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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
WALDO DEFIES
 VICE PR0BERS
Says He Won't Let Any Alder man Inspect Police
 Records
Sarcastic Sallies Punctuate Progress of Aldermanic In-
 quiry of Graft Charges

New York, Dec. 2HPolice Commis- sioner Rhinlander Waldo on the stand before the Aldermanic committee in vestigating police graft and vice con ditions, today openly defied the Board Of Aldermen to force him to disclose police department records except as he sees fit The examination by Att torney Emery L. Buclzner, counsel for the committee, was punctuated with sarcastic and bitter sa1lies.
 .-I don't propose to let 8, lot Of youngsters go through our records and tear them to pieces snapped Waldo, wheE asked why he hampered the headquarters by the committee to look into the department filing system This whole matter was brought about simply to create sensa tion have no objection to letting the court ex- anime every record but the exam1na- ton must be conducted in a system atic and orderly manner and under the eye of a policeman who will see that none Of the files is destroyed Or mis- placed.s@
 Bucfzner and Waldo finally agreed that the corporation counsel, Moore. should make the examination. Dur ing the further questioning, Waldo again burst out with:
 "T shall enforce the rules Of the de- part.nent against the entire Board of Aldermen if I see fit I am respon- sfble for the department and it's rec
  touch them unless know in advance what record Is wanted and for what purpose. I'll also keep the Aldermen themselves out from behind the desks of station houses. The department ruIe prohibits anyone except police of fcers from going behind the desk and that rule applies to Aldermen as well ordinary citzens.
 Alderman Dowling a Tammany mem Der, asked Waldo question that brought from the commissioner list of arrests and prosecutions of disor- derly and gambling houses from June. 1911. to November, 1912 The conn nisioner's figures were meant to show that the police have been active in S1ppreesing such institutions.
 By way of putting Police Conmis- sioner Waldo on the defensive when he would take the stand. Attorney Buckner opened todaySs session of the Aldernanic police graft investigating committee by calling to the stand the expert examiner of records whom he had sent to look into records at head quarters
 q + Csowes the examiner, said he and his assistants attempted to make a thorough examination Of the filing system but after working one day were refused permission to enter the <iIing room by order of Commissioner Waldo After that they had to ask for every record they wanted to see ana their work as gtigators was made about, half as efficient as if would have been if they could have conducted it in their own way.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
SCHOOL BOARD
 TO VIEW FORM
 OF ARCHITECTS
Dental Clinic to be Urged For
 Benefit of School Children

Architects of the city will appear before the Board of Education, this evening, to present specimens of their work in order that the board may de- termine who ig eligible to enter com petition for the contract for the new High School. Might architects. have been invited to be present this evening g and discuss the building problem with the school officials.
 architects in the city to do the work Is the sentiment of many board mem bers. They do not believe that the work should have to go outside of the city, and are strong for ''patroniz- Ing home industry" Architects in- ard Asheim Charles T. Beardsley, Jr., Warren R. Briggs, F. A Cooper, Bar dard Doeherer, Domonlkos & Snak, Paul Goddeu and Beckwith & Jack son.
 The board will lay down rules that will govern the competition, and as many architects as are satisfied will enter.
 The establishment of a dental clinic in the schools is another matter the board will take up this evening. Dr. A C. FHones. who has urged the es- tabliShment of 8 clinic heretofore, with other dentists will appear and from such an institution.
 Work on the new school at North Washington avenue and Commercial street has been stopped until spring because of lack of funds. The con- tractors do not want to expend sew wait antil late In the spring for re- irr1bursenent The board may take eoznf7anoe of such conditions tonight and order some remedial plans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
PROSPECTIVE
 APPOINTMENTS Political Gossip of Person nel of Incoming Com
 missions Schwerdtle and Ives for Health Board-R.H. Mur phy for Police Board

