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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23

the chief executive. He was born on Dec. 23, 1854
 Before daylight this morning, nili- tary bands from the regiments which have their headquarters in the federal capital marched up and down in front of the palace and serenaded' the pro- viSional president, who afterward, during the forenoon, received the con gratulations of the committees repre- senting all departments of the govern nent.
 The final event in the days celebra- ton was a. reception of the diplomatic corps at which all the foreign repre- sentatives were present with the ex- ception of Nelson O'ShaughneSsy, American charge d 'affaires.
 Vera Cruz, Dec. 23-The United States batt1eships Kansas and Con- necticut arrived here today and an chored outside the harbor with the Nebraska, the Louisiana and the New Hampshire. The two last named yes se1s are to leave at once for the states.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
FINE HOME FOR
 LOCOMOBILE co,
To Move from 76th Street to New II Story Building in
 61st Street, New York

New York, Dec. 23-The Locomo- bile Company of America have just completed new eleven story Service and Sales Building at Sixty-first street, past they had realized that their old quarters at Seventy sixth street, and Broadway had been inadequate,s and lthis new building is the result
 Since 1899, fourteen years ago, the Locomobile Company have been at their old location at Seventy-sixth St. and Broadway, and it is something g in the way of breaking away to leave the old place. said John r. Hummer, the New York manager, re- gently.
 We have gained a great deal in stability and prestige during these fourteen years. When a man can come back year after year, Knowing always that he will be received with the same courteous attention that has always characteroized the organiza- ton, it gives him a sense of security in buying car represented by such a branch organization. He knows that should anything ever develop in the way of trouble he has only to go back to where he bought the car to find service department amply equipped and ready to take care of him Then too, the experience which our service department has gained during these fourteen years is of in estimab1e value.
 Considering the new building alone, it means more than a change of base for the LocomobiIe Company It is an asset to the entire motor car business in New York. While the New York market is very active and competition is keen, it is neverthe less a fact that whatever one company may do to improve it's merchardis- ing conditions rebound to the credit and advancement of the entire indus try.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
BIG BUYERS BOOST
 WALL ST. PRICES;
 FALL COMES LAT FER

New York, Dec. 23-Opening-Buy ing of stocks on large scale continued early today and a further improve ment in prices resulted. The insistent demand in which there has not been no let-up for several days, indicated that the movement has passed be- yond the bounds of an upturn at the expense of the shorts and traders said that operations on the long side had become more active thSz at any time since the September advance.
 Opening gains were restricted to fractions except in the cases of Lacled Gas and Great Northern Ore, which rose 1. The list made a further i'm provement in the first half hour and Reading, Southern Pacific and AmaI- gamated- were pushed up l. Cana dian Pacific, selling "ex-rights'' opon- ed three points under yesterday $ close.
 Noon-Sentiment was distinctly hopeful today. Execution of large buying orders in stocks whose fluc- tuations usually govern the market and an expansion in the volume of dealings in bonds indicated the change in speculative sentiment as compared national stocks in London failed to hold. the market in check and the handsome gains made in the last few days were extended. Weakness of Missouri Pacific, Canadian and New Haven tended to hold back the gen eral list and the early rise was c11+ into, some stocks losing all of their gains.
 Bonds were irregular.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
NINE APPLICANTS
 FOR BAR EXAMS

Nine young men have filed notice With the clerk of the superior court that they will apply for examination Tor admission to the bar The list is as follows:
 James Anthony Beck, Bridgeport: James X- Burke, Stamford; Philo c. calhoun, Bridgeort; David Bison, Brlogeport; Raymond E. Hackett stamford; Joseph A. Lockha-t, Green Wich; Norris F. Pierson, Stamford. samuel Delvey Polsen, Bridgeport; samuel Leon Rickles, Danbury.
 The committee on admissions met in the courthouse on December 12 and heard testimony the applicants Robert H. Fruin, of Stamford, who has been practicing in New York state was admitted without examination this morning by Judge Bennett He was introduced by Judge Kee1er of sta1n- ford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23

