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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
HOW IS YOUR AURA? IS SALUTE WHICH WILL
 COME FROM DOCTORS
(special from United Press.)

New York, Aug. 5-"Good mornings how is your aura, today?" will be ths greeting of physicians to their pa- tients hereafter, if the experiments or Dr. Francis J. Rebman bear fruit. Rebman is following the lead of Dr. Walter J. Kilner. of London, who has established the existence of an atmos- pheric envelop about the human body which betrays symptoms of all ills known to man.
 Dr. Rebman hopes to make the aura visible and to clarify the appearances of the new found halo and the condf- tions induced by different diseases The theory is that in health, the lines of light forming the aura are regular and at a uniform distance from the body In illness the lines are waver~ ing Tn order to observe the aura of patients, Dr. Rebman places them in a darkened room and looks at them through a glass screen. Dr. Rebman is confident that some day the phrase Let me look at your aura" will dis- place the familiar saying, Let me sea your tongue
 In some respects his experiments follow the lines of those recently con~ ducted in Chicago and St. Louis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
EMOCRATS
 CONFIDENT Say Wool Tariff Revision Will Pass, Even Over Taft's Veto, If Nec-
 eSSary
MEETING OF INSURGENTS
Underwood and La Toilette Explain Bills to Each 9th er-Other House Activi- ties.

Washington, Aug 5.-Democratic leaders in the House of Representa- tives believe that they have enough votes to pass the wool tariff revision over President Taft's veto, if neces- sary. MT. Underwood, Democratic leader in the House, and Senator La Toilette, the insurgent Republican, to whom the Senate confided it's part of the wool conference, as a sub-com- mlttee, spent two hours yesterday dis cusslng the two bills out of which it IS hoped to form a compromise wool en tariff measure to send to the pres ident.
 We have reached no basis of agreement" said MT. Underwood, but I have confidence that a bill will De hnally agreed upon. Senator La Toilette explained his bill to me, and l explained our bill to him; but we undertook no definite settlement of the differences
 The free list bill, which has be sn sent by both houses to the same con- ference committee as that handling the wool bill, is to be considered at the same time. MT. Underwood said that while separate reports would be brought in, both bills undoubtedly would be discussed together This gives the House Democrats additional stock in. trade in negotiating for a compromise on the measures.
 The cotton tariff revision bill, passed by the House late Thursday was sent to the Senate finance com mittee yesterday by a resolution of the Senate which requires a report on the measure by August 10. Senator Penrose, as chairman, has called a meeting of the finance committee for today, he probably will report the bill adversely. This was the proceed ure followed with reference to the wool and free list bills.
 The effect that the changing tariff situation will have upon adjournm ent of congress is a matter for conjecture In both houses the leaders do not be- lieve that consideration of the cotton bill by the senate will necessarily lengthen the rapidly closing session which many of the leaders say may end between Angus: 2 and August 15. ask for an early vote and MT. Under wood advanced the opinion that if this method was pursued in the Sem ate, there was no reason to believe that congress would be in session more than a week or two.
 The House committee on ways and means has alre dy begun work on the iron and steel tariff. This is the schedule regarding which Vim. J. Bryan attacked MT. Underwood and MT. Underwood replied, with the un- animous support of the House Demo- crats. The committee has taken no affirmative action toward preparing new tariff rates, but Chairman Under wood has put experts to work com piling data.
 ''If Congress continues in Aseion. an iron and steel revision bill will be brought in at this session." said MT. Underwood; If there is to be an ear- ly adjournment the announcem ent will be made to the House before ad- journment that the iron and steel tariff will be ready for action when congress assemblies in December"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
BOURNE SCORES HEAVILY ON HIS
 FRIEND TAFT Insurgent Senator Says It's Easy to Choose Between Him and LaFollette for
 President Makes Strong Plea for Di- rect Primary and Recall of Judges in Defending Arizona.
Especial from United Press.)


