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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
CEIB DENIES
 GUILT; FOUND
 BY DEAD BODY
Eleven Shots Had Been Fired Into Boylan and
 Suspect Held Rifle

New York, May 23-Held in tl1S Tonibs today on homicide charge, Richard Geib, 28, of Stamford, Conn, declared that he did not kill James Boylan, of Providence, R. l., over whose dead body Geib last might was found standing with 9, rifle in his hands, after eleven shots had been fired into it in a Harlem apartment house.
 Geib told the police that a strange man took his rifle out of his room and shot Boylan. Wealthy relatives of Geib from Stamford are here to aid him. Dr. Henry T. Gab, of Stamford, who has been separated from the youths mother for 12 years, says that Geib is insane. People who live in the apartment house where Geib and Boylan lived said they saw Geib go up the stairs with load Of bread. Shortly afterward the shotS were heard
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
REPUBLICAN CONCRESSMEN PRETEND TO HOPE FOR BOLT
 BY TAFT AND FOIL DIVERS
Say It Will Bring Success to the Progressive Cause Ohio Situation Is Puzzl- ing Rival Managers.
 Both Taft and Roosevelt and Harmon and Wilson Forces Expect to Control Coming State Conventions

Washington, May 23-Reports reaching Washington, today, that there might be bolt Of ''reactionary'' and "standpat" Republicans from the Chicago convention if Roosevelt were nominated brought guffaws of derision from progressive Republicans of the House. They pooh-poohed such a movement and yet laughed gIeefulIy over such a possibility.
 If Taft and the standpatters shou1d bolt it would be the best thing that ever g happened to the Republican par ", said Representative Lenroot Rep., Wis.) "I don't think such good fortune is possible, however
 Representative Norris, the House progressive leader. declared he thought a Taft standpat bolt was pos slble at Chicago but not probable.
 Tt wouldn't amount to much as far as the fortunes of the Republican party are concerned" said Represent tative Norris. eff the standpatters want to leave the party they have my free consent,
 Representative Sloane, another Nebraska progressive, declared a de- lection of "reactionaries'' at Chicago would strengthen the Republican Columbus, O., May 23-Control o1 both the coming Democratic and Re- publican state conventions, next month, appears in doubt, today.
 Where yesterday Roosevelt forces were making no claims in regard to the Republican convention which will elect six delegates-at-large to the na- tional convention. they are just now claiming that Roosevelt will have a slight majority. There will be 75e delegates. The Roosevelt forces are now claiming 387, conceding 372 to Taft.
 The Harmon forces, at first confi- dent of controlling the Democratic order the unit rule of voting on the entire delegation, are now uncertain Of their strength.
 Mayor Baker, of Cleveland, State Chairman B. w. Hanley of Dayton besides anti-Harr1on leaders in Gin cinnati, Toledo and other places, are expected to lead the fight against the unit rule.
 The claims of Walter F. Brown Roosevelt manager, that Roosevelt secured at least 30 of the 42 delegates elected Tuesday, is being borne out by late returns. A total of 31 is con- ceded to Teddy.
 Taft has H.
 Governor Harmon's plurality over Wilson in the presidential preference vote will be about 10000. The gover- nor lost his home county, Hamilton, by Il, Cuyahoga (Cleveland) by 5000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
MRS. MILLS BODY IS
 UNCLAIMED IN MORGUE
Meriden Authorities Seek. ing Bridgeport Relatives
 of Young Matron

Bridgeport and Meriden authorities failed today to make any progress towards discovering the whereabouts of the Bridgeport relatives of Lillian Mills, the young matron who died at the Meriden hospital yesterday of spinal meningitis. Mrs. Mills enter ed the hospital claiming to have talk en carbolic acid The dose was slight. but while recovering from the effects of the poison she was stricken with meningitis.
 Mrs. Mills remains are Tn the mor- gNe in Meriden. According to infor- nation from the Meriden City hospi- tai she was married in this city in 1902, and her maiden name was Wheel CT. Her father is believed to reside in or near Bridgeport. He is Harry Wheeler, a blacksmith. Her husband. from whom she was estranged, is be- lieved to be Joseph Mills, of Bris-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
BOARD OF HEALTH FINDS CONDITIONS
 BAD IN LODGINGS
InSpects Water Street Establish. ment and Finds Very Few
 up to Standard

