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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-24
Able Executive Succeeds Himself For Two Year Term as Official Head of
 Parry in Bridgeport
HIS SPLENDID LEGISLATIVE RECORD
Is Staunch Advocate of Clean Parry Govern nent and Sacredness of Parry
 Pledges

In one of the shortest meetings of its history the Democratic executive committee reelected w. W. Bent town chairman to succeed himself as execu- tive head of the Democratic party in Bridgeport.
 Alderman Robert E. DeForest was candidate. The vote was six to six. The tie was broken, as provided un- der the rules, by Chairman Bent, who, in accordance with the caucus instruc- tions of those members of the com mittee who desired his election, voted for himself.
 The meeting was over in twelve minutes. MT. Bent was immediately congratulated upon his election, which has the approval of the rank and file of the Democratic party, who have been attracted by his clean and effl- cient service as the party's official head. He will hold office tor two
 The vote was as follows:
 For MT. Bent-Martin Quinlan, Ninth district; M. J. Clabby. Fifth district: James H. Coates. Twelfth district; William Clifford, First dis trict; John J. Broderick, Second dis 'asac1;Iohn Mnrriasey. Eagath dis
 For Alderman DeForest-Alderman Daniel E. Walker, Fourth district; William F. Russell, Tenth district; John IF. Cassidy Third district; Hem ny B. Shannon, Seventh district; Arch ibald Cameron, Eleventh district; John F. Brady, Sixth district.
 As explaining the attitude of those who voted for Mr. Bent a member of the executive committee said: 'sWe had found. MT. Bent impartial as a town chairman, honest, sincerely de- voted to keeping party pledges and efficient A Presidential election is at hand, with all that this means to the country. We were none of us op-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-24
NEGROES GAN
 NOT BE ELkS
 IN YORK STATE

Albany, May 24-Negroes can no longer use the title ''Eks" for their fraternal organization in this State ct least. The Court of Appeals today de- cided that the white men who brought suit to control the title have excla- sive right to ti. Justice Bartlett, in his opinion, says that the colored SO ciety may have similar titles for of ficers as the white organizations, and that if they want to use the name of an animal there is a long list of beasts, birds and fishes which have not yet been appropriated"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-24
C. FRED STEAD
 GRANTED DIVORCE
Court Accepts Committees Re port in Action Brought Against Comete Ludeling Stead

Chales Frederic Stead. treasurer of the Salts Textile. Manufacturlng Co.,, was this morning granted a divorce from Comete Ludeling Stead. In- temperance was the ground. Attorney John c. Chambelain was appointed by the court to hear .testinio ony and his report recommended that a decree be granted. Judge Burpee of the superior court accepted the report.
 The couple were married November 26, 1895. The wife'e maiden name was Comete Lyndhurst Ludeling but the widow of Sherman Hubbard. The Steads have lived at 115 Bread street for many years and are prominent socially.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-24
IS YEARS OLD GIRL .IMPL|CATES FATHER

Mildred Reef, a 16 year old girl testified in the criminal superior court this morning and told a revolt ing story of how her father, Anthony Reef, had abused her. Reef is on trial before Judge Bennett and jury on a serious charge. Mrs. Reef, the girls mother, testified that she made the complaint after she had discover ed the relations that existed between Reef and his daughter. Capt. Arnold of the detective bureau and Prosecu.. tor Delaney stated that Reef had ad- mitted his crime.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-24
OYSTER BOAT UNDAMAGED,
 MAY BE FLOATED TODAY

The oyster boat Earle, grounded on the Milford shore just east of the Housatondc outlet, was partially haul ed from the sandbar where she grounded Wednesday afternoon, when the Standard, large oyster steamer, and another of the Radel oyster fleet, went to work on the stranded craft late yesterday.
 The boat will probably be hoated this afternoon. The tide had begun to recede when work was begun yes- terday The craft, a small gasoline propelled oyster boat, is apparently not damaged and with the calm weather prevailing today is likely to be hauled off intact before dusk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-24
1. P. BRISTOL AGAIN
 YARD MASTER HERE.
Veteran Railroader, Fem porarily in New Haven,
 Returned to His Post

