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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-28
PROFIT FROM SOCIAL EVIL IS
 PRIME REASON FOR EXISTENCE
Massachusetts Commission Shows Connection Between Saloons and Traffic In Women-Danger
 Lurks In Dance Halls and Parks

purposes. Nevertheless, the report says that millions of dollars are in vested in establishments utilized for such purposes and that prostitution in all it's notifications constitutes a vast business extending all over the state.''
 The commission has no knowl- edge,', the report continues. "of any irregular connection of the police with the business of prostitution in most Sof the larger cities in marked contrast with the conditions revealed in recent vice inquiries in other states.
 The report marks the dangers in dance halls and recreation parks. The commission has found widespread evidence of a strong public sentiment against the continuance of conditions it has found to exist and expresses the conviction that this evil is suscep- tible of successful attack and treat ment.
 WOMEN FEsEBIE-NfINDED
 The fact that one-halffo of the wo- men examined were actually feeble minded the report says, tsclears the way for successful treatment of this portion of the class. The mental status of prostitutes under arrest should be determined and such of them as are found to be feeb1e-mind- ed or delinquents. should be placed under custodial treatment. The re- cognition of feeble-minded girls at an early age in the public schools and proper provision for their protection in the community or custodia1 care in an institution would prevent much of the observed immortality among young girls and the resulting temptations to boys
 The commission recommends he appointment of ssWel1 qualified women with the proper authority s-s adJuncts to the police systems of the larger citiesi' to aid in reaching and influ- encing ssrecl<1eS and unprotected young girls
 Diseases resulting from immortality, the commission declares, should be in- c1uded in the list of contagious dis cases of which boards of health take eognizance.S
 The commission submits acts em- bodying it's recommendation for the suppression of houses of i'll fame, for better supervision of hotels lodging houses and hal Is fer contra1s o5 5eafes and saloons and for the facd1ita- ton Of law enforcement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-28
MIR. DAVENPORT TO DELIVER SERIES OF
 IENTEN SERMONS


 The first in a series of sermons for Sunday evenings during the 1enten season will be given by the Rev. Hen- ry A. Davenport Sunday night at 7:30 in the Peoples church, Laurel and Park avenues These evening services as outlined by the pastor for the month of March will be of an especial high order, combining as they will the musical and devotional.
 The service will be augmented by a male quartet, under the direction of Miss Ethel Pigg These young men singers are but the nucleus of a larger plan Miss Pigg is working out for the young people of this church and soon she hopes to be able to pre- sent, in addition to this quartet, well trained chorus selected from the Sunday school, the Christian Endea- vor society and the church. All seats are free both morning and eyenip g and cordial welcome is extended to anz who may wish to be present
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-28
Ranger Captain Holds
 Vergara Was Shot

Washington, Feb 2s-Ofneials here nfscussed with much interest today the report Of Captain Sanders, of the Texas Rangers, that sClcmente Vex- gara, an American citizen, reported hanged. had recently been Kidnapped and shet by Huertass federa1s4 ss ssi
 While Consul Garrett had been or aered to make an extended inquiry and vigorous representations demanding Feparation have been made to the Huerta government at Mexico City, there was little information today on ehe yergara killing which has admit tsdIY stirred the Washington govern ment just as much as the recent exc cution of William $. Benton, a Britisl1 subject at Juarez.
 The inquiry into the Benton case was planned to begin in earnest today ol special train from Juarez for Chihua- hua. furnished by Villa, bearing rer- resentatives of England and the Unit ed States. Tn Chihuahua, American Consul fletcher will join the investiga- tors Opinion is divided here on whether Benton's body, after befng buried nearly two weeks in a, tropical climate, would show if his wounds were inflicted by pistol or a firing squad.
 That General Carranza was rapidlx getting into touch with the situation at Juarez and Chihuahua and would exert his influence to clear up the Benton case, was the informal a.ssur- Rnce given here today. It was also supposed that Carranza will secure compliance to the American demand for the body.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-28
ALL IS WELL
 WITH PLAN TO
 DIVORCE ROAD So Says Bay State Commis- sioner Talking of New
 Haven Case ONLY DIFFERENCE ON TIME TO BE ALLOWED Attorney General Suggests Two Years, While Elliott
 Wants Five

