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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02
DEMOCRATIC
 CONVENTION
 TO ASSEMBLE
Mayor Buckingham Will Head State Delegation and Is Choice of Bridge port Democracy for Gu bernatorial Nomination

The Democratic town and city con vention will meet tonight in Lin coin building to choose delegations to the several conventions. The dele gates will be called to order by Chair man W. w. Bent. Alderman Lavery of the Tenth District will be named for permanent chairman.
 Mayor Buckingham will head the delegation to be sent by Bridgeport to the Democratic state convention. It is understood that the delegation will favor the nomination of Mayor Buck ingham as Democratic candidate for governor.
 Richard 1T. Murphy and John F. Brady will be returned to the board of education.
 Delegates will be named to the rep resentative, congressional county and probate conventions. Thare is no op- position to the nomination of B. F. Hallep for judge of probate.
 \The 19 delegates to the county con vention will probably be instructed for VoIl7ner of South Norwa1k for sheriff and will certainly be favor able to his nomination.
 The work of the convention will be in public.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02
NEW YORK LEADERS PROPOSE TO QUESTION REPUBL ICANISM OF
 TEDDY AT STATE CONVENTION

lutely loyal to County Chairman Gr1s- com.
 Barnes positively refuses to discuss this phase of the State fight today. Asked if he knew of any plan to fight Griscon1 in his home territory. he smiled and Said:
 "I will have nothing to say on that subject. As a matter of fact when I go into a fight I go into it snply to win if can, and there is no way whereby a political leader can win nowadays by taking the newspapers into his confidence.''
 Barnes denied the Griscom statement that State Committeeman Merritt and other leaders have experienced 'tchange of heart and will vote to de- pose Vice President Sherman for Col one1 Roosevelt.
 'tGriscom has said that he will con troP two-thirds of the delegates to the convention and more than majority of the State committee said Barnes, 'tand yet he and the man he repre- sents prate about safeguarding the will of the people. So far as we are con cerned we have never thought of con trol. What we planned was an open convention where the questions of policy and party procedure could be threshed put.
 Continued on Page Two1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02
Special from United Press.)

New York, Sept. 2-The Republican ism of Theodore Roosevelt will be questioned at the New York State Re- publican convention should his follow CTS insist on forcing an issue over the temporary chairmanship. This was indicated today by leaders of the "Old Guard who said it was entirely pos sible that the State convention would be asked to pass upon what const1- tuted 8 Republican so far as a dele gate was concerned
 When told of the suggestion of his followers, William Barnes, Jr., declined to comment on it. He considered it a question for the convention to pass upon. When asked what he thought of Colonel Roosevelt's new platform as outlined in his last two speeches, Barnes said:
 Why should that interest me? I am a Republican and I am interested only in the Republican party and it's platforms
 That the "Old Guard'' plans a seback- fire' on the Roosevelt force came to light today. They will make their supreme effort in New York county where they will attempt to get the del egates to the State convention from several districts supposed to be abso-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02
MANCHURIA QUARANTTNED
 AT YOkOF4OA1A WITH BROTHER

Washington. Sept. 2-The Pacific Mail Liner Manchuria, with Prince Tsai Hsun. a brother of the Regent of China, and head of the Naval Com on board, was quarantfned today at Yokohoma, according to sadvices re ceived at the State Department from Ambassador SO'Brien at ToIxio. The period during which the ship will be kept under quarantine is not known but it is believed the Manchuria will be held for from 5 to 10 days
 Prince Tsai Hsun is a brother of Prince Tsaf Tao. the head of the army board. The Prince is accompanied by Il other commissioners.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02

the honor thus paid to me and the evidence of confidence in me, under no condition could consider the nom 1natton even were it rendered to me by the unanimous vote of the conven- ton"
 When asked relative to his choice for. the nomination he said that in his opinion the convention would make no mistake should it nominate Mayor D. T. Buckingham. Regardless of who the candidate may be Former Senator McNefl will give his uno11an- fled support.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02
TICKETS ALL SOLD FOR
 PRESS CLUB RECEPTION
 AT MILWAUKEE TO TEDDY

Milwaukee, Sept. 2.-It is estimated today by the ticket committee of the Milwaukee Press Club that when Col onel Roosevelt speaks here September fully 10000 persons will have IInsuc- cessfuIly made applications for tickets to the auditorium where thssAion hunt CT is to appear. Already five thou sand have vainly sought admission and all seats are issued.
 The Roosevelt reception is entirely in the hands of the Milwaukee Press Club. Fifteen~thousand copies of s@The Big Stick will be printed, written and edited entirely by members of the club
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02
NO MONEY TO KEEP
 STREET EGPLOYES BUSY.

