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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-13
WALTERSvILLE SCHOOL CLOSED
 VICTIMS DIE

Following the untinely taking off yesterday of two little children of Frank and Felippa Palamone, 42 Wal ter street, by the dread spotted fever, the Waltersville school was closed to- day by the joint action of the officials of the board of education and the board of health.
 Both children were stricken with the disease yesterday morning and died before night. They had been in regular attendance at the school, and before their death many called to see them and sympathize with the par ents who were not aware of the dan gerouS nature of their childrenS ail- nlerlt.
 The school was thoroughly fumi- gated by pr. E. A. Mcclellan and Da- vid w. Lynch, health officer and sanitary inspector respectively of the board of health. The home of the Salamone family at 42 Walter street and the home of friends, 730 East Main street, where both children died, were also fumigated as we'll as sever al other homes where it was feared the inmates had been exposed to the danger of contagion.
 Antonio Salamone, aged 10, devel- oped fever while preparing to go to school yesterday morning. His moth- CT was alone with the lad and younger brother, Domonic, aged ', the father having gone to his days toll.
 Health Officer Mcclellan ordered the burials last night. In the absence of further cases the physicians have lit tie fear of contagion.
 These are the first cases sof the spotted fever reported here for sev- eral months.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-13
EQUAL FRANCHISE LEAGUE FORMED
 IN BRIDGEPORT
Mrs. w. T. Hincks is Chosen President and Other PrOmi- nent Women Accept Office

A group of earnest enthusiastic women met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. S. T. Davis, Jr., in the interest of Equal Franchise. The meeting was addressed by several of the state officers as to the methods, and plans of forming a, league; dis cuSSiOn of ways and means followed in quick interested inquiry resulting in the actual first step of forming the Bridgeport Equal Franchise League, with it's officers and two committees.
 Mrs. W. T. Hincks was chosen pres ident; Mrs. N. W. Bishop, first vice. president; Mrs. c. G. Sanford, second vice president; Mrs. Sanford Stoddard, recording secretary; Mrs. s. T; Davis, Jr., corresponding secretary; Mrs. w. s. Feel, Jr.:A treasurer; Mrs. c. M. Calhoun. chairman of press commit tee of five ladies, Mesdames, Davis, Bishop, Roach, Pullman and Krieg- man.
 Mrs. C. E. Read, chairman of lec- ture and public meetings committee
 Part of the charter members en- rolled were Mesdames $. T. Davis, Jr., c. G. Sanford, Sanford Stoddard,, N. w. Bishop. w. T. Hincks, w. $. Feel, Jr.; C. E. Read, C; M Calhoun. John Pullman. W. R. Hopson. Percy Bar tram, J. T. Roche, Jr., Nathan Heft, w. T. Haviland. Herbert Knapp and MT. $. T. Davis, Jr., MT. w T. Hincks and MT. C. B. Read All men and women who have enrolled themselves as members of the Connecticut Wo- man Suffrage Association are eligible for membership in the Bridgeport Equal Franchise League, and are heartily welcome. Said a member of the league:
 '"TheSe women unaccustomed, but unafraid, did not finch at the work as presented; there were no shirks no refuSals, but a realization that there was much to he done, and quickly It was a great underta king but it was met by a spirit of deter imitation to do what we could; the cause was so great, so worldwide iii it's reach, its truth so potent. it's need so instant, that it appealed to the heart, and the reasons of all present; and now, what we would like is. for every man and woman in this town ito find out for themselves what this cause is, to judge in all tolerance. and fairness if there be any good in it, and then. if they can, to come out openly. and give us all the influence they can; we need every one of you with a strong right-hand of fellow ship. There will be plenty of oppor- tunity for information in the open meetings, and for enrolment in the league. It will take self -abregation some courage, and time, but it makes for one of the greatest things in life service for others
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-13
SENATE VOTES
 SALARY RAISE
 TO CITY AT1Y,
Senator Donovan Votes Against
 Bill After Denouncing the At titude of Senators Favoring it