Belief was expressed in usually well informed political circles today that Mayor Wilson would soon announce the name of Richard Fl. Murphy, gen. era manager of the Frank Miller Lum- Der O., and a, member of the School board, to succeed Frederick D. Baker as Democratic member of the Police board
 There is little doubt but that George M Baldwin will be his own suceessor as the Republican Inenlbe of the board.
 While the name of Louis SchwerdtIe has been mentioned variousIy for the Democratic appointment to the Police and Fire boards, it is understood that it has finally been decided to have him take the vacancy on the Health board to- be created by the retirement of Senator-elect Joseph H. Whitconlb
 The successor of Health Commission CT Lund will most likely be former AL derman Fred D. Ives.
 It is believed that Wallace G. Fay Tor, advertising manager of the How land Dry Goods Co.,, will succeed him. self on the Fire board Joseph D. Hartigan, the well known pharm acist, is the retiring Democratic member of that board. It is understood that his successor has been picked
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
B0L.LES ASKS $25,00O FOR
 HIS WOUNDS
He Was Permanently Injured in Runaway Trolley on Con
 gress Street, Sept. 7 Mary J. Clayton Asks $1O,OOO For Death of Husband, and
 Julia Grandfield $1O,-
 900 For Injuries

Three actions involving damage claims of GOO were brought against the Connecticut. Company today, pa pers being filed with the clerk of the Superior court through the office of Cu11inan & Cul1inan
 Louis R. Bol1es, the insurance agent, asks for $25, ,O9O for injuries to his spine, and internal injuries of the most serious character. He was an amuck down Congress street hill, Sept ', and crashed into another car at the bottom of the hill in Main street.
 He spent a, long time in the hospital. surgica1ly removed, and another sur gicaI operation was necessary to rem edy internal injury. He says that his bills for medicine and attendance have been S3,000 He will be crippled for the remainder of his life.
 The complaint alleges that the run away car was in bad shape, that It's brakes were defective and that it's mo- torn1an was inexperienced. The mo- torn1an of the car, who was injured. has brought suit alleging defective brakes. He asks g, 800.
 Mary J. Clayton. adnainistratrix, asks the Connecticut Company to pay s1o, 900 for causing the death of Will a Main sn9 ogd aG stta wag k'gq He Was u riding on a Locomobile truck The truck and trolley car coflided. Cor Oner Phelan, who investigated the ac- cident, found both drivers negligent Clayton was on the truck, but not driving. His skull was crushed
 Julia GrandfieId asks 1000. She was on<a car of the company running between Sasvin Rock and Bridgeport on July 19, when the car cOllided with an automobile owned by one Lynch of Hartford The occupants of the automobile were injured The plain tiff was in the car, and was knocked to the ground. She alleges serious injuries and neuresthenia from which she says she will never recover. It is alleged that the motorman was .rac- ing, his car and that he gave no warn ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
YOUTH SHOOTS SWEETHEART AND
 KILLS HIMSELF
Insane Through Jealousy, Adams :, Aged IS, Uses Shotgun on
 14-Year-Old Girl Whole Front of Her Head Torn Away and His Lower
 Jaw Blown Off

Millbury, Mass, Dec. 27.-Insane through jealousy. 5 year old Charles Adams, a weaver's helper in the Cords Mills. today, shot his 14 year old sweetheart Clara Lemay as she was entering the mill gates. Watch men, hearing the shot, ran to the gate and found the girl with the whole front of her head torn away. A second shot led them to the spinning g room where they found Adams with his lower jaw blown off, barely con- scious He admitted the shooting
 A 12 bore shotgun lay at his side. He had pulled the trigger, evidently with his foot
 Friends of Adams said he had been Jealous of the attentions paid his sweetheart, who is his second cousin, by other boy mill workers
 Adams died while being taken to St. Vincent Hospital in an ambulance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
HATCH'S
 WIFE BADLY HURT
Suffers Dangerous Injuries As Result of Fall
 On Ice

Among the many persons who yes terday suffered from falls due to un- cleaned sidewalks was Mrs. Margaret Htach, wife of Policeman A. P. Hatch, of the Second Precinct station, who re- sides at 382 Seaview avenue Mrs. Hatch, wife of Policeman A. P. Hatch, shortly before o'clock yesterday ev- ening, fell heavily upon her side and head. She was unconscious when Dr. w. H. Curley responded to an ambu- lance call, though upon being partial directly to her home.
 It is understood that concussion of the brain with a possible fracture of the hip has resulted, although under the treatment of her family physician her complete recovery is eventually expected. PatroInan Hatch was in constant attendance at the bedside Of his wife today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
HARRIS SUCCEEDS PATRICK KANE ON
 CHARITIES BOARD
Retired Merchant is Named With F. William Behrens
 to Important Place

