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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
WIFE TELLS
 COURT HER
 HUSBAND LIED Unexpected Testimony In Defense of Ex-Senator
 Gardner, Today

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 New York, Feb. 21-Asserting em- phatically that her husband had lied on the witness stand, Mrs. George W. Hall of Wilkesbarre, testified, today, in defense of Former State Senator Frank J. Gardner at the latter's trial for attempted bribery. Yesterday, Hall swore that Gardner told him he was sent to Albany to kill the Hughes anti-betting bills; that he took with i'm two hundred one thousand dol- lar b Ills to help him in the work; that he had tried to bribe Senator Foefk- CT, etc. This conversation took place in his apartments in WAkesbarre. ac- cording to Hall.
 On the stand, Mrs. Hall haid that she was present at the conversation between Gardner and her husband and she asserted positively that race track gambling or legislative bribery was never mentioned. She swore that ney Mott when he came to Scranton to interview her regarding her giy- ing evidence to substantiate her hus- bands statements, that she could not do so and that if her husband swore to any such story he would testify to a lie.
 Mrs. Hall also swore that the threatening letters her husband said he had received were in his CHaHs) handwriting. She said the story he told of an attempt to stab him was not true.
 City Chamberlain Charles H. Hyde. who was alleged to have been in charge of the bulk of the half million "slush fund" raised by the racing in- terests to defeat the Hart-Agnew bills. testified that he never heard of any fund being raised or of any Senator being bribed Hyde said the story of the Delmonico dinner was worthy of Munchausen."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
INCOME AXHEARING AT HARTFORD TODAY
Despite Governors Objec- tion Bill Has Chance to Pass Legislature.
Especial from United Press.)

SSpeCldt ITOul OIIL0Q EI0SS.j
 Hartford. Feb. 21-Among the eom- mittee hearings scheduled for this aft ernoon. the meeting of the committee on Federal Rela lions on the income tax amendment to the Federal eonsti- tuition attracted the most attention. Considerable opposition to the amend ment is expected ,o develop at the hearing. but it's friends hoped to win the favor of the committee.
 That the arguments would closely follow the review of the whole case by Governor Baldwin in his annual message was the impression today. He pointed out that a system of in- come taxation was in effect the first two centuries of Connecticut's exist ence. On the other hand he state-' that the tax would fall particu N-ly heavy on this State on account of it's dense population.
 Also Governor Baldwin criticized the wording of the proposed amendment which raised a doubt as to whether Congress would he given the right to tax s ate securities. He recommend ed that the opinion of the attorney general should be sought on this point. Despite the opposition the friends of the measure are confident of victory in the State Legislature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
DIED.

SHEA.-In this city, Feb. 20. Thomas J., son of John and the lat. Bridget Shea, aged 21 years, months, 10 days Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence or the pareps, Il Jones avenue .,n Thursday, Feb. 23. at S:so a. n.: and from St. Augustine's church at g a. m-
 -Interment in St. Michaels sCHUsTER-In this city. Feb. 20, Frank and Ada Schuster, aged 6 months, 6 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of the parents. Mo- 659 Broad street, on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 1:30tp. -Interment at Lakeview ceme- tery. B2O b" MORRISSEY.-In this city. Feb. 21. 1911. William w, infant son of Thomas and Catherine A. Morris sey. aged l year, IT days. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of the parents, No. 31s Golden Hill street. on wednesday, Feb. 22, at EInterment at St. 'Michaers KREGLING.-In this city, Feb. goth. 1911, Clementine F., wife of Adolf Kregling aged S5 years, days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late residence, No. 627 Carroll avenue, on We'd nesday, Feb. 22nd, at 2 o'clock ?. m.
 -Interment at Park cemetery.
 B 20 b* D MOHYDE-In this city, Feb. 19, 1911, William Mohyde.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. TOT Caroline street on Wednes- day, Feb. g, at S:30 a. m., and from St Charles church at am. -Interment at St. Michaefs cemetery B 20 bS KANE-In Danbury, Feb. 16, Thom- as Kane, aged 24 years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
HUGH REODY TO BE SECRETARY OF CLUB

