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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24

this matter expressed surprise at our meagre equipment and that the mat ter had been so long deferred
 Since the demand for grade build ings has taxed the ordinary means of revenue so heavily, the Board feels justified in asking the city to issue bonds for a High school building; be- ing one building for the entire city to serve for the next half century, in order that the burden of payment may be distributed over term of years.
 We need a new High school build ing, therefore:
 accommodate at one session a school only two-thirds the size of our pres ent school even with all out of town students excluded, and because with in ten years Bridgeport High school will doubtless be twice it's present size.
 "2 Because the present building is not designed for carrying on high school work at it's best. Its plan is better suited for grade schools.
 ''3 Because there can be no ade- quate provision in the present build ing for laboratories or library.
 A Because our city should be able to offer prospective residents high school privileges equal to those of oth- CT cities of its class.
 '5 Because our High school, whose work ranks with the best high schools of the country, deserves a better home''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24
Sheriff Cannot
 Name Jail Doctor Judge Curt S Decides in Favor of County Commissioners and Dr. Banks Retains
 Position

Sheriff Vollmer has lost in his fight for the privilege of appointing the county jail physician. Judge Howard J. Curtis of the superior court hand ed down a decision today in which he finds that the county commissioners have the power of appointing the doctor.
 In his decision Judge Curtis states that the sheriff bases his claim upon section 2926 of the statutes which is as follows: "Sheriffs may appoint de- putty Sheriffs or jailers or other or- ficers under them in county jails In their respective counties.
 Judge Curtis says, "a physician at the jail is clearly not an officer or an employe of the county jail. The sheriff has no authority to appoint a physician to attend prisoners when ill under the terms of the above"
 Judge Curtis then quotes section 2935 which states that deputy jail CTS under the rules and direction ot the county commissioners may pro- cure suitable food, clothing and meo- ical aid for the prisoners" The court finds that it is for the commissioners to determine whether it is better policy to employ a physician for q fixed term at fixed salary or to em- ploy a doctor for different occasions.
 Dr. c. Lincoln Banks is the choice of the commissioners and he Is now serving, Sheriff Vollmer wished to appoint his son, Dr.I John w. Voll- mer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24
Self Defense Is
 Plea Of HriStoS

Self defense is the plea of Demetres Hristos, the alleged murderer, who went on the stand in his own behalf, this morning, in the criminal Super for court. Hristos and Diondes Pet ros are charged with the murder of Dionises Andreas. Hristos testified that previous to the shooting, on the night of August 1, he had trouble with Andreas because an oil stove, owned by Andreas, which had been broken by the accused. Andreas wanted s. 50 for the damage to the stove and made threats when Hristos refused to pay the money.
 The accused declared that on the night of the shooting Lazores Afthi- mos invited him into the house, but he hesitated because Andreas and a crowd of friends were there. Hristos finally went in and had dispute with Andreas He says the latter hit him with a piece of iron and then said, "When we get you outside we'll kill you"
 The accused claimed the crowd at tackled him and he drew his pistol to protect himself. He fired the shot in self defense, he declared.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24
SWlNDLER WHO CAUSED CITY COURT SCANDAL
 HERE IS RECAPTURED

Clyde Mcclure, famous. throughout this country as one of the cleverest of swindlers, and who created a city court scandal in Bridgeport two years ago by jumping the low bonds which had been fixed after his arrest here. has been captured by the police of Easton, Pa. and is now held for a number of complaints, whose venge- ance he escaped when he skipped out of Bridgeport.
 McClure's present arrest recalls his capture in this city on Jan. 22, 1909, by Detective George Fox, who recog- nized the mans picture in a circu- lar sent out from Terre Haute, Ind, where Mcclure was wanted for swim dies totalling several thousand do1- lars.
 While the Terre Haute authorities were on the way here, Mcclure re- tained Attorney J. B. Klein. The lat ter succeeded in getting the city court, to fix bonds at $750 which were immediately produced
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24
HEARING ON HIGH STEP.
 NUISANCE
Special to The Farmer.)