New Haven, May 24.-The follow ing appointments were announced by the New Haven road, today:
 l.. P. Bristol to be general yard master at Bridgeport and T. S. V. Collins to be station master and gen. eral yard master at New London. MT. Bristol had been temporarily station ed in New Haven. Under the ap- pointrn ent announced today he is re- stored to his former position in Bridgeport.
 MT. Bristol is a police commissioner in Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-24
WILBUR WRIGHT
 IN TYPHOID CRISIS
 HAS FAIR CHANCE

Dayton,O., May 24.-Wilbur Wright, noted American aviator, was expected, today, to pass through the crisis of a three weeks illness with typhoid. The physician announced a slight inn provement in Wright's condition. His fever temperature was noticeably re- duced, early last night, when the patti ent regained consciousness for the first time in five days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-24
MOVING PICTURE MEN
 TAKE NEW HAVEN FINEST

New Haven, May N-The New Ha- ven police will have a chance to see for themselves how fine they look on parade Todays muster and inspec- tion on the Green were taken by nov ing picture men and the films will be preserved by the police department.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-24
SUMMERS HERE
 UNCLE JOE'S VEST HANGS UNBUTTONED

Washington, May 24-Sumna16fl- cially arrived, today. in the--h, when Speaker Clark tucked a-hnge handkerchief under his chin to save a willing collar, discarding dignity of the Speakers rostrum.
 Uncle Joe' Cannon, when he saw Clark's neck protector, unbuttoned the bottom button of his vest-the only one he ever fastens- while Represen- tative. Serene Payne and dozens of others followed suit.
 HARTMANN'S CAFE, 126 Wall street
 serves a fine free lunch daily all
 day. Special tomorrow at o'clock
 hot roast beef and potato salad.
 Baked stuffed clams 20 and 90
 cents dozen. Soft shell crabs and
 turkey sandwiches all year in sea
 son.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-24

TO RENT.-6 rooms, 1st floor, all improvements, steam heat, 210 Pearl St., near East Main St. Keys 1340 East Main St. F. w. Murray.
 U 27 If.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-24

Park Theatre hall every Saturday night. Maloney's orchestra.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-24

CLANCY'S CAFE, Poli Bldg, Fair
 field Ave. is the place for you to get free tomorrow afternoon, the best hot roast beef in the city. Fin
 est of liquors. a*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-24

TRY A BOX of Casca Laxine tablet,
 for constipation. 25 cents. Hlso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-24

WANTED.-Housew to try Crouch & Plassmaun's Never Enough" pure milk bread. Ask your grocer for 1t. S16ta* DO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-24

.LOST.-Rebekah, pin, between Or chard and Arctic street. M. l.. B. on back of pin. Finder please leave at this office. a*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-24

TO RENT.-6 rooms, all improve ments, End floor, 191 Catherine St.,
 between Washington Ave. and Har- ral Ave. 10 minutes to Reads cor ner. U 19 . If. O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-24

GRAND PRIZE WHIST Monday ev- ening, May 27, 181 State St. Play commences at S:15 sharp. Tickets Is cents. R "A s*pO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-24

NICELY FURNISHED ROOM, suit able for two men, two beds. 7S Gold St. R 24 b*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-24

6 ROOMS of household furniture to be sold at private sale at Elwood's, John St., Saturday, May 25. a*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-24

EVERYBODY IS GOING WHERE? To Co. F., Hibernian Rifles dance next Wednesday evening at Young Emmets' hall, Main and Elm Mu- sic by Maloney's orchestra. Tickets 25c. R24 b+o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-24

TO RENT.-S room house, all inn provements, Querida street, near BroOklawn Club. R24 d&p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-24

EIGHT HUNDRED different patterns to select your suit from. Don't be without one for Memorial Day." Morris & Foley, 1042 Main St., up- statrs. R 23 s+o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-24

TO RENT.-Furnished apartment, parlor with piano, 2 bedrooms. din- ing room, kitchen with coal and gas range, splendid bathroom. Steam heat supplied. 300 Fairfield.
 R 21 < tf O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-24

ALL WOOL BLUE SERGE SUITS $7.50 to $15.00 at Morris & Foley's, 1042 Main St., upstairs. R23s*o
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-30
HUMOR AT A NAVAL COURT
Sailors. Unused TO Proceedings, Cause
Much Merrinent Among the
Spectators.