Hugh F. Reddy. assistant foreman with the U. M. c. Co.,. has been ap- pointed by Manager Gene McCann as secretary of the Bridgeport Baseball Club, to succeed Jack McGuinness who has accepted clerkship with the Gaynor & Mitchell Go. Secretary Reddy will assume his duties in the baseball world on March l.
 The new secretary is not a novice in the baseball game. Some years ago he managed baseball club in the New York State League. working out a winner. For the past twenty years he has been with the Cartridge Go McCann's choice is a popular one. for MT. Reddy is we'll known and well liked about Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
800 BOILERMAKERS
 NOW ON STRIKE

Especial from United Press.
 Cleveland, Feb. 21-The first effort of the New York Central to break the boilermakers' strike came. today. F1f- ty stI-ikebreakers from Chicago were brought to the Collinwood shops where the strike originated. The com pany intends. within the week, to re- place the strikers with new men all over the system. This announcement was met by National Vice. President Weyand, of the Boilermakers today, with the declaration that unless the company comes to terms within few days sympathetic strikes of the ma- chinists and blacksmiths will be call- ed. This, he declares, will affect two thousand and completely tie up the conpanys engine repair department.
 Reports received. today, by Wey- and, indicate that the union boiler makers practically to man observed the strike order. yesterday. on the Lake Shore, New York Central, Bos- ton & Albany. Michigan. Central and Pittsburg and Erie Lines. EighSShun- dred men are now out.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
The
 Cherry Tree

incident will be told many times today. stories about the "Fa- ther of His Country being in order.
 We have a lot of Washington's Birthday novelties - just the thing for old and young!
 As a suggestion, you might take home or send a box of caramels and tell about the dollar George threw across the Potomac.
 These caramels are the melt = in your : mouth'' kind; vanilla, with cream centers and chocolate nut.
 Today and tomorrow, they are 34c a fb., in fancy boxes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
WALL STREET ToDAy,

New York, Feb. 21-After a little ir reglarity at the opening of the stocl market today, the tone became stronf with nearly everything traded in mak ing substantial gains. Missouri Pa cific rose 5-8 and Wabash preferred point. Erie common and first pre- ,ferred scored fractional advances, Tn copper stocks were weak at first bu improved with the rest of the list
 Il a. m.--The Gould stocks predom mated in the trading. Missouri Paci. fic held good part of it's early gain and Wabash preferred was in persis- tent demand above 39. Price chaages in the rest of the list generally wers in the shape of fractional losses
 Government bonds unchanged: other bonds strong.
 Noon.-In the last half of the fore noon the tone became easier and pricea receded slightly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
RICH SOCIALIST THE DEPENDANT
 IN GIRLS SUIT

(Contiued from Page 1.) room and threw myself on my knees before the captain.
 " Please let my brothers go with me to Paris cried. They are only boys. They are of no use to the Great Russia and they have no one to support them here, MT. Wall,ng would not go into the guardroom with me. He hung in the rear, white and trembling. At last my entreaties pre- vailed.
 "Then we went on to Leipsic and Switzerland where MT. Walling left us for a little while When he met me again in Paris he said he was the happiest fellow in the world; that he loved me better than he loved his life.
 We got mother and my older brother and the five of us had little engagement party ct the Taverne de Montnartre. He toasted me as his coming wife and presented me with an engagement ring.''
 Miss Grunspan will continue her story this morning.
 The woman's side of free love was continued amid sobs by Miss Grun- span, today. She said that, following
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
Business Men
 Favor Reciprocity
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Especial from United Press.)
 Hartford, Feb. 21-The movement iS spreading among businessmen asso- citations to adopt resolutions in favor of the pending reciprocity treaty be- tween the United States and Canada, today. New Haven lead and yester- day the local association went on rec ord in favor of the treaty. There is every indication of a concerted plan for securing these endorsements at each chamber of commerce or bus'- nessmen's association meeting in the various cities of the State. The or ganizations of farmers seem to be reconciled to the swepeing sentiment in this State in favor of the treaty and lately have given no signs of ac- tive oppos' tion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
SUES TO RECOVER DAMAGES
 FOR DEATH OF J. J. FOX.

