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Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17
NEW WORKERS RISE EARLY,
BUT COMET KEEPS IN DARK
Sun Beats EN- to 1t and They
Do Not Get a Glimpse of
Z Heavenly Vagabond
1Associated Press1

NEW YORK, May 16.-There was
disappointment this morning for the
many thousand New Workers who rose
early in hopes of seeing Halleys comet
and of calculating for themselves the
chance of disaster on Wednesday,
Although the sky was clear, no comet
was to be seen. This was explained
by the Columbia university observers
as due to the fact that the comet did
not rise until after dawn had begun
to redden the sky. The comet. they
continued. will not greet observers
again until May 20, when it will oc-
cupy a place of honor in the evening
sky. Its appearance will be heralded
CONTINUED on Page Eight
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17
DRIVES AUTO OVER BANK
TO SAVE THREE IN WAGON
Wealthy San Diegan Wrecks Car
to Avoid Collision ,

SAN DIEGO, May 16.-Charles w.
Oesting, one of the wealthiest insur-
ance men in this city, deliberately
turned his rebuilt racing car down a
steep embankment while travelling at
a high rate of speed in order to escape
a collision with team and wagon in
which were a man, woman and child.
The accident occurred late yesterday.
The machine was wrecked. but Mr..
Oesting and his companion, William
Radcliffe, escaped with only minor in
ipuries.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17
EASTERN
MINING AND OIL

Pioneer Midway gusher increases to 25,-
900 barrels day; may be a second
Lake View PAGE II
Sunset Security resumes drilling in oil
held PAGE IL
Patent applications indicate approach of
boom in Arizona PAGE IL
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17
NEGRO FIRES ST0CKADE TO
ESCAPE; 35 BURN TO DEATH

CENTERVILLE, Ala, May 16.-
Thirty-six negro convicts lost their
lives early today when the stockade of
the Red Feather Coal company at Lu-
cille was destroyed by fire started by
one of the prisoners in an effort to
escape.
Thirty-five of the convicts were
burned to death and another was shot
by guards. Among those burned was
the negro who started the blaze.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17
LOS ANGELES


Early day boat ride in wagon may In
validate titles to land in Palo Verde val
ley. PAGE
Supervisors name committee of six to in
vestigate county highways. PAGE a
Hiram johnson, Llncoln-Roosevelt league
candidate for governor to arrive in
Los Angeles May 20 for campaign tour
OF Southern California. PAGE 4
Thirty-two men qualify for jury duty out
of eighty summoned. PAGE
Opponent to land deal offers in court
$25oo an acre for land sold for $1,000 and
rs accepted. but deal is not closed. PAGE 8
Grand Jury probing fire department for
scandal PAGE IA
Rev. Morris scores Sunday school plcnies
at annual Episcopal gathering. PAGE Il
w C T. U. closes annual session with
resolutions against vice. PAGE IA
Girl gives up $1oO.OOo estate to wed cousin
and prove that he loves her and not
her money PAGE 16
Weatherman Woaber after dope on way
earth will pass through tail of Halley's
comet. PAGE
A. M Norton, chairman of Democratic
county committee, announces possibilities
for county offices. PAGE
John S. Donovan. alias Jack Sheridan
fails in appeal for Justice" PAGE
Coroner ignores husband and will hold
inquest on Mrs. Edward Shopbel, hos
pital victim. PAGE 9
Park commission appoints Frank Sherer
temporary park superintendent. PAGE 16
Society and music. PAGE
Sports. PAGE
Market and financial. PAGE
News of the courts. PAGE
Municipal affairs PAGE IS
Editorial PAGE IL
city brevlties PAGE 10
In hotel corridors PAGE 10
Noted men and women PAGE 10
Marriage licenses, births deaths PAGE IL
Classified advertising PAGES 1915
Theaters. PAGE
Citrus fruit report. PAGE IL
Shipping. PAGE IL
Building permits PAGE II
Clubs. PAGE 10
SOUTH CALIFORNIA
San Bernardino will open centennial fes-
tival today with elaborate program.
PAGE
Lights in front of ocean Park Casino
turned out in business mems squabbe.
PAGE 10
Redondo Beach voters decide in favor of
licensing saloons. PAGE 10
Irate Long Beach landlady turns hose
on artist and Injuries his glass optic.
PAGE 10
COAST
Prof T. j. ]. See, government astronomer
at Mare Island. says moons eclipse on
night of May % will be best time to
see comet. PAGE
Marin grand jury called to investigate at
tempts to tamper with jury trying H. p.
FIannery. PAGE /
Blind girl is thrown into net and many
others borne to safety in night robes
when Oakland hotel burns. PAGE 2
EASTERN
Commissioner North says
records prove that he is not admitting
diseased Orientals at San Francisco.
PAGE
Senator Clark's $13,OOO.OOO palace PAGE
tected when withdrawal order is
forced PAGE Il
Regulars in senate save commerce court
for Taft by voting down Cummin's mo-
ton to strike It out. PAGE q
Ballinger discharges Stenographer Kerby.
who told truth about CLAWS letter.
PAGE 2
Dr. B. C. Hyde convicted OF murder in
first degree and punishment fixed at life
Imprisonment PAGE 1
Chicago street railway officials declare pay
as-you-enter cars reduce accidents. PAGE 1
MINING AND OIL
Pioneer Midway gusher increases to 25-
900 barrels a day; may be a second
Lake View. PAGE II
Sunset Security resumes drilling in oil
held. PAGE II
Patent applications indicate approach of
boom in Arizona. PAGE II
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17
SOUTH CALIFORNIA

