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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25
WHY PRESIDENT OF U. $. WASDENIED WRECK NEWS

something for the story was that newspapers would be 50 interested tu what he had 10 say and in view of how Bride had behaved so brayeiy and brilliantly that he could expect to be Daid.'
 The inventor said he did not expect the operator would put the "story'' up for the highest bidder. He merely wanted to tell him he could accept money for :t. He said he understood both operators received remunerative sums. He said he believed Bride re- but he did not know what Cottam received. He did not know that any officer received any part of the money.
 Tt would be absolutely wrong" hs said. '.for them to receive anything from the operators"
 "All of the information received by the Carpathia's operator and by the operator of the Titanic was official Information" said Smith. That jn- formation you consented for your op- orator to give out did you not?"
 "No. I did not. Bride had beeu sec not compelled by any law or regula~ ton to withhold anything regarding his experiences. He had as much right to tell of his rescue as any ok the other survivors. I did not seo Cottam that night. I gave him no IuotT uctlOuS dS tO W08t 06 S0OuI0 or should not say. I emphatically deny that I gave him any authority to give out anything he should not"
 Chairman Smith thanked MArcona for his sweeping denial, insisting that he did not wish the public or the wit ness to think that the committee su0- pected him of any 'unworthy mo- tive'' f
 Marconi reiterated that he was par tfculariy anxious that the public should have the details as quickly and as accurately as possible whether k was through the New York paper to which the story was sold or talrussgh other sources.
 This, four figures messago was transmitted when the Carpathia was entering New York harbor," said Mar conf 'I'm not expressing any opinion except that did not authorize it, did not like it and did not approve 1t. [ believe it would have been better if the operator had sent ont a story soon afterward to the Marconi CompanY for public information"
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25
2O5 BODIES
 RECOVERED
Wsderer's Remains Found; Per
 haps Major Butts Also

New York. April 25-The body oe George D. Widener, of Philadelphia, Titanic victim, is aboard the morgue- ship Mackay-Bennett, according to a tffices here, today, correcting the list of identified bodies recovered. Tho correct list changes the name George w.; Widen, to George D. Widener.
 But one other correction is made. The name A. B. Att Is changed to L. Butt. This, it is believed may be Major Archibald Butt.
 The despatch contained no punctua- tion marks and after the name L. Butt there appeared the single word Shea" This might make the name L. Butt Shea.
 Two hundred and five bodies of vic- tims of the Titanic disaster were on board the morgue-ship Mackay-Ben- nett on her gruesome cruise off the Newfoundland banks, according to a wireless despatch given out at the White Star offices here today. The sea is strewn for miles with bodies of victims, according to the despatch but the captain of the Mackay-Ben- nett expressed the belief that a ma jority of the lost would never come to the surface. The wireless read:
 'sThe bodies are numbous in Lat 41:35 north Long. 4S:37 west. extend- ing many miles east and west. Man ships should give this wide berth. Apparently death was instanteous in most cases owing to exposure when the bodies were drawn into the vor- tex.
 Drifting in dense fog since noon yesterday. Total picked up 205. We brought away all embalming fluid in Halifax, enough for TO- With weeks fine weather think we would pretty we'll clean up the remains of the dis- aster. It is my opinion that the Da- jority will never come to the surface"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25
|SMAY WANTS
 TO GET AWAY
TROUBLE IS BREWING AMONG
 SENATORIAL INQUIsITORS.
British Seamen Don't Like Quizzing
 Canada Helping U. S.