Judge Patrick Kane will be suc- ceeded, on January 1, by Henry Harris of 92 Prospect street, as a member of the Board of Charities. This an- was made today by May or Wilson, who also made public the of E. William Behrens to the same board. MT Behrens is a Republican, and Mr. Harris succeeds Judge Kane as the Democratic mem Der.
 MT. Harris is a retired business man and has been in Bridgeport about 30 years. He formerly conducted a clothing store in Main street and is a. property owner.J He is identified with a number of Jewish societies and is treasurer of the Park Avenue Temple.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
PROPERTY VALUES IN CENTER TO GET
 $2,OOO, 1000 BOOST
Increase in Grand List Will
 Approximate 8,O0O,0OO

Approximately s2,ooo,o0o will be added to the grand list of the city by increased valuation of properties in the business center of the city. The board of assessors have completed the new valuations and some big increases are made in the section bounded by Gilbert street, Golden Hill street, Broad street and the Harbor line.
 Notices of the increases will be sent to property owners next month. The board has until January 20 to serve such notice.
 The grand list of the city will be is reported This would bring the total close to $107, 100000. The 4O.0O items of real and personal property, taxable under the law, have been as- sessed by the board and work of re- equalization will be begun at once.
 The abstract of the grand list will be ready shortly after New Years Day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
Letters to the Editor
Editor Farmer:-

Editor Farmer
 There are a great number of streets in the city which are poorly marked and great many that are not mark ed at all Where hundreds of signs were once located poles have been re- moved and the signs not replaced. Trees which formerly bore street signs have been cut down. Many signs have been torn down and in the outskirts there are few of the blue enameIed or glass signs that have not been shattered by small boy stone throwerS or vanda1s.
 The streets of the city are undoubt- ed1y the most poorly marked of any in the State, and this means a loss of much time to all concerns who run delivery teams. Coal yards and other businesses who are continually em- p1oying new help are continually in hot water trying to get men who know the location of the streets.
 Bridgeport could well spend suffi- cient money to remark all of the streets in the city with signs that could be read from a distance and at night.
 Hoping that you will give this space in your valuable paper and that the city officials who see 1t will be moved to action, remain yours truly
 DELIVERY CLERK.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
SOLICITOR MCABE
 PLANS RETIREMENT

Washington, Dec. 27-Close friends of Solicitor McCabe, of the agricultural department one of those whom former Chief Chemist Harvey Wiley blamed for friction in pure food administra- tfon, said, today, that McCabe was preparing to retire from the govern ment service on March 4th, to devote his entire time to private business in Utah. The Democrats on the House committee which investigated the Wi ley-McCabe ernbroglio blamed the so- Hcitor for hanpering Wiley's work and it is understood McCabe proposes to forestal any plan Of the Wilson ad- ministration to ''ffre'' him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
TWO WIDOWS FOR
 DEATH BENEFIT OF
 COLORED MAN

Washing gton, Dec. 27-South Trirnble, clerk of the House, is today attempt of two alleged widows of Charles Cur tis, a colored man, whose funeral was interrupted by the political quarrel of two undertakers, yesterday, is entitled to the death benefit paid Congressional employees A woman appeared at Trimble's office today and claimed the six months salary usually allowed in such cases, by Congress, declaring that she married Curtis 10 years ago. An other woman, whose marriage certifi- cate is dated much later, was present at the funeral yesterday
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
SUFFRAGISTS ON
 HIKE, BESPATTERED WITH MUD AND RAIN

Valatie. N. Y. Dec. 27-Bespattered with mud and drenched with the driz- zling rain, the little band of suffrag- ists who are carrying the "Votes for Women movement to Albany, reached here, today. They had made the six miles from Stockport easily and were in doubt whether they would go any further, today, the roads being per fect1y dreadful..'
 we are ahead of our schedule'' said General Rosalie Jones, triumphantly, "a.nd only a little way from Albany so we can afford to take it easy while this weather lasts"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
MOTHER SHOT AND BABY BORN WITH
 BULLET SCRATCH

