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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
Arbitration And Plea For Industrial
 Peace Are Urged
Especial from United Press.)


 Indianapolis, Jan. 16.-A plea for industrial peace and the use of arbi- ration wherever possible in place of strikes, criticism of court injunctions and an assertion that the wage scale in the mine industry must at least be maintained, featured the annual re- port of President John P. White to the United Mine Workers Interna- tiOnal Convention here, today. Re- garding strikes, he says:
 While we will never surrender the right to strike, we should not lose sight of the fact that some of the most brilliant successes our organiza- of peace. Means must be found to overcome the growing evil of the strike locally inaugnrated and allow ed in \many instances in defense of the well defined authority of our es- tablished tribunals We find in num- erous instances that grievances of minor importance are the means of causing strikes and upon examina- tion Of the facts there is little or no merit in them.''
 The wage problem which is the chief one confronting the miners in the present convention, as all con tracts in both the anthracite and 5ituminous fields expiring this year, dent:
 Our policy should be such as to leave no doubt in the mind of any one that there will be any reduction from existing wage agreements and we should earnestly strive for such advancements are within the range of possibilities to secure"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
FIRE DESTROYS BOSTON REVERE
 HOUSE TODAY
POO Guests, More Than Half Women, Driven Out in Cold
 Early This Morning
Brave Fireman Falls from Fourth Story While Res cuing Many Sleepers in Famous Hostelry.
Especial from United Press.)


 Boston, Jan 16-One fireman is dy- ing, s2O0. .000 damage was done and a score of persons are in local hospitals threatened with pneumonia as the re- suit of one of the worst hotel fires in Eoston's history. which occurred. early today. at the historic Revere House, in Bowdoin street Square.
 Many sensational rescues were made. Firemen were stationed at windows directly under each other in the north wing. Others who searched the rooms brought panic-stricken women. none wearing more than night clothing. and some nude, to the men waiting in the windows The men on the fourth floor let the women down floor windows could reach their feet. they in turn grasping the ankles, Of the women swung them to firemen still beneath them. From the second tension ladders
 Hoseman J. F. Kippenburger, fell fell from four story window while lowering guests to the floor below. and was impaled on a fence picket. the iron spike piercing his right side just above the groin. He is lying at the city relief hospital certain Of
 Two hundered guests, more than half of them women. ran screaming to the snow-filled streets. some absolute to shield them from the ict blasts. when Philip McGonagle. an ex- vate secretary to Mayor Fitzgerald, who were passing raised the alarm aaeGonaRIe and Noonsn saw smoke and tiny tongue of flame licking it's way through the walls of the famous
 They rushed through railways cry ing fire within a few moments 150 guests had fled 2 Bremen arriving dashed at once to top floors where many faces were seen at windows At least forty were rescued by fire saeH swinging guests to windows be-
 The fire was confined to one wing of the structure aithouzh the entire interior was almost completely gut-1 FSeeaup-s tss,.. 1s<henfna- zragfsEtv- with which the flames spread through che big old frame structure before a high wind. it was al first reported by fire deps rtment officials that more than a score had perished- Not until 3 o'cIcct- eight hours after the flames were discovered were the fremen able fn 20 into the rooms and make com pIete search That no one perished is rems-Fahle. saw the police.
 The Revere Holse is one of the most noted hosfelries of the nstion berause of celebrities and royalty en- tertaIned there. It was opened May ed at the old house have been the Prince of Wales Grand Du',e Alexis of Russia. Ernperor Dom Pedro If P-a zfT Ripg Kalakaua. of the Sand zvich -JsleT,ds various presidents of the Hr-7t4ed Stetes- Jerov Lind Christine NfAlIson. AdelIna Patti. Toareps Rosa and anv nun1ber of P-itish and con- tireutal nohlemen., Daniel Webster also was one Of the earlv patrons of tf7e Peve-e and etopped the-e during his last visit to Boston. short time
 At the .tir1e of Fir~ Edws-d WITS -desfh the Prime of Wales suite. once occupied by bin. was draped in nnou-Wfng and kent so for the custom .arv six Tr1ontbs- usual f-1 cases of nv sI demise. The building is a total
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16