Mary Carroll of Stamford, admin istratrix of the estate of John J. Fox late of Stamford has brought suit in the Superior court for s5,0OO dam ages against the N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. Co. for the death of Fox. Fox it is alleged, on Feb. 21. 1910, while working as a switchman was ordered by his foreman to adjust a panta- graph or trolley pole on an electric switch engine. It is claimed that the foreman who was operating the switcher pulled the car forward be- fore Fox descended, bringing him in contact with a live wire, causing his death.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
BURNS WINS OUT AS JUDGE AFTER
 BANKS IS HEARD
Senator Barnum Raises I'm. portant Query In Sen
 ate Today
Especial from United Press. }

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 Hartford. Feb. 21.-In the Senate today there was a session of 20 rnin- utes' length at the end of which Sem ator Barnum stated that his commit tee on Corporations had disposed of matters which should be upon the calendar ready for action. He com plained that the Senate was ready for business and yet had no business to deal with. An investigation was or- dered and Clerk Blodget was instruct ed to fix the responsibility without de- lay.
 The short House session developed a bitter fight on the Greenwich town courtships. A Judiciary committee resolution favored the reappoin .ment of Judge Charles D. Burns. Opposi. tion developed on grounds of irregular practice. Mention was made of pe- tion signed by over 200 Greenwich citizens who did not want Judge Burns Republican Leader Banks de- tended the nominee and on the final vote to suspend the rules and elect Judge Burns there was only one nega- tive vote.
 Both houses adjourned until Thurs day in honor to the memory of George Washington
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
FIRE ON PArLFSEIP CAUSED BY SHORT
 GROUPING OF WIRES

Boston, Feb. 21.-Although an off, ficial investigation of the fire on the battleship New Jersey, in drydock at the Charlestown navy yard, was made today, it was expected that the blame could be placed on the short circuit ing of wires in the dynamo room. With workmen swarming over l,e New Jersey overhauling her the 1f- fcials at the yard think short circuit ing was tn result of work in pro- gress and not any fundamental fault with the system aboard ship. Oil soaked canvas famed up in the dyna- mo room. and the city department was summoned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
ELKS ARE BUSY

A large delegation of Elks from this city will go to Derby next Mon day night to wrest the pool and bowl ing laurels fl on Derby lodge. The local pool team will be composed of DeForest B. Young, David Osborn and J. D. Shaw. TT e bowling team will be composed of John Grant S Brewer, F. Musante, B. Nichols, and c. J. Collins. The committee re- quests that those who desire to make the trip will hand their names to the steward of the club.
 Abouts 75 local antlers will go to Danbury tomorrow where the new home of Danbury lodge will be for nally dedicated by D. D. G. E. R William V. Dewitt of this city, The Bridgeport contingent will leave here on the 4:28 p. m. rain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
Store Closed All Day Wednesday.
Spotproof light black broadcloth.

Of just-rght weight for Spring suits, here is black broadcloth that will not spot from contact with water It has glowing luster, rich depth of color, handsome appearance $50 to $3.5O yd. Rich gleaming black mohairs are of attractive desgn for weaving they have been given rich patterns There stripes and dots that to stand out almost though they of another material $1 to $l5O yd Voile is splendid for spring and costumes. Light of weight strong of texture, with wness that gives it special life. 75c to $1.5o yd.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
Manly grays for women . suits.

