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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-11
Names of 780 De|inquints Preliminary List is Filed Win Prosecuting
 Attorney
Prosecutor De Laey Says He Will Enforce the Law and if Necessary Send to Jail Those Who Attempt
 to tvade Payment

Purs1ng the even tenor Of their ways while critics whose misinforma- tion is appalling have sought to dis credit them, the three personal tax collectors appointed by former Mayor Edward T: Buckingham last Febru- ary, have collected between $28, 8,50O and $29, ,0oO of personal taxes, besides init iating the scheme and system of per sonal tax collections never before done here.
 This means that the collectors, John F. Kemple,. Patrick Cuddy and James Holt, Jr., have collected the personal tax from nearly 14.5o0 people. Their work is not yet finished. They have covered the city fairly well, but still have a number of small portions to canvass.
 Today they submitted to Prosecut- ing Attorney A. L.. Delaney a list of 7S0 names for action. This list is in the hands of the prosecuting attorney. MT. Delaney said today that within two or three days he will start at the head of the list-that there may be no, favoritism displayed-and is- sue complaints by the wholesale. One of the collectors said:
 ".It behooves those who have not yet done So to pay their personal tax without delay. They will suffer not only the embarrassment of arrest, but also must pay the costs of prose- cution. The tax. with the costs of prosecution will amount to about sS.
 "If any resident becomes particular ly wrathy and dares the prosecutor to send him to Jail, MT. Delaney will do so without any cempupction.'
 A special form of statute covers this class of offenders. They are sent to jail to work out the costs of pros ecution and of the tax. They are credited $1 per day for their work in jail, but they get no credit for work ing Sundays. And besides this they must pay for their board in Jail at the rate of $2.25 per week. So if you want to go to Jail in default of payment of your personal tax, you'll
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-11
RELATIVES OF MURDERED MAN BROUGHT TO POLICE
 STATION AND QUESTIONED
Brother -in-LaW Answers Description Of Man
 Seen Running From Scene Of Crime
Was Ha "Back HandP Threat Which so Badly Frightened MaTtelo Two Years Before Murder, or Did it Emandte From Nearer Home? -NeW Developments Today
 in SIayng of italian Cobbler

not laying too much stress on these circumstances, they have decided that d rigid investigation among Martello's relatives is well worth while.
 Detective Peter Hall this morning fetched in Rosario Lucia, the oldest brother-in-law, from his cobbler shop at 429 Gregory street: also the widow, her son, Rosario Martello, (named for his father), and Joe DeLucia, another brother of the widow. Later Detec- tive Hall and Patrolman Lowe brought in Tony DeLucia, a third brother-in-law of the slain man. Tony DeLpcia works at Lowe's laundry, where Martelo also worked at one time.
 All these persons were kept in sep arate places at headquarters and were subjected singly to a gruelling ex- animation by Detective Captain Ar mold through the interpretation of ing some new light upon the mys- tery.
 There is no doubt in the minds of the authorities but that the person Or persons who threatened Marteuo's life two years ago and frightened ones responsible for the present crime. But it is recalled that Martello ob- stinately refused to state from what source he had received the threat, and it might have come from some one more closely related to him than the members of the Mafia society.
 Detective Edward Cronan today con- firmed the story that an Italian de- tective from the New York headquar- ters had talked with Martelio when the latter complained two years ago. and had prophesied at that time that Martelo was s ated to be murdered and knew it. The detective made this fo tou mi Q to1knd vxift, Martello in Italian for a long time, but <Martelloe in this case, as in all others, refused to say by whom he had been threatened ~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-11
Special to The Farmer.3