San Bernardino will open centennial fes-
tival today with elaborate program.
PAGE 3
Lights In front OF Ocean Park Casino
turned out In business mems squabble.
PAGE 10
Redondo Beach voters decide in favor of
licensing saloons. PAGE 10
Irate Long Beach landlady turns hose
on artist and Injuries his glass optic.
PAGE 10
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-17
COAST

Prof. T. ]. J. See, government astronomer
at Mare Island, says moons eclipse on
night of May % will be best time to
see comet PAGE
Marin grand jury called to investigate at
tempts to tamper with jury trying H. p
Flannery. PAGE
Blind girl is thrown into net and many
others borne TO safety in night robes
when Oakland hotel burns. PAGE
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-14
REAL ESTATE IN
 SUBURBAN TOWNS
STAMFORD

Jasper K. Whiting to Alice L. Smith two pieces of real estate, the first bounded north for 55 feet by Booth street; east for 125 feet by land of the grantor; south for 80 feet by land of Stiles smith and the grantor. and west for 159 feet by land of the gran tor The second piece is a narrow strip Il inches wide by feet long.
 Thomas Coulter and Howard F. Nettleton to Raffey De Pasquo, lots Coulter & Nettleton; each 50 by 100 feet.
 The same to Mary zboraji, four lots according to map made by Hull & Palmer. fronting 100 fet on Orange
 F.W.- E. and Ella M. House, of Bridgeport, to Julia M. House, plot of land bounded east for 50 feet on Bruce avenue; south for 115 feet by land of B. Nichols and Son; west by north for 11s feet by land of B. Mich ols and Sons.
 Mary E. Farrar of Bridgeport, for $1,2OO to Burr & Knapp of Bridge port, lot 199 on Map A. of Hollister Heights. Also. lot 200 on the same map.
 Burr & Knapp of Bridgeport, for $55o to Daniel NJ. Nichols. lots 43, 414, 415, 416, 417 and 351, 352, 353, 354 and 355, as shown on the map Of Coulter & Suggett.
 The same to Lillie J. Regan for Charles s. Cole, fronting "A feet on West avenue, being 50 by 100 feet.
 Charles J. Sniffin, of South Lee, Mass, Everett -Birdseye Sniffen, Her bert w Sniffen, Mariette L. Sniffen, to Isabelle J. Sniffen, land bounded north by the highway; east and south by land of B. B. Sniffen and west by Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-14
These Nail Clippers and Corn Files will be found both at the Notion and Hardware Counters.
 We have lots of bargains in Small Articles, Notions and Hardware
Sir vsa,ter soott,s Debts.

