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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-22
TESTIMONIAL TO MARIAN. -J New London Mayor Gets s,20O and Resolutions

New London, Nov. 22-New London certainly showed what it thinks of
 Mayor Bryan F. Mahan by presenting
 him a creek for $5,200 and a set of res-
 olutons, in appreciation of his slabors
 for the city.
 Some time ago, when the citizens
 committee of ten held their initial
 meeting to decide what kind of tes-
 timonial would be most suitable to tender Mayor Mahan, it was the unan-
 imous conclusion that a handsome fund would prove the most acceptable. Hence $5,000 was set as the sum which
 the committee decided to secure. The aim was to do this quietly. In order to make their act, as unostentatiou as possible, the matter of presentation was left to a subcommittee consist ing of George $. Palmer, chairman: Theodore BoGenwefn, treasurer, and Frederick F. Latimer, secretary, and Colin $. Buell., chairman of committee on resolutions
 These gentlemen called upon Mayor Nal han at his office yesterday. The Mayor was viSfbly affected. For some minutes he could hardy speak. He said that while he expected the visit of the committee, yet he could now find no words to say. He said
 he was more pleased at receiving. the
 resolutions as a mark of the confi- sdence and esteem of his fellow citi- zens than the testimonial check, be- cause the former was something he
 could hand down to posterity and would be stimula ton to his children to become more worthy members of the community. He felt loath to ac- could for New London with no ex- pectation of reward, but considering the spirit in which it was rendered, he could not refuse it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-22
FLEANEAS1. THE BEST HAND
 SOAP,

Guaranteed not tO injure the ekin fnsta ntsy removes Stove Polish. Rust crease. Ink. Paint and Dirt. For tha hand or clothing. Large can 10 cents Nanufa ctured by Wm. R. Vim. 1a4 Sfratfnrd Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-22
WILSON IS CHOSEN
 HEAD (F CHANGERS
A Compromise Candidate-Con. necticut Man For Over
 seer

Columbus, O., Nov. 22-Oliver Will son of Peoria, former master of the Illinois State Grange, was chosen mas ter Of the National Grange over George R. Horton of Michigan, by a vote of 39. to II. He was chosen as a compromise between c. N. Freeman oi Tippecanoe City, O., the candidate o1 the so-called regulars, and George R Horton, candidate of the insurgents.
 The regulars were able to muster only "A votes for Freeman and it re- quired 29 to e'ect. They at once swung their entire strength to Wilson as a harmony candidate.
 L. H. Healey, State master of the Connecticut Grange, was elected ma. tional overseer; N. P. Hull, State mas ter of Diamondale, Mich, was choser national lecturer.
 At the afternoon session these off cers were elected: C. F. Smith, Yer. mont, chaplain; Miss Eva S. McDow- ell Massa chusetts, treasurer, and c M. Freeman, Ohio, secretary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-22
DEATH OF MRS. BUSTED
Sudden Termination of a Life That Was Devoted to All That is Noble in
 W0nanh0od

Mrs Georgianna, widow of Cbar1es B. Husted, died suddenly early today at her home. 336 Norman street. Mrs. usual good health and displayed no symptoms that would indicate an ear ly disso .ution. Aboue this morning she aroused her daughter, Miss Edith L., and complained of severe pairs. Dr. Tukey responded to the call and found his patient in precarious con- dition. The physician was unable fo combat the ravages Of the attack which he diagnosed as acute indises- tion, and shortly after his arr1vsf death ensued.
 The news of her unexpected demise was indeed a shock to the numerous friends and admirers of the deceased A life long resident of this city, few women of the elderly residents of Bridgeport were better known and none held in higher esteem. The de- ceased was true wife and mother and since the death of her husband she had lived a retired life save for her among the lowly and dependent.
 She found her greatest pleasure iD doing deeds of charity and kindness and Of her unostentatious benefact5ons well and truly can it be said that her left hand knew not what her right AdHu gave. Ol O oWSrtt SSttIcs 0hF61- suming nature, she loved to make happy those less fortunate than her. self, who had learned to look upo1 her as the real sunshine Of their lives.
 Mrs. Husted was member Of fas South Congregational Church. Her husband for years prior to his pass ing was the foremost crockery 6ea1sT of this city, with a large store is Main street. Besides an only da0gh- ter, Edith L., the deceased is survived by two sons, Harry E., secretary and manager of the City Ice G Coal Co., and Edward, general manager Of chain of stores in Cleveland, O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-22
Gompers Wns Point He, With IA Others, Won't Have to Resign From Civic
 Federation
DAY OF STORMY DEBATE
John Mitchell Makes Sensational Charges Regarding His Forced
 Resignation.

