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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-17
CANDYMAKER IS FINED
 $50 AS BICYCLE THIEF

Alleging that he was the victim of circumstances and not the thief who stole the bicycle belonging to Ben janin Graham, AIifo Massfno, 20 years old living on Arctic street, told Judge Frank L. Wilder in City court today, how he had been approached near Polfs theatre yesterday and offered brand new bicycle valued at S26 for the small sum of $7 Though he was
 l,1aeqaainted with the English laT4ga1- age he knew a bargain and bought it. He had not gone far, when the owner from whom the wheel had just been stolen on SeaView avenue chanced to spy it in front of a local store and informed an officer. Search was made for the thief. Massino was found upon the second floor and dis cIa,ned all Knowledge of ownership. Before the court today he stated that he had just come from New York N here he is employed as 9 candy maker and that he was unfamiliar with the police ana when questioned yesterday, lied to them. A fine of $50 was imposed. -- -
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-17
LEAVES MUCH TO CHARITY
Many Requests by Will of Mrs. Mex. Holly Request For Poor of Stamford

Stamford, Sept. 1.-The will of Helene Maria Therese, widow of Ed ward Mex Holly, formerly of Stam- ford, was received for probate here to- day. It was executed last April, in Florence, in which city she died. MT. Holly had lived abroad some years
 Mrs. Holly bequeaths to Duchesse Di Villarosa, mother of the Duchass Emma Di Massari, of Florence, ItalyI the income from s1ee,ee0. at 4 per cent during her life, and directs that upon her death. the principal go to the char ity organization society in New York. Giovanni Nesti, of Florence. Italy, her medical adviser and trusted f@2nd, in recognition of services to aher husband and herself
 To her husbands niece, Kitty Holly Kaiser of Berkeley, Cal, effects and 5ewelry, also s5soo0- To Karl S. trust for the poor of city, $4o, 900, interest to be divided every half year between the most deserying poor. of For the Re1fefof Ruptured land Grip pied, S5.6O0. TO Kew York Society For. the Relief of Destitute. Bland. ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and the Young Friends Aid Society. #
 A beouest of $500. goes to the Ma sonic Gem etery of San Francisco for care of burial plot. of the testatrix' s first husband. John Winter, and his
 Mrs. Holly gives sf,oeo to her God child Gunther Edward Won Eglop- stein, of Bavaria, Germany. The residue of. her fortune amount ing apparently to about S320, ,000, she gives to ithe-zcharity Organization so- cietvz of. New York;
 ! Mrs. HolIyss husband. Edward Nick Holly died at Kane, Italy. Feb. 24, 1909. leaving an estate which the in yentory showed to be worth somewhat over S265.000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-17
CITY COURT CASES

Charles Fl. Wakelee, of Stratford, who was apprehended by Traffic Of ficer Thomas Malone, and arraigned in dity court this morning upon q charge of obstructing traffic at the corner of Fairfield avenue and Water street yesterday morning, is the first vfolator of the ordinance to escape iIl some weeks. He was released with a severe reprimand. He did not see11 satisfied however, and wishing to se cure the courts disapprova1 of the officers stern comm nds endeaVored to address the bench further he was departing. Attendants silenced his attempts.
 Mary Grant 37 years old. whose residence has heretofore been upon coal barge anchored in the haT Dor, appeared upon the complaint of Con- rad Olson, that while visiting the Sea Breeze Park last night she stole $10 in bills from his person. Pleading guilty ot the charge she was remand ed for hearing before the superior court.
 James J. Lynch. arrested upon the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-17
JEAL LOUS HUSBAND
 ASSAIlS SUSPECT

Vixen Joseph BontaIio, Q years old. living on Pembroke street. decided to take some wearing apparel to his wife who was living separateIy@at 196 Con- gress street. yesterday morning, he found her in 5eoa1Versa ion with Frank Ross. BE-. who having paid her mark ed attention underline impression she was singie.5 resented the interference
 ed which was fought out through the building into the yard and finally
 blocked traffic on the trolley lines un- til Patrolman Dooley interfered and hafed both contestants to jail. In the city court today, before Judge Frank L. Wilder, it developed that the fea- lures of both Bonturo and Ross were known to the law. The former was fined $5 and the latter $25 upon a charge. Of breaking the peace. Coun- ter charges of assault were nolled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-17
PICKED
 FOR SPECIAL
 BOND ELECTION

