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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-26
NOVEL CARDS
 START POLICE
 RUMOR GOING
Is Detective Department to be Enlarged or Did Police Expert Russell Simply
 BIunder

Is the Bridgeport defective depart ment to be widely extended by the addition of precinct detective depart nents, is a larger record department to be inaugurated at an early date :? These are the questions which have arisen and are being widely discussed in police circles today when it became known that following the recently in stalled complaint system. recommend ed by Capt. John H. Russell, i'm dividuaI cards for the use of detec- lives bear instructions which would indicate such intentions.
 The card index cabinets placed in Capt. George Arnolds private office have already superseded the time hOnored blotter, and although much confusion in the following of cases re- ported promises to result unless the detail already pi1ing up before the de- tectlve head is soon taken over by a subordinate, the system is well under way.
 Individual cards with consecutive complaint numbers are furnished for each detective to fill out. These were and contain spaces for the name of complainant, occurrence, description of persons wanted, arrests and dis position of each case, together with d host of minor detail.
 That part of the card which has given rise to host of rumors at
 00ddQudTG0 OH nIho nOISS at the IOOL of each among which appear the fol- lowing: "2. Each complaint shall be subject of a report prepared in dupli- cate upon complaint card. One copy shall be forwarded with Con tinuous Precinct Detective Report for the period during which received. The other shall be. filed in the Precinct Detectives Office And s'No. 6. The complaint card shall be signed by the detective assigned to the complaint and also by the commanding officer of detectives in the precinct. The signature of the latter shall be taken, etc.
 When questioned by a reporter for The Farmer today Capt. Arnold re- fused to comment upon the coming possi bilities, other than to state with out further clerical assistance to aid in the cross-indexing of various com plafnts under both names and places would soon be lost in the rapidly i'm creasing number of complaints. Ir- He further intfnated that the brunt of the work of writing up the cards had fallen upon him, to the possible detrirnent of Investigation work upon which he should be busy. Asked if various precinct captains and detectives were contemplated by the commission he secuted the idea. Others connected with the departm ent were prone to believe that the card had been copied from the New York records without deep thought as to it's application or possible unfitness- for Bridgeport use.
 The question which yet repnains un- answered at headquarters is Does this newly installed system mean "a greatly enlarged detective force or is it merely an example of careless in- vestigatton of the local department s needs?"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-26
INVESTIGATE DEATH
 OF TRUCKMAN STEVENS

Investigation into the circum- stances attending the fall from which George Stevens later died at st. Vim cents hospital, is being made by Med icaI Examiner GarIick. Stevens waa taken from the livery stable of c. e. Morris, a truckman. 137 French street, late Monday night and died without recovering consciousness from con- cussion of the brain.
 At late hour this afternoon Medi- cal Examiner $. M. Garlick said: We are Investigating the death of Ste- vens but as yet have not arrived at any conclusion. It would appear now as if death was purely accidental. but should anything arise in the course of the inquiry which would lead us to think otherwise the case will be placed in the hands of the coroner So far we have been able to learn of nothing which would cause such ac- tion.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-26
YOUNG FARM HAND AND WOMAN UPON
 TRIAL FOR MURDER
Neftie Palmer and William Hoy of BrookfieId Charged With Disposing of Child's Body

A young farm hand and his woman employer, 15 years his senior, who were living in BrookfieId last October, when accused of throwing a baby into a well, were arraigned before Judge Case and a jury in the criminal tSu- perior court today upon the charge of murder They are William Hoy and Kettle Palmer. Both have retained coUpnsel and promise to make a. fight for liberty.
 Both are we'll known residents of Brookhel6. Young Hoy went to work on the Palmer farm and his employ CT is said to have become infatuated with him. When the child came it is alleged that the couple disposed of the body. Neighbors who had heard the ckild crying made inquiries after it disappeared and that aroused Sus- picions which resulted in searchers finding the body.
 Attorney J. Moss Ives, of Danburyn, who represents Hoy, appeared before Judge Case several weeks ago and prisoners, but his plea was refused. Attorney Ives stated that he was afraid the woman might try to throw the blame for the crime upon the man.
 States Attorney Judson declared that the principal point which the jury would have to decide was hether the child was alive or dead when handed to Hoy to be thrown away.
 The work Of selecting a jury was started at this afternoon when the court resumed operations after a brief Christnas vacation
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-26
ADMIRAL DEWEY
 75 YEARS YOUNG

