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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-10
LABORER DEPORTED
 RETURNS TO AUSTRIA

John Pushar, who two years ago was a powerfully built, husky young la borer sailed on the steamer Bar barossa for Austria, this morning, when Investigator Morrissey of the Charities department placed the man, only 20, aboard the vessel that he may no longer be a charge upon the State of Connecticut. Pushar is going home, probably to die.
 He settled in Bridgeport two years ago, and bent upon amassing enough for a little home, toiled so hard that his health gave way. His little sav- ings soon vanished, and he was un- able to meet his expenses. Soon he became an inmate of the Lakeview Home, where his case was recently diagnosed as probably incurable
 He was still an alien, and under the immigration laws he was liable to de- portation. Papers were effected to that end by Supt. of Charities J. V. Brennan, and at midnight Investiga- tor Morrissey sailed with him on the New York boat, transferred him to the pier at Hoboken, and sent him aboard
 Investigator Morrissey returned from his Hoboken trip and almost immed- lately boarded a train for Boston with Mrs. Eva Smith, an inmate of the tuberculosis hospital at Shelton who properly belongs to the State of Mass achusetts. She had become a charge upon Connecticut, having been taken i'll with tuberculosis in this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-10
TROOPS CALLED OUT
 TO QUELL DEFIANT
 LIVERPOOL STRIKERS.

Liverpool, Aug. 1O.--Striking freight .6h hendf7rs;. today, carried out their threats against the police and after severe street fighting, in which many were injured by stones and clubs, the police were forced to retreat. Mobs continued to form and all efforts of the police to disperse them were fu- tile. q
 The Mayor issued a proclama tion that he was ready to read the riot act unless lawlessness ceased and turn the situation over to the troops which had already been summoned Four hundred men of the Warwickshire reg iment arrived from Litchfield and more have been ordered from Chester.
 The strikers defied all efforts of the police to disperse the mobs ip the railroad yards. Fish and vegetable carts along the streets were overturn- ed and practically all street trade is paralyzed.
 Shipments of food to relieve the suf- fering in London were sent by special train, today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-10
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Hartford, Aug. 10-Concurring with the Senate, the House, today, passed the hospital appropriation bill. Repre- sentative Stephens, a member of the conference committee handling the measure. stated that the House con- ferees believed that the Senate was correct
 He advised the House to concur The bill provides an appropriation of S17,- GOO for St. Vincent's hospital, Bridge port, for two years; Griffin Hospital, Derby. S60OO to sS,000 and Middlesex hospital Middletown, 5000 to $S,O00. The Greenwich hospital and the Greenwich General hospital will re- ceive 1000 each and St. RaphaePs, New Haven, s15, 1000.
 A favorable report on the so-called dentists assistant bill was received by the House, today, and tabled for call endar and printing. The act provides that no person shall practice dentistry in this state unless he has been grant ed a license by the State Dentistry commission. The bill is regarded IS a slap to dentists assistants, doctors who are assisting licensed dentists. but who have no licenses themselves.
 The bill concerning the placing of 10 foot centers between trolley tracks was indefinitely postponed in the House. MT. Thoms, of Waterbury made the deciding motion stating that the public utilities commission should consider the matter
 According to the action of the House
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-10
Cider Mill and SIander, Mixed,
 Cause of Suit

A cider mill in Ridgefield, re- mark about a mother-in-law and a prosecution for violating the liquor law are all mixed up in the suit for S4,0O0 brought by Adolph Geoppler of Ridgefield against Bashford Bain of Bedding. Papers were filed this morning in the superior court.
 Geoppler has been conducting a ciger and vinegar mill for IS years. He claims that Bain made sighting remark about Geoppler's management of his wife'S estate.
 The following words are alleged to have been used by Bain: You are 8 liar, a robber and thief When the old lady died she left her (meaning Mrs. Geoppler) rich and you have robbed her of all her property and TOW you want to prove she is insane and send her to an asylum. When she was sick in bed you took good care of her but as soon as she was getting well you misused her again"
 The plaintiff says these remarks were false and malicious and that they lost him the good will of GUS toners and caused him to lose trade He also alleges that Bain maliciously caused his arrest for violation of the liquor law. This case was taken to the court of common pleas on appeal and was nolled in that tribunal. The action is returnable to the September term of court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-10
LABOR
 UNION. OUT TO
 BEAT DONAHUE

