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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
PROCRESSIVES
 ARE IN FAVOR
 OF LAFOLLETTE
Presidential Slogan of First National Conference of G.
 o. P. Insurgents Wisconsin Senator Will be En. dorsed at Chicago Meeting
 Now in Session
Especial from United Press.

Chicago, Oct. 16.-eFor President Robert M. LaFollette, of Wisconsin, D was the slogan which pervaded the zoo delegates to the first national conference of Progressive Repubii- cans, meeting here, today. The Wis conSin senator will be endorsed as the Progressives candidate at one of the sessions during the next two days.
 Former Secretary of the Interior James R. Garfield, of Ohio, fresh rom conference with ex-Presideni Roosevelt, denied emphatically that ne was present to combat the selec. ton or endorsement of a particular candidates and with this announce ment the LaFollette followers assert tnelr favor1te will be endorsed un- animously.
 T think this conference will plan out a line of action," said Garfield. Il don't know exactly what will be done as to candidates but there is no truth in the story that I came to oppose Senator LaFollette's endorse ment.''
 Twenty eight states were represent ed in the convention. The LaFoIlette forces were represented by John J. Hannon. the Senator's confidential secretary, and Walter D. Houser, for merly his campaign manager. Sena- tor Clapp, of Minnesota, Former Sec. retary of the Interior James Garfield, Medill Mccormick and Hugh T. Tal- bert, of St. Paul, were among the leaders present. Clifford Pinchot wired that he expected to be present for some of the sessions. He is en- route from Seattle. Francis J. Heney, the San Francisco attorney, teIe- graphed that he hoped to be present.
 The conference will adopt a pro- gressive declaration of principles, 9 which will endorse a government by the people direct. It will favor the initiative and referendum, elimina- ton of politics in the judiciary, re- form in the civil service looking to abolition of the patronage abuse, cleo tion of Senators by direct vote, and choice of presidential candidates by direct vote of the people,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
SUGAR TRUST . DOESN'T EXIST
 SAY EXPERTS
Government Probe Committee Reports Trust Controls Only 42 Per Cent of Industry Cuban Monopoly Blamed as Cause of Present Increase
 in Price of Sugar
Especial from United Press.)

New York, Oct. 16-Conf1rmation of the report that the government ex- perts who have men Investigating the so-called sugar trust have completed their report, was given, today, by Con- gressman William Sulzer, chairman of the sub- committee of the full com- mittee appointed by the House of Representatives to carry on the in- vestigation.
 Although MT. Sulzer himself was re- sponsible for the information gettlng out that the trust controls only AZ percent of the sugar industry, he dlo not deny that the report of the ex- ports shows such to be the case.
 At Sulzer's office. subcommittee meeting was held. today, for the pur- >ipose of reviewing the report Those ion the committee, in addition to MT iSulzer are George R. Malby of New York. Asher c. Hinds of Maine. ana HI. M. Jocaway Jr., of Arkansas. Ac- cording to MT. Sulzer. the sub-commit- tee will within the next two weeks, ldigest the findings of the experts, m corporate them in a report and SUD init the report to the full commlttee at a meeting to be held about Novem- Iber 15. either in Washington or New York.
 Asked as to the rumor that the gov ernment experts had reported no sug-. lar trust exists because only 42 percent lof the sugar industry Is controlled py sft Mir Sulzer said he would not care Ito say whether he considered that sui I1cient proof that there is no mono poly.
 ~For one member of the committee ' said Mir Sulzer "1 am in favor or taking tariff taxes off raw sugar m forder to reduce the cost of sugar to ltbe consumer" He would not specu- hate as to what the full committee will think of the findings of the experts. The report made to the suo-com. !. rmittee is to the effect that the recent itremendous increases in the prices or sugar are due to a European mono poly. It IS stated that the American Sugar Refineries do not own an acre tof sugar producing land.
 The immediate cause of the present | increase in the price of sugar is said Ito be that the Cuban monopoly, as we'll as the atEes scrdrss raifed iS o'lr own territories, have falien s1ort' ftherehy creating a world Wioe snort age of two million tons This permits the so-called European monopoly to demand exorbitant prices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
Common Council To Hear North
 Ave. Residents
Proposed Setting Back of Curb Will be Discussed Tonight

