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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-08
Senator Fletcher Tries to
 Exonerate Lcrimer

Washington, Feb. S-Nothing was proved against William Lor'mer in the investigation of his election, ac- cording to speech made by Fletcher, (Dem., Fla). in the Senate.
 "It has been argued here" he said, that Lorimer combined and conspir- ed when the Legislature met and be- fore. V to organize the Legislature, to elect Shurtleff. speaker of the House and Lee O'Ne'l Browne leader of the Democratic minority. There is no evil dence to support this contention. The assumption of any understanding be- tween Shurtleff and Browne is without justification by the evidence.
 at is even a more unwarranted as- sumption that MT. Lorimer had any tn ng to do with such supposed com- pines.
 Plainly it was a "dark horse pro- position. Manly Democrats were per- sonal friends of MT. Lorimer and were in accord with his views on the water way question. The logic of the ssitua- ton led straight to Lorimer. He had a personal. a partisan and a non- part san following"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-08
SUES ON BILL I3 YEARS OLD
Furniture Man Awarded $200 in Action for Pay ment for Goods Bought.

Litigation over a furniture bill which Is thirteen years old was brought to close yesterday when Judge Wolfe in the New Haven Common Pleas court awarded William L. Ward. Sey- mour furniture dealer, damages of $200. The furniture man brought suit against James Barr. the defendant, claiming that he had been ting for the payment of his bill for the last thirteen years. The bill came to $251. In 1898, Barr, according to allegations, bought some furniture of MT. Ward who at that time lived in Seymour, where he conducted general store. but who has since moved to Stamford. According to the plaintiff, Barr nev- CT paid cent of the s251. Tn the trial yesterday the defendant cla med the statute of Limitations had outlawed the bill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-08
MAGAZINE TRUST CONTROLLED BY
 MORGAN & GO,
Especial from United Press.

Especial from United Press.) New York. Feb. s-Oficial denials from Morgan & Company that that firm was trying to get a ''strangle hold'' on the undertaking magazines were received with amusement by Wall street, today. The reason was that the denial admitted the chief al- Thomas W. Lamont. the newest part- ner in the big international banking concern was financ ally interested in the Cromwell Company, which has just bought the American Magazine. No one could be found in Wall street who doubted that Morgan & Go. are interested in magazines and the de- nial was regarded as the usual diplo- matic one.
 But Morgan and his partners are not to have a monopoly of the peri d'cal literature field. Thomas F. Ryan is to be potent factor if the rumors in the financial world are to be given credence. It developed, today. that if 1t was not for the purpose of muzzling magazines the big financiers were in the market to buy. Instead, they have discovered that by applying trust methods to the magazine and book world fully as enormous profits are to be extracted as have come from oil. sugar or tobacco. This will precipitate fight between the financial interests who want control and who VIII ma- terially benefit those publishers who are willing to sell.
 The plan is a simple one. With the big magazines controlled by a single group of interests, the club plan of will be grouped as foflows-a wcman's magazine, current affairs magazine and a fiction publication. To this group will he added set of books and the canvassers will offer the en- tire lot on the usual plan of a dollar down and a dollar a month. The can vasser's commission will be 15 per cent so that he can earn. for the same ex- ertion he would have put forth in cling a dollar and half magazine. five times the amount he would get from the magazine alone. This. of course, would give the combination concerns the monopoly Of the best canva ssers.
 The big distributing companies which put the magazines on the market are also to be the objective of the finan- ciers it is said. The ideal circulation of a successful ma@az'ne is 50 precent stand sales and 50 percent by sub- scription. Therefore, the men who want to form the magazine trust would like to get hold Of the distribut- ing agencies. That offers have all ready been made for controlling stock of the bigger concerns is asserted, to- day, but efforts to confirm the re- port failed.
 Another report given wide credence is that notes for upwards of 8 000, 900 drawn by certain magazine owners, are held by the paper company which has a monopoly of furnishing paper for printing the standard magazines. This company is alleged to have con- nections with Morgan & Company but at its offices no one would discuss the matter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-08
E. J. FINNEGAN ELECTED MAYOR OF NORWALK
 WITH COUNCIL TIED

Norwalk. Feb. S-Actfng Mayor Ed ward J. Finnegan, who has been in charge since the death of Mayor Lee- mon H. Brundage. last October, has been chosen Mayor of the city. Daniel F. Toomey. Democrat. has been elect ed a member of the Common Council, making the board three Democrats and three Republicans. Sergeant Thomas LeatherIand was elected chief of police, succeeding Thomas Bradley, resigned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-08
The D. M. Read Go.
 Established 1857.

