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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
THREE PLATOON SYSTEM FOR
 POLICE USE Two Police Commissioners Favor Police Ordin-
 anceS Mine Lieutenants and 50 More Men Needed to In stall Eight Hour Day

Police Commissioners Baldwin and Hill were the only spokesmen for the ministrations proposition to recos- nize and enlarge the present police department, at the public hearing be- fore the Ordinance committees. last night on the proposed ordins nco changing the makeup of the police de- partment.
 The plan in brief is the appointments of nine lieutenants. and enough more sergeants to provide total of g. to place the detective bureau on an en- tirely new footing, hire chauffeurs the total number of patrolmen from 95 up to 130 and with the additional strength of the department to fnaugu- rate the three platoon system, also to abolish the special force.
 None appeared to favor the plan eL- cept the police commissioners, and who asked about abolishing the special force.
 The commissioners explained that the idea was to have a captain in each of the three precincts. and one in charge of the detective bureau. The captains are held responsible for everything fn their precincts, and may be on duty in the station outside.
 The men directly in charge of the precinct stations will be the Lieusen- ants, one for each eight hour shift nine of them, are to be on duty on the street.
 They would put the policemen now driving the automobile on street duty and hire chauffeurs from time to time, not making them members of the de- partment, and paying them not to ec- ceed $1,0O0 per year.
 Alderman Reddy asked the commits sioners how they would increase the efficiency of the department if they put the three platoon system into ef- feet, arguing that the extra platoon would use up all additional men.
 He also asked for more detailed kT-r rnissioners relative to the detective bureau. Commissioner Hi1 said the plan was not to make any changes ira the bureau now constituted But he added that under present arrange ments, a man who enters the detec- tive bureau is a detective for good Should the commissioners find him uu- satisfactory they cannot remove him unless they prefer charges. They want more freedom to detail men into tho detective work, and when a man dfa- plays merit in this line he may be re- tained, or otherwise transferred back to
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
M'NEIL QUITS
 AS MEMBER OF
 TAXING BOARD
Press of Business Duties Causes State Senator to Give
 Mayor Resignation
John Dezso, Prominent Hun garian Resident, Is Alp pointed to Fill Unexpired Term.

State Senator Archibald McNeil, Jr., today resigned as a member of the Board of Apportionment and Taxa ton. Mayor c. B. Wilson accepted the resignation and appointed in his stead John Deszo, of BAY Hancock avenue, a prominent Hungarian resident.
 Senator McNeil resigned because of press of business. His res-Snation follows:
 EtIt is with regret tender you my resignation as a member of the Board of Apportionment. My business dut- ies, coupled with the necessity of my attending the sessions of the Senate after January 1, will occupy so much of my time that could not give the attention necessary to the work of the board or that portion which would be allotted to me. As one of the most important boards of the city feel that its nenbe should conscientious ly devote their time to the work at hand and in justice to you as well as the city, feel it my duty to resign
 John Dezso, who succeeds Senator McNeil, is a retired merchant He is prominent in Hungarian affairs in this city and is national president of the GaafedaEaticl1a4 Hungarian Sick Benefit Societies. The confederation has it's national headquarters in this city and boasts a membership of 15O,- 600.
 His appointment holds until Janu- ary, 1915.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
HIGH PERCENTAGE OF BACKWARD PUPILS
 LACK DENTAL CARE
Board of Education Considers Establishment of Dental
 Clinic