Hartford, April 13.-With Senator Donovan of Norwalk alone voting in the negative the Senate today passed the amendment to the charter of Bridgeport, increasing the sslary oi the city attorney from $1,So0 to $3,- 900 per annum.
 The report was explained by Seaa- tor Bartlett who said that at the hearing before the committee the sentiment in favor of the increase was practically unanimous, only one gen tleman opposing and he favoring an increase to $2,500.
 Senator Donovan made an attack say that the city of Bridgeport was indeed poorly represented. Senator Paddock replied with sole spirit to Senator Donovan's reflection upon the capabilities of the representatives in the legislature from Bridgeport. He Bridgeport favored the increase be- cause it was generally understood that in Thomas M. Cullinan the city had one of the ablest corporation counsels it has ever known. He felt sure that if the matter was left to the vote of the people the increase would be voted with scarcely any op- position. He said if Norwalk's in- terests were as we'll looked after by it's Senator as Bridgeport's interests are by her senators and representa- tives, the people of Norwaik would have little cause to complain.
 Senator Bartlett stated that the proposed increase if it became a law would mean that even then the cor poration counsel of Bridgeport would be paid less than the corporation o.ounsels of several other cities of the state. He said the present city at torney, Thomas M. Cullinan, had proved to be a very able and com. potent official and he had as yet to hear any one in Bridgeport oppose his increase ir salary he did not consider that $3,000 a year was cent too much to pay the incumbent of that office. He felt sure the public ap- proved the action of the Bridgeport representative in this matter. Sena- tor Judson added in sort of humor- ous way that the origin of the in crease was due to the expectation o1 Bridgeport's representatives that the city was going to annex Stratford thereby entailing still more arduous duties upon it's city attorney. Per sonally Senator Judson believed that the city of Bridgeport should have the right to fix the salaries of its of f1cials. In the present instance he would say that the salary as provid. ed in the resolution was entirely rea- sonable and proper. The vote was then taken with the result above mentioned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-13
TAX LEAGUE AMENDMENTS
 ADVERSELY REPORTED IN
 SENATE ARE ALL REJECTED
TORNADO KILLS 25, INJURIES IA
 IN THE WEST
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 Kansas City, Mo-, April 13-Death te y25, injuries to IA others, and prop dollars, today marked the wake of 6 tornado that swept through IA towns in Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma, last night. The wind first struck Netawaka, Kas., swung in great looI southward into the Osage nation o1 Northern Oklahoma, where the towr of Big Heart was virtually swept of the map. Turning to the west and north the tornado re-entered Kansas unGoofng houses and turning over barns, killing and crippling people and livestock in tn ewreckage
 Ruinous hail and rain accompanied the wind and as a result a devastated path, debris covered, stretches through rich farming country.
 The death list will probably be in- creased. At Big Heart 40 persons were Injured in addition to the eight killed. At Checotah, Okla, two are dead; at Eslcridge, Kas., 20 injured; Hfawatha. Kas., three dead; Joplin, Mo, one dead and injured; Law renee. Kas., three dead and 10 injur- ed: Manvifle. Kas.. one dead: Meeker Okla, four dead; Netawaka, kas.,
  dead and one injured Whiting, Kas., one dead, 30 injured; Webb City, Mo, four injured.
 The village of Whiting in north eastern Kansas was practically de- stroyed. 60 dwellings and the few store buildings in the place being de. molished. Only one person was kill ed. Thirty were injured.
 Mrs Dave Stone, wife of farmer living near Whiting, was caught up by the tornado and carried half a mile into neighbours field. She was kill ed
 Twenty school pupils were hurt in Eskddge when the school building was blown down. The storm struck there about o'clock in the afternoon
 Telephone and telegraph wires were destroyed and railroad schedules were disregarded. An Atchfson, Topeka & Santa F'e train stopped near Eskridge as Engineer Scott and passengers watched the destruction of property several miles ahead of them.
 Throughout the stricken regions there were buildings lifted from theil foundations and Shattered on the ground.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-13
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 Washington. April 1S-Declaring his opinion that although there is no dan ger of immediate war with Japan, the United States is entitled to know Of any negotiations by that nation with Mexico for special concessions Senator Rayner, Oem., Md). today spoke in the Senate on the Monroe Doctrine and the Mexican situation in general
 ''I am willing to admit if Japan is negotiating for coaling station and basis for naval supplies or military purposes with Mexico, that we are en- titled to know what those negotia- lions are" Rayner said. 1T am sat isfied that whatever the President does will not only be proper and nec- essary to be done. but will, in his opinion. be for the best interests of the country.
 Tt is stated that the situation at Guam is also threatening and gives evidence of a determination on the part of Japan to prepare for hostili- ties Guam is one of our princely volcanic possessions and came to us through the Spanish war Guam is a charming spot and one of the illus trious and brilliant islands in our Oriental galaxy. Its principal pro- ducts are vipers, snakes. lizards, wild swine, rats and castor oil. If offered Rt auction beyond it's value as a mili- fary post or cable relay it would not bring a dollar and a half in any mar ket in the world.
 But if Japana should come into possession of 1t we would be cut off
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-13

