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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04
LAST MARCH WAS OF THE LEATHER
 BOUND VARIETY
Varied Scarcely a Hairs Breadth From Average of its Pre-
 deceSSOrS.

The March through which We re- gently passed was one of the old- fashioned leather-bound reinforced concrete variety of Marches, accord ing to the observation of Cooperative Weather Observer William Jennings, His records, which may be depended upon for accuracy, show that the month varied scarcely a hairs breadth from the average established by the Marches of by-gone years.
 The mean temperature for the month that it was mean everyone agrees) was 36 degrees, which is four tenths of a degree above the average established for 39 years. March 1911 had no such extraordinary days as March 1910. when Good Friday touch ed the thermometer at SS. The warm est was 66 degrees on the 22nd, and the coldest. 15 degrees on the 18th. The greatest daily range was 34 de- greeS on the 22nd, and the least daily range, nine degrees on the 4th and 27th.
 March 1911 maintained a good rec ford for Leonine behavior. varying the usual run by an excellent thunder shower on the Eth and another on the 29th, the latter being varie2ated with some nail. Five and two -tenths inches of snow fell. all of which was off the ground at the end of the month. The total precipitation was 3.6 inches, dis tributed among 12 days with .01 inches or more. There were 12 clear days, F partly cloudy and four cloudy. south west. The highest barometer was 3G68 on the 7th and the lowest 29.16 on the 30th, the mean barometer reading 5000
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04
METHODISTS TO OPPOSE SUNDAY
 SPORT BILLS
Especial from United Press. )

(Speclal from United PresS.)
 New Rochelle, April 4.-Interest in today's session of the Conference of the Methodist Church centers in the announcement of ministerial assign ments. Bishop John l.. Nuelsen, who is presiding, announced that he will complete the list in time to make it public this evening and the confer ence will finally adjourn tonight It was said on behalf of the Bishop that an effort was being made to meet the demands of the various churches and that the assignments, for the most part, will be as already forecasted
 There was lengthy and at times sensational debate, today, on the Sabbath observance. It was the con- census of opinion among the dele gates that unless the church people awaken to the danger of protecting the Sabbath it will be only a ques- tion of a few years before the Con- tinental Sunday will secure a foot hold in the United States. It was all so pointed out by a number of the speakers that already there are bills before the legislatures of New York and Connecticut which would permit Sunday baseball and other sports.
 Resolutions were adopted demand ing that the legislature prevent any further modification of the Sunday. Observance Laws. It decided to send a committee to both Albany and Hart ford to influence the legislators in opposition to all Sunday sport bills
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04
CHAMP CLARK DECL.
 HE SERVES PARTY BEor WHO SERVES PEOPLE BEST

omy. like charity. should begin at home. That's where we began We cannot with straight faces and clear consciences, reform expense elsewhere unless we reform them here at the fountain head. The Constitution of the United States gives the House practical control of the pursestrings of the country and the House should tn- sist, resolutely and firmly on exercis- Ing that control to the end that the appropriation bills may be reduced to the needs of government, economically and firmly administered
 Tt is our duty to provide every dol. far. needed to the proper and econon1- icaI conduct of the government but it Is equally, 0lir duty to prevent waste and eGtraVagance in public eXpendi lures, for we should never forget that 1t is a difficult task for millions of families to live now in 6cccncy and comfort Surely it is the part of wis dom and statesmanship, humanitarian- ism and patriotism to legislate so as to reduce their burdens to a minimum. The resuscitation of :lle Holman rule will help along this matter
 ''Fifti-the publication of campaign contributions and disbursements be- fore the election The average c5fi- zen. whatever his politics. IS absolute ly honest. He demands honesty and cleanliness in politics: he believes that too much money is spent in election matters and he proposes to put an end to it. As the representatives of the average man, it is our solemn duty to carry out his patriotic wishes to the end that all men who are desiro1Is of serving the public may have a fair chance in politics and to the end that this mighty republic. the hope of the world, may not be destroyed py cor ruption in politics.
 "Sixth-the admission of Arizona and New Mexico as States. It violates no confidence in stating that, so far as the House is concerned. they will speedily be admitted and admitted to- gether.
 These are few of the things VIC have promised. We are not only gc- ing to fulfill them. We have already begun the great task. What we have done is only an earnest of what we will do.. We do this day report pro- gress to the American people. The rest will follow.
 NO man is fit to be a lawgiyer for a great people who yields to the de- mands and solicitations of the few having access to his ear but is forget ful of that vast multitude who may never hear his voice or look upon his face
 ..I suggest to my fellow members on both sides Of the Big AisIe-whici1 is the line of denlarkation betwixt LIS as political partisans, but not as Ai1eri- can citizens and American Represen- tatives-tlat he serves his party best who serves his country best. 1T am now ready to take the oath, and ask that 1t be administered by Mr. Taibott, of Maryland
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04
Especial from United Press