At a special meeting of the Board of Education held for the purpose of considering petitions submitted for the addition of a, dental clinic in conjunc- tion with the public schools, as well as the tentative consideration of arch itects who wished to appear as appIi- cants to design plans for the propos- ed new high school, many prominent dentists. physicians and architects ap- peared in person and expressed their views last night.
 Dr. A. c. Zones, supported by the Board of Health, through Commission CT w. J. Mclaughlin and Health Of hcer B. A. Mcclellan. and Bernard Setzer who also spoke highly in favor of the project gave a strong argument in favor of such a clinic With two he asserted to improper body nourish- ment occasioned by decayed teeth, pr. Tones impressed upon the board the necessity for taking care of the young CT generation that through habit and education they might eradicate the causes which not only made children backward but was menace to society as well.
 It was estimated that if the 1000 pu- pills in the Bridgeport Public schools, over 90 per cent are suffering from defective teeth. Of the $500 known retarded children here, it is believed that at least 30 per cent, can be traced directly to causes attributable to inn proper care of teeth Much other mat ter of a most interesting nature was brought forth in the discussion which apparently had great weight with the Board, and it was suggested that an appropria tion of s7,000 would equip a clinic and provide four nurses under the direction of a dental college grad uate which could care for between 800 and 1000 children in grades 1, and 3. Test classes of mental deficients would be treated separately with a, view to demonstrating that mental re- tardation could be greatly diminish ed. The thanks of the Board was ex- pressed to those who appeared though definite action was taken upon the request
 Eight prominent architects in Brid ge- port had been invited to appear and submit suggestions for the proposed new high school. An equal number have been invited to attend later Leonard Asheim. Warren R. Briggs F. A. Cooper and Bernard Doehrer were present and offered many valuable suggestion relating to fireproofing retaining advisory architects. methods pursued in other cities and competi- tions held by the American Institute of Architects. Plans of buildings de- signed by the individual speakers were inspected with interest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
MAN SUICIDES
 WHEN PLACED UNDER ARREST
Another Sensational Chapter in Indecent Assault Gases
 at Mystic
Three More Prominent Men Held, Today, Charged With
 Attacking Little Girls

Mystic, Dec. 2S.-The alleged as- saults young girls by elderly busi- nessmen of this place which has re- suited in the arrest and binding over to the higher court of two brought out, last night. the suicide of a third, Herman Haulish, 65, who jumped from the second story window of a barn after being placed under arrest. The warrant for Haulish's arrest was issued, yesterday afternoon, and charged him with indecent assault on Leah Barraclough, 12, the girl who figured in the arrest of Amos R. Parks
 Officers found Hau1ish, proprietor of a delicatessen store, working in his barn. When the warrant was served he asked permission to feed his horse which was given. He went to the hay loft and before the officers realized what he was doing he had Jumped ground on his head, breaking his neck. He leaves a widow and one son.
 There were three additional arrests in the vice crusade here, today, Duke, 45, and Alfred A. Baker. 67. All were charged with criminal as- sau1ts against little girls Each was taken to Stonington town court and bound over to the superior court un- der bonds which they furnished.
 NeWDerry IS narDorIndStef neres III charge of the bridge across the river, and has been commander of the local G. A. R. post and prominent ir a busi- ness way and socially. He is charged with criminal assault on Leah Barra- clough, 12, and Addie Rathburn, II. He furnished $1,000 bail
 Duke, who was employed in one of the mills, is charged with the same offense on the Barraclough girl and Lizzie Hall, IS. His bonds were also placed at 1000.
 Baker had four counts against him of indecent assault on little girls. His bonds were fixed at $2,000.
 Other arrests are expected in day or two.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
PLAN LEGISLATION TO CURB WHOLESALE
 USE OF DEADLY ARMS

Henry G. Horsefeld, well known in local Socialist circles, urged the Ordi- nance committee of the Common. Council to include in a proposed ordi- nance regulating the carrying of con- cealed weapons, penalty for the sale of such weapon to any person not properly licensed to carry such weap- ons. The ordinance was given a, pub lie hearing last evening.
 an annual license fee of $5 for carry ing concealed weapons. Police and other similar officials are exempted by the ordinance. The present ordinance has the sanction of the police com missioners, who are averse to the present method of issuing licenses without Charge. The licensing is to be done by the superintendent of po- lice.
 MT. Horsefe1d said he would sub init an ordinance along his own ideas at the next meeting of the Common Council Police Commissioners Bald win and Hill favored the ordinance, which originated with their board.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
SIOO,OOO GIFT TO EMPL0YES
 BY CRANE co.
Five Per Cent of Annual Earn ings Deposited to Credit
 of Workers

