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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03
BANKS WON'T GIVE UP 10 TIE MONEY TRUST
 PROBE COMMITTEE
Washineton.'

Washington, Aug. 3-The House money trust Investigating commit tee, today. practically abandoned it's plan of compelling banks to submit detailed statements of their financial condition in connection with the probe. All banks were required to furnish this information three months ago. Some compiled but majority refused. on the ground that the conn mittee had no authority to compel them to divulges business secrets.
 A resolution specifically granting Congress this power is tied up in the Senate.
 Committee mem bers. today, decided that the data they wanted to obtain, particularly in regard to the bond syndicate operations, would be obtain ed in some other manner. No further attempt will be made to force state ments from bankers who are unwill. ing to comply with the comnittee's request. The probe will not actually be begun until after the November elections.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03
.MASONS HAVE ANNUAL BAKE
 AND OUTING
Gather at Sea Breeze This Afternoon Baseball Game With Mayor Wilson and Former Mayor
 Buckingham Lined Up
 Against Each Other

The second annual clanbake and outing of Fellowcraft Associations of St.. Johns and Corinthian lodges. Ma sons, was held this afternoon at Sea Breeze Island. The outing was at tended by a, large number of Masons and their friends, and fine time was enjoyed. There were sports and va rious amusements and plenty of en- tertainment for those present aside from the regular attractions of the island.
 One big. feature of the afternoon was a ball game between St. Johns ledge and Corinthian lodge. In this game Mayor Wilson held down first base for the latter lodge and ex-Mayor Ed ward Taylor Buckingham twirled the insf1oots and outshoots for St. Johns team. These two political performers appeared for the first time together in the ball diamond, and their parti- cipation in the game made this one of the interesting events in the pro- gram of sports.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03
Woman, One of Big Four Bull Moose
 New York Delegates

Buffalo, Aug. 3-When the State con- vention of the progressive party as- sernbled here today it was agreed to go the other States in the Union who have elected women district delegates to the Chicago convention lone bet ter'' and elect one of the "big four'' and one "big four" alternate from the gentler sex. Miss Mary E. Drier, of Brooklyn, IN. r., noted worker for wo- men workers welfare, was named as the delegate, and Miss Frances A. Keller fof Albany, N. Y., an alternate at-large. The other delegates -at-large elected were:
 Oscar s. Straus and Henry L. Stod- dard of New York, and Chauncey J. Hamlin of Buffalo. William H. Hotchkiss of Buffalo was chosen chairman. The convention was com posed of the delegates and alternates from the Congressional districts in the State who came here in special train, elected their delegates at-large and then proceeded to Chicago
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03
MASS MEETING TO
 DISCUSS N Y GRAFT

New York Aug. 3.-A letter sent out today. signed by Jacob H. Schiff. Fe- lix A11er Eugene A. Outerbridge Eu- gene A. Philbin and others called for citizens mass meeting in Cooper Union, to discuss an investigation of the police departments alleged con- nection with the RosentflaI murder and the wholesale charges of graft ifi the department The letter stated that the meeting would be held very soon, the date to be announced later.
 "The state of 1awleesnese now ex- isting in this city under cover Of which crimes have been committed with immunity the letter said, in part, land criminals permitted to % unpunished, has reached point where public. sentiment demands that the of 7cials charged with the enforcement of the. laws for the protection and wellbeing of our citlzens shall perform tlae duties of their office in the full that such peZTormance will have strong public support
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03
DID HILL RESIGN
 TO SWELL FUND
 FOR A CAMPAIGN {

6 London, Aug. Republication of a story that Dr. David Jayne Hill lost Americas Berlin embassy because it was desired to clear the way for the ultimate appointment to the post of Larz Anderson, now minister at Brussels and more liberal campaign contributor than Dr. Hill caused a flutter generally in diplomatic circles at every capital in Europe.
 Old world diplomats, who have al- ways looked down on their American brethren because they think them mere politicians instead of practic- toners of an exalted profession, are which, they say, is pot calculated to do America much good anywhere
 Even if it is untrue, they add, they don't belive Anderson will get the Berlin embassy now that it has been published. @
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03
WILSON WILL
 MAKE ONLY A
 FEW SPEECHES

