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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
BIackmaiI Case
 May Cause Probe
 In Police Matters
Especial from United Press. )

Hartford, Dec 21-Sergeant Henry L. Hart, head of the local detective bureau, resumed the stand when the trial of Pasqua1e Pigniulo, the gov ernment detective accused of black mail by Pasquale F'usco, was re4opened today
 He admitted that, since yesterday afternoon, when he denied ever hav- ing been in Fusco's resort here, his mind had been refreshed. He said he did recall once having been in there in company with Government Agents Mullins and Scott, both of Washing ton. He said they went to the house in an effort to locate man wanted by the authorities. He, however, re- iterated his statement made yesterday on the witness stand, that he had not been given any money by, Fusco for protection
 Hart also declared that, after nights rest his memory had not been refreshed regarding long envelope which it was alleged was given him by Fusco, containing protection" money
 E Detectives John Henry and William Welpner, of the local police force, who ararested Pfgniulo when he arrived at the local railroad station from New Haven, said that F7lsco was at the
 Both declared that they had arrang- ed that, after Fusco had paid Pignf- ulo with marked money, Higniu1o was to twist his hat and scratch his head. This was to be the signal for the de- tectives to arrest the government agent. The detectives said that Pigni- u1o admitted to them that Gusco had given him money but said that it had been given him with the understand ing that he was to keep it for Fusco that he would not make any, comment on the case. now, but that if the jury's verdict warranted, a sweeping investi- gation of police conditions would be made in Hartford
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
Lodge Tells Why Opposed To General
 Arbitration Treaty
stfis,aeciaf fro.m United Pre.ss.

e Special from United Pre.ss.
 New Haven. Dec. 21.-That he fav- ors a wider scope in the arbitration treaties but that nothing could be worse for peace than to make gem seral arbitration treaty containing promises which would not be fulfilled and which would be violated if ques- tions were raised, is the opinion of Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, accord ing to letter written by him to Rev. and made public, today. The letter was written the day following Dean Rogers arraignment of the Massa- chusett's Senator at the Yale peace meeting. The letter, in part, follows:
 'I see that Dean Rogers attacked which there is wide difference Of opinion. Richard Olney, one of the great lawyers of the United States. happens to agree with me, as do some of the leading lawyers of the Senate, but the constitutional point is not the one on which the Senate ob- jectiOn rests and 1t is not fair to treat that point as if it were the only ob- jection made by the Senate.
 "The main objection made by the Senate committee is a much more vital one and has no relation to the prerogatives of the Senate. In clause 3 of article III of the treaty we promise to allow an outside commit tee to decide whether a question is arbitrable or not and that that de- cision shall be final. There are cer- tain questions which the President and everyone admits would not be sub mitted by the people of this country to arbitration and yet we promise in that clause to submit those questions under certain contingencies. I am just as much in favor of the promo tion of peace by arbitration as any body and have done a great deal in that direction, quite as much perhaps as some of those who criticise me but I will never willingly consent to prom is what would not be fulfilled and which we know now would be violat- ed if certain question were raised. This fs the real point at issue and not the constitutional question:
 II have supported more than 20 treaties of arbitration in the Senate, which have become laws I favor en- tirely the extension of the scope, and I favor these treaties, but I will not be responsible for a promise which I am certain would not be carried out and when the President says, as he there are certain questions which we would not arbitrate, I think he con cedes the entire case by the commit tee.
 T see that Dean Rogers quotes MT Root as disagreeing with me on the constitutional question but he does not say that the ratifying resolution offered by MT. Root comedies the en- tire position taken by the committee in regard to Clause and is one way of protecting us against the very evils which I fear will follow from that clause. On that point Sena tor Root and l are in entire agreem ent |"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
LITTLE GIRL
 DIES TODAY
 FROM BURNS
Clothing Caught Fire, Playing Around BOnfire-MOther .
 Also Burned