(Speclal to The Farmer.)
 Torrington, Conn, Dec 11-Today, when Conneeticut's towns are troubled over the collection of the personal tax, The Farmer secured defense of the measure from Judge Walter Holcomb of this place, sponsor of the original personal tax statute
 GBy Judge Walter Ho1comD of Tor
 rington.)
 The law furnishes its own defense. It provides. fOr a, per capita tax of $2 on all male persons between the ages of 21 and 50 years. There is nothing novel in Connecticut about per cap- ita tax. The old poll tax, per Capi- computation tax, per capita, was in force over 40 years. Under this lat ter/tax the towns were obliged to pay into the state treasury two dollars for every military enrolment, whether actually collected or not. The result was that selectmen tried to cut down the enrolment. It resulted in great inequalities in the burden borne by the several towns in support of the National Guard
 The Personal Tax today remains in the town treasuries and the cost of supporting the National Guard is as- sessed upon the towns in proportion LO tuSlr STduQ IlStS. ms IS a most equitable and stable basis for the dis tribution of a common burden. Also, there is every inducement for the towns to collect the tax. It does the local community good. I think every body is willing to support the Ma tional Guard, only let the burden be distributed uniformly. The Personal Tax law does this
 Every se1f-respecting citizen should be willing to contribute his share to- ward the support of government And the alien, who betters his condition here. should not object to contribut- ing two dollars per year.
 One we'll known Senator with tur- bulent tendencies asked the question before a legislative Judiciary commits tee: Why tax the poor 1aboring man ?''
 Who is ythe poor .laboring sman2 Is he any poorer than fifty per cent of the lawyers Or doctors Or ministers Or dozen other employments not at the bench? The. laboring man is hon. est and esteems it a privilege to bear
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-11

tered upon the routine of their long prison terms. sRuef met the two brothers in the reception room when they arrived and undertook to s5f them in learning the prison routine
 Today, both McNamaras began work in the jute mill. They started at 7sfS a. n., will get half an hour for lunch and will quit at f o'clock. if they have performed the required task. j. B. escaped part of his work. today. when he was examined to deteTufae whether he is victim of t05ercu- 1Osis
 If Jim's health is shown to be good he will be given work in the prison printing office. John will probably be employed in a clerical capacity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-11
NATION -'WIDE
 PRIMARIES UP
 TO TAFT NOW
Chairman Houser of Progress siveS Nails President on
 That Issue Today Taft Faces Split in Ohio Organi- zatiOn and Calls in State
 Advisers
Special from United Press )

Washington, Dec. 11.-The ques- tion of nationwide primaries to name the Republican Presidential candi- date was put up to President Taft, today, by Walter l.. Houser, chair man of the Progressive Campaign committee and chief of the LaF'o!- lette boomers. Discussion of the question probably will take up much time of the Republican National com mittee, which meets here, tomorrow. ]. Houser, today, addressed com munication to the President, urging him to give approval for the primary plan and adding:
 II believe that a word from you approving this plan will assure it's adoption by the National Commit tee." s
 In his letter, Houser declares there is a widespread demand by the rank and file of the party to be permitted some voice in the nomination of the Presidential candidate. Five states, he points out, already have provided for Presidential primaries and a sixth has made provision to substantially the same end. Three other states. he believes, will take similar action, this winter, while 25 already have provided for the direct nomination of state officials.
 1T cannot forebear to say that I do not believe that today any Re publican wishes for the Presidential nomination unless it comes to him with the support of the majority of Republicans of the country" writes Houser.
 Washington, Dec. 11-Facing a split in the Ohio, organization and confronted with the demand for Presidential primaries, President Taft, today, called in National Committee man Arthur I. Vorhees, of Ohio, Sec retary Hilles and other administra- tion political advisers, for a confer ence in the White House library.
 At the same time Walter L.. Brown, chairman of the. Ohio State Republican Committee, held con ference with friends at the Willard HoteL where members of the Nation al Committed gather, tomorrow.
 It was announced that Brown and yorhees would meet again. this after noon. in an attempt to reacIlsan agree ment. As the delegates arrived and national politics filled the air about headquarters it became apparent that the primary question would be a. big issue in tomorrow's meeting.
 Chicago seems to retain the lead as the principal convention city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-11
Grand Opera For
 Lena Mason Barnes
BUSINESS MEN TO WITNESS
 WHITE WAY'' CELEBRATION

Lena Mason-Barnes, who attracted the attention of local theatre goers by her splendid singing in Robert M Sperry's last production at the Park Theatre, has accepted an offer from the Mexican government to sing lead ing roles in one of the opera com panies conducted by the government in the City of Mexico. Miss Mason, as she is known professionally, is now ready to start for Mexico.
 The Mexican government has sew eral opera companies under it's direc- tion and pays high salaries to it's art lsts. Miss Mason was recommended to the director and he made her such a fattering offer that she felt bound to accept. Competent critics who have heard Miss Mason say her voice is wonderful and they predict a great success for her in grand opera
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-11
CilIcken Thief
 Is Shol Right
 Through Heart Martin Fyrer Catches Intruder Red Handed and Kills Him Inquest Wednesday
 Night <
Let's hunt some more For the possum and the coon.
 Lyrics of Al Schneider.

