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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30
ARCHBISHOP RYAN FIGHTS
 FOR HIS LIFE
Eminent Philadelphia Prelate in Imminent Danger of Death, Prayed For Today
 Successive Attacks of Heart Disease Wearing Down Great Churchman in His 8Oth Year
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 Philadelphia. Jan. 30-In momentaI-y danger of death from disease of the archbishop of Philadelphia. is today fighting for hds life in the Archiepis- copal residence here. The disease was brought on by his constant attention to the strenuous duties of his office and more directly by his exertions at benefit entertainments for the sur- vivors of the fireqnen who recently lost their lives in & confla grafton.
 pr. Ernest l.. Place. the chbishop' S Andes. a specialist. are constantly at his bedside striving to bring him through successive attacks of the dis ease. With each relapse he grows weaker. Although the attending phy- sicions, up to a late hour this morn ing. had issued no statement it was believed that there was little change. Prayers were offered for the Arch bishop in all the Catholic churches in Archbishop himself requested that the little children in convent schools and asylums remember him in their pray CTS.
 The xravest fear is aroused in the minds of the attending physicians by reason of the Archbishop's advanced age. He is now in his S0th year and has led life replete with activity and hard work. For more than a year his health has been failing, though he has consistently refused to abandon his heavy burden of execu- tive work his attendance at church functions and his preaching.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30
CONN. NATIONAL BANK PLANNING
 BIC STRUCTURE
Model Office Building to be Erected--Old One Remodel
 led and Augmented

That the Connecticut National bank to it's present structure, and remodel the old building in accordance with the plans of the new, was the an- nouncement given to The Farmer to- day by the banks president, Samuel w. Baldwin. The augmented struc- ture will be five stories in height, oc- cupied in part by the bank and devot- ed to office purposes for the remain der. The bank itself will be brought down to the Main street level, instead of several feet above it as at pres ent
 The entrance to the bank will be on Main street while the entrance to the office building, which when complet- ed, will be one of the largest in the city, will be on Wall street.
 While the alterations are in progress it is understood that the Connecticut National bank will make it's head quarters at the corner Of Bank and Main streets in the building former ly occupied by the Bridgeport Nation al bank.
 The addition which is to be erected on Wall street will be of the same height and general architecture as the Connecticut banks present structure, with a number of interior improve ments, fine elevator service and oth- CT features which will go to make if a model office building.
 Tenants of the structure have been notified that they must vacate by April 1st, and the alterations will be- gin some time after that date.
 Among the present tenants on the Wall street property are the Mach inists club and Edwin (Pop) Stearns whose pool room has been a famous gathering place for years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30
DRASTIC STEPS
 WILL BE TAKEN
 ON BACK TAXES
Liens Sent to City Attorney For FOreclOSure-SheriffS For
 Business Taxes

Bridgeport set out today to collect a. little bill of $10.Oo0 that has been owing for some time Brideport felt a little bit annoyed. having tried per suasion and having accepted promises in vain.
 Bridgeport's action is being taken through Tax Collector Donnelly and City Attorney Cullinan Today the tax collector sent to the city attorney a number of liens for foreclosure. They reach a total of about $10,000.
 Included in the list of unpaid taxes are a number of business taxes. In these cases there are no liens. but taxes and the recalcitrant places of business must pay on the spot or close their doors.
 Tax Collector Donnelly stated that in all, the cases where drastic steps are to be taken. he has written letters and made personal calls. all without result Most of the places have been promising for some time to pay but haven't kept their promises.
 The tax liens are as follows: 34 on 1903 taxes: B on 1904; 60 on 1906 and S5 on 1907.
 The firms which are in arrears for business taxes include practically none of the we'll known firms of the city. but are mostly smaller ones. operating off the main streets. There is one notable exception where a total of B. GOO is due and will be collected by virtue of the sheriff's authority with out further delay.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30

