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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26

cation has stated, the city is nothine more or less than a large corporation the people and taxpayers are the stockholders. Each separate branch or the city is nothing more than 8 public service corporation within it. self, owned, operated and controlled by the city government.
 There is no public service which can be developed at reasonable cost to the public except by legitimate financ- ing or all construction work. I would not advocate bonding for current ex- penseS Or for improvements that were not permanent. I think the city au- ditor has drawn the line on a very sound basis, but I do believe 1t is folly of city the size of Bridge port, with an earning power in it's various commercial institutions much in excess of any city in the State, even though many of our larger companies are not owned by local people, to cry poverty. The large institutions of Bridgeport are not supported by the town, but by the world at large: nev- ertheless the investments are here and their support is here if needed
 Bridgeport is growing rapidly. Dur ing the next ten years 1t will either develope as first class city in every respect or 1t will take a back seat with other neglected institutions. There has been much said about Bridgeport being attractive to new in- dustries. Bear in mind that practi- cally all industries are necessarily mindful of their own interests and if they are attracted to Bridgeport 1t is for their own advantage. The thing which will draw them, outside of the natural location and general business facilities, is competent labor. Labor is attracted by the general appearance of your town. It means beautiful parks, good schools, streets, charities department, police protection; in fact all that goes to make a city com plete.
 Now these developments cannot be obtained except by some financing of construction any more than can public service corporations. If the privately owned public corporations were to finance their construction on the pay as-you-go basis their rates would be simply impossible, whether it was trolley fare, telephone service, electric water, gas or any other service. It could not be done as every corporatfon man knows.
 The best that they can do is to finance their construction from addi- tional issues of either stock or bonds, and to keep their property in condi- tfon and their rates reasonable and their service correct from the earn fngs.
 Now, this is absolutely the case with the city government and it is to the benefit of every taxpayer in the city to interest himself in any and all leg ttimate schemes of financing, either bonding or otherwise, that will give Bridgeport in each of it's city depart ments absolutely modern and up to date equipment and service. The money will come back ten times over and your city will be the best of it's kind by thorough, intelligent develop ment, worked out in a most conserva- tive way on practically the same basis as any other corporation.
 Yours truly,
 DEvER H@wARNER."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26
MAYOR GIVES TO PRESS LETTER WRITTEN TO HIM BY DE YER
 H. WARNER
MT. Warmers Views on the Question Are ComprehensiveIy Set Forth in His Let-
 ter.-Pubic Hearing May be Called

Mayor F. T. Buckingham in a state nert to the press today stated; ''The question of bond issues for local muni- cipal improvements is assuming alarm ing proportions and is a question ir which everyone should be interested I agree with Auditor Heating in favor of bonding the city moderately for permanent improvements. The trou- ble has been in years past that the city did not look far enough to the future and there was hardly any an ticipation of the growth of Bridge port It is admitted on every hand that the growth for 20 years past has been phenomenal and was impossible te foresee-
 Tn considering the question of bonds we should hesitate before placing too heavy a burden upon the city in the way of a funded debt At present there arc large number of improve ments proposed which are proper sub- 1ects for a bond issue. But whether we can have all of the improvements is a serious question am not pre- pared at this time to state the order of importance of the proposed bond is- sues. or to state what amount should be the limit that the city should bond for
 'T have discussed the matter with large and small taxpayers and rent paying citizens who win ultimately be affected. I find that our citizens have many varied ideas. The, general public. however. seems to be of the opinion that the matter of bonding should not be carried to such an ex- tent that the paying of interest and snstallments would cause a marked increase in rate of taxation
 T have reached the conclusion that the matter is of such great importance that every one should take as great an interest in 1t as in public elec- ton IL has been suggested that a i public hearing be held for the purpose of ascertaining the true public sen timent and to give our representatives and senators a chance to learn just what the public thinks about bond ing.
 property owners Among them is a letter from De Yer H. Warner, one of the largest taxpayers in the city. This letter from MT. Warner, it seems 10 me, is of sufficient interest to place before the public and this I am doing Whether one agrees with all of MT. Whether one agrese with all of Mr. warner's ideas or not, I believe that all will agree that what he has to say on the subject is of much in- portance at this time. There can not be too much publicity on public ques- tiona
 Nr. Warmers letter follows:
 Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Jan. 25, 1911. Mayor B. T. Buckingham,
 Dear Sir:
 have been following with a great deal of interest the bonding proposi- fions coming up before the different city departments. As a taxpayer and with vital interests in the community n cannot urge you too strongly to consider favorably this line of work
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26
OFFERS
 UNIQUE DEFENSE
 IN OPIUM CASE

