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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-09
SUNDAY SCHOOL ELECTIONS

At the First Baptist church, last ev-
ening, the Bridgeport Sunday School
superintendent Union held its an
nual meeting and election Of officers,
which resulted as follows: President,
William e. Hathaway, South Congre-
gational church; vice president, H. E.
Olcott, Emmanuel Baptist church;
secretary, L. H. Woodward, West Side
Church of Christ; treasurer, E. M
Jaycox, West End Congregational
church; executive committee, F. D.
Johnson, Advent Christian church; T.
I. Phillips, First Baptist church;
George A Douglas, Berean church; W.
E. Willis, South Congregational; A E.
Father, Christ Episcopal; A. Hitler,
Swedish Lutheran; DIR. r. H. w.
Strang, First M. E.; A. l. Olmstead,
Peoples Presbyterian; William Bern
hard, German Reformed; H F. Bruce,
Black Rock Congregational; j. E.
Deyo, Hope Chapel, Fairfield, and E.
w. Peck, ,Stratford M. E. church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-09
Board Votes To
Fine Firemen Who
] Disobey The Chief

Lieut.. James r. Cronan of No. rs
company must pey fine of 80 TO
tine IRE board and In addition will re-
kcefTe q letter of reprimand from that
body for usfng insulting language to
khfs superior officer, Fire Chief Ed
ward Mooney. when the later had in
lstyuoted Cronan to perform q minor
tpart Of his routine duty.
The matter came before the Board
LOT Fire Commissioners last evening
kupon the report Of Commissioners Har-
lfiEan, who had been delegated to in
tyestfgate. He recommended a letter
of reprimand. but the board decided
| that the one way to enforce discipline
hin the fire department Is to hand out
fines for INSTRUMENTATION. and accord
k1nRly the offender was given both
Fine and q reprfnand-
John P. Baum, the oldest member
OF the department, was retired last
night by the commissioners and Will
tdraw a pension Of 5000 per annum. He
Ehas been a member Of the department
flor SO years. William D. THORN,
kmenber since 1890, was also retired
with a pension. He is physically dis
tabled.
george r. Card. who served as a
Ecanman since 1888 and IN regular
Efrorn heart trouble. AS there is no
Eauestion but that his runs as a call
Imam contributed largely to his pres
Eent illness, the commissioners have
(voted to put him on the pay roll
Ealthough he will not receive back pay.
Fireman James F. Gaffney of Chem
Eical Nc. 1 will receive a reprimand, al
though his violation of the depart
] unert rules was technical. He was at
twork repairing a leak on the roof OF
the chemical house and could not get
kdown on time when the alarm rang
bin.
The board voted to send a recon-
mendation to the Common Council
I asking for an ordinance fixing the sal
faries of assistant chiefs. The board
t will recommend s1,700 for the first
assistant and $500 for the second.
Chief Mooney rendered his report
hast evening concerning fire conditions
bin the local theatre. Crowding is the
tprincipal offense. Polls theatre needs
k1nore fire escapes, but the manage
[ment there is at work upon that
tquestion-
On Wednesday the chief ran his car
tinto ditch IS inches deep at the
Icorner of Washington avenue and
congress street, where employees of the
FConnecticut Co. were at work. The
tditcS was filled with water and there
Twas nothing whatever to Indicate its
Edepth Commissioner Hartigan in
restisated this Incident and the board
Twill ask the Connecticut company to
kpay the bill for repairs on the chiefs
tcar which was slightly damaged
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-09
OBITUARY

Mary NJ, wife of Edwin Cfatield,
died, Wednesday at her home, 1856
Park avenue after a long illness with
nephritis She had been a resident Of
this city for the past thirty years.
coming here from Seymour. She is
survived by her husband, and one,
son, John F.. Chatfeld.
Margaret Simpson, widow of Thom-
as Rodgis Keough, died, Wednesday
evening at her home, 176 Grove street,
after a long illness in her 61st year.
She was a native of Monticello, N. Y.
the daughter of James and Elizabeth
Simpson She is survived by three
children Alice B.. William j. and
milford, and four Sisters, Mrs. Adrian
Knevels of South Bend, Ind, Mrs.
Benjamin Horhbeck of Brooklyn and
Mrs Charles Greene and Mrs. George
Goble of Monticello. N. Y. and one
brother, William J. Simpson of Grand
Rapids. Mich. Mrs. Keough was a
charter member of the Peoples Pres
byterian church. and for many years
had been a resident of this city.
Funeral services over the remains of
Martha Hindke. wife of Allen ]. Ohm
stead were held yesterday afternoon
from her late home, 322 Maplewood
avenue at 8 \o'clock. Rev. II. A. Dav-
export of the Peoples Presbyterian
church read the prayer. The bearers
were Arthur w. Comley, Jr., Walter
Hoag, w. S. Lacey, Richard Wynkoop,
Samuel Miller and George w. Hud-
son. Interment was in Mountain
Grove cemetery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-09

