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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-22
CALIFORNIA IS
 DOUBLE CROSSED
Legislators Ready to Renew Fight for Anti-Japanese
 Measure
Especial from United Press.)

San Francisco. Feb. 22.-Despite the announcement that the granting to San Francisco of the Panama Elk position site had ended the agitation against the Japanese and other Asia tics, the publication of the terms of the proposed treaty with Japan created a big sensation in California. Indignation is expressed everywhere over the elimination of the immigra- ton clause and it is doubtful whether Governor Johnson and the progressive administration will be able to pre- vent the passage of radical bills and resolutions by the legislators.
 Many assemblymen and senators are already preparing to renew the fight for anti-Japanese legislation. Several express the opinion that Cali fornia has been double crossed by the Federal administration after the state had virtually agreed to drop the anti-Japan agitation for the present session of the legislature.
 Senator Caiminetti declared. today, he would immediately prepare for in- troduction in the Senate a joint reso-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-22
M'KIM AGREES NOT TO SUE
 VANDERBILT
Doctor Satisfied With Mon- ey Settlement of $15O,OOO from His Beautiful Wife, Who Recently Divorced Him at Reno.
Especial from United Press.)

S.I
 New York. Feb. 22-That he is we'll satisfied with the money settlement he forced from his beautiful wife. who recently divorced him in Reno. and from her millionaire father. Colonel the sta lement of Dr. Smith Hollis McKim just before he left here for Washington, early today
 ''I am done with this matter" said McKim in the railroad station while waiting for train. This settlement ends all relations between my wife and myself
 Under the terms of the settlement, according to McKin's lawyers. a trust fund of $150.000 was created. the inter est to be paid to him. He is to dis continue all of the alienation suits in- ceedings he was understood to con template against Alfred G. Wander bilt
 The final agreement for the settle ment was reached late last night in the law office of Hayes, Hershfield & Wolf. in this city. that firm represent ing McKim. Former Judge Morgan G. O'Brien looked after the Wander bilt interests as well as of those of others who are parties to the litiga- ton. Colonel Emerson and Mrs. Me Kim were not present, they being at present at the Emerson hunting lodge in North Carolina.
 The injection of the personality of Mrs. Frederick Mccormick into the argument caused much surprise in so- ciety. She is a prepossessing young widow who formerly lived at Irving ton. N. r.. and friends of the parties concerned intimated today that should Colonel Emerson be successful in the divorce suit he now has against his wife. he will probably marry Mrs. Mc- Corrnick. Society also looks for an early announcement of the engage megst Of Mrs. McKim and Alfred G. Nanderhi1t as the result of the pres fent agree mefIt
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-22
FLORENCE WHITTIER. MISSING . GIRL, THOUGHT BY RELATIVES
 TO BE HELD FOR RANSOM
(special from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
 Boston, Feb. 22-The theory that Florence Whitaker, the missing Ups wich girl, relative of the poet Whit tier, was lured from her home and is being held prisoner, was advanced. to- day, by detectives who have been hunting her. AS result of clue secured in Concord, N. H., by H. Al bert Wright. one of the detectives, a. man and woman whose identity is concealed, were under surveillance. to- day. It was believed they have some knowledge of the girls whereabouts.
 Just what information the detectives have cannot be disclosed at present but it leads to the placing of an adT ditiona1 force of men on the trail un- covered.
 In this search the Whittier family is being assisted by Assistant United States District Attorney E. Mark Sullivan and no expense is being spared by the family. Their fund has been augmented by the contributions of the members of the Congregation al church at Ipswich under the. direc- tion of the Rev. George Sweet, the pastor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-22
'TAFT'S DIPLOMACY
 IN JAP TREATY
First Candidates California by Supporting Frisco for Panama Exposition.
fspecial from United Press ]