EMBROIDERIES AnAvalanche of Snowy, Dainty Patterns Ready for the Needewoman The woman hunting for Embroideries will hardly know how to choose if she only buy two three designs. She will eagerly look through the almost unlimited assortment and gather them until she has armful, hardly knowing which to select. Effective wide Embroideries, 27 inches, in English Eyelet work of slightly appearance heavy scallops splendid quality,
 95 cts
 For women s gowns and petticoats second line of the same width, 27 inches, of ex- quisitely fine and neat workmanship, offered at
 59 cts. speclal.. For infants and childrens dresses, and waists Swiss Embroideries of great beauty, in matched Sets three widths, edges and insertings to combine
 At 20, 25 and 30 cts a yard Every woman intending to make up Embroideries should this elegant exhibit If not ready to buy come and see Get ideas
 Open Thursday morning
 Woo~back Satin In black only, and three qualities For suits wraps coats and skirts.
 Thirty-siX inches, $2.5O
 Thirty-seven inches. .$3.5O
 Forty-six inches, ..,....... .$4.OO The light weight WoolSatins are for gowns, and very handsome the heavier weaves are for suits and long wraps
 At the Silk Section.
 Flaes for Lincoln Day Wool Bunting Flags in sizes from 2 X to 12 x IS Special in House Flags, Standard Bunting, made in the most substantial ways size g. at $350. Silk Flags for interior decorations, all sizes Special in size 2 X inches, at 39 cts dozen. Silk Flags for table decorations. also Flags of For eign Nations mounted standards, 10 cts each.
 Wash Goods Section, lower floor.
 Corsets, Special. A second and decided cut has been administered to the few Corsets remaining from the big sale. These of extra quality but not the extreme lengths and all of reliable make
 smaller lot sizes 19 2O 21. 9 .23, 26 28 and 3O qualities which were $2.00 and $2.50,
 at 98 cts. to close out quickly.
  February to be doing it's worst in the weather line, but the sight of the Summer Voles at the Wash Goods Section will hearten up any Respondent feminine person. D. M. Read Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-08

Dr. ". H. Conl<lin of Ansonia. ad- rninistrator of he estate of Mary O'Connor, feeling displessed at the valuation of $13.050 placed on property in Fairfield avenue west of Broad street, advertised to sell the property at SO per cent. of its value Percy Anderson. the local real estate dealer. took up the proposition and purcha sed the property By a mortgage deed filed in the town clerks office from Anderson to the City Savings Bank. Anderson borrowed s6 800 on the prop erty. or one-half of the amount of the valuation set by the assessors. The assessors claim that the amount they set on the land was justified.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-08
POINTS OF INTEREST.

Reliable Fur Scarfs and Fur Muffs
 At B. H. Dillon & Co.,, 1105 Main street at the lowest prices ever known for desirable goods.
 High Grade Mems Women's and Children's Rubbers at the prices usually asked for the cheapest grades are now being sold at The filling Rub. Der Co.,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-08
HOTEL c R T. N o B l. E

58th Street and 7th Avenue Opp. Carnegie Hall. New York City. Located within two blocks of beau stiful Central Park and in the .city's most refined residential district, this exclusive family and transient hotel offers more in real living and comfort than many hotels whose accommoda- tions are much more expensive. The hotel is within few blocks of the theatres and shops and is only min utes' ride from the Grand Central and Pennsylvania R. R. stations. There is no more ideal stopping place for la- dies travelling alone.
 The Restaurant, Cafe and Grill are of the finest in the city and are noted for the excellence of their cuisine and service. Well trained servants rem der unobstrusive and perfect service throughout the hotel.
 The U. s. Taxicab Co.,, which gives the best service of any in the city, is connected with the Grenoble.
 ROOM WITH USE OF BATH
 $1 PER DAY AND UP
 ROOM WITH PRIVATE BATH
 $1.5O PER DAY AND UP
 APARTMENTS OF PARLOR
 bedroom and private bath
 $3 PER DAY AND UP
 Attractive rates made to those stop ping two weeks or more.
 GEO. w. O'HARE, Mgr.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-08
ARCTICS
 AND 0vERSHOES

This is just the weather for this line of goods. Could we explain to you the differ ence between the kinds we sell and those handled by cheap shoe stores, we could readily convince you that it is economy to buy here. Arc tics, Overshoes and Rubbers bought at this store look better, wear better and are better ,and in the long run cost less than the job lot kinds. Step in and let us show you the difference:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-08
Trap Full of Honey.