Here is the Mayors letter. which is seIf-exp1anatory:
 "Gentlemen:
 t'The ordinance relative to the crea- ton of a board of contract and sup ply was unanimously adopted at meeting of the common council held Jan. 15 1912 and has been approved today and is therefore fully establish- ed. This board Is created for the pur- pose of making all purchases for the city ana by reason of it's so doing supplies and other articles can be purchased by it in large quantities and in such manner as to take ad- vantage of the market, thus making a great saving for the city
 Your board was excepted from the operations of this board owing to the peculiar way in which your depart ment is constituted by the charter of the city. In order to effectuate full saving and that this board of con- tract and supply may operate more fully for the benefit of the city, I would respectfully request that your board appoint this board of contract and supply as your purchasing agent, which the city. attorney informs me is legal proposition.
 'I would also ask that you kindly take this matter up at once and ad- wise me of your willingness to thus cooperate for the city's benefit. Awaiting a very early reply. which sincerely hope will be favorable. remain,
 "CLIFFORD B. WILSON. Mayor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
Great Reception On Tomorrow For
 Cardinal Farley
Especial from United Preas.9


 New York. Jan. I6-The liner Berlin. flying the 300 foot homeward bound papal pennant, will proba blyN arrive off Quarantine at midnight, but Car diI1aI Farley, back from Rome, where he went to receive the red hat will not land until 12:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon Cardinal Farley is due to be the guest of honor at banquet to be given on shipboard tonight
 For 10 days, beginning tomorrow, there will be a. program Of welcome for the preIate, participated in by Catholics and nou-Catho ics
 Tomorrow's program includes a tri- umphaI march from the Battery to the Cathedral, between lines of s00.08o Catholics A. the Cathedral several thousand school children will sing a tFe Deum for the safe arrival Of the Cardinal
 Wfreess apparatus was installed to- day on numerous Catholic institutionz in New York city for the single pIr- pose. of sending wireless messages Of greeting to Cardinal Farley The operators opsthe Berlin were kept busy all day receiving cong Eatulations sent to the preiate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
GEN. BISHOP MAY BE NEXT PRESIDENT
He Is Deemed Likely Sue cessor to Head Boys
 Club

General Henry A Bishop will prob> ably succeed former Mayor Thomas P. Taylor as president of the Boys Club of Bridgeport. He is vfce-presi- ly be advanced to the presidency if Former Mayor Taylor insists on be- ing retired. The nominating com mittee in whose hands the matter rests consists of Col. Elmer H. Ha- vens, William T. Howes and Dr. Clin- ton w. Strang- A meeting of this committee has been called for to- morrow night when the selection will be made in time to present it to the annual meeting Friday night.
 Although members of the nominat- ing committee say that as yet no choice has been made and they refuse to give out information on the sub ject, from an unofficial source today it was learned that. if MT. Taylor in would be named in his stead.
 Having served thirteen years as president of the club former Mayor Taylor desires to retire: MT. Taylor 1899 and has served continuously since. In his own words to a Far mer reporter this morning he mas ae- complished the work he set out to do for the club and now he desires to relinQuish his office to some one else.
 The building in Middle street was West End branch was stablished. There are now 1,500 members of the Middle street institution and some 800 members of the West End branch.
 The present officers of the club are: President, Thomas P. Taylor; vice-president, Henry A. Bishop; sec retary Harry H. Crossley; treasurer, Hobart E. French. directors, John c. Curtis Marshall E. Morris, William T. Howes. Howard H. Knapp. George E. Somers, David, F. Read. pr. C1in- ton w. Strang, Col. Elmer H. Ravens, Frank T. Staples, William E. Burn ham, Lewis B. Curtis, Jerome Orcutt and S. E. Vincent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
TAFT MAY RECOMMEND LEGISLATION FOR, PURCHASE
 OF ALL TELEGRAPH LINES

