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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-26
BECKER HAILED BY SOME WOMEN
 AS A BIG HERO

New York, Oct 26.-Those who make of women the eternal enigma, have another chapter, today, to add to their book of mysteries Police Lieutenant Charles Becker, in a cell at the Tombs awaiting the sentence which will carry him to the death chair at Albany, unless his fight for as a hero by a score of female ad- mirers who sent him letters and tele- grams of sympathy.
 The phrasing of some of the letters brings a smile even to the ordinarily tightly drawn lips of Becker. "A hero sacrificed upon the altar of treachery," one admirer writes of him, while another tells him he is social outcasts.''
 But it is the newspapers that Beck CT turns to, as they come to him fresh from the press, edition by edition. He verse criticisms and elated when he reads interviews predicting a differ ent termination of the probable new trial
 After being sentenced, Wednesday, he will be taken to Sing Sing where he will indisputab1y have to remain, under sentence of death, for the bet ter part of a. year, however success full and speedy his lawyers. Becker read in one of the papers that he had spent $25,ooo for his defense.
 Its absurd he said That's a few thousand more than I ever own ed in my life or ever expect to own, the district attorney to the contrary notwithstanding. The panic which did the actual murdering, was more than ever manifest, today, when they realized at last that there would be no come back, either by making a full confession or turning State's evi- dence and informing against one an other.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-26
E. II. DILLON & co.

movements. Among the men talked of mentioned the name Of Hiram
 I said, Many people in the East have been following the public work of Governor Hiram Johnson with keen interest. We are coming to believe in him. We admire his great work for honest, righteous, efficient govern ment in California;
 l said, Do you know him?' My new acquaintance gave me his card
 As glanced over it I said, Do you mean to say that you are Congress man Johnson, father of Governor Hi ram Johnson, of Californian
 He said, ..I am, and I want. to say to you that Hiram is a good boy. He Is fearless, and loyal to the people in
 Then he made a prophecy, saying, You are sure to hear from him in the flpture''
 we have heard greater and better re- ports from Hiram Johnson every month. Tonight, strange as it may seer1, with Congressman Johnson's in my hand, with his prophecy fresh in my mind, with Governor Johnson here in our midst, find myself chosen by our people to present the speaker of the evening.
 The students of history and national movements declare that we are in the midst of great political evolution, the most wonderful in the history of our country. We should, therefore consider well the conditions, their causes and probable effect, and tfael, vote and act as we see our duty, re- Tnernbering our oath of allegiance as citizens of the United States
 The Progressive party believes that the most wonderful man in this world today on the stage of human activity, the man that the press of the colln- try, the islander and political calu1nny of dernagogues and traitors to good government the man that the bullet of the assassin has not been able to turn aside from his high ideals of duty, should be put in charge of the drifting ship of state for the next four years. That man is Theodore Roose- welt.
 They believe that with t,dn1 should be sent to Washington our great Gov ernor Hiram Johnson of California fearless, loyal and untiring in the cause of righteous government
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-26
FATHER MUIRY'S IRIDIUM ENDS AT
 ST. PATRICK'S
New Holy Name Society Will Receive Communion
 Tomorrow

Rev. Joseph A. Mulry. s. J.. rector of St. Peter's church in Jersey City, concluded his iridium for the men of St. Patrick's parish last evening, and announced arrangements for the com munion of the newly organized Holy Name society Of the church Confess sions will be heard this afternoon and evening and tomorrow morning at the first mass. o'clock, the men will re- ceive mmunion
 Father Mulry is one of the most elo- quent pulpit orators Bridgeporters have heard. The devotions of the iridium have been largely attended and several hundred men Of the North End have been enrolled as members of the Holy Name society of St. Patrick s parish.
 Owing to the great success of the mission conducted by Father MuIry and other Jesuits a year ago. many of the women of the parish have been anxious that he would hold similar de- votfons for their benefit. Father N1hill. the pastor, has succeeded in effecting arrangements for Father Mulry to preach the sermon at the last mass tomorrow morning, 1o:3O, at which it is expected there will be an exceptionally large attendance. Father Mulry will preach to the men at the first mass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-26
Weather Indications