Boston. Feb. 28-There is practical accord among te department of jus tice. New Haven directors and the representatives of this state on a plan by which the Boston & Maine Rail road shall be divorced from the New York, New Haven & Hartford Rail road, according to Public Service Com missioner George w. Anderson. who returned from the conference at Washington today.
 There was almost certain agree nent as to the personnel of the trus- fees who would hold the majority stock of the Boston & Maine pending it's final disposition, he said. Cover nor Walsh's nominees for the Massa- chusetts trustees seem sure to be ac- cepted and it appeared that New Hampshire also would have represen- tation on the board
 The right of Massachusetts to con- tro1 the mark eting Of the Boston & Maine stock had never been question ed, he said There was a difference of opinion as to the term of the trus- teeship.
 There is not the slightest founda- tioA for the report that there is any differences of opinion between Moore field Storey or other representatives of the New Haven in this matter and the department of Justice or the com monwealth Of Massachusetts as to the rights of the commonwealth efK1er un- der existing statutes or in the future g Mr. Anderson said.
 Tn an earlier stage Of the negotia- tions, it was expected by me at least that the agreement between the de- partnent of justice and the New Ha- ven for a divorce of the Boston a Maine under the Sherman act vvoI1if7 first be executed and then submitted r through necessary enabling Iegisla- ton.
 The present view is that it will be better to submit the question to the legislature for its approval before the agreement is actually executed and as soon as terms have been finally agreed upon-so that the legislature may be dealing with the question at the same time that the matter is submitted to the New Haven stockholders for their expected ratifying vote. In any event, the rights of the commonwealth will be conserved and recognized to the fullest extent.
 There are differences of opinion between the department and the New Haven people as to the time within which the agreement should provide that, if the enabling legislation is ob- tained, the Boston & Maine stock should be marketed. The department is willing to give two years with a right to apply to the attorney general for an extension if the two year period proves inadequate. The New Haven people desire five years.
 Ion that point think the attorney general is right, that is for the interest of the Boston & Maine minority stock holders and for the communities serv- ed by that road. that the e-organiza- ton should take place as soon as pos sible.,'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-28
DIR. GEORGE l.. PORTER ON WAsHINGToN,ELKs
 CLUB, TOMORROW
Prof. William Weidenham mer to Give Organ Recital
 Preceding Lecture

In Keeping yvithafKe patriotic susrit that underlies the ofganfzation Of the B. F. O. EIks, the Bridgeport IpdSe has arranged a patriotic progra9n for sgthe lodge room tomorrow eTepiux. the 3clldef s7ussyf1s1 oE II q zdI E- dress on xGeorg6 Washington by pr. George l.. Porter
 Dr. Porter is especially interesting in addresses involving Amer1cRn fiis- tory. He served many years as a. sur geon in the regular army was one of President Lincoln's friends and is well versed in the lore of American his tory.
 Besides the regular membership c1 the lodge there w11I be present many guests, including members Of the Grand Army, Sons of Veterans. Span- dsh War Veterans Sons of American Revolution and Colonial Da1nes.
 In connection with the address oi pr. Porter there will be an organ re- cftaI by Prof. William Weidenham- mer. There will be other musical number, the program having been ar ranged along lines suitable to the oc- casion.
 Members of Franklin Bartlett camp No. T., Sons of Veterans are to meet at Grand Army headquarters at z:1s tomorrow night and march to the Elks' home in a body
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-28

April F. The new rector has made many friends during his visits to this city. He was among the guests at the banquet Last Monday of the united vest1ies of the Episcopal churches of this vicinity
 Sherman was born d1i Bumafo, 10 Y., In 1874 He entered CoTneE Unfver- sity fin 1892 where Gsis otatoriGa1 talerts won early recognition. Tn 11ds junior year he was awarded the '86 memorial prize for speaking and in his senior year he qualified as a Woodford com mencement .speaker Among the trfb- utes at the university one is most striking, that of Jacob Gould Sc1Du1- man, president of the university, who wrote of him: -tI ann convinced he does honor to Cornell and that he will be a useful servant of the church
 Though still under 40, MT. Sherman has enjoyed the advantages Of a well yoIInied career His theological train ing was completed in the German und- versailles, and in the General TheoIog- tca1 Seminary in New York city.
 His curacy was passed at St. Paul s church. Rochester, where he was for two years and a. half. Upon the eug- gestion of the late Dr. William Reed Huntington, rector of Grace church, New York city, he volunteered for
 