Two Norfolk sportsmen, while hunt ing recently came upon an old box trap which proved to be filled with honey. Twenty-Five pounds Of the finest honey were extracted from the novel hive.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-08

laughed. I'm not afraid of any of those cranks who write me anonymous letters but I shouldn't like the future Lady Decies to be jostled. have chucked the army and after the cor onation I shall play politics-the only game and I like it''
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-03
ANSWER FlLEO
IN RENTAL CASE
D. U. R. Reiterates Claim To Per.
petual Right IN Streets and Pre-
pares To Resist City.

In an answer and cross-bill com.
prising nearly 80 pages OF printed
matter, the Detroit United railway,
through its attorneys. Brennan. Don
nelly & Van De Mark. Fred A. Baker
and Charles ID. Joslyn, denied the
city's right to collect an additional
rental of 5000 for the operation OF
cars by the company on portions OF
the Fort-st. line where, it is claimed
its franchise rights have expired. The
answer reiterates the old, familiar
claim that the company enjoys per-
petual rights in the streets, while the
cross-bll would indicate that the
company is prepared TO take the az
gressive and fight the city's efforts TO
collect further rent TO finish
The company asks, In the cross-bill,
that the city be enjoined from collect
ing or attempting to collect the addi-
tional 5000 per day demanded by the
common council or from in any way
interfering with the right OF this de-
PENDANT to maintain and operate the
said Fort-st. lines of railway except
in the exercise OF its lawful police
power: and from bringing any action
or actions for the purpose OF inter
fering with this defendant in the use
OF the said Fort-st lines, or for the
purpose OF ejecting this defendant
from said streets, or in any way In
terfering with or attempting to tear
up. remove or destroy the street rail-
way tracks owned and operated by
t.. afE &c.
The company alleges that It has, re-
CARELESS OF any contracts with OF
grants from the city," an existing
right to continue TO maintain ana
operate the said lines Of railway In
said city and to carry passengers for
toll thereon" Ii contends further
that, at the time the franchises were
given, Ii was contemplated by the con
tracing parties that railway facil-
tiles should continue unit, discontin-
ued by the consent OF both parties.
Other contentious made by the com
pany are
That the city has no arbitrary or
power In fixing the terms
and conditions under which street
railways may be operated; that no
effort has been made by the council
to come to terms with the company
as to the operation OF cars over por-
lions OF lines on which the franchises
have expired; that the city has never
requested the company TO vacate the
streets or portions OF streets involved
In the controversy; that portion OF
the Fort-st. line Is operated under
franchises granted by the township OF
Springwells. and that the Fort line
franchises which the city claims have
expired 40 not expire, as a matter OF
fact, until Dec. Ia. 1921.
Incidentally the company gives
some interesting figures. showing
that. in 1910. II carried 193,2S2.170
passengers. OF which 140,5S4, 100 were
revenue passengers. A total of AZ
1SS,706 passengers made use of trans
fers and there were 5,509,27l free
rides
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-03
DOC" COOK SLABS PEARY'S
CHAMPIONS ON WRIST
Says There's No Proof That His En-
envy Planted Stars and Stripes
at North Pole.

NEW YORK, Feb. I'm a bitter
attack upon the manner in which the
National Geographical Society 20.
KID" the proofs of Commander Rob-
ert K. Peary's discovery OF the North
Pole, DR.. Frederick A. Cook today as
serted that Peary's proofs are far
from being convincing.
In the Arctic" said Cook to the
United Press, THE problem Of refrac-
ton presents possible inaccuracies
not OF seconds or minutes, but posi-
topsy-turvy and the whole Polar topog.
raphy is distorted by optical illusions.
Many explorers have seen the return.
ing sun over sea horizon after the
long night one or two days before the
correct time of its temperance
This gives you an error In observa-
lions. which may be a matter OF so
miles. Yet the group OF arm chair
geographers OF the National Geo
graphic society pronounce a series OF
sun attitudes less than seven degrees
above the horizon as proof positive OF
the attainment OF the Pole.
The verdict on such data must al
ways be Not proven If the evidence
rests on true scientific examination
OF material which at best, and In the
very nature OF things, is not checked
by the precision which science de
mands.
Never before in the history OF the
world has the question of absolute
geographical proof been raised In
the heated excitement OF this Polar
problem new and false position has
been introduced To settle the con.
troversy sextant readings and other
figures were suddenly seized upon as
a proof OF voyage OF exploration.
Those versed In nautical matters
we'll know that this Is not the correct
position and straightforward and hon
est men must come to the conclusion
as the Danes have done, that in such
matters there is no proof
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-03
FIND FLORIDA
LAND NOT So BAD
John Kay Exhibits Letters From
Friends Who Are Fairly Well Sat-
isfied With Conditions.

