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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05
SHERIFF WHO
 HANGS STOTT
 HELPS MOTHER
Body of Man Who Killed Paramour Turned Over to
 His Mother
Fund of $500 Is Raised to
 Enable Grief Stricken Woman to Pay for Funeral
Especial from United Press. !,

Harrisburg, March 5.--With ouiA smile and farewell glance that in- cluded the little crowd of silent spec tators. the gray, snow-capped walls of the prison and finally; the deen blue of a sunlit sky overhead, Joseph A. Stott, bowed his head for the black cap at 10:12 a. n2., today, and a mo- ment later he paid the extreme pen- atty for the murder, on June 16. of Mrs. Blanche 'Rheam' Taylor, a wo- man he had loved and lost
 Stott's neck was broken and at l0;26, the prison physician declared him dead.
 As he stood bent with the moose aoout al his IS; neck. stott calmly turned 10 the little group in the Jackson County jail yard and said:
 Goodbye everybody, tell mother I'll meet her there. Goodbye"
 Then Sheriff H. c. Wells, who had been the first to contribute toward a fund to assist Mrs. Stott, of Syracuse, N. T.. the young murderer's aged funeral. adjusted the black cap and manacles and a moment later he stepped to the ground and sprung the trap. Stott was unusually cool and collected and gave every indication of Q quiet resignation.
 oA'i Ai4'N'iioi.I uHIi O CLOCK He slept soundiy. An hour or so before the execution he received Rev. Dr. $. N. Yates, who has been his spiritual adviser. Late last night, he received Baptism and, this morning, commun- ion. He prayed and sang, today, for an hour. Just before leaving his cell for his march to the scaffold, he handed his little Bible to Dr. Yates.
 Give this 10 my mother he said simply. Ali the other personal be- longings were given to Stott's two brothers
 Mrs. Sarah A. Stott, aged mother given charge of the body, which will be taken to Syracuse for burial. A fund of $500 was raised her and in Syracuse to enable the grief-stricken woman to take her sons body home with her. Sheriff Wells. who sprang
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05
Strike Moves Quietly In
 Lawrence; Sweetser Goes

Lawrence, Mass, March 5.-Colonel E. Leroy Sweetser, who had been in charge of the militiamen stationed here since the big textile strike be- lieved of duty. He was succeeded by Colonel Franklin R. Joy, First Corps of Cavalry, who is expected to re- main in charge during the rest of the militia'S stay here.
 While the strike pickets were not out in such great numbers as yester- day, a conservative estimate placed them at something less than 5000. The police were not out in such force, today, as they were, yesterday, nor was the militia: Most of the metropolitan and city police and the mill districts where the pickets gathered thickest.
 There were no disorders of any kind. What picketing was done was carried out in a manner that the po- lice did not object to and when, on al clogging of roadways or avenues to the mills by the press of pickets and workers, it needed but the move on' order to make the roadway immedi- ately passable.
 were slight gains, today, when the gates opened At some of the big gest mills. like the Arlington and Wood, where thousands are employ ed, when they are running at full capacity, it was said there were gains of from 50 to 100 per cent. At the smaller mills there was no gain claimed. The strike leaders frankly admitted that the agents were cor rect in todays estimates but they said this showed nothing, since the rank of the strikers are stilr what they have been for five weeks. Strike leaders estimate that 12,000 at the least, are still out
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05
Special from United Press.)

London, March 5-Despite the ob- stinate stand of both sides, Premier Asquith today made final appeal to the committees of. miners and opera tors, asking them to make mutual concessions and end the strike. He pointed out the seriousness of the sit- uation, that the national business, all ready crippled. would be completely paralyzed by the end of the week Thousands of men, women and chil- dren, innocent victims of the labor war, were facing starvation
 The situation is critical The price of food is leaping upward daily. The of freight trains by the milk supply of the city. Fresh meats are at premium while the store of salt and smoked foodstuffs is rapidly being diminished. Canned goods are being exhausted although the dealers have doubled their prices. Flour for bread is running low. Unless some thing is done to relieve the situation within A hours, citizens will be face to face with actual starvation.
 All this and more was made plain before the premier today when the conferences between the miners, oper- ators and government was resumed. He made his appeal on the ground of and asked the miners to go back to work and trust to parliament to enforce their chief demand, the es- tablishment of a minimum wage scale.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05

