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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-08
LAWYERS
 ARRAIGN HUDSON
States Attorney Characterizes State mentS as ScuriIlous and Asks Court to Strike Them Out

A bitter attack upon States Attor- ney Stiles Judson was made today in a plea in abatement filed by counsel for Judge Charles H. Peck, of Strat- ford, against whom disbarment pro- ceedings are now pending.
 In the papers filed in the Superior court Attorneys DeForest & Klein all lege that because of his long and bit ter hatred of Judge Peck, the states attorney is incapable of handling the case fairly and that he. should b5 dis qualified. It is also contended that the states attorney has no authority to bring proceedings against Judge Peck.
 In reply to this Attorney Judson has made 8 motion that the second par agraph in the plea be stricken out. He declares it is scuriI1ous and not good policy. The court is also asked to reprimand the lawyers for Judge Peck for making statements of that kind in a legal document. The mo- ton will be argued before Judge Shumway in the Superior court Fri day morning.
 Judge Peck is charged with frregu- lar practice in \ connection with the Perry estate which came before him in his capacity of Judge of Probate in Stratford. The charges were first brought by the grievance committee of the Fairfield county bar but were dismissed because one of the regular members, Attorney c. S. Garfield, did not act. Thereupon the states attor- ney brought the proceedings himself.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-08
DESCRIPTION OF
 COUNTERFETTER IS
 SECURED BY SLEUTHS

With the assistance of secret ser vice agents who have ben actively en- gagged in tracing the 'tshover- of the Queer'' who has imposed many new $10 counterfeit bills upon creduIous public, description of the man known to have handed out the money has been secured by the local police
 He is described as between 35 and 40 years of age, swell-d dressed, weight about 165 pounds, 5 feet 6 inches in height, short Stubby mustache, wear ing e-glasess and having a full face.
 Many persons were v1ctimized dur ing the latter part of the week, among them Matt Weller, the well known saloon keeper, Martin Plubas, 32 Rail road avenue, Polls Theatre, and prob ably a, host of others as yet unsuspect- ing of their loss The bill is ten dollar gold certificate bearing on the face the portrait of Michael Hilligus, first treasurer of the United States. The plate number is B1SS9O323.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-08
DEMOCRATS IN
 CAUCUS ON NEW
 TARIFF SCHEDULES
How to Steer Proposed Bill to
 Statute Books Is Big Issue

Washington, April Slow to steer the new tariff bill through Congress to the statute books is the question now confronting the Democratic lead CTS of the administration.
 Early, today, the Democrats met in caucus but inraediatedIy adjourned to await the message of President Wilson. After providing for working committees of the extra session, they vii consider the tariff bill as intro duced by the ways and means com mittee. The principal program con- fronting the House leaders who are listening to members of the Senate for the sake of harmony is whether the bill should be reported in the House in it's entirety or schedule by schedule.
 Democratic Senators who opposed the sugar schedule with it's provts- ion for free sugar in three years, ob- ject to consideration of the tariff as one bill.
 ed there was a probability, today, that the public caucus might determine finally to segregate the sugar sched- ule, taking up all other schedules and the income tax as one bill. It also was probable that the question of the method of consideration might not be determined by the caucus but be taken up on the floor of the House after the bill had been reported from the ways and means committee.
 Chairman Underwood has stated that the question to be determined at once is whether the bill should be separated into sections at any time the House deemed 1t expedient.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-08
MRS. LUND FREE
 ON $I,5OO BONDS
Woman Under Arrest on Serious Charge Weeps in Relatives Arms When She Leaves
 Jail

