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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
MAYOR WILSON SPEAKS FOR WE,
 US & COMPANY
Cfy's Chief Executive Gives Correct Interpretation of
 "HiS Masters Voice"

Anent the situation in the Board of Charities, Mayor Clifford B. Wilson this morning gave out an interview which with apologies to popular talking machine, might be entitled His Masters Voice.
 Mayor Wilson said that T" or rather, 'We"-meaning "Us," would have preferred Bridgeport man if r. We-Us-had a man in the city who by special training was equipped to fill the position MT. Johnson is." AS Bridgeport's 1o2,00o population cons tafns no man big enough to fill the position of. superintendent of outside poor, sI-we and Us'' went to Kansas City, to get Fred c. Johnson.
 .SThe modern idea of charity said Mayor Wilson, Ifs not the old idea of almsgiving. It is charities and correction,-the combating and re- moval of the causes of conditions that require charities"
 MT. Johnson's qualifications are that he has served two years in the Charities department of Minneapolis and one year in Kansas City.
 MT. Wilson said that in his opinion. every act of the board in naming of- ficers yesterday was perfectly legal Of course it is in violation of the city charter, but aside from that it Is all right.
 Regarding the raising of the salary to $2,000 a year instead of $1,600, Mayor Wilson said that this was all right because on the other hand the board had combined the offices of pharmacist and. clerk at a single sal- ary This makes two satisfactory plums for Republican stalwarts and their Democratic allies as we'll as be. ing in. the line of "ediciepcy'' and "economy." +'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
200 LIVES
 LOST WHEN
 FERRY SINKS
Merry Crowd of Easter Ex- cursionists Go to Doom
 While Singing Carols
Especial from United Press. }

Cairo, Egypt, April "A crowded street car ferry with hundreds of per sons aboard sank in the Nile, early today. Two hundred are reported dead. Rescue parties have been at work for hours endeavoring to save survivors who were floating in the tidal current clinging to bits of wreck age.
 The ferry was bound from Old Cairo to Ghezeh, across the river. A jolly crowd of Easter excursionists filled the city ard the boat was over loaded with joyous throng singing carols. There were 300 persons aboard when she left the wharf.
 About the center of the river the big lunl boring ferry collided with ar- other vessel bound in the opposite di- rection. The vessel turned over, car rying the entire 300 passengers into the river. Three boats put out from shore and endeavored to drag the passengers from the river but few were rescued. The number drowned cannot be accurately determined but the authorities estimate that 200 are missing.
 After hours of labor, the rescue squads succeeded in recovering from the river the bodies of 20 drowned Many other bodies are believed to have been carried away.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
HURD DEMURS
 TO CITY TAKING
 OVER HIS LAND
His Counsel Files Objections Against School Boards Con-
 demnation Project

Frederick W. Hurd, through his counsel, Attorneys Marsh, Stoddard & Day, has filed a demurrer to the ap- plication of the city of Bridgeport, which seeks to condemn land on Golden Hill for a new high school. The matter was to have been heard in the superior court this morning but the hearing has been postponed until Friday.
 The grounds for the demurrer are technical and the general principle appears to be that the proceedings brought by the city are irregular. It is alleged by Hurd's counsel that the city as a municipality and not as a school district has no right or power to take the land. It is also claimed the city is not a consolidated school district and therefore has not taken the proper action.
 Other grounds are: ''It does not ap- pear that the Common Council adopt ed the resolutions recommended by the special committee. It does not appear that the special committee prepared any special survey of the Improvements contemplated
 Attorney William B. Boardman is acting as city attorney in the absence of City Attorney John s. Pullman, who is taking a vacation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09