Members of the First Presbyterian
church turned out in force, last even
ing, to attend a lawn fete which was
held on the lawns surrounding the
"Manse'', as the residence of the pas
tor Is called. The place was very
brilliantly decorated for the occasion
with festoonS of electric lights
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-09
Late Boxing News
Billy Papke Coming Home to
Fight Cyclone Johnny
Thompson
Especial from United Press

especial from United PreSs.) -.
London, June 9-Billy Papke, who
knocked out Jimmy Sullivan. the Eng
fish middleweight champion, last
night. announced, today, that he would
return home in the near future and
seek match with Cyclone Johnny
Thompson. to whom he lost a decision
In Australia a few months ago.
Papke is anxious to earn a clear
title to the worlds middleweight cham
pionship. The Illinois Thunderbolt
shows few marks from last nights
nine round argument with Sullivan,
whom he clearly outc1assed Referee
CORR said, today, that the fight should
go as a clean knockout for Papke as
the blow he dealt Sullivan five Sec
ondsI before the 10th round rendered
him practically unconscious for 10 min
utes.
New York, June Sit was announc-
ed, today, that the winner of tonight's
10 round go between frankie Burns
and Johnnie DAILY, at the Goth Century
A. c., will meet Johnny Coulon, the
bantam weight title holder.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-09

The Bridgeport Interna tional Sun
shine Society will hold a meeting on
Tuesday afternoon, June 13, at s
o'clock, in the rooms of the w. c.
T. u. at 239 Gilbert street. Mrs Lucy
P. Andrews of New Haven, State pres
ident, will be present and address the
members
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-09

to her home in Fairfield, from her tour
with the Russian Symphony orchestra.
Mrs HulSe achieved an artistic sue
cess, although her pleasure in the trip
was marred by recurring illness which
ended in an operation for appended
it's
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-09

On wednesday the Daughters of 1912
neld a meeting at the Pembroke Ho-
tel in Woodmont. After a short bus
mess meeting the members sat down
to an excellent luncheon Five mem
bers were voted into the order, one of
them being Mrs. r. D. Wilson, a.
s.HAaV' da1Aahtar
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-09
MOONLIGHT EXCURSION

The Algonquin Club entertained its
members and friends last evening with
"a delightful moonlight excursion to
Roton Point and back. A number of
city officials were present in addition
ITO the members of the club. The
Wheeler & Wilson band discoursed
excellent music during the trip. Ideal
weather and beautiful moonlight add
ed great charms to the occasion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-09
LADIES OF CHARITY

The regular meeting of the Ladies
of Charity of st. Vincent de Paul will
be held Sunday afternoon at the hos
pital, at $50 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02
DAYS RECORD OF
 COUNTY COURTS

owing to the absence of one of the important witnesses for the state the preliminary hearing in the case of the state of Alabama vs. Thomas l.. Ha- gan, charged with the unlawful kill ing of Will Ellard at Lewisburg two weeks ago. was continued by Judge H. B. Abernethy of the court of com mon pleas until next Thursday morn ing at 10 o'clock.
 judgment by consent for $250 against the Birmingham Coal and Iron company, and in favor of Carrie Du- mas, administratrix of the estate of Riley Dumas, was taken yesterday in the first division of the city court.
 Frank Lyons and Jessie Jackson were bound over to await the action of the grand jury in the sum of $500 each by Judge Abernethy yesterday on charge of grand larceny from the person.
 Henry Lee filed suit against the Ten : nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad con,- pany claiming the sum of $500 for al- legged injuries received while in the employ of the defendant company al their ore mines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02
ELKS' MEMORIAL
 SERVICES READY
Services Devoted to Departed Breth- eren Will Be at the Bijou
 December 3

