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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
GOV. WILSON ON
 PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT WEST
Most Advance State of the Independent Same As
 In the East
People Going to Solve Great Problems Without Blind
 Allegiance to Party
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 Minneapolis, May 24-'The progress sive movement is not a matter of geo. graphy, it extends all over America, " today declared Governor Wilson of New Jersey, who reached Minneapolis on his return from a trip through the far west.
 ''The most interesting feature in politics today" he continued, 'is the magnitude of the independent vote. The most advanced state of the inde- pendent, I think. is in the far west. but I do not believe it Is materially different from that of the east. Everywhere Americans are appreciat- ing the great problems that confront the coupntry and are going to solve them without blind allegiance to par ty"
 Illegitimate connection between bus mess and politics can only be prevent ed by absolute publicity on both sides, the Governor told the members of the Publicity Club at their luncheon here, today He spoke particularly about the business interference with legis- lation which, he said, has created some O. the worst influences in our recent politics
 Business should be protected by law. he said, but the reason for such pro- lection should be made known to everyone. The passage of the political machine, he said has made it neces- sary for the party leaders to be very careful in advocating legislation. The time has come, he said, when the in terest which is not backed by money shall have the same consideration be- fore the Legislature as the one that
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
Michael CIabby Is Honored By
 The Foresters
Appointment to Board of Auditors Makes Him Only Member of Grand Court

Michael J. Clabby of this city has been honored by Grand Chief Ranger William J. Hayes of Tariffville, of the Grand Court of Connecticut, Foresters of America, by his appointment to be a member of the committee of grand court auditors. The elevation makes MT. Clabby the only grand court officer in the city. Following the recent convention of the grand court held in Hartford, it was noted that Bridgeport was entirely forgot ten in the matter of officers elected, but the appointment of MT Clabby to the Board of Auditors, the most inn portant committee in the State, conn pensates for this oversight.
 MT. Clabby is one of the most en- thusiastio Foresters in the City and State. He has been a member of Court Marina for a number of years, and has filled every elective office in that court. He has never gone in for State honors, unselfishly using his own influence to aid the efforts of others. In Court Marina, which is looked upon as one of the most pros porous influential and conservative csurts of the order, he is regarded as one of it's most arduous members. Not only is Mir. Clabby rewarded for his workings, but Court Marina Is great ly honored, the members feeling high ly elated over his appointment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
Rep. Garde Talks On Tampering Of
 Railroad Bill
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Special from United Press.)
 Hartford, May 24-As result of a statement by. Representative Garde. of commission. on the floor of the House, yesterday. to the effect that the com mission report on the Northern West chester Railroad Company charter had been tempered with, there Is ev- cry likelihood that he will be asked to explain what he knows of the mat ter. Several leading Democratic Rep resentatives conferred today and de- cided to demand that Representative Garde tell the House who he suspects made the changes.
 sentative Garde had publicly made the charge that bills passing the commit tee and House had been changed to favor the railroads. The other bill the East Lyme charter. When interviewed today in regard to his statement, Representative Garde said:
 By my statement yesterday, ] meant that from the time the bill left the committee room until we voted on it in the House it had been altered in certain details. I have no inklinS Or suspicion that the change was made in the office of the clerk on bills, nor have I any suspicion that any ra1irOad lawyer made the cnange. can only say that if it occurs again will make public charges. But I do not wish to have my statement talk en as charge against anybody
 He was asked whether he did not think it peculiar that the railroad land grab bill which had been killed in the House should have immediately been incorporated into the charter of the Northern Westchester Railroad co. f point but on further inquiry said:
 "I believe that a mistake might have been made in copying into the charter some old law"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
Thought He Had
 |35 Feet But
 Deed Showed go
Now Mamrus Has Brought Suit for the Remainder
 of the Real Estate