ty of the proceedings.
 Judge Kane refused to vote and Mayor Wilson then counted him as voting in the affirmative, despite the charter declaration that, all business must be transacted by three ACTIVE concurrent votes.
 Then followed a motion to combine the offices of clerk and pharmacist. Judge Kane and Father Judge voted mo-, and the Mayor broke the tie and carried the motion, as had a right to do in this case
 Nominations being called for. Thom- as Cox was nominated The result was the casting of only two ballots. these for Cox. Then followed an- other vote at the Mayors request. or Wilson declared that the blank votes constituted a tie and he declar- ed Cox elected. He did not cast a ballot for Cox.
 Judge Kane again noted his objec- tions to the illegality of the proceed ings, and Clerk Dannis O'Neill declar- ed he would contest the. Mayors de- cision, on the ground that two blank ballots and two filled ballots do not constitute a tie. and the Mayor there fore had no right to declare Cox elect ed.
 Attorney Thomas M Cullinan has been retained in behalf of Clerk V VNSuls anu the ldtt6r VIII TopOEt TUT duty every day after the 18th, the date from which the two new appoint ments are supposed to take place, all other appointments having become ef- fective immediately.
 Attorney Cullinan called attention to the fact that some years ago a con troversy arose in the police board as to the right of a Mayor to break a tie. In 2 case where two members refused to vote. their votes were counted in the affirmative, and the courts upheld this decision. To pre- vent a similar occurrence. the word tACTIVT was inserted in the charter requirements. which now require three ACTIVD votes'' so that blank vote. or the refusal of a member to vote, cannot be construed as an af- Edrmatfve vote. Under these circum- stances the Mayor had no right to declare the vote. a tie. and Clerk O'Neill still remains legally the clerk of the Charities board.
 Whether the illegal election of John son will be contested or not is a Ques- tion. The resignation of former Su- perintendent Joseph V. Brennan hat- ing left the place vacant, there is no hold-over in, the office, and Johnson may be allowed to become the de-facto officer through lack of opposition.
 Johnson was brought here by Rev. Richardson who since his appointment to the board has apparently been in- sistent upon becoming it's ruling spirit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
"INCOHERENJ RAVINGS OF BEDLAM" IS DR. BUTLER'S
 REFERENCE TO ROOSEVELT
New York Republicans In Convention Today In Rochester -E]ihu Root Who Wants Taft Instructions Com
 batted Big "Boss'' Barnes Who Doesn't

ism" and studiously refrained from mentioning Roosevelt by name.
 The 'Incoherent Ravings of Bed lam," Dr. Butler characterized the oratory Of the advocates of judicial recall. He defended the Republican party and President Taft's adminis- tration and declared If the people do not now rule 1t is their own fault as they, and they alone. are su- preme."
 While the roll was being called z messenger hurried up to Chairman Barnes and said:
 Washington wants you on the long distance phone" '-TelI them to wait half an nour." said the chairman. He declined to say who it was that want ed. although the report was that it was Congressman Mckinley, President Tafts campaign manager
 Following Buffers speech the reso!u- tions committee was ordered to meet at o'clock this afternoon, and the convention adjourned until tomorrow morning.
 Senator Root and his Iieutenants who are leading the fight were deter mined not to yield an inch The Barnes following, who opposed instruc- tions. were fully as adafrant, speaking for publication, although they seemed much more willing than the Root -l,et, to compromise
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
Especial from United Press.)

Convention Hall, Rochester. N. r., April 9-Ffactically a unit In favor ing the denunciation by the platform of the policies now being advocated on the stump by their former leader, Colonel Roosevelt, the 1,015 delegates to the Republican state convention split. today, on the question of in- structing New York's Big Four for President Taft's renomination.
 The result was a bitter fight in the committees on resolutions. with State Chairman William Barnes, Jr.. and his active lieutenants,. combating such action, while United States Sem ator Root, in person, fought for an instructed delegation and, to back up his position, showed a few of his in- inmates a personal note from Presi- dent Taft suggesting the advisability of such instructions.
 The opposition to Colonel Roosevelt was set forth in unmistakable terms by Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University and chosen as chairman in order to voice the state organizations opposition to Roosevelt. His speech teemed with invective against the recall of the judiciary and the advocates of the "New National
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
JUSTICE HALL STILL ILL Unable to Preside At Session of Supreme Court Here
 Today