Windsor, Colo. Dec. 27.-Shot in the abdomen during an old fashioned German wedding celebration and with a visit of the stork but two weeks away, Mrs. Frederick Brunock, 34, was rushed to the Windsor hospital where she successfully underwent a. Caesarean operation. Mother and child are doing we'll.
 Jacob Lynchtenwald and John Lindt are in the Greeley jail charged with the shooting. Each declares the shooting was accidental.
 The baby, nine pound boy. has a slight scratch from the bullet
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
MOTHER OF FIVE
 CHILDREN SHOOTS
 HERSELF DEAD

Ansonia- Dec. 27.-Mrs. Charles Parker, 40, committed suicide at her home here, by shooting herself with a shotgun She is the mother of five children and leaving the children playing on the lower floor of the home she went upstairs taking the shotgun with her In the attic she sat in a chair and placing the muzzle of the gun to her head, discharged it hy striking the trigger with a broom handle Death was instantaneous. No known reason is given by her family but 1t is understood she has been slightly mentally unbalanced for some -tir1e-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
FAVOR DIRECT
 TAX TO BUILD
 NEW ALMSH0USE
Commissioners Believe Will of People Has Been Ex- pressed Against Bond
 ing.
Increase of 10%o to Be Sought by Health Board
 for Garbage Expense

Believing that by action of the vot- CTS at the recent election they are morally bound not to seek a bond is sue for the construction of the pro posed new alnshouse, Commissioners Judge and Richardson advocated seek ing a. large appropriation from the board of apportionment for that pur- pose, at the meeting of the Charities board today
 The meeting was devoted largely to a discussion of the budget for the fis- cal year beginning April l.
 A meeting of the board of health was in progress this afternoon with the same general purpose. It is plan ned to seek a 10 per cent increase in the fund provided for garbage dis posal, on account of the increasing re- quireIments of the growing city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
CUBAN TREATY
 GIVES U. s. NEW
 NAVAL BASE NOW

Havana, Dec. 27-The naval sta ton treaty between the United States and Cuba, by which the former gov ernment obtains additional lands for the Guantanamo naval base, was con cIuded, today. For the United States, Minister Beaupre affixed his sigma ture, while Secretary of State San Gully acted for Cuba.
 By the terms of the treaty the United States obtains considerable additional lands around the Guam tanamo station and in return gives up the Bahia station.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
TWO BOYS BURNED TO
 DEATH IN HOUSE FIRE

Los Angeles, Dec. 27.-Two boys were burned to death and seven other persons narrowly escaped 8 like fate in lodging house fire here, early to- day. Leonard Walters, IS, and his brother. Leopold, A. were unable to reach any of the points of exit and perished. Their sister, Olga, 15. and six other occupants of the house third stories.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
AUNTIE MORGAN
 1O1 YEARS OLD
 IN COURT TODAY
Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh, Dec. 27-''FSerybody thinks it's funny about me- said "Auntie Morgan, 1O1 years old, of McKeesport, when she appeared in court today with her niece in a deser- tion case, 'Fbut Pm not old. Why, my mother lived to be III and my father 112. That was over in Wales, where was born.''
 'Auntie" came with her niece, aged 28, who asked the court to compel her husband to pay $5 a week as he was ordered two weeks ago. Sidney Flynn, the husband, was 9~--7-oitted to jail without bonds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27

Merry Christmas and Santa Claus with a, pack of toys added to the en- joyment of the children's dancing class Monday in Varuna hall. Miss May Hall received many little gifts and the seasons greetings from each and all the children, their parents and their invited friends. The occasion was by invitation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
BULGARIA READY TO RESUME WAR
 AGAINST TURKEY

: Vienna, Dec. 27-The Bulgarians are making active preparations to resume the war against Turkey, according to special despatches, today, from Sofia. It was said that youths not due to military service until 1914 were be- ing conscripted and all troops were being kept under orders
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
DEsERTER IS WANTED.

