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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10
STOOL PIGEON RELEASED TO
 STATE POLICE
They Promise to Produce Vener, Charged with In- citing Boys to Steal, When He Is Wanted.

That John Vener. the State police stool pigeon who was arrested in the city court yesterday because it was alleged he had encouraged boys to steal that he might furnish evidence of their thefts to the State police, was defrauding the State policemen by fal- sifying his reports of expenditures. was testified by several of the boy prisoners in the city court today when the sensational trial was resumed.
 The unique spectacle of the machin- cry of the State police department striving to liberate a man whom the prosecuting machinery of the State was seeking to send to jail. was pre- sented when the trials were resumed. Over night Vener had been provided with counsel. Attorney James A. Marr. who branded the boys as a band of thieves who sought to escape respon- sibiliry for their offences by shelving the blame off upon the detective who caused their arrest.
 Vener was liberated at the close of the session of the city court today. the State police guaranteeing his appear ance fin the city court Tuesday when the arguments of counsel will be com- discharged Vener today but for the insistence of Prosecutor Redden He insisted that he could show that un- der the law Vcner was guilty of theft for the part he played in the thieving of the boys. But Vener himself de- nied absolutely that he had encour- aged the boys to crime. and his coun- sel claimed that even admitting the story of the boys was true. he could not be charged with theft because he had no intent to steal-the intent" being a necessary element for the proof of the case against Vener.
 The story told by Cleveland Iannucci of Vener's approaching the gang of boys haunting the water front along Waterview avenue was reiterated to- day by the other members of the band They declared Vener suggested to them where they might steal-both the car barns of the Connecticut Co. >over the line in Stratford. and the factory of the American & British Mfg. Go.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10
DOROTHY ARNOLD
 ALIVE AND WELL
Emphatic Statement of George Griscom, Said to be Engaged to Missing Girl
Especial from United Press.)

New York, Feb. 1O.-George S.. Grtscom. Jr.. with whom Dorothy Arnold was conducting a correspond ence when she disappeared, last De- cember. and who returned to this city from Genoa, yesterday, conferred with members of the Arnold family today. While it was said that he was to aid the family in locating the girl it was generally accepted that this was sim ply another statement" to deceive the public. Persons who have kept close watch on the case are convinced that the family and Griscom know where the girl is. One report is that Griscom and Miss Arnold plan to wed in the near future.
 When asked if he intended to mar ry Miss Arnold, Griscom, today, re- fused to make a direct answer aI- though he denied that he was "en- gagged" to her, placing considerable emphasis on the word. When told that the Arnold family had said they believed the missing girl dead Gris- com seemed quite concerned and said:
 T am absolutely certain that Miss Arnold is alive and we'll"
 Griscom also denied that he knew of any reason why Miss Arnold should have left her home He was told that friends of the family had said that the girl had been located in private sanitarium near Philadelphia but he declined to comment on the report.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10
Representatives of Taxpayers League Find Plans Coldly Re- ceived by Bridgeport ASsO- ciatiOn
Eleven Members Of Body Pre- sent and These Organize as a Public Westinghouse enta- tive Bent Explains His Refer. endum Bill

The Business Mems association of Bridgeport firmly refused to go on record last night in favor of the pf Bridgeport, as proposed by the Taxpayers league, with an impossible referendum" attached. A scant handful of business men turned out to the meeting and the majority of these were members of the Taxpay- CTS league; yet they felt obliged to support their president, F.W. Bolande when he called their attention to the fact that it would greatly injure the prestige of the Business Mems as- charter amendments endorsed at such . small meeting.
 President Bolande wisely foresaw inc unpopular effect of endorsing E charter amendments proposed in such m undemocratic manner. and with tached to them and he very appar- sntly objected to having a scant doz- en business men, most of them Tax payers leaguers. capture the name of the Bridgeport Business Mems as- eocfation to bolster up their proposed lature-
 After much discussion on the sub ject. the meeting adjourned as a ses- sion of the Business Mems associa- ton and reconvened as a public hearing, and as such, took up several of the proposed charter amendments and endorsed them This action didn't amount to much, being practi- cally a reimbursement by a number of members of the Taxpayers league, of their own measures.
 Attorney John J. Phelan, who presented and explained the proposed amendments. stated frankly when the meeting adjournd into a public hear ing. that such an endorsement while welcome. was not what he and the other Taxpayers leaguers were gun ming for. They want an endorsement of the Business Mems association, he said. They want to be able to go to Hartford and declare that the Bridge port Business Mems association stands for these measures; likewise the Bridgeport Board of Trade.
 (Continued on page S.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10
CITY ENGINEER M'KENnA MAKES
 A STATEMENT l

