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The Washington times., 1912-08-08
Three Baby Eks.

Thomas F. Tracy, Harry E.. Finfer.
and ]. A. Short are three new District
members of Washington Lodge, No. Is,
B. P. o. Elks. They were initiated at
the regular monthly meeting Of the
lodge held last night. A special COM
mittee reported that the expense in
Cured in sending children of the several
shall Hall July 10 was s45S6O.
The Washington times., 1912-08-08

ing about the streets in the downtown
section of this city this morning by
police Of the First precinct The boys
were sent to the House OF Detention
pending the arrival of an employe>of
the school to take them back to Balti-
The Washington times., 1912-08-08
Runaway Boys Found.

Vincent Brown, thirteen years old. and
Yeager Snyder. fifteen, who ran away
yesterday from st. Mary's Industrial
School. Baltimore, were found wander
The Washington times., 1912-08-08
Not the Same.

"Do you know, heard your family
doctor 1s a dipsomaniacT'
mo such thing. He's an allopath"--
Baltimore American.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-17
CHAPMAN'S JOB

Superintendent Chapman is much hurdened man. Given a street rail- way to operate in the second city of Connecticut, he is given little to op- crate it with. He has more cars, but they wont run, without disarrang- ing the schedules. This is another way of saying that the lines in Bridgeport haven't cars enough to ac- commoeate the traffic, especially now that half a carload of human freight cannot be slowed upon each running board. Superintendent Chap man is doing, no doubt, as we'll as he can with the equipment furnished him to work with. Judging bf trol- ley service in New Haven, he is do- ing better than some other division superintendents. He is not to blame because the street railways of Bridge port have been over capitalized to the tune of millions, nor because the fi1 nAnciers behind the enterprise are en- gagged in a reckless effort to seize profits enough to pay interest and dividends upon securities represent ing little but the ability of monep- o1y to pick the public pocket.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-17
aGoODFELLoWS"

Their hearts were of stone and their blood was ice.'' Thus Lorimer, late United States Senator, expelled because his election was tainted. and more particularly because he had been found ont. There is a note of pzfhos in Lorimer's view of his rejec- ton. An element of sincerity runs through his defense of his career. It is plain that Lorimer does not see himself as others see him. He did what it was the custom to do. He doesn't understand why he should be punished for that. Lorimer was a good fellow. When he met another good fellow he did something for him. Then the two good fellows be- came friends, and did the public to- sether.
 The definition of a good fellow in public life will have to be broadened. The voters who honor man with office. give~hirn protection above his fellows. with frequently more gem eroue income, are also good fellows. When one SC honered turns his back upon the good fellows who trusted nim and elected him, shattering the public confidence, and returning dross for pure gold given, he commits the gravest offense.- That species of trea= son which serves few good fellows Rt the expense of all the other good fellows is spinning to it's end But fsorimer doesn't see that and he's too old to learn. Caught in the mael- ltrom of public indignation, he is whirled to destruction. wondering H6ndering what it. is all about.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-17
Crowded Trolley Cars.
(New Haven Journal-Courier.

\NSW E1dV6H JOuIId1-OOuTlCE.J
 It was inevitable that the order or suggestion, or whatever it was, to the trolley conductors, to invite passen- gers seeking to ride on the. running board of the open cars to Step irl- side and stand in front of seated pas sengers, to- whom no more room. is given than offers rational comfort, should make for public indignation We are not so sure that it will have the effect of moving the public to ask for the suspension of the order of the public utilities commission prohibiting passengers to ride at their risk on the running boards. What it ought to do is to develop a demand on the part of the public for adequate trolley ac- commodations. That is the only solu- ton that should be tolerated.
 We have gone over this matter be- fore, and need not go over it again except to repeat that riding on the running boards constitutes a danger to life and limb, and that permitting passengers to stand in front of seated passengers in the narrow space allot- ed for that purpose is indecent. For a civilized community to assent to a trolley service that may at any mo- ment result. in the loss of life or the fracture of a limb is to go faster and more furiously than we for one are ready to go. For a self-respecting community to assent to the practice Of standing passengers in a narrow space before seated passengers is to set aside human rights and niceties, which should be among the first con- $iderat tions to move trolley com pany and the travelling public.
 The solution for the problem is for
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-17
More Trolley Cars Needed,
tNew Britain Herald.