Sea Giz-t, Aug. 3-Governor Wilson will not make general stumping tour Of the country in his Presidential campaign but will probably make a few speeches in doubtful States. Tine Governor made this announcement to- day.
 T will not stump the country he u@aid- T have definitely determined upon that. [ anticipate that will niake a few speeches during the cam paign at times and places considered desirable by the campaign cofnmittee and myself I assume that the speak ing campaign. not necessarily mine fbut that of the organization, will be- gin about september 1st."
 ssYou will make such speeches as the committee decides best for you to 'anakeg" he was asked
 Governor Wilson smiled as he said ssYes, if agreed with 'em."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03
WEATHER FORECAST
 FOR THIS VICINITY

New Haven, Aug. s.-Forecast:-- Fair tonight and Sunday, cooler to- night. Moderate west and northwest winds.
 The secondary disturbance that was central over Ohio, yesterday morning, has moved eastward and is now cen tral over Maine. It caused local showers and thunderstorms from Ohio eastward to the coast. The dis turbance that was central over Texas, yesterday morning, produced showers during the last 24 hours from Texas noTthward to Nebraska. An area of high barometric pressure moving in from the northwest is producing cool, pleasant weather, this morning in all the northern sections.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with lower tempsrature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03
COMPLETE STATEMENT OF
 GAMBLING OPERATIONS IN WHITMAN'S HANDS
"Gyp, the Blood 'and "Iefty Louie Said to Be Will
 ing to Surrender

New York, Aug. 3.-That a. com plete statement regarding the gam bling operations in this city and the alliance between the underworld and the police is in the possession of Dis trict Attorney Whitman developed to- day. This statement came from wit ness whose identity is carefully hid dens but his statements have been verified and found accurate The man is one of the most noted confidence men In America. an individual who has volunteered to aid the district attor- ney following the murder of Rosen- thai, because, he said the slain gam bier had aided him when he was last released from prison by getting him a job and furnishing him with money
 According to the reports at the dis trict attorneys office, this individual overheard the plot to put Rosenthal out of the way on the excursion of the Sam Paul Association. the Sunday prior to the actual murder. He was the first man to give the district attor- ney the names of the actual murder CTS, saying he had warned Rosenthal to be careful. but that Rosenthal had refused to take precautions.
 He has compiled in his statement a list of gambling houses with the amounts of protection money paid by each and this list, 1t Is stated, is iden- tical with that turned in by Jack Rose He also furnished the names of val uable witnesses who have been inter- rosated by the district attorney and his aides.
 This city was amazed today over the admission from the district attor- ney's office that Attorney Louis Spie- del, who has been retained by the two men under arrest for the actual mur- der of Herman Rosentlial. gambler is calmly negotiating for the surrender of the two who are still fugitives from justice Gyp-t the Blood" and Lefty Louie.'
 He was said to have told Assistant District Attorney Frank Moss that the two men will come in and surren- der as all of the noted gamblers en- meshed in the net have done if guar anteed immunity The lawyer is to get his answer on Monday when Dis trict Attorney Whitman returns to this city unless, in the meanwhile, the men are turned, up either by the po- lice or private detectives who are searching x3r the
 Frank Moss has personally taken tip the work of pr6bins the graft alli- ance Moss, who has record as a reform lawyer holds that the appre- hension of the men higher up'' who actually received the graft payments is necessary. In some respects it is known Moss believes the exposure of the graft alliance is much more inn portant Moss says the amount in voived is far more than that given by Jack Rose s2.400,0OO
 Jack Roses declaration that Atlor- ney Hart, representing Becker. visited
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03
SKIPPER ELEY OF MECHANICS
 GETS $5 FINE

k President o'Rourke of the Connec- ticut league received word from Un1- pire Held today that Outfielder Frank Eley of the Bridgeport club had been fined $5 for calling the umpire names in HoIyore yesterday. This is the first fine. imposed upon a Bridgeport player since eaSly in the season when Tom Crook was fined $2O for having trouble with Umpire Held.
 The umpire also reported that Pitcher Elman of Holyoke had been put off the bench. There had been some dispute about. a decision and the matter had been settled when Ehman, who was not in the game yelled from the bench, "Get in there and umpire Then Ehman was put off the lot.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03
PRESIDENT REWARDS FATHER OF 10 WITH
 BOOST IN SALARY