Relative to a published story of a dispute between himself and Denis F. Mulvihill City Engineer Maurice F.. McKenna today made the following statement:
 .oThe Morning Telegram this morn ing published a statement of wicked assault upon Denis F. Mulvihill. an assistant in the city engineers office, and that the assault was committed by me.
 '"The engineering department with a limited force is called upon to do a large amount of work at this time. which necessitates each and every one of the assistants being constantly on duty MT. Mulvihill has absented himself on many occasions without permission. The most recent occa- sions were Friday of last week and Wednesday of the current week. Yesterday morning (Thursday) MT. Mulvihill reported and no explanation was made or offered by him, concern ing his absences. When asked for an explanation. he became very abu- sive and insulting. and was told to leave the office immediately. He con-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10
RECIPROCITY AGREEMENT
 WILL UNITE TWO COUNTRIES.
 KEYNOTE OF TAFT'S FIGHT
Speaking at Columbus Corn Show This Afternoon President Tells Farmers Why the Proposed Pact Between This Country and Canada Should be Ratified
 by Congress

thus stated takes away the justdfica- ton for any tariff whatever. by way of protection. on articles imported from a country where the conditions as to labor and other circumstances are the same as ours and thus make the cost of production substantially the same.
 Canada is our. neighbor for 5000 miles. Her population is English. Scotch and French. Her soil is like ours. Her traditions are the same as ours. Her language is ours. Her climate is temperate, like ours. except that the growing seasons are shorter and she cannot raise corn in any great quantities. She has free popular vernment with wage earning class as intelligent and as well paid as ours. It is difficult to see in what respect her farmers have any advant- age over our own except a virgin soil in the far northwest.
 ''The United States secured for the farmers the free listing of such im- portant agricultural products as cot tonseed oil. all kinds of fruit and vegetables. timothy and clover seeds. eggs. and numerous other products in which the movement to Canada from the United States is much greater than from Canada to the United in duties on rough lumber by free lfst- ing it along with pickets and palings, and the heavy reduction on dressed lumber. laths and shingles. are all in the interest of the farmer
 In conclusion. the President said: 'NThe reductions both upon agricul- tura1 products and manufactures will stimulate trade in both and the re- suit will be like the change in trade effected by the settlement and open ing up of our far western States, ex- cept that it will come more quickly T.off I,o ,oS,4 H&H x1r 4~> six months the farmers on the border who now have fears will rejoice in this great step toward closer business relations with our neiShbors. The whole country. farmer snufacturer. railroad company miG 1en ware house men all will be f. eair er 2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10
Special from United Press

(Speclal rom United Press.
 Columbus. O.. Feb. 10-"The greatest reason for adopting the reciprocity agreement with Canada is the fact that it is going to unite two countries. with kindred people and lying across the continent, in commercial and so- cial union to the great advantage of both. Such result does not need to be justified by a nice balancing of pecuniary profit to each.''
 In the above statement President Taft this afternoon sounded the key note in his fight to have the reciproc- ity agreement recently arranged be- tween representatives of the United States and Canada. ratified by Con- gress. Speaking at the Corn Show this afternoon he made it particularly plain to his hearers that he intends to make the big fight of his admins tratfon to secure cheaper food pro- ducts for the consumer
 "It is mere truism to say that the farmers of country constitute the greatest wealth producing class of the country he continued, "and that it is of the highest importance telligence. their energy their indus try. their adaptability have most largely contributed to the progress and prosperity of this country. 4 Any one. therefore. who would. initiate a policy to iniure the farmer has much to answer for at the bar, of public opinion.
 "I am Republican and as a Re publican have always pursued a pol icy of protection to American products and manufacturers. The temptation to destroy competition by combination became so great, however that the party in it's platform modified it's pol icy and imposed the limitation that the tariff should be limited for the purposes of protection to the differ ence between the cost of production in this country and the cost of pro- duction abroad with an allowance of reasonable profit to the American producer. The principle of protection
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10