The Baliantyne failure threw upon Sir Walter Scott the responsibility for E13O,OOo, or $650yO00. and the grand old man Immediately set about the mighty task of paying it; but, notwithstanding the most heroic efforts on his part, he never succeeded in paying it all. He did the best he could. but he had to depend solely upon his writings. and the task was more than mortal man could accomplish. As his powers fail ed he became possessed of the idea that all his debts were paid and that he was a free man. and in this belief he happily remained till his death.- New York American.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-14
ALL
 BRIBE OFFICIALS
James P. Hyland at Trial of Customs Weigher Testifies
 Dealers Begged Him to Take Money

New York, Sept. HAS the corollary to the statement made recently on the alleged .'go-between'' between import CTS and government weigherS in brib- cry practices, that he never knew a weigher who would not accept a bribe. James P. Hyland, formerly an assist ant weigher, testified yesterday that he never Inet>an importer who refused to pay for Underweighfng. Hyland was the chief witness of the day in the trial of George E. Bedel and other former customs officials on charges of making fraudulent weights. /
 ''I never approached @.an importer" " Hyland testified His wife. sor his sister or his brother or mother would come tagging around after me on the docks, begging me to take their money. The importer used to kick sometimes about the underweigl1ing. If I took off 100 pounds he would say, Why didn't you take off 15o?'''
 Hyland said he sometimes took off sometimes did not weigh cargoes at all, but merely guessed at the weights.
 Hyland is the person named in the indictment as having paid corruption money to BedeH. Bedel, with his chief, Vail, was dismissed from the service last fall by Collector Loeb:
 Did you ever do any underweigh- ing?" asked Henry l.. stimson. the special prosecutor.
 T underweighed the very first cargo was assigned to weigh, was Fly lands reply.
 @.How much money did you receive for this underweighing 20
 -I don't remember, but it was more than s100.''
 ftWas it $400?'
 f'No.''
 What did you do with it t?''
 Kept half and gave the other half to the foreman of the district"
 What did you do with regard to MT. Bede1l after getting the transfer to the Anchor Line dock?''
 'fGave him about an average of $50 on each zship''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-14

Ten of the leading beef packers of Chicago. have been indicted by the Federal grand jury upon charges of combination, conspiracy and illegal monopoly Previous movements against the Beef Trust have not been success full. If the indictments now found had appeared earlier or later, they would be received by the general pub lie with greater. confidence in the sim cerity of the Federal authorities. An Important election is impending. an Ex-President is making loud calls for "a square deal't5 and recent events in the political field indicate a Republi- can reverse in November unless public sentiment can be placated. There are reasonable grounds foE a suspicion that the present, prosecution of the Beef Trust is merely intended to abate public indignation temporarily, and that it will prove as aboFtive as have the fprevious proceedings
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-14
WESTPORT

Sarah Grace Behn, for $25o. to c. Fable two plots of land, the first be- ing the homestead of the late Peter Lewis, bounded north, east and south: the heirs of the late Ebenezer Banks. The second piece contains acres, and Adams; east by the highway; south bv land of Warren w. Foster and west by land of the late Henry Meek
 katherine Smith. to Thomas Me NaIly 4 acres of land bounded north and east by land of August Hanter; south by the highway, and west by
 Thomas McNaIly to Ernest and Carolina A. L. Binninger, acres of land bounded north by land of Geo. and Henrietta Voohees; east by the same and the highway; south by the highway; west by land of Robert W. Mills.
 Peter J. Lewis, for $250, to Sarah Grace Lehn, the homestead of the said Lewis on the westerly side of +ba road at Cross Highway, bounded north, south and east by the highway;
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-14