Owing to the illness of Chief Jus tice Frederic B. Hall of this city, he did not preside at the session of the Supreme Court of Errors. which con- vened at the county court house this morning. Justice Hall has been i'll for some time and although he is able to be out, his physicians have ad- vised him not to return to his judicial duties at present. Justice Samuel O. Prentice will act as chief justice dur ing his absence. Judge Ralph Wheel CT of the Superior court Is filling the vacant place on the bench.
 One of the cases heard this morn ing was the city of Waterbury against the Connecticut Co. The city claims that an old agreement whereby it was to get per cent. of the company's s Waterbury receipts for the use of the streets, has not been kept. The city's counsel filed motion asking for leave to amend plea in abatement, but the court denied the motion. The main issue was continued until the next term of court when arguments will be heard.
 Rev. Morgan Miller, pastor of Olivet Congregational Church, opened this mornings session with prayer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
HOSPITAL SUICIDE
 STORY UNFOuNDED

As a. result Of injuries self inflict- ed on Feb. 26, Louis Meyer. a porter in Ostrofsky's drug store in Pembroke street. died at the Bridgeport hospi- tai late yesterday. Gangrene devel- oped in the frightful wounds Meyer made upon himself in a suicidal att tempt.
 Superintendent Jones of the Bridge port hospital was much annoyed to- day at the publication of a report that Meyer had made a second suicid- al attempt after he had been receiv- ed into the hospital.
 Meyer had neither the inclination or opportunity to do. this.'' said Supt. Jones. 1T cannot understand where such a report originated, or why pub licfty should be. given to 1t when in-, vestiEation would show, that 1t had no foundation ff fact.',.
 The thriller wsssf published in the Bridgeport Telegram. It said that surance man, who had been in the hospital with a fracture, had fought desperately and subdued Meyer in time to prevent his killing himself right on the spot when he. decided upon. the second suicidal attempt. .., Captain Masterson authorized the statement today that the story Of
 
 pital was altogether untrue. / Meyer was about 30 years of age, a native of Hungary. He IS surviv- ed by widow ahd two children, liv- ing in Hungary. Dependency over inability to bring his family to join him here is believed to have led to his suicide.
 Meyer slashed his throat and abdo- men in fit of despondency just on the eve of a voyage which he plan ned to the old country, to rejoin his wife and family over there. He had purchased his steamboat ticket and made all arrangements for the trip but on the morning when he was sup posed to leave, was found in bed in his boarding house in a pool of blood resulting from his self-inflicted wounds
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Among the marriage licenses issued at the City Hall today were the fol- lowing: Thomas w. Wilson, bookkeep- CT, and Nettie Taylor, a widow, both of this city; John F. Long, a mer- chant of Bayonne, N. J.. and Anna Hall, a clerk of Brooklyn, N. Y.: Rudolph Russol a factory hand of this city, aged 23, and Augusta Jackel, aged Is. the daughter of MT. and Mrs GustaVe Jackel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
 WIN IN NEW
 HAVEN COUNTY
Especial from United Press.

New Haven. April 9.-The injunc- tion asked for by Frank Bishop and John K. Beach restraining the county commissioners from going ahead with the work on the county court build- ing in this city was denied, today, by Judge Holcomb in the superior court. The principal fight was made against the awarding of the contract for the mural decorations. The proceedings led to an investigation of the whole matter and today's decision is a vic- tory for the county commissioners.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
DELEGATES
 INSTRUCTED
 FOR WILSON
By Unanimous Vote Redding's Delegates to State Conven- tion Are Pledged to Jerseys Governor
Special to The rarmer.)

Bedding, April 9-The Democrats of Bedding favor Woodrow Wilson. At their caucus Saturday evening they favored making the Governor of New Jersey the party's Presidential nomi- nee, and resolutions to that effect were adopted with the qualifying clause in favor of a complimentary vote to Gov ernor Baldwin, as ''favorite son. on the first ballot. The resolution pass ed by unanimous vote
 Bedding will be represented in the State convention by E. M. Bradley, R. A. Lyon, Charles Sanford and Marvin Stocking
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
YOUNG MAN SUCCUMBS
 WEIGHING 870 POUNDS
from United Press, :,

Boston. April 9.-What local physi- clans believe to be an unparallel case was brought to light, today, by the death of Abraham Sodekson, at his home in the North End. -Sodekson. who was 26 years. today, weighed in the vicinity of s70 pounds. Physi- clans declare that he has been gain tag on an average of 20 pounds a day for the past tn. ee weeks. His death was caused by fatty degeneration of tAn AAnxt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
ATTACK ON MRS. BEACH
Found Near Scene-Beaches Flee to Europe.
(SpecIal from United Press.