tai service. cheapening operation of both. with better and cheaper service to the public.
 Against government ownership of teleL hone lines, because of '1ocaP' service
 Against government ownership of express companies but favoring gen. eral parcels posts with some indefn~ nification to express companies for loss of business taken by the govern ment-
 2 he postmaster general emphaticaI- ly declared, today. that for more than a year he has discussed the federal telegraph scheme with Taft and that the President thoroughly understood his views.
 He declared that continuation of telegraph and postal services is high ly successful in many foreisn coun- tries and is a natural economic de- velcpment in this country. He said, if both had been private business in stitutions. here. they would have been combined into ''big trust'' long ago. He cited the maintenance of postal and telegraph stations in every com murity which could be combined with great economy and efficiency.
 Hitchcock asserted that his views were req ched after long and careful considera tfon. presented in detail at the White House and expressed sur prise that his report created such a furore.
 The present statutes. he declared. provide for government purchase of the telegraph lines by appraisement and Congressional appropriation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
DOherty & Freeman
 Awarded S27.40
Judge Scott Gives East Main Street Plumbers Damages Against John J. Mcfarland.

Doherty & Freeman, plumbers at .624 East Main street. won the suit they brought against John J. 1cFar- land of this city. Judge Scott Of the court of common pleas today hand ed. down decision granting ths plumbers damages Of s27.4O. They sued for S150
 The plaintiffs said they had a con tract with Mcfarland to do plum biIley and gas fitting on two houses on Beechwood avenue owned by NcFar- land. They claim Mcfarland stopDeT them from completing the work, thereby preventing them from nak- ing a profit, and also refused to T5av for the work done. Mcfarland aI- leged that he had settled his bilE with the plumbers for $25 and had received a receipt. Judge Scott said the receipt had no value as evidence because it had been tempered with
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
District Managers U. M. 6. Sa.eSmen
 In Convention Here

Twenty-Five of the district man agers of the sales force of the U. M. C.-Remington Arms company are gathered at the Stratfeld hotel here today for a four day convention to discuss selling, methods, the general condition of fhe trade and to plan methods for extending the trade dur ing the, coming year. Today was 'anm munition day. and after an ad- dress of welcome had been extended by l.. E. Drake, gaSnera1 sales man ager, those present settled themsefves in the assembly room to listen to an ammunition talk by A. A. Meyerhoff, sales manager of the ammunition de-
 Manager Meyerhoff's talk which la.Te d until 12 o'clock dweit largely with the different grades of ar aTmTni- men should know. This afternoun from 1.8H Funff1 o'clock, tf1e GafK will be on selling methods tg
 From g to 12 tomorrow morning W. A. Johnson, manager of the arms sales department will speak on the subject of Arms In the Fred B. Clark of the advertising de- partment will give an advertising talk Wednesday evening those at- tending the convention will enjoy a theatre party at Polls.
 On Thursday there will be a dis cussion of the work of the repre- sentAtives by men who work in the various divisions This talk will be under the direction of General Rep. resentative A. F. Hebard. The con vention will close with a banquet in the Hotel Astor, New York, on Thursday evening.
 The convention will be attended by M- Hartley Dodge, president of the Remington Arms company; C.C Ty- Ter. general manager of the factories; Jerome Orcutt second vice-presfd ent of the U- M. C. company; William M Thomas, ballistic engineer. U. M. C. company; and others During the convention the saleSmen will be shown through the U. M c. company factory.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
Senator Rayner
 Attacks Lodge Peace Amendment
(special from Un1ted Press. }

Washington. Jan. 16-Sen. Lodges amendment to the peace treaties, proposed with the backing of the ad- ministration. was the object of a speech of criticism in the Senate. to- day. by Senator Rayner, (Dem, Md) take from the high joint commission authorized by the treaties power to decide whether lor not a controversy involving the United States should be arbitrated and place such author ity with the Senate. Such provision, Rayner declared, would make the
 ITO me- he said, ..the whole com plicated system of the treaty is ab- surd. if you propose to tack a proyi- sion of this sort on it. J-i'sI am for the treaties as they stand. am perfectly willing to labide--hss-s decision of the joint high commission edy like this which places the. whole power in the hands of the Senate.
 T have no objection whatever to the resolution of Senator Root In the the treaty ought to be passed and ought to add. also. so as to make it perfectly plain that we will not ar Doctrine. state indebtedness or inn migration"
 do not mean an alliance with Great Britain or France.
 'If they did" said he. ''I would rather see thenf torn into shreds than accepted My opinion is that the day will come. when the government of Germany. whatever the situation may be now. will enter into the compact and. when that occurs and the United States and Great Britain and Ger many and France sign the seal and covenant. the era of universal peace will settle upon the world.
 The transcendent purpose of this treaty is the peace of the world. No technical inpedinent shall obstruct in the path of its realization It is bound to come. We might delay it hut We cannot crush or stifle it. When it does come by universal con cession it will be the greate achieve ment in all the records of civiliza- tion."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
Special from United Press ,