 took for Bishop Johnson. Of Los An ge1es the development of one of the city missions there He made the mission an Independent and eelf-sup- porting parish ,t1e church edifice was enlarged, the rectory was built, a par ochial mission was established in the Dayton Heights district of the city and the money was raised for the erection of a paTochial chapeI.
 Of the basis Of this work he was
 aI1ed to St. Johns church, the second
 ldest church in St. Louis The parish
 t one time had been a. strong one, . ut it had suffered reyerses, and when
 Mr. Sherman assumed charge the membership was greatly reduced and he parish was in financial difficult ties During a. rectorship of nearly i've years he raised the com1nunicant list from 158 to 4O4; he built a. new church, parish house and rectory fac- ing the Tower Grove Park in that city, and he left the parrish, upon the united testimony of his bishop and vestry. in a hourIshing and prosper ous condi tion.
 In the fall Of 1910 the late Bishop 5 Doane asked him to take up work at the Cathedral of Al Saints. A year later. upon the nomination of Bishop Doane. he, was elevated to be canon of the Cathedral. He served as the bishops chaplain at North East liar l bour Maine, and has since the bish- ops death been the special summer supply there.
 Five years ago. his Alma Mater, Cornell University, elected a1im to be a, university preacher on the Dean Sage Foundation, which office he now holds. He is also one of the examin- ing chapIadns in the Diocese of Al bany-l
 He is married and has two sons, aged six and nine yearE. Mrs. SFler- 1 man is the daughter of the late Rev. Jonathan Goodhue, long an Episcopal I rector in this state, but afterwards rector of Trinity church, Davenport, Iowa, and for many years president of the standing committee of that dio- cese.
 She is a graduate of the Bishop l DeIancey school at Geneva. She IS 1 in Albany active in the work of the Wonaans Auxiliary and is diocesan l secretary of that organization.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-28
Texans Indignant at Report ed Outrage on American
 Citizens
BELIEVE CHANGE FOR
 VENGEANCE IS SMALL
Washington Hopes Gen. Car ranza will Order Benton's
 Body Exhumed

Laredo. Tex, Feb. 2s 2s-Americans a1onx the Mexican border were not hopeful today that the s1ayers of. Cle- mente vergara. the Texas ranchn1an killed by Mexican federals, would be identified and punished by Provisional President Huerta's government It was pointed out that the Mexican war department exercised little restraint over the isolated bands of federal troops.
 While they took more hope from expected action by division military chiefs it also was remembered that Vergara already had been executed when General Alvarez in good faith, 1t is believed. promised his release uIl- harmed.
 Friends and relatives of vergara have started an inquiry into the lzlli- rng, in addition to the investigations being conducted by the United States government and the Texas authorities. Reports from Hildago indicate that Vergara was shot to death and that the body was hung cs a further hu- initiation.
 The location of the body was still unknown today. It was hoped to send fr back to the United States
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-28
LOCAL FRElGHT I
 IN COLLISION
With Federal Express Be
 hind Local Strikes Freight On Siding at Danbury

Danbury, Feb 2S-The Federal Ex- press, eastbound, was delayed nearly an hour as the result Of the collision of the engine of the Maiybrook to Bridgeport special freight into 2 string of empty coal cars on the sid ing at the Danbnry Fair Grounds, blocking the eaatbound- track. In the darkness EngiHeer Fitzgerald, of the freight, did not see the cars on the siding and in making the side track to let the Federal pass acrashed into the cars Three cars were derailed and a number of others were more or Hess damaged.
 Last night three large 75-ton coal cars split the switch when being shunted into a coal shed here, letting the cars down the ernbank1nent onto the main line. Traffic was not de- 1ayed- The steam derrick from Wa terbury came here to clear the tracks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-28
LEAVES $2O, 900 TO
 HARTFORD CHARITIES

Hartford. Feb. 28-By the will of Edward M. Ney. late of this city, of fered for probate today, several char liable institutions, mostly in Hartford will benefit by the total sum of $2O,- 900. The bequests are: Babies Hos pital, $1,O0o: Asylum Hill .Congrega- tiona1 Church, $5,000; Open Hearth Association, $1,0oO; Connecticut Insti- ute For The Blind, $1.0oo; Boston Floating Hospital, $1.00O; Hartford Social Settlement, s1,000; American National Red Cross Society, $1,000; Connecticut Humane Society, $1,oO0; St. Francis Hospital, $2,00e; Hartford Hospital. $2,0O0.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-28

