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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24
TAFT IS CALLED
 ON TO EXPLAIN MAJOR RAYS PULL
Promotion and Scathing Re- buke Almost at the
 Same Moment.

Washington, Aug 24-Almost sum ultaneously with his promotion by President Taft to lieutenant colonel and ranking member of the army pay corps, Major Beecher B. Ray was giv- en a scorching criticism in a report filed, today, in the House by an in- Westigating committee. President Taft, Brig. General Edwards, Secre- tary of War Stimson and other army heads were scored for alleged favor itism to Ray The principal findings of the committee were:
 That Major Ray has been engaged in political activity in the interest Of the Republican party and particular ly in the interest of the President.
 That Major Ray has, on at least four occasions, been charged with a serious offense, has never been vim d1cated and has never been disciplin- ed more severely than to be repri- manded.
 That in one case courtmartial pro- ceedings were stopped by a cable gram from the Chief of Staff without apparent reason.
 That Major Ray has been shown more personal consideration in assign ment of stations than any other pay master in the army and was station ed at Chicago during every presiden- tial campaign since he has been in the service.
 ''The committee believes" says the report, that attention ought to be called to this case-because it is one of the cases of allowing favors and immunity for political services or in fluences, and it must be a pernicious example to all others, and it is hard to see how the army can resist be- coming political machine. The committee hopes sthe President may see fit to make public such explanation as will assure the country that the army is not being used for political pur- poses"
 The report alleges that Major Ray altered vouchers for travel pay for en- listed men and got off with rapri- malld
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24
 HERE'S REAL VICTIM or THE REGENT WAR GAME.

Danbury, Aug. 24.-There was an aftermath of the war game in this state here, to-day, when Leslie Haight, II, found blank cartridge left by one of the soldiers and pro- ceeded to hammer it with a rock. The hammering was successful and young Haight is in hospital with part of the brass shell il. one of his legs.
 To-day is not, however, the first time Haight has been shot. Sever al weeks ago he was walking along a country road when he was struck in the back by a bullet fired by neighbor who was shooting at tar get. That wound was more serious than the one received to-day and it was but two weeks ago that he was discharged from the hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24
PROBE COMMITTEE TO PIT. STANDARD OIL DIRECTORS
 AGAINST COL. ROOSEVELT
STATE CONVENTION
 OF BULL MOOSE IN HARTFORD SEPT. %

The Bull Moose state convention at which a ticket for the state offices will be named, will be held at the Foot Guard armory in Hartford, on Wednesday. Sept. 25, and Thursday, Sept 26. The time and place was decided at 8 meeting of the state committee in Hartford yesterday. which meeting was attended by Town Chairman George E. Melius, John Taylor, Bert E. Barnes and Henry B. Stoddard, who are four of the five local state committeeman. Moody M. DoWner the other state committeeman was unable to attend.
 Bridgeport was strongly represented at the meeting as a desirable place for the convention. The question arose as to whether it was more de- sirable to have the convention in a city where there was less enthusiasm and less accomplished than in Bridge port. It was argued that the move ment hasn't gained the support in Hartford that it has in Bridgeport and that for that reason the State con- vention, if held in that city, would hay a tendency to stimulate interest and enthusiasm and awaken the Hart ford voters to the interests of the third party, and thereby do much good. On the other hand the Bridgeport workers argued that the convention needs assurances of being complete success and a big demonstration for the movement. To offset this argu- ment it was suggested that Governor Hiram Johnson of California will speak at the convention and that that fact alone would bring out large att tendance and arouse enthusiasm.
 The claim that Bridgeport has ac- ccmplished more in the movement than any other city or town in the state and has more enthusiasm, was readily recognized but these claims for the convention were waived for the good of the movement. When the question of place was put to a vote Hartford got IT votes and Bridgeport got g. It was then made unanimous that the convention be held in Hartford.
 The state convention. will be called to order at s o'clock on the night of September 25. for the preliminary eE- ercises and Gov. Johnson. candidate for vice president will give an ad- dress. The real business of the con- vention will come on the following day and the congressional conventions for the nomination of candidates will be held aftter the adjournment of the state convention.
 It was decided to have delegate convention. to be made up of one dele gate for each member of the House Of Representatives and five delegates from each senatorial district, making, 432 delegates in all, of which Bridge port alone will have IT. Those pres ent at the meeting of senatorial dis tricts Eo perfect the party organi- zation in various towns and leaders were selected in towns which are without them now.
 A committee of arrangements for the. state convention was chosen Senator Joseph W. Alsop. Herberl Knox Smith. Ernest Walker Smith D. M. Wright and E. R. Grier o1 Hartford. Noble E. Vincent of Bridge port, Arthur. J. Birdseye, of Farming. ton, Harry Schofield of Stamford, anc Yandell Henderson of New Haven This committee held meeting at tht headquarters in Hartford last night
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24
Archbold Suggests that Cor roboration of His Tetsti-
 timony Be Obtained Chairman .Clapp Sounds Col leagues as to Scope They Desire Inquiry to Reach.

