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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-02
FORSTER PREDICTS
 85,0O0 VOTES FOR
 THE DEMOCRATS
Divides Balance of Vote Almost Equally Between RepubIi-
 cans and Progressives

New Haven, Nov. 2-Chairn1an George Forster, of the Democratic State Central Committee, today gave out his final word and forecast of Tuesdays election. The chairmen Of the Republican and Progressive par ties have given theirs, both predicting victory. The statement follows:
 The battle is won!
 Governor Wilson will be elected President by the largest majority both in the electoral college and the popu- lar vote, ever given a Presidential
 Connecticut will contribute it's full share to this glorious result, giving him not less than Ss,e0o votes and plurality of 50,00O The question of race is puz7ling Today it is Roose- welt. Approximately his poll is 55, GOO with Taft's 5000. the Republican par ty being fairly cleft in twain. The large number of Republicans still on the fence may reverse this estimate or otherwise modify it. The Socialists will poll an increased vote. The Pro- hibitfon and Social Labor parties will show no appreciabIe change.
 Connecticut will send to Washington to support President Wilson five DeTn- ocratfe Congressfnen.
 Governor Baldwin and the entire Democratic State ticket will be easily elected. The next State Senate will have 26 Democrats out of it's mem bership of 35, with 8 reasonable prob ability of even larger number; in the House the Democrats will have fair working majority. My best in formation warrants a reasonable ex- pectation of winning 140 seats.
 My forecast is based upon both gen erni and special information, inelud- ing reports from every town in the State each source being employed as a check on the others. trust 1t will
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-02
Isaac Mercy

The candidate of the Democrats of the 11th district for the Common Council is Isaac Moorey, one of the well known East Bridgeport business nfen. For 8 number of years MT, Moorey has been in the retail busi- ness at East Main and Ann streets. On a former occasion, when a candi- date for this office, he came within he is much better known to the cleo tors of the district and he has been assured of a considerable Republican support MT. Moorey believes in a business administration of city af- fairs and if elected promises to put his beliefs into practice. He also says he fis in thorough accord with the platform and principles of his party.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-02
Robert e.. DeForest

The candidate of the Democratic party in the Fourth district, for alder man, Attorney Robert G. DeForest, is one of the best known young attdr- neys of the city. His distinguished father, Judge Robert E. DeForest and former congressman from this dis trict, long served his party with rare fidelity in positions of trust. Robert e. DeForest Is one of the present all dermen from this district. He is a young man of attainment, and pos sesses much oratorica1 ability. He has many friends among the Republicans since a boy and they make no bones of the fact that they propose to see that he is continued in office. There is no doubt that MT. DeForest will ty in his district, for he won his nomination at the primary by large majority of the votes cast after a fair and square primary battle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-02
DEMOCRATIC ALDERMANIC
 CANDIDATES
Daniel J. Clifford

Democrats of the First district in se- lecting Daniel J. Clifford as their can date for the Board of Aldermen have done themselves proud. MT. Clifford Is one of the most successful young business men in the city. He is pres tdent of the American Speciality Co.,, manufacturers of hardware utensils which they ship to all parts of the globe Each year this concern dis tributes over $1oo,000 among the fac tories Of Bridgeport. their policy be- ing to patronize home industry as far as possible. Mir Clifford is 8 young man of excellent character and judg ment and it is to his credit that he acqWesced in the demands of his friends and agreed to become the par ty candidate in a district that ordin- arily is heavily Republican
 Despite this apparent handicap, it is the belief of many unbiased observers that MT. Clifford will be chosen by the electorate of that district. If elects ed, he can be depended upon to serve the people faithfully, for it can, truly be said that he represents no faction and is in no sense Identified with any of the 'interests'' that have for too long a time been able to influence leg islation in the Common Council.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-02
Eugene l.. Cassidy

