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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
REP. WARBURTON DISSECTS TAFT'S
 REORGANIZATION

Washington, Aug. IS President Taft's renomination at Chicago was again dissected in the House today this time by Representative warbur- ton, progressive Republican from Washington. He scored Representa- tive Mondell, of Wyoming, and Bar tholdt. of Missouri, for their recent speeches. defending the regularity of Taft's nomination.
 Their speeches show how utterly unfit and unqualified both were to act as judges in the contest at Chicago between Taft and Roosevelt" said Warburton.
 They were grossly partisan
 Analyzing in detail the choosing of Washington delegates to the conven- ton, Warburton said the Roosevelt delegates to the State convention were denied tickets of admission and arbi- trarily excluded from the hall. He ridiculed Bartholdt for stating that he had a front seat' in the national committee and listened attentively 10 all contests.
 ''I am afraid he was a good deal like Bosses Penrose and Barnes said Warburton.
 About 30 or 8 sat on front seats and only heard such testimony as they desired to hear They sat on front seats and listened, and listened, and listened, and in the end remembered only what the bosses wished them to ren1emberu u
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16

l.. and e., was written on the tcard, and Webber said the handwriting was like that of Lefty" Louie He called his lawyer and the attorney told Whitman. The district attorney was inclined to believe the card a hoax until 1t developed Lefty has rela- tives in the vicinity of the town.
 1t was learned today that Whitman has asked the Governor to order an extraordinary term Of the Supreme court to try the men accused of the Rosenthal murder and that the Cover nor might appoint a special judge.
 No indictments by the grand jury were expected today by the district attorney, because the grand jurors de- nanded to hear the testimony of Sam Schepps. and Scnepps. on his way from Arkansas, cannot arrive before tomorrow
 District Attorney Whitman ann0uac- ed today that he would pay $5,0O0 re- ward for the arrest of Lefty Louie and "Gyp the BIood.' He said that he was tired of waiting for the police department. the heads of which, Whit man declared, not only were making mo effort to capture the alleged Rosen- thai assassins, but had not even of- fered the customary reward.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
WRECKED GAR
 AGAINST POLE
 TO SAVE CHILD
Real Estate Mans Machine Bore Down On Troop of
 Youngsters at Play

Samuel Trimmer Of the real estate firm of Zinn1er Bros, wrecked has touring car at Madison and Lincoln avenues at 10:30 this morning to save the lives of a group of youngsters who ran across his path just as ms car came to the corner.
 The entire front part of his ma chine was crushed in against tele- graph pole. and Trimmer himself was flung violently against the steerlnG wheel. He braced himself for the mpending shock, however, anu es- caped without serious injuries.
 His car was carried away on an automobile truck, badly damaged
 Trimmer rounded the corner ap- preaching his home, at 2b0 Lincoln avenue, just as a crowd of children, at play in the street, went scurryIng in all directions in the path of his machine. The car was going at q lively clip, and though he applied his emergency brake, he could not bring it to a stop in time to avoid running down at least one of the children.
 With little time for decision, he steerad his machine straight for a telegraph pole, which caught the car just to the right Of the middle of tho hood. His right wheel was smashed, the radiator torn off, and part of the engine demolished. Zim- mer's escape from serious injury is regarded by autornobilfgts who saw the wreck of his machine later as little short of miraculous.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
VIRGINIA ELECTROCUTES NEGRO GIRL OF TENDER
 YEARS FOR BRUTAL MURDER Girl Walks to Chair Calmly, Repulsing Offers
 of Assistance

