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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-14
TRUSTS CONTRIBUTED
HEAVILY TO FUND

NEW YORK. Sept. l4.--Corpora-
ton contributions to the republican
campaign fund during the State cam
paign OF 1900, when Benjamin b.
Odell. Jr., was elected governor. were
brought to light by the legislative in
vestigation committee here to-day.
Former State Senator Louis r. Good
sell. who was chairman of the Senate
railroads committee for a number OF
years, told of having paid $4,000 to
Reuben l.. Fox. secretary OF the re-
publican State committee. This
money was direct contribution from
the Association of Street Railways OF
the State, and was given to Goodsell
by @. Tracy Rogers, the legislative
agent Of the street railways OF AL
bany.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-14
n. I. A CHARMED HOUSE
SAYS HEAL TIL OFFICER

ALBANY. N Y. Sept l4.-~Aew
York City's tall buildings narrow
street and overcrowded tenenaents con-
stitute a charmed house for children.
The death rate there Is appalling.
peciaiiy during the summer months,
health.
During last July 2.24s children: nn-
der one year. died In the big city while
but Ass OF that age died in the re-
amazingly high, In az much as in July
1903, the total in the entire State was
but $2,637 Entertris was reported
from 2.22S of the deaths.
SO alarmed Is the department by
the figures that a general tnvestisa~
tion OF children's death from disease.
especially infantiie paralysis has been
ordered.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-14
MAY FURNISH GLASSES
TO SCHOOL CHILDREN

NORFOLK, VA. sept. l4.--Believins
children with defective eyesight
should be furnished with glasses. DIR.
l.. r. Royster. president of the school
trustees, win inquire into the legal
rights OF that body furnishing glasses
to pupils whose parents are INDECENT.
DR. Register who Is probably the best
authority in Norfolk on the health OF
school children. Is anxious to help pu-
pills with defective vision to obtain re-
lief ana enjoy the fruits OF their la
bors in the study OF their books
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-14
COT A DIVORCE,
NOW SHE'S "WIDOW"
Mrs. McCants, of Richmond, Says
Laws of Virginia Don't Apply
ifaCaFelina,

(Specitl to The Richmond Virginian.)
SPARTANBuRG. s. c., Sept. 14.-r-
Declaring that the divorce she OBJ
tanned from her husband in Rich
mond. Va, fifteen years ago is not
la South Carolina and that
she Ii therefore entitled to his estate.
valued at $40. o0e. - his lawful widow,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-14
A.cu.ed of uurr,.ry

wADESBORO. N. c., Sept. l4.--Roby
Moss, was arrested near Cedar Hill.
this county; and brought here and
placed In jail Tuesday. charged with
last Saturday night.
The burglary occurred while Mr., Sui
livan was ~ supper. and tl00 In moh-
" Nas tAksn- Moss denies ~ KplA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-14
Actress Improves,

NEW YORK, September 14.---At
the hospital this afternoon ii was
stated that Miss Manning,s condition
was slightly improved and ii IN hoped
that she viii soon b out Of dangesI
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-14
pr~sia~at Aiderman mack.

CHARLoTPfssvILI4E. VA. Sept. "a,
President Edwin A.. Alderman. of the
University OF Virginia. has returned
FAMILY spent tnS summer the next
session OF the University Will open this
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-09-14
DECISION PLEASES
NORFOLK VOTERS
Satisfaction on All Sides Over
\ Action Of State Committee
Dark Horse Nav Win.

Especial to The Richmond Virglnian.)
NORFOLK. VA. Sept. 1.-THE de-
cssion Of the State Democratic com
mittse. TO the effect that the charges
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-27
POLISH CITIZENS STIRRED
 BY APPEALS TO PATRIOTISM
Democratic Candidates Find Strong Sentiment Among Electors
 of Polish Extraction For Judge Simeon Baldwin