Despite the fact that the Fifth dis trict casts the largest Republican vote of any fsstrict in the city, the Demo- crats this year are by no means pur- suing forlorn hope. In the person of Eugene L.N Cassidy the party has selected an exceptionally capable young business man who will appeal with equal force to the members of his own party and to those of oppos- ing political faiths. Gene as he is best known to his large circle of ad- mfrers is 8 young man of force and ability Capable of acquitting him self creditably in any company, he has made success of his business by devotingto it his strictest attention and because of his sterling qualities he has made and retained many in- fIuentiaI friends. If the Democratic party of the Fifth district will see to it that the full party vote is boiled for MT. Cassidy he will stand a splendid chance of success, for he is destined to receieve a considerable support from Republicans and in dependents in his district. If elect ed he can be depended upon to give an excellent account of himself and he will at all times be found fight ing the battles of the people.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-02
SIX SCALDED
 IN EXPLOSION
 OF BATTLESHIP
Blowup in Boiler Room of the
 Vermont in Hampton Roads
 and Two Men Fatally Injured

Norfolk, Nov. 2-Tn an explosion in the boiler room of the batt1eship Yer mont, late last night, six men were scalded, two receiving possibly fatal injuries. While the ship was cruising a short distance off the capes which from the entrance to Hampton Roads, a part of the boiler burst, filling the engine room with sca1ding water and steam. Captain Hughes Immediately sent a wireless message to the hospital ship Solace and the wounded men were transferred at sea to that vessel which was expected at Norfolk this afternoon.
 The injured men are: R. M. Wagner. fireman, End class; NJ C. Harai1, coal passer; J. w. Newberry, fireman first class; M. T. Green, fireman first class; c. A. Hoteling, coal passer; P. W. Cramer, coal paseer.
 The accident occurred while the Yer mont was anchored off the southern battleship drill grounds, where the an- nua1 fall traget practice began, today. The header of the boiler burst and a torrent of boiling water and steam poured out over the f1remen and coal passers.. Wagner and Haran, who were near the boifer-head, were the most seriously injured, both being scalded from head to foot.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-02
TWO WEEKS MORE FOR DEFENSE OF
 LABOR LEADERS

Courthouse. Salem, Nov. 2The first witness for the defense, Edward Riley, of Lawrence, took the stand when court opened this morning in the Et- tor-Gfovanniti-Caru trial Only one session was held today.
 That the testimony of the defense will take at least two weeks longer is practically assured because of the courts ruling that only twelve wit nesses a day will be subpoenaed ow- ing to the large number of witnesses to be called.
 It was announced today that the present plan is to hold court next Tuesday, election day.
 Attorney Fred Moore reiterated this morning that he did not intend issu- ing a statement regarding the courts action in refusing to allow Ettor- to make a statement from the cage in the opening of the defense's case.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-02
SIX BILLS TO INSURE BETTER
 TROLLEY SERVICE

The Consolidated Trolley Improve ment Association of Connecticut has sent requests to the candidates for election to the General Assembly, ask ing support for six proposed bills to improve trolley service. or reduce troI- ley rates.
 One bill provides six tickets for a quarter, another makes it mandatory to furnish a seat for each passenger, another regulates the giving of trans fers, another gives each city tcharBs of its own highways in location oi track and equipment, another providef that the Public Utilities Commfsaior shall sit in the city from which ths complaint comes, and another pro vides an excise tax of 50 csnt9 p-a horse power on each ear Es~Ss
 The circular is dated OcS. .. L--fv zf- pears to be late in distribution.
 Lynn W. Wilson, candidate for rep resentative on the Democratic ticket. said this morning:
 "These are excellent bills and shall support them
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-02
Thomas W. Reddy

The Seventh district invariably picks Democrat to represent it and this year will prove no exception to the rule. It can truly be said that the present alderman, Thomas w. Reddy, who is a candidate for re- election, will succeed himself for dur ing his first term he has manifested much cornmendab1e activity in look ing after the interests of his constitu- ents. Tom" Reddy is one of the most popular men in the district, where he has long lived and where no one is better known. The voters of the Seventh district should make no mistake in their vote for alder man this year. Alderman Reddy with his experience as a city father will be more valuable during the coming two years than any new man possibly could be.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-02
Andrew Peterson

Former Selectman Andrew Peterson is the choice of the Democrats of the Tenth district where he stands an ex- cellent chance of election. MT. Peter son is one of the city's foremost Dam ish-American citizens and fs prornf- nently identified with the local ac- tivities of his fellow countrymen. He has been a trusted empIoye of the Wheeler & Howes Coal company for many years. He is very well known in this district. and his record as se- fectman was of the best. He has re- ceived assurances of a great deal of support from Republican acquaint- ances in this district.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-02
HOTEL GUESTS ESCAPE
 FIRE IN NIGHT GARMENTS