Mrs. Marion Lund. charged with in ducing F year old Marion HouIihan of this city to go on a joy ride for immoral purposes, was released on bonds of $1.50O this afternoon. Lyman $. Catlfn furnished the bail. Attor- ney John J. Cu1linan, representing the accused, had made a motion to have the bond reduced from $5,OOO to and the motion was to have been heard by the superior court this af- ternoon. After a conference with States Attorney Judson, however, it was agreed that the amount should be reduced.
 Mrs. Dora Rogers of Salem, Mass, a relative of the accused, arrived in this city today in company with At torney Hubbard l.. Baker of Boston. The two women met in the clerks office and both wept as they em- braced. Attorney Baker says he has known Msr. Lund all her life and he is confident that she is innocent of any wrong doing.
 After the matter of the bond had been settled, Mrs. Lund left the courthouse with Mrs. Rogers. The accused was smiling and appeared in much better spirits than when she was in the building before.
 Attorney Baker discovered that he and Assistant Clerk F. w. Tracy of the Superior court were fellow alumni at Boston University and they held an impr omptu reunion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-08
HOST OF HELLO GIRLS BOUND
 FOR BOSTON
Special Train With 600 Aboard Goes
 Through City
Promise of Fine Outing Made by Telephone Go. Which Fears
 WaIk-Out in Hub

Six hundred telephone girls enroute from New York to Boston on a special train passed through here shortly af- ter nine o'clock this forenoon. They were sent in anticipation of a probable waIk-out of telephone operators there. The young women said they were to receive regular wages, a bonus of $25 each, a room at a hotel and all ex- penses paid, including their laundry. They were recruited from the various telephone exchanges in New York, Yonkerss WeStchester and New Jersey.
 About 50 linemen and trouble find ers'' accompanied the girls, who were chaperoned by 12 women monitors. The train left the Grand Central sta- ton at 7:55 o'clock and was scheduled to reach Boston at 1 o'clock this af- ternoon- There were seven cars in the train
 Ample assurances of protection have ben given the young women, they Faid, in the event of trouble in Bos- ton
 For recrea ton, they asserted, the telephone company had promised to take them sightseeing on ''rubberneck'' wagons around Boston and vicinity when they were off duty
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-08
POPE SUFFERS
 SEVERE RELAPSE
Temperature Rises to 100; Condition Is
 Serious
Lengthy Visits of Pilgrims Fa- tigue Sovereign POntiff Who
 Becomes Bedridden

Rome. April S-Pope Plus suffered a severe relapse, last night. He was very feverish, his temperature rising to 100 degrees. Prof. E1ttor Marchia- fava was with him for an hour. After a thorough examination he insisted that the pontiff should take a com plete, repose and forbade him even to receive the usual daily representa- tive on vatican affairs.
 The relapse suffered by the Pope re- suited, it was reported here, owing to two lengthy visits by pilgrims, yes terday, which obliged the Pontiff to remain several hours without moving He was overcome by the fatigue. In the course of the evening he suffered a slight fainting fit and pr. Andrea Anici, who was in attendance had put him to bed and injected strengthening remedies. After a few minutes the Pope recovered consciousness and spoke to those surrounding him.
 By the doctors instructions, the Pope will remain in bed,- suspending all his habitual occupations until further orders.
 The Pope's temperature had dirnin- ished somewhat during the forenoon. He remained in bed by the doctors orders.
 clans who were permitted to see the Pope were Cardinal Merry Del Val, pa pal secretary of state, and the Sisters and niece of the Pontiff
 No official bulletin has been issued today, concerning the Pope's condition but a. report is in circulation that the relapse he suffered, last night, was due to an affection of the kidneys
 The condition of the Pope improv- ed considerably toward evening. At half past five his physician announc-. ed that the Pontiff was somewhat better.
 An official statement the Pope's condition published in the Osserva- tore Romano, this evening, says: 4
 Since yesterday evening the Holy Father has been indisposed with 8 relapse of influenza. His condition is causing no anxiety but he requires much rest'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-08
IN THE SENATE.

When a bill providing for the election of county commissioners by the people, as amended by the House, making such election by the county Assembly, came up, today, Senator McDonough had it tabled until the House amendment could be printed. He said he wished to ascertain what the amendment was all about.
 A resolution appointing Samuel s. Webb as commissioner of the Ches- ter-Had1yme Ferry was reported.
 From the calendar were adopted these matters; amending the Water bury charter concerning sidewalks and curbing; appropriating ,0O0 for the Gaylord Farm and $20,00O for the Wildwood sanitarium at Hartford for the care of tubercu1ar patients; appropriating $22, 900 for a defiency in judicial expenses in New Haven, Fairfield and New London county court; authorizing the central school district in Wallingford to issue bonds; increasing the capital stock of the Putnam Foundry and Manufacturing company.
 Among the unfavorabIe reports from the judiciary committee were these: relating to work and recrea- ton on Sunday after a general sub stitute bill had been prepared grant ing municipal concerts and recreative sports in parks on Sunday; also two bills which were aimed to stop fraud ulent adVertisem ents bills which were strongly opposed by the busf- nessmen of the state.
 In the Senate when Senator McDon- ough was explaining Sunday bills un- favorably reported there was de- mand on the part of Senator John son, of Hartford, Landers and McNeiI, for liberal laws which would permit
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-08
EVENING SESSIONS