Declaring that he was induced through misrepresentation to buy a lot having depth of 95 feet, which he understood was 135 feet deep, Jos eph Mamrus of this city brought suit against Mary R. Mcfarland of this city. The action had a hearing this morning before Judge Burpee in the Superior court. Mamrus seeks to have a court give him a reconveyance deed ing him the extra 40 feet.
 Mamrus declares he went out to Hancock avenue, where the property, was located, and looked at the tract in company with John J. Mcfarland. father of the defendant. He thought he was buying land having depth of 1855 feet and paid deposit of $25 on the purchase. The full price was $2, 2,250. When Mamrus got the deed he saw that. he had purchased only 95 feet. John J. Mcfarland told the court that he showed the plaintiff the prop erty He supposed Mamrus under stood that the plot purchased included only 95 feet.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
FATE OF DIR. GRANT
 TRIED FOR HERESY
 STILL HANGS FIRE
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Atlantic City, N. J., May 24-The fate of Rev. William Grant, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Northumberland, Pa., on trial before the Presbyterian General Assembly on charges of heresy, may not be known until tomorrow. Because of the dan- ger of arousing bitter strife on the convention floor, the judicial commits sion may withhold it's verdict until the last hours of the assembly ses- sions.
 The members of the commission again held a secret session today
 Tine morning session of the General Assembly ended with the selection of Louisville, Ky. for the 1912 conven- tion.
 Consummation of the first big stride in the movement to unite churches of the country of all denominations preaching the reformed doctrines was announced through a telegram from the general synod of the Reformed Church of America, at Canton, O., telling of the adoption of the plan of the assembly for the proposed merger.
 Rev. pr. Mark A. Mathews, defeat ed candidate for moderator, in an inn passioned speech on home missions blamed the foreigner for the general breaking of the Sunday law.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
Judge MatheWson In Oyster Co. With
 $I00,000 Capital
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New Haven, May 24.--The City Point Oyster Company, capital $100,- 900, has been incorporated by Judge A. Mcclellan Mathewson, Charles Nichols and Frank J. Davis
 MT. Nichols was long connected with the state shellfish commission as an engineer and Judge Mathewson has been connected with the com- mission. MT. Davis has been employ ed in the law office of Judge Mathew son.
 It was learned, today, that the company purposes to take over large oyster interests and among them some New Haven companys prop erty. The company will have oyster lands in New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island and will maintain offices in New Haven.
 Where it's main plant would be To- cated was not given out
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
Two Seeking Divorce
 In Superior Court

Two divorce petitions were filed to- day in the Superior court. Lucy P. Standish of this city wants a decree from Alexander Standish of Attleboro, Mass, on the ground of desertion. The couple were married November 23, 1881, and the desertion is said to have taken place March Is of the same year. The couple have no children.
 Michael Hajes of Norwalk, asks for a separation from Lydia Hajes, now of Hungary. The couple were mar ried in April, 1894. The husband ac- cuses Mrs. Hajes of infidelity. There are three children, and Hajes desires the custody Of these.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
CIRCUS TRAIN
 IS WRECKED AT
 LOWELL, MASS.
Four Employees of Buffalo Bill Wild West Show Are
 Reported Hurt
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Lowell, Mass, May 24.-Four em- ployes of the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show were injured and two burros were killed by an elephant falling upon them when the second section of the show train was wrecked near Brookside Station, early today Most of the cars ditched- contained tram ed elephants and their attendants
 The injured were: Shaffer Leeper, Lewiston, Pa.; Thomas E. Furey, Philadelphia; William J. Wood, MeFe iden, Conn; and an unidentified man. It is supposed that the accident was caused by an extending shoe on one of the cars catching a switch bar.
 There were 2s cars containing 400 persons in the wrecked section.
 Some of the men were imprisoned with the terrorized animals and with difficulty rescued by their compan-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
Evernia Hits
 Daunt'S Rock
 Off Queenstown
(special from United Press.)