A moment later the body stiffened and twisted, WiSp of sickenlng smoke floated through the leather head piece and Virginia Christian had rent was kept on for two minutes. Then. at 7::25, physicians pronounced her dead.
 The body was immediately turned over to the girls relatives who caIA ried it back to Hampton, Va, with them, this afternoon.
 The crime was one of the most brutal on record in Virginia. The girl was employed by Mrs. Ida BeIote. of Hampton. Va, as a washerWonan. Last March, Mrs. Belote severely reprimanded her for negligence in her work The negress brutally at tackled her aged employers Mrs Be- lote was g frail woman. 72 years old --felled her with a poker and in 3 frenzy of rage, beat the unconscioLs woman to death. Physicians said the |immediate cause of Mrs. Belote's 2 death was suffocation as the girl also choked her, but the aged woman 's head, neck and shoulders were Hter- ally a mass of bruises and open negress tore off part of her employ er's hair and with a towel, stuffed the hair down her throat.
 Picking up the bleeding body, the girl carried it into a back room of the Belote home. where she stuffed it away in corner, hoping to escape before Mrs. Belote'S daughter could return and find it. The daughter did not reach home until night when, in her search for her mother, discovered the crime.
 Virginia Christian was irnTn ediateiy suspected and when arrested admit ted the murder, claiming self-defense. She said Mrs. Belote attacked her with a broom. The plea was dis proved on complete circumstantial sevidence The negroes was condemn ed to the chair after a brief trial. She claimed to be only 1 years of age but appeared much older. Well educated and neat. she gave ho trace of the brutal nature which cllarac- terized the crime. When sentenced she showed no sign of emotion Dur ing the weeks of waiting for death she remained stolid and unafraid
 Great pressure was brought on Gov ernor Mann to avert her execution. As far as official records show, no woman had ever been executed in the history of the state. But the gover- nor refused to be swayed on senti- mental grounds and was deaf to all pleas. He granted the negrass a two weeks feprieve but absol olptelys refused 10 extend clen4ency. s
 Although Virginia Christian went si1llenly tof death she donfided her confession to prisons officials. She admitted the crime. and said it was robbery that tempted her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16

are spread is one of the most pie turesque in the state and a more ideal spot could not have been select ed for the engagement. The hills are high and the depressions deep, the latter ideal for covering up the move ment of the troops, who were only seen as they advanced over the tops of the ridges. The hills make Splen- did places for the placing of the ar- tillery. The roads, in this section, are hard and good for the rapid trav- cling of the cavalry.
 Excellent weather conditions pre- vailed today. The intense heat of the week was replaced by cooling breezes. This, in addition to a good day and nights rest, put the men in good spirits for the day's work. Added interest was also given to the d1y's work because of the fact that it had not been forecast. During the in- structional period each days work had been mapped out carefully be- forehand by the umpires and while it all seemed real the result was fore casted beforehand. Today's fight, however, was more like the real thing and the outcome was the result of the leaders foresight and strategy. There was also 2 semblance of the real thing when the men moved, early this morning. They were given their or four meals. The rations consisted of hardtack, cubes of coffee, small quantities of pepper and salt, bacon and sugar.
 A large part of both armies will not go into camp, tonight, but will bivouac where the end of the day $ work finds them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
GRAND JURY TO HEAR
 TESTIMONY OF SCHEPPS

New York. Aug. 16--While detectives. on evidence furnished by 8. postcard alleged to have been received by "Bridgie' Webber today. were search ing the vicinity of Metfuen, Mass, for Lefty Louie and Gyp the Blood. wanted for the murder 30 days ago of Gambler Herman Rosen- thai, raids were made on IS disorder ly houses and their keepers were ar rested. District Attorney whitman asserted that the vice Of the tender loin was in the hands of trust reg ularly organized. the four directors of which held weekly meetings, He said they split up enormous profits and that they absolutely controlled all of Ehe. disorderly resorts in New York which the police allowed to operate. Whitman said that there had been no move by the police against such places since the Rosenthal assassina- ton
 The police clue to the whereabouts of Lefty and .Gyp' came in the form of a postcard with Methuen date, enclosed in two sealed envelopes. f'Do best you can. We are all right.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
.0ROzC0 OFFERS
 MADERO PEACE
 ON EASY TERMS

Mexico City, Aug. 16.-Definite pro- posals tor peace were received here. today. from General Pasquale Orozco, chief of the revolutionary forces. It is expected that a truce will be de- cIared nediately and negotiations opened which will result in the rebels laying down their arms.
 In his communication to the Ma dero government, Orozco stipulated that all terms must be in Keeping with the dignity of the provisional government" ssss
 Orozco agreed not to insist on Pres ident Madero retiring from office but made an ironclad condition that all of the revplutionist officers. privatea and himself shall receive a, full par don and be restored to fuIi citizen ship. He provided that Madero shall pledge himself immediately to carry out the promises of reform made when he took over the government following the successful revolution against Diaz and that the 300 rela- tives of Madero now holding office shall be busted.
 It1is expected that an extra session of congress will be called to consider the proposal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16