tSp0Cldl SO IhC II c.A AANA.J
 Hartford, Oct. 24-With Aldermen Garry Paddock and H. H. Jackson and City Clerk Stephen F. Boucher rep resenting the City of Bridgeport. the Public Utilities Commission held an informal hearing in the Capitol today on the problem of high steps on troll lev cars, and also took under consid- eration the complaint of Bridgeport seeking to have the Connecticut Co. improve it's Barnum avenue service by extending the rush hour runs from the present terminal at hospital hill, to Bruce's brook.
 The complaints of high steps origi- mated principally among Hartford and Bridgeport women. Among those who attended were Mrs. John H. sterling and Mrs John Woodruff. Charles H. Armstrong, Dr. Anson G. Cook and others prominent in Hartford and Bridgeport circles. =.
 pr. Cook gave testimony of the i'll effects of high steps especially upon women. He said that the fragments Of the knees and the muscles of the legs and pelvis were injuriously affected.
 General Manager Punderford of the Connecticut Co said his company was giving the matter much study and hoped to be able to advance a solution of it within a short time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24
Death Of James H. 0'To0Ie Follows
 Injury To Leg

James H. Toole, employed in the firm of Toole & Sunderlin. of which his brother, John H. TooIe is a mem Der, died. at St. Vincent's hospital, last evening, from blood poisoning, following an accident on a spile driv- CT on Saturday. MT. Toole's death came as a shock to his relatives and friends, for while his right knee was so badly crushed as to require ampu- tation it was not feared that the out come of the accident would be fatal Blood poisoning set in howevtr, and death resulted early last evening.
 MT. Toole was g native of Sandy Hill, N. Y. He was well known in this city. His death comes as an un- usually severe blow to his brother, the we'll known contractor, whose wife died recently, and who himself has been bedridden for several weeks with rheumatism.
 MT. Toole was a member of Derby lodge of Elks. He is survived by q widow and one child. He had many friends in this city who were grieved to learn of his untimely demise The remains will be taken to his former home in New York state after funer- al services here
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24

Mcclure, who is known under . dog en aliases, and is wanted" bk the authorities in many cities, conducted clairvoyant office here at 701 Myr- tie avenue. He Is an elderly man of fine physique and mild appearances and looks more like a preacher than clever swindIer
 His easy escape by jumping the low bail fixed for him here created wide censure at the time. The Terre Hauts officials arrived in Bridgeport the day after Mcclure made his getaway"
 There are four Terre Haute accus- CTS All their stories agree that the clairvoyant known there as Clyde Mo Clure made a point early in fis seances to learn how much money his clients could raise.A Then he adviseff theTn to wear this treasure around tbe neck in a bag provided by him and or no account to remove the bag, whicif he sealed, until he said so. His de parture for other scenes broke tho charm in each case and his cal1ers found that the bags they had worr contained only rolls of white paper
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24
DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION ELECTS OFFICERS TONIGHT

An enthusiastic meeting of the Dem ocratic association is expected this evening when, the annual election of officers will be held. Activity in po- litical circles of late has been reflect ed by a large attendance at the rooms of the association in Cannon street each evening. The annual meeting to- night is expected to draw one of the banner crowds of the year.
 The present officers of the associa- tion are Dr. G. w. Osborn, president; Alderman R. C.. DeForest, vice-presi- dent; Bartholomew F. Brady, secre- tary: John Frederick treasurer.
 The association is rapidly growing in membership, and now promises to become a permanent organization in the sense that it's, quarters will be a social meeting place even in times whaA political activity S suSpa1ded.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24
BOARD TELLS
 WHY 1T SEEKS BIG BOND ISSUES

The Board of Education has issued a statement explaining why it wants s4oo.o0O High school bonds to run for 90 years. The statement follows:
 Twenty years ago the commercial department was added to the school. It was given one room. Today that feature of our work demands eight rooms and uses them, such as they are, in spite of cramped conditions
 The school day is from S:3O in the morning to five in the afternoon with only fifteen minutes interval between sessions and the recitation periods are so much shortened that neither teachers nor pupils are able to ac- complish well the allotted work
 ''The Board of Trade and the Bus mess Mems association are expending much energy in advertising this city as a suitable home for new manu- featuring and business enterprises. They can point with pride to many features of our city. but would hard Iy mention our present high school facilities with enthusiasm.
 Comparison with other cities is to Dur discredit. New Haven, Water Utica. Albany, Pittsfield and Spring field have excellent high school build ings The last named city about the size of Bridgeport has about a mill lion dollars invested in high school buildings. Even Norwalk. Stamford, and Danbury. cities one-fourth the size of Bridgeport, have high school buildings and equipment far surpass- ing ours.
 No better inducement could be of fered to prospective business firms than that of an adequate and we'll equipped high school building which r-nn1d hIo them Q1l2ranfpa fn their employees high school advan- tages equal to those of other cities.
 "The Legislative Committee that came here la4f spring t0 iavestigate
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24
Dr. Johnson Sues
 To Ge1 $500 Fee
Eli Greenblatt Ga ms Local Physician Made Exorbitant Charge For Amputa-
 tiOn of Leg