Washington, April 4-Mounting to the rostrum to begin his term as Speaker of the House of Representa- tives, Champ Clark said:
 My election to the high position of Speaker Is an exceptional honor for which you have my profoundest grati- tude.
 Coming into the speakership under these fortunate circumstances the hearty cooperation of all members of whatever political persuasion Is here by earnestly invoked in maintaining order and decorum and in placing up- on the statute books of laws for the good of the country and the whole country, working out promptly. pa t1entiy, courageously wisely and pa- triottcal1y, those measures necessary for the hettern1ent of the governmental methods and for the amelioration of conditions under which we live.
 My Democratic brethren, coming with the joy of once more seeing 9 House, a large majority of which is of my own political faith, is a. keen sense of our responsibility to our country and kind.
 We are this day put upon trial and the duty devolves upon us to demon strate, not so much by fine phrases as by good works, that we are worthy of the confidence imposed in us by the
  worthy of their wider confidence That we will prove equal to the emer- gency as we find ourselves placed through our own efforts and through our own desires, there can be no doubt and the way to accomplish that is to fulfill, with courage. intelligence and patriotism, the promises made be- fore the election in order to win the election
 Chief among these promises were: First-an honest, intelligent revision Of the tariff downward in order to give every American citizen an equal chance in the race of life and to ham per none unduly by special favor or privilege, to reduce the cost Of living by eradicating the enornities and cruelties of the present tariff bill, and to raise the revenue necessary to sup port the government.
 'Second-the passage of resolution submitting to the States for ratifica- ton a Constitutional amendment pro- Senators by popular vote.
 ''Third-Such changes in the rules Of the House as are necessary for the thorough and intelligent consideration of measures for the public good, sev- eraI of which are as accomplished facts
 sFourtIf-econon1y in the puDiic ser vice, that labor may lightly be- bur- dened. Literal fulfillTnent of that promise which so nearly affects the comfort and happiness of millions we have begun-and we began at the proper place-by cutting down the running expenses of the House by more than $1Ss.0GO per annum. Econ
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04
TAX PAYERS
 LEAGUE FOR
 PET CHANGES
Some Twenty Persons Ap- pear for Charter Tinker
 ing Program
(F'rom Our Special Cores. ]

Hartford, April 4-Ex-Mayor Henry Lee, ex-Senator Moses M. Man waring, Edmund Thompson and At torney John J. Phelan. the vanguard of the Taxpayers league, arrived at Capitol Hill bright and early this forenoon. They are prepared to in form the committee on Cities and Boroughs, of which Senator Bartlett of Bridgeport is chairman of the im- portance of their pet measures which they seek to graft on to the charter of Bridgeport and which are being discussed at this afternoons hearing It is understood that about 20 more members of the Taxpayers league will arrive during the afternoon. The city of Bridgeport is represented by Senator and Alderman Garry Pad dock, Attorney and Alderman Robert G. DeForest, and Alderman Horaca Fl. Jackson. This committee will op- pose on behalf of the city the pass age of any of the proposed amend ments of the Taxpayers league
 Attorney Albert J. Merritt appears for the members of the Bridgeport Fire department, whose salaries the Taxpayers league would reduce. Mir Merritt's position is that all of the proposed charter changes should be postponed for two years that the city may in the mean time approach any contemplated changes in a more thorough and satisfactory manner, and if deemed adviseable, inquire in- to the commission form of govern ment.
 The hearing began at o'clock and was in progress at press hour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04
Trolleymen Will Fight
 Bill Holding Motormen
 Responsible for Lights

Trolleymen throughout the state are preparing to fight bitterly the bill now pending before the legislature which names a maximum fine of S7 to be imposed upon every motorman who fails to turn off his trolley search light within reasonable distance" of passing vehicles at night
 The trCueymen. claim that this bill which has already been reported from the railroad committee, is exceeding ly unjust and have succeeded in hay ing 1t assigned for a re-hearing.
 The Ama1gamated ASSocla tion of Etreet and Electric Railway EmpIoves has taken up the matter and dele gates at the hearing will represent not only the ConnecScut trolIeymen, anG union men of vaNous cities. but the entire New England association.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04
Weather Indications.