New Haven, Oct. 26-Forecast: Cloudy and slightly colder, tonight Sunday fair. Moderate west and northwest winds.
 The storm which was central over this vicinity, yesterday morning, has ed cloudy and rainy weather during the last A hours in the eastern por- ton of the lake region and New Eng land. It is followed by a large area of high pressure which extends from Texas northeastward to Michigan. It is producing pleasant weather with moderate temperatures in all sections east Of the Rocky Mountains except New England.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with slightly lower tenn perature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-26
HALL IS REELECTED
 CLERK OF FIRE BOARD

D. c. Hall, clerk of the Board of Fire Commissioners was unanimously reelected at meeting of the board yesterday afternoon. Chief Moneys chiefs in Denver was. accepted, and ap- plications for appointments were re- ceived from William B. CaulfieId and William Costigan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-26
COL ORED BAPTISTS
 SHUT OUT RESOLUTION
 FAvORING THE 6. 0. p

Altoona, Pa, Oct. 26-After scenes of widest disorder, which ended in a general handshaking, last night, the eolored Baptists of Pennsylvania in convention here. refused to allow a political resolution favoring the Re- publican party to be even so much as offered on the floor of the convention.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-26
BUCKINGHAM TO TALK
 TO MILFORD DEMOCRATS
(speciail tn The iFa

Special to The Farmer.
 Milford, Oct. 26-A Democratic rally will be held in this place, Monday ev- eningL The voters will be addressed by former Mayor E. T. Buckingham of Bridgeport and David B. Fitzgerald of New Haven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-26
BOYS HOLD REAL ELECTION

With 1,450 boys on the voting lists, full fNedged election of National and State tickets is under way in the various boys clubs of the city this af- tegnoon and evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-26
[rs. George W. Nicholson. was :

Mrs. George W. Nicholson, was sur V. Garner, 14es Park avenue, last even ing when her class in the First Bap- tist Church Sunday school presented through MT. Garner a group picture ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-26
ST. JosEPH's CHURCH.

Masses on Sunday at St. Joseph's R.
 c. Church, Madison avenue, Rev. Father Hubert Dahme, pastor, will be celebrated as follows: Low mass, S:3O; chi1dren's mass, 9:3O; high ma ss, 10:30 a. m.; Rosary, and Benediction,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-26

Nearly 100 members of the state as- sociation Of Fire Insurance Agents are expected at the meeting called at the Hotel Stratfield next Tuesday A ban quet will be served at o'clock
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-26

Mrs. c. H. Armstrong of this city presided at the meeting of the Society of Founders and Patriots of Connec- ticut at the Hotel Taft in New Haven yesterday. Mrs. Eugene Collins Un- derwood delivered an address on Ann erican Coins.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-26
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Dorothy Beach entertained a party of friends at Halloween par- ty at her home, 3166 North Main street last evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-26
BAssETTE TO SPEAK

BASSE@I IE IO OFE<Ah Buell. B. Bassette, Prohibition candi- date for Governor, will speak at a mass meeting in the hall at 1119 Broad street Monday evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-26