 Washington. Jan. 16-Far from be- ing displeased with Postmaster Gen. ersl Hitchcock's plan for government ownership of telegraph lines, Presi. dent Taft is himself in favor of such a scheme.
 From source of the highest au-' thority, today it was learned that the Executive himself is not only con- -dent of the advisability of such a plan but before the close of his term will probably recommend it's adoption to Congress.
 Moreover. it was said that Hitch cocks sim in publishing. his views was part of a plan to feel out the public on the governmental ownership project, without committing the Chief Executive to it's principles. If the public approves the plan, Presiden Taft will urge it's adoption. It was pointed out, today, that, in the White House statement issued, yesterday. the President carefully avoided denial os his personal approval of the plan-
 Government ownership of telegraph lines has been under investigation by the postoffice department and the White House for more than a year.
 The project was the principal sub~ ject for discussion at today's Cabinet meeting Hitchcock refused to permit the, use of direct quotations but au- thorized the United Press to make the follc1-iiig statement of his views:
 Government purchase of all tele- graph lines. to. operate with the. pos
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
MASS MEETING OF STRIKERS
 CALLED TODAY
Special from United Press )


 Lawrence, Mass. Jan. 16.-One strike picket was arrested. shortly aft ur o'clock. today. when he violated the "hands ofr'' regulation and at tempted to dissuade. by force, a work. man from returning to the mills. which opened as promised at the. usu- al hour. The mill owners declare the strike is broken and said not more than 10000 of the 3o,000 operatives remained out, today. The operatives, however, declared the cream of the workers are out and will stay out until they get the | per cent. increase in wages demanded by Jose Ettor, the strike leader imported from New York city.
 Lawrence is. today. an armed camp. Nearly 800 miltttamen in full fighting equipment l,araded their beats around the mills. Twelve rounds of ammuni- tfon per man were in each cartridge bel and bavonets were fixed"
 Besides the citizen Soloiery, the To- cal police force. augmented by 50 spe- cial deputies is still reinforced by 8 policemen from Lynn, Haverhill, Ex- erett and Somerville.
 The Wood. Aver, Washington and Prosfect mills, all plants belonging to the American Woolen company, rushed with orders, are going along crippled, but still filling some orders. Every other plant except the Everett is running to some extent. The Ever et+ has been shut down indefinitely. 2,5OO men being out of work there.
 Jose Ettor announced again, today, that the men would never return to work under the. starvation wages paid, if they had to move their fami- lies to other Sities."
 Practically every operative out is a foreigner. theAmerfcan worlmen hay ing returned to their looms and benches A mass meeting of strik- CTS is scheduled for 2 o'clock, at La bor hall. An extra guard will be thrown about the building at that
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
Hidden Profits
 Of Beef Barons
Especial from United Press.

Chicago, Jan. 16-How the Beef Barons' of Chicago made millions of do lars of "hiCden profits' while they, as we'll as representatives of other in during the dark days of the panic of 1907, was brought out in the trial of the beef men, today.
 The "juggled accounts and "fnf1at- ed cos+s'' of Morris & Company were reduced through questions put to Harry A Timmins. chief accountant for the company, to show that on what in the books appears as cost of &, ,403, this company realized $3,147, 457 profit from the sale of hides in a few months.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
FINED $1oO FOR
 ELECTION DAY SALE

P. J. McGuire. Who keeps saloon at, Main and Congress streets, was fined $50 and costs by Judge John R. Booth in the city court yesterday af- ternoon. Judge Booth presided in place of Judge Foster who felt him Eelf disqualffied because he had once represented McGufre before the com rnissioners. Rev. c. w. Simpson of the Union mission and former state policeman, M s. Louk.9 testified that they purchased liquor from McGuire's place on Election day. last Novem Der. Supt. Egan of the State police ap- peared in uniform and testified Louks- --l--@- hnusaAa e1A.a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
Wife Plans Murder Of HuSbad With
 Aid Of Paramour
especisl from United Press.


