bent one at
that, TO the fund for rebuilding the
Newfield Methodist church. There are
some mighty grateful men among the
converts down there. Men who are
thankful to the Christian churches and
people of Bridgeport for establishing
and supporting such life-saving sta
ton as this mission is proving to be.
At last Sunday afternoons service
they wan ed to chip in to help the
Newfeld church people in their hour
of need. When the envelopes were
collected it was found that nineteen
had given something. One was seen
to turn his old purse upside down and
put in the only penny it contained:
three others could give only five cents
each: another gave seven cents; three
gave ten cents each. and others in
larger amounts. until the total ran up
to 1913, total of which they can
justly feel proud.
Not long ago the men heard Of sick
ness and suffering in the home of
family. members of which had attend
ed the mission services. Of their
scanty means the men contributed
about $12 and sent it over by one of
their number
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-20
BADGER GANG
OBTAIN BAIL
Especial from United Press.)

Washington, Dec. 20.-Bail WAS
furnished, today, for Mrs. Florence
Bennett Knott. the badger girl; he-'
husband, J. Bailey Knott; his broth
er, Benjamin Knott and A. A. Arm
strong, the quartet accused Of black
mailing Harry Rosenthal. When az
raigned before Judge Mullowney.
they entered pleas of not guilty, and
were held for the Grand Jury.
Mrs. Knott, her husband, and his
brother, each gave bail Of $4,000, out
Armstrong was required to give 3d.
900. A surety company furnished
the bonds.
Campbell Darlington, the girls at
torney. gave notice that he will ask
the release of Mrs. Knott on her per-
sonaI bond, because of the law which
presupposes an act of any married
woman in the presence Of her hus-
band to be due to the husbands in
huence and coercion.
The defense of the three men viii
probably be based on a contention
that they installed mercury lights in
Mrs. Knots handsome apartment in
the Cairo to be used for experim entail
purposes and not as to devise to OBJ
tain photographs of young Rosenthal
and the badger game. The girls rela-
tives, in Michigan, have promised to
aid her so far as their means will
permit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-20
RECOUNT ORDERED
IN South NORWALK
CLERKSHlP CONTEST

Judge William H. Williams in the
Superior court yesterday afternoon
being satisfied that the ballot box con-
tanning the ballots cast in the recent
election held in South Norwalk was
not tempered with. as some witnesses
attempted to prove, ordered the open
The court named Frederick c. Mullins
of this city. and Deputy Sheriff Ar
thur T.. Plumb of Trumbull, counters.
to make the recount and to report to
the court next Friday morning.
The petition for the recount was
made by Frank F. Huntington. DEM
ocratic candidate, who on the face of
the returns was defeated for city clerk
by Attorney John j. Ounce, the Re-
publican candidate. Ounce received
$40 votes to Huntington's SIS. The
petition for the recount was filed on
the ground that IL ballots were reject
cd by the moderator. the reason for
their rejection not being described in
writing on the back of the ballots as
required by law. He gave the rea-
sons why six ballots were rejected, but
added that it was the true intent of
Huntington. Also that the total vote
cast for city clerk. with the addition
of the II ballots rejected. is 15 less
than the full number of votes cast.
Attorney General John Fl. Light.
counsel for City Clerk Cuneo opposed
of the proceedings as the ballot box
since the day of the election had not
had proper care, that 1t was not placed
in the custody Of any city official.
Judge Williams took the view Of At
torney John J. Walsh. counsel for
made out to City Clerk Cuneo, the box
was in his care.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-20
BALDWIN OUT
FOR HARMON
Thinks if COndi Ons Continue
This State Viii. Give Her
Vote to Him
WILSON ALSO A LEADER
ever-What Washington Says of
Our GOvernOr-EIect.

