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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01
EIGHT MAKE LENTEN DENIAL
 OF SPOUSES

The first day of Lent was ushered in, in the Civil Superior court with old pr. Separation building up thriv- at noon but up to that time eight ap- plications for divorce had been filed with the clerk of the court. Perhaps some had taken the Lenten resolution to start things in getting that decree.
 Agnes E. Hudd Edwards of this city wants to be freed from Walter R. Edwards, formerly of this city, on the grounds of desertion Sept. 15, 1904. They were united May 4, 1898.
 Desertion Feb. 21 1908, is the grounds on which William L. La Fountaine of Danbury brings suit against Georgia Scott LaFountaine, also of Danbury, Oct IS, 1899, was their wedding day.
 Clarence A. Morgan of Bethel claims that his wife Laura B. Moyle Nor gan of Danbury has been intolerably cruel to him since Sept 23. 1910. Their marriage was on May 22 1908.
 Helen F. Redcoats Tomlinson of Danbury, alleges that her husband. Hadley H. Tomlinson, of Jacksonville, Fla. deserted her Jan 29, 1908. after being married since Oct. ?. 1890.
 Emma Frances CrOnks BOughton of the Hating Town claims that her husband, Fred A. Boughton of New Haven had been unfaithful to her, that he has sought the society of oth- CT women. They married Sept. IA, 1907
 Almony to the amount of $6 900 and a divorce is asked by Harriet E. True of Bethel in her suit against her hus- band, Sidney True, also fo- Bethel, whom she alleges deserted her Jan. 6, 1908. They had been married since June Is. 1873.
 Alleging intolerable cruelty and that he committed a felonious assault with intent to kill her, Mary Rix Kirschbaum of Westport brings suit against her husband, Adolph Kirsch- baum, now of Germany. The couple will not be year married till the end of this month. The wife says the acts of cruelty started the day after the marriage.
 Desertion Oct. A, 1896, is the ground on which Juli Thompson Felton of Norwalk brings suit against her hus- band Walter Felton. of Philadelphia. Sept. 20 1SS3 was their wedding.
 Claiming that Walter L. Ferry of Norwalk has asked that she become his wife, and that she so promised, but that now he refuses to carry out his promise to her, Ella Hambridge of Danbury brings suit for $2 500 in the Civil Superior court. Was Ferry one joshing when he asked Miss Ham bridge to become his bride. April l, 1910, April Fools day. Since the prom ise the plaintiff has become a mother.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01
D. F. READ VICE PRESIDENT OF
 CITY NATIONAL
Robert A. Beers, Assistant Cashier, in Addition to
 HI. B. Terrill

The City National bank, one of the old est and largest banking institutions in the city, announces the election of David F. Read as vice-president, and Robert A. Beers as assistant cashier. These elections took place at a meeting of the board of directors on Febru- ary A.
 MT. Beers has been for many years connected with the Mechanics 6, Far mers Savings bank, and is one of the best known men in the city in bank ing circles. He will be assistant cash fer in addition to Henry B. Terrill, who will retain that position as at present. bank has found 1t nec- essary, owing to growth and expan- sion of business, to have two assist ant cashiers in addition to Cashier c. B. Hough.
 MT. Terrill, who has been assistant cashier for several years, is now con- valescent from an illness of several weeks duration.
 The bank is considered fortunate in obtaining officers of such prominence in the community and the election of David F. Read to the vice presidency is hailed as a step of excellent judg- ment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01
BUCKINGHAM SAYS TAX
 RATE IS DEMANDED BY
 NEEDS OF GROWING CITY

200 for a new automobile for the di- rector of public works, s7,500 for new curbs and gutters. $22,50O for new sewer construction, $s,052 for ten new policemen, S11,000 for land purchase for extension of Seaside Park, $9,26o for improvement of parks. $14,600 for new macadam, S3. 500 for land dam ages, $3,900 for new Island Brook bridge, $8,0O0 for new firemen, $45,- 900 for fire department improvements, $500 for Seaview avenue culvert, and s11 900 for interest on proposed bonds.
 "Of the s1,736,e41 that the city will spend to do its business during the coming year only $277,878, or prac- tically one-seventh, was added this year.
 ''The fixed expense of the city is very nearly 16.5 mills and if it did not increase this year we would oe standing still. There were many things that we had to take care of or else leave them to be taken care of neYt year. I believe the rate as laid is perfectly consistent with the pay as you go policy, although, like every other taxpayer, I would like lo see the rate less.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01
Especial from United Press.)


