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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-23
RSBBlE ROOT AND
 ROBBIE BOY MISSING

The police of all the larger cities are today being asked to search for John Robbie, formerly residing iu street, but who isappcared on Tues- day last after some domestic difn- culties. At the time of his leaving a son, John, IT,. simultaneously dlsap- peared and it is asserted that the boy was kidnapped. Search is also being made for A. w. Root, 257 Railroad avenue, who has been missing sincs Friday last when he announced hin intention of leaving for Ansonfa to secure work. The family a. wife. grandmoth just discharged from St. Vincent's hospital two children, and a grandchild, left in destitute circum- stances, are being cared for by tha Charity departm ent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-23
OCEAN LINER BATTERED BY
 GIANT WAVES

New York, Dec. 23-Battered by giant waves encountered iE one of the fierc- est mid-winter storms the officers had ever experienced, the Hamburg-Anler- ican Mo1tke reached port today with 12 lifeboats smashed to kindling wood and three of her crew badly injured. The storm was met on Dec. IS, soon after the ship had passed out from Gibraltar into the Atlantic
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-23
UNIQUE GIFT FOR
 SCHOOL CHILDREN
Present of Toothbrush and Powder With Health Rules
 From Warden

Danielson, Dec 23-As a Christmas gift. Warden W. I. Bu11ard has given to each of the one hundred and six ty-two children in the primary grades of the School street school and St. James parochial school, a toothbrush, tooth paste and tooth powder.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-23
SEVEN GIRLS FIGHT
 TRYING TO BREAK OUT
 OF INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL

Clinton, Mass. Dec. 23-Seven girls were sent to the reforma tory for wom- en at Sherbourne, this morning, as a result of an attempt to break out of the industrial school. An attempt to keep the girls under control resulted in a fist fight with the seven most unruly girls who were finally overpow- cred and taken to the Clinton police station
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-23
REQUIRED
 TO PLEAD TUESDAY

New York, Dec 23.-Assistant Dis trict United States Attorney Henry A. Guyler, this afternoon, notified the general counsel for the New Haven and Grand Trunk systems to produce in court tomorrow for pleading of fcials of those roads indicted by the federal grand jury for criminal con- spiracy in restraint of trade. It was stated that the men would probably
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-23
BISHOP BREWSTER
 GUEST OF GOODSELL

Rt. Rev. Bishop C1auncey B. Brew ster of the diocese Of Hartford, yes ter6lay confirmed B candidates at Cal vary church, and delivered an impress sive sermon Bishop Brewster was the guest while here of MT and Mrs ZaInaOn GoodselI.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-23
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

The engagement is announced of Dr. William Henry CurIey, Of this city and Miss Johanna Mary Curran, of New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-23

ner hour the jurymen will meet to decide the fates of the four men.
 States Attorney Judson has an- nounced that he will ask for a yer dict of guilty only in the case of Chicago Joe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-23

Boston-Dr. James A. Honeij, of Harvard medical school, announced that he had found a parasite which practically destroyed the germs of leprosy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-27
EAST SIDE COPS ARE GOING FAR
 FROM OLDBEATS
Many of Them Have Been on Duty Continuously In Second Precinct Since Ap- pointment.

Not in years in the local police de- partment has a shake up occasloned so much discussion in the ranks as that due to take place on Wednesday, next, when the regular bl-montniy change of detail will be effective.
 Most striking of the changes is the general routing out of the East Bridgeport policemen and detailing them to other parts of the city. More than a dozen members Of the depart ment, several of them with number of years service to their credit, have never done duty east of the Pequon- nook river. Ewing in East Bridge port, they were assigned to duty in the section near their homes.
 Beginning May 1, however. the East Bridgeport policemen assigned to night duty are for the most part lo- cated in the First or Third precincts:
 Among the policemen most or whom have done duty continuously in East Bridgeport from the time of their appointment to the department, to be shifted from that section. and their new beats, may be cited the fol- lowing as instances of the general complexion of the changes:
 Kehoe, who will do duty after May 1, nights, in the section bounded by State street, Park, Railroad and West avenues; Shea, who will be on duty in the beat northwest of Washington avenue and Pequonnock street; Fla haven who will cover the same sec ton; Colgan, Main street, west, to Bulls Head; Grossman, Main street, west, State street to Railroad; Mo Guire, south east of Lafayette street and Railroad avenue; McGovern, Main street, east, Fairfield avenue to Con- gress street; Ramsey, Main street. west, Fairfield avenue to State street; Callan and McPadden, covering the section east of Main street, in Bulls s Head; P. Campana, Main street, east, Congress to Meadow streets.
 Patrolman Larkin, who has been on reserve duty at police headQuart- CTS nights, remains there, and Patrol man Sullivan is restored to the place he occupied for several years as night bank roundsman, whose duty it is to keep tabs on the bank watchmen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-27
Local Democratic
 Delegation Solid
 For A. McNel Jr.