The proposed new thoroughfare will extend in a straight line 50 feet east of Lyon terrace. Besides passing under Golden Hill street it will cut through four streets which are now accessible from Main street or Washington ave nue only. Many buildings will have to come down. and much private prop erty will be taken but Mayor Wilson estimates the proposed extension can be made for less than $350,O00.
 The mayor has plan of the new layout showing the proposed exten- sion. The plans were drawn by City Engineer A. H. Terry. The mayor claims that Broad street hill can be cut away to give an 80 foot street with @ grade of and 4-1O per cent. from Elm street to Congress street. Golden Hill street will be left as it is and will cross over Broad street by steel and concrete arch 60 feet wide, the present width of the street.
 This arch will be 15 feet clear in the center under Golden Hill street. The mayors plan contempIates a cut that will follow the present topography of the ground in that vicinity with an imperceptib1e rise to Congress street.
 The grade will be about the same as that under the railroad viaduct at Park avenue and it is claimed that any team or any load that can go up the grade under the viaduct, will be able to negotiate the proposed exten- sion of Broad street to Congress street. Vehicles or drivers who want to go over Golden Hil1 street will have to dr$ive through from Main street to Harrison street
 Starting at Elm street the proposed extension would cut off a portion of the building occupied by the UniVers- ity club and owned by the Mary Bish- op' estate, take down entirely the con- crete block house of M. A. w. Ange- vine on the opposite corner, the frame house of H. c. FairchiId, on Golden Hill street at the top of the hill Other houses or portions of houses which would have to come down would be the stucco house in Lyon terrace own- ed by J. G. IudluIn; two brick houses owned by Fannie B. Hurley frame house owned by Alice L. Watson in Congress street, two story frame house owned by Jacob Kiefer, in Congress street, cross Congress street to Arch two two-story and half houses of Mar garet Eagan and Catherine A. Cox; houses owned by James F. and Mar owned by Bridget Ward, Benjamin r. Root and Mary A. Suspicion in High street; houses owned by Mary E. Clancy, John P. Dunn, Nathan Herz and Catherine R. Hayes in Fulton street; houses owned by Thomas Ar mold, Jr. estate, and Thomas Arnold. Sr., and Edward F'inlan in Fulton street and part of the building owned by Thomas Arnold and Edward F. Fin1an just south of Franklin street
 The proposed extension will also take in the property of w. s. WiImot and E. E. Wheeler unimproved in Lyon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
HARTFORD POLICE COURT JUDGE IS
 OUT OF OFFICE

Hartford, Dec. 29-With the ad- journment of police court this morn ing. Judge Walter H. Clark severed his connection with it in a judicial capacity unless special occasion should arise before the day is over. Judge Frederick G. Eberle, who 1s given his office by decision of the su- preme court, will assume his duties Wednesday morning
 Said Judge, Clark, today: My only regret in retiring is for the passing of the splendid corps of court officers as- sociated with me who have rendered such valuable services"
 Judge Clark was connected with the police court ten years, serving as as- sociate judge and judge five years each.
 Judge EberIe announced his ap- pointments this afternoon and ft means that all court officers under the old regime have been busted with one exception, the probation officer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23

 BE LOYAL

If all Bridgeport manu- facturers were as loyal to Bridgeport as one who died a few years ago, Bridgeport would be more prosperous. The man alluded to not only bought all he could for his plant, but his personal re- quirements in Bridgeport. Sometimes it was necessary for him to order them from the merchants who did not carry them in stock. He was a successful manufacturer; the size of his estate and the extent of his benefactions in dicated that. Yet he manag- ed to find in Bridgeport many things which were re-
 quired in his factory and others which ministered tc his personal comfort or adornment. There is good reason why every manufac- turer should buy all the sup plies he can in Bridgeport. It makes for a better town and that means better satis- fled employees and increaseJ nponorfu va IJ7nC
 MT. Manufacturer, it's "UP TO YOU" to BUY IN BRIDGEPORT.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
SCHMIDT DECLARED MENTALLY DEFICIENT