A rousing rally was held last night by Polish citizens under the auspices of the Polish Democratic club at Sed- lars Hall. The hall will hold about 400 and it was packed to the doors.
 The audience was very enthusiastic, and every time the name of the Dem- ocratic standard bearer was mention ed it was applauded to the echo, it was evident that the Democratic tick ct will get the hearty and undivided support of every Polish Citizen in Bridgeport.
 The meeting was presided over by John Chemeski, the president of the club, who introduced the speakers.
 Town Chairman William Bent, can didate for Representative, spoke on general issues, emphasizing the fact that the Republicans can't be trusted, as they have been in power in this State for Is years and have not ac- complished the reforms which now they claim to be willing to carry out. and they were just as needfu1 16 years ago as they are now. He was followed by Mayor Buckingham, who eopened his speech by stating that, while a behalf this time he came in behalf of Simeon Baldwin and the entire Democratic ticket, because he believes that it is for the best interests of the people to elect the Democratic ticket He discussed general issues, National State and local at some length.
 A1OSr1ldI1 1dFry 9duuOck, DefflOcfd- tic candidate for the Senate from the 23rd Senatorial district said that he was the simon pure 1aboring man on the Democratic ticket and if elected he will see that laws in favor of labor will be enacted. He deprecated the allegations of the Republican spell binders that the Democratic nominee for. Governor is not a friend of labor. As a member of the Hatters Union he can testify to the favor shown by the Democratic nominee for Governor in pointing out the defects in the label used by the Union and as consequence the defect was remedied.
 The last of the speakers in English was Attorney Joshua Meltzer, nominee for Representative. who said in part:
 My friends, let me say to you compIimented for your enthusiasm in favor of the Democratic ticket, as you are practically the first large body of Democrats in this campaign to hold reilly in favor of the Demo- cratic ticket, and by your enthusiasm each time the name of that grand old man, the Democratic Standard Bearer Hon. Simeon B. Baldwin is mentioned you display your keen common sense and ability to appreciate a good and great man when you see him, and I am convinced that your enthusiasm will not abate until the evening of November the Sth, when you will have the pleasure and satisfaction to see the triumphant election of the Hon. Simeon Baldwin and the entire Dem ocratic ticket from top to the bot tom of it.
 tsWhen that versatile and fluent s1adv-scold'' Geo. Chandler throws mud at an eminent jurist and honor able judge, who as a judge interpret
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-27
DIX IS 2 TO 1
 CHOICE IN N. Y.
Even Money That His Plurality
 in State Will be 100000
Especial from United Press. )

New York, Oct. 27-With election only twelve days away and the fight at it's bitterest, the men responsible for the campaign in the Empire State, today, emphasized their belief that their party will win the verdict of the people. Despite the confident claims, however, unprejudiced observers ad-
 init. that the next week will tell the
 The swing toward either John A.
 Dix, the Democratic candidate, or Henry F. stimson, the Republican called .'si1ent vote,'' which has been growing more and more conspicuous during the last few. years, is the prob lem, and the confidential reports, re- ceived by both sides, show that can vases so far have been useless.
 The stumping tour of Colonel Roose
 cess anticipated While he has had enthusiastic receptions, for the most part, he has also encountered frosts, and the latter have come in the places receptions. He continues to use as his chief argument against Dix. the allegation that Tanmany forced his nomination in Room 212'' and that the Democratic candidate was a member of the Wall Paper Trust. The Dem ocrats Ac1ainl, however, to have attack Mayor Gaynor, of New York, directed the, nomination of Dix, and by Dix's expIaIlaLlOh that ms company, the Standard Wall Paper Company. has always been an independent concern. This issue has now resolved itself into one of veracity between Colonel Roos- eVelt and the Democratic candidate.
 Dix had planned to take the stump next week in a few of the largest cit ies but the very serious illness of his sister-in-1aw, Mrs. Curtiss N. Doug lass, has disarranged his plans. He will remain at his home at Thompson, until the campaign is over. making possibly only one appearance.
 Candidate Stimson will campaign up until the night before election. His meetings have been more enthusiastic during the last few days and his man, agers profess to be much encouraged. Next week the heavy artillery of when cabinet officers will stump the state for the Republicans and Champ Clark and one two Democratic United States Senators will outline the issues for the Democrats. The Democrats are making their big play on the high cost of living and have pressed into service moving picture houses, where are displayed, a dozen times a day, pictures comparing the prices of food and clothing today and ten years ago. Between the pictures 1 of commo dities are displayed epigrams of which the following is a sample: MT. Roosevelt protests against race i suicide and yet the tariff law he ad- | vocates keeps the market basket | empty.'' I Tn the betting, Dix is to 1 fla 1 vorite with a number of even money l bets being made by Republicans that
 he will not have 100000 plurality in | the state. The betting, however, has | been very light.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-27
AMERICANS ESTABLISH
 WORLDS RECORD, 1855 MILES
 FOR DISTANCE TRAVELLED