London, April sThe Cunard Com- pany announced here today that Fred erick O. Beach and wife left the liner Mauretama at Ffshguard, yesterday. nothing Of a demand from America that Beach be held and that it knows nothing about the matter
 The American Embassy said that while no information regarding the Beaches had been received, something might be heard from the United States later. The Beaches are not registered at any of the larger Lon don hotels.
 Aiken. s. C.. April s-After three hours of cross-examination at the hands of the police today, Pearl Hampton, a negress, is believed to have given valuable information con- cerning the mysterious attack on Mrs. Frederick O. Beach, wife of the New York society man.
 Two maids employed in the home of Joseph Hartman. valet of Clarence W. DOlan, of Philadelphia, and two other servants, all of whom are said to have witnessed the attack on Mrs. Beach, will be questioned later in the day. The authorities say the flight of the Beaches to Europe would not end the case.
 Beach's diamond studded knife, picked up near the scene of the strug- gle and on one Of the blades of which was found alleged blood stains, was locked in vault today and will be held until the case is brought to trial.
 New York. April 9IThe troubles of Frederick O. "Buelly" Beach and his fascinating wife, and the search for Beach by Aiken, S. C., authorities on a charge of assaulting Mrs. Beach set New York's 400 by the ears, today.
 'eBuelly' Beach and his wife are among the most popular of New York's society folk. Beach is a close personal friend of W. K. Vanderbilt, Sr., who was best man for Beach when he married Mrs. Havemeyer, left a widow by the tragic shooting of Charles F. Havemeyer. Fashionable clubs and hotel Hobbies are crowded with friends of the couple excitedly discussing the affair.
 New York authorities in conjunction with the Aiken police endeavored to secure trace of Beach in England.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09

Miss Alice Harrigan of Fairfield, B. H. S. '13. is spending her Easter va cation with her uncle Alderman Mo- Oermott of New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
ARRdVE IN LONDON.

London, April 9-The name of Fred die'' Beach and his wife, for whom the Aiken, S. C., authorities are searching to serve a warrant charging Beach with assaulting his wife, appeared on the passenger list of the steamer Mauretania arriving here today. The couple was not seen on the landing, however. They may have left the vessel at Ffshguard, yesterday, with the mails. The American embassy haz not been informed of the case.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09
AT THE METROPOLITAN

III THE MEI1OFO1IIAN CAR BARNS, 317 E.. 10th St., between 1st &, End Ayes, 300 horses 300. Weight from 900 Go 1,400 lb.; all in first class condition; among them are several matched pairs, some little pavement sore, suitable farm wor or any general business; prices from $50 upwards; every horse and mare will be sold with trial of is days; loo these over before buying elsewhere. See Foreman, phonS 1882 Murray Hill. B 2s u. e
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-09