 The order of the public utilities conn mission prohibiting passengers from riding on the running board of trolley cars may lead to further trolley leg- fslation next winter. Complaints are coming from all over the state to the effect that the rule of the commission in order to make it of any value to the public should Joe followed by more cars, but that has not been done and the service is woefulIy inefficient.
 Many people in hurry to reach some point would hardly object to standing on the running board, but as that is forbidden there is no alterna- tive but to stand between the seats does not require any particular sagac- ity to see how such. practice might be annoying to ladies and it is this very feature that may lead to some change in the law concerning trolley traffic It would seem as if relief in this respect could best be obtained through the utilities commission. The law as 1t now stands provides that the question Of inadequate equipment can be brought before it and after a hear ing the commission can issue an or der that would insure better service. Some people seem to think that this whole matter needs further attention from the legislature but it appears as if such a course is necessary that will be to the greater advantage of the public to have additional power con- ferred on the utilities commission. The trolley companies have a valuable priv ilege and as 1t is their duty in re- turn to serve the public, they should be compelled to do it if they do not do it of their volition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-17
Direct Primary.
lRaltin1ore ,Stan. }

Wisconsin, among all the stateA t the leader in Che Progressive move lnent. In such matters as the regu- lation of corpora tions and in all leg islation intended to secure genuine rule of the people it has been most active, and in many cases it has ap- preached more nearly successful so- lution of the various problems inyolv- ed than any other state of the Un- ion. Among other things it has and will try out this year for. the first time, a new direct primary law which is said to be the latest word in that particular species of legislation.
 It is interesting to note that the Badger State legislators in drawing this law have endeaVored to cope with the question Of minority nominations somewhat as Senator Blair Lee did in framing the law for this state, by making provision for second choice voting Their plan is simpler than Mr. Lees inasmuch as they stop with the second choice and do not permit the voter to express an indefinite num- Der of choices. While this does not insure majority nominations absolute ly, it does make them most probable, and it does prevent the defeat of any candidate who represents the major ,ity of public sentiment through an or
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-17
The Railroad Arbitration.
(New Haven Journal. .courier.

I z tNew Haven Journal Courier ) ,.y ] The Oriental Hotel at Manhattan l Beach is for the time being scene of arbitration with which the history of the country presents no parallel unless we include the famous arbitration in the anthracite coal regions several years ago. The arbitration proceed 1 ings now being held relate to the de-
 mand of the engineers of fifty.two steam railroads in the eastern section of the country for an increase in their wage to the amount Of some $7,50O, = 900 per annurf1 The two parties to
 the controversy having failed to come
 been referred to this body of seven
 men of national reputation.
 There is a satisfaction to be express ed that a controversy Of this charac- ter, in which the public is directly and vitally concerned, is to be thoroughly
 Investigated by q board of arbitration
 whose membership is it's own guar antee of unselfish service. A fail- ure of the railroad companies and
 their employees to, agree to entrust
 their riRhts to such a board and their continued insistence upon policy that would have ended in a strike on all these fffty-two railroads, would have meant a horror glrpassing in its con- sequences the sinking of the Titanic. Few realize the dependence of the pub lie on the railroad systems of the country, especially in the east for it's subsistence. A single weeks suspen- sion of railroad operation would mean starvation to millions of people, and comfort to none. The large centers Of population would at once begin to suffer the Agonies of a famine, It is the realization Of this that sent the contestina parties to board of arbi- tfation with power to act. 1t is cred ftable to both.
 We, of course, have no opinion as to the justice Of the demands of the engineers which, if granted, would raise the operating cost Of these afty- two railroads some $7, 800, 900, nor Of the demands Of the firefnen which will in. crease the cost Of operation some $2O,- 900, 900 more per annunn. That is something to be found out upon in- veStigAting the various forces that en- ter into the determination of such mat tefs. But one thing would seem to be clear. If the demand for, increasA ed wages, in these and other depart ments of railroad company, is just, inevitably the opportunity must be given the railroad coFnpany to recov. CT by raising rates The stand can scarcely be taken that boards of ar bitration may raise wages while the government refuses the railroads the right to raise wages. It is right to undertake to have justice done as be- tween the employing companies and their men, but it is not right that actual, or approximate bankruptcy should be the alternative faced by the former
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-17

