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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-20
COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE ON
 IMPROVEMENTS

About 100 members of the AIgon~ quin club attended the meeting last night at which plans for the altera- tions of the clubs quarters were dis cussed. The plans drawn by Arcf1t- tect J. W. Northrop were on ex1ibi- tion and were examined by those present. The question of contfnninG the lease of the present quarters vas brought up and upon the motion cf John T. King the matter was left to a committee to be appointed by Pres ident George s. Hill.
 Chairman Robert A. Beers of the committee on alterations read his re- port and it was then decided to con- tinued the present committee and to add two new members. President Hill appointed George M. Flames and Augustus H. Builard. The three ori- ginal members are Robert A. Beers. George E. Crawford and J. W. North rop.
 It was finally decided to leave the matter of improvements until tf1s next meeting. The members desfrs to have the question of the lease set tied before taking any further &C., ton. The improvements which ars contemplated call for the elimination of the bowling alleys and the installa,- tion of billiard tables. the enlarge ment of the dining room, the creation of a small dining room and the en- Iargement of the lounge to occupy ths whole State street front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-20
JUDS0N'S LOBBY BILL IS TAKEN
 UP BY SENATE
Provides for Registration of Lobbyists with Secretary
 of State
Firms Employing Such Lob byists Must Give Sworn Statement of Expenses.
Special from United Press )

Special from United Press.)
 Hartford, July 20-The Senate today substituted for an unfavorable major ity report Senator Judson's favorable report on an action concerning legisla- tive counsel and agents, known as the lobby bill. The favorable report was tabled for calendar and printing. The bill provides that any person, corpora tion or association employing or agree ing to employ any person to act as counsel or agent, to promote or oppose directly or indirectly, legislation by the General Assembly,, or to act as a legislative counsel or agent in connec- tion herewith, shall within one week after such employment or agreement. cause the name of such counsel or agent to be entered upon a docket to be hereafter prepared by the Secre- tary of the State.
 Violations of the proposed act are punishable by fines of not more than s1,000, and any person acting as legis- lative counsel or legislative agent con trary to the provisions of the bill, shall upon conviction in addition of such a fine, be disbarred from acting as legislative counsel or agent for four years from the date of such convic- ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-20
A!dnch Denies Lorimer Story
 Told By Hines
Says Neither He Nor Taft Sent Any Word to Have
 Him Elected Senator
(special from United Press. )

], Washington, July 2O-Flat denial of the story by Edward Hines that President Taft and Senator Aldrich sent word to the conflicting factions in the Illinois Legislature that Lori mer was their choice for the Senator ship. was made to the Senate, Inves- tigating committee. today, by For mer Senator Nelson w. Aldrich, of Rhode Island.
 The former Boss of the Senate" declared that he and the President were only interested in the Republi- can being elected. Aldrich said he had expressed no preference for Lori- mer and denied that he had ever au- thorized Hines to state that the Blonde Boss" of Chicago was the choice of the administration.
 "On whose initiative. were your conversations with Hines brought about?" asked Attorney Marble.
 ''I don't remember" answered Ald- rich. "In April, 1909, Hines said that. in his judgment, Hopkins could not be elected I said to him that the President desired a Republican Sena- tor from Illinois, that he was friend- ly to Hopkins because the latter had mary, but that the President would take no part in the contest The tar iff- was not discussed.
 ''In the second conversation, con- tinued Aldrich, Hines told me that an effort was being made to nomi- nate Congressman Boutell, of Chica- go. and he wanted to know what the President thought of the Congressman. I informed him that Boutell was agree able to the President, but that his only desire was the election of a Re- publican. On May 21 or 22, 1909, Hines said that there were good prospects that an agreement could be reached on Lorimer. He was anxious that should find out what the attitude of the administration would be toward Lorimer.
 1T saw him aaoin that evening, after having seen the President, and in- formed MT. Hines that Lorimer's can didacy would not be objectionable to the President"
 Did you send any message by Mr. Hines to Governor Deneen or others in Springfield regarding the election of a Senator?" t'None whatever"
 Did you suggest to Hines that he telephone to Lorimer at Springfield that the President and yourself de- sired Lorimer's election?" NO. In my conversations with Hines un- dertook to impress him with the fact that President Taft was interested simply in the election of a Repub-. lican but that he had no personal choice"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-20
MOTHER DEMANDS CUSTODY OF HER
 TWO CHILDREN

