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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
POLICE MUST
 NOT TAKE BAIL
 FROM LAWYERS
JUDGE WILDER MAKES RULING IN HERMAN CASE-NOTORIOU DIVE KEEPER ACCUSED OF KICKING WOMAN-SHE GOES TO JAIL

When John Herman, a dive keeper, failed to appear in the City court to- day, and Deputy Judge Wilder order ed his bond forfeited. Clerk Burnes called out the name of Attorney Henry Greenstein as his surety. Greenstein was not in court. but Herman stood just outside the door. Judge Wilder ordered the bond called. and Clerk Burnes went through the formality of calling out Greenstein's name three times. The bond was declared for feited
 Then Herman walked into the court room and asked the court officials to Greenstein to appear for him in court, but found out that the lawyer had gone away for the day.
 Judge Wilder scored the practice of the police accepting lawyers as bonds men, which he said was contrary to he reopened the case. ordered Herman held in bail of s200. and continued the case for a week.
 Herman is one of the so-called Her man gang. which came here from Hartford, where they had gotten into Several raids made by the police here disclosed sort of working agreefnent. the police claim, whereby the three brothers and an uncle are conducting resorts and traHicing in unfortunate women much the same as cattle trad CTS. The police announced that the Hermans must quit the city, yet they have remained here despite several raids.
 Yesterday young woman giving the name of Mamie Miller. and claiming A Second avenue, New York as her home, complained to Assistant Prose- cutor Redden, that Herman had as- saulted her. She claimed he owed her money and when she demanded it he threatened to shoot her. To Assistant Prosecutor Redden she said he had kicked her. Redden issued a warrant for Herman's arrest, and the police also arrested the woman on the strength of her reputation in the ten- derloin.
 She was charged with breach of the peace and with being a disorderly character, and sentenced to jail for 60 days and fined $25 and costs. Her. man was released in bail of $200.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
INVESTIGATION OF
 BOULDER EXPLOSION
 KILLING SIX PERSONS.
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
 Helena, Mont, July 1.-An official investigation will be made of the ex- plosion at Boulder, last night, in which six persons were killed and a score injured, one fatally. The finan- cial loss will be large.
 The explosion occurred in the building of the Graves Mercantile Co. George Hart fired .22 calibre rifle bullet into the building end exploded a quantity of powder.
 The dead: George Hart, his wife and two-year-old daughter; Mrs. Gladys Mifflin, Harts sister-in-law; 1; William Robinson, David Kirby
 Albert Miller, one of the injured, is dying.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
NO PERMANENT JOB
 FOR GEORGE SIMON

Patrolman George F. Simon, de- tailed to the position of assistant city coutr officer, will not occupy that place permanently. Simon's assign ment to the position sooner than he would ordinarily have gone there, gave rise yesterday to the report that he had been given a permanent place in the city tribunal, because of his languages.
 Superintendent Birmingham today said that Simon will fill the place only two months, just the same as other patrolmen who have been detailed there since the new police board took charge of things.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
DAMAGES FOR GIRL
 WHO WAS WOODED BY
 MAN ALREADY WED

As William Hills. before Judge Scott in the Common Pleas court. Wednes- day, admitted that he trifled with the affections of Georgie Josephine Grif- fin. who is suing him for $1,O00 for breach of promise, the court left it to the counsel to arrange how much damages shall be awarded to the plaintiff. Today Attorney John c. Chamberlain, counsel for Hills, asked for the bank book for $500, which Hills gave Miss Griffin. Attorney Robert c. Gould, counsel for Miss Griffin de- sires to keep the book and get fur ther damages. The court said that the amount on the book might be con- sidered in awarding damages.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
JAIL SENTENCES FOR
 PAIR OF TRAIN RIDERS.

