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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
Girl Tries To
 Drown With Her
 Father|ess Babe
Special from United Press.)

Hartford. Oct 2S-Saved from tump, Ing into the Connecticut river. last nlght, with her fatherless infant. Ida Procarclni IS. is at the matrons ouar- ters In the local police station, today. dlsoWned by her family and relatives ana facing an uncertain future. With her IS the baby. Ida is unmarried ana accuses man who left town sey- eral months ago. She was saved from suicide by drowning by Policeman John II. Fagin, who suspected her de- slgn. She begged him to let her end it all.
 Two weeks ago she came to the no- tlce of the police by running away rom the home of a midwife where her baby was born. At that time she was taken to the city hospital. On her discharge, last Tuesday, the girl went to her mothers house and was refused admittance. Her sister in another portion of the city, also closed the door to her. Then she went to New York to get friends of the family to take her in only to find that she was an outcast. Yesterday she re- turned with the baby and again went rom mother to sister to take her and the baby. They turned her away. Not a home in the Italian colony was open to her.
 She sought the friendly river. But even this route was closed to the young mother by Policeman Fagin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
THE HARTFORD POST.
Interesting announ

An Interesting announcement comes from Bridgeport, which is in the throes of municipal campaign, to the effect that the Republican par ty there, in an endeavor to wrest the city from the control of the Demo- crats, is to try the Hartford idea which was inaugurated with success by the Democrats at the last munich pal election in this city, namely, to adopt a declaration of principles and make the campaign one of politics rather than of candidates or parties.
 If the Bridgeport Republicans sue ceed as well with it as did the Hart ford Democrats. they may congratu- late themselves. But. as Red Rid ing Hood saw the wolf hiding in her grandmother's gown, may not the Bridgeport voters see the state lobby gang headed by the form of John T. King. and refuse to be led?
 The declaration of principles which the Bridgeport Republicans propose is by no means undesirable. Some of the things which are declared for are the following:
 the offices of city engineer and di- rector of public works the office to be filled by an engineer who is a com petent road builder and experienced in sewer construction.
 The city engineer and director of public works to be men not active in politics. The man need not be a Bridgeport resident if none can be found who answers the requirements.
 City accounts to be audited.
 A board of contract and supply to be esta blished.
 Contracts to be let to the lowest bidder.
 Purchase of school supplies and erection of school buildings to be sys- tema tiZed.
 It is planned to have about a dozen blanks in this platform. If they are
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
STATE CONVENTION
 TO BE HELD HERE.
S. S. Superintendents' Union to En- certain State s. s. Convention at
 First M. E. Church.

The Bridgeport Sunday. School Su- perintendents' Union will be the host of the annual State Sunday School convention to be held in Bridgeport the last day of October and the first day of November. President W. E. Hatheway is putting time and energy into this undertaking and there is no doubt but that the convention win be one of the most spiritual and suc- cessful ever held. An efficient com mittee is cooperating with Presi- dent Hatheway to bring to Bridge port some of the best speakers that convention. It is great pleasure to be able to announce that such skilled specialists as Miss Frances w. Dan- ielson, Miss Margaret Slattery and Frank L. Brown will make addresses. The mere announcement of these Jus to all the Sunday School workers of Bridgeport and insure large and appreciative audiences.
 Those who are especially interested in the Graded Lesson System" and in the Men and Religion Forward School will have a splendid oppor- tunity to hear specialists in these fields, and. to take part in the dis cussions which will follow.
 The social functions of the conven- ton will not be overlooked.
 The importance of the Sunday School work in these opening years of this wonderful century cannot be over-estimated. The habit forming period of childhood, the years when boys and girls are seeking for the authority and sanction of conscience, and the years when hero-worship and the careers of great moral heroes make their strong and sterling ap- peal-all these periods of young life are being considered as never before by specialists in the field of religious psychology. The convention will be addressed by experts in this field.
 The aim of the convention will be to make the Sunday School workers of Bridgeport realize that the Sum- day School is the most permanent and most productive of all the de- partments of our church activity.
 It is earnestly requested that all the banners, flags. etc., which were used in the great Sunday School parade of last June, be brought to the First M. E,. church where the convention is to be held. A commit tee will be at the church Saturday afternoon, October 18th and Monday, October 30th to receive these ban ners. They should be called for on "Wednesday evening at the close of the convention.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
POL.I'S.
fR -~4a| ca 6 l'