The Water street lodging houses, where men are herded like sheep for from 10 cents per night up to a quar- ter. were inspected by the Board of Health late yesterday.
 Conditions calling for action were found in several of these establish ments. Only one or two were found in satisfactory sanitary conditions.
 At the next meeting of the Board of Health steps will be taken to in- sure regular inspection of the 1odg- ing houses and prompt prosecution of the Keepers of such places who neg lect to keep them clean.
 At one of the lodging houses the commissioners commented to the keep CT on the filthy condition of the blankets supplied for the cots and benches given the sleepers.
 They're washed every season. was the indignant rejoinder of the propri- etOr.
 Several of the lodging houses are arranged like sleeping cars, with ups per and lower berths, and provision is made to fill the places almost to suffOcation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
LAWSON IS
 CANDIDATE TO
 BEAT CRANE In Full Page "Bing-Bing" Ad- vertisement Famous Broker Announces Candidacy Will Run as Republican Inde- pendent on High Cost of
 Living Platform

Boston, May 23.-In his character istic, full-page ad, bing-b bling straight from m-the-shoulder talk fashion, Thom- as W. Lawson, financierl and author of "F,renzied Finance" today, an- nounced his candidacy to succee United States Senator w. Murray Crane.
 Lawson says he will make his fight on a high cost of living program. Af ter pouring-several rounds of hot shot into standpat bosses and machine poli- hc1ans, Lawson says:
 Null over. this, MT. Voter, and ex- plain to your womenfolks that United States Senatorships have been looked upon for years as loafing sinecures for mushroomed millionaire robbers who have bought their Senatorships with hastily gotten money to get into society, Tell your womenfolks that perhaps one man who will fight for high cost of living can do it if select ed senator and that that man may be Thomas w. Lawson"
 Lawson says he will run as a Re- publican independent and that he thinks he. will receive some 10000 Democratic votes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
WILEY'S BABY BOY ONE WEEK
 OLD, ENGAGED

Washington. May 23.-Harvey w. Wiley Jr., the one week old son d the ex-chief chemist, is engaged to be married, his papa said SO, today, and named little Miss Allen, the two year old daughter of MT. and Mrs. R. M. Allen. of Lexington, Ky. as the fiancee.
 pr. Wiley said he had received letter from Mir. Allen, who is an old friend and staunch supporter of the Wiley pure food ideas and state food commissioner of K kentucky, suggesting he "condiEsona1 engagement. 2
 T wrote -hifn that would gladly give my sanction and declared my sincere wish that both the youngsters might grow up to realize love for each other Wiley said. 3sOf course, it depends upon ratification by the two latter"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
SUITS FOR HALF
 MILLION AGAINST
 NEW HAVEN ROAD

New York. May <24-Joint suits de- manding damages of more than half a million dollars were filed in the fed erel court, today, from various rail- road companies against the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railway Com pany The suits are to recover rent als for cars loaned the defendant cor poration during 1907 and 1908. The principal corporations who sue with fhA amounts claimed are as follows:
 Delaware. Lackawanna & Western, $2s,54s; Pennsylvania, $207,S58; Le- high Valley, $113,28S;, Baltimore & Ohio, $32,s26; Erie s49,339; Central of New Jersey. $65.004; Philadelphia & Reading, $27,755.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
ROPE BREAKS
 AS CONDEMNED MAN IS HUNG
Another Knot Is Tied In
 Rope and Antonio Romez- 20 Goes Unconscious to- Death.

Lancaster, Pa, May 23-As he shrieked out vain protestation of innocence as the trap was sprung. the body of Antonio Ron1ezzo. doomed to die for the murder of companion. Tony Serafino, some months ago, was shot downward from the ga11ows here today. As the body reached the bot tom of the drop the rope broke just above the knot and the body crashed on down to the prison courtyard while several of the spectators top pied over mortified by the occurrence.
 The sheriff and his deputies hurried down and picked up the form of the murderer, rendered unconscious by fall Another knot was tied in the rope and it was readjusted and the trap again sprung. This time the hemp held and the condemned man died slowly of strangulation.i
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
HOUSE FORBJDS RAILWAYS OWNING
 STEAMSHIP LINES