 Washington. March 1-The Senate of the United States welcomed into its fold this afternoon William Lori mer. of Illinois. by vote of 46 to 40, following the most acrimonious and extended contest of the kind in the history of the Senate
 With 40 Senators convinced that Lorimer'S election had been brought about by fraud and corruption. and opposed up to the last minute against his admission to the Legislature, the majority calmly accepted him. The final scene of the famous case was per- haps the most dramatic witnessed here in years. It was like the closing act of a great murder trial except that it was on a larger and more impress sive scale. Lorimer had pleaded for his political life with all the fervor of man actually endeavoring to rave himself from death sentence.
 Lorimer was acquitted on the ground that no proof ha3 been presented to show that he rsr= nally was respon- sible for any Of tte admitted corrup- ton in the IllinOi Legislature coinci- dent with his elect on.
 That there was bribery was admit ted but that it was sufficiently exten- sive to affect the election was denied. It was asserted that Lorimer was the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01
From Our Special Cores,


 Hartford. March 1-Taking advan- age of their superior numbers the Republ cans In the Senate today de- nied representation to the minority on the committee on Labor. Senator speilacy of Hartford. Dem., who had been appointed to that committee re- signed because having been entered as an attorney of record for a number of labor unions, he did not feel that 1t committee.
 When his resignation had been ac- cepted by the Senate Senator Judson moved that Senator Barnum (Rep.) be recommended for the place. This brought out an objection from Sena- tor Donovan and Senator Spellacy each of whom contended that the place belonged to a Democrat. Then followed a long parl ;amentary discus sion during which there were num- erous motions of a privileged nature that caused the Senate to become, in a sense. tangled up.
 Senator Judson's motion appeared to have been entirely lost sight of and President Woodruff did not help mat ters any by announcing while there was a motion pending on the ques- ton that he would appoint Senator Barnum to the place left vacant by Senator Spellacy.
 Donovan denounced the attitude of the majority as being manifestly un- fair in denying to the minority at least one member of committee com posed of upward of IA. He said that the Democrats of the State are en- titled to know what takes place at the sessions of this committee when it sits In executive session. He accused woodruff of using his appointive pow CT for partisan ends.
 Woodruff replied that anticipating Speilacys resignation he had practi- cally rendered the position to two of the Democratic Senators and each had
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01
President Phelan
 Discusses Tax Rate

President John J. Phelan of the Board of Apportionment told; this morning why the tax rate of the city is constantly increasing. He said: 'It is with considerable regret that I was not able to announce last evening that the tax rate was 16.8 mills as recommended by the auditor. The members of the board never worked so hard to keep the expenses down. The strictest attention was paid to de- tails and I want to thank my col leagues upon the board for their
 ''The constantly increasing expenses of growing city is the real cause of the rate. All one has to do to ascer- tain this is to give careful study of the appropriations as made this year. Of the entire amount to be raised by penses which make up the running expenses of the city as previously ar ranged, and in the determining of which the tax board has no voice.
 'In the First taxing district the board of Apportionment only recom- mended the expenditure of $55.066 for new things as follows: Block maps, $4,5OO; steel case for block maps. $500; S1,000 for new culverts; 1,241 for deficiency in Rooster River culvert expenditure; s14,000 for in- terest on proposed bond issue; $3 500 for special improvements at Lakeview Home; $2,500 for indexing and print ing the charter and ordinances and street grading S26,525.
 Besides the above the board was obliged to take care of increases in the permanent expenses of the First taxing district aggregating S71,495. There are $7,300 for conducting the business of the health department and inspection of school children, $3,0OO for new street lights, $7,O00 increase of National Guard tax over the mili- tary communication tax of last year, the same ordered by the State $1,75O for compiling personal tax lists as ordered by the State, $6,445 for sal aries of personal tax collectors as or dered by the State, $3S,O0O for in- crease in maintenance of schools, in cluding raise in salaries of the school tehcers, mad $5,000 increase in the appropriation for new school build ings.
 Tn the Second taxing district where the amount to be raised by taxation is $S56,435 only $151,517 of the amount is for new things. The rest is for fixed expenses. The new things provided for are: $4,5O0 for the removal of trees and resetting of curbs for the widening of State street, s3.000 for wharf improvements, S1,-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01