tinued to use abuse and attempted to hurl a lead paper weight at me- When this attempt was made. seized his vpraised arm and in tkN seuffle he fell garon the floor. his4 head and body hitting a typewriter and typewriter desk in the corner of the room
 'Ti1e contact with the machine cut gash over his eye. There was no assault on my part. The intimatfon or charge that I brutaIly kicked Mr. Mulvihill while he lay on the floor is malicious islander and absolutely un- true. An occurrence such as this is always to be regretted. and am sorry that MT. MulvihilI met with an injury of any kind but the whole trouble was brought on by himself. and he was not assaulted by me. He lost his temper for the moment I did not intend to say anything about it only for the false impression and erroneous statements given out by the morning paper. I feel that I have got to make this statement in justice to myseIf"
 When a Farmer reporter tried to see MT. Mulvihill relative to the city en- gineer's statement, he was informed that MT. Mulvihill was not at home Therefore no statement was obtained from him.
 Mir Mulvihill did not report at all for duty this morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10
THAW THIRD
 WITH WIFE
 AT HIS HOME
Brides Parents in This City Deny Story of Estrange- ment on Wedding Trip Mother of Young Pittsburg Heir to Wealth Says that Son Is In Pasadena with Bride.

Parents of both MT. and Mrs. Will liam Thaw III are insistent that the rumored report both of an estrange- couple and of the disappearance of MT. Thaw are equally unfounded. Mrs. Thaw until few weeks ago was Miss Gladys Virginia Bradley, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles H. Bradley of 4s1 Clinton avenue, this city. Her parents still reside here.
 Mrs. Bradley, seen at her home, to- day, said the first intimation of any, thing wrong came to her last even- ing when she received newspaper in> qu.ries as to the whereabouts of the couple.
 "I'm sure everything is all right" said she. INT. Thaw and my daugh- ter are living at Pasadena, where MT. Thaw has a home. Only Wednesday I received letter from my daughter She said they were very happy to- gether and insisted that I should wis., ir them as soon as possible. She gave ne directions as to the trains I should take on my trip.
 "AS SCOT as l received inquiries about this report, got into communi- cation with Mrs. William Thaw, IT, the mother of my daughters husband. and she was just as surprised as over the report. She assured me that so far as sine knew everything was all right When got my daughters tele- gram was convinced there was no truth in the report. for felt sure if anything was wrong she would have mentioned it in the dispatch.
 Mrs. Bradley received the following dispatch from the mother of MT. Thaw, this morning: Mrs. Charles Bradley,
 Had letter from Billy. They are de- lighted that you are coming to Pas- adena and want to come, too. Report only newspaper blackmail and perse- cution.
 Mrs. Wm. Thaw, Jr.
 Pittsburg, Feb 10-A report that William Thaw III had disappeared on his wedding tour was vehemertIy de- nied by his mother, Mrs. William Thaw IT, today. Thaw's recent mar riage to Gladys Virginia Bradley, of Bridgeport, was an important social event.
 Mrs. Thaw said:
 There is absolutely no truth in the rumor. MT. Thaw is safely in Pasa- dena in his own house, in very good health. had a letter from him only yesterday"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10
EVERY BAR IS ITS OWN
 AUTO-CHEMICAL ENGINE
Bar Tender at Atlantic Ho- tel Shows Great Presence of Mind-Mild Fluid Elf fective.

An alarm of fire from box 315 at Fairfield avenue and Water street called out the department at 12:30 this noon to the Atlantic hotel, where a small quantity of rubbish had burst into blaze, presumably from a cigar or cigaratte butt.
 / The bar tender, with great presence of mind, turned on the auto-chemical possessed by every bar-a bottle of seltzer-and the flames were sub dued with this mild fluid. The chem icaI crew found no work in the bar room
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10
BISHOP WHITAKER'S
 FUNERAL MONDAY

Especial from United Press.)
 Philadelphia, Feb. 10-The funeral of Bishop Ozie W. Whitaker, will take place in the Church of the Saviour here, on Monday afternoon. Episco- pal clergy from various sections of the country are expected to be pres- ent.
 Bishop Alexander Mackay-Smith. the new head of the diocese, will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Church of St. James burial ground at Falls of the Schuylkill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10
SPECIALIST WITH TAFT
 ON RECIPROCITY TRIP.
Especial from United Press.D

Especial from United Press.)
 Pittsburg, Feb. 10-President Taft reached Pittsburg at S:45, this morn ing, on his trip to Columbia, O., and Springfield, Ills.
 There was lay over of 30 minutes here but the President did not forsake his bed to view the Smoky City. The President is experiencing some slight trouble with his throat, which may in- terfere with his speeches on this trip. Dr. J. J. Richardso1. throat specialist, is accompauying him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10
15O FISHERMEN
 ON ICE FLOE SAID
 TO BE DROWNED
Especial from United Press.)

