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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-03
EXPLAINS ATTITUDE
ON HARBOR GRANT
Senator M'NeiI Issues Statement
Telling Why He FavotS Re-
pealing Meaures

Replying to the criticism that his
efforts to have the million dollar
grant for New London harbor deveI-
opment repealed, is due to pique be-
cause of the attitude of former SEN
ator Bryan Mahan on the highway
mountaineering question Senator
Mcneil of this city today authorized
the following statement:
u am confident that the vast ma
jority of the taxpayers of Connecticut
will endorse my bill repeating the
states million dollar gift to New
London, if they will give the matter
the same thoughtful consideration
that I have.
repeal measure was inspired by no
one outside myself and that there
is but one motive behind it. as fol-
lows:
I'm the present condition of Con-
nectfcutie finances, if the state makes
gift of a million ollars to New Lon
on, every cent of it will be taken by
direct taxation out OF the pocketbooks
of the taxpayers of the state.
With the citizens of Connecticut
already burdened with taxation and
with hospitals, tuberculosis sanitari-
unnss and many other important pro-
jects In crying need of immediate aid
fr9 state f dT1dH think It is the
plunge a million dollars into such a
chimerical scheme as attempting to
make transatlantic port out of New
London in competition with New York
and Boston.
st am only too sorry that the in
PRODUCTION of the measure came out
at a time when the Cadwell-Macdon-
aid controversy was raging, because
the charge that my measure is spite
work might prevent its receiving the
Widespread consideration which it de-
serves.
ct did not consult Mr. Caldwell nor
any of his friends concerning the in
PRODUCTION of the repeal bill. Neither
was the project dictated by Governor
Baldwin, as some papers have in
simulated. have never consulted the
Governor on the matter. nor is he in
any way responsible for the introduce
ton.
I'm the first place let me call at
don project is visionary In the highest
degree, and that the state commission
appointed to investigae the subject has
been so little impressed with it's mer-
its, that it has permitted but a very
small expenditure during, the two
years, s,.ss1, -
t:F'urthermore it is now the opinion
of experts that the scheme is not
feasible for one million dollars but
will cost several more, and in order
to get any good out of it's first million
to follow up with similar approprfa-
tons many times to come. The New
London project, If not checked at the
present stage, threatens nothing short
OF q AnMrtcial white elephant crushing
the taxpayers Of Connecticut.
ST am satisfied that II the New
London project were put to the vote
of the whole State, it would be snow
ed UNDER r@4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-03
DIED.

FARRELLL-In this city, Sunday. Feb.
2nd. 1913 Lillian May Beatrice, be-
< loved daughter of Robert w. and
Elizabeth F-~Farrell, aged 10 years,
months. % days.
Friends are invited to attend
the funeral from the residence of
on Wednesday, Feb 5th, at $3.50 a.
m, and. from Sacred Heart church
? at O'Clock
-lL.nas lFment at st M R ; lei
FRETBOTT.-In this city, Feb. 3rd,
1913, Charles A, son of Mr. and
Mrs. George Freibott, aged 20 years,
months, IS days
-Friends are invited to attend
the funeral from the residence of
the parents, No PAP Madison ave-
$50 a m and from St. Joseph's
r. C church at a m B b%p
KACTER-In Fairfield, CT, Feb. LIST,
Arthur Kacter, aged 43 years.
Friends are invited to attend
the funeral from his late residence,
Brohican Springs District, Fairfield.
CT. On Tuesday, Feb 4, at a. m,
and from St Joseph's church at 10
=Tnterment at St Michaers
cemetery
RYAN--An anniversary mass will be
held at ST Mary's church, Tuesday
morning, at 1880 for the repose of
the soul of the late Mrs. Mary Muir
ply Ryan. Friends are invited. az
BALDWIN--In Stoneham, Mass, Sat
urday, Feb. 1st, 1913, Susan z.
Baldwin in the S1st year of her age
Friends are invited to attend
the funeral at the residence of her
brother William P. Baldwin, No.
IT'S West Liberty street, bridge
DorO on Tuesday FEB 4th, at $3.50
m 49, = ------ $500 as
RocK--In this city, Feb 2, 1918,
Michael Rock
Friends are invited to attend
the funeral from his late residence,
No 40 Center street, on Wednesday,
Feb 5, at $3.50 a m, and from St
Angustine's church at 10 a. m.
-Interment at St AIichael's
cemetery- B b%
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-03
SHOE TRUST is
NOT MONOPOLY
UNDER THE LAW