ticut represented Stratford. Notable among those present who urged the defeat of the proposed annexation measures were former Representa- tive Arden L. Judd. s. c. Dickinson, Elliott W. Peck, Philo H. Ravens. Harold Lowell, J. Henry Blakeman, S. E. Blakeman. Charles E. We1les, David l.. Rhoades. Fred Nettleton. E. H. Beers, Thomas McQuillian, Daniel Russell. John Williams. John E. Holmes. E. E. Bliss. Rev. Charles 6. Bullock, F. E.. Conine, l. L. More house. G., W. Fairchild. B. c. wood, R. B. samn-is. Peter Gleason. Carlos Blakeman. L. B. Booth. Jr., W. H. Hart. W. B. Bristol. w A. Stagg. F. L.. Curtis Charles P. Judson, Frank Hanson. Senator Judson. Represents tive Peck and Representative Wm. H Crawford
 Judge Peck and Senator Judson led the arguments against the bill. and 1t is generally conceded that the com mittee's report will b eadverse to the proposed measures
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01
REDDEN TO PRESIDE AT
 MEMORIAL
Annual Eulogy to Robert
 Emmet Will Be Delivered
 by Distinguished Lawyer of New York Bar.

Attorney William A. Redden. assist ant prosecutor of the city court, and one of the leading members of the DmmeI club. has been selected by the committee of arrangements to act as the chairman of the evening on the occasion of the annual memorial to Robert Fmmet at Polls theatre, Sun day evening. Former Alderman Thomas O'Brien is chairman. and Reg ist-ar of Voters James H. Rooney, sec retary. of the general committee
 The annual eulogy will be del vered by Hon. Dudley Field Malone. If the district attorneys office, New York city. Mr. Malone is reputed to be among the most gifted orators of the metropolitan bar. and being an ar dently enthusiastic student of Ire lands history. he is eminently fitted to speak on his subject. Robert Elm met and Erin's Contribution to Amer ica."
 Besides the eulogy there will be a delightful concert. Many well known artists will participate The Wheeler & Wilson orchestra vii play and songs will be rendered by Mrs. E. J. O'Neill, Mrs. Elizabeth V. Garfield, Mrs Phi ip T. Curran. John Hughes. Joseph V. Clabby and Peter F. Radican. MT. Radican is the baritone soloist of St. Joseph's Cathedral. Hartford John Wilbur Dial will accompany.
 Tickets for the lecture and concert may be exchanged at Hartigan's phar- macy beginning tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01
Postponement of Needed Improvements in the Past Has Worked to the Bene, fit of the Administration in Power, but to Injury of City.
Bridgeport Is Growing Faster Than Any Other City in Connecticut and Probably Faster Than Any Other City in New England.

Bridgeport is growing city, said Mayor Buckingham, this morning. Tt is perhaps growing faster than any other city in New England. and cer- tainly faster than any other in Con- necticut. The growth of Bridgeport during 1910 was probably the largest in all its history. Provision must be made for this great increase, which implies new buildings. many new streets. sewers, police and fire protec- ton. This growth must be cared for, and it is up to the Mayor to face the duty that lies before him. Hence I have no apologies to offer for the tax rate It is based upon appropriations that have been considered item by item While mistakes may have been made, I am convinced that such are What has been provided for is neces- sary for the welfe~e of the city.
 "For instance. tn appropriation for streeG grading has-been made.-aarger than ordinary. Much building has been going forward in the suburbs of cannot have gas or water until the streets are graded. Sewers are also needed.
 ''These people who are using their money to increase the taxable list or the city have a right to be consid- cred. They have a right to demand improvements and it is the duty of the city to provide Improvements. This has been done. and literally. The policy will be justified in the long run by an increase in revenue to the treasury.
 T have not been able to see my way clearly to put off until next year things that ought to be done this year. Too much has been put off in Bridge port solely that the administration in office might have the benefit of a low tax rate to secure a reelection. As for myself. I said in my first mes sage that I would favor such expendi- lures as were necessary. without resort to a policy of procrastination that in the long run would mean additional expense and increased charges.
 While it's period of maximum growth is in progress Bridgeport must expect to make large expenditures for the future. If it does not that future will be impeded, growth will be check ed, and the ultimate cost of caring for the needs of the municipality will be greater.
 ''I believe that a scrutiny of the ap- propriations made by the tax board will show little that can be set down to extravaganza or unnecessary eX- penditure. and much that is inmed- iaiely demanded and that should have been earlier granted"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01
DEMOCRATS ROBBED OF REPRESENTATION UPON
 COMMITTEE ON LABOR
High Handed Methods of Republican Ma jori1y in Senate Bitterly Con-
 den1ned