Special from United Press.)
 London, Feb. 10-A despatch from viberg, Finland, says that the ice breaking vessels returned there, to- day, from an unsuccessful search for 15O fishermen who drifted away on an ice floe several days ago. The men are believed TO haved rowned. One hundred of tho party were rescued, it is reported, when the floe broke up but the remainder refused to leave the floe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10
CLARA BARTON
 IS RECOVERING
Especial from United Press.

Washington, Feb. 10.-Clara Bar ton. founder of the American Red Cross. is recovering from an attack of pneumonia and bronchitis at her home Red Cross" Glen Echo, Md. It was said, today, that despite her Se years her remarkable vitality was expected to make her remuneration comparatively swift.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10
POLICEMAN SHOT
 IN REVOLVER DUEL

( Special from United Press.)
 Chicago. Feb. 10.-Policeman Thomas Tfghe, 29, was shot and fatal iy wounded, today, in a revolver duel with two men who sought to force him to free a friend whom Tighe had placed under arrest. All three es- capped.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10
STEEL TRUST BUSINESS
 IS GOING UP AGAIN.
Especial from United Press. !,

New York, Feb. 10-That the steel business is again on the upward move was indicated, today, when the month ly report of the thrilled orders of the United States Steel Corporation was made public. It showed thrilled or ders on the books on January 31 amounting to 3,110,919 tons, compared with 2,674,757 on December 31, an in- crease of 436,162 tons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10
BODY OF PEABODY
 SHIPPED TO BOSTON.
eciaI from JInited Press

Especial from United Press)
 Baltimore, Feb. 10.-The body of George Lee Peabody, who died here, late yesterday, was shipped to his home in Boston, today, on the Colon iaI express of the Pennsylvania rail- road, leaving here at 1O:45 a. m.
 Members of the Peabody family and Miss Edythe Deacon to whom MT. Peabody was engaged to be mar ried, left with the body.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10
FIRST PETITION FAVORING
 RECIPROCITY WITH CANADA
 RECEIVED IN SENATE TODAY.

Special from United Press.)
 Washington. Feb. 10-Senator Gall finger, (Rep., N. H-), today, present ed the first petition in favor of reel pr0city with Canada received in the Senate It came from the Republican Progressive club of Keene, N. H., and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10
TEDDY OFF TO GRAND
 RAPIDS FOR LINCOLN TALK.
fspecial from United Press,

Especial from United Press,
 New York, Feb. 10-Colonel Theo- dore Roosevelt, left here, today, for Grand Rapids, Mich, where he will deliver a Lincoln address, tomorrow night, before the Lincoln Club of that city. He will return here, next Mon- day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10
25 YEARS IN PRISON
 FOR GIRL KIDNAPPER.

Especial from United Press.)
 New York, Feb. 10-Twenty-five years in prison was the penalty inn posed in General Sessions, today, on Giovanni Gangi, convicted of kidnap- ping Rosina Giorgino, five year old school girl.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10

ARCHBISHOP IMPROVES.
 Philadelphia, Feb. 10-Further im- provement in the condition of Arch bishop Ryan was reported by his phy- SicianS tOd9v
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10

LOCATION OF NEW ARC LIGHTS
 The Aldermanic Lamp committee will meet Tuesday evening City Hall, o consider the location of 40 new arc fights. the majority of which will dis slace gasoline lamps in various parts sf the city
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10

WANTED.-Experie corset al- iteration operator. Apply giving particulars, Corsetiere, 32 Pratt St..
 Hartford, Ct. B9.u*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10

POOL CHECKS, milk checks and all kinds of metal checks made at low est prices. We also make stencils. burning brands. badges, seals, etc. The SchWerdtle Stamp Co.,. 4 Can- non St. B 10
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10

FOR SALE.-Saloon on East Side Hungarian district-cheap. Apply. W. B. Vaudeville, 115 Wall St.
 B 9s *po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10

