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Arizona republican., 1916-06-07
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CHICAGO, June 6.-The republican
and the progressive national conven-
tions both assemble tomorrow without
any indication that the leaders have
found the common ground on which
they hoped to establish unity.
Three days of almost constant con-
ferences have failed to bring the
republicans and the progressives to
an agreement on man FOR the
presidential nomination. A half dozen
names, any one of which is accept
able to the republicans, have been re-
jected by the progressives, who have
proposed practically no name but
Colonel RoOsevelt's.
The conventions assemble without
any outward evidence of the possi-
bility of agreement. Everything in
dicated that they are far apart
Not since the party was born has
there been such lack of cohesive
leadership among the republicans and
the oldest convention observers de-
clare they never have seen such a
general lack of enthusiasm. There
never has been a convention for
fore hand. They plunge into their
work tomorrow with practically ev-
erything undone which hitherto has
been done for them in the inner
councils of the leaders
Hughes leaders remaining confident
in their predictions that the justice
will be nominated OH an early ballot
were lining up their forces tonight
surveying the effect of the 1ri e
upon them by the allied favorite sons
and recruiting unpledged delegates
from the latest arrivals.
Progressive leaders, unwilling &c
say. If they could. whether the colo
mel would support the justice, con-
tinued to carry on their fight for Mr.
Roosevelt as their first choice To-
day George b. CortelyOu. a former
member of the Roosevelt cabinet, ar
rived here and joined William Loeb
Jr., and George Won L. Meyer botf
former members of the colonels Of
ficial family, to comprise Roosevelt
steering committee within the repub
lican convention itself
The republican managers, presse,
ny lile pIOSIcSSiFeS TO hurry tfel
nominations and disclose their can
didate. if they hope to bid for Col
Onel Roosevelt's support and proven
a progressive ticket from taking tn
field, have been given notice b,
Senator Smoot that they can expec
no nomination in the republican con
vention before Friday. Senator Pen
rose, addressing the Pennsylvania re
publican state delegation today, dc
clared the nominations for presider
will not be made before late on Sat
urday.
The most that can be said abot
developments of the day is that thel
has been a general Tightening in Il
various organizations in preparatio
for the test of strength now so nea
The supporters Of Hughes have bee
counting hoses
Speaking for them Frank H. Hitch
cock estimated the justice would II
ccive about 300 votes on the fir
ballot. He said reports had bee
Arizona republican., 1916-06-07
Progressive Demonstration
is Held IN Natal Hall
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CHICAGO, June 6.--The first Of the
progressive demonstrations which are
planned fer every afternoon during
the convention period was held in the
same room in which the progressive
party was born four years ago.
Victor Murdock presided and
speeches insisting on Colonel Roose-
welt as the candidates when the re-
publicans should accep. were made by
Governor Hiram johnson Of California;
John NJ Parker of Louisiana; Henry
Allen of Kansas. james r. Garfield OF
Ohio, and Mr.. Murdock.
Many members of the National re-
publican league, who had been using
Arizona republican., 1916-06-07

the room before the progressives, re-
NAMED IN their chairs through the
progressive meeting.
"Fll not deny that there is a split in
the progressive party said Allen.
Some of the delegates want to nomin-
aie Colonel Roosevelt the first thing
tomorrow morning"
Governor Johnson asserted that as
tie republicans have accepted the is
sue of Americanism they must ac-
cept the maker of the issue. Mr. eMur-
dock ana Mr.. Garfield earnestly ad-
vised the Roosevelt boomers to get out
and work among the Republican dele
gates
Arizona republican., 1916-06-07
ROOSEVELT DENIES
OPPOSING HUGHES

OYSTER BAY. n. Y, June e.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt denied
positively tonight that he had tele-
phoned to progressive leaders at
Chicago authorizing them TO rom
mate him for the presidency at the
convention of that party if the re-
putlicans nominated Hughes
cans nominated Justice Hughes.
Il haven't sent any such message" :"
Colonel Roosevelt declared en-
phatically He said he had moth
ing whatever to say in regard to
the political situation and he de-
cliued to comment on the speech
Of Justice Hughes at Washington
last night.
Arizona republican., 1916-06-07
HAMMOND PRESIDENT
REPUBLICAN LEAGUE