Boston, Feb. 28-sThe financial profit of the business of prostitution is the principal reason for it's exist encef and continuance. No other form of criminal offense or violation of law so fragrant and open and so harmful to the community would be tolerated for a day in this state.
 These declarations are made in the report submitted to the legislature to- day by a commission appointed by the governor and council under resolve passed by the last legislature to in- vestigate the white slave traffic. so- called, in this state.
 The committee has completed a de- tailed Investigation in 79 cities and towns. including all the large cities and more important towns. Groups of women under arrest or serving sem terces in penal institutions ana re- formatories, have been examined and studied.
 SEGREGATION POLICY
 While the officials in no city in the state have openly adopted the policy of segregation and toleration,' , says the report, yet it is a fact that in certain cities there are streets wh ere there are many socalled houses of il1-fame. In these cities, the bllsi- ness is conducted in much the same way as in cities in other states where segregation and toleration is the ae- cepted official policy.
 ssIn the larger cities the n1ostIflag- rant and open expression of the com mercialized aspect of prostitution is in connection with certain cafes and sa- looms. These places are known to be enormously profitable from a com mercial point of view. The police take athe position that they have no right to interfere if the letter Of the law is observed but it is difficult to under stand why these immoral cafes and saloons are tolerated. as the licensing authorities have full power to cancel the licenses.
 There is an intimate connection be- tween certain phases of the liquor traffic and prostitution. It is prob able that the men engaged fin the legitimate liquor business would CO operate in efforts to separate the ali ance in Massachusetts, 7
 STATE WIDE BUSINESS -Ehe cqmmtssion has received no evi- dence which would show that any r. ganizafion exists in this state for buy ing or selling of women for immoral
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-28
.SEALSH.PT FLEET TO BEAR NORTHPORT
 LABEL HEREAFT TER

Stratford, Milford and Bridgeport technically lose today the large fleet of oyster vessels belonging to the Seal shfpt Oyster Company, which are a familiar sight in the harbor. Instead of bearing the names of these ports upon their stern they will carry the home name, tsNorthport.'' The ton mage tax will be paid at Greenport, N. Y.
 Rumors that the transfer of these boats from this Jurisdiction to New York state was due to increased val uation upon the part of Stratford as- sessors was this morning strenuously denied at the company's offices in this city. Charles E. Wheeler, resi- dent superintendent of tn ecompany, explained the action as being neces- sary to comply strictly with federal laws. It was stated that when the Sea1shipt company purchased the in dividual businesses in Milford, Strat- ford and Bridgeport they took the boats which had been hailing from those ports. Incorporation of the company was made with the home office in Northport, N. Y. The law requires that all boats must hail from the home port of the company except where a resident managing director is located. Formerly one resided in Bridgeport. As there is none in the Connecticut ports at this time the change was necessary. While Bridge port was originally the port of entry, GreenpOrt, l.. l., now becomes the cuS- tom house at which they will enter Supt. Wheeler said there had been a, very satisfactory arrangement with the Stratford officials and that no complaint as to taxation could be raised against them. The SeaIshipt fleet in these waters comprises eight boats
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-28
MRS BUFFUM GOES
 TO DEATH HOUSE

Little Valley, N. Y., Feb. 2S--Mrs. Cynthia Buffum, murderess, today faces death in the electric chair by the verdict of a Criminal Court jury.
 Stunned, nearly overcome, she was led from the room when the verdict was announced and today is nearly prostrated. She will be taken today by the Sheriff to the death house in Auburn Prison
 She was found guilty of murder in the first degree in having poisoned her husband, Willis BufuTn. The jury was out five hours and twenty min utes She was sentenced to die the week of April 5.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-28
NO BLANKS FOR
 USE OF INCOME ], TAX PAYERS
But Bridgeport Office Ex poets Some to Arrive
 This Afternoon