Richmond. Va. Aug 1s-Eor the first time in the history of the con1- rrronwealth. Virginia. today, took -wornan's life as judicial expiation for murder. Virginia Christian, l7 year jold negro girl, was shocked to death in the same electric chair that nearly a wear ago claimed the life of Henry l Clay Beattie, IF. A jury had declar- ed her life forfeit for her murder of Mrs. Ida Belote and Governor Mann was deaf to all pleas for communication of the death penalty.
 Virginia Christian died at 7:2S a.l1l., a fearless death without emotion Awakened at 6 o'clock. the condemned girl ate a hearty breakfast, taking her time and apparently enjoying her last meal on earth. She was up until late ! last night, listening to the reading oi tle Bible by the prison minister but resisting all attempts to have her pare
 At HIS. the warden came to her cell with the brief announcement that he was ready The negress un, m, and joined the silent group of guards waiting to conduct her to death. One of these stepped forward as if to as- ;sist her in the march and the girl ansrily repulsed his offer, stalking ahead sullenly while behind her marched the preachers. one of those reading psalm. The party nalte1 in the room adjoining the death ichamber while female attendants made sure that the condemned wo- man was ready for the chair. Last might. the prison barber had shaved Id small spot on her head. When she Idressed, this morning. she put on a isIlort skirt, slit up the left side
 Al moment later the door to the elertrocution room was opened. The chair stood bright and shining under Ia cluster of lights and on slightly raised platform In darkened cor ner Of the room sat the official wit .nesses Virginia Christian glanced about, noting these details and slow '1y stepped forward.
 Her face was absolutely calm. She gave a quick glance at the instru- i1nent of death, more in curiosity than .sr, fear. lowered her eyes and stepped ,on the platform. A guard metioned iher to be seated in the chair and the negroes sank into her place
 Three guards hurried forward. One .aa5ueFed the knee electrode through the slit in Der dress and another strapped the woman form into the rMair while the third, waiting mo- raent for d farewell that did not come. clappea on the head-piece. Then they stepped back
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
REBEL OFFICER ARRESTED BY
 U. s. TROOPS

hinston, Aug. 1 Colonel Robelo. one of General Orozco's l1Ign- lest officers. has been arrested by American troops at Fl Paso, on the re- quest or the department of justice, and will be turned over to the civil authorities, Brigadier General Steeyer Robelo is Charged with violating the neutrality law.
 Robelo crossed the international border from Juarez to telephone to General Steever that Orozco was planning to leave Juarez without do- ing violence to the town and to ask the American general to station guards at the bridge and along the river to prevent the crossing of tur- bulent characters who, under the con fusion of the evacuation, might at- tempt pillage. Robelo was irnnedi- ateiy arrested. The guard along the river was strengthened
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
PROSECUTOR SAYS
 HE HAS GOODS ON
 GRAFT OFFICIALS

Detroit, Aug. 16-When told that the second batch of nine aldermen arrested a week ago claimed that he had noth- ing on them except a Doodle list, , made out by B. R. Schreiter, council clerk and confessed go-between Pros ecutOr Shepherd stated emphatically, today, that. in his opinion, he had enough evidence to bind every accused city official. over to the recorders court following their hearing in DO lice court, Tuesday. It is expected several accused men will waive exam ination and their cases will go di- rectly to the recorders court for speedy trial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
WOULD POSTPONE
 ABOLITION OF
 COMMERCE COURT

Washington, Aug. 16-A fight to postpone abolishment of the conn merce court until next winter deve1- oped, today, in the House appropria- tions committee. Representative Johnson, (Dem., s. O, in charge of the subcommittee framing the vetoed legislative bill, insisted upon eliminat- ing both the commerce court and seven year clerical tenure from the bill as objected to by the President.
 Chairman Fitzgerald disagreed. He demanded that the commerce atSoli- tion be incorporated in the new bill and put up to Taft again, declaring other veto.
 So bitter was the dispute that the sub-c committee decided later to call a meeting of the full committee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
FRED LARSON GOES
 TO LIVE IN ST. PAUL

Fred Larson, who for several years has been sporting writer on the Bridgeport Herald left today for St. Paul, Minn., where he will make his home in the future MT. Larson was surprised by number of friends at his home in Beard's Corner, Milford. on Wednesday night and was given several handsome presents. His fine personality made him very popular during his residence in this city and he will be missed by the legion of admirers who knew him as Fearless F'red-''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
Miller Gets Hearing on
 Manslaughter Charge
Especial to The Farmer. !,