It was proposed by the legislative leaders, today, that in order to expe- dite business in both branches with out compelling members to put in ad- ditional days and consequent increased travelling expenses, to hold both after noon and evening sessions on Tues days and Thursdays beginning early in May. By this time most of the committees will have concluded their work. The outlook is a great g1ut of calendar work by May l. because so few of the really important and controversial matters have yet been decided on- The suggestion of night sessions is finding favor among both Democrats and Republicans. The dis position is not to hold Friday sessions except as an emergency.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-08
BALDwIN's APPOINTMENTS.

Hartford, April S-Gov. Baldwin sent to the Senate, today, his alppoin nnent Df Edwin A. Down, of Hartford, Mrs. Martha H. c. Mitchell, of Norwich and Miss Anna C. Walton, of Middle town, to be members of the state board Of charities for four years from July 1. next.
 He also reappointed Curtis P. Glad fling. Of Hartford, to the pharmacy board for three years from June 1.
 The governor also sent to the Sem ate for confirmation, his appointment of Frank S. Burlington, of Morris, to be a member of the board of par dons to succeed General Harland, of Norwich, resigned, and for the term ending the first Monday of June, 1915, and of Arthur J. Wolff, of Hartford, and J. Fred Jackson, of Hamden, to be members of the State Board Df Health for six years from July L next.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-08
SEPARATE TRIALS ASKED
 BY RAILROAD

CT demand that this defendant be tried the same as the most private and humble citizen in this state,'' said States Attorney Judson in the criminal superior court this after noon when protesting against the court receiving motions filed by coun- sel for the New Haven railroad of ficials held responsible for the West port wreck, Attorney Judson said the railroad officials should not receive special consideration and he dec1ar- ed in a criminal case it would be unheard of for lawyers to file mo- tions when the actual trial was scheduled to commence.
 These objections came when At torney Homer s. Cummings, repre- senting the railroad, asked leave to file a general and special demurrer and several motions. The motions were for a more specific statement, for separate trials for the four ac- cused and for the state to elect be- tween the first and the remaining counts as to which the accused should be tried upon.
 Attorney Cummings said he gave the States Attorney every notice that was possible and sent him a copy as soon as the motions were type written. He said that in order to protect the rights of the defendants the motions should be received. Judge Greene ruled that he would receive the motions.
 In addition to Attorney Cummings the railroad company was represent ed by Attorneys William B. Board man, Spottswood Bowers and L. J. ,Nickerson. Prosecutor Harry R. Sherwood of Westport and Coroner John J. Phelan sat near States At torney Judson.
 Arguments on the motions were be- ing heard at press hour. The actual trial is scheduled to start tomorrow
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-08
STATE RATIFIES SENATORIAL BILL Both Houses Endorse Proposed Change in
 Constitution
Senate Unanimous, After House Passes Measure on i.ON
 Call 15O to TT