Blue ribbon week-every act upon
 the bill a first prize blue ribboner-
 will be introduced to the patrons of Poli's theatre for the coming week and the popular theatre is bound to be tkronged with delighted patrons. l Heading the bill is Paul Dickey, one of the famous college football stars of the West, who entered the Univer- Freshman and developed into one Of the finest running half backs in the history of American football. While lin college, MT. Dickey met with d livery funny experience which he has Empliiied q. and , staged as the laughing Back" Mir. Dickey is supported by 1 a most capable company of five and The act carries it's own scenic set with it The fun is laid on thick in this the time when college football holds inc center of the stage in athletics, 5t is sure to score an immense hit
 Lyons 6 Yosco, on their return to
 Bridgeport are sure of an immense reception Probably no musical team in vaudeville is as popular here as this clever pair. One is a singer with a beautiful tenor voice; the other is Ia harpist and a master of the instru- 5nent- The two together manage to melody imaginable and their acts is finished and artistic to degree. Fred Watson, singing comedian comes to Bridgeport backed by the flnost flattering press notices from the New York papers Watson is declar- ed to have the personality that wins and the style that pleases and his
 popular songs make a big hit as we'll
 as his witty line of batter.
 Chapman and Berube, eQuilibrists,
 show something new and thrilling in
 the line of sensational acrobatics and
 are sure to be rated A No. 1 by the admirers of this line of work. They are equipped with the splendid mus ,cles and perfect nerves which alone make possible the wonderful feats which they perform.
 Something entirely novel and at tractive is presented by LeRoy and Harvey Tn their breezy sketch of western life, "Rained In.' Comedy Iand real dramatic interest are blend ed in a manner well calculated to carry away and amuse the audience
 throughout and the act is one of the etrre hits If the bill
 Other big attractions of the Blue Ribbon bill include Wilson and Pear son in their clever and refined skit,
 At the Reception; Manning & Ford, fnappy entertainers with a bright line of comedy: the Electrograph with the latest motion picture successes and PoFs orchestra with pleasing music
 "Rlue Ribbon" week is sure to be ,one of the big weeks of the season, so 'crder your sittings early.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
ILLEGAL LIQUOR SELLERS
 ARE HEAVILY FINED
North Canaan Cases Disposed of Ex- cept Two to Come Up Next Week.

North Canaan. Oct 2s-The cases of the men who conducted blind tigers'' were tried here yesterday before Jus tice George W. Ford, with Prosecut- ing Attorney Frederick William of New Milford, and State Policeman Bridgeman. Jackson and Fellows rep resting the State They were dis posed of as follows: Ned Delmerino. fine and costs. $206.14; William Car lotti. fine and costs, s241.43; Louis Tedinis, fine and costs. s15s.70; Mary Tedinis. fine and costs, $64.52; August Gustanio, fine and costs, $166.93: An toni GondeIli, fine and costs, s159. 7S, and Sam Mersteck, fine and costs, 3105. 86. Tn the case of Helen Nosalski she was fined $25 and costs, but the fine was suspended on the payment Of costs, amounting to $34.90. The cases of Toney Sartira and Marcus Sartora were continued to a week from today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
B. H. s. JUNIORS HOLD
 HALLOWEEN PARTY

About 100 members and friends of the Junior Class of the B. H. S. en- joyed Halloween party in Masonic Temple, last evening, with many of the time honored customs of the feast appropriately observed. Dipping for apples. games of guessing, and other diversions appropriate to the occasion were enjoyed. Dancing began at 10 o'clock with Bentley's orchestra. The patronesses were Mrs. M. A. Sulli- van, of the fuculty; Miss Zink, Miss Witt, formerly of the faculty; Mrs. N. B. Judy, Mrs. William Silva, Mrs William Connolly, Mrs. R. A. Lacey and Mrs. Casey.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
TAFT WANTS NO UPSET
Would Rather Lose Hand-But Hell
 Enforce the Law to the Letter.

Chlcago, Oct. 2S-In speech here last night which was regarded as hav- ing direct bearing upon the Govern ment's latest trust prosecution against the United States Steel Corporation. President Taft denied in vigorous language that the administration was being influenced by political motives.
 T would rather cut off my right hand,' he exclaimed. s'than do any thing to disturb the business of this
 country, especially with a motive of cultivating political success"
 The President said he wanted it to be understood for all time, however. that he intended to enforce the anti trust law to the letter
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
OH, YOU NAUGHTY COWS! Twelve Greenwich Bossies Got IntOxi-
 cated Eating Apples.