Togged out in a blue uniform with brass buttons, labelled with the name of SiegeI & Cooper, a negro porter was arrested in the East End freight yards, last evening, for stealing ride on freight train. He said in the city court today he was born in New London, Conn.,, and was going there on visit when he ran afou1 of railroad policemen. He said he was Harry Carson, 22 years old Judge Wilder sentenced him to jail for five days. Charles Tricko, another train rider, was sentenced to jail for 10 days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
Cotton Crop Condition

Especial from United Press.)
 Washington,July In a report is- sued today by the Bureau of Statis- tics of the Department of Agriculture, the condition of the cotton crop on June 25 was 8O.7 per cent. of normal, as compared with 82.0 per cent on May 25, 1910, and 74.6 per cent. on June 25, 1909.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
NEW BEDFORD MAYOR
 LIKES TRAFFIC RULES

Mayor Charles S. Ashley of New Bedford recently visited Bridgeport, watched the work of Superintendent Bfrmingham's traffic squad, and was much impressed.
 Today he wrote Superintendent Birmingham congratulating him on the success of his traffic arrangement, and asked him for a copy of the traf- fic regulations of the city and an out line of how he manages things at the busy corners.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
TAFT AND TEDDY MEET
 IN THE OLD FAMILIAR WAY
Special from Uniteds Press. ]

Especial from UnitedE Press.)
 Beverly. July Tt was "Will" and Theodore when Executive Taft and Colonel Roosevelt clasped hands in greeting; the farewell was in the same fraternal way. But what happened during that two hours and a half that the two sat on the porch is known to only two men-and they won't tell Certainly there was no complete en- dorsement of the Taft administration or the fact would have been quickly made public by the Taft forces.
 Martin A. Knapp, chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission. was a caller at the Taft cottage this aft ernoon. He talked over the general situation and discussed some admins tratitve features of the new railroad bill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
FATHER OF F. D.
 SLOSSON DIES

John Slosson, faeher of Frank D. Slosson, manager of the mercantile agency of R. G. Dun & Co.,, this city and New Haven, died this morning at his home in Kent, Conn. He IS survived by widow, a second son, William, who was also connected with R. G. Dun 6 Co.,, having died several years ago. He has been an invalid for some time, by a stroke of paralysis. He was Republican lead CT for a number of years in Kent and was much respected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
Babies hats.

Straw hats and bonnets for little people-at a-third less than former price.
 Mushroom and poke hats. Straw bonnets trimmed with flowers and ribbon. Average reduction is a. third; sometimes less, often more.
 $1.5O ones for $1; $3 ones for $2; $2 and $2.25 ones for $1.25.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
CAPT. COMSTOCK DEAD
Wealthy Grocer Dies Fol lowing Operation for
 Appendicitis
fsnecia1 fronn IInited Pressl

Special from United Press.)
 New London, July 1.-Captain An drew Comstock, one of the best known mariners in this country, died this afternoon of old age. He was famous as the skipper of many cup defenders. Captain Comstock sailed the schooner yacht Magic against the English boat in 1870 and in the first international race in American wa terS defeated the British yachtsmen
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
STRANDED AVIATORS
 FLY 100 MILES TO TAKE PART IN MEET,
(special from United Press

Paris, July 1.-The lack of the price of railway tickets was respon- sible for three remarkable aeroplane flights today when Aviators Watcher, Weyman and Martinet flew from Bouy to Rheims. 100 miles, where they will participate in the big aviation meet ing that begins Sunday.
 The men had intended to take the train to Rheims but they "went broke" during their practice flights at Buoy and not caring to wait for money to be sent to them from home they got out their areoplanes this morning and made splendid flights to Rheims.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
MORTGAGE FoRECIosEp.

Judge Howard J. Curtis in the Su- perior court today handed down a de- cision forec1osing on the property of Harry w. HubbeIl of Warrenton, Va. in New Canaan in favor of Francis E. two tracts of 33 and 30 acres. Green gave Hubbell notes for 8, 600 and s,- 900. both of which were unpaid.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
EXPLOSION AT N0RWALk YACHT
 WORKS TODAY
( Special from United Press.)

