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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-20

A0 OCIIIOCA dL1S PdA y III OOiAASeA cut, in state convention assembled, re- affirms it's allegiance to the principles of Democracy as expressed in the naS tiopal platform ane pledges itself to seek with patriotic zeal the reelection of Woodrow Wilson and Thomas R. Marshall. and of Congress devoted to Democratic policies that the nation may be saved from war and that the present period of unprecedented and we'll distributed prosperity may be continued.
 'Tn 1910-12, a Democratic governor was elected and the Democratic ad- ministration passed much remedial legislation, including the workmen's s compensation act, a law establishing civil service and a law strengthening the statue against corrupt practices.
 "The workmen's compensation act has been judicially construed as not clearly declaring the intention of the legislature to include occupational dis eases. We favor an amendment to heal this defect, to shorten the period preceding compensation and otherwise to make the statute conform to the best modern practice.
 ''The last Republican legislature, de- stroyed by evil amendment the civil service law of the state and re-insti- -tuted the spells system. We pledge ourselves to restore the law to its for mer vigor.
 During the campaign of 1912 cer- tain candidates expended great sums of money upon the theory that the provisions of the corrupt practices act had been successfully evaded. We favor such amendments as will make a like evasion hereafter impossible.
 ''The Democratic administration of 1910 and 1912 made large appro- priations for the construction. of new highways. The Republican adminis- ,tration, now in power, has suspended the policy of making such appropria- tions. We pledge ourselves to abund-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-20

MT. Dunn seconded the nafne for Eastern Connecticut and the nomina- tion was made by exclamation.
 Messrs. Garfield of Bridgeport, Cha pin of Hartford, and Heating of New Haven were sent out to bring in Judge Beardsley.
 W. E. Thoms presented the name of Francis P. Guilfoyle of Waterbury for lieutenant governor, referring to him as one of Waterbury's best citizens and foremost Democrats. The /nomi- nation was by acclamation with a ris- ing vote moved by MT. Dunn.
 Messrs. Thoms, Palmer of Oxford. and c. J, Dillon of Hartford, went out to find MT. Guifoyle.
 c. M. Gallup of West Hartford pre- sented the name of Frederick E. Duff fly, a Progressive of his town, for sec retary of state.
 The seconding speech was by Arthur J. Birdseye, of Pennington. a former Republican, then Progressive, and at present treasurer of the Progress sive state central committee, accord ing to statements made yesterday. MT Birdseye held a proxy. P. J. Danafly, of Willimantic. pro- tested that this was a Democratic convention and there was no need o1 bringing in an outsider for place on the ticket" The delegates grew restless and Chairman Reilly had tc use his gavel. When Danahy sal down the chairman said: "You have heard the secondins speech by the delegate from Willi- mantle" (Cheers and laughter). \, When M. D. O'Connor of Enfield moved to nominate by rising vote. Chairman Reilly said:
 Let us have a good old fashioned Democratic yell as evidence of ac- clamation so we can wake up ~some- thing"
 Mr. Duffy's name went through, with shout. fA T. J. Spellacy offered the name of George Ulrich of Hartford for treas- urer, seconded by c. P. Ingersoll o1 Ridgefeld. The nomination was made with another vigorous yell. Christopher Avery of Groton, for the nomination for controller offered the !, name of Alton T. Miner of New Lon- don The name of Raymond J. Jo- doin of Sprague was offered by a del- egate.
 MT. Jodoin's name was withdrawn anu MiI1eT HdTlCu ny
 Amid cheers, MT. Cummings mount ed the platform and accepted the sem atorial nomination (Mr. Cummings kspeech will be found on Page 3 of the Farmer.)
 Judge Beardsley was, then introduc- ed and was given three cheers. MT Beardsley made short acceptance speech. He said the honor came unsolicited. He had been out oi politics for 20 years and never again had expected to be a candidate for office. He went through fris bap- tism of fire in the Tilden campaign
 but believed he had kept abreast of the times.
 The resolutions committee met prior to the convention to accept a report from it's subcommittee which sat until a. m. to formulate the blanks. MT. Reilly offered the draft and w. R.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-20
Downs Antagonist
 and Jumps on Face