Greenwich, Oct. 2S-A herd of 12 cows owned by Soren Jensen, a local farmer, will land in the village lock- up if they do not stop eating apples that intoxicate. The cows were turn ed loose in an orchard several days ago and after eating freely of partly decayed apples became more or less intoxicated and since then have refus- ed to deliver milk Or do other things that good COWS should.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
RICHARD H. sTANNARD DEAD.
Represented WestbroOk in the Legis-
 lature in 1879 and 1880.

Westbrook, Oct. 2S-Deacon Richard H Stannard, mariner and farmer, member of the Legislature from this town in 1S7s-18S0 died Thursday from zangrene in one foot. He was S2 years old. and leaves two sons, James H., of South Manchester and George R. of Branford, and a daughter, Mrs. Chester M. Prann of Branford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
LONG SUIT SETTLED.
Action Over Stallion Had Been in
 Court Sixteen Years.

New London, Oct. 2S-The case of Thomas Howe vs. George c. Ray mond, and fifteen others which has been in the courts of New London county for the past sixteen years, was decided yesterday when a verdict for the full amount of the defendants claims was given. Seventeen years ago Howe sold a stallion, Knoll Re ward", to company for $2,S0O, taking notes in payment. Part of the notes were paid and the suit just ended for $2,000 with interest was to compel the payment of the others. In it's jour ney the case went to the State Su- preme court where it was remanded for trisl.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28

all as straight grained and free from
 knots as the samples offered, Bridge port Republicans need not be asham- ed of their workmanship whether ii is
 good enough to win the election or r,n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28

Aurora Il1s.--Miss Margaret Milroy died from a seizure after a laughing epell. foliowing a joke at a local rl4Atra.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
E. H. Dillon So Go.

1105 E1ain St. will save you at least one-third On the purchase price of all seaSonable merchandise
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28

Gold lace is used to great extent to trim white lace blouses for the mat fnee.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-07
Mcnamara Defense
Springs Surprise /;
Cases Are Called
Defendants Refuse to Plead to Charge
Of Murder, Saying Extradited for
Alleged Dynamiting.

LOS ANGELES. July 6-The defense In
the McNamara dynamite conspiracy case
sprung a surprise today when John J. Nc
Namsra- the accused Indiana labor leader,
and his brother. James B.. were called into
Judge Bordweirs department Of the su-
perior court
Both men were summoned TO plead 70
nineteen charges of murder. the result OF
the destruction Of the Times plant In
addition. John J McNamara was expected
to plead to the charge of conspiracy 70
destroy the Llewellyn Iron works Instead
he challenged the jurisdiction OF the court
claiming that II had no right 20 exact .
plea on either the nineteen charges Of
murder or tfs L4ewenyn Iron works indict-
menf because he was ex1radited from In
dynamiting.
A motion for the duashing Of the indict-
ments was made in the case Of James B.
McNamara- who entered no plea whatever.
holding that the indictments against him
should not stand because the grand jury
was biased and because Earl Rogers. who
acted as a special district attorney TO aid
the inquisitors during the investigation. had
previously been active on behalf Of the
Times and the Merchants and Mauufac-
tuners' association during the search for
evidence
The prosecution met the move OF the de-
fsnse with a motion to disallOw the plea To
Jurisdiction
An argument on the relevancy of John
McNamaras s action snsued.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-07
Steel Masters viii
Form World Wide
Organization
Brussels Conference Appoints Commit
tee Of Thirty Heade dby Gary to
Work Out the Details.

BRUSSELS. Belgium. July 6-The steel
men concluded the business which had
called them together frOm nine steel pro-
dacing countries in brief session today
and adjourned Most OF the Americans left
for Paris late IN the afternoon.
The conferences appointed a COMMITTEES of
thirty. made up Of members proposed BY
each national group. 10 work cut plan for
an International steel organization and sub
NIT II TO the fun conference when called.
The American members Of the committes
are Judge z II. Gary. chairman OF the
board, and President A. J. FarreI Of the
United States Steel corporation; Charles n.
Schwab. president Of the Bethlehem Steel
corporation T. A s Clarke president OF
the Lackawanna Steel company and willis
s. King. vice president Of the Jones &
Laughlin Steel company
The committee organized BY making
Judge Gary chairman and ". B. Peat OF
England. secretary ana adjourned TO meet
again when summoned By the chairman
Following their deliberations the dele
gates were received Al the palace BY King
Albert and later visited the battlefield AZ
Waterloo. nine miles from the Belgian
capital
Judge Gary said he felt that distinct prog
ness had been made toward a common
world OF feeling and practice In steel af-
fairs He Is satisfied win the results
thus FAR accomplished ttroash the iutsrna-
ti0nai exehangs OF opiBion-
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-07
MR.. NORRIS MAKES CHARGES
Congressman Accuses Presidents Sec
retary Of Running News Bureau.
ALLEGES SUPPRESSION OF FACTS
NebrAsl<aa says PrOEressives Are BE-
tnE Wroaged by Conspiracy of
BiE Newspapers--EchO of
shoswen Incident.

