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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-01
DISCOVERED BY ACCIDENT.
How the Paving Value of Asphalt Was
 Brought to Notice.

How the Paving Value of Asphalt Was
 Brought to Notice.
 All forms of bituminousjp pavements, whether manufactured from natural or artificial asphalt. are in fact artificial stone pavements. The industry started with the use of the natural rock as- phalt from the mines in the Val de Travers. Canton NeufchateI, Switzer- land. The mines were discovered in 1521. but it was in 1S49' that it's utility as a road covering was first noticed. The rock was then being mixed for the purpose of extracting the bitunlen con- tained in it for use in medicine and arts. It is a limestone found impreg- mated with bitumen, of which it yields on analysis from 8 to IA per cent.
 1t was observed that pieces of rock which fell from the wagon were crush ed by the weight of wheels, and under the combined influence of the traffic and heat of the sui good road sur face was produced. A macadam road of asphalt rock was then made which gave very good results, and finally in 1854 portion of the Rue Bergere was laid ill Paris of compressed asphalt on a concrete foundation. In 1858 still larger sample was laid. and from that time it has been laid year by year in Paris. From Paris it extended to Lon don, being laid on Threadneedle street in 1869 and Cheapside in 1870 and in successive years on other streets. and then its use in street and road making extended to other countries. = Ex- change.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-01
Plot to Assassinate
 King Alfonso Nipped
Special from United Press }

San Lucar, Spain, Jan. 1.-The po- lice are convinced today that the ar rest last night of three Germans, two Frenchmen and an Italian, frustrated a plot, of which King Alfonso was to have been the victim. King Alfonso passed through San Lucar last night on his way to celebrate the New Year holiday. The suspects are well known Anarchists and were attracted here by his presence.
 Their coming, however, had been tipped off to the police and they were arrested before having a chance to do harm. It was at first announced that the men were arrested simply because they could not explain their presence in the city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-01
THIRD CLYDE LINER
 SUFFERS AT SEA
Special from United Press.

New York, Jan. 1.-Wireless mes sages received today by the United Wireless company tells the story of the breaking down at sea of the third Clyde Line vessel to suffer mishap in the past few weeks. The latest vic- tim was the Algonquin now in the freight trade.
 After two days of severe blizzard, the Algonquin bound from Boston to Galveston by way of Charleston, Key West and Jacksonville, broke off her tail shaft off Body Island on the North Carolina coast last night at midnight. Communication was es- tablished with a wireless station at Cape Hatteras and then Manhattan Beach.
 For several hours, the Algonquin, helpless, floated in the trough of the sea until the Apache, of the same line, hove in sight and passed her line. The latest wireless from the ships say that the Algonquin is now bound for New York in tow of the Apache.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-01
MARRIED AT l6
 DESERTED AT IT.
New Britain Man Gets Di-' Vorce from Woman Who
 Prefers Wild Life in Bridgeport.
O. The World Go.

Hartford, Jan. 1-John Thoma, who lives in New Britain. was divorced from Grace Thoma. who now lives in Tulip street in Bridgeport, yesterday in the Superior court The woman s maiden name was Steele. Thoma was 16 years old when they were married on March 9, 1905 He charged that she deserted him on February F, 1906. as she could not settle down to mar ried life and Chief William J. Raw lings of New Britain testified that on July 16, 1906, after the woman left her husband she was arrested in New Britain for street walking. Thoma also told the judge that he was mar ried to the girl in about a. month af- ter he became acquainted with her. At the time of the Inarriage. Thoma said, he earned $9 a week and that he gave all of the money he earned to his wife He had heard but little of his wife since she left him. but once he did hear that she was an inmate of ap immoral house in Bridgeport. Thoma was granted a divorce on the ground of desertion
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-01
Followed the Book.

"Die, Bertrand Maltraversr' hissed the villain. And the hero of the piece prepared to fall and perish, as per in- structions of the prompt book.
 But, alack. the revolver with which the fell deed was to be executed failed to do it's horrid work. The villain, however, was man of resource.
 He stole behind his victim and smote him on the head with the butt end of the refractory weapon. and the hero, thinking one death as good as another, fell to the ground
 All would have gone well now, but the promoted super. who was taking the part of the policeman who discov- cred the body. was late in taking his cue. He walked on and in due course found the body. He was not funny man by any means, but still his first words caused yell of laughter.
 "Shotr' he cried tragicaily. Hes been shot through the kr''-London Scraps.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-01
FRATERNAL NEWS

