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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-17

The footing of dead mems estates
has now become an established indus
try in Massachusetts,. as it has been
in New York for many years. A will
heCueathing any substantial sum OF
money to charities or to anv person
or subject outside the tesla ors fam
i,y and near relatives Is always liable
to he contested on the ground that
the testator was of unsound mind. or
was unduly influenced. or both. Any
heir at law or next of kin has the
legal right to set up this claim and
force a contesr. which means a year
Or years of litigation. delay. and ex-
pense, and often conpels the buying
off of the contestants.
The heir at law or next of kin would
hesitate to allege the mental unsound-
ness of, or the exercise of undue influ-
ence upon. q living man. for a change
of the willis terms against the heir
might be made in a succeeding docu-
ment. But perhaps the strongest ar
gument in support of this Massachu-
sets bill is that Il would enable the
court to judge from personal observa-
maker. instead of obtaining much less
satisfactory information from wit
nesses after his death.
l. would also check that t'looting of
dead mems estates to which Mr..
Pillsbury refers and which has grown
to such dimensions as to demand and
gain. for will contests. the services of
specially trained and very costly legal
experts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-17
Russia to Reoccupy
Chinese Turkestan;
Declaration of War
Especial from United Press.

Especial from United Press.)
st. Petersburg. Feb. 1.-THE Reich
prints a long story filled with appar-
emily official details of he reported
intention of Russia to reoccupy the
Iii region of Chinese TurkeetanH
Kuldj ia will be the first town seized
the Reich says. Further conferences
were held yesterday at the Minis 'ry
of War. the purpose of which was not
disclosed. It is generally accepted
that they had to do with military
preparations for the threatened inva-
sion.
Russia is aggrieved over the alleged
violation. by China. of the treaty of
1881. under which the Russians evac-
uated the Iii province after having
held it for 10 years in return for which
Russia was to receive commercial con-
cesions in Iii. Mongolia and Man
churia. It is said that these rights
have gradually been curtailed unit
the treaty is practically at an end
While the inva sion. n undertaken u.ill
be considered equivalent to a declara-
ton of war. it is no. believed here
that actual hostilities will be engaged
in as it is considered certain that
China will yield at the first show of
military aggressiveness. Should she
resist war will he inevitable.
Among the violations alleged against
China are the hindering of Russia ;
merchants from selling tea in Chinese
territory and the refusal to permit
Russian consuls in many Chinese cit
lee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-17
SAYS CORPORATIONS
CONTROL The SENATE
But Judson Thinks Public
Utilities Bill Is Bound
to Pass

Hartford. Feb. Ex-senator Stiles
Judson of Stratford. chairman of the
judiciary committee of the Connecti-
cut Legislature, addressed the Current
Topic Club Wednesday night on "Perti-
nent Political Points, He said that
there were bills under consideration
that might be prolific of great evil or
great good, and that there was, on
the whole too much law making.
The senator expressed confidence in
the present General Assembly as one
that would be responsive to the in
telligent demands of the people. He
disclaimed being a corporation "bait-
err" yet he considered 1t a deplor-
able fact that through sinister inf1u-
ences. in nomination Of cand' dates, the
public service corporations have con-
trolled the upper branch Of the Cen
eral Assembly
Connecticut has declared in favor
of monopo1ies In 1905. when Presi-
7-.>4 ,--''o- of No. rr@-1e- 80 Il
appeared before the General Assem-
E- :. a. Ae The RI al
of all laws favoring competition and
in favor Of monopolies, but acknowl-
edging the validity of a duty of reg
ulat on, the general railroad law of
Connecticut was repealed. This
meant monopoly for the New Haven
road, but" asked the speaker, what
has become of the duty of regulation?
Five years have passed and this is
still absent from the statute books. A
public utilities law Of some kind is
bound to pass with the present weight
of public sentiment behind it,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-17
REDMOND AND
IRISH RULING
Stirs All England With Speech
on Seif-Government For the
Emerald Isle
ASTOTI3HED AT REAC HESS
OF Irish Leader to Accept Project
Would Make Ireland Loyal
to King.