Grafton. w. Va, Nov. z-F'ire, start ing from a gas explosion in a. big gen era1 store early today, destroyed the buildings and a portion Of the Under wood Hotel in Underwood, this state. Assistance was sent from Grafton and Fairnlont, but without adequate water supply. the buildings in the business section were at the mercy of the flames. Guests at the hotel escaped in their night garments and will lose everything.
 Seven Buildings had been burned when all wire communication was cut off and at that time 50 others seemed dnorned The fire loss had reached close to s10o,OO0 and may be several ttrnee that So far as learned there was no loss Of life.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-02
PHYSICIANS APPOINTED
 ON EXEMPT CASES.

Hartford, Nov. 2.-The Adjutant Generals office, today, issued orders showing for what causes those sub ject to military duty could be exempt. They are insanity, epilepsy or mental alteration, loss of sight of an eye or permanent defect in one or both eyes. loss of hearing or speech. loss disease which incapacitates from manual labor
 Among those appointed post sur geOnS to determine enpt1OnS were Frederick J. Adams, David M. Ire carten and Frank W. Stevens, Bridge port; Ward S. Gregory, Norwalk, and W. s. Richards, Winsted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-02

liquor licenses. The town recently voted to overthrow the dry element which had been powerful for SO many years.
 As soon as the returns showed the voters wanted license, applications for liquor licenses began to pour i'm af the office of the county cornmf@Biom- CTS. There are already 1 { zpplfrm- tfons on file and accordinw to fts population, RtdRede1d Is entitled tcr only six licenses. There are three remonstrances filed against applicants and there may, be a few more 0e Monday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-02
William J. Moran

The Sixth district, the old Gibraltar of Democracy, has renominated a young man who during the past two years has taken an active interest in all of the important measures which liam J. Moran, the voters of the Sixth have a candidate in every Way worthy of their suffrage. As the district is overwhelmingly Democratic, Mir. Moran is bound to succeed himself, and he is certain to receive a hand some vote from electors not identified with his party.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-02
IN 4O-MILE NOWEsTER.

Norfolk, Nov. 2Beatin against a forty mile northwestern, the Norwe- gian steamer Noreuga is, today. endea- voriug to reach Norfolk with the fuil~ rigged sailing chip Glen1ui in tow. The two vessels were badly damaged in a collision below Eatteras. The Noreuga had her forwarded hatch lifted and the GIenlut's bow was smashed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-02
E. H. DILLON & co.

be successful Alderman Voos is one of the best known young men in the North End where for many years he has been prominently identified with movements of an athletic nature. During the past two years he has served upon some important commit tees of the Common Council and has gained a valuable experience which will stand by him during the two years that are to come.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-02
STAMFORD DEMOCRATS
 TO RALLY TONIGHT

Stamford, Nov. 2=Former Mayor Edward T. Buckingham will be the principal speaker here tonight at big Wilson day meeting to be held in Democratic headquarters. The local Democracy recently captured all of the town offices and the Progressive party has endorsed W. G. Austin ths Dem mocratic candidate for mayor who will be voted for on Tuesday. The endorsem ent is believed to be equival- ent to election The meeting tonight will be preceded by an old time torch light procession.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-02
DRY FOR 20 YEARS .
 MANY LIQUOR LICENSES
 SOUGHT IN RlDGEFIELD NOW

After a long thirst caused by the fact that Ridgefeld has been Sa- hara desert for the past 20 years, the townsfo1k are wondering what will happen next Monday when the coun- ty commissioners go there to issue
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-02

The personal tax collectors said to- day that another batch of delinduents would be turned over to the prosecut- ing attorney so that warrants can be made out for service the first of next week. There will be about c dozen names in the batch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-02
Frederick J. Voos, Jr.