Declaring that the alleged leader of the local white slavers had warn ed him not to testify and had men, tioned a fund of $40O which had been raised for lawyers fees, Joseph Lag no went on the stand in the crim- inal superior court this morning to testify against Domenico Cesare, the alleged leader who is on trial before Judge Burpee and jury. Lagno al- slash Dora Hermann's face and had threatened to kill him if he did not commit the crime. Lagno was arrest ed Feb. 10. the night of the slashing and recently pleaded guilty. He has not yet been sentenced.
 Lagno testified that his real name is Pasquale Vinci and he is 26 years old. He called himself Lagno, his god fathers name, at the Suggestion of Cesare The witness has been a resi- dent of this city about two months. of the gang, appeared at Lagno's house and took him to a restaurant on Water street. near State. Cesare soon entered the place and talked with the witness. The accused said to Lagno, You must go and cut that WOman'S tacS. IT you OOu CnlS Will be the last night for you" Then Cesare and another man pulled guns and remarked. These will fix you.''
 Cesare told the witness that men would be standing on corners near Dora Hermann's house to watch and see that Lagno obeyed orders. Then Lagno and Cesare left the restaurant. They met a man who told them where Dora Hermann's place was. Lagno
 
 want do the slashing but Cesare called him names. Then they met the Hermann woman walking along and Cesare said to Lagno, There's the woman. We command that you shall cut her. If you don't cut her. when you come downstairs, I'll kill you.''
 Then Cesare gave Lagno knife, the witness said, and Lagno spoke to the Hermann woman, who was walk ing along State street. Tn ey went up stairs to the woman's fat. When they were leaving the place and as Dora was bending over the stove. Lagno slashed her face. He then ran
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05
FORTUNE HUNTER"
 HERE NEXT MONDAY

'"The Fortune Hunter which comes to the Park theatre, Monday, March 11th. tells the story of young man who has made a failure of ev- erything he has undertaken. A friend offers to iend him $500 if he will fol- low rules that he believes will bring him a fortune. This friend reasons that there is at least one heiress in every small town, and that any city chap of pleasing manner and good habits can win both the girl and her fortune. The disheartened youth agrees to follow his friends rather exacting rules faithfully, with the re- eult that the prophecy comes true. The daughter of the richest man in town selected for the experiment falls in love with him; but before that end ss attained he finds out that hard work, an aim in life and the love of good woman. even though she be FOOT, are better than riches acquired hy someone else and a loveless mar riage. Tn the cast are Will Deming, Forrest Robinson, Charles Fisher John C. Brownell. Edgar Nelson Edith Luckett, Beatrice Craven and Kzthryn Marshall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05
Gray to Appraise Federal Biscuit
 Company's Property

Attorney John G. Gray of this city is one of the appraisers appointed by Judge James F. Platt in the United States court to appraise the property of the Federal Biscuit Company Creditors of the corporation recently filed a petition in New York that the corpora tion be adjudged bankrupt, and Judge Charles M Hough of the United States court appointed Cornell jus W. Wickersham as receiver. MT. Wickersham has since been appointed ancillary receiver in this State. Judge Hougf1 has given notice that in New York on March 25 at 10:30 a. m. he vii consider a motion that has been made for an order of sale of the prop critics the corporation owned in diff ferent States.
 The corporation acquired the Wal lace interests in this city two years ago and conducted store and bakery in State street. The other appraisers are Walter L. Mcintyre of New York and William H. Clark of New Lon dOn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05
''No Po!iticS''
 Says President
 Of Police Board
Declares Commissioners Are Working to Bring Depart ment Up to Maximum Elf ficency.

Politics aren't going to play any part in the police department while the present board is at the helm" declared President George Baldwin of the Police board, this morning, in dis cussing the recent shake up" and changes in the police system inaugur- ated by the commissioners.
 "In making the changes we acted for what we thought was the best fn- terests of the department, regardless of politics Or personal pull,'' contin- ued the commissioner; If any of the men are going around complaining they had better be circumspect about it or they may be called upon to ex- plain.
 We made a change in the Water street squad because we wanted new men on that beat, men whose faces were unfamiliar to the residents of that district and who would therefore inspire them with additional respect for that reason.
 'We are working to eradicate jeal- ousy and political wire-pulling as com pletely as possible from the depart ment and to bring it up to the maxi mum efficiency.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05

Little children were dragged from then. parents. To be taken to the poorhouse."
 "But," interrupted Stanley, 'I thought they violated the interstate commerce law to keep these children with their parents. Surely you must be mistaken in saying they tried to separate them.'
 ''No. this is what they did,, said Knebel.
 ''Is this the same jail where they lock up thieves and cutthrOats?"
 -ar,e jail. Same barred doors,'' said Knebel.
 Were any of these bad children, desperate children? Did any of them carry firearms or dangerous weap- ons?" asked Henry. "Or, no," said Knebei, with a bitter smile.
 Were these children tried?' asked Pou. ''Yes they were. The mothers were fined."
 'This is the most serious thing we have developed so far" said Pou, and I wish you would have put on the stand everyone who knows any thing about the way these children were locked up in that place."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05
Special from United Press.)