Atlanta, Ga, Nov. 22-The American Federation of Labor has defeated the resolution respectfully requesting it's officers to resign from the Civic Fed eration.
 John Mitchell told the convention yesterday that it was a packed" con vention of the United Mine Workers at Columbus. Ohio, last spring that com pelled him to give up his $6000 job with the National Civic Federation. He declared that at the proper time he would furnish proofs that delegates bearing fraudulent credentials were sent there to destroy him at a time when he twas bound hand and foot" in the supreme court of the United States. defending himself against the enemies of organized labor.
 It was the same convention that adopted resolution calling upon all officers and members of organized labor identified With the Civic Fed eration to resign from that body and directing its delegates to the present convention to urge the endorsement of the resolution.
 After day of stormy debate, dur ing which the socialists rallied to the support of the mine workers dele gation, the convention refused it's en- dorsement by a vote of S49 to 559. AS a result President GOmperS anu fourteen other labor leaders will con- tinue as members of the executive board of the Civic Federation.
 Thomas l.. Lewis who was presi- dent of the mine workers at the time of the Columbus convention, tried in vain to obtain the floor to answer Mr. Mitchell's charges. Failing in this he later made statement, say ing that the charge made by MT. Nit chell was absolutely untrue and that Mitchell would be required at the next convention of the miners to prove his statements Or be branded as convey ing to the American Federation of Labor information that is incorrect.
 President Gompers bitterly assailed the socialists in a speech in defense of the Civic Federation.
 There is nothing we can do to please the socialist party he ex- claimed, unless we go over body, boots and brooches to that party. Then they will remain quiet as long as we remain subordinate sto that par ty. If they succeeded in passing this resolution they would offer something else, anything to antagonize the trade movement as militant force of this country Their idea is that the whole nation should be brought to a state of poverty and then by some cata, clyism they would come into their own and take charge of society," .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-22

ciated by Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence.
 MT. Cullinan said that when we look over the list of Irish martyrs and pa- triots ahd contemp ate the great sac- rifice made by the large, number of men of wealth, talent, education and rank, we must marvel at their un- swerving loyalty and devotion to their country's cause. He said that had they chosen to accept service in the alien government of their native land, place and wealth could have been readily commanded by most of them. But they resisted the temptation of any such inviting prospect and chose the path of self denial and poverty.
 He said that such commemorative meetings would accomplish no good unless we learn and take to heart their moral and their teachings. AS chill dren of the Irish race, we must be true to that religious faith for which so much suffering and sacrifice has been endured by the Irish people. The Roman Catholic Church, he said, is the great bulwark of society today not only in America but throughout the civilized word. It stands opposed to the destructive influences of agnostic- ism, and as the great upholder Of the family tie, which is the basis of so- ciety and it is the greatest obstacle in the path of Socia ism.
 Likewise those of Irish blood should resolve to maintain their interest in Irish history and in Irish affairs and exert their efforts and their influence for the betterment of that country and it's people. In the words of the cele- brated orator Meagher, "No Irish heart should give up the hope of sec ing on Irish soil the fatal destiny of centuries reversed and restored na- tion, wisey instructed and ennohled in the school of sorrow, planted fharen
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-22
BEEKEEPERS TO MEET
 IN BRIDGEPORT DEC.

The fortieth semi-annua1 eonventfos of the Bee Keepers Association wiz be he'd in odd Fellows hall, this city Friday, Dec. 1. The economic frnS portance of the bee will be discussed by men who have made good fn fhs industry of bee keeping. A feature of bees, which are being compiled which will cover the number of sDrfns and fall colonies, the kind of bees, fhs kind of hives. the amount Of honey is the comb and the amount extracted
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-22
WHEELS CRUSH FOOT. Elderly Railroad Clerk Has it Ampu-
 tated at AnIxle.