Chicoutin1i. Que, Oct. 27-The ques- ton of saliva ging their balloon, Amer ica IT, seemed of more importance to- day to Alan R. Haw1ey and Augustus Post. than the fact that they had es- tablished a worlds record for distance travelled through the air, 1855 miles, or that they had won the International trophy Before boarding their train for Quebec, the two daring Americans commissioned a party of trappers to locate the America and get it back to civilization if possible. They also had the four French Canadian woodsmen, who aided them in the journey to St. Ambroise subscribe to affidavits set ting forth the fact that they found them in Jack Matthias hut. Then, with their records complete for pres entation to the Aero Club committee, including the log of the America. which tells a vivid story of the long air Journey, the two champions left for Quebec.
 The entire popu1a ton of Chicoutimi turned out to see them off and to acclaim them. Their journey through what has been considered an almost tmapassible wilderness, was admitted by all to have been wonderful ac- complishment. and the two Americans have been adopted into the woods mems fraternity Although they were uncomfortably near the end of their provisions. Haw1ey and Post said that they had not worried any as they had a good sense of direction and were sure at all times that they would get
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-27
POPE PLEASED
 WITH REPORT
Hears from Cardinal Vannu- telli on Progress of Church Here and In Canada.

Rome. Oct. 27.-The Pope today re- ceived a highly encouraging report on and the United States, from Cardinal VannutelIi, who was the PapaI dele gate to the recent E.ucharistic Con gress in Montreal, and later made a. visit to New York and other American cities.
 The Cardinal was received in special audience by the Pope. He told. His Holiness that the progress of the church in America and the positions of importance occupied by Catholics in the United States, was a surprise to him, and clearly indicated the enor- nous growth and influence of the church. The, Pope was greatly pleas ed with Vannutellfs report and felici- tated him upon the successful conduct of his mission --- .-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-27
WARM RECEPTION
 FOR BALLO0NISTS BY AERO CLUB
Especial from United Press.)

New York, Oct. PA reception, warmer than any aeronaut has ever by the Aero Club of America, for Alan R. Haw1ey and Augustus Post. winners of the International Cup for Balloons. when they return to this city. It has been decided that goodIy portion of the $12,O0O which was to have been offered, today, as a reward for 1ocating the air naviga- tors. should be spent in welcoming them home. The news of the safety of the pair was received last night just as Secretary Charles H1etman was settling himself into his seat in a train bound for Canada, to take charge of the search for the aero nauts. He promtply spread the news one of the first to be informed being William Hawley, brother of the pilot of the America II. There was live 1y celebration for a few minutes and America had beaten the Dusseldorf IT. Samuel F. Perkins, who with Pi- lot Hans Gerieke, had manned the Dusseldorf led the rush to the chart room, and after figuring for some time decided that, not only had the Amer ica exceeded the record of the German balloon, but that she had margin of more than 100 miles to her cred
 When Perkins figured it out that his own record was beaten, he said: 'sWell, they are blame plucky par and anyway I am not sorry the Uni ted States won.'
 William Haw1ey said today, while waiting for news, the suspense had almost unnerved him, but the exper- fence had been worth while, as it had served to show hin how many friends he and his brother actually had.
 Hawley and Post will be the head liner" at the aviation banquet which the Aero Club will give at the Plaza Hotel Monday night. The banquet will be for all those taking part in the international meet at Belmont Park and for the participants in the inter national balloon race.
 The returning aeronauts are expect ed to reach here from Quebec some time tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-27
Richard T. O'Brien
 Weeds New Haven Girl After Honeymoon in South Will Live in Handsome
 New Home Here