New York, March 5 In support Of his contention that he has never de- ceived his friends by making a posi- tive promise that he would not accept a presidential nomination, this year. Colonel Roosevelt. today, gave out the text of a letter written on January 16. The letter was addressed to Frank A. Munsey, and in it, Roosevelt said:
 "WLat I have said to you and am about to say to you, I have for in- stance said to not only other friends who think I ought to be nominated, but to friends-(and even foes)-who think I ought not to be nominated, provided only I could trust their sim cerity, intelligence and truthfulness, to Secretary Stimson, Secretary Mey-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05

CT ard Congressman Longworth, who are supporting Taft; to Pinchot, Com gressman Lenroot and Kent, who are supporting LaFollette. I said to edi- tors like MT. Nelson. MT. Van Valken- burg and MT. Wright, I have said to the entire Aldine club Democrats, Republicans and everyone
 1T shali not be candidate; I shall not seek the nomination nor would I accept it if 1t came to me as the rs- suit of intrigue. But I will not tie my -41..ds With statement which would make it difficult or impossible or me to serve the public by undertaking a great task if the people, as whole, seemed definitely to come to the con- clusion that I had to do that task ''
 Roosevelt said that this letter ab- solutely cleared up all doubt of what his position has been right along.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05
E. JEROME HOGAN BACK
 FROM HIS VACATION TRIP.

E. Jerome Rogan, the Seaview ave- nue squire of danes, has returned from 8 trip to New York and is once more attending to his duties as as- sistant librarian of the Fairfield County bar While in the metropolis Herr Rogan bought a bunny hug suit at a Fifth avenue tailor shop. He will put the suit in a dark room until Easter because the pattern is so loud that people might think thx-e was a fire in the East End
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05
CHILD WOUNDS SELF
 WITH FATHERS GUN

Especial from United Press.)
 Trenton, March 1.-Two and one-half year old George Maker, while playing in a bedroom at 1 o'clock today, in the Malzer home, was attracted by his fathers revolver, left carelessly on a bureau. He climbed up and got it. Placing the muzzle against his abdo- men, the child pulled the trigger. He was hurried in an ambulance to Me Kinley hospita, and operated upon The doctors think he will recover
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05
ALLEGED WHITE SLAYER TOLD LACNO TO CUT W0MAN'S FACE Witness Declares CeSare Warned Him Not To Testify And Mentioned Big
 Lawyers Fund

downstairs but was captured as he dashed along State street.
 Lagno had mentioned men who acted as watchers that night and Prosecutor John s. Pullman asked if any of them were in the court room. Lagno arose in his seat and pointed out Frank CoZza and Chiliano Gre gario. They were arrested on the day of the raid of the TenderIoin re- sorts but have been released under
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05
PLAY PLEASES.

'Get Rich Quick Wallingford" as played by one of the Cohan & Harris companies attracted a large house alt the Park theatre, last night The play was pleasingly presented and to the satisfaction of many who were familiar with the series of short stor- ies upon which the little drama is based.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05
CORONER HOLDS BEDDING.

Especial from United Press)
 New Haven, March 5-In his formal finding filed today in the death of Nor ris Greenberg, the young fruit peddler, Coroner Mix held George Bedding, a 21-year-old Hamden actor now under arrest, criminally responsible and al- legged murder.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05
WOMAN TO DIE IN CHAIR
 <Cooc;aI from Tinted PresS

Plymouth. March 5-Mrs. Lena Cusu- mano who murdered her husband, will die in the electric chair at Charlestown unless Governor Toss and the executive council take action The woman and her lover: Harry Marshall of Hull, were, today sen, fenced to death by Judge Quinn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05
GARD OF THANKS.

