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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24

it comes to the show business. The mammoth second balcony was well filled before folks 'tdownstairs'' start ed to arrive.
 When the curtain rose, there wasn't a vacant seat in the house. Three thousand vaudeville-hungry residents tertained. And they Were entertained every minute of time from the time when Prof. Harry Jeroy's orchestra struck up an overture until the Good Night slide was flashed on the screen after the moving pictures.
 It was considerable evening from a theatrical point of view. Everybody who could get a seat in the big house was present, chock full of enthusiasm. handsome theatre, a first class show, excellent accommodations for handling the big crowd-an went to make everybody happy.
 The audience-with the exception of the Hgods.-was trifle tardy In ar irving. They preferred to finger in taking their seats. Consequently. there was something of a rush for seats when the overture began. The neatly uniformed corps of ushers prov ed equal to the emergency, however, and seated the throng with but a slight delay.
 In the midst of the overture, MT. Po1i and his family entered the theatre and occupied the lower right hand box. Leader Harry leroy immediately
 
 Chief and the audience gave the mag nate a big reception. MT. Poli seemed highly pleased with the ovation and bowed his thanks from the box.
 There wasn't a single hitch in the proceedings after the performance got under way. It was just one new form entertainment after another for the big audience and everyone seemed to enjoy every moment. When the final curtain dropped many fingered to fur ther inspect the richness Of the thea- tre.
 Every lady attending the perform ance was given rose and at the conclusion of the show souvenir book lets, descriptive Of the new house were distributed. Too much credit for the success of the premier cannot be given Edward Benton, general manager for MT. PoI, and Stephen J. Breen, resi- dent manager. Both worked untiring- 1y to make the opening night a mem orable one and to them should go the lions share of credit for the success of the event.
 As Jimmie Walters, aforementioned, put 1t as he hurt1ed downstairs at 11:05: Gee, it's some the-aytre.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24
PHELAN READY TO SUPPLY FACTS FOR
 DRUG LEGISLATION

Coroner John J. Phelan is prepared to appear before g. Common Council committee or a committee of the Leg islatre in connection with legislation proposed to cover the sale of heroia. He has concluded his investigation of the Meeker case which brought out many facts of the widespread use of heroin in this ctiy.
 Its an insidious practice,'' decIar- ed Coroner PheIan, t-and a habit most easily formed. Legislation is needed. It was a foregone conclusion that the woman had died from lack of the drug to which she had been accuSt ome ed, but I carried the inquiry to some length in order to secure such facts as might be needed for the consideration of law making bodies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24
BUONOMO'S FATE
 HANGS IN BALANCE:
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He recalled every poin- z testi- mony to the effect that .sce mad been pointed out that his conduct after the crime was not the act of man in complete possession of his faculties, and urged the jurors to remember the man was not of average mentality. The very brutality of the crime sui feed to show he was not a being of the ordinary type.
 It was few minutes before noon that States Attorney Judson began his 50 minute plea. He opened by declaring the evidence clearly indi- cated there was such premed1tat1on' such malice aforethought as not only to warrant the jury to find a verdict of murder in the first degree, but as in his Judgment made it the bounden duty of the jury to find such ver- dict.
 In urging the jury to find verdict of first degree murder, he reminded the jurymen of what he termed, "the from this nationality" He spoke of the walking arsenals' of murderous weapons, of crimes committed with no more conscience than that of the born assassin, and referred to "the deterrent effect the action of the jury in finding a first degree verdict would have upon this sort of criminals"
 The plea of Prosecutor Judson was concluded at 12:47, and Judge Case then excused the jury until 1850 when he began his charge.
 The prisoners, Pezzichemi, Motti and Ricco appeared in good spirits to- day In the brief mid-morning recess. they chatted pleasantly with acqua1nt- ances near the pen, Pezzichemi talk ing with his wife, who comes daily to the court from her residence at 13O South avenue.
 Buonomo, however appeared down. cast He had words only for his coun- sell He watched every move Of coun- seI throughout the morning with con- centration and fixed his eyes on Prosecutor Judson throughout the plea, only portion of which he was able to understand by reason of his deficiency in English.
 Judge Case, finishing his charge to the jury at 2:3O this afternoon they retired from the court room.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24
FIREBUG GETS
 AWAY AFTER HE
 SETS BARN AFIRE