Washington. Dec. 20-Judge Simeon
e. Baldwin. Governor-elect of Connec-
ticut, in an interview here pointed out
Governor Harmon of Ohio and Cover
nor-elect Woodrow Wilson of New Jer-
sey. as the leading figures in the Dem
ocratic party today. He said:
1.-THE significance of the Democratic
victory in Connecticut? Well. the peo-
pie were tired of the Republican tariff
policy. They wanted a change, and
while, perhaps. the Democratic nomi
neeS attracted a great many voters,
the preponderant influence was the
general dissatisfaction with the old
regime I believe the Democratic party
has a fine opportunity in Connecticut
and New England. If the same con-
ditions continue 1 believe Connecticut
will give her vote to Harmon in 1912.
Did 1 say Harmon? Of course I am
not predicting that Harmon will be
nominated for President. The Demo-
cratic National convention is a long
way off. We are rich in material.
There are several men. who. / believe,
could lead the party to victory, but at
this time it appears as if Harmon and
Woodrow Wilson are the leading fig
ures in the Democratic party. Both
are excellent men,
Here is what one Washington news
paper had to say about the newly
con Eben Baldwin. Democratic Cover
nor-elect of Connecticut, was much
pointed out in Washington yesterday,
both at the capitol and in his tavern.
This for the reason it is rather un-
usual to elect Democratic Governor
in the Nutmeg State and also because
the career Of Judge Baldwin has been
very much worth while. Every Yale
graduate in Washington, especially the
lawyers, was glad to greet him and
l. -, 4, Z, a. L
figure in the law school for 40 years.
HE served 20 years on the Supreme
bench of his State. and retired only be-
cause Connecticut has law compell-
ing the retirement at the age of 20.
He was founder of the American Bar
son to be proud Of his ancestors, who
were famous as lawyers and statesmen
and while he is a little late in getting
into the craftsmanship class. he is Wig
orous enough at three score and ten to
do very well, thank you. in actual pol
itics and State administration. HIS un-
Gle. William NJ. Evarts. was Senator
and Secretary of State. and more noted
az lawyer than all else. The great
grandfather Of Governor Baldwin was
Roger Sherman. who had much to do
with the writing of the Declaration of
Independence and the Federal consti-
tuition.
Governor Baldwin's grandfather on
the Baldwin side was a famous Judge
of the State and the father was Cover
nor, also united States Senator. Is 1t
any wonder the coming chief executive
Of Connecticut is considered fitted for
about every honor in the gift Of the
commonwealth? He was the only
Democrat elected. thanks in great part
to the attack made on him by Col.
Roosevelt. who rather overdid it in
calling Baldwin a foe to labor. There
was a reaction in Baldwin's favor. and
he can thank the labor vote for his
election"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-20
ANNEXATION OF
STRATFORD TO
BE DISCUSSED

Tomorrow evening the Board of
Trade will meet in its rooms at the
Newfield building, Main and Golden
Hill streets. and thresh out the ques-
ton of the proposed annexation of a
portion of the western end of the town.
ship of Stratford.
Any citizen of the town of STRAIT
ford who desires will be given
chance to express his views. either in
favor of. or in opposition to. the pro-
posed annexation. Nothing is to be
done on the question, beyond affording
a liberal opportunity for the express
sion of views on the question.
A number of Stratford landowners
and taxpayers have indicated to the
board their desire to express their
views on this subject.
Part of the business Of the meet
ing will be the report on the nominal
ton of officers and committees of the
Board of Trade for the year 1911
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-20
YOUNG MATR0N EXPIRES
SUDDENLY IN CONCLUSIONS

Mrs. Mary Kollar, operative in the
Birdseye SOmers Co.. died suddenly at
her boarding house, AZ Reilly street. at
7:30 last evening. within an hour after
she was stricken with commissions.
Mrs Kollar returned from work at G..
and was taking her place at the table
when she complained of feeling i'll, and
suffering from headache. She alb
scented herself from the room, then
swooned. Dr. Fl. w. Herman, the
family phyhician, was summoned. and
Dr. Krause, responding to an ambu-
lance call, arrived about the same
time just as the young matron expir-
ed Mrs. Kollar had been in appar-
emily the best of health until last
night. and her death was a shock to
the neighborhood.
She was 80 years of age, a widow
with one daughter. aged Ia, surviving
She was member of ST. MichaeFs
Greek Catholic church in Arctic street.
from which the funeral will be held
tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-20
ROOSEVELT EXPENSES
Little Chance For Rainey ResO-
luton at This Session of
Congress
Especial from United Press.o

Especial from United Press.)
Washington, Dec. 20.-That there
is little chance for the adoption of
the Rainey resolution, directing an
investigation into the travelling sx-
penses of Theodore Roosevelt, while
President, at this session of Congress,
was the concensus of opinion Of in
terested members of the House, to-
day.
Rainey announced his intention of
moving to discharge the committee
on rules from consideration Of the
resolution at the end of the 10 days
allowed for it's consideration. At this
time he will make a speech outlining
what ne believes to be the need for
the proposed investigation and mem
bers generally, today, suspended their
interest until they hear what Rainey
may have to say. The resolution is
directed particularly at Roosevelt's
dealings with the Pennsylvania Rail-
road, which does a great part of the
White House transportation business
Charges have been made that the
Pennsylvania has not yet been paid
for some expensive special train
travelling of the now contributing
editor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-20
ARMED RESISTANCE
TO HOME RULE
BY ULSTER men
Especial from United Press,


