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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23
BIRTHDAY OF THE FIRST
 SUFFRAGETTE 3"NIARTYR,
Vote ''No.'

In the early days of the woman s suffrage movement in both England and America all the advocates of the reform were martyrs to the extent that they were subject to social oetracism and were beyond the pale of respectabi The first real the Clafin sisters, Victoria and Ten nessee, the first named of whom was ago. Victoria was the first woman candidate for the Presidency of the United States. Later both Of the dis tinguished sisters settled in England Martin, while Tennessee became the second wife Of Sir Francis Cook, first baronet of that name, in 1895, Reuben Claflln, the father of the pioneer suf- fragette martyrs, was a wealthy mer- chant in New York.
 It was forty years ago in 1872, that Victoria and Tennessee Claflin were bundled roughly into 8 patrol wa gon and carted off to the Ludlow street Jail in New York because they insist ed on voting- In that campaign Vic toria was the candidate for President of the United States on the Equal Rights. Party ticket. Both sisters so vigorously did they fight for their rights at the polls that United States Commissioner John H. Shields ordered their arrest.
 At first the newspapers of New York had ridicuIed the sisters but their con- fnement in jail aroused the sympathy or press ana puoilc, ana the tide of opinion turned in their favor. The newspapers began to shout ''persecu- tion.'' and dema nded that the sisters be immediately tried on some definite charge, or that the authorities cease to arrest them every time they made speeches, committing them to jail un- til bailed out and then rearresting them.
 So bitter was the feeling against the sisters in some quarters that definite charge was made that a plot had been made to kill them. The conspiracy contemplated the burning of Jefferson
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23
COOLEY TO-DAY TO THE
 GOOD OLD SUMMER TINITE

Today the people of the northern hemisphere bid sad or glad fare well-according to the point of view to that good old Summer time'' and extend more or less cordial welcome to Fall The Autumna1 equinox be- gan early this morning, and the t'me1- ancho1y days have came'' to remain until Dec. 21, when the Winter so1stice begins. Today the last straw lid will be sent to the discard, and the last bunch of belated Summer girls will have arrived at home. there to begin the task of removing the coat of tan which they have been cultivating with months.
 According to ancient tradition, the beginning of Autumn is usually mark ed by what are called "equinoctia1' storms, but scientists have lately dis missed with scorn the idea that the equinox has anything to do with such storms as may prevail about this time. The Oldest Inha abitant, however, is equally seornfu1 of the scientific weather sharps, and has the facts figures and statistics to prove his as- sertion. He points to the September cyclone that visited Galveston and the Gulf coats in '75. which continued people in one village alone; to the September gale which ragged along the New England coast in ,69; to the ter rilole flood which inundated the coun- try along the Rhine sixty years ago today; to the Brownsville, Tex. hur- ricane just quarter of century ago;
 
 began Sept. 9. 1875, and left 10000 people homeless: to the floods in France in 1866, and to the September floods in China a quarter of 8 cen tury ago, which thousands of peo- ple along the Yellow River were drowned; to the September storm which ragged over the Atlantic in 1857 ca using the loss of the New York Havana steamship Central America, which went down with over 400 souls and with a treasure in gold of more than $2, 000,0 900; and he may even hold the AutumnaI equinox responsible for the fact that September is noted in history as an .'earthQuake months. In short. the Oldest Inhabitant has sthe goods,'' and the meteorological expert will have a difficult time ex- p1ainins away the proof on the ground of coincidence.
 Sixty years ago. in 1852 the Inter Dem ogra phy was organized to consid- CT means and methods for fighting the epidemic of Asiatic cholera that was then raging in Europe. Since that first meeting thirteen similar gatherings have been held in various European cities, but the session call ed for Washington, beginning today, is the first on this side of the Allan tic. It has been due to this great body of scientists and medical men, more than to any other. agency, that cholera has ceased to be a scourge to America and Europe. The terrible cholera epidemic Of the last century spread from India into Russia in 1929 and to Germany and England in 1S30- 31. carrying off nearly a million peo- pie. It reached America in 1882, the first death occurring in Quebec whence it spread to cities as far dis tant as New Orleans Another visi- tation of cholera in England began in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23
CENTENNIAL OF NfOLINEAUX'S
 LAST IMPORTANT ENCOUNTER