London. Feb. 17-All England is dis
cussing John Redmond's home rule
speech in parliament. in which for the
first time in the history of the Irish
National st movement an Irish leader
has publicly proclaimed his willingness
to accept local elf-government as a
full measure Of the Irish demands and
to acknowledge England's king as the
ruler OF Ireland.
Hitherto the Nationalist have con-
sented to accept whatever England
granted as step toward final separa-
ton, but the Irish leader today, in
indorsing the prime m nister's state
ment Of the measure of home rule to
be granted, astonished all his hearers
by applauding the autonomy granted
to South Africa by King Edward and
expressing the hope that King George
would open the Irish parliament and
SO hasten the day when Ireland, re-
conciled, would become a loyal unit
of the British empire.
His speech was ha led with joy by
the government leaders and liberal
newspapers, and has rather dismayed
the union;sts, whose dissatisfaction is
increased by William O'Briens tenta-
tive promise to support the Nationalist
leader.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-17
BOLD BANDIT SHOOTS
HOTEL CLERK AND
THEN DODGES COP
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
New York. Feb. 16-Robert G. Ber-
nard. 60 years of age. mining camp
follower and a hotel keeper in the old
wild days in Cripple Creek and Lead
vile, had to wait until he got job
in ''effete New York; before exper-
fencing real ''shoo ing up. He has
bullet hole through his left hand to-
day as the result of an encounter
with a holdup man at the Hotel Fred
erick. West 56th street. at an early
hour yesterday Pernard is the night
clerk a the Frederick and as he look
ed up from the register to greet a sup
posed guest. he faced a long. blue
barreled "forty-four."
Throw up your hands" the masked
holder of the weapon demanded. 81
want everything in that safe
Just then two bel1boys popped into
view and the bandit tried 20 cover
all three with his revolver. He NOV
ed the weapon slightly and Bernard
made grab for it. But he was not
quick enough and a bullet too
through his left hand. The foiIed
bandit then backed toward the front
dor. firing twice at the bellboys.
A brass huttoned guardian Of New
York's peace stood Immediately out
side the door but the holdup man
lodged under his nose and jumped in
TO a waiting auto and made his get
away VI Broadway.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-17
RECIPROCITY AND DEMOCRACY

Reciprocity was advocated by Pres
ident Mckinley in the last speech
made By him: 1t is supported by Ex-
President Roosevelt. and is being
strongly urged upon Congress by Pres
ident TAFT And yet. despite this
array Of three Republican Presidents,
a majority of the Republican members
of the House voted against the reci-
procity agreement with Canada, and
its acceptance was only secured
through the Democratic members who
gave q majority of the affirmative
votes. To their credit be 1t said. four
of the Republican members from Con-
necticut voted with the Democrats.
The Democratic members could not.
consistently. do otherwise than sup
port the agreement. for it is in line
with Democratic policy. That five
voted In the negative. was due to local
considerations They mis-; akenly held
that certain interests in their districts
would be damaged by certain items
in the agreement, Several of the
Southern States have large lumber in
terests. and. the argument OF those
representatives from the South who
voted against the agreement. was that
the Northern lumber interests having
been protected against conpe dtion.
for many years. Southern forests
should now have their turn. 1t is
not a strong argument. viewed from
the standpoint OF the general interest.
With the Northern forests reduced
very heavily. and with what remains
OF them in the hands of few men
and iumber-consumers thus at their
mercy. the general interest demands
such competition as can only be
secured by the free admission of
lumber from Canada's almost limitless
supply And the general interest
should be the ruling consideration. not
only as to lumber but other articles
Of general consumption.
Such Is the Democratic policy. and
has been for many years. 1t explains
the support given by most Democrats
to measure of Republican Admins
trasion origin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-17

wall Street and the railroad inter
ests seem very confident that the re-
suit OF the hearings upon freight rate
increases will be in the roads favor.
The primary decision will be made by
the Interstate Commerce Commission,
but with the right of appeal to the
new Commerce Court which has the
jurisdiction Possessed by circuit courts
over all cases for enforcement of or
ders OF the Interstate Commerce Com
mission. except those involving money
penalties or criminal punishment II
has authority to review on points of
law all orders of the commission as to
whether rates are reasonable. discrim-
tratory or not. The Commerce Court.
TO which the Interstate Commerce
Commissions decision in the freight
rate cases can be appealed from. hos
not. 50 far as no ed. been criticized by
the roads. and is evidently. classed by
them as safe and sane. II isn't
especially difficult to understand why
the roads and Wall Street are so
optimistic.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-17
IA TITO D TO PAY sS7,5O0
L. ID. Fisk to Receive Settlement OF
Long Litigation.