Mayor wilson today announced that he had selected the following polling places for the special election on bond issues to be held Thursday, Sept Z4. between the hours of 12 noon and D. m.:
 Third district. 62s Bostwick avenue. Fourth district, 1922 State street Firth district, eS2 Norman street. Sixth district. 200-202 Jones avenue Seventh district, 1889 Main street Eighth district, 29o North Washins- ton avenue; Ninth district, 453 Shel- ton street; Tenth district, 943 Eass Main street; Eleventh district. SIS East Main street; Twelfth district. first precinct, 152s Seaview avenue, and second precinct, 2S9 Central ave nue.
 Mayor Wilson was asked as to what sort of ballot will be used and re- piled that he had decided on a bian- ket forrn~ of ballot, with the several propositions simply stated. He said that there will be four officials at each polling place, whose names VIII be announced in a day or so as soon. as the list is completed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-17
AFTERNOON WEDDINGS
Milton F. Bassett Takes Unto Wife
 Miss Marguerite l.. Schwerdtle.

Miss Marguerite L. Schwerdtle and MT. Milton E. Bassett were married al o'clock this afternoon al the home of MT. and Mrs. John W. Schwerdtle, 82 Blackstone street, by Rev. Gerald H. Beard. The ceremony took place in the presence of about sixty rela- tives and friends. The bride was at tended by Miss Henrietta L. Rothe, while the groom was attended by his brother Mir Harold R. Bassett. The ushers. were MT. Max Kirschner and ]. Louis Schwerdtle, brother of the bride. The bride was given away by her father
 The bride wore a white silk mar quesette over messaline, and carried a bouquet of brides roses The maid of honor wore blue crepe meteor trim med with silver and lace and carried a bouquet of pink roses. The bride was the recipient of a large number of beautiful gifts.
 After the ceremony, refreshments were served Shortly after the bride and groom left on their wedding trip. Mr. and Mrs. Bassett will be at home to their friends at 371 Certnal avenue after November 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-17
CURRIER LEAVES
 ALL TO HIS SON

f Levi w. Curier, whose sudden death
 took place August 10, at the Arcade ih otel,' from heart disease, left a will which was admitted in Probate court today. His son, Richard D. Currier of Newark, is made the sole bene-
 hcfary. MT Currier was proprietor of a bird and seed store on Wall street for many years. His will names the son executor and Judge Edward
 K Nicholson and F. G. Bogart as appraisers The estate iss1eft in trust of the son, Richard D., for the benefit of the widow She has died since the will was made out, however, and by provisions of the will the estate goes to the son.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-17
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

charge of non-support preferred by his wife, Minnie Lynch, 373 Arctic street, secured a nolle upon the pay ment of $10.50 in costs.
 William Ryan, 400 BunneH street, charged with drunkenness, assault and abusive language, was sentenced to six months in the county jail.
 The case of Antonio Yanza, held for investigation upon the charge of train riding and being deserter from the United States army continued uD- iii morrow. when no federal authori- ties appearing, he will be adjudicated.
 Joseph Tedesco, apprehended for violating the automobile speed laws recontinued until September 19, un- der bonds of $50
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-17
POLITICAL NOTICES
CALL FOR DEMOCRATIC CON GRESSIONAL CONTENTION FOR THE FOURTH CONGRESS
 SIGNAL DISTRICT.

A Democratic Congressional Con vention> for the Fourth Congressional district will be held at Bridgeport, on the 27th day of Septembe 1912, at 11:OO o'clock in the forenoon, at Arion Hafi Lincoln Bldg, No. 62 Can non St., for the purpose of nominat ing the Democratic candidate for Congress from this district, and for the transaction of any other business that may legally come before said convention. 0 COUNTY CONG GRESsToNAL COM
 MITTEE,
 By M. A Kenny, Chairman.
 s-zzNiIlfarn J. Beecher Secretary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-17
HEAD OF RAGE
 TRACK SUICIDE

Baltimore, Sept. 17.-G. c. Nor rison, president of the Havre De Grace Racetrack Association and banker, Committed suicide with gas in Ba1ti- more Athletic Club, today. He left 8, note blaming yellow journalism.
 How the Havre De Grace racing bill came to carry only five per cent. of gate receipts as Harford county's share, instead of 10 as the bill pro- Vided, will be determined by the grand jury probe at Be1aire, today. Legis- lators have been summoned and John Doe orders for George J. Roesch and Joseph Evans Roberts, of Philadei- phia are reported. A lot of gift stock to prominent Marylanders is also the subject of inquiry.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-17
ACTING AS OWN LAWYER; FOUND
 GUILTY OF THEFT