New Haven April 4-Forecast: rain o- snow. tonight and Wednesday: warmer Increasing northeast to east winds
 A well defined storm area central. this morning. over Southern Missouri ss producing cloudy weather with rain or snow in nearly all sections east of the Rocky Mountains. The rain --f1f probably reach this vicinity to- rizh< or tomorrow. The temperature ts slowly rising in the eastern and --o-The-a sections
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04
Fatal Trolley Curve Al Steep
 Rockville Hill
Conductor Killed, Moto1man Miracu1ously Escapes and Two Passengers Injured by Overturning of "Ho- bO" Car.
Especial from United Press.)

tGp@CldA LTOTn
 South Manchester, April 4.-Con- 6uctor George Ferguson was instantly killed and two passengers were slight ly injured i'll the overturning of the Hobo" car on the Hartford Rock Nilie trolley line at Rockville, early today. Motorman Wilcox miraculous " escaped without scratch. Wilcox said he lost control of the car
 Ferguson was catapulted through a car window. All the men resided in south Manchester.
 The accident happened at a curve st the bottom of steep hill where i've years ago a car left the track and went through a house a hundred feet away
 Yesterday. Motorrnan John Me- frlsnn, vrno has worked as Fergusons 3 partner in the car crew for several years was almost killed by striking 4 telegraph pole in jumping from speeding trolley Hearing was held in the fatal accident at Rockville, to- G1-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04

The Farmer announces that be- ginning tomorrow it will publish daily in serial form. one of the most powerful and absorbing nov els of recent years-"Out of the Night" by Mrs. Baiilie Reynolds.
 This dramatic and gripping story-which competent authOri- ties. such as -'The BOokman" con- slider to be Mrs. Reynolds great est work-is of vital interest for the story's sake aione-but in ad- fition to that treats upon some of tho most important topics of the present day. The questions Of mar ria1e. divorce, and the relations of man and womtn are important factors in the development of the story and whether or not the read CT agrees with Mrs Reynolds conclusions. he must follow her arguments with the most intense interest.
 Readers Of The Farmer will surely appreciate the treat which L. thus afforded them, by the pulp licafion of this novel in serial form. Place your order with your dealer ct once and make sure that YOU miss none of the installments of this great book.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04
BOLD ATTEMPT TO BLOW UP NEW MILLION DOLLAR GROUP
 OF SPRINGFIELD BUILDINGS
Explosion Shatters Every Window in West Side of Pc lice Station and Throws Guest Out of Bed at
 Hotel G ilmore.

almost without parallel, as it was made directly under the shadow of police headquarters
 So near to the police station was it, in fact, that every window on the west side of the police station was shattered, one of the big glass globes in front of the station was smashed, and windows in the Pynchon street fire station were broken.
 The explosion was so strong that one man was thrown from his bed in the Hotel Gilmore. @ block away from the tower and several windows were broken in the hotel.
 The police are not yet prepared to advance a theory as to the cause of the explosion but immediately after the uelondtlon a man was seen run scene.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04
PROMPT ACTION ON
 WATER STREET LINE

Owing to the extensive building work contemplated at Water street and Fairfield avenue. Alderman Walk CT introduced a resolution which was adopted by the board of aldermen last evening to take immediate steps to safeguard the city's interests rela- tive to the establishment of build ing line on the west side of Water street
 Alderman Walkers resolution is de- signed to prevent the erection, or further progress of buildings, in the affected district, without an under standing as to the prospective dam ages from the establishment of the contemplated building line.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04
Special from United Press.)