Washington. Aug. 24-An exhaustive Investigation of what part Standard Oil money may have played in na- tionaI elections since 1904 and since charges that the oil trust manipulat- ed legislation through control and payment to legislators, was framed by the Senate. this afternoon.
 On motion of Senator Poindexter, pf Washington, a Roosevelt supporter, an amendment to the Penroee resolu- Rion was adopted extending the power pf the Clapp Investigating committee 10 probe all financial transactions and all correspondence between John D. Archbold, of the Standard Oil Co, and members of Congress from 1904 down to date. That the committee should employ expert counsel to aid in it's search for the taint of Standard Oil money was also authorized in another Poindexter amendment.
 After the Poindexter amendments had been adopted, Senator Pehrose suggested a resolution to also cover the correspondence and financial trans7 and the ex-Presidents of the United States.
 AS there is only one ex-President, however, "Penrose added, 'I'1l sub ntitute the words Theodore Roose- veIt'."
 The Pennsylvania Senator insisted that both sides before the committee should be represented by counsel and iPoindexter agreed to the plan.
 A long wrangle ensued as to wheth- CT funds were available for the in- Quiry. Senator Clapp. chairman of khe Investigating committed, declared She would not employ counsel unless dt was insisted upon, asserting that hhe committee members could satisfac- horily examine witnesses. Townsend, of Michigan, said it was a reflection aon the committee to ask that counsel be employed.
 .'I believe the committee will render flair and impartial service" he said. ssrhe suggestion that there may be a narrow, partisan inquiry is distaste- ful."
 Each side can pay their own att storneys and feel they are serving the country said PenroRe.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24
TWO GIRLS WHO RAN AWAY FROM
 HOME BACk,AGAIN

Loking very shabby and travel weary, Nellie Burke and Lena Beck, the two young girls who ran away from their homes several weeks ago, were brought to police headquarters today. Detective Sergeant Hall went to Detroit, Mich, where the girls were found, and escorted them back to this city. They said they had seen enough of the country to hold them for a while.
 The Burke girl says she is 17 years old and Lena Reck claims to be 16. They were formerly employed in a local factory but they developed a liking for the bright lights and taw- dry pleasures that cheap dance halls and a certain class of moving picture theatres offer. A handsome strang- CT with fluent flow of language told them he would take them on a trip out west and show them a good time.
 He took them to Detroit and aban- doned them in a cheap hotel. The girls were found crying by a sym pathetic guest at the same hostelry and he notified the police. It is claimed that the Beck girl stole $21 land avenue. The Burke girl is simply charged with being incorrigi- ble.
 The maidens were locked up and will have a chance to explain things in the city court Monday. Sergt. Hall made quick trip toDetroit and return He left this city Thursday morning and was back here this morning. The quick return shows that he didn't spend any time loafing about hotel lobbies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24
NEW S7O,OOO FACTORY FOR
 EAST END
Building Activities Continue
 to Boom Tn This City.

