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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24
Special to The Farmer.)

Hartford, Feb. 24-Is the time hon. ored principle of You tread on my toes and I'll tread on yours the real motive behind the resolution introduce ed into the House of Representatives, calling for Investigations into com binations for the maintenance of high prices on fuel, ice, or other neceSsi- ties of life?
 The rumor has gained strong head way about the Capitol, that this mea- sure is aimed as shower of cold wa ter for the benefit of some of the bus mess men who are active in pushing a public utilities bill.
 It Is said that this bill is virtual threat directed at some of the most powerful advocates of the public util ities measure and is good as a warn ing for them to withdraw or expose themselves to a troublesome probe.
 Why, anybody can read between the lines of this measure" said member of the lower House today: "It is nothing more or less than a threat directed at the business men who are pushing the public utilities measure.
 '.It is- quite possible that some of these men would be open to lot of harmful notoriety if subjected to the investigation of such a committee as is provided for in the resolution, al- though the combinations in question might be entirely harmless and neces- sitated by the nature of the business.
 When you threaten business mans trade you touch him pretty near to the quick. It looks to me as though this measure is intended to frighten away some of the powerful supporters of the public utilities idea"
 That Bridgeport will be the first meeting place of the committee was the report at the Capitol today and furthermore it was stated that the in- vestigation will be directed into one of the two principal necessities named in the resolut: on-ice or coal.
 That it probably will not be coal is indicated by the fact that the price of coal in Bridgeport is practically the lowest in the entire State. and is far below the price charged in other cities of equal distance from the field of production in Pennsylvania.
 Therefore. if the rumor at Hartford if correct-and it seems to have the assurance of authenticity-the first in vestigation will be devoted to the ice question
 The committee named to conduct the Investigations and report back to the present session of the Legislature
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

Punching. kicking. fighting and yelling in impotent fury because he was thwarted in his second attempt at suicide within six months. Joseph A. Minto. salesman of POP Hurd avenue. presented sensational spec tacle in front of Hindle's pharmacy, 987 Main street. just before the noon hour today when in sight of a horror stricken group of passersby Hind1e acid from the mans lips. Minto is in St. Vincent's hospital, his face and neck burned by the fiery drops that fell from the bottle as 1t was thrust from him. He swallowed an uncer- tain amount. probably half an ounce, of the deadly stuff, but the prompt action of Hindle and his clerks pre- vented Miuto's desperate attempt from meeting success.
 Minto has been variously employed, first as an insurance agent. then a sewing machine salesman. and lately employment at the Singer Sewing Ma chine Agency. F P. O. Arcade. then went to work for Jack Mason selling liquors on commission. This fore noon he spent some time in Mason 8 place in Cannon street. displaying his despondency in his remarks about his inability to get work.
 MT. Hindle waited on Minto. ''1 want to get some carboltc acid to kill bed bugs" said he. Hindle gave him the acid in a two ounce bottle. wrap ped up. Minto paid for his purchase. and as he started to walk towards the door, furtively began unwrapping the bottle. Suspecting his purpose Hin dle edged quietly toward the door. When Minto reached the sidewalk. Hindle's hand was on the door. Minto yanked out the cork just as Hindle opened the door. and placing the bot tie to his lips had gulped down part of it's contents when Hindle's hand
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24
- A A brandeiS
 Defends
 Decision
Man Who Represented People Before Interstate Commerce Commission Believes Rail- roads Won't Fight
Nothing Has so Reused the American People For Years, He Says, as Attempt at Rais- ing Rates and Result Was Inevitable
fsnecial from United Press3

