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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-08
SHORT WEIGHT PACKAGES
 ROB CONSUMERS IN STATE
 OF $3,500,000 PER ANNUM
Bill to Label Packages with Exact Weight of Contents Passes Senate-Startling Disclosures to Way Food Companies Are Robbing the Buying Public by Short Weight in Jars, Cans and Packages

by weight
 Graham crackers showed up like soda crackers.
 MT. Maroney. who was a prominent figure at the recent National Conven- tion of Sealers of Weights and Mea- sures, said:
 "So barefaced is this graft that one big firm of meat dealers has stamped on the product These goods are weighed after wrappers, skewers and Spreaders have been attached. The consignee of these goods must accept the same as billed by us No allow ance made for shrinkage or other causes
 Food in package form was origin ally put up in full net weight pack ages. Then it became gross weight, then short weight, and now no weight at all but a fixed money rate. The public is protected as to quality but as to quantity in package the consum- CT is entirely at the mercy of the packer.
 "A one pound glass of beef formerly held Is ounces of beef and ounces of glass; now 1t holds 10 ounces of beef and F ounces of glass. The same with bacon.
 "A three pound package of lard now called small size, contains two pounds and five ounces, short II ounces.
 ''It has been demonstrated that this form of robbery is putting an annual tax on the people of $275,000000 per year. This is shown by statistics of the Federal Department of Commerce and Labor. The conditions which pre- vail in Connecticut are a crying shame. The people of the state are being cheated each year out of $3,- 5Oc. .OOe''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-08
Especial from United Press.)

New York, June 8.-That sensa- tional deveIopments which will shake the white light set of New York to its center will follow the shooting of William F. D. Stokes, millionaire clubman, horseman, newspaper pub fisher and hotel proprietor, by Lil- Han Graham and Ethel Conrad, was the assertion of Miss Graham, in her cell. this afternoon. The couple had been held without bail by Magistrate Freshi, for arraignment on Monday, when Stokes is expected to be able to appear against them.
 q intend to secure Congressman Littleton to defend us if possible" !" said Miss Graham, "and before we are done with this case we will show what is behind it. Stokes assertion that We tried to blackmail him out of s25,000 is utterly false. He tried to choke me to death and Miss Con rad and myself fought for our lives'
 Although Miss Graham was per fectly calm, Miss Conrad was on the verge of mysteries before the court proceedings were ended She agreed girls statements and contradic Stokes story made public through his attorneys. Both girls insisted that Stokes forced himself on them and that they had no appointment with him.
 why, he telephoned to me-" said Miss Graham. to Police Inspector Russell, "and I disguised my voice and told him I was the maid and neither I nor Miss Conrad was in. He said he would come up anyhow. We
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-08
FAIRFIELD TOWERMAN WAS
 LATE ON DUTY; CORONER TO INVESTIGATE FULLY
Unusual Circumstance Discovered That May
 Have Important Bearing on Wreck
Two of Victims Still in Critical Condton-Life of One :. Hangs by Thread-Bodies of Four Victims
 - Are Shipped to Bereaved Homes