Fairfield, Aug. 16-A hearing on the manslaughter charge against William Miller, chauffeur for Archer c. Wheel CT, of Bridgeport. was held today be- fore Justice Bacon Wakeman. Miller last Sunday morning ran into and killed Carmine Nuzzo in Southport. The court postponed decision for one week. Miller had witnesses present who stated that he sounded his horn and that he had his car under control. Witnesses for the State refuted this testimony, stating that the horn was not sounded
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
PRINCE OF WALES
 MAY NOT VISIT

London, Aug. 16.-That definite plans have been made for the Prince of Wales and his brother Albert to visit Canada and the United States was denied on high court authority, today, though it was admitted that the King and Queen have discussed the advisa bility of such d trip. King George wants his sons to see the world and has several tours in mind for them including one to America.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
HURLS HIMSELF
 UNDER L TRAIN

New York, Aug. 16-Women tainted, children screamed and one woman be- came so violently insane that she had to be removed to a hospital, today, when Thomas O'Halloran, 35. hurled himself under an elevated train at a crowded downtown station in the rush hour and was ground to death. O'Hal- 1oran, a native of London, was edu- cated at Oxford and Dublin and had been in America, five years Poverty was said to have caused his act.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
THREE KILLED AND THREE INJURED
 IN TOURING CAR

White House. N. J., Aug. 16-Three persons were killed and three others badly injured when large touring car turned turtle near Gray Hook on the Fleming road about miles from here, this afternoon. The machine was owned and driven by E. H. Burl- ing, of Huntington Valley, (Pa. The victims were, Burling, his wife and John Gilroy. their chauffeur.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
Bryan Has Another
 Wallop for Roosevelt

Cleveland, Aug. 16-William J. Bryan in town, today, took characteristic Wallop at Colonel Roosevelt and the third term party as he called it.
 'Mr Roosevelt is strong on criti- cism and short on construction, said Bryan. He can write a good indict- lnent against President Taft but he has. not proposed a satisfactory remedy for the trusts. He would have the country jump from the trust flying pan into the socialistic fire.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
STUDENT FINED FOR
 OPENING MUFFLER
Special to The Farmer

Fairfield, Aug. 16-Gilbert H. John son of Detroit, Mich, a student at the Hargrove school, was fined g and costs of $1o.72 by Justice Wakeman in the town court today, for running d motorcycle with the muffler open. There were charges of riding on the sidewalks and also of running a car without license against Johnson, but they were not pressed. Johnson with his brother Albert are the only two students at the present time at Hsr- grove
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
BILL TO PROHIBIT
 CORPORATION CRAFT.

Washington, Aug. 16-The Culberson bill to prohibit corporations from con-. tributing to political campaign funds was, today, made the special order of business for the Senate, tomorrow. The bill also limits the amount that may be contributed by an individual to $5,O0N.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
WHO GOES THERE
 FRIEND WITH BOTTLE

New Haven, Aug. 16.-The presence of militiamen in, the cities of the state until all hours of the morning has caused some speculation as to how they were able to pass the sen- tries on their return to camp as it was known that the leaves of ab- sence of many of them expired al midnight All speculation was set ali rest, today, by one of the Red army who replied when asked the question saying, "It's dead easy When l reach a sentry, tonight, he will say: Halt, who goes there and I will say, A friend with bottle,' and he will say, Advance with the bottle and pull the cork
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
ONLY SKlRMISHES MARKED
 DAYS MANEUVERS MUCH 10
 DISAPPOINTMENT OF MANY

Jig Battle Which Was Anticipated Did Not Materiaize Hundreds of Automo biists Journeyed to Scene of Expected Fight Betw cen Reds and Blues-Both Armies Devoted Day to Gaining Positions of Ad vantage Preparatory for Decisive Engagement Must Fight Tomorrow-W Western Part of Newtown Will Probably Furnish Most Excitement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
NORWALK FUR PLANT
 SOLD TO DANBURY MAN

South NorwaIk. Aug 16-Announce- ment was made, today, that the plant of the Phoenix Fur Company, of this place, had been sold to Charles Kerr, of Danbury. The plant will commence operations, Monday, under the new ownership
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
NOTICE.