important bout of Tom Molineaux. the American negro who almost captured
 the heavyweight championship of Eng land. On that occasion the colored
 fighter was defea ted by Harry Thomp- son, and soon afterward retired from the ring Molineaux was native of Virginia, a full-blooded African, and
 fighter of great strength, cIeverness and endurance. He met a mum ber of the best men in America, and then went to England, where he calmly an nounced that he intended to take the championship from Tom Cribb. The latter was so superior toS all other English scrappers that The could get no matches and at first he only laugh ed at the colored mafl's pretensions.
 Molineaux was not so large man as Cribb, but in his trial matches he showed so much pluck and boxing abiI-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23
Uht B. m. Rpan Uun1ua1t1t3
 EkaahltaksA 1HEz.
FORECAST OF AUTUMN STYLES
 IN TAILORED SUITINGS. DISTINCTIVE NOVELTIES FOR S2.OO A YARD
EHsahlfHksA 1HEZ.

We make mention of a number of different lines Of Tailored Suitings that moderately priced. Extra efforts have been made this provide materials ot distinctive appearance, that at the time practical and within reach of modest purses.
 Because women of taste like the unusual and ndi- vidual designs that are likely to be duplicated and over again, buyer has been great pains 10 select large assortment of goods, many of de- sign, but enormous variety the above mentioned price.
 To that end we have to offer
 Striped Herringbone Suitings in grays, and blue mixtures with black.
 Boucle Suitngs, shades of brown and amber, the tiny Fbouces" overlyng.
 Boucle Zibelines. fine and silky in dark mixtures.
 Novelty Diagonsis, heavy twill in black with deriving threads of green, Hussar blue, pum CTS III the style of Oxford mixtures.
 Mixed Whipcords and Mannish Suitings in dark stone gray, brown dark blue and black with single threadlike stripes in contrasting shades
 Soft-finshed Diagonals in shades petunia taupe light and dark navy, mulberry and the different browns.
 The above of the $2.oo Sutngs of which we have such varied supply. Women who have in mind suits will do well visit the Coored Dress spection. We have confidence in offering them, ing well that in every they will be found reliable and far above the average tailored cloth the price
 The width 56 inches price $2.OO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23
CONGRESS OF CHAMBERS OF WORLD COMMERCE
 IS HELD IN BOSTON

national congress of chambers of commerce virtually opened, today, when the registration bureau began the work of getting the signatures of the TOO delegates and visitors from more than 50 of the worlds nations. The big feature of today is the recep- ton to be headed by Secretary of Commerce and Labor Nagel for the delegates in the great ballroom of the Copely-PIaza hotel. Governor FOsS, Mayor Fitzgerald and other state and city officials, together with Boston's s most prominent citizens, will assist Secretary NageI.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23
C. OF F. STATE
 BOARD MEETS HERE

The five local circles of the Com panions of the Forest, F. of A., en- tertained the state board of that or der in Foresters hall yesterday. There were about 800 representatives of the circles in the state, which number 40. The local circles. Star of Pen broke StratfIeld, furnished a delightful pro- gram for the visitors after the business session was finished. The business session took place in the afternoon. In the evening there WAS a banquet and an entcrtainment
 Among the high officers of the or der who were in attendance at the meeting were Supreme Chief Compan- ion Annie M. CorcOran of New Haven Supreme Councillor Catherine Donahue of Meriden: Supreme Deputies. Mrs NJ J. Foley of New Haven, Mrs. John Hickley of Hartford and Mrs. James P. Brennan Of this city. The state board is made up or officers, deputies and past chief companions of the State circles.
 Reports from the deputies and of ficcrs of the different circles were made at the meeting. It was most gratifying to learn that a gain or something like 1000 has been made in the membership of the order during standing of the order was also most encouraging.
 Prizes were announced at the meet ing. Mrs RensIcw of Waterbury se-
 
 bers during the term and was given a prize of s25; Mrs M. A. LaYenture of New Haven, got second prize, SIC and Mrs Mary Lexen of Norwalk, 3rd prize s. MT. Tucker of New London was awarded $5 in gold. Circles show ing the largest percentage of gains fIacs. the frst prize going to New Haven circle the second to Capitol City Circle of Hartford and the third to Daughters of Italy circle of Water bury.
 The banquet was served after the business session and after the ban nuet an entertainment was given, c1-4r sisting of vocal and instruqn erlral Es.=.. sic, monologues readings and eketcn- 
 The committee which arranged for the affair consisted of Mrs. James P. Brennan. chairman, and tic chairmen from the different circle committees: l: Mrs. Helen Johnson. Miss B. A. Les ter Ana stasia White Agnes Martin and Miss Jennie Tobey.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23
THE STOCK MARKET
CT. L.. Watson & Co.)

