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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
NEW RAILROAD LAW WITH ITS MANY SECTIONS IN
 FULL FORCE TOMORROW
Interstate Commerce Commission Will Now Have It's Hands Full, on Account of Additional Duties
 Imposed By This Measure. ,
Suspension of Proposed Increase in Freight Rates Au
 thorized Some Time Ago, Pending Investiga- tion

che steam railroad charges moro for carrying freight a 4hert than a long distance.
 All the railroads will rush in with these rates, asking that the connis- sion authorize the continuance. Rail yroad officials will offer what they con- slider streng reasons for the mainten- ance of the dfscrimin ating rates. Peo- pie who have for years been forced to pay higher rates on freight than was paid by others on the same kind of goods passing through their towns to points one hundred to ono thou sand miles beyond, will make bitter protest against the continuance of the discrimination. Every station and every commodity will have to be con sidered and there will be an enorn1oue number of cases.
 Regulation of telegraph and tele- phone companies, provided for by the new law, will add much to the work of the commission. No complaints have yet been received but they will not be lacking. The forms Of tariffs. accounting system and monthly or an- nual reports to be made by tho tele- graph and telephone companies will be prescribed by the commission. This is now done in the case of railroads. telegraph and telephone service will be handled in the same way as are railroad complaints.
 A big power, assigned to the com mission by Congress in a law passed last April, provides that within six months there should be designated a standard system of safety appliance on cars to be adopted by all railroads. This applies to couplers. leaders, hand holds, grab-irons, and all other contrivances used in the operation of cars Experts of the commission and the American Railway Company are working out the problem. The com mission win notify the railroads to get into line.
 A law passed ia May authorizes the commission to fnvestfgate railroad ac- cidents and gives it all the power ne- cessary to learn all the facts. These investigations may also aid materially in the work Of the commission.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
LAW FIRMS MUCH INTERESTED IN
 POOR INDIANS
Special from United Press.)

NSpeClal rom On1Ce0 Pre90.)
 Sulphur, Okla, Aug 16-The Gore Congressional Investigating commit tee, satisfied that the Indians were willing to sacrifice millions in hopes that they might realize something from their lands, will spend the next few days endeavoring to find how many other firms were interested in handling poor Los" affairs for him.
 That McMurray did not have a monopoly on the Indian land cases has already been brought out and reports today say that before the committee shall have finished it's hearings it will be shown that a law firm yet un- named holds contracts valued at $20.000,0OO.
 Thomas B. Crews, of Crews & big syndicate, testified yesterday that the people he represents were inter ested in securing allotments for Okla homa for 1,200 Mississippi Choctaws. The syndicate had arranged for a half interest in all lands carried for money to freed men for the purpose of purchasing additional land. Fur ther investigation is expected to be made into the charge that Indian children were practically robbed of the lands when disposed of by agents.
 James Marlborough told of a case where the guardian of one papoose was authorized to sell 140 acres of land for $2,S00. The probate court allowed the guardian $S5O for exer- cising the right to file the land for a minor, allowed s1,S0O for breaking and cleaning the land, s1,050 for a house, $46 for posts, $500 for a barn and we'll. s25O for wire, S6S for wit ness fees and S170 for attorney fees.
 When the land was finally sold the minor was $2,1O0 in debt, the land gone, and they are talking of selling the homestead to pay the guardian for his services.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
SALMON GETS BACK
 $21O; FORGIVES GRANDSON

Satisfied with the recovery of s210 out of the $275 his grandson had f1lched from beneath his pillow while he slept on Friday night, Frank Salamop of 61 Johnson street, was content to have the New York police release Peter Salamon and, his com panion in flight, James Brown of Columbia street, when the two were arraigned in New York, yesterday, as runaway boys.
 Salamon started to accompany his grandfather home, but when he had gotten several blocks away from the Children's society, he made quick getaway and stayed in New York.
 The money that had been used was spent principally in the purchase of a suit of clothes for each of the boys, watches and theatre tickets. Sala- mon ran away several months ago with s11o, and when Sergeant Cron- an was, detailed to find the lads, he asked the New York police to watch the lMelrose hotel. 128th street ana Third avenue, and <there the boys were found.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
CONNOLLEY WITHDRAWS THROWING STRENGTH
 TO CHIEF V0LLMER
UNCLE SAM WILL WATCH OUT AT
 MEXICAN FETE
Especial fsom United Press. }


