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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22
REFERENDUM PETITIONS CONTINUED IN DEMAND
 INTEREST GROWS DAILY

The work of signing referendum pe- tftions for the submission of the pro- posed bond issues goes merrily on. Today the signatures have reached we'll toward the 900 mark and tomor- row the first third of the work will be completed in less than a third of the time which remains.
 Those who entertain the doctrine that citizens " sign petitions ito do anything, as the saying goes, should undertake a few days of service in some matter, requiring petitions
 Such a person will soon learn that the average man is exceedingly cau- tious as to what he puts his name is doing
 This is not the stock idea in such matters, but it is the accurate one A careful reading of the referendum story in the Farmer each day will en- able all voters to make a satisfactory conclusion to guide them.
 There is only one question involved. Do you, as voter, want a chance to say whether the city shall pay as 1t goes, or shall issue bonds. If you fp--~~ issuing bonds, have you a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22

choice as to the enterprises for which bonds shall be issued, and those for which they shall not be issued.
 If you do want such a chance, sign the petition.
 When 15 per cent. Of the voters have signed, the five bonding bills go upon the voting machines in November, and each voter may pass upon each prop osftion, if he is interested in it, or ignore it, if he'f is not interested. These propositions are as follows:
 It is proposed to issue $4OO, GOO for a new High School
 For a new Almshouse, $225, 900,
 For new fire house and a new po- lice building, $58, 900.
 For repairing the East Washington avenue bridge, $100,
 The total approaches close to sSOO.- coo. G
 This is large sum, so large that the Legislature thought the bonds should not issue except upon the vote of the people, in case 15 per cent of the vot- CTS should exhibit interest enough to petition. So, MT. Voter, here is your chance to promote the cause of popu- lar government. Send in your peti. ticu. Sign the coupon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22
fFrom Our Special Cores.

(ETOm Our Speclal COrreS)
 Hartford, Aug. 22.-By practically unanimous vote the Senate concur red with the House today in inde- finitely postponing the favorable re- port of the railroad committee mak- ing 10 foot centers compulsory in municipalities.
 Senator Archibald McNeil, Jr., of Bridgeport, who succeeded in having this report tabled last week, moved at the opening of the session that it be taken from the table. He then defined his position substantially as follows:
 I am opposed to the passage of this bill in it's present form as it gives the Connecticut Go. the right to lay ten foot centers on thirty-two feet wide streets in Bridgeport particularly re- gardless of the will of the people in any municipality in the State. While ten foot centers may be desirable in some local cities I feel I am express ing the opinion of large majority of the electors of Bridgeport when I say
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22
Woman Hurt By Fall
 Through Hatchway

Ann Doherty, aged 8, familiar in police circles, was taken off a coal barge at the foot of Henry street by pr. McQueeney of the ambulance corps. and removed to St. Vincent's hospital.
 The woman was painfully hurt in falling through the hatchway of the barge. She suffered a sprain of the left ankle and numerous bruises.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22
TRIUMPH OF SESSION. By Senator Bristow, Republican


 Copyright 1911, by United Press As-
 sociation.l The special session has not accom- plished what it should have done though it deserves credit for some substantial legislation. The corrupt practices act will have some restrain ing influence on excessive expenditure of money in Congressional and Sena- torial elections
 The reciprocity bill, think, will not produce satisfactory results. I think it will slightly reduce the price of farm products, but not the cost of living, because the reduction will be absorbed by middlemen.
 Efforts of the progressive Republi- cans to reduce excessive duties on manufactured articles failed, through a combination between the President, standpat Republicans and certain Democratic leaders. The passage by the Senate of the resolution for the direct election of Senators is the great est triumph of the session for the progressives, but that was held up in conference because certain South ern Senators demand as price Of direct elections that the Federal gov ernment shall give up the power it has always had to regulate the time and manner of electing Senators.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22
PERSONAL MENTION
Miss Bessie H