CHICAGO, JHne f-John Hays Ham
mond was today elected president of
the National republican leagne. VIII
iiam B. Prev ster Of New York, who
was chosen secretary of the organiza-
ton referred 10 the United States as
q body of land completely surround
ed by trouble"
Addresses were made by Mr.. Ham
mona, Governor Frank 3. Willis of
Ohio: II. Clay Evans, Tennessee, ].
Mont Rilev, Missouri. John c. capers.
Washington. and DR.. John Wesley Hill
Of New York.
Following its policy the league
adopted resolutions TO "wcrI fer any
thing for the good of the party As
Mr.. Brewster phrased it.
Arizona republican., 1916-06-07
Especial to The Republican,

CHICAGO Ill, June 6.-Tremen-
dous crowds are here for the big
conventions. The hotel lobbies are
jammed with cheering partisans. The
majority sentiment of the crowds is
for Colonel Roosevelt and this is
gaining steadily despite the organ
fzed efforts of immense numbers of
Sherman, Weeks and Burton boosters.
The majority of the old guard still
sit tight.
Arizona republican., 1916-06-07
WEST VIRGINIA PRIMARIES

CHARLESTON W. Va, June G.
Meagre returns from the primary
election held throughout the state to-
day indicated late tonight that Judge
Ira Robinson had received the repub-
lican and j. E. Cornwel the dem
Ocratic nomination for governor.
Arizona republican., 1916-06-07
NEITHER PARTY
H AS DECIDED
ON CANDIDATE

Three Days of Almost Con-
slant Conferences Have
Failed to Bring Republi-
cans and Progressives to
An Agreement on Man
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
Fire Commissioners
 Want City Clerk to
 Pay Widows Pension

The fire commissioners will insist that the pension of Mrs. Edith Hager- ty. widow of Lieut.. Philip D. Hagerty, of the department shall be paid by the city clerk in accordance with the com mon council resolution and not from their fund.- The commissioners will protest against the board of appor- tionment charging the pension to de- fciency on the pension fund, as was done last year. Under the recent pen sion act the commissioners cannot pay 2 f1reman's widow a pension in excess of $5 per week. Last year the appor- tionment board placed $950 on the fire department account to pay the pen sion for this fiscal year and part of the previous fiscal year.
 Hagerty, while riding on the appar- atus responding to an alarm in 1911, was thrown off and killed. On Sep tember 8, 1911, the common council voted her a pension of $50 per month for four years or until her daughter, Ethel, became 15 years of age and pro- viding she did not marry again. On January IS, 1915. the council again voted the same pension for four years more, provided she does not remarry until her daughter is 19 years.
 Both resolutions provide that the city clerk shall draw his order on the city treasurer monthly for the amount of the pension and this is the way the fire commissioners want the pension paid.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
CHRISTMAS RUSH. BEGINS AT POST
 OFFICE BUILDING
Twenty Motor Cars, Two Trucks and Eight Wagons
 Helping Service.

Postmaster Charles F. Greene, with a greatly increased force of clerks and carriers, 20 motor cars, eight wagons and two big motor trucks, all hired for the occasion, was we'll pre- pared to meet the big Christmas rush which began today in the local post office. Six of the motor cars have been put into the service by postal employees and the rest were obtained from local agencies.
 The railway mail clerks have sent out a plea that all mail which is to go a long distance be mailed on or before Dec. 19 while the local department urges that all mail destined for people of this part of the state be sent out on or before Dec. 21.
 Mail sent this early may bear the seal,. Do Not Open Until Xmas
 Too much importance can not be put upon the advice to wrap all pack ages securely, address fully and prop erly and place the sender's name and address upon the package. The huge pile of strayed gifts, the majority of which end up eventually at the Dead Letter office, which are the harvest of every Christmas at the local post office, are proofs of the fact that hun dreds of people neglect these simple rules each year.
 For a few pennies it is now possible to insure package, thus securing it against loss.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
Loughlin, Accused of Short Weight, Calls
 Employees to Testify