A submarine torpedo boat for Un- cle Sam's navy is to be built in this city at the yards of the Lake Tor pedo Boat Co at the foot of Seaview avenue. This will mean 20 months work for about $50 skilled mechanics Capt. Simon Lake made the anonunce- ment through the Board of Trade this morning that the Navy department had given its consent to the use of the local yard. It will be the first sub- marine built for the home government in New England.
 Naval Constructor Baxter and Capt Burd. the two naval officers who su- pervised the construction of the bat tleship ''Florida" visited the yard of the company in this city a few weeks ago and decided that 1t will be proper place to build submarines.
 An office building for the use of the naval inspectors at the plant is al- ready under construction. The new boat win be called the Turbot''. after the type of the "SeaP' and Tuna now being built at Newport News. Va. but along finer lines than either of the vessels. The "SeaP' will be launched on Feb. Il.
 The 'Turbot'' will be 161 feet long, of nearly 800 tons displacement. equip ped with five torpedo tubes and ten whitehead torpedoes of the largest size. She will have crew of 25 men.
 The keel of the new boat will be laid within a month. Capt Lake said this morning: This will probably mean the construction of many boats here for the U. s. government and foreign governments. The govern ments of Chilli. Brazil, Argentine and Peru are now going in for submarines. Many of our orders from European governments will continue to be filled through Sir John Thornycroft & Go. of England. with whom we have a working agreement. But in case we get an order that can be filled here we can fill it because our boats are now big enough to cross the Atlantic under their own power"
 A statement issued by the Lake Go. today is as follows:
 The United States Navy Depart ment has consented for the Lake Torpedo Boat Company to manufac-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30
SHIPS FOR UNCLE SAM'S NAVY TO BE "MADE IN BRIDGEP0RT'::
 LAKE COMPANY GETS CONTRACT
COUNCIL MEETS TONIGHT FOR 4
 TALK ON BILLS
Special Meeting to Consider Various Legislative
 Matters

A special meeting of the Common Council will be held this evening for the purpose of acting upon matters tq come before the present term of the General Assembly. It was supposed when the adjournment was taken two weeks ago to this evening that action would be taken upon the Street com mittee's proposition to bond for per- manent pavement to the extent of $100. 000 Since that time the Street committee has conferred with the Per n1anent Paving and Sewer Comrnis- sion and has decided not to ask for bonds for paving, but instead will ask For S50.0OO by direct taxation. The resolutions adopted by the last session of the council asking for a $225.0e0 bond issue for a new aims house and $100,0 are still in the hands of the Mayor who has not af- fixed his signature to either meas ure.
 will send communication to tha council this evening relative to the bonding measures.
 Alderman H. H. Jackson has prom: ised to set forth many of the reasons found by the committee on town farm explain the type of building that architects planned in order that the committee could estimate the cost of the structure
 City Attorney Thomas M. CulIinan will make a report explaining the ex- act legal status of the city in the, proposed Congress street widening pro- ject.
 The street committee will recommend the holding of a hearing on Feb. 6 up- on the petition e the BridgepcH 6 Danbury Street Railway Co to ex- tend it's tracks in North Main street.
 The ordinance committee will report an ordinance dealing with the killing of cattle and inspection of meat in this city,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30
More Divorce Suits
 Come Before Court

Francis K Garfield an employe of -xhe American & British Co. has brought suit for divorce in the Su- per1or court against his wife. Maude l. Starr Garfield alleging desertion Aux 20. 1904 They were married July < 1se9 and have two children. Fred A.. aTed II. and Stanley T.. aged g, whose custody the father desires.
 Infideiity is cliamed in the suit brought by John Ecus of this city against his wife. Pa1onia Eicus May 34. 1906. was their wedding day.
 Mary Josephine Rowland Sheldon of Greenwich. petitions the court for a decree of divorce from her husband, GeocEe F. Sheldon also of Greenwich, eueRfnG habitual intemperance They were united June l. 1907
 Intemperance is the ground on which laura NJ Godfrey of Norwalk. brings erit against her husband. Charles H. Godfrey. whom she married Feb. 23. 1899. Her maiden name was also Godfrey.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30