Adjourned meeting of Div. No. 1, A. O. Fl. will be held Sunday after noon. August 18th, 1912, at Hibernian Hall, State St. A large class will be initiated. All members are invited to be present. Per order
 JAMES W. SMALL. Pres. Attest,
 T. B. MsMAHON, secy. a.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
SENATE AGREES ON CONFERENCE
 CANAL BILL

Washington Aug 1e.-By a vote of 48 to Is. the Senate, this afternooY,, agreed to the conference report on the Panama Canal bill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16
SATURDAY

sPECIALS.-Sman legs lamb 16c; rib lamb chops, 1Sc;
 prime rib roast, 18c; smoked shoulders, 12c; very best butter, Sic; fresh eggs, 25c; 4 lbs. sugar, 21c; large Van Comps milk, 7c;
 rice flakes Sc pkg. Manjoney's Meat & Butter Market, 1882 Main St, Tel. 934-4 a*D
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16

YOU DON'T WANT any old junk or old things around yc-;r premises
 but we want them as we need them for our business. Sell them to Jacob Bros. We will pay you the highest price and get them out of your way. Prompt attention and satisfaction is our record. 55 Kos suth St. Tel. 236. B6stf.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16

Never go back on friend. You might want him to indorse a note for you some day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16

ARMY GAMPS:-Automobi for reEt to visit the interesting Army Camps. Resonable rates, comfort
 able cars and careful drivers.
 Phone No. 1652-2. Bridgeport Garage & Eznapment Co.,. No. 16s
 Thompson St. LIZ dEo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16

Many a person w1e has starfed in Fife as poor boy has made just that HRd of m man.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16

DANCING TONIGHT at Brooklawn Rink. Admission, ladies 15c, gentle 4 men 25c. Speidel's orchestra. as FOR sALE.--Two draught horses. E. Quick buyer. Geo. F. Moore, truck man. man. ?. !. lo s.po 1 EXTRA FINE saddle horse for sale at Elwood'S, John St. A beauty. and only years old. aa 10 HEAD HORSES on sale Saturday at Elwood's. John St. a* CLANCY'S CATE, Poli Bldg. Fair field Ave. serves the best of drinks. Fine hot roast beef free tomorrow afternoon. a* NO HOSIERY quite equal to Iron Clad. The Allen Kushion Konafort S1s Snoe; some good bargains in rugs. RENTS. Ave. 37s. first floor, rooms; 380, second floor, q rooms. Modern Improvements.
 l. 14 u 10 WANTED.--A woman to do general housework from TOO a. m. to 800 D. m Apply at No. 906 Kossuth street evenings, between zoo and S:OO o'clock. L14 Sao WANTED-Girls to inspect records Apply American Graphophone Go. Disc record department. Howard Ay entrance. D27 stfo TRY A BOX of Casca Laxine tablets for constipation. 25 centa.
 H1.o INGRAM CARPETS.-Special bar gains. Fine new patterns, all first quality goods. You can do best at The Wentworth Furniture Co. HE
 John street. 1913 Broad street. L5 If. WANTED.-Housew to try Crouch & Plassmaun's Never Enough. pure milk bread. Ask your grocer for it. SIS Ia DO WANTED--Everybo to know that we sell furniture, linoleum, rugs l. ranges, refrigerators, baby car Furniture Co.. 1192 Main st.
 U A If FOR RENT.-New house, very desir- able up-to-date room flat. with all improvements, including shades. screens, dome, hard wood floors, etc. Good opportunity for dry country air, away from all noise and dust. s minutes walk from North Main St. car line on Norland Ave. LIB r*o Ypy1 DON,T WANT anv old iunl or
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16

WANTED.-Everybo to know that Hesko's Art Store is the only art store where you can have portraits enlarged, pictures framed, etc., low est pFices. 1908 East Main, between Shelton and Ogden Sts.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16

ARMY CAMPS:-Automob for rent to visit the interesting Army Camps. Reasonable rates, comfort able cars and careful drivers.
 Phone No. 1652-2. Bridgeport Garage & Equipment Co.,, No. 16S
 Thompson St. l. 12 d*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16

10 HEAD HORSES just arrived at tElwood's Auction Mart from E. F. Lamphier's Stables, Winsted, Ct.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16

ELECTRICIANS WANTED-Men ex- perienced in wiring buildings and automobiles. Apply Locomobile Co.,
 of America. l. 15 so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-16

k4Tr7RDAY SPECIAL.-Fancy legs lamb. 16c; rib roast beef, 16c; sir loin steak, 1S-20c; shoulder steak. f5c. fresh eggs. 23c doZ.; bread 4c loaf. Peoples Market, Pequonnock St. and Benham Ave. a*p