Director of Public Works M. A. Kenny has been obliged to Iay off a. number of the employees of the street department during the past few days because the appropriations for macadarn repairs is beginning to get low. The work on gConnecticut ave nue and Fairfield avenue have both made larger holes in the appropria= tions than were expected. Heavv au- tonobiIe traffic over both thorough fares left them in such condition that they both practically had to be re- built.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02
M'NEIL ASKED TO ENTER
 GUBERNATORIAL CONTEST
 BY UP STATE DEMOCRATS

The delegation from PIainheld to the Democratic state convention last night endorsed Archibald McNei1. of th1s city for the democratic nomina- tion for governor.
 When interviewed by a porter, this morning, Forr IT McNeil said: 'fI understand 4rh.- l1mantic is to have caucus tonight and that the Democrats there are in clined to favor me as the candidate for governor Former Senator Mo Neil continued: While I appreciate
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02
MACHINTsT UNION

would like to have 5000 men who are working at the metal trades in Bridgeport who are eligible to join the Union to attend their open meet ing tonight at Machinists' Hall, cor.
 Main and Wall Sts. The speakers will be Thomas L. Wilson of Boston, and John P. Coughlin of New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02
DUPONT POWDER CO. NOW BEING PROSECUTED.
 DECLARES DIVIDEND.
from ITnited Pr

Wilmington, Del, Sept. 2-Directors of the Dupont Powder Company, which is being prosecuted by the government on the charge of violating the Sherman antitrust law, have declared a divi- dend of per cent. on it's common stock and in addition an extra dividend of per cent. The company is pre- paring to issue about $500, 900 Of new stock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02
STEAMER WATSON ASHORE
 ON PACIFIC COAST
Special from United Press.)

Manila Sept. 2.-Reports from So- Iona, in the Neuva Viscaya province, today say that the outlaw Mandac and handful of followers has fled from the town at the approach of sev- eral companies of constabu1ary- It is expected that Mandac will be cap tured within a short time. The up rising that he started fizzled out at the first show of government opposi- tion All the loot that Mandac had gathered was abandoned by him in his flight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02


  to Au1eric Connpany's works growth of the American popgaon is about 20 Organization
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02
NEW HAVEN DEMOCRATS
 VOTE IN CAUCUS TO
 SUPPORT JUDGE BALDWIN

Especial from United Press.)
 New Haven, Sept. 2.-In the eau GUS last night the New Haven de1ega- tion to the Democratic state conven- tion voted to support Judge Simeon D. Baldwin for Governor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02
EIGHT FASTEST GROWING CITIES

(Hlew York Arnerican.)
 returns show that the following are the smallest cities in the United States:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02

THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL, 836 Fairfield avenue, begins it's nine teenth year September 18th. In addition to the general Course of Study, resulting in a practical and well-balanced high-school educa- ton. special courses prepare for the best technical and professional schools, government positions, and, the leading universities. Students of the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades, have completed these and the high-school course in four years and in three; students of high-schooI grade have saved one or two years. Exceptional oppor- tunities also to young men who have been out of school one or more years. Office hours, after noon and evening, after September 1St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02
PATRICK DRISCOIL
 SUES GROCER STRAUSS

Suit for s, GOO has been brought against Ade1bert Strauss, a grocer at 1908 Railroad avenue by Patrick Dris- coll of Organ street.. whose little six year old daughter, Ellen, was se- verely burned while playing, around a bonfire on Strauss premises, June 25 last. As the girl is a minor, the suit is brought through her next best friend, her father, who claims that the fire which attracted a number of the children in the neighborhood was left unguarded, causing his chi1d's cloth ing to become ignfted. She was se- verely burned about the neck and limbs and will be permanently scar red, both on limbs and body.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02

HOT ROAST BEEF and potato salad served daily between 4 and o'clock, 5 cents at Fritz Hartmann's
 126 Wall St. Elias New York lager on draught. R 1e If.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02

TO RENT.-Deslx room with roll top desk 416 Warner Building.
 I2" If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02

AUTOMOBILE FOR SALE-19O6, 45 horse power four cylinder Peerless, five passenger, touring car, recent ly repainted, complete equipment with top, seat covers, magnetO, lamps, etc.; call or write Marsh
 Stoddard 6 Day, IS Franklin Building. Can be seen at NIiller's Garage. Price S650. T. 24 t#c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02

