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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-01
New venire of Jurymen Today In
 McNamara Trial
Special from United Press,

Los Angeles, Nov. That the de- fense in the McNamara case will en- deayor to prove a great portion of it's contention that gas and not dynamite destroyed the Los Angeles Times building, by the very forces which are behind the prosecution, was made cer- tam by the introduction, by Attorney Darrow, of a copy of the Times is- sued the morning following the disas- ter. He got it before the court dur Ing an Interrogation Of Talesman Ihomas E. Preston, a local architect, against whom was lodged a challenge for bias, which Judge Bordweu is ex- pected to dispose of today
 Darrow had Preston identify a copy of the Times bearing the deep, black statement, ''The Unionists' Bombs Wreck Times.'
 It is now known that Darrow in- tends to show that the Times, for weeks after the explosion, openly de- clared that the Times was destroyed by dynamite and then, when the in- surance company refused to settle the
 fire insurance on the grounds that an explosion and not fire, wrecked the building, the owners of the property changed their tactics and asserted that the explosion was only a small affair, doing, according to a sworn statement by the officers of the Times Company invalidating their insurance claims, only $6,000 damage. Darrow has these affidavits and expects to confront the States witnesses with them and demand that they explain the discrepancies. He has introduc- ed the copy of the Times as pre- lirninary foundation for this
 Court opened at g o'clock today, with a new venire of jurymen. The case was then resumed, Preston still being interrogated. The district at- torney is striving hard to qualify him because he insisted he could give Me Namara a fair trial although prejudic- ed against unions
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particular importance, aisd then, in a hesitating and reluctant manner, launched into what was evidently dn- tended to be an elaborate defense of his decision holding Motorman Peter son for manslaughter
 At this time some of the trolleynen who had withdrawn into the waiting room returned, evidently desiring to give the seeker for their ballots fair hearing.
 But the attitude of the little assem- blaze was sullen, and even hostile. 1t was respectful, as became an Ameri- can crowd, but every indication show ed that those present had reached conclusions which were not likely to be shaken.
 The defense, in this forbidding at mosphere, crumbled into a few halt ing phrases, which consumed no more than two or three minutes in the ut- terance.
 These phrases all reduced to state ment that witness who talked with the Student Peabody said that he seemed to be sober. to statement that the automobile was carefully driven, and to a statement that Mo- torman Peterson did not see the car upon the tracks.
 Tn the pause which succeeded the close of this defense of his opinion, the trolleymen who had once retired into the waiting room, once more left the crowd
 Those who remained asked a num- Der of questions. One question was:
 ''You have not told us how Student Peabody spenT hia time juA before the catastrophe Does the record show what he was doing?"
 Tt does,'' replied the coroner. "It shows that he had been in drinking place and that he had consumed five Pilsner beers, but he was sober
 Had Peterson been i in a drinking place, and had he absorbed five Pils- ners?" said somebody in the back ground, sotto voce.
 It was at this point that Motorman Peterson came forward, and, facing the coroner, said:
 "YOU DIDN'T GIVE ME A FAIR SHOW. I HAD NO CHANGE TO CALL MY WITNESSES YOU DIDN'T GIVE ME A CHANGE TO CLEAR MYSELF MY WITNESSES WEREN'T HEARD, THEY WEREN'T EVEN CALLED
 You didn't tell me what witnesses you wanted,'' replied the coroner. 2 YOU HAD HIM IN JAIL said one of Peterson's fellow workers.
 The entire time actually devoted to speechmaking would not exceed five minutes. Clerk Smith, who had been did not make it.
 The coroner and his party withdrew in the midst of an oppressive silence.
 The voice of a motorman floated quietly over the assemblage: "He must be damned fool if he thinks we're going to stand for the raw deal they gave Peterson.S
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WARNER KING LAvERY CANDIDATE GETS CHILLY RECEPTION FROM
 TROLLEY WORKERS t'YOU DIDN'T GIVE ME CHANCE''
 SAYS PETERSON TO THE CANDIDATE Peabody Had Only Five Pilsners and He Was Sober'k Replies the Warner Megaphone = Chicke~s
 Come Home to Roost