Miss Bessie Harlow, we'll known as a musician of ability. is visiting at the home of MT. William H. Burrows. president of the MiddIetown National Bank. Miss Harlow will return to this city to give an organ recital at the First Presbyterian church next Sunday evening. x
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22
SIO,O0O Death
 Damage sLimIt e.s.
 Is Agreed On
(From Our Special Corres.J ]

(From Our Special CorresJ .
 Hartford Aug. g2-TEe cornrHfftes on conference on the bill aboIishina the death limit has agreed to accepu the Senate amendment of $100OO. wipa out the depndency clause and ab0Iisn the minimum of $100O and will sd report. :. If this report is accepted. the law will be substantially the law as it Ia today. except that the limit will b4 raised from s5,00O to S10O90. This iS practically the only change. " NIT F D.-GirI for light work.
 American Graphophone Co. Cherry
 St |. 2Z G~O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22

Davis planned to mate the visiting animal with prize winning terrfoF of the same breed in his kenneIs
 Davis expects to be called upon t1 refund $200 to the owner of the dead dog.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22
ATWOOD PLANS GREAT WHITE
 WAY FLIGHT
Especial from United Press. ,

Belle Isle, N. Y., Aug. PA strong, gusty wind baffled Aviator Harry N Atwood's hopes of an early flight from this village to Albany, today. Atwood has only 294 miles of his total jour- ney to cover, having put 975 miles be- tween himself and St. Louis. He is very confident that tomorrow will find him in the metropolis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22
HOW LEADERS VIEW
 THE EXTRA SESSION.

Speaker Champ Clark-On our
 record we will sweep the country
 in 19f2.
 Republican Leader James R.
 Mann-The session strengthened
 President Taft and weakened the
 Democrats before the country.
 Senator Robert s. Owen-The
 wisdom or unwisdom of Taft's
 views must now be settled by the
 people.
 Senator F. E. Warren-The ses-
 sion showed the people that Taft
 is . safe and sane leader.
 Representative Victor Murdock The country now knows Con-
 Rress is responsive to its will. The
 judiciary now must be made so.
 Senator BristOw@The extra ses-
 sion has not accomplished what 1t
 should have done though de,
 serves credit for some substantial
 legislation.
 washington, Aug. 19-Leaders ir three political branches in both Houses of Congress. today, answered in the following special statements fol the United Press. the query, What do you think of the extra session.?
 SPEAKER CHAMP CLARK.
 Speaker Clark declared, today, that Democracy has made good'' in the special session.
 we have made a record that has surprtsed our friends and dumbfound- cd our enemies" Clark asserted. "The extra session was extraordinary ln the amount and quality of the worA done in the House by the combined Democrats and insurgents, and the combined Democrats and insurgents in the Senate. and especially in the rnaniuuity of action developed by the House Democrats.
 'Tt was predicted freely, vociferous- ay, enthusiastically and confidently by the standpat press and orators that We would TO to pieces. But we have sansriy disappointed all their expec- tationg.
 s:snssrsd tt for years as being utter 1y lacking in ability for constructive stateamanship. we passed through the House moro constructive legislation and better than has passed through any House in the same length of time
 .fWe ssdeemed every promise made in order to carry the elections in 1910. It is a record of which we may well be proud and on which we will sweep tho country in 1912
 '..To show how completely the stand pat Republicans are demoral1sed it is only necessary to quote the newspa- per statement that there was great re- joicing at the White House because we failed by a scratch to override the Presidents veto, although we have only sixty-three majority. To thls complexion has it come at last that the President, who went into power by . huge majority. is glad to escape the humiliation of having his vetoes overr5dden in a House containing a majority of only S. Small favors are thankfully received by the adminis- tration.''
 Clark paid tribute to the Republi- can progressives. "Twenty-two," he said, 'had the courage and manhood to override the vetoes. Every Demo- crat and every insurgent who stood up to the rack is entitled to his full share of credit We honestly and per sisteutly endeavered to relieve the people of some of their burdens of taaxtion but the President blocked the game
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22
NEWARK EAGLES COMING