Stamford, Dec. 24-After a barn and large chicken house on the property of Frank Schirmer, a farmer in the Springdale district of Darien, had burned, this morning, entailing a loss of $3000, it was found that an attempt had evidently been made to set fire to the dwelling which is 200 feet from the barn and over 1,5O0 feet from the chicken house. Deputy Sheriff Am brose Brewer, of Darien, found the floor of the dwelling saturated with kerosine and a heap of excelsior soak ed in kerosine under a staircase.
 The fire was discovered by a farm hand sleeping in the upper part Of the barn. He jumped out just in time to escape. Sheriff Brewer says Scl7tr- mer has enemies and that he expects to make some arrests.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24
FOUR MONTHS FOR
 ELKO WHO FILLED .NEIGnBOR WITH FILE

Appearing before Judge Carl Eos ter, in the City Court this morning, his head swathed in bandages which covered deep laceration penetrating of Church street, told the court how he had been feloniously assaulted by Andrew Elko, a neighbor. Tymia, who was found in a pool of blood near his home last night and was later treated at the emergency hos attacked by Elko who welded a twen- ty-four inch file over his head and left him for dead. Upon a charge of assault sentence of four months in prison and a fine of $1 and costs was imposed upon the prisoner.
 George Wilson. of New York. ac- cused of theft by officials of the Woolworth corporation, from whom he is alleged to have stolen toys while working at the store, yesterday, was fined $1 and costs and sent to jail for 30 days.
 Edward Dennis. of Crescent avenue. accused of committing breach of peace when he threw stones from the railroad viaduct at Kossuth and East Washington avenue yesterday. there by breaking window of the Jewish Synagogue nearby, was found guilty and probated for three months under the care of the court
 The continued case of Susane Samu, 493 Spruce street, held as an incorrigi- ble child, was again probated until January A.
 James Dissenbee, of Oklahoma Jointly charged with breach of the peace with Annie Gilroy, now suffer pital succeeding her attempt to com init suicide, will remain in jail until December 31, when it is hoped the victim will be able to appear in court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS CO

Bridgeport Farmer, the Bridgeport requesting them to please give these resolItio publiicty in their valued papers, and be it further
 these resolutions, with our memenro, to Miss Gilhert, at public school ses- sion, on Friday Dec. the 10th, 1912; and that MI. Busker, Connecticut Esx- ecutive of the Federation of Jewish Farmers of America. shall have these resolutions appear in the minutes of the Jewish Farmers Association of Fairfield county, also in the minutes of the Jewish Ladies' Auxiliary of said association.
 Signed in behalf of Mesdames s. Stevens. M. Blacker, B. Rosenberg, I. Feltzin, M. Susman, l.. Gelman, B. fMoscowitz, J. Shapick, L. Busker, by Esther L. Busker. Chairlady of Reso- lution Committed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24
BLAKE BUFFALOED?
Mortimer Downs Sued By New York.
 CT for $500 Damages

Claiming that he has received no pay for a. mounted buffalo head, James E. Blake, of New York, has brought suit against Mortimer Downs. of this city, for $500 damages. Deputy Sheriff Donnelly who served papers on Downs was unable to locate any real estate belonging to the defendant, so he served notice on Frank T. Staples, trustee on the Belle M Downs estate, that Mortimer'S income from the es- tate would be attached.
 Blake alleges that on June il, 1912 he owned a, mounted buffalo head He and the plaintiff entered into an agree ment whereby Downs agreed to sell the head and was to retain any amount he received in excess of S5Q0. Later Blake received word from Downs, the complaint states, to send the head to West Mount, Canada, where it had been sold to M. Kind.
 Blake declares Downs sold the head for more than $500 but the plaintiff says he has not received any money from Downs, although he has frequent 1y demanded it. The action is return able to the Common Pleas court, Jan uary term.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24
DIED.