Nemes-s in the person of Motorman Peterson confronted Coroner Clifford B. Wilson, at the car barns of the Connecticut O., at 1e:30 this morn ing
 The candidate had come, the record in his hand, to explain to Motorman Peterson's fellow servants, why he had permitted Peabody, the Yale stu dent and son of wealthy and influen- tial parents, to go unscathed, while he had lodged Peterson, the sober and industrious worAngman, in jail, fol- lowing an accident in which the life of one woman was lost, and life long injury accrued to another, a girl in her teens.
 'You didn't give me a chance to clear myself said Peterson. My witnesses weren't heard, they weren't even called.'
 This was the climax of a scene which must have been most humiliat- ing to the little group of men who clustered about Coroner Wilson, or who were in the immediate neighbor- hood, among whom were County Com Commissioner Frank Bogart, and oth- CTS.
 At 10:30 promptly big automobile came whirring up to the Congress street side of the big barns.
 A small group of motormen, conduc- tors and car men were clustered some 75 feet away from the big ear, at the center of the barns.
 Coroner Wilson was accompanied by Clerk John Smith of the City Court, and by Attorney Paul Miller, who is tha ,Republican candidate for Alder man in the Fifth district.
 Mr. Miller futilely urged the assenn blaze to come to the coroner's auto- mobile, but nobody budged.
 A pause of two or three minutes oc- cured. Deciding that if the moun- tain would not come to Mahomet, the latter must go to the mountain, the coroner descended from his car, and approached the tralleymen.
 Alderman Miller opened with a few remarks, scarcely distinguishable, in form, and Democratic platform were about one-Quarter of the whole.
 As soon as Alderman Miller began speaking about half of the trolleynen withdrew into their waiting rooms. There somebody went among them, apparently urging them to hear the coroner in his own defense.
 MT. Miller had spoken no more than minute and a half, when he aban- doned his apparent purpose to make a speech and abruptly introduced Cor oner Wilson.
 Coroner Wilson stepped onto the bench. He carried a paper bound volume which evidently was the type written report of the inquest into the death of Mrs. Jessie Saunders.
 He opened with a few words Of no
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tax collector. I do not wish to make my remarks any more personal of myself than I am compelled to, but when you ask me what I can offer to agreed. I confidently point to my rec ord in those several public capacities. challenge any political opponent or any critic to point out in my years of service in public office, wherein I have done anything that did not good. do not claim that I have been infallible and that every act and vote on my part were correct. But l do say that in all my conduct as Q public official, I was moved only by what believed to be the public good.
 Sought to Protect City
 y~sAs an alderman, I always sought 70 protect the city against extravagant expenditures. l always strove to un- cover dishonesty wherever it was sus- pected. As an alderman, used my voice and vote to compel the Hydrau- lie company to filter the water. desired to prevent what has happened typhoid fever. The water company was compelled, on account of our ef- forts, to better the conditions on it's water shed and eliminate many of the clements of danger to the health of the community.
 As An Alderman.
 My attitude as an alderman on be- half of the public against this public service corporation now means that the head of this company, who is in control of the republican organiza- ton, will spend large sums of money and will direct every influence against me to prevent my election. He does not want me at the head Of the city government, because he knows that my first consideration will be the good of the public and that therefore I will come in conflict with the interests of his water monopoly. If the ordinary man in the city, the owner of the small home, is to remain indifferent to the situation, De Yer H. Warner may have his way and accomplish my 7 1Continued on Page 3.)
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FUGITIVE MURDERER
 HAS COVERED TRACKS

Search for Antonio Esposito, the fugitive murderer, is still without re- sult. The police have scattered cir calars broadcast and have asked he police of many cities to enter into the search for the criminal Thus far the hunt has been devoid of tangible clues
 Esposito's wife and tiny child, born yesterday when the father was hiding from the officers of the law, are both in delicate condition today, for the shock of the tragedy has resulted bad ly for both. It was in dispute over the prospective christening. last Sun day. that the murderer slashed the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-01
THE OPPOSITION TO
 JOHN M. DONNELLY.