The government requires income tax list to be filed on blanks prepared by it. For several days there have been no blanks either in Bridgeport or in the Hartford office of Collector of In ternaI Revenue James Walsh, so that citizens are unable to report. A hur'- ry-np call has been sent to Washing ton. Names of applicants are re tained, and blanks will be Furnished as soon as they arrive.
 Many applicants had to be turned away from the Bridgeport office today. The government has extended the time for filing reports until the close of business. Monday. March g.
 The Bridgeport office will be open until o'clock Monday evening
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-28
Debate On Mexico Is
 Opposed By Committee

Washington, Feb. 2s-It was dis closed at q meeting of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs that an overwhelming majority of that body is opposed to taking action on any res- o1ution of inquiry that may be intro- duced bearing on the Mexican sftua- fiolas
 This sentiment was developed apro- DOS of the consideration given to a resolution offered by Representative Ainey of Pennsylvania calling upon the President to forward to the House all Information in his possession rela- five to conditions in Mexico.
 Representative Ainey and Fair child of New York are the only mem bers of the committee who believe a resolution such as that introduced by Nr- A1ney should be passed. All
 hrank11zzeh en Paxs Tue0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-28
slO,OOO SUIT IS
 BROUGHT AGAINST
 A. W. BURRlTT 60,

The A. W. Buru-ftt Co. has been sued for $10. GOO by Carol F.. aBron, admin istrafor on the estate of Stanisla,us Hudzinski who was killed at the East Bridgeport plant last September. It is alleged that during the noon hour when the machinery was supposed to fbe stopped, Hudzinski was oi1ing the cogs. The machinery suddenly start ed and Hudzinskf was crushed against a post He died a few hours later from internal injuries The company is charged with negligence because it ds said a defective valve caused the machinery to start. The action is re- furnaIble to the March term of the su- perior court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-28
American Consul Is
 Off for Villas Camp

EI, Paso, Tex. Feb. zs-George C. Carothers said today that he hoped ko start for Chihuahua by tonight. He will travel on gasoline velocipede which is capable of running 40 miles an hour. Carothers intends to remain with General Villa throughout the latter's southern campaign.
 Charles A. c. Perceva1, British con- Bul at Galveston now here to investi- gate the killing of William S. Benton, continued his 1abors today.
 Coustitutionahst officers zt Juarez yesterday received instructions from General Villa that hereafter the Amer scan consul shall be informed prompt fy of the arrest of all foreigners.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-28
AMERICAN AUTO
 C0NQUERS ANDES

Washington Feb. 2S.-An American built automobile, driven by Johnson Martin, of Glen Ridge, N. J. a. Prince ton football player of recent years. has crossed the Andes, thus achieving a victory for which automobiles Of a number of foreign makes have been striving for the last five years or more. cabdegram today announced Mar ti11'es ar1iv'al at Santiago, Chile. from Buenos Ayres. Argentina
 Martin crossed the range at a height of more than 13,000 feet through the famous UspalIat Pass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-28
Chihuahuan Governor
 Plans Bullion Issue

Chihuahua, Mex, Feb. 2s-Governor Ehao is arranging for the purchase of Bs.OOO, 900 of silver bullion to serve as a basis for a new issue of notes. Bank ers it is said, will accept certain ranches and houses conf1scated by the rebels as payment.
 General Villa said today the date pf his departure for the south was un- certain A run1or that the federals had evacuated Torreon was denied by the general.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-28
FIRE COMMISSIONER
 OF BOSTON RESIGNS

Boston, Feb. 2s-Fire Commission CT Charles H. Cole, appointed two years ago by Mayor Fitzgerald, sent his resignation tosMayor Curley today. MT. Cole is the fourth of the import ant department officials to leave the e=tv employ during the first month of the new administration.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-28
DOINGS OF A DAY
 IN U. S. CONGREs
SENATE

Amended postal bill to in crease rural mail carrier salaries to $1,200 a year O. standard routes.
 Conferences continued or Alaska Railroad bill.
 Administration A conserya- ton bills introduced and re- ferred to lands committee.
 HOUSE Representative Reilly in- trOduced resolution to inVes- tigate old age pension sys- temS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-28
Mrs. Bryan Urged to Arouse U. S. to Aid
 Bulgarian Children

Washington, Feb. 28-Mrs. William Jennings Bryan, wife of the secretary of state, today had before her a plea made by Mrs. zorita D. F'urnajiff, widow of a clergyman in Sofia, that the United States extend aid to the 7s, 900 children in Bulgaria who suffer ed as result of the Balkan war.