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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
HORSE THIEF
 CAUGHT WITH
 STOLEN TEAM
Prompt Telephoning by Lo- cal Police Results in Cap ture at Derby This After noon.

Thanks to prompt work by the local detective force, Frank Davis of 2SO State Erect was arrested in Der by this afternoon while trying to sell white mustang and turnout stolen last night from the barn of Louis Goldberg, painter, at 135 George street.
 Goldberg reported the horse theft to the police this morning and De- tective Sergeant Edward Cronan was assigned to the case and imm ediate- ly telephoned a description of the missing turnout to surrounding towns where 1t would be likely to turn up.
 At o'clock this afternoon the po- lice, received word from Chief O'Dell of Derby that Frank Davis of this city, a discharged employe of Gold berg's, had been arrested in that city this noon on suspicion while attempt ing to sell a white mustang and a turnout answering to the description of Goldberg's.
 Detective Captain Arnold and Gold berg immediately left for Derby, Gold berg to identify his team, and Cap tain Arnold to place the nippers on Davis.
 Goldberg's place of business is on Lurnbe street and he keeps his horse In a barn on George street. Last night the lock on the barn was forced and the horse and wagon stolen. The man arrested in Derby was formerly employed by Goldberg and is well known locally.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
Jail A Paradise
 For InebriateS,
 Declares C. I. U.
Jail Sentences Encourage Drunk enneSs, Say Temperance Men Bridgeport Men Elected Of ficers

Judge Edward K. Nicholson was elected vice president: Edward D. Beach of this city. life director. and E: w. Marsh of Bridgeport, a direc or. at the annual meeting of the Connec- ticut Temperance Union, held yester- day afternoon in Memorial hal. Hart ford. All the officers were reelected, the Rev. c. H. Barber of Danielson being president. and IT. H. Spooner of Kensington, secretary and treasurer.
 The legislative committees report reviewed the work Of the Legislature during 1911. and pledged d continued effort toward temperance and no-li- cense.
 One of the resolutions atiopted con- demns the sending of drunkards to jail and makes the statement that this is an encouragement, rather than q ards is suggested as a ramedy. The resolution is as fo lows:
 We believe that the present short jail sentence for drunkenness is often an incentive rather than a deterrent, holding out to the drunkard a qp ct debauch, loaf away his time among congenia1 companions. be fed and clothed at the expense of the State, and come out thirsty and eager to re- peat the opera tion. This is a curse to the man in every possible way, bur to the State. The remedy, as we see it, is State farm for drunkards, where, with long terms of confinement, careful diet and steady, everyday hard work, the man may pay not only part of the expense of his care, but may be developed into a working man, able and vii ing to earn his living, a shame and a menace to the conmun- ity which he disgraces.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
WOULD STRIP NEWSBOYS OF CHANGE TO MAKE HONEST
 P0CKETFULL OF PENNIES
Strange Interpretation Of New Law Proves
 Surprise To NeWsdeaIerS

port employs boys under tourteen years of age to deliver papers. The money earned by these boys in the'r leisure hours helps to procure them an education. to provide them with clothes and in many instances is an addition to the family income which provides little things that were it not for the earning capacity of the boys. the girls or other members of the family would be forced to go with out.
 If boys are prevented from doing this work in the majority of cases it will work not only a hardship on working people who are anxious to get on in the world but in many in stances will cause actual suffering. The newsd callers do not believe that the framers of the law had any in tention of preventing boys delivering newspapers when they secured the paSsa ge of this act.
 They are also of the opinion that Metz Is exceeding his authority in his notifications to the newsdea CTS. It is likely that a meeting of the deal CTS will be called this week to con sider the action of Metz.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
SETTLEMENT OF MILL STRIKE IS
 NEAR AT HAND
Leader EItOT Makes This GOnfi- dent Statement To Lawrence
 Strikers, Today
State Police Still Insist In Saying Dynamite Was Planted
 Last Saturday
Especial from United Press.)