As an alderman I used my Hydraulic company to filter its water.
 desired to prevent what has happened in TOrringtOn, namely, an epidemic of typhoid fever.
 The Water company was com- pelled on account of our efforts to better conditions on its water shed.
 The head of this company, who is in control of the Republican organization, will direct every influence against me to prevent my election.
 main indifferent to the situation De Yer HI. Warner may have his way and accomplish my defeat.
 Do you believe that the man who controls the water company and the gas company, with large holdings of stock in the railroad and street railway company. who has seized control of the Repub- ican organization by the power of his money, is using it for your good, or the city's good?
 Is it in accordance with your knowledge of human nature that a man with large financial inter- ests in these monopolies would spend his money for political power in order to benefit the common people?
 The Republican party in Bridgeport has passed into the grip of MT. Warner and is being used by him for the strengthen ing of his public service enter prises and in adding dollars to his already swollen pile.
 If the people of Bridgeport do not rouse themselves to the dan- ger he will accomplish his selfish aims.
 The above are a few pertinent paragraphs from the speeches of John M. Donnelly.
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WANTS TO KNOW WHAT
 CONSTITUTES GAMBLING
Stase Board of Agriculture Will Ask
 Attorney General.

Gambling at agricultural fairs was an important subject of discussion at the meeting of the state board of az rfculture held yesterday at the Capi- tol and, at the suggestion of Cover nor Simeon E. Baldwin, who presided, an opinion will be asked from the attorney general as to what consti. tt1tes gambling. There were reports from fairs and one of the members of the board said that there was more gambling at Charter Oak Park than at any other fair.
 A proposition to meet the expenses of farmers institutes by a contribu- tion of 10 per cent of the appro opria- tions made to agricultural societies was discussed. The price of tickets for the dinner to be given December 13 at the Stratfield was made $1.25.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-01
Alleged Firebug
 Held In Bail Of
 $2,5OO For Trial

Ralph J. Girkus, proprietor of a no- tion store at AT Main street gutted by fire early yesterday was held in bail of S2,500 in the city court today on the charge of arson.
 CuIlinan &, Cullinan, counsel for the accused secured a continuance of his case until Saturday. He was unable to secure bail The state police claim to have a complete confession show ing that the merchant set fire to his store to secure the insurance.
 Girkus' arrest was accompanied by snectacular features. Thomas J.. Brophy. owner of the building, sought to ayenge the alleged arson upon the prisoner when the police rounded him up and it was with difficulty that Brophy was restrained.
 Several families in the block were imperilled in the blaze.
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FERGUSON DIVORCE TO
 BE ARGUED TOMORROW

Arguments in the divorce case Of Water Ferguson, Jr., the wealthy Stamford manufacturer, against Eani- lie Carstairs Ferguson of Philadelphia, will be heard tomorrow in the Super for court. The testimony was all in yesterday afternoon after the days session had been spent in crOss-exan- ming Mrs. Ferguson. She was asked about the guide, George Graham, who is named as correspondent and admit ted that she kept his photograph in her apartments at the Hotel Webster, New York She did not deny that in the years 1909 and 1910 she was hard pressed for money and had disposed of some jewelry and furs to raise Vloney.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-01
Policemen To Get
 2 Days Off Month

Tn keeping with the practice of many other cities, the police commits GI0ners decided last night to adopt a scheme whereby the members of the police department will have two days off each month, instead of one. The present custom is to allow policemen one day off each month. It is now proposed to increase the number of days off from l to ? per month. The commissioners decided in favor of the petition of the spatrolmen last even- ing and appointed President Hallen and Commissioner Miller to formulate a plan to carry the idea into effect.
 Patro1man Bolger was granted per- mission to accept a reward for the arrest of deserter, and Patrolman from the Superior court for capture of chicken thieves.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-01
HALLOWEEN PASSES
 WITH LITTLE TROUBLE

