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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-25
BALLOON SEEN
 NEAR TORONTO
Especial from United Press.)

Toronto, Oct. 25.-The Canadian Pacific Railroad agent at Chap1eau, Ont, declares that a balloon was seen passing over that district, Thursday evening, going westward. If he is not mistaken in the day, this was probably the America, II, as all the other balloons, even those reported in Northeastern Quebes, had landed by Wednesday night. The point is also more westerly than any at which balloons were reported seen, and is noticeable that when in Michigan, the America took the most westerly course of all.
 When asked to be more definite the agents reply was, Thursday is the correct date. gThe balloon was seen by several persons travelling eastward at 10 p. m.''
 Guides, who were on Rumsey Lake 20 miles from Biscotasing, say they saw and heard a balloon crash down through the forest about 22 miles due north of Biscotasing, on Thursday morning. They fired guns and tried to locate the balloonists but all was silent and they had to give up the attempt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-25

order by Democratic Town Chairman w. W. Bent, who will irnmedia te1y call Mayor E. T. Buckingham to the chair. Mayor Buckingham will pre- side at the meeting and introduce the speakers of the evening.
 Stratf1e1d on Main street shortly be- fore o'clock, preparatory to escort ing the speakers to Jackson's theatre. Members of the parading organiza- tions are requested to be onshand well before the hour of starting.
 The Wheeler and Wilson band will head the procession and to its fnspir- to Jackson's theatre. Along the line red fire will flare and the cheers of the throngs on the sidewalks will be at once inspiration to the marchers and onainous forecasts of doom to the disheartened, disorganized and futile Republican machine which is now reaping the whirlwind of many years of disregard for the welfore of the people of Connecticut.
 The marchers in line will be divided into clubs and districts, and headed by Grand Marshal Lawrence J. Gill The marshals are follows: First David F. Donovan; second Patrick Sullivan; third Horace B. B1iven; fourth Daniel B. Walker; fifth Thomas enth Patrick Morrissey; eighth Michael Hussey; ninth George M. Coughlin; tenth William F. Russell: eleventh John H. Cassidy; twelfth William H. Callan; Scandinavian Democratic club Stephen s. Siksay; Hungarian Democratic club, Frank Tinko; Italian Democratic Club, Leonard Benefico. Lithuanian clubs will be named to- morrow
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-25
LOST RAGING
 BALLOON YET
 UNHEARD FROM
Fear That Hawley and Post Met UntimeIy End in Canadian WildS
Now Eight Days Since America Left St. Louis on Long Dis tance Flight
Especial from United Press.) )


 New York, Oct. 25.-No word has yet been received by the Aero Club concerning the lost racing balloon "Ame erica IT, and the fate of her crew, Alan R. Haw1ey and Augustus Post. Cortland F. Bishop, president of the club, and the other friends of the New York aeronauts, have not given up hope, but they admit today that every hour that passes without word from them increases the fear that they have met an untimely end in the Canadian wilds.
 Ottawa, Oct 25-This city is to- day the base of number of expedi- tions that have set out in search of the missing balloon America II and Pilot Alan R. HawIey and his aide, Augustus Post. It is now eight days since the Am nerica II left St. Louis in the International race and five days since it probably reached some inac- 'cessab1e part of Ontario.
 It is considered significant that not one clue has been received as to the whereabout of the balloon. The be- lief is growing hourly that the miss ing air craft either dropped into Lake Huron or is now lost in some Cana dian wilderness from which not even the aeronautics themselves can es- cape.
 Edmond stratton, representing the Aero Club of America, is in charge
 
 issued a dominion-wide call for as- sistance. The Federal and provincial governments of Canada are CO., operating with him to the extent of their powers. Stratton plans to gath CT all the data possible regarding bal looms that have been sighted since the race began and run down every such bit of information. By this means, a process of elimination will be established and it is hoped within the next 24 hours to determine, with some degree of certainty, several probable courses that the America II might have taken. As soon as these are decided upon, expeditions will set out to search each locality.
 Louis Spind1er, one of the aero nauts of St. Louis, arrived here to- day and is holding himself in readi- ness to head a searching party the a given territory is allotted him.
 The Hudson Bay Company and the Great Northwester Telegraph Com pany are lending all possible aid to the search. The telegraph company has scattered messages wherever it's wires reach but have received no n- coura ging replies. The magnitude of the task undertaken by the search CTS is fully appreciated by them but this has only served to hearten them to their work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-25
ELECTORS, ATTENTION