Especial from united FreSS)
 Boston. Feb. 24-Louis' D. Brandies, who represented the people before the interstate Commerce Commission hear ings on the proposed railroad rate in- creases, today, was shown the stock market reports together with the Washington despatches. to the effect that the railroads would fight to the last ditch with decisions against the increases and outlined ito the United Press his idea of the rate declslons denying that curtailment or stock market losses should result. Mr. BrandeiS statement follows:
 Copyright, 1911, by the United Press
 AssociatiOns)
 (By Louis D. Brandeis.1
 CT do not believe that the manage ment of any enlightened railroad VIII fight the decisions against rate in- creases after the full and fair hear ;ngs before the Interstate Commerce Commission. The question has been under consideration for six months and all have been given opportunities to argue for ard against the proposed rates. The decisions are based upon the evidence and the conclusion reach ed was unanimous.
 s'The opinion so far as given shows the subject to have been most care- fully cons. dered and the decision must have been inevitable.
 'I believe there is no justification for the slump in the market. today. On the contrary I believe railroads like the Reading will conclude the decision will lead them to a brighter future. It will be remembered that a number of socalled defeats have been but avenues to greater prosperity. It was declared, when the Interstate Com merce law was made more stringent, that the railroads had been beaten but the abolition of relating was indeed in recent years.
 .sLikewise the railroads, when they were forced to abolish passes. made distinct gain to the railroads without a single disadvantage. They were forced by law after long contest to apply safety devices to cars and all will admit that this was an im- mense gain to them. The limitations of the hours of labor followed and the most enlightened roads rejoice now with the community over that step to procure proper and efficient conditions in railroads.
 "Nothing has so aroused the Ameri- can people against the railroads for years as the attempt at raising rates.
 1.-The decision of the Interstate Com merce Commission will undoubtedly be followed by the efforts of the en- frightened railroad managers to have their railroads help themselves. That is bound to result in immense inn proyements and economies in opera tion and management. These will se cure to them the cooperation of the American people.
 'I do not believe that improvements will be curtailed or that earnings of the railroads or of the railroads em- ployes will be reduced. On the con- trary railroad prosperity will with a greater efficiency, be placed upon a firmer basis and the efforts of sci ence will be sure to produce as in other cases, better results.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24
DAUGHTERS OF FOUNDERS MEET
 IN THIS CITY

Members and delegates to the num- bers of 75 are in attendance today at the Stratfield at the annual meeting of the Connecticut chapter, Daughters of Founders and Patriots. At Il a. m. the election of officers were held with the following results, President Mrs. Charles Shelton of Norwalk, Miss Martha Beach of this city was appointed her assistant for the year,; vice-president Mrs. Charles H. Pinney. of Derby; recording secretary Mrs. Isaac Wakeman of Saugatuck; cores bonding secretary Mrs. George B. Bunnell of Southport; treasurer Mrs. John T. Sterling of Bridgeport; regis trar Mrs. l.. W. Smith of New Lon don; historian Mrs. F. F. Knous of New Haven; color bearer Mrs. Freder- 1ck Beach of New Haven; chapla n, Miss Jennette Booth of Stratford; !; counsellors for three years, Mrs. D. T. Welch of New Haven, Mrs. N D. Baldwin of Derby and Mrs. Samuel Street of New Haven. At o'clock the members and guests sat down to luncheon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24
DEMOCRATS ASK :. FOR CHANGE IN
 THE CITY COURT
especiaI to the Farmer

Special to the Farmer)
 Hartford. Feb A-So interested was itol yesterday in the hearing before the committee on Cities and Boroughs that when the Judiciary committee was ready to consider the resolutions naming judge and deputy judge of the city court there was but one Bridge porter in sight, Attorney John ". Banks.
 The committee heard the Bridge porter in favor. of the resolutions pro- viding for the reappointment of the present judge and deputy judge. Carl Foster and Frank L. Wilder./ When the resolutions naming Hon. John J. Phelan judge. and Attorney John J. to support them.
 When the Cities and Boroughs hear ing was over and the Bridgeport dele gation expecting the city court reso- lution would come up late in the aft ernoon. walked before the Judiciary committee. they found to their sur prise. that the Bridgeport matter had been considered.
 Representative Bent explained the conditions to Chairman Judson of the Judiciary committee. and he at once granted a further hearing
 MT. Bent spoke highly of the worth of both Democratic candidates. and urged the committee to give consider ation to the nominations. There is no reason why politics should prevail He said he spoke for himself and his Democratic colleagues in his prefer ence for Phelan and Cullinan.
 Senator Paddock said he couldn' t add much to what MT Bent had said as to their position. ''I have no criti- cism of Judge Foster and Judge Will der," said he, "but I think the other men we have named are equally as good"
 The committee promised to consider all the candidates. There were no other speakers in favor or opposed to the measure,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24
HORROR STRICKEN CROWD SEES DESPERATE MAN IN
 BATTLE TO END HIS LIFE