Norwalk, July 1.-Following two loud explosions which endangered the lives of several workmen, the hand some A foot yacht Alma III of New York took fire this morning at the An derson Yacht Works fin Norwalk and was partially destroyed, entailing a loss of $1, 800. Holes were bored in the bottom of the craft to sink 1t.
 The boat was the property of a Mr. Comstock of New York city who is connected with the Keith & Proctor Theatrical company: Four men were blown into the water but were res cued after receiving slight burns.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
POINTS OF INTEREST.
Lots of Things to Help

People to enjoy the Fourth of July can be had at Radford B. Smiths sale tomorrow and in many cases at a big saving in prices. Hammocks, Tennis Packets and balls, various toys for the children, bathing suits, caps and shoes, also flags pistols, canes, sparkless Noisemakers, horns, and other harmless things for the celebra- tion. Tomorrow will be a big day there.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
ONE KILLED. IS INJURED
 IN TRAIN WRECK TODAY

Montgomery, Mo-, July 1.-An un- identified man was killed and 15 per- sons were injured, four perhaps fatally, when a Wabash passenger train bound from St. Louis to Kansas City was wrecked two miles west of here today. The wreck is believed to have been caused by broken truck on the first baggage coach
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
CARMEN SYLVIA SHOWS
 SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT
fspecial from united Pr.

Special from United Press.)
 Bucharest, July IA slight i'm provement, was noted today in the condition of Queen Elizabeth of Rou- mania, known as Carmen Sylya, who is gravely i'll of appendicitis The physicians hope to avoid an operation which owing to the Queens advanced age. 67, would it is feared, prove fatal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
GREAT PAGEANT OPENS
 WHITE SOX $75,OOO
 BALL PARK TO-DAY
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press)
 Chicago, July Many uniformed soldiers, members of three automobile clubs in their machines, four regi- mental bands a group, of men of na- tional fame, paraded through Chica- go's streets this afternoon in celebra- ton of the opening of the Sox new $75,OOO baseball park. The pageant was the greatest in the history of the sport world.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
WIFE STRANGLED
 AND HER HUSBAND SHOT TO DEATH
Especial from United Press. )

New York, July While her hus- band. mysteriously shot last Sunday night, was breathing his last in a To- cal hospital Mrs. Augustine Piccalo, of Brooklyn, was being strangled to death in her home. The police believe Black flanders are responsible for the double murder.
 The woman was found dead today. She had a deep gash over the left eye, handkerchief bound around her neck and the arteries in both wrists were cut. Last Sunday night the woman's husband was shot through the head
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
WOMAN CHARGED WITH MURDER
 TRIES SUICIDE
Especial from United Press. )

Especial from United Press.)
 Allenstein, Germany, July Frau Won Schoenbeck-Weber, who on Tues day was found to be raving mad as a result of her prolonged trial on a charge of being implicated in the murder of her husband, Major Won Schoenback, today tried to commit suicide in the hotel, where she is be- ing temporarily restrained.
 Frau Von Schoenbeck cut an art cry in her leg and had nearly bled to death.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
BIG STICK TEDDY MUST
 SETTLE DIRECT PRIMARY
(spccial from United Press

Especial from United Press.) Albany, July Satisfied that the failure of the Big Stick to aid him in forcing through a special session of the state legislature a direct pri- mary law, means that there is no chance of securing such legislature from the present members of that body, Governor Hughes will not call another special session.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
GLEASON INVITES TEDDY
 TO THE BIG FIGHT
Special from United Press, ,

Especial from United Press.)
 Oyster Bay, N. r.. July 1-There is telegram at Sagamore Hill from Jack Gleason addressed to former President Theodore Roosevelt inviting him to be a spectator of the Jack Johnson-Jim Jeffries fight at Reno on Monday. A copy of the message has been for Mass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
Chief Mooney Forbids
 Sale of Sparklers

Chief Edward Mooney. acting in his
 capacity as fire marshal. inserted notice in the newspapers today pro-
 hibiting the sale of electric sparklets' sometimes called "sparklers."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
FARMER DIES WHILE PTTCHING HAY AT
 NOROTON HEIGHTS

Stamford. July 1.-Thomas Walsh, 10. farmer.a was seized with heart kiceaee this afternoon while pitching hay at Ncroton Heights and died all most iusta.ptlx.. He leaves a daugh- PI and grandchildren.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01

The remains of William Carey were entered at rest this morning at St. MichaePs cemetery following services from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Richard Mullins, in Catherine street at S:30 o'clock and thence to St. Augustine's church where a high mass of requiem was sung by Rev. James A. O'Meara. The bearers were Walter Stapleton, William Stapleton. John McDonough. John McAuliffe, William O'Donold and Michael Cum ningham.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
POLICE CHARGE
 STUDENT MOB
 IN PISTOL RIOT
Especial from United Press )

Lemburg. Austria-Hungary, July l. One of the worst riots in the history of the long standing racial feud be- tween the Polish and Ruthnian stu dents at the University of Lemburg took place today, resulting in the se- rious injury of at least 100 students and policemen. Several students were shot, though most of the injuries re- suited from the use of clubs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01

New London, July 1.-Following an operation for appendicitis Sullivan w. Ellis. 50, the wealthiest wholesale grocer in this vicinity, died early to- day. He is survived by wife.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
OBITUARY.