Approximately $100,O of the earn ings of the Crane Valve company for the past year is today in the hands Of 25Oo employees of the company. The money is a free gift from the nanu- factory to employees who have been with the company for one year.
 Final distribution of the cards noti- flying the employees of the coInpanyis action was made today. The eznpleyes are highly appreciatfve of the firm s generosity and it is said that some formal means of thanking the direc- tors will be taken by the workers.
 Five per cent of each employees sal ary has been placed to his or her credit in several banks of the city. The money is there for the employees to use as they may see fit, the com pany only reminding them that it is well to save.
 General Manager A. F. Bennett said today to The Farmer: tThe gift to the employees will approximate $10o, ,O00. Each employe gets per cent of his amount being placed to his credit in a bank. This plan is to allow the employees to share in the prosperity of the firm, which they individually make possible.
 t'It is also in the form of an appre- citation by the firm of the faithfulness of it's employees and it is hoped that it will inculcate in them the spirit of thrift
 Employes of the company are de- lighted with the remenbrances from the firm. The fact that there is abso- 1ute1y string attached to the bonus of the city there are deposits to the credit of employees and they are free to use it as they wish.
 Formal notification of the com pany's plan is contained on cards en- closed in the pay envelopes of one year-service employees. The card reads as follows:
 Crane Valve Company wishes you and your family the seasons greet ings and announces the payment of a bonus to each one employed by it from December 1, 1911, to December 1. 1912.'' On the reverse side the card reads: ''You .--....... have re- ceived in wages during the year ...... the bonus on which at five per cent is S.... This amount has been put to draws four per cent interest. It is yours. When you want it, present this card and your book at bank as usual. But this is an extra saving. Think twice before you spend it. Save and want not.''
 The Crane Company employs about 5000 hands, of which perhaps 2,500 have served year and, therefore, will benefit by the plan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
HYDRAULIC co.
 MAN NEW FIRE
 COMMISSIONER
John II. Tague, WatRT Inspection, Succeeds Joseph j. RaTtr-
 gan on Board
Murphy and Brown Replace Baldwin and Baker As
 Police Commissioners


 Mayor c. B. Wilson today announc- ed the following appointments to rnu- nicipaI boards:
 Fire Commissioners - Wallace q. Taylor. Republican. reappointed: John H. Tague, Democrat, to succeed Joseph D. Hartigan
 Police Comn1issioners-Wf William IT. Brown, Republican, to succeed George NJ Baldwin; Richard H. Murphy. Democrat. to succeed Frederick D. Ba- ker.
 With the announcements by the Mayor, the batting averages of the Guessing League politicians took an awful tumble. With the exception Of the reappointnent of Wallace c. Tay- Tor to the Fire Board, there was an uncertainty about the Mayors selec- tiOn for other commissfonershfp The appointment of Richard H. Murphy to the Police Board was forecast in The Farmer.
 The big surprise in the appointments was that of John H. Tasue, a former Alderman from the Eleventh district to succeed Joseph D. Hartigan as Fire Commissioner. MT. Tazue is an fri- spector employed by the Bridgeport Hydraulic Company. He is appoint ed as Democrat
 Friends of George M Baldwin yyere afSos surprised when they learned ftat commissioners He is succeeded by William H. Brown, an engineer eru- ployed at the Crane Valve Company.
 Richard H. Murphy, who succeeds ager of the Frank Miller Lumber Company, and is also a member of the Board of Education.
 MT. Taylor, who succeeds himself as Police Commissioner, is advertising manager at Howlands. His reap po1ntment was expected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
ALL RECORDS SINCE 1907
 BROKEN BY BRIDCEPORT'S
 ENORMOUS BUILDING BOOM
Inspector Rowland Believes City Has Popu-
 Iation of I25,O0O
Dwelling House Permits Increased 900 Over 191 Gand List Will be Increased More Than S3,0O0,OO OO0--FOT
 Permits, S3600 Received

During the year 1912 the new build ing operations gave the grand list boost of over three and quarter millions This is the second largest boost in the history of the city, the largest being in 1907 when over S4,- coo. GOO of new buildings were erected Building Inspector Daniel M Rowland was never so busy. Inspector Row. land says he believes the population figures of Bridgeport are closely hug s-inz the 1z5, 900 mark Few have the chance the inspector has to guage the growth of the city. The year 1911 showed that Bridgeport was living up to its reputation made in the 1910 census as one of the seven fastest <ro1.-ins- cities in America Then the value of new buildings erected was close to two and a half millions
 or1nparison of the permit values for two years by the quarter year is as follows:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
ENvOYS
 REPORT SOME
 PROGRESS NOW