All the arrangements have been per fected for the Elks' memorial exer- cises under the auspices of Birming- will take place Sunday afternoon at the Bijou theatre. It is the custom of the order of Elks to set apart a day each year for the purpose of pay ing a tribute to the members of the lodge who have passed to the great beyond.
 This is done by meeting at some priate ceremonies are observed, and the memory of the absent brother" re- written in the hearts of his erstwhiIe comrades. The order has provided a suitable and singularly appropriate ritual for these occasions and the Elks' motto in reference to absent mem bers that we write their faults in the sand, their virtues in the tablets of love and affection" Is fully exempli- | fled.
 On Sunday, December 3, these exer- cises will be held at the Bijou theatre commencing at 3 o'clock. The public | is cordially invited. All Elks are ex- pected to be present.
 A committee consisting of G. Roth holz, o. w. Coglin. Julius Erlanger, Frank Arrico and w. $. Sheppard, has had the matter in charge and has pre- pared the following programme: l March-Calman's orchestra. opening of lodge.
 Lodge Hymn-Lodge, orchestra and audience.
 Prayer, the Rev R. deOvies; quartet | "Thy Will Be Done" (Mendelssohn) Advent quartet, Prof. Fred l.. Grambs director
 1 Address-Dr William F. Evans.
 String Quartet-Calman's orchestra | EulogY-"Our Absent Brothers, Brother w. F. McCrossin.
 Quartet-"Consider and Hear Me | (Pflueger), Advent quarter, Prof. Fred l.. Grambs, director. 1 Closing of the lodge. l DoXology. IA
 Benediction-The Rev. k. deOvies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02

tate to say, as q lawyer, that there is as much legal ground for a referendum of the car fare contract as of the lighting contract: if the referendum is applicable to one. 1t is applicable to the other.
 In the one case, the cent ear fare and transfer zone is extended under the eN- isting franchise of the company. and in the other case, the lighting rates are fixed by the commission. except as they may be broken by competition, for period of 10 years, under the existing franchise of the company.
 ''The right in the one case has just about the same relation to the use of the streets as the other. The fact is, the people know that the cent fare contract is a good thing and they have decided to accept it as such. Does any reasonable expert come forward and over his sigma ture attempt to show that the lighting rates under the new contract will not be greatly reduced? l know of none.
 "The Ledgers alleged expert does not give the public his name or identity. Who is he? What is his standing or experience that he should expect the public to ac- cept his statements? l suspect these an- onymous letter writer's That the rates will be reduced cannot be truhtfully de- nied. in my judgment. The 10 year term of that contract is the only argument left Tor those who oppose the colltfdct. lidl, in my judgment, is, under the circum- stances, a wholly untenable objection
 Tn conclusion I note that my distin- guished associate is to take the political stump in the referendum election on this question In my humble judgment the contract he is fighting is far better than the 70 year, or as some claim, the B year contract approved by him as mayor and which has yet long term of years to run and the exorbitant rates of that monopoly creating contract have been on our backs already for g years. In one conclusion, l ask the voters to shake off their prejudices for the time be- ing, and do what is best for the whole people The self constituted tribunes Of the people are much in evidence. They proclaim themselves upon the street cor ners and are cheap as dirt.
 If they are listened to, Birmingham will never do any constructive work. The politician and the demagogue and tue unreasoning kicker and critic can keep Birmingham from doing anything in the fine of progress, but if the people stand together. and pull together for all that makes for progress in the light of com mon sense and common experience; if they invite new capital here, and encour- age that which is already here, and insist on running Birmingham on a business basis as a busiiaess institution. in which all the people are stockholders, we may hope to land our great city ultimately on an equality with the best of the great cities of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02
THANKSGIVING DAY
 GAY IN JACKSON
Football Game Proved Drawing Card. Powers Official Investi-
 gatiOn Over