Admitting that the contents of two small jars, purchased in Charles Hong's Chinese restaurant and groc- cry at State and Water streets two weeks ago is opium, Attorney Will liam H. Comley, representing the Chinaman,. in the city court today raised the point in Hong's defence that the sale of opium as alleged, s not in violation of the pure food law under which the prosecution is brought.
 Hong denies making the sale. but Special Policeman Clifford Gorgas. who gathered the evidence resulting in raids upon the Chinese quarter, identified the proprietor of the place as the man who had on two occasions sold him the stuff now held as evi- dence against the Celestial
 N~ "Not only is it opium" said Judge Comley, 'It is first class opium" He held that the pure food law was
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26
FATHER CROSS EXAMINES SON
 IN CITY COURT

The unique spectacle of father cross examining his son upon the wit ness stand was afforded the specta- tors in the city court room. today, when Thomas and John Abbott, father and son, were on trial for mutual as sault. committed at Stratford and Carroll avenues, last evening.
 The family has been broken up through the inability of father and mother to agree. John Abbott took his mother from his fathers home, 4S1 Logan street, to live with him. Last evening the father and son en- countered on the street. A fight re- suited, and subsequent complaint to the police led to the arrest of both.
 The father, toolmaker, had a black eye and other bruises He was fined $5 and costs, aggregatfng near lY $10 which he could not pay. The son was fined $5 but Judge Wilder, evidently sympathizing in the cause of the younger man against his fath- CT, suspended execution of the penalty. The father went to jail, and the son went out with his mother and the other members of the family. The son is a machinist employed by the U. M. c. Go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26
LEADERS,
 CASES BEFORE.
 SUPREME COURT
To Decide Whether Com pers, Mitchell and Morri- son Must Serve Jail
 Sentence
Held in Contempt in Con-
 nection With Bucks Stove & Range Injunction
Especial from United Press.

 Washington, Jan. 26-Whether Sam uel Gompers, John Mitchell and Frank Morrison, President. Vice-president and Secretary, respectively, of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor, will serve jail sentences for contempt of court, is the problem with which the Su- prenae Court of the United States, to- day found itself confronted. The Bucks Stove and Range eases were first on the docket call this afternoon. There are three separate appeals Tn the litigation but all are related. One, prosecuted by the American Fedora ktian of Labor, Is to determine the va1i- dify of the permanent injunction granted by the District of Columbia Court preventing publication in the American Federationist, of the name of the Bucks Stove & Range Company on the "We Don't Patronize" List An alleged violation of this injunction caused the litigation against Gompers, Mitchell and Morrison for contempt of court.
 It was charged that the labor lead CTS deliberately continued the boy colt against the stove company, pub fishing it's name on the Unfair" list, in direct defiance of the courts decree.
 The Supreme Court of the District sustained this charge and Justice Wright sentenced Gompers to one year in jail, Mitchell to nine months and Morrison to six months The Court of Appeals affirmed this deci- sion From it's judgment both the labor leaders and the stove company appealed.
 Alton B. Parker, of New York, will make the main argument before Su- preme Court in behalf of the labor leaders, assisted by J. H. Ralston. J. J. Darlington and Daniel Davenport will appear for the Bucks Stove & Range Company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26
HOTEL GUESTS FLEE TO
 STREET IN SCANTY ATTIRE

