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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25
Senate BaIks
 Judge sco1t's Salary Raise
Judson Makes Plea for It, But Senate Says No-To Confer with the. House.
(From Our special corres

AIA oiil ouIl Sp0cldl cores. Hartford, July 25.-The Senate to. day for the second time rejected the proposition of the Judiciary commits tee to increase the salary of Judge
 Howard Scott from $4,00O to s4.500
 per annum. Senator Judson said that
 in Fairfield county the great bulk of
 the actions before the common pleas
 court come before the civil side over
 which Judge Scot presides He said
 that the criminal side of the court
 which is presided over by Judge James F. Walsh of Greenwich. sits on an average of one day a month.
 He said that nine-tenths of all the
 business before the court is heard bv Judge Scott. He thought that the proposition to increase Judge Scott's salary was most reasonable one.
 A parliamentary tangle ensued dur ing which Senator Donovan who led the opposition to the salary increase when it originally appeared said that the attempt of Senator Spellacy to amend the report by providing for an increase of similar amount for the judge of the common pleas court of was not in order.
 Finally after much debate the Sen. afe voted to adhere to it's former ac- ton and reject the bill, and named Senator Barnum as a committee of conference. The House has voted to grant Judge Scott the increase.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25
MERRITT TOLD HE WILL HAVE JOB AGAIN

''it was reported. today. that Attor- ney Albert J. Merritt has been off, c1aiiy notified Of his reappointment as prosecuting liquor agent. The county commissioners, when seen this morn. lng' said they did not care to mako aIy a statement at this time. Attorney Merritt was equally reticent. hut # was learned from a reliable sourcr that he had received notification and expected to have his appointment ap- proved by judge or the Superior court today.
 The commissioners said they were not feady to give the name of the second prosecutor for this city. nor have they announced the official who w1llh ave Stratford and Fairfield as his territory. These appointments are expected to be announced before the end of the week,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25
'MR. SOCOLO
 LEAVES POLL
 ORGANIZATION
Talented Stage Director Has Done Much to Improve Dra- matics in Bridgeport

Giunio Socola, directer of the Pol fStock Company terminated his con.
 nection with the Poli players here fyesterday. with the production of "A
 Message from Mars" MT. Socola's
 resignation to answer the call of other business interests became known to | the players last evening and called forth expressions of general regret. Mir. Socola. in the position of "the !! man behind who is responsible for every little detail of the diversified productions such as fall to the lot of
 stock companies, has developed the 1 local Poli organization to a high de- gree of efficiency. He is not unknown to Bridgeport, by name. though per-
 sonally he is of a retiring disposition. Last season, and the season before. MT. Socola figured in several of the seasons successes, as the man at the helm. This season he has produced a series of plays of even higher stand- ard than ever before attempted
 Mir Socola is native of Louisiana. Early in life he developed an insatia- ble craving for the theatre What time he did not devote, as youth, to
 preparing himself for the practice of
 came practitioner in New Orleans, and spen+ several months at the bar, but his theatrical leanings at length
 asserted themselves so strongly that he forsook the practice of law to take up the stage.
 For several seasons he was asso- ciated with that veteran player and director, H. Percy Meldon, who is we'll known as a director to patrons of stock companies hereabouts He soon developed into one of the most fin- ished of stock company directors. and also shone as one of the most versa tile of Juvenile players.
 Two years ago, through his old pre- | ceptor, MT. Socola was brought into contact with the Poli interests | Though in the position of director he Is kept in comparative obscurity from the public, MT. Socola formed many enduring friendships here His brief l return last season, and his re-engage- ment this season, were hailed with pleasure by patrons of the stock who hom important to the success Of the company is an efficient director.
 MT. Socola's courteous and consider ate treatment of the players Under his direction is proverbiaI among stock players. and his erudition in the history of the drama, and of players IS equally we'll known. Mr. Socola's departure will occasion widespread re- gret not alone in theatrical circles. but wherever he has become known here. MT. Socola's successor is Oscar . Eagle, of the David Belasco forces. among the foremost directors of A merica.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25
FATHER KENNEDY'S WILL
 ADMITTED TO PROBATE
Special from United press,