For information concern ing approaching election, Democratic Headquarters, Lincoln Building, Cannon street, will remain open from T to 9 o'clock each evening. Thomas F. White in charge. Voters whose names are not on the list will please report it. Telephone call 3989.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-25
OFFICER DIES IN
 THE PHILIPPINES.

(SpecIaI from United Press)
 Washington, Oct. 25-The death of First Lieutenant James B. BIanford of the Philippine Constabulary, Oc- tober 22, was reported today to the State Department. Blanford was a victim of malaria fever He was native of Maryland and a graduate of tha Maryland ARricuIturaI College
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-25
CONGRESSMAN HILL
 IS RUNNIN' AGAIN

Gro Be Sung by the Tippecanoe
 Chorus.) The old salt sits in his fishing smack Off Bridgeport Light, on the star
 board tack; His mind is free and his wandering
 eye Scans all in view of the sea and sky. He has dropped his lines and set his
 kedge When he sees black smoke on tho
 sky lines edge, Says he, ''TIlat looks like a Gov'1nent Thar, by CracI<y! She heads for the
 shore! D. J. Hill is drumming once more!''
 (ChOruS.) Runnin' again, Funnin' again, Congressman Hill is runnin' again; Load up the scov, boys, fill up the
 boat A spoonful of mud is as good as a
 vote. The old salt wipes at a moistencd eye And heaveS from his boots long
 drawn sigh; Says he: E'I find it hard for to sec What good that scovv is a-doin' to me: But think when I die and am called
 to my Jedge I'll try St. Peter with an enterin'
 wedge,- E. J. Hill and his gov'ment lredge,- I'll give it q try, it's my only show,- It may work up there though it don't
 down beloW!"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-25
SOCIALISTS IN WILD DEMONSTRATE AGAINST
 PARIS POLICE PREF1ECT.
Especial from United Press.)

Paris, Oct. 25.-Crying Down witt, Lepine; put him out, put him out the Socialist members on the floor and synpathizers in the gallery caused a suspension of the opening session of the Chamber of Deputies when it re-assembled at Premier Briand's request, today. The demon stration against the prefect of police of Paris, was due to his activity in the recent strike of the railroad en1- ployes. When order was finally re- stored, it was decided that all chal- 1enges of the governments strike methods should be consolidated into an irnm ediate discussion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-25
WRIGHT FLIES 65 MILES AN HOUR IN HIS MACHINE
 JARRING THE FOREIGNERS

sing Count De Lesseps and fears were entertained for his safety.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-25
AUDITING COMMIs-
 SIONERS' BOOKS

Representative Michael Connery of Georgetown and William C. Johnson of Newtown, auditors for Fairfield iting the books of the County Com missioners. Their 1abors will take them well into next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-25

WANTFD.-One plumber, one timer, one steamfitter. Apply J. J. Scan
 Ion, 1772 Main St. G 25 ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-25
HUGHES WILL IS ADMITTED
 TO PROBATE
Heirs to File An Appeal from Judge Nobb's De-
 cision Today

Will Leaves $2O,OOO to St. Patrick's Church and $5,- 900 to the Heirs-Wit- nesses Tell Incidents Con corning the Signing of the Wil1-Lawyer for Heirs Says Appeal Will Be Taken.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-25
(UNCLASSIFTED.)