Coming to this city, 1,50O strong. members of the Newark Aerie of Eagles and their families will make a visit to Bridgeport Aerie on Sunday, September 10.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22
POLICE SEEK THIEF
 WHO STOLE PAYROLL
 OF LAKE TORPEDO co.
Payroll is in Charge of Superintendent Foster |. Hawkins, Who Leaves Clarence Har-
 rIngton, an Assistant in Charge

Latter Leaves Office to Eat His Dinner and Returns to Find $507 Missing = Hawkins Draws Personal Check for the Amount and Help Are Paid-Thief
 Must Have Been Familiar With Premises
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22

I The President, himself. has been com pelled to concede the right and jus tice of the initiative, the referendum and the recall, with the sole exception of the judiciary.
 The Presidents refusal to accept the wool schedule is equivalent to saying that he is not willing to agree to the schedules acceptable to the progress sive element of his own party. The wisdom or the unwisdom of his views must be settled by the people.
 MANN's HOT AIR.
 (By Representative James R. Mann,
 Minority House Leader.)
 Copyright 1911 By The United Press
 AssoCiations.)
 The Democrats in the House would have been wise if they had confined the special session to consideration of the reciprocity bill only. Instead of that, they set out to show how they could bungle legislation. They pre- tional amendment for direct election of Senators by insisting upon coupling with it another amendment to the constitution to deprive the general government of one of it's necessary powers.
 They fought against publicity of primary election expenses until we strangled them into yielding. They nearly defeated statehood for Arizona by insisting that Congress give prac- tica1 approval to recall of judges. They prepared tariff bills without knowledge either of form or sub stance.
 While entering upon the domain of tariff legislation they have refused to consider other needed legislation We conservation legislation-and especial ly bills to protect and utilize the re- sources of Alaska.
 The special session has developed the broadness of President Tafts statasmanship and also the incompet- to legislation. They have tried to put the President in a hole. They have been hoist by their own petard The net result Of the special session has been to strengthen the President and weaken the Democrats before the country.
 TAFT sSAFE AND SANE"
 The most noteworthy result of the special session, in the opinion of Sem ator Francis E. Warren, (Rep., O, chairman of the appropriations com President Tafts influence as a "safe and sane leader"
 Tt is not necessary to attempt to disguise the fact that there was strong opposition in the Republican party against the calling of the spec tal session." Senator Warren said. 'This opposition was the consequent differences of opinion among Repub- licans which was injurious to the party for the time being, but events since the Canadian Reciprocity agreement was disposed of, especially during the closing days of the session have, in my opinion, more than coun- terbalanced this injury through a ser les of decisive victories gained by the President and the Republican party, first, in reference to statehood for New Mexico and Arizona, and second. in preventing nasty and ruinous re- vision of the most important of the tariff schedules
 ''In making a determined stand against tariff revision, prior to re- ceipt of authenticated reports from the tariff board, the President has shown a persistent consideration of the industrial world at large In pursuing this course it is evident that President Taft has made 1t plain to the people that he is safe and sane leader
 ~>v,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22
VIEWS OF LEADERS IN BOTHPARTIES ON EXTRA
 SESSION JUST CLOSED
Speaker Clark Believes that With Record Achieved By Congress the Democrats Will Sweep the Coun-
 try Next Year.

Victor Murdock Loud His Praise of the Progressive Legislation Enacted While Minority Leader. Mann Tries to Belittle the Work and Boost President Taft
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22
PROGRESSIVE WORK.