 Washington, Aug. 1s-The action of President Madriz of Nicaragua, in sending Reuben Dario, noted fer his strong anti-American sentiments, as his representative to the centennial celebration of the declaration of Mex ican independence to be held in Mex 1co next month, is taken hero as a "call" of the hand of President Diax in his attitude on the Nicaraguan sit- uat1on. The reception accorded Dario by Mexico will be closely watched.
 Reports are current here though unconfirmed by the State Depart ment, that Dario will be given a 4no- tably warm" reception. Such a course, however. would not be a great surprise as it would simply be a reiteration of the policy of Mexico towards the Madriz faction as indi- cated by the visit of Senor CreeI to this country last winter to intercede with President Taft and Secretary Knox for President Madriz.
 Any public demonstration in favor f~Dario, it is thought, could not greatly affect the Nicaraguan situa- tion and would, at worst, serve only as a temporary embarrassment in the way of settlement of the troubles in that country.
 The United Press, it is generally conceded, holds the key to the situa- tion and has little fear of Mexican in reference.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
CANNON AND
 BALLINCER
 WILL STICK All Efforts to Force Them Out of the Taft Admins tration Have Failed. Secretary of Interior Won't Resign and Uncle Joe Doesn't Mean to Lay
 Down His Hand.
Special from United Press.)

Beverly, Aug. 16.-Three days of floundering through an angry political sea has f9undered the bark of hope of reorganization of the Taft admin 1stratton. The scheme to eliminate Secretary of the Interior Ballinger, Speaker Cannon and Senator Aldrich and appease the insurgent sentiment by recognition of it's aims, has fallen through.
 Private advices today to those who matched the plan indicate two insur- mountable obstacles-Ballinger and cannon It was thought that Secre- tary BaIHnger was merely, maintain Ing a front" by insisting that he would not resign; that Uncle Joe'' cannon was proceeding with a huge poker bluff in persisting in his deter mination again to be a candidate for the Speakershdp-but now it is learn ed there was no bluff with either of the two. The political plotters have been advised that the two whom they nad planned to separate from the poli- tlcal anatomy of the Taft administra- ton are so firmly fixed that the opera tlon may enoanger the life of the pa tient. The politicians who planned the coup were aware that President Taft himself would never ask BalIin- ger or Cannon to step down but they counted on these two gentlemen's self enacement on the ground of political exigency. Now comes the ultimatum that neither will commit political hari-cari President Taft must either demand their retirement or there will be no retirement. And those who steered the scheme know that the Executive will never take the step.
 Senator W. Murray Crane, smooth, suave and mute, the prime mover in the plan. had a lengthy conference with the President today. What transpired could not be ascertained. The Massachusetts senator was Sphynx-like, and if he was disappoiht- ed at the failure of the coup he did not show it.
 It is conceded now that tremendous pressure will be brought to bear up- on the President to take hand in the game. -s Heretofore he has been kept in the dark and the scheme to rid him of two of his greatest ob- etacles for success in 1912 was under taken without his knowledge.
 It seems that Senator Aldrich will be eliminated but already form of opposition has arisen among the faithful in the "Oid Guard, demand ing to know why Senator Crane, long known as one of them, should have such an intense desire to make peace with the insurgents. Knowing Cranes love of ways that are dark and devious, they fear a "nigger in the woodpile.''
 It can be authoritatively stated that if President Taft gets rid of Ballinger and Cannon it will only be after Pres idential orders of execution. Ealing CT will not resign on September 15 un- less his resignation is demanded by the Executive. Cannon will likewise stand pat.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
SMOKE NUISANCE TO
 BE SOON HEATED

Installation of a smoke consuming device to the powerhouse of the Con- necticut Co.,, in Seaview avenue has afforded material relief to the resi- dents of the vicinity who for years >have complained of the showers of cinders waited from the lofty smoke stacks.
 Superintendent Chapman of the company says that this fall the pow CT plant will be greatly enlarged by the addition of new engines and gen. orators With the additional equip ment it is expected that there will be ample power for any emergency. Among other improvements contem- plated is the installation of an auto matic stoking device. The forced draught now needed to secure the requisite efficiency from the present limited equipment, will probably be abandoned and the daily and nightly cinder showers will soon become a matter of unpleasant memory
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
DR. GRIFFIN AND ETHEL, WILL SET
 SAIL THURSDAY.
Special from United Press. )