New Haven, Nov 22-James R. Rockwell. a clerk in the railroad building, had his left foot crushed un : der train at the Cedar Hill station yesterday afternoon and had to have it amputated at about the ankle at the New Haven hospital later. Rock we'll was going home from work He steeped off the car and in some way slipped and his foot went under the wheels of the car. He was picked up and rushed off at once to the hospital
 MT. Rockwell is rather elderly man and has been in the employ of the road for number of years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-22
B. H. s. ALUMNI BANQUET

The committee arranging for th< Bridgeport High School Alumni ban quet are having considerable dific1Its finding the correct addresses Of sf the High school graduates. The baDd0e is to be held at The Stratfeld or Wednesday evening, Dec. 2, at ssSS Graduates who have not received IIs upon the committee by signffyins fheff willingness to attend to Dr. v. A. TSa> Field, 233 Fairfield avenue, at tbeif earliest convenience. Provision vi only be made for those who send money to the treasurer, Fred NoTzaS 790 William street, Bridgeport befors Dec. 2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-22
ARRESTED FOR BURGLARY
 AT EAST SIDE GROCERY

Andrew Martin, arrested yester6a5 for burglarizing an Eas side grocer, store where he was formerly employ ed, was arraigned in the city corr this morning and he'd for the Super for court in bonds of s561
 It is alleged that Martin broke 1s through a cellar window and obfafnef 6 in cash and six bottles of whfsksv Judge Foster found 'probab1e csuse.v
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-22

Boston-In a speech at the Boston Press Club, General Charles H. Fay Tor, owner of a local paper, said Gov ernor Foss and Mayor Fitzgerald are both better news producers than Roosevelt ever was.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-22
TIE pnE1rIEsr FACE

ard the most beautiful hands arc cF zen disfigured by an unsightiy wart. It eau easily be remos ed in few days wlehout pain by using Cyrus War Remover, for sale only at The Cyrus pharmacy. 2h3 Fairfield avenue an, is6 Cannon St-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-22

Boston--When H. A. Heath stopped Fl. R. Codman's automobile by stick ing a loaded A revolver against Chauffeur Chandler's nose, the two latter got sore, jumped out and beat H, A. up. Heath was arrested
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-22

Furnished Rooms to Rent-A Clas- sified ad. in the Evening Farmer will keep the house full of desirable ten- ants-Try 1t.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-05-12
The Midland Journal
Rising Sun. Nd.
A scENTLEss NATION.

Il u
The department Of agriculture has
recently called attention to the back
wardness Of this country as a produc-
or OF the particular kind of crops that
90 to the making of perfumes. says
the Washington Post. Swift in the
development Of other industries, we
have been extremely neglectful OF our
opportunities in this particular, since,
It is claimed, we can raise in one
part of the United States or another
al Of the plants needful for an innum-,
Erable variety of sweet doors. from
ylang-ylang to altar or roses. This
information doubtless Is intended to
serve as a timely spur to our indus
trial and commercial lethargy. And
yet the news fails to carry with it a..y
great sense Of shame. 1t is difficult
to assign the reason why the posi-
bilities thus pointed out produce little
or no enthusiasm, yet such is the
case. 1t must be because the making
Of perfumes is not eminently an
indication of national vigor or great
ness. Certain it is that their univer.
sal use by people is not sign of
virility. Weak and effeminate nations
have been given proverbially to- ths
use Of unguents and ointments,
whereas soap and civilization have
been inseparably conjoined. So long
as we lead in soap. it matters little
who manufactures the aromatics. A
9 BOD bath is better than much volatile
oils, while civet and musk may Gov
er multitude Of sins. especially those
es omission.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-05-12
RELIEF FELT IN WASHINGTON
The Effect Of the Change in she
Mexican Situation--Hope
for Speedy Peace.

Washington, d. President Taft
and official Washington generally
quickly learned of the sudden shift
in the Mexican situation, the an
nouncement of President Diaz that
he would resign in the interest of
peace and the previous order of
Francisco Madero for the trekking
Of the insurrecto forces southward
from the border and on toward the
capital. The news of the withdrawal
of insurrectionary forces from posi-
ton so close to the American towns
as to constitute a constant source of
friction and menace to the good
feeling between the two peoples was
viewed here with relief and the later
announcement from Mexico OF the
presidents self-effacement to effect
peace in his troubled country, was in
line with the Washington administra-
tion's hope for peace and Mexican
Ambassador Zamacona's recent pre-
diction that peace soon would be re-
stored.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-05-12
HOUSE PASSES FREE LIST BILL
Efforts OF Republicans to Amend L
Are FutiIe--Vote Was
236 to 100.

