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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
Wife's Clothing Burned By MaguHE

Alleging that her husband placed her clothes in pile and burned them, Annie AIaguirk of this city ap- peared before Judge Case in the su- perior court this afternoon obtain a divorce from James A. Maguirk- The plaintiff decIared her husband was habitual drunkard and said that when intoxicated he beat her and otherwise treated her cruelly. AIrs. Maguirk is employed in 8 local cor set factory.
 The couple were married in 1894 Mrs Msguirl's maiden name was Annie Hines. She said her husband treated her very well unti1 about aighe yearS ago when he began to become addicted to drink. He went on ''periodica1s,' which sometimes lasted three weeks and on those occasions Mrs. Maguirk says she was shameful
 Maguirk was arrested for assault ing his wife and was also taken into custody for striking his boss, ths plaintiff stated. Judge Case said he would reserve deeislOn until Attorney John J. Cullinan, representing Mrs Maguirk, had time to file the records of the police court showing the mum her of times the defendant had been arrested.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
Go Ahead And Buy An Auto-It Won't
 Stand Against You
Judge HaIIen Rules that Such Am Act Doesn't In dieate Need of Con-
 servator
Aged Mr. Moddell's Chil- dren Are Worried About Frislziness of Their Ven erable Parent.

The mere fact that you rush into the automobile show and buy an au- tomobilef when you're down to your last thousand doesn't necessarily indi- cate that you're in need of conser- vator. Judge Hallen, who presides in the Bridgeport probate court, has so Pulled. So If you're bent on getting an automobile, it's nobodys fault but your own if you go broke on a visit to the local garages. For good auto mobiles and reliable dealers. the read CT 6 respectfu Iy referred to The Far mer's advertising columns.
 Judge Hallen returned a decision to- day on the application of Mrs. Lucy J. 'Wellman of Bethany, Conn. for the Father, Frederick W. Moddell, who lately has been living with a daughter ln Fairfield avenue, Black Rock. A few months ago the old gent eInan- automobile. He paid $275, and the thing runs. Of this fact Judge Hallen took judicial cognizance in passing upon the mentality of the respondent. tomobtle, he was wont to exercise daily in the machine. During the hearing in the probate court it was brought ont that certain mem bers of his fam Fly were privi eged to ride about in the car more frequently than the oth- CTS, and this resulted in a measure of dlscontent.
 Mir. ModdeIl met with a mishap some weeks ago that resulted in his being sent to a hospital for trea tment He was unable to attend the hearing up- on his daughters application But witnesses testified that he was ap- parently as chipper as many men who hadn't given way to the tempta ion to squander their cash upon automo- piles. [.
 Judge HaIlen remarks in his decis- 
 While there may not be present the Capacity to transact. business and to properly appreciate conditions, which Ebe average man possesses, this court finds that in the management of his affairs. no suoh incapacity- exists in the respondent as to warrant the ap- potntment Of a conservator. The ap- pl5catfon is hereby denied"
 ! ;. MT. ModdelI still has several hundred dollars in the bank and a pension
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
Especial from United Presa)

1 Washington, Jan. 12.-Andrew Gar l negie lined up with the antitrust views of Theodore Roosevelt as against the trust dissolution plans of President Taft to-day. in his testi mony before the Stanley Steel Com- mittee.
 The little ironmaster engaged in 8 lengthy argument on the theory of the control of trusts and, with en- thusiastic gestures, declared for the control and regulation of the large trust units by the government.
 ''In the solution of this trust prob lern,'' said Carnegie, there are two lines of thought in this country. One is the idea ofsPresident Taft, that the his corp orations should be broken up pressed by Former President Roose- welt, is that, under the existing law, these large units under careful, close governmental regulation"
 '.In which of these classes dc you find yourself. MT. Carnegie?" he was
 know the views of MT. Roosevelt and I agree with them" the witness answered. '''I think for the present, that we should aIloW@our big business orgarizations to continue You should pass laws regulating the cor porations and then wait to see what rurAner IegtStaIlOn Is necessary.
 "Do ycW believe the Sherman Law shoulf be repealed or that 1t should be- strengthened to hasten the disso- luton of these corporations 2s'
 Carnegie was not in favor Of the strengthening of the law.
 Do you believe that the dissoiu-i ton Of the steel trust would reduce the price of steel to the consumer?' asked Gardner. T do not" answered =CarneEie, ethe only way to do that Is to give the government power to
 1t was observed that in his exami- nation. today, Carnegie did not at- tempt as much evasion as yesterday. It was assumed here that the iron master adopted the moro willing atti- he held. last night, with a number of friends and Representatives.
 Before the ironmaster took the stand J. Howard Bridges, author of a book on Inside History of the Car negie Steel Company was called to tions of the book giving extracts from the books and documents of the Car negie Steel company.
 Bridges examination was brief. Carnegie was then called. Represen- tative Young, (Rep., Mich.). took up the question of the enormous increase in profits of the Carnegie company from 1890 to 1900. Carnegie asserted that they were due to the enormous increase in production.
 law had any effect on the price of steel?'s asked Representative Sterling, (Rep nls.), "As I have already said,'' replied Carnegie, "the tariff could have no effect on the price Of steel.''
 The witness riterated his declara- ton that the steel industry needed no tariff protection. America, today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
PHYSICIAN PLEADS !. GUILTY TO MURDER OF HIS GIRL WIFE
Abandoned Her, Married
 Another, Resought Her,
 and Brutally Killed Her
Especial from United Press. )