Washin gtor, Aug. President eide policy of his predecessor. today, when he broke all precedent to sus- pend civil service rules and promote Richard T. Underwood, the father of 10 children. Underwood's fight to make ends meet in the days of high cost of living and keep together a family of 12 on his messengers sal- ary of $720 a year was called to the Presidents attention by Postmaster General Hitchcock The Executive issed an order to suspend civil ser vice rules and promote Underwood to a $500 clerkship in the postoffice de- pertinent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03
July Was Busy Month
 at Emergency Hospital

The month of July. was one of the busiest in the history of the Elmer gency hospital. Reorganization of the figures of the institution for the official reports to the Board of Chari- ties brought out today that there were 357 new cases treated at the hospital during the month. Of these there were 1O5 ambulance calls.
 The new system of records at the hospital provides separate card for each case, and in this way a record is kept of tine progress of all cases where second treatments are accord ed. There were 15Ss, treatments in addition to the new cases,.. making in all 515 calls at the institution for the month.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03
BENDER CASE IS
 CONTINUED AGAIN
 AT DOCTORS WISH

By agreement of counsel, the case of Samuel Bender, charged with as- saulting the eight year old Tali girl who has been in the Bridgeport hos pital for three weeks, was continued today until Aug. g.
 Bender is at liberty in bail of 5000 furnished by l.. Baumrind of 713 Pen1- broke street and Lena Bender of 173 Nichols street The little girl is slow ly improving.
 The continuance was made at the request of physicians who have been called into the case.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03
SUSPECT HELD

Auburn, N. r., Aug. s.-The local po- lice have under arrest a man who gave his name as John Ryan" and who answers the description of Lefty murder of Gambler RosenthaI The New York police have been asked to send detectives to identify the pris- oner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03
TELEPHONE GIRL, HEIRESS
 TO$4O,OOO, SAYS GOODBYE
 TOBLlNKING SWITCHBOARD
Miss Fayerweather Plans to Spend ncomein Travel and Study-Death of Cousin Releases Trust Fund

Miss Jane c. Fayerweather, who comes of a distinguished English fam fly. and who for a dozen years or more has been employed with the local of ice of the Southern New England Tel ephone Co, bade adieu to her asscci- ates in the office this afternoon.
 Miss Fayerweather has just come into a trust fund of s40,000 from the income of which she plans to travel extensively and to devote her time to study. She scoffs when her asso- ciates hint that she will be besieged by fortune hunting suitors, and inti- mates that she has no desire to leave
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03

her single bleseedness, even for the best man in the world.
 Miss Fayerweather is the chief in structor and all novices at the switch boards must come up to the standard of tests she prescribes before they are turned loose on the dizzying task oi manipulating the telephone connec- tions. Her. gentle and patient methods have endeared her to hundreds of girls who have passed through the training course of tn local office during hel connection with it, and the news o1 her good fortune will be hailed with delight by all who have enjoyed ac- quaintance with her.
 tContinued on Page D
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03
FIRE ON BOSTON WATER FRONT sCAREs

Boston- Aug. s.-Boston had bad ,waterfronk fire scare about s:s0. tc. day. Spontaneos combustion caused M blaze i'm a paper warehouse on India street and a stiff east breeze famed the flames to surrounding property. lTenf thousand dollars damage was done and a score of families in near 'hy talernents were chased to- the streets
 Two alarms were sent in because it was feared the docks for blocks .arond would go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03
COLD STORAGE co.