That Timothy Loughlin used to visit his Greenwich coal yard every day and say to the employees, "Now be sure and give the customers good weight" was the testimony of Martin Kennedy in the criminal common pleas court this morning. Kennedy was testifying in behalf of his employer, who was ar raigned before Judge Walsh and jury on the charge of selling short weight coal.
 Lough1in's defense is that he didn't know the two ton order which the state police intercepted was S35 pounds short He claimed that last February, at the time of the arrest, his staff of employees was greatly reduced. For that reason it was easier for a mistake to be made. State Deputy Superintendent of Weights and Meas ures Fine, who made the arrest, said the coal had been weighed and the te coal had been weighed and the clerk said it had. After the shortage was discovered the clerk denied the coal had been weighed.
 The trial was still in progress al press hour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
BOUNDS ESTATE TO LOSE $5,0oo
 THROUGH TAXES
Federal and State Authori. ties to Levy on East End
 Mans Property.

About $5,000 for federal, state, state penalty and city taxes will be de- ducted from the estate of James Bounds, former resident of the East End. The estate is the first to pass through the Bridgeport probate office on which federal tax will be collected as being in excess of $50,000. The es- tate has been inventoried at about $7S.000. Mrs. Gertrude Sniffen of 1860 Main street, Stratford. daughter of MT, Bounds, is the executrtx and sole heir.
 The federal tax amounts to one per cent. of everything up to $50,000 and two per cent on the remaining $29,- 900. This tax will amount to about $1,000. The. penalty tax which State Tax Commissioner Corbin takes, be- cause MT. Bounds failed to list with the Bridgeport tax assessors for tax ation, certain notes, bonds and cash which he bequeathed his daughter. amounts to $1.267.8S according to the demand made on the estate today by the state tax commissioners clerks. The assessment which the local tax collector may take from the estate, for assessment on these securities men, toned, will be in excess of 1000 and there is also state inheritance tax to be reckoned with which will also be in excess of $1.000. These taxes must be paid before the estate can be settled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
No Addresses On
 Special Delivery
 Letters Mail Here

The prize for absentedmindness might well be handed to two persons in this city who last week placed special delivery stamps upon letters which had absolutely no addresses of any kind upon them and dropped them into the post office box. Both letters are now at the post office awaiting claimants. Many letters
 have been mailed of late, which are devoid of addresses of either the sender or tho one to whom they are sent. Most of these letters, of course, find their way to the dead letter of- flee while the person who sent them and to the one to whom they were sent, rail about the 'inefficient postal service"
 Much wrought up because a letter which he had mailed some time be- fore had never reached it's destination and declaring that he wanted it trac- ed, man yesterday sought Post master c. F. Green in his office. A tracer was provided for him to fill out and after he had begun it he reached into an inner pocket of his overcoat to take out some data con- corning the exact time of mailing. What he pulled out was the very let ter that he was attempting to trace and which he had forgotten to mail
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
Ask Secret Hearing
 In Separation Case

In order to protect the regulations or women prominent in Norwalk social circles, an effort is being made to have a committee appointed to hear testimony in the divorce suit brought by Lida Wesslink Taylor of Nor~cK against Andrew Taylor, a wes-AAy resident of that city. One of the per- sons who figures in the case is a IT, year-old girl, another is a girl who has just married prominent Norwalk business man and third is a woman who has just returned to live with her husband after long separation.
 Previous to her marriage Mrs. Tay- Tor conducted the Chick Inn tea house on the Boston Post road between Norwalk and Darien. The couple were married secretly and the news did not transpire until Mrs. Taylor was found with a bullet wound in her body. It was rumored that she shot herself following a dispute with Tay- Tor but the truth of this was never es- tablished. In her divorce action Mrs. Taylor says her husband was unfaith- full to her. He is prepared to contest the case. The suit was assigned for trial in the civil superior court today but was continued
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
SEARCH BEACHES FOR CHILD WHO
 WAS KIDNAPPED
Believe Mother Hid O'Don. nell Girl in House Few
 Miles From Her.

