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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-08-15
AGAINST
PAYMENT OF FEES
FOR PROSECUTION
Attorney DeForest Objects to
Assessment When no Special
Prosecutor Acted

Attorney r. G. DeF'orest, repre-
senting Domonic Daranovski, whose
saloon in Hallett street was raided by
the police on Sunday, July 16, when
four visitors and the proprietor were
arrested, entered a strong protest to-
day against payment of $40 by each
of his five clients for prosecute z fees
Of rl7t city court svhen sDch > are
ne-4 p.sti &c H. I.c>-.zg s;sss;. .s,
DeF7orest's clients were convicted
of violation of the excise laws. Dar-
anovski was fined $50 and costs. and
each of the patrons 81 and costs. The
costs of the ordinary city court case
are considerably under $5. But for
liquor cases it is customary to tax a
special fee of $40 against all prison
ers who are fined, and this fee is paid
to the liquor prosecutor.
1t happened that the case in which
DeForest was retained was one Of
those that arose in the period in
which there was no liquor prosecutor,
through the delay of the county com
missioners in making their appoint
cutors of the city court acted in these
cases.
In the several cases already passed
upon in the city court, the accused
have been taxed both fine and costs,
the latter including the special fee of
liquor prosecutor was acting, how
ever, this SO fee went into the city
court revenue as a net gain.
Today was the first that Attorney
DeForest was brought face to face
with the practice. Assistant Prosecu-
tor Redden, who handled the Dara-
novski case from the start, acted this
morning instead of Liquor Prosecutor
Merritt, whose term had expired July
1 and who was not reappointed until
after the case first came into court.
Redden however receives no fees in
addition to his regular salary. De-
Forest was surprised when he learn
ed that his client, who proposed to
bear the cost of all the accused
would have to stand for $50, or $40
each for the five accused. He enter
ed an appeal from the finding of
Judge Foster. hot solely on the ques-
ton of fees, but he said that he pro-
posed to fight the payment of this fee
when the case comes up before the
court Of common pleas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-08-15
It's Bad Luck
When You Don't
Heed Good Luck

The unwillingness of Michael Ku-
lick to take the advice of I'Good
Luck Dick Lombard may result in
the loss of Kulick's liquor license.
Shortly before 10 this morning the
Stamford dealer appeared at the Of
flee of the county commissioners
ready to take out his license. He was
asked if he had the cash bond, which
is always required, and he replied in
the negative.
Kulick said he had plenty of time
and he decided to return to Stamford
and see friend who would finnish
the bond. Just then Dick Lombard
happened into the office Dick told
Kulick he was foolish to take any
chances. Come down town with me-
said Dick and you can get a surety
company go on the bond by paying a
fee of S."
Kulick didn't appear. to think much
of the proposition. While he was de-
batting about it, special delivery let.
ter was received by the commission
ers. Upon being opened it was found
to contain rernsnstrance against
Kulick The Stamford dealer was
crestfallen when informed of the re-
monstrance. Now there must be
hearing on the remonstrance and it
will cost Kulick a neat sum for. law
yer's fees before he gets his license
If he does get it,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-08-15
Mrs. Hines Statement

Mrs. John Hine of 232 Knowlton
street made a statement today in
which she declared that her husband,
not she, is to blame for their domes-
tic troubles. Hine caused the arrest
of Alex Zuchette, a laborer of 119
Middle street, on Saturday night be-
cause the Iaborer beat him Zuchette
was peering through the windows in
the yard of his wife's home
Mrs. Hine declared that her hus-
bands statement that Zuchette was
responsible for their domestic trou-
bles was not well grounded. She
blames Hine for their estrange,nent
and accused him Of having abandoned
her for another. He is now living
at 40 Beach street. Mrs. Hines state
ment is corroborated by her daugh
ter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-08-15
The 0'ROURKE LAW WHICH TOOK
POWER OF REMOVAL FROM MAYOR

No member police o and
heretofore hereafter,
O
city
in office office
charter
tute has been shall a
good behavior
of
dismissal shall find member,
Before
Or board
MSSAL shall the member be
office position which
ferred, be
OF hearing.
Any such member dismissed
order
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-08-15
NEW LONDON AVIATOR
GETTING READY FOR TRIAL
FLIGHTS IN OWN BIPLANE
Especial from United Press.