Martin Feyrer. proprietor of lBridgeport's ''farthest north cafe, on Main street near the Trumbull line, caught a chicken thief last night in the act of robbing his hen roost, and slew the intruder with a charge from a double barrelled shot gun. The thief fell dead with shriek, one of the buckshot having penetrated his heart
 Coroner Wilson will not investigate. On the contrary, MT. Feyrer intends to feast upon his victim and has in- vited his friends around to help him on Wednesday night. There will be sweet potatoes and all the 'fxin's for the chicken thief was an 1S- pound 'possum,-a real live genuine possum-
 Possums are rare around these parts although raccoons are frequent enough Possums generally travel in pairs so Landlord Feyrer is keeping his trusty gun loaded for the other one-
 The visit of the 'possum last night caused quite a commotion. The in truder had already killed one chick en ard carried it out into the road and had killed two more inside the coop. Neighbors heard the cackling of the hens and aroused MT. Feyrer wno rushed out with his gun and bagged the nocturnal visitor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-11

have to spend couple of weeks there as the guest of Sheriff vollrner.
 Prosecutor Delaney received the preliminary list of 7S0 wayward citi- zens today. The collectors informed him that each man whose name ap- pears on the list had been asked to pay his tax, as required by law, and had neglected to do so. The list will be acted upon this week, accord ing to the prosecutor.
 The identity of the 7S0 who are claimed to have become liable to pros ecution is not disclosed by either the collectors or the prosecutor, in the hope that those who have been dere- lict will come forward without fur ther delay. The collectors received several payments today from persons whose names were on the list, and promptly notified the prosecutor to strike from his list the names of those who had redeemed themselves.
 All male persons between 21 and 50 who lived in Bridgeport on November 1, 1910, are liable to the tax. In cases of indulgence, infirmity and sick ness, the Mayor and Common Coun- cil may abate the taxes, and this has if no proper reason is shown why the tax shouldn't be paid, the resident is liable to prosecution. If it can be proved that any person gives to the collectors false information about the whereabouts of persons liable to pay the tax, fine of $20 may be inn posed.
 Under the new law, letter from the personal tax collectors is a suf- dcient demand upon them.
 The personal tax collectors have opened three indfvidua1 accounts with the Peqnonnock- bank. This they did under ft11e advice of City Auditor Keating and City Treasurer Hall. They are not accounts for them per sonaIIy. but for them as collectors forst the city. Before the first of each month they check out their ball ance and turn it over to the city treasurer The collectors receive s1s- 400 each per annum.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-11

Was it the Black Hand" that brought about the -1urder of Rosario Martello in his tie shoe shop in West avenue, Friday night, or did the mIrderous threat that hung over his head for two years come from nearer home? To decipher this problem the local officials called in all available members of the dead mans family, to- day, including his widow and her three brothers. They are held as witnesses until they can be thorough ly questioned, the authorities suspect ing that they know more about the crime than they have told, and that if they want to talk they may develop some surprising clues.
 The authorities now recall that when MartelIo, the. murdered man, appealed for protection two years ago and said that he was doomed to be murdered, his wife was not in this country at the time. Shortly after ward he sent for her and she joined him here, and after that he apparent .ly lost his fear of murder, for the authorities heard nothing more of him.. &
 But at the time of Friday nights crime he was apparently making prep arations. or had been thinking of leav- ing home. Putting these circumstances together, the authorities today decided to call in Marteilos widow and three brothers-in-law. tEtf Rosario DeLucia, the eldest brother in-law,. answers the description of the man seen running down the street after the murder, even to such de- tails as a gray sweater and black felt hat Furthermore when taken to police headquarters this morning he had $s5 on his person, a sum of money which the family of the murdered man declared that the rlattere had in his possession at the time of the crime, but which was not found on his body afterward While the authorities are
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-11
BLOODY BATTLE FOR 40 HOURS:
 LOGO KILLED
Special from United Press )