FOR SALE.-Hcrse, wagon and har- ness. Frank Conner, PAT Bunnel St. CPS b%p TO RENT-six rooms and bath, all improvements, second floor. 57l Fairfield Ave. G 25 SD OUR METHOD of advertising may differ from other merchants of fame. But you get bargains in rub Der just the same, at O'Ne1lls. a~ AT CLANCY's CAFE, Poli Building, Fairfield Ave. Sterling ale, and India pale ale drawn from the wood are making big hit. Good free lunch all the time. a" FOR SALE.-Or will trade three nice building lots on East Main street and Huntington Road for small five passenger automobile C. C. Degnan, 158 Walnut St., Water bury, Conn a~p preferred. Call 395 Water street
 G 22 WANTED.-An assistant pharmacist at once. Wn. B. Futile, Stratford.
 AI OLD HOMESTEAD CATE, hot and cold lunch all day. Look in. corner F. Main and Walter Sts. M. F. O'COnnor. Prop. 19 r." tf- CHAUFFEUR, able operator, for eigner, wishes position, city or country. Delhas Pappodakis; S34 Fairfield Ave, City G 24 s#po FOR sALE-Barber shop with old established business Proprietor go ing to California. PauFs, III Stratford Ave G 24 b%po TO RENT.-One single room, also three rooms for light housekeeping. Call forenoons. 6O5 Warren St
 G 24 d FOR SALE-Bargain prices, Stein way, Mathushek, Demarest, and Ivers & Pond square pianos, Estey and Worcester organs Dial & Lee, 84 Cannon St. G 24 If. PRICES GOING UP and will be J. F. Welsh, 114 Kossuth street. I GOT A SURE CASE. A case of a case of Eat at Fritz c. Hart mann's Cafe. 126 Wall St.
 R 16 If. O BRATWURsT better than ever at Mark NagePs, 652 B. Main St. LIKE Casca Laxine Tablets best for constipation. don't you? Bs~o TO RENT.-Desk room with roll ton cesk. @16 Warner Building.
 2' tf o GOOD SECOND HAND National Cash Register for sale cheap. Address P. O. Box 16, City. S2"tf.O STORE TO RENT-17 ft by 42 it.. TT Fairfield avenue, Farmer build ing. For particulars call at Far mer Office. LII If o FAC-SIMILE PREVENTING Re porting, Addressing, Etc. Sears Notary Public. 1OS AIeigs Bldg. Tei. 1011-12. P 23 co AROUND the corner of Fairfield ave. and Water St. McPadden's Cafe. F. & M. Schaefer N. Y. Old German Brew, Weiner Beer; M. RIcPadden agent. Fine lunch all day, Prime Roast of Beef Saturday. 4.SO
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-25
(CIlOrus.)

(ChOFuS. ) Within the ken of mortal men E. J. HiII's always runnin' again; Each man to his post, let nobody shirl< For after election we'll do no more
 work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-25

FOR SALE.-Horse, wagon and har-
 ness. Frank Conner, 247 BunneI St. G 25 b"p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-25
WEATHER FORECAST.

Rain tonight; partly cloudy, cooler tomorrow.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-08-20
Direct Primary Bill.

The direct primary bill is yet in the
committee Of elections. The chairman,
Representative Helbig Of Denver. was
in favor of reporting all bills out favor
ably SO as to give the House a chance
to settle the matter in open debate.
The members Of all committees have
manifested a desire to read the bills.
section by section, however, believing
this will expedite matters.
The direct primary bill Of Represen.
tative H. A. Hicks of Gilpin was taken
up Monday afternoon and four sections
considered The committee has not
taken up section yet for the reason
that that is the one In which conven-
ton feature will be inserted, II at all.
The only important recommendation
decided on was in regard to petitions
OF candidates. The bill provides that
candidate or set OF candidates for Of
flee may be placed on the primary bal
lot by one and the same petition. The
committee will recommend that every
candidate must have his own separate
petition.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-08-20
Referendum Bill.

Fifteen per cent of the voters will be
required to initiate legislation in Colo
RADIO if the bill. as framed by the maj
ority of the Democratic senatorial eau
Gus, becomes law. Moreover, the Pc
titions must be signed by Is per cent
in at least two-thirds of the counties
OF the state. Senator West introduced
the resolution providing for the Is per
cent and it was carried. Then Senator
Burris moved that the percentage be
reduced to 10 and said that he was
willing to accept the two-thirds restric-
ton clause if 10 per cent was agreed
upon. The majority, however. voted
down the 10 per cent and then attached
the two-thirds restriction to the Is per
cent. Twinirg voted for the 10 per
cent, but on the motion to require sig
natures equal to Is per cent OF the vote
In two-thirds of the counties he voted
in the affirmative. West also voted
for this restriction. The vote. there
fore. stood IL to 8.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-08-20
The eogy Man.