John Rogan of New York, can give the Frenchman who fights with his feet a few pointers on how to K. O.. an antagonist with a kick, according to the testimony in the police\ court this morning, where he was arraigned for assault and drunkenness.
 Rogan, 1t appears. had some argu- nlent with James A. Reilly. of Phila- delphia. They went to Water street to settle the dispute. Rogan foored Reilly and then jumped on him, at- tempting to imprint with both feet his shoe trademark on Reilly's face. He was fined $10 and costs. Reilly was fined $5 for drunkenness.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-20
Grand Jury Will Convene Tomorrow

The grand jury. which was to have been called yesterday, will not con- yene until tomorrow. The case of Michael Herman, charged with killing George Greszi during a West End brawl, will be the first considered.
 It has not been decided whether Mary Papp, who shot her husband during fight at the Bridgeport Metal Goods Co. plant, will be tried at the present term of the criminal superior court. { There was 8 report that she was i'll at the county jail and would not be able to stand trial this ternt but County Sheriff Pease denies thi , story.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-20
Forfeits $20O Bond After Detention For
 Holding Up Traffic

John B. Davis, of 325 State street. who tied up traffic in Main street. yes- tertay afternoon by calmly folding his arms and refusing to move, his car from the middle of the stNeet. de- faulted when his case was called in the police court this morning. He was released last night on $200 ball. He Is charged with operating an au- tomobile while intoxicated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-20
HARTFORD HAS s2o,ooo FIRE.

Hartford, Sept. ,20-Damage by fire and water to stock and building var fously estimated at $20,000. was the result of a fire which got flying start when a short circuit occurred on a car used as a demonstration in the showroom of the Capital City Auto Co. corner of High and Allyn streets
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-20
CALDER INCREASES LEAD.

New York, Sept. 20-Returns from yesterdays primary election at noor today showed that William M. Calder has increased his lead over Robert Bacon for the Republican nomination for United States Senator. With 1,O05 districts missing out of a total of 5,719 the vote stood Calder 125,- s4s: Bacon 117.sss. giving Calder e plurality of 1855.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-20
CHIHUAHUA
 CITY HELD
 BY VILLA?
Rumors at Border That Sec
 ond, Attack By Outlaw
 Band Takes Capital From, 4 Carranza's Men, Meets Denial. /
General Funston, After Re- viewing Reports of Battle, Says That De Facto Lines Are In Real Danger Now.

Fl Paso, Tex, Sept. 20-Ru- mors were current here today that Chihuahua City was cap- tured by Villa in a second att tack last night.
 General Francisco Gonzales, commandant at Juarez, ar1 Consul Garcia declared the ru- mors were without foundations
 According to rumor. tho attack was preceded by mutiny of a, large part of the garrison. The bandits were said to occupy the municipal and federal palaces, the penitentiary and two for-, tified hills.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-20
FIVE MEN DIE AS EXPLOSION
 WRECKS SHOP

Huntingdon, Penn., Sept. 20.-Five mSn, were instantly killed and another suktained fatal injuries when the air dry house of the Mount Union plant of the Aetna Explosives company was wrecked near here early today.
 All the dead were employed in the building, which was blown to pieces. The cause, officials say, probably will never be known.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-20
David E. Fitzgerald
 Is Chairman Again

New Haven, Sept. 20.-The newly elected Democratic state central com mittee this afternoon reelected David E. Fitzgerald state chairman, H. B. O'Sullivan of Derby, secretary-treas- jnrer and A. s. Lynch of Orange, as- sistant secretary under salary. The last named will serve as state or ganizer. No other business was done.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-20
Believe Wheeler Ave.
 Girl Has Eloped With
 Youth She Knew Well

The police have been asked to search for Miss Gladys Muller. It. year-old girl, who resides with h"r grandmother at 295 Winter avenue, and who left home simultaneously, with Harry Tarbox, of 10 Capitol avenue, with whom she was very friendly. It is believed that the pair eloped.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-20
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET

For U. S. Senator-Homer s. Cummings, of Stamford. For Governor Morris B. Beardsley, of Bridgeport. For Lieut. Governor Francis P Gufoye, of Waterbury For Secretary of State-F E. Duffy, of West Hartford For Treasurer-George Ulrich, of Hartford. For Comptroer-Alton T. Miner, Of New London.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-20
BRITISH TAKE TRENCHES.

London, Sept. 20-British troops south Gf Arras yesterday captured 200 yards of German trenches, says the official statement issued today by the British army headquarters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-20
GERMANS ON OFFENSIVE.