Advocates of the proposed improve mentS in North avenue said today that there is apparently a misunderstand- ing on the part of a few of the resi- dents of the North End as to the pur- port of the petition of Rev. J. B. Mi hill, upon which a hearing has been ordered for the meeting of the Com mon Council this evening.
 The scheme is not to set back the fences of property owners, but merely to readjust the layout of the city 8 property. The proposed improvement is to extend from Main street to Whit ney avenue. It is proposed to set back the curbs, not to widen the street, and as the walk is from 12 to 15 feet wide, it is claimed by the advocates of the improvement that the property owners will not suffer, but will rather be benefited.
 Before the council meets this even ing there will be meetings of two of the Common Council committees at 7:30 in the office of the city clerk. They are the committees on lamps and fire department.
 A petition for damages of $25 was received from Arthur w. French, Jr.. letter carrier injured by fall from his bicycle in State street, Saturday morning. He claims the accident re- suited from the strewing of wooden blocks over the street.
 Among the reports expected tonight is one from the harbor committee having to do with the proposed im- provements of Berkshire pond in keep ing with the suggestions of the East Side Improvement association.
 The Harbor committee will meet on Friday night to open bids for the con- struction of bulkheads at the city yard. Alderman Paddock is prepared to insist that time limit be placed upon the contractor for the comple- ton of the work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
Moose Pleased With Success
 Of. Big Parade

Members of Bridgeport Lodge of Moose are delighted today at the flat tering comments made upon their pa rade of Saturday night, the first step in Dictator and Deputy National Or ganizer Charles L. Dennis campaign for the swelling of the membership to 5000 before the charter of the lodge is closed.
 With ringing cheers and the sin1ul- taneous cry of the W1atchword of the order from hundreds of throats, the parade passed through the principal streets of the city Sergeant Prout and a detail of police, the Coast Ar tiHery Band and the Moose Drum Corps, formerly the Graphophones, lent martial appearance to the turnout.
 There were a number of interesting spectacles. including a Wild West cal vacade, a members of the order who bears a striking resemblance to for mer President Roosevelt in Teddy's rough rider garb; the handsomely uni formed degree team, and other fea- lures.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
His Broken Heart
 Story Told In
 S5O,OOO Action
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United PreSS.)
 New York, Oct 16-"Ruzzielamb'' began today to tell the story of his broken heart.
 ''Ruzzielamb'' is none other than Russell A. Griswold, of Rowayton Conn.,, who is suing Mrs. Helen Wood ruff Smith, a wealthy widow, of Stam- ford, Conn, for s50,000 for alleged breach of promise to marry.
 Young Griswold, many years the junior of the wealthy widow, was the first witness called to the stand to- day. The handsomely dressed youth, who once was so ardently loved by the widow, began, in measured tones, well moduIated, to tell the story of his friendship and wooing of Mrs. Smith
 The famous burning letters of love, most of which ''Ruzzielamb'' gave out to the reporters when he entered the suit, were introduced by the youth full swain. They will be read later in the hearing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
Athletics Scored In
 First Inning When
 ''Rube" Lost Control

amid a dead calm following long stage wait in which Umpire Connolly worked out the ground rules. De- wore failed to connect with Plank s cross fire of benders and struck out, the second and third strikes being called after he had swung and missed one. Doyle flew out to Lord, the lat ter stumbling but recovering in ample time to make the catch. Doyle was also puzzled by Plank's cross fire and drew two strikes before he connected Snodgrass repeated Saturdays per formance and was hit, getting a free walk Murray lined to Collins. Nc runs, no hits. no errors
 Plank's crossf1re dropped both Doyle and Devore with ease. He was bit wild in serving Snodgrass, but had speed to burn.
 ATHLETICS SCORE IN FIRST
 Athletics first offering was "a strike. The big southpaw ap- peared unmindful of the fact that it was his initial appearance in world s championship and took plenty of time before shooting. Lord singled to right and took second when Murray fumbled the ball. Immediately following the play Crandall went to the outfield to warm up. Oldring sacrificed, Mar quard to Merkle, on the first ball pitched, Lord moving over to third Marquard's first ball to Collins went wild and Lord scored. The wild pitch rolled to the stand. Every conceiv- able noise was turned loose to rattle Marquard. Collins grounded one to Herzog which was too hot to handle, the ball being lost to Fletcher who was unable to get it to first in time to prevent Collins getting credit for a hit. Meyers went down to talk it over with the Rube and patted him encouragingly on the back, while the crowd howled with glee.
 Baker famed on three pitched balls and the Worried look on Maruuard' S face was chased by a grin. Murphy and Collins tried the hit and run but the batter fouled the ball and Collins trailed back to first Murphy flew out to Devore. One run, two hits, one error
 Marquard got away to bad start and though he made desperate efforts to conceal it, was obviously a bit ner- vous. As the inning went on, how ever, he steadied ard at the finish had his curve ball working in nice shape.
 GIANTS TALLY IN SECOND.
 Giants-Merkle grounded to, Barry and was thrown out at first. Herzog doubled to deep center, oldring mis- judging the ball after losing it in the sun. Fletcher was thrown out at first. Meyers singled to left center, scoring Herzog. The Indians rap connected with Plank's first offering. Marquard famed. One run, two hits, no errors.
 ATHLETICS BLANKED
 Ath1etics-Davis grounded out. Doyle to Merkle. Devore's huff of Barry's long drive to left allowed the little shortstop to perch on second. Fletcher lost Thomas high fly in the sun but Devore retrieved his earlier error by coming in on the run and making a shoestring catch Plank out, Meyers to Merk1e. No runs, no hits, one error.
 Continued on Page 2.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
REBELS PLAN ATTACK
 ON FORTS AND ARSENAL.