Fred Schempp was chosen Noble Grand of Leasing lodge, I. O. O. F., last evening. The other officers are: Vice grand, Adam Schempp, Jr.; rec ording secretary, Charles Bauer; fin- ancial secretary, George Bauer; treas urer, Kasper Hoeller; trustees, Mar tin HorschIer Michael Neuert and Sigmund Loewith; janitor, Christian Damn.
 Mrs Ursula Schaff was elected war den at the meeting of Schiller lodge, N. E. Q. F., last night. The follow ing are the other officers: Vice war den, John Gaussler; recording secre- tary, Mrs, John c. Schwarz; financial secretary, William Koesther; treas urer, Albert Schmidt; guide, John Betz; chaplain, Mrs. Fritz Maier, ST.; inside guard, Fritz Gaussler; outside guard, John c. Schwarz; trustee for three years, John c. Schwarz. The installation will be held Jan. 8.
 Edward F'irkfn was chosen noble grand of Arcanum lodge, l. O. O. F., last evening. The otherIofhcers are: Vice grand, Howard s. West; record ing secretary, F. F. Stillman; treas urer, George E. Curtiss; pianist, I. B. Capron An entertainment followed the election of officers. Patrolmen Haux, Cody. Lu1dberg. Walker and Herb sang and gave recitations.
 Wowompon tribe, Mo-, 40, I. o. R. M., elected the following officers last evening: Saahen, Stephen J. White; senior sagamore, Roland s. Kolb; junior sagamore, William Clark pro- phet, Thomas Hungerford; chief of records, Clarence w. Eddy; collector of wampum, John w. Schwerdtle; 1; keeper of wampum, Dwight A. Park CT; medicine man, pr. J. H. Budau; trusted for. three years, Morris J. Cor don; representatives to great council to be held in Danbury in May, first representative, Charles H. Roder; second representative. William Louns- bury;. third representative, John w. Schwerdtle; musician, Stiles w. Nor throp:. degree master, William Clark.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-01
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL


 The members of Alpha chapter, Theta Sigma fraternity, held their annual dance in SlocumS gymnasium last evening. The music was fur nished by Harveys orchestra. There were 19 dances on the program. Mrs. William F. Potter and Mrs. William IC. Willis were patronesses. The com- mitteea in. charge consisted of A. w. Gum, w. H. Arnold, G. H. Roberts and l.. R. Darling. These. were pres ent: Misses Seeley, Poland, Bursey, Wortman, Merriman, Hanson, Gree ley, Potter, Britton, Marsh, Francis, Gregory, Adams, Martin, Gerbich, Stearns. Booth, Hall, Farwell, Bur- nett, Vanstone, Hurlimann, Edwards and Lee. And Messrs. Ensign, Lane, Baker, H. Wells, G. Wells, Stewart, Willis, Jones, Keeling, Howley, Gum, Arnold, Darling, Roberts, Newman, Ferrett, J. Ferrett, Leach, Smith, Hubbell, Hawkins, Lockwood, Beebe, Lieberum. and Woodruff.
 A very merry party gathered at the home of MT. and Mrs. L. E. Meh- ling, 1549 Seaview avenue, to watch the old year out and the New Year in. The evening was passed in play Ing games. At 12 o'clock a lunch was served. Those present were: MT. and Mrs. Frank Ellis and son of Brooklyn, Mrs. Spader of Portchester, MT. and Mrs. Fred Bigger and daugh- ters, Mrs. Jennie Bieger and soh Harry, Mr. George G. Speer and brother MT. Thomas Speer, MT. and Mrs. L.. E. Mehling and sons, Henry and Clarence.
 Mrs. Gertrude Doherty Blyler of Armstrong Place. is spending the holi- mo har seph Blyler, of Englewood, N. J.
 Miss. Kathryn Doherty is spending New Years with friends in Brooklyn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-01
vaudeville house.

vaudeville house.
 A remarkable novelty that will prove very pleasing is I4amont's Aus tralian Cockatoos, a bird act which holds a place on the stage all by it. self. This act is not duplicated in stageland and ranks high for novelty and original merit. The remarkable feats of intelligence of the birds will prove a revelation.
 Among the other great attractions of the New Years bill are: Evans & Lee, a c.ever dancing pair; Hilda Hawthorne the singing and ventri O. quial wonder; Mile. Liane de Lyle, presenting "In Billiard Room. some thing new and the electrograph with a new set of the finest motion pictures Altogether a fitting bill for the first week of the New Year.
 Remember, always the cream of Americas vaudeville is playing at Polls. Prices reasonable and seats excellent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-01
A PecuIiarity of Dreams.