Boston, May A-Advices here say the steamship Iverina, Captain Thom- as Potter. which sailed from Boston a week ago yesterday arrived in Queenstown haFbor, listing to star board and down by the bows. She is/ said to have been in collision with another craft. The Ivernia was beached in Crinloche Channel. Ten ders are standing by.
 The Ivernia carried 45 saloon, 300 second cabin and 45O steerage passen- gers.
 Later it developed that the Ivernia struck Daunt's Rock, off Queenstown in the fog early today. There is 25 feet of water in her forward compart- ments and she seems to have been seriously damaged.
 Queenstown, May 24-The Cunard steamship Ivernia was beached in the harbor today, following collision off Daunt's Rock. The passengers were taken off in lighters. Temporary re- pairs will be made so that the steamer can be got to the drydock.
 So far as can be learned, no one was hurt in the smash.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
(By Our Special Cores

Hartford May 25.-By a vote of 14-9 the Senate today passed the bill introduced by Senator Archibald Me Neil of Bridgeport, conferring the Electors franchise upon women in town and city elections. This means that if the House should concur with the Senate, all women in the state overn21 years of age shall have the same@ rights as now enjoyed by the strener Sex. It means that women will be able to vote for mayors and
 other city officials. There is no property qualification contained in the bill which passed today, all whether tax payers or not being alike eligible.
 Senator McNeil was the only Bridge
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
CorkeIy Wins
 Marathon Race
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Especial from United Press.).
 Hamilton. Ont, May 24-James Cor kery. of the Irish-Canadian A. C., Tor onto, Ont. today, won the annual mar athon race given under the auspices of the Hamilton Spectator. Harry Jen- sen of the Pastime A. C., New York, finished second Forty-nfne entered and only r finished.
 Corkery's time was 2:5S:30, four minutes behind the record for the course. Jensen finished 2 minutes and 20 seconds behind the winner. John J. Reynolds of the A. A. C., of New York, was third; Harry Smith of the Pas time, A. C.. New York, fourth; D. Ben- nett Hamilton. fifth; Begley, Toronto, sixth.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
BOOKKEEPER IN JAIL;
 FRAUD IS ALLEGED

Oliver G. Doolittles a bookkeeper, formerly of this city, was held in bail of S200 for a hearing in the city court tomorrow morning, charged with ob- taining from James W. Pamatier s55 under false pretenses.
 It is alleged that Doolittle sold fur niture he represented to be his prop erty that in reality belonged to David Weiss, from whom Doolittle secured the property on a lease.
 Doolittle came to Bridgeport yes- terday after an absence of several weeks and was arrested. He went to jaiI in default of ball.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
STATE LUTHER LEAGUE

Hartford, May 24-The State Luther League held its sixth annual conven- tion in this city, this afternoon and evening. Delegates representing Eng fish, German, Swedish and Danish branches all over the State were pres- ent. C. F. Fritz, of Brooklyn, presi- dent of the State Luther League of New York, was the principal speaker at the evening service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
Weather Indications.
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 New Haven, May 24-Forecast: Un- settled weather with showers tonight or Thursday; warmer tonight Mod crate east shifting to southwest winds.
 The western disturbance has moved eastward and reached the coast, last night. It is now producing light rain from Virginia to Maine Showers have occurred during the last N hours on the south Atlantic coast and in the northern sections from Montana east ward to Maine. Snow was reported from Henela Mont.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity ufl- settled weather with occasional light rain and slowly rising temperature, probably followoS c'c1ring on
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
PERSONAL MENTION.

Leo c. Lyon, of the Lyon, Grumman. Manson Co.,, returned last night from weeks outing in the White Noun tains, Vermont, where he has been visiting a brother. He reports that the White Mountains are not the cool est place in the world, and that the thermometer there registered 97 in the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
QUINIBY GIRL OFF
 TO SUMMER RESORT.
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 Boston. May 24.-Cured of her ambition to become the "second Bernhardt" and admitting she ought to have obeyed her mother, Gertrude Quimby, the comedy Latin High School girl who ran away from her parents Back Bay home to go on the stage, came back to Boston, to- day. She was in the custody of her mother, who immediately whisked the child away to a summer resort Although willing to do as her moth CT directs, Gertrude declares she would commit suicide before she would return to the roof of her step father for whom she has displayed the greatest animosity
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
WOMAN'S SUFFRAGE
 BILL PASSES SENATE
Adopted by Senator McNei| in Housing Speech -Judson Supported Measure--Pa Paddock
 and Bartlett Opposed- --vote I4-9