There has never been a time since
the close of the Civil war when the
prospects OF the Democratic party
have been brighter than they are at
present." says Senator Isidor Rayner
of Marylando The Republican party
is divided, the masses have been be-
trayed. the interests have kidnapped
Mr.. Taft. and SO the Democrats are
about to come into their own. But
this is day dream. AS the shades
of night fall. and 1.-The beetle wheels
his droning flight" and the barn owl
boots, Mr.. Rayner sees a specter and
shivers with dread. The prospect
he vaunts is not SO bright after all
He confesses 1t himself:
"Will Mr.. Bryan and his followers
permit the Democratic party to nomi-
nate a president of the United States
and to send to the people a platform
Of its own construction? II he shall
insist, as I have no reason to think
he will, that he must select a candi-
date for US and that he must frame
the platform. then we must rise in our
might and assert the principle that
no one man has the right to dictate
the nomination and formulate the
principles of the Democratic party"
The Hon. John Walter Smith. the
Junior senator, also wants the party
to rise In its might. He serves notice
on Mr.. Bryan that he must not domi-
nate. Such fears are sweetest incense
to Mr.. Bryan's nostrils. The palpita-
tions in Maryland reinspire him with
hope. Snubbed in Nebraska, fouted
in Ohio. he beholds the Maryland
senators going down on their marrow
bones and begging him to throw
away ambition and let the Democratic
party alone. It must choose between
weakly yielding to him or bouncing
him without benefit of clergy. Either
fork of the road goes in the direction
of Salt creek.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-08-20
Great Party Record.

The work done In the first congress
under President Taft's administration
Is far more extensive and important
than. at the outset, he, Senator Aid
rich. Speaker Cannon or any other
Republican expected. The Payne tar
III act. passed at the special session,
has been called by Mr.. Taft and other
Republican leaders the best law in its
particular field ever enacted. 1t has
given adequate protection to every in
dustry which needed protection and
at the same time 1t has furnished
much more revenue to the govern
ment than the Dingley act provided
In fairly satisfactory way 1t ad-
justed the tariff schedules to the
changes In conditions which came
since the nngley law was framed in
1S97.-Leslie's Weekly.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-08-20
In tho Desert,

Here Is a glimpse Of the horrors OF
q western desert taken from the Gold
field (Nev) News Another desert
victim is reported. and Archie Camp
bell, manager of the Last Chance
mining property near Death valley.
came to Goldfield yesterday to en-
deavor to establish the identity of the
unfortunate.
"Mr. Campbell encountered the un-
known man on the desert in fright
full condition. He was In the last
stages of desert exhaustion. devoid
of clothing, sunburned, blistered and
crazed, with his tongue swollen enor-
mously. a pitiable object. and unable
to speak.
"He was tenderly conveyed to camp
and everything possible done for him.
but kind aid came too late. for an
hour after he had absorbed the first
cup of water he expired"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-08-20
Tariff Law That Works Well.

The new tariff law is proving not
merely good protective measure but
producer of income that puts It
ahead of laws enacted "for revenue
only" The complete returns up to
April 30, which means ten months OF
the present fiscal year of the govern
ment, show that the customs receipts
were 1882. 900, 900. which beats all rec
ords for tariff laws. This disposes OF
the charge. made while the bill was
pending In congress and after its pas
sage, that 1t would be a failure as a
revenue producer. Another wallacy is
exploded by the showing, through in
disputable official figures. that the
rate of duty Is lower than any which
has been collected since the tariff
act of 1888 went into effect. And 1t Is
to be remembered that this period in
cluded the operation of the Democrat
ic German Wilson law. That measure
slashed duties right and left, but this
was done with little care to protect
American interests. and the result
was that imported products came into
direct competition with domestic in
dustries. 1t Is shown by the official
figures mentioned that the ad valorem
percentage of duties collected for the
full nine months. ended with April.
during which the new law was In eff
feet was 20.91. This was not only
lower than at any time for like pc
riod under the much-abused Dingley
law. but below the German Wilson
rate. which averaged 21.01 per cent.
during similar terms OF the three
years while the act was operative.
Again. the percentage of imports ad-
mitted free for the nine months in
question was 1889. against ABB un-
der the Dingley law and 4842 under
the German Wilson act.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-08-20
WORK NOT DELAYED
INQUIRY INTO OPERATION OF
TARIFF SCHEDULES.
Charges That the Administration 10
Not In Earnest in This Matter
Shown to Be Without
Any Foundation.