tSpec1aI from United Press.) New Haven, July 25-The last known will of Rev. Peter M. Ken nedy. of this city, was admitted to probate. today. Several heirs at law. who did not get slice of the s5O.OO0 estate, were represented in court but announced no intention of contesting the will. They have 30 days in which to file a contest.
 Two other wills left by Father Kennedy have been found and in one of these $10,000 worth of paid up in surance is mentioned but which is not covered sby the last known docu- ment (1907.y
 The administrators are expected 10 encounter considerable difficulty in strengthening out the conflicts. Tn the probated will four Catholic socie- ties' ot. Francls church in this city, and a niece divide the estate
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25
CITY AUDITOR INDICTS FIRST DISTRICT ONLY
 TAXPAYERS FOR GREED
Communication Is Address ed By Him As Secretary of Permanent Paving Commission - Certain I'm
 provements Can not Be Granted .

Labelling the coyetousness of some
 of the taxpayers of the First district
 iwho not only expect but who do. not
 hesitate in asking for the same bene-
 fits as those who pay in the two dis
 tricts of the city. as "an injustice which should be remedied as soon as possible City Auditor Bernard Heating in 9 statement today showed
 where some of the residents of the First district are receiving benefits iwarra nting the imposition of a tax greater than they now pay.
 The city auditor, as secretary of !the Paving and Sewer Commission. lhas advertised for proposals for con lstructing sewers in Golden Hill street land on Parrott street. His attention has been called to the fact that the Common Council has ordered the lay ing of sewers in Beechmont avenue iand iH Huntington Road He has been asked why proposals have not been asked for the last named con- fstructicns.
 In a statement he says that the Board of Apportionment has made no provision in the First district appro- lpriations for construction of sewers lin the First district. In BeechmontI avenue 900 feet of sewer has been lordered; in Huntington road, 800 feet. lBeechmont avenue is situated wholly within the First district, and 500 feet |of the 300 feet ordered in Hunting- ton Road if laid would be in the First district. The city auditor says: "No proposals can be got for such sewers, | nor can they be ordered constructed | until provision is made for their cost"
 Making further statement the city i auditor says:
 The taxpayers in the First district | only have objected on technical grounds, to the imposition of a req sonable tax, to wit: Ten mills and have asked for and are receiving an a batement of three mills of their tax
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25

l Tor the current year, thus making the
 tax paid by them, but seven mills Yet they expect to receive practically all Of the benefits received by the | taxpayers of the Second district, who pay a tax of seventeen and two.
 tenths (1z 2-10) mills.
 That this is an injustice which should be remedied, as soon as pos slbIe. Is apparent to every fair-mind- ed person.
 'The remedy, in my judgment, lies
 in annexing all that portion of the
 territory in the First district only
 that either has received or expects ill
 the near future to receive the cor responding benefits of property situat- ed in the Second district. First dis trlct property owners ought not to be unreasonable as to expect that they shall continue to receive ,on the pay ment of nominal tax rate of about seven mills, practically all of the benefits received by those who pay tax rate of seventeen and two-tenths mills.
 "fet some property owners are round who pay taxes in the First dis tr1ct only, who not only expect but who have no hesitation in asking for and receiving many of the foregoing peneflts. at the expense of their nelgnDors of the Second district
 I have talked with some property owners of the First district only, who frankly acknowledge that the benefits received by the inhabitants of the greater portion of that territory war rant the imposition of tax much greater than now paid.
 At any rate it would appear to an person that it would be l rank injustice to continue to give 70 l he residents of the First District only improvements to the expense of | Wnicn they do not contribute and | further that it constitutes unfairnass on their part to ask for and accent | such benefits, at the expense of the nore unfortunately situated taxpay- ers of the Second district
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25
HIS FOE HAD LOADED
 PISTOL IN POCKET
IS Arrested and Sentenced to Jail for
 Carrying the Weapon