Washington, Dec. 2s.-"seventy-five years young, I prefer to describe ft," said Admiral George Dewey, on bis anniversary, today, to a long line of -officia1s and friends in private as they passed through his office at tho ad- miralty board to Congratulate him on the event.
 Admiral Dewey looked as youthful and calm as when he sailed with hisi fleet to win the battle of Manila and to take over for the United States the sovereignty of the islands. His voice was modulated, his carriage was the envy of many a young officer in the service and his enjoyment of life was evident.
 '1 am glad to have reached seven ty-five, of course," he said, beyond that there is nothing I care to say
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-26
STRANDED LINER TURRIALBA STILL
 FAST IN SHOALS

Atlantic City, Dec. 26-At noon, to- day, the fleet of wrecking tugs stir rounding the stranded liner Turria l5as of the United Fruit O., fast in fhe sands of Brigantina Shoals, a few miles north of this city, had succeed ed in dragging the ship 15 feet back off the bar. The work ie being done by means of kedge anchors and steam winches as well as the pull ing and pushing of tugs. It is e1<- pected that they will have the liner afloat before night.
 The cargo is being Hghtered as fagt as, possible to aid in the work of floating the ship An examina ton of the vessels hull showed, today that she had sustained no serious dam age and is making no water
 New York Dec. 2e-The frst light CT load of cargo from the hold of tial stranded United Fruit .Company1a liner Turrialba, whose passengers were brought in yesterday by the revenue cutter Seneca, reached port here. to- day. in tow of a Merritt-Chapman Wrecking tug.
 The tug brought the information that the wreckers succeeded, last night. in dragging the Turria1ba back from her berth in the sands of Egg Har- bor Shoals, off Brigantina Beach, five miles north of Atlantic City, N- J.. and that it was expected the ship would be successfully floated clear today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-26
BRYAN WARNS
 DEMOCRATS
 IN CONGRESS
Sees House and Senate Threaten ed With Blight of Seniority
 Over Committee Assignments

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 26.-Charging that reactionary Democrats in the Senate and House are planning to fasten themselves on important com mittees. William J. Bryan. in a Conn moner editorial, today, warned the new Democratic Congress against ''tne blight of seniority.'' He says:
 f'The Democratic party is going to have another struggle in both Senate and House over the committee assign ments and is again threatened with the blight of seniority, that is, it will be asked to put the am bitions and in terests of individuals above the well fare of the party.
 The Progressive Democrats will now be in the majority in the Senate caucus. Will they allow a reaction ary minority to mann the ship? Will they allow length of service to out weigh sympathy with the progressive cause?
 .tIf it were a personal matter, the new senators might prefer to yield to the older ones but man who acts in a representative capacity is not at liberty to be courteous at the expense of the Senate owe 1t to the party to make the. Senate organization repre- sent the prevailing sentiment of the party and thus enable 1t to work in harmony with the administration. To do this the rule of seniority should tees should be made upon the basis of fitness and with view to giving faithful expression to the will of the majority. No Democrat is deserving g of preferrnent who puts his personal interests above the general welfare. If our party is to have a long lease of power, 1t, must regard the rights of the people as param Ount.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-26
POLICE CLAIM PASTOR ADMITS
 SHOPLIFTINC
Bay State Minister Said to Have Confessed Taking Goods Worth $40
Says Headache Powders Made Him Forget What Happened
 Church Stands by Him