appearance. This unusual condition will be probed at length in the inquest of Coroner Wilson.
 The condition of Oliver Hough and Daniel Hannon, both at St. Vincent's hospital, remains critical. Charles Fox and Michael Walsh, at the Bridge port and St. Vincent's hospital, respec- lively, are progressing favorably and unless unexpected complications arise they will recover. The recovery of the two former victims is still very doubtful lannon's life hangs by a thread
 The work of clearing the debris throughout today. An effort to re- claim much of the freight is being made Despite the vigilance of the trainmen, however, a large amount of the perishable freight has vanished over night.
 It is not regarded as likely that there are any further victims buried under the mass of wreckage, for while great deal of it was flung down the steep banks skirting the tracks at the scene of the wreck, most of it has been pretty we'll upturned in the work of the hundreds of laborers and mechan- ics and it is regarded as almost inn possible for any bodies to be lying in the ruins of the cars without having been discovered before now.
 The estimate of loss is fixed at from s250, ,o0O to $3O0, 1000.
 The bodies of the four men in- stantly killed in the wreck were ship ped to their bereaved families by Rourke & Rourke last night and to- day.
 Robert S. Gates. the dead fireman. was 32 years old, married and Aved with his family at 29 Lilley street, New Haven
 Leonard F. Harris, trainman, lived with his bride of two months in New London.
 William Laurie, engineer, lived with his wife at s29 Capitol avenue. Hartford.
 Elliott F. Beach, engineer, was AS, married and lived with his wife at 136 Spring street. New Haven.
 The body of Engineer Beach was shipped to New Haven this afternoon. Bodies of the other three were ship ped to their respective homes last evening. Gates left arm, not found when his body was excavated from tons of soft coal and gravel beneath the wrecEs of two locomotives, was found in the afternoon and turned over to Rourke & Rourke, who took charge of the bodies in their morgue in this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-08
Would Prevent Passing Private
 Legislation
Favorable Report on Statute Re- ceived-Other Matters in
 Legislature Today
> Especial from United Press.) )


 Hartford June s-A favorable report in the form of a substitute bill was received from the judiciary committee in the House, today, proposing an amendment to the state constitution concerning special legislation. The measure provides that no special or private law shall be enacted to ac- complish the following purposes:
 Exempting property from taxation, remitting releasing or diminishing any obligation or liability of person or corporation to the state or to any political subdivision thereof; granting an extension; granting divorce; granting any private corporation not of a charitable nature; authorizing the sale or encumberance of the property of minors or others who are under some legal disability changing the law of descent or distribution: legiti- matizing children or changing the leg al status of a minor; exempting any particular private corporation asocia> : tion or individual from the operation of any general law.
 Another section provides that no special or private law shall be enacted for any other person where a general public law exists or could be enacted which in the judgment of the General Assembly would cover the case.
 The report was tabled for calendar and printing
 A substitute bill was reported in the House providing that any manu- featuring corpora ton organized under the laws of Connecticut may also se- cure it's bonds or indebtedness which it is lawfully authorized to secure mortgage it's franchises and property or any part thereof including after acquired real estate, machinery or fixtures forming part of it's plant and such mortgage shall be deemed valid and effectual as respects all property therein included, as aforesaid and may be foreclosed in the same man. ner as an ordinary mortgage on real
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-08
Woman's Sensational Confession Clears
 Murder Mystery
Accuses Her Lover of Horrible Crime and Admits Aiding Him in Hiding Body in Onion Patch
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Norfolk, Va, June S.-The mystery of the murder of Harry c. Davis, whose mangled body was found bur jed in an onion patch at the home of Mrs. Minnie F. Murdock.,- Mason's Creek, was solved, today. when .he woman made a confession. She ac- cused her lover, Charles Merkie, of the crime and said that she had aid- ed him in hiding the body.
 The confession was sensational in the extreme. According to the wo- mans story, Davis was killed as he lay sleeping in her arms by Merkle, who entered the bedroom through a window and crushed his rivals head with an axe. Panic stricken over the crime the pair hid the bleeding body under the bed unti morning when they buried 1t.
 Harry Davis, who was also known as Harding" said the woman in her confession, ''had been a friend Of mine for several years. About three months ago we had a quarrel and he left me. Then Charlie Merkle and I got to going together. We could not agree, however. and I ordered him to leave the house. Then Davis came back Recently I met Merk1e and he told me if I didn't drive Harry away and restore our old relations he would kill us both.
 A lew nlSuIS dSO, Wuil6 L1dTTE and I were sleeping. sudden noise awakened me. I was horror strick- en to find that Harry's head was all crushed in and the pillow and my body were covered with blood. Merkle was standing beside the bed with a bloody axe in his hands. I screamed but Merkle told me if not keep quiet he would kill me.
 We took the body, I don't think he was dead yet, and put it under the bed Then we sat down and waited. Both of us were terribly weak and we didn't have strength to do anything. The garden was the first thing that came into our minds and we scooped out a hcle in the onion patch. Then we carried out the body and buried it."
 Merkle and the woman are held on a murder charge. The county of ficials had heard that other men -7ho had paid attentions to Mrs. Murdock had been seen going to the farm and had never returned. Because of this a force of men dug up parts of the garden but found no trace of any other crimes. The woman denies she had any hand in other murders
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-08