Washington. Feb. sThe United
Shoe Machinery Company-the so-caIl-
ed "sfBoe machinery trusts not AN
unlawful monopoly under the Sherman
anti trust law. It's officers will es-
cape criminal prosecution.
Such was, in effect the verdict to-
day of the Supreme court. Applying.
the rude of reason of the Standard
Oil and tobacco cases, the court Of
firmed the decree of the federal dis
-ssImsIp tuolsod WBu4nd feSpnc 4o!Il
ing the criminal indictments brought
against five officers of the company
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-03
COLONAVTLLA WAS
FINE SUCCESS

The Colonavil1a march, the award
ing of prizes and dancing were the
chief features of the last of the five
nights, Saturday, of the CoIonavilla
conducted by the Ladies Of Charity at
the Armory.
While as yet no adequate estimate
of the receipts can be made, the Off
GERS of the organization are confident
that fine sum has been netted for the
worthy enterprise the furnishing OF
the new maternity and chlldren's
ward of the hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-03
THANKFUL HE WAS
NOT A WOMAN

The late Lawson TAFT, of England,
the great woman's Doctor said he
never went to bed at night without
thanking haven he was not born a
woman. No doctor ever knew better
than he what women have to suffer
at some times of their lives. 1t was
an American woman long since passed
to her reward who introduced a sim
pie combination of roots and herbs
called Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta BILE
Compound that has proved wonder
fully successful on mitigating suffer-
ing and curing diseases of women It
has brought unspeakable relief to
thousands of women who suffered
from female iIIs.-Ady.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-03
WILSON NAMES
TUMULTY FOR
HIS SECRETARY

Trenton, Feb. 3-President- elect Will
son today named Joseph P. Tumulty
to be his secretary when he assumes
the Presidency
TumuIty is now Wilson'S secretary.
having served him in the Governors
office. AS secretary to the President,
Tunlulty will succeed Charles D.
E1illeS. The position is considered one
of the most important outside the cab
met, The appointment is the first
one announced by Wilson as Presi-
dent-eIect
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-03
INC0Nl AK
MADE SURE BY
-sssi- ~ y
DELAWARE VOTE

washington, Feb. 3.-Announce-
ment that Delaware had ratified the
income tax amendment was made to
the Senate, this afternoon, by Senator
Richardson who said he had received
ed a telegram to that effect from the
Delaware secretary of state.
Delaware'S ratification. would COM
plete the number of states necessary
to adoption of the constitutional
change. Three fourths or 8. states are
required.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-03
BEACH TRIAL FOR
ASSAULTING WIFE
OPENS TOMORROW

London. FebI 3-Peace in the Bal
kans is in sight. according to news
agency despatch from Sofia, which
said that Bulgaria was ready to agree
to the proposal by the great powers
that Turkey control the religious part
of Adrianople if the holy city were
coded to Bulgaria.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-03
Fortune Teller Dio
Sentenced to Prison
Former Bridgeporter

Through the aid of a dictagraph
utilized by the New York detective de-
partnent in the office of a prospec-
tive victim Mrs. Fannie Dio, formerly
& resident of Bridgeport where a
charge of arson is still pending
against her in the superior court, was
convicted of an attempt to extort
money and sentenced on Saturday last
to Imprisonment in the Auburn prison
for a term of not less than three nor
more than five years.
It was shown through conversatio ns
recorded by the instrument that she
lad attempted to extort $1,000 from
Dr. Samuel Tandlich, 529 Lexington
avenue, as "hush-money'' for a sup
posed illegal operation he had never
perform ed.
Mrs. Bio, who formerly lived at 752
Iranistan avenue. was accused on Aug.
15, 1912, of arson and was bound over
for hearing before the superior court
on the following day. Under bonds
of $500 the case has been continued
for later trial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-03