AROUND the corner of Fairfield ave. and Water St. NfcPaddenfs CaRa. F. & M. schaefer N- r. old German sTent F1ne I1nob aI 1T daT 7Ii95s, Seen, Roast of Beef Saturday, 4j8O.
 O 2S Rtfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02

WILLIAM MEAD Rents, Real Rs- tate and Insurance. Room 88O New field Building. E ," tE
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02

PIANO One very good square piano at very low pric. SteineK4t's, 915
 Main St L 29 d%o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02

THREE GOOD SECOND HAND up- right pianos cheap Dial 6 Lee
 Music Co.,, S4 Cannon St, opposite / P. O. PdsS tf.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02

TO RENT.-5 room flat, 746 Maple St., $11.O0- Inquire 97O Pern- broke St. l. S1 u~pO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02

DIR. MANSFIELD can remove those callous spot. Psinless. No cutting
 1 s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02

FOR SALE.-Model S IsOs : s
 Roadster fully equipped. First class condition. Bridgeport AutoRnoibi
 Co, 38S Fairfield Ave. b4o-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02

IN PROBATE COURT Charles B. Johnson was today made administrator Of the estate of the late Martha Johnson of Trumbuu.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02

FOR SALE.-House and barn. g21
 Hancock Ave. Inquire c. Becker.
 e49 East Main St. Izbap
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02

OLD HOMESTEAD CATE, hot and
 cold lunch all day. Look in. corner E. Main and Walter Sts M. F. O'Connor. Prop. A 19 If.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02

FOR SALE-$85 Oak Regina, Music
 Box and records cheap. Address Regina care Farmer. a"p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02

PIANO. Upright, Steinway, in extra. fine condition. Reduction of $275.
 A real bargain. Steinert's, 915
 Main St. L29 d*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02

WANTED.-For dressmakine an ap- prentice and waist hnisher 35
 Courtland St. I2b&p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02

The new census eight fastest growing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-02
(UNCLASSIFIED.)

ROAST HAM served free at Baldwin's, S1 Cannon St, Saturday.
 Sept. from p. m. aFp
The Washington times., 1910-03-25
WAR IN ABYSSINIA
SEEMS IMMINENT
Civil Strife Expected to-
Follow Death of
Menelik.

ROME. March 25.-The long threat
cned civil war IN Abyssinia- between the
adherents Of Empress Taitu and the
supporters Of Prince Jeassu Lidj is i'm
minent today. according TO dispatches
from Adds Abeba.
The Empress, who has been deposed,
is gathering troops TO fight for the sue
censorship to the throne. which is now
held by Ras Tesama, regent. acting for
the youthful Prince Lid, who has been
declared the successor Of King MeneIik.
Actual hOstiIities will hardly begin IN
I'll the aged king dies Menellk has been
unconscious for several days and his
death is a matter Of a few days al
most. RumOrs that he was poisoned
by the Empress are again current, but
no tangible evidence against her has
been produced.
In the event Of a war IT IS believed
the followers Of the prince would be
victorious, as they far oUtHumber those
who favor the empress.
The Washington times., 1910-03-25
BUSHNACKING TERN
USED BY HOGGART
Former Governor of Alaska
Gives Strenuous Replies
TO WickerSham.

Delegate James Wickersham and for
mer Governor HaEEart. of Alaska. con-
tinued their interchange Of personal
opinions before the House Committee
on Territories, considering a bill for a
territorial form OF government OF Alas
ka. this morning.
When the committee adjourned. sub
Ject 10 call Of the chairman, Mr.. Wick
ersham told the committee that he had
not finished his examination OF Mr.
Hoggart and that he proposed to SHOW
up" later the latter's mission in Wash
ington.
The trend Of Delegate Wickersham's
questions was 10 imply that former Gov
crnor Hogart IS friendly to the officers
Of the Observation-Disclosures syndicate in
Alaska Here is some OF the dialogue,
the questions being put by the Delegate
and the answers being given by Mr.
Hoggsrt:
You ye been log--olling down here IN
Washington three winters. fighting the
work OF the Delegate from Alaska
NO. 1 was opposed 10 the territorial
form Of government then. and am now. 20
You voted for my opponent. COrsOn.
although you didn't agree with ali his
views?"
Yes. I wanted 10 get a man down
hare TO stop this bush-HhacBiDc in
dulged IN by you and some other people
would have voted for a yellow dog
to bring that about"
Mr.. Wlckersham examined the former
executive ~ length concerning the hold
the Alaska syndicate has upon all the
railroads and steamship lines IN Alaska.
In a majority Of instances Mr.. Hog
CART replied that he didn't know OF MS
own knowledge. and that he did not ac-
cept hearsay evidence as readily as did
his quesJionCr.
The Washington times., 1910-03-25
PRESIDENT SETTLES
JUDGESHIP CONTEST
u. S. Attorney John c. Rose
Named for Bench In
Maryland District.