Washington, April 25-Bickering and trouble which has brewed for several days in the Senate's Titanic investi- gation reached the breaking point, to- day.
 A breach between Senator William Alden Smith and his colleagues was insistently rumored. They are report ed to be "split'' over the question of releasing some of the Tftanic's crew from further detention in Washing ton. To this trouble is added the pro- ing director. and Vice-President F. A s. Franklin. of the White Star Line against remaining here longer
 Another cOckleburr of trouble fol Senator Smith in his probe was ths growing belligerency of tn Titanic's officers and members of the crew or the witness stand.
 When the committee met the air was surchargd with trouble. Ismay again demanded to be heard and al- lowed to return. to Eng.and. Vice President Franklin also desires to re- turn to New York to attend to his business affairs. Senator Smith wishes to keep all of the White Star officers and the Titanic employees here until every one Of the 40 principal witnesses conclude.
 Smith was defeated in his first test of strength to hold QuartermasteI Robert Kitchens. The committed overruled Smith and released Hitch ems. allowing him to return to Eng land.
 Senator Burton. of Ohio, is asking his own questions and then leaving the room. Senator Bourne, of Oregon, has also indicated restlessness by breaking into Smiths cross examina- tions. Other Se.-ators now attend the hearing only brief time during the sessions.
 AS oil upon the troubled waters Senator Smith. today, promised to hear all the Titanic seamen first, before putting any passengers on the stand He also promised to hurry up" pro- ceedings.
 Senator Smith said he expected Dr. F. C. Quitzer. of Toronto, to arrive this afternoon, to testify regarding the report that the Canadian-Pacific steamer Mount Temple. now at St Johns, was with'- sew miles of the Titanic when she sank Complete dispositions from the captain and crew of the Mount Temple are being taken by the Canadian government. Senator Smith Is advised e
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25
TAFT TACKLES TEDDY, WHILE
 CROWD CHEERS President Takes Fall Out of Adversary In Springfield
 Speech Says Roosevelt Has
 Misled Honest People Flushing With Anger He Casts Aside His Custom ary Lethargic Cloak and Hits Straight from the Shoulder.

Springfield, Mass, April 25-Flush- ing with anger at times. President Taft launched straight intos Theodore Roosevelt with his first words at the noon meeting here, today, while a crowd of 1000 cheered his telling blows. The judicial temperament was set aside completely and throwing down his long disdain for personali- ties. President Taft called Theodore Roosevelt deceiver in 50 many words and answered scornfully the many charges the Colonel has made against the administr ation.
 By his recent utterances he has misled great many honest people to believe his charges against me and my administration" said President Taft. "But because I represent that element in the Republican party which believes in the sanctity of the constitution and in wise progress made under the guarantees of the constitution I am entitled to have my defense"
 The attack upon Theodore Roosevelt seemed to burst from the President g lips almost against his will. Ut is understood that he had half promised Secretary Hilles that he would not go into personalities in the meetings, to- day. but reserve his heavy guns for the mass meeting in the Arena, in Boston. tonight. Taft, however, from his first words showed that he had been filled with the subject of -Theo- dore Roosevelt by the many confer ences he has had with his advisers in Washington during the past 10 days and was in no mood to utter vague generalitieS.
 'T come to Massachusetts, this time, most reluctantly" were the President's . opening words. Generally I am de- lighted to visit tho state from which
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25
NO CRIMINAL BLAME
 ON AUTO DRIVER FOR
 DEATH OF YOUN6STER

Exenerating from criminal respon- sibility J. K Warden, driver of an auto truck that killed years old Har- old Kermode. at State and Fairfield avenue. late yesterday, Coroner Phe- Ian has allowed the chauffeur to pro- ceeN to his destination.
 Driving truck from New York to Ansonia, Warden was passing the corner at a moderate pace about 2 o'clock when the youngster darted in it's path and was run down. He was instantly killed. Coroner Phelan's in- vestigation at police Headquarters confirmed the belief of the police that the accident was unavoidable as far as Warden was concerned. He was allowed to proceed. Warden lives In Forest Hills.. L. I. Two men with him. Harry Shannon, driver for MeigD e Co. and J. Fitzsimmons and T. Russell both of 1922 State street. all eve witnesses, testified.
 The funeral of the victim was held this afternoon at o'clock from the undertaking pariors of Michael Gan non. The child was one of six chil- dren of Edward Kermode, a widower. of 1857 Fairfield avenue, employed in the American Graphophone Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25
Titanic P.oughed Through Ice Field
 For Many Miles
TESTIMONY OF CAPT. LORD OF CALIFORNIAN WHOSE SHIP WAS IN WAKE OF DOOMED VESSEL ONLY IS MILES AWAY WHEN COLLISION OCCURRED.