Lawrence, Mass. Jan. 24-Every in dication, today, pointed to a speedy settlement between mill owners and strikers, with the latter gaining every demand. At 9:30 o'clock Strike Lead CT Joseph Ettor told the burlers, men ders. speakers and others who gath cred at a meeting here that he is cer- tain today atJer a conference in a Boston noteI last night. that peace is near and he is confident it will bring success for the strikers, abolition of the bonus system and recognition Of the union.
 The Arlinston mill employees went, this morning, to discuss the proposal to arbitrate. There is some talk that, because the wages at the Arlington are higher than the American Wool- en Company and other mills pay. the employees may vote to return to work provided they are given the 56 hour pay for 54 hours work
 striker is expected to turn out, will be the reception to William D. Hay wood, who comes to aid Strike Leader Ettor in the work of organizing the strikers Haywood is expected be- tween one and two o'clock He will be met at the station by delegation headed by tW1 bands and score d of women and girls bearing United States flags. Haywood will be escort ed immediately to the common where he will make an address
 tt1ev are more certain than ever that the strikers had nothing to do, with the dynamite "'discovered' here Satur- day. but that every clue followed leads them to believe it was planted They ,adnitted they were thoroughly investigating two charges made to Et- tor and other strike leaders, who open Iy declared:
 ''The dynamite was planted either by the private detectives employed by the mill owners to cast discredit on the strikers, or by the agents of Boston newspaper which wanted a sensa tion."
 This statement, made on the com mon during speeches to the strikers, was repeated to Mayor Scanlon and other city officials who asked that the charges be investigated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
RUTH WHEELER'S
 SLAYER TO DIE
Governor John A. Dix Refuses To In.erfere-WOIter Will Pay Penalty Of Crime
 On Monday
Special from United Press.)

Albany. Jan. 24.-There will be no escape for Albert w. WoIter, await ing execution in the death house in Sing Sing prison, for the murder # pretty little Ruth Wheeler, whom he decoyed to his lodgings in New York and assa ulted and murdered.
 Governor Dix, today, positively re- fused to interfere with his execution, which will take D ace, next Monday m forming, in Sing Sing.
 Wolter has been in prison two years awaiting his fate, despite the fart that the evidence against him was conclusive and his crime one of the most brutal on record. He ad- vertised for a stenoErapher and the girl-she was only 17-was sent to ms lodgings by an agency to which she applied for work. After murder body and tried to destroy it by burn ing it in a grate. Failing, he wrap ped the charred fragnients of bone and flesh in a bag and put them on woman with. whom he had been Iiv- ing attempted to escape.
 He was tried for murder and quickly convicted. The court of ap- peals unanim sustained the judg- ment ard fixed next Monday as the date of the execution. A number of women'S organizations have been try ing to have the sentence commuted derer but Governor Dix made it plain that, in view of the brutal nature of the crime there was no room for executive interference. The governor, while refusing to save .woIter, today, reprieved, for 90 days, Salvatore De- Marcio who was to have been exc cuted, next Monday. for the murder of Miss Mary L Hall, at Croton Lake a few weeks aeJ. This communication was given so that his case can be carried to the court of appeals.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24

Ii you do not get your copy of the Farmer on time this evening it will be because George P. Metz, whose card reads that he is an agent of the state board of education, has gotten in his fine work and put your newsboy out of business. Metz has been visit ing all the newsdealers in this city and has left with them a copy of the recent act of the General Assembly regarding the employment of childr en under fourteen years old in stores or factories during school hours.
 According to Metz's interpretation of the law no boy under fourteen years Of age may be engaged in any em- ployment. He cannot shovel snow off the walk cut the grass, or be employ ed to do the chores which boys have been called on to do since time inn memorial. Metz has visited every newsdealer in Bridgeport and has left with each one of them a copy of the law and has warned those he has seer against the employment of boys un- der fourteen years of age.
 Now every newsdealer in Bridge
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
H. K. JENNINGS MARE WINS OVER
 HARTFORD HORSE

Henry H. Jennings, formerly of this city and now a theatrical magnate of Hartford, has been outdistancing them all on the Hartford Speedway with his black mare Lottie P. Of the mares performance the Hartford Courant said yesterday:
 s'Lottie P, H. H. Jennings black mare, made her debut on the course and contested the Class pace with F. w Griswold's chestnut gelding, Moody. In the first heat Moody took an early lead, but went to break and left the heat to the black mare The second heat was real race and the mare showed what she could do. The horses were off promptly at the signal. Moody held steady to his pace and made a good gain of ground, when Lottie P. broke about a quarter way down the course. To the surprise of all, the mare recovered her stride, gained all that she had lost and some more, and crossed the line winner in one of the most exciting brushes ever seen on the course. Moody didn't te- have well during the last heat and didn't seem to show his usual aggres- sive spirit He broke slightly at inter- vals and the mare passed under the wire at a jog, winning three straight heats"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
Banker Schiff Says
 Burglar Lies In
 Seeking Freedom
Especial from United Press.