John Kay, OF No. 1902 Grand River
ave-, who Is interested In Florida
lands, disagrees with the statement
or William II. Smith. contractor, No
235 Stanton-ave.. In The Times sew
eral days ago, and submits a number
Of letters from his son, John, Jr.. who
Is In Detroit. Florida, colony COM
posed largely OF people from Michi-
gan. TO show that conditions are not
rs bad as painted by Mr.. Smith.
Writing on Jan "a. the son says:
II was all over our land today and 1t
Is q. X, only the roads are not into
II yet. Since A. X. c. and | talked 10
Tatam Bros. they have started work
and have finished two roads TO our
land. We told them we would not
pay any more money until we saw
them fulfill some OF their contracts.
A. r. c. was out on his land today.
Part OF II is o. X and the rest is un.
der water, SO he Is tyring TO get the
40 that is left In our block"
A. X. Cunningham, a member OF the
colony, and former Detroiter. writ
Ing To Mr.. Kay. speaks well OF the
land, but complains OF the lack OF
roads.
A man who signs himself: AN
Owner OF Land in the Everglades,
writes TO The Times:
What Mr.. Smith has to say in re-
gard 10 the sand propositions Is very
true, and yet from that same sand
pile large profits are more In order
than large losses. However, IL Is not
a proposition, In my opinion, for the
poor man because II has to be heavily
fortified, and there Is more or less
clearing of timber, pine and palmetto
The rido on the Florida east coast
railroad from Jacksonville Is truly a
discouraging one. All you see is white
sand and scrub pine and palmetto un
I'll you can't bear the sight that meets
your eyes when you look out OF the
window.
las to the Everglade proposition.
say, Mr.. Smith, you are In wrong. No
body In the world but blind man
can go up those. large state canals
see the orchards Of oranges and grape
fruit, and the truck gardens on the
pure muck soil and be ill-pleased."
Edward Sitting. Detroit man who
Is interested In Florida lands, writes
encouragingly of the situations. and
gives the names OF several who have
increased their holdings after looking
over the property.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-03

the church has written some beautiful
music.
Practically all OF the city clergy
will take part In the services at one
time or another. Monday evening. the
dedication OF the gymnasium will
take place; Tuesday afternoon at 3
o'clock the woman's associations will
rally Tuesday evening at O'Clock,
the chorus choir and soloists assisted
by a string orchestra will give Han
dels Messiah" Wednesday evening
will be devoted to reunion bringing
TO a close the special services.
The Rev. Mr. Forbush has arranged
with number of his brother pastors
10 speak I'm the church on the follow
ing dates: Feb. 10, The city and the
children" the Rev. Myron Adamas, OF
the Warren-ave. Baptist; Feb. &c,
"Civic righteousness" Judge Alfred
j. Murphy; March 5. Christian I'M
ity," the Rev. Carl s. Patton: March
IL. The Stranger" Rabbi Leo NJ.
Franklin, OF Temple Beth Ell
The church was designed by Fl. b.
Clement, architect, who made every
effort TO erect building that, while
Ii conforms TO ecclesiastical lines, full
fills, all modern needs for institution
al church work
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-03
EIGHT WARD REPUBLICAN
CLUB HOLDS ANNUAL BANQUET