ture its submarine torpedo boats at it's own plant in Bridgeport.
 The Lake Torpedo Boat Company has been trying to get this conces- sion for some time. but owing to lack of facilities in Bridgeport at the time their first contract for. the United States Government was secured, the then Secretary of the Navy, (Mr. Newberry) would not consent that the first Lake boat for the U. S. Navy that the facilities were not adequate and that it would take too long to properly equip g plant for this class of work. The same conditions pre- walled at the time of the second award of the second boat; conse- compelled to have these two boats to cost sS60.000 built by other part ies. The Lake Company had in the meantime, however, purchased the old Beardsley ship-yard property at the foot. of Seaview avenue and have equipping it to build future boats fof the Lake type in Bridgeport and re- gently the Secretary of the Navy ap- pointed Board of Naval Officers to visit and report upon the adaptabil- ity of the plant for the purpose. The Boards report being favorable. the Secretary signed the contract for the third boat to be built here.
 The Lake people are naturally pleased at this action, as they have been putting up fight for recogni- ton for many years and they believe that the submarine boat is the com- ing type of vessel for. both defensive and offensive purposes and that great many of them will be built. It will be remembered that the first Lake torpedo boat, the Protector" was built in Bridgeport, she is now at Vladivostock. Russia, and Austria have purchased a number of Lake boats and several other countries are now building boats comprising many Lake features. Mr. Lake was the first to use the hydroplane and to de- sign a boat that could be navigated submerged on an even keel Even Keel submergence and navigation are now called for by all the navfes of the world. The United States in their latest requirements call for even keel boats.
 Readers will remember the long
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30
RETRIAL FOR
 $500 VERDICT
 ON BOYS LIFE

That famous suit in which a jury of supposedly sane men held that $30( was sufficient award for the life of 8 boy killed by an automobilist. which verdict was rejected by Judge. George w. Wheeler In the Superior court. and again rejected in the Supreme court will come up in the Superior court here for retrial on Thursday.
 The suit is that of Charles V. Mo Cam. administrator of the estate o1 Charles ID. McCann. a Stamford boy who was killed by an automobile own ed by Peter McGuire of Stamford,
 The accident occurred on September 20. 1908. The case was tried in the Superior court and the jury brought in a verdict for only $500 damages, all though the court held that there was no contributory negligence on the part of the lad who was killed. but that the fault. if any. rested entirely with the automobilist.
 Judge Wheeler sent back the jury. It returned again with the same ver- dict. Judge Wheeler then dismissed the jury and set aside the verdict. The defendant appealed from the judges decision. but. the Supreme court has since upheld Judge Wheeler that $500 is too small a verdict in consider alton of the circumstances.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30
HOPELESS LOVE LEADS M'MAHON
 TO KILL SELF Smashed His Way Into Presence of Mrs. Thomas and Threatened Her
 With Gun With Remarkable Goodness Woman Pacifies Desper- ate Man Who Then Takes Carbolic Acid.

Disappoir1tment because his love for Mrs. Charles Thomas. his boarding mistress. was unreQuited. Is believed today to have caused Michael McMa- hon. aged 40. a trackman. to end his life with /carbolic acid. McMahon's 's body lies at the morgue of Rourke & Rourke awaiting the arrival of his mother. Mrs. Ellen McMahon. of Segal street, worcester. Mass. His death occurred just after dusk last evening, a few minutes after he was received from the ambulance in St. Vincent's hospital.
 E McMahon was employed by Dawson. the truckman. He boarded with Mrs. Thomas in Congress street. near Main she removed to Allen street. he ac- companied the family. Mrs. Thomas became estranEed from her husband. McMahon was divorced. Neighbors say he talked oG his devotion for Mrs. Thomas almost necessarily.
 She disliked McMahon's forcing his attentions upon her. however. and re- pelled him. This resulted in his drinking heavily. few days ago, armed with a pistol with which he threatened to kill Mrs. Thomas and then commit suicide, he appeared at 
 ing the door locked. Mrs. Thomas hay ing been warned of his threats. he smashed down the door and terrorized the household.
 Mrs. Thomas escaped unscathed, however, and s&McMahon consented to sleep offathe effects of his spree. He drew his pay Saturday night. for nearly a full week. and returned home after drinking heavily. Tester day he showed the effects of drink all most all day. At dusk another board CT entered McMahon's room on hear ing his heavy breathing. It was thought at first that he was over come with drink. But the pungent odor of carbolic acid filled the room in a moment and then the empty one ounce bottle. drained to the last drop, hon.
 McMahon had thrust the bottle neck into his throat so that his face. un- like most carbolic acid victims. show ed no blemishes from the fiery potion. Dr. Krause responding to an ambu lance call found the man in dying condition. Flushing the mans stom- ach he ordered Ambulance Driver Burlison to make top speed to St. Vincent's The victim was at the point of death when he reached that institution. however. and before the ambulance corps reached the emer- gency hospital word had preceded it that the man was dead.
 McMahon's body was taken in charge by Rourke & ROurke. Search through the effects of McMahon at the Thomas home disclosed a letter from his mother. with the Worcester address. She wired the undertakers that she would be here today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30
HOUSE .FAVORS FRISCO
 FOR PANAMA SHOW