New York, JanA-The direct charge that FouIke E. Brandt, his valet, now serving 90 year sentence for burglary, lies when he says that he was not in his home with evil intent when ar rested, was made, today, by Mortimer Schiff the banker. Schiff was parti- cularIy incensed because Brandt, who has asked Governor Dix to commute his sentence said that he pleaded guilty to burglary to prevent an ''in- nocent person. being dtsgraced and that he had an understanding with the Schiff lawyer that he was to re- a sentence of only one year in prison.
 s.Brfaondt tried to kill me five years ago. said Schiff, today, and he nearly did kill me. Ever since, he has tried to get out of prison. He Is a plausible talker and enlists sym pathy easily but he is a dangerous crook"
 District Attorney Manning will make a thorough investigation of Schiff' s statements, and has just returned from Dannemora prison, where he in terviewed the former valet. Brandt said he had fallen in love with Mrs Schiff and wrote her, asking her to further his ambition to get college educa tion Schiff considered the let ter improper and discharged Brandt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
Rebels Prepare
 For Big Battle
 Around Nanking
Especial from United Press.)

(SpecIaI from United Press.
 Shanghai, Jan. 24-RebeI reinforce ments are pouring into Ranking to- day, and it was evident that the re- publican leaders believed the first, big battle would be fought in that vicin- ity, if the throne failed to yield to the demand for abdication.
 The revolutionary army is said to be stronger than at any time since the war began. The recruits prefer to take a chance against =mperialist bull lets rather than remain in a region where starvation seems certain
 Strained relation continued today between Wu Ting Fang and President Sun Tat Sen Dr. Wu declared that peace could have been established by this time il the provisional govern ;nent had been conducted wisely, and the report gained circula tion here to- day that Wu had informed President Sun that he would resign unless a set clement was reached without further blOOdshed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
Duchess Decides To Linger Longer
 In Gay New York
Special from United Press

New York Jan 24-'sNeW Yorkities'' has attacked the Duchess of Con naught and her daughter. the Princess Patricia, to such an extent that they are in no hurry to get back home to their adopted country. Instead, they have about decided to prolOng their stay here until Friday night and will not even accompany the Duke to Washington, tomorrow, when he will pay friendly visit to President Taft.
 Two active days of sightseeing open ed to the party the possibilities of what can be viewed in this city and it was said by members of the suite have insisted that they need more time to see everything. The Duchess and Princess Patricia will attend the opera Thursday afternoon and even ing while the Duke is in Washington If it can be arranged, the Duke will go to the opera. Friday night and immediately afterward will start on the return tip to Canada.
 It was said that one reason why the women of the party will not ac- company the Duke to Washington is the desire of Mrs. Reid to emphasize the claim that she is really. the social mentor of all America and she did not desire to share that distinction even with members of President Taft's family.
 Today, the visiting members of roy atty continued their sightseeing in and about the city They were late in rising, as the natural result of last nights dinner dance which was at tended by Mrs. Reid's selected seg- ment of the "400'' and which. accord ing. to all concerned, securely fixed the wife of the ambassador to the court of St. James in the seat of leadership of society left vacant by the death of Mrs. Astor.''
 Pursued by eight taxicab loads of the Duke and Duch- ess of Connaught and their daughter, Princess Patricia, braved the maeH strom of downtown traffic, today, and visited the stock exchange, where they were forced to fghttheir way a vast crowd.
 The party left the Reid home in three automobiles. Ambassador and Mrs. Reid and the Duke and Duchess occupied the first car Princess Pat and her lady-in- waiting, Miss Fully, were. in a second machine and the Dukes bodyguard followed close be- hind in q third touring car. At 18th street and 5th avenue, the chauffeur in charge of the Princess car lost his hat While he was regaining if ! Ambassad dor Reid's car went speeding down the avenue and was hopelessly separated from the rest Of the party. few minutes later the secret ser vice men who caught in the crush were first to make Q wild dive to catch up with the Princess.
 When the Duke and his party ar rived at the stock exchange, Princess Pat was not in sight. A searching party was being considered when her machine dashed up, accompanied by the secret service men. By this time such a large crowd had gathered that the royal party fairly had to fight their way into the visitors entrance
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
DEATH OF FIX X-SHERIFF
 CURTIS OF STAMFORD
Well Known Resident of Fairfield County Who Was Deputy Under Sher- if Clarkson.