Hartford, Feb 1.-THE city has
made a settlement of the long-stand-
ing litigation over the Daniels mill
s. tie and the diversion Of the waters
thereof by paying to Leonard D. Fisk
the sum Of S. 600 down and agree ing
to pay the balance of $50. 500 on Or be-
fore the first day of June 1911.
Mr.. Fisk agrees that in considera-
tion Of the IS 600 down and the addi-
tional consideration of $500 before
the day mentioned he will agree to
deliver to the city good and salts
factory warranty deed Of the follow
ing propert es. as herein described
Tbs document will bring to an end
the long-standing DISPUTE between Mr.
Fisk and the city and will pave the
way for the Identification of the Park
river site. and provide a choice per-
spective for the proposed new city
building. A
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-17
MID OCEAN HOUSE
ON CEDAR ISLAND
BURNED TO GROUND
Especial from United Press

especial from united PreSS.)
Portsmouth, N. H.. Feb. 1.-THE
mystery concerning the identity of the
building which burned on isolated Ce-
dar Island was cleared up yesterday.
when Captain Wells. Of the Wallis
Sands Life Saving Station. at Rye,
reported that. from his point of want
age. the nearest to the island. he had
been able to make out with his glasses
that 1t was the Mid Ocean House.
Cedar Island is one of the Isles of
Shoals and is 10 miles out. having no
connection with the mainland. The
weather prevented anyone going out.
The Mid Ocean House was a 35 room
hotel owned by Oscar Laighton and
managed by Clarence Caswell, who
lived there.
Captain Wells could make out peo-
pie about the burning building soon
after it stared. Wednesday evening.
so it was thought all escaped. The
old Bailey House and small dwell
ing also were seen to be afire. The
Mid Ocean House and contents were
valued at about $4,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-17

Bargain No. 4, at 45c-Men's Plain
Black or Blue Cheviot and Sateen
Shirts. These are very fine and
have the faced sleeves. Good as
manv stores ask 75c for.
Bargain No, 2, at Sc-Splendid Whisk
Brooms Broom Corn has been so
high II has been Impossible to get
anything of this kind. However,
this lot will go at g..
Bargain Nos, at Sc-Full piece pretty
= Torchon Lace. Best value in the
city
Barrain No. A, at s%c-Lot heavy
Bleached Linen Crash, white with
red border This is the kind you
nav 12hc for all over town.
Raroain No. S, at 15c-Lot seconds
window Shades. Complete with
snring fytures Best dark colors.
Bargain No. 6, at 2c-Men's and Boys
Bow Neckties.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-17
GREAT BEFORE INVENTORY
BARGAIN SALE

Bargain No. Z, at 8c-Men's or wom-
ems Rubber Heels. These are SPLEEN.
did quality and have the nails with
them far putting on
Bargain No. Sat 7c--Small sizes Boys
25c Fleece Lined Drawers A big
bargain if the size is here.
Bargain No. 0. at 7c-Ladies' Csc Cob
Gloves.
SPECIAL SALE
BETWEEN AND 10 A. M. ONLY
, AT 3Ac-Best Light Prints.
At 4Mc-Best Dark Prints
At 4Kc-Heavy Unbleached Muslin.
AT 4Ac-Challies for Dresses and
Comfortables.
At 6Ac-New Cretonnes.
At 2c-Lot Remnants Shelf Oil Cloth.
At exc, is yards for $1-Very strong
heavy Unbleached Muslin Best
bargain Of the season. Our price
has been SC yard
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-17

President Taft. in repudiating the
Clark speech relative to annexation of
Canada which has aroused such a
commotion in London. overlooked the
facts that Congressman Hill OF this
district. in a speech last Monday is
reported to have made a declaration
similar to that made by Mr.. Clark.
and that Speaker Cannon a few years
ago advocated annexation of the entire
continent All talk of annexation is
visionary. 1t is difficult enough to
govern 50 large country as the
United States with it's diversified and
often conflicting interests. wi bout
adding to the unavoidable troubles
others which might be even more diff
ficult of adjustment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-17
AMERICAN COCKTAIL FINE,
BUT GERMAN HOTEL MAN
WON'T TAKE ANY MIXERS
(snecial from United Press.