Playing about a bonfire in the yard at 295 Hamilton street, yesterday af. ternoon, Caroline Missirraro, three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Missirraro, caught her clothing afire and sustained burns from which she died at 11:30 today at the Bridge port hospital
 The girls mother. heard the child's shrieks and rushed out to her. at- tempting to beat out the flames with her bare hands. In doing so the mother was painfully burned about the face and hands. The ambulance corps was summoned and both mother and daughter taken to the Bridgeport hospital. The little girl was burned so severely that recovery was impos- sible and she passed away today, but the indicatio. are that the mother will recover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
Premier Yuan For
 Republic If He Is New President
Special from United Press. )

Tokio, Dec. 21.-Yuan Shai Kai has offered to agree to a republican form Of government for China provided he is elected president, according to a message from Shanghai, today.
 According to the advices, pr. Wu Ting Fang told Ting Shao Wi, the inn pcrial delegate to the peace confer ence, that he was unable to promise the presidency to. Yuan He believes that the people will elect Yuan if the matter is put to vote.
 ReVolutionists at Shanghai are wildly delighted over the action of Yuan Sinai kai and are urging wu Ting Fang to promise the presidency to the premier. They say that Yuan is certain of election and that Dr. Wu will be backed by the people if he does accept Yuan's demand, in order to bring an end to the war
 There was no formal session of the peace conference, today
 Dr. Wu and Ting Shao were closet ed together for two hours.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
Battle On In
 Mexico Today
 So Report Says
Especial from United Press.)

Mexico City, Dec. H--According to reports reaching here, battle is on, today, in Jumiltepec, in the northern part of the state of Morales, between Zapistas and Federal troops. It is declared further that there are near ly 1000 armed men in the state of Oxaca who are prepared to take the field when the Reyes revolt gets un- der way.
 Later reports indicate that the Zapatistas, numbering 200, encounter ed a mixed force of Federal troops and drove them back. The natives of the vicinity are said to be making heroes of the rebels, whose numbers are being greatly augmented.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
Tries To Stop A
 Factory Belt And
 Is Given A Whir|

Trying to stop moving belt at the garbage reduction plant, this morning, by taking hold of it and hanging on, Tony Petri, aged B, an .employe of the plant, was given as bad a whirl as though he had been tackled by one of Yale's football stars.
 Petrf went down for the count, in sporting parlance, and the ambu- lance corps was summoned. He was found to be dazed but not badly in- ifred. He said that he thought the engine had been disconnected and tha, he could stop the belt all right, but he won't try it again
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
Especial from United Press )

Washington, Dec. 21.-President Gompers, of the American Federation Of Labor. today, declared himself in favor of a Federal investigation of the files, records. documents or all kinds of the federation.
 ..This is my reply said Gompers, .to those who are after the men higher up and to the numerous press announcements for a nationwide in- vestigation by Federal officials. Ev- cry act of every official may be free k looked into and am sure that the asertions that behind the McNamaras we're men of high standing in the labor council will be branded as false"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
SHUSTER DEFlES RUSSIAN : TROOPS AND WILL STICK
 TO HIS JOB IN PERSIA
Parliament Tells American that It Will Not Yield to Russian Demands = 40OO Troops to Move
 Upon Teheran

owing to the frfghtful condition of fae roads.
 Treasurer Shuster today informed parliament that he intended to remain in office until the Russian soldiers threw him out, unless parIfarneue should call for his resignation. The deputies informed Shuster that they did not intend to yield.
 There ts considerable activity in rrfI- itary circles this afternoon, but noeb- ing cou q be learned as to wbetber fss army had been prepared to resist aa invasion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
Especial from United Press.)