CT. LA W atSOn W OO.)
 We have had well supported mar ket the past week with the greatest strength and activity in specialties, but with a gradual improving tend ency along the line. Our deduction fs-Sit Fast; Hold Tight; Keep Wide Margins; Trust in the Lord and your own Country-and you will not only
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23

1S49. causing 15,eo0 deaths. When the scourge reappeared in 1852, the lead, ing medical men of Europe organIzed to combat the disease. In 1865-66 the Europe but the fatalities were much fewer than in previous ep1demlcs- Since then the disease has been prac- ticaiIy wiped out in Europe and Am erica
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23

Antoine De1oria, Postmaster at Gar den. Mich, knows the exact fscE when he speaks of the curative valu of Foley Kidney Pills. He sayf From my own experience ! reeou1 mend Foley Kidney Pills. ss grsa remedy for kidney trouble My Eath CT was cured of kidney disease ard | good many of my neighbOrs were cur ed by Foley Kidney Pills. For gal by all druggists. 9
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23

keep the Wolf from the door but haV plenty. and peace, later. when th campaign is over and we are all join ing in the gold old Moody and Sanks Hymn Of What Shall The HarTef Re"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23

Market Jail at a time when the Claflin sisters were confined there.
 It was the con tention of Victoria and Tennessee CIafiin that the wom len of the United States were given the ballot by the Constitution, and that no further legislation was necessary. Victoria Claflin first became promi-
 that year memortaHzed Congress in behalf of wOnan'S suffrage. Besides her activities in these lines, she was one Of the first to proach what has since come to be called eugenics, or the science of race improvement, and she was also interested in reform and revolutionary movements for the bene-
 fit of the working classes. In Eng land she founded and became the edi-
 and later of the Humanitarian Maga- zine. She and her sister, Lady Cook.
 were the real founders of the militant suffrage movement in England, which
 has since taken up so much space on the front pages of the neWspa pers of the world. The example they set forty years ago by going to jail for lowed by scores of English euffra- gettes. although that variety of Inartyrdom has never became pOpu- lar in America.
 The most remarkable sentence ever passed upon a violator of a prohibi-
 ton law was that handed down in a, a gentry ago, when James A. Stewart, a clerk in a Wichita drug store who sl1ad pleaded guilty to an indictment of 2,O8O counts was sentenced to seven teen years in prison and to pay a fine of s20,sOO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23

New York-A. A. Hoffman. who bs came a forger because loan shark threatened him. submitted to a blou transfusion operation and paid N S25 he received for 1t over to his l0a shark creditors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23

REPRESENTATIVES, IN CONGRESS
 1st Dis-AUGUsTINE LONERGAN
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-23

For Senator 22nd District Archibald McNeil, Jr. For Senator 2Srd District Joseph H. Whitcomb.
The Coconino sun., 1912-10-18

''' s.'.... ........ pIZjo3S T3
 Claim Rabbit Bros. filed for S38S.o2, allowed for S365.I5.
 The bond of J. M. Keeling as notary public at Tuba was ap- proved.
 The bond of Sorun C. Jensen as notary public at Fredonia was approved and the same were ap- pointed as registration officers for their respective precincts.
 The appointment of F. o. Allen as deputy county school superin- tendent during the absence of N. G. Layton was approved.
 The report of the county re- corder, showing collection of S38o. 50 during the month of Sep tember, and the treasurer's receipt for same, was checked with the blotter and fee books and ap- proved.
 The report of the clerk of the superior court, showing collection of S25o.o4, during the month of September, and treasurer's receipt for same, was checked with the fee book and approved.
 The reports of justice of the peace at Williams, showing col lection of $o during month of August and the September report showing collection of S13.75 in civil cases and fines of S25, and the treasurer's receipt for same, was approved.
 The report of the constable at Williams, showing collection of S7.2o and treasurer's receipt for same, was approved. The report of the sheriff, show ing collection of SI2.oo during September, and treasurer's re- ceipt for same, was approved.
 The expense account of the sheriff's office, showing S236.35 expended, was checked and ap- proved.
 The report of the county school superintendent for quarter ending Sept. goth was approved.
The Coconino sun., 1912-10-18