Chicago. Feb. 1.-THE American
cocktail is fine and no barkeeper in
the world can mix them lil,e Ameri-
cans. hut 1 don't believe they could
he made a hit in Germany" yester-
day declared Lorenz Adlon. the pro-
prietor of a big hotel in Berlin. and
who is said to have come to America
FOR some good mixers for his Berli
hosiery.
'T came here to see the country and
visit friends. not TO import cocktail
shaker" he added. laughingly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-17
Bridge It's Feet High
Over Panama Canal
(SpeciaI from limited Press.o

Especial from United Press.)
Colon, Feb. 1.-THE construction of
a permanent combined railway and
highway bridge over the Panama
Canal was recommended yesterday by
the board of engineers. 1t is pro-
posed to make the bridge IT'S feet
above the surface of the water so
that the largest vessel afloat could
pass under it without inconvenience.
The grand total Of canal excavation
up to Feb. 1. according to figures an
nounced here yesterday. was 129 138. 400
cubic yards leaving to be excavated
IS. 399.366 cubic yards.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-17

There 10 a growing impression that
should the Sulloway pension bill which
adds about $4,000. 900 to the pension
roll. with a much larger amount each
succeeding year. pass the Senate. II
win be veoted by President Taft. He
may regard it as inadvisable at a time
when he u endeavoring to economic
in public expenditures. or he may con-
slider 1t as intended to make high pro-
tective tariff duties necessary as reve-
demands lower duties and a lessened
cost OF living.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-17

Burton Mansfield. nominated by
Gov. Baldwin for Insurance Commits
sioner is a Democrat. He was the
incumbent in 1895 and was displaced
by q Republican. solely for political
reasons. The present commissioners.
Mr. Macdonald. is a Republican and
neither he nor his party can reason
ably complain over the action of Gov.
Baldwin. And yet it is reported that
the Republican Legislature viii make
every possible effort to retain him in
office
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-17

There Is now pending in the Massa-
chusetts legislature a bill which pro-
vices that when a man has made and
executed his will. he may go before a
probate court and have the question
OF his legal ability to thus dispose of
his property passed upon. 1t has the
support of Ex-Attorney General Pills
bury. who says: rks - -,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-17
Interesting Items for Men.

uHSICStHlS ltCIIiS vi. u Kill
Full Dress Accessories We have all the correct de-
tails for men S evening wear, very moderately prlc
Dress Shirts with either attached separate cuffs
at $1O0 and $3.50
Tuxedo Shirts with plated fronts and attached
cuffs, $3.50
Dress Ties, made-up Bows, Is cts, 2 for Is cts.
Evening Dress Ties 50 cts. for $1.OO
Collars Of good quality, Is cts, 2 for IS cts.
At the Section for Mems Wear.
Solid Gold sets of Cuff links, Studs and Buttons,
at $500, $500 and $3.50
Pearl Sets, Links and Studs, at $175. Pearl Studs
so cts. :.
Gold Links, small size, $3.50 and $500, 1915 and
$500
Gold Collar Buttons 49, e5 and $1oo
Jewe1ry Section
Gloves, white and pearl gray, also the fashionable
pearl gray suedes, at the Glove Section.
Black Silk Half hose, and Silk Lisles Hosiery Sec
ton.
Mems Bath Robes
A limited number Of very desirable warm Robes
worth regularly $500 in red and gray and green and
gray reversible cloths,
Special at $3.50
Outing Flannel Nightshirts so ct quality at SO cts
2 for rs cts.
Scrims, Cretonnes and Art Goods
The Spring lines of Drapery Goods, scrims, Art
Tickings Geneva Cloths, Cretonnes, and Silkolines
ready for inspection
Figured Scrims in stencied effects with or without
borders.
Cretonnes and Chintzes in quaint floral effects old
fashioned and conventional roses, peoples, dahlias
and lilies.
New Slkolines for coverings and drapings
Linen Couch Covers for spring and summer use
Upholstery Store third floor.
"
These are the last days Of the Valentine Silk Ex-
hibit, and favorable time to make selections
he D. NJ. Read CO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-17
he D. M. Read Co.
Established 1857

TAPESTRY RUGS, IN THE POPULAR AND
PRACTICAL SIZE 9x12, WORTH
REGULARLY $4,000
Special at $500
A SECOND AND SMALLER SIZE 8. 3x1O.6 WORTH
REGULARLY $500
Special at S13 50
good assortment in both Sizes Carpet Store, first
floor.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-03-01
Billy" Bennett Killed.