port senator who favored the bi11ss Senator Paddock was paired Wit37 Senator Bailey and did not vote. Sen<J ator Bartlett opposed the measured Senator Judson spoke in favor of th4s measure and supported the bill. Sen-7 ator Hooker of Hartford made tha1 only speech against the bill. The5 Senate chamber was crowded wftH handsomely gowned women from aIrf parts of the state. After the votat was announced, Senator McEeH wass1 warmly congratulated by the 1adie45 present. The Bridgeport women wndf were on hand were: Mrs. S. P. Davis<1 Jr., Mrs. William T. Hincks, Mrs<1 John s. %Pullman, Mrs. Belle Teu' Eyck, Mrs. Elmer BeardsIey, Mrst4 Fred Atwater, Mrs. Archibald NcR Neil, Sr.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
Trust Co. Charter
 FavorabIy Reported
fRv Our snecial Cores

(By Our Special Corres.)
 Hartford, May 24.-In the Senate today, the report of the banking com mittee was received granting a chart CT to the American Bank & Trust Go. of Bridgeport. This is the company of which former Senator Manwaring is one that intends to do banking and trust company business in East Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
Boss Cox Mixed
 Up In Trial Of
 Congressman Wye
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Especial from United Press.)
 Cleveland, May 24.-The name of Boss Cox, of Cincinnati today, was indirectly drawn into the trial of Congressman George Wye, who is charged with soliciting bribe from State Printer Crawford.
 In his opening staten ent to the jury, Prosecutor Turner, today, charged that Nye suggested to Rep resentative Kimbal, the author of the bill to oust Judge Blair, who con- ducted the Adams County vote probe, that for $1,000 he could secure the influence of Rud Hynicka, one Of Boss Cox's two lieutenants, as we'll as that of another boss.
 Crawford was the principal wit ness at the morning session.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
PaddoCk'S Anti
 Opium Bill Is
 Passed In Senate
Rv Our Special Cores

Hartford, May 24-The bill introduc- ed by Senator Garry Paddock of Bridgeport, designed to destroy the use of opium by individuals, passed the Senate today 1E an unanimous vote The bill is d very strict one It provides a fine of s2O0 or six months imprisonment or both for the first offense. and $500 fine one year imprisonment, or both, for the second offense, in all cases where guilt is proven. Under the provisions of the bill 1t shall be a crime for any person to keep or sell opium
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24

ions, who chopped away the wreck<, age before they could reach the prfs~, oners. The animals were then la s-5 soed, dragged out and herded Led fore they could increase the panfd about the wreck. \
 At the local winter quarters 1t va2, stated this noon that the Wood mend toned in the dispatch as having beenz injured, is well known to the circua3 employees here. The Buffalo Bi1E Snow, which now makes it's headquar<l ters in New Jersey, was billed forl Lowell today. The show carries ar2 elephant with it this year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
LOCAL BAKERS WILL PARADE
 ON SATURDAY
Date of Annual Outing is Satur- day, Not Sunday, as Had
 Been Reported

Friends of ,he Bridgeport Takers
 Confestioners' union are reuested to not tiiat\the annual outing and picnic of the union, will be held on Satur- day afternoon, not on Sunday, as has been enormously reported iii ridge port papers.
 The picnic will be preceded by a parade, in which delegates to the Central Labor union and officers of local unions have been invited to participate. The parade will be headed by the Coast Artillery band.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
Burglars Make
 Saloon Haul