Claiming that her two minor chill dren are being unlawfully detained by relatives, Elizabeth Swick Haggerty has brought habeas corpus proceed ings against Edward, Mary, Julia, Bessie and Jennie Haggerty, all of this city. There was a hearing on Mrs. Haggertys petition before Judge How ard J. Curtis of the Superior court this afternoon.
 The petitioner is the widow of Will liam Haggerty, who formerly conduct ed a saloon at 521 Lafayette street. She claims that since Haggerty's death the two children have been in the GUS tody of the brothers and sisters of her dead husband, and that they refused to surrender the children although she has made demands upon them. The youn gsters are Francis, aged z, and Elizabeth aged 4. Attorney George F.. Mara appeared for the petitioner before Judge Curtis this afternoon, and Attorney Henry Greenstein represent ed the defendants.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-20
HOPE OF WHITE RACE APPEARS
 ON LOCAL TRAIN

Trumbull, July 2O.-Just before the train which left Bridgeport at 4:2S yesterday afternoon drew into local hope of the white race'' took place, much to the amusement of the pas sengers in the smoker
 Frank Imkoff of this town, known as Big Frank" and Peter Reiter, a well known butcher in Stepney, were the contestants. They were finally separated by fellow passengers, in- cluding Willis F. Hobbs, president of the Manufacturers association of secretary of the association, Ellis F. Dillistin of the Connecticut National bank, and others.
 The trouble began when Imkoff, who is seven feet tall, broad in proportion, and muscular to the forward end of the smoking car and opened the door to get some fresh air.
 Reiter, the butcher, who is a little fellow, objected to the open door pol icy and said so. The huge Imkoff gave him a hard look. This was too much for Reiter, whose courage is far in excess of his size. While everyone in the car gasped with astonishment, Reiter jumped up and gave Imkoff a tap in the face.
 Imhoff, himself as surprised as anyone, put out one paw and touch ed Reiter on the chest Reiter col- lapsed in his seat but jumped up again and went for the giant. They were right at it when the other passengers rushed in and stopped the fracas.
 Imhoff got off at his station, Trum- bull, and stood on the platform, chal- lenging Reiter to come out and be eaten alive. Reiter didn't accept, much to the relief of the other pas- sengers, although it was evident that he was sorely tempted to take a chance.
 When the train had pulled out of the station, the baggage master rushed up to Reiter
 'swhy didn't you let the train crew know?" he asked him.
 '.There wasn't any train crew in sight" snapped Reiter, and the inci- dent closed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-20
Railroad Opposes
 Plan To Take Track
 Out Of E. Broadway
Especial to The Farmer)

Stratford, July 20.-Before the Railroad commissioners in Hartford today,i representatives of the Connec- ticut Go. are being heard in opposi- tion to the proposition of the town of Stratford to take the trolley tracks out of East Broadway entirely, and install a double track system on a proposed road to run by the depot parallel with the railroad. The rep resentatives of the trolley company favor double tracking East Broadway, to which the citizens of Stratford are bitterly opposed. East Broadway is one of their most beautiful thorough fares.
 When the Conn. Go. first proposed to double track East Broadway, the citizens of the town held meeting, when they condemned the plan. They voted an appropriation of $3,50O to secure the layout of tracks on the proposed street.
 Last Wednesday, the board of Se- lectmen and other citizens of Strat- ford were heard by the Railroad com missioners, submitting tentative plans for the new street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-20