Boston, Jan. 26.-About 40 guests scantily clad early, today, when fire that one time menaced the city's bus iness section damaged the hotel and adjoining three story wooden Hudner Block, which formerly was the old Bancroft House. The damage was estimated at $12,000.
 The fire started in the Hudner Block and soon enshrouded it in flames. A fire door between the Hotel Savoy and the adjoining build ing gave the firemen an easy access to the heart of the. flames which they gave as the only thing that enabled them to save the hotel.
 AS soon as the fire was discovered, Manager Cornelius Sullivan of the Savoy awakened all his guests and then got out the contents of the safe and the hotel books.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26
DIR. BANKS SUIT
 GOES TO JURY

The suit of Dr. c. Lincoln Blanks for $1.500 against the town of West port and the Connecticut Co. went to the jury in the civil Superior court this afternoon. Dr. Banks sues for that amount for the damage done his auto when on Dec. 10. 1909. he ran into pile of stones in the Westport highway. The plaintiff contends that the stones were placed there by em- ployes of the trolley company and were left unguarded. When the jury makes it's finding. the court will pro- ceed with the suit for $10.000 of Thad- deus B. Beecher of this city, also against the town of Westport and the Connecticut Go. MT. Beecher. who was an occupant of Dr. Banks car, was thrown out and severely injured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26
ASBURY HOTEL BLAZE
 FOUHGT FOR HOURS

Asbury, N. J., Jan. 26.-The West End Hotel, one of the largest hostel ries in this resort was partially de- stroyed by fire, early today, entailing a loss of $40,000. Sparks from a fireplace ignited the woodwork floor.
 The blaze was fought for five hours by the combined fire departments of this city, Ocean Grove, West Grove and Bradley Beach. There was a light wind and it was due to this fact alone that the Ocean and Plaza Hotels and the famous Coleman House were saved.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26
SCARLET FEVER CLOSES SCHOOL
 IN WATERBURY
Especial from United Press. )

(SpeclaI rom UnIteQ PTeSS.
 Waterbury. Jan. 26-With the daily discovery of new cases Of scarlet fever in the Drfggs school district of this city. the problem of controlling the epidemic became acute today. A to- tai of 15 cases have been discovered by health authorities. Many of the sick children attended the Driggs school and the danger of further spread of the disease is regarded as great. The school building has been closed to undergo thorough Immigration. It may be necessary to burn all books in the school.
 There are about ,25 cases of scarlet fever in the city but only a few are of malignant form
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26
SIX FIREAEN BURIED WHEN
 WALL FALLS
Especial from United Press.

Troy, N r., Jan. 26.-The Boston Store, owned py the Carl Company, the stores of Woolworth & Compa ny, and Kreisge & &Company, the mems furnishing store of c. E. Wilson and several other business places on Riv- CT street from Fulton street north, were destroyed by fire early today. Loss is estimated at $500,0O0.
 While the firemen were at work subduing the flames, wall fell, bury ing six f1remen. Three tere taken from the ruins bruised and cut but not seriously injured. Two others have been located and it is believed they will be taken out alive. Lieu tenant Butler is thought to have periShed. 9
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26
FIGHT FIRE WITH SNOW
 BALLS IN LIEU OF WATER

Toronto, Jan. 26-A despatch from the mining town of Gowganda, New Ontario, reports that 150 persons are home less as a result of yesterdays fire. Half the town was burned. The residents used snow balls to fight the fire, on account of inadeQuate water supply. Dynamite was also used but to little purpose.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26
STATE GRAND LODGE OF EASTERN STAR
 MEETS IN HARTFORD

Especial from United Press.)
 Hartford. Jan. 26-The State Grand Lodge. Order of the Eastern Star. met today to hear reports of the work in the past year and to elect officers. The new officers are: Grand Matron, Mrs. M. D. Clarke. Higganum: grand patroneSs Mrs. F. l.. Hooker. Hart ford: grand secretary. Mrs. H. I. Burrell. Winsted; grand treasurer, Mrs. Ida A. Fiske, Windsor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26
Mrs. Roxburgh Brings
 Suit for Divorce