Mayor c. B. Wilson today received word from the commanding officer of the U. S. S. Illinois that George E. Williams, enlisted from 24 Wallace street, Bridgeport, is wanted for de- sertion. A reward of $50 is offered for his return to the ship.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
SENTENCE CONfNIUTED
 TO PERMIT DEPORTATION

Albany, Dec. 27-Sentence of Gui- scope Cangidier was, today, commut- ed by Gov. Dix to permit his depor- tation to Italy. He was sent to Sing Sing for five years for first degree asaault committed in ROckland coun- @~ and speedily developed insanity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
ALL THE LATEST

Local and Photographic News
 of the Day
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-07-24
The Wedding Cake.

The custom of having a special cake
at weddings was introduced into Eng
land by the Romans. This cake, or,
rather, biscuit. signifed fruitfulness,
hospitality and prosperity. The rice
that was showered upon a bride had
similar meaning. For many centuries
after the Romans left the custom was
to break the biscuit over the brides
head. and then the fragments We're
picked up and piled before her for dis
trioutiOn to her friends. At the resto-
ration Charles II. returned with a
small army of French cooks, who
speedily converted the ancient biscuit
into delicious piece of confectionery,
iced it with sugar and gradually adOrn-
co it with emblematical devices till it
lowered into the amazing structure
which the luxury of later times has de-
yeloped.-LOndon Chronicle.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-07-24
The Banshee.

The banshee is the domestic ghost or
spirit attached to certain Irish or high
land Scottish households and is sup
posed TO take an interest in the welfare
Of the family generally and especially
20 wall at the death of any one OF its
members. The banShee is pictured IN
Irish folklore under the form Of little
old woman with long hair, which she
continually combs, at the same time
keeping up an incessant weeping and
wailing. The incident Of the comb is
exactly similar TO the legend of the
German lOrelei. a spirit which sings.
while the banshee weeps. as an accom-
paniment The proud distinction OF
possessing a private banShee is allow
ed only to families of pure MIilesian
stock. The word is derived from the
Gzelic ban-Sith, woman fairy.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-07-24
Among the Chickens.

EPSON salts in their food is worth
trying when the hens cease laying
from overlooking.
A bird that has been sick with any
contagious disease is disqualified from
being either safe breeder or mother.
Ducks in the garden will devour
many bugs. slugs and worms and can
not scratch Guinea hens also are use
full in the garden
GOsinGs will thrive if fed on grass
alone, but will not make such rapid
growth. of course, as when they are
given a little grain.
Every farmer should plant such
crops as milo. sorghum, Kaffir and
shallu for his fowls. A small area of
land will produce enough grain to feed
large flock of poultry.
Follow the practice approved by
many successful poultrymen Of selling
water in eggshells. The way to get it
inside is to let the hens put 1t there.
They will do it satisfactorily if given
an ample supply, and If fed and other
wise managed properly and supplied
with grit they will put in more or less
other ingredients which the public will
pay for.-Orange Judd Farmer.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-07-24
APES and Boards.

Almost all apes have boards. Oar
win says that gorillas, chimpanZees
and orang outangs have also stiff and
bristly hairs upon their upper lips, re-
sembling cats whiskers. The boards
of apes possess a remarkable resem-
blance to those of men in being al
most invariably lighter in color than
the hair of the head. In apes the chin
growth is most frequently yellow or
red, becoming white in age. 1t is
common to both sexes. although more
strongly developed in the male. Apes
and monkeys also have eyebrows as
well. which do not grow thickly to-
gether as in human beings, but are
scattered through the hair. covering
the part of the face which would be
called the forehead in man
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-07-24
arm ana
Garden
KEEP SEPARATOR CLEAN.
Dirty Machine Is Often the Source ot
Infection In Milk.

Dirty Machine Is Often the Source of
Infection In Milk.
That many dairymen sacrifice the
quality of their products with great
consequent loss because they do not
appreciate the necessity for absolute
cleanliness in order to prevent trans
mission of a host of diseases is the be-
lief of e. r. Stockwell. instructor in
the dairy department of the Oregon
Agricultural college.
Milk may become infected after it
leaves the udder of the animal" MI.
Stockwell said recently, discussing the
subject Numerous instances have
been observed in which outbreaks Of
typhoid fever, scarlet fever and diph-
liberia. by their sudden and. explosive
character, affecting families living on
streets and in localities supplied by
the same milkman, naturally pointed
to the milk as a common cause"
Thorough daily cleaning Of the ami
mails, keeping the hair in the region