 Washington, Aug 5.-Spurred by epithets recently applied to the pro- gressive Republicans by Senator Suth- erland, (Rep., Utah), Senator Bourne, (Rep., Ore.), defended the constitu tion of Arizona in the Senate, today soothsayers.'' political quacks," false pilots,'' "arrant knaves," "dreamers," and "demagogues," from the Utah statesman's utterances, and suggested that ridicule was not logic.
 'I believe in a, direct primary" said sion of choice for Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates. Any man who was competent to choose between -Ir. Taft and MT. Bryan, in the. last election, is competent to choose between MT. Taft and MT. La Toilette, in the coming primaries.
 ''The people of Arizona would bet ter lose statehood than yield their right to control their state govern ment. What a mockery it is to start claring We, the people of Arizona, grateful to Almighty God for our lib- erty' and then harbor for an instant the thought of surrendering or limit ing that God-given liberty at the in stance of any man who happens to temporarily occupy the office of Pres ident
 'I see no reason why man who occupies a judicial position should be governed by laws and standards of public service different from those which apply to legislative of execu- tive officers. Judges are but human beings. The people elect a judge be- cause of expected good service and they would recall him only for dem- onstrated bad service.
 Judges like all other men in pub lie life, are generally honest. A judge, who will listen to popular clamor, will also yield to the wishes and in terests of the political boss. If the judiciary is above the political boss it is certainly above the influence of the people and the argument against the recall falls to the ground.
 ''The people of Arizona are think ing people They are interested in the problems of government and are in favor of advancement They also have confidence in their own intelli- gence and their own ability to think and act for themselves. They have the courage to assert themselves and their patriotism even to sacrifice statehood, if necessary, rather than yield their political principles. Their admission to all the privileges of American citizenship will be an hon. or to the Union-refusal to admit them will be national disgrace.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
Boy Who Killed Father Says He
 Is Not Sorry
Especial from United Press.)

Chicago, Aug. 5-"I killed him. l hated him. I was afraid Of him, I'm not sorry. won't say I'm sorry, D shouted little F year old Joseph vacek, IT,, in his cell, today, where he is held for the assassination of his father.
 When Vacek's body. with a. bullet through his brain, was found, late yesterday, a blackhand note pinned to it, the police faced what they said was another in the long series of blackhand murders.
 The boy now declares he killed his father because the elder Vacek ord cred him to kill his mother. The po- lice have secured other admissions which tend to the belief that it was fear of punishment for failing to work and bring home his earnings that in spired the crime. The boys confession shows that the murder was deliberate. He had planned it carefully.
 Yesterday, when the father arose, the boy shot him through the head. Then he carried out a plan he had carefully conceived, the child murder CT throwing the body on the bed and pinning an imitation blackhand let to play. The Vacek family is Bohe- milan and the father was a fairly we'll to do contractor. The note read:
 "To Mrs Vacek: Your husband is now where he wanted you to be. He told us if we would kill you he would give us $500 and we failed. The lad that came late spoiled us. We had to give it up. So we asked him for the coin anyway and he did not give it to us, so we got even. I am a perfect gentleman and a friend of yours Do not mourn for this guy for he is a coward. Yours truly, c. B. H. (Blackhand)"
 It is probable an attempt will be made to send the boy to the madhouse. Physicians say he is insane.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
Admiral Togo Gers HoWdy From
 President Taft
Especial from United Press9

I
 Washington, Aug. 5.-Uncle Sam, Count Heihachiro Togo, of Japan.
 The diminutive, modest, warrior was welcomed as a friend of the na tion at a round of state functions un- der the formal etiquette of which he studied American friendship. The climax came, this afternoon, when the greatest living seafiShter formally shook hands with President Taft, re- coprocating the spirit of peace and amity which the Chief Executive voiced for Japan and lowing, embar- rassed beneath the Presidents words of admiration for his achievements.
 The formal etiquette of state en- veloped the Admiral through most of the day. There were formal calls by Togo and Ambassador Uchida on Secretary of State Knox and Assist ant Secretary of the Navy Winthrop, and calls on Togo by Knox and Win throp.
 miral to the navy officers on duty at Washington. It was a brilliant page ant of military and naval array, ev- cry officer clothed in the special full dress uniform glittering with gold lace.
 Following his audience with Presi- dent Taft, this afternoon, Togo will be piloted about Washington on an automobile sightseeing tour by Major Archibald Butt and Lieutenant Com mander L. c. Palmer, the Presidents military and naval aides. Tonight, he will be guest at a formal state din- ner at the White HousA and the cen- tral figure in an official reception
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
How The Supreme Court usurped
 Present Power