Boston, April 2s-That the great ship Titanic must have ploughed through four or five and perhaps as much as IS miles Of "small ice'' at high rate Of speed before she finally was ripped open and sent to the bottom of the sea with over 1.5ooh souls, was the belief of Captain. Lord, of the Leyland Liner California. The Californian l. the ship which reached the scene of chs greatest disaster of History as the Cunarder Carpath1a was picking up tho last lifeboat load of Titanic sur N Captain Lord would not mako the flat assertion that this was true but an interview which he gave the United Frees. today. tends to show he holds
 aThe Califorian was almost direct iy in the wake of the Titanic on the night of the wreck" said Captain Lord. We were about IS or IS miles behind the Titanic which was struck her death blow between 10 and Il P. M. Sunday.
 Most of the ice about the Californ- ian was small fec, that is the cakes were about five feet high. Some cakes. however. were ver1table noun tains of ice. On numerous occasions We were forced to reverse the engines float slowly to the larger bergs and then, when the prov touched them. go half speed ahead, thus pushing them out of the way. We had gone this way perhaps for 10 miles when dark came down qiuckly and we had to stop completely for the bergs got larger every foot we went. The ice field was at least 10 miles square and may have been twice or three times that size for our loolcouts-I had ord cred two men to the crows nest about -couldnot see the edges of it. ordered the engines shut down at 1( o'clock and allowed the ship to drift until 6 o'clock the next morning. We
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25

Washington April 25.-How the death agony of the
 tanics victims transmitted into dollars by wireless operators the story od today at the Senate inquiry by William Marcon he wizard of wireless" Shocked Marcons testimony angry owns couded the faces of the senators and spectators the tale unfoded
 Marconi said Operator Bride, Titanic survivor, got $500 for his story of the Ttanics death He said Oper ator Cotta of the ship Carpathia also sold his tale at fancy figure Marcon strongly denied that he had wired Bride and Cotta to keep their mouths shut and suppress the news until it could be coed into dol lars at four figures, when the survivors reached New York
 39Keep your mouth shut Arranged for exclusive story in dollars in four figures the message read by Senator Smith The commander of the U. S S. Florida intercepted this wireless from the Seagate station to the Carpathia.
 their after reaching New York He said Operator Jack Binns sold his tale of the Republic disaster
 Senator Smith said he did not attribute any unworthy motive Marconi 3tThe wireless wzard' denied the operators ordered withhold their from the public. He denied exercising any wireless censorship
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25
LIlLlS-SAAkE NUPTlALS
 AT SACRED HEART RECTORY

The wedding of Miss Augusta saake and MT. John Lillis took place at the Sacred Heart rectory yesterday after noon at 6:30 Rev. Father Matthew Judge performed the ceremony. The bride was attended by Miss Margaret Burke and the best man was MT. John Howard. The bride wore beautiful gown of white voile over white silk and a picture hat. The bridesmaid's 6 costume was blue silk voile and 8 black picture hat.
 After a wedding supper at the home of the brides mother, 428 Warren St. the couple left on two weeks honey moon, which will include visits tc New York Albany and Boston.
 The bride,. who is very popular in the South End, Is the daughter o1 Mrs. Mary Saake. The groom is . we'll known salesman in the employ sOf the Sherman Tobacco Go. MT. and Mrs. Lillis received many handsome presents. Upon their return they will reside at 428 Warren street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25
OLYMPIC HELPLESS
 rLIES OFF SPITHEAD
Company Is Considering Abandon : Inent of voyage---Men Are Deter-
 mined and Refuse to Yield

Southampton. April 25-The difficult ties between the White Star line and the striking stokers of the liner Olynl- pic, sister ship of the lost Titanic, be- came more involved, this evening when the company admitted it was considering abandonment of the voy- age.
 The seafarers. union demanded for mally that the White Star line dis miss eighteen stokers who refused to strike when the union men walked out. The company replied that the voyage would be abandoned before the granting of such demand.
 The Olympic. greatest vessel afloat is lying helpless for want of stokers off Spithead, to which point she was towed, yesterday, by tugs. Her 1.40(
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25