Thanks to the diligence of the police and especially to the activity of the two motorcycle policemen who were kept dashing about the city all even- ing, Halloween brought little of it's usual rowdyism here last evening.
 Superintendent Birmingham said to- day that the night was the most or derly Halloween in years
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-01
Mayor Buckingham To Speak Ali Democratic
 Rallies Tonight

efforts of public service monopoHes to kidnap the political organizations of Bridgeport.
 Senator Archibald McNeil will talk at both rallies, devoting especial at- tention to the Workmen's Compensa- tion act. He will tell how it was defeated in the General Assembly, showing that the Bridgeport delega- tion favored the bill
 Candidates Thomas, Boucher and others will also be among the speak ers It is expected that Judge Ed ward F. Hallen will say a few words
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Two large rallies will be held to- night under the auspices of the Dem- ocratic Executive committee, one in Eagles hall, Madison avenue, near Main street. for the benefit of the vot- CTS of the Sixth, Seventh and Eighth districts, and one in Sokol hall, East Side, for the benefit of the voters of the Ninth and Tenth districts.
 Mayor E. T. Buckingham will speak at both rallies Candidate Donnelly will continue his denunciation of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-01
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
 BY BOi OF 10 AFTER
 REFORMATORY SENTENCE
Special from United Press.)

Meriden, Nov. 1-Shortly after Stan State Reformatory for Boys, in police court, this morning, he attempted sui eide by hanging in his cell. He was discovered by Jailer Burke and cut down in the nick of time The boy had knOtted his shirt around his neck and to the cell bars.
 Although they admitted he is in- corrigible. the boys family hated to part with him. Tn court they made scene, particularly the mother giv- ing vent to her great grief
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-01
DRILL SEASON BEGINS TONIGHT

Opening with a drill by the hos pital corps this evening the annual tillery Corps begins this evening, with ihe following schedule for the win ter: Monday the 14th company; Tuesday. the 4th company; Wednes- day, the Hospital corps; Thursday the 11th company: Friday, the Naval division.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-01
FIRE CHIEF KENYON BADLY INJURED
 IN AUTO CRASH.

John Kenlon vfas badly injured. to day, wien Ilist automotiiS aCId1sg with a hosecaet. KenIoD left 1ez was broken and he received internal injuries. He was rushed to the Gou- verneur Hospital where the fracture was reduced
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-01
SKETCHES CF GRADUATES

With the exception of Charles H. Hinman and Daniel E. Walker respec- lively candidates in the First and Fourth districts for aldermen on the Democratic ticket sketches will be found today on page nine of this is sue of the other aldermanic candidates named at the recent Democratic pri- maries Sketches of MesSrs Hinman and Walker and of the candidates on the city ticket Will appear in The Farmer, tomorrow
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-01
FAVOR BONDING
 FOR HIGH SCHOOL

At . meeting held yesterday after noon the directors of the Bridgeport Business Mems Association adopted resoluti0ns favoring the High School bonding plan
 Tho Imperative needs of the High 6ehool were explained by John J. Cuilinnn and A E. Veness of the Boar4 4 Education, and Principal H. 0. Gn11D If the High School,
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UNCLASSIFIED