Springfield, Mass, April 4.-At an early hour, this morning, the busi- ness center of this city was shaken by . terrific explosion. the result of what appears to have been a deliber- ate attempt to wreck the tower of the new million dollar Municipal Group of buildings. The explosion blew a hole several feet in diameter in the south face of the tower at the level of the ground. Apparently, a charge of dynamite or gunpowder was placed against the face of the tower on the south side and detonate0. The explosion blew q hole entirely through the brick wall nearly three feet in thickFess. There were two explosions. one dull detonation being quickly followed by . louder. sharper one. The boldnesS of the attempt is
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04
Business Men to Hold
 Dinner at Stratheld
Informal "Get Together" Tomorrow Evening -Sev- eral Statesmen to be Pres ent.

Tomorrow evening the Bridgeport Business Mems association will at tend an informal dinner at The Strat- field at 6:30 o'clock. It is the first of several get-together dinners which the association hopes to hold. Ed ward c. Mallory will be heard in dia- lect recitations and Mayor Bucking- ham, Senator Stiles Judson and Sena- ter Charles $. Peck of Danbury will be present. Every member is privi- legged to take one or more friends. The regular table d'hote dinner will be served
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04
APPEAL TAKEN.

Attorney John F. Berry of New Haven, counsel for the New Haven road. has taken an appeal to the Supreme court of Errors from the judgment of S2.500 allowed the plain tiff by jury in the suit of George w. Messinger of Stamford. admins trator of the estate of Paul Warning ton, killed by the trains in Stamford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04
FREIGHT CONDUCTOR
 CAUGHT BETWEEN CARS.

New Haven April 4.-Caught be- tween cars in the Cedar Hill yards. to- dav Herbert J. May, a New Haven road freight conductor, residing at 119 shore street, New London, received serious injuries to his legs and arms, necessitating his removal to New Ha- ven hospital. He will recover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04
MRS. WILSON MAYOR
Kansas Judges Decide Tie
 Vote in Her Favor
(Snecial from Irnited Preas !

Especial from United Press.)
 Honeywell, Kas, April 4.-Exhibit- ing true Kansas chivalry, the elec- ton of judges have decided the tie vote between Mrs. Ella Wilson and her mere man opponent, O. M. Akers, in their race for the mayoralty, in favor of Mrs. Wilson and she will be shortly indicted into office. Mrs Wilson was the only one of the wom- en candidates who ran we'll.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04
STORM WARNING.

New York April 4-The following special storm warning was issued tr the weather bureau. today:
 Southwest storm warnings were or Siersd displayed, today. from 10:30 nn from Mobile Ala. to Cedar Keys. .a storm now central over northwest err Arkansas will move northeast and rausc brisk to high south to south west winds Tuesday and Tuesday night. shifting tc northwest, Wednes- saw'f
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04
BITTER BALTIMORE PRIMARY.

Baltimore, April 4.-The primary election for the mayoralty in progress here. today, has developed much bit ter feeling. The regular Democratic organization candidate. J. Harry Pres ton, a we'll known attorney. is being opposed by the present mayor, J. Barry Mahool, on reform platform. while for the Republican nomination, k. Clay Tyr1anus, former mayor, is opposed by c. H. Torsh, independent Republican progressive.
 It is6 regarded as a good day for organization candidates on account of 8 pouring rain.
 Tacoma, Wash. April 4-Despite the bitter prediction campaign made unusual outpouring of the voters to the polls, early today, for the special recall election on the petition directed against Mayor Fawcett.
 Springfield. Ills, April 4-Fifteen exercising the right of suffrage in the municipal election for the first time in the history of the city.
 Women here have the right to vote for members of the school board. The women are centering their efforts on electing two women to the board. In the place of candidates who belong to the local machine of United States Senator Lorimer.
 Wichita, Kas., April 4-Despite rain and continued threatening conditions, voters, appeared early at the polls, today, to cast their ballots in an elec- tion that will decide between a So- cialist and a Prohibttionist for mayor. Both candidates, A. l.. Blaise, a So- cialist and J. H. Graham, @ Prohibit tionist, were confident of winning the election, today.
 Under the primary law only these two candidates received enough votes to entitle them to take places on the ticket.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04
FASTER SALE

The Ladies Aid society of tue Pco- pie-s church. Laurel avenue. will hold au Easter sale, April 6 and :. after noon and evening Fancy and use fsi articles. also home made cakes. canned fruits and confectionery will he on sale Supper served from to s o'clock. All arc welcome.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04
FEMALE VOTE OF 10000.