Washington, D. Chine hours OF
continuous pounding at the hands Of
the Republican minority of the House
Representatives failed to make q
single change in the first Democratic
tariff bill, that placing on the free
list agricultural implements, meats
and many other articles.
The bill passed the House by a
vote of 236 to 100, the Democrats
voting solidly and mastering "a Re-
publicans with them. This came af-
ter the Democrats had voted down or
ruled out of order more than 100
amendments and had demonstrated
again that the Democratic majority
was compact and smoothly work.
ing machine for the enactment OF
legislation.
Minority Leader Mann threw
amendment after amendment into
the debate, ranging all the way from
free rice to free lead and pig iron,
but those that were not ruled out OF
order were cheerfully voted down
by an almost solid Democratic vote.
An attempt by Mr.. Mann to re-
commit the bill to the committee on,
Ways and Means was tabled by the
House.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-05-12
TO CHANGE INAUGURATION DAY
Ratification OF Lasi Thursday Ir
April Assured.

Washington, D. CA change of
the date of the Inauguration of the
President is assured of ratification by
the Sixty-second Congress. and it is
not improbable that similar action
will be taken to change the date of
holding the national elections.
This assurance has been given by
two-thirds majority of both houses
of Congress to Representative Henry,
of Texas, chairman of the House
Committee on Rules, who introduced
recently joint resolution providing
for the submission or this proposal
to the Legislatures of the States.
The proposed amendment of the
Constitution of the United States
changes the date Of the inauguration
from March A. usually an inclement
day in Washington, to the last Thurs
day in April The date of holding
national elections would be changed
from the first Tuesday in November
to the first Tuesday in April, proceed
ing the expiration of the terms of the
President and members of Congress.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-05-12

Mexico City, Mex. Gen. Porfirio
Diaz Sunday night issued manifesto
to the people of Mexico declaring his
intention to resign the presidency as
soon as peace is restored. In this
manner the President has virtually
acceded to the demands of Francisco
L. Madero that he make announce
ment Of such intention.
AS to when peace is actually re-
stored General Diaz reserves the
right to be the judge. In the words
Of the manifesto, it will be when,
according to the dictates of my con-
science, am sure that my resigna-
ton will not be followed by anarchy"
The President declared that his
determination not to relinQuish the
presidency at this time was not due
to vanity or love of power, because,
as he pointed out, power at this time
had no attraction, accompanied as it
is by tremendous responsibilities and
worry He said he was prompted
solely by desire to conserve the best
interest of his country.
The President made it clear that he
does not propose to abandon the
presidency while his, country is at
war. and that he would not do so at
any time under compulsion.
President Diaz's manifesto was
made public Monday morning, but it
viii not be sent ofiicially to Judge
Carbajal for formal transmission to
Dr. Vasquez Gomez. The promise of
the President is made to the people
of Mexico and its receipt by the revo-
lutionists will be incidental. That
It will be sent to them Immediately,
however. by private individuals and
that it would be regarded as entirely
satisfactory by them is taken for
granted.
1t was at a cabinet meeting Sunday
afternoon General Diaz announced to
his ministers his decision For two
hours and a half they discussed the
terms of the manifesto and at the
conclusion of the meeting there re-
NAMED nothing to do but to secure
Its official PRONUNCIATION.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-05-12
GREAT HONOR FOR CARNEGIE


Washington, d. C.-After receiv-
ing gold medal presented by the Fl
American republics bearing the
words The American Republics to
Andrew Carnegie and Benefactor of
Humanity, Andrew Carnegie an
nounced he would give 100000 in
addition to nearly q million dollars
already donated toward the erection
OF the Pan-American Union Build
ing to be used for the artistic COM
pletion OF it's extensive grounds.
President Taft, Secretary of State
Knox and hundreds of persons
prominent in diplomatic and official
life paid honor to Mr.. Carnegie here
when the medal was presented in
the hall Of the Pan-American Build
ing. John Barrett, director general
of the Union, declared that never
before in history had an individual
been so honored by q group Of ma
lions.
1--WE meet here" said the Presi-
dent. ''to take part in the ceremony
of the presentation by the union Of
these republics of the Pan-American
gold medal to the individual fore
most in the world in his energetic ac-
ton for the promotion of peace. We
are all glad to take part in 1t. The
immediate cause was the presenta-
ton to that union of this beautiful
temple of peace"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-05-12