Washington, May 23-The Panama Canal Bill, with it's drastic provision prohibiting railroads from owning or ly any steamships which would com- pete against their land lines and granting free passage through the ca nal to every vessel flying the Amer ican flag was passed by the House, this afternoon, 206 to 63.
 The House refused to adopt an amendment by Broussard, (Dem, La.). which permitted ownership of steam- ships by railroad companies, but de- nied them passage through the ca nal. and vested in the President that authority to decide where the question of ownership arose. The bill now, goes to the Senate for action.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
STRAWBERRY LUNCHEON.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the First Methodist Church served it's annual strawberry luncheon at noon today, providing an excellent meal for about POO people, including many business men for whom special preparations were made. Home boiled ham, potato salad, biscuits and other foods were included in the menu, aside from the strawberry shortcake. Mrs. William H. Griffith was chairman of the luncheon committee. and Mrs. Robert Lauder is president of the society
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
THEY DO II
 IN CHINA, TOO
Disappointed Office Seeker Tries
 to Shoot Tang Shao Lii

Pekin, May 23.-While President Yuan Shi Kai was dining with mem bers of his cabinet. governors of the provinces and the leading Chinese of flcials, Chang Ping Lin. disgruntled office seeker, fired several shots point blank at Tang Shao Vi, whom he blamed for his failure to get positions he had sought. His aim was bad. Chang was overpowered by attaches and taken to jail. Throughout the shooting. the president watched Chang closely. Tang Shao Ii was educated in the United States and represented Yuan Shi Kai throughout the negOtia- tfons with Dr. Sun Yat Sen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
Rogers Has Petition
 For Attorney General

Samuel T. Rogers who through the columns of the Evening Farmer has aroused a strong protest against the projected plan of removing the public library from it's present building, cir culated petition in the city hall to- day and secured a hummer of signers, with an object of sending this petition to Attorney General John H. Light to have him make an appearance in op- position to the plan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
MOVEMENT TO SAVE WOMAN
 FROM CHAIR

Boston, May 23-A statewide move ment began, today, with presentation of petitions from all over Massachu- sets to save from the death chair at Charlestown Mrs. Lena Cusumano who, with Harry Marshall, her lover, murdered her husband at Hull. Mrs. Cusumano and Marshall are under sentence to die at Charlestown pri- son some time during the week be- ginning June 2. If Mrs. Cusumano is eIectrocuted it will be the first time a woman has ever died in the chan in the Bay State. She would be the first woman to be executed here in 50 years.
 Mrs. Cusumano has two young daughters. If her sentence is not commuted she will precede her lover to the chair.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
CARNEGIE SAYS |.
 "IT'S HUMILIATING"

New York, May 23-s"The political situation in this country at present is humiliating, too humilating," sadly declared Andrew Carnegie, wagging his head as he boarded the steamer Celtic today for his annual visit to Scotland. "I have believed in Roose- velts honesty of purpose, but think he is wrong in opposing MT. Taft who richly deserves a second term"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
AUTHOR HoNoRED BY FRENCH

Paris, May 23-M Paul Deschanell, author. statesman and lecturer, was elected president of the Chamber of Deputies on the second ballot, today, succeeding the late M. Henri Brisson. His success will make Deschanell a potent candidate for the presidency of France at the next election in 1918. M. Delcasse, minister of marine, could have been elected had he consented.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
BIRTHDAY PARTY
 BECOMES FUNERAL

Boston, May 23-Friends of Miss Lucretta Hayden, who were invited to attend her 80th birthday, this after noon, gathered at her home to attend her funeral instead. Invitations were sent out yesterday. When the guests arrived at 1 o'clock arrangements for the funeral had been completed, Miss Hayden's niece, with whom she lived, having found her dead in her bed about g o'clock this morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
TITANIC COURT GOES
 OVER FAMILIAR GROUND

London, May 2S.-Today's session of the Titanic court of inquiry was de- voted to compilation of the wireless messages sent by the steamer and from the various. craft that went to the rescue, including the Carpathia. The evidence, for the most part, was a duplication of that taken before the Senate Investigating committee at Washington and New York.
 Wireless Operator HarOld Brides repeated his former testimony regard ing the ice warnings received by the Titanic.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
CONSULTATION REGARDING 10
 FOOT CENTERS

City Attorney John s. Pullman and former City Attorney T. M. Cullinan will meet with the Streets and Side walks Committee and City Engineer Terry tomorrow afternoon to settle mon the course the city will take in the pending conference with She Con necticut CO. regarding ten foot cen ters. The conference was proposed in the resolution of Alderman Walker, adopted Monday night by the Com- mon Council, with the idea of hasten ing the paving projects delayed by lit- sgatiou
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
WILBUR WRIGHT DYING OF TYPHOID