 HUBBELL.-In this city, Dec. 23rd, 1912. Ebenezer Smith Hubbell, aged Friends are invited to attend 6he funeral at his late home, No. S6 Washington avenue, on Thursday, 26th inst. at 2:3O o'clock D. m- Burial in Mt Grove cemetery. Please omit flowers. a+p COBBs-In this city, Dec. 23rd, 1912, Joseph Lyons Cobb, aged II years. Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late home, No. 1429 Park avenue, on Thursday, 2eth inst, at 2:3O o'clock p. m. SNOW.-In this city, Dec. 23rd, 1912, Charles M. Snow, aged 50 years, g months, IT days.
 -Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 2s California street, on Thurs day, Dec 26, at 1 o'clock.
 -Internent at East Lawn ceme- tery. at East Haven. Conn a*p STANWOOD.-In Stratford, Conn, Dec 23. 1912, Henry J. l.. Stan wood aged 92 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of Charles J. Jones, Stratford avenue, Stratford, on Wednesday, Dec. 25, at 5 o'clock p. m.
 Burial in Brunswick, Me. asp SEEIEY.-In this city. Dec. 22nd, 1912, Frederick Sterling Seeley, be- loved husband of Gertrude Bamber, and son of the late William E. and Jane E. SeeIey, aged 4S years, 4 months
 his late home, on Thursday, 26th fnst-s at o'clock p.
 Burial in Mt Grove cemetery.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24
CAROLINE J. ROTHE
 vs. Order of Notice

VS. Order of Notice,
 JOHN NJ. ROTHE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, ss. SUPERIOR COURT.
 Bridgeport, December 24th, A. D., 1912.
 Upon the complain of the said Caroline J. Rothe praying for reasons therein set forth, for Ia divorce; 2-the custody of the two minor chill dren returnable to the Superior Court in and for Fairfield County, on the first Tuesday of January, 1913.
 It appearing to and being found by the subscribing authority that John M. Rothe, the said defendant if ab- sent from this State and gone to parts unknown but formerly resided in said City of Bridgeport
 Therefore Ordered, that notice of the pendency of said complaint be given by publishing this order in the Bridgeport Evening Farmer, a news paper printed in said Bridgeport three times successively, commencing on or before the 26th day of December, A. D. 1912
 VIM. T. HAVILAND, Clerk of the Superior Court for Fair
 field County. T24s*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24
MURPHY MAY GO
 ON POLICE BOARD

That Richard H. Murphy, a mem Der of the Board of Education, may be the Democratic appointee to the police board, was a report current in political circles today. MT Murphy it is said, may get F. D. Bakers place. It is probable that commissioner Bald win will be renamed as the other ap- Tointee.
 Mayor Wilson has announced that Arthur F. Connor, well-known Repub- lican worker ina the Twelfth district. will succeed James L. McGovern, Dem ocrat as a member of the Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24
Acquisitions Asked

Directors of the Bridgeport Public Library ask an appropriation of $26,- filed today with City Auditor Der nard Keating. The directors ask thaa the usual q1arter-mill tax be laid for this purpose
 The items of the requisition follow Books, $5,000; binding, $2,0O0; period icals, s1, 300: fuel, $500; light and pow CT, $1, 300; salaries, $9,95O; library sup plies, $9O0; printing, $9O0; insurance on books, $40; repairs and office expenses,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24
JIMMIE WALTERS FIRST
 TO PERCH IN NEW GALLERY His Dime Brought First "Hard'' Tick ct and He led Procession To
 Toppermost Seats.

At 7:30 o'clock last evening Jimmie Walters, eleven years old, paid ten cents to Assistant Treasurer John Mo Carthy and got a hard ticket for the stcoop'' at Polls new theatre At 7:31 Jimmie was in the first row of the sec ond balcony, more than 100 feet above the stage, the first patron to enter the handsome new house. He wasn't lone some for any length of time, however The gods Hooked in about him in a continuous stream, for they are noth- ing if not a little ahead of time when
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24
SNOWY XMAS TREE.

Hartford, Dec. 24-Great was the de- light of the little ones when they awoke this morning, found the ground covered with snow and the huge Christmas tree on the south terrace of the capitol festooned with the white flakes Tonight the big star and some 400 electric lights on the tree will be lighted and the first public singing of carols by school children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24
FoREMEN ARE REMEMBERED

Employes of the general inspection department of the American Grapho- phone company this afternoon membered M. J. Grant, retiring fore man, and Patrick Mclaughlin, who succeeds him, with handsome Christ mas presents. Jack Moore made the presentations and the recipients re- sponded with brief speeches of thanks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24
1000 POUNDS OF COPPER STOLEN

The reported robbery of 1000 pounds of copper valued at approxi- mately S1,000 from a car in transit between South Norwalk and Bridge port and owned by the Western Union Telegraph Company was announced at police headquarters today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24
WASH. TRAINS LATTE.