W1illam MdIcON, the WuSicSS Au- ventor. was the first witness, today, having come from New York at Sem ator Smiths request.
 He admitted that message was sent from the New York Marconi of- fices to Operator Cottam, on the Car pathia. ordering him to hold a news story of the disaster at four fig ureS"
 "But the message was not sent un- til the Carpathia was off Sandy Hook practically in New York harbor,'' said Marconi.
 He denied personal knowledge of the message, saying Chief Engineer Sam nnis, Of the New York office. was re- sponsible.
 tam and not wireless message was meant to be held for big money bonus.
 Senator Smith, in opening the hear ing, said he understood dispositions would be taken, today, from officers and crew of the steamer Mount Tenn pie, which is said to have been five miles from the crippled and sinking Titanic.
 'Freak' telegrams, offering sugges- tions, were showered on Senator Smith today.
 ..I have no official connection with the British government except advis- ory in connection with wireless work, ; said the inventor.
 "The British postoffice department has charge of the wireless"
 Marconi said he has a special con- tract of g years with the British government providing for erection of government wireless sta tions
 'tThe Cape Race station," he said "has a radius of 400 miles by day and over 1000 miles by night.'' Olympic how far away could Cape Race get into touch?' asked Senator Smith. From 1,2OO to 1,500 miles at night" Marconi replied.
 Marconi said the steamer Mount Temple had short distance equipment limiting her radius to 200 miles.
 Marconi said the longest distance he has ever known wireless messae to be sent was 5000 miles, from Cliff ton. Ireland, to Buenos Ayres.
 "How long did it take the message to cover that distance?" asked Sena- a second" was the reply.
 "You mean less than a ninute?' 'I mean 1t was as quick as light ming flash"
 Marconi declared that a ship should have an operator on duty at all times. The CaIiforian, Carpathia and Mount Temple each carried but one opera tor Marconi said he was informed at 7:3O Monday evening, April 15, that the Titanic had sunk. The news was phoned to him by the American di- rector of his company. He did not inform the White Star Line because he had been told that the steamship company knew about 1t.
 The witness received information from his office, on Tuesday evening, April 16, that the Carpathia was re- turning with number of survivors.
 "I was told,'' he said, that 1t was very difficult to get news from the Carpathia as the ships operator was deluged with messag ges being sent by the Captain and passengers. made no attempt to influence the op- orator or the captain as l believed they were the best judges of the situa- tion.
 Marconi said he was telephoned by Operator Cottam, of the Carpathia at New York, Thursday evening, asking permission to give a story of the dis aster. He said permission was given
 ''It is an offence under the British laws for an operator to give out news" said Marconi. "Cottam used his discretion in refusing to give out a story while on the Carpathia In
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25

passengers are aboard and 200 more are waiting for her at Cherbourg.
 Demands, threats and pleas failed to fill the stoke hold. The White Star line exerted every effort to get the 300 firemen who walked out, yes terday, back to their posts or to fill their places with new men. But the men declared that they would not ship if the canvas, collapsible lite boats hurriedly added to the Olympic complement for this trip. following the Titanic disaster, were not replaced by more substantial wooden boats. They flatly declared that the canvas boata were only used in case of emergency
 When officials endeavored to oD- tain none-union stokers and oilers to take the places of the men the nun dreds of seamen aboard the Olympic protested and threatened to join the strikers if any but union men were employed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25
Lawyer To Fight For Custody Of
 Little Daughter

The fight for the custody of minor Rhoda Marion Sharps. Il years old. is scheduled to start tomorrow morn ing in the superior court when the ac- tion of Attorney Herbert B. Sharps of this city against Helen Turney Sharps of Fairfield, has hearing. Some time ago an order was obtained in the superior court giving the mother the exclusive custody of the child and Sharps wants the order modified or vacated. 6harps has an office in Meriden at present.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25
BELKNAP's BODY UNCLAIMED.

The body of William Harry Bell knap, a shophand who died of gas poisoning at his Railroad avenue boarding house, early Monday, re- mains unclaimed at the morgue of Rourke & Rourke. From Manchester supposed relatives came late yester- day and said the body was that of another Belknap, not their missing kinSmau.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25

RENTS-Six rooms and bath with all improvements at 731 Wood Ave. for only $1S This is one of the very best rents in the city for. the money. Five room apartment with improvements at 746 Wood Ave-, only SIS. Nice six room apartment at 126 Parallel St. for $16. Four room rent at Pacific St. for $10. For these and other fine rents see J. F. Selleck, Jr., Room 1, 1094 Main St. U 23 r
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25

dad not hear of the wreck until then. i"
 Captain Lord refused positively to say he thought the Titanic had run into this same ice He would only re- peat when pressed that tho ice field was unusually large" and that he was only a .sfew miles astern of the Titanic" and almost directly in her course.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25
NOTICE.