To the Board Of County Commission
 CTS of Fairfield County:
 I hereby apply for a transfer of a license No. 210 to sell Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors, Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine, and Cider from Bert Proskop to Andrew EgersSy Town of Bridgeport. The proposed place of business is not located within 200 feet in a direct line of a Church Edifice or Public Schooi-house, or the prem sses, pertaining thereto, or any Post Office, Public Library or Cemetery Dated at Bridgeport this 10th day of July A. Dsy- 1911 -
 ANDREW EGERSSY, "a --.1-- Applicant. We, the undersigned, electors and taxpayers, as defined by law, of the Town of Bridgeport hereby endorse the application of the above named Andrew Egerssy for such license and we do severally certify each for him. self that we are taxpayers owning real estate situated in said Town of Bridgeport.
 Dated at Bridgeport this 20th day of July, A. D., 1911.
 Joseph Kovacs, Stephen Kundrath, Gabriel Papp, John Filo, Saszio Re- socki.
 I hereby certify that the above named endorsers are electors and tax payers. as defined by law. of the Town of Bridgeport.
 Dated at Bridgeport this 20th day of July, A. D., 1911
 VIM T. MULLINS. P 20 b* ps4 Asst. Town Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-20
Governor Sends His First Veto
 To Legislature
Special from United Press.)

VPSCIdI T
 Hartford, July 2O-Vetoing the $4000 appropriation for a legislative sou venir, the so-called "Rogues' Gallery, published bi-annually by Souvenir Taylor, Governor Baldwin today said in part:
 ''The bill calls for an act of legisla- tion and the Governor, in approving bills for such acts is himself exercis- ing part of the legislative power. As legislator, I cannot regard it as consistent with my duty to direct an expenditure of the moneys of the State for what is aptly termed a Legislative Souvenir"
 He then suggestedN that any mem Der that wanted the souvenir should buy it.
 This was Governor Baldwin's first veto. It was tabled
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-20
DIED.

ss DIED. HEGARTY.-In this city, July 19. 1911, Philip D. Hegarty. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 122 Gregory street, on Satur- day, July 22, at S:30 d. m., and from Sacred Heart church at a. m. with solemn high mass.
 -Interment at St. Michaels cemetery. 20 b CRAWFORD.-In this city, July 19, 1911, George Crawford, aged IS years, 25 days
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at No. 875 Hallett street. on Saturday, July 22nd, at p. m. Burial in Lakeview cemetery
 P 20 b HURD.-In Long Hill, Trumbull, Conn, July goth, 1911, Kate I. Hurd, aged 5S years.
 -Friends are invited to attend tho funeral at her late home, Long Hiik on Saturday. 22nd inst, at 2:66 o'clock p. m
 a~SBurfais in Mountain Grove cemetery
 cennetery. Bridgeport F 20 bap
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-20
paTOCH-CHTTENDEN

Rev J. M. Richardson, rector oE the First Presbyterian church, united in marriage, this morning, Miss Ethel M. BaIogh and MT. Robert l.. Chittsn- den, both of New York. The couple came to this city this morning from the metropolis and secured a marriase license. The young man gave his ags as g and said he was a farmer. The young lady owned up to q years and said she was stenographer.
 Other licenses issued were: Robert E. Eek, IT,, 26, a toolmaker, son of Robert and Hattie Twist Eek, of At- Iantic street, to wed Elizabeth Ma guire, daughter of William and Ellen Timothy Mcguire; and to Peter Lepree. 21, a grocer, of Roselle Park, N. H>. to marry Pauline Martin, daughter Of Michael and Josephine Martin
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-20
Bridgeporter Gets in
 Court for Non Support

Port Chester, N. r.. July z0-Frzt Tripp, Bridgeporter, who has made his home in Port Chester for abosf six years past, was a defendant js the police court this morning, when he was charged Jy his wife. Julia. with non-support. Tripp pleaded nps guilty, and asked for an adjournment in order to procure counsel
 Mrs. Tripp is frail woman. Judge Connolly expressed little sympathy for Tripp, and at first ordered him locked up until tomorrow, but later relented and allowed him his free dom until that time
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-20
Duke of Abbruzzi
 Association Planned

Many Italians in this city, natives and descendants of natives of the province of Abruzzi in the Kingdom of Italy, have organized a corporation to advance their own interests and betterment. The corporation is to be known as the Duke of Abbruzzi Mu- tua1 Benefit Society of Bridgeport, Conn. Only natives and their des- cendants of the province of Abbruzzi are eligible to membership. The in- corporators are Antonio Tomassetti, Raffaele D'Ortinzio, Antonio Guiliano and Angelo Dioguardi.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-20
1ammany Hall
 Politicians Hit
 Hard By Slump
Special from United Press.