laying foundation of character that will always be the greatest element of success in the life of every boy and girl that comes under your super vision
 May your organization prosper and develop and may those who are taught by your members realize the debt they owe and repay it, at least in part, by their future life and conduct"
 Miss Fanny Crosby, the famous blind hymn writer and poetess, who recently celebrated her 91st birthday, read some verses composed in honor of the occasion. She was greeted with storms of applause. Despite her advanced age, Miss Crosby's voice was firm and clear as she addressed the Dig gathering. She told of her own experiences as teacher and wished the educators of today the greatest success in their work.
 The. response to the greetings of Mayor Buckingham and Miss Crosby was made by Calvin O. Althouse, prin- cipal of the Commercial High school of Philadelphia, and was a master piece of oratory and wit, being all the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-13
Senate Chairman Bartlett Ex- plains That Common Council
 is Opposed to the Legislation Authors Advised to Keep Bills in Consideration Two Years More With Idea of Uniting Public Sentiment For Them
Measures Unanimously Opposed by Senators Include Bills Con- corning Bremen and Police men, and Granting Four Year Term to Mayor With Recall For Elected Officers
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Hartford, April 13-An the amend ments to the charter of Bridgeport originating in and supported by the Taxpayers League, some of which had the approval of some of the civic bodies of Bridgeport, were unfavorabl bly, reported in the Senate today and were each and all rejected by a unanimous vote.
 The measures rejected included bills decreasing salaries of firemen the board of relief; bill making the term of the mayor four years and subjecting him to the recall; @ bill for a unique form of referendum and others of minor import.
 Senator F. A. Bartlett of Bridgeport, chairman of the committee on Cities and Boroughs, in explaining the ad- verse report said that these measures were the outcome Of a good deal of consideration on the part of a num- Der of gentlemen in Bridgeport who had taken a commendab1e interest in the affairs of the city.
 sThey have been discussed he said, 'tbefore several of the civic organfZa- tiens of Bridgeport, and were finally upon them before the Common Coun- cn of Bridgeport. The Common Coun- cil had sent committee to the hear ing in opposition to the passage of amy of the proposed amendments"
 The hearing, he said, was very large ly attended, and the supporters and opponents of the measures had sub nlitted able arguments. It was the concensus of the committee. in view Of the opposition of the Board of Al derrnen of the city of Bridgeport, that these matters should not be reported upon favorably at this time, it being thought it would be much better to have the propositions referred back to their authors, with the idea that per haps two years hence a way may be found whereby the sentiment of the city, instead of being divided as to changing the charter, might be a unit for such changes.
 Senator Paddock of Bridgeport in- formed the Senate he had presented a resolution to the board of aldermen by which a special committee was named by that board to oppose these amendments. He assured the Senate that he was in hearty accord with Senator Bartlett and the committee. in voting to reject them, as there was little if any sentiment for them in Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-13
GOVERNORS WIDOW F0RGVES SLAYER
 OF HER HUSBAND
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Boise, Ida, April 13.-Behind the was enacted a dramatic scene when Harry Orchard, murderer of former Governor Frank Steunenberg and confessed slayer of 14 other men, stood face to face with the woman he had widowed and was forgiven by her for his crime for which he is spending the balance of his life in prison.
 It was learned, today, that Mrs. Steunenberg called upon Warden Shook and when Orchard was brought before her she said:
 ''Mr. Orchard, I have made this journey to tell you that God has told me to forgive you. I have forgiven you the great wrong you did me and I think that I will not have perfect peace until I tell you with my own lips"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-13
KNIFE PlERCES CHARLES ERLE
 FOUR INCHES

Charles Erie, the we'll known saul sage manufacturer 1066 Barnum ave- nue. met with a peculiar mishap while delivering his products to the store of Joseph Lengyel, 93 Orland street, this forenoon. A keen pointed butcher knife lying on a counter en- tered his left thigh and left q stab wound four inches deep. Dr. Krause dressed the wound at the emergency hospital. Weak from loss Of blood. Erie insisted upon going home in his delivery wagon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-13