Farmer Want Ads. Cent a Word.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-11-08
HOT SPRINGS LIBERAL"
Reported That New Officiats Will
 Overlook Something.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Hot Springs.-The new county ad- ministration, composed of men who are expected to give Hot Springs 2 new deaP' where liberality is concern ed, were sworn into office.
 The new officers made it plain that while there would naturally be more liberality, the city, in no sense of the word, was to be wide open" The big clubhouses will go on without mo- lestation from either the city or coun- ty officials. The club will be requir- ed to pay high license. The places that cannot afford to pay for the privi- lege will not be permitted to open.
 Under no condition will Sunday sa- looms be permitted, according to Sher- if R. l.. Williams.
 Another reform" where gambling is concerned is the elimination of all crap tables.
 in all likelihood the picture shows will be permitted to open Sunday. There are some theaters, however, that are contemplating running vau- deville Sunday. II they do the man. agement may expect a fight from the reform element. sez4,
 When the big league teams come here to train next spring they will be permitted to both practice and play on Sunday.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-11-08
MARSHAL IS KILLED
Rev. J. p. Biggers Was Attempting
 Arrest When Shot Down.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
 Walnut Ridge.-The Rev. J. P Big. gers, city marshal of Walnut Ridge, was shot and killed by Dock Driver, a concrete builder, who was creating a disturbance in the crowd attending the street carnival. Marshal Biggers attempted to arrest Driver on a war rant, but Driver resisted, and, drawing Q revolver, fired three shots, killing MT. Biggers instantly. One of the bull lets passed through the hand of a small boy who was standing near by.
 Drivers wife, from whom he has been separated, was running a stand at the carnival. She said her husband was intoxicated and had been annoy ing her and she went before Mayor Medearis and swore out warrant for his arrest. It was while serving this warrant that the preachermarshal was killed. Mob violence was feared for few minutes after the shooting, but the authorities succeeded in get ting Driver away from the crowd, and he was hurried to Newport for safe keeping
 The Rev. MT. Biggers was 65 years old and is survived by his wife and one daughter. He was a brother of B. F. Biggers, a hotel proprietor and large land owner of Pocahontas and Biggers, Ark.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-11-08
COMMISSION BUSINESS
Several Adjustments of Rates Made.
 Dermot Citizens Protest.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Little Rock.-The question Of rate adjustment on cotton from points on the Louisiana and Arkansas railroad for concentration at Hope, Ark, from which place it will be shipped to the markets of the East, has been ordered by the Arkansas Railroad Commission.
 The Louisiana and Arkansas rail road recently filed an application with the commission asking for authority to publish rates named on cotton from points in Arkansas on that line to Hope. The application, as approved became effective October 1, at the re- quest of the applicants.
 A complaint of the citizens of Der mott, on the Valley division of the Iron Mountain, that the new 5000 depot, now under construction at that place, would blockade the sidewalk at the footNof Main street, was compro- missed at a joint conference of w. F. Mcknight of the Arkansas Railroad Commission, c. M. Andrews of the Valley division, and citizens. The rail road agreed to construct cement steps leading to the pavilion in the center of the depot.
 The petition of the St. Louis and San Francisco (Frisco) for an adjust ment of the rate on cider and vinegar from Rogers, Gravette and Sloan Springs, to Fort Smith and Van Buren, recently filed with the Arkan- sas Railroad Commission, has been approved and becomes effective at once.
 The Frisco's complaint was that it's competitor, the Kansas City Southern, by reason of the court tariff and a shorter line, could transport the prod uets at cheaper rate than the Frisco, and consequently prevented competi- tion. The Frisco ral. oad, though run ming through the same competitive points, takes a circuitous route, mak- ing the distance greater, and, in the provisions of the court tariff, could not handle the products from the same points at similar rate. Now the rates on cider and vinegar are the same on the Kansas City Southern and the Frisco.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-11-08

cally suspended during the hours of the funeral. The people of this city, where MT. Sherman was universally loved and respected, had previously had an opportunity to gaze for the last time upon the face of their distin- guished fellow citizen, while the body lay in state in the court house.
 The public services were held in Christ church, where a throng of friends and former associates of the vice president assembled to pay their last tribute. Earlier in the afternoon a private service was held at the Sher- man home. President Taft, who, with his party, had arrived from New York on special train, went immediately to the house to extend his sympathy to Mrs. Sherman and members of the family and was present at the private service. The president then went to the church for the public service and accompanied the family to the ceme- tery.
 The services at the church were of a simple character and were conduct ed by Dr. William Stryker, presiden+ of Hamilton college, of which Vice President sherman was an alumnus, and Rev. Louis H. Holden, pastor of Christ church, of which Mr. Sherman Eas. a member.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-11-08
REUNION |S HELD BY OLD SOLDIERS Gen. Thomas Green Is Elected Commander of the Arkan-
 sas Division.
SHERMAN'S DEATH DEPLORED
Welcome Visitors to the "City of Roses"