and west by land of the heirs of Ebenezer Banks.
 westport Savings Bank, land bounded north by land of Frederick Powers and Frederick Kemper; east ana south by Dead Mems brook ana west
 Francis J. BunneH adminfstratrix of John W Bunnell, to Marcus L; Metcalf, acres of land. bounded by1and of heirs of EIiphat Hall; s0uth by land of Sarah Goodsell and west by the highway. Also acres bounded north by land of the gran g5
 M. Louise Smith, administratrix of the estate of George B, B. smlsn. smith ffr of Iand. bounded north by land of John VaIiante; east and south by land of M. Louise Smith and west by the IL Eine E w. Mansfield, of Norwalk, for s1 ROO. mortgage to the Norwa1k Say ings Society, 35 acres of land bounded north by land of Robert z Gault ana nel iand of Henry Seidt and the highway; south by the highway and the estate of Deninico Nuzzi and west by Com p0 George cor B. fHey1 and Marie A. Glenn ans and Eliza J. Cuthbert of Brook Ivn' New York, to Joseph Mldlock, 50 Heres of land bounded north by the
 
 east by the Poortown road; south bV1 1and of Sarah Brothwen and west by land of Charles Chapman and the 9GRTof E1i2a M. Guyer to Charles B. Guy er 1N2 on an undivided interest in land bounded north by State street; aast bv Main street; south by lana of Tayior and Richards; and west by iand of Frank E. Sturges.
 Richard and Mary A. McNally to Thomas Joseph McNally acres of wood1and. bounded east by the high way: south by land of Mrs Frank Wakeman and west by land of Will ii1ifs AHarv T. smith to M. Louise, 1-2 of undivided part of 133 square feet af land. bounded north by land Of Jobn Va1iante; east and south by isnd HomI of the grantee, and west by the niErm Ernest and Irving Bradley to Ed ward c. Nash, lots 76, IS and 79 at Co1ono beach, fronting on Sound View Drlve; Tosenb> S. Guyyer to Charles B. and F,iizs M. Guyer, 5 acres, bounded ,anItb n1l, bv land of Margaret Kirk and I'o,,is A. Sherwood; east by land of WiIIiam G. Staples; soath by land of o M. Bennett and west by Imperial
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-14

piciously early committal to Judson as an insuperable bar to support of Banks.
 In each of these cases. the plea is equivalent to an apology to Hill and Banks, respectively, and carries the appearance of an attempt to avert the anta agonisms naturally resulting from his acts.
 Hands off'' should have been the Sheriff's older to his machine in both cases. It was no part of his official duty to work his machine for Brande- gee, or for Bulkeley under a Judson disguise,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-14
FOUR KILLED
 THREE INJURED IN TRAIN WRECK
Especial from United Press.)


 B1uefie1d, W. Va, Sept. /14.-Four men were killed and three seriously injured when special train on the Norfolk / & Western Railroad was wrecked late last night at DeIorme, w. Va. The dead are Engineer E. D. Burton; his fireman, John HoI- laIfd; F. L. Woolwine, travelling en- gineer of the division, and H. o. Hughes, the Delorme station agent. The latter was in the depot when the crash took place and was caught un- der flying tirnbers and crushed.
 The special train was made up of two ''Buffer. coaches'' and three pri- vate cars, two of the latter being those of President l.. E. Johnson and General Manager N. D. Maher, who were on a tour of inspection. The buffer coaches and engine were de- railed but the heavy private cars stuck to the tracks. All of the in- jured trainmen were taken to the railroad hospital at Welch, w. Va. ~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-14
SHERIFF HAWLEY'S t'TENIPERA-
 MENTAL ADDICTION.''