Tn the August number of Pearson's Magazine appears the first article of series on one of the most important subjects with which the American people have to deal. The title of the series is ''The Usurped Power of Our Courts.'' The author is Allan l.. Benson, who is we'll known, as a, mag azine writer of great virility.
 The series is important from two standpoints. In the first place, from the psychological standpoint, it is significant of the progress of thought that a conservative publication should give over it's columns to an attack up- on this most holy and sanctiied of all the bulwarks of reaction. Progress sives, of course. have already famil iarized themselves with many of the of the people. They know that a fit ting motto of the system would be: "I care not who make the laws, so long as I can render the decisions" They court decisions. for the trusts. government of court decisions, by court decisions for the capitalists. Progressives, of course, were able to see through the fimsy texture of the recent antitrust decision. They had no. illusions about it. But the great majority of the people have been mys- tif1ed by the technicalities which they could not fathom. and felt that the great and mighty Supreme Court had somehow haved us all from dire fate. But, although for some time Progressives of all parties have in- dulged in attacks upon court system in general, and upon numerous wear CTS of the ermine in particular, the idea now seems to be spreading and the result must inevitably be to re- move that sacred tradition of inpecca- bility with which the courts have sur- rounded themselves. just as others of our outworn traditions have succumb- ed to the scalpel of the muckraker.
 But, in the second place, MT. Ben- sons series of articles is important for the definite informa tion that the Supreme Court has not, never had, of the Constitution to have, the right to review the acts of Congress and nullify them. This is a usurped right On one occasion Congress specifically forbade the Supreme Court to pass upon one of it's acts. The au- thor goes back to original sources and digs up much meat for our orthodox legal lights to digest. The result is bound to be a shaking up of juris- prudential dry-bones and a claridca- tion of the problem before US.
 Progressives who intend to keep up with the course of events should be in possession of these facts ready to hurl them forth at the advocates of blind respect for judicial dignity which turns out to be but confscation of power.
 ELLIS O. JONES.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
Kaiser Al Odds
 With Chancellor
Resignation of German Officials Looked For as Result of Radi- cal Differences Anent German French ImbrogliO
Especial from United Press.)

London, Aug. 5.-That Dr. Won Bethmann-H -Hollweg, imperial German Chancellor, and Herr Won Kinderlon- Waechter, the German Foreign Secre- tary, will tender their resignation to Emperor William, as a result of the agreement in principle between France and Germany, is the belief here today. It is persistently stated in semi official circles that the Elm peror over-ruled the aggressive policy of the chancellor and foreign secre- tary and ordered them to recede from their original stands.
 While the reported agreement, yes- terday, between France and Ger many, clears the way for an amica ble settlement, ultimately, it is declared in London that the situation is still fraught with possibilities of further complication.
 So far as can be learned, Germany modified it's demands for a portion of the French Congo territory, as "com- pensation," sufficiently to make it possible for France to grant them, without prejudicing any other foreign powers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
Action Deferred
 On 10 Ft. Center
 Conn. Co. Grab