Uninstructed, Senator Archibald Mc- Neil, IT,, will go to the Democratic national convention at Baltimore, as delegate from this Congressional dis trict, unless the wishes of the 19 local night, are diSregarded by the delegates from other towns in the county. Sem ator McNeil received the endorsement of the State convention delegates, at a meeting held in the office of Town Chairman w. w. Bent last night.
 Two of the 19 delegates that were elected at the city and town conven- ton Tuesdal night, were absent from the meeting last night, Alderman Charles F. Hardy and Zalmon Good sell. Attorney Robert G. DeForest was made chairman. Attorney Henry E. Shannon was made clerk.
 This resolution was adopted:
 Resolved, That we, the duly chosen and elected delegates of the city of Bridgeport to the Democratic State convention, hereby indorse and pledge our vote for the selection of Archi- bald McNeil, Jr, as our choice for delegate from the Fourth Compression al district to the Democratic national convention, to be held in Baltimore, for the purpose of nominating a. stand ard bearer for the Democracy. of the United States for the position of Pres ident"
 The delegates than cancused by Sen- atorial districts and elected the follow ing committees:
 Twenty-drst district = Credentials committee, T. J. Murphy; permanent organization, J. P. Garrity; resolu- tions, Alderman R. G. DeForest; vice president, Fred Schempp; secretary, c. J. Rising.
 Twenty-second district-Credentials, Albert Willman; permanent organiza- tion. A. McNeil, Jr.; c. E. Hardy; vice president, H. E. Shannon; secre- tary, John F. Clancy.
 Twenty-third districe = Credentials, Fred c. Mullins; permanent organiza- tion, Stephen F. Boucher; resolutions, Stephen F. Boucher; vice president, Hugh J. Lavery; secretary. Garry
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-27

Paradise, and the instantaneous suc- cess which she achieved in this part was one of the sensations of the thea trical season fin New York. It prov ed, too, that a previous metropolitan reputation is not necessary for suc- cess, and that brains and ability are what count.
 Miss Hall is a young woman, but has now been playing stock and reg ular productions for five consecutive years, during which time she has ap- peared in 300 leading roles, in every one of them demonstrating the high est artistic ability combined with marked versatility
 In personal appearance Miss Hall is a beautiful young woman, with regu- lar features, lily-white skin, blue eyes and beautiful golden hair. But her chief charm lies in her magnetic per- sonality and truly great ability. She is an artist to her finger tips and is fully capable of sustaining the inn portant leads in the brilliant produc- tions to be given by the 'Poli Players" during the coming season of stock per- fOrmances.
 Bridgeport has never before seen an artist of Miss Halls prominence in stock roles, and her coming here is an event in the theatrical world.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-27
AGED SALESMAN
 CRAzED BY WORRY CUTS HIS THROAT

Sidney Watts, a salesman for many years, Iatterly connected with Vantine & Co.,, inflicted mortal wounds upon himself in his cottage at Westport, yesterday. His death followed with in a few hours at the Norwalk hos pital.
 Watts custom was to sleep in his cotatge and dine with his brother-in- law, c. D. Guyer, who lived near at hand. When he failed to appear yes- terday a search was made, the door of his cottage was forced, and he was found in a dying condition, his throat Slashed with razor.
 Watts was about 70 years of age. LatterIy he had been Respondent, ap- parently because of failing health and grief at the death, a year ago, of his wife. Five children survive, two of them, Albert E. and Stalney, residents of this city The former is a police man, the latter employed by the U. M. C.. Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-27
TT COSTS MONEY TO RUN DOWN POLICEMAN