Milwaukee, April 4.-Under drip ping skies Milwaukee's women filed to the polls, today, at the close Of their campaign against the Socialist control of the school board and the city judiciary
 Despite weather conditions heavy vote was on hand early in the day. It was estimated that a female vote of 10000 would be held.
 Early polling indicated the heavi- est vote in years. The male voters used the voting machines and the women, who voted separately, used the old fashioned ballot.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04
DEMOCRATIC
 WEATHER FOR
 ELECTION DAY
Carter Harrison's Cohorts Hopeful of Landing Their
 Candidate for Mayor
Milwaukee Women File to Polls in Rainy Day Skirts to Dust Socialists from School Board.
Especial from United Press.)


 Chicago. April 4.-"Old fashioned Democratic weather" rejoiced the Democratic cohorts of Chicago when drizzling rain and leaden sky greet ed the mayoralty election, today.
 The bad weather and heavy voting in the industrial districts made the Democrats hopeful for they claimed strength in those sections for Garter H. Harrison their candidate for may or. They declare the wet weather would hold down the "silk stocking vote' which was credited to Charles F. Merriam, Republican. The voting was light in the more fashionable residence sections, early in the day. A small army of special officers appointed by the courts were on duty to watch the voting and prevent dou- ble balloting.
 The 'tHinkey Dink-Bothhouse John" voters did not take kindly to the espionage of the Marian forces and many clashes were feared before the polls close.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04

WHIST given by Welcome Home, No. ], B. of A., 1S1 State street Tues day, April 4th. Play pegrns ar S:30. U 3 b*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04
ROYAL ARCH MASONS.

The annual meeting of Jerusalem Chapter. Royal Arch Masons. will be held at Masonic Temple, Friday even ing, April T. at 7:30. The election of officers and other important business is scheduled
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04

young man for cleri- cal duties, 8 knowledge of steno- graphy and typewriting essential
 Salary $10 to SIP. Good chance for advancement. Address T. L.. M... Farmer. a~p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04

EXPERIENCED ALESL LADI S,S WANTED. Apply to E. H. Dillon .5 Go, 1105 Main St. U3b b#o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04

ladies or gentle men, 100 per cent. profit to sell our new Master Egg and Cream Beater, best in the market, from , to 10. dollars easily made per day. Ad- dress Meriden keyIess Lock Co, -Ieriden, Conn. $ 30 depD
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04

DANCING Thursday night at Colonial
 Theatre. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04

FOR SALE.--At Barnum S2 Bailey Winter Quarters few loads of choice lawn dressing. aT
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04

MEMS SMART EASTER SUITS on
 credit. Strictly confidential, Low est prices for fine goods Bradshaw Clothing Co.,, East Main and Arctic Sts. a"p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04

FOR SALE.-New piano, "Conway" Sell cheap for cash. 90 Colorado
 Ave. U 3u#p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04

25 LOADS of fire wood for sale at Barnum X Bailey Winter Quarters
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04

FOR SALE.-To close estate, 8 roou, modern home, splendid, central 'o-
 cation-bargain. Charles A. Nich- oils, 401 Newfield Bldg $ 2S tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04

MY RHODE ISLAND REDS won first cock, second. third and fourth hen. third bullet and third pen If Bridgeport show. Eggs S1 and ss per setting. s6 per Hundred R. T. Drew, 1o9 Eairv:ssf Ave Phone BIAS. S16* *tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04

EXPERIENCED retain piano sales man. Apply E. Shoninger Co, 5n5 Fifth Ave, New York City.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04

FOR RENT.-Cen.ral location. First floor apartment. No. 302 Golden
 Hill St. z rooms and bath, private railways, modern Improvements. Inquire Frank w I1urd No. Al
 Washington Ave. A 23 tf. 0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04

TO LET.-House for one or two
 families with barn and milk room.
 Enquire 1709 Main St. SIS ii.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-04

STORE TO RENT-I7 1t. by 42 fG. TIT Fairfield avenue, Farmer buiId- ing. For particulars call at Far mer Office. >tlo