Quebec Aug. 1e.-The Canadian of ncials will allow the Scotland Yard representatives to remove Dr. H. H. Crippen and Miss Etthel Clare Leneve any time they desire. It is probable the day will be Thursday.
 The detectives are plainly relieved today that pr. Crippen has not fought extradition as 1t is doubtful whether they could have made out a very con- elusive case.
 Miss Leneve, on her arrival in Eng land, will be imprisoned in Holloway jail. Yesterday she spent several hours writing letters in reply to those from her relatives brought over on the Manitoba. Her answers will be car ried on the same liner on which she will sail as a prisoner. Her new wig, which took the last of her money, gives her great satisfaction and she spends much time posing before the mirror in her cell.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
Dan6wy Man Announces That He Is no Longer Candidate for Demo-
 cratic Sheriff
 Nomination. Buggsst That in the Inter est of Harmony Norwalk Han Should Be Unani-
 nous Choice of
 Convention.
Especial to the Farmer.)

Denb1ry, Aug. 1s-P. J. Connolley, pWlso hos been a candidate for the DGM0cT41c nomination for county fsAsskf. formally withdrew from the Iosneest today, making the announce bBont that his friends will be asked )ns support Chief vollmer, of South RSorwalk. MT. Connolley believes hAat the nomination of Vollmer rshouId be unanimous, and expresses lthe belief that the interest of the party will be promoted if the nomi- nation is made in this way.
 ! Said MT. Connoiley to the corre- ependent of the Farmer this morn hnG: Bome time ago my friends urged
 me to enter the race for the sheriff tnomfnGfton. I received so many tdo %. Later two other candidates ientered, Collector Donnelly of Bridge bort. and Chief Vollmer of South sNorwalk. Now a three cornered flight for a nomination is sometimes tan ugly thing. Bitter feelings may jbe engendered. The bitterness may seven be carried to the polls.
 Therefore I looked the field over sdn an effort to decide what would be best to do. I concluded that the
 myself or any other candidate. I ,also made up my mind that Vollmer fcan win. I have not seen him and fdo not know him, but my inquiries among the voters in this part of the tcounty have convinced me that he is Ffhs candidate that should be nomi- mated.
 "For these reasons I have decided to withdraw from the contest and I Lhave also decided to ask my friends Ito support MT. Vollmer. I hope tfhat he will be unanimously nominat- led and that matters will be arranged ieo that he may be the choice of the sconyention without opposition"
 The withdrawal of MT. Connolley under these circumstances will bring Chief Vollmer much strength from the upper part of the county and will make the outlook for his nominatio very bright indeed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
Handful of 5th District Re. publicans Assemble at Home of Thomas H.
 Macdonald. President of Tax Payers League Takes Initiative in Partisan Scrap in
 Home District.

At the home of Thomas H. Mac. donald, president of the Taxpayers League, that distinguished non parti- san body, select coterie of Repub- hcan politicians of the Fifth voting district, assembled, last evening. Only those who held invitations were .al- lowed to participate in the cohfab.A
 As events subsequently proved, the purpose of the meeting was to steal a march upon the great body of Re- publican electors, in> that heavily Re- publican district, by naming in secret a delegate ticket to be presented at the coming Republican primaries.
 The parlor conferees number be- tween 16 and 20. That distinguished apostle of reform, otherwise Former Alderman Edward c. Graves, was one of the principal spokesmen
 tContinued on Page 2.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
ANNOUNCEMENT

The business office of The Farmer will continue at the old stand, 27 Fairfield ave nue until Saturday, August 20. The editorial rooms are now located in the new home of The Farmer, 179 Fairfield avenue. Business office telephone 1908. Edi- torial telephone 1287.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
AMER1CAN MADAME
 HELD IN HAVANA ON SERIOUS CHARGE
fapseial from United Press.1