Acting as his own lawyer and show ing himself very familiar with court procedure, Richard Wright defended a jury in the criminal superior court Wright's legal talents did not make much of an impression. for the jury remained out only five minutes before finding Wright guilty. Judge Curtis adjourned court until late this after noon without passing sentence. Wright was charged with stealing & horse from David Abbott of 3969 North Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-17
HAS ANYONE SEEN THIS HORSE:

If anyone sees stray horse in the streets of Bridgeport, blind in one eye and of a dark bay coloring, notifica- ton should at once be furnished the police as they are particularly desIr- ous of viewing this encroacher upon the public privileges. The animal has eluded the vigilance of the owner, hoStlers galore and the Long Hill au- thorities and assistance by the Brid ge- port department in checking itssjour- neys has been ask ed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-17
Baskets at big sav1ng.

Palm baskets of dozens of styles and sizes--every big saving because dealers samples cleared 
 Scrap baskets in small sizes and large, in round and square and unique irregular shapes. All of pure white construction Styles from usual square and round to baskets that look like antique Lunch baskets for school girls too. Different sizes made with strap they be carried over the shoulder.
 A saving of half is the average.
 Scrap baskets, worth $1. 50 $2 and $3,- 95c Lunch baskets worth 5Oc and 75c,- 39c
 Special ma
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-17

WARNING is hereby given to the legal voters of the town and city of Bridgeport, that an Electors Meeting g will be held in said town and city on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th, 1912, for the following. purpose, namely:
 To determine whether or not the following Bonds shall be issued, viz. |: For Sewer System and
 Pumping Stations and
 Destructor Plants ..... $1,2OO,0O For new East Washington
 Ave Bridge 130, 900 For new Almshouse ...s.i.S ITS, 900 For new Stratford Avenue Bridge ............... 4oo, 1000 For Extension of. Seaside
 Park and Development
 of Fayerweather's Is-
 laho Also to vote on the foiIo89o noS59oo 2. 9 Charter Amendments: trict? ez'o' one fax DIS ?. Shall the Personal Tax be col lected by the regular Collector? B. Shall the Board of Contra ct and Supply be esta blished by Charter 4 Shall the Board of Education be appointed by the Mayor; and com posed of eight t6) members? 5. Shall the Mayor have the now f1cials? f'i, 6. Shall the Mayor have all DOW CTS of any member of city boards? 7.e Shall the Board of Apportion- ment have power to negotiate tenn days eS .'o' 8. Shall Board of Apportionment issue Serial Notes for permanent pavement? g. Shall the Personal Tax be Ballot boxes will be open from 12 o'clock noon, at g o'clock P. M. for the reception of the votes of the alec tors of said town and city entitled to vote at said meeting, at the following places, namely:
 FIRST DISTRICT Mo- 40 Court Street = :
 SECOND DISTRICT No 24 Railroad Avenue
 THIRD DISTRICT No. 62S Bostwick Avenue
 FOURTH DISTRICT No- 1322 State Street.
 FIFTH DISTRICT NO. 632 Norman Street.
 SIXTH DISTRICT Nos. 2OO-202 Jones Avenue.
 SEVENTH DISTRICT No. 1889 Main Street.
 EIGHTH DISTRICT No- 29o North Washington Avenue.
 NINTH DISTRICT No. 483 shelton Street
 TENTH DISTRICT No. 943 East Main Street
 ELEVENTH DISTRICT No. 416 East Main Street
 TWELFTH DISTRICT No. 1928 Seaview Avenue (First1. No. 2S9 Central Avenue (Second@ Given under my hand this 17th day of September, A. D. 1912.
 CLIFFORD B WILSON, I17 d* Mayor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-17
Bridgeport. Conn.,
 Tuesday, Sept. IT, 1912.
Y oung folks linen suits for little.

few Norfolk and reguar-stye suits of linen; to had at average of half usual price,
 Naural and oysaer, good quality, well tailored,- styles that will be acceptable next
 Were $4.75 and $5- $2.95
 Were $S. 50 and $1O,- SAYS Some linen motor coats tool Worn a sweater just the thing for these cooler days Keep off the dust give right amount of protection against chb breezes Good linen, made othey button close at the throat-have been $5,- S275
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-17
TO LEAD
 A FORL0 0RN HOPE