Numerous city departments, notably the City court, have exceeded their appropriations of last year. The Finance committee of the Common Council at it's meeting last evening re- fused to approve all bills in excess of the appropriation allowed last year by the Board of Apportionment The city attorney has been asked to give an opinion in relation to the next pro- cedure.
 Bills presented for approval to the Finance Committee, meeting with City Auditor Bernard Heating. show that the City Court has exceeded it's
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-13
TOM JOHNSON BURIED
 BESIDE HENRY GEORGE
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tSp0Cldl rom On1LeO fTeSS-D
 New York, April 13.-Many men of national prominence attended the burial of Tom l.. Johnson, former mayor of Cleveland, which took place. today, in Greenwood Cemetery, Brook lyn. Accompanied by members of the Johnson family and a few personal friends, the body was brought from Cleveland. The mourning party was met at the Grand Central Station by William Jennings Bryan. Senator At lee Pomerene, Congressman Henry George, Jr., Lincoln Steffins, A. J. MoXham, Professor E. w. Dennis, John T. Gable and other former friends of the dead reformer.
 Johnson's father, mother and two brothers are buried irs the Greenwood Cemetery lot which adjoins that ,n which rests the late Henry George single tax reformer, whose doctrines furnished the inspiration for Johnson during the later years of his life.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-13
YEGGS BL(W BANK
 BUT MISS S26,O0O
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 Winchester, Mass, April 13.--After breaking into the Winchester Nation- al Bank, early this morning, and blowing the massive outside door, Yeggs failed to deaden the sound oE they could get to the $26,000 which wa5 inside. A1
 Entering from a rear window, tna Yeggs failed to dead the sound of the explosion and several persons vera awakened. o. A. Barney saw six me Il running from the bank. A posse, headed by Deputy Sheriff Rixford, chased the men several miles toward Keene. It was thought they escaped in a big automobile All of the neigh boring towns were notified
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-13
BANKS CHIDES
 PARTY MEN WHO
 DESERTED HIM
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 Hartford, April 13-During the eau GUS of the Republican House mem- bers, today, immediately after ad- journment, House Leader Elmer s. Banks, of Fairfield, made an appeal that the Republican Legislators stand together on legislative matters in the House. He said in part:
 .oTha gentlemen from the other side, Democratsl, have conferred frequent 1y and have agreed to. stand togeth- CT as a dinif They take issue with you on different questions that IS their business.
 .sYou will recall that l moved to adjourn and. that motion would have prevailed, if you had stood by me.
 T withdrew my motion and de- bate resulted on the pending resoill- tion authorizing Stephen Sweet to practice bonesetting. If you members
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-13
FINANCE COMMITTEE
 REFUSES APPROVAL
 TO CITY COURT BILLS

yet to come in Judge of Probate's office $ee; dog warden s670: bridges $500; surveying bills $so; Public Works department $7.95.
 4 reading of Section 97 of the Bridgeport charter changes of 190I shows that bills contracted by city de- partments in excess of the appropria- tion for that year, cannot be paid out of the appropriation for the succeed ing year. unless application is made to the Common Council, who by 8 two-thirds vote can make @ special appropriation to cover the deficit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-13


 more remarkable for the fact that it was entirely exten1poraneous
 After this came addresses by F. NJ Huntsinger, president of tn eassocia- ton; Charles D. Hine. secretary of the Connecticut State Board of Edu- cation: Dr. George T. Surface of Yale University; and John A. Crawford. of the Merchants & Bankers school New York
 The High school building is filled with an immense business exhibit in- cdudlng the latest products of the big manufacturers of busintss supplies, such as typewrfters, adding machines, card index systems, shorthand and penmanship systems, educational books and all other features pertaining to modern business methods. This ex- hibition is open to the public for the entire session of the convention. To- night has been set as a special date for visits from the Bridgeport busi- ness men.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-13
GIRLS MARROW ESCAPE
 IN FACTORY FIRE
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New York, April 13.--One hundred men and girls employed in the big plant Of the Manhattan Soap Com pany had narrow escapes from death in a fire that destroyed the building today. When the alarm was given the workers made their way to the roof and jumped to the roof of an adjoining structure from which they made their way to the street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-13

had supported your House Leader this debate would not have taken place /
 "A labor probe resolution was, brought into the House on anothers day, a resolution that had been in-i troduced into the Senate by a Dem; ocratic lawyer, counsel for the strik- ing Hartford tailors. It looked to me
 like class legislation and strike leg-' islation and it also looked like now. business. Again you failed to stand. by me Or to stand together
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-13
HAS AMBASSADOR BRYCE
 JOINED THE HIBERNIANS?
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London, April 1S-The Exchange Telegraph today says that Premier Asqufth will be asked in the House of Commons, next Wednesday, whetb- CT it is true that Ambassador James Bryce has joined the Ancient Order of Hfbernians, and if true, what action the Premier intends to take
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-13
6. 0. p. LEADERS OPPOSED 10
 RECIPROCITY
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 Washington, April 13-At the first full meeting of the new Ways and Means Committee, today, the Cana dian reciprocity agreement and the bill for a farmers free list" were favorably reported. It is the present intention of the leaders to begin gen. eral debate on the reciprocity pact, tomorrow.
 Chairman Underwood formally re- ported the reciprocity bill imediately after the House met
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-13
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 Washington, April 13-Immediately after the House convened, today, Rep resentative Fucker, (Dem., Mo-, call ed up the joint resolution providing for constitutional amendment to elect United States Senators by di- rect vote of the people. The Demo- cratic House then began it's first real legislative work.
 Minority Leader Mann asked that
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-13
DEMOCRATS WILL PASS BILL AT ONCE TO ELECT SENATORS
 BY DIRECT VOTE OF PEOPLE

the bill go over for few days. A heated and vociferous argument foI- lowed
 Representative Underwood Democra = tic floor leader, declared that the4 Democrats were willing to allow req sonable time for general debate.
 But I will say he declared, ''tbaS this legislation has been demanded by the people for four decades and today, we are going to pass it.''