Papers of incorporation were. filed at the town clerks office today by the Bridgeport Cold Storage Co.,, which proposes to do a general wholesale, retail and commission business deal ing in meats, vegetables. fruits and dairy products, ice, etc. The company is capitalized for $6,0O0 with which it will start business and the sub scribers to the enterprise are John F. Kerwin of Newark. N. J., Frederick c. Mullins of this city and Alexander M. Calam of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03
MURDER MYSTERY /
 IN WILMINGTON

Wilmington, Del, Aug. s-The find- ing of the dead body of Salvatore Tittenelli, 21,; on the highway leading to Lenni, Pa, today, furnished what appeared to be an unsolvable murder mystery until Dominick Douni was found on the outskirts of Wilmington very much agitated. To detectives who arrested him he said that he met Tittenelli on the highway just before dawn and fearing that he was a high wayman, planned to hold him up, and shot and killed him. His story is be- ing investigated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03
NEW MEN GBr LESS

Hartford. Aug s.-It looks to some 1. of those who win take part in the coming maneuvers in this state that part of the state national guard will ipay 50 cents a day for the privilege o1 taking part According to the state statutes. each private shall get $1.5O a day for maneuvers and encampments but it is understood that, under a rul- ling by the adjutant general. the men iwho have not served three years will | get but a dollar day from the state and so cents from the government FThe old three year men will get $2 iThe short term men are wondering Show it is all figured out.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03
HIGGINS GETS HIS SEAT BY
 FORMAL VOTE

Washington, Aug. 3.-The House voted, today, to adopt the unanimous report of the committee on elections that Representative Higgins, of the 3rd Congressional district of Connec-- ticut, was legally entitled to his seat His Democratic opponent contested it:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03
ATTELL SLATED TO BEAT
 HARLEM TOMMY MURPHY.

San Francisco, Aug. 8.-Friends of Abe Attell declare he is back in old time form and predict, today, that he will best Harlem Tommy Murphy when the two meet in Jimmy Golf roth's arena Despite the fact that theHarlen1ite will go into. the ring with nearly 10 pounds advantage in weight. the packers of Atte1l are con- ident.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03
ENTIRE w. VA. MILITIA
 AT STRIKE CENTER NOW

Charleston, w. Va, Aug. 3.-The last of the West Virginia state militia in camp at Mount Gretna has been ordered to proceed at once to Paint Creek, the storm center of the district coal strike.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03
Birdman's s Fatal Fall

London, Aug. 3.--Monoplaning near
 Brooklands, today, Lindsay Campbell fell and was killed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03

lphia-Arrested for theft. Palmer Twining told the police he stole not for gain, but for the pleasure of outwitting his victims
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03

FOR RENT.-6 room lower tene- ment, Improvements, Norman St. Minute from North Ave. trolley. S21. Anderson. 53 John St.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03

ITO RENT.-Flat, six rooms, all i'm
 movements, electric lighting and
 gas. 121s Noble Ave Apply on premises. a@p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03

FOR SALE.-Southeast corner of Caroline and Arctic St. Good busi- ness corner, S room house on same. Price right. See P. Anderson, 60 Cannon St. l. l sso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03

MANTED-Girls to inspect records.
 Apply American Graphophone Co., Disc record department. Howard Av. .ms,frmrce. n27 ftfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03

FOR SALE TO. QUICK BUYER Equity in fine brown stone dwellinS. house in West 126th St.. New York City. for $4,00O. Net income over 10Io on investment. Unusual on- portunity. Write or call. Agent. Room 5. 167 State St., City.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03

ALL MEMBERS, Lincoln and Wal terSville schoolboys band and drum corps will meet Atlantic Hotel cor ner next Sunday, 1 o'clock, for newsboys' day at Sea Breeze. Per mission has been granted.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03

DON'T PAY RENT when you can buy "a new two family twelve room house on Hawley avenue for only s65O cash down. w. M. Redf1eld, Ss Cannon street. l. 3 sso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-03

100 ENGRAvED WEDDING an- nouncements with two sets of en- velopes. $6.5O. Southworth's. 10 Arcade D6 to
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-07
RAIN SPoILS GAME
AT PAYER TOWN
CONTINUED from page 6.)