New York, Dec. 23-Hans Schmidt, slayer of Anna Aumuller, is notsham- mining insanity as the district attor- ney charges but is mentally deficient, according to Dr. Smith Ely Jelliffe, who testified for the defense at to- days session of Sohmidt's trial for murder.
 "It is absolutely impossible for Schmidt to be shamming insanity,'' Dr. Jellife said in answer to a question from the bench. He is suffering from a paranoid or paraphrentc type of dementia."
 Dr.. Jellife submitted to the court a chart of Schmidt's family tree elm bracing more than 50 of the prisoners s relatives, many of whom have either been adjudged insane or evinced strik- ing Symptoms of mental disorder.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
Mexicans, Impoverished By War, Are Not Buying Many
 Presents For Xmas Gifts

Mexico City, Dec. 23-Feeble efforts have been made to arrange holiday festivities in Mexico City this year.
 Governor Corona, of the federal dis trfct has enlisted 8 few of the citys fashionable women to assist him in holding a fair in one of the public spirit is half apologetic, it being an toward buying clothing for the poor.
 Merchants in Mexico annually dress their windows and stores to attract the present-buying public but unlike the stores in the United States the rush is not over until one week later. Some Mexicans buy presents and dis tribute them on Christmas eve but all of them give or want to give to- kens of their love and friendship on New Years day.
 This year the merchants have made little effort to capture the holiday money. Sentiment has dul1ed the buy ing spirit and war has drained the money bags. As a people the Mexf- cans are impoverished. Merchants who had placed orders early in the generally cancelled them because of increased duty on all importations Such shop windows as are decorated with holiday goods this year contain goods from last year.
 Mexico City, Dec. 23-ProvisionaI President Huerta today revived what was an old custom under the regime of General Porfrio Diaz, of celebrating at the national palace with great for mality the anniversary of the birth of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
JUDDS EFFECTED RECONCILIATION
 LAST SATURDAY Husband of Auto Victim Says They Had Decided to
 Forget Differences BODY OF VICTIM
 IS SHIPPED HERE Coroner Investigates Cir cumstances of Night Ride
 Prior to Fatal Crash

That Mrs. Helen B. Judd, the vic tim of the West Haven automobile fatality of early Sunday morning, had become reconciIed to the plan Of her husband to make another effort to live happily together, only a few hours before she met with her tragic death, was the statement of Judd to- day.
 Judd, who, as well as his wife, is better known by the name of Watson his stepfather's n4me-said that on Saturday he and his wife met and talked for some time. They were very happy, he said, at xhe prospect of soon having their own home again, and his wife seemed especially joy full, he said, that their little son, not yet two years old, might enjoy the association of both parents.
 Judd said he knew nothing of the automobile ride until word of the tragedy reached him, several hours after his wife had died. He appeared greatly depressed. He said he and his wife had differed on a number of occasions, but that both, on Saturday, had expressed themselves as being willing to forget the past, and to seek happiness in beginning anew their married life.
 The body Of Mrs Judd is still in New Haven. It was expected in this city last evening ,put owing to the rearrang gernents of plans of Coroner Mix who is conducting a searching in quiry into the case. the autopsy was postponed until today, and it is not known just when the body will reach here. For that reason funeral plans are encomplete-
 Coroner Mix's inquiry into the fa- taiity, which began yesterday, is very searching, He had no less than eight witnesses before him yesterday and today there were a number of others He asked particuEarlly as to the stops the party made, the number or drinks that they had before they started home, and opened up a, field of fnves- tigation which, if 1t proved fertiles might warrant the substitution or mansIaughter for that of reckless driving against John L. Somers.
 If suitable arrangements can be made with the authorities funeral ser vices will be held at the Bishop under taking chapel on Friday morning at 9:3O, after which the remains will be transported to Westf1e1d, Mass, for in terment. Rev. Richard L. Swain of the South Congregational church will conduct the services.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
WILL DISTRIBUTE
 MILLION AMONG HIS
 FOUR CHILDREN