Teheran.. Dec. 21-Reports from Kas- bin say that the 4,O00 Russian troops concentrated there have been ordered to move upon Teheran tomorrow un- less the Persian parliament agrees to the dismissal of ". Morgan Shuster, the American treasurer-general,b before that time.
 Teheran is greatly excited. It is believed that the Russians cannot reach the capital for two or three days
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
Tigers And Rhinos
 Fall At Unerring
 Aim Of The Kline
Special from United press

Delhi, India, Dec. 21.-Three tigers and nequal number of rhinoceroses fell victims of Georges aim during his hunt, yesterday, as the guest of the Rajah of Nepal, according to ad- vices received, today. The King made several difficult shots and is being highly praised for his craftsmanship
 Six hundred elephants and 40 au- tomoblles are being used in the hunt King George plans to present several of his trophies to British museums.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY

The police learned today of the at tempted burg ary of the fruit store of Louis James at $50 State street, earlyS Tuesday morning. Mrs. Rockwell, who lives next door, saw a man run. ming away from the James store at that hour, apparently having been frightened away by a passerby. Marks were found upon the door, indicating that a. jimmy had been brought into use
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
Postal Co. To Cooperate With
 Independents

Minor NJ. Davis, who was recently appointed superintendent of telephones of the Postal Telegraph Cable Co, announced today that his company has issued instructions to fts con- struction department to proceed with the erection of additional heavy cop per wires between all important points on the system of the company, for the. purpose of extending the telephonic use of the sam to the independent telephone companies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
 TO HOLD INITIATION

The combined councils of fas Knights of Columbus in Bridgeport will hold a third degree initiation a< Eagles hall on Sunday, Jam [.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
GOMPERS SAYS RECORDS OF. FEDERATION ARE OPEN TO
 THE FEDERAL GRAND JURY
Federal Prosecutor Says That Gompers May be Given Opportunity to Produce
 His Books
Testimony of J. Mcamaa Wanted by Government Connect Labor Leader With Group of Poitcans-WouId Soon be Out of San Quentin if He Would Turn States Evidence
BAKER FINED FOR CONTEMPT.

anticipate sensa tional developments in the near future.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21

'Classified' ads inside pa-- sS this paper-
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1911-03-31
No Hold Up, But Clever
Case Of *KnocksO Out.

For a time Thursday evening about
8 o'clock A. Sherin, while on his way
to his home on the north side might
have believed that he was in the move
of genuine hold up. ne was ap-
preached by man when near the St.
Louis station and asked to stop and,
paying no attention to the request Of
the fellow, proceeded on his way. But
soon the individual approached him
again and called him to stop. r:%
Mr.. Sherin walked back to the sta.
ton and teephoned for an officer.
When the arm of the law arrived a
man too much under the influence Of
"red eye" was being handled into a
hack with instructions to be taken to
his farm home. s
The fellow who had intercepted
Mr.. Sherin explained that all he had
in view was assistance in handling the
intoxicated man who was thoroughly
landed through the influence of the
dope"
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1911-03-31
Worthy Grand Matron
Visits Vesta Chapter

Tuesday evening was the occasion
of the annual visit of Worthy Grand
Matron Mrs. A. w. Morse of Faulkton
to Yesta Chapter, order Of the Eastern
Star, and genuine welcome was ten
dered the woman. Over 200 women
and gentlemen were present.
Previous to the lodge exercises at
O'clock dinner was served in honor
of the guest. At the conclusion Of the
repast the members repaired to the
lodge room where the Worthy Matron
made pleasing and instructive adj
dress
Mrs. Morse is on her annual tour
ofsvisits to the chapters Of the state
end while visiting adjacent towns she
will be the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs H.
J S. Fletcher, 421 Kemp avenue 3.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1911-03-31
Important Questions
Business mems Union

5 ~ slEE
Closing Of the postofice on Sundays s
was brought up at the meeting of the
Business Mems Union Wednesday eve
ming and a committee appointed to OBJ
tain the sentiments Of the citizens III
the matter.
Standing committees We're appoint
ed by the president, G. M. Lyons.
It was decided to have as many ,,f
the trains running into the city come
in during the day as possible in order
to accommodate shoppers to this place
Several cut of town institutions
have made applications for admission
to the business circles Of the city The
committee was instructed tos;use its
best endeavors tn induce outside EN-
terprises to locate here
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1911-03-31
$1,000 !. IS
INVOLVED
Reversal of Circuit Court Decision
by Supreme Court Places
Heavy Amount
JUDGM ENT AND COSTS
Awarded Plaintiffs---Action Tried
In Circuit Court Over
Year Ago.