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 Washington, Jan. 30-"May the best city win," was the slogan, today, of San Francisco and New Orleans Fair boosters on the even of a decision by the House of Representatives as to which should have the Panama Canal Exposition in 1915.
 Tomorrow, the House votes on the two rival cities. San Francisco seems to have the advantage at present.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30
Fairdelders Object to Liquor License

Another remonstrance, claiming un- suitability of person, and place, has been filed with the County Commis- Eioners against the granting of a li- quor licerfse to Joseph Lipsitz of this city for Perry's block in Fairfield. The remonstrance filed today is head ed by Rev. Thomas F. Coleman, pas tor Of St Thomas church and includes also w F. O'Den, Mrs. Mary Neary, Patrick whelan, Ann and K. e. Granville Mrs T. Mccarthy. John Kelly. John H. Smith. Mrs. Joseph Griffin. Mrs Mary Collins. Benjamin Betts and C. A. Wortsou
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30
WOMAN FOUND ON
 DOOR STEPS WAS NOT
 MISS DOROTHY ARNOLD
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 Boston, Jan. 30-Possibility Of the young woman found sitting on the steps of a house in Huntington ave- nue. today. being Miss Dorothy Ar mold, daughter of Francis R. Arnold of New York was dispelled when she was identified as Miss M A. Medd- bury, of 165 West Newton street, Bos- ton The Identification was made by the police through F. M. Becker. to whom a letter in the young woman's possession was addressed. Miss Medd- bury's condition was reported as be- ing much improved.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30
NO CHOICE ON JOINT BALLOT
 FOR SENATOR
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Albany, Jan. 30 The deadlock in the United States Senatorship contest continued, today, the joint ballot, at noon, again resulting in no choice. William F. Sheehan, the caucus choice received 67 votes, while 30 other Dem ocratic votes were distributed among nine other candidates. Eighty votes were necessary for choice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30
ST. PATRICK'S
 WHIST AND DANCE

The whist and dance planned to raise. funds for St. Patrick's church will be held Monday evening next, in Eagles hall, Madison avenue. A hun dred handsome prizes will be offered Good music and a good time are as- sured to everybody. It is believed that the attendance at this whist will be record breaker, as the social affairs of the parish have a just reputation for being enjoyable.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30
CONNECTICUT PENSIONS.

Washington, Jan. 30.-Representa : tive Hill has had passed by the House bills to pension the following Con- necticut people: Luke Brennan Win sted, s30 a month; Edwin S. Beecher, Winsted, s30; Francis Allen, Stepney, $20.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30
SCION OF NOBLE GERMAN FAMILY HELD ON FORGERY
 CHARGE, COMMITS SUICIDE
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NOPSC11I
 New Orleans, Jan. 30-Phi1lip Feir- buch, scion of noble family in Ger many, who has been held in jail here a week on charges of forging bills of lading aggregating $25O,000 in Ger many, committed suicide, today, by swallowing carbolic acid.
 At the request of the German gov ernment, Feirbuch had been arrested by the authorities here
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30
Drops Dead at
 Winchester Plant
 Going to Dinnef

New Haven. Jan. 30-While making ready to go to dinner. Robert Nc Farland, an employe aged SO, dropped dead suddenly at the Winchester Re- beating Arms Company's plant, to- day Heart trouble was given as the cause of death.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30
REJECTs BRIDGE PROJECT.