are receiving wages insufficient to supply the necessary cost of living and to maintain them in health"
 The wage board, after inquiry, may fix the least wage which shall be paid. There is an appeal to the com mission, which may reverse the de- cision, or send the appeal back for rehearing.
 But the finding of the commission is not mandatory. It merely has power to print in at least four news papers in each county the names of employers who refuse to pay the wages determined.
 The advocates of the law expect this Sprovision to be as effective as the mandatory provisions of the Aus tralian and English minimum wage laws.
 The Massachusetts law is less dras- tic than that, proposed in Wisconsin, and defeated by a small vote. The Wisconsin bill provided that no em- ployer should be allowed to do busi- ness, who paid less than living wage.
 The minimum wage bills will scarcely be as useful as their pro- rnoters believe The legislation does show the direction of modern politi- cal thought.
 The real remedy for the evils that disturb the material basis of the state is better organization of pfoduc. ton, and a better distribution of the products of industry.
 It was Carlyle who said that cap- tains of Industry, if they would re- main captains, must not only make shirts, but get their shirts to the backs of those who must wear them which is another way of saying thai men and women Of the twentieth century will not much longer tolerate that sort of anismanag cement which staryes people because they have worked too hard and produced toe much.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-17
SHALL THIS STATE PROVE LAGGARD IN
 THE GREAT MOVEMENTS

The diversity of sovereignty which exists between the states and the nation has striking advantages and equally striking disadvantages Among the latter is the difficult y in percevng social changes they represented ill legislation
 In England great social question: before it becomes embodied into law before the entire country and the law is made by parliament representing the country.
 Not so ill the United States. Here the states have ad theation has certain powers These powers overlap, but are distinct at many points.
 Thus regulation of public services exists tribunals established by the nation and in divers other tribunals established by the states
 The action of state is hardly needed beyond it's own border and hence Investigation is needed in order that one may perceive that political and economic thought runs much the from the Atlantic the Pacific and North and South
 scrutiny of recent legislative enactments together with bills that almost enacted proves that the people everywhere busy effort to reduce the cost of v ng and trying to protect themselves from the aggres, sions of wealth and monopoly.
 Connecticut has recently passed public utilities b creating public utilities commission All the progressive states have such commissions under legislation granting for the most part drastic powers Regulation of public services will soon be the fact in every state
 Connecticut in the last General Assembly, agitated for workmens compensation act, direct primary law, bill giving votes to women and bill granting the nita7 tive and referendum.
 These measures have become law in large number of states. The evidence shows that they will be law every state Even in Connecticut the dawn is break ing and the defeat of the opponents of this just legisa ton seems near.
 There is then large number of matters, unifor- mity of political and economic belief throughout the states, and identical remedies being sought out but with almost infinite variation of detail
 The conclusion that must be drawn from study of the acts of the legislatures of the several states that the spirit of Democracy has awakened from her su ber
 Everywhere moulding the state to the collec- tive w to make their institutions produce the greatest happiness to the greatest number
 In this onward march of the collective spirit Oonneo- ctt should keep step It is not fitting that the state which gave to mankind lessons pure Democracy should be laggard at the last
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-17