 Havana Aug. 16.-Disclosures made eince the arrest of Messie Schultz. who was imported" here from New Orleans, have convinced the imI1i- grafton authorities that they will have to keep a sharp lookout to pre- vent the development here of a white slave" problem such as has perplexed the American authorities for years. The Schultz girl was arrest ed ia a resort, the keeper of which 1t was learned today. had American agents employed to recruit her Havana resort and another she conducts in Panama Fearing that other dive keepers are doing likewise the authori- ties have begun a systematic investt- gation into the affair. If the evil exists on as large a scale as feared the immigration officials declare they will stamp 1t out with the most rigor- ous measure. It is the first white slave case that has arisen in Cuba.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
Pure Food Company
 Sues Candy Makers

The Puritan Pure Food Co.,, of New York brings suit in the Superior court for $2, 300 against the Stol1weck Bros. Inc. chocolate candy makers of Stam- ford. The New York concern state that on June 15. 1910. they delivered to the Stamford candy company 72O 600 labels marked. "Larkin Cocoa" and 'Larkin Unsweetened Chocolate" to be used on goods manufactured for them. the plaintiffs. Since that date the can dy company has failed to manufacture sweets for the New York concern and when demand was made for the labels, refused to turn them over. Besides the g, 800 damages, the New York com pany wants possession of the labels
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
BATTLE OF BALLOTS BETWEEN C. 0. P.
 FACTIONS
Insurgents and Regular Re publicans Fighting it Out in Direct Primaries in
 California Today.
Especial from United Prsss.)

San Francisco, Aug. 1e-The yer dict of the people of California is being recorded today after one of the most bitter political contests in tine history of this state. For the frs, time the people are choosing by di- rect primaries the Republican and Democratic candidates for the No vember elections.
 Though there are a multitude of local issues in various parts of the -stake the chief question is will the Insurgents of regular Republicans nominate their candidates in the Re- publican party.
 Chief interest centers in the gov ernorship. Hiram Johnson, who prosecuted Abe Reuf, has been can. dtdate for the Republican nomina- ton. He has the backing of the Lin- coin and Roosevelt League which was tro1 of the Republican party by the machine of Southern Pacific faction of the party. Johnson has made a tremendous hit. Four men, all reg ular Republicans, oppose him for nomination. They are Charles F. Currey, Alden Anderson, Nathaniel Hllery and Philip Stanton. Several W S0A8 dSO III 0IlOE6 WdS HldQc lO drag Roosevelt into the campaign and get his endorsement of Stanton. The Colonel refused to endorse anyone. All the gubernatorial candidates made campaigns of the "whirlwind" type. and one of them, Currey, kept four automobiles constantly speeding over the state carrying orators to harangue the voters h his behalf.
 In the first district Congressman Englebright is opposed for renomina- ton by John l.. Childs, an insurgent; in the second. William Kent, insur- gent. opposes Congressman McKin- ley and in the eighth Lewis Kerby. insurgent, has made a strong cam paign against Congressman Smith. The strongest campaign of these Hree has been made by Kent; formerly of Chicago. Clifford Pinchot travelled all the way from New York to spend week campaigning for Kent and against Mckinley.
 The campaign among the Demo crats hes been tame in contrast to the Republican battle as none of the Democratic nominees will be opposed.
 The unprecedented heavy regis tration forecasts record breaking vote of at least 100000. Johnson man agers even estimate his majority at 26,00O, Anderson claims 26,00o, Cur rey 151O0O and Stanton Wy000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
fspec,ai from United Press. )


 Washington, Aug. 1.-Two sections of the railroad bill law took effect uune 15 when the bill was passed; the remaander of the voluminous statute wfll be in force tomorrow and with ahe widened jurisdiction and addition al duties 1t places upon the already burdened Interstate Commerce Com mission, things will hum" at the headquarters of the institution here after
 Sections authorizing the commission to suspend proposed increased rates pending investigation and empowering Fresident Taft to appoint a commits sion to investigate the issue Of stocks and bonds by the railroads. took im- mediate effect The commission us- ed it's suspension power by hoidins up ia proposed universal increase in rates 4n all parts of the country except the sos1th. The President is now recruit ing members of the stock and bond conuission.
 In September the Interstate Com ruoroe Commission will assemble In Washington to tackle the new prob aerns. The commission now has, be- seiAes the power of suspension, the reg .uletion of all services in connection with tho receipt, delivery, elevation, trunsfer, ventilation, icing, storage and handling of freights; the supply of rcaxs to shippers: excess baggage and .the establishment of through routes.
 An increase in the number of com .p1aints Is already perceptible in the Aueinees of the commission The scompiaints came in last year at the rate- of one and one-half a day and they now average from six to ten a day.
 Much work will come from the west saa the resuft Of the section of the dav providfux that railroads shall not ,charGn bss fer . ioAger than a short .er haul of freight unless for special reasons the commission permits the 0rectfce. Freight chargee almost ev- seeywhere arc higher to interior than to coast points and there arc many l4ngtances along interior points where
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
WALL STREET TODAY