declined. Senator Spellacy offered to hand the Republican President of the Senate the names of five Democratic members, any one of whom would gladly serve on the committee. Sen- ator McNen of Bridgeport informed for his colleagues, had presented to President Woodruff the names of Democratic Senators desirous of going on the Labor committee.
 Further wrangling enSued during which Senator Judson maintained that the Democratic Senators were not in order because President Woodruff had already announced that he would name Senator Barnum to the position.
 Senator Peck of Danbury, who had been in the chair, ruled adversely to Judson's claim. Subsequently Lieut. Governor Blakeslee resumed the chair and ruled contrary to the decision of Senator Peck. In the rather tedious discussion which followed, a motion the Gay for next Tuesday, moved by Spellacy, was defeated as was like wise a motion to adjourn.
 Finally Senator Spellacy inquired as to what had become of the motion of Senator Judson's, recommending the appointment of Senator Barnum. Neither the clerk nor the Lieutenant Governor appeared able to answer in- telligently and finally Senator Dono- van arose and ended the discussion with these words:
 Gentlemen, why don't you tell the truth? You've got the power and you have summarily kicked the motion in- to the waste-basket. Your whole pro- cedure has been contrary to parlia- mentary law and if you don't know it, you ought to-
 Senator Barnum accepted the ap- pointment to the posit on and will act upon the committee. The Democratic Senai DTS made it plain that they had the highest respect for Senator Bar num's ability and integrity and that their fight was one for a principle only.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01
SURPRISE PARTY.

Miss Harriet >O'Neil of 156 Cedar street. was rendered surprise party by her friends at her home on Mon- day evening. Vocal solos were rend- cred by the Misses A. Malley and H. O'Neil. A very pretty piano duet was rendered by Miss M. Hope and MT. F. Shea. Piano solos were rendered by the Misses c. Madden, I. Dooley, A. 3eers and H. O'Neil. The guests de- parted at midnight, after spending a most delightful evening declaring Miss O'Neil charming hostess. Numbered among the guests were the Misses M. Hope. J. Mccarthy, A. Weldon, R. Hallorahan, G. Raynor, A. Malley, R. Malley, G. Vollmer, R. Cuneo, c. Madden, I. Dooley and H. Hope E. Shea, W. Sigert, c. Buckley. H. Shaw, A. Beers, l.. Mills, P. Cole man, H. Kaesman, A. Tesch, and G. Knapp.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01
THOUSANDS MARKED WITH ASHEN CROSS
 AT DAWN OF LENT
Impressive Exercises in Catholic Churches to Re mind Congregations of the End of Man.

Tn Catholic churches throughout the city today the annual rite of distrib- uting ashes upon the foreheads of the congregation was observed in keepin g wi h the custom of the Church of Rome Episcopal churches also held extensive observances of the day.
 Thousands of Catholics assisted at the sacrifice of the mass this morning, and at the close of the devotions filed to the altar rail. where the vested priests placed the ashes upon their foreheads in the form of the cross. At the same time the priests admon- ished the recipients of the ashes to remember the scriptural injunction, Dust thou art. and unto dust thou shalt return
 The ceremony of distributing ashes will be repeated this evening in the Catholic churches at the hours indi- cated in the Farmer of yesterday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01
Funeral Directors
 Meet in Bridgeport

Members of the Connecticut Funeral Directors association are meeting this afternoon at the rooms of Henry E. B shop, in Fairfield avenue. Meetings of the association are called quarterly to allow the funeral directors to be- come acquitted with each other. The members are being urged to make an appearance before the State Legisla- ture to speak upon the bills now be- fore the Legislature of interest to un- dertakers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01
MAYOR AT CAPITOL
 TO ATTEND HEARING ON BEhT'S MEASURE
Bill Provides that Railways
 Pay Share of Cost of Bridge Building
fspecial to the Farmer.O

Hartford. March Mayor Bucling- ham and City Attorney Culhnan ap- peared before the legislative commit tee on Railroads. at the Capitol this afternoon at hearing on the bill introduced by Representative W. W. Bent of Bridgeport. providing that in the construction of bridges over which the tracks of a street railway com pany are operated. the company shall bear It's proportionate share of the cost of construction.
 The Mayor and City Attorney were armed with many interesting facts taken from the experience of Bridge port with the problem of building bridges for the use of public service corporations. Much interest was man. ffested in the measure.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01
IN PROBATE COURT.