A fine of s1o and costs imposed in the city court today upon Axel w.. Anderson, a chauffeur, for running down Motorcycle Policeman Clifford Gorgas Is only a small amount of the ultimate cost of the mishap that oc- cured at State and Park avenue late yesterday. Anderson turned from 2. short corner and intercepting Cor gas whose speed he apparently mis- calculated He struck the motorcycle policeman near the curb as the of ficer tried to reach the sidewalk and escape the car. The automobile was on the left side.
 Gorgas suffered number of body bruises and cuts, his uniform was badly torn and his motorcycle almost demolished A new machine, the new uniform and Gorgas' personal injuries will be taxed up against the chauffeur according to the plans formulated at police headquarters this morning. Gorgas will be off duty several days.
 Anderson lives at 1153 Capitol ave- nue. He was driving a touring car owned by James B. Beach, florist.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-27
Bills Must Get
 Ci1y Any's 0. K.

The Ways and Means committee of fhe Common council were not satis- fled to pass upon the bills of George L. Cat1in and Miss Anna Quinlan of the board of contract and supply, last night, without first getting a legal opinion from the city attorney. It was decided to ask Atty John g. Pull man for his opinion. Alderman Thos. Stewart was absent from the meeting A E. Macdonald, chairman of the board of contracts and supply com mission explained that the bills were contracted under necessity, before the first of April, in order to give the board an early and easier start. AL derman William Mccoy objected on the ground that the bills were illegal, since the services were contracted for and rendered before the fiscal year when the appropriation of the newly created board of contract and supply became available. He moved that the matter be sent to the City Attorney for an opinion. as to their legality Alderman MacFayden protested. The motion was carried however.
 The resolution creating the board of contract and supply specifically states. so it was brought cut in the meeting last night, that the board could not expend money or make purchases until after April l.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-27
MARRIAGES THAT FAILED
-i DEGREE FROM MILES G. r. STEVENS.
Youthful Pair Welded in Haste Brides Parents Repented in Leis- ure-Starr Hasn't Paid
 AlimOny

Drinking, cursing and a hatred for work were some of the allegations made against Miles G. Stevens, whose wife, Caroline E. Stevens, was grant ed divorce by Judge Lucien F. Bur pee in Superior court, yesterday. De- sertion was the principal ground for action The couple were married June 20. 1891. Emerson O. Penney, father of the plaintiff, told the court that he had objected to the marriage, because Stevens was a divorced man when he married the witness daugh- ter. The bride had to return to her employment at the cartridge shop soon after the marriage. The husband de- serted the wife November, 1904. Sam uel C. Spencer was a witness.
 Charlotte Stock of Albany, at the age of IS years, married Orrfn Victor Morrill, of the same age, in Danbury, June IA. 1908 She met him while he was clerking in his fathers grOcery store which was located in the same house where she went to visit Mrs. Barnum. 1t was a case of love at first sight and the wedding came five weeks later. When the bride received letter from her parents in Albany demanding that she return home, she pondered over it and finally packed her things and went home, first kissing her husband goodby and promising him that she would return in a week That was the last the husband ever saw of the bride He eventually ap- piled for divorce. He told Judge Bur pee yesterday that he had sent his wife a postal card asking her why she didn't come home Attorney A T. Bates introduced letters written by the wife and her mother telling Morrill, that his wife was afflicted with an ail- ment and besides that she was too young to realize what she was doing when she was married. The letters stated that there would be no objec- tion to a divorce. Judge BsHpee took the letters and the papers in the case.
 Attorney T. Moss Ives argued on his motion to have Oliver w. Starr of Danbury adjudged in contempt of court because he refused to comply with the courts orders, issued as the outcome of divorce proceedings against him by his wife, Esther M. Starr. The case was heard some time ago by Judge Ralph Wheeler at Danbury.
 The defendant was ordered to pay his wife $15 week, pending the pro ceedings. This payment was stopped last February. The plaintiff was fln- ally given a decree of divorce. Intol- erable cruelty and infidelity were the grounds. The wife was allowed $18,- 900 alimony. The defendant was worth $76.O00. Judge Burpee ordered that the defendant pay the required amount by next Friday. If he fails to pay the $50 alimony before the de- cree of divorce was granted, then he will be brought into court for con- tempt
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-27
BLANCHE HALL Leading Woman Polls Stock Company