Elizabeth, wife of Augustine Me Donald, died, last evening, at her home, 1888 East Main street, after short illness with complication of diseases Besides her husband, she leaves two daughters, Mary and Eliza beth, and one son, James A. Me- Donald.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
LOT IS SOLD.

l.. G. Garand has purchased from R. H Judson, property at Lee avenfs in State street, and 119 it. in Lee avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
CUNNINGHAM RESIGNS.

ningham as city sheriff was received by City Clerk Stephen F. Boucher this noon. The resignation will be read to the common councel Tuesday night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
EX-CONGRESSMAN DEAD.
(special from United Press.


 Baltimore, July 1.-Former Con- gressman Frank C.. Wachter, who represented the third Maryland dis trict in the 57th Congress, died at his home here today following an ill., ness of several weeks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
Ribbon extra.

Ribbon extra.
 Rich handsome taffeta ribbon.
 Plain colors and all the good colors.
 Firm of weave and nice quality. Five and a half inches wide.
 Such ribon as is excellent for use for hair ribbons.
 Regular price is 35c yard; this lot at 25c
 Special value section, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01

With coming of Independence Day, the schedule of store hours will into effect Each day cept Saturday from July Fourth until Labor Day, the store will close at o'clock. The Saturday closing hour will continue to be 10 o'clock
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
BACK DRAFT MAKES FIRE SCARE

A back draft ia the chimney of the home of Edward Finlan, S9 Franklin street, gave the household a fine scare at 1 o'clock. No. 4 engine company and No. 1 chemical engine company responded. No fire was found, but much smoke.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01
DEED.

t.AHKRg.-InE this city. June 30th, 1baW CathSrine. widow of David LArllu, aged TO years.
 fiendsS ara invited to attend t2lez Funeral sat her late residence. Nos4f14 Broad street. on Saturday, 3usEa2nds-at e:30 a. m., and thence to Taored zHeart church where a higa Snasst of requiem will be of ferG6s at Azo'clock a. m.
 -atsFn9nt at Haydenville, Maa a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01

WANT ADS. CENT A WORD
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01

She was charged with breach of the peace and with being a disorderly character, and sentenced to jail for 60 days and fined $25 and costs. Her. man was released in bail of $2O0.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-26
TAFT DECLINES TO ATTEND
SYRACUSE ANNUAL BANQUET

SYRACUSE, n. Y, Mar. 2S.-Ac-
cording to a report received tonight
from New York, President Taft has
withdrawn his acceptance of an invi-
tation to attend the annual banquet
o the New York city alumni of SYRIA
cuse University next Wednesday eve
ming because of an attack upon the
administration in an address by Chan
cellor Day at Pittsburg last week. 1t
is said President Taft feels If he at
tended the banquet he won be oblig-
"a to make ansker to the chancellor's
charges, and ne does not wish to enter
into a controversy Chancellor Day
declined to make an comment except
10 say he did not know President Taft
had been invited to the banquet.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-26
ZieuIer May Reenter Ring.

PITTSBURG, Mar. 25.-Owen H.
Zeigler. the last man who fought Jack
McAIliffe. has announced he will meet
the former lightweight champion If
he renters the ring. Zeigler fought
McAulliffe at COney Island, November
10, 1894, when in the third round
McAuliffe broke lis arm and there was
no decision. That was the last time
McAuliffe appeared in the ring and
now Zeigler says he will have to fight
him if he again aspires to pugilistic
honors. Zeigler says he is ready to
post $1,000.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-26
Thinks Troubles Over.