Paris. Sept. 2o-Determined attacks were made by the Germans last night on the French position at Hill 76. north of the Somme. The Germans gained a foothold at some advanced positions, the War office announced today, but subsequently were elected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-20
DIES IN HOSPITAL.

Daniel Kelley, who was removed from the Owl lodging house, in Water street, died at the Bridgeport hospital and the police are seeking his rela- tives, who are said to live in Hartford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-20
CUMMINGS AND BEARDSl EY NOMINATED TO HEAD DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET; WILD ENTHUSIASM MARKS CONVENTION

Candidates Are Named Without Roll Call As Dele gates Cheer-An Nominations Are Made Quickly Without Any Opposition Developing Platform Adopted Fawors Referendum on Question of Woman Suffrage Cummings and Beardsley Make Addresses to the Delegates.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-20

New Haven Sept. 2O-Amd of enthusiasm seldom rvaed in the political history of Connecticut the Democratic State Convention completed it's business today by the naon of exceptional ticket headed by Homer S. Cummings of Stanford for United States Senator and Judge Morris Beardsley, of Bridgeport, for governor.
 The nominations accomplished quickly while the dele gates their approval Every nomination brought cheer prolonged demonstration when Mr. Cummings name presented scondng speeches among them one by Simeon E. Baldwin made the ovation for Mr. Cummings memorable Later, Mr. Cummings re- another hearty reception when he addressed the hion- \ sa,
 Judge BeardsleYs provoked another big demonsra ion When his npmnaion was approved by exclamation hificion was sent to the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-20
ALLIES, LOSSES HEAVY.

Berlin, Sept. 20. by wireless to Say ville-British and French losses in the battle of the Somme have reached about 500,000 men. the Overseas News Agency estimates.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-20
THE WEATHER

For Connecticut: Fair tonight ansl Thursday; warmer on tho mainland tonight; moderate. southwest wtndk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-20
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM
 URGES REFERENDUM ON
 QUESTION OF SUFFRAGE

New Haven Sept 2OAer session lasting until early this morning the subcommittee resolutions completed draft of the platform to be submitted the Democratic State ton After debate it approved without change by the entire committee The paorm adopted later By the vention, follows:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-20
Carranza In Danger

San Antonio, Sept. 20.-Belief that Francisco Villa will soon cut out thel Carranza line of communications be- tween Chihuahua City and Juarez, if he has not already done so. wast sug- gested by Major General Funston to-l day after he had read a report oni Villas Chihuahua engagement 'peceiv-i ed by Brigadier General Bell,at Ell Paso.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-07

that, in spite of the police and the
riders, are being scattered in great
numbers. have seen two of these
and they are sizzling documents.
One roasts the government and the
other (ominous signs!) roasts the
kaiser.
Add now the fact that one peace
demand of the allies is likely to be
the retirement Of the whole tribe of
HohenzoIleTns, and you can see us
almost on the edge of huge changes.
told you at the beginning to keep
an eye on the workingman; he
would be the king pin of the situa-
ton. Behold him now in Germany,
doubtless unbrohen in spirit, but get
ting empty of stomach and accumu-
lating a grudge against his rulers
after two years of it.
In that state he is likely to settle
the whole thing.
No Galleries, no war!
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-07

Prices of food in Berlin and per-
centage of increase since July, 1914:
Butter, 116; lard, 302; wheat bread,
26; wheat flour, IA; rye bread, 43;
rye flour, Al; sugar, SO; milk, Sc; cof-
fee, 1873; eggs, 22O; potatoes, ga; rice,
40; bacon, $50; pork, 112; veal, TIA.
mutton, 1872; beef, 23O; beans, 1876;
peas, $50.
Average increase, 139 per cent.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-07
At Joliet, Vasco Canak went to
rescue of Luke Cuk. Cuk got death
clutch on Canak. Both drowned.
MARTIN AND FRANK THINK
BEING A HUBBY IS HARD