New Haven. Sept. 17-At the Repub- lican congressional convention for the 3rd district here. today, Congressman John o. Tilson was renominated with out opposition. Congressman Tilson who has been congressman-at-1a will he opposed by Con ngressnan n Reilly who elected from the old End district. The Democratic congress sional convention will be held here Thursday morning at Il o'clock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-17

O'TOOLE.-In Shelton, Sept. Is, 1912, John O'Toole, aged 59 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking parlors of CulIinan & Mullins, 3e4 Main street, on Wednesday,, Sept. IS, at a. m.
 -Interment at St. MichaeFs s cemetery. a* SESSLER.-In this city, Sept. 16 1912, John J. SeSsler.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking parlOrs of Rourke & Rourke No 1925 Main street, on Wednesday, Sept IS, at 10 a. m.
 -Interment at St. MichaePs cemetery. a*D
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-17

with to be much favored. Deep blues are hked-and there rich handsome blacks At $15-Black and navy cheviot, light brown tweed blue serge and black serge Styles from very plain to with belt and with touch of trimming.
 $2O to $25-Fine cheviots and zibelines, effective daponaIs and solid serge mixtures of distinctive charac ter
 Second flo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-17
Sale of good style and fabric, SIS to $25.

For full satisfaction, for large service, for pleasing effect; excellent suits in large diversity
 $15 to $25
 In general, you will not that jackets are cut on a longer model. If any thing, this added length adds to their appearance. Skirts are a trife fuller and are mostly made with narrow pleats set in to give them an effect of even-greater fulness.
 Both smooth and rough fabrics are brou ght for ward. Yet large share of the rough ones are not half so rough as they at first appear. Actually they are soft and fine and delightful to the touch.
 Co1O7.S aTo 6aaT1 and rich
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-17
LONERGAN NAMED FOR CONGRESS BY
 UNANIMOUS VOTE

Hartford, Sept. 17--Augustine J. Loinergan was, today una nimously nominated for congress from the first district by the Democrats at their cOngres ssiona1 convention. Former Mayor George NJ Landers of New E3ri- tain nominated MT. Lonergan.
 London-After being engaged twenty years Robert Payne and Emily Green, of Nortl1a ptonshire, were married. They waited because the bride had to nurse an invalid father now dead.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-17
NOTICE Electors MeetinO

WARNING is hereby given to the legal voters of the town and city of Bridgeport, that an Electors Meeting will be held in said town and city on TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 24th, 1912, for the following purpose, namely.
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A WELCOME FOR Mr.. KNOX

Both by. official position and personal
achievement, Secretary Of STATE. Knox is p.t.rI
liarly welcome to Hawaii. This territory greets
him bcsailsc az secretary Of state and the prps
dents Iight-hand man, he may learn Of Hawaii's
problems and neetls. The distance of Tie terri
tory from Washington makes il particularly de-
sfable that the leaders in the administration be
able sometimes 10 make personal visits here
Secretary Knox has given a new meaning To
diplomacy, and his achievements in this respect
are Of immediate interest to Hawaii. His re-
cent anAMerican tour brought tosthe notice Of
the werld the republics to the south upon whose
trade much OF Americas prosperity depends,
and in this prosperity Hawaii will have large
share especially after the opening Of the Pan
anu canal. The firm and friendly relations that
Secretary Knox has maintained with the Far
last during a time of no little stress, when a
false move would have been disastrous to- the in
forests Of the United States, have set his record
as practical diplomat high in the list Of Amer
iysln statesmen
Hawaii counts herself fortunate in greeting,
Secretary Knox and his party en- their way to
the Orient as we'll as on their return Here's to,
better acquaintance
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AT COSTLY LUNCHEON;
off, TALK OF ECONOMY