London, Dec. 20-The return of the
Liberals to power, with an impaired
majority, in the next parliament. has
brought to a crisis the opposition to
home rule of the Ulster men, accord
ing to today's dispatches from Ire
land.
The defense fund" of $4,000 men
toned in the United Press cables,
two weeks ago. is being rapidly sub
scribed and bids are already being
asked for in Germany on 10000 Maus-
er rifles and 100000 rounds of ammu-
milton. Even the most pacific of the
Ulster men, including Protestant
clergy of note, agree that armed re-
sistaneA will be made if parliament
yields to tho Redmond demand for
homo rule. Unionists are making the
most Of the Orsngemen's attitude and
there is no doubt that it will have a
tremendous influence in the next par
Lament in modifying the home rule
resolution that it is planned to adopt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-20
JOHN SMITH CAUGHT
in GEARS, Is RESCUED

Caught in a set OF gears connected
with a drill press at the Crane Valve
Co., John Smith. aged p. Of 1886 Han.
cock avenue, escaped from possibly
fatal injuries with a number Of super
fetal wounds about the back and
shoulders.
Smiths fellow employees feared he
had been mortally hurt. They sum-
moned the ambulance corps, and DR..
McQueeney responding from the Elmer
gency hospital. transferred the injured
man to DR.. Wright's private hospital,
The Galen. in Myrtle avenue. for OBJ
seryation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-20
HAYES MARKET INSThLLS
AUTOMOBILE DELIVERY

The Hayes Fish Company, whose fish
and meat market have been favorab1y
known to Bridgeporters for many
years, announces the installation Of a
motor car delivery which Is sure to be
greatly appreciated by patrons.
The motor car delivery not only in
daily orders. but it will prove a great
boon to the housekeeper who has for
gotten some table necessity until meal
time is close at hand. and who wants
1t fright away" I..
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-20
RECITAL ON new ORGAN
AT ST. PAUL'S CHURCH
Beauties of New Instrument to
be Demonstrated on Dec. 80
by New Haven Man

The handsome new organ at ST.
PauPs church has been installed and
will be used at the Christmas services.
The first recital Of the organ will take
place on Friday. Dec. 30. at 8 p. m.
The beauties of the new instrument
will be demonstrated by Prof. Collins
Of st. Thomas church. New Haven,
an organist of exceptional artistic abil-
ity.
The new organ Is the work of Hall
of New Haven. and while it is not the
largest in the city. it is of splendid
design and has a full. rich volume. and
great range of ton ecolor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-20
OBITUARY

Information has been received in
this city of the death yesterday ut
Newark, N. j., of Mrs. Christina
SeitZ, widow Of Charles Seftz, an old
Mrs. Seitz left this city two years
ago, taking up her residence with
her daughter, Mrs. David L. Priest,
at whose ho9le she passed away. She
was in her 85th year. Her remains
will be brought to this city for inter-
nent
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-20
Weather Indications
Especial from United Press

New Haven, Dec. 2o-Forecast:
cloudy tonight and Wednesday. Cold
err. Brisk west to northwest winds.
This vicinity is now on the south
ern edge of disturbance that is
passing out the ST. Lawrence valley.
It is producing cloudy weather with
light snow in the eastern portion Of
the lake region and New England.
Pleasant weather prevails in other
sections. Moderate temperatures pre-
vail except in the northern portion
of the lake region where it is below
zero.
Conditions favor for this vicinity
light snow followed by fair and colder
weather.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-20
SISTER CLAIMS BODY OF
AGED BARNEY MILES

Mrs. Aaron Mitchell Of 1908 Kossuth
street. has claimed the remains Of
Byram Miles. better known az Barney
Miles. tn aged one armed negro whose
IifeIess body was found on q sandy
waste near the bath houses at Seaside
Park, yesterday. Mrs. Mitchell Is a
sister Of the deceased She has ar
ranged for funeral services to be held
at Rourke G. Rourke's undertaking par
lore tomorrow
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-20
SANTA CLAUS VISITS MISS
HALLS DANCING GLASS.

The children of Miss May Halls
dancing class held their Christmas
publication on Monday. December 10,
from 4 to 6 p. m. The dancing hall
was prettiIy decorated with laurel
weaths and red streamers. and the
Christmas spirit prevailed.
The audience was highly pleased
with the skill and grace Of the dancs
ers and greatly complimented the lit
tie ones.
Santa Claus. With his bag Of toys,
pop corn, oranges and candies served
out good cheer to the children. r.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-20
DANCE TO BE GIVEN
FOR MISS FORBES

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Holland Forbes will
give a small dance on January 7th for
their daughter, Miss Natalie Forbes,
who has returned from school at Ingle-
side. Milford for the Xmas holidays.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-20
100000 RED CROSS
XMAS SEALS SOLD
Especial from United Press. }