Lillian May Beatrice Farrell, ten
years old. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs,
Robert w. Farrell, died Saturday
night at her home 95 South avenue:
She had been ill only q short time OF
pneumonia. The child was a pupil at
Sacred Heart school, where she was a
favorite among the teachers and
pupils. Besides her PARENTS sister,
Ethel and a brother, Robert, survive
her.
residents of the city, died last evening
at his home, 40 Center street. Mr.
Rock, for many years. was mempeI
of the firm Of Kellogg and Kock
some years ago. He was q veteran OF
the Civil War, having enlisted in Co
C. 18th Connecticut Volunteers, at New
out at Newborn, N. G., at the close
of 1865. Mr.. Rock was a charter mem
Der of Park City council, x. of c., and
a life member of the Ernnet club. He
is survived by widow, two sons
Charles, bookkeeper at the Berkshire
Mills, and Fred, employed at the Salts
Textile Mills, five grandchildren and
two great grandchildren. He was 3
man of fine character and during his
many years as a leading merchant in
his line he made and retained infIu-
entail friendships.
Miss Susan e. Baldwin, formerly of
this city, died Saturday at her home
in Stoneham, Mass, at the age OF 81
years. She was a sister of William
Baldwin, of 179 West Liberty street.
The body will be brought here for
burial
The funeral of George Vorschmitt
was held this morning at 9 O'Clock
from the home, 799 North avenue,
and at $3.50 o'clock, at st. Joseph IS
church. Rev. Anthony Hehner the
pastor, officiated at a high mass of
requiem, which waS attended by many
sorrowing relatives and friends. Dur
ing the services Joseph Weller sang
Ave Maria and .StilI Ruht Dein
Herr" There were many beautiful
flowers. The pallbearers were J. Leo
Redgate, James Lyons and Martin
Heanue, from the knights of Column
bus, and John Saur, Frank Casper and
Charles Stackman, from st. Joseph'S
church. Burial was in St. MichaePs
ceneterY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-03
HEBREW LADIES TO MEET

There will be a meeting of the
Ladies Hebrew Charitable society
rue temple at 8 D. m. All members
are requested to attend
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-03
rRoLLEY CARs STALLED.

A defect in a cable across the Pc
uuonnock river tied up trolley traffic
for thirty minutes late last night
Electricians were working on the cable
All night after temporary ~repairs had
sSeen made.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-03
OBITUARY.

Casper Erbe, So years old, a resi-
dent of this city. died yesterday at the
MiddletoWn asylum. He leaves a wife
and two sons, who live at 1866 Sea-
view avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-03

Boston-Rev. Paul E. Smith was
stricken with appendicitis while ad-
rninistering holy communion. He
concluded the service and was opera
ted upon Immediately afterwards.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-03

Funeral services for Frank Booth
Randall, two years old son of Mr.. and
Mrs Ezra Randall were held this af-
ternoon at the home in Ho1royd street.
Rev. Morgan Millar officiating. Burial
was in Lakeview Gem etery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-03

The funeral of Madeleine Lillian
Clark, infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. isaac Clark, of 1O4 Parallel
street, was held this afternoon. Burial
was in st. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-03
BARGAIN

BARGAIN. For sale, family house
(new), all improvemen good To-
cality; also room cottage, min
utes from Post Office. No agents.
Address L. W., care of Farmer.
B 8
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-03
Well deliver a
Rowland sewing machine
on 81 payment.

For specified length of time, <whosoever will
buy sewing-nachine at the regular Howland
cash price pay for the easiest of easy fashions
and have 1t delivered home payment of the first
OF Oo|
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-03

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Il a
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l. s rant he
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the and maker guarantee
KM sold practically AM
Will certa
dmachin sa1es al the yearth through
founded on ash
;mades veetho of
greatest Those than actual worth of the
o now past
HoWlan dch y actua ser
$ prvie tina
is paid S of no
Doyouwo largera
that the club holds
ewithau onatc ftanddro
handI andd drop 600 IN
$40
England M 600
Eclipse with automatic i. and drop $3.50
drawer, handif tanddr
will be admitted
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS GO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-03

by Dr. Holt Over thousand copies of this book been
sold in Bridgeport Every mother should have copy of
This book the The edition sells 75c,
JACKSON,S BOOK SHOP, $50, 988 MAIN STREET.
Endorsed by mothers and physicians generally
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-03

The Weather-Snovv OF rain tonight;
fair, colder tomorrow.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-03-26
unworIdly Girls.