Mantle, Aug. 15-"Miss New Lon
don," a Curtiss biplane purchased by
Clarence w. Thompson. New London's S
pioneer aviator, always excepting
Mayor MahaD, is being assembled,
today in preparation for trial flights
by it's owners. Thompson will con-
fine himself to grass cutting in the
early stage of his flying. In the near
future he hopes to wing his way over
New London. Two experts from New
York came along with the machine
to instruct Thompson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-08-15
Vanderbilt Heiress
ReWedS Chauffeur
In Catholic Church

Springfield, Mass, Aug. 15-Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Geraghty were married
here. today, at the rectory of ST. MI
chaefs church by the Rev. Father NJ
A. Kelly
Witnesses to the second marriage Of
the young couple were Miss Evelyn
Harriss and Joseph Harris. cousins of
Handsome Jack Geraghty, whose
elopement from the Newport colony
with Julia Estelle French drew the
spotlight from the Colonel Astor and
Miss Madaline Force nuptials
Mrs. Geraghty wore a large black
picture hat with whit willow plume.
Before the ceremony, Mrs. Geraghty
was forced to sign the usual agree
ment that all children born to the
couple would be reared in the Catho-
lie faith.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-08-15
Bell Alarm Fire
Was Slight Flare
Inside Ash Box
Independent Strokes on
Fire Alarm Circuit Like
ly While System Is Being
Changed.

An ash box a blaze in back of a
house at the corner of Railroad and
Colorado avenue caused an alarm
from box 226 at that point shortly
after 10 o'clock this morning. Chem
icalS extinguished the blaze
After that there were several inter-
militant strokes of the fire-alarm sys-
tenn, not communicated to the main
bells, but rung in on all the circuits
and private bells. These were thq
result of work which is underway,
preparatory to putting the fire alarm
signal wires in underground conduits,
together with the police signal wires.
Bids have been let for the under
ground cable. For some time while
the system is being changed, isolated
strokes of the alarm are likely, as it
is practically impossible to prevent
them
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-08-15
Donovan Gets Big
Appropriation For
Bridge In NorWaIk
(Spcial from United Press.>

Hartford. Aug. 15--Owing to the ef-
South Norwalk. the bill concerning
new Washington street bridge in
Norwalk, and the necessary bond is
sue passed the Senate, today. An
amendment offered by Mr.. Donovan
providing that the state appropriate
$4,000 as part payment for the bridge
was passed also.
There is a provision in the bill that
the Connecticut Company pay one
fourth Of the construction of the ap-
proaches to the bridge
Mr.. Donovan stated that the Con-
necticut Co. had helped to wear out
the bridges and had compelled new
bridges to be built. Therefore, il
ought to help to pay for new bridges,
argued Senator Donovan and his coll
leagues agreed with him.
(Continued on Page %
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-08-15
TO Look Into Killing of
Mrs. Robert Douglas

At the request of Assistant Prose
cutting Attorney William A. Redden.
the case of Isaac w. S. Halves, the
automobilist whose machine collided
with Mrs. Robert Douglas and caused
her death was continued in the CITY
court today for another week Mr..
Redden will inspect the testimony
given before Coroner Wilson before
he decides upon following that Of
f1ciaPs finding of mo criminal negli-
gence."
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-08-15
ATTACKED
BY WEST END ROWDTES

Conductor Solomon Kruger and
Motorman Amos Coons of the Brook
lawn line vanQuished an octette of
rowdies who attacked them at the end
of the line. at Mountain Grove ceme-
terry late last night. The gang board
ed the car at Howard avenue and
refusing to pay fare, precipitated an
argument that soon led to a free for
all fight. The police scout the theory
of the trolleymen that the rowdies
n1anned to rob the conductor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-08-15
Sc PER SHARE IS
QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
OF OIL MONOPOLY
Especial from United Press

New York, Aug. 15-The Standard
Oil Company, today, declared a divi-
dend for the last quarter of Sc share,
being the same figure paid at the corr
responding period yearly since 1905.
The previous quarterly dividend was
SO share. The dividend Is payable to
record, August IS, but as the books are
closed for regular transfer of the stock
of the company which is being divid-
ed in accordance with the supreme
court order, there will be no regular
closing of the books for the present
quarter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-08-15
T H. MACDONALD rs
NOW CONVALESCENT

Thomas H. Macdonald, manager of
the American Graphophone factory,
is reported as steadily improving Mr.
Macdonald recently underwent, an
operation at the Mayo brothers sani-
tarium in Rochester, Mimi The op-
Grafton was successful and probably
will prove a relief to Mr. Macdonald's
stomach trouble of long standing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-08-15
SEEKS TO COLLECT