IL was q jolly crowd OF Eighth
warders that sat down to the annual
banquet OF the Eighth Ward Republl-
can club in the Burns hotel, Wednes-
day night. There was no wine list.
making it necessary to pledge all
toasts In ice water, but the spirit of
good fellowship apparently needed
no artificial stimulus. II was in the
air and everybody caught the infec-
ton. The hotel orchestra was kept
busy playing old time melodies, not
even emitting Silver Thread Among
the Cold and the banqueters joined
In right heartily with results that
were for the most part harmonious.
Frank Kennedy. who Is candidate
for the nomination as school inspector
In the Eighth ward on an independent
ticket, was POSTMASTER and held mp
his end well. Among the guests were
number Of city and county officials
and liberal representation OF candi-
dates for judicial and other Offices
The two Johns of the Eighth ward.
Aid. HARPER and Grindley, were on
hand. OF course.
All the candidates were called oil
for brief remarks. Those who re-
sponded were: Prosecutor Van Zile,
George p. Codd, Hugh Shepherd.
Louis OFT and Judge Rohnert. candi-
dates for circuit Judge; Thomas His
lop, candidate for associate recorder;
A. F. Sellers, Arthur W. Fitzpatrick
and Louis Wolfe. candidates for police
justice.
The r..incipal speakers of the even
ing were Controller Heineman. Frank
I. Lodge and Clyde |. Webster. The
last named spoke In highly compli-
mentary manner OF Gov. Osborn, de-
claring that, while his enemies may
succeed in temporarily thwarting his
plans, he Is bound to win in the end.
Mr.. Webster expressed the opinion
that the governor had made q serious
mistake In announcing that he would
not be candidate for a second term.
Letters of regret were read from
Gov. Osborn. Amos s. Musselman and
Rep. -.otert Y. Ogg.
The annual election of officers re-
suited as follows: President, Charles
r. Brown. reelected: president,
William NJ. Crossman; secretary, 10.
seph Deyer; treasurer, Edward Date
son.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-03


cLIPPERT--Jar. 30. AZ Duluth, Mimi.
Frank C.. beloved son Of the late
Casper and Mary Clipper. brother %
Miss Lviis,. Mrs. .. M Niehsls ana
z. aud dol JOHN X, 81 Lsnsirs. and Jas.
iuth'
cHAsE-Jan. 81. AT residence. sst Mag
nolia-st.. Mervin. aged "a years. be-
as ssd , Of Il %r G anS Mr. JACOB FiIH..
ps4 @s1s f so%s Rs, M SS% by 81
funeral car
GEsCIIKE-w william Albert. Jan 81.
aged 10 years, beloved husband OF
Mary Geschke and father Of August.
Theodore. Otto. Frank Geschke. Mrs.
Henry Jordan. Mrs. Delmark Wilton.
Mrs. Albert Fereerson Funeral FRI
day from residence. l3b Preston 81
AT 1880 and Al 81. Petris's church,
Chene and Pterce-sts., at y. m.
qANEOS--Nes O'Neil Nellie. age 81
years. beloved wife OF Frank Gam
non Funeral from 72s scotten-aye..
Friday. Feb. 3. at $3.50. TO Holy Re
deemer church. 1T "A. m. Interment
at Mt Elliott.
DElMEL-0ustAv. at his residence. 210
Horton-aye., Tuesday, Jan. 81. 1911.
age 81 Burial private. Kindly omit
METTE-At his residence. 4se Alfred
ST.. Feb ]. 1911, Anthony, beloved
husband OF Theresa and father OF Jo-
ssph Mette. age "a years. Notice oil
funeral later.
sCHRoEDER--Jar. &C. 1917. DR.. John
Schroeder. aged u years, Funeral
from residence, 726 Hastiags-st.. Fri
day. at $3.50 q m. and from 81. Wen
ceslaus' church at O. m.
YER POORT--Jan. 81. 1911. Irene. be-
loved daughter OF Elizabeth Vel
Port and the late Peter Yer Poort
aged 1G years. Funeral from resi'
dence. 2ss Hiiiger. Friday at Sis q
m, and from Annaneietion church q;
o'clock.
PAULSEN-Feb. I, Paul. beloved hus'
band OF Minnie and brother OF Ora
vert Paulsen. Funeral from resi-
dence. 67eh Seventeenth-st.. Friday
Feb. 3.
ROUssEAU-Feb ], 1911. Hector l..
son OF the late Charles NJ. and Vir.
ginia II. Rousseau. Funeral from thu
residence of his brother, Richard u
Rousseau. $50 Montciair-ave. Time
later.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-03
Bumped BY Car, Asks $4,000.

Marvin G. Royce, who steered his
motorcycle full tilt into an interurban
car on Grand River-ave.. near ffrrn.
ST., Dec. 4, 1909, brought suit against
the D. U. r. in Judge Donovan's
court, Thursday, for 10000 Royce
was travelling up Grand River-ave.,
riding between the tracks. When a
car In front of him stopped, he turD-
ed to the other track, and ran into
a car coming from the opposite di-
rection. He was badly cut and bruised
about the head and face and his
machine was wrecked. He charged
that the car with which he collidsd
was travelling at an excessive rate OF
speed and gave no warning of Its ap-
proach. VIZ y