The supreme court has reversed the
decision in the case brought by Mich
OILS and Shepard, machine company
Of Racine, Wis, against J. Horstad,
Martin l.. Smith, S. H. Addison and
S. B. Sheldon which was tried out in
the circuit court in this place year
ago when judgment was rendered in
favor of the defendants. The plain
tiffs appealed the case to the supreme
court. The action was originally brot
by the plaintiffs who were seeking to
recover from the defendants on bond
of $4,000 given some six or seven years
ago.
The defendants claim that it was a
stay bond for $3.50, while the plain
tiffs claim that it was stay bond and
good FOR payment of Judgment ane
costs which now amounts to over ST.
600.
The supreme court held that it was
a stay bond for payment of Judgment
as we'll as costs. '-.'7ss:r4e
When the action was tried in cir
cult court James Mcfarland and s. X.
Seward appeared for the plaintiffs
and Case C Sh,lrtleff for the defend
ants.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1911-03-31
South Dakota Represented.


Helena, Mont, March 31. Governor
Norris has received "a n,,i,a ses -. s.s..
plies Ho his invitation to governors Of
Northwestern states to appoint dele
cations to a meeting here for the pur.
pose of organizing a Northwestern
Development league. These indicate
the success Of the meeting beyond 4
doubt In addition, commercial organ.
izations are taking an active interest
and they are likewise receiving assur-
ances Of a most encouraging nature.
Replies from governors Of North and
South Dakota, Oregon, Minnesota and
Idaho signifying their hearty co-opera-
ton of the plan have been received
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1911-03-31
Harrington Did Put
UP $500 as Stated
Invitation to Call at His Store and
Examine Check Marked Paid by
Bank.

g,,I a %. --|
Becoming not a little exercised at
the bright outlook for my election
next Tuesday some Of my opponents
are bringing to the front all kinds
Of boomerangs to turn the tide of SEN
timent which has developed in my ia
iyor. The latest is the rumor about
town that the statement made by me
in The Saturday News Of last week
to the effect that / gave $500 towards
the purchase OF the ground where the
postofIice is now located was not a
fact.
Any person who is interested in the
truth Of the matter can see the check
marked paid by the First National
bank by calling at my store.
q. f. HARRINGTON. s
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1911-03-31
Two Column Apology
For Newspaper Story

DR.. Charles Greer, veterinary sur
geon Of this city, threatened suit
against the Hayti newspaper for Z
story which appeared in that sheet
sometime ago and which implicated
the doctor. AS result of the doctors
intentions to proceed legally in the
matter for damages the paper in ques-
ton came out with two column ar
ticle apologizing and in all prot
the matter will be dropped.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1911-03-31
More Distarmea,n,t proceedIngs.

& Pierre, March 31,--Disbarment pro
ceedings against Attorney General
Royal G. johnson were commenced iii
the state supreme court today Mr..
Johnson says the whole procedure Is
an echo Of the late campaign and that
he has no fear Of the outcome.
He was represented by council in
the court and waived ali technical pro-
5cedure and asked FOR an Immediate
hearing, either by referee or by the
court. The court announced that ear
ly action in some form would be takar.
The trouble originated IN faction
al fight at Highmore. Attorney General
.Johnson's home town.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1911-03-31
VE.RDI,
IOHAlJF'||';
Plaintiff TO Receive 500 and IN
fendant will be Asked to
a. Pay Costs. n
A LONG LEGAL CONTEST
Parties Charged With Petty Lar
ceny are Held to Appear
at Municipal Court.