With explicit instructions 'to. use every honoQable means to defeat and prevent the reelection of Charles T. Donahue to the presidency of the Connecticut State Federation of La bor." Jasper McLevy, president of the Bridgeport Central Labor union was last night chosen by that body to represent it at the coming state con- vention.
 Donahue men on the other hand claim they are confident of victory. New Haven has declared against him but he hopes to draw strength from Danbury and smaller towns.
 Labor Day, September 4th. will be celebrated by workmen in Bridgeport with a great labor carnival at Forest Grove park. This will take the place of the Labor Day parade, and the proceeds of the affair will be devoted to the uses. of the union.
 In the morning there will be a baseball game between teams repre- senting the pattern-makers and the machinists. Another big feature will be a tug of war between teams of the Brewery Workers and the Retail Clerks union. Karl Lang will be anchor for the Brewery Workers and Robert Marshall for the retail clerks.
 A sheep roast served under expert auspices will be the main attraction of the day. Among the athletic att fractions will be a sack race, potato race, wheel barrow race, egg race, and other sports for all of which suitable prizes will be offered
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-10
Pope's Condition Causing Alarm
 At The Vatican
Especial from United Press )

Especial from United Press.)
 Rome, Aug. 10-Oficial1y, the condi- tion of His Holiness, Pope Plus x, is better, today.
 Despite the official bulletins, how ever. there is a strong feeling of pes simism about the Vatican. The off, cials admit their alarm over the con- tinued illness of the Pontiff- The gout is slowly but none the less sure ly invading the body of the disting- uished prelate and his heart has re- gently given his attendants grave concern. It is necessary to admin ister powerful stimulants in order to make the organ perform it's functions.
 Much significance is, today, attach ed to the admission that the brother of the head of the church has been summoned from Riesi and that, al- though his nephew has left the Vat attendance on him. The hot weather is slowly undermining His Holiness strength
 The temperature of the Pope was a little lower, today, and he appeared to be resting easier. The pains from his gout were not so severe as yes- terday, but otherwise his condition re- mained unchanged.
 The Pope, this evening, insisted on leaving his bed and sat in an easy armchair in his bedroom while holding a service. His desire to leave his bed is attributed to general restlessuess because of his confinement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-10
MERRY WIDOW" GETS RESPITE WHILE CLERKS
 ARE ON VACATION

Irma Screeder, the versatile IS year old bride of Frank J. Kilroy a soda clerk, who despite his recent marriage has already given up domestic bliss for single blessedness, was not arr raigned in the city court today for swindling the Rowland Dry Goods Go.
 The case was postponed by agree ment until August. 29. This action was desired by the Rowland Dry Goods Go. becaus some of the salesgirls wanted as witnesses against the young woman are absent on their vacation, and to have them appear as witnesses today would mean to break up their plans for their summer outings.
 Mrs. Kilroy is still at liberty. Bail of $200 has been furnished by her sis ter, Mrs. Lottie Perlbach.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-10
East Side Improvement Association Direct Attention of Authorities to 1hredtend Death of Trees Woody Maple Scale |nfects Many Irees-EIms AL ready Practically Destroyed
 by Beetles

been partly whitewashed, or frosted with some white substance.
 The same appearance is presented by the under side of the leaves. The foliage of many trees is all but de- stroyed and many other trees are travelling, in the same path.
 The condition was made the sub ject of discussion at a meeting of the directors of the East Side Im- prevement association, held at 5S5 William street, last night.
 It was decided that it would be impossible to obtain such a degree of individual action as would protect the shade trees, many persons having neither the special knowledge nor the facilities for caring for the trees in front of their homes.
 For this reason it was decided to urge municipal action, and the secre- tary was instructed to write letter to the proper officials calling atten- tion to the condition and suggesting that steps be taken to save the trees
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-10
House Votes Down
 Bill Compelling The
 Lobby To Register
Remarkable Hold of Lobbyists on Lower Branch of Legislature Manifested in Unexpected Defeat of
 Moderate Measure
Democratic House Leader Tingier Mayor Dunn of Will limantic, Johnson of Newtown and Chandler of
 Rocky Hill Urge Passage of Bill