Shanghai, Oct. 1.-The rebels are re- ported to be planning an attack on the Woo Sung forts and the arsenal at Kiang Nan. If they are successful, it will mean that this city, the second greatest port of the empire, will be at their mercy.
 Communication with Hankow has once more been interrupted. It is be- lieved the rebels have cut the tele- graph wires to prevent news of their movements from getting out. Refugees are arriving here hourly from threat ened points on the river. They say that the main rebel force is encamped about Wu Chang, engaged in building earthworks in anticipation of an att tack by the imperial troops. They are we'll supplied with money and ammunition and are said to have 14O field guns.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
WISE MINISTER WHO WON'T COMPETE SUNDAY SCHOOL
 HOUR WITH BASEBALL,
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
 Hartford, Oct 16-'If I know any, thing about the psychology of boys and girls, I know we cannot compete the Sunday school hour with base ball." said Rev. Dr. John F. John stone in the First Presbyterian church. yesterday, discussing Sunday observance "I do not think we ought to put that temptation before the boy
 Nevertheless, the present law in certain matters could we'll be changed. If the present law was carried out to the letter, your boy could be arrested for eating ice cream in a drug store on Sunday. In few years you will see . great fight to change the law to . wide open day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
WHIST AND SOCIAL BY ST. JAMES PARISH FOLKS Large Number From This City Will Journey to StratfOrd Tomorrow Night to 4 Attend Social
 Event

A number of people from this city will go to Stratford tomorrow night to attend the whist and social which is to be held under the auspices of St. James parish. In order to ac- conmodate the large crowd both the Town hall and Red Mems hall will be used. A number of handsome prizes will be offered for the win ners at whist and such useful articles as a barrel of flour and a ton of coal will also be given. It is expected that a large crowd will be in attendance as the people of St. James parish always furnish a good time for their guests,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
| Landlord Gray FIimfIammed By
 Bad Check Man

Landlord William l.. Gray Of the isNilford Hotel has reported to the IBridgeport police that he is the vic ltim of a bad check artist, to the tune
 .of s45o. The police have the check. Some days ago Gray cashed the pa rper for a man who gave his name as E. Robinson. The check was drawn Ion the Burr & Knapp bank, and pur- tported to be made out by E. F. Stone lin favor of J. Robinson The writing iwae beautiful and flowing, but the ichecl1 proved to be bad.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
STRAINED HIS WRIST
 ON THE LENOX JRS

Herman Rosenberg, aged Is, a play Ter on the Lenox Juniors, appeared in the Emergency hospital today to get his left wrist fixed.
 Rosenberg declared that in the midst of an exciting scrimmage yesterday somebody thoughtlessly stepped on his wrist Rosenberg didn't notice the injury, but today his wrist pained him An examination showed contusions and a Sprain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
REGISTRARS BELIEVE NEW VOTERS WILL
 AGGREGATE 2,oOO
Time For Filing Applications
 Closes at 5 Today