The superintendent of schools, showing the school districts of Coconino county as they existed August 5th, was approved, and are on file in board of supervisors office.
 The reports of the custodian of the Bright Angel Toll Trail, show ing collection of S527 in August and S6I5 in September, and treas urer's receipt for same, was ap- proved.
 The reports of the custodian of Lees Ferry, showing collections for April, May, June, and July S2oo.o5, and for August of S28, and treasurer's receipts for same, was approved.
 The report of the county treas urer, showing receipts S5,o28.8o, disbursements S22, ,266.I4, bal ance on hand Sept. goth S44,- 487.73, distributed to the various county funds, was checked with the treasurer's books, stubs and cancelled warrants and approved.
 The board of supervisors and county attorney proceeded to count the money in the treasury
The Coconino sun., 1912-10-18

Claim A. G. Rounseville, coun- ty physician, Williams, not al- lowed pending investigation.
 Claim Rabbit Bros., burial in- digent, held for investigation.
 Claim Rabbit Bros, automo- bile hire in March, rejected.
 Claim ]. A. Button filed for S25, allowed for S22.
 Claim Dr. T. P. Manning filed for $3o, allowed for SEA.
 Claim D. Montoya filed for S24, allowed for So.
The Coconino sun., 1912-10-18

and handed in the following veri- fled report: T h amount of money that ought to be in the treasury is S44,487.73; the amount of money actually in the treasury is S44,487.73; that the kind of money is: gold, S37o; silver, S46.2o; currency, SIe5.I8; cash items, So,I7I.I8. The amount deposited in the Arizona Central Bank and interest being paid to the county upon such deposit SIS, 4oo.oI. Amount deposited in the Citizens Bank and interest being paid to the county thereon S23,o4I.25; less out standing cheeks, s3,77o.73. The rate of interest the county receives is per cent per annum on the daily balances, credited to the county monthly. We further depose and say that not more than three months have elapsed since the last counting of such moneys was made as required by law. This counting was made on the 7th day ot October, 1912.
 Upon receipt of a letter from
The Coconino sun., 1912-10-18
SUPERVISORS PROCEEDINGS
Official Minutes of the Board of Supervisors of COconno
 County, Arizona

of Board of Supervisors of Coconno county, State of Arizona, Oct. 7th, ] law the board of supervisors met today regular on Present. Gray Members Bongberg and Shafer, Perkins, acting place the attorney who was granted of absence, and Clerk Brownell.
 the board of equalization, August session. and of the regular meeting supervisors Sept read and approved.
 The claims the audited and allowed ordered the proper funds
The Coconino sun., 1912-10-18

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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1912-08-31
WILL CLOSE DOWN
ON LABOR DAY
All Factories, Business Hous.
es and Offices to Close in
Honor of Labor.

A general suspension of activity in
the factories and business houses of
the city will mark the observation of
Labor day in Richmond next Monday
There will be no festivity on the part
of organized labor. All the unions are
busy preparing for the entertainment
of the State Federation of Labor
which meets here late in September.
Business houses, offices and factor
les have announced that they will be
closed on this day. All city hall Of
fees will close their doors.
At the court house all offices, ex-
cepting those of the county auditor
and treasurer, will be closed to the
public. A sale of bonds for the Rich
mond-Newpprt pike will keep the Of
fee of the county treasurer open until
noon. The auditors office will be
open all day. A meeting of the county
commissioners and preparations for
meeting of the county council will en-
gross the time and attention of the
auditor and his clerks.
If weather conditions are favorable,
it is expected many workingmen will
take their families into the country
for an outing. Many trips to Cincin-
natl and indianapolis are planned.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1912-08-31
Will Take the Place of Form
er Senator Beveridge Who
Cannot Be Present, but
Will Come Later.
CONGRESSIONAL CON-
VENTION TO MEET
Two Other Conventions in
Richmond on the Same
Date and Large Attend
ances Expected.