lowed to go around and in an under handed manner try to influence mem bers against certain mea sures
 When these persons circulats through the House it is not good for the members. I don't care what fn- terest the man represents, iquoT or temperance or any other interest" The reference to temperance caused laugh because H. H. Spooner. of Berlin, the temperance agent, was then sitting in the front row of ths House: Spooner is the person who recently said Mayor Fisher of Middle town was no better than J. Henry Roraback, because Mayor Fisher was working in the interests of the Work lngmen's Compensation act
 "Of course" continued Mir Johnson.
 these lobbyists work under the pre- tense that they are here for legitimate purposes and on legitimate business. and they parade around in that fight, But believe that most of them ought to be behind the bars" .l
 Representative Chandler fsvorsd the bill, stating it was legislation thsrl could do no harm but could do a sreatI deal of good. Representative Tinz5ers said that respectable attorney. who wanted to represent g client befors the legislature, would not be regarded In the same light as the professional lobbyist. Attorneys had to register in regular court cases, said Mir. Tfnz5er. and no honorable attorney would he ashamed to register his rame with r1a secretary of State as the bill provfd- ed.
 MT. Dunn of WfIlimantfc, believed that the lobbyists themselves would favor the bill. He caused laugh when he said:
 Then, persons who wish to deal with the lobbyists will know wfers to find them and that will save both sides a lot of trouble. A man who is seeking corruption will surely bs corrupted and if he is not seeking corruption there is little danger in that line. 1 believe that most of fhs members of this House are strictly honest, however, and that the lobby has little influence here"
 Representative Hutchinson. of Es- sex, said:
 ''If there is any member here afraid of being corrupted, let him keep away from the building. No man will be corrupted if he does not want to bs"
 Representative Isbell asked that every member of the House who had { ever been approached by a lobbyist stand up.
 Representative Murphy. of Danbury. { ed that he had been approa ched on I the utilities matter by a man whose [ name he could not now recall.
 Later it was remarked that if Mir. Isbells invitation had bsen taken ser- iously there would have been such a show down that the lobby would never ! have forgiven him for his indiscTetiOn. 7 Naturally men who deal with lobby ists don't advertise it openly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-10
Especial to Farmer.)

Hartford, Aug, 10.-The House.
 today, killed the bill requiring leg
 islative agents or lobbyists to reg
 ister their names and the names
 of their employers with the secre-
 tary of state. The Senate had
 passed the measure and confer
 ence committee will be demanded.
 The result was big surprise
 and only goes to show that the
 lobbyists have secured ''strangle
 hold'' on the House in the dying
 days of the session. The bill was
 a moderate one for the Senate had
 shOrn it of it's most effective pro-
 vision but even in it's emasculated
 form was a move in the right di-
 rection.
 Hartford, Aug. 1e-The con. ration of the bill calling for the reg .ration of lobbyists and legislative agents brought out a lively debate in the terly attacked by the members Rep- Johnson, of Newtown, was again prominent in an onslaught upon an unnamed lobbyist.
 MT. Johnson said:
 While we were considering a bill a few moments ago, I noticed promi- nent lobbyist sitting in a chair near ] certain member of this House Af- .er the measure had been disposed of the lobbyist moved away from the member and sat down on one of the steps in the hall of the House. He ,onversed with the member and then eft the House.
 T tried to follow him through the corridor with my eye and I expected hat he would come into the House } ga sr., .tl.reue,a. sg.a office of the, clerk )f bills. I don't see him anywhere, now, and wonder what became of him all of a sudden.
 ''Now, gentlemen, that man has no light inSthis House, and if he is here turing the session he is here against ,ur rules, which provide that, if any person wishes to converse with a House member while the House is in session, he will make his wish known O, messenger and the member may 'etiret on being notified. If the rules )f the House are not to be lived up to, why not throw them out?
 Some time ago I spoke of the ac- ions of this man and the influence he vas trying to wie1d among the mem ,ership. In public statement trough the press he attempted to in orm the citizens of this State that he vas here on legitimate business, and le had a right to be here On that question I differ with him. This at- orney represents gas, electric light, md many other kinds of companies.
 do not think that any man not a member of this House should be al-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-10
Ball Player Buried
Funeral of Michael Kiss Smalling Largely At
 tended Today