Washington, Dec 24-Trains from the south and north bearing their 'fhomecoming'' folk, were delayed by the snow for hours in reaching Wash ington. Northern roads did not suf- fer much but all lines from the south were from 1 to hours late
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24
BLIZZARD RAGING.

Bethlehem Pa, Dec 24-This sec- ton. today. is in the throes of fierce northeast blizzard and already more than IA inches of snow have fallen. Trolley traffic Is almost wholly tied up and trains are several hours late Many country roads are drifted shut and farmers who neglected to house crops will suffer much 1oss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24
SAXON TO HANG,
 FOR MURDER OF
 WIFE, APRIL Il

Hartford, Dec 24-Judge Bennett, in the superior court, today, sentenced Louis Saxon, who murdered his wife in New Britain, to hang on April Il, 1913 Saxon. when asked if he had anything to say. shrugged his shoul- ders and refused to talk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24
HALF MILLION TN CHRISTMAS GIFTS
 FOR 5000 EMPLOYES

Philadelphia. Dec. 24.-Presents ap- proxirnating a half million dollars were distributed, today, among the 5000 employees of the John B. Stetson factory here. The gifts include shares of common stock of the company. bonuses. gold watches, turkey, hats. and 10 dollar gold pieces.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24
CIVIL WAR VET.
 IS FOUND DEAD

Meriden, Dec. 2-Justin s. Klemp, a Civil War veteran, was found dead in his bachelor apartments, today, due to injuries received a fall while out walking. last night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24
BOsTON's FIRST

Boston, Dec. 24-Old Man Weather started in at z o'clock, this morning. to give Boston a regular Christmas. and the latest first enow'' in 10 years. The weather bureau says it may de- ve1op into a blizzard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24
BUONOM0 IS C0NvICTED;
 OTHERS FREED

The jury in the CavaIieri murder trial returned at o'clock this after noon with verdict of first degree murder for Buonomo and acquittal for the three accomplices. The jury was out about forty minutes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24

| The Memorial Day committee of the l Common Council has filed the usual
 reQudsition for 1000 to defray the ex- penseS of the municipal celebration
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24
TEN INCHES OF SNOW.

Altoona, Pa, Dec. 24-With from 6 to 10 inches of snow in this section, steam and electric railroads are being considerably hampered in handling the heavy Christmas traffic.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24
MILD BLIZZARD WALLOPS
 GREEN CHRISTMAS MEN

CContinued from Page One) CTS had their hands full keeping their horses on their feet.
 Fortunately, it was not especially cold, the thermometer remaining at about 27.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24
Open tonight and ready to fill every Christmas reed
To you all
 Merry Christmas and hearty Thank You.

To every one of the thousands of purchasers at the holiday store, Thank You for the greatest business that ever Christmas season brought here.
 To every one of the people who helped take care of that business, from errand boys and girls all up the ladder of the store service, grateful Thank You
 The store appreciates the splendid business it has been given, it appreciates the earnest effort of all its workers and so 1t says Thank You in this public manner.
 May Christmas be very enjoyable; may the New Year bring full reward and much delight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24

Hosmer A. Tryon. died this morning. at his home, 135 Central avenue He was 57 years old and had been em- p1oyed in this city for several years as a carpenter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24
JAIL SENTENCES FOR SIX WOMEN
 SHOPLIFTERS

Stamford, Dec. 24-Jail sentences varying from to 13 months were i'm posed today in the city court upon six women accused of shoplifting here last Saturday night All of them aI- peaIed to the Common Pleas court. Several hundred dollars worth of goods found in their possession has been returned to local merchants.
 Columbus, Dec. 24.-State Senator George Cetone of Dayton, convicted of legislative bribery, was sentenced, today, by Judge Evans, to serve three years in the Ohio Penitentiary. He was denied a new trial. The court granted a stay of judgment of 20 days and Cetone may appeal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24

New York-They gave three cheers and a tiger for J. F. Morgan at the New England Society Dinner, last night. and 1t got him so nervous that all he could say was ''I thank you"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24