Because James Marion loitered about the Salts Textile Co with a loaded plstol in his pocket, frightening Louis Roberto, of IFS Nichols street. Marion was sentenced to jail for 50 days and fined $1 and costs in the citv oo,,rt today. ~oui
 Marion who now claims Se Hal1ett street as his residence, boardej with Hooerto until Saturday night. when tne two quarrelled. When Rohert, :, saw the former boarder loiterjnv aoout his place of employment he co,npiained to Special Policeman yo- cola, who arrested Marion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25
BANKS AMENDS DEATH LIMIT BILL TO PREVENT RECOVERY
 FOR DEATHS OF CHILDREN
.otorcyc|ist. Was Speeding
 At Bad Place
For Prosecuting Officer and Secretary of State Were
 Watching Him

Emory F. Phelps, of Fox street Black Rock, the motorcyclist agains
 whom Prosecuting Attorney Delaney and Secretary of State Matthew H. Rogers were witnesses, paid a fine oi slo and costs in the city court, to-
 The State official was not present. Phelps admitted driving his motor cycle at 30 miles clip through Cam non street, but claimed that he had his machine under control. It de- veloped that Prosecutor DeLaney sat In his automobile, at the curb near Broad and Cannon streets, when the motorcyclist passed by. The offence occurred several weeks ago, but through some delay Phelps was not arrested until last week Attorney ]. J. Culllnan appeared for him today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25
WALL STREET TO-DAY.
Especial from United Press

N0PeCIdI ITUn UnIted Press
 New York, July 25.-Openine- The market opened in an unsettled conol51on' severe losses being sus- ta1ned in many stocks. At the and of 15 minutes, however, a stea dier tone developed and fractional recov- cries occurred
 II a. m.-The unsettled conditions olsappeared after the opening, the early losses being followed bye brisk rallies, the majority of the list show ing only fractional losses at the end of the first hour
 Government bonds unchanged. oth- CT bonds irregular.
 Noon;-Continued strength prevail ed in the second hour, many of th., important issues making further re- coverles from early losses and some of the leading railroads making such i Drisk adv, advances as to carry their
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25
BARNES, LIAR,
 GETS TEN DAYS
Court, Bound to Find Out if Crap Game Led to She ling of Kinnon, Succeeds

Because Emmet Barnes. a. negro Ia
 borer, didn't tell the whole truth on
 the witness stand in the city court to-
 oay, when he testified in the case of
 Oriander Jones, colored, charged with
 shooting Thomas ~Kinnon. Barnes was
 sent to jail for 10 days.
 1ohes, Barnes and two whites were
 shooting crap late Saturday night when an argument arose. and Jones nred three shots. Kinnon, according 70 ms own story, stood some distance rom the group, and was shot through the arm. The wound is not dangerous
 rrosecutor Delaney grilled half a. uoAen witnesses in an effort to get at the truth of the circumstances lead ing up to the shooting. None wouId aomlt having seen a crap game BarneS was among them. and sha nosi- lively denied that there was any game in progress
 Delaney asked the witness to show ms hand for teH-tale callouses iron, manipulating the bones. R,1t nona was discernible. At length Jones was called to the witness stand. He ad- m1tted reluctantly that a crap game led to the trouble, someone shouted
 niger, and he shot, fearing he would be set upon.
 Judge Wilder promptly recalled Barnes to the witness stand. and after administering a reprimand, sent him to Jail for 10 days for contempt of court. Jones truthfulness so im- pressed the court that instead of hold l ing the negro for the superior court. | ne took Jurisdiction. ordered the cnarge of assault with intent to kill | to be that of simple assault | ana sent Jones to jail for three | months and fined him S1 and costs.
 k1nnon was able to be in court. He raised his right arm to receive the path with some difficulty He lives at 'Sl Capitol avenue, and Jones lives at center street extension. Police nan John Halpin found the negro in Jim home, whither he fled following ne shooting, and where he at once his pistol
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25
DIRECTOR MOTT DENIES
 FAVORING SUGAR TRUST
 AGAINST OTHER BUYERS