ARE YOU looking for a nice house. 1 have house, situated in residential section, North End, beautiful lawn, cement walks. newly painted, paper ed, all improvements, 200 feet from Main St. Can be turned into two family house with little expense. A. Levy, Agent, 674 Madison Ave.
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UNCLA' WANTED.--woman cook. Apply Ho- tel Auto, 331 Water St. U s'po FOUND.-Milliner with correct sug- gestions for both young and old. Eva Rowland, 2z6 Meigs Bldg.
 U g @p WHIST at Red Mems hall tonight. Kyota council. 50 prizes. Score cards 15c. a"p FOR SALE.-2 family house, Grove St.. bargain, near Fairfield Ave. D. F. Watson Co.,, S3 Fairfield Ave.
 a*p FOR SALE CHEAP.-30 it. sharpie, sail and power. Stevens. 5ss Sea view Ave. Oss-p LOST.-Child's fur neck piece, either on Union Ave. or Roman Theatre. .- Finder return 96 Union. Ave. Re ward -s U9s* FOR SALE.-167-169 Lewis St.. all 12' rooms, 2 families. The Bridge port Land & Title Co. as FOR SALE.-12 room house, Fair field Ave-, between West and Park Ayes. all improvements. The Bridge nort Land S, Title Co., a* WHIST given by Company F, Hiber- nfan Rifles at United Irish -Amer1- can Societies Hall, 189 State St., Wednesday evening, April 10th. Re treatments will be served. aF FOR SALE.-S3-s5 French St., two rooms and all Improvements. Lot 5Ox186. Price $5,4O0. The Bridge port Land & Title Co. a" FOR SALE.-s room house. Wood Ave, all Improvements. Sold cheap if taken at once. Owner wants to use money within the next two weeks. The Bridgeport Land & Title Co. a- FOR SALE.-124-126 Lenox Ave, 3 rooms, double floors, gas and cleo trio lights, tiled bath and vestibule, plate rail and burlap in dining room. The Bridgeport Land & Title Go. a* FOR SALE.-Household goods cheap. Call Wednesday or evenings. 12O Highland Ave. DIDO TO RENT.-3 furnished rooms. Pri-l vate family. 643 Fairfield Ave.
 LOST-Bunch of keys near corner Roosevelt and Noble Ave. Finder return to No. 6 engine house. Re- ward. Us b"o FOR SALE-A fine new two flat house in the East End. D. R. Whitney, 1925 Main St. U b*o SIX ROOM COTTAGE with large lot on Newfield avenue can be brought cheap. D. R. Whitney, 1925 Main St. US b"o WILL HAVE from now on fresh them trial. Mark Nagel. 652 E. Main St. B2* tf.o 35 A NICE 6 ROOM cottage on Smith St., $2,10O. Whitney. 1925 Main ol. FOR SALE.-Eight room single house with large lot on Rose St.. near Noble Ave. D. R. Whitney, 1925 Main St. U b. SAlIC."IWO IIdL 1lOQSt, 1p rooms North Bridgeport, large lot and all conveniences, $6,000. D. R. Whitney, 1925 Main St. U 8 b#o WANTED.-Girls to inspect records. Must be over 16 years of age. Ap- ply American Graphophone Go. Disc Record Dept, Howard avenue en- trance. U 8 S 90 LOST.-Two rabbit hounds, one black | the other three coiors and bobtail- 1 ed. Reward for return or informa- | tion. c. Hoffman, 5O6 Brooks St.
 U 8 *po STRAYED-A fancy pheasant. Re {! turn to MT. J. B. Bartram, Black l Rock, City. Receive reward.
 US sApo FOR SALE OR TO RENT.-5 room cottage, 69S Lindley St. Inquire l Glasner Furn. Co.,, 1192 Main St. l 3S53-4. U a 5 70 LOOK LADIES'! We specialize in hosiery and underwear for you | Drop postcard. B. B., care of Far mer. U tf. o 1 AUCTION SALE Thursday evening, l o'clock, 1287 Stratford avenue, Household furniture, every descrip- tion. ] will also sell large stock of
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FOR SALE.-2 family house. Norman St.. all improvements; 2 family house Iranistan Ave, up to aate. D. F. Watson Co, 83 Fairfield Ave.
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FOR SALE.-Splendid lot on Elm wood Place. Two minutes walk to Fairfield Ave. trolley. Edward s. Hotchkiss, City. Telephone.
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INDIAN MOTOR CYCLES, the finest ever, prompt delivery, all models in stock. z hap. $250.s 4 h.p. chain or belt drive $2O0. Come and look them over. Bridgeport Cycle Co. cor. Main and Gilbert streets
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FOREdAN.-To take charge of bolt threading department. Must thor oughly understand thread cutting in all particulars, also the operation of the various types of threading machines, and be competent to manage help. Only f1rst-class man need apply. Address Foreman, cafe Of Farmer. U4s O
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100 ENGRAVED WEDDING an- nouncemen1s with two sets of en- velopes. Southworth's, 10 Arcade.
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LORDSHIP. .MANOR-To those inter- ested in the development of this beautiful shore and beach property will send booklets, maps, and full information. Dept. H, Lordship Of- flee. Newfield Bldg. City.
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