As to dreams. there was discussion at the club lunch. and one man re- marked that no man dreamed of him. self as brayer than he is. When the the underdog. He was in horrible danger and never did anything pie turesque to face it. There may be men who are brave in their sleep. but it would be interesting to find one man outside of the dozen sleeping towards who is a hero in dream.-London Chronicle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-01
IN THE THEATRES

act is one of the catchiest on the boards today and it is safe to say that the playhouse will be thronged all the week.
 Those two popular comedians J. R. Gordon and A. J. Pickens will be an- other great feature of the bill, present. ing their delightfully."- funny conception "What Would You Do," a sketch that for laugh producing qualities has sel- dom or never been equalled. From the rise of the curtain there is a contin- ual uproar of merriment and at the conclusion the audience is left fairly eching from laughter. This act would be a great feature in the biggest
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-01
THE STOCK MARKET
fWatson, AIpers & co :,

There may be for a time various incident to runors or ev- sn actual occurrences of an adverse nature. But the foundations of pros+ perity are so well laid and the hold tngs of securities are in so strong aands that we continue to favor pur- ,hases on the reactions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-01
A Eisannointnient.

"Uncle Jed.'' asked his neighbor. ''how is your boy getting along at col lege?"
 First rate," answered Uncle Jed. "He hasn't cost me a cent. He's work ing his way through, he's winning all the class honors. and they've promised him professorship of some kind.''
 Great Scott" gasned his neighbor Ifs that all he is doing? With that big husky frame of his 1 supposed he'd be playing center by this ime.'-Chicago Tribune.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-01
POLI'S

Manager Poli wishes everyone prosperous and happy New Year.
 Six pretty dancing girls, selected from the s.Top O the World Com pany," will be the headliners at Polls next week, presenting the delightful musical comedietta, Kris krlngles Dream With them will be three clever comedians and a cast including the handsome collie dogs who take part in the pretty Collie ballet, as originally presented so successfully Tn the -sTop O the World company. Ihls
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-01
BOSTON HAD NOISY
 NEW YEAR WELCOME
fspecial from United Press ]

Boston, Jan. With scream of sirens and crash of horns. Boston gave welcome to the New Year by the nois- jest celebration in her history. Hurry ing crowds in the downtown section which filled the theatres and restau- rants until early today made the scene in small way rival that of New York's demonstration. In the past Boston greeted the New Year quietly but this year all records were outdone and the celebration was something new for New England.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-01

of governors of the New York Stock Exchange followed the sensational furry in Rock Island stock which caused about s90O,0O0 loss to outside "nibblers' at the stock. Rock Island common made a leap of 30 points in about ten minutes and many outsiders having bought heavily on a tip were unable to unload before the stock back below it's starting point. Daniel G. Reid and the Moore brothers are the principal owners of Rock Island. They also have recently bought into the Lehigh Valley road, and will en- ter the directorate of that company on Jan. 10.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-01
Mollan's Boots.

Of late years. women's footwear has become of more importance as part of the outfit. Great advancement has been made artistical1y. There are thirty styles to select from, where for mer1y there were three. It would be a person of peculiar taste who could rot find footwear to suit in the line of Women's fine boots at Mollan's, where the best makes and latest styles are always to be had
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-01
Dr. Ives' Wife Gets
 $20 Temporary Alimony

Tn the case of Mrs. Agnes E. Ives of Milford vs Dr. John w. Ives, her husband, Judge Bennett yesterday in the New Haven Superior court granted an order allowing aiimony of s20 per week pending trial of the case, on the grounds of intolerable cruelty, dating from October 1, 1907 Mrs. Ives was formerly Miss Agnes E. Cochrane, and married Dr. Ives June IS, 1902. They have one child born May g, 1909.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-01
NEW YORK SEWAGE EXPERT TO LOOK
 INTO PECK METHOD.

Thaddeus T. Peck. the well known chemist. announcei today that Edward Hatch. chairman os the committee on sewage disposal of uhe Merchants As soctation of New York. will come to Bridgeport soon to inspect the method of sewage disposal devised by MT.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-01
JACKSoN'S
Otis Skinner in ssYour Humble Ser
 vant.'

vant.''
 Otis Skinner will appear at Jackson's theatre is described as a reflex of theatrical life of today. MT. Skinner has afl entirely novel role in the char acter of Lafayette Towers, the traged- ian or an itinerant troupe of players. Welded to a story of supreme inter est, will be found @innumerable quaint episodes showing in the most. realistic way the life of the wandering Thes- plans, which is not altogether a path of roses. There are four acts in the new play and they bristle with piQuant dialogue, novel characteriza- ton, surprising situations and dra- matic episodes in which, of course. MT. Skinner will be the dominating IS df Sbongh the seat sale has been very heavy. there are yet to be sold number of desirable sittings.
 
 Jackson's Vaudeville.
 The widespread interest manifest over the announcement that Manager Jackson was to present high class vaudeville at his theatre the first four