We want to extend our most sin cere thanks to the kind friends, neighbors and members of Cecil Cal vert Council, No. 3s, K. of C., Loyal Order of Moose, Court Pequonnock, F. Of A., for the sympathy, kind at tention and beautiful floral offerings in the loss of our dear husband and father.
 MRS. MASSICOTTE AND FAMILY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05
FARMERS RESIDENCE
STROYED.

Especial from United Press)
 Cheshire March 5-The residence of Farmer John H. Marshall was burn ed to the ground today by fire that started from a defective chimney. The loss was s4,O00, partly covered by insurance. The Marshalls saved their furniture.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05
PROBATE COURT.

Ivor c. Ivorson qualified as admin istrator of the estate of Thomas Oar gan, late of this city, in the Probate Court, today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05
ROOSEVELT MAKES PUBLIC LETTER TO MUNSEY TO SHOW
 HE WOULD CONSENT TO RUN

Saying He Would Not Seek Nomination Did Not Mean He Would Make It Impossible for Himself to Serve the People-Letter Was Written January 1 and Makes His Position Clear Declares Former Presi- dent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05
PREMIER ASQUITH MAKES
 FINAL APPEAL TO MINERS
 TO RETURN TO THEIR WORK
Situation In England Is Cr tca-Price of Coal Is Co., ing Up Food Is Becom ing Scarce and Unless Relief Comes Within 24 Hours Citizens Will Face Starva- tion-Men Decline to G o Back to Mines

The men said that they were work ing under the instructions of the rank and file The entire situation had been canvassed, the premier was told, before the referendum vote was taken and it was agreed that starvation would be preferable to a continuation of existing conditions where the ma jority of the miners and their assist ants, now on strike, were able to earn more than enough to pay for the coarsest kind of food.
 The men told the premier that they believed if they went back 10 york he would be unable to force a, mini mum wage bill through parliament. They said that it would be opposed by the manufacturers everywhere, who would argue that it savored of pater- nalism and if applied to the coal in- dustry would immediately have to be extended to every vocation.
 There is no hope. Of foreign assist ance. The, coal en route or ordered from America will hardly be suffi- cient to provide fuel for heating and cooking purposes in the big cities. French coal is not on the market and a strike of coal miners is pending in Germany.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05
TO WHOM TIT MAY CONCERN:

On and after this date I will not be responsibIe for any bills contract cd in my name unless contracted by my wife or myself.
 ANTHONY FRAENZA, $ s*po 425 East Main St
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05

HORSES. HORSES. Our old reliable James Ferguson is in Waterloo. Iowa, buying horses. Will be here at Elwood's stable, John St., with a lot of horses fresh from the west tern farms, suitable for all kinds of business. Do not forget he sells for cash or credit. A. Elwood 6 Son, auctioneer S5r*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05
JUDGE KEEPS COUNTY DRY. (Snecial frafoa Irnitad DroSsA

Newcastle. Pa., March 5-Judge Por- ter today refused to allow Newcastle to become wet" when he denied 5 aplications for wholesale, retail and brewery licenses in Lawrence county.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05
WOMAN JAILED FOR FORGERY.

Especial from United Press.)
 New Haven, March 5-In United States court today Mrs. Ida Hallock, of winsted, was given six months in Litchfield county jail for forging a federal money order.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05
MINERS REFUSE HELP

Especial from United Press.)
 London, March 5.-The General Council of the miners, today, declined the offer made by the Railway Elm ployes' union to order a sympathetic strike on all of the railroads to force pressure on the operators in favor of the miners.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05

TO RENT.-Residence on Newtown Street, eleven rooms, furnace, pipe water, bath, high elevation, 12 m to station, 46 m. to Bridgeport Rent S20. Inquire Box 5S5. New town, Ct. S1uso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05

ELWOOD & SON. We have for sale a nice fish market all equipped and ready for business in 2 fine loca- ton and a money. maker. will be sold very cheap. Must be disposed of by March Sth. If net sold by then will be sold at public auction on that date. A. Elwood & Son, auctioneer. $ , s*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05
UNCLASSIFIED

