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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-27
DR. BANKS
 LOSES SUIT Well Known Physician and T. B. Beecher Seek Dam ages When Thrown from
 Automobile Jury Is Instructed by Court that Paralysis and Intoxi- cation Are Not Necessari- ly Coincident Phenomena

Following further instructions this morning, which instructions had much bearing on the finding, the jury, in the suit for 1,500 brought by Dr. c. Lincoln Banks of this city against the Town of WestpOrt and the Connecticut Co., returned verdict for the defen- dants. The jurymen were in session yesterday afternoon, for three hours, after which time they reported to the court that they could not reach an agreement. Judge Milton A.. Shum- way informed the twelve men that he still had hopes that they would reach an agreement, but that he would ex- cuse them for the night, or until 10 o'clock this morning to further con- slider the matter.
 When court opened this morning, and just before they again went into session, the jurymen asked the court for further information regarding con- tributary negligence, which point the defendants had raised as their main defense. The defense had held that the plaintiff was not in condition to operate a motor vehicle. The court held "that a man would not have to be paralyzed to be intoxicated" With this information the jury again went into session, and after forty minutes against the plaintiff. The court ac- cepted the verdict and dismissed the jury until next Tuesday morning.
 Dr. Banks, in company with Thad- deus B. Beecher of this city, in re- turning here on the early evening of Westport ran into pile of stones near the bridge over Ash Creek Dr. Banks was thrown out but did not receive any injuries, not so with MT. Beecher, who was rendered unconsci- ous and received many bruises. For time his life was dispaired of. The machine was wrecked. At the point where the accident occurred, there is an iron railing separating the road proper from that portion used by the trolley tracks while at the end of the railing was a pile of stones. There were no warning lights.
 The defense admitted that there were no lights on the pile of stones They held that the two men that afternoon, it being quite cold. had talk en three glasses of whiskey; that the oil lamps and not the gas lamps on the machine were lighted, and that they were speeding along at 12 mile an hour clip. This the plaintiff de- nied. The interests of the Town of ney John s. Pullman, the Connecticut Co.,, by Attorneys Berry and Steele, and the plaintiff, by Judge Carl Eos ter.
 Thaddeus B. Beecher who was in- jured at the time of the accident has brought suit against the two de- fendants for damages of $1O,OOO His suit was not heard in conjunction with the Banks suit and probably will not be heard at this term of the court, or by the present jury.
 This morning the court allowed the name of Edith M. Banks, wife of Dr. Banks to be inserted in the suit in- stead of Dr. Banks who brought the suit. The rnaaAins is in the name of Mrs. BankA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-27
CAPT. MABY IS WEDDED TO HIS
 AGED AFFINITY
Gallant Soldier Outwits Rel. atives Who Sought to
 Interfere

Love laughs at law and locksmiths, even when the groom is 42 and the bride is 69. Yesterday Capt. William H. Maby succeeded. after many trials and tribulations and the Interference of indignant relatives. in making Mrs. Mary Morris his wife.
 The marriag e1icense was issued in Stratford yesterday and the ceremony was performed by Rev. Edward N. Packard. pastor of the Stratford Con- Eregationa1 church.
 Thus did the gallant captain steal a march on his enemies. His affars of love with the aged widow. who is 69, first sprang into public attention when Capt. Maby and Mrs. Morris eloped about six weeks ago.
 They spent day or two at Mount Vernon. N. r., but before they could secure a marriage license and have the ceremony performed they were ar- rested by the Mount Vernon authori- ties and brought back to Bridgeport.
 Relatives of Mrs. Morris fearins E that the captains gallantry was mo- e apparent than real. and that the real object of his affections was the lit- tie fortune of $2.000 credited to Mrs. Morris in a local bank. caused the Bridgeport Charities department to through the local probate court seek ing to have her declared incompetent, and to secure the appointment of a conservator over her.
 That action is now pending in the Probate court, but the gallant cap tain and his hearts desire decided to quietly laugh at the dignified court and to take time by the forelock by refusing to wait for a decision. So whether or not the court declares that Mrs. Maby is incompetent, she is none the less the wife of Capt Maby.
 Capt Maby, before whose name the military title is prefixed because of former service in the militia, was once a member of the Bridgeport postal service and passed the civil service examinations with one of the best pa- pers ever present at the examina- tions.
 Capt. Maby's 69 year old bride is the widow of a former superintendent of the Bridgeport Boiler works.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-27
ROYAL SCANDAL MAY DRIVE KING ALFONSO
 FROM THE THRONE
Queen Victoria Decides to Return to Her Home in England Q Account of the Spanish Rulers Mad Infduahon For
 the Gay Life of Paris