Shanghai, Dec. 11-News of a, bloody battle has just reached here from Huang Pi where imperialists and reb- els fought for 40 hours, until late Sat urday, when out of respect to the armistice, hostiHties ceased
 The rebels attacked the city but were unable to get through the gates. A thousand are reported killed and wounded, both sides having equally heavy. losses. :.
 Wu Chang, Dec. 1.-The armistice may be called off by General Lii Yuan Hung, who has received reports that imperial troops are moving, in viola tion of the agreement, and it is fear ed that the resumption of hostilities may occur at any moment
 Pekin, Dec. 11-Official announce ment was made today that Hankow had been selected as the site for the proposed peace conference Wu Ting Fang, former minister to the United States, will represent the rebels It is reported here that the revolution ists will agree to Yuan Shi Kai, the premier, being elected temporarily leader.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-11
GIRLS PITIFUL
 STORY OF HER
 ESCAPE IN FIRE
States Principal Witness Against Triangle Factory Men, Charged With Manslaughtea
Especial from United Press,


 New York, Dec. 11-"I thought l could not be saved I saw girls fall ing about me. It was awful"
 Shaking with sobs Annie Gullo. a pretty. little darkhaired girl of 20, told a jury, in graphic, simple tones, of the fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist factory. last March, when 142 persons, mostly girls, met death. She was one of the states principal witnesses against Max Blanck and Isaac Har- ris, proprietors, charged with man.
 My sister, died in the fire,'' she sobbed Last month, my poor father died of grief for her.
 q worked in. the factory for. two years" she said. ~"I was a machine operator. On the day of the fire, I was standing by a desk at the Grand street side of the building. Some one yelled Fire
 "I was frightened, but I ram to the Washington Place door and tried to get out I couldn't open the door, I think it was locked. Then I ran to the Grand street side. I thought there was no hope for me. ran to one of the windows and started to jump out, as the other girls were do- Ing but I didn't have the courage I turned back. The girls were all screaming:
 :. What shall we do?' I saw one girl fall dead at the Washington Place door because it was locked and she couldn't get out. Then gathered my skirts over my head put my hand over my mouth and ran back to the Greene street side. I found an open door and ran down. It was a door we always used The watchman used to stand there every night and search our pockets and bags to see that we didn't carry anything away. The heat was awful The other girls couldn't use that door,"
 Max D. Steuer, counsel for the de- fense. insisted that most of the girls testimony should be stricken out The court agreed to strike out too irrela- tive sentences.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-11
Harem Beauties To Royal Feast
 Go In Limousine
ENGLAND'S NIONARCHS IN
 LAND WHERE MILLIONS DIE
 OF HUNGER AND DISEASE. j
Special from United Press.)

NOpcCldl lAOAA o I1IOO ' Coo.|
 Delhi, Dec. 11.-All is in readiness for the great Dunbar ceremony, to- morrow, and Delhi is like scene from Arabian Nights" -The streets are gorgeously decorated and the 200, ,000 to nearly half a mill lion. Hotel keepers are reap1ng great harvest. The extortionate prices have kept away thousands.
 British and native regular troops and petty princelings and guards fill the streets, jostling with the polyglot crowds made up of representative Of Ia hundred races.
 Horses, mules, elephants and bull lock carts block the thoroughfares and above the babble of 'innumerable languages can be heard sthe familiar ''honk hOnk" of motor cars, the one modern note.
 Tinlousines have become popular among the native potentateS, who use them to transport their harem beau ties through the streets so that the women may peep at the crowds with out coming under public gaze. King George and Queen Mary, today, re- viewed the troops and presented new colors to the several regiments. Most of the native rulers were present and several screened pavilions were pro- vided for their wives and daughters. This afternoon, Their Majesties at tended the final game of the polo tournament.
 A state banquet will be held, to- night.
 London, Dec. 11.-Administrativ reform, which will. affect all India, is to be announced, tomorrow, by King George as soon as the Dunbar ceremony is completed. This is ex- pected to strengthen native loyalty, which is at low ebb because of the famine and exorbitant taxes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-11
PRESIDENT O'R0URkE IN
 NEW YORK FOR MEETING
Head of Connecticut League At tends Session of National
 Commission at Waldorf

President James H. ORourke of the Connecticut league has gone to New York to attend the meeting of the National baseball commission which is being held at the Waldorf Astoria. President ORourke is a member of the committee recently appointed by the national association of minor lea gues to consider the plea of the Eas- tern league, American association and Pacific Coast league for higher clas- sification.
 It is expected that President ORourke will return to this city be- fore the end of the week and that he will then issue a call for a Connecti- cut league meeting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-11
POOL ROOM MEN MUST
 HASTEN TO GET LICENSES.