New York, July 20-Paper profits running into the thousands of dollars. earned by a select coterie of Tammany Hall politicians, through speculating in Interbcrough Metropolitan securities in anticipation of the city surrender ing all of its subway propositions to the Morgan-Relmont Company, drop ped out today : Instead of a big win ming, the politicians were so badly ecorched some of them were hard pressed meeting their obligations. The common stock, slumped 1-2 points, the preferred 1, and the 4 f-2 per cent. bonds Is points overnight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-20
Rebels Looting City And French Consul
 Wounded In Hayti

Cape Haytien, July 20-Rebels who occupied this port yesterday are en- gagged in footing the city today. All foreign women and children have taken refuge on board a vessel in the har- Dor. The French consul was slight ly wounded while trying to protect refugees. The rebels are shooting in- discriniately. A United States war ship is eagerly awaited
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-20
House Takes lip
 Sunday Question

Especial from United Press.J
 Hartford, July 20.-The order of the day in the House, today, was q bill concerning Sunday observance
 Representative Murphy, of Dam bury, offered namendment to ths bill providing for local option.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-20
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-20
IMPORTER FINED $25,OOO

Special from United Press.)
 New York, July 20-Hugo Rosenberg, member of the firm of Rosenberg Brothers, importers, with big establish ments in this city and in Paris, was fined $25,O0O by Federal Judge Arch bald when he pleaded guilty to de- frauding the government out of cus- toms duties, today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-20
WON SHOOTING PRIZE

Mr and Mrs. David Armstrong; won the first prize, a silver stein. for the best score turned in yesterday at the shooting gallery, conducted by "Steeplechase Joe" at Steeplechase Island. MT. and Mrs. Armstrong se- cured 2SO birds out of a possible s0o and S1 piles out of a possible 10o.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-20
WRECK POST CARDS

Many varieties of the terrible wreck at Fairfield Ave crossing on the morning of July th for sale at outings of all kinds be found here in round flat styles. Just stop in and see the samples
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-20
MAJOR FLYNN ILL

Major William Flynn, grand knight of John F. Rogers council, K. of C., is i'll at his home in Arctic street, brought on during the recent hot spell. His condition is not considered dangerous.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-20
BEDDING SUES FOR TAXES

To recover s9.S1 alleged to be due for unpaid taxes, the town of Redding has brought suit against Caleb A. Burgess. Papers were filed this morning in the court of Common Pleas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-20

Luzerne, Switzerland, July 20-The Schwaben I. Count Zeppelin's newest dirigfble, which left Friedrichshafen today with eight passengers bound for Luzerne, passed over Brunnen and was reported within 15 miles of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-20
sToDDARD ENGINEERS

R. F. Stoddard, who supervised ths work of the new Congress street bridge construction, has been added to the force of the city engineers of- flee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-20

10 ROOMS of houyefloid furniture for
 sale at 119S Main street, Friday and Saturday. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-20
COUNT ZEPPELIN SAILS
 WITH EIGHT PASSENGERS
 IN ANOTHER DIRIGIBLE
Special from United Press.)

F'riedrichshafen, Germany, July 20- Undismayed by the disasters which overlook five of his great airships, Count Zeppelin, in another dirigible- the Schwaben I-started from here to- day for Luzerne, Switzerland, with eight passengers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-20

Funeral services over the remains Of Edward E. Beane were held this morn ing at g o'clock at the undertaking parlors of Cullinan & Mullins in Main street, the services being in charge of Bridgeport lodge of Elks. Exalted Ruler Burton B. Plumley in charge. The bearers were members of the Elks. Walter Stapleton, Robert Nichols, E. H. Greene. Richard Brown, E. J. Nay Tor and Dr. J. w. Parker. Interment was in Lakeview cemetery, where the Elks delegation read the ritual of that order
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-20