bEING p HUBBY 10 HARD
Being a husband is getting to be
more and more of a difficult task, &C
cording to the belief of Martin Vic
tor and Frank ScalIo.
Both of them were hailed into the
court of domestic relations by their
respective wives on the first offense.
HE didn't come home and bring
the money" said Mrs. Victor, of Mar
tin. He brought me it the payday be-
fore, but Wednesday night he never
came home at all, so 1 had him ar
rested and they took it from him at
the station.
You didn't give him much of a
chance" dTyly commented Judge
Wells. you are in a great deal of
haste to have him arrested, it seems
to me-"
ooh, I have him pinched because
he always hits me. Every day he
hits me-"
You've been too hasty here" said
the judge. ct won't do for a wife
to have her husband arrested every
time she is displeased with him. Go
home"
Mrs. ScalIo was sure that her hus-
band didn't care for her and the
baby, because one night he came
home intoxicated and she picked I'D
her things and went to her mothers
to live, and since that time he hasn't
supported her. Scallo is 10 and his
wife is 20.
go back and make a home for
your husband" ordered the Judge.
You do your share and he'll do his.
He is discharged"
Jos. Bozath and John Boris were
disappearing" husbands. Both of
them had been gone a period of two
years, according to their respective
wives.
Both ordered to support their
wives and sentenced to BrideWel in
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-07

-FOUR ARE DROWNED SEEKING
RELIEF FROM HEAT
Four were drowned while trying to
escape the heat Sunday.
The body Of a man who drowned
Saturday in a small, crowded park
pool without any one knowing it was
found.
Sunday morning the clothes of a
man were found in a locker at Eek
hart park. The small bathing pool
was drained and the body of Wojcick
Jackan, 1909 Fry ST., taken out.
w. M. Hill, derelict, who made his
home around the wharves, fell into
. the river near the Clark street bridge
! August Garbe, laborer, went to the
Municipal pier to keep cool Fell
into the lake,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-16
Shows U-BOat Commander
Knew He Was Torpedo
ing Channel Steamer.
FOUR PRISONERS
TELL FULL STORY
From Sister Submarine They
Think Entire Affair Al
ready Known.

Paris. April 15.-Inquiries Of the Min
istry OF Marine concerning the attack
on the steamship Sussex have brought
the following precise information from
authentic sources:
This information is not based upon
suppositions or probabilities. and in
thai it differs from the statement Of
Herr Won Jagow German Foreign Min
ister). The facts have been established
by great number Of witnesses.
They establish that the comman DER
OF the submarine could not have been
ignorant that he was attacking a Chan
mel steamer making regular service be-
tween France and England. The route
Of these steamers differs from that Of
other merchantmen and is perfectly
known to all sailors. Moreover. the
route between Dieppc and Folkestone
is essentially the route of Channel
steamers, which make the journey at a
fixed time, and the Sussex was passing
BY the regular route at the regular
time.
"The commandant Of the submarine
therefore knew he was dealing with a
regular Channel steamer. and it was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-16

whereby submarine warfare can he
continued under guarantees that 70
merchant vessel on which there are
Americans shall be attacked wi,hon:
warning or destroyed urtil all or
board have been placed in sfety, IN
less AT attempt 20 resist o. escape i
persisted in up 20 the moment Of de
struction.
The German government las adm =
ted that II submarines act wholly IN
der the old rules OF international lsv
their effectiveness is lost. When warn
ing has been given many vessels have
escaped. and in some instances have
destroyed the submarines.
The Kaiser may avoid further dir
culties for q long time oy keeping
clear OF passenger ships. and this
would not seriously hamper the plan
20 starve Britain.
I, Is expected that Germany. in reTly
20 the Presidents note. will send a
general assurance Of goodwill and so
licitude for the interests OF humanity
freedom OF the seas. etc.-s-ch a note
a would create the impression that
President Wilson was on the way 20
obtaining more concessions
The President. in the presen: note.
j. believed 20 be attempting 20 MAKE
Germany solely responsible for break-
ing of relations. Il Is preGicte' that
Germany. by a courteous ard en- gag r .
reply. viii endeavor 10 throw The bur
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-16
Canadians Swept Back
by Germans at St. ElOi