Torrington, Jan. 30.-After stormy session the special town meeting on Saturday night rejected the pro- position to build a bridge across the Naugatuck river to connect with. -ne proposed extension of Prospect street, which was recently voted by the borough board. The motion for the bridge was lost by a vote, of 2S0 to. paid s10,000 for land for the inn provements which will be useless without the bridge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30

Square solitaire stones are much in vogue
 Long fur scarfs are the desire of every woman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30

REGITRAR LOUNSBURY ILL.
 General Registrar of Voters William L0unsbury was seriously i'll with the grippe today. at his home 2ss Linwood s'oee
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30
HAWLEY'S NAME SENT IN FOR
 CONFIRMATION
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ISpec1dI rom Un1ted PreSS.J
 Washington, D. C.. Jan. s0-The Judiciary committee recomr,ended to the Senate today the confirmation of the nomination of Sidney E. Hawley to be United States Marshal for Con necticut. It is understood that the nomination will be confirmed without opposition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30

For street wear are new shoes of patent leather with white cloth tops.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30

Beaded bandings afford a pretty trimming for afternoon to4lettea.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30

TO THOSE INTERESTED in the wonderful development of Terry
 Farms we will send a descriptive
 booklet, 24 craftsmen house plans.
 fully illustrated. Terry Farms, 3O7 Newfield Building. T16stf. o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30
SUBMARINE TORPEDO BOAT COSTING &5O,O00 TO
 BE BUILT HERE
NAVY YARD AT LAST GIVES ITS| CONSENT THAT WAR VESSELS MAY BE MADE IN BRIDGEPORT
 --KEEL TO BE LAID IN MONTH

Means the Construction of Many More Submarines I'm This City for the United States and Foreign Govern ments-Lake Company Now Has $3,000,O00 of Work Ahead and May Build Up Big Industry In This City Statement By Company
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30

BRATWURST better than ever at Mark NagePs. 652 E. Main St.
 2S tf .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30

GOOD SECOND HAND National Cash F. o. Box 1s. City. a1s ffsa
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30

AT FRITZ G. HARTMANN,S stufred and baked clans, half fried chick en speciality. 126 Wall St.
 H 2s If.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30

TO RENT.-Naw room cottage, Bishop Ave. near Barnum Ave-,
 sir. All Improvements. 2SS9 Fair field Ave. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30

JOIN the Casca Laxine tablet users Great for constipation. 25c.
 H H1so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30

rADY CANvASSER WANTED Good steady worker can earn $5 day as this is an extremely good proposition. Some make $1.25 one hour. Apply Room 152 Taylor Bldg. d*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-30
UNCLASSIFIED

CAFE, Poli Bldg, Fair field Ave. serves you with the best ales, wines, liquors and cigars Fine free lunch all the time. a@
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-04
SPOTSWOOD

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Parkin and
daughters, Misses Catherine and
Ethelyn, all Of Philadelphia, Pa, are
visiting Mrs. Parkin's sister, Mrs.
Howard Killey, of this place.
Miss Jennie Galhaith, of Trenton.
leaves tomorrow for New York, after
an enjoyable visit at the residence
of her uncle, Councilman John 0,
Cozzens.
Mrs. George Hadgekiss, Jr., and
children, Of Jersey City, are visiting
the formers parents-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. George H~adgekiss, Sr. Mr.
H~adgekiss, Sr., is the new proprfe-
tor OF Dickley's hotel.
Joseph Danna, of New York, has
opened the Bienlein barber shop and
will conduct the place in a manner
satisfactory to his patrons. He is
experienced.
Mise Mabel Kunhert. until recent
ly a visitor at the residence Of Miss
Fisher, is residing with her parents
at O~utcalt.
George W. DeVoe and daughter,
Miss Alice, motored to Asbury Park
yesterday.
There will be no ball game on the
local field tomorrow afternoon. The
Elm A, A. will journey to Midtown
and play the Crescent A-C.