Owing to the absence of Alderman Daniel E. Walker, who was Presld- ing at a meeting of the Claims Com mittee, the Streets and Sidewalks committee, meeting last evening, took no action relative to the Railroad Commission granting the Connecticut Co.'S petition to- lay 10 foot centers in Fairfield avenue. The committee in- tends to talk over the situation when all the members will be present. / Ac- tion was deferred till Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock prior to the council meeting, when the committee will rec ommend that an injunction be prayed from proceeding with their work in the street
 The committee transacted routine business only, calling for number Of minor hearings on building lines and the laying of new sidewalks.
 The Claims committee held brief session in the council chamber, re- ceiving the following petitions: ..
 Mrs. Emma Smith, abatement of street sprinkling assessment.
 Johanne Shanahan, abatement cf taxes; Ignacy Rosenowicz, same; F. J. Hinderer, same.
 Steve Wilson, return of s1S.92, paid through an error in assessment.
 Michael Monogue, payment of wit ness Tee TOT dIleLudI1C6 dC city NOui L.
 Charles Mccarthy, abatement of street sprinkling assessment.
 Martin Whalen, abatement of taxes
 John B. Derrick, same.
 Gabriel .Paipp, same.
 John C. Miller, same.
 Michael McDonald, same and abate- ment of street sprinkling assessment.
 Nellie F. ZeHer, ct als., abatement of interest and expenses on taxes for 1909 and 1910
 Peouonnock Foundry Co.,, abate- ment and reduction of taxes on list of 1910.
 Mrs. S. E. Swanson, abatement of assessment for Fox street sewer.
 S. B. Brewster, aba of inter est and expenses on assessment for paving Elm and Broad streets on the estate of Sidney Bishop and E. l.. Bishop.
 Gaetano velotti, abatement of taxes, interest and expenses on list of 1898.
 A hearing on the proposed Dewey street trunk sewer was ordered for next Monday evening by the Sewer committee, which also met last even ing The committee considered the Boston avenue into Hollister pond, and voted when the council next met to call for a hearing in September.
 The committee investigating the city engineers office will hold it's last meeting this evening, prior to submit ting it's report and recommendation to the council Monday evening. The report is based upon the finding upon which the committee has agreed. Rec tions as to the future con- duct of the office will be made.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
Sunday Matinee Excursion.

The popular Sunday matinee excur- sion on the trim steamer Park City will be given to Port Jefferson to- morrow at the usual time, leaving the wharf at the foot of Fairfield avenue at 1:30 o'clock. This is indeed an ideal outing trip and gives one an opportunity to enjoy three hours sail on the Sound and one hour and thirty minutes in the village of Port Jeffer- son. One can stroll about this unioue place or stay on the steamer while she lies at the wharf and view the beautiful bay and handsome yachts that are usually at anchor in it's wa ters. The return trip is made leav- ing Port Jefferson at 4:a0 o'clock, ar irving in Bridgeport at o'clock. There is no outing that one can plan with so much satisfaction at so small a cost and people in and about the city of Bridgeport are readily realiz- ing this fact. Special low fare for the round trip.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
Gates Makes Game
 Fight For Life
Especial from United PreSs


 Paris, Aug. 5.-John W. Gates the1 American fnancier. who is very Iow>i today is making one of the ganest fights for life which Paris pf1ysfciansl say they ever saw. True to his char. acteristic fighting" temperament,i Gates fought against death with 1 dogged determination for the 1asE week that has evoked the admiration. of his doctors. When these about him thought orv. several occasions that the end had come, the financier rallied and gave hope of recovery. His strength. how, ever. has waned and, today, he had another sinking spell his heart fai1- ing to respond as promptly to the powerful stirn nulants administered, as heretofore, and the fear was express ed that the inevitable was only being slightly deferred.
 Gates rallied a little as the cardiac stimulants began to take effect. but little hope is held out for his recovery. It seemed to be merely matter of how long his astounding strength will last.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
District Attorney Wise Is Sore On
 Judge Archibald
Calls His Action in Simply Fining Wire Trust Criminals an Out rage and Travesty on
 Justice
Especial from United Press )


 New York, Aug. 5-Angered over what he does not hesitate to charac-' terize as an outrage and a travesty On justice, Henry A. Wise, United States District Attorney for the, Southern district of New York, was, today, studying the law in an endea-t vor to secure the further punishmenti of at least some of the members of the wire pools
 Wise has already protested to theI Department of Justice at Washfngtoni because Judge ArchbaldT only ffnedi these men. Wise had s3 fndfctments.l all charging criminal conspiracy anF among the men were leaders in thst business world such as Herbert L.. Satterlee, Ferdinand ". Roebling, thef London millionaire, and leaders in the wire business from every sectiorSJ of the United States.
 T wanted to make an example of some of these men," said Wise, todayf but an outside judge sitting here im@ posed nominal fines against my earl nest protest The whole thing is aS. travesty or justice, as men feel they5 can violate the law with impunity3 and as they only surrender an fnfin-i itesimal part of their il1-gotten gainss there must now be absolute contempE5 for the law
 Take the case of Edwin F. Jack-i son IT,, organizer of all of these' pools. demanded a jail sentence fora him. I told Judge Archibald that fef was the worst type of criminal wftn1 which society could be damned. for1 he has made millions by dragging. into the illegal pools men whom hej has built Up and who had no intend tion of doing anything illegal
 T told the court that instead oH maintaining law office this man kept a private detective agency to. see that the men in these illegal poolss he had formed, lived up to their prom-i iSeS''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
SHERIDEN CIRCLE, LADIES OF G. A. R.
 GIVES LAWN FETE.