 (By Victor Murdock Representative from Kansas, Progressive Republi- canl Copyright 1911 by the United Press
 Assocfation.)
 By far the most important thing that has transpired at this session of Congress has been the announcement of Representative Underwood that hereafter caucuses would be open to the public and to the press. In mak- ing this statement I recognize the fact that much legislation has been under way but it should be remembered that an open caucus will do more to shape this ltgislation in the interests of the people than anything else that might be done by Congress.
 We have taken two steps in the right direction in the matter of the popular election of United States Sen- ators and the passage of a corrupt practices act. This latter does not go far enough by any means, but it is certain we will have additional legislation along those lines in the future. With these two bills On the statute books, Congress can be depend cd upon to be thoroughly representa- tive of the people.
 The condition of Congress I would liken to a sensaional film which only awaits development. Unless I am mistaken, the people are now fairly well satisfied with conditions in Con grese and feeling so, they should and win turn their attention to the judi ciary. Congress is now responsive to the will of the people. The Judiciary is not. It should be made so, and I am absolutely confident that it will be made so in the near future
 SENATOR OWEN GLAD. (By Robert Owen, United States Sen ator from Oklahoma, Democrat) Copyright 1911, by United Press As-
 sociatfon.)
 The extra session, thanks to the Democrats, has removed some of the barriers to commerce between the United States and Canada, by the reel procity act.
 Thanks also to the Democrats, we have provided for admission of Arizona and New Mexico, in which I rejoice to have had a part. The refusal of the President to permit unrestricted con- stitutional government to Arizona is distinct misfortune. The recall of judges will be demanded by the peo- pie wherever they find it necessary. 1t is fundamental right which every state should have whether the policy be wise or foolish
 The initiative, referendum and re- call has made national advance. through the approval By Congress of that part of Arixona's constitution
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22

LOST.- T.-Gentlemen's silver watch, gold chain, between South and Park avenues, or Railroad Ave. Finder return to 5O6 Railroad avenue. Re- ward. l. 21 *p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22

TO RENT.-Second floor, six rooms. all improvements. 1s3 Catherine St. F g tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22

JOIN the Casca Laxine tablet users Great for constipation. 25c
 H1so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22

WANTED.-75 walters for EIks' clam bake. Apply T. J. Murphy, SS1 Main St. l. 2l pro
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22

ENGRAVED WEDDING fnvitatio,. 100 with two sets of envelopes com plete $6.50. Engraved on copper plate. Southworth's 10 Arcade
 D16s If q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22

TO RENT-Ffrst floor, six rooms. steam heat, all improvements. 21z Pearl St., between E. Main and Brooks St. P3 tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22

FOUND-A watch. Owner can have same by proving property and pay ing for advertisements. l.. G. Smith, Fairfield, Church Corner.
 l. 22 b
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22

WANT Permanent position with chance to advance
 Call 8-9 a. m. F. B. Beach, 962
 Main St. L21 so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22

wANTED.-Young man to work in cloak and suit store. Must under
 stand window dressing. Ideal Cloak
 & Suit Co.,, 1231 Main St. a"p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22

between Bridgeport and Westport Masonic charm at teached to gold buckle. Finder will receive reward by leaving at 7G5 Wood Ave. l. 21 a So
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22

STORE TO RENT.-17 1t by 4z f.
 TIT Fairfield avenue, Farmer buiId-. ing For particulars call at Farmer, Office. LII If. Q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22

COURSE DINNERS 25 cents from
 11:30 a. III. to 12 D. m. Park City
 Restaurant. upstairs, 166 FairfeId Ave. S13*t tf o1as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22

GOOD SECOND HAND National cdsh
 Register for sale cheap. Addrsss P. O. Box 16, City. Szst tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22

WANTED-Experien steel stitch CT; those accustomed to skip stitch ing preferred; steady work. Apply at once. Connecticut Corset Co
 L19 s*o
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UNCLASSIFIED

I WHIST Wednesday evening. MrS.. Ward. 243 Hanover St. Score caTIs | 15c a~p
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WANTED.-F'irst-c class steel stamp engraver, also one with a little ex- perience. Address Box 1149, Spring field, Mass. L17aS*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22

"Classified'' ads on inside page of this paper,
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near West Ave. Suita ble for gar age. S. B. Brewster, 35 Arcade.
 L 16 d o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22