! Frederick w. Lands, candidate for
ELieutenant-governor of Indiana on the
Progressive ticket, will be the princi-
pal speaker at the district conven-
tion which will be held at the Coli
scum in Richmond on next Tuesday.
It was announced last week that Sena-
tor Albert J. Beveridge would be pres
ent at the convention, but he was de-
tained In Vermont, and will not be
able to fill his Richmond engage
ment until q later date. Senator Bev-
bridge has made arrangements to
speak in Richmond within the next
two weeks while his voice is still good,
but 1t was impossible for him to come
to Richmond for the district conven-
tion. Mr.. Lands is one of Indiana's
best orators and man of national
reputation. ."
The committee in charge Of the dis
trict convention has made arrange
ments for the sale of balcony seats at
25 cents each and stage and box
seats $1.00, to defray the expenses of
the convention. All other seats ex-
cept the seats on the lower floor for
the delegates, will be free to the
public.
The convention will convene at 10
o'clock on Tuesday morning and pro-
ceed with the order of business, and
then adjourn until 1:30 in the after
noon, when program has been ar
ranged at which time Mr.. Landis will
i1eliver his address on the Progressive
principles.
There will be two other conventions
In Richmond on Tuesday. One will
be the convention to nominate q can
iidate for representative from Wayne
county, and the other will be the con-
vention of Wayne and Fayette coun-
ties to nominate a candidate for joint
Representative. Both of these conven-
tions will be held at the court house
lat 10 o'clock in the morning on next
Tuesday.
The full program for the district
convention will be announced on Mon
day, the Richmond city band has been
Isecured, and 1t is the desire of the
cOmmittee to make the meeting in
kereeting and instructive.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1912-08-31
SECRETARY FISHER
IS GIVEN A FINE
Member of Presidents Cabi-
net "Pinched" for Auto
Speeding.
(NatIonal News Association,

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 31.-Like
the hunter who went out to shoot rab-
bits and met a lion. Constable Walter
Guldner of Sonoma county. camping
in the county road near Petaluma, to
catch speed burners, swooped down on
the automobile of Secretary Of the In.
terror Walter l.. Fisher and marched
the entire party to the Petaluma City
Hall. He did not know who his pris-
oners were until the fine had been paid
and the party had gone
With his wife, his secretary, H. A
Meyer, F. c. Wythe, a San Francisco
attorney and his chauffeur, Harry Grit
fin, Secretary Fisher was flying over
the county pike to the home of Luther
Burbank. the plant wizard at Santa
Rosa. when they were halted and TAX
en- in charge by Constable Guldner.
They were taken before Police
Judge Dillon but Fisher made no rev.
elation of his identity and the whole
party was read sharp lecture by the
country jurist, who declared that pun
ishment for lawbreaking should fall
equally upon the rich and the poor
He fined the chauffeur SO.
In Santa Rosa. Fisher and his party
were entertained at luncheon by May
or James r. Edwards and his wife A
visit was made to the Burbank ex
perimental grounds and the expert
mental farm of the scientist neal
Sebastopol. Fisher expressed keer
regret at finding Burbank absent.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1912-08-31
ASSESSMENT ROLLS
Are Approved by Board o1
!! Works.

The board Of works has approved
fwo assessment rolls. For the i'm
provement of Main street on the
north side from Twenty-first to Twen.
ty second street with cement side
twalks, curbs and cutters and on the
south side from Twelfth to Twenty.
second street with the same improve.
ments, the property owners will pay
&S.056.64 and the city will pay $4,000
The property owners will pay $780,.
91 on the cement alley between South
Eighth and Ninth street from South A
street north to the first alley
The board approved a sewer system
on South B street from Fifteenth to
sTwentyfirst street The city's share
pf this improvement will be ascertain
ed by the city engineer and included
In the budget for next year.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1912-08-31
MAKES CHASTITY FIND
Despondent Father Kills
Himself and Children.
(National News Association

(National News Association
NEY YORK, Aug. 31.-Despondent
because of ill health and fearing that
his wife would be unable to care for
their two eldest sons. Jacob Hass, OF
1919 Second avenue, turned on the gas
in their home early today, killing both
himself and children
Mrs. Hass, unconscious of her hus.
bands intent, slept in an adjoining
room with the youngest boy nestled in
her arms
She was awakened shortly before
daybreak by the smell of gas. She at
tempted to enter the room occupied
by her husband and two sons, bu,
found the door locked Frightened by
this unusual discovery she ran scream
ing into the street. Two policemen
heard the woman's cries and ran up
Investigation disclosed the three dead
bodies upon the bed in Hass's room.