Washington, Feb. 22-One explana- ton of President Taft's. eager support ofnSan Francisco as the site for the exposition celebrating the opening of the Panama Canal was found in the elimination of the immigration re- striction clause and other concessions made to the Japanese in the new pro- posed treaty with Japan made public today.
 Taft believes that he and Congress have put San Francisco and Califor- mia under bond to keep the peace until after 1915, the year of the exposi- tion." That the anti-Japanese element in California would raise great objec- tion to any concessions to Nippon was considered certain until the exposition issue arose.
 eff California intends to hold a great international exposition in 1915 then more than all other states she must endeavor to keep all of our in ternational relations as cordial as possible" explained prominent dip lomat, today. Especially is 1t irn- portant that California should do nothing to cause a break with Japan
 That Taft put forth his most power full efforts to win the fair for San Francisco is a known fact. He urged his friends in Congress to vote for the coast city and used every means with fin his power to aid in bringing about the signal victory which California won in Congress.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-22

everything in perfect condition. The engine is running beautifully and the only thing that can prevent the flight is the rising of a heavy gale of wind, or some unforeseen accident.
 Sergeants Suckley and Began and a squad of 12 policemen have been as- signed for duty in handling the crowds at ths park this afternoon and in addition to this there will be a number of militiamen to preserve or der at the big event.
 Paine's aeroplane will be handled by Leo Stevens, famous aeronaut, and P. F. Mclaughlin and other aero nautical experts, who will supervise the starting of the flight, watch for the favorable opportunity and do all in their power to make the affair a success and at the same time safe guard the daring young aviator.
 Other men of prominence in the aeronatuical world have signified their intention of being present and watch ing the flight and if Paine is success full his future career as an aviator will be assured, for a dozen opportun- ities will immediately be opened to him.
 The purse for him at present totals $765. The latest contribution $25, was added to it by General Henry A. Bish- Op.
 Pontoons have beer. placed on the aeroplane in case it is necessary to aIight in the water. This contingency is not expected but the aviator will be prepared for every emergency.
 The flight planned is from the sea wall to Steeplechase Island ard hack to the sea wall.
 Prof. James Atlas, wios ;srst con ceived the idea Of the sfii::iss,.es, and who made all the arrangements and raised the purse, was enthusiastic this after noon over the chances for success
 After the flight Paine will be the guest of honor at an informal ban Quet at the Atlantic hotel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-22
LABORER MEEK
 STILL IN JAIL Little Girl Whom He Badly Injured in Danger of
 Epilepsy But Her Physician Tells the Court that She Promises Complete Recovery.

Regarding the gravity of the in- jury of years old Veronica Walider of 405 Spruce street such as to war rant the arraignment of Paul Meik, of the same address, before the Su- perior court, Judge Foster declined to take Jurisdiction when Meik, by ad- vice of his counsel, pleaded guilty to the charge of assault.
 Meik flung a bottle at g. crowd of youngsters who pursued him through the street into his cellar, pelting him with snowballs and other missil es. The little girl, who was helping the lads in their snowballing, was struck on the. right temple by the bottle.
 pr W. ". Gray, who had the girl taken to St. Vincents hospital. de- scribed the girls injuries to Judge Foster. He said part of her skull was shattered into fragments, just as a china cup might be broken by a blow. He said the child promised complete recovery but that there was danger that the brain might be af- become subject to attacks of epilepsy. He regarded the child as extremely fortunate he said, in escaping as she had.
 Attorney Joseph Merva, represent ing the accused laborer, and Prosecu- tor De1<dney cOncuIreO III the stdCe- ment that Meik had been grlevously annoyed by the boys. They expected Judge Foster would pass upon the case. But he advised Prosecutor De- Laney to confer with the authorities of the Superior court to effect an ar raignment to have the case disposed of at the present term of that tribun- al if possible, and pending the con- ference he held Meik in bail of $1,- 900 until Friday, indicating that 1t was his intention to hold the accused for the upper court, on account of the grevious nature of the little girls injury.
 Meik is still in jail in default of bail of $1,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-22

lution protesting against the ratifica- tion of the proposed treaty while Senator Finn, author of several antl- Japanese bills, predicts the imm ediate passage of all such bills pending, es- pecially the measures prohibiting land ownership by Japanese and pro- viding the segregation by Japanese into residential districts of municipali- ties and the segregation of Japanese 
 Assemblyman Polst1ey, author. of a resolution introduced early in the present session of the legislature ask ing the inclusion of the restrictive clauses in the proposed treaty, an- nounces that he will at once recall his resolution and urge it's passage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-22
FURNISH COUNSEL FOR GIRL
 WHO CLAIMS THE MAN SHE
 SHOT AT RUINED HER