- ~4NVAA81ASkS4x FOR SAI.E.-Fine single cottage. Wood Ave, all improvements. Wat son Co.,, S3 Fairfield Ave- asp FOR SALE.-Fine room cottage with hot water heat, Hazelwood Ave. Watson & Co.,. 83 Fairfield Ave. aHp FOR SALE.-Beautiful up to date residence on North Ave. near Ciin- ton Ave. Watson & Co.,, s3 Fair field Ave. aap FOR SALE.-A few more lots on Fallon & Greenstein tract on cor ner of North and Park Ayes will be offered for the next few days at reduced prices. Watson Co.,, 83 Fairfield Ave. asp WANTED.-Experien furnishing salesman. Address with full parti- culars Box GA, City. S so WANTED.-Experien cloak and suit saleslady. Addrens with full particulars Box 644, City. S4s WANTED.-Young lady to collect foren1ens. for R,an Apply Room III, I Wa, War FOR SALE.-Household furniture dinner set, dishes, etc., at a bargain Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 195 Holly St. S4bspo TO RENT.-2 third floor rooms, fur nished, 1 second floor room, fur nished, steam heat. The Schuyler 563 Fairfield Ave. S4 d+po PINOCHLE AND WHIST given by Harmony Rebekah lodge, cor. Main and Elm streets, over Waldorf Lunch Room, Tuesday evening, March 5. Admission 25 cents.
 EXPERIENCED GIRL WANTED for general housework, two in family Mrs. A. H. Mackenzie, 52O Clinton Ave. S1* tf.o Street, eleven rooms, furnace, pipe water, bath, high elevation, 12 m to station, 46 m. to Bridgeport. Rent s2O. Inquire Box 5S5. New town, Ct. S1uso ST. PATRICK'S DAY CARDS. Neatly engraved. Refined. Southworth's. 10 Arcade. D16* If o AT BoMNIOS S BILTZ MARKET in day and Saturday. I1S"tfo JOHN BELLUCCI,. formerly with Harry Goebel is now managing the Annex Barber Shop, 1O36 Main St
 B q to ID, M. FLEMING has purchased the barber shop at S6t Main St., for merly occupied by Frank Schuster,
 B i2 tf.o FOR SALE.-My furnished room business, central, am leaving city Only S15o cash, balance easy pay ments. Address Y x, Farmer.
 <poe 2s THE SIGN of the big T, 1891 stra.- ford avenue, near Union, stands sor Albert Tiska Artistic Ha:rcuttinx, shaving, etc. Chil6ren's hair cut ting a speciality, .tAs you like it.''
 A 30 If. TRY A BOX of Casca iaxine tablets for cons tipation. xE cents.
 
 GOOD SECOND HAND National cash Registe~ for sale cheap. Address P. a. Fox 16. City c"tf Q AT THE METROPOLITAN CAR BARNS, 317 F.. 10th St., between 1st X End Ayes, 300 horses 300. Weight from 900 to 1,400 h.; 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 15 days; loo these over before buying a1sewhora ForArnar nhnyn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05

PINOCHLE AND WHIST given by Harmony Rebekah lodge, cor. Main and Elm streets, over Waldorf Lunch Room, Tuesday evening, March 5. Admission 25 cents.
 S4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05

EXPERIENCED GIRL WANTED for general housework, two in family
 Mrs. A. H. Mackenzie, 320 Clinton Ave. S1 tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05

WANTED.-Young lady to collect forenoons. Apply Room III. War ner Bldg. S4s"no
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05

FOR SALE.-Household furniture dinner set, dishes, etc., at a bargain Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 195 Holly St. S4bspo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05

FOR SALE.-A few more lots on Fallon & Greenstein tract on cor ner of North and Park Ayes. will be offered for the next few days at reduced prices. Watson Co.,, 83 Fairfield Ave. ~ a*n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05

TO RENT.-2 third floor rooms, fur nished, second floor room, fur nished, steam heat. The Schuyler, 563 Fairfield Ave. S4dApo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05

FOR SALE.-Fine single cottage,
 Wood Ave, all improvements Wat son Co.,, S3 Fairfield Ave. aap
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05

CLASS DANCE Thursday evening at the Colonial Ball Room. S 5 s*o FOR SALE.-Territory this state,
 good proposition. Price $10O to
 S175. $4 to $S daily easily made.
 Address J., care Farmer. s*po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05

WANTED.-Experien cloak and suit saleslady. Addrens with full
 particulars Box 644, City. S4s+o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05

FOR SALE.-Beautiful up to date residence on North Ave. near Ciin-
 ton Ave. Watson & Co.,, S3 Fair
 field Ave. aan
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05

ST. PATRICK'S DAY CARDS. Neatly engraved. Refined. Southworth's. 10 Arcade. D 16 If O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05

WANTED.-Experien furnishing salesman. Address with full parti- culars Box 644. City. S so