Adolph Kregling was today appoint ed administrator of the estate of the late Clementine Kreglng.
 Josephine Schmidt qualified as ex- ecutor of the estate of the late Louis Schmidt. N. c. Herz and Lotus Brock were appointed appraisers.
 Stephen Tokacs was appointed ad- ministratOr Of the estate of the late Mary Tokacs. w. J. Nichols and J. P. Pinkerman were appointed apprais- CTS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01
LARGE OPPOSITION TO ANNEXATION
 OF STAMFORD
It Is Deemed Certain that
 Bill Will Fail of Favora- ble Report by Committee
 on Cities and Boroughs.
{From Our Special corres.)

Hartford. March 1-Before the conn., mittee on New Towns and Boroughs, this afternoon, the hearings on the several bills introduced by those who favor annexing a portion Of Stratford to ~Bisidiseport were lg.- pros EesS.
 Attorney James A. Marr of Bridge port. made the opening argument in favor of annexation. stating that the large and growing ma aufacturing in- terests of Bridgeport demand more land than can be secured contiguous to the city's eastern boundary line.
 One of the largest and most repre- sentative delegations ever sent to public hearing by a town in Connec-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01
TO INCORPORATE
 AVIATION CLUB
 FOR BRIDGEPORT
Present Paine Affair Is Scored in the Legislature
 as "a Fiasco"
tFrom Our Specist Corres.)

pPOOISrR
 Hartford, March 1-Before the Committee on Interpretations this aft ernoon Senator McNeil appeared in favor of the incorporation of the Royal Aviation and Athletic club of Bridgeport Senator McNeil explain ed that the purpose of the club is to promote clean sports, of all kinds, in- cluding aviation meets.
 Senator McNeiI referred to the con- tr0versy now going on in Bridgeport over the flight of Aviator Frank Paine which he said. is little short of a fasco. He said that undertak- fngs of a similar character under the charter of the proposed club will be
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01
SUES FELLOW WORKMAN.

Joseph Kochis employed with the Crane Valve CO. has brought suit in the Common Pleas court for s2.OOo against his fellow workman, Andras Lorencs, whom he alleges bruta1ly as- saulted him on Feb. 10, 1911. He claims that Lorencs hurled a heavy stick at him which crashed against F1is face, almost severing his nose, and breaking the member.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01

silver Child of Mary medal. Image Blessed Virgin one side, Sacred Heart on reverse Re-
 ward if returned to George Little,
 .houseboat, foot Pembroke St. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01

free from taint and will undoubtedly invite and secure public confidence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01

TO RENT.-Furnished house, 4s9
 Washington Ave. Possession April
 1st. Address A. A., care of Farmer Office. B 24 dSo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01

TO RENT.-From April 1st. store and warehouse on Cannon St. nov
 occupied by The Lyon Grumman
 Manson Co. Elevator may be re- tained if desired. B B24dSo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01

AUCTION SALE-S Family House. 1O27-1029 Hancock avenue, Thurs day, March 2d, 2.30 D. m. Abso- lute sale. No hold over. Must be
 sold. A. Elwood and Son, John street. as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01

FOR SALE.-One top business wag- on and one stereoptfcon machine
 Both in good condition. No reason able offer refused. 119 Worcin Ave. West End. B 2S ssp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01

FOR SALE.-The best lot on North
 Main St. opp. Hunting St. (St Vim cents Hospita) 75 feet by 33O feet. Rlackman & Son. E 22 dSpo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01

AUCTION SALE-6 Family House
 1027-1O29 Hancock avenue, Thurs day, March 2d 2.30 D. m Abso- lute sale. No hold over. Must be sold. A. Elwood and Son, John street. as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01

AUTOMOBILE BARGAIN, 1910 Stew ems Toy Tonneau, fully equipped, almost new, $1 250 cash. Apply Ford Garage, 455 Stratford Ave
 B 23 b 70
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01
UNCLASSIFIED

AUCTION SALE.-e Family House. 1027-1029 Hancock avenue, Thurs day, March 2d. 2.3O D. m. Abso- lute sale. No hold over. Must be sold. A. Elwood and Son, John street. a4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01

CLANCY'S CATE, Poli Bldg, Fair field Ave. is the place for you to get the best of ales. wines and sliouors. Fine free lunch all the time. a"