of his English relatives had~Abso3uA1Gnl no effect upon the King. Following his affair with IAfy HiUA, Alfonso became infatuated with Noun later gave way to Orlette DOrEoaA we'll known in Paris music halls. Ak last accounts Orlette vas atfu dxs< A Alfonso's affections.
 This is the third time that V3~- toria has been on the verge of r6- ing to England. Tho drst was eo6A after their honeymoon when theeo were authoritative stories of viole1S Differences between the Royal pai1 The second time was during the Ca1. alan revolt. in 1909, when tho Britiah government sent special emissaries = Madrid to investigate tho situat1oo and kept secret service axents h readiness to assist in the oontAupan6- ed flight.
 All the stories about the msex4am of Alfonso and Victoria. in May 19d0 being the illumination of . real low affair have long since been wholl1s disproved. In their place is the har7 cold fact that the marriage, like mo6E of the other Royal unions of Europe. was arranged purely for political puls poses. Alfonso never disguised hfa dislike of the heavy, Anglo-Saxon tyue or his wife and tho latter was no fesN
 
 of most of the qualities possessed by Alfonso
 Naturally, the Kings spanfsA aA- visers arc making desperate effort to patch up the present trouble. Thet nave told the King plainly that his neglect of his kingdom for the Rattier or Paris is greatly increasing the dar,- ger of revolution and that, in the event of Royal separation. Spain would lose her most valuable asset. the friendship of England.
 So far, Alfonso has given no heAA to the warnings. The gay life of Par Is seems to have him effectualiy ir, if. clutches and there is no ground for believing that he will forsalke his dis sipations and neglect of his wife in time to avoid an open breach and the greatest international scandal of re- cent years.
 The King and Queen have three chil- dren, Prince A1phonso, Prince Jaime and Princess Beatrice. Alphonso. tha Crown Prince. is reported to be of lunsound mind,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-27
SLOVAK WREATH OF FREE EAGLE
 TO MEET HERE
Convention Will Mark 18th An nfversary of Big National
 Society

Arrangements are being made fo1 the holding of national convention of the strong fraternal organization known as the First Slovenian Wrea tn of the Free Eagle in this city for one week beginning May 29. This or ganiza ton with it's several thousand members had it's inception in the city of Bridgeport fifteen years ago, and the convention will be the most ela- borate ever held because of the fact that it will celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the organization.
 There are four leaves as the lodges of the wreath are called, in this city. They are St. Johns No. l; St. Ste phers No. ?: St. Martins No. 9: and First Plazecka of the Holy Trinity leaf No. IA.
 The four Bridgeport lodges own over $100,000 worth of real estate in Bridgeport and St. John's leaf alone collects over $40O month rent from it's property which is rented largely to it's members. The other leaves are also landlords on a large scale.
 The wreath pays a death benefit of SS50; S250 in the case of the death of a wife: and sick benefit of sa a week to members.
 Bridgeport also has a boys division with 150 members which insures the boys until they are old enough to become members of the adult organi- zation.
 The national president of the or ganization is Andrew Lengen of this city
 The convention will be held in Sokol Hall in Hallett street and the event will be of as much importance locally as the annual convention of the Ma t.onal Slavonic society held in May, 1909. A committee of twenty members has been selected to arrange for the convention. The president of the committee is Matthew Mihaly, one of the foremost workers in the interest of the organization. Other officers are John Macek, secretary, Jan Smetana, treasurer; Martin Sveo. sergeant-at- arms.
 A big parade will be held on the morning May 30 in which over 1000 members will take part. Mayor Buck ingham will be asked to open the convention and ride in the procession.
 The grand marshal of the parade will be Andrew Mrazik, one of the most energetic members of the organ ization who was instrumental in the early work of building up St. Johns s leaf. The chiefs of staff under Grand Marshal Mrazik will be Marcin Caj- govi and Frank Zeleznik.
 There will be over 200 delegates in attendance to the convention and quarters for the majority will be af- ranged for at The Stratfield.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-27
Especial from United Press,