Chicago, Feb. 22-Prominent Scan
 Special from United. Press.) dinavian societies, today, promised to furnish counsel for Miss Anna Pear son, the lady's maid who created a sensation in the new city and coun- ty building, late yesterday, by shoot ing at County Photographer Charles W. Smith, barricading herself in the county's dark room, holding a force of deputies at bay and finally shoot ing Deputy Sheriff Otto Gnewuch in the neck when he sought to disarm her.
 The girl, under arrest, declares Smith, posing as a single man, was responsible for her ruin. Miss Pear son is still on the verge of mysteries and under sthe care of phys elan.
 Physicians report that Gnewuch will recover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-22
Woman's Leg Broken
 She Hides Identity

Giving her name as Mrs. Annie Drinker. and refusing to disclose her address. woman of middle age and comedy appearance who appeared to have been drinking. according to the attaches of St. Vincent's hospital. was picked up by the ambulance corps at Main and High street about 7:30 this morning.
 Her left leg was broken. four inches above the ankle. She is believed to have fallen on the icy walk. Dr. Me- Queeney was unable to learn where she lived. and took her to St. Vim cents, where the fracture was re- duced
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-22
BOSS COX FACES
 CONTEMPT CHARGES
Because of Criticism of Grand Jury, Following His Indictment for Per jury. A
Especial from United Press,

ISpec1aI from United Press.(
 Cincinnati, Feb. 22.-George B. Cox, president of the Cincinnati Trust Com pany, Republican boss of Hamilton County, stands, today, in danger of lmprisonment for contempt because of his criticism of the Grand Jurv. which, yesterday. returned an indict- ment charging him with perjury.
 After giving bond in the sum of S1.0OO Cox declared that he had been indicted for political purposes before a Democratic judge, by Democratic prosecuting attorney and bv a Grand Jury illegally drawn by them. Judge German said today: When court con venes, tomorrow, I shall appoint a committee to investigate the truth of these statements and prefer charges of contempt of court"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-22
DIVORCE SUIT FOR
 MABEL TALIAFERRO
Special from United Press :,

Chicago. Feb. 22.-Miss Mabel Taliaferro, actress wife of Frederick thompson, owner of Luna Park and one of the best known theatrical managers in the country. today, re- fused to discuss the latest revival of the report that within a few days she is to file suit for divorce She has retired from the stage and the fact that she has leased an apart ment indicates that she expects to make her home here while Thomp- sons business keeps him in New York. It is said the fact that Miss Tal1aferro is a Roman Catholic is the only thing that has prevented her from filing the divorce petition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-22
SCHWAB MUM ON
 NAVAL CONTRACTS
Declines Reply to Statement of Admiral Garcia, Re- fecting on State Depart ment.
Special from United Press.)

Scranton, Pa., Feb. 22-Declining to reply to the statement of Admiral Garcia, of the Argentina navy, that the chief reason for the award of the contracts for two new Argentine dreadnaughts to the Bethlehem Steel Company was the concessions made by the United States whereby our battleship plans and proving grounds were placed at the, disposal of the foreign officers. Charles M., Schwab said, today. that he wanted to fami1i> arize himself with the entire matter before discussing the situation pulp licly.
 Schwab said that all he had done was to land the contract for the con- struction of this ships and that this was a stupendous task because of the strenuous competition by other na- tious
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-22
NATIONAL PRESIDENT OF THE HIBERNIANS BEING
 FEASTED IN BAY STATE

Especial from United Press.)
 Boston, Feb. 22-James J. Began, of St. Paul, National President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, went to Worcester from Boston, today, to be the guest of the Worcester County Hibernians at their annual banquet.
 Suffolk County Divisions gave Pres ident Began a royal reception, last night, in Faneuil Hall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-22
SHERIFF RICHARDS
 IN NEW FIRM OF FUNERAL DIRECTORS
He and James Carroll, For merly in Furniture Busi- ness, to Open Parlors in Elm Street.