Alderman Frederick J. Voos, Jr., who has been renominated by the Democrats of his district, deserves reelection and will undoubtedly again
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-02
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

 FOR vTCE-PREsIDENT. THOMAS R. MARSHALL of Indiana.
 FOR GOVERNOR, SIMEON E. BALDWIN,
 of New Haven. FOR AUGMENTATION LYMAN T. TINGIER
 of Vernon. FOR SECRETARY OF. STATE ALBERT PHILLIPS
 of Stamford.
 FOR TREASURER, EDWARD s. ROBERTS of North Canaan. FOR COMPTROLLER, DANIEL P. DUNN
 of Willirnantic. FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS New Haven County. CHARLES T. COYLE of New Haven
 Hartford County HENRY McMANUS.
 of Hartford.
 Fairfield County MEI<BERT B. CARY
 of Ridgefeld.
 Ljtchfield County, WILLIAM B. PERRY, 1T.
 of Salisbury. New London County WILLIAM BELCHER
 of New London
 MiddIesex County
 JOHN l.. FISK,
 of Middletown-
 Windham County OSCAR O. TANNER
 of Willimantic. For Senator 21st District, Christian M. Newman. For Senator x2nd District Archibald McNei1. Jr.f For Senator 2Srd District Joseph H. Whitcomb. FOR REPRESENTATIVE Lynn W. Wilson John H. McnGurray. REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS list Dts.-AUGUSTINE LONERGAN End Dis-BRYAN F. MAHAN. Srd Dis-THOMAS L. REILLY. 4th Dis.-JEREMIAH DONOVAN 9th DiS.-WILLIAM P. KENNEDY FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE = Bridgeport District-Edward F. Hallen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-02
IE. H. DILLON 6 GO. lles Main st: rford,C Conn., ST..
 WHoLEsALE and RETAIL MII.LINERs s
WE ARE SHOWING AN IMMEN
 OF RELIABLE

Fur scarfs NTus and Fur Sets Black Fox Black Lynx Chinese Lynx Natural Fox Electric Seal Natural Moleskin, Brown and Black Opossum Pony Skin Goats and many other desirable furs priced
 third less than similar goods be found for elsewhere Fur Mufs Fur Scarfs here from. s 200 to 75.Oo Pony Skin Goats from ..........$s $s7e es to S1OO.O0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-02

Farmer Want Ads. Cent Word.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-31

OF Suffolk. and NsA Eiisa r. Freeny
and wlllls Rtddick. o. suffolk
James Holland ~ the Holland Sec
ton. was taken with the smallpox .
few days ago. and went to tho home
IT his brother. smith Holland, whore
ha grew worse until sunday morn-
Ing. when Ne dtsd. He VAS unmar-
ried. and leaves one other brother,
Carr Holland. of the county. He va
buried yesterday afternoon.
Mrs.. Almir1 HngerM Ut the Whaley-
Vile section of the county. died yes
terday morning and was buried today
At Whnieyviiic, Va. She was 10 yeara
old. and was the widow Of the late r
r. Rogers. aha leaves 4 large family
or children. grandchildren and great :
grandchildren.
Mim Marion Stephenson. az tbs
county. died and Was buried today in
the neighborhood Of Whaieyvtiis. Va.
She WAS So years old. and leaves =
motllsr and uncles with whom shs had
been living. s
G. r. Wright. Of the Myrtle neigh-
borhood. died today. aged about IS
years. He will be buried tomorrow at
his late home. He h survived By hia
wife and one ron.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-31

mans suffrage. We hops we ara able to hook
facts In the face without yielding to the se-
ductfon of sentiment The concept of VIZ
ginia women Mt the polls repulsive idea
agninst which the men of Virginia should
guard does not appeal to Va except NJ device
of platform oratory. Women are coming into
their own They have ceased to be either au-
tomato or iuxuries. They are. instead. n vital.
moving. inspiring force in American civilixa-
ton But the civilization of the world has
left them several Thousand years behind the
times They are not fitted for the ballot. even
so well as the untitled men prepared for
It, because they have not sweated and bled to
get It. They look upon the world through the
ideal glasses habitual to those whose eyesght
is obscured II life is real politics is sublimat-
ed reality. 1t is not whether women ought
TO have the right to vote. but how they would
vote. that is the question.
Disclaiming the ofense which otherwise
would lie in the comparison. 1t were as foolish
to at this time emancipate women to the SUI
frage as II was criminal in the sixties for
Abraham Lincoln to declare free the slaves.
and for subsequent Congress to pass the UNI
natural dictum Of the Fifteenth Amendment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-31