The brand Of "S'' figures in an ex-
sFaordinary act passed by our parlia-
ment in 1547. Any able-bodied man
or woman found lettering and not.
seeking work for the space of three
days could be seized and brought be
fore two justices of the peace, who,
MpOn confession or on the proof Of
two witnesses. "shall Immediately
cause the said laborer to be marked
with hot iron in the breast the
mark Of w and adjudge the said per-
son living so idly to the presenter.
II be his slave for two years. The said
slave shall be made to work by beat
ing, claiming or otherwise says the
London Chronicle. II convicted
Of running away during this period.
the justices could cause him to be
branded on the forehead or the cheek
with the letter rs" and then adjudged
to his master as slave forever. For
running away second time the pen.
altY was death.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-05-12
KILLED HIM TO
SAVE HIS SOUL
"A Wife's Reason for Numbering
Her Husband.
ANOTHER WOMAN The CAUSE.
Mrs. O'Shaushnessy Makes Astcund-
ing Declaration--SaId II WouId
Have Been Easier 20 Have
Committees Suicide.

New ork-Frail, but cool, young
Mrs. Patrick O'Shaughnessy told the
coroner without tremor or remorse
of fear in her voice that she had kill
ed her husband to save his soul. It
was an astounding declaration, quite
in the same key with her manner,
when she went into police station
and informed the sergeant:
i've just shot and killed my hus-
band
She wants to be punished at once,
before the birth Of her child. 1t
would have been easier to commit
suicide. she explained, but in that
case the husband she loved would
have forsworn his religion for the
woman who had supplanted her!
Rather than see that, she killed him,
and rather than add the crime of
suicide to murder she chose to give
herself up and let the Justice Of man
take its course.
Il hid the revolver in the folds of
my DRESS" said the little woman.
"and came upon George as he was
hunting for letters had found, let
tiers that told me the other woman's
name. the letters he had forgotten.
He said it was true, but that he
couldn account for it. We talked of
her. George loved me through it
all; but when he was with her, he
said, he forgot his country, his relig-
ion, his wife and his coming child.
l fell on my knees and asked him If
there was no chance for US to be
happy together again. He pushed
me off Then shot him. AS he lay
on the floor stopped and kissed his
lips. Then l gave myself up.
Mrs. O'Shaughnessy was commits
ted to the Tombs without bail. Her
husband was store cashier only 81
years old, and the girl whom he loved
better than his wife and his God is
but IS. She is heartbroken.
O'shaughnessy told her he was un-
married.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-05-12
suFFRAcETTEs PARADE.
1900 In New York Demonstrated
Against Denial Of Ballot

New York Fifteen hundred wom-
en- who will not be happy until they
get chance to do a little ballot
shopping on election day marched,
two-stepped, tripped and glided down
Fifth avenue, as a protest against q
Legislature which has persistently re-
fused their right to vote.
Thousands of spectators fianked
the line of march from Fifty-seventh
street to Union Square to witness the
most picturesque petticoat pageant in
the city's history, but whether
through respect, awe or reverence.
the fact remains that the exhibition
aroused very little enthusiasm.
Ninety-one intrepid men clinched
their claim to Carnegie's medals by
participating In the parade, never
flinching in the face of running fire
of ungallant remarks, hurled at them
from their brethren on the sidewalk.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-05-12

It would be futile to deny the gray
fly Of the landslides along the Gull
sbra cut. Utterly stupid. on the 9TH
er hand, it would be to overrate their
Importance. The descent Of five hun
<Eed and fifty thousand cubic yards
a loose earth recently was an i'm.
pressive disaster, but the current is
sue Of the Canal Record states that
this slide, added to those which have
occurred since last July. does not ex-
ceed the total of 100000 cubic yards
allowed for slides in the central d.
vision in the revised estimates made
at that time. nor will the added ex-
cavation increase the estimate OF cost
OF excavation in the central division
wade in October, 1908.