Jackson, Miss, December 1.-(Speclai.l- Thanksgiving Day is ordinarily dull one in many Mississippi towns, but not Tn Jackson for the past dozen years, or since the football enthusiasts of the state De- gan to make the capital city their Mecca School boys and college girls from every where make 1t rule to get to Jackson once a wear to witness the contest be- tween the teams representing the State university and the Agricultural and Me chanical college, and great many ol those citizens of the state who were boys and girls years and years ago have faller also into the habit of visiting Jackson or the last Thursday in November. And thus 1t is that Jackson is never dull place on Thanksgiving Day.
 If is understood here that Mr.. c. H williams, president of one of the bank of Yazoo City. and which is one of thu very strongest concerns In the state, has been selected as the man to bring abou a sentiment in Mississippi in favor of z change in the monetary system of thu country as suggested and urged by thu bankers convention at New Orleans las week. .t Esl #
 Dr I. N. Powers, state superintendent of education, has returned from his off ciaI visitation to the Agricultural Higi schools at Morehead. Cleveland ant Courtland, and reports one of the hardes trims he ever undertook, because of thu very indictment weather that has followed him all the way. However, he found thu schools all right.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02
COY. O'NEAL HAS NO
 ANNOUNCEMENT YET
Successor to Tax Commis- sionership Office of Jef-
 fersOn Still Undecided

Montgomery, December 1.-(Specia) Present indications arc that Governor O'Neal will not announce the success sor to the tax commissionership office of Jefferson county before the middle of next week.
 The chief executive stated positively today that he would have no announce ment to make this week with respect to the vacancy. The governor is very careful in going over the various ap- plications which he has on file. but from certain sources 1t is intimated that his appointment may be from ranks that have not yet formally ap- piled for the office. Nothing can be ascertained along this score, but a dark horse" victor is not improbable.
 The apparent split with the tax com- mission over the appointment, as is intimated. may lead to unexpected action along lines not considered at the present time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02
LOCAL NAVAL STATION
 TO BE MADE LEADER
Sailor Crull Home on Furlough and Talks Interestingly of Life
 in the Navy

l Master at Arms II. w. Fuller of the
 United States naval recruiting station
 of this city has announced a deter
 imitation of making Birmingham tirs' l of the southern district in the supply
 of naval recruits. Mir. Fuller believes l that in as much as this city is one of the leading southern municipalities | in every other respect there is no req son why the largest portion of Uncle Sam's southern sailors should not en-
 list through the Birmingham station. l The statistics forwarded to District
 Lieutenant E. Woods at Atlanta for
 the month of November showed 50 ap- plicants and 12 acceptances. The ma jority of, the rejections were made be-
 cause of defective vision, illiteracy and
 underweight. Lieutenant Woods has instructed the local station that va
 cancies in the navy are open for boiler makers. machinists, mate and hospital apprentice.
 One of the interesting aftermatks of the local enlstments is the return of Birmingham boys on their 10 day furloughs when they report to the sta-
 
 B. Crull of East Lake, who entered
 last July, but is now visiting his rel atives at East Lake on furlough, was visitor at the station yesterday and in speaking of the navy said:
 q will never regret my enlistment as long as l live and believe that ev- cry American citizen should serve four years in the navy. The physical, moral
 and educational advantages on the training ship Franklin, where I have
 been receiving my initiation, far sur pass those offered by any occupation that l know of ashore and I cannot l help but think that the regular battle ships afford even more. The eatment of the higher officials toward the boys I is all that could be desired and the
 talk that is sometimes current that a l hardened man is the only one who can stand the naval life is all a mistake. J I find that the modern man aboard tho
 man of war is very intelligent per
 son, comparing favorably with the best i type of citizen ashore.
 | "A man in the navy who deserves
 promotion is sure to get it, perhaps
 more rapidly than in commercial cir cles on land and the opportunities for seeing the world and travelling are such that few men of ordinary means can have. The only thing that gives me the least regret is that I waited so long before enlisting. To wear the uniform of the United States navy is a badge of honor that every citizen should be
 more than proud of and certainly ev- l cry American born boy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02
BESSEMER SOON TO DECIDE
 ABOUT BUYING FRANCHISE