Declaring that Dr. J. Murray John- son charged him an exorbitant fee for amputating leg, Eli Greenblatt of Botsford has refused to pay the bill. Dr. Johnson brought suit for $500 damages and the action had a hearing this morning in the Common Pleas court before Judge Scott
 Greenblatt's son, who was a. railroad brakeman, was injured in a railroad accident and was taken to St. Vim cents hospital for treatment.
 The young mans leg was ampu- tated and Greenblatt's son received a bill from Dr. Johnson for $500 The defendant said he was paying $55 a week for the hospital treatment, and he thought the bill for amputation should be included in that. Dr. Johnson claimed he had an agreement with Greenblatt to treat the case as a. private one.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24
Organizer and President of Bridgeport Vehicle Company Gets Slick Thief "Wth
 the Goods"
Stranger Had Taken Watch and Money From hr Mi|efs Pockes-Tred to Swallow S5 Bill When Caught But it Was Choked Out Of Him. Admitted Guilt When Locked up at Police Station on chares
 Of Grand larceny

his pocket ana that some money in one of his pockets was following suit. Mir. Miller cooly swallowed his drink and walked outside with the stranger. MT Miller never took his eye off his companion but engaged him in con. versation until a policeman sauntered along. Then MT. Miller suddenly seiz- ed the other by the lapels of the coat and shouted to the officer This man is a pickpocket.''
 The policeman rushed up and arr rested the pickpocket, who first put up fight and then tried to make a big show of indignation. He was searched. and the watch and broken chain were found on him. On the way to the police station he was ob- served to be swallowing something. The officer promptly choked him and made him disgorge the bits of $5 bill-also MT. Miller's-which he had attempted to swallow.
 The pickpocket then admitted his guilt. He gave his name as Charles Smith of 2S7 Third avenue and was locked up on the charge of grand lar ceny.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24
GIANTS SCORE TWICE IN FIRST INNING; ATHLETICS
 SCORE } IN THE FOURTH

safe when his slow rap down the third base line failed to roll outside as Matty had doped it to. Thomas fouled out to Meyers. No runs, two hits, one error.
 Third Inning.
 Giants-Devore flew out to Oldring. Doyle flew out to Baker. Snodgrass was booed as he came to the bat in the third inning. being overlooked in the first period in the excitement fol- lowing Doyle's triple. He grounded out, Barry to Davis. No runs, no hits, no errors.
 Athletics-Bender out Fletcher to Merkle. Lord singled to right Old- ring forced Lord, Fletcher to Doyle. Collins famed on three pitched balls. No runs, one hit, no errors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24

Harry D. Miller. organizer and one of the chief stockholders of the Bridgeport Vehicle Co., caught a slick pickpocket with the goods in New York yesterday and caused his arrest after the light-f1ngered professor had lifted" Mir Miller's watch and pock- etbook.
 MT. Miller was hustling to catch a train for Bridgeport, at the Grand Central station. He was just in time to miss it, the guard slamming the station gate shut in his face. As MT. Miller turned away a we'll dressed and prosperous looking chap stepped up and said:
 Hard luck old man, I just had the same experience"
 He sympathized with MT. Miller and then suggester that they step over to the Grand Union and have a drink while waiting for the next train.
 They did so, and while they were at the bar, MT. Miller felt a tug at his watch chain. He became aware that his watch was jumping out Of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24
Insurance Bill
 For Workingrnen
 In Parliament
Measure Introduced by Lloyd George, Today, Most Radical Ever Before Brithish
 Legislature

less. in some form. the bill will prob ably go through.
 The opening of the session was ac- companied by an odd cabinet change. Winston Churchill and Gerald Mo- kenEa have exchanged position. Churchill becomes secretary of the navy, McKenna secretary of state for home rule. Inasmuch as Churchill is politically much stronger than Me- Kenna, it seems queer for him to take an office which ranks below. his old one and pays less money. The gen. eral impression is that the Liberal party leader, who think McKenna has been spending too much on the navy but haven't been able to stop him, have given his job to Churchill to effect drastic economies. If he suc- ceeds in relieving England of any part ot the awful financial burden of it's armament he will make a big name for himself
 Minister of Education Walter Run- ciman was also made secretary of agriculture, succeeding Earl Caring ton, and Joseph Phease is appointed minister of education.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24
COLORED MAN ARRESTED ON
 RAPE CHARGE