The Farmer regrets that in the matter of the Judson-Banks contest, it accused Sheriff Hawley of a s.tem- lperamentaI addiction to officious med ding, not however because of error in the characterization but because the article seemed to limit the tendency to one case, whereas the fact is. ac- cording to creditable Republican tes- timony, that meddling in political matters outside his legitimate jurisdic- tfon has become habit with the sher- if.
 But to return to specific case! It appears that at the Burnhanr thar nnonys feed, MT. Judson announced his candidacy for Senator from the 18th district, and that Judge Banks Then. according to current treport, Sheriff Hawley proceeded, through his county machine, to ''set up the pins'' for Judson. When, later, Judge Banks announced his candidacy, Sher- If HawIey. it is said. gave the orders lstHands off'', to his deputies, but it was impossible to undo the work all ready accomplished for Judson. Such appear to be the facts.
 It appears therefrom that Sheriff HawIey did use his machine in the 18th district up to a certain date, did meddle in a. matter outside his 1egiti- mate jurisdiction, did attempt, through his deputies, to dictate a nomination to the voters and did exercise that sstemperamenta addiction to officious neddling'', possibly however under an impression that he owned the county and was fu1filling the obvious duty of a county boss.
 The situation recalls one phase of the il1-Brandegee Senatorial contest. Then. Sheriff HawIey pledged himself early and with suspicious haste to Brandegee, and plead that pledge as an impossible bar to his support of HlE now; he is said to plead sus-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-14
Better Dream On.

"Isn't that 8 perfect dream of a hat?' she demanded of the man by her side.
 "I said.' she repeated after. some seconds of silence, ''isn't that dream of a hat?'
 Still silence from the man. Then she ventured reproachfuIly:
 ''Why don't you say somethingP
 My dear. you seemed to enjoy your dream so that l was afraid of waking you up,'' the man then replied.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-14

According to U. s. Consul General Griffiths of London, the English un- derwriters are prepared to make out policies protecting the insured against excessive aqueous precipitation. Now if they would also insure against drouth. the underwriters could 'tclam the tide both ways.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-14
MAINE HAS .BLAzED THE wAT'

MAIN IL HAS sHS1AAAELO WAL
 fT1arty years constitute a lengthy period for a political party to mold the faith under the most adverse conditions, but the Maine Democrats have done this, and at last they have reaped the reward. Not, however, by their own exertionse alone; they were aided to success by a balance of power. the members of which are called "Insurgentss' by their enemies and ssProgressives'' by themselves, and who&Are closely akin politically to the the Republican '.Progressives" of the Middle West. The Democrats of Maine. and in fact the Democrats of all States. must prove themselves worthy of the confidence placed in them by. these independent voters.
 Prohibition has been included in the laws under Republican rule for many wears, though not enforced save in outward appearance. It is not an article of the Democratic creed, and if thernew Legislature should be Dem- ocratic, it may be repealed.
 Ex-President Roosevelt will un- doubtedly be inclined to consider the results of the Maine election as a vic- tory for s'ny policiess', and such it
  degree.
 Insurgency will be encouraged and stimulated. z The Insurgents, or Pro- gressives-call them which you please will. consider it. a popular endorse ment of their action and views in a Republican stronghold, and such it un- doubtedIy is, to an extent which may perhaps be- measured by the degree of the regular Republican defeat.
 The Republican party can, if it will, learn a valuable lesson from the Maine election. It is. that a. preponderating < element of the people, made up of sDemocrAtsS and9Ansurgezat T has deter mined to check the policy of special privileges, special taxes, etc, which .has made a multitude of multi-1nillion- aires at the cost of the people, has increased the cost of living almost or quite above the average workingman's s means, and has ever placed property first. and men second. or worse.
 Connecticut holds an election early in November, and the. result in Maine indicates a similar result here In- surgencyN is probably even more in the air in Connecticut than it was in Maine With admirable foresight. the Democrats of this State have noni- mated a State ticket for which Insur- gents can conscientiously vote, and the other Democratic nominations will probably be of a similar character.
 Maine has 'rblazed the way for a countrywide rebuke of the Republican party.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-14
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