Westfield, Mass, Dec. 26.-WhiIe the officials of the First Methodist church have expressed full confidence in their pastor, the Rev. Conrad NHooker, and belief in his explanation that he was under the influence of an evil spirit when caught shoplift- ing in a Springfield department store last Monday night, some prominent members of the congregation, today, appeared to take a more serious view of the incident.
 It was learned that Dr. Rockers s attack of kleptomania had three man A small art clock, a manicure set and a toilet set, each from different store, where the results of his expe- dition. He was seen taking the mani cure set and allowed to leave the store on paying for the article. A little later he was observed in another de- partment store stuffing a toilet set in his overcoat pocket. He was ar rested but pleaded so e1oquently at the police station that he was a1- lowed to go after paying s20.50 for the distracted articles
 In explanation of his action Dr. Hooker told his church board here that his mind was a blank as far as Hcerned. He said he arose Monday with severe headache and took four powders in succession. The drug had 8 strange effect on him and after that he rem nembered nothing.
 After a special meeting of the church board, last night, a stateme ent was issued saying:
 ttAl1 our people have full confidence that his mind was a blank when in Springfield is accepted in full. Dr. Hooker is now in Welland, Ont. All his people will stand by him."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-26
PRESIDENT-ELECT ABLE FOR TRIP TO
 HIS BIRTHPLACE
Gov. Wilson Suffers From Cold and Slight Fever But Shows Strong Recuperative
 Powers

Princeton, Dec.> .>26-Although it was announced that he will proceed to Staunton, Va, his birthplace, tomor- row, as originally planned, Gov. Will son kept close to his room, today, on the orders of his physician. Only per sons with whom he had imperative ap- pointments were permitted to see him, others being refused admission to the Wilson home.
 The governor caught cold on Mon day. When he got up, yesterday. he had a sight fever and Mrs. Wilson sent for the doctor. His system yield ed readily to simple remedies and to- day he was reported as very much better. Because of this, word was sent Representative Carter Glass, chairman Of the subcommittee Of the House, which is planning currency reform leg islation, who was to confer with the governor at Trenton, to come directly here.
 ''The doctor admits that MT. Wilson is so well, today. that there is no ques- ton that he can make the trip to Staunton in comfort said Mrs. Will son. He told also that the gov- ernor's elasticity and recuperative powers were such that he already had thrown off an attack of grippe with which he was threa tened MT Wilson's fever was as high as 1O1 but he is very much better, today"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-26
LICE GRAFT PROBE OF ALDERMEN IN HARMONY
 WITH DISTRICT ATTORNEY

New York, Dec. 26-It was learned at the office of District Attorney Whitman today that he is working in complete sympathy with the Curran Aldermanic committee Investigating police graft in New York, and that every move made by the Aldermen is on the entire approval of the district attorney. Because of this, whenever there is a suspicion that any pro- posed witness is in any way connected with the alleged graft payments they will not be permitted to be sworn ura- less they first sign the waiver of inn munity. Police Captain John D. OraSby of the 18th precinct, 9th street, will be the first witness called by the A1dermanfc committee tomorrow. He will be the first of 30 police captains who will be asked what they know re- garding police matters and the pre- VeTrtiOn Of vice generally.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-26
ASHES OF FRED BROCK :.
 TO BE BURIED HERE
Impressive Services By Brooklyn Lodge of Ellxs At Fresh Pond
 Xmas Eve,

The remains of Frederick Brock, brother of Louis Brock the widely known local eign painter were cremat- ed Christmas eve at Fresh Pond, L.. T., in accordance with the dying wish es of the deceased. The funeral ser vices were in charge of the Brooklyn Lodge of Elks, the deceased having for some years past been employed in that city and having acquired a wide acquaintance among the Brook lyn E1ks. The officers of Brooklyn lodge assisted by a eoIoist. and quar- tette from the lodge exemp1ified the impressive Elks burial ritual at the chapel at Fresh Pond. Speaking of the services today Louis Brock who is a past exalted ruler of Bridgeport lodge with which lodge his deceased brother was also affiliated said that they were the most impressive he ever attended and indicated the pres ence of a brother1y love that he did not believe existed in actuality. The Brooklyn E1ks travelled thrugh the raging storm for many miles to do final honor to a departed brother of the fraternity.
 The ashes of the deceased are to be placed in an urn and shipped to this city where they will be inferred in the family burial plot in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-26
PRAISING BOTSFORD
 MAYOR c. B. WILSON REAPPOINTS HIM

Charles H. -Botsford, of the board of Building Commissioners, Iatterly it's president, will succeed himself at the expiration of his three year term on Jan 1. MT. Botsford is a Democra tic member of the board. He is a prom inent builder.
 This is an appointment where eff said Mayor Wilson. today. He is a good man for the place. the best man that could be found. The board and the city will be benefited by his re- appointme ment.'
 MT. Botsford is active in Democrat ic politics. He has been Democratic town chairman and has held other important offices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-26
FRED GEBHARDT'S WIDOW
 OF FL0RAD0RA FAME TRIES
 TO BREAK RUSSIAN DIS WILL