All records for applications of pros pective voters to be placed on the ''to be made'' list were eclipsed accord ing to the registrars of voters today when they were fairly deluged with applications. They estimate that the list of ito be mades'' will be in the vicinity of 2,000.
 This includes score of women appli- cants whose names were secured prin- cipally through the activity of the Equal Suffrage league. The time for filing applications ended at this af- ternOOn,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
Cellar Blaze
 Causes Alarm
 Early In Day

A bell alarm from box 612, Penn broke and Hallam streets, called out the fire apparatus at 5:45 o'clock this morning to a cellar fire at No. 20 Reilly street, in the basement of a store. A quantity of waste paper and excelsior was burning. The blaze was brisk but was quickly eX- tinguished without damage.
 At 9:30 this morning the auto chemical was called on still alarm to S2 William street where gas stove exploded, and threatened to set the room on fire. There was no dam age.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
Independents Mad At Outlined Plans
 Of Tobacco Trust
fspecial from United Press )

New York, Oct 16-Formal plans for the dissolution of the American Tobac- co Company were filed today in Cir cult court. Outlines of the plans, made public before they were official ly placed on file, have resulted in of- ficers of the independent organizations branding them as shame" and an attempt to evade the spirit of the law.
 Asserting that the plans as filed to- day in no way comply with the spirit of the Supreme courts orders, Presi- dent Ira Morris. of the Independent Tobacco Salesmen's Association of America, stated that the acceptance of the plan would be vigorously fought by the independent interest all over the country
 .aThe plan that the American To- bacco Company asks that it be per mitted to adopt said MT. Morris, '.is simply a reshaping of the present combination It does not improve the existing situation for it leaves the control right where it is now. The spirit of the courts dissolution order is not even approached
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
First District
 Taxpayers SWoop
 Down On Collector
More Than One Hundred Are Reimbursed For Over
 Payments

Collector Donnelly's office had the semblance of box office rush during busy week at Polls theatre this morning with line Of First district residents ranged before the windows waiting for their rebates of three mills on the dollar.
 There are upwards of 900 who have paid the First district tax to be re- imbursed, and of this up to noon time more than 100 had called
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
THANKS IN BEHALF OF
 BPT. ORPHAN ASYLUM

The executive board and managers of the Bridgeport Orphan Asylum wish ito extend thanks to all who assisted in making Donation Day a success. They wish to mention especially Miss Cogswell in the gymnasium class who
 so generously gives her time in this
 work, which not only gives SO much
 pleasure to the children but is highly beneficial to their health.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
VOTING MACHINES TO
 BE PLACED IN ALL
 DISTRICTS NEXT WEEK

The latter part of this week vot- CTS will have chance to become fam iliar with the use of the voting ma- chine by visiting the city hall where one or more will be placed on exhibi- ton.
 Next week the machines will be placed around the various districts for the benefit of new voters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
HARRY c. JONES TO
 TAKE EUROPEAN TRIP

Harry C.. Jones, a former Bridge port boy who is now a salesman for the Lodge & Shipley Machine Tool Go. of Cincinnati, sailed Saturday for Europe for an extended business trip which will keep him abroad for a year. He expects. to visit every coun- try in Europe before his return. His many friends in this city will be pleased to learn of MT. Jones' suc- cess. He formerly resided in James street and his wife is now in this city
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
Buckingham Lays Cornerstone For
 Bristol Red Men
Presides as Great Sachem Over
 Interesting Exercises

Mayor Buckingham ! acting in his capacity as Great Sachem of the Res ervation of Connecticut officiated at the laying of a cornerstone of the new s5O,OOO home of Compounce tribe Of Red Men at Bristol yesterday after- noon at o'clock. The mayor and Mrs. Buckingham made the trip by automobile.
 Mayor Buckingham delivered a speech on Freedom, Friendship and Charity the mottos of the Red Men. Mayor John F. Wade of Bristol was scheduled to deliver an address, but was unable to do so on account of illness
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
Fire Alarm Board
 Installed At l's
 Chemical House

No. rs chemical house in Middle ,street is now the show fire engine mouse of the city, thanks to a splendid ioak desk and fire alarm signal board, which was installed yesterday.
 This board will house all the cen tral fire alarm apparatus, including srhe registering gong, and the keys and signals by which the bell alarm is re- cefved and transmitted
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16

LOST-GoId watch, Thursday from Fairfield avenue and Brewster St. to Breakneck Hill. Initials A. M
 Reward. Return to Keepsake" 2S8l Fairfield Ave. G 16 b*po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16