Mrs. August Belmont has formed
among the shop girls of New York a
society called the Spugs-a Society
for the Prevention of Useless Giving,
which, 1t is hoped will put a stop 10
much foolish and harmful Christmas
extravaganza.
Praising this really admirable so.
ciety, Mrs. Belmont said the other
day:
Girls are too generous, too un.
worldly. They need such society as
this. In their fine, unworldly way
they are all too much like a girl who
sells notions in a big Broadway shop.
This girl was engaged Her chum
said to her one day:
Are you sure Georges thoughts
are all of your
"A proud and happy smile irradiated
the engaged girls face as she replied:
I know 1t. Why, he has lost two
good jobs in the last month for writ.
ing me love letters during business
hours"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-03-26

MS heart was set on going here. Noth-
er vas afraid; but when-when n.
cried to 90, / could not help taksn.
hfm-I didn't know but maybe IL
might help him. he was such a smart
man and such good man; and he has
had trouble about mortgaging the
farm; and he worked 20 harl 20 get
the money back, so mother would feel
right All through the hot weather he
worked. and / guess that's how 1t hap
pened. You don't think it's hurt him 4?
The doctor said he might 20. He told
T.. gentleman friend of mine who
asked him"
oh. dear. no." exclaimed. 1T has
been good for him"
| asked for her address. which for
tunately was near, and / offered her
the cab that was waiting for me. !
mad some ado to persuade her to ac-
cept II; but when I pointed to her
grandfather's pale face she did accept
i. thanking me in simple but touch
Ing way. and, of course, begging me
to visit her at lizard, o.
All this while we had been seduIous-
iy tanning the old man, who would oc-
casionally open his eyes for a second.
but gave no other sign OF returning
consciousness.
The young Reed man came back
with the water. He was bathing the
old mans forehead in a very skillfuI
and careful way, using my hand Ker-
cfief. when an uproar of cheering
shook the very floor under us and the
rafters overhead.
Who is it?" the old man inquired,
feebly.
"Forakerl Forakerl" beloved the
crowd
He's nominated himl" muttered the
old man; but this time ne did not at
tempt to rise. With 9. smile of great
content he leaned against his grand
daughters strong young frame and lis
tened, while the cheers swelled into a
deafening din, an unreasonable tn.
multi Of sound, cut of which few
strong voices shaped the chorus Of
the Battle Cry of Freedom, to be
caught up by $4,000 throats and pealed
through the walls far down the city
streets to the vast crowd without.
The young Reed boomer" carried
away by the moment, flung his frec
hand above his head and yelled de-
family: Three cheers for the man
from Maine!" Instantly he caught at
his wits, his color turned, and he lift
ed an abashed face to the young girl.
But, really, you know, that amt
giving nothing away" he apologized,
plueking up heart. May l do it
again?"
The old partisan's eye lighted. Now
they're shouting! That's like old
times! Yes, do it again, boy! Blaine!
Blainel James G. Blaine!"
He let US lead him to the carriage,
the rapturous smile still on his lips.
The 'rooter" and l wormed our way
through the crowd back to the seats
which the kind Canton man had kept
for us.
We were quite like old acquaint.
ances now; and he turned to me at
once. WAS there ever a politician
or a statesman. since Henry Clay,
loved so well as James G. Blaine?'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-03-26
Tln for BARRIERS

John Barrymore, TIE comedian, was
once seated in a New York barber
shop, when the barber. who was noted
for his selling propensity, said:
Il see that your hair is getting pref.
ty thin. Can't | sell you some of our
new hair tonic?"
"Oh. no." answered Mr.. Barrymore,
IF wanted my hair to grow would
use steel"
"A steel! How can steel make hair
grow?' asked the astonished barber.
Well, it's like this" answered Mr..
Barrymore. "Have you a watch?"
YES" replied the barber
"Well. then" answered Mr.. Barry
more, doesn't steel make the hair
spring ?"-Boston Globe.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-03-26