President Taft today ended the Mary
land judgeship contest. when he for
warded the name Of United States At
torney John c. Rose 10 the Senate for
confirmation. At the same time he
nominated John Phillip Hill TO succeed
Mr.. Rose.
Though there may be some opposi-
ton to the confirmation OF Mr.. Rose
this has not assumed tangible shape,
and II is hardly believed that the pro-
test viii defeat the confirmation. This
was the statement made in the Senate
judiciary Committee this morning when
IL became known positively that Mr..
Roses name would be sent in today.
Mr.. Roses nomination was 70 sur
prise II was known that Judge Morris
and Attorney General WiCkersham were
both supporting him for appointment,
and that fact prevailed with the Presi-
dent.
For weeks, however. the Executive
was undecided between Mr.. Rose and
Judge Henry Stockbridge, Of the su-
preme court Of Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1910-03-25
HAND Of HARMON
SEEN IN HARMONY
Democratic Politicians De-
clare Governor Brought
About Peace.

That the successful efforts to bring
about harmony at the Democratic eau
Gus in the House last night were in
the interest Of the candidacy Of Gov
ernor Harmon Of Ohio for the Demo
cratic nominate for President in 1912
is stated today on good authority
Wise Democratic politicians say that
the hand of Governor Harmon can be
seen back Of the efforts TO bring about
a harmonious understanding. Represen-
tatIve Cox OF Ohio is given much of the
credit for preventing trouble In caucus
last night and bringing about the selec-
ton Of Representatives Clark, Under
wood. Fitzgerald, and Dixon. as the
four Democratic members Of the Com
mittee on Rules
Mr.. Cox being from Ohio is anxious
to advance the interests OF Governor
Harmon He wants TO bring about a
peaceful situation IN the party which
will help Harmon 20 the nomination IN
1912 and 10 victory II he IS nominated.
Representative Dixon is from Indiana
and his selection as "A member Of the
Rules Committee is expected to be sat
isfactGry 20 the friends OF Governor
Tom Marshall Of the Hoosier State.
The Harmon men want the support
Of Marshall Similarly, the election OF
Representative Fitzgerald for the Rules
Committee IS said 10 have been sought
by Mr.. Cox and other friends Of Gov
ernOr harmon in the belief that this
would -~rve to make New York Demo
Gratis. STd especially the Tammany ele-
ment. we'll disposed. The gossip about
the part which Mr.. Cox and some Of the
rest OF Harmon's friends had taken in
the matter attracted much notice about
the Capitol this afternoon.
The Washington times., 1910-03-25
ONE DOLLAR APIECE
IS PRICE Of KISSES
Magistrate Fixes Price When
Pretty Girl Accuses
Shoe Clerk.

SCRANTON, Pa. March 3.-One dol
lar Apiece was fixed in police court as
the price OF kisses in the Scranton mar
ket. The quotation was given by Magis-
Jrate John T. Howe, when Nathan PERL
man, clerk in a Penn avenue shoe
store, pleaded guilty 10 a charge OF
disorderly conduct preferred by Agnes
Mosher a comely girl. who works in a
candy store in the same block
The girl declared that Perlman bought
some candy yesterday and when asked
10 settle he asked her II she Wouldn't
rather accept kisses than money. Be
fore she could reply PerIman circled her
waist ana planted two resoundinz
smaCks on her cheeks When She re-
monstrated with him he refused 10 be
squelched. and she finally notified police
headquarters.
A warrant was issued and il was
served on PeT!man today. When he maid
the s. fine imposed BY the magis4rate
Perlman expressed satisfaction with the
bargain.
The Washington times., 1910-03-25

come hack into the fold where there
seems to be no one left now except the
distinguished chairman of the Commit
tee on WAYS and Means, Mr.. Payne,
General Keller, myself and possibly Mr..
Tawney, chairman Of the Committee on
Appropriations"
Not since the days of the late Francis
CuShman has the House laughed as up
roariOusly at the remarks OF a member
as II laughed at regular insurgents who
were made the butt OF Norris wit.
In Speakers Chair.
It was a great day for Norris. It
is the custom of regulars to ignore him.
Representative Prince was presiding
over the House while the pension bill
was being considered and when it came
time for him TO go 10 lunch he quietly
asked Norris to take his place as pre-
siding officer.
No one noticed the change until Norris
began TO smash the Speakers gavel on
the desk for the purpose of notifying
a member that his time had expired.
Then the House became aware for the
first time that real live insurgent was
calling them to order and the members
broke out into applause and laughter
Uncle joe Cannon was not present in
the House when Norris occupied his
chair and some of the members assert
that Prince was not faithful TO his trust
The Washington times., 1910-03-25
DOLL is BURIED
WITH LITTLE GIRL