Building permits with an aggregate value of $70,830 were issued during the past week as follows:
 Nathan Kraut. three story frame dwelling, west side of Sheridan street.
 Charles E. Ensign, one family frame dwelling, west side, Boston Terrace. < James Grasso, three family frame dwelling, west side of Grand street
 Louise and Eleanor Hyde, one fam fly frame house, north side of Mer- chant street.
 James May, one family frame dwell ing, west side of Wade Terrace.
 Electric Cable Co.,, frame storage she'd south side of Barnum avenue.
 Electric Cable Co, repairs after fire, south side of Barnum avenue.
 w. H. Fox, frame garage. north side of Fairfield avenue.
 B. c. & M. Bufferd, cement block storage house, east side of Knowltorl street.
 William T. Mullins, three two fam fly houses, west side of Main street.
 Anna Dzunenza,. frame addition to building, 757 Arctic street.
 w F. Kolwicz, one story frame pavilion, west side of Weber avenue.
 Barnett Sackowitz, three family frame dwelling, west side of Pequon- mock street.
 Mrs. Edward Hall, two family frame dwelling, west side of King street.
 G. E. Mullins, frame barn, East side of Mill Hill avenue.
 Tony Berano, store and brick barn, west side of Goodwin street.
 Bryant Electric Co., brick addition to factory, south side of State street
 Charles Pflomm, frame store build ing, north side of Barnum avenue.
 Mrs, Frank Leigh, brick residence, north side. of Waldmere avenue.
 Adam Pabst, frame bungalow, west side of Homestead avenue.
 George W. Finn. one family frame dwelling, west side of Hunting street.
 Ida Bradbury one family frame dwelling, east side of Bradley street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24
CEMENT BUCKET
 FALLS AND HURTS
 YOUNG LABORER

While working on a new building which is being erected for Warner Bros, Carmine Camenaro of 56 Church street, was seriously injured this morn ing. He was working on the ground when a bucket of cement which was being raised, fell and struck the la- borer on the shoulder
 The shoulder was disiocated and there is possibility of internal in- Jur1es. The ambulance corps was sum Knoned and NSamenaro was rushed to St Vincents hospital He is employ ed by the B. D. Pierce Jr., Coz Sa- menaro gave his age ae 27 years.
 At the hospital late this afternoon 1t was said that one of the mans lungs was punctured, a shoulder frac- die
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24
East Main Street
 Merchant Says
 Watch Was Stolen

August Koteas of 1291 East Main street reported to the Second Precinct station last night that somebody had rifled his coat and taken a gold watch from the garment Yesterday after noon Koteas, who keeps a candy store, went out for a few hours and left a girl in charge. He hung his coat con- taining the watch. in the back room of the store.
 When Koteas returned from his out ing the coat was there but the time piece was not. The girl reported that two young men whom she knew by sight had entered the store and had spent some time in the back room. The police are now looking for the young men,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24
Local Emmets Guests
 of Congressman Hammill

Congressman James A Hamill who spoke before the Emmet club in Bridgeport last March and made many friends while on that trip to this city, has invited Bridgeport members of that organization to be his guests in an excursion trip up the Hudson river tomorrow. The trip will be under &he auspices of the Clan-Na- Gael of Jer- sey City, and there will be a large number on the boat. These local members of the Ehnmet organizat ton have so far accepted the invitation: Col. T. J. Murphy. John J. Frederick, Assessor Lawrence J. Gill, Assessor Thomas OBrien and William Clifford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24
Thought He Was Dead. But Man
 Was Only Drunk

There was big fuss at Pembroke and Arctic streets early this morning and somebody telephoned to the Sec ond Precinct station that man was lying on the sidewalk dead. Police men Kehoe and sGrossman were sent to the scene and found a crowd gath cred about a prostrate form on the walk.
 A physician who lived nearby made an examination and he suggested that the ambulance corps be summoned. When the man was taken to the Bridgeport hospital it was found that he was suffering from acute alcohol asm. His name was given as Frank Tarnoto of 1126 Pembroke street. He will recover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24
Freight Cars Pile
 Up On Berkshire

Freight cars became piled up on the tracks on Housatonic avenue in front of the Berkshire Iron works this morn ing during the customary shifting which takes place every morning and one of the flat bottom trucks. was completely destroyed. The accident happened around o'clock this morn ing due to a collision
 The cars were empty. No one was injured. The car that was damaged was broken in the middle and the two ends were thrown onto the street, only the iron rods preventing the two sec innS from separating completely.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24
TAFT READY TO
 QUIT FOR SUMMER
Finishes Up Odds and Ends
 and Prepares for Bev- erly Sojourn