MT. Richard T. O'Brien, of the con- tracting firm of T. OBrien and Sons of this city and Miss Nellie Fender, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Peter Pen der of 316 Davenport avenue, New Haven were united in marriage last evening by Rev. Father John F. Coyle the pastor of St. Johns R. c. church Though the ceremony was performed guests at the church and at the recep- tion that followed at the home of the brides parents.
 The bride was attended by her sis ter, Miss Margaret Fender, while the best man was MT. Bernie Brady of Bridgeport. Following the reception the happy young couple showered with good wishes departed for a non week they will return to Bridgeport to take up their residence in the new home built for his bride by MT. O'Brien at 25S Iranistan avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-27

ed the law as he found it, as he was in duty and in honor bound by his he is a candidate for office and know ing the defect of laws as they now exist and he found them are not adequate to meet the present day ezki- genc1es and the present day condi- tions, he therefore advocates new rem edia1 laws to meet the needs and re- Quirements of the times, and because there is a difference in the interpre= tation of the old law from the new law advocated, difference which must exist because the new law is old law, he is charged with incon- sistency and insincerity by the lady scold. are we going to interrupt the lady-scold? ? I think not! As you will see from the results of Nov. Sth, next
 ''Nor do we care to interrupt that polished gentleman, the aspirant to g. Senatorial toga, who spoke at Jack sons Theatre. and who in an effort to help his weakening and tottering Republican friends went to the time of the deluge for arguments, who cit ed in support of his cherished tariff that Egypt was lost because the Phoe- nicians overwhelmed it by their free trade. therefore give me high tariff think we ought to interrupt this gen deman and answer his arguments? I think not, but a thought occurred to tables that gentleman by finding arguments in OUR favor in that period and at the same place. Let us see. Was not Pharaoh the original trust magnate, who established the first trust in Egypt, by collecting all the corn and wheat Of Egypt and sur rounding countries, thus creating "a great hunger in the land" and every one had to go to Pharaoh to buy corn and wheat and he charged any price he wanted. It is very likely that the dream business" was simply a E'scheme" to cover up the plan of shrewd Pharaoh to corner the food supply of the world, and the 'de- mand'' will take care of the prices. showing that there is nothing new under the Sum- and that our trusts and their defenders are only pupils and followers of old Pharaoh.
 MOT do we care to interrupt the same gentleman, when he accused our candidate for Governor of incon- sistency because in 1840-this way the speech was reported-he was shouting for the principles of Abraham Lin coin. He with all good and patriotic citizens approve. of Abraham Lincoln and his high and great principles, but they are not the principles of the Republican party.
 stNo, gentlemen, we do not care to interrupt any of the spell binders of the Republican party, nor do we care to interrupt the entire. Republican party in it's rnisappropriation of sev- eraI important blanks from the Dem as their own The sins of commission and commission of the Republican par fy are too well known to all from it's record of the last Is years >tin this State that the people can not be de- ceived again
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-27
BEDDING JUDGE DIES A VICTIM
 OF HIS OFFICE
Political Troubles Fastened His End-GreatIy Worried by Scandals Which Arose
WAS WOUNDED IN CIVIL WAR
Judge NickersOn Long Made a Creditable Record in Office, but of Late Had Been Under Cloud
Especial to The Farmer. )

Bedding, Oct. 27-Weighed down by worriment over political scandals surrounding his office as town clerk, John N. Nickerson, many years Re- publican leader of Bedding, 25 years it's town clerk and 12 years judge of of; both offices, died at his home here today after a wasting illness of many months.
 MT. Nickerson's death was not over the entire community, for aside from his political friends, he had a large personal following, and to the credit of his friends it must be said that they staunchly supported him under the storm clouds of political scandal and suspicion.
 Death occurred at Il o'clock this morning. It was not unexpected. For a number of days the judge of pro bate had been sinking gradually, and his once robust constitution, under use of powerful drug to which he resorted to alleviate physical pain, failed to rally to his support.
 Judge Nickerson served in the Civil War with a regiment of the Empire state, sustaining injuries in the war that were destined to recur later in life and cause him much distress. After the war he made his home in Bedding, and reared a family of three sons and two daughters. Gifted with keen political foresight and natural
 
 factor in Republican politics of south : western Connecticut, and for years was the acknowledged leader of Red ding Republicanism. For @ quarter of a century he served as town clerk. Recently startling disclosures were made in connection with the finances of his office, the result of an investi- gation following a political fight. Friends of Nickerson maintained that he was the victim of unfortunate cir curnstanees in the management of his accounts, and declared that the ap- parent slackness in his books was due not to any intention of wrongdoing, but to negligence arising from his i'll health.
 Afflicted with umbilica1 hernia, or rupture, as the result of his exertions in the Civil War, MT. Nickerson late drug to deaden pain. This too under mined his health. It was not until late in life that any criticism was di- rected to-. his office. In fact during g the major portion of his long ser vices town clerk, his office was regarded as a model.
 Surviving Judge Nickerson are
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-27
HAWLEY SAYS so COLD THAT CLOTHING FROZE TO
 BODIES OF BALLOONISTS