All members of the Bridgeport Gaelic Athletic Club are hereby noti- fled that a special meeting will be held in their club room, Thursday night. April 25. As there is busi- n-.ss to come up that vitally interests every member, don't fail to be there; better sure than sorry.
 P. DONAHUE, Secy. Per request G. H. WOOD, Pres.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25
GETENDER'S SON IS / a
 STRICKEN WITH TYPHOGD

Joseph Schietinger, IT,, son of the we'll known tender of the Stratford avenue bridge. is seriously i'll at his parents home, 19 Stratford avenue, with typhoid fever. Schietinger's family fears that he contracted the disease while working about the water front, near the out let of sewer that discharges near the bridge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25

Over 200 Bodies Picked Up By Cable ship-Remains of at Least One Millionaire, Widener Have Been Found Belief Expressed That Body of Major Butt Is Also Among the Number.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25

HOT ROAST BEEF served free Sat- urday afternoon at 4:30, nice and juicy. Rest of ales, wines and li- quors, retail and wholesale. Bridge port Distributing Co.,, Inc, 1O2 State and 39 Bank Sts. U 25 b 70
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25
"Keep Your Mouth Shut --Marconi
 Message To Wireless Operators
D. S. Government Probe Brings Out That News of Titanic Disaster Was Held Up That Stories Might
 Be Sold to Press

Marconi, Sharply Questioned, Makes Damaging Admis sions-Uncle Sam's "S. o. S." Men Were Not Asleep
 Significant Waves They Intercepted Enroute
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25
ATTENTION! ATTENTION:

Metal Workers-this means you. Every pattern maker, polisher, brass f1nisher, molder, core maker, machin- ist, tool or die maker, specialists, sheetmetal workers. screw machine operators. turret lathe, grinders, and all special machine hands are invit- ed to attend the open meeting to be held at Masonic Temple, Broad St., on Friday evening, April 26, at 8 o'clock. President O'Connell of the Metal Trades and organizers of the various trades will address the meet ing. U 24 s o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25
THE METROPOIITAN

AT THE METROPOLITAN CAR BARNS, 317 E.. 10th St, between, 1st & End Ayes, 300 horses 300. Weight from 800 co 1,4OO lb.; all in first class condition; among them are several matched pairs, some little pavement sore, suitable farm wor or any general business; prices from $50 upwards: every horse and mare will be sold with trial of Is days; loo these over before buying elsewhere. See Foreman. phone 1892 Murray Hill B 26 If. o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25
BAY STATE sLEUTH

BAY STATE SL6OIH
 TAKES BARBER Michael J. Hannigan, barber en. ployed for several weeks at the Att lantic Hotel left the city last even- ing in custody of Cambridge. Mass. officer. who wants him t9 answer to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25

WE CAN SHOW YOU men how to make a few extra dollars each week, outside of your regular sal- ary. Easy money, no canvassing Address Good Thing, care Far mer Office. U 25 b O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25

FOR RENT-Suite of or rooms, comfortably furnished; also one large room and one small room Rent reasonable. Inquire 972 State St. U25 s*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25

YOU DON'T WANT any old junk or old things around your premises
 but we want them as we need them for our business. Sell them to Jacob Bros. We will pay you the highest price and get them out of your way. Prompt attention and satisfa action is our record. 55 Kos- suth St. Tel. 236. B6stf.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25

TO RENT.-1O room house, S68 Sea- view Ave, all large rooms, large halls, closets in all halls and bed rooms, newly painted and papered. garage privileges if desired. Apply on premises. U 19 d"o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25

TO RENT.-6 rooms, all improve
 ments, End floor, 191 Catherine St.,
 between Washington Ave. and Har- ral Ave. 10 minutes to Reads cor ner. U 19 1T. o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25

ARE YOU looking for a nice house. have house. situated in residential section, North End, beautiful lawn, cement walks. newly painted, paper- Main St. Can be turned into two family house with little expense. A. Levy. Agent, STA Madison Ave.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25

RARE BARGAINS in choice pieces of antique furniture at private sale. books oil paintings, prints, mahog- any bureaus. chairs. Must clean out everything next ten days. Open every evening. Redfeld, 2S6 Fair field Ave U 24 b Q o