Search for missing Mary Beatrice O'Donnell, the beautiful four -years-old child of Charles ODonnell. taken from the custody of it's guardian, Mrs. George Wheeler. by its mother, Sat urday night, in a local department store, centers in the vicinity of Mill ford today.
 With the police of New York, New Haven and Chicago alert to take into custody both the child and Mrs. Ida (Lurie) ODonnell, who is accused of having spirited the child from this city, the only definite clue found thus far has been obtained by Lieut.. B. o. Cronan of this city.
 The Bridgeport detective depart ment has learned that a car having a Ford limousine body and bearing New York state license, stopped in Stratford Saturday night.
 The driver appeared extremely ex- cited and was insistent upon being in- formed quickly the road to Myrtle Beach. Those who aided in giving him directions observed a woman, closely wrapped, seated in the rear of the closed compartment. In her arms was a child tightly pressed against her breast.
 The police are working upon the theory that Mrs. O'Donnell, who, af- ter separation proceedings between herself and husband had been with drawn, was deprived by the probate court of the custody of her child, wanted to hide for a day or so in Mill ford and then make sudden dash for New Haven. New York and thence possibly to Chicago.
 The Milford police assisted by a score of interested citizens are mak- Ing a house to house canvass through out Walnut and other beach resorts nearby and automobiles bearing de- scription of the one seen in Stratford are closely watched today.
 Attorney John H. Casey, represent ing the father, and Mrs. Wheeler in the search which has been instituted, returned from New York city this morning. He has enlisted the sym pathies of the entire police department of New York with the result that a general order was sent out last night for apprehension of both the mother and the child. Careful search is being made in the theatrical districts of New York. where Mrs. O'Donnell is known to nearly all the vaudeville and nov ing picture profession
 Hundreds of members of the United Booking Offices and the theatrical or der to which O'Donnell belongs have volunteered their services in locating the child, to counsel for O'Donnell who laid the case before them yesterday afternoon.
 A telegram received from O'Donnell late yesterday indicates that he is making rapid progress in his journey across the continent. The telegram, dated from a way station of the rail- road on which he is travelling, indtcat- ed that he was crossing Nebraska yes- terday and would stop temporarily at Chicago to notify the police and the atrical agencies of the affair. Delay in the printing of descriptions of the missing girl and the woman who took her from this city has held up the distribution of thousand circu- lars throughout the entire country. It is believed that it will be possible to mail them tonight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
LOCAL FIREMEN
 MUST STAY ABOARD
 THE WATER WAGON

Hereafter members of the Bridge port fire department must be practi- cally total abstainers if they desire to retain their places.
 President John A. Leonard and members of the fire commission VIII make tour next Sunday of all the fire houses in the city, the members of each company will be assembled al the coming of the commissioners and President Leonard will explain to all the meaning of a resolution adopted by the commissioners last night. Any firemen who may be absent from duty on days off will have the reso- lution explained to them by their captains when they report for duty.
 Last night, following the dismissal from the department for intoxication while on S-,ty. of John Dunn, assist ant engineer of No. Engine company, on motion of President Leonard res olution was adopted, that in the fu- ture all firemen who return to duty from meals with the evidence of hav- ing indulged in alcoholic liquors while away from the fire houses be sus- pended from duty and later dismissed from the service.
 In the opinion of the commissioners certain members of the department have gotten into the custom of in- dulging too freely in liquor while away from the fire house at meal times. The custom is growing steadily despite the efforts of the commission CTS to stamp it out. Reduction in rank, loss of days off. fines, etc, as punishments have not had the desired effect of checking the custom and re- gently the commissioners began the practice of dismissing from the service firemen proved guilty of intoxication while on duty. Three members of the department have been dismissed prev ious to the l.~Hr,ng of the charges against Dunn last night.
 The resolution practically means that firemen must give up drink or give up their places in the depart ment
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
Judge Gager Grants
 Two Pairs Divorces