 Bessemer will know within the next few days as to whether or not 1t will buy the franchise of the Decatur club of the Southeastern league, on which an option has been obtained.
 There was a meeting of Bessemer fans yesterday afternoon and consid- erable baseball enthusiasm was denl- onstrated. A committee was appointed of which MT. Cannon of the water works company was named chairman for the purpose of seeing the busl- ness men of the Marvel City. It is eX- pected that the business men will be- come interested and that by Monday afternoon 8 definite answer can be given the owners of the Decatur com pany.
 According to the original plan, Bes,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02
ALL-SOUTHERN TEAM
 HAS BEEN SELECTED
Herald Sporting Editor and George L. Watkins Complete Season of Inspecting Southern Players-H. Vande- Graaff, Cogdell, Brown, Metzger, Maddox, Free
 land Gilem, R. Morrison, McWhorter,
 Davis and Williams the Stars Selected

is entitled to first choice as tackle, while Sinclair of Georgia Tech seems to have an edge on all southern players for the other position. Ellard of Mississippi A. and M., has done such brilliant work the past season that he is given a guard position, while there is no doubt but that Countess of Alabama Is entitled to the other guard Countess was formerly played at center, and on previous all southern teams was given prominent mention. Barnett of Alabama was given serious consideration for the center po- sition on the second all southern team, but when everything was considered the choice fell on Adams of Mississippi. Hero is a player who has done excellent service the past season and gained comparatively little recognition. He is tall and muscu- lar, weighs about 19o pounds and is fast en his feet He is 23 years of age and has had three years of experience. There is scarcely better man in the south.
 String of Backs
 The quarterback of the second team was chosen from Woodruff of Georsis Newell of Auburn and Meyers of Se- vance. Each of the three is a good man, but Woodruff was selected. He seem. to be in better control Of himself thar. Newell. Meyers has been out of service in so many games this season that the Memphis lad could not, with justice 10 others, be put in command
 Hardage, the old Auburn star, now witt, Vanderbilt, Is clearly entitled to a half back position on the second team. while the fullback job goes hands down to Adrian ,.yandegraaff of Alabama Were it not true that the first ream numbers so many splendid performers, Vande- graaff would have been given a position n ret Aiob considered for the other backfield posi- tion, but when everything was consid- cred the choice fell on Goree, the fine | performer of Georgia Tech
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02
EFFORTS MEET
 WITH OPPOSITION
Travellers Association Will Fight Re. mOval of Smith to In-
 sane Hospital

Meridian, Miss, December 1.-(Special.) ) The petitions circulated by Miss Estelle Smith some time ago, wherein she prayed for the transfer of her father, Charles R. Smith, from the state penitentiary to the insane hospital at Meridian are meet Ing with much opposition on the part of members of the Mississippi Travellers as- sociation, of which E. A. Laurent, the man who was killed, was a member.
 The Mississippi Travellers association has strenuously opposed any move thai might be made by Governor Noel looking toward the transfer or pardon of Smith They declare that they will raise fund if necessary to employ counsel to prevent the pardon of one whom they consider a dangerous man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02


 semer was to buy the franchise, play it's games at home when tile Birming- ham club is on the road and perhaps play a game out of each series on Rick wood Field. The plan appeared feas- ible, and the promoters went so far as to select grounds near the. busi- ness section of the city. That the scheme Is a good one was the opinion of many people interested in baseball in Birmingham.'
 The directors of the Southeastern, at their meeting in Birmingham last Sat- urday night, thought the idea of the entrance of Bessemer good one, and instructed the president of the league to approve any deal that might be transacted looking 10 transferring the franchise from Decatur to the Marvel City The action of Bessemer is await ! ed with interest throughout the ex- ent of the Southeastern circuit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02
GUN CLUB SHOOT

small squad of shooters was at the Gun club Friday afternoon. The weather was fine for shooting and ev- cry one had a good time but for some reason the scores were not up to the average.
 Gentry Hillman and Mrs. Carl shot first and second respectively.
 o. L. Carl was appointed as secre- tary of the Gun club to succeed H. McDermott, resigned.
 There will be shooting at the Bir- mingham Gun club every Friday after noon during the winter, weather per hitting. All visiting shooters are cor dially invited to attend the regular shoots.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02
----------s8~------- BRITISH ARMY OFFICER LOSES OUT

London, December 1.-The commission of Herbert Montague as a second ieuten- ant of the Fifth battalion of the Royal Fusiliers was cancelled in tonight's is- sue of the London Gazette, his action in joining the Turkish forces in Tripoli be- ing a breach of neutrality.
 Lieutenant Montague was the British officer who joined the Turkish forces in Tripoli when he sent a report to the Eng fish newspapers that the Italian soldiers had been guilty of horrible atrocities to- ward native women and children, Of whom he declared many hundreds had been mu- tiIated beyond recognition.