License No. 7556. Owner can have by paying ex- penses. 1468 Pembroke St.
 G 16 D
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16

MEITER WANTED for iron foundry in Massachusetts pouring 25 tons day grey iron castings; must be thoroughly first-class and up-to- date practically and theoretically
 This man is wanted to take charge of cupola, do his own charging
 tapping out,repairing, refining. etc., and be working melter. Write fully, stating age, references, edu- cation, experience, wages expected to start, and so forth. Letters with out all this information will not be considered. Address Melter, care of Farmer. G14 bsd
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16
PATTERN MAKER WANTED:

tnOroughIy expert foreman for shop employing 30 wood pattern makers; must be a good manager, a hustler, and specialisf on mold ing machine work. Write a Iette. giving sufficient information to fIsre you on, to Machine Patterns, care of Farmer. G ie bsc
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16

 to produce high grade castings ar low cost. Amateur not wanted. Write fully so that no further cor respondence will be necessary to land the job. Address Foundry, care of Farmer. G16bsd NEW YORK BOLOGNA and franx- furters. home made meat loaf. fresh daily. Peter Hron. 121s Stratford Ave. 2s If SO PAPER HANGERS WANTED. Sam ,uel Dave, 1071 East Main St.
 c fl b WANTED.-Girlsf for light work. Ap- ply American Graphophone Co, Cherry St. c IA bso WANTED.-First class painters and I.-l eg Ranger 1se 14s.ers need ap- ply. Come ready for work. High est wages paid. A. J. Benway. Fair field, Ct G14sso TO RENT.-Seven rooms and five roomsIa1l improvem ents--148 and. 15o Centre St. Rent SIP per month. Inquire 660 Washington Ave. c If bsc WANTED polisf1er, cab inet finishers and stripers. Apply American Graphophone Co. Elm PlOyHSAl OlllCC, IlOWdIu ave- 1 a. m. CHA bco FOR SALE.-Brand new L. C. Smith typewriter and table, cost $1O5. Will sell for $75. 1091 Broad slreel. TO RENT.-6 rooms, all improve ments. Steam heat. 210 Pearl street, near East Main. New house must be seen to be appreciated. Residential neighborhood. Keys ag 1340 East Main. street g tf BONfMOS & BIETZ. We will have fresh sausage meat every day from now on. 11S~ u ENGRAVED WEDDING invitations. lG0 with two sets Of envelopes com plete $6.50. Engraved on copper plate. Southworth's, 10 Arcade.
 D1s if O sTOkE TO RENT.-17 1t by 4z 1t TIT Fairfield avenue, Farmer build ing. For particulars call at Farmer Office L11sn.o TRY A BOX of Casca Laxine tablets for constipation. 25 cents.
 H 70 GOOD SECOND HAND National Cash Register for sale cheap. Address P. o. Box Is. City. S2'fo TO RENT.-Room to respectable men or girls. Room suitable for two. 58 Crescent Place. G14 bso FOR SALT.-6 family house, rents s876. Price S5,00O. Easy terms No agents. Enquire 43 Sterling St. IZ o-o A development of Lordship Manor. We will send a booklet containing full particulars. Address Secretary. Suite 210. Newfield Bldg.
 WANTED.-Girls to work on candy. Good pay, steady work. Apply # once. Dorkin Confectionery O., 1zS Courtland St. c 4% If. O first class condition. Inquire As- ton Motor Garage, West End.
 G3 3ss'o STOVES REPAIRED, all kind sup plies, all makes, pipe, grates, bricks, etc. Charges reasonable. 1880 Main St I13 a*o 1 3 5 tf GUINEA HENS. ducks. roasting chickens. broilers fowl. liver pud-
 
 mos & BiltZ c s1t5o CORE MAKER BOSS WANTED. 2 thoroughly first-class man, expert core maker, good manager and handler of help, familiar with fntrf- cate coring as working foreman of core shop employing thirty women State age, experience, references compensation expected, etc. Ad- dress Core Maker, care of Farmer,
 c IA h U < MEITER WANTED for iron foundry in Massachusetts pouring 25 tons day grey iron castings; must be thoroughly first-class and up-to- date practically and theoretically This man is wanted to take charge of cupola, do his own charging tapping out,repairing, refining, efc., and be a working melter. Write fully, stating age, references, edu- cation, experience, wages expected to start, and so forth. Letters with out all this information will not be
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-16

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