Washington, Aug. 24.-with his lbaggage all ready. his golf sticks in Hfe front hall. ready to be grabbed An a. hurry and his car at the rail- road station, President Taft eagerly awaited adjournment of Congress, to- day. The Executive planned to leave at 5:35 this afternoon, for Beverly, Mass, provided the national legisla- lure finished it's work by that time. He was busy ali day with odds and ends of business visiting Senators and bills which were rushed to the White House for his signature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24
Gar Workmen Plan
 Demand for Increase

New Haven, Aug. 24-The grievenace committee of the car workmen em- ployed In the shops of the New Ha- ven road opened a two days session here, today, to discuss wage griev- ances. The matter of presenting a de- mand for an increase in wages will be the main topic -discussed and the of the committee wilI be known to the several branches of the union. At a second meeting of the committee presentation of formal demands will probably be ratified.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24
HATrER's FEET sCALDED.

Danbury, Aug. 24.-Abraham Sid hey, employed at the National Hat Company's factory, will not be able to walk for several weeks on account pf the scalding of both feet. He was lng hot dye when fellow workman suddenly opened the outlet plug and the fluid poured over Sidney's feet. He became unconscious and was talk on to his home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24
TRIP-HAMMER IS STAYED.

Trenton, N. J., Aug. 24.-Chancellor Walker, to-day, allowed a decree re- straining the operation of Ernestine Blair's Camden trip hammer because Michael Noake alleged that the ma- chine rattled his windows. shook the dishes off his table, shook his house and in addition, covered everything with soot The cancel1or held that the hammer clearly vas a puisanaA.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24
FORBES AND CHRISTENSON
 HAVE CASES CONTINUED.

In the city court this morning the rases of Leo Forbes and Lewis Chris senson, charged with the theft of 100 pnpty cement bags from a local con- cern, were continued until Monday. Assistant Prosecutor Redden wanted lime to look up the records of the Young men. Forbes and Christensen Mere arrested several days ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24
SECOND STREET oILING.

Director Courtade began work to- day oiling Stratford and Crescent avenues. This is part of the second oiling that is to be given the streets this season. Knowlton street and William street will be oiled next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24
Taft Signs Bill To
 Abolish Tariff Board

Washington. Aug 24-President Taft signed the sundry civil appro- priation bill shortly after 10 o'clock, today. The measure is the largest of the supply bills and contains the provision aboIishing the tariff board.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to extend our sincere thanks to friends and neighbors, Court Peouannock, Div. No. 2, A. o. Fl, ana especially Officers Burke and Brown and Fireman Lee for kindness shown us in our late bereavement in Che loss of my husband.
 TERS W.J. HERMAN AND FAMILY
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24
POLICE TO ROUND UP
 BOYS WHO STOLE FRUIT

William Harder of 144s North ave- nue reported at police headquarters this morning that boys in the neigh borhood were breaking his trees and stealing plums. couple of police men were detailed to go out and round up the offenders.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24

Hartford-A movement is on foot to have the state provide funds to send survivors of the battle of Gettys- burg to the 1913 reunion on the bat tlefield
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24

New Haven-The bull moose con- %ention will be held September 25 and 26, in Hartford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24

Hartford-Major o. H. Blanchard, 77, Major of the Putnam Phalanx, is dead at his home here from diabetes,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24
MARINES OFF IN NICARAGUA

Philadelphia, Aug 24-The transport Prairie sailed for Colon, this after noon with 75 marines and supplies on board. They will cross the isthmus by train and board the armored cruis- Ass EalikaRAiat far NAaaraa1a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24
NOTICE.

There will be regular meeting of Bartenders' Union, Local 25e ton1nr- row at 3 p. m. sharp as we are only meeting once a month during the summer and all members are request ed to attend as we have business ot importance to be attended to. Mem bers are also requested to get their due books. Per order, q SECRETARY,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24
NOTICE.