During the latter part of this week all the patrolmen will be instructed to visit the pool rooms on their beats and see whether or not the state law regarding pool room licenses has been compiled with
 The statute requires a license cost ing S10 year, to be issued by the chief of police. It makes no differ ence whether there is but one table Or many. or whether they run as an adjunct to a saloon or restaurant, or by themselves
 The law went into effect on Nov 1, but Supt Birmingham has allowed a months grace. Many of the pro- prietors of pool tables intend to get rid Of them because of the license re- rppirar,aant
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-11
DARROW'S NAME DRAGGED INTO
 BRIBERY CASE
Especial from United Prass ,

Los Angeles, Dec IA sensation was created in the trial today of Bert H. Franklin, chief detective for the McNamara defense on trial charged with trying to bribe prospective jurors in the case, when the name of Clar- ence s. Darrow, chief counsel for the McNamaras, was dragged into the case. G. N. Lockwood, the man whom Franklin is alleged to have bribed, testified that before the alleged bribe was paid to him, Franklin said he would have to consult with Darrow before paying over the bribe money.
 Lockwood testified that after Frank lin had made one bribery proposal to him, he went to District Attorney F'redericks and advised him of the sit uation. Fredericks advised him, said the witness, to Ego to it'' If the bri- bery proposition were renewed.
 Lockwood continued:
 Franklin came to me on Nov. 2S and told me my name had been drawn as a juror, adding. George, there is $4.0OO for you"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-11

Harbormaster Charles H. Morris took Alfred H. Terry, Who will be city engineer after Jan. 1. also the prospective director of public works Jacob A. Cortade. on a cruise of the local harbor this forenoon. Captain John w. Ferritt. the veteran sound navigator and head of the Bridgeport Towing Co. accompanied the city of ficials
 The party made an inspection of the several bridges and spent much time in the vicinity of the East Washing. ton avenue bridge, the foundations of which are so insecure that the govern. ment engineers won't dredge the har- Dor to the desired depth at the dra "
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-11
POLICE DOGS MAY
 BE RESULT OF THE
 MARTELLI MURDER.

Police dogs as an adjunct to the To- cal police department may be one of the results of the baffling murder f Rosario Martello, an Italian shoe maker, Friday night.
 sI think that police dogs would be Birmingham this morning; sometimes they prove to be invaluable in a case like this and will be the means of tracing a murderer when nothing else would avail"
 The commissioners may buy a eou- pie of dogS and place them under the care of Detective George Haux, who is great dog fancier, as we'll as being the departments Bertillon ex-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-11
"BAkKERS SPECIAL" IN CRASH KILLS ONE
 AND INJURIES ELEVEN
Special from United Press.)

White Plains, N. Y.. Dec. 1.-The Pauling express of the New York Central, known as the Bankers Spe- ciaI', because of the number of New York bankers and brokers it brings down daily from Mount Kiscoe col Iided with a freight train at North White Plains at g o'clock this morn- ing, killing one man. fatally injuring another and slightly injuring 10 pas sengers.
 F. GiraTd of White Plains, fireman on the freight. was killed. Hugh Carsen, engineer of the freight, was fatally hurt. The injured passengers were riding in the front car
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-11
McNamaras Occupy Cell Next To Abe
 Ruef, Frisco Boss
Especial from United Press.)

San Quentin, Cal, Dec. 11-Emerg4 ing from cell adjacent to that oc- cupied by Abe Ruef, erstwhile poli- tical boss of San Francisco, John J.. and James B. McNamara, today, en-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-11

TO RENT.-F'urnisted room, light housekeeping, for for gentlemen. Call evening or morning, 137 Clin- ton Ave. II S~p