estate. i
 The bill was tabled for calendar and printing.
 The House, today, tabled for calen- dar and printing the majority and minority reports on the public utilities commission bills. It is considered likely here that the debate on public utilities will be made the order of next Tuesday Or Wednesday at noon
 During a discussion by the mem- bers of the House of a bill appropriat- ing moneys for hospitals amounting to $52,000 for the two years ending September 90, 1913, Representative Chandler of Rocky Hill, made state- ment which caused much surprise to the effect that the State of Connec- ticut will run behind $3,0O0, 900 in the next two years. He further stated:
 Right in the teeth of the arguments for economy and demands for inves- legations of state departments, this House will legislate away money when it ought not to-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-08
Mayor Starts
 Men Repairing
 Fairfield Avenue
Present Repairs Are Temporary and Will be Followed by
 Permanent Paving

Repairs were started this morning on the repair of the permanent pave ment in Fairfield avenue, the work starting on the Main street end of the street. The repairs are onIy tenn porary, the worst spots being filled with crushed stone and cement. Pro bably later in the summer, asphalt will be placed over the bad spots.
 The repairing today comes about through the inspection of the street yesterday afternoon by Mayor Buck ingham and Director of Public Works M. A. Kenny.
 The mayor stated today that the Connecticut Go. was ready to go ahead with the relaying of their tracks and the laying of blocks be- tween the tracks. Permission would not be given them at this time, be- cause of the fact that State street would soon be torn up, thus making two streets, parallel to each other torn up at the same time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-08

Coroner Wilson announced today that he will in all probability begin his inquest into the fatal freight wreck
 of Fairfield, on Saturday. He has the
 names of large number of trainmen, who lived through the quadruple
 wreck, as well as those of towermen in the Fairfield signal station, and he is prepared to probe deeply into the
 question of the condition of the sig
 nals governing the position of the freights when the wreck occurred.
 Authentic information came to light today of an unusual condition at the signal tower that will come in for lsea-ching investigation at the coroner $ IirQuest. It is apparent that Coroner
 Wilson is not going to accept the statement of the railroad company, fastening the blame for the fatality
 upon a dead man, without searching i inquiry
 Friends of Engineer Beach feel that lit is not just now that he is unable
 to speak in his own defence, to place | .he blame for the tragedy upon him.
 They declare that it is very easy to stop all investigation of the matter by taking 1t for granted that Beach rush ' ed past the danger signal and caused the wreck.
 Coroner Wilson has secured from Medical Examiner Donaldson the names of several trainmen, gathered ! by the medical examiner at the scene. Coroner Wilson also made a personal visit to the wreck, arriving there at l7 o'clock and remaining until nearly noon, witnessing the work of the wrecks making their way through the debris to the scene of the burial of the bodies of Engineer Beach and Brake ,nan Harris.
 I The particular feature that will be brought, into question at the inquest is the condition of the signals Train men who passed through the wreck declared yesterday fthe flagman had been called in and the local freight was about to draw away when the ex- press freight thundered into its rear.
 The Fairfield signal tower from which the lights governing the sec ond freight are operated. is in charge of three towermen, whose shifts are eight hours each Towerman Percy Brown was supposed to work from 3 to Il p. m. The wreck occurred at 11:2S, and up to that time Browns relief had not presented an appear ance. Brown Is expected to remain on duty until his associate presents an
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-08