A GOOD TIME for you Saturday night. St. Patrick's night at Eagles
 Hall. Maloney's orchestra. Admis-
 sion 15c. $ l0 bso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10

WANTED.-Work by the day by wo-
 man. Helen Wash, 780 Hallett street. B IO S~pO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10

FOR RENT.-Central location. First floor apartment, No. BOP Golden Hill St. rooms and bath, private railways, modern Improvements
 Inquire Frank W. Hurd, No. All Washington Ave. A23s If. o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10
UNCLASSIFIED

LOST.-Silvef purse and beads be- tween St. Patrick's church and Trumbull Road. Return to Willie Curley, 85 Trumbull Road
 B 10 b DO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10

FOLLOW THE BIG CROWD to Eagles Hall, Saturday night. St. Patrick's dance. Admission 15c.
 10 b o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10

SAFES.-3 secondhand safes, suit- able for large concern, all sizes.
 New safes. All prices Marsh, safe dealer, 192 Fairfield Ave. BS sao
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10

NOTICE
 Let Irishmen remember the grand Irish concert and lecture by Father O'F'lanagan in Poli's next Sunday evening. Tickets at Hartigan's DruR, Ytore and F.. T Feeley's, Arcade .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10

BRATWURST better than ever af Mark NageFs. 652 B. Main St.
 B tf q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10

WANTED.-Middle aged, reliable man as night clerk for lodging house. Inquire White House Cloth
 ing Store, 641 Water St. B 10 b*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10

STORE TO RENT-17 1t. by 42 fl TIT Fairfield avenue, Farmer build ing. For particulars call at Far mer Office. L11stto
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10

NEW YORK BOLOGNA and frank flirters. home made meat loaf. fresh daily. Peter Hron. 1216 Stratford Ave U 28 - If s o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10

VIE DO THE RIGHT kind of picture framing at lowest prices. Standard Art store. 1219 Main St.. Stratfield
 building. 30 5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10

TO THOSE INTERESTED in the wonderful development of Terry Farms we will send a descriptiyc booklet, A craftsmen house plans. fully illustrated. Terry Farms, 3OT Newfield Building. T16" tf q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10

HOT ROAST BEEF for Saturday night at O'Connor's. East Main and
 walter Sts All welcome. Lager
 and ales the finest. If. o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10
BUSINESS MEN DECLINE
 TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
 IMPOSSIBLE REFERENDUM
WORK OF STATE FACTORY INSPECTOR
c. L. M'Lean Makes Bienial Re- port-Results of Inspections
 and Orders For Changes

The second biennial report of the Lean. to the Governor. gives the num- Der of inspections made for the two years ended September 30. 191o as fol-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10

PRATTS CAFE, 137 Fairfield Ave, is sure to have what you want in ales, wines and liquors. Do not forget the fine free hot roast beef tomorrow.
 G2*135o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10

AT FRITZ G. HARTNIANN'S stuffed and baked clans, half fried chick en speciality. 126 Wall St.
 Fl 2s tf @
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10

ALBERT TISKA, 1263 Stratfced Ave, opposite Lincoln school, shaving, haircutting. massaging, etc Chil- dren's haircutting speciality. "As you like it.'' P 16 : If Q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10

JOIN the Casca Laxine tablet users Great for constipation. 25c.
 H
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10

FRESH ROAST HAM served free at Raldwin's. 31 Cannon St., Saturday,
 Feb. Il from 4 p. m. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10

AROUND the corner of Fairfield ave. and Water St. McPadden's Cafe. '. & NJ. Schaefer N. Y. Old Germau Brew, Weiner Beer. M. McPadden. agent. Fine lunch all day, Prime Roast of Beef Saturday. 4:3O
 U33stfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10

DO YOU LIVE IN A CELLAR? If not cover pipes and boiler and save the cost in coal. J. F. Welsh, 114
 Kossuth St. T5 If. o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10

GUINEA HENS. ducks, roasting chickens, broilers. fowl liver pud- ding, sausage meat. bologna. Bonn
 mos & Biltz. G 15 5s o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10

GOOD SECOND HAND National Cash
 Register for sale cheap. Address
 P. O. Box 16. City. S2st tf.o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-10

COME AND HAVE a dance with the St. Patricks at Eagles Hall. Satur- day evening. Maloney's orchestra.
 B 10 b 70