Oregon, Ill.,, Jan. 12-Dr Harry FL gin Webster today pleaded guilty to murder in the first degree for killing his wife, Bessie Kent Webster, before Judge Farrand, in the district court here. Webster made no statement re- garding his crime, simply acknowledg- ing the act.
 Webster was brought into court ac- companied by his attorney, John Err win. He was pale and nervous. He had lost much weight during his long were not certain that Webster would change his plea until the formal an- nouncement was made to the court by Attorney Erwin.
 Erwin announced that he desired to withdraw the plea of not guilty and substitute one of guilty. Webster merely said:
 After court convened. Mrs. W. V. Kent, mother of the murdered girl wife. and Mrs. George w. Webster, mother of the self-confessed murderer. met at the door of the courtroom. It was their first meeting.
 Signs of mutual suffering were writ ten upon the face of each. Tears streaned down the cheeks of Mrs. Webster and Mrs. Kent wiped her eyeG as she looked upon the woman whose grief for her erring son seemed as great as that of her own for her mur- d6f6Q daughter The women LOOK seats at opposite sides of the table reserved for the attorneys.
 Webster's crime was brutal. He married Bessie Kent several years ago in Chicago. He went out frequently with young women. leaving his wife at home. As a student at Rush Med ical College he became known as a spender. Soon he tired of his young wife and abandoned her. He mar ried again but, fearing that he would get into trouble on a charge of big amy. went back to his first wife and led her to believe that they would live together. Last September he took the girl to Dixon. IT,. they drove into a woods and Webster beat the girl into unconsciousness Then he shot her and hid the body.
 In changing the plea to guilty. Web ster's attorneys hope for d life sen tence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
FIFTY BELOW IN FAR WEST WITH
 BLIZZARD EAST
Indications Are for Contin- uailce of'Snow and Cold
 With Gales
Special from United Press )

New Haven. Jan. 12.-Forecast:- Snow tonight and probably Saturday. continued cold. High northeasterly winds.
 A disturbance central. this morn ing, near Hatteras, N. C., is producing snow or rain along the coast from Florida to Maine. This storm will probably move up the coast and this vicinity will be in the storm area dur ing the next 24 hours. An area of high pressure central oyer Iowa is producing pleasant weather with very low temperatures in the western and central sections.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity snow with brisk and high northeast winds and continued cold.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
CHICAGO'S COAL FAMINE.

Chicago, Jan 12.-With prospects for continued cold weather and a blanket of more than F inches of now covering the city, Chicago found no relief from the suffering of the destitute. Traffic was paralyzeii. At o'clock this morning, it was zero Because of the failure of the rail- roads to move freight, the city is fac ing a coal famine The dealers ara boosting prices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
Probe Bathtub Death
Especial from United Press.) )

New York. Jan. 12-Charities Com missioner Michael J. Drummond, to- day. began an investigation into the death of Harry Williams 59, an ill., mate of the New York city Farm Col ony on Staten Island. who was scaid- ed to death in a bathtub, last Tues day. Superintendent Joseph J. Flick, today asked. the police to find two attendants who. assigned to care for the aged man. fled when they discov- cred they had placed him in boiling water
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
STORM WARNNG