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 Terryville May 24-Unknown bur glars made a big haul sone time dur Ing the night in Edward Kamen's Main street saloon and adjoining house belonging to Marketman Leo Ru6insSi At Rubinski'S place they get S25G in cash from a bureau drawer, according the owner and they got $10 out of cash box in the saloon. Also much whiskey was carted away. In both cases entrance was gained through a rear window
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
A. M. COOPER IS.
 PRESIDENT OF
 DRYCOODS ASSO.
Incorporated in New York for Purpose of Promoting
 Trade Relations
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New York, May 24-The National Drygoods Association. which aims to promote better trade relations between those engaged in the drygoods and de- pertinent store business of the Uni- ted States, was incorporated here, to- day. A. M. Cooper of the Rowland Dry Goods Co.,, of Bridgeport, Conn.,, is the president, and the directors in- clude P. M. England, Pittsfeld, Mass. i; William H. Hager, Lancaster, Mass. {; John C.. Robson, Salemn; James Shar- tenburg, Pawtucket, R. l.; J. F. Hor- man, Schenectady. N. Y., and W. B. Emory of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
COEBINE
 BREAK MEANS
 PRICE WAR NOW
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New York, May 24.-A general price war in the steel industry is ex- pected following the announcement by the Republic Iron & Steel Corpor- ation that it has broken away from the steel combine and will solicit new business on it's own terms. John A. Topping, chairman of the board of the Republic, said that ris company has not had faff treatment. Ths action marks the smashing of the "gentlemen's agreement, by which prices have been arbitrarily fixed by the steel trust and independents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
Public Utilities
 Order Of The Day
 Thursday June
(By Our Special Corres.) )

(By Our Special Corres.)
 Hartford, May 24.-Senator Judson today had the Senate agree to an on the public utilities question, will be considered in the Senate at noon on Thursday, June 1.
 It is significant that the House leader, Judge Elmore S. Banks of Fairfield, has signed neither report. Representative Husford of Stamford has not signed either report.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
FUNERAL OF CITY
 EDITOR PARKHURST

Hartford, May 24-The funeral was held this afternoon of Louis E. Park hurst, late city editor of the local Times, who died Monday. Rev. B. F. Gilman, South Park Methodist church. otfic:ated, assisted by Rev. pr. E. A. Dent of New Haven, former pastor of the church. Burial was in Hill ceme-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
HELD FOR STEALING BRASS FROM NEW HAVEN
 ROAD TWO YEARS AGO

Waterbury, May 24-On a charge of stealing 600 pounds of brass from the New Haven road, two years ago. Ste ven Mayarski was bound over to the Superior court, today, under bonds of s1 OOO. He was captured two days ago in Ho1yoke, Mass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
Fifoot's Salary
 Boosted To S2,000
(Bv Our snecial> Corresl


 of Bridgeport, who is in charge of the automobile department under the direction of the secretary of the state will receive a salary of s2,000 per annum should the House concur with the action of the Senate today. MT. Fifoot has received $1,600 per an- num- It was represented that he has been doing the work of two men, hence the increase.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
HARTFORD TO HAVE CURTISS AS WELL AS
 THE WRIGHT FLYERS
Special from United Press. l

Hartford, May 24-In an effort to put this city in the lead in aviation the Aero club of Hartford and the Con- necticut Fair association have arrang- ed to bring the Curtiss aviators July 3 and A. The Wright brothers fleet of flyers will give exhibitions, next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The enclosure in the Charter Oak Park racetrack is being cleared of trees and experts who have seen the field de- clare it is much the best aviation ground in the country.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
CHAMPION WEITFR LANG
 FACES KNOCKOUT BROWN
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Special from United Press)
 Buffalo. May. 24.-Hillard Lang, the champion welter of Canada, has the job before him, tonight, of break ing the singular record of Knockout Brown. which consist of r. battles without a loss. The boys meet in a 10 round bout before the Magon AC
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
Yacht Club Man
 Shoots Himself
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Especial from United Press.)
 Plymouth, Mass, May 24-David Beatty, aged 30, member of the ex- ecutive committee of the Plymouth Yacht Club, shot himself in the head, this morning, at his boarding place, and died in a few minutes. III health is given as the cause. He came here from Montreal about seven years ago
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-24
TRAIN KILLS
 BOY AND GIRL
 NEAR HARTFORD

Hartford, May 24-A New Haven road passenger train, today, ran over and instantly killed two children at Parkville, a suburb. The dead are: Mario Basseli, boy of three years, and Elsa Dezzani, two years of age. In playing the children wandered onto the tracks.