Hartford, April S.-This was the greatest day of this legislative session for Democratic members because of ratification of the amendment to the federal constitution providing for election of United States Senators by direct vote. After the bill passed the House a dozen Democrats served as a bodyguard for it on it's rapid progress to the Senate. As soon as received, Senators McNeiI and McDonough were bill went through without a dissenting vote. Democrats shook hands and even hugged each other in their ecstacy. Then they began discussing the senatorsIlip two years hence.
 Democrats predicted there would be a lively race for Senator Brandegee's seat.
 Hartford, April 8-The General As. sembly of Connecticut, this after noon, passed an act ratifying the pro- posed amendment to the constitution of the United States relative to the election of United States Senators. In the House, the bill was debated at some length and on roll call it was passed 15O to IT. Reconsid eration was refused and the bill, under sus- pension of the rules, was rushed to the Senate, where, after being ex- p1ained, 1t was unanimously passed.
 The matter was the order of the day in the House. MT. Thoms nov ed that the vote be by roll call and 1t was so voted. MT. Kirchberger stat ed that an opportunity was given Connecticut to line up with her sis ter states in the matter of favoring the popular election of United States Senators. MT. Lynch, of Waterbury stated that conditions had changed in the country since the days when Sen ators were practically a board of di- rectors passing upon and acting as check upon matters passed by the House of Representatives. The Sen ate now, he said, had become a de- batting body and the members should be elected are the members of the House.
 Judge Lockwood, of Stamford, said that no state had a greater historical interest in the United States Senate than has Connecticut. He called at tention to the fact that two Connec- ticut Represent natives, Ellsworth and Roger Sherman, were responsible for the Connecticut compromise in the discussion following the Revolution ary war. MT. Wilson, of Bridgeport, said that the rejection of the amend ment by Connecticut would have only the effect of arraying the judgment of Connecticut against that of the other States of the United States
 There was further debate after which the roll was called and the bill passed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-08
THIS CITY AMONG
 FIRST TO RECEIVE
 MAINE MEMORIAL

Bridgeport is one of the first cities to be hOnored by being designated as one of the places to receive a Maine Memorial tablet, it was of the first cities in the country to make application through the activity of N W. Bishop camp, U S. w. V.
 The secretary of the navy is auth Drfzed to present these tablets to cities naval or military societies and mem- bers. or the families of members of the crew of the Maine.
 The tablets are designed by Charles Peck a sculptor of New York, and are east from metal recovered from the wrecked battleship. The only expense about ST.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-08
IVERS TO INSTALL
 STAMFORD ANTLERS

A large delegation from the Bridge port lodge of E1ks will leave this city for Stamford tomorrow night to assist in the installation of newly elected officers of the lodge.
 Joseph c. Ivers, of, Bridgeport, act ing district deputy to the Grand Elk alted Ruler will be the installing dig nitary and many other past Exalted Rulers of Bridgeport will participate.
 A special car will convey the dele gation from Bridgeport and between 30 and 40 local Elks have already an nounced their intention as witnessing the ceremonies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-08

Washington, April s-Miss Alys Ap- pleton Meyer, daughter of George won L. Meyer, secretary of the navy un- der MT. Taft, and Mrs. Meyer, will be married to Lieut.. Raymond P. Rogers, U. S.. N, at noon April 26 in St. Johns church. Miss Helen Taft will come from New Haven to be one of the bridesmaids and will join in the festivities preceding the wedding. Miss Julia Meyer will be her sisters principal attendant, and the others will be Miss Ruth Apple ton of New York, cousin of the bride; Miss Martha McCook of New York, Miss Christine HunneweH of Boston, and Miss Katharine Jennings and Miss Dorothy Williams of Washing ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-08
Uniform Bonding
 Law Recommended
 For All The Towns

Hartford, April S-The cities and boroughs committee will report a bill to allow towns to issue bonds under a general law instead of com polling them to go to the legislature each time when a bond issue is desired. The committee will hold a hearing on a bill to give municipalities the same right
 A favorable report will be made to allow New Haven to have it's own abattoirs and Hartford will receive a favorable report on it's bill for the control of the smoke nuisance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-08
FoRGER MAY GO FREE

Although Detective Peter Hall wal assigned to visit Springfield and re- turn John Harte. alias John Bolton to this city to answer a charge of passing forged cheeks upon local mer- chants. Harte is held by the Spring field authorities as a fugitive from jus tice, bonds being set for his trial on Friday next. It is asserted that dur ing incarceration at the Springfield jail Harte and his brother have se- cured influential friends interested in their releases and that the case may be settled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-08
STRIKE BREAKERS
 FAIL IN BUFFALO