New York, Jan. 12.-The following special storm warning was issued by the weather bureau, at 10 o'clock, to- day:
 Hoist northeast storm warnings from Boston to Hatteras- A disturb ance, now off Cape Hatteras, is nov iEg rapidly northeast accompanied by snbw and will prevail through to- night"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
STEAMSHIP ON FIRE
Especial from United Press1

Especial from United Press.)
 Glasgow, Jan. 12.-Badly dams ged by fire. the Allan steamship Pretoriln reached here, today. The smoking room of the big vessel caught fire when she was 13O miles from MaIin Head and was completely gutted. The crew prevented the blaze from spread ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
PROMINENT LAWYER
 SUICIDES IN LONDON
Special from United Press.)

l London, Jan. 12.-Thomas Stephens aged 76. one of the most prominent lawyers in London. committed suicide, today, at the National Liberal club by cutting his throat with razor. : Stephens accused his son of misap- propriating funds from the family es- tate and the young man had brought suit for defamation of character At torney Stephens was to testify against his son, today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
ST. ANTHoNY's WHIST.

7The regular monthly whist party held under the auspices of the ladies of St- Anthony's church. was held in Ehe church basement. last night. The following were the prize winners: Mrs. 5z- P. Sniffen, Mrs. T. Powers. Mrs. k. J. Stokes. c. Sawyer. M. J. McMahon, C. E. Lockshire. Miss Vi. Ieverty, Miss Gertrude Paradfs. Mrs. E. Buckley, O.. Faulkner. Mrs. A. Williams, Mrs " Buckley, Mrs. T. Tatreau and Mrs. A. Gordan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12

Relatives of Arthur Mosely. who. re- gently left this city to take up his resi- dence in Los Angeles, Cal. say there is no truth in the report that the young man has been i'll in California. They say that according to the latest information from MT. Mosley he is in good health
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
GARD OF THANKS.

Deeply appreeiative of the many kindnesses of the public. friends. neighbors and relatives in our recent bereavement in the loss of wife and mother, Mrs. Tillie Eagal. we wish to tender to them our sincere thanks for the expressions of sympathy and kind neSses and the floral tributes so thoughtfully sent to our home.
 A Nj. SAGAL AND DAUGHTERS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
sATAN's KINGDOM COLD.

Satan's Kingdom, Conn, Jan. 12.- This place. near Winsted, today. re- ported 10 degrees below zero weather for last night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
NEW YORK BLIZZARD.

New York, Jan. 12.-A blizzard, in which the mercury dropped to 12| above zero, struck New York, today, with the prospects for the heaviest snow of the season and zero weather
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
FROZEN WATE RNTAINs

Grafton, w. Va. Jan. 12.-Fire de- stroyed the Grafton Wooden Works, today. Loss $100.000. Frozen water mains and icy streets handicapped the fire department.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
Capt. Pickering Wanted
 As Football Coach
Special. from United Press)

Minneapolis. Jan. 12-Captain Earl Pickering. of the University Of Min nesota football team. last season has been offered a position as coach at University of Vermont He has also been offered a coaching position with Nebraska. He has not decided which position he will accept.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
ReiIIy's 8 Hour
 Postal Bill Is To
 Be Recommended
Special from United Pressl

Washington. Jan. 12-The sub com nittee of the House Committee on Postoffices unanimously voted, today, to report favorably to the full com mittee the bill of Represen tatives Reilly, Dem., Conn.). for an eight hour working day for clerks and car riers at all first and second class post offices
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
sI5O,OOO CINCINNATI FIRE

Especial from United Press.)
 Cincinnati, Jan. I2.-Fire, early to- day, destroyed the four story brick piano factory of the Knabe Brothers in Norwood. O., just outside Cincin- nati. The loss is estimated at $150,- O00 Two persons were injured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
MANY FROST BITTEN.

Milwaukee, Jan. 12.=Fire, today, destroyed the Bitker Department store and threatened adjacent prop erty- Many were frost bitten before being allowed bY tiremen to rts-enter their homes. Loss SIOe,OOO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
COLORADO SUFFERING.