to the Elm street residence. whers she learned of her daughters disap- pearance She hastened to poics headquarters where the truth of tha situation became apparent, and asked the police to get in tOucn with the Norfolk, Va. authorities to help re- claim the little girl.
 Mildred was clad in a red coat, tan stockings and shoes. Her golden hair is unusually thick and she has brizEs blue eyes. She was in Room in Washington school. Her brother is in room of the same school. Mildred will be 8 years old in August. Mrs. Barnes believes it is her husbands plan to make little Mildred his conn., panion on his lonesome fishing trips out of Norfolk. She is unable to sc- count for her husba abandoning her., and is determined. if possible fo regain possession of the little girl whom she has supported without as- sistance for five years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-08
JOHNSON OF VIEWPOINT
 OPENLY DENOUNCES ATTY.
 MOREHOUSE AS LOBBYIST

House, sneaked into the House like a snake in the grass, stifling the atmos- phere by his presence and defeating the will of the people of Connecticut" 7"
 At this juncture everyone in the hall turned toward the corner indicated by the speaker.
 Representative Johnson continued, saying: 'I do not want to allow suf- ficient time for the big private inter ests to do the same work over again.
 He referred again to the work of the railroad lobby, two years ago.
 There was much curiosity among the members of the House to learn whom the speaker referred to. Johnson rais- ed his hand in the air and thundered, "The gentleman to whom I refer is Attorney Samuel Morehouse of New Haven."s
 With a remark that it was a shame that such scenes should be necessary, Representative Johnson resumed his seat
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-08
Especial from United Press)

Especial from United Press)
 Hartford, June s-During the discus sion of a motion by Representative Whiton of New London, for a sus- pension of the rules and the immedi- ate consideration of the reports on regulation of public service corpor- ations in Connecticut, Representative Johnson, of Newtown. made an, open and pointed attack upon Samuel Morehouse, of New Haven.
 Representative Chandler had the floor when Representative Johnson asked the question:: Do you realize what happened here, two years ago on this utilities question? I am in favor of taking up the utilities debate right away because I have just observ- ed a man come into the hall and take his seat in the corner who, two years ago. when this matter was before the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-08
AVIATOR MEETS TRAGIC DEATH
 IN ROME TODAY

Rome, June S-Aviator Marra met a tragic death today in sight of thou sands who were watching him fly in the Fiber River circuit races. Nara s machine struck telegraph pole and the engine exploded, setting fire to the planes. The machine fell to the ground and Marra was buried under the wreckage
 He lived only a few minutes after being extricated Marra was leading in the race at the time of the acci- dent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-08
Steel Trust Does About All American
 Export Business
Special from United Press

Washington, June 8-That the United States Steel Corporation did go per cent. of the American export business in iron and steel and at the present time manufa ctures about 50 per cent. of the total output in all lines. was the testimony of Judge E.. H. Gary, executive head of the cor poration, before the Stanley Steel In- vestigating Commission, today.
 Gary believed. that an international agreement would be for the best in- terests of all He did not know of any agreement as to rails
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-08
WALL STREET TODAY
(Specal from United Press1

New York, June S.-Opening.- Trading at the opening of the stock market .'day, was actise and many stocks showed substantial gains. Prof 1t taking, however, caused some slight recessions.
 II a. m.-The market was strong al through the last half of the first hour, further advances being made in a number of issues.
 Goverpment bonds unchanged; oth- CT bonds strong.
 Noon.-Price movements in inc second hour were irregular.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-08
City Fathers to Sail
 With Algonquin Club
All Will Be Guests of Ann- ing Smith on Steamer Rosedale This Evening.

The members Of the Board of Alder men, those who are family men, wilt bring their families and the single men their sweethearts, on the moonlighs sail this evening on the steamer Rose dale The members of the council and the Algonquin Club have been inviteI on the sail to be the guests of Cap tain Aiming J. Smith, the owner of the steamship.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-08
TALK ON SOCIALISM.