Especially engaged as leading wo- man with .the best stock company ever in, Bridgeport which opens at Polls theatre the week of May 9th for the summer months-Miss Blanche Hall. one of the most beautiful wo- men and capable actresses on the American stage today, will arrive in Bridgeport early during the coming week to begin rehearsals of HNobody's Widow, the sparkling comedy selected for the opening performance.
 To Bridgeporters who were forum ate enough to see "The Bird of Para dise' during it's recent New York run, the mention of Miss Halls name will be the signal for the most enthusias- tic praise. As 'tLuana", the Hawa- ian maiden, one of the leading roles of the piece. she scored a tremendous metropolitan. hit, and she was the real box office attraction at the Maxine Elliott Theatre for many months
 Miss Hall is a Southern girl, but she received her training under Oliver Morosco in Los Angeles-whose name is perhaps the most famous today in the stock field in America. It was on MT. Morosco's recommendation that Miss Hall was brought from the coast to New York to play the exceedingly difficult role of ''Luana" in "A Bird of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-27
DIR. JAMES P. REID
 TO ADDRESS SOCIALISTS

Dr. James F. Reid, Socialist repre- sentatives to the Rhode Island Lexis lature, will be the principal speaker at the May Day celebration of several Bridgeport organizations in this city next Wednesday.
 The observance will be in the assem- ply hall at the Park Theatre building in the evening. Besides Dr. Reid there will be speakers in foreign Ian guages for the benefit of members of non-E English speaking bodies which will participate. There will also be a mu- sical program.
 The trade unions of the city, the So- cialist party, and other progressive so- cities have the affair in hand. No admission will be charged and every body is invited, particularly every working man.
 May l is a sort of international La Dor Day, and every year all over the world on this date working people get together in assemblies and recognize 1t
 Dr. Reid is an eloquent speaker. He is the first Of his party to obtain a seat in the Rhode Island Legislature. He Is a young man and by personal experience has had an introduction to the bread-and-butter struggle in which most everybody has to engage sooner or later.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-27
Sheriff Doy|e's LinIe Son Chops
 Off Index Finger

Little Johnny, nine years old son of City Sheriff John J. Doyle, chop ped off his left index finger this fore noon. The youngsters thumb was mangled, but it will be saved. The forefinger was gone when the ambu- lance corps arrived at the youngsters s home. 105 Linen avenue.
 The boy was chopping wood in his cellar when mtsdirected blow brought the keen edged hatchet down upon his hand. The index finger re- ceived the full force of the blow, while the thumb was also in the path of the sharp tool. The index finger was cut off near the hand.
 The lad was taken in the ambu- lance to St. Vincent's hospital where the amputatjon was completed and the injured thumb dressed. Little Johnny told the doctors he hoped he wasn't going to die, and when he was assured that there was no dan- ger he proved game to the core.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-27
Long Prison Term
 Threatens Man On
 Daughters Charge

Facing a charge entailing a long term in prison, Anthony Keith, a car penter living at 263 Stillman street and employed until few days ago in new building work in the West End, will reach Bridgeport late to- night in custody of Detective Serge ant Hall. Keith was arrested in Providence. R. l., on a description is- sued by the local authorities who traced his tool chest to that city.
 Keith's IS years old daughter will be the chief witness against him. He is charged with indecent conduct to- wards the child.
 Two other alleged perpetrators of indecent assaults were arraigned be- fore Judge Foster in the city court today, each held in bail of $2,OO0 for 8 hearing on Monday. They are Theodore Cardinal, aged 49, a tool maker, of Pembroke street, against whom the complaining witness is five years old Ethel Plotkin of 495 Water street; and Louis Richmond, board CT at 30 Frank street against whom the witness is Hazel Schroeder, aged 6 Cardinal claims to have a wife and nine children in Boston. Rich mond is 33, and has been boarding with the family of the little girl whose story led to his arrest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-27
Bed Bugs Keep Rooms
 From Rentinq

Many desirable rooms don't rent for the simple reason that they are known to be infested with Bed Bugs. Spend 25 cents and clean your home, and your rooms will rent. Tell the public your house has been cleaned with Cyrus Presto Killer and the applicant for rooms will be satisfied. There is nothing better made, noth- ing so clean to use and noth- ing so harmless to human beings-it does not burn~ Try a can 9 cents, 1t IS worth money to you.
 THE CYRUS PHARMACY
 Fairfield Avenue and
 Courtland Street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-27
WEATHER FORECAST
 FOR THIS VICINITY