Denver, Jan. 12-Great suffering is
 reported. today, from wyoming and Montana, where the coldest weather in many years prevails. Tempera- lures range from Is below zero at
 Sheridan, Wyo., and Helena, Mont, to 50 below at Malta.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
STEEL INDUSTRY DOESN'T NEED PROTECTIVE TARIFF SAYS ANDREW CARNEGIE Iron Master is With Roosevelt in Latfers Views of Dealing With Big
 Business"

Again Insists that Proper Thing for Government to Do Is to Regulate Prices of Output of Nfonopoles@ Says Human Nature Can't Be Trusted and 1t Is Duty of Government to Fix Prices and Exercise Strict Regulation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
3s BELOW, WISCONSIN,.

Lacrosse, Wis, Jan. 12-The cold
 wave continued, today, the thermo-
 meter registering 3S degrees below
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
FIREMEN INJURED
 IN $5O,OOO BLAZE
.ial from TTnited Press. !

Especial from United Press.)
 Philadelphia, Jan. 12.-Three fire men were injured in a fire which de- stroyed the show case factory of S.. N. Sterling & Co, today. Loss $5O.OO0.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12

The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies If Charity of St Vincent de Paul win be held at the hospital on Sunday next at 3:3o p. m.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
$75, ,Ooo FIRE IN
 ST. LOUIS, TODAY

Special from United Press) St. Louis, gJan. 12.-A dve-story building occupied by Weyl's Bakery, was destroyed by fire, today. Loss $75,o0o.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12

Bern Smith Of Monticello. N. r., choked a bear to death. He proves t by the bear. Vermont would do well to hire him in place of her (n- competent hangman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12

CC)DD SECOND HAND Natlonal t.sss. Rezister for sale cheap Addresa P. O. Fox Is. City. S2 d- O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12

TO RENT.-Furnished large back parIor, light, sunny, always com
 fortably heated. Bath and house hold privileges. Apply S5S Lafay-
 cite street. All bs0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
THE FARMER

can. be obtained by NEWS BOYS. DEALERS AND OTHERS. after G o'clock evenings. at the Herald News stand. 14O FAIRFIELD AVENUE
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
THE WEATHER

Snow, continued cold to- night and tomorrow
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12

TRY A BOX of Casca Laxine tablets for constipation. 25 cents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12

NOW OPEN-w. H. McCoombs has opened a first class barber shop over the Douglas Shoe Store, Main street. H 4% 0.o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-12
UNCLAssIFIED

DON'T FORGET the dance given 7by Columbia Football Team. Eagles Hall, January 12. Tickets 25 cents
 A Il DO
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-16
So That the People May Know


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supported
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making Mr. Bailey Our platform is
this shall do our best to be worthy of their
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-16
ME RE SHAM!

There occurs in the news columns
of this paper two statements of the
proceedings of the state meeting"
held in Colorado Springs on Monday,
both of which are from participants.
Neither has any prejudice against it
but rather was in sympathy with it.
We ask our readers to search either
statement to discover what else was
done except the electing of officers.
OF course there were resolutions!
What meeting of Negroes is without
its resolutions? But no steps were
taken to inform the masses of people
of things necessary to be done or to
get them to work for their accom-
plishment. Notwithstanding the pre-
dictions we made of this meeting
aroused the resentment of the pro-
moters, we have failed to find in the
meeting itself, or in their newspaper
answers to us the reasons for its call
ing, on the other hand its delibera-
tions and the silence of its friends
on this point have confirmed our
charge that it was intended only to
give a fictitious value to the set of
politicians who promoted it.
OF course We would like to see or
ganization. But the people must first
Dt lulei eSteu III any INV chChl ici ~
to have strength OF course we would
like to see platforms and resolutions
and committees and all the other ma
chinery of political activity. But the
sham representation, the empty reso-
lutions, and somnambulant organiza-
ton which arises from the need of
the few for public notice, are not po-
litical activity of the right sort May
be Mr.. Brooks, it's originator, will go
to the national convention as dele.
gate, but if he expects to do so on
this straw backing, he will be badly
disappointed.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-16