Geo. H. Spash of this city, will ad- dress the working people of Bridge port on the theory of Socialism, at the corner of Gilbert and Broad streets tonight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-08
UNCLASSIFIED

TO RENT.-5 rooms. first floor, gas and garden. 14S Deacon St.
 D b P. A. sTEIGER, sso Colorado Ave, takes diamond ring offered by Bridgeport Baseball club. a"p WHIST, Friday evening, June 9th, St. Anthonys Hall, Colorado Ave. Admission 5 cents. D b*p' HORSE COLLARS made to order. Old collars refined SIPS. First class work guaranteed. Joseph .. Keppel, 544 Water. St. D sip ITO RENT T.-Pleasant furnished rooms also rooms for light house keeping with gas and bath. Call 1882 Main St. D s*po FOR SALE.-Launch. without en- zine. 24 feet, closed top. Particu- lars. Bargain. Address Boat, care of Farmer. D d*po TO RENT.-Upstair flat, ' rooms, all improvements, g Poplar. Rent s27.0O. First house from Fairfield Ave. Apply Thos. Arnold, Jr., ITS Coleman St. D s*o PIGEONS AND CAGE-BIRDS. The
 
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 Great for constipation. 25c.
 TS H 70 sALESNIANSHIP TRAINING. Appti- cant to take course in Salesman ship; personally conducted class; salary while studying; position guaranteed. Call or address James Mccormick, Superintendent. No. 8 Post Office Arcade. Bridgeport, Conn. U 1b if FOR RENT.-Six room fiat with all improvements on Wood avenue, just off North avenue. only S18.00. Nice five room rent at 1764 Main St. for S14.0O. Four room rents on Pacific St. S10 to S14. Seven room cot tage with all improvements at 95 North Washington avenue, S20. For these and other desirable rents see J. F. Selleck. Jr., Room No. 1. No. 1O94 Main St. D2* If. Q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-08

THE LADY who was seen pick up D watch in front of Kelly's moving picture show, corner of Sta te street and BaSSick avenue, Wednesday evening, will save trouble by re- turning same to 755 Howard Ave.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-08

to travel in Connec- ticut. Good pay and tailor made suit in 90 days; experience .un- necessary: reliable firm. Write for particulars. J. F. McBrady & Co.
 Chicago. a$1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-08

EXPERT STENOGRAPHER desires position. 10 wears experience in commercial line. Have also had experience as credit man and cor respondent. Familiar with all of- flee details. Address, Expert. Care Farmer D b$o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-08

TO RENT.-Six bright first floor rooms. all Improvements steam heat at PIP Pearl St.. near East Main. Residential neighborhood.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-08

TO RENT.-Nice room apartment with all improvements at B Parallel St. Rent only s16.O0. Ap- ply at once to J. F. SeIleck Jr., Room No. 1, 1094 Main St.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-08

FOR RENT.-Centrally located room apartment, 1O5 North Wash< ington Ave. Improvements. Oniy S16.0O J. F. Selleck, Jr., Room 1. 109i Main St. D6*tf
Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-25
WIFE OF MINISTER
 H0RSEWhIPS 4 MAN

CANEY. Kas.. May 24-Mrs. w 4. Haynes. wife of tue pastor of the Christian church hore, publicly horse whipped Daniel PlOwman, a widely known dairyman and member of the Clancy school board. yesterday. Mir Plowman swore out a warrant TOT the arrest of Mrs. Hayne and her Eon, who accompanied her.
 The trouble grew out Of a ngn. over the election of a superintendent of the public schools. Mrs. Haynes wrote a communication to a local paper concerning the election. Flow man posted the clipped communica- ton in the window of his store and appended the words:
 She says she is a religious NO man.
 Mrs Haynes entered the PlOwman store and demanded that the clip ping be removed. Plowman refused. Then Mrs. Haynes attacked him with a riding whip.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-25

premier were almost drowned in ap- plause. We believe" he said, that the day will come of an alliance Of all lands springing from Englanda loins, insuring the peace of the world forever"