After being out nearly all day the
jury in the case of E. P. Hauff against
Don Allen brought in verdict Of $100
for the plaintiff and all costs to rest
upon the defendant. The jury at noon
stood six for a verdict for the plain
tiff while the other six were for ver,
dict for the defendant. The trial had
consumed the greater part of Satur-
day, Monday ard Tuesday. s5 81
Hauff was seeking to recover $1s75.-
so for injuries alleged to have been
received a year ago. He claimed that
while riding motorcycle on Kemp
avenue west Allen ran into and knock
ed him down while driving an auto-
mobile, and that he sustained injuries
which were Of "a serious nature.
Last November the case was tried
in circuit court and the jury disagreed.
The evidence produced at the second
trial, which was finished this week,
40 VI dUOut Illc SdluS AdtufS DIS llltJ
of the preceding trial The main points
Of legal contention appeared to be the
question as to who was in fault In
the accident and especially, the ex-
tent of the injuries sustained by MIR.
Hauff.
James G. Mcfarland appeared for
the defendant while Case e ShurtfeIf
looked aftersthe interests Of the plain
tiff.
It is not positively known whether
an appeal will be taken as it is consid.
cred that the verdict is practically q
verdict for the defend ant. 81
Held in 5000 Bail. o.. ,,5&
Jess Jones and Marx Jones were ar.
rested charged with petit larceny
Alvin McCartU was also arrested as
an accomplice. The complaint was
made by George Talon of this city
who claims that he had suit stolen
The prisoners pleaded not guilty and
we're held in 5000 each to appear at
the municipal term April 6. In defaul.
of the price they were sent to the
county jail.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1911-03-31
General Sheaf Z Gets
There in Business
His Business sagacity Has Broush.
the Watertown Furnace Co. Among
= Leading Enterprises.

Astute In business with a reput
for square dealing with his fellow
men General Marke Sheafe has so con-
Quoted the Watertown furnace compa.
ny at Fourth avenue N. w, that today
1t is numbered among the leading en-
terprises of Watertown. It's business
has expanded until its present large
plant on the north side is becoming
altogether inadequate and it will be-
come necessary to enlarge the plant at
a future date to keep pace with the in
creasing supply Of orders which are
pouring in upon the concern.
The growth of the business at this
plant has been phenomenal, yet it can
be easily accounted for when it is talk
en- into consideration that the general
is at the head Of the enterprise, and
whatever he takes hold of has got to
move. .
1T is very plain to see that the Wa
tertoWn furnace Company can put it
all over goods shipped into this place
from the fact that this firm manufac.
lures it's goods from the raw material
and in that respect, if for no other,
the difference in freight is no mere
bagatelle. This fact enables it to meet
all competitors with the best goods at
the lowest prices, which the trade has
long since discovered by experience.
The plant has a capacity of fifty fur
naces per month. 1t has just received
two carloads of castings and steel.
Furnaces are shipped to all points
within a radius Of 150 miles from Wa
tertown, and the trade expansion is
trapidy incre asing. AZ 4
General sheafe's lsagacity in bust.
could not be expected to be held with
in the confines Of one line. He is one
of the directors of the Watertown
maueoleum company where his excep
tional ability and judgment is recog.
nized.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1911-03-31
e .ANDlDATE FOR ASSESSOR.

45S q -
I am q candidate for assessor at
the coming municipal election and
ask the support Of the electors Of this
city. have been resident Of this
place for number Of years and an
well known In this community. j
am g property owner Of Watertown
which should be taken into account
with the people Of the live city who
8lli aan interest In the continued.
growth and prosperity Of fhe place. i
Solicit tae SUPPORT Of all my friends
END others who may have formed my:
aeqslaintar a Y during my residence in
tisis city 1.
". sssYDER.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1911-03-31
iR,AL Of FRAU q CASES.

Seattle. March s1.The first Of the
big Alaskan coal land fraud cases
went on trial this week. when Charles
Munday, Earl sirley, Archie w.
Shields and Algernon Il. stracey faced
trial Ia circuit court on q charge to
defraud the government out Of s1o.s
900 coo worth Of coal lands in the
Kayak district 6,os7 ceres In all Sy
the use Of dummy claimants