Mary Louise Hurd Roxburgh of this city. brings suit in the Superior court against her husband. James William Roxburgn. also of this city, asking for a decree of divorce. Intolerable cruelty is alleged by the wife in her suit They became one June 29. 1898. The acts of cruelty commenced June 1. 1906. and have since continued. she alleges
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26
LIBRARY LECTURE TONIGHT

Dr. Potterton's third lecture in the Public Library's course will be de- 1ivered this evening. The subject will be Mexico and the Mexicans," very fully illustrated with over 100 views. Doors will open atA7 o'clock and lec- ture begin at 8 o'cloclk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26

When packing, tie in bottle corks we'll and put the bottles in the mid dle of the trunk. If packed solid ly in this way they will carry around the world.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26
IOWA DtEADIOCK

Especial from United Press.)
 Des. Moines. Jan 26.-The Senatorial deadlock continued in the Legis1aturo today, Funk making a small gain. Porter still leads with 53 votes. .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26
GRAND LIST SHOWS
 $90,0OO,O0O; AND LESS
 BORNE BY DWELLINGS
Relation Between Taxation of Homes andI Properly of Larger Form improves During Past Two Years in
 Favor of Homes

The grand list of Bridgeport as gain over the grand list list for 1909 of $4.790,565. which is the greatest gain since the city abandoned it's practice of making a general under valuation of all property almost 20 years ago.
 In 1910 the increase on the grand list of 1909 over that of 1908 was s4,- 643, ,663.
 The increase on dwellings is sub stantially $1,65s,64s, a figure which is larger than it should be because of the inclusion of sheds and other prop erty Of the natureF of that on Steep1e- chase Island, which was formerly in- cluded with manufactures, but which hereafter will receive separate clas- sification.
 Manufactures are given under two heads, to wit, Mills and manufactor- ies and investments in mechanical and manufacturing operations. The increase in these two items totals $2,- 277,411.
 In the last two years a distinct gain has been made in the equalization of assessments as between dwelling house property and manufacturing property. The classified list is out a, month earlier than usual
 The classified list follows:
 FOR 1910
 Dwelling houses 47,420, 513 Stores 12.834, $50 Mills and Manufactories S604, 4,644 Lands 5,94S. .921 Horses u 175.O00 Neat Cattle 5,395 Carriages 182 400 Horseless vehicles S27. .020 Time pieces 25,505 Musical instruments 20,075 Furniture and libraries as25. .o25 Insurance and Other sf3ck 13 4s0 Railroad and CorT sis 63,,00
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26
PERSONAL

Miss Beth Leavey of i'll High street is visiting her parents in New
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26
UNCLASSIFIED

TO RENT-Three nice rooms in pri- vate house, $S. 92 Alice St. | A 26 b DO CLANCY'S CATE is the place for you to get the best of everything. Fine free lunch all the time. a* Ns25 REWARD.-For information If parties who broke into my house last night. E. R. Gilson, Spring St., Fairfield. A 26 r'po A sNAP>FOR SOMEONE family month. month Will sell for $2,60O. Ad- dress s. C., care Farmer. A 26 ~p TEsINY's FUR SHOP Is open until g Saturdays, on request Of our many customers repairing reasonable. Ss7 Main St. A 26 bso ARE YOU GOING to St. Patrick's social dance at Eagles Hall, Satur- day evening. Music by Maloney's orchestra. Admission 15 cents. An enjoyable time assured to all who attend. 9" wANTED.-Experien operator on flossing machine. One who can tack around ends of bones. Steady work. Apply at once to Connect1-
 