is notable that in one engagement alone over 1000 men were killed.
 This was during the operations which resulted in the capture of the Block House and Kettle Hill at San Juan Ridge where Colonel Roosevelt and
 his Rough Riders with the Tenth
 Cavalry, (negro) distinguished then-
 selves. Although over 1000 men
 were killed in these operations due mainly to the superior carrying power Of the Mauser rifles with which the
 spaniafds were equipped, the A11aeri-
 can troops were yet to suffer more serious losses than the deadly Mauser could infliot. It was the first time that the American soldier had serv- ed in the tropics, under climatic and hygienic conditions extraordinary to
 him, and the ravases Of yellow fever made heavy inroads in their ranks.
 The mortality of the troops increased by leaps and bounds and arrange
 nnents were made for the return Of these first veterans of the Spanish War to the United States. An i'm. mense hospital camp was established
 at Montauk Point on Long leland and many 6f the returned soldiers
 were cared for in the Bridgeport hos pital and vAFuna Hall in the Staples building on State St., which was con Verted into a temporary or ef11er.
 gency hospital. Others were sent to
 hospitals at Stamford. South Nor walk, New Haven, New Lendon and Providence. The boys Of Battery B, Bridgeport's contribution to the Span ish War, then stationed at Fort Gris-
 woId, near New London, were de-
 tailed to assist the fever-stricken members of the Sixth and Ninth
 MaBsac achusetts Infantry wAo were sent from Montauk Point to New Lendon by boat and thence to Massachusetts by train. A member of Battery B
 describes the appearance of these men as wretched in the extreme. Not a single nah was able to carry his rifle or equipment, and in nearly ev- cry case the men had to be assisted
 from the boat to the train between
 two soldiers of Battery B or carried on Btretchers by them. Several died in the New London hospital and a considerable number died in Massa- clasetts shortly after their arrival, not to speak of the large number who passed over the Great Divide at Mon. tauk Point. Nothing daanted, how
 ever, by the narrowing experiences of
 the first expedition to Cuba, the mem.
 bers of Battery B sent petition after
 petition to Congressman Hill asking ] him to use his influence with the war
 Department to have them assigned to
 duty in Cuba or the Philippines. Their
 efforts were unavailins and they were
 obliged~to return to Bridgeport the
 following November without even a speaking acquaintance with the dead. ly Yellow Jack. Many of them re.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-17
FOURTEEN YEARS
 AGO TODAY

To-day, July 17th, recalls the sur- render of Santiago de Cuba just four teen years ago. Although the actual operations around Santiago began on June 23d, 1898, when Gen. Henry W. Lawtons division landed at Daiquiri, about Is miles east of Santiago, the formal surrender of the city did not take place until about month later when Gen. Torral, the Spanish Com- mander, stipulated that the garrison of about 12,000 men be given tran4 sportation back to Spain with the honors of war at the expense of the United States. While the siege Of Santiago is, unhappily, regarded as trivial as compared with some of the
 big engagements of the Civil War, it
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-17
REVIEWS
 @ FROM @ Our Exchanges
Wilson on the Recall.
(NeW Haven IJnion.1


 An Arizonian has recently asked the New York Times to tell him whether Coy. Wilson has expressed himself as being unuterably opposed to the recall of judges. Tn reply the Times quotes Gov. Wilson's speech before the Knife and Fork club at Kansas City, delivered on May 5, 1911. What Gov. Wilson said on that occa- sion upon the subject of the recall of judges will be of interest to a1l voters We quote from his speech as follows: Judges are not lawmakers. They are not administrators. Their duty IS not to determine what the law shall be, but to determine what the law is. Their independence, their sense of dig nifty and of freedom, is of the first con sequence to the stability of the state. To apply to them the principle of the recall is to set up the idea that de- terminations of what the law is must respond to popular impulse and to pop ular judgment. s ..It is sufficient that the people ehould have the power to change the law when they will. 1t is not necessary that they should directly influence, by threat Of recall, those who merely ir1- terpret the law already established In his letter to Prof. R. H. Dabney of the University of Virginia, publish. ed Dec. 26, 1911, Gov. Wilson confirm.
 