NEW YORK, N. Y, Aug. 29.-Eight
men and eight women asse mbled fo1
luncheon ut Sherry's today, and, while
they disposed of delicacies for which
check for $3.50 was rendered. they
solemnly sighed and remarked to each
other, THE high cost of living is be-
coming dreadful we must do some
thing to check the advance in food
prices. a. 49, = !. : 10. .~. 81.
The luncheon set Mrs. Elmer Black
back so per person. Mrs. Black is
SO earnestly and enthusiastically in
terested in the high cost of living
problem, and so terribly alarmed over
the cost of things TO eat that she is
perfectly willing to spend $3.50 to en-
terrain fifteen persons at. luncheon
in the hope that some really clever
person, don't you know, will nit upoh
an idea that will lessen the cost OF
pate de fois gras, terrapin soup and
December strawberries.
Mrs. George Kerr is quite as deeply
interested. Mrs. Kerr is organizing q
"Woman's Progressive Economical
Club" the object OBJ which is to give
the beef trust and the creamery but
ter trust sharp slap right on the
wrist. ?.
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PERSONALITIES

COL. SAM JOHNSON is returning
to HaRaIl in the Mauna Kea, to sail
for the Fig Island Saturday afternoon.
ATTOHNEY F. e. THOMPSON is
planning visit to Hilo with the de
parture OF the steamer Mauna Kea
on Saturday afternoon. g.
RICHARD QUINN is among those
booked for Hawaii and Maui ports id
the steamer Claudine, which is to sail
for regular ports tomorrow evening.
ROYAL D. MEAD,4representing the
Hawaiian sugar planters labor bureau,
departs for Manila in the 8. S. Man
churia this evening. O. -.
DONALD KENT and John H.
French, two Inter-1sland steamship
men, are sailing for China in the Man
churia this evening l. They may de-
eide to remain at Shanghai or Horg'
kong. =. : @.sass az H. - /. r" .
SENATOR G.. H. FAIRCHILD is de-
parting in the PacffiesM Mail liner Man
churia this evening =; with destination
as Manila. Senator Fairchild will
represent Hawaiian and mainland cap
ital In the conduct of0an investigation
Of the possibilities offered in the
philippines. for !. the Z cultivation of
sugar. = :.-...
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.0LAA AND Pi PINEAPPLE
REGISTER ADVANCES

Oahu kept going after YESTERDAY IS
board to The amount OF Iii shares
unchanged at 27.75, one block of So
shares, one of % and one Of 10 beiag
reported sold. Ten shares. of olaa
were sold between boards unchanged
at 6.s75. but at today's session q block
of 100 brought Z. Onomea holds its
own at 59.T5 for 10 shares in recess.
Pineapple brought the previous sale
quotation of 4425 for 40 shares re.
ported, but went quarter point bet
ter en- the beard for fS shares. Brew.
cry stays at 2f.25 for 90 shares be.
tween sessions. OF boads, $13,a0a
Hawaiian Irriea sizes at i01 and
5000 Olaa skies at $3.50 were re.
ported. 60.
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.HARBOR BOARD
WOULD PURCHASE
Marine RAILWAY.

Taking definite ACTON, toward &C.
quiring the property on. the water.
front now used by the inter-lsiaa |
Company as marine railway, the
heard Of hafbor commissioners yes
terday afternoon passed a formal res.
clution indorsing a request TO inc
Legislature for an app opriation for
the purpose. The resolution SAYS:
Resolved: That it is the sense of
the Beard of Harbor Commissioners
that It Is necessary to the interests
of the Port of Honolulu, and the Ter.
ritory OF Hawaii, TO secure to the
Territory the fee" of the property
BOW under lease from the Bishop Is
tate to the Territory CT Hawaif, and
subleased to the Inter-lsland Steam
Navigation Co.. Ltd and used for the
purpose of Marine Railway.
And it is further resolved that the
forthcoming Legislature be requested
to make special appropriation &c
cover the cost CT this property, ana
to execute the necessary work to
rake this land available for wharf,
or such other purposes that the Har-
Dor. Commissioners may consider to
the best interests Of the shippiag- us.
ing the port of Honolulu. e.
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SUGGESTS BISHOP TRS.
REDUCE COMMISSIONS

Acting rs master on the twenty-sev-
entll annual accounting of the trustees
of the estate of Pernice p. Bishop,
John Marcallino this morning filed a
report in Judge Whitney's court rec
ommending that the trustees be sur.
charged with $7f1,43, this amount be-
ing the commission charged by thu
trustees, on taxes refunded to them
by lessees of the estates property.
p The trustee filed exceptions to- the
masters report, and it is likely the
case viii be carried up to the SUI
preme court for a ruling. The re-
ceipts of the trustees for the last year
are shown to be $275,094.72 and dis
bursements $257 ,6423f.