London, Dec. 28-According to Dr. Daneff, chief of the Bulgarian pleni- potentiaries, today's brief session of the peace conference went further to- ward getting down to the actual bus mess than any previous meeting.
 'tI am more hopeful of a satisfac- tory peace agreement than I was,'' he said.
 ''The counter proposals of the Turks are an undiscussable secret but I may say that the Turks are only following the traditions in their original slow nesS''
 The forecasted terms Of the porte included the retention by Turkey of Turkey Europe east of a line from Midia on the Black Sea to the Gulf of Saros, including AdrianopIe with autonomous government under the suzerairfty of the Sultan for all Eur garia and no war indemnity to be paid by Turkey
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
WILSON MAKES STAUNTON SOME
 PLACE TODAY
His Home Town Trebles its Population in Honor Of
 the President-Elect
Keen Pleasure of the Governor in Meeting Those Who FondIed Him in His
 Infancy

s4aunton, Va, Dec. 2s-Staunton is on the map, today. The President-to- he. of the United States was 56 years old and he was spending the day in the town where he was born Hardly one of the 12,0oo inhabitants pretendeo to do anything but walk the streets, cheer the hero of the hour, toot horns and in every other imaginable way demonstrate the delight they feel at harborinr so distinguished a guest on an occasion which means as much to
 Not one of the 25 900 visitors from all parts of the old Dominion, which has now given the nation eight Presl- dents. thought of anything save to-
 Gov. Wilson showed keen pleasure over his visit with Dr.. A M. Frazer who is now pastor of the Elder Will sons old church and occupies the xnanee He and the preSident-elect were schooln1ate6 at Davidson College, Last evening and at breakfast, this morning, they entertained Mrs. Wilson with anecdotes of their schooldays.
 An unexpectedly happy incident or the governors visit was arranged by Dr. Frazer, who managed to squeeze into the busy forenoon schedule vis- it to a sanitarium in the country woman suffering from par alysis, was anxiously waiting to see the man who had been elected preSlOenI put WHO'LL she remembered as two year old baby that she had often trotted on her knee She was intimate friend of the Wilson family and nd, frequen1tiy his mother wanted to get away for an hour or two When Gov. Wilson was told that Mrs. Keiser had been count ing the hours until he came, he as- Sured Dr. Frazer he would like to gfH himself the pleasure of seeing her.
 Two other women of Staunton. Mrs. P. L. Hoover and Miss Amanda Pulse, boaSted of having held the President elect in their arms when he was a baby
 After he returned from his call on Mrs. Keiser it was planned to have them visit the manse
 Besides sleeping in the house where he was born and meeting people who knew him before he could talk, Gov. Wilson expected, today, to experience the unusual sensation of delivering a speech in the place where he was bap- tized when infant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
CONDUCTOR DIES
 OF HIS INJURIES
Henry Bishop of New Haven Caught While Coupling
 Cars

New London, Dec. 28-Henry O.. Bishop, of New Haven, a freight con- ductor on the New Haven road, died at local hospital, early today, from injuries received, last night, while coupling an airbrake. Bishop was be- tween two cars coupling when the en- zine with other cars bumped into the train.
 He was thrown to the tracks and the wheels of one of the cars crush ed his left leg and arm. At the hos oital both leg and arm were amputat- ed but he could not survive the shock and loss of blood.
 He was formerly an employe Of the Central Vermont Railroad and his r-ther is a United States deputy marshal He leaves a widow and daughter living in New Haven
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
A CHANGE IN PRICE

It may be unknown to the general public, but it is a fact, that owing in part to the dou- bling in price of white paper since the inauguration of one cent newspapers in this city, they have been published at loss. Indeed, all materials used in the production Of newspapers, including the large items of ink and stereotype metal, have ad- vanced heavily, and the high cost of living has caused large increases ineIabor cost, these lat ter increases ranging from $20O to $500 a week.
 There are now few one-cent papers. The price is mostly 9 cents, and in many cities 3 cents. With the cost of white paper alone exceeding the present price per copy to newsdealers- one-haIf cent-iInprovemen is clearly impossible. For these reasons, and others of nearly equal importance, tIie price of the Evening Farmer will, on and CD CENTS A COPY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28