WASHINGTON. July s-CharEes that
Charles D. Hlles, secretary &c the presi-
dent is acting as the head of a political
news bureau which '-EuppresseS truth
and issues ''ungrounded and false reports
as to sentiment concerning presidential
candidates were made today in a letter
from Representative Norris Of Nebraska
insurgent leader in the house. addressed
TO the Nebraska progressive republican
league
Representative Norris charged that the
'suppresssd'' facts relate to sentiment ia
voring the candidacy Of Senator La Fol-
iette for the presidency.
His letter EAs in answer to telegra<ns
from the Nebrastra progressiyes declzrfng
their repudfasion Of Frank A Sbotwel.
who. they say. had reported himself as an
agent OF the league and as SUCH had given
out several statements fsvorfng the re-
nomination OF President Tat
Mr.. Norris charged that the progreszives
had been wronged by a conspiracy Of
great newspapers In suppressing news re-
lating 20 the progressive movement After
referring to a series Of articles printed.
Mr. Norris letter concluded;
These various articles have esrmarks
that strongly indicate they originated in
the White House l do not think that the
president himself dictated them and I do
not know that he had knowledge OF them.
but It is generally understood that the in
formation came from his private secretary
and almost without exception these ob5ec-
tionable articles contain items OF informa-
ton that Necessarily must have come from
one closely connected with the White
HOUSE
II am reluctantly led TO believe that the
presidents private secretary is the head OF
political news bureau that is making
determined effort 10 suppress any sentiment
in favor OF the candidacy OF Senator La
Toilette and to do this by the suppression
Of truth and the publication Of ungroundeo
and false reportz-'
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-07
PEEPING TOM HAS FLAsHLIGHT
Cftisens of EdEemSnt Watching for
EnterpriEinE Nuisance with
ShOsEun1.

SIOUX FALLS. s. D., July 6.-fSpecial. -
"Peeping Tom. with unusual methods
OF carrying on his operations has appeared
at Edgsmont AMI the citizens now are
keeping close watch for him. and prom
ise 10 fill him full OF lead II he il detected
In the act Of spying on the residents. The
dows OF residences late At night and In
stead Ct being satisfied to peer into them
he has provided himself with flashlight
the rays OF which he turns into the rooms
which he desires 10 inspect Naturally this
has greatly angered the residents and they
are sparing no efforts TO run him down
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-07
GIRL SAVES FATHERS LIFE
John Denk~r Of Gregory County. 5. D..
DrnEEed from BarnfnE Building
by DauEhfer.

SIOUX FALLS. 4 D.. July 6-lspeciaI.)
Through the heroiEm Of his lz-year-oid
daughter the life Of John Denker q well
known Gregory county hOmesteader. was
saved when he was overcome by heat and
smoke while trying 10 save his auromoblie
from a burning building. The daughter
rushed 70 his rescue and succeeded IN drag
ging him from the burning structure. The
building was set on fire by bolt OF light
ming. and efforts OF the neighbors and
others 20 save IL were useless. nothing
being left of IL but a mass Of srnolder1ng
ruins. DenksFSz financial loss was about
s. 500
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-07
MOnsignor Then
is Conseerated as
Bishop Of Lincoln
Several Bishops and 800 Priests from
NeighbOring States Take Part in
Ceremonies at Wichita.