 George Sts. A 70 s~ A GENTLEMAN and II year old daughter would like board and washing in East End near McKin- lev school with American family. State price and gentleman will call evening at 2 o'clock. Address Chas. H. Swinden, 104 Read St. A 26 b*o ANNUAL WHIST to be given by Colonial Lodge, No. 113, L. A. to Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen at Leasing Hall, Elm and Main Sts., Jnh 27, S:3O p. m sharp. Tickets 25 cents. Over Van Dyk Tea store. A 26 b*po
 NOTICE.
 Thereby give notice of my inten- tion to make application for appoint ment as a special policeman.
 ANDOVER H. MARSHALL, A 26s* 163 Thorme St. GOOD SECOND HAND National Cash Register for sale cheap. Address P. O. Box 16. City. s2sf.o AROUND the corner of Fairfield ave. and Water St. McPadden's Cafe F. & M. Schaefer N. Y. Old German Brew. Weiner Beer. M. McPadden. agent. Fine lunch all day, Prime Roast of Beef Saturday. 4:s0.
 U33stfo TO THOSE INTERESTED in the wonderful development of Terry Farms we will send descriptive booklet, 24 craftsmen house plans, fully illustrated. Terry Farms, 30, Newfield Building. TIC : #. e
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26

WANTED.-Girls for inspecting and
 examining on corsets. Steady work guaranteed. Apply at once to Con- necticut Corset Co.,, Oak and George streets. A24sao
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26

ANNUAL WHIST to be given by Colonial Lodge, No. 113, L. A. to Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen at at, Aessshs Ts., a7 s.sn ir anu ,n sharn ma,a Tickets 25 cents. Over Van Dyk
 Tea store. A 26 b*po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26

WANTED.-Good child's nurse. Mrs. Hargrove, Flint's Corner, Fairfield.
 A 20 so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26

A GENTLEMAN and II year old daughter would like board and washing in East End near McKin- ley school with American family:
 State price and gentleman will call evening at 2 o'clock. Address Chas.
 H. Swinden, 1O4 Read St. A 26 b*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26

wANTED.-Experien operator on flossing machine. One who can tack around ends of bones. Steady work. Apply at once to Connecti- cut Corset Co.,, corner of Oak and George Sts. A 26 s*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26

FOR RENT.-Flat of rooms and bath, steam heat furnished, the two large front rooms are suitable for 1 offices, dental or tailoring parlors. new building, 300 Fairfield Ave.
 T 29 if
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE Stein-a way Grand Piano for upright piano
 as I need the room. S44 Noble
 Ave. A 23 uso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26

BRATWURST better than eyer .s
 | Mark Nagers. 652 F. Main S<.e I Fl F
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26

WANTED.-Reliable man to list and show farms in this locality. Large list Of buyers waiting. Osgoodby Farm Agency, 30 Church St., New York. A A24uso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26

FOR RENT.-Central location First floor apartment, No. 302 Golden Hill St. rooms and bath, private railways, modern Improvements. Inquire Frank w. Hurd, No. Al
 Washington Ave. A 23*U. 0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26

TO THOSE INTERESTED in the wonderful development of Terry Farms we will send a descriptive
 booklet, 24 craftsmen house plans.
 fully illustrated. Terry Farms, 30,
 Newf1eld Building. T16 stf. c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26
NOTICE.

I hereby give notice of my inten- tion to make application for appoint ment as a special policeman.
 ANDOVER H. MARSHALL, A 26 s*p 163 Thorme St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26

STORE TO RENT-I7 it. by 42 fl TIT Fairfield avenue, Farmer build ing. For particulars call at Far mer Office. L11stfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26

ARE YOU GOING to St. Patrick's social dance at Eagles Hall, Satur- day evening. Music by Maloney's orchestra Admission IS cents. An enjoyable time assured to all who attend. 9"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26

FARM WANTED.-Will buy only d.
 rect from owner. State full de-
 scription and lowest cash price. Address Merchant, Box TIT, Sonner- vile, N. J. A24uso.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26

AT FRITZ G. HARTNANN'S stuffed and baked clans, half fried chick en a speciality. 126 Wall St.
 Fl 3 - tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26

JOIN the Casca Laxine tablet users. Great for constipation. 25c
 HI
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26

AROUND the corner of Fairfield ave and Water St. McPadden's Cafe. F. & M. Schaefer N. Y. Old German Brew. Weiner Beer. M. McPadden. agent Fine lunch all day, Prime Roast of Beef Saturday. 4:s0.
 u33 tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26

FOR SALE.-One top business wak- on almost new. Will sell cheapl at Provost Carriage Shop, corner.
 A 24 s a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-26

DEvER H.|WARNER."