On the grave charge of raping a 12 year old girl, Lewis Atkins, a color ed man, engaged as a driver for Burns & Co.,, was arrested this forenoon and is held for the authorities of Fish kill Landing, N. Y. The arrest was made by Detective Sergeant Edward Cronan on a description sent out by the New York authorities.
 Atkins, when brought to police head quarters, coolly admitted his guilt, apparently not realizing the serious nature of the offence with which he stands charged.
 The girl responsible for the charge against Atkins is a colored girl liv- ing in Fishkill. Immediately after the alleged crime Atkins left that town and came to Bridgeport He has been here for couple of months.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24
JACK BURKE IS
 BOUND OVER 10
 SUPERIOR COURT
We'll Known Pugilist Held in Bonds of 1,70O For Trial
 on Serious Charge

George Campbell, alias Jack Burke, famous throughout the sporting world as the lis htweight pugilist who fought the longest prize fight on record, was ordered held in bonds of s1,700 by the city court, this morning, for trial be- fore the Superior court on the charge of having attempted a criminal as- sault upon an 11-year-old girl.
 Campbeh's bonds were reduced to $1, TOO from $2,5G0 after an earnest plea by his attorney, Abe GeduIdig No evidence was put before the court, a demurrer being entered and the case carried over at once for the Superior court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24

The stories diligently circulated by un1nformed newspapers, of opposition to Mayor Buckingham, are without foundation in fact
 The ticket will be headed by MAytr Buckingham, and other leading nogni- nees Will be as follows: For City Clerk, stephen F. Boucher; for Town Clerk, William Thomas: for Tax Col- lector, John M Donnelly: for City Treasurer, Frederick w. Hall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24
BUCKINGHAM WILL BE
 UNANIMOUSLY CHOSEN
 AGAIN TO LEAD PARTY
Democratic Convention, to be Held Thursday Evening, Will be One of the Most Harmonious in History of Bridge
 port Democracy

Iule Democratic convention, which VIII be held Thursday evening in the Park Theatre building, promises to be one of the most harmonious the marty mas held in many years. Mayor Bucklngham will be unanimously re- nominated, a progressive platform will be adopted, and the present efficient officials will be renominated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24
Big Battleshlp Connecticut Is
 First In Line

New York, Oct. 24-The first of the 102 war vessels that are to participate in the greatest gathering of warships ever held in America, arrived off quarantine today It was the big bat tleship Connecticut, the flagship of the Atlantic squadron, flying the pen nant of Rear Admiral Osterhaus La ter in the day the Connecticut and 14 other battleships will proceed to their anchorage in the Hudson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24
Especial from United PressD


 London. Oct. Entertainment as- ser,bled, today, for it's autumn ses- sion- The principal business will be consideration of the Lloyd George workingmen's insurance bill It is the most radical measure ever before the British legislature Provision Is made for partly compulsory ana partly voluntary insurance for cer- tain classes of workingmen-work ingmen, employers and the state con- tributing approximately. The in tention is to make it wholly compul- sory, ultimately, and to apply to all classes of workingmen.
 When Chancellor of the Exchequer Lloyd George introduced the bill he invited criticism. He is getting plen- ty. Many workingmen say they are expected to pay too much towards the insurance Some think the em- pioyers and the state should bear the entire burden. The vested interests gay the employers are too heavily as- sessed. 4 third group believes the state should be exempt. Neverthe-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24

Plainfield, Conn.-While the body of Thomas J. Collins was being buried here, word came of the death, at the same hour, of his brother Charles, at Exeter. R. I. They fought through the Civil war together.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24

TO WHOM TT MAY CONCERN. Would you make 50qo on your money. If so cover your pipes. boiler and furnace at once. Esti- mates cost you nothing. John F. Welsh, IA Kossuth St. c 23 If. C "ClassiGet3" ads on insiue ...- tl,is paper
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24
CARD OF THANKS.