New York. Dec. 26.-Mrs. Marie Gamble Gebhard. who as Marie Will son was a member of the original 'tF1oradora Sextette'' is, today, trying to set aside the will of her husband, Frederick Gebhard, who died two years ago leaving a large estate. The will admitted to probate was executed in June, 1905, more than six months contends that her husband made an- other will during his final illness through which she nursed him.. The disputed will leaves nothing to the widow but divides the estate among Gebhards three married sisters.
 Since her husbands death, Mrs. ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-26
SALVATION ARMY FEEDS
 MANY DESERVING FAMILIES

The Salvation Army headquarters in this city gave away 1S0 baskets of food to poor people yesterday, and l. POO persons were fed at the quarters in Elm street. The hungry ones be- gan to arrive as early as in the morning and the procession continued until noon.
 Adjt. Atkinson, who had charge of the work, had each case investigated and tickets calling for a basket of good things were distributed to needy families The baskets contained a chicken, potatoes, celery, radishes can of tomatoes cranberries, apples, pie two 1oaves of bread, butter, sugar, and milk A copy of the War Cry was p4&c given to each applicant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-26
YOUNG W0MAN'S
 SUICIDE JOKE
 ON HER MOTHER

New York. Dec. 26-A '.joke" that went wrong is responsible for Lillian Burke's presence today in Bellevue hospital where is is slowly recovering from the effect of carbolic acid pois- oning. The young girl told the nhv- sicians how it happened.
 She said she wanted to play a joke on her mother, so evolved the brilliant scheme of taking two bottles that look ed alike and filling one with water and the other with carboIic acid. Having shown her mother the bot tie of acid she suddenly announced her intention to commit suicide Of course, she meant to switch the bot ties but got mixed and drank the wrong liquid
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-26
"B[G BILL" EDWARDS MAY SUCCEED LOEB

New York, Dec. 26-ColIector Will liam Loeb, Jr., former secretary of Theodore Roosevelt, having confirm ed the report that he will give up his position as head of the customs ser vice of the port of New York, gos- sip, today, was busy with his proba ble successor. Everywhere it was report ed that Big Bill'' otherwise known as William Edwards, New York's street commissioner, and one of the best football players Princeton has produced, will have the job. Close friends of President-Elect Wilson are anxiously discussing the subject.
 Collector Loeb, in Albany, said that he will take up his new duties with the Guggenheims not later than March 4th, and probably sooner.
 Loeb declined to state what salary he will receive but it will be more than he gets at present, the salary of the collector being S12,O0o annually.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-26
NEW ANTITRUST
 SUIT IS FILED
 BY GOVERN MENT
Brought Today Against the KeI- logg Toasted Cornflakes
 Company
Department of Justice Hopes by This Action to Open Way For Reducing High Cost of Liv- ing

Detroit, Dec. 26-New application of the Sherman antitrust law was made in a. suit filed here, today, by the fed era1 government. The action is aim ed against the growing practice of manufacturers in attempting to fix a uniform jobbers and retailers price for their Cornflake Co.,, Will K. KeI- logg, WiIfred c. Kellogg and Andrew Ross. If the governments contentious are sustained by the court, the way will be opened for the department of justice to aid materially in reducing the high cost of living, by forcing manufacturers of staples to remove all restrictions on "cut rate' sales of their products.
 The bill filed here, today, attacks the plan by which the Kellogg Com pany exaets an agreement from job breakfast food is sold, not to sch at less than a specified price, the pen atty for violation of their agreement being forfeiture of full selling rights: In recent months, the government alleges, the company has taken ad- vantage of the so-ca1Ied patent mon opoly decision'' of the supreme court of the United States to patent the carton in which their product is sold and to threaten jobbers and retailers who sell below the figure the manu- facturers fix with prosecution for in fringement of patent rights Garry ing out this plan, the bill alleges the he1lOSS company OH lLS car tons a precautionary notice stating that the jobbers and retailers in pur- chasing the cornflakes. accept them only on condition of selling at cer- tain specified prices.
 This scheme of taking advantage of the patent laws to enforce uniformity in sale prices, the government brands "a mere subterfuee. and desire to avoid the Sherman law
 By operation of the selling plan, the government contends, there is no competition between jobbers which can affect the price of the article to the retailer, nor is there any cornpe- tition between either the tobbers or retailers which can benefit the con sumner by reducing the prices to them A. monopoly is formed, it is sthe hands Of those. who abide by the agreement and exclusion of trade in the product of those who refuse to enter into the selling plan.
 The patent monopoly decision'' laid down the principle that manufac- turers of patented devices had light to fix the price of, that article. It is alleged the Kellogg concern took out a patent on carton and then laid down. conditions onl sale of the car ton attempting. to utilize the patent monopoly decision in this respect. In the bill, today, the government con demns this plan, alleging that the statute of the carton is negligible and that it is plainly a mere device by ing plan. The bill also calls attention to the fact that the company does not sell direct to consumers
 A decision declaring the selling plan illegal and vio1ative- of the Sherman law is requested in the bill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-26
PUBLIC HEARING ON
 POLICE ORDINANCE TOMORROW EVENING