Especial from United Press.)
 New York, Aug. 16.-(Opening.)- A steady tone at the opening of the stock market today was followed by a display of moderate strength on which prices of many of the active issues made moderate fractional gains over yesterdays close.
 II a. m-The chief feature of the market was strength in special is- sues, Consolidated Gas moving up a point The leading railroads and in dustriaIs in the late forenoon geser- ally showed gains.
 Government bonds unchanged; other bonds dull.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
RAILROAD DETECTIVES
 SHOOT SIX MEN
(Snecial from United Press.l

Especial from United Press.)
 Buffalo, Aug. 16.-Six persons were shot, one probably fatally, in a fight between three New York Central de- tectives and a crowd of Poles, short ly after midnight today. The detec- tives had arrested a man they alleged had stolen goods from the railroad yard and were taking him to the station when a crowd gathered and tried to free the prisoner. The shooting followed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
Contract is Let For
 New Saybrook Bridge
(SpeciaI fron IJntted prass :,

Special from United Press.)
 Sayhrook, Conn.,, Aug. 16.-The con- tract for the new Connecticut river bridge between Saybrook and Lyme. was let today to the Pennsylvania Steel Company, a subsidiary of the Pennsylvania Railroad, for $1eS, ,045. There were eight other bidders
 The bridge will be completed by July 14, 1911. Senators Blakeslee of New Haven and Day of Saybrook and Colonel A. M. Shephard of Portland. comprised the state bridge commission having the matter of site, contract and specifications in charge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
Man Who Informed
 On Quincy Murderer
 Dead With Throat Cut
Special from United Press.

Quincy. Mass, Aug. 16.-Accordins to a telegram received here today a man named Griffin, of Sydney, C. B.. who recently informed the local police of the presences there of a man re- sembling Louis Restelli, the Quincy murderer, was found dead today with his throat cut. Murder is suspected.
 Chief of Police. Burrell also received word from Albany, N. r., signed Citizen of Quincy, stating that a man suspected of being Restelll was seen to board train for the west. The train stops at Syracuse and the chief immediately wired the police there asking them to board the train.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
TO MEET
 FRIDAY TO DISCUSS
 COMING CAMPAIGN

For the purpose of discussing plans for the fall campaign there will be a meeting of the Democratic Associa- ton Friday evening of this week at the rooms in Lincoln building, when it is expected considerable progress will be made toward mapping out de- tails for the primaries and the elec- tion in November. Elsewhere will be found a~caH for the meeting by the town chairman, w. w. Bent, and Dr. G. w. Osborn, president of the association.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
WATERS FALLS FROM WINDOW

Robert Graham, aged 36, a waiter, fell from his room at the second story, 560 Broad street, early this morning. pr. McQueeney removed him to the Bridgeport Hospital in the ambulance. He suffered a fracture of a rib on the left side, bruises and contusions that will keep him in the hospital for weeks
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
DR. GRAVES
 LIBRARY SOLD.

Mrs. Fannie F. Graves. widow of Dr. F. c. Graves, and administrator or
 his estate, has sold the office supplies
 and medical library of her deceased husband to Hi B. Ives. M. D.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
NOTICE.

meeting of the Democratic As- sociation will be held on Friday ev- ening, Aug. 18th, at 8 o'clock, in the Association rooms, 29 Lincoln build ing, on Cannon street, to discuss mat ters pertaining to the coming cam paign. All Democrats are invited to attend.
 WILLIAM w BENT,
 Town Chairman.
 DIR. G. w. OSBORN,f
 Pres. Dem Asso. L1e us
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-16
HTANDARD OIL CUTS MELON AT
 $6 A SLICE
(snac;aJ from United Press.

New York Aug. 16.-The directors of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey today declared a quarterly div 1dend of S a shore. The dividend is payable September 15.