Washington, DEC. 20.-The Ameri-
can Red Cross announced, today, that
up to last Saturday night, nearly 35,-
100000 Red Cross Christmas seals
had been sold. The actual number
sold to date is 100000 in excess
of that for 1909. The stamps are on
sale in every state and territory ex-
cept Idaho and Montana.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-20
FATAL FALL
OF AVIATOR

Especial from United Press.D
Chartres, Dec. 20-While Aviator
Foine was attempting the series Of
flights required by the Aero Club of
France, the aviators machine fell. He
was fatally injured and his aero
plane completely wrecked.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-20
THE PKETTrEST FACE

nd the most beautiful hands are Of.
ten dfsfgured by an unslghtly wart
1t can easily be removed In a few days
without pain by using Cyrus Wart
Remover. for sale only at The Cyrus
Pharmacy. 253 Fairfield avenue and
1s6 Cannon st.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-20
CLEANEASY. THE BEST HAND
SOAP

Instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust.
Grease. Ink. Paint and Dirt For the
hand or clothing. Large can 10 centa
Manufactured by VIM. r. Winn, aA%
STAFFORD Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-20
E. Fl. Dillon & Co.

11O5 Main street are offering excep-
tional values in useful and desirable
Christmas gifts priced at least one
third less than elsewhere.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1910-12-20

bill"
Alderman Meyer desired that this
resolution should go with the others
to the Miscellaneous committee, but
a motion by Alderman Primrose that
it he referred to the committee ON
Ordinances prevailed.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-11-15
News of Columbia
s. H. shrock is in switzler today

8. H. Shrock is in Switzler today.
James Hale is in Centralia on bust
ness today.
R., H. Turner returned to Centralia
this morning.
The Rev. w. M. Upton went to
Thompson today.
O. B. Wilson went to Centralia to-
day, on business.
Miss Ida Schwabe went to Prince
ton Mo-, this morning.
| ]. c. McCreary went to Moberly on
business this morning.
Mrs. o. w. Gibson went to Sturgeon
this morning to visit friends.
J. T. Persinger and son, Willard,
went to Stevens Station this morning
The Delta Gamma sorority will give
an informal dance next Saturday
night.
The Rev. ]. F. Watkins of the Holt
ness church, returned to Centralia this
morning.
Mrs. C. w. Diggs returned to Jack.
sonville, ILL.,, after visiting relatives
in Columbia.
G. D. Wells went to Centralia this
morning to attend county convention
of the Odd Fellows.
B. Goodrich, formerly Of the Ham,
lilton-Brown Shoe Co., left Columbia
for Lafayette, Ind.
R. L. Alexander returned to Jack
sonville, Mo-, after attending the fu-
neral of ]. W. Carlisle.
Moneta Moss returned to Mexico,
Mo. this morning after visiting Mrs.
Will Davis, of Columbia.
A. T. Mcmillan and John Mckenzie
went to CentralIa this morning to at
tend the Odd Fellows convention.
Mrs. j. w. Avis returned to Contra
liza this morning after attending the
funeral of ]. w. Carlisle, of Columbia.
James M. Hughes returned today to
Clarendon, Iowa, after visit with
George Myers, who lives south of Co,
lumbia.
J. w. Hawkins, G. W. McBain, J. P.
Wright and A. F. Dunwoody went to
Wither's sale near Persinger Station,
this morning.
Francis Cove and her sister, Mrs
Maybell returned to Montgomery City,
this morning, after visitink relatives
in Columbia.
Curtis HILL state highway engineer,
left this afternoon for Gibbs, Mo.
where he will lecture on good roads
at the farmers institute which is in
|session there. From Gibbs, Mr.. Hill
will go to Green Castle, Mo-, where
he will survey new road.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-11-15
TO ENTERTAIN RIOTERS

OpCn I1ouoo " SluOCIto.
The Y. M. c. A. in Kansas City
has already begun it's plans to enter
tain the men of the University while
they are there for the football game
Thanksgiving Day. The association
has just moved in it's new 100000
building which is to be open to the
visiting men.
The plan is to issue complimentary
tickets to the students before they
leave Columbia. These tickets will
admit them to every privilege that the
alumni and association are planning
for them. They will go from the train
and leave their baggage in the Y NJ
C. A. building and there they may
get information concerning hotels,
rooning and boarding houses.
The cafe and lunch counter are to
serve meals at cost, twenty-five cents
for lunch and fifty cents for turkey
dinner after the game. The recep-
ton committees will receive the Uni
versity men Wednesday afternoon and
Thursday afternoon.
James S. Summers who was gradu-
ated from the School of Law last
June IS expected to come from Kansas
City to attend the last mass meeting
and issue the invitation to young men
of the University on behalf of the as
sociation in Kansas City.