AT a naval court OF inquiry, In New
York. much unconscious humor was
exhibited. The sailors called az wit.
nesses were quite unused to such pro-
ceedings, and went about their work
very much rs Sioux Indian might be
expected to conjugate Greek verb.
J One OF them--Bill Bubbles-came
stunning forward, his eyes hunting all
round the room, as II in search Of
some place Of safety. Come here.
said the admiral. He came, OF course,
upon the wrong side. No. here!
What's your name?" bubbles. !"
What's all of it?" bill Bubbles. !"
"Bill Bubbles. take the book. :"
Book, sir" Yes. here" The ad-
miral stood up, placing his eye
glasses astride OF his nose, peered
through them at the unhappy Bubbles.
and held ont the Bible Bubbles made
a motion as If to take the Bible. per
haps thinking it gratuity. mo. no!
just place your hand on IT," Bubbles
put mp his left hand NO, your right
hand" Bubbles put up both hands.
The admiral seized the left one be-
tween his thumb and finger and re-
moved II. The right remained. Now,
Bubbles" Yer" do you solemnly
swear that the evidence you will give
in this case shall be the truth. the
whole truth. and nothing but the
truth, SO help you God?' "Yez'r"
We'll. then. kiss the book" Hey.
zur?" Kiss the book" kiss II,
zur?" Yes. kiss t." Bubbles looked
around appealingly, but there seemed
to be no help for It, 80 he placed him
self squarely on his feet, drew a long
breath. bent over the Bible, and pro-
duced noise which made the admiral
jump For an instant, the Bible
seemed to be in peril, and the admiral,
resculng 1t with a sudden pull, looked
sternly at Bubbles and said, slowly:
Go yonder and sit down" Another
witness had had trouble with Lieuten-
ant Lumley. He says, sezee, 'Ef you
wasn't SO small sezee. I'd knock you
out OF sight sezee. I'd like TO see
you do It, says |. Also he done II"
There Is much eloQuence in these four
word
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-30

whispered Mr.. Howe. Brace up
can't happen but once. you know"
i won't give any one a chance t.
let 1t happen to me again." grOwlet
Jack fiercely. but William Howe wa
happily hard OF hearing. and at thiI
moment dashed away. for dinner wal
announced.
Mighty kind of 'em to be 80 care
lul OF my feelings" thought Jack a.
he tried TO quell murderous thrill
al sight of Harry Brompton's care
iully parted curly hair.
belinda came III then-a wonderful!
~ radiant Belinda in pale pink satin
yelled with white lace and with pearls
about her throat She included Jack
| IN her swift survey OF the room, and
he saw that rosy wave OF color
stained her cheeks from brow to chin
and left her pale.
His own heart did not leap in re-
Sronse to her passing glance as it had
oeen wont to GO. Ii telt quite cold
ana stlll. II did not thrOb even when
he found that he was TO take Belinda
IN TO dinner lis face was like a
white mask as he gave her his arm
and led her TO her seat.
10 his relief Belinda did not talk
much 10 him. She seemed absorbed
IN conversation with Harry l}rompton
on her other hand. while Jack was
not obliged 10 talk. for lady beside
nm chartered fcolishly from course
to course until dessert was reached.
IN unUsUal silence came uron the
company as R,linda's father slowly
arose holding his wine glass.
FRIENDS" he smiled upon them,
may ask You 10 drink to the health
happiness OF one who Is very dear to
me--my daughter. Belinda. and her
future husband, Mr. Jack Owen"
III is joke" gasped poor Jack
as the company merrily drank to
their health and happiness. There
must be a limit to-"
Nobody heard his voice save lie
linda. whose hand sought his and
pressed II significantly.
I'm explain afterwards. jack" she
said hurriedly. You must respond to
The toast"
It's true, them" he asked dazed
ly
Of course stupid"
Afterwards they commented ON the
brilliant speech of Jack Owen.
Didn't know il was In him to be 50
funny" commented one
Enough to make amy one hilarious
10 win Il girl like belinda Howe" re-
torled another.
who IL this young Brompton?"
"Oh. don't know some friend
from the west who inflicted himself
upon them this morning and had to
be invited down."
After dinner Jack Owen found him
self mystcriously spirited away to the
alcove in the library. belinda was be-
side him, very pale, very quiet Sounds
from the company In the distant draw
ing room came family to them.
"Oh. Jack, dc you mind?" asked
Belinda after a long silence.
"Mind?" he asked. still dazed at the
strangeness OF the whole thing. and
suspccting a trick OF some sort.
Mind being engaged to me?" she
faltcred.
Mind being engaged to YOU" he
repeated. Why. Belinda. darling. It's
what I've teen trying to accomplish
ever since met you." His arms were
around her now, and his lips were
pressed against her wonderful hair
II didn't understand, you see"
Il knew you wanted to, only you
were so diildent oh, indeed, sir, you
are recovering rapidly and 1t was the
only way You know this Is leap
year"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-07-27