With a large and enthusiastic No. ', Ladies of the G. A. R., held a most successful lawn fete yesterday afternoon and evening at the resi- dence of Miss Mary Love on Lafay- cite street.
 The grounds were most handsome ly decorated for the occasion, Japan csc lanterns forming a. conspicuous and pleasing part of the evenings illumination. Supper was served at 6 o'clock, and light refreshments were served throughout the occasion A number participated in whist games, which were in progress at several tables.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Numerous young friends of Herbert Galloway helped him celebrate the attainment of his majority with a birthday party at the home of his par ents, 6S Central avenue, Thursday ev- ening. The lawn about the home was gaily strung with Japanese lanterns, presentingf a pretty spectacle. The young men and ladies spent a very pleasant evening and were unwilling to depart when the small hours of the morning approached. Mr. Galloway, who is quite popular with his friends was the recipient of many gifts. At a late hour supper was served after which the guests departed wishing their host many happy returns of the day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
NEW HAVEN IN GALA
 ATTIRE FOR BIG STATE
 GERMAN FESTIVAL DAY
fspecial from United Press,

New Haven, Aug. 5-The decorations in the business districts were practi- cally complete, this afternoon, for State German Day, next Monday, when upwards of 15,O00 visitors are expected to gather at Harugari Park for long program of festivities. Governor Baldwin is scheduled to de- liver an address.
 Preceding the park functions will be a monster parade. The Central Yer bands and Verbands of every promi- nent city in the State will be in line.
 The singing at the park is expect ed to outdo anything ever heard in the State.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
GERMAN DAY TRAVEL.
Arrangements Made for Rush in New
 Haven Next Monday.

New Haven, Aug. 5-Preparations are already being made by the New Haven railroad for a heavy travel to this city on German day., next Mon day. AS thus far figured there will be one special train from Derby, with 800 passengers; one from New Brit ain with 700 passengers; one from Hartford with 500 passengers; one from Bridgeport with 800 passengers, and trains from up Torrington way with $50 passengers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
BUILDING PERMITS

In a busy session, last evening, the Building Commissioners granted per mits aggregating s44, 265, as follows:
 Dan Della, brick and frame addi- tion to dwelling, south side Hamilton street
 S. H. Wheeler, alterations to store, east side Main street
 H. E. Bradley, one-family frame dwelling. south side Thorne street.
 B. Sakowitz, frame veranda, south side Pequonnock street.
 Geremia and Cocozzali, three two- family houses. south side Cleveland avenue.
 St. Cyril and Methodius slovak Ro- man Catholic Church, building and family dwelling, north side Church street
 George Pistey, two-story brick barn, north side Reilly street.
 J. and M, Kish, six-family dwelling, west sile Bostwick avenue.
 Antonio ChiaravaHi, frame cottage, north side Ridgewood avenue.
 Irving Kirk, one-family dwelling, south side Woodmont avenue.
 J. E. and H. G. Sanderson, one- family frame dwelling, north side Merchant street.
 Cesero, Milo and Mastucci, two- family dwelling, east side Carorll ave- nue.
 Sigmund Boeher, six-fannily frame dwelling, south side Williston street
 David Shine, roof and frame addi- tion, west side Seaview avenue.
 Thomas Mannion, two two-family dwellings, west side Read street.
 D. and P. Hoff, repairs after fire. north side North avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-05
THE FARMER FOR vACATIoNERs

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