Tn the presence of ssorrowing throng. including many who had been with him in the field of sport, the funeral services for Michael K. Small residence of his mother. in Johnson street at 8:30 and from St. Stephens church at g o'clock. The church was crowded with the largest congrega- ton it ever held, when the services started. Many who were unable 10 gain entrance stood in the street while the services were being held.
 There was a solemn high mass of which Rev. Father Neurihrer, pastor of St. Stephens church, was cele- brant, Father Dahme of St. Joseph's S church, deacon. and Father Czernitz- the offertory Miss Theresa Folks sang Ave Maria" and as the body was being borne from the church, Joseph ClabbyJ sang Face to Face"
 Delegations were present from the St. Joseph's T. L. & B. association, bon basket ball team and the Sound View Athletic club Two from each organization acted as bearers. Four teen young ladies acted as honorary bearers. During the services Organ ist John w. Dial of St. Mary's church played Burial was in St. MichaeEs cemetery.
 The floral tributes were numerous and showed the esteem in which the deceased was held by those who knew him best The Lancaster club of the Tri-State league of which Smalling was a member at the time he met his death, sent 8 beautiful floral piece, and the Yosts, St. Joseph's, Blue Rib- bons and Sound View A. c. were also among those represented in floral re- mem brances. The Factory League pennant, which the deceased helped the Yost team win last season, was today flying at half mast. Smalling lost his life by drowning after saving the life of young lady.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-10
KING GEORGES MOTOR
 CAR HELD UP ONE OF
 STRIKE FEATURES TODAY.

London, Aug 10-A hearse and two closed carriages, packed with meat, drove up in funeral fashion to one of the leading hotels, this afternoon and unloaded it's supplies. The black plumes .and other mourning regalia gave the hearse and carriages the right of way. The strikers quietly allowed the procession to pass.
 King George, returning from Sand ringham, where he went, yesterday, to bid goodbye, to his mother, was delay ed some time-in Queen Victoria street, today while on his way to the palace. His motor car was held up by long string of stranded wagons.
 The effect of the strike is the most serious in the poorer districts of the east end, where many butcher shops have closed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-10

The Greenfield Hill Fair, which for many years has been given under the auspices of the Greenfield Hill Country club, has been temporarily abandoned. There will be no fair this year, much to the disappointment of many peo- pie in this city who have looked for ward to the fair as an occasion.
 The feature of the fair was it's horse show. But now no horses are to be had. The horses have been displaced by automobiles. The patrons of the Fair included many wealthy men who maintained stables containing hand some animals. But the automobiles gone out. The facts were obtained from Simon c. Bradley who has long been concerned with the management of the fair.
 Mr. Bradley said this morning: There will be no fair this year. We have not been able to arrange an en- tertainment that would be satisfactory to the patrons of the fair Our horse show was the great drawing card, but now we are unable to get the horses. They have been displaced by the auto mobile. We would build a trotting park course" continued MT. Bradley, except that we are so far away and have no hotel accommodations.
 MT. Bradley is of the opinion that the fair has not been permanently abandoned, but believes it will be re. stunned as soon as it's friends have been able to adjust themselves to new conditions. The membership of the Greenfield Hill Country club is larger than ever and just as enthusiastic.
 The Fair was given last year with out the horse show an omission which caused no end of comment To old time patrons of the Fair, it seemed like a pumpkin pie without pumpkin. So greatly discouraged were the pro- motors of the Fair by this feeling that they decided to drop the enter prise altogether until some feature may be devised which will make up for the lack of thoroughbreds.
 In by-gone years, the quality of the horseflesh exhibited at Greenfield Hill gave the little Fair an enviable and widespread reputation. The many millionaire residents of the environs of Fairfield vied with each other in friendly rivalry, and the blue ribbons were as eagerly sought as the honors at much more famous occasions.
 The presence of the handsome horses and the society atmosphere which the women lent to the Fair used to be it's great attraction. The Fair was also noted for the many exciting mis- haps which occurred in the handling and exhibiting of the spirited steeds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-10
Special from United Press.)