Montreal, Oct. 27.-Before their de- parture for Quebec, from Chicoutimi, this morning, Alan R. Hawley and Augustus Post gave an interview with a local paper, over the telephone. Hawley, who was the spokesman, de- clared that they had broken the in ternational record by more than 200 miles.
 'tThe weather was bitter coId.'' he said, and we knew nothing of the country about us. We were hamper ed by the goods we had to pack, for it was absolutely necessary to bring heavy blankets and clothing, as well three days and three nights that we spent tramping through the trackless wilderness, southward, we had ire quently to wade through streams of ice cold water, and so cold was it at times, that our clothing was frozen to our bodies. When we came across som etrappers on the fourth day, we could have cried for joy. We were about all in.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-27
GETS AN APPLE THE SIZE
 OF LARGE TOY BALLOON

An apple that looks like a toy bal loon in size and color has been Teceiv- ed by William G. Rockwell of this city from his brother-in-Iaw, Fred May, formerly of Bridgeport, now Of OIxano- gen county, Washington.
 kind that causes an earthGTake on falling off the tree. It is of the most exquisite color, a. full rich apple red. dead ripe, juicy, delicious. In size it is monster, 16 1-2 inches in circun- ference and weighing 25 ounces. Yet it is only a baby, and wouldn't even take the booby prize in washington apples. In that State they grow SO large that it takes a family of seven three or four days to eat one.
 This wonderful apple never felt a drop of rain It grew in an Irrigated district
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-27

back all right.
 Joseph Pednaud and Joseph simard, two of the hunters who brought flaw ley and Post out of the wilderness, left here today to see what can be done about recovering the America II. Before abandoning their aircraft. the two aeronuats cached it in a declivity on the side of a mountain on which they landed, and covered it with brush, to preserve it from the elements. Ped maud and Simard said before they started that they thought they would be able to bring the balloon which has been deflated, to St. Ambrose, in a canoe. but they<did not think it pos sible to get the basket out of the will derness. Hawley and Post received a big batch of congratulatory telegrams and letters this morning before board ing the train. They will reach Que bee about o'clock tonight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-27
ELECTORS, ATTENTION

For information concern ing approaching election, Democratic Headquarters, Lincoln Building, Cannon street,w will remain open from ' 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., 1910-10-27
OBITUARY

Elizabeth, wife of Edward IIafele. died last evening at her home 168 Alice street at the age of 61 years. She was a native of Spielberg, Ger many, coming to this city about 30 years ago. Besides her husband she leaves to mourn her loss, four daugh- i ters. Mrs. Eugene Marsh, Mrs. Thos. 1vers. Misses Aanna and Marguerite Hafe1e and four sons, William, Louis, FCharles and John. Fourteen grand children also survive.
 Funeral services over the remains of Robert Marshall Morris were held yes terday afternoon from his late home 659 Laurel avenue, Rev. George W. Nicholson of the First Baptist church officiating, assisted by Rev. MT. Sum 'mer of the Plymouth Congregational church of Milford, the clergyman who but a few weeks ago united the young man in matrimony to Miss Catherine Merwin. During the services, Mrs. Susan Haw1ey Davis sang% Crossing the Bar and 70 Love Divine That Stopped to Share The bearers some of whom were the ushers at the re- cent nuptials. were F. C.. Bassick, winthrop Trowbridge, Charles Mer- win. Horace Merwin. Harvey Irving and George Treat. The interment was
 in Milford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-27
ELECTORS, ATTENTION
For information concern

For information concern ing approaching election, Democratic Headquarters, Lincoln Building, Cannon street, twill remain open from ' 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 39S9.