Buffalo, April 8-The attempt made by the International Railway Co.,, to- day, to break the strike of motormen and conductors on the city and in ter-urban lines by the use of import ed strikebreakers was only partially successful. The strikers are said to be in a conciliatory mood but the railway officials are uncomprOmising. There was some stone throwing when the cars left the various barns on their first trips, today, and some overhead wires in the Black Rock section were pulled down.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-08
Floating Body May
 Be Frank Finch

A body, believed to be that of Frank Finch, who disappeared from his home in this city last November, was found floating in the harbor off Refer street this afternoon. The re- mains were badly decOmposed, but the fact that the dead man wore a blue serge suit and had bicycle clamps attached to his trousers, led the au- thorities to think 1t might be Finch He left his home, sos Broad street. under mysterious circumstances, and a reward of $1OO had been offered for news of him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-08
Bets, Ex-Supt. Of
 State Insurance,
 Is Sent To Prison

New York, April s-Frederick A. BetAs former sperm ntendent of 1nSur- Rnce in Connecticut, was sentenced by Justice Seabury in the supreme court, today. to serve not less than two years nor more than five years and one month in Sing Sing prison. Betts, whose former home was in Hartford, pleaded guilty recently to grand lar cency in conection with floating stock of a fictitious real estate company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-08
EXPECT LENIENT REPORT ON JUDGE
 BRIBERY CHARGE

Hartford, April 8-The return, to- day, of Senator Peck made it possible for the final drafting of the report in the Hurley bribery inquiry by the Senatorial committee. It looks now as if the report would go to the Sem ate. tomorrow. It Is reported that John A. Judge, who is accused of of fering a bribe to Senator Hurley, will not be harshly dealt with.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-08
O'GORMAN'S COMMITTEE
 TO HANDLE CANAL BILL

Washington, April S-The Panama Canal toll has reappeared in Con gress. The bill for the repeal of that provision of the new Panama Canal law which would permit American coastwise ships to enjoy freedom from toll charges has again been brought up. The measure has been referred to the committee now head ed by Senator O'Gorman of New York, who led the fight in the last Congress against the Root proposal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-08
COMPENSATION ACT

The combined labor and judiciary committees met, today, with the law yers representing the manufacturers, the federation of labor and the state commission, to discuss the final draft Of a worknen's compensation law. It is stated that only two points are now bill being reported, Thursday Or early next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-08
KICK OVER INCREASED FARP

Hartford, April S-Arguments were made. today, before the public utilities commission at the capitol for and against the petition of certain res ldents of Danbury for regulation of Iares charged by the Danbury 6. Beth q street railway company over a, cer- tain section of its line It is claimed hat duing one week (the year the Danbury fair week. the company charges a higher fare than during the other 51 weeks. A hearing on the pe- H4ian vs-s held in DanbuTx. last week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-08
SUPREME COURT IN
 SESSION HERE TODAY

The supreme court of errors con vened in this city today. Rev. Geo. M Brown, pastor of the First M. E church, opened court The defend ants appeal in the suit of James J. Hyland against Harriet s. Crofut, New Haven county case, was the first p1aaftar beard
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-08
COPPER SUPPLY SHORT.

New York, April e.-The statement of the Copper Producers Association for March shows a decrease in 4gtoclgs on hand of 1S,032,92 pounds com narAd with the previous month.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-08
PHnADELPHIANs PLAN TO
 RAISE FORTUNE FOR Y. NJ. c. A.

Philadelphia, April S-In an effort to raise three quarters of a million dollars flor the needs of young wo- men without homes," the Young Women's Christian Association open q campaign in this city, next Tuesday, to continue until midnight April 80.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-08
CALL FOR NATIONAL BANK STATEMENTS
 ON DATE OF APRIL 4

Washington, April 8-The comptrol- Ter of the currency, today, tgSued a call for a statement of the condition Of all national banks of the United States at the closing of business on Friday, April 4.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-08

President Wilson's speech appears in full on page 10 of The Farmer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-08
R E AD

The Farmer Help Wante Ads. They offer good oI portunities for
 GOOD POSITIONS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-08
THE WEATHER

Fair tonight; probably show CTS and warmer tomorrow
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1913-08-29

Mr.. and Mrs, f B. Hulsey lave re-
turned after months stay in W.scon-
sin.