Luderus added another homer
to the ones he acquired while
making himself Objectionable on
West Side.
Wagner also pulled some gem
, fielding stunts, handling ten field
ing chances and starting three
double plays.
Brooklyn, after disastrous vest
ern trip, captured first home game
from Cincinnati, batting Red
pitchers hard.
Benton and Ragon, beavers
who started for two teams, were
lifted in fourth, after Brooklyn
had scored nine times and Gin
cinnati four.
Then Davis went in for Reds
and Curtis for Dodgers. After
that it was real ball game, both
sides going scoreless.
That American Assn race still
continues to be the best of the
larger leagues, with % points be-
tween Minneapolis and Toledo, in
first and third places. Columbus
is second.
Jack White, Chicago light
weight, has signed to box frankie
Burns ten rounds at Oakland,
Cal, Aug. 7.
Clarke Griffith, manager of
Washington Americans, said in
Cleveland today that he and his
associates would buy minor
club as a farm during winter.
They will probably select south
ern team.
You can't stop American ath-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-07-27

A white line that flickers and
finally disappears when the little
white square is gazed at steadily.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-09-03

is now rushing to the coppersf
heads. With anything rushing to-
their heads, even if its brains, the
cops are apt to get dizzy. Too
much like drinking on an empty
stomach.
But mebbe if the cops would
blow out instead of sucking in
when they white they wouldn't
get dizzy. 1t may be a rush Of
wind to the head.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-09-03
TOUGH ON THE COPS.

TOUGH On The CUPS.
Now the traffic cops at the cor
ners have complained that blow.
ing whistle causes a rush of
blood to the head and brings on
dizziness. So Chief McWeeny is
investigating, and if he finds the
cops are telling the truth he will
permit them to direct passing
teams with their hands.
But there is danger of such
heavy work as waving their
hands being tough on the weary
coppers. Why not give each of
them sofa, so he can lie down on
it at the corner and wave the.
teams with his feet?
This would be especially good
during the hot weather, as some
of the cops have such big and
fiat feet that waving them would
help keep the air in circulation.
OF course there would be some
danger in this plan, because when
the cops lie down there might be-
a rush of brains to the head-or
livers, lights or something like
that.
But at that it would be better
than keeping the cops standing
on the corners and causing rush
of brains or kidneys to the feet.
Brains work better in the head
unless it's a bone head.
Why not give each traffic cop
a honk-honk horn, so he-can honk
the drivers on their way-and
save his own wind. The wind for
a honk-honk horn would come
from the street. and that is sup
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-09-03

dow out instead OF sucking IN
when they white they wouldn't
get dizzy. 1t may be rush Of
wind to the head.
THREATEN JOHN DIS LIFE
Tarrytown, N. Y, Sept. b.
John D. Rockefeller, his son and
grandchildren, are in danger from
the Black Hand.
Rockefefler's secretaries. have
received Black Hand letters de-
handing an enormous sum of
money, and threatening the muir
der of first the grandchildren,
then John D., Jr., and then the
old man, unless the request is
complied with.
The Pocantico Hills estate is.
practically an armed camp today.
There are armed guards every
where. The family is surround
ed always by detectives.
1t is thought by the police that
there are former workmen on
the Rockefeller estate, men fami-
liar with the layout of the
grounds, among the Black Hand
ers.
Some of the letters were mailed
from Palermo, Italy, the real
home of the Black Hand, where
Lieut.. Joe Petrisino, the noted
New York detective, was muir
dered.
Metal is the dominant note in
the new trimmings.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
HOLDS
SCHOOL ELECTION.
School Board Elected For Ensuing Year.
Grange To Meet Semi Monthly.
Many Have Improved Their
Property. Other News.