NEW YORK. March @--witb her
arms tW1ned about her favorite doll.
Dorothy Lang, Jhree-year-old daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Lang, Of 249
East Thlrty-second street. was buried
The funeral took place yesterday after
noon.
When the physician said she had
pneumonia two weeks ago little Miss
Lang protested against being remove
10 the hospital. because she would have
10 leave her dolls and Teddy Bears.
The Washington times., 1910-03-25
REVIVAL SERVICES
TO BEGIN TONIGHT

The Rev. r. T. Martin. assisted by
Mr. and Mrs Scheduled. has arranged
to conduct a series OF revival services
at the Fifth Baptist Church. z street.
near Seventh street southwest, begin
ming this evening. The music at
the meetings viii be under the direc-
tio1 Of Mr.. and Mrs. Scholdeld. who
are said to be the greatest % the
travelling gospel singers. They viii
have a chorus choir 70 assist them
Sunday evening a special meeting
for women will be held. when Mr..
Martin win preach on the subject.
Married Life, It's Present-Day Dan
gers and Evils"
The Washington times., 1910-03-25
STEPHEN HUNTE
DIES FROM WOUNDS

WILMINGTON. Del. March 25.-Ste-
phen Hunter, colored, who tried 20 kill
Walter Hastings and Thomas c. McCul-
Tough, guards at the county workhouse,
ard was shot IN turn. died AZ that prison
late last night.
He was wounded i've times and was
also badly beaten with bIackjacks.
The condition Of the guards who are
ar the Delaware Hospital was reported
10 be very 10 wthis morning Il was
not thought they would I'VE the dav ont
Hunter made no statement Of the shoot
ing He never fully regained conscious
ness.
The Washington times., 1910-03-25
HAT BILL OF BACHELOR
ROUSES IRE OF FAIR SEX
And Situation Is Made Worse When a Recent Bride
groom In New Jersey Assembly Votes to Regu-
late Wearing of Birds.

NEW YORK, March 25-When As
semblyman Radcliffe goes home to Pa
terson. N j.. from Trenton. over Sun
day, he viii hear something drop.
That something will oe no feather,
either.
The women IN his district have pokers
and fiatirons handy for him.
Mr.. Radcliffe Is author Of a bill pro-
viding penalties for the wearing, in any
hat, Of any bird or it's plumage in the
months in which that bird is protected
by the game laws. The bill has passed
the assembly by vote of 80 to II.
The Washington times., 1910-03-25

Speaker Harry WARD. a recent BRIDE
groom, supported the bachelor hacker
of the bill when It was put to vote.
A miIiiner in Paterson voiced the
sentiment OF her -citiZenesses.
What is the matter with that man?'
she cried. How absurd for a man 20
try and dictate What kind Of hat a
woman shall wear. II Il is not a joke
Mr.. Radcliffe will hear from the women
Of all New Jersey, even il they haven't
votes"
Another woman points out that The
law is up" on ROSTERS the year round
and that the Radcliffe bill therefore
cannot AFFECT chantecler hats.
The Washington times., 1910-03-25
Germs Cause Catarrh-
Kill Them, Says Physician

This Is a picture 81 VI. Pas
teur the great medical scien-
list. who did 50 much 70 prove
that germs were responsible
for many diseases.
But NJ. PaSteUr had abso-
lutte faith in the ability OF sci
entistS 10 destroy these germs.
for he often said. L believe
that We shall one day nd the
world Of all diseases that arr
caused by germs"
OF all the diseases caused
by germs. caUrrh is one OF
the most persis- ent and Ioath-
some. CataTrh can be cured.
but &c can only be cured by de
STRIVING the un~mE
The Washington times., 1910-03-25
CANCER PATIENT
FINALLY CURED

BALTIMORE, Nd. March Gle
ander Eockingbiu. having successfully
undergone the DOyen operation for can
Ger. has left St. Luke's Hospital pro
nounced cured The Doyen treatment
consists Of applying TO the cancerous
growth hot sterilized air and electricity
after hypodermic injections Of serum.
LoOkingbiITs cancer was on his lip.
Twenty other patients have since been
given the same treatment AT St Luke's
LookingbiI was at the hospital four
months