GUINEA HENS. ducks, roasting chickens. broilers. fowl. liver pud- ding. sausage meat. bologna. Born- mos & Biltz- Q15s1g50
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..Classiaed" ads on inside page e, this papeR.
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TO RENT.-Two s room hats. in new up-to-date house, 451 Newfield Ave. Enquire 455 Newfeld Ave.
 L 19 %po
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LOST OR STOEEN.-Ironl grey Forsa
 (ohunky) Finder return to ;.
 Kahn, R. F. D. No. l, Fairfield,
 Ct. L 22 ssp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22

TO RENT.-4 large light rooms. I'll Jefferson St, corner Newfield Ave, improvements. $10.00 per month.
 Only reliable family need apply. Jacoby, 1083 Broad St. LIT as*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-22

JJoT1OR LICENSE WANTED, inde- pendent from any brewery Ma guire. TIT East Fist St.,tNew York
 L. 22, D * o
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-09-16
[YP|NlON THE
ROAD: Iq|REc0VERY
The Bullet strt|ck orucifix and
Lost a Crest Deal of It's
Force

Kiev, Russia. sApt. 1szPhysicians
attending Premierse etolypin made an
other examination. of the patient to-
day and later announced that the
progress towards recovery was sat-
isfactory. with the chances of rapid
restoration increaaans.
It appears. 1t is Stated, that when
Bagroff attempted the life of the
premier in the Municipal theater on
Thursday night, the bullet. which en-
tered the body. first struck the cruci-
fix which M. Stolypin always carried
and thus lost much of its force, which
accounts for the comparatively slight
character Of the wound.
Religious services were held in all
Of the local churches today when
prayers were offered for the recovery
Of the minister.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-09-16
|MPERS0NATOR IS
HELD IN OKLAHOMA
Bailey, Who Defrauded North
Dakota Resident, Arrested
Money Recovered

Oklahoma City. Okla. Sept. 16.-
Grin B. Bailey. a waiter of Oklahoma
City was last night arrested for de-
frauding J. A. Beatune Of Gwinner, N.
D., out of a sum Of money by attemp-
ting the impersonation of Beatune's
missing son. Neil Cameron. Mr..
Beatune had inserted advertisements
in papers in this locality with the
hope Of locating his missing son. who
had been at one time near here.
Sends for Money.
Bailey, answered the advertisement,
and corresponded with Mr.. Beatune
and asked him for money with which
to defray his expenses for the trip to
the North Dakota home.
Mr.. Beatune replied by sending a
sum of money in a special delivery
letter.
In signing the receipt for the spec
ial delivery letter he had misspelled
the name "Beathune," and the post
master became suspicious and noti-
fled the chief of police who examined
the young man and wired the North
Dakota man that he had Bailey in
custody and that he had recovered
the money. The young man is held
pending further instructions from
North Dakota.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-09-16
BREN'S SHORTAGE
IS $28,082.07
His Net Shortage According to
the State Treasurer Is
s14,552.2e

Minneapolis. Sept. 16.-The gross
shortage" Of ]. D. Bren, former acting
treasurer at the University Of Minne-
sofa, as shown by the public examin-
er's investigation of university books,
is $2S,0S2.07. His met shortage" ac-
cording to the examiner, is $14,552.26.
The report credits Bren with $13,529.S1
said to have been found at the uni
versity since Bren reported he had
been robbed Of $13,S27.
Figures Of the public examiner were
made public today following the filing
with the county attorney of the state
ment prepared by F. N. Stacy, deputy
public examiner in charge Of the uni
versity investigation. Mr.. Stacy's re-
port is in the nature Of a bill Of par
ticulars and will be filed in the case
by the county attorney. according to
court order.
As a result Of the public examiners
findings, the bonding company which
went Bren's security will be asked to
pay $14,552.26.
Bren, charged with embezzlement,
has his freedom on bond.