San Antonio, Tex, Dec 23.-Children of William Maverick, head Of a, fam fly long prominent i>4 Texas history will have a reunion nere Christmas day when Maverick will give to them more than $1, 900 900 in income bearing property
 He will keep for himself, according to the announcements of friends, just enough to keep him in comfortable circumstances for the remainder of his life.
 The children are William Maverick, Jr., of Berlin, Ger, Robert Maverick, just returned from a, trip around the world, Mrs Carl Hahn, a singer of New York, Mrs Augustus Maverick and Lewis Maverick, of San Antonio.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23

terrace.
 The city now owns all the property on the west side of Lyon terrace which is to be the site of the new high ried out 1t contemplateS taking Lyon terrace and adding it to the High school grounds. The new layout of Broad street which will be 50 feet east of Lyon terrace will, of course, take care of the travel which now goes through Lyon Terrace.
 Under this plan the High school will be on an eminence relieved by series of terraces built up from the proposed extension of Broad street. It is also planned to have a driveway extend from Golden Hill street in a semi circle through the High school grounds into Congress street. /
 If the plan is carried out sites for the new public library and new city hall containing police headquarters and emergency hospital will be found in the vicinity. This, with the county court house close at hand will make a new civic center. The grounds of the proposed new High school will have a frontage of TOO feet the pro- posed extension of Broad street. In front of this stretch it is proposed to have an 80 foot street with Il foot side walks.
 It is also planned to extend Chapel
 
 through into the Broad street exten- sion. Mayor Wilson thinks that trolley track could be laid through the proposed extension and thus re- lieve some of the traffic on Main street.
 If the extension goes through prop erty on Elm, Broad, Congress and oth- CT streets will be assessed benefits as the mayor says that much property which is now simply back yards will then become valuable building sites which will find ready buyers.
 Engineer Terry has estimated that the work including laying permanent pavement, the assessments of benefits and damages, condemnation proceed ings etc, can all be done for about $342, GOO. He estimates the work can be completed easily within a year.
 The mayor proposes that the funds to do the work betraised by a bond is- sue. He will submit his plan at the next meeting of the Common Council on January 5 and ask that the Council immediately investigate the plan and give its approval.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
WILSON WILL SIGN
 BILL WITH TWO PENS

Washington, Dec. 23-Six o'clock tonight was the hour. set by White House officials for President Wilson to sign the currency bill. Five hours later the President plans to leave for Pass Christian, Miss, for a three weeks vacation.
 Senator Owen and Representative Glass, co-aut1ors of the bill, merl- bers of the congressional banking committees and leaders in Congress were invited to attend the ceremony. The President will sign the bill with two gold pens and present one to Sen
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
SANTA CLAUS HELD UP
 AT POLICE HEADQUARTERS

Indications that the Christmas tree and social, scheduled to take place at o'clock this afternoon at the police and charities building, will be con siderably delayed on account of the Royal Hotel hearing in city court room this afternoon were indicated at press time and much disappointment was manifested. Arrangements have been made to hustle the tree and oth- CT material into the room as soon as the hearing is concluded for the day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
WOMEN FIND BANK ROLL;
 GIVE IT TO POLICE

A considerable sum of money was found in the West End yesterday by two women giving their names as Mrs. Barto of 4O1 Hancock avenue, and Mary OTto of 211 Pine street. It was turned over to the police at the Third precinct station and later transferred to the care of Superintendent Birm- ingham.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
COMMISSIONER HILL
 ON CITY COURT BENCH

President George s. Hill of the po- lice board and considered to be the special representative of the admins tration one that board, was an inter eGted spectator at today's session of the city court and. a Dart of the time, occupied a seat on the bench with Deputy Judge Frank L. Wilder.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
FAILS FROM BRIDGE:
 HIS NECK IS BROKEN