Those very grays that had monopoly of are stiked for womens suits. And with good for they attractive and goodwearng and admirably adapted for making into the prevailing models for the approaching Women's coats will have rather manly cut why not of manly fabric?
 Splendid lot now in widths from 48 to 54 inches.
 $1 to $2 yd. New and pretty blue serges, rich deep shades and cellent weight and quality. soc to $2 yd.
 Right aisle. <
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
HILL, TAFT'S MOUTHPIECE
 IN CLEVELAND
(Special from United Press l,

Especial from United Press.)
 Cleveland, Feb. 21.-That recipro- city with Canada will not result in a lowering of prices on necessities of Connecticut, special emissary of Taft, who came to Cleveland. today, to speak before the Chamber of Com merce on the reciprocity bill now pending in Congress. Hill was in- vitad to address the Chamber at Taft's request.
 There will be 41 schedules placed on the free list by the new bill" said Hill, "and the reductions are made in more than 90.
 ''The changes sought would open a greater market for hundreds of other articles not named and would steady the commerce of both countries as nothing else could"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
GOVERNOR VFTOFS PITL
 BECAUSE TIT MIGHT ELECT
 A DEMOCRATIC SENATOR

Especial from United Press
 Des Moines, Ia, Feb. 21.-Governor Carroll, at noon, toady, appeared be- fore the General Assembly and read his veto of the Oregon primary bill passed by the votes of the Democrats and Pro@re 7sive PenubticerG sfe said he vetoes it because it might re- senator.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

her yielding to the arguments of Walling in Berlin, in 1905, he sent her to school to learn English. She stud- jed in London because Walling had told her, she said, that he would take her to the United States.
 Emil Fuchs, Walling's attorney, says many of her statements are false. Yes- terday he ridiculed the idea that "a man of Walling's mental calibre" would think of marrying a girl of Miss Grunspan's type.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
New-style Royal waists are beauties.

We've always been proud of Royal waists. Are prouder than ever this season
 We have reason to befor they prettier than From the tailored styles that appeal by the neness med sorts, all the big gathering seems to have special freshness and beauty.
 Little would be gained by trying to tell of them in de- tail. Much will be the profit to the woman who comes and sees them. $1 and mora
 floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
NECK BROKEN, MAN LIVES.

tSpeclaI rom united Press.
 Boston, Feb. 21-Though paralyzed as a result of a break in his spinal column close to the head Samuel Daley was alive and able to talk in telligently to the physicians at the hispital today. His case was consid- cred remarkable. They would hazard no opinion as to whether he could live with a broken neck. He sustain ed the injury, yesterday, in a fall from the wagon he was driving.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
Kisses His Mother
 and Then Cuts His
 Tongue to the Root
Especial from United press,

Especial from United Press.)
 Waterbury. Feb. 21-The condition was reported critical but not hope less," today, of John Corcoran, a young man of slightly unbalanced mind who cut his tongue with a razor from the tip to the root yesterday. Immediately preceding his act he had kissed his mother good night.
 A number of 8 k stitches were put in the tongue, today Corcoran is n danger from aspiration (pneumonia caused by taking blood into the lungS)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
KAISER SETS
 ASIDE VERDICT OF COURT MARTIAL
Special from United Press.)

Berlin Feb. 21.-The Kaiser, to- day. set aside the verdict of dismissal from the army against Count Hans Pfeil. because he attempted suicide. The finding of the military tribunal was submitted to the Kaiser as the supreme war lord.
 'I cannot approve the verdict" the Kaiser said. "For attempting to talks his life, Count Pfeil is responsible solely to God and his own conscience. It is not matter for any tribunal. order that the verdict on this indict- ment be cancelled"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
LIVES LOST
 WHILE FISHING

(Specisl from United Press.l
 Provincetown Mass. Feb. 21-The schooner Michels put in here this aft ernoon. 10 report the loss of two of her crew. They were off Chathem fishing from a dory Monday and did not return to the vessel after the thick snowstorm and gale.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
FIVE YEARS
 FOR BANKER
 MONTGOMERY
Especial from United Press

New York. Feb. 21.-A sentence of not less than two years and two months nor more than five years and two months was imposed by Judge Rosalsky, today. on William R. Mont gomery former president of the Hamilton Bank. Montgomery was convicted, last week. of having devot- ed to his own use, just before the doors of the Hamilton Bank were closed in Oct, 1907, $4,400 of the banks funds
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
CRIMINAL SUPERIOR
COURT OPENS