New York, July 25.-That he. while acting as confidential agent for H. O Havemeyer, was instrumental in clos ing the Louisiana and Hawaiian sugar markets to any but trust buyers. was positively denied to the Hardwick Gohsresslonal committee, to-day, by Henry c. Mott, a director of the sugar trust. Mott. who is chief raw sugar buyer for the trust, took issue with Claus Spreckels. who told the commit tee the Louisiana and Hawaiian markets were held by the trust, through threats of boycott of planters Wno would sell to independents.
 Any man who has the men and is ready to pay his bills can buy all the sugar he wants there" said Mott. The witness was very positive in his as- sertlons that he never drove inde- pendents out of business by under selling them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25
EAST MAIN STREET
 REPAIRS NOT GOOD

Is the repair pavement laid in Ea Main street by the Conn. Co. now completed, fit to be accepted by the city. Samples have been exhibited which show that there is fan1+ +o I,-, found with the ingredients of the concrete. Who is at fault. the Conn, Co or the contra ctors, the Burns Go 9 Some of the concrete will be con. demned, wilt all of it? This after noon Oommlssloners Frank T. Staples Commission. Engineer Stoddard nf the city engineers staff and Enginear C. C. Elwen of the Conn. Go. as an investigating committee are going over the repair work. What their terest M
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25
UP-TO-DATE BURGLARS
 BATTLE GOTHAM COPS
Especial from United Press

New York, July 25-Armed with the latest make of automatic nisto1s ond equipped to make a quick "eetawav'' With modern high powered taxicab. a band of desperate Western crooks are terrorizing this city. The police admitted today that they believe the men who robbed Jacob Jacoby's jew elry store on Saturday night were the same who tried to rob Louiss B. 1.oSenpaums shoe store in Blocker street, last night, and failed after fir ing promiscuously at Rosenbaum and number of persons who tried to stop them. They got no plunder but their 1ast automobile enabled them to slude the police who tried to capture them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25
SWIFT REPRESENTATIVES
 COME TO BRIDGEPORT

NIT. F. l.. Gaudreaux of New York Cfty, Eastern manager of Swift S, Co.'S soap department is in this city. organizing an advertising campaign Of Swift Pride Cleanser, and Swift. s Borax Soap. A large crew ouf repre- sentatives are making a house to house canvass. introducing these pro ducts, and as special introducforv oHer are giving away absolutely free cake of Swift's borax soap with each purchase of a can of Pride Cleanser.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25
Weather. Indications.
Especial from United Press

NSpecIaI from United Press.)
 New Haven, July 25-Forecast:- Falr tonight and Wednesday,; con- t1nued cool Brisk west winds.
 The storm that was central over Lake Huron, yesterday morning, has moved eastward and is now passing out the St. Lawrence valley. It has produced general rain during the last "A hours in the eastern portion or the lake region and along the At lant1c coast north of Virginia. It is causing brisk to high winds along the north Atlantic coast. Pleasant wealth CT with moderate temperatures pre- walls, this morning in nearly all sec tions east of the Rocky Mountains.
 conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather for two or three days with slightly lower temperature, to- night
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25
PRESIDENT TAFT
 BACK IN WASHINGTON.
Special from TTnitad pra

Special from United Presso
 Washington, July 2ePresident Taft arrived back in Washington from Beverly, today, just in time to mo. tor hurr1edly to the White House for the regular cabinet meeting. He was accompanied on the return trip by representative Mccall, Rep.. Mass.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25
Another Fatal
 AeropIane Race
Special from United Press :,

Especial from United Press.)
 St. Petersburg, July 25-The St. Pe- tersburg to Moscow aeroplane race was marked by a serious accident to- oay, when the machine pileted by Mons. Slusarenkos crashed to tbe ground near Tsarskoe Seloe, killine Mons. Shimansky, a passenger, and seriously injuring Slusarenkos, both his legs being broken.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25

New York-Peter Paulson lived il days at St Vincent's Hospital with a piece of gauge stuffed in his heart to stop the leakage of blood, resulting from stab wound He was recover ing when blood poison developed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25
WOOD BLOCK ARRIVES

Enough wooden blocks to pave ths whole of State street from trasS street to Park avenue. arrived i'm ff1fs city to-day by boat. They win bf hrst Inspected. and if found satfsfar- tory will be immediately unIoadoS ss< placed in the street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25
AGAINST FATHER.s WITT.