The death of Charles B. Curtis, one of the best known of the older residents of Stratford. occurred at his home Main street and South avenue, in that town, this morning. MT. Cur tis was 72 years of age. For more than a year his health had been fail ing He served his town in many i'm portant public offices including the board of selectmen, board of assessors, and was a factor in Democratic poll tics. He attended many state conven> tions served on the Democratic town committed and was one of the old line Democrats Of Fairfield county. He was deputy sheriff under K. L.. Clark son. Surviving him are widow and one daughter, Mrs. Harry Burns of Stratford and one brother, Robert w. Curtis, also of Stratford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
Women March In Safety From Fire
 In State Hospital
Especial from United Press.)

Danvers, Mass, Jan. 24-The 175 in mates of the Women's wing at the Dahvers State Hospital were formed in line on the first, second and third floors of the wing and marched out to safety when flames were discovered on the fifth floor at an early hour this morning. So perfect was the discipline that there was not even the sign of a panic and the remainder of the 1.4O0 inmates of the institution did not leave their quarters.
 The institution suffered a loss of about $75,00O from fire and water.
 Aid was rendered the hospital de- partment by the Danvers fire depart ment. One person was injured by a fall on a stairway but will recover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
BRIDGEPORT MAN LOSES 7
 AUTOMOBILE LICENSE
Especial to The Farmer.)

Hartford, Jan. A-State Secretary Matthew H. Rogers finds that Tracy O. Smith of Bridgeport was negligent in driving. and has suspended hls driv- CTS license for the remainder of the period for which it was issued It was found at a hearing on January 2 that MT Smith on December 25 was driving a motor which belonged to Mrs w B. Mccarthy in Milford, and that while approaching Beard's corner on the Milford turnpike he was driv- ing this car on the left side of the highway and not on the proper side. E. R. Burr of Bridgeport was driving a runabout in the opposite direction and on the proper side. The machines coIlided and MT. Rogers finds that the accident could and should have been avoided by MT. Smith.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
Mob Makes Attack On StrikebreakerS
 Chased By Police
Especial from United Press.)

Boston, Jan. PA mob of over 50 enraged strike sympathizers attacked four Italian strikebreaking longshore- men on Water street near the Charles town bridge shortly before noon, to- day. The Italians attempted to escape across the bridge but were sur rounded, beaten, knocked down and kicked.
 The mob dispersed with the ap- proach of police reserves rushed from the city square station. Those who taken part in the beating of the Italians fled. Many were chased by the police but none were arrested.
 The longshore strike situation in Char Iestown is becoming ominous and further disorders are looked for by the police.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
Weather Indications

New Haven, Jan. 2+Forecast: Fair and colder tonight and Thursday; moderate winds, mostly northwestern ".
 An area of high pressure central this morning over Iowa, Is producing pleasant weather with low tempera- lures in nearly al sections east of the Rocky Mountains Zero temperatu- es were reported from the northern DOT ttons of the upper lake region and New England An area of low pres sure appeared this morning on the s@orth Pacific coast.
 Conditions favor bQF tNis vicinity fair and 1owGr temperaHE
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
England Makes No
 Demand Of Italy
Special from United Press.