Two divorces were granted by Judge Gager in the civil superior court this morning and one case was continued. The court granted Thos. R. Roberts of this city 8 decree from Eva Deane Roberts of this city. He alleged desertion Il years ago. Mrs Roberts contested the suit, claiming she had to desert her husband be- cause he treated her so cruelty.
 Emma L.. Olmstead of Stamford was freed from Charles Olmstead of Stam- ford. She alleged infldelity and named Eva Turner as correspondent. The parties were married June 21. 1908.
 The suit of Jacob Morris, who saw service as a sailor in the Spanish American war, against Mary A. Morris of Great Harrington, Mass. was con tinued because counsel for Mrs. Nor ris wasn't sure she wanted to contest the case. Morris says his wife de- serted him May 1, 1906, telling him she didn't love him any more.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
Want Addition to
 Isolation Hospital
 As Soon As Possible

Enlargement of the present isolation hospital as soon as possible, and the establishment of small snacks ill tile neighborhood of the building next summer to take care of the overflow are plans likely to be urged by Dr. w. H.. Brown of the health depart ment, while the department is getting ready for the new isolation hospital that is proposed.
 A new isolation hospital is 1mper- ative for tuberculosis and other coln- municable diseases, it is believed, but 1t will be more than a year probably before any building can be done. In the meantime an appropriation will have to be obtained, but the need is so great that the tax board is not ex- pected to turn down the request.
 Until that time,'' Dr. Brown puts it, "a 1nakeshift will have to be resort ed to, as the present building is not adequate. An addition should be built, changes should be made. and next summer possibly, shacks must be esta blished to house the overflow
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
Elks Celebrate 31st
 Birthday With Feast

Bridgeport Lodge of E1ks cele- brated it's 31st anniversary with q most successful banquet at The Stratfield last evening. Nearly 400 members were present, including a number of guests from out-of-town
 During the dinner there was a musical program in charge of John Reynolds, and entertainers from the Plaza and PoH theatres and Atlantic cabaret offered many pleasing vaude- vile hits.
 Exalted Ruler Edward T. Gilligan was in charge of the after-dinner ex- ercises. Mayor Wilson and John T. King were among the speakers. The dining room was decorated with the Stars and Stripes and with the colors of Elkdom.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
ISLAND QUEEN
 GETS RIGHT TO
 60 BACK HOME
Freight Steamer Service Company Gives Her Per
 mission to be Passenger.

Permission has just been obtained by Miss Emily Mccoy of 246 Wes' avenue. this city. for passage on the freight steamer Port Hardy, from this country to Pitcairn Island. the little Mccoy will reign.
 The Port Hardy. which plies be- tween New Tor and Australia, will SC out of its course to land Miss Mccoy on the island. Capt. Griff1ths with whom Miss Mccoy conferred several days ago, received telegraphio assur- ances from his employers in London that his departure from his regular route would be sanctioned AS the Port Hardy travels near Pitcairn ev- cry other trip. Miss Mccoy expects to leave America behind her some time next year.
 Miss Mccoy, who Is a native Pit cairn Islander, came to this country to study elementary medicine and nursing. so she could lower the nor tality on the island. Her father, now a very old man. Is the ruler there. and she will succeed him.
 She reports that contributions have 
 the Christmas box that will be sent to the Islanders, and 1t Is planned that it will sail either Dec. 2S or Dec. 2s.
 'T had to examine the contributions carefully" said Miss Mccoy. today, with a chuckle. because there were many books and didn't want any dime novels slipped in. They wouldn't help much on the island."
 Toys are being sought. Capt Grinlths was told by Pitcairn girl when he visited; there for the second time in a decade last June. that an oficer of British war vessel gave her toy duck once. and l. created much wonderment on the island
 She played with; the duck nearly every spare moment she could get ard spare moments are the most plefl- tiful things on the island. As the other children did likewise. there isn't much left of the duck
 Presents of nails. oils and some clothing have been received.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
FAMED INHALER, MORNING STAR"
 WILL BE TRADER
To Garry Cargoes Between This Country and South
 ern Ports.

The famous old wha1er, Morning Star, which. has been at the Lake Tor pedo. Boat Go. yards several months is being fitted out with oil burning en- zines and within two months will again be sailing the seas she has suc- cessfully encountered for 62 years. Her owner, Sloane Dannenaner, plans to put her into the trade service, carry ing cargoes between this country and the West Indies and South America.
 The old ship is being entirely re- fitted Where in years gone by her crew of 35 lived in cramped quarters, her captain and crew of seven will now have ample living quarters