TO RENT.-Nice 5 room fiat, above St. Vincant's Hospital Apply J. Il. Keenan. Polls Theatre. a*p GERMAN SUPPER, November 2. The same reliable goods on the same old stand, 66 Harriet St., Ger man Lutheran Church. a" TO RENT.-Three fine rooms, adults only Improvements. 6S3 East Main St H 1 If. o TO RENT.-House, g rooms, $500, 66 North Washington Ave. En- quire 58 N. Washington Ave. a FOR SALE.-Baker's wagon in fine condition Eddy, Sherwood Car riage Co.,, 156 Colorado Ave; WANTED.-10O bushels small pota- toes. Peter Hron, 1216 Stratford Ave. G 30* If. WHIST, Thursday evening. St. An thony's hall, Colorado Ave. Admis- sion 15 cents. Play at sS:15 sharp.
 H 1 b < p STERLING ALE. Ehret's N. '. lager. Knickerbocker. Ruppiner and all 
 Fairfield, Ave. a GERMAN SUPPER, November 2. The same reliable goods on the same old stand. 66 Harriet St., Ger noan J1theran Church a* TO RENT.-For one or two gentle men in private family parlor and aIcove, all improvements, steam heat, electricity and hot water al- ways Address E. C., care of Far mer. a*p TO RENT.-Flat of 6 rooms, second floor, all improvement 63 Ere mont St. Phone 1924. 31 r*o' TENOR CHoRIsTERs WANTED for vested choir, moderate salary. Ap- ply Thursday, 715 Park Ave. door, St Johns Church. G 31 s*o FOR SALE.-Pool room and cigar store, good reasons for selling. Ad- dress. B. P. K., Farmer.
 HIBERNIAN CARNIVAL at Lincoln Hall tonight. Mills orchestra. John J. fO'Neil, prompter. G 21 tf.o CARD MILE FAILTHE at Lincoln Hall tonight, IIibernian carnival
 G 21 If. STORE TO RENT.-17 it. by 42 1T TIT Fairfield avenue. Farmer build ing. For particulars call at Farmer Office. U II IT. COLCMBIA Graphophones, latest model and records, reasonable. F. R. Hoffman, 1091 Broad St.
 G A If TO RENT.-A handsome apartment of six rooms all improvements, 4O7 Clinton Ave. Enquire H. F. Reddy, 311 Security Building. Phone 1367- 2 or 1S0S-3. G "A If. o ROMMOS & BILTZ. We will have fresh sausage meat every day from now on. 1S tt. 0
 THE ANNAUAL MEETING. of the Bridgeport Ladies' Charitable Society will be held at the residence of Mrs George Somers, 365 East Washington Ave-, Tuesday, Nov. T, at p. m. G ol oF ssClassified" acs nn inside page of this paper-
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Large collars in round, pointed or hood effects are much in evidence In new coats. They are usually finish ed off with long, narrow revers, end ing below the waist line.
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throat of his uncle, Dominic Di Char
 giano, inflicting a fatal wound .
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DONNELLY FLATS WARNER FIN RINGING ADDRESS TO
 VOTERS OF 2ND DISTRICT
Democratic Candidate Refers to Typhoid Epidemic at
 Torrington ano Tells of His Own Record the Filter Question

Candidate for Collector Clarity Presdes at Open Air Ra[y-Other Addresses by Boucher, Thomas,
 McCoy-McMurray Provides Big Bonfire
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.Classifed'' ads on inside page .f this naper. <
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ENGRAVED WEDDING inyirarIons 100 with two sets of envelopes com piete sS.oV; Engraved on copper
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THE ANNAUAL MEETING,

Society will be held at the residence of Mrs. George Somers, 365 East Washington Ave-, Tuesday, Nov. T, at p. m. G 3l bF
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TRY A BOX of Casca Laxine tablets for constipation. 25 cents.
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FOR SALE.-At bargain, the furnf- ture of five room house. as a whole ,or separately. Parties going west. Call 231 Clinton Ave
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furnished rooms. by two ladies. Must be on car line Address M. L., care of Farmer.
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FOR SALE.-Walnut sideboard, or gan, dining table, oak ice box. folding couch, single bed, dinner set, machine, range, hot water front, gas range, etc. Leaving town. 25 Pierpont street, upstairs.
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WANTED.-Men to learn the Auto mobile, special rate given to secure sufficient chauffeurs to fiji the many positions now offered. If vou enroll now we will guarantee fo qualify you to step into one Of tf1ess good positions. Ford's Garage. 4sS Stratford Ave. G23afs
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Meeting of Young Mems Second at their rooms, 19S Railroad avenue. Thursday evening, Nov. 2, at 8 o'clock. All Democrats of the district are in- vited.
 PATRICK SULLIVAN, asp President
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TO WHOM TT MAY CONCERN. Would you make 50W on your money. If so cover your pipes. boiler and furnace at once Esff- mates cost you nothing. John P. Welsh, IA Kossuth St. e B n