Poor Billy Bennett! That faith
full, lovable, companionable household
pet, the idol of his master, Billy"
the imported from London, English
bull dog, has been killed After the
stray dog that Richard Bennett killed
some weeks ago, early in February,
had bitten Billy" he was sent to the
Fastener Institute to see if he would
develop any symptoms of rabies
Those in charge of the institute
thought it best to end his days, as he
developed bad tendencies which were
thought to be rabies and he was led
to the slaughter, the innocent victim
of fearful malady
Billy" Bennett had many fine traits
for a dog, and was treated almost as
well as a member of the family.
Everybody loved Billy He was
perfectly harmless, and though Of
vicious breed, he had no bad traits
himself Billy was thought so
much of by Richard Bennett that
some months ago when his two little
children joined him and Mrs. Bennett
in Chicago, Billy" was sent with
them. If there is a dog heaven,
Billy" no doubt has gone there, and
we hope he has, for he was a gentle
man among dogs or people
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-03-01
SHE'S A OK"
Little Boys and Girls Have a Great
Time Around a Snow Hut.

Little Alma Frey is celebrated
around town for her muscular devel-
opment. All the little boys know
this, and she is given a wide berth
when there is any rough house on.
The other day Charles Logan made d
big snow hut on the side lot of his
home, and all the little people in town,
nearly were there, and had a great
time frolicking in it, over it. and
around it. Washing each others face
in the snow was a part of the past
time. Allan Carson, Junior Jackson,
Martin Lyon, Jim and Paul Binner,
all pretty husky little chaps, were
there and having a great time when
Miss Alma came along. She went
into the fray with might and will,
and soon there were little chaps
sprawling all around. The onlookers
enjoyed the sport immensely, when
someone suggested that a charge be
made on Alma The boys lined ~
and it was awfully funny to see them
get ready to charge on the young
lady. They would feint at her, then
dodge, trying this way and that to get
an advantage, but all to no avail, as
the strong miss was too alert
A bystander went up to little Mar
tin Lyon and said,
"Char~o her, Martin, charge her"
Martin, who had already been
tossed about ten feet unon another
char thoupht the thing over a
minute, then said, slowly
Il can't! | can't! She's a ox!'
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-03-01

40 our midst Freeholders, this
;gation will fill a long felt want.
sroected that a great many will
70 take advantage of the oppor-
! Given, to invest their savings
Esbly and securely.
viii interest a number of our
Ems TO hear that under a decision
|aorough Attorney Wright, any
axes prior to year 1909 cannot
Elected. In other words, some,
have owed taxes dating back
= years and amounting to nearly
m on last report and against
\ notes were issued by the Coun-
soard and the money expended,
II be forced to pay them and it
bp I'D to us who pay our bills to
heirs also. The Mayor and Coun-
have contended that it was good
ness to charge per cent. on back
and pay 5 per cent. for money
owed on the Borough paper. At
oesent time it looks as though
Robin has not much on us for
finances.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-03-01
EW WEST SIDE DEVELOP
MENT,
Eierick w. Bull Takes Contract
.tom E. H. Ryan to Develop 100
Plots by October l, With a Mile
Streets.

nong the earliest beginnings of
K tending to place Palisade prop
in proper shape this spring, will
The recent contract closed by Fred
K Warrington Bull, with E. H.
In He is to develop 100 plots on
West of Anderson avenue, run
+ from Columbia North to Elk
i avenue, reaching three blocks
u OF Anderson avenue, inclusive.
Il property covers nine large
/ ks, and Mr.. Bull is under contract
1nlsh nearly one mile of streets,
4 about one and three-quarters of
EEalks with curbing, between now
October 1st. Work was to have
|7ed March 5, but was delayed a
days on account of the cold.
'ers will be put in, and the entire
\ put in the very pink of condi-
Tor building. Garfield May will
The work of making the streets
~ Mr.. Bulls contract, which is
.fnCe that it will be done accord
IT, Hoyle.
lhs development is regarded as
OF the most important of the
and will do a lot toward making
/, end Of Palisade pick up in the
.Set There are at least three
,sf{s planned for this section, which
De started as soon as the streets
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-03-01

are sufficiently along to allow the put
ting in Of the improvements, such as
water, gas, electricity, and the like
The property itself is among the
choicest locations in or around Pail
SADIE, and has long been regarded as
very select. The view to the West
is beautiful, while it is close enough
to Anderson avenue and the other fin
ished portions of Palisade to put it in
touch with social life.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-03-01

hot. Boaz has returned to Grant
from Mexico and is just in time
L elected to the School Board,
d, Mr. Mayor, please appoint
zone on the Board of Health who
attend to their job.