Bridgeport G. A. c. all members are requested to attend a special meeting at their rooms at II a. m- Sunday. Important business.
 Per order,
 W. WILLIAM MCCARTHY.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24

TO RENT-A beautiful new two family house, s rooms on the 1oors hot water heat, all modern inn
 provements, 2970 North Main St. Inquire 283 E. Washington. Ave.
 Phone 42s5-S. LA b"po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24

WANTED.-Enginee to run stone crushing plant. Out of town. Also quarry foreman. Apply between
 11-12, 122 Bank St. L23 b~po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24

GILT EDGE BUSINESS FOR SALE Money maker for worker, if you want the business and have the mer. L. zz SFop
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24

HELP WANTED.-Experie men on car assembling. Apply LocomO- bile Company of America.
 l. 22 g.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24

SALESMEN WANTED-To sell trees and plants. Experience not neces- sary. Steady work. Highest com missions payable weekly. Write for free outfit. Perry Nurseries Ro- chester, N r. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24

once. Vincent Standard Market. 1870 State St. L22 so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24

WANTED. Screw machine opera tors; steady work and good wages to competent men. Address Box B-5. care of Waterbury American, Waterbury, Conn. L 24 so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24

FOR SALE.-Large beautiful astsrs, all colors, 40 cents dozen. 212 Wells St. l. 21 uso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24

FOR SALE.-Rockaway and rubber tired buggy cheap and very good.
 Market, ATT South Ave. l. z2 so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-24

YOU DON'T WANT any oga fnna - old things around yosr pr4z1zn4. but we want them as we uee4 shesa for our business. Sell them 70 Jacob Bros. We will pay you the highest price and get them out of your way Prompt attention and satisfaction is our record B5 Kos suth St. Tel. 23s. Bes6.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-09-20
COTTON MARKET
CLOSES QUIET

New York, Sept. 1s.-The cotton mar
ket opened steady at an advance of to
points in response to firm cables, and
after easing off to nearly the closing
figures of last night under realizing
again firmed up on reports of a steadier
spot situation, and during the middle Of
the morning ruled about to 10 points
net higher. The early weather news in
dictated no frost in the belt last night and
showed rising temperatures this morning
with showers or rains, but the presence
of a high barometer and low temperature
in the Pacific northwest led to continued
apprehensions of a cold snap.
Realizing checked the advance around
IL 81 for December and the market late
in the forenoon was rather irregular al
a slight reaction from the best. Trading
was less active at midday and prices
ruled about to points net higher.
Spot quiet; middling uplands, 11.90.
Nominal.
The market eased off TO a net loss Of
or 6 points during the early afternoon
on rumors that a southern authority had
estimated the crop at 10000 600 bales
and scattering liquidation. Later these
rumors were denied and prices steadied
or points from the lowest.
Cotton spot closed quiet; middiing up
lands. 11.s5: middling gulf. 1910. Sales,
81 bales.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-09-20
CHICAGO GRAIN
AND PROVISIONS

Chicago. Sept. 19.-Indifferent response
which cables made TO strengthen on this
side today, turned the wheat market
downward. A backset in corn prices
also counted against the bulls and 1t was
believed that the demand from shorts
had been fully satisfied. The opening
was unchanged TO 1-403-sc lower. De-
cember started at 81 Ia to 81 H. the
same as last night to Lac down, and
fell TO 81.
Corn suffered a decline owing 10 fail
ure Of predicted prospects. An easy
feeling prevailed in oats on ackjunt OF
depression IN other cereals. December
started a shade to 1-8 lower at 81 3-S to
80 S-s01-2 and sagged to 80 IA Pro-
visions rose with hogs. First sales were
IL to 10c higher January went at
s1s15 to $500 for pork, S1O.42M Ds10.45
for lard. and s9.77k to $3.50 for ribs
Subsequently wheat rallied IN conse-
quence Of an advance In corn. The close
Was steady, but 1-sG1-4c net lower for
December at 9 1-403-s Corn rose later
as q result Of expert opinions that the
Weld IN Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and
Texas would prove less than expected
The close, however, was easy with De-
cember at So Is, shade under last
night