Stamford, Dec. 23-Richard Dona- hue, aged 50, fell 20 feet from a bridge over small stream here today and was killed His neck was broken. There was little water under the bridge and the body was soon recov- cred.
 Donahue suffered from spells of dig. z1ness and it is believed he had an at tack as he was crossing the bridge
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23

Mayor Wilson called the reporters in, yesterday, and nounced project cut Broad Street through to Lexington which he estimates will cost $3400O He to benefits The would leave the High school feet the and would require the purchase of large amount of private property.
 This plan precede another to create civic center in the neghborhood of the High School Lyon Terraces abandoning present Library building Main street. the present City Ha State street and the Charities Building Fairfield avenue.
 rebuild structures sites would at least $1 100000.
 The existing buildings and sites which in the heart of the business district would into private hands at sacrifice prices.
 This latest proposal by Mayor Wilson regarded of the to plunge the city deeply into debt that cannot acquire it's public utilities and brings the total of debt advocated Mayor Wilson little than
 years up $6O0OOOO The Expenditure of this $6OOO0o largely defeated by the people would have millions charges operating costs of the city would have 1Sl1i incnaa ed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
Spaniards Forced to
 Loan $5O,0OO to Huerta

Washington, Dec. 23-Diplomatic despatches today report that a. forced loan of $5O,oOO Mexican, has been ad- vanced by Spaniards at Acapulco to the federal military commander.
 Rear Admiral Fletcher reported no new developments at Tampico. The wafships off the coast here are under way because of the rough water.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
SEEK RECKLESS BOY CYC11s1

Mrs. J. A. Richardson of 97s State street, has again asked the police to try and locate the boy, who, while riding a bicycle, ran into her in front of Riker's drug store last week as she was crossing the street She says that one of her arms was severely injured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
WHFTLOCK's FATHER DIES

Cleveland, Dec. 23-The Rev, Dr. Elias D. Whitlock, 70 years old, fa- ther of Mayor Brand WhitIock, Of Toledo, and a retired Methodist cIer- gyman, died here today
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
Broad St. Extension Revived By Mayor; Plan In Background
 For Costly Public Buildings
Bond Issue Wanted To Meet Estimat= ed First Cost Of S34O, O,OOO==Benefits To Be Assessed Against Property
 Owners==Much Private Prop erty Must Be Taken

Mayor Wilson revives ancient project to extend Broad Street
 He estimates the expense at $34OOOO
 This work dOne it is planned to abandon City Hall, the Library, and the Charities Building, and erect City Hall and Charities buiIdng and Library the proposed High School.
 The cost of these additional changes would exceed $1OOOOOO
 During Mayor Wilson's administration attempt has been made a debt of S5,OOO,OOO, which has been defeated by the referendum
 This debt had it been created would compelled expenditures additional $3,OOOOOO would caused large increase in the annual operating of the city
 The debt program is part of sustained effort to de lay prevent municipal ownership of public utilities.
 Mayor Wilson's proposals for debt amount 10 than $6,OO0,OOO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
TU. s. TEACHER GETS MARRIAGE LICENSE
 IN PHILADELPHIA

Harvey L. Gish, instructor of mathe- matics and Greek in The University School Fairfield avenue, and living o. S6S Park avenue, secured a license tu Philadelphia, today, to wed Mss Esther E. Drufva of 27 Wheeler strsts Waterbury, Conn.,, according to dis patch from the Quaker City.
 MT. Gish left here two weeks ago for a vacation, in Waterbury. Much surprise was occasioned in this city when news reached this city of his F. Clement Leach recog- nized Gish in Philadelphia as the eOu- pie applied for license. It was not known here that he planned to we'd
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23

Vincent Labandowsl<i, Palisades Park, N J., threw salt into a well, then put in sugar to make it sweet. He's in Jail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23

Mrs. Terese Lewis, the Bronx. re- ported her baby was kidnapped. A mischievous youngster had wheeled child short distance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-23
THE WEATHER

Rain or Snow Tonight and
 Wednesday.