To recover for the board of Martin
Whalen and Margaret Whalen from
Oct. 16, 1906, to July 6. 1911, Pat
rick J. Heery of Wheeler avenue, has
brought suit against Mr.. and Mrs.
Whalen. Papers were filed this
morning in the Superior court. The
plaintiff figures that the board was
worth $3 a weke for each defendant
and says the total amount due is ST.
40. He also declares that he paid
taxes and a sewer assessment for the
Whalens and that he paid for plumb
ing and for repairs to a barn. all on
behalf of the defendants Heery asks
$4,000 damages.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-08-15
CHICKEN ROASTED ON
AUTOMOBILE RADIATOR
(Special from United Press

Thomaston, Aug. 15-"Nature fax
irs' headed the list, today. Roasting
a chicken On an automobile radia tor
travelling 40 miles an hour, is what
occurred, Sunday, between Thompson
vile and Bristol. Mr.. Tyler and Mr..
Mrs. Carley Smelled roast chicken and
they thought every family was pre-
pairing it for dinner The truth of the
matter was that a broiler became en-
tangled in the radiator which was un-
usually warm. The chicken had not
been dressed and it was thrown away.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-08-15
WHY GIRLS LEFT HOME
TOLD TO THE POLICE

The parents of Eva Ostrowski, aged
16, and Alice Babins, 13, were given
dissertion on the wisdom of allow
ing children reasonable recreation
when they appeared at the detective
bureau this forenoon to reclaim the
girls, missing since last Friday. They
were stopping at the home of a mu-
tual friend. The girls gave them
selves up at police headquarters last
night when told that the police were
looking for them, and they said the
reason they left their homes was be-
cause they were not allowed any time
for recreation but kept at work con-
Stantly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-08-15
Garage Owners
Rescue Rich
Mans Driver
Chauffeur Arrested by No
torcycle Policeman for
Reckless Driving

Samuel Lucas, who says he's chauf-
feur for President McGown of the
American Refining & Smelling Co.
of New York city, was arrested this
noon by Motorcycle Policeman Cor
gas for speeding at 35 mile clip
through Fairfield avenue in the West
End.
Lucas was released when Jennings
Bros furnished 500 in cash for hfs
sppeara e in the city court toTnor-
rev to answer to the charge Of rect-
less driving
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-08-15
ALDERMAN SELLS ILL
AT NORWALK HOME
(Special from United Press }

Especial from United Press.)
Norwalk, Aug. 15-August G. Sells.
a member of the board of Aldermen
of the city of Portchester, N. Y, is
critically i'll at the home of his
daughter Mrs. William Hess, of this
city Mr.. Sells is suffering from
Bright's disease and an operation was
performed, this afternoon. He is not
expected to live
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-08-15
AVIATOR MORRISON
FALLS IN ENGLISH
CHANNEL, RESCUED
Especial from United Press, }

Dover, Eng, Aug. DO. c. Nor
r1son, aviator, was rescued from the
English channel, today, two miles out
from Sandgate. His monoplane had
fallen while he was attempting an
air passage to France. A boat reached
him just as the machine was sinking.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-08-15
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. and Mrs. w L. Whiting of
Washington, D. c., formerly of this
city, are spending a few days with
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Langhammer of
531 Warren street. Later they will
visit Mr.. and Mrs. b. w. Wentz of
Hanover, Pa, who now have a cot
tage at Fort Trumbull beach.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-08-15
Pope IS CHEERFUL
UNDER MUCH PAIN
FROM AFFLICTED KNEE
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
Rome, Aug. 15-Pope Plus passed a
restless night because of the pain in
his knee which was recently operated
on His physicians say he is no
worse and that if he can be relieved
of the pain he will quickly gather his
strength. Although wearied from
sleeplessness and the heat, the Pom
tiff was cheerful today and expressed
the belief that he would soon be able
to resume his regular routine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-08-15
UNLAWFUL FOR MAYOR
TO SERVE CHARGES
UPON CITY ENGINEER