The February term of the Criminal Superior court with Judge Joel H. Reed sitting came in this afternoon nt o'clock. The session was opened with prayer by Rev. George MBrown, pastor of the First N. E.. church. There arc sI prisoners on the docket who will be put tn plea this after noon. The jury will come in tomor- row mo ming at 10.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
WOODRUFF CALLS
 ON GOV. BALDWIN
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Especial from United Press)
 Hartford. Feb. 21-Former Governor woodruff was a visitor at the capitol today. and had iong conference with Governor Baldwin. What the subject matter of the discussion is could not be learned. but the rumor spread to the effect that the consultation con. cerned some matter of particular State importance. including appointments which the Governor has yet to make.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
SENATOR BULKELEY LOOKS OUT FOR
 NEGRO SOLDIERS

Especial from United Press.)
 Washington, Feb. 21-The Senate, to- day. adopted a resolution offered by Senator BulkeIey, tRep.. Conn.l. call ing on the Secretary of War for list of the negro soldiers dismissed for alleged participation in the rioting at Brownsyiiie Texas.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-11-24

Hives. .cEema, itch or salt rnelm
sers you crazy. Can't bear the touch
Of YOUR clothing. Doan's Ointment
cr-ss the most obstinate cases. Why
sn,fer All druggists sell it
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-11-24
GOVERNOR PARDONS
ED PERKINS
OLD DSTATUTE ENACTED IN 1858
AND HAS NEVER BEEN
REPEALED.

Special to The Herald.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov. IS. Gov.
Hooper today granted a conditional
pardon to Ed Perkins, of Campbell
county. The pardon was granted in
accordance with an old statute enact
ed in 1858 and never repealed. Per
kins was convicted in December
1909 on he charge of HOUSEKEEPING
and larceny and sentenced to three
years Imprisonment. The old law
under which the Governor granted the
pardon was submitted to Attorney
General Gates, who gave a written
opinion declaring the statute valid
and in force. The terms and condi-
tion governing the granting of the
pardon to Perkins, were that he alb
stain from drink and keep away from
places where LIQUOR is sold, from gam
bling houses, etc.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-11-24
BOY GELS RIGHT
LEG BROKEN
SON OF J. D. HARMON is KICKED
BY A HORSE WITH SERIOUS
RESULT.

While on the college campus Friday
afternoon, J. d. Harmon, Jr., the nine
year old son or ]. D. Harmon, the
grocer at Ninth and High streets was
kicked by q horse and had his tight
leg broken above the knee.
He and several other boys were
there playing basket ball and a young
horse belonging to a companion was
grazing on the campus when young
Harmon went up to the animal with
the intention of mounting it, when
it suddenly turned and kicked him
with the result that his leg was orok-
en-.
Dr. Robert Pillow dressed the in
jured limb and he is resting well this
moring.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-11-24
GEORGIA HAS
NEW GOVERNOR

ATLANTA, Ga, Nov. 20.-For Il pc
riod of fourteen hours, ending at 8
O'Clock today, the State of Georgia
was without Chief Executive. Unit
ed States Senator-elect Hoke Smith
formanlly rendered his resignation as
Governor at Z o'clock yesterday even
ing. and his successor, Gov. Pro Tenn.
John NJ. Slayton, president of the
State senate, did not take the oath or
office until 9 o'clock today. The oath
of office was administered by Chief
Justice Fish of the State supreme
court. No ceremony marked either
the resignation of ex-Gov. Smith or
the installation in office of Gov. Stay
ton.
Probably the first important action
+aken nv the new executive will be
the issuing of a call for the election
of a permanent successor to eX-GoV.
Smith. The State primary has been
set for Dec. I. and it is thought the
general election will be called in JAN
uatry. as Gov. Slayton is allowed sixty
days in which to call it.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-11-24
Parties Visiting Nashville

Desiring first class board stop with MRS.
K. G. KNOX and MRS. G. w. ALEX.
AMBER, near Hermitage Hotel at State
Capitol, 3l5-317 Sixth Avenue North
Telephone 425SL. apr7-6mos