New Haven, April 27-Foreca st :. showers this afternoon, cloudy and cooler tonight. Sunday fair and cool CT. Brisk south shifting to west winds
 The storm that was central. over Minnesota, yesterday morning, has moved rapidly eastward across the lake region and is now passing out the St. Lawrence valley It has pro- duced unsettled, showery weather in the northeastern sections during the last "A hours from the Mississippi riv- CT eastward to the coast It is fol- lowed by an area of high pressure that is producing low temperatures in the upper Mississippi valley. Another we'll defined disturbance is central, this morning over Colorado.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity clearing weather this afternoon, fol lowed by fair and cooler on Sunday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-27
ROOSEVELT DUBS
 TAFT DISL0YAL
 TO ALL DECENCY
Taft's Strength In Connecti. cut Due to Politicians,
 Says Roosevelt
Special to The Farmer.)


 Worcester, Mass, April 27-President Taft was assailed with epithets and bitterness by Theodore Roosevelt, who addressed 10000 persons here last night. Roosevelt said that the Pres ident was disloyal to every canon of decency and fair dealing, a false friend, and insincere man, one in the custody of political bosses. He charg- ed him with using confidential letters without permission, with handing out the crookedest kind of a deal and otherwise verbally maltreated his for mer friend
 In one of his speeches Roosevelt used language which was held to threaten a bolt should Taft be nomi- mated. He said, speaking from the train at Willimantic, Conn:
 President Taft has the delegates from this State (Conn.) because the politicians arranged it. If you had direct primaries here I should have been here before this to make a fight on behalf of the people; but the peo- pie had no chance to help me. Wher- ever the people have a vote I will take my chances. If am defeated in the national convention I shall say noth- ing, providing the delegates elected for me have the right to vote; but if I am defeated because the politicians and not the people make me lose, then I will have whole lot to say"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-27
RESOLUTIONS

At the saith meeting of Post Elias Howe, IT,, No. 3, c. A. R., held-at Bridgeport, Conn. April 18th, 1912, the following resolution was unani- mously adopted and ordered pub lished:
 Resolved, That Post Elias Howe, IT,. NO. 8, G. A. R., hereby extends to the Hon. Clifford B. Wilson, Mayor; the Women's Relief Corps; the Ladies of the C.. A. R.; the Daughters of Vet erans; the Auxiliary Spanish War Veterans; Mary Silliman Chapter. Daughters of the American Revolu- tion; Franklin Bartlett Camp. Sons of w. Bishop Camp, United Spanish War Veterans; the Citizens Corps asso- ciated with the Post; General Sfllf- man Branch, Sons of the American Revolutions; William E. Davenport. organist; Mrs. Mary Morse Grannfs. vocalist; Joseph Palmer, bugler; the Lincoln School Drum Corps; to the various committees who rendered ser- vices; to those who contributed the use of automobiles for the veterans: to the citizens who contributed funds so liberally and generously to defray the expenses of the 45th Annual Elm campment of the Department of Con- necticut, G. A. R., held in this city April 18th, goth, 1912. and to all other patriotic citizens who in any other way contributed to the success and enjoyment of the occasion, their sim cere and heartfelt thanks.
 This demonstration of the pa- triotism of our citizens and of their evident appreciation of the services of the veteran soldiers and sailors of the War for the Union, deeply touches the hearts of all our comrades, and will ever remain in their memory as an abiding evidence of the loyalty of our people to them and the cause for which they fought, and the Union which their services saved and per- petuated.
 HILBERT L. RUGGLEs.
 Post Commander. Official:
 GEORGE c. STEWART,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-27
CONCRETE WALL.

Sealed proposals will be received by the Director of Public Works until 11:OO o'clock a. m. Wednesday, May 1. 1912, for constructing a concrete retaining wall on Glenwood Ave. be- tween Grown St. and Hawthorne St. Proposals must contain certified check for the sum of $200.OO payable to Treasurer, City of Bridgeport, Conn.
 Plans and specifications on file at office of City Engineer, No. 15 City Hall.
 serves the right to reject any and all bids.
 J. A. COURTADE,
 Director of Public Works,
 No. 16 City Hall, .U27s* Bridgeport, Conn.