 Hllsboro. Mo, Jan. 1elstanding at the telephone in the glare of a lamp placed on a nearby table by his wife. and with the window curtain rRised to the top so that the full outline of his figure was displayed, Martin Running was shot and killed last night. To- day EnAacdares- J1.sae Seidg. 24y EoF1- fessed to the police and they lmmed- iate-J arrested thaisdead mans widow, charged with -being his accomplfce-
 Seidl had been in love with Mrs. Running, 10 years d1is senior, for more than a year, and he said today that he and she planned the murder more than a month ago and only awaited oat They planned to have Running g make a telephone call at fixed hour, then while Seidl, armed with a rifle, hid in the shadows outside, the wo- man arranged the interior setting and the unsuspecting victim was shot in the back and instantly Ri led.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
Heiress Is Still
 Held A Prisoner
Special from United Press.)

New York. Jan. 16-Mrs, Herman Buehler, fostermother of Violet Bueh- Ter is expected to arrive in New York tomorrow from her Chicago home to take back the 15-year-old heiresS who was found working as a "slavey'' here The chi d is held a, prisoner by the children's society She has told many conflicting stories. Superintendent Walsh declared today if he could find anyone who persuaded her to run away from home, prosecutions would fol- low
 The girl at one time declares she wants to marry Jack McClune, the waiter with whom she admits she is in love. In 10 minutes she denies that she ever intended to marry him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
Banker Convict
 Morse Failing
Especial from United Press.l

Especial from United Press.l
 Washington, Jan 16.-Failing rap idly, Charles W. Morse, banker con- vict may never be able to leave the army hospital at Lort McPherson, Ga, for Hot Springs, Ark.,- according to Attorney General Wickersham,s today.
 Daily reports regarding Morse, the attorney general declared, indicated that the prisoners condition is becom- ing critical His removal now is i'm possible and no date for his transfer has been set. The attorney general said communication of Morse's sentence to enable his release by parole is not being considered.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
MT. McGuinness Sprains
 Ankle By Fall On Walk

Former Superintendent of Bridges James A.McGuinness of Stratford ave nue, Is confined to his home under the doctors care suffering from bad sprain of the left ankle, as a result of a fall he sustained on the ice while crossing Drew Place in Connecticut ave. Sunday afternoon. MT. McGufn- ness will be unable to use the injured member for several weeks. So seVe-e is the injury that he was unable to rise after the fall and had to rely up- on two young men who were passing at the time to assist him to his home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
JUSTICE HARLAN
 LEAVES ESTATE
 OF BARE $7,OOO
Especial from United Press

Washington. Jan. 16-OmciaI Wash 3ugton was surprised to learn the small size of the estate left by the late Justice Harlan, of the supreme eourt-the peoples judge-Which amounts to a bare s7, 1000
 sJustice Harlan was a great man. Said Representative Shorely, (Dem., Ky.1 'fHe gave his wonderful talent tp the people of this country without thought of pecuniary return. He was truly one of those real Americans who will go down to posterity and one of oIIr greatest supreme court justices Justice Harlan sought no financial benefit from his position, being con- tent merely to serve the people,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
THOUSANDS AT FUNERAL OF FIRE CHIEF WALSH WHO
 DIED TO SAVE HIS MEN.
Special from United Press.)

New York, Jan. 16-Several thousand persons gathered today in The church of St. Catherine of A 'exandria, to pay a last tribute to Battalion Fire Chief William J. Walsh, who gave his life in the Equitable building fire to save his men,
 While words of glowing praise were heing said for the hero, the police of Greater New York were searching for Timothy Manning. Chief wa,sh's dr1v- CT. who, rendered insane by the death of his chief. fled from his home. where he had been removed from the hosnital
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-16
WALL sTREET TO-DAY

Special from United Press.9
 New York Jan. 16.-Opening.- Price movements a. the oRe4llssg esf the market, this morning. were 1s. regular, n few stocks making suE- Stantfal gains, while others were m der pressure. E II a. m.-Trading was dull toward the end of the first hour with frac- tiona1 price changes.
 Government bonds unchanged, otIa- CT bonds irregular.
 Noon.-BusinesS was almost at a standstin in the late forenoon.