Ottawa, Ont. April 1b.-Ehective
work by Canadian troops in resisting
attacks by Germans at St. Eloi last
week is detailed in the weekly eye
witness communication received to-day
at the Militia Department.
Throughout the week of April 4 to
II. the communication says, vigorous
efforts were made by the Germans to
recover lost ground at ST. Eloi. The
struggle was bitter and intense. al
though the frontage taken by the Brit
ISL did not exceed 900 yards.
On the night of April 2-3. tie eye
witness reports, the 9th Winnipeg and
the 3lst Alberta battalions OF the 9th
Canadian Infantry Brigade relieved the
British. Taking over this line. with
communication trenches practically
non-existent. machine gun emplace-
ments not yet constructed and under
Germany artillery bombsrdment was
the task OF the Canadians.
On April the German artillery fire
was resumed with increased severity
and succeeded in demolishing the Cana
dian positions. inhicting many casual
ties. Companies Of the 29th Vancou-
yer Battalion. under Captain G. l..
Gwynne and Lieutenant \. E. O'Brien.
were sent to relieve the men in the
advanced positions. but before the
movement was completed each group
became isolated and was attacked by a
battalion Of German infantry. The Ca
nadans were hopelessly outnumbered
and with scarcely a check the enemy
CAPTURED TWO of the larger craters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-16

fsr as this, but that each has prin-
ciples which it feels il must maintain.
Germans here familitr with the stu
alton declare that the two points Of
view are not get irreconcilable. though
the charge o. bad faith has made the
controversy more serious. They de-
clare that Germany will not for a
moment consider abandoning her sub
marine warfare, which offers her only
chance 20 strike al Grea, Britain. But
they believe the campaign can be lin
tied in such a way as 20 avoid any
serious crisis. Also, they believe that
this country will not force matters TO
break and that public opinion here
is not ready 20 sanction a break.
Anxious 10 Avoid Break.
Germany is anxious 20 avoid Ameri-
can hostility. The alienation Of the
last important nation. Il is admitted.
would be serious blow. II this
country should join the Allies. Ger
many fears that our vast wealth and
great resources would greatly increase
the odds agsinst~her. II is intimated.
therefore. that when the Kaiser be-
comes convinced break is imminent
he may be willing 20 go much further
than heretofore in promise and per
formance.
The two governments are expected
to attempt 20 reach an sgreemen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-16

den back on the United States
An American. John ID. Harrison. o.
Chicago. was aboard the steamer Mar
gam Abbey. sunk without warning on
April :. American Consul General Skin
ner to-day cabled the State Department.
Harrison was rescued.
Consul General SINNERS report was
the FIRST advice 20 the State Depart
ment that the sinking OF the Msrgsm
Abbey involved any American citizen.
Mr. SINNERS information came from
the American Consul az Cardiff. Wales.
where Harrison was evidently landed.
Harrison was a steward on the sunken
vessel.
The Consul at CardiH said the Mar
gam Abbey was sunk siXty-ive miles
south OF Lizard Head. England. by a
submarine without warning. and that
the ship made no resistance.
The American Consul al Queenstown.
reporting the destruction of the Aber-
deem bark lnverlyon. cabled to-day that
the ship was sunk By gunfire from a
submarine after fifteen minutes had
been given to abandon the vessel. Two
Americans. ne said, were in the one
boatloat which was saved. and that
none was in the boatload which is un-
accounted for.
The lnverlyon, he reported. was un-
armed and made no resistance. She car
red cargo from Portland. Ore. Last
nights dispatches from abroad referred
20 the lnyerlyon as a British steamer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-16
RUSSIANS LOSE PLANE
IN 2.HOUR AIR FIGHT
AustriaHs Repulse Squadron on
RukOWina Front.

Berlin. April 15.-An aerial battle in
the Czernowitz region and the destruc-
ton OF a Russian battle plane is re-
ported officially to-day. The Russian
squadron consisted CT seven aeroplanes,
four of which were Of the large fighting
type. On their appearance, says the
statement, Several Austro- Hungarian
flyers arose and gave battle, and after
A combat Of two hours in the air shot
down one battle plane al distance OF
thirty feet. The enemy squadron then
fed. A damaged aeroplane landed near
Boyan, between the Russian and our
lines. II was destroyed by Austro-Hun-
garian artillery FIRE"
On the eastern front sharp fghting
is going on between Austrian and Rus
sian forces for positions on the lower
Stripa and the Dniester River, in Ca
licia, and for others northeast Of Car
nowitz.
Attempts made by the Russians yes
terday," says to-day's statement ito
deliver local attacks northwest OF
Dvinsk were, like those on the previous
days. unsuccessful.
"On the Servitche River, southeast OF
Gorodichtche, We easily frustrated an
advance by weak enemy forces which
had been prepared by strong srtillry
re-