shot out and dashed the bottle from his grasp into a thousand fragments on the walk.
 N1into uttered cry of anger and pain. Hindle seized him by the arm and ordered him to go into the store to get an emetic: Minto, refused; Hindle's clerks helped the pharmacist hustle the would-be suicide into the store. He fought desperately even after they had floored him and thrust a bottle neck into his mouth. pouring alcohol into his stomach as an anti dote for the acid.
 Minto fought his way into the back yard of the pharmacy with Hindle and his clerks. Beck, Patrolman Glennon, and Dennis E. O'Neil. clerk of the Charities department. striving to aid in the word of offsetting the effects of his deadly draught
 Minto was still fighting when Dr. Krause. responding to an ambulance call from the emergency hospital, bundled him into the ambulance. Even then the surgeon had to impress Clerk O'Neil into service. The two re- strained the man as the ambulance dashed to St. Vincent's hospital. All the way to that institution he fought, kicking, biting and scratching
 Minto's former attempt at suicide was made the afternoon of August 31 last. He was out of employment then, and lived with his wife and two little children at 126 Beers street. It required the combined efforts of Bicy- cle Policeman James ONeill. Police Electrician Sheridan Ladd and Dr. Krause to subdue him enough to place the stomach pump in operation. He was in St. Vincent's hospital several weeks before he recovered. but his features bore the marks of the acid burns.
 He will likely be badly scared when he leaves the hospital. which is likely to be within a few days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

OOo in the last 1s 1-2 years for sewers, and of this amount $206 921 was spent during the last five years.
 The committee was most favorably Herring to the effect that the install lation of storm water drains in vari- ouS parts of the city was going to have the city thousands of dollars.
 storm water drains," he said, "re- lieve the other sewers to a large eX- tent"
 Mayor Buckingham said this morn ing that he had not received MT. Her. 1ngs plan, but that it would Undoubt- edly arrive in time to be presented to the Board of Apportionment, at the next meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 2S.
 Chairman James P. ONeil of the aldermanic sewer system said this morning; ''I was much impressed with MT. Hering's ideas and it seems to me that it would be advisable to take the money that We spend from year to year and spend it so that it would conform with the Herring system"
 Mir. Andrew M. Cooper. whose pro- test against the city spending money for sewers without a system five years ago resulted in the bringing of MT. Herring to this city was asked this morning about the proposed plan of MT. Herring to modify his previous plans. He said: ''The people pay for three-fourths of the sewer construc- tion and I think that MT. Herring will show that his system can be followed out as the people want it and as it is required"
 Zalmon Goodsell of the Board of Apportionment who started the ball rolling for extensive sewer improve ments, this year. by presenting to the council a proposition to bond for s2O0,000. will not be present at the final meeting of the tax board. Be- cause of ill health he left this city thi smorning for Mt. Clemens. Mich, to be away for three weeks. Mir. GoodselPs bonding proposition was tabled by the council. If the tax board recommends a $200,000 bond issue for sewers the common council will probably recommend that a part or the whole of the issue be recom- l1aaIadad racaiI1Stad hx. MI. GSraca.dSall
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24
RELISH ON TRIAL
 FOR SHOOTING MAN
Jury Finds Joseph Pellegeino Not Guilty of Theft of Mrs. SpinnelIo's Jewels

Joseph Kleish of Fairfield is on trial this afternoon in the Criminal Su- perior court before Judge Joel H. Reed and jury charged with assault with attempt to kill Mandus Peterson. in Greenfield Hill last Fall. The defen- dant does not deny shooting, but says that it was done in self defense.
 Drs- Joseph C. Hetzel and Edward F. Frim were called as witnesses tes- tifying that when they examined Pe- terson they found two of his fingers hanging by threads and gun shot wounds in his left thigh.
 The jury in the trial of Joseph Pel-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

Special from United Press.)
 Hartford, Feb. Ex-Governor Bald- win sent to the Senate, today, the nominations for railroad conm1sslon- CTS of Theodore B. Ford, of Bridge port. to succeed the late William Q. Seymour, of Ridgef1eld, for the unex- pired term until July l, 1911. and for of the next four years; James H. Hale, of Glastonbury, to succeed B. J. Doc little, of Meriden, to fill the uneX- pired term and for two years to July 1. 1913; and the reappolntment or
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24
NAMES
 FORD TO RAILROAD
 COMMISSION TODAY