Meetings of the committees on or dinances and claims of the Common Council will be held at the City Hall Friday evening. The meeting of the Committee on Ordinances is of espe- ciaI interest for public hearings will be held, as advertised elsewhere, on several proposed ordinances notably the police ordinance the ordinance proposed to regulate the sale of heroin and similar drugs. The city auditors salary, the salaries of as- sistants in the engineers office, and Of the city treasurer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-26

her husbands misconduct with uu- known young woman. Three male witnesses described to the referee how they found Srorrey and the young woman together.
 The Torreys were married in 1891 and lived together until very recent ly. Torrey Is now living at the Hotel Vanderbilt, New York, while Mrg. Torrey occupies their former home.
 Torrey is one of the most successful portrait painters in this country Among his recent works are portraits of Theodore Roosevelt and President Taft and of King George of Greece for which he received a royal decora- ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-26
"THE OTHER WOMAN" CAUSES WIFE TO DIVORCE GEORGE
 B. TORREY, NOTED PAINTER
She Gets Decree and A|imOny of $5,OOO
 Annually From New York Court
Evidence Showed That Man Who Has Painted Portraits of Many Celebrities, Including Roosevelt and King of England MsCOnduCted Himself With Female Unknown -GOpnls Formerly Resided in Bridgeport

Referee Maurice Deiches filed a re- port with Justice Giegerich of the New York supreme court, today, rec ommending a decree of absolute di- vorce in favor of Mrs. Almarita Houwes Torrey, formerly of this city, gaiTlst George Burroughs Torrey, the noted portrait painter, formerly of this city.
 The report further recommends that Mrs. Torrey be granted $5,O0O year aIimony and be allowed to resume her maiden name.
 The action was begun Dec. Is and was based on Mrs. Torrey's charges of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-26
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES AT STRATFlELD TONIGHT
 FOR ANNUAL REUNION

The annual banquet Of the Bridge port High School Academic Alumni Association will be held at the Strat- field this evening. An attendance of 200 is expected. Acceptances have been received from graduates in many different cities. Former Mayor Ed ward T. Buckingham will preside as tOastmaster
 The list of speakers includes Mrs. J. HI Orton, Echoes of Yesterday; i; Mrs. Kitte Middlebrook Hiolton, of Danbury, Service; Frank s. BunneIl. Norwich Cultural vs. Vocational Schools; Aaron WIttstein, Progress i; Rev. John M. Deyo, Plymouth, Conn.,, High School Graduates in the Learn ed Professions"
 A force of decorators under the di- rectien of Hawkins is preparing the dining room for the banquetters. Bent leys orchestra will play.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-26
CASEY-ROSS.

Miss Jennie N. Casey, school teacher of Brooklyn, N. -Y., was united in marriage to MT. John J. Ross, who is employed by the Mergentha1er Lino- type Co. The wedding took place in Brooklyn Christmas Day and the bride and groom then journeyed to the home of MT. and Mrs. A. w. Ross, of 769 Cleveland avenue. this city, where they will spend the remainder of this week. They will be at home to their friends after the New Year in FIatbush, l.. I.