 follows: 5Na
 ''The recall Of. judges am absolute ly against, and always have been. It Is a remedy for d symptom, not from disease--the disease being the con- trol Of the system by influences which general opinion has ceased to control
 Tn the same letter, moreover, Mir. Wilson declared that the initiative, ref arendun and recall of administrative ofnclals are no general or universal panacea! The exclamation point is his. He added this comment Tt interested me very much to find that even in Oregon literally no one taought of thehe new methods of &C., ton As a substitute for representative institutions, but only as means of stimulation and control. They are as devoted to the idea of our representa- tive institutions as we are-and are bent upon realizing these ideas in practice. That is their conscious ot- 5ect.''
 The reason we have quoted it such length on this matter is because there is a tendency. adveftently or inadver4 tently. on the part of our Republican friends to tnisrepreseflt Gov. wilson s position with regard to the initiative, referendum and recall With MT. Bryan, Gov Wilson believes that these new political devices are not national but rather state and local issues. In local. and In some instances state government, he is in favor of lifn- ited application of the initiative, refer- endufd and recall, and has given good reasons for his belief in these reforms His position on this matter fs not radical, but rational, and otir Re- publican friends are welcome to make all the campaign they can out of it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-17
ROUGH ON BOYS

The last girls have disappeared from Wellesley University, four of them. who were allowed to finish their course after the decision not to ad- nit women was reached. Each girl received high honors for scholarship. attaining distinction given to put one- third. or slightly less, of the male Graduates The superiority of wo- men in their studies has made them unpopular in more than one eduea- faonal institution. That was the real basis of their rejection from Welles- ley. The Independent meets the sit nation with thep remark, that "the boys will now have "a chance to seem to have brains as well as legs and arms"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-17

gAnized opposition running several candidates against him. And it has the great merit of being comparative 1y simple. s
 The Wisconsin law may be the latest word in direct voting, but it certainly is not the last word. Direct voting is a new thing, and the people are try's experience with it thus far has been such as to justify great hopes for the future, but the many details of the various laws must all be work ed out and improved and the worst thing that the friends of the system could do would be to rest satisfied learn to walk, and, at best, the direct primary movement is yet in the standing stage. Even at that it is better than the convention system.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-17
The "Courant's" Prophecy
(New London Telegraph.e

CNew London Telegraph.1
 The Hartford Courant confidently predicts that Taft will carry Connec- tfcut. He must. if he is to carry any state at all. But the chance Of his victory here is none. too roseate.
 Something over four years ago friends of the Roosevelt administra- tion in control Of the state conven- tion sent Taft delegates to the nation al convention Friends of the RDosA- welt administration conducted MT Taft's campaign in this state and MT Roosevelt's popularity together with his endorsement of MT. Taft won fo1 the latter the impressive plurality oi about 10000.
 The conditions of the present prom ise no such result. There has been a tremendous defection from the re- publican vote since 1903. The body of it which remains after the election of democratic governor in 1910 is dl- vided between followers of Roosevelt yet no indication that the democratic vote will not be cast with sHostan- tial unity for Wilson.
 There is as yet no means of know ing how great a strength the Roose- welt party will show this fall in Con- necticut. It is certain to number sew eral thousand. These will bring more loss to Taft than to Wilson.
 If the Republican vote were united it would probably carry the state by not over ten thousand plurality. Di- vided, it is only the optimism of ha- bitual partisanship that dare predict it's victory at all.
 The national situation is full of con- fusion There is room for much to happen between now and November and there is a possibility that MT Taft will win in Connecticut, but i'm partial observers now regard such an event as extremely improbable.
 It is twenty years since the demo cratic ticket offered such an appeal to Connecticut voters as it presents with Wilson and Baldwin. The odds are strongly against the Republican par ty.