Richard P. Higgins, of Winchester. for two years to July, 1913. The nominations were received. also. of Edward L. Smith, to be judge of the court of common pleas, of Hartford County, for four years. succeeding John F. Coates, whose term will eX- pire by the operation of the death limit statute, May 12. 1912, and Ernest c. Simpson, of New Haven, to be judge of the court of common pleas, of New Haven County for four years. from September, 1912.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

New Haven, Feb 24-Forecast: un- settled weather this afternoon; gen. orally fair tonight and Saturday, cold CT tonight. Brisk westerly winds
 Cloudy and unsettled weather pre- Valls, this morning. in the lake region ana New England with pleasant weather in other sections east of the Rocky Mountains. The temperature is still below the normal but is rising slowly in nearly all sections.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity considerable cloudy weather but not much precipita tion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24
Railroad Stock Suffer In Slump
Effect on Market of Decision of Interstate Commerce Com mission Adverse to Railroad Claims
General Feeling However That Big Roads Will Not Permit Decision to Retard Their De- vel0pement
What the shippers say:

What the shippers say:
 John M. Glenn, Secretary Illi- nois Manufacturers Association.- The decision is a big triumph for the business men. We asked the roads to confer with us and it was only when they refused we sought the injunction.
 H. c. Barlow, Traffic Director, Chicago Association of Commerce We believe the decision was justi- fled under the showing made by both sides.
 William Duff Haineie, Counsel Illinois Manufacturers Association T think it is fair deal. It is a victory for the shippers but it is a greater victory for the ultimate consumer. the man who really pays the freight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

The Observatore Romano, the Vati- cans organ, says that the Pope Strongly disapproves of the 'harem skirt because it is calculated to di- minish the wearer's self respect and to abolish the sex distinctions
 The paper says that wearers of the skirt will be excluded from all Catho- lie churches.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

legrino of this city, charged with the theft of diamonds to the value of s35O from Tess'e Spinnello, yesterday af- ternoon brought in a verdict of not guilty, and the accused was allowed to go. Pelegrino since he was arrest ca last November has told the same story to the authorities and to his counsel, Attorney Mallett that the jewels were given him by the Spinnello woman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24
POPE PLACES BAN
 ON HAREM SKIRT

Especial from United Press.)
 Rome, Feb. 24-Pope Plus x, today, placed his ban on the "harem skirt"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

TO RENT-6 rooms, all improve ments. Inquire 232 Wells St.
 Phone 3073. B 24 so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

WHIST TONIGHT at St. Anthonys Hall, Colorado Ave. Admission Is
 cents. aSp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24
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 FOR SALE.-Wine cases and mirrors cheap. Apply 35 South Ave. asp DON'T FORGET tomorrow after noon. fine hot roast beef served free. The best of liquors and ci- gars. Clancy's Cafe, Poli Bldg, Fairfield Ave. a* WHIST AND DANCE to be given by Star of Pembroke Circle, c. O. F. of A. at Foresters' Hall tonight. Whist commences at 2:15 sharp. Tickets 25c person. Prizes. a* FOR SALE-Ten acres land close North Main St. trolley, unsurpassed for poultry, farming or investment. Price reasonable, terms to suit pur- chaser. Turnpike Realty Agency, 3767 Main St., Bridgeport, Ct.
 B 24 DO
 OLD HOMESTEAD CATE, hot and cold lunch all day. Look in. corner E. Main and Walter Sts. M. F. O'Connor. Prop. A19stf o 2
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

TO RENT.-Furnished house, 439
 Washington Ave. Possession April 1st Address A. A., care of Farmer Office B 24 dso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

YOUR COMPANY is requested at our last pre-lenten social at Eagles
 Hall, Saturday night. St. Patriclx's T. A. B. Society. B A b*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

TED.-Experienced girl on cor sets, also alteration hand. Steady work and good wages. Corsetiere,
 32 Pratt St., Hartford. B 24 uspo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

DON'T FORGET the St. Patrick's
 dance at Eagles Hall, Saturday night B "A b*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

FOR SALE.-Ramb1er touring car, 20
 horsepower. Have no room for it.
 Apply 35 South Ave. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