Some rather sharp criticism lately
has been caused by the fact that q per-
manent tariff commission has not yet
been provided for. The opinion Is put
forward 10 some quarters that policy
Of delay Is being followed in the hope
that the demand for the commission
will be lost sight Of. THE Republican
party has missed a great opportunity
to put itself right before the American
people," declares one Of the critics.
Considering the usually well-informed
sources from which these comments
come. they are somewhat surprising.
Those who know what is going on in
Washington are aware Of the fact that
the work which would have been
turned over to the com mission Is pro-
ceeding Just as though 1t had been cre-
ated.
Some time ago President Taft direct
ed the existing tariff board to make a
detailed, scientific investigation Of the
operation of the tariff schedules. The
chairman of the board Is In Europe
studying the methods Of. foreign tariff
Investigators. Another member Is in
trance obtaining data on the home
costs of foreign products. in which he
will be assisted by special treasury
agents and the consular service. A
third member has taken up his head
quarters in Chicago. there to give his
personal attention to wool and the mar
ket conditions and production Of meats
and cereals. The statistical expert OF
the board Is about to go to Europe to
collate the facts and figures which the
work of the chairman has made avail
able.
The real Investigators, however. Will
not be the members of the board. but
business experts, who are being put to
work rapidly. For instance. one Of
Carnegie's former engineers will COM
pile the report on iron and steel Every
tariff schedule will be examined by an
expert in that particular line. Instead
of a small board being responsible for
the facts to be set before the president
they will be ascertained by the most
highly trained men that the govern
ment can procure.
This work will continue without in
terruption until 1t is completed. How
much time 1t will require NO one can
guess. But 1t seems that the president
will not consent to any further revision
of the tariff until authentic facts to
base 1t On are at hand. II anybody
knows a better way to obtain them
than the one he has adopted he doubt
less would be glad to hear about It.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-08-20
SHOULD RAISE THE MAINE
Particular Reasons Why Question Of
Cost Must Have No Consld-
Grafton.

The difficulty of raising the old
Maine. sunk in Is feet OF mud in ad.
dition to the 80 feet of water in Ha'
vana harbor. Is being made much OF
by army engineers. It may be 80 great
as to be practically insuperable. Ger
tainly 1t Is far beyond the sum pro-
vided in the congressional appropria-
ton. as well informed persons knew
and said when the appropriation was
made.
But when the argument is made as
in favor Of abandoning the undertak-
ing 1t is really a reason why the
question Of cost must not stand
in the road of establishing the
truth. 1t is that the raising might
result In unexpected disclosures which
would bs better left at rest" In other
words 1t is argued by an American pa
per that 1t Is best not to let the truth
be known lest 1t should be shown that
the view of the United States was
wrong.
This position is so discreditable that
1t calls for distinct reputation. Sup
posing the imputation to be true. the
United States cannot in honesty let a
half million dollars stand in the road
of doing justice to defeated antag-
onist. To propose such course Is a
counsel OF mingled poltroonery and
dishonesty.
AS a matter of fact there is not the
slightest foundation for that dishon.
orable fear. At the inquiry into the
loss of the Maine the builders plan
showing the number and location OF
every structural beam in the vessel
was before the board for reference.
The number of a beam found forced
upward and sticking at an angle
through the decks was reported by
the divers and identified on the plan
as a part of the keel. To doubt that
this proved an explosion beneath the
keel is to suppose that divers. engi-
neers and naval officers were Joined In
conspiracy Of perjury and falsehood.
When an American paper casts that
imputation it is time to insist on the
truth being made clear II 1t costs sew
eral times million.