WICHITA. kan. July 6-Nonsignor John
Henry Then. formerly chancellor Of the
Catholic diocese OF wichita. was this morn
ing e0nsecrated bishop. He viii so at once
TO Lincoln. Neb-. to take charge Of the
Lincoln diocese.
There was most notable gathering OF
the Catholic dignitaries In Wichita for the
consecrAtion ceremonies. Among those
present were Archbishop GIennon OF St
Louis. head OF the province in which
Wichita is included. Bishop Hennessey Of
Wichita. who Is the consecra9or. Bishop
ScanneIl of Omaha and Bishop Lilies Of
Kansas City. Mo- co-consecrators; Bishops
Matz Of Denver Jansen OF BelleviIle, III. /:
Ward Of LeavenWOrth. Cunningham OF
Concordla- Meerschsart Of Oklahoma, Burke
Of St. Joseph and Innocent Wolf abbot Of
the Benedictine order Of AfchisOn-
In addition 70 these nearly 800 priests
from the neighboring states took part In
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-07
Crowd RanSackS
Home of Dead Man
for Hidden Money
Frederick Prayer of Pittsburg Dies Of
Heat and Neighbors Search House
Until Driven Away.

PITTsBURG. Pa. July "a few minutes
after it became known today that Frederick
Prayer had been found dead in bed at his
home. neighbors rushed 10 the house and
began ransaching for nl-0Oe rumored TO
have been hidden somewhere about the
premises. II took a squad Of police TO clear
the house Of fortune hunters and save the
building from being wrecked
Prayer snccumbed during the night TO the
heat Three weeks ago his sister. Mis-.
Emma Sterana- committed suicide while
few months ago her husband John
Sterana met q violent death In 4 mill. The
three deaths wiped out the stsrana-Prager
family and neighbors endeavored 10 get
the rumored fortune.
The police win make thorough search
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-07
STOKES TELLS OF SHOOTING
Millionaire Wounded by Two Girls
Testifies 81 Trial.
SAYS THEY DEMANDED MONEY
NE Refused 20 Pay ana Mis- Graham
shot Him-He wr%nched Gun
from Her and Mia. Conrad
Ffred.
Fired.

NEW YORK July 6--There was q display
OF summer finery that made the crowd in
rornbs police court tOhsy forget the heat
when Miss Ethel Conrad and Miss Lillian
Graham appeared for examination on the
charge OF Attempting TO murder W. Z. D.
Stokes. the millionaire hotel man. In con-
trast to the blooming defendants Mr.. Stokes
looked pale and woru- The girls were accom-
panied by Mrs. John singleton formerly
OF Los Angeles. MsEs tsrshaEn's wealthy
sister. Mr.. Stokes. as the first witness
narrated the events of J.1ns :, when he was
shot He said Miss Conrad called hirn on
the telephone and told hfm Miss Graham
had gone 70 Europs "a -sskaa hauz u eau
and get letters AIizs Gresham had left for
him Miss Conrad smiled sweetly' when
she received Rim at her apartment. and
left him alone moment saying she would
80 for the letters When she returned, said
Stokes. she bolted the door behind her and
approached with her hands behind her
back.
AT the same time through the door into
the ban I saw Miss Graham creeping to-
ward me with a revolver levsled at me
stepping in front OF me she said; Now
have got you
Then, continued Stokes. Miss Graham
told him he must pay her for doing her
great moral damage. defaming her mother
and sister" They told him. he saId. that un-
less he complied with their demands they
would kin him and would have no diff
Guilty getting rid Of HIS body"
Stokes said he refused TO sign a statement
that he DETAINED Miss Graham Thereupon
he said. the girl demanded money.
Its death or S15.Oso ' said Miss Graham,
according 10 the witness.
Il told them said Stokes. that II IL
were a case Of death or one cent I'd choose
death"
The Graham girl" he went on, said to
me You viii viii your and began firing &"
Stokes wrested the revolver from Miss
Graham after he had received two wounds.
Then he said the girl called Ethel. you
agreed II didn't kin him you would"
Then Stokes heard another shot and q
bullet hit him in the leg
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-07
BOY SEES COMPANION DROWN
James Riley Of EIdora Keeps secret
UntII Next Day Because of Fear
of WhiBpfnE.

ELDoRA. Ia. July s.-fSpeciaL AFTER
seeing his cumpanion. Cecil Smith. aged 10
Years. drown in the Iowa river yesterday
afternoon. James Riley returned home and
kept the secret until today because he
feared a whipping. he having been ordered
not 70 go swimming. Mrs. Parmeiia Smith,
the widowed mother Of the drowned boy
spent an ANXIOUS ana sieepIess night when
her son did not return. but hoped he had
gone 70 a camp q friends who were ON an
outing north of town When the boy id
not return this morning she gave the alarm
and = posse Was OrEanized ana aided b.
the Riley boys confession recovered the
body