 Madrid (via Hendaye, France,) Jan. 27-Grown tired, at last, of the open ness of King Alfonso's neglect of her and the attentions that he is shower ng on favorite demimonde Of Paris, Queen Victoria has decided to return to her home in England for an inde- finite stay. From confidential court sources, the United Press learns that the Queens forthcoming visit will virtually amount to royal separation as she has declared that she cannot longer tolerate the insults of the King, whose treatment of her is now an open book throughout Spain.
 There is a long list of A1fonso's feminine charmers at present and in the number is Daby Deslys, one of the chief contributing causes to King Manuel's loss of his Portuguese throne. It develops that Alfonso was first enamored of the fair Gaby and that after he tired of her he turned her over to the youthful Portuguese mon- arch who plunged into . mad infatu- atfon for the dancer.
 Alfonso's incognito trips to Paris, knowledge of which the cabinet tried hard to suppress by official announce ments that the King was spending a few days in the retirement of his home, it now transpires, have been nothing more than fragrant escapades into the gay life of the French cap ital. On one of these trips, Alfonso remained in Paris for nearly three months. although the official time of his stay was announced only a few days.
 Knowledge of his continued stay in Paris was finally revealed through a snapshot photograph of the King. The picture, however, was suppressed and the affair hushed up by a discreet dis play of international diplomacy.
 During this prolonged visit in Par is, Alfonso's movements were such that the Paris police were driven nearly frantic in their efforts to guard him and keep his identity unknown. English detectives had a similar ex- perience on A1fonso's last visit to Eng land when he spent much of his time in the company of actresses. His att tentions at this time to Lily Elsie were so fragrant that a Royal scandal was narrowly averted. The pleadings
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-27
MAYOR RECOMMENDS MORE PUBLIC HEARINGS BY THE
 APPORTIONMENT BOARD

when the Board of Apportionment met th,s afternoon for the purpose of Iofncially receiving the report of Audi tor Keating Mayor Buckingham ad- dresssd the board in part as follows:
 .-rhsre has been considerable crit icism from taxpayers and citizens be- oazass the public hearings before the board last year were psrfunctory. 1t wna mtimated from some sources that rhe hearings were orty mS1er of form. as all were held during One &vsniag. I would recommend to the board that the hearings this year cov- sr more than one night for the benefit of those who are interested and who nixat desire to be present and have eor3ething to say upon the matters of appropriation
 sT would also recommend, while the sub-committees of inquiry are palms. takinx and accomplish more than a larRu oommittee. that the sub-commit- foes a4 the public hearings go into details and ask sufficient questions
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-27
COURT OF COMMERCE WOULD CONFLICT WITH
 THE CONSTITUTION
tn After Dinner Speech at New Britain Sen- ator Stiles Judson Throws Down Gaunt-
 let to Public Service Corporations

cannot but feel, and with greater ap- preciation than ever before, how nec- essary it is to a proper solution of the large questions that are about to en- gross our attention as legislators, to have the eyes Of the practical busf- ness men of the State focused upon the center of law making, Both your honest criticism and whole-hearted cooperation are imperatively de- manded upon these questions of pub lie policy that so vitaily concern the welfare of the State.
 Some years ago I had begun to despair of the business men of Con necticut ever asserting the strength that flows from unity of purpose, in seeking to advance .he legitimate aims of the State
 To-day, as review the public spir- ited and unselfish efforts of these business associations for some time past, 1t has converted me to an op- timism in which a great many citi- zens have come to share.
 A direct and active concern in the doings upon Capitol Hill, and party wise in the attitudes taken by the
 (Continued on Page 7.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-27