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Little Rock.-Gen. Thomas Green of Pine Bluff, has been elected com mander of the Arkansas Division of the United Confederate Veterans, 70 succeed Gen. Charles Coffin of Bates vile. The brigade commanders elect ed were as follows: J. M. Killough of Wynne, First brigade; Geo. w. New ton of Camden, Second brigade; Dr. H. s. Routh of Batavia, Third brigade; John F. Green of Hope, Fourth brigade.
 A resolution was adopted by the convention deploring the death of Vice President Sherman, as follows:
 Be it Resolved, By the various camps of United Confederate Veter- ans assembled, that we unite with the nation in deploring the death of James s. Sherman, vice president of the United States, whose departure will leave a void hard to fill. Those who knew him we Il respected his ser country, and those who knew him per sonally loved him.
 Resolved further, That we extend to the family our sinceresl sympathy in the loss of husband anl father, whose goodness Of heart ana never failing geniality won for him the ap- pellation of Sunny Jim"
 A rising vote of thanks was exterd- ed to Gen. R. s. Shaver for his eff cient and successful management of the camp of Confederate Veterans at the reunion in Little Rock in May, 1911, and Gen. J. F. Smith of Little Rock was endorsed for commander of the Trans-Mississipp Department of the U. c. V. A resolution was also adopted endorsing the proposal to change the date of the national re- union from some time in May or June to September.
 Before adjournment was taken, the convention endorsed resolution in- structing the adjutant to send greet ings to General Simon Bolivar Buck her of Kentucky, the only surviving lieutenant general of the Confederacy General Buckner is now more than 90 years old and in feeble health.
 Gov. George w. Donaghey delivered the address of welcome at the open- ing of the convention, and Judge Geo. L. Basham delivered the address of welcome in behalf of the Omer R. Weaver camp, of which he is con- mander. Dr. H. l.. Routh of Batavia responded to these addresses of vel come on behalf of the visitors. Mrs Josie Frazee Cappelman gave a read ing entitled Love for the Confeder- acy," and Miss Louie Cappleman and Mrs. Snodgrass rendered an instru- mental selection.
 The veterans were entertained at the Chamber of Commerce with a re- ception given by members of the Me- morial, Churchill and Keller chap ters, Daughters of the Confectionery. Mrs. George B. Gill presided, and short informal program was given, fol- lowed by refreshments and a social hour
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-11-08
M'VAY TO HANG
Governor Sets December 27 for Execu-
 tion-Court Affirmed Decision.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Little Rock.-Gov. George w. Dona- ghey set the date of the execution of John McVaysfor December 27, 1912, on the receipt of the mandate from the Supreme Court of Arkansas. The court refused to grant a motion to withhold the mandate, and it was sept to the governor so that he could fix the date of execution.
 McVay was convicted at the spring term of the Jefferson Circuit Court of the killing of J. w. Ethridge of Fall River, Miss, as he was leaving the Jefferson county courthouse, Novem- Der 20, 1911. The shooting followed the opening statements of Ethridge, who was to have been tried for killing Albert McVay, brother of John Me- Way, in l90S The case was appealed to the Supreme Court, where the de- cision of the lower court was affirm ed. On September 16, Cullen and Ed McVay pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree on the same charge.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-11-08
WILL NOT RECOMMEND
Governor Says State Cannot Afford
 Silver Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Little Rock.-Gov. George w. Dona- ghey said he would not recommend to the legislature that an appropriation be made for a silver service for the battleship Arkansas. The governor declared he is opposed to such a bill, because Arkansas has not enough money to properly care for her paul. pers, much less buy silver service sets, and because the state was not treated fairly by the government officials in charge of the battleship. The govern or said that he had endeavored with out success for some time to learn the exact date of the launching of the ship, so that suitable arrangements could be made for the states being represented at the event and that he could net get this information until within 10 days of the launching of the ship. At that late date nothing could be done, and, he says it is immaterial if anything else is ever done.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-11-08
All Over Arkansas
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SHOOTS SISTER; KILLS SELF
Tragedy at Bedside of Stricken Father
 Who Pleaded in Vain.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Walnut Ridge.-After fatally shoot ing his sister, Mrs. Mildred Poe, as she stood at the bedside of his invalid father, Marcus Collier of this city fled to the woodshed, where he drank d bottle of carbolic acid and then shot himself through the head. Collier gained admission to the shed only in time to kill himself, as he was pursued by Sheriff Owens, who had heard Mrs. Poe's screams
 Golfers act is attributed to tempo rary insanity. It has recently been currently rumored that Collier had at tempted to induce his father, E. NJ. Collier, to deed all of his property to him. This, it is said, the elder Collier refused to do, declaring that he in- tended to care for his daughter. Mrs. Poe. Collier and his father were part ners in the drug business. Collier con- tinually brooded over the refusal of his father to comply with his wishes and entered the room where his father lay LL Mrs. Poe was at the bedside when young Collier drew revolver and fired at her four times. Each shot took effect, Mrs. Poe being wounded in each arm and one leg, the fatal shot entering her head. The aged Collier from his bed pleaded with his son not to shoot Mrs. Poe and when Col Her turned upon and threatened him, pleaded in his own behalf.
 You haven't long to live, anyhow" said young Collier, 'so I'll leave you alone"
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-11-08
PAGE ASSUMES DUTIES
Retiring Commissioner Leaves Politics
 for Good.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
 Little Rock.-John H. Page, sworn in last week as commissioner of mines, manufactures and agriculture of Ar kansas by the clerk of the Arkansas Supreme Court, took charge of the de- partment of agriculture. His bond was approved by Governor Donaghey some time ago.
 Hon. Clay Sloan, the present con- missioner of agriculture, left imme- diately for his home at Black Rock and when asked what he intended to do he stated that he was going home, sit in front of the fireplace, see the back-stick burn and eat roasted sweet potatoes. "My association in Little Rock has been very pleasant, and I hate to leave my many friends. only hope that I have done the state some good"
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-11-08
Man Found Buryino Wife,