Louis E. Richards. deputy sheriff, and James Carroll formerly in the furniture and undertaking business in Fairfield avenue. have formed a part nership and secured quarters in Elm street to carry on the undertaking business.
 MT. Carroll has had number of years experience as a funeral direc- tor. The new firm of funeral direc- tors will open their parlors next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-22
FORMER HARTFORD DOCTOR
 TO BE SUPERINTENDENT OF
 JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL
(Special from United Press !

Especial from United Press.)
 Baltimore. Feb: 22-It is exuected that announcement will be made to- day by the trustees of Johns Hopkins Hospital. of the appointment of Dr.. w. H. Smith. now superintendent at Bellevue Hospital. New York. as su- perintendent of the famous Baltimore institution. to succeed Dr. Henry M. Hurd. who desires to retire.
 Dr. Smith is a native of Maine. He received the degree of A. B.. at Bow doin College in 1S99.1 He was at one time resident gynecologist at Lake side. Cleveland, O.. and later superin- tendent of the Hartford Hospital, Hartford. Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-22
Headless Body Found
 of Wealthy Farmer
Special from United Press)

Whitesburg. Ky. Feb. 22-A reward was offered today for the arrest of the murderer of Arvillis Howell Az a wealthy farmer whose headless body was found at Pound Gap. on the Kentucky-Virginia border, yesterday.
 Howell started last week from his home at Wise with several hundred dollars to deposit in the bank. He was missing three days before his body was found. He had been rob- bed. The head was found g. few feet
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-22
BLOWING OF WHISTLES WILL GIVE SIGNAL FOR FLIGHT OF PAINE
 AT SEASIDE PARK THIS AFTERNOON
AVIATOR NOW IN READINESS TO START AT FIRST FAVORABLE :
 OPPORTUNITY

Everything Points to Successful Flight This Afternoon Paine Declares He Is Confident of Getting Into the Ar-Weather Conditions Excellent-Start Will Be Made from Sea Wall Between Barnum Monu- ment and Bathing Houses-Space Cleared of Snow and Will Be Guarded B y Police and Militia
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-22
100 PASSENGERS
 SHAKEN UP
And One Fatality When Train Runs Into Open
 Switch
Especial from United Press. )

Saginaw. Mich, Feb. 22-One man Is believed to be fatatlly injured. a wo- man slightly injured and one hundred passengers were badly shaken up to- day when Pierre Marquette Train No. l ran into an open switch at Rose Center. 70 miles from here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-22
SEVEN KILLED AND 32 INJURED IN 
 BURNING TRAIN

Especial from United Press.)
 Perm. Russia, Feb. 22-Seven per- sons met death today. and g were injured In burning passenger train at Vohnessenska. The train caught fire from an exploding lamp.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-22

Washington, Feb. 22-Forecast: New England-Generally fair tonight and Thursday, not much change in tenn peratNre.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-22
UNCLASSIFIED

CIANCY'S CAFE, Poli Bldg, Fair field Ave. is the place for you to stop and get your refreshments.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-22

WANTED.-Young woman of good character to assist in the treat ment. Further information. Peck ham Institute, Stamford Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-22

Paine's mechanics carefully went >ver his aeroplane today and found
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-22

FOR SALE.-The best lot on North Main St. opp. Hunting St. est. Vim
 cents HospitaD 75 feet by 330 feet.
 Blackman & Son. B 22 d*po
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1911-04-06
Beautiful Silk Waists