Dayton, O., May 23-The death of Wilbur wright, noted American avia- tor and builder of aeroplanes. is mo- mentariIy expected at his home here. where he is suffering from typhoid fever. n1r brosK9f may | ave ti1rougn the day. said Orville Wright, this morn ing.
 According to attending physicians Wilbur Wright has been in a state of coma for two days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
ASSISTANT FOR BOARD
 OF CONTRACT AND SUPPLY

James Malone of 95 Lewis street, has been hired as an office assistant by the Board of Contract and Supply, at a weekly salary of $6, thus adding to the expense of that office. The assistant will do typewriting and gen. eral work. AS result the monthly report of the board may not be delay ed, illegally, as it was last month.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
FRANK HILL
 FOUND DEAD D

Frankfort, Ger, May 23-Frank Hill., the consul general of the United States here, was found dead in tho corridors of his office building, to- day. It is believed that, while start. ing downstairs he was seized with, vertigo and toppled over the railing. falling three stories. His skull was badly fractured and death was in- stantaneous.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
BROWN WILL DECLINE.

Columbus, O., May 23.-Walter F. Brown, Colonel Roosevelt's Ohio man. ton leaders as the next national chair man of the Roosevelt campaign com mittee, emphatically declared that if tho honor is rendered him he will not accent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
TO MAKE
 5 SPEECHES
 IN NEW JERSEY

Washington, May 23.-Presideut Taft left Washington, today, for a whirlwind tour through New Jersey, intent upon, capturing that states 28 delegates. For the next five days. Taft is scheduled for 53 set speeches in New Jersey. He will spend tonight at Trenton, the guest of c. Edward Mur-. ray.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
OSBORNE RESIGNS.

New Haven, May 23.-After serving as bursar at Yale University for II years, H. M. Osborne has resigned. His place will be taken for the college year 1912-1913 by Frederick B. John son, superintendent of the bureau of purchases and stores.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
rTALY's KING DIMES COMMITTEE.

Rome, May 23.-The San Francisco exposition committee, which is tour ing the continent in the interest of the Panama-Pacific Exposition, was pre- sented to the King and Premier Gio- Iitti, today, by the American aInbas- sadcr. The members will be enter tained at dinner, tonight, by tke mayor of Rome.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23

The Diner-''Let me give you tip." Waiter-"Yes, sir.'
 The Diner-'Union Pacific is going up two points to-morrow."-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
JEALOUS MAN KILLS WIFE
 AND SHOOTS SELF DEAD.

Kalamazoo, Mich, May 23.-While in a fit of jealous rage, William D.. Kane, 4e, shot and killed his wife in their home, early today, and then turned the gun on himself, sending two bullets into his brain. Physicians say he cannot recover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
TO ELECT CHAIRMAN

The Democratic Executive commit- tee will meet this evening to elect a town chairman. There are two rcan- didates, the present efficient town chairman w. W. Bent, and Alderman R. E. DeForest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23

AUCTION SALE. Friday morning, 10 o'clock, 129 State St. Elegant lot of household furniture, carpets, rugs, mating rugs, bedding, table linen, bureaus, chiffoniers, hall racks, parlor tables, ice boxes, stoves. ranges. wardrobes, beds, linoleum, couches, cash register, show cases, clocks, bookcases. This is very fine lot of good furniture. Sale will last all day. Daniel F.. Keane, auctioneer. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
ADVERSE REPORT
 ON WOOL BILL

Washington, May 2S-The Senate finance committee, by a party vote, today, decided upon an adverse report upon the wool bill as it came from the House.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
GENERAL BOOTH HAS
 OPERATION ON EYE

London, May 23.-General William Booth, head and founder of the Sal vation Army, was successfully operat- ed on for catarrh of the left eye, to- day, in an effort to restore his sight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23
OUT OF WITNESSES.