Springdale. - Charged with having murdered his wife, Lena Rose of Springdale, at their home, Eugene Rose was arrested and taken to Fay etteville where he was placed in jail. Rose is said to have been intercepted by passerby while he was rolling the lifeless form of his wife in a wheel barrow to an isolated part of the woods in the rear of the house for burial Mrs. Rose was shot in the head with revolver A coronr's jury held Rose for the killing. It is believ- ed that Roses mind is affected, as several who have lately had business dealings with him have declared that his actions were very strange.
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-11-08
CAR FAMINE GROWING
Railroad Commission Hints That it
 Will Act.

hington.-Shortage of freight industrial paralysis in some parts Of the country, has become so serious that the Interstate Commerce Com. mision proposed to shippers and rail roads drastic recommendations for ita relief, with thinly-veiled intimatiop that should they fail to remedy the situation the commission itself would find way to do so.
 ''The condition is acute." declared Commissioner Franklin K. Lane, con- ducting an inquiry. Great institu- tions of the country are practically out of fuel and cannot get it because there are not cars for it's transpor- tation. If an immediate remedy is not found people in different parts of the country will be freezing to death | because of their inability to get coal"
 The car shortage is said to be found to be due to delay in unloading, the slow movement of freight cars and failure of railroads to return cars to the lines owning them. In the latter case it was said railroads hold cars, paying a nominal charge for their use. This the commission denounces as nothing less than theft" The inves- tigation of slow movement of freight developed that freight car averages about 20 miles day and that while l one is moving 13 are standing still The commission makes several sug gestions for relief of the car shortage