The assortment is unusually large
direct special attention to the pref
ty new drop shoulder and kimona
sleeve models, in plain and fancy
messalines and satins, all colors,
special at.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-22

1t would be appropriate and delight
full to have selected readings from the
Arabian Nights as the latter half of the
evenings program and where the en-
tertainment is held in a school hall or
IN spacious rooms these could be follow
ed with a series of tableaux represent
ing some of the principal scenes.
Scheherazade, her sister and the Sui
tan beginning the celebrated tables.
Aladdin, the princess and the dead
magician.
The fisherman and the genie.
Ali Baba in the thieves cavern. All
are examples of old favorites which
would picture we'll
A pleasant puzzle game could be
founded on famous Arabic names. per-
sonahties and the like as well as terms
from the map of Turkish dominions in
ali of which the letters are jumbled 50
as to make the appearance pulling.
Twenty minutes should be allowed for
working them out and a book on Tur-
key awarded for the list most nearly
complete. Another easy way to arrange
this puzzle is to give but the first and
last letter of the term numbering each
puzzle and requiring the players to fill
in the missing letters Instead of fur
nishing each player or each couple with
a list, the entertainer can write the
two first and final letters on the black
board, taking up but one term at
time. and awarding point to the play
er who first discovers and calls out the
correct noun.
Refreshments are served on trays
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-22

Now pass the bottles from hand to
hand and let all guess what each val
contains, Identifying it with the number
on the bottle.
The herbs and spices will puzzle even
the capable cooks of the party. Diff
Guilty will be found in distinguishing be-
tween the different brands of flour. In
cornstarch and arrowroot will Turk a
snare for the unwary, and the very
cereals we enjoy at breakfast time Will
become elements of puzzledom.
At the end Of twenty minutes or there
abouts the cards are collected and those
who have won high averages as guess
ers are rewarded with gifts
Dainty edibles, such as cakes. jars of
cookies. stuffed prunes and dates. can
dies, papers of chocolate. etc, make
good prizes for such a contest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-22

A prominent city physician is respon-
sible for this assertion: ANY young
woman stenographer, quick and alert,
can earn extra money if she will Learn
medical terms and apply for the position
of stenographer at the various medical
meetings held every week in large
cities It calls for good education, some
knowledge of Latin, and it will be
necessary for the applicant to learn
medical terms. and learn them quickly;
also to acquaint herself with physiology
if deficient in that study. There is a
great demand for help of this kind, and
because most of the meetings are held
at night very few apply for a steady
position. but it opens lucrative one to
the ambitious. A line of this work
would soon lead up to a very respon-
sible position in a chemical house, where
wages are usually the very best. be-
cause competent help is not always OBJ
tainable for that Office"
The college girl is ever recipient OF
little tokens from relatives and friends.
the kind reminders which go so far to-
ward Frightening many dark days. DO
not forget to make her a forget-me-not
booklet. You can get art paper,
heavy variety, and make the booklet any
desired size. In the blank pages are
spaces for "squibs'' cut from letters.
pictures, invitations, opera and theater
stubs. pictures of actors and actresses
she sees during the season, newspaper
clippings, incidents of college life. etc.
etc Most girls have such books and
every page proclaims something. Ths
little dried blossoms on one page. the
pictures of another, the clippings across
the way will be the happy reminders Of
some of the jolliest days of her girlhood.
TOO, the book grows in interest as the
pages grow and grow.
Many delicious cake icings have the
deplorabIe way of breaking into frag-
ments when cut. Here is an excellent
recipe used by an expert baker
Over two cupfuls of granulated sugar
sprinkle a pinch of cream of tartar
a very small amount-and add four "a
blespoonfuls of water and one of vine
gar (the vinegar must not be too
strons) Boil this until it forms wax
in cold water. AS there is but little
liquid to it, it boils in a few minutes.
DO not stir it. Remove from the fire.
add a second tablespoonful of vinegar.
and pour it in thread over the beaten
whites of two eggs. 1t must be poured