London, Jan. A-Reports were circu- lated here today that England has failed to demand an explanation from Italy for the seizure of the British steamer Africa, because the home gov ernment believed in the event of trou- be King George and Queen Mary, who are now In the Mediterranean, would be embarrassed.
 The Africa was held up Saturday by the Italian gunboat Volturno, but England has failed to voice pro test.
 While it is believed there will be sufficient British battleships in the Mediterranean to protect the royal couple, 1t was recognized that 1t would be most discomforting to George and Mary to be around the scene of 6 clash.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
CONFERENCE OF STATE
 SWEDISH OUTBREAKS

New Britain, Jan. 24-The annual conference for Connecticut's Swedish Lutheran Churches was held in this city today Officers e'ected were: President, J. DanieIson, Branford: vice president, F. C, Rlonquist, Portland; !; secretary, J. H. Holsen, Washington Depot; and treasurer, J. Friedlin, Mer- iden.
 Memorial services will be held to- night for Rev. B. M. Esbjorn, of New Haven. and Rev. pr. E. V. Mitter- isters who died since the last confer eDCe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
BIG DEATH RATE FOR CHILDREN
 UNDER 5 YEARS
Especial from United Press )

Washington, Jan. 24-Mortajity statistics for 1910, announced, today, by the census bureau show that over one fourth of all the death in the registration area (comprising nearly so per cent If the population were of children under five years Be tween the ages of 10 and 20 was the safest period uf life.
 Tuberculosis claimed nearly II per cent. of all who died Organic heart diseases were second The 10 year period of greatest danger from ac- cident, suicide and murder was be- tween 20 and 30 and from appendi- citis between 10 and 20.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
Woman Suffrage
 Rally Tonight
 Starts Campaign
New Yorker to Be Principal Speaker in Warner Hall. This Evening-Rev. E. J. Craft to Preside.

At Warner hall tonight the enthGsi- asts for Woman Suffrage will begin an extensive campaign, opening with tonight's rally and continuing a trolley car tour of Fairfield and New Haven counties, taking in all ap- proachable towns enroute.
 Dr. Max Eastman of New York will be the speaker at tonight's af- fair, the opening gun of the campaign. The Rev E. J. Craft, rector of Christ Episcopal church. will officfate as chairman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
HORSE AND WAGON AND $90 WORTH OF
 EMBROIDERY STOLEN

Breaking into the barn at H. R. Steinborn's place at s64 Madison ave nue. thieves stole q horse and wagon load of dry goods and ernbroidery be- longing to Isaac Nyden. according to a complaint received at police head quarters. today
 Nyden's goods had been stored at Steinborn's barn. The stolen stuff, exclusive of the value of the team amounts to about se0 according to Ny dens estimate
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
DUDLEY STAFFORD
 IS COMMITTED TO WESTPORT RETREAT

Dudley Stafford, proprietor of the stratford Inn, was taken before Judge HaTen in the local probate court, yes terday afternoon, on complaint of his T.-ife Esther La wrence, and was com rnitted to the Westport Sanitarium for a term of four months
 Stafford is well known in Stratford and Bridgeport, and has conducted the ,es+ra tford Inn for a long time. He is suffering from a nervous breakdown due to alcoholism.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
Miss Eales Takes Up
 New Line of Work

Miss Anna Bales, of 1514 Iranistan avenue, has resigned as social report CT for the Bridgeport Evening Stan dard to accept a position with the James Staples & Co, bankers. real estate and insurance agents. She took up her new duties on Monday. Miss Bales. has been in charge of the Woman'S page for over d year and for the four years previous was proof reader on thR same paper.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
COURTS REFUSE TO RESTRAIN CHURCHILL
 HOME RULE SPEECH
Especial from United Press.

London, Jan. 2+-Ihe cOurts VIII aot restrain Winston Churchill from delivering a speech at the home rule celebration to be held in Belfast, Ire tand. on Feb. 8. This was made evi- dent, today, when the presiding judge in Bow street court refused to grant a petition filed by Ul9terites to en- join the first lord of the admiralty from making his proposed address. Th-z Orangemen declare the speech would provoke a breach Of peace.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
Ex-POIiCe Chief
 Lincoln Dies
Especial from United Press )

Stamford, Jan. 24-WiI-iam A Lin coin, former police chief of New Ha- ven, died today in the Soldiers Home at Noroton, aged 75 years. Senility was the cause. He entered the home August 12, 1910, and had been in the hospital ever since. He leaves a widow and a son, Charles T., of 126 Mckinley avenue, New Haven. Dur ing the war he served in Company F, First Connecticut Heavy Artillery, and was breveted a major. The remains sS, NO New Haven for burial.