ruis which Il evidenced ~ ~ sasssrs Of the
Rhodes scholars media iittIs scrrosoraiion.
Rhodes builded better than no knew. He made
appeal to that generosity Of intellect which
many are so ready to deny We are all apt
hastily to measure men, and brains. and effort.
in term Of dollars and cents When man like
Ben Lacy. Jr.. comes along with An equip
ment worth It's thousands on thousands to lay
It all on the altar of an ideal which has no
commercial value. 1t is to stand uncovered.
We make no fetish Of success, by the stand
ard Of which Cecil Rhodes was demi-god. But
the truth that the Rhodes scholars have al
most without exception failed to avail them
selves Of the financial possibilities inherent in
their careers leads us to look upon his be-
quest inspiration OF which the man him.
self was not capable. Some power greater and
broader than Cecil Rhodes prompted the writ
ing of Cecil Rhodes will
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-31
KILL. THE RAT.

A bill in the Legislature proposes a Dspcn-
sary for williamsburg
If a life of surprises left us the possibility
but lost In admiration at the consummate nerve
OF the proposition.
Williamsburg is territory long dry" Liquor
has for years been taboo in that vicinity. and
for very good reason. There Is situated VIII
liam and Mary College with boys and girls
Of Virginia preparing for life work, subject to
all the influences that surround the formative
period of the young
We suppose that the Dispensary Idea Ia a
compromise; that it has some connection with
of cashing in on a vice to the saving of local
pocketbooks.
II that be true. We wish to say that the Dis
pensary is just little bit more an evil than
the Saloon. Il means a more intimate partner
ship between vice and government II means
graft. as certainly as wind blown seed in the
spring means weeds, 1t means corruption and
a lowering OF public standards confessed in a
public alliance with open debauchery. 1t means
not only more liquor. but worse liquor. Al
between the saloon and the dispensary. give us
the ivory headed gentleman behind the bar
who considers his vocation business rather
than the good citizen who. under the plea
| Of public service prostitutes his principles tc
serve on commission that is no more than
! sort of canonized delegation of bar-keepers
In the interest of lower tax rate.
| We give this subject the passing interes,
! which one gives to a rat when hitting him with
stick. Surely the General Assembly Will
| no sooner sec such vermin than 1t win kill II
| forthwith.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-31
uNspomED AMERICANS.

What becomes OF the Rhodes scholars
asks our neighbor. The 7smes-Dispatch.
We will answer by saying that the fact that
that the Rhodes scholarships. unlike similar
eforts have proved the Wisdom OF their ere
alton
Cecil Rhodes like so many other men who have
made empires of this. that. or the other thing.
realized poignantly the need OF broad edu-
cation to the future OF the world. 1t takes
the uneducated man Of genius to appreciate
the gulf that lies between unpreparedness and
efficiency. These men win their way, but they
know the handcaI~ which the world overlooks
in the contemplation of their success
The Cecil Rhodes scholars are doing exactly
what the man who created the fund which es-
tablished them intended that they should do,
They have scattered from the English Univer-
sity In which they have been picked scholars,
to the four quarters of the earth. They have
not attempted to use the boom that has been
granted them as means OF privilege. They
have accepted il the preliminary of an OPP
pottuniy for living a, weil-rounded life. The
confidence OF Rhodes INSCRIPTIONS fnancier
and empire grabber. has been justified in the
philosophy of his il-gotten gains. the tainted
money has effected his benefciaries.
One OF the Rhodes scholars Is. or was,
scholar at the Union Theological Seminary
This. after he had graduated at the Davidson
College Of North Carolina. the Rhodes
scholarship by virtue of both mental and physi-
cal attainmentR. and spent four years in the
supposedly rartfed atmosphere Of Oxford I'm
iverslty The name of this young man, who
brought his Americanism back home duty free
as a personal possession, is Ben Lacy. IT., a,
son of B. r. Lacy. who Is Treasurer Of the
State Of North Carolina, He took the Rhodes
scholarship at Its face value means of bet
ter fitting men for the duties which they owe
their home people and their native civic af-
fairs At 1irst bnah It may seem curious that
young man who has spent eighs or the most
yirile years OF his life in acquiring an educa-
ton should pitch them all upon course Of
study leading to the Presbyterian ministry.
Yet that this particular example proves the