New Britain. Jan 2z-Senator Stiles Judson at . banquet of the Business Mems Association here. last night. made an address in which he de- nounoed MeHen's bill establishing a Court of Commerce. as impractfcable. outside the domain of general expert snce. end the plan unconstitutional. He also said that the Senate will rep resent the people and not the public service corporations. during this ses- sion of the General Assembly.
 Col Charles M. Jarvis acted as toastmaster. Senator Judson'S re- marks in full were as follows:
 In this presence of the representa- tive men of New Britain, who have been affiliated with the business men's associations throughout the state. may appropriately congratu- late you upon the splendid success of your energies in the Legislative, and non-partisan political fields that you have entered into and made of your selves important factors, notably dur ing the past half decade. Coming direct from Capitol Hill. as I do. I
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-27

from the heads of the various depart ments to give the public a general idea of departmental needs.
 .At the time all of the appointive boards of the city were organized your mayor requested the presence of the entire board memberships at the pub lie hearings before the Board of Ap- portionment. In the past only the presidents have appeared and answer ed such questions as the members of the Tax board desired to ask
 TT shii.E- 1t would prove very vaiu- able to the members oe the board to hear any and all discussions relative to their respective departments and therefore I have urged the attendance of all commissioners"
 There are 2S departments which make acquisitions to the Board of Ap- portionment and after hearing the mayors remarks the Apportionment board voted that the public hearings should cover two evenings instead of one.
 7 The hearings will be held on the 7th and 9th of February.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-27
Attorney Flanagan
 Weeds Tomorrow at
 St. Peters, Danbury

Numerous invitations have been extended in this city for the wedding tomorrow morning of Miss Mary A., daughter of Mrs. Mary Ginty of Coal pithfll avenue, Danbury, and Attorney Michael J. Flanagan to be solemnized in Danbury. The ceremony is to be performed at St. Peters church with a nuptial mass at 10 o'clock. sung by the pastor, Rev. Walter J. shan ley. The bride is to be attended by Miss Katherine A. Flanagan, sis- ter of the groom, while the best man will be MT. John J. Ginty, a brother
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-27
AXE WOUND IN
 PAGES FOOT
 CAUSES L0CKJAW

Donato Pace, a laborer of s1 Com- mercia1 street, lies in a critical con- dition at St. vincent's hospital suf- fering from lockjaw arising from neg lect of an axe wound in his right foot
 Pace was out of work for three months when a fortnight ago he had an opportunity to join a gang of woodchoppers. Not much used to welding the axe, he brought it down upon his right foot so heavily that it tore through leather and laid open the flesh in a wound that at the time was not regarded as serious.
 On Wednesday Pace returned to work, and told his wife he suffered from pain in his jaw. Before night his teeth became locked. AS the mus cles of his neck began to stiffen, his wife summoned the family physician Dr. Nikola M. Sancone of 621 Penn broke street.
 Dr. Sansone suspected lockjaw and questioned the man at length as to his having received injuries lately The wound of the foot had practically disappeared and it was so slight that the man had forgotten it. He could not recall having received any injury, and the doctor, himself determined upon a thorough examination, discov- cred the traces of the wound in the foot.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-27
ADMIRAL BARRY WITHOUT RANK
 OR ANY PAY
Especial from United Press. ,


 Washington, an. z7-By order of the President and the Secretary of the Navy. Rear Admiral B. B. Barry, U. s. N.. retired, today, resigned flor the good of the service." His resignation took effect immediately and he was entirely separated from the naval service. He Is without rank and will draw no pay from the United States Government. Barry was in command of the Pacific fleet until two weeks ago when charges were made against him by his officers who demanded his resignation He then applied for re- tirement and his request was granted bfore the charges reached Washing ton. When the papers arrived and 1t was found that the allegations were of personal nature, so serious as to force his officers to demand his sep- aration from the service, the Presi. dent and Secretary Meyer Ordered his unconditional and immediate resigna. tion. Barry had been in the navy more than 30 years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-27
VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA.