Governor-simeon E. Baldwin of New Haven.
 Lieutenant Governor-Andrew J. Rroughe1 of Hartford.
 Secretary-Zalmon .Goodseu Of Bridgeport.
 Treasusef-E. Kent Hubbard, Jr., of NIiddIetQWn.
 ConnptroiIer-John M. Brady of New Britain:
 Attorney General-Talcott- H. Rus sell of New Haven.
 Representative-at- -at-Large - George P. Ingersolk of Ridgefeld.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-14
1uE uNITED STATES
OF AMERICA,

 EEIsTRTCT OF CONNECTICUT. Whereas, on the 18th day of Octo- her 1910, Alexander R. Boyce filed his libel in the District Court of the limited States for the District of Con- necticI1t against the Steamer Island er'' her boats, tackle, apparel and furniture, in a cause of repairs, Civil and Maritime.
 And whereas, by virtue of process in due form of law, to me directed returnabIe on the 10th day of Octo< her 191O I have seized and taken fhe said Steamer Islander" and havd her in my custody.
 trict Court will be held in the United States Court Room, in the City o1 Hartford, at U. s. Court Room, at Il o'clock noon, on the 10th day .o{ October, 1910, for the trial of said nrennises and the owner or owners and all persons who may have oI claim any interest, are hereby cited to be and appear at the time and n1ace aforesaid, to show cause, if anf +bav have why a final decree should not pass as prayed.
 EDISON S. BISHOP,
 U. S. Marshal.
 By William L. ParmeIee,
 Deputy U. s. Marshal
 J. J. Mackin, Esq,
 1 Broadway, New York City,
 Proctor for LibeIIant Dated September 1S, 1910. I1S sf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-14

The Republican defeat in Maine moves the Hartford Courant to say that Git would be foolish to belittle the news, and that ''it is not a, good year for the party to be taking need less risks either with self-pushing misfits or with reactionary have beens''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-14
The Psalms.

Many years ago a new clergyman was taking Sunday duty in remote hamlet among the Yorkshire wolds.
 A Ger morning service the old clerk came up to him and observed: 'So ye calls them 'Sauums,' do ye? Moo, we never knew what to make O that 'ere P. We a1lus calls lem 'Spasms.' '"- London Scraps.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-14
ECZEMA CURED
Pi1np1es Disappear and Cc4n% pIexion Cleared Ovcr-Nfskt

pIexion Cleared Ovcr-NfSkt
 New York.-Thousands are taking advantage of the gener- ous offer made by The Wood worth Co.,, 1161 Broadway, New York City, requesting an exper- 1mental package of Lemola, the new skin discovery, (Which is mailed free of charge to all who write for it. It alone is sufi- efent to clear the complexion over night and rid the face of pi1npAes in a few hours.
 These who have tried LEM OLA will find that the soc box on sale in Bridgeport at all drug stores is sufficient to zenna where the parts affected are not too 1arR-. On ths f<st application of Lemola the 1ton- ing will stop. It has cured thou sands afflicted with Eczema, Teeters. Rashes, 1tchings. Irri- tations. Acme. Seedlings and Crusting of skin. scalps of 1n- fants. children and adults. It is good for the preservation and hair and hands. for the preven- ton of the clogging of the pores the usual cause of pfmplcss b1ackheads, redness and rough ness and also the treatment of burns, scalds. wounds. sores. chappings as well as the toilette and nursery.
 It contains no grease and be- ing f1esh-colored the presence of Lemola on the face or hands is not perceptib1e.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-14
NOTICE.

Beginning Sunday, Aug. 21 and unt tfl further notice. &he Stratford ave- me or Lower bridgt will be closed to west bound traffic All sucb traffic must cease at Kossuth street whence it. may proceed to the right, north in Kossuth street and acrosl the river via the tCongress street bridge. Per order,
 M A. KENNY,
 Director of Public VEraNs.