there .occururued Tuesday the funeral
of John Wilson, who died Saturday.
He is an old employe of Hendrie e.
Bolthoff and is property owner. He
was married only week before his
death.
Moses Hayden, an employe of the
city asphalting plant, died Tuesday
and was buried Friday by Under
taker Lawhorn from his parlors. In
terment was at Riverside
Mrs. Annie Dickerson of 1425
Thirty-frst street passed away Thurs
day and the remains are~in charge Of
Undertaken Lawhorn.
Scott church will have the same
pastor next year, Rev. J. n. Wallace
having been return to this city. He
is doubly happy since he is also the
father of bouncing boy, born in
Selma, Ala, March 5. He will return
home by way of Kansas City.
Mrs. Mary Horn wishes it known
that she is not the Mrs. L. Horn who
participated in the Palm Garden
party.
Chas. Muse has been confined to
his home for two weeks by pneu-
monia.
Mrs. Gussie Andrews has returned
to the city after an absence of some
| time.
Robert H. Lee is now solicitor and
agent for the Union Health and Ac
cident company, one of the old health
and accident companies of the city.
| The Self Improvement and Socia
club will meet on Monday with Mrs
Mary Gray, 1850 Grant.
The Neighborhood Bridge club viii
be entertained on Wednesday by Mis-:
Ida Cox, 2439 Gilpin.
The Carnation Art club met Frida,
with Mrs. King, 618 Twenty-thirt
street, and will meet next Friday will
Mrs. Warfield.
Mrs Burnett, president.
Mrs. Henderson, secretary.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-16
ud., Pleased win coIor.d Jurors.

judge Pleased With Colorsd Jurors.
For the nrst time In the history Of
Reno county. Kan. n case was recent.
ly tried at Hutchinson before jury
composed exclusively of colored men
1t was the case of Mrs. NJ. j. Marshall.
a colored woman. who was examined
as to her sanity. Deputy Probate
Judge Fulton is said to have remark
ed that he never saw finer set of
men on jury than those six colored
men. one Of them doctor. another
minister and third a law student and
all OF them men who have good edu'
ation and character
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-16
NINETEEN MILES A SECOND

without jar, shock or disturbance,
is the awful speed of our earth
through space. We wonder at such
ease OF natures movement, and SO do
those who take DIR. Kings New Life
Pills. No gripping, no distress, just
thorough work that brings good health
and fine feelings. Csc at all druggists.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-16
BIG Y. M. C. A. MASS MEETING.

Y. M. C. A. mass meeting at Zion
Monday evening, March 18th, at 1880,
to announce the purchase of Y. M.
C. A. home. Every man in Denver
should attend this meeting.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-16
CITY NEWS.

News has come from Vancouver, B.
c., of the death of Miss Helen Lind
sey II seems that she was asphixi-
ated by gas while sleeping. This
makes the sixth death in her family
in short while. She is the grand
daughter of Mrs. Hayden of this city.
The investigation of conditions at
the public bath house in respect to
the treatment of colored persons
which was undertaken, has resulted
in a change, so that Thursday nights
now the pool will be open and in
good condition for us. Commissioner
of Supplies Collins is responsible for
the betterment of conditions for it is
in his department that the bath house
comes.
Rev. Peter Holmes held a grand re-
ception in his home on the West Side
last night, that being a sort of house
warming. He has it now complete
and made merry with his friends.
Rev. Chas Bigsby and family leave
soon for California to make their
home. The case against him for H.
legal practice of medicine has been
dismissed.
From Undertaken Lawhorn's chapel
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-03-16

From Undertaken Lawhorn's chapel
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-11-28
Executrix'S Notice .

Notice is hereby given that letters
of administration upon the estate Of
Henry G. Crews, late Of Audrain
County, Mo-, deceased, have been
granted the undersigned 10y the Pro
bate Court OF said Audrain County,
bearing date the 18th day of Novem-
Der, 1912. All persons having claims
against said estate are required to eX,
hibit them to me for allowance within
six months after the date Of said let
ter, or they may be precluded from
benefits of said estate: and if sucl
claims are not exhibited within ont
year from the time OF the publication
OF this notice, they will he forever
barred. Elizabeth G. Settle,
Nov. y, 1912. EXecutrix.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-11-28
Henry Crews Will.

The will Of the late Henry c.
Crews, who died recently at his
home in Laddonia, was probated
last week. The executrix is his
sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Settle.
Mr.. Crews leaves an estate OF
about $4,000, composed of BOO
acres of land near Laddonia and
100000 personal property. The
entire estate is left to his sister
Mrs. Elizabeth Settle, to be used
by her during her lifetime. Al
her death, the estate is to b,
evenly divided between j. X
Crews, a brother of the deceased
and his daughter, Elizabeth.