WASHINGTON, Mar. 25.-Dr. Chas.
=. Neill. commissioner Of labor who
returned to this city today, declared
tonight he does not expect TO be oblig-
ed to return to Chicago in connect ton
with the arbitration of the firemen
and enginemen's troubles. IN his opin-
ION there will be no difficulty in ar
irving at final adjustment
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-26
Eieidino Visits Taft

WASHINGTON, Mar. 25.-W S
Fielding. minister of finance OF the do
minion of Canada, arrived in Wash
irgton today and was the guest of the
president at dinner tonight. The ar
rival of Mr.. Fielding has renewed the
prediction that tariff differences be-
tween the United States and Canada
Will be overcome
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-26
Salvation Army Refugees imperiIed

Salvation Army Refugees lmperied
CLEVELAND, Mar 25.-Two hun
dred Salvation army refugees were
imperiled tonight when fire destroyed
the neighboring premises of the Eagle
Moving and Storage company. involv-
ing a loss of 100000 For several
hours the Salvation army CITADEL was
threatened and its inmates were herd
ed into the street by the police. The
firemen. however. succeeded in con-
filming the conflagration to the storage
warehouse. A hundred pianos and
the household treasures of 800 fami-
lies were destroyed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-26
Determine Indians Citizenship.

WASHINGTON, Mar. 25.-Qualifi
cations of Indians to assume the rights
of citizenship will be determined III
the future by boards appointed by
the commissioner of Indian affairs to
be known tas 'cOmpenSary boards"
This is the result of an experiment
initiated last summer by COMMISSIONER
Valentine. when he appointed such a
competency board for the Omaha In
dams in Nebraska.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-26
Story is Denied,

SANTA BARBARA, Cal, Mar. 25.-
z. P. Ripley, president of the Santa
l'e railroad, denied to the Associated
press tonight the story published yes
terday that the Pennsylvania railroad
had bought a large amount of stock
in the Santa Fe road, formerly owned
by e II. Hartman; controlled two
directors. and was planning 10 get con-
troll of the Santa Fe so as to reach the
Pacific coast
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-26
DRAGGED TO HIS DEATH.
Aeroplane Kite Pulls Youth Over $50
root Precipice.


SAN FRANCISCO. Mar. 25.-En-
tangled IN the cord of a monster kite
which he was flying, William Fletcher,
II years old, was dragged over a steep
decIivity on Telegraph Hill this af-
ternoon and fell ESQ feet to his death.
Fletcher, with a number of other
BOYS in his neighborhood, mad been
experimenting with large "aeroplane"
kites. The kite which made him the
envy of the youths of his vicinity was
completed yesterday and taken out for
its trial trip. A high wind was bow
ing and Fletcher. having nis eyes on
the craft, did not notice until too
late the nearness of the cliff.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-26
ShackeIton Arrives in Washington.

WASHINGTON, Mar. 25-Sir Err
nest ShackletOn, the antartlc explorer,
and Lady Shackleton, arrived here to-
night, the guests of the British ann
bassador and Mrs Brice. Tomorrow
Sir Ernest win be presented to the
president Tomorrow night he will
speak before the National Geographical
society and on that occasion President
Taft will present him with a medal
Of honor In the name of the society
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-26
Dies in WaShinoton.

WASHINGTON, Mar. 25.-Robert
Nelton Bell, at one time chief of the
Indian bureau OF the department of
the interior and later assistant COM
missioner of Indian affairs, died Lere
today aged So.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-26
To Be Released From Quarantine

VICTORIA, 3. c., Mar. 25.-The pas
sengers and crew of the steamer Mon
teagle, who were quarantined at Will
iiamshead two weeks ago because the
Rev. Solomon, one of the passengers,
had the small pOX, will be released
from quarantine tomorrow
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-03-26
TRIES TO KILL THE MAYOR.
Mayor Oirich Shot at But Missed
by an Enemy Thought Crazy.

''FNJVE 0flOI WISSGU
by an Enemy Thought Crazy.
PATERSON, n. j., Mar. 25.-Ac-
tivity of deputy sheriffs here today
gave the first public intimation of an
attempt last night to assassinate May
or Dirich of the borough of Haledon
A warrant has been sworn out for AL
bert Viola, who is said to be mentally
unbalanced.
The mayor was walking home last
evening when Viola stepped in front
of him, placed a revolver at his breast
and fired. Fortunately the mayor was
agile enough to defect the muzzle of
the revolver and the bullet went harm
lessly into space. Viola escaped