This Duty Is Vested by the
Charter in the Body
Which Has Power of Re
moval, Which Is the Com
mon Council.
Unless the Council Made
Charges by Due Service
Proceedings for Removal
Would Be Unlawful and
An Order Of No Effect.
Mayor Has Moral Right to
Ask for Resignation of
Public Servant, But No
Legal Powers Of Any
Kind-Governing Statute
Was Made Because May
or Once Did Exercise Re
mOval Powers.
Members of the Board of
Aldermen who voted, last
night, to request the mayor
to remove City Engineer
Maurice f. McKenna, after
talking with lawyers, this
morning, are wondering If
the plan will not result in
delaying the very end they
had in view.
It seems that the mayor is
absolutely without power to
remove the city engineer. If
he should attempt to do SO
the effort would be futile,
and would last no longer
than it would take the in
c11mbent of the office to ap-
peal to the courts.
During the time of Ex-Mayor Null
vihill the mayor had power to remove
certain officers, following hearing.
Mulvihil1 exercised this power
against the then director of public
works. Charles Williams Later came
a proposal to remove, under the same
Chief Coffin, then head Of
Fire department.
Friends of Chief Coffin, the Legis-
Iature being in session, drew an
to- the organic law of the
city, known as the O'Rourke law.
This amendment became law and
has ever since remained a part of it.
It surrounds the removal of public
with elaborate formality,
and requires procedure to this end to
be pursued in strictest detail
In the light of this charter provi-
sion it would appear that the entire
against the engineer
would have to be gone over again,
should the councils order of last ev-
ening be followed.
Charges would have to be prefer
red in writing. A copy would have TO
be served. The accused would have
the right to appear by counsel. Be-
ing dismissed he would have the right
Of appeal to the courts and the court
would have to hear the case "de
novo', that is to say, all over again.
No power to do anything whatever
appears to be vested in the mayor
He could not go beyond requesting a
Should he take the
course demanded by the Common
Council and make charges against
causing the charges to be
served upon the engineer, this would
only result in third hearing.
THE CHARTER PROVIDES THAT
OF REMOVAL MUST UNDERTAKE
ALL THE DUTIES CONNECTED
WITH THE CHARGES. INCLUDING
THEIR SERVICE UPON THE AC-
CUSED, AND THIS BODY IS THE
COMMON COUNCIL.
If this should be done by any other
body or person the order of dismiss
sal would be valueless under the law
These are the reasons why some of
the aldermen who put through the
McKenna resolution last night feel
that they have removed the proceed
ings from the proper sphere and de-
Iayed the end they had in view. The
Council must begin at the beginning
and do it all over again.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-08-15

WANTED.-F'irst class cook at once.
No laundry. Small family ana goo1
wages. Harvey's, As Cannon street.
next to Howland's. sso
WANTED.-Machinis and filter for
heavy marine and gas engine work
Apply Hitchcock Gas Engine Co.
L Is a -
WANTED cook. Refer
ences REQUIRED. Mrs. H. NJ. Knapp,
85 Park Place. LIS $50
LOST.-Ladys black hand bag con-
tanning money and trinkets Re-
ward if returned to 265 Bunnen st.
COUNTERS FOR SALE. rs IT Of
good counters, all sizes up to 1s II.
Redfeld, 2S6 Fairfield Ave.
L Is SO
SHOW CASES. 15 show cases. all
sizes, fine shape, nickel rims. at
Redfeld's, 2S6 Fairfield Ave.
L Is so
SHELVING. 100 IT. of white pine
size to suit purchaser, at Redfeld's.
2S6 Fairfield Ave. L15sso
SPOOL CABINETS. all sizes. for sale.
.
store. Redfeld, 286 Fairfield Ave.
l. Is So
WHIST Wednesday afternoon, Mrs.
Ward. 243 Hanover ST. Score cards
10 cenIs. ap
FOR SALE.-Building 20x40, 10 feet
high, to be moved. Inquire IS
Beardsley st. LIS $50
rr,<.
with board. 521 State St. corner
Myrtle Ave. Phone 1912. LIS d$po
ROOMS with improvements and at
tic room at 101 Goddard Ave. In
quire Mr.. A. Werner, 242 Goddard
Ave. Adults preferred. LIS d~po
YOUNG MAN commanding several
languages and not afraid of hard
work desires few hours Of c1eri-
cal work during the day or even
ingS. Best references. E. Bergen,
P. o. Box 462. LIS DIP
WANTED.-A capable steady man to
take the entire care Of a number
of milling machines, including set
ting up, and sharpening cutters.
Competent steady man only. The
Lyman Gun Sight Corporation.
Middlefield, Conn. LIS $50
WANTED.-PeOple to buy waterproof
made-to-order raincoats for so
cents weekly. Address NJ s.. care
Farmer. LA b$po
WANTED.-An Experienced sales
lady. Apply Gem JeweIry Com
pany, IL Fairfield Ave. L12sso
ENGRAVED WEDDING invitations.
100 with two sets of envelopes COM
plete $3.50. Engraved on copper
plate. Southworth's, 10 Arcade.
D16* ito
JOIN the Casca Laxine tablet users,
Great for constipation. Csc.
TO RENT-Second floor, six rooms.
all improvements, 1913 Catherfns
TO RENT-First floor, six rooms,
steam heat, all improvements. 21z
Pearl ST., between Z. Main and
Brooks st. P3 ito
STORE TO REMIT IT by AZ n.
III Fairfield avenue, Farmer build
ing. For particulars call at Farmer
Office. LII" If. o
GOOD SECOND HAND National Cash
Register for sale cheap. Address
P. o. BOX 16, City. So to
"CIassified' ads on inside page oG
- 8 s. e
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-08-15