Washington, May 23.-Exhausting it's supply of witnesses, the House judiciary committee, today. suspended until next Monday it's impeachment in- vestigation of Judge Robert w. Arch bald, of the commerce court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23

.'Waiter This fowl is like rubber. 2 s'Yes, sir. That's why we call il spring chicken Harvard I4ampoon..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23

WHIST, Friday evening in St. An thony's hall,- Colorado avenue. Ad- mission 15 cents. R 23 b*pO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23

UNION MADE TROUSERS at Morris & Foley's, 1042 Main street, up- stairs. R 23 SEQ
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23

FOR SALE.-3O foot oyster sloop. Ad- dress Sloop, care of Farmer.
 R 23 S* DO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23

EIGHT HUNDRED different patterns to select your suit from. Don't be without one for Memorial Day." Morris & Foley, 1042 Main St., up- stairs. R 23 SEQ
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23

NOTICE. The Moose Queen contest closes Friday evening. All votes must be in before g D. m. Garry Paddock, judge of contest; John F.
 Fant, secretary of committee. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-23

ALL WOOL BLUE SERGE SUITS $7.5O to $15.0O at Morris & Foley's. 1042 Main St., upstairs. R 23 s*o
The Tupelo journal., 1912-11-08
PRESIDENT SENDS
CONGRATULATIONS
FEAERS CHANGE In THE GOvEREN.
MENET'S TARIFF POLICY.
Il Bshoovss Republicans to Gather Again
Around Their Standards, He Says.
Young Must Be Converted to
Sound Principles.

Cincinnati, O.-President Taft con-
cedes the election of Gov. Wilson. He is
sued the following statement from his
brothers home here:
THE returns insure the election Of
Gov. Wilson to the presidency. This
means an early change in the policy OF
the government in reference to the tariff.
If this change can be made without halt
ing prosperity, | sincerely hope it may
be.
The vote for Mr.. Roosevelt, the third
party candidate, and for Mr.. Debs, the
Socialist candidate, is a warning that
their propaganda in favor of fundamental
changes in our constitutional representa-
tive government has formidable support.
while the experiment of a change in
the tariff is being carried out by the
Democratic administration, it behooves
Republicans to gather again to the party
standard and pledge anew their faith i'll
their party's principles and to organize
again to defend the constitutional gov
eminent handed down by our fathers.
Must Warn Against Reform.
"We must make clear to the young
men of the country who have been
weaned away from sound principles OF
government by promise OF reforms, mn
possible to accomplish by mere legisla-
ton, that patriotism and common sense
require them to return to d support OF
our constitution. Without compromising
- .tAloa wn YntIct nnnNlnnp and
win back former Republicans and we
must reinforce our ranks with constitu-
tion-loving Democrats.
1--WE favor every step Of progress to
ward more perfect equality OF opportu-
nifty and the Kidding society OF injustice.
But we know that all progress worth
making is possible with our present form
of government and that to sacrifice that
which lie of the highest value in our gov
ernmental structure for underlined and
impossible reforms is the widest folly.
We must face the danger with a clear
knowledge of what it is. The Republican
party is equal to the task. 1t has had
no nobler cause. Let us close ranks and
march forward to do battle for the right
and the true"
C~ongratulates Wilson.
President Taft sent telegram to Gov.
Wilson, as follows:
Cincinnati, O.-Hon. Mr.. Woodrow
Wilson, Princeton n. j.: | cordially con-
graduate you On your election and ex-
tend to yo umy best wishes for a success
full administration. VIM. H. Taft"
The Tupelo journal., 1912-11-08
WILSON WILL HAVE 4O8 VOTES

New York.-With the election OF
Woodrow Wilson to the presidency and
Thomas R. Marshall to the vice-presi-
dency assured returns show that the the
electoral vote of the Democratic candi-
dates will go to 40S.
The Providence, II. L., Journal conceded
the state to Wilson, and with the vote
close in New Hampshire, it seemed prob
able that New England. with the excep-
ton of Vermont, had gone over to the
Democratic column.
Dixon Looked to the West.
Senator Jos. NJ. Dixon, chairman Of
the national Progressive committee, with
Gov. Hiram w. Johnson, the ~vice-presi-
Dental nominee, and Mrs. Johnson, Mr..
and Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., Oliver
Roosevelt, a nephew of the colonel, and
George w. Perkins, heard the returns at
the party headquarters.
Early returns from the Eastern states
were discouraging and Senator Dixon
remarked:
I'VE nave got to go west for the Roose-
welt vote"
The returns gave an apparent victory
to Taft in New Hampshire and Vermont,
but the Taft pluralities dwindled to a
very few hundred votes in each state.
The vote in Utah reported up to mid
night indicated the state might be car
ried for Taft. The New York state as
sembly is overwhelmingly Democratic. In
Illinois, Judge Dunno, the Democratic
candidate for governor, won, notwieh-
standing the heavy Roosevelt vote.
The claims of the Roosevelt managers
that Iowa, Michigan and Kansas would
fall into the Roosevelt column were yer.
flied by the returns.