Gain over 1911, S85e, 727.
 The building commission has one more meeting before winding up the year.
 The buildings were largely dwellings to meet the demands of the increased population. There were 300 more dwelling house permits granted than in 1911.
 There were 1855 granted in 1912 and 1,052 in 1911. During the past year the board met 131 times and for per mitS alone it received over s, 600 in cash. It also collected several hun dred dollars for master plumbers licenses.
 The board will make it's annual re- port in April, 1913, the city's fiscal year is not in accord with the Greg brian calendar.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
NAUGATUCK VALLEY
 ICE CO.'S SOUVENIR

The Naugatuck Valley Ice Co. is dis trIbut1ng to its customers and friends handsome mem oranduna books. The little volume is tastefuIly bound and may be used as diary and reference book. It is a very appropriate New Years book gift which in greatly ap- -preciated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
HUNTER TO SPEAK HERE.

Robert Hunter will speak at Social ist headquarters, Park Theatre build ing at o'clock tomorrow night. His subject will be Lessons of the Re- cent Campaign There is no more eloquent or convincing exponent of Socialism than MT. Hunter and he al- ways draws, capacity audiences.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
But Two of the Accused Iron Workers Officials, Buck ley and Seiffert, Were Freed By the Jury, Who Reported Their Finding This Morning.
Court Adjourned Until Next Monday When the Con victed Men Will Be Brought Before Judge Anderson-Case of Mo Manigal, Star Witness for the Government, Will Also Be Disposed of Then.

''This conviction is not a blow to union Iabor,'' said United States Attorney Charles W. Miller, the prosecutor. 'Ebut is a distinct service to isboI. in that 1t rids Iae bor of the stigma of such men within it's organization
 "sThis will not cripple the union. The work will be done just the same under other officers in case an appeal is unavailable from this verdict" President Ryan, of the Ironworkers' Union, said.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
GIVES S1,OOO TO CHURCH.

In memory of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Samuel Small, Mrs. Agnes Swan Small of Hartford, has given $1,0O0 Congregational church. The interest of that sum will be used annually for the benefit of the school Announce ment of the gift was made by Deacon L. B. SilIiman at the Christmas con- cert at the church last evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
PERSONAL MENTION.

Attorney and Mrs. John P. Gray of $40 Laurel avenue are entertaining 2 MT. and Mrs. Thomas J. Sawyer and their grand daughter, Ada May Davis of New London.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry M. Merritt of 97 Catherine street welcomed a daughter at their home yesterday Mrs. and Miss Merritt are progressing favorably.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28

Paris-rhe mi1dness of this French winter has greatly chagrined the Paris beauties because fashion, this season decreed furs to match each frock and separate sets Cor day and night func rtions
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28

New Yor-Leap Year statistics show that 3s, 264 marriage licenses have been issued here, an excess of :, 162 I--- Iaz4 year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
MEN WOMEN AND CHILDREN FLEE
 TO FIRE ESCAPES

Boston, Dec. 28.-One hundred and fifty men, women and children fled to the ice-covered street down exten- sion ladders and fre-escapes, today, when fire was discovered in Eliot, a large apartment house on Denmark street in the exclusive Backbay dis trict. All except a half dozen of those chased to the streets, which were swept by 40 mile gale that chilled to the marrow, were in their nightclothes.
 Many women. overcome by the in- tense cold when they stepped through windows to fre-eScapeS, had to be car ried, wrapped only in a single thin garment, down the ladders by fire men.
 Eliot Hall is the largest of a group of Fenway Park buildings It is occu- pied by a score of conservatory stu dents and several opera singers. The building was considerably damaged. No one was injured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28
s1OO,OOo FACTORY BLAZE

Gam bridge, Mass, ec. 2S.-One hun dred thousand dollars damage result ed from fire of incendiary origin which swept the Mead-Morrison Com pany Boiler Factory at Main and First streets, Cam bridge, today, practically destroying the entire plant. The fire started shortly after 1:3O and in a few minutes the whole building was in flames.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28

Boston-As a result of an operation by which he had several shot rernov- ed from his right eye, Leroy E. Thorpe of Brockton will regain his sight af- ter 12 years blindness
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-28

Middle etown-The plant of the Loew- enthal Lumber Company was burned this morning, with a loss of $15, 900.