William NJ. Prouse, of Wilmington.
has been a recent visitor of relatives
and friends here.
| Mrs. Samuel BlOcksom was the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert J. Bl0cksom
last week.
James Kerbin returned home on Mon
I day from New York City accompanied
| by his grandson, FentOn Kerbin.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Stein, of Reading.
Pa. have been the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Huggins and Mr.. and Mrs.
R. Frank White.
Mrs. I. Oakley Taylor, of Harrisburg,
Pa. is spending a two weeks visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Taylor and other
relatives. I. Oakley Taylor was with
them en- Sunday.
Wesley Shannon, Of New York City,
visited his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. viii
liam Shannon, this week.
Farmers Grange held q short business
session last Saturday evening, after
which some of the brothers suggested
that some ice cream be purchased which
was done at once to the enjoyment of
all present. Owing to pressure Of work
on the farm at this season it was unani-
mously decided to meet only twice
month The next meeting viii be held
on the 22nd inst at O'Clock p. m.
Lloyd Stout has accepted a position in
a laundry at Buekhill Falls, Pa. and
left home on Monday for that point
The following men have improved
their properties lately as follows r.
E. Stout has erected a fence the limit
Of his yard and lot; William M. Grace
has graded and relaid his pavement;
William NJ. George and Charles Grace
have each laid concrete walks.
Children's Day services will be held
next Sunday evening at 8 O'Clock at the
church The program to be rendered is |
entitled, ''Floral Beauty"
The outgoing and incoming EpwOrth
League cabinets held joint meeting at
the home of the ex-president, Mrs.
Mabel White, on Wednesday evening.
School election on Saturday last re-
suited in the reelection of the entire |
board as follows Henry Heuesman. |
Samuel SaxtOn, George Wilcutts, Frank |
Roe and Samuel Conwell.
Mrs. John W. Taylor, Jr., is conva-
lescing from her recent illness of typhoid |
fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Grace, of West
Grove, Pa, were guests of their parents,
WI. anu MIS-. AeJeI Grdce, SATURDAY 10
Monday.
The Ladies Aid Society was enter
tanned by Mrs. John w. Wright on Mon
lay evening. A gOodly number were
present. The parsonage committee have
1een making some needed improvements
ior the comfort of the occupants of the
parsonage which was reported. After
he general routine of business the hos
.ess served refreshments in a tempting
manner consisting of ice cream, straw
berries and cake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Taylor and Mr..
nd Mrs. Homer Anderson attended the /
9Th wedding day anniversary of Mr..
nd Mrs. William Forkum, in Dover, on
lOnday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-07
HARRISON.
June is here with its roses.

June is here with its roses.
Misses Elsie Mcgee and Leora Mirch
visited Miss Emma Hudson last Saturday
evening and Sunday.
Miss Blanche Dodd was the guest of
Miss Sallie Veasey Sunday.
The stork visited the home of Mr.
Charles c. Davidson Thursday afternoon
of last week and left little baby girl
Harry Walls visited his parents and
best girl Saturday evening and Sunday.
Miss Anna Marshall visited her sister,
Mrs. Harry Rust last Sunday.
Mrs. Name Virden and son Alfred, of
Philadelphia, have been visiting Edward
Marlin and family, and other relatives
here for the past two weeks.
Mrs. A. H. Mcgee had a severe attack
of acute indigestion Sunday evening,
but is much letter at this writing
Messrs Willie and Chester Truitt,
were the guests of Messrs Frank and
Fred Dodd Sunday.
Quite a number of young people of
Harbeson attended the party at Emma
Saturday evening, which was
greatly enjoyed.
Miss Effie Joseph of New Mexico, is
visiting relatives here.
The Children's Day services will be
held at Beaver Dam NJ. P. Church,
Sunday evening, June 10Th.