Manchester. conn, Jan. 27.-wil- liam F. Ferris, who died, today, was one of Manchesters prominent busi- ness men. Pneumonia cause death. Nineteen tanks of oxygen, costing $15
 each, failed to save him. He was
 58 years old.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-27

of the bride.
 Miss Ginty is one of Danbury,s favored daughters. The groom has long held a position of affulance among the legal talent of this city. Only short while ago he was chos- en as naturalization clerk of Fairfield county. Since that time he has been appointed assistant clerk of the Su- perfor court, both of which positions he now holds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-27

WANTED.-Experie operator on steel stitching, all new machines
 Steady work guaranteed. Apply at once Connecticut Corset Go, cor
 Oak and George Sts. A27ase
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-27

Albany. Jan. 27-The Legislature deadlocked again today over the selec- ton of a United States Senator Many of the members were absent through pairing Only sixty votes were cast of which William F. Sheehan rot 1s [and D0wnrd- n. sa19pns1 q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-27
UNCLASSIFIED

LOsT.-Black bull dog with white spot on breast. Reward 1T returned to S2 Washington Ave. a| Boston bull terrier. Name Oliver. Reward If returned to S2 Washington Ave. a WIsH TO ANNOUNCE that have moved my office to 432 State St. pr. A. Bernstein. A 27 d@o s25 REWARD.-For information If parties who broke into my house Jan 25; E. R. Gilson. Spring cs st., sto Fairfield. A 70 DO ARE YOU GOING to St. Patrick 8 social dance at Eagles Hall, Satur- day evening. Music by Maloney' s orchestra. Admission Is cents. An enjoyable time assured to all who attend. hereby give notice that I shall not be responsible for any debts con- tracted by my wife, Eleanor Abbotts, she having left my bed and board without just cause.
 Dated at Bridgeport, this 26th day e.n .. THOMAS ABBOTTs. 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 5 GUINEA HENS. ducks. roasting chickens. broilers. fowl. liver pud- ding. sausage meat. bologna. Bom- mos & Biltz. G15" "1S5o framing at lowest prices. Standard Art store. 1219 Main St.. Strat1eld building. 70 NEW YORK BOLOGNA and frank furters. home made meat loaf. fresh daily. Peter Hron. 121s stratford Ave. U 28 If 5 o HOT ROAST BEEF for Saturday night at O'Connor's. East Main and walter Sts All welcome. Lager and ales the finest. stf o ALBERT TISKA, 1263 Stratfc-d Ave. opposite Lincoln school, shaving, haircutting. massaging. etc. Chil- dren's haircutting a speciality. "As you like it." P 16 If 0 PIRATES CATE, 137 Fairfield Ave. is sure to have what you want in ales, wines and liquors. Do not forget the fine free hot roast beef tomorrow.
 G2s135o TOOLMAKERS, Machinists and all mechanics. let us make you a steel stamp to mark your tools. Our store open every evening. The Schwerdtle Stamp Co.,, Al Cannon St.
 A 27 d
 CARD OF THANKS.
 We the undersigned wish to thank all the relatives and friends who so kindly sympathized with us in the loss of my dear husband and our brother. also those who sent floral tributes His bereaved family.
 MRS. PETER CAREY,
 MISS MARY CAREY,
 INT ~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-27

TOOLMAKERS, Machinists and all mechanics. let us make you a steel stamp to mark your tools. Our store open every evening. The Schwerdtle Stamp Co.,, Al Cannon St.
 A 27 q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-27

ANNUAL WHIST to be given by. Colonial Lodge. No. i13. L. A. to l Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmeni Sts.. Jan. 27, S:3o D. m. sharp. | Tickets 25 cents. Over Van Dyki Tea store. 26 bspo|
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-27

no YOU LIVE IN A CELLAR? If not cover pipes and boiler and save inc cost in coal. J. F. Welsh, 114 Kossuth St. 5 If. 3 3
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-27

AT FRITZ c. HARTMANN'S stuffed and baked clans, half fried chick. en a speciality. 126 Wall St.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-27

FOR RENT.-Central location. Firss floor apartment, No. SOP Golden Hill St. rooms and bath, private railways, modern Improvements. Inquire Frank W. Hurd, No. Al
 Washington Ave. A 23*tf. q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-27

TO THOSE INTERESTED in ths wonderful development of Terry
 Farms we will send descriptfvS booklet, 24 craftsmen house plans. fully illustrated. Terry Farms. 303
 Newneld Building. T1sstf.e