President Bases His Objec-
tion to Clause in Constitu-
ton Making Judiciary
Subject to Recall, as Per
nicious and Injuriou S to
Cause of Free Govern
ment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-08-15

TO RENT-First floor, six rooms,
steam heat, all improvements. 21z
Pearl ST., between E. Main and
Brooks st. P3 ito
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-08-15

TO RENT.-Second floor, six rooms.
all improvements, 1913 Catherfns
ST p ito
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-08-15

WANTED.-First class cook at once
No laundry. Small family ana goo1
wages. Harvey's, As Cannon street.
next to Howland's 49,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-08-15

JOIN the Casca Laxfne tablet users.
Great for constipation. Csc.
n n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-04

Mayor Buckingham, members of the common council and other city officials today accepted an invitation from F. A. Parsons, manager of Earle l.. Ovington, the aviator, who will give exhibitions of flying in his new 70 horse power Bleriot monoplane at Steeplechase Island tomorrow S,atur- day and Sunday afternoons, to witness the opening exhibition tomorrow. The invitation was extended jointly by Mir. Parsons and Captain Paul Boy ton, manager of the island.
 Mayor Buckingham was invited to come inside the wired enclosure with Ovington, and will be at his side when that daring birdman leaves the ground for his trip through the air. Ovington will be in Bridgeport this afternoon to supervise the transfer of his racing machine to the island and tomorrow forenoon he will be pre- sented to Mayor Buckingham and other city officials at the city hall.
 Everything is in readiness at the island for the first exhibition tomor- row afternoon at 3:30. Manager Par sons said today that he is satisfied to have the daily newspapers be the judge of the ability of Ovington, not only
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-04

as flyer but for his ability in doing spectacular stunts in the air. He added: "A double ticket will be sold at the gate, one half being returned to the person entering the island, as a wind check, to be used in case of emergency, which he does not antici- pate. Should a wind check be need ed, 1t will be good for the following day. Ovington will give @ remark able exhibition and J simply ask the newspapers to judge him for what he does Friday. When l say that he has no set programme, I mean for his work in the air. He will rise so high that he cannot be seen with the naked eye, will return and glide over the park do his famous volplane glides, dips, circles, etc. He will be in the air 40 minutes each day"
 Howard Wilson, son of Former As sistant Fire Chief Eugene Wilson of 751 Norman street. who is working on an airship at Mineola, with Cap tain Baldwin, who recently addressed the Aero Club of Connecticut, at its banquet at The Stratffeld, has writ ten a letter to his father, in which he tells of having seen Ovington fly three times from Mineola. Wilson says that Ovington is the most spec tacular man he ever saw in the sky.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-04

failing Big Billy the Beautiful Bumper will perform the star act candidate reaches bottom In like manner waiting victims will, at the proper place, get theirs. -.t-
 If you a applicant and have not aiready taken your examination do not fail to attend to inc matter i'm edatey, as your admittance slip must be signed nd examination blank duly feo by the examining physician, Dr. O. L. Massinger 4Oo State
 The nhenom enal growth of the local lodge of the Order of Moose is surprise to all who are acquainted with the workings of the various srcreI societies of the city.
 Between 400 and 45O have signed applications signed every day. and new applications are DeNs membership,
 No fraterna1 order n existence possesses a more beautiful obling ritualistic ceremony No man and listen to it's instructions WItno' beco a better citizen, devoted husoAhu, a more affection ate son parent. Boozers are not wanted, will please not apply.