It is with deep appreciation that we wish to extend our sincere thanks to our neighbors and friends, also to Steuben lodge, No. S3, l. o. O. F., R. M, and SchwaebiScher Maenner Chor who so kindly assisted in our sad affliction and for the beautiful flora! tokens.
 MRS. CHAS. ERLE AND FAMILY.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24
UNCLASSIFIED

 DANCING TONIGHT at Brooklawn Rink SpeidePs orchestra. az SIX ROOM COTTAGE for rent e4 Hanover St G 24 b*p WE BUY EVERYTHING. What have you got? Call at Redfield's, 286 Fairfield Ave. Telephone 1015-2. WANTE,D.-Compete refined work ing housekeeper, one in family. Fine Cannon St,next to Howland's. a*p TO RENT.-5 room flats, gas, bath set, tubs, finest flat in city for SIP. 253 Bunnell St. Keys at 211 State St, Room 312. G "A D*po TO RENT-A handsome apartment of six rooms, all improvements, 407 Clinton Ave. Enquire H. F. Reddy, S11 Security Building. Phone 1367- or 1SO8-3. G PA If. 0 ENGLISH PERAMBULATORS for s sale in fine shape, at half price; also folding go-cart, almost new. Redfield 286 Fairfield Ave. aTp HEATING STOVE for sale, Oak heat er,> fine shape at quarter price; also
 
 . lenders, etc Redfield, 286 Fairfield Ave. a~p FOR RENT.-seven room flat, 1512 Park Ave-, corner of Worth St.
 G 23 b * o TO RENT.-Fiye rooms, 74S Maple St. first floor. Convenient to fac tories SIS. Inquire sSS Kossuth st G 23 d*o
 
 HTBFRNIAN CARNIVAL at Lincoln J. O'Neil, prompter. G 21 If. o FINE STORE TO RENT. corner Pembroke and Arctic. Apply at Ocko's Cafe G 21 s*po Hall tonight, .T1tbernian carnival.
 G 21 If. TO RENT.-6 room flat, all improve ments, $1S.0O. Enquire 412 Noun tain Grove St. G Is d*o WANTED.-A teamster to drive dou- ble team. Enquire 412 Mountain Grove St. G IS so TIT Fairfield avenue. Farmer build ing. For particulars call at Farmer Office l. II tf o TO RENT.-6 rooms, all improve ments. Steam heat. 210 Pearl street, near East Main. New house, 1 must be seen to be appreciated Residential neighborhood. Keys at , l340 East Main street I I23 tf 0 1 RONfMOS & BILTZ. We will have fresh sausage meat every day from now on. 1S tf. FOR SALE.-New house, seven | rooms, baths, hot and cold water | set tubs, fine location, half b1och 1 from trolley, five cent fare, near 1 school in suburbs Will sell to sar- isfactory party at reasonable price, | small payment down, balance to re- l main on mortgage. Apply between 1 and D. m. at the office of The | Home Construction Company, (In- | corpOrated.) Security Building, l Bridgeport Conn. G 24 b#po |
 NOTICE A. O. H. All members of Div. No. are re- | quested to attend regular meeting in l their hall, 1S9 State street. this even 1 ing, Oct "A. After regular business | all will proceed in body to Lincoln | nall there to take part in the First 1 Division of A o. H. carnival. Per | order,
 J. P. REILLY, az President.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24

USED PIANOS, Kroeger, mahogany case, good condition, s125; HalIett X Davis. walnut, SITS; Knabe Grand, mahogany S3,00; square pianos and organs at your own
 price. We need the room Dial & Lee, S4 Cannon street. opposite the Post Office. c 24 bso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24
NOTICE.

Special meeting Charity Rebekah lodge, No. 4, l. o. o. F.. at lodge room, this evening, o'clock sharp. Arrangements for funeral services of our deceased sister, Mrs I. P. Turney MRS. GERTRUDE MORRIS.
 N. c. MRS. LILLE o. WELLS, a* Rec. Secy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24

TO REPAIR and drive an automobile. We have the Iarges
 and best equipped auto school irs the city. to weeks to conpIete the course. Evenings to 10. Park City Automobile School, S44 Noble Ave. Gz4r-o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24

SALE Thursday night at
 o'clock, 12S7 Stratford Ave. Fur n1ture, carpets, stoves curtains,
 dishes. bric-a-brac, etc. Daniel P. Keane. Auctioneer a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24
NOTICE A, O. H.

NOTICE A. O. H. All members of Div. No are re- uuested to attend regular meeting in their hall, 1S9 State street, this even ing, Oct 24. After regular business all will proceed in body to Lincoln nall there to take part in the First Division of A. O. H. carnival Per order
 J. P. REILLY, as President
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-24

TRY A BOX of Casca Laxine tablets for constipation. 25 cents.
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