Claiming that their. fathers win iz invalid. John W. Smith of New ca naan and Minot Smith of NorvvaIk have appealed from the decision o< the Stamford probate court. Papsrs were filed this morning in the sIpe- tator's name. His will was adrnstta<f to probate May IS, 1911 John ". and Mlnot smith say they are the only heirs at law
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25
MILLS co. REPoRT

The w S. Mills Co. filed the au- nual report of its incorporsffor --ss,s- the town clerk today. Its office-s include, D. P Mills, presfd ent. Nan satuck; Samuel I.sutenbach. vfcs. president, New York; ". S, Min. treasurer, Nichols, Conn; and IT,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25

EIGHT ROOMS of fine furniture for sale. Dressers, fine oak extensions table, iron beds, rugs, carpets, hair mattresses, at your own price at Redfleld's new place, 286 Fairfield ave a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25
IN PROBATE COURT.

In the estate of Margaret A Mo yarthy, who, was a teacher at inc shelton school, Attorney John I PheIan has been appointed admits trator by Judge of Probate Edward F. Hallen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25

WHEEL FOR SALE.-Coaster brake
 Good shape: $1O.O0. Redfield's new !, place 2ss Fairfield Ave. asn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25

JOIN the Casca Laxine tablet users Great for constipation. 25c
 H1so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25
WINS MOTORBOAT
 RAGE FROM NEW
 YORK TO HAIIFAx
(SneciaJ from limited pras.

ISpecIdI rom United PreSs)
 Halifax, July 25-The power boat Caroline, favorite, won the New York to Halifax motorboat race. arrivin . here today. She. covered the 553 miles from Gravesend Bay to Halifax har- Dor in exactly 57 hours. The last half of her trip she was badly buffef- ed by storm which broke the wheel ropes and carried away some can vas. ,
 Ihe snapshot III and Eronel have not been sighted and may have been driven off their course by the storm. The Tramp, fourth starter in the race. gave up while off Block Island.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25

FOR SALE.-Cash register at 1<,rx
 gain. Came from sherif's sale and z can be bought right John R-
 WoodhuI, 526 Water street. an
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25

TO RENT.-Second floor, six rooms all improvements, 193 Catherfne ot- r ffo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25

New York-"I'm Ill years old and I'll lick the motorman of this car declared a centenarian who was run down in Madison avenue, yesterday. The crowd expected to see him taken from under the car. in bits.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25

TEN SALESLADIES If aood a,,a,-- ance wanted for house fo ho.sss canvass on Swift's Pride Cleanser. Very liberal introductory offer ! Guaranteed salary and conn4js- sion. Apply Swift & CeuDarv wholesale market, 464 Water sf
 Wednesday noon, July 26 as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25
NOTICE.

l. Michael A. Anrich hereby give notice that I have applied to inc Board of Police Commissioners for appoIntment to be special police man on the police force of said cf4ss
 MICHAEL A AMRIcH.
 25 STD 12S5 Pembroke street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25

FOR SALE.-Rug 9xI2, almost ne,v, Rrlce reasonable Call No zf6
 Wells St p os ss-~'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25

Classified" eds on inside page of this paper.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25

TEXAS FARM FOR SAIE.-1s0 acres of the finest vegetable land in the entire state in the famous onion belt near San Antonio. Nine cuttings of alfalfa has been har- vested on this land in one season. 43 acres adjoining this farm was planted in onions last season that netted the owner $15.394.66 A good crop of corn was then raised on the same land in the same sea- son. Get full particulars by ad- dressing w. D. Hord, Room 2, 10z5 Main street. Bridgeport, Conn.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25

TO RENT-First floor, six roon,< steam heat, all improvements, 2f2 Eeari St, between l.. Main and Brooks St. Pg tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25

'CIassified'' ads on inside page of this paper.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25
UNCLASSIFIED

LOSTFBrown Pomera uian male. Re- turh@to Bridgeport Veterinary Hos pital. P25 if
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-25

WANTED.-Girls to work on rain coats. Must be good experienced on Singer sewing machine Steady work Good pay to right party
 Apply at once to H. Sedeman, man. ufacturer of rain coats, 1906 Main St. aSp