The game was disposed of in an
hour and twenty minutes, due chiefly
to the pep of his honor, the jumps,
Short games have been scarce here
J this season and it was relief for the
lcrowd to pile onto the car before Ave
/ O'Clock.
| The men were retired in one, two,
three order until the fifth inning when
! Bresnahan drew base on balls was
sacrificed to second by Grogan and
went to third on Robertson's bobble.
He was caught trying to score on
Gottschall's hit to Kurke and the short
stop went on to- second on the play.
Buck Summers, making his first ap-
pearance in the game for several days,
iclouted the pill to center, allowing
Gottschall to come across with the
winning run. Barnes doubled to right,
sending Buck to third but Bresnahan
ended the inning with sky-scraper to
Carter.
Kewanee. never seriously menaced
the plate, no one getting as far as
third base during the nine sessions.
Barnes had them guessing all the time
and the four scattered hits that he
allowed them, were not sufficient to
get a man around.
| The score:
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-07
PERSONALS.

Mrs. J. H. Howell and daughter,
Minnie departed Friday morning for
ia few days visit with relatives In
Argyle.
Mrs. r. G. Horner has returned
from four months trip in the east.
Mrs. q. E. Gorsline and children,
of Cheyenne, Wyo., who have been
visiting in Keokuk. have left for Pc.
oria for visit with Mr.. Gorsline's
parents. They were accompanied by
Miss Lou WRIGHT, who will return In
two weeks.
| Miss Florence Talbot arrived home
Friday evening from Burlington
where she has been visiting with
! friends for several dasy.
Mr. and Mrs. Goss of Pella, Ia, are
lin the city guests of Mrs. Carrie
BIom.
Mrs /. N. McGarvey of Quincy was
/ a visitor in the city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. McGregor ant
sons and Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Dougla
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-07
TETZLAFF AGAIN
is RETURNED WINNER
Flat Driver Wins $500 Race at Tai
coma Over $50 Mile Course In .
Fast Tlme-Renz second.

limited Press Leased Wire Servlce.l
y TACOMA, Wash, July 6.-"Teddy
Tetzlaff in a Fiat car, won the $50
mile free-for-all automobile race here
this afternoon, taking down the $4,000
prize. Bergdoll. driving Benz, was
second; Devore, in a National, third
and verbeck, plotting a Fiat, was
| fourth.
Hughes, driving a Mercer, and Null
ford, in Knox, dropped out of the
race early on account of tire and en-
CINE troubles.
The Stutz car, driven by Cooper,
dropped out in the S5th lap after ex-
periencing engine and tire troubles
all during the race. The time made
by the four cars that finished was as
follows:
Tetzlaff, S:47:1.o
/ Bergdoll, 3:5o:o1.
Devore, S:52:2s.
verbeck, s9:5s:22.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-07
MEXICAN VlI[
| ACCEPT SENTENCE
Julio Hernandez, Who shot Fellow
coudtryrran II Fort Madison
Last Spring, Enters Plea
Of Guilty.
UP FOR EIGHT YEARS
Hernandez Shot Fellow counsrym.n
In the Foot and Then Made
His Escape, But Was
Captured.
UP FOR EIGHT YEARS


The incident Of the death here a.
Joseph Ponce, on March 16. 1912.
resulting from wounds at the hands Of
a companion Mexican, Julio Herman.
DEE, and the numerous phases, Of the
case following eliminated Yesterday in
the district court when Hernandez waa
arraigned on the charge Of murder In
the second degree and plead guilty to
manslaughter. He will be sentenced
Wednesday and will be sent to the
prison at Anamosa for a term not to
exceed eight years.
The affair which sends Hernandez
to confinement will be remembered !
one OF the numerous difficulties arising
among the foreign element emploved
along the Santa Fe and living in hunk
cars either in the shop yards or along
their line of work. Hernandez and
Ponce had returned from trip up
town, where dispute had arisen be.
tween them, terminating at the bunk
car when Hernandez pulled a shot
gun and shot his companion in the
leg. The affair might not have been
50 serious but Ponce had crawled into
q neighboring bunk car, allowing the
emission Of blood and exposure 81
thu wound to contagion and foreign
substances before he was found an
hour Or two later. His death occur.
red that night at the Santa Fe hos
pital.
Although the scrape was hardly one
to demand extensive interest OF the
civil authorities. the police established
record In experimenting the man.
Hernandez disappeared Immediately
after the shooting with no clue as to
the direction which. he had taken. No
effort was spared in the work OF run.
ming him down. and his capture in
Kansas resulted from advice received
from railroad headquarters Of 4 Re-
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