Charles H. Snow, 50 years old, died last night al Bridgeport hospital. where he was operated upon recently for appendicitis. MT. Snow resided at 23 California street and is survived by a widow and one brother He was chief engineer of the Lewis Oyster O., for many years and was member of the Pequonnock Yacht club of this city, the Order of Heptasophs in New Haven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24
GIVE BOOKS BY ALL MEANS FOR CHRISTMAS

evariety all in 
  Don't to to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24
SALARY INCREASE OF $3OO,OOO FOR
 PULLMAN CLERKS

Chicago, Dec. 24.-C1erks employed by the Pullman Company will get an increase in salary aggregating $30O,- 900, next year The announcement Of the raise was made as a Christmas present to the employees. The in crease does not affect the higher of- f7cers-.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24

Josephine M. stapleburg, a former resident of Bridgeport, died Sunday in New york The body was brought to this city this morning, and burial was in Mt. Grove cemetery, Rev. H. T. Wiener officiating
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24
OBITUARY

Joseph L. Cobb, died last night at his home, 429 Park avenue, after an illness of several months. He was as- sociated with his son, Levi Cobb, in the newspaper distributing business. He leaves a wife and four children
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-24

The funeral of Thomas Walsh was held yesterday morning at 8:50 o'clock from the home IF Stratford avenue,
 Stratford, and a half hour later at St. James church where Rev. M. J. O'Con- nor celebrated a high mass Of re- quiern. A delegation was present from Henry A. Bishop lodge, Brother hood of Railroad Trainmen, and the palIbearers were from the same or
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-29
AID HIGH BROW
The Miller Boarders
Treated to an Outing.


No doubt many inquiries were made
last Thursday afternoon as to What
show had come to town, when NOV.
ing van containing the jolly crowd OF
Miller boarders passed slowly through
the town enroute to the dam, where
the hostess had planned the evening
meal would be spread Several days
had been spent in planning for this
occasion and enthusiasm over the
good time in store was running riot
and such songs as "We Won't Come
Home Until Morning and way
Down Upon the swanee River only
added determination to the expectant
crowd A slight dropping Of the crest
feathers was noticeable when the van
drew up in sight of the Promised
Land" and found that the recent rains
had filled the slough just this side Of
the dam Some of the older heads
suggested abandoning the idea Of 60
ing to the dam and selecting a grassy
spot near by on which to spread the
feast, but no; this van of hungry
boarders were not so easily swayed
from their original purpose and like
the children OF Israel, when confront.
ed by the Red Sea, kept the direct
route 70 the land in view. There was
no parting Of waters, as ia the case
of the Red Sea, but what came nearer
proving a parting Of friends. When
the van with its "a occupants Of men,
women and children reached the mid
die Of the slough the wheels sank to
the hubs in mud and the horses real,
lied that further effort on their part
was useless With blanched faces and
sinking hearts the victims of the van
remembered the victims of the Tit
anic The order women and children
first" was useless. In the stir and
excitement Of the moment the chaper
on forgot her official duties and
abetted by one OF her protegees pre-.
pared to save herself. She and her
companion reached shore with dry
shoes, having held them in tightly
clasped hands above the water mark.
Once on dry land, an interest jim the
welfare Of the others returned and
they hunted up rescuing party to-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-29

Sarah Bernhard often has said It is
her enthusiasm and continued interest
in life and work to which she ascribes
her youthful appearance Now she
has new enthuslasm-the moving
pictures. For years she refused to
pose before the moving picture cam
era Then she gave her consent and
acted Camille before a long string
Of film recently In Paris. She could
hardly restrain her eagerness to see
the finished pictures. and when they
were shown to her she insisted the
whole play be repeated several times.
Edmond Rostand accompanied her 70
the exhibition, and when she had de-
lightedly watched the films run or sew
eral times she turned to him with ell
the enthusiasm Of a chorus girl, say
ing. Now, what next is there for me
to do?"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-06-29

In an address by Joseph Il. Choate
on the occasion Of hla eightieth birth.
day, Mr. Choate spoke thus Of Mr Lin
coins celebrated speech in Cooper
Union IN 1860: with an awkward
form and most ungainly address, he
stood there With a little trepldatIon.
not very preposhessing; but when he
came to speak II was as a flashlight.
Not only bis whole personality and his
face lighted up but he seemed 20
tighten up the audience, and for one
hour or an hour and a quarter he dis
cussed the great questions Of the day
and held the audience IN the hollow Of
bis hand"