IF YOU ENJOY a good time go to the St. Patrick's dance at Eagles, Hall' Saturday night. Music by MaIoney.
 Admission 15c. D A4 V
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

FOR SAIE.-Bar and back bar com
 plete. Apply 35 South Ave. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

FOR SALE.-2 pool tables and fix tEres cheap. Installment or cash.
 729 East Main St. B "A b*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

TO RENT.-For any kind of business with long lease. Apply esS
 Main St. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

DO YOU LIVE IN A CELLAR? If not cover pipes and boiler and save the cost in. coal. J. F. Welsh, 114
 Kossuth St. T < If. o 3
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

SEYMOUR GUARDS will give their annual dance and fancy uniform drill at Eagles hall, February 27th,
 1911. Tickets 25c. Music by Myers B2Od@po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

FOR SALE.-The best lot on North
 Main St. opp. Hunting St. est Vim
 cents HospitaD 75 feet by 330 feet. Blackman & Son. 22 d*po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

OJTR BRASS SIGNS and enamel signs are inc most attractive and duraoie signs in the world. Call ana see our sample window lettering. de. our prices The Schwerdtle stamp Go. fl Cannon St H "A d
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

VIE DO THE RIGHT kind of picture
 framing at lowest prices. Standard Art Store. l219 Main St.. Strattield
 building. I 30 s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

GUINEA HENS. ducks, roasting
 chickens, broilers. fowl. liver pud- ding. sausage meat. bologna. Bom-
 mos & Biltz- G 15 35 O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24
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FIVE ROOMS TO LET. Reasonable
 122 Arch street. B A sip
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

LOOK. If you are looking for a nice glass of Henry Elias or Budweiser
 beer, Evans, or Sterling ale on draught stop in at Morrissey's and
 Farrell's Cafe, Atlantic Hotel build ing, opposite the depot. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

WHIST given by Independence Home,
 B. of A., Friday evening: Feb. 24.
 B. of A. Hall, 1S1 State. Score cards 15 cents. B 23 b*po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

WANTED.-Boilerm sheet iron workers and helpers to take the place of men out on sympathetic
 strike. Apply to Room 601, Strat- field Hotel. B 24 b*po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

FOR SALE-Upright piano, $1O0O0;
 violin, $4.00; cello, s10.00. S44 Noble Ave. B 23 sso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

NEW YORK BOLOGNA and frank furters, home made meat loaf. fresh daily. Peter Hron, 1216 Stratford Ave U 28 . If 5 O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-24

AROUND the corner of Fairfield ave and Water St. McPadden's Cafe. F. & M. Schaefer N. Y. Old German Brew. Weiner Beer. M. McPadden. agent. Fine lunch all day, Prime Roast of Beef Saturday, 4:s0.
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The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-04-07
n any citizen aesires 70 Know iust

II any citizen desires 10 know Just
10 what extent the Violstlon of tho
laws against lettering and vagrancy
reaches in this city let him happen
in at the depot about the time for
arrival OF the morning passenger
trains on any day. but more especial
ly on cold, rainy days such as lasC
Tuesday was. An Interior Journal
representative in making his rounds
for news. dropped in at the depot on
the dsv above referred to and the
sight that greeted him was enough
TO open ones eyes. He counted AZ
negroes ranging from IS TO 80 years
of age. hanging around the doors, us
ing loud, bOisterous language and oc-
an oath. One or two ne
groes boarded the train and the crowd
OF loafers that yelled at them as they
did so, made such a din as to almost
drown the noise made by the clang-
ing Of the engine bell.
II It is impossible to convict these
loafeTs of vagrancy. they can at least
be driven from public places by that
clause in the vagraancy law which
specifically prohibits lettering. II
the officers will look at the statute.
they will find that the law says il Is
unlawful to '1oiter around depots. Nv
cry stables" or other public places"
so that the police and, county officials
both OF whom are clothed with inqui-
sitorial powers, can have no trouble
In constituting the law 10 cover the
cases of those who siroply Hotter" and
who manage to escape conviction up
on tho charge of habitual vagrancy.
As It is now, a lady shrinks from
soing 10 the depot without the protec-
ton OF sD escort The police and
the people should see that such con.
diuons are not allowed % exist.