London, Aug. 10-That all London, Fwith its 6,0O0,0o0 people, will have to walk unless the great transportation strike now on is settled within 4s thours, is predicted today. and a food famine is considered inevitable. The War Office has ordered troops put in readiness to be rushed to Lon- don, and it is reported some have al- ready entrained
 ! The strike spread today to carters. dreight handlers and teamsters at all Erailway stations and others employed En the handling and transportation of frieght and other goods, about 25,000 tgoing out A conservative estimate tplaces the number of strikers and ithose indirectly thrown out of work lat 120,00O, but there are constant ac- tcessions. Affiliated unions are either walking out in sympathetic support bor taking this opportune time to pre- sent their demands.
 Transportation is demoralized today. fThe supply of petrol is running low tand there was only a half service Epf autos during the day. By tomor- brow, all business on which London is lso dependent, will be at a standstill. lEven those who are fortunate enough ito own their own automobiles are sSnding difficulty in getting fuel.
 Thousands of dollars worth of food supplies are rdtting in ship and
 wharves. Prices of meats and other provisions are soaring. In many in- stances they have gone up over half the price.
 Numerous large markets have closed ibecause their supplies have become exhausted.
 Many turbulent scenes marked the pstrike, today. Mail wagons escorted lby heavy detachtments of police were .the center of disorder. Clashes be- tween strikers and police began with haybreak and continued all day. About noon mounted police surround led Paddington Station, which had been blocked by throngs of strikers. The temper of the workmen became fuglier as the day progressed. The po- nice used their batons freely but seem Mnable to cope with the situation.
 Home Secretary Winston Churchill has under consideration urgent ap- peals made today to cal out troops
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-10
Trying To Save Comrade, Doriano
 Is Badly Hurt

Two men working on a new house in Merriam street, near Lindley street, fell 90 feet from beneath the caves this forenoon when one lost his bal ance and the other sought to save him from falling.
 James Liquor, who was the first to be imperilled, escaped without ser ious injuries. Nicholas Doriano, who tried to save Liquor from falling, dropped upon a pile of window frames He was taken to the Bridgeport hos pital in a serious condition His re- covery is expected.
 The men are employed by H. F. Pi- lOttl, contractor About 1O:30 this forenoon they were busy beneath the caves when the mishap occurred. Both Liquor and Doriano lay stunned and inert, and for a moment their fellow workmen thought both had been kill ed
 pr. Krause answered an ambulance call, and found Liquor pretty well re- covered when he arrived, but Doriano's condition was more serious Though the mishap occurred not far from St. Vincent's hospital Doriano asked to be taken to the Bridgeport hospital when the surgeon told him his con- dition was such that he must go into one of the general hospitals for ob- servation
 Liquor was bruised and scratched from head to foot but aside from the shaking up he received little serious injury. He remained at the scene of the mishap but later went to his boarding house, at Main and Grand street. He is "A and unmarried.
 Doriano, who is 26, married and lives at 36 Lexington avenue, had fracture of the right ankle, bad sprain of the back and bruises. There was as sus- picion of internal injuries but these had not manifested themselves up to a late hour this afternoon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-10

Unless Bridgeport takes municipal action to protect it's shade trees, its streets will soon be without adorn- ment of trees.
 The elms, which were once one of the great beauties of the city, are dead, or dying. They have been per mitted to be the prey of the uncheck- ed elm tree beetle.
 i In the meantime many naples had been planted. and these had begun to take the place of the elmS.
 But the naples are now largely in fected with the woolly maple scale, and -vill soon be reduced to the con- ditioI of the elms unless preventive lmeans are adopted.
 = Every fourth or fifth tree is now almost covered with the scale, and nearly every maple tree shows the presence of the scale if it is examin ed closely. On the worst infected trees the trunks look as if they had