The remains of George Lines, who died at St. Vincent's hospital, yester- day, were laid at rest this afternoon in Mountain Grove cemetery, follow ing services from the undertaking par lors of Hawley, Wilmot & Reynolds in State street at o'clock Rev. John MacL Richardson, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, had charge of the services
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-20
OBITUARY

Simple services marked the funeral this afternoon of Ada Lillian, the tall ented daughter of Frederick w. and Harriet Hollister Read, held at the bereaved homestead, ,-276 West avenue. at 2:30 o'clock. Hidden behind banka of beautiful flowers, mute remem. brances of dear friends, the remaina reposed in a handsome casket. In charge of the services was Rev. John MacLaren Richardson, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, in the life of which the young lady had taken deep interest, being superintendent of the primary department. The bearers were Thomas Fish, Wilmot Wheeler, John Baptist, Robert H. Gould, F. V. Burton and w. M. Bangs. The re- mains were entered in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-20

Farmer Want Ads. Cent Word
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-02
VIEWS AND VARIETIES
Clever Sayings

Doctor-What made that mule kick
you? Patient may look foolish. but
I am not fool enough to go back and
ask him.-Toledo Blade.
Why do you women want to go into
politics, anyway" I'VE simply want
to show that we can't make any worse
mess of 1t than you men do."-Chica-
go Tribune.
Il can give you the part Of butler
Il couldn't take small part Ike that"
You are evidently not used to society
drama. The butler has his share Of
the epigrams. "-Pittsburg Post
1T has taken Billinger six years to
save enough money to visit Europe.
He sailed today" How long will ne
be gomez six weeks."-c1eveland
Plain Dealer
He-Whenever I borrow money ] 20
to a pessimist. She-Why? He-Be-
cause a pessimist never expects to get
it back again.-Winnipeg Tribune.
James-Is it necessary for you to
send your daughter to Europe to COM
plete her musical education? Brown
Yes; / can't stand the Internal racket
here any longer.-Portland Oregonian.
Eyes, our whole FIFE department.
made desperate effort to save the
property at the fire last night" Did
they turn in a second alarm" They
didn't have to. 1t was the distilIery,"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Our new neighbor borrowed some
of our bonedust for his lawn yester-
day." ''Well?" This morning he
asked if our Willie couldn't just as
well as not come over and scatter il
for him cleveland Plain Dealer.
You know Jones. who was reputed
SO rich? Well, he died the other day
and the only thing he left was an old
Dutch Clock We'll, there's one good
thing about it; it won't be much trot-
Heart Review.
Il hope you will believe me when T
tell you that you are the only girl I
ever loved mo. That I refuse to
believe" Then you will believe me
when / tell you that you are the pref
test girl I ever Ioved2" Yes. Yes,
I am sure you are in earnest now
Detroit Free Press.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-08-02
BREED THEATER.

A very brilliant story of army life is
told at the Breed today in the forceful
tale of the Philippines entitled Tested
by the Flag. Two rival suitors are
seeking the hand of pretty heiress
and one of them, ordered to the Phil
ippines, leaves the field open to the
other, VINO promptly effects an en-
gagement with the girl. The soldier
meanwhile proves himself especially
valuable to the country and is pro-
NOTED time and again. Later he is
granted a furlough and, returni- to
this country seeks out the girl whom
he has been faithful to all of the time.
He sees his rival at her house and dis
gracing the flag in various ways. evi-
IDENTIFY done to taunt him. This is too
much for the valiant soldier, who bod
lily throws the insulting cur from the
house, and as a sequel the girl throws
her engagement ring after him. 1t is
discovered meanwhile that the Philip
pine soldiers letters to the girl had
been Intercepted and the fault laid at
the door of the villain who is after
wards made to kiss the flag ne had
earlier insulted and the big picture
closes with the happy pair enveloped
in an immense American flag that
binds the two happy hearts as one.
This is a Vitagraph feature and is one
of the two on the programme by this
same company. The programme is I'M
usually long and extremely interesting
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