he waved his hands above his head;
wild, strange, in his white flame of
excitement. He shouted; and we all
shouted with him, the Mckinley man
and the Reed man vieing with each
other q here offer my testimony as to
the scope and quality of that young
Reed mans voice.. and the air rang
about us: "Blainel Blaine! James G..
Blaine!" He shrieked the name again
and again. goading into life the waning
applause. Then in an instant his will
snapped under the strain; his gray
beard tilted in the air; his gray head
went back on his neck.
The Canton man and | caught him
in time TO ease the fall. We were
helped TO pull him into the aisle.
There were four of us by this time,
his granddaughter and the Reed root
err besides the Canton man and my
self.
We carried him into the wide pass
ageway that led to the seats. The
Reed young man ran for water, and.
finding none. quickly returned with
a glass of lemonade the was a young
fellow ready in shifts. and with 1t
we bathed the old mans face.
Presently he came back. by degrees.
to the world; he was not conscious,
cut we could see that he was not 60
ing to die.
He'll be all right in no time" de-
clared the Reed man. "You had bet
ter so back ana get your seats. and
keep mine"
assured both men that / could not
return for more than a short time,
having an engagement for luncheon.
That's all right said the Reed
man. turning to the Canton man. Il
amt shouting when Foraker comes;
you are. You go back and keep my
seat; III come in later on Hobart"
SO the kindly Canton man returned
to the convention for which he was
longing. and We remained in our little
corner by the window, the young girl
tanning the old man, and the young
man on the watch for boy with wa
ter. He darted after one; and then
the girl turned 10 me.
No one disturbed US. Below, the
traffic of great city roared up to US
and brass band changed merrily.
The crowd hurried past, drawn by the
tidings that the fight was on" and
choked the outlets and suffocated the
galleries.
Hes been that way ever since he
read. suddenly. that Blaine was dead"
she said, lowering her voice to keep
it safe from his falling ears--'he had
8 kind OF a stroke. and ever since he's
had the notion that Blaine vas alive
and was going TO nominated and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-03-26

the floor with a chuckle. Il can't see
the hole they made, it's so small Say.
amt he magnificent chaiEmau; you
can hear every word he saysiY
Bully chairman" SAID a cheerful
"rooter7 in the lear. who had enjoyed
the episode more than words can say.
and had cheered the passing Of silver
with such choice quotations from pop
ular songs as "Good-by. Ny Lover.
Good-by," and Just Mention That
You Saw Me-" and plainly feit that
he, too, had adorned the moment. Il
nearly missed coming this morning,
and wouldn't have missed Il for a
tenner; they're going TO nominate
now"
The old mar caught his breath;
then he smiled. "I1l help you shout
pretty soon" said he, while he sat
down very carefully.
The "rooter." a good-looking young
fellow with Reed button and three or
four gaudy badges decking his crash
coat, nodded and tapped his temple
furtively, still retaining his expression
Of radiant good-nature. The Canton
man nodded and frowned.
felt that the Canton man need not
be afraid. Somehow we were all tacit-
ly taking care that this poor, bewil-
dered soul should not have it's little
dream of loyal. unselfish satisfaction
dispelled.
"Ah, my countrymen," l thought,
you do a hundred crazy things, you
crush lies convenience" under foot, you
can be fooled by frantic Missionaries.
but how love you!"
T. was Baldwin OF Iowa that made
the first speech. He was one of The
very few men--I had almost said o.
the two men-that we in the galleries
had the pleasure of hearing; and we
could hear every word
He began with a glowing tribute to
Blaine. At the first sentence our old
man flung his gray head in the air
with the gesture of the war horse
when he catches the first, far-off
scream OF the trumpet. He leaned
forward, his features twitching. his
eyes burning; the fan dropped out of
his limp hand; his fingers, rapping his
palm, clenched and loosened them
selves unconsciously in an overpower-
ing agitation. His face was white as
marble. With ominous blue shadows;
but every muscle was astrain; his
chest expanded; his shoulders drew
back; his mouth was as strong and
firm as young man. For a second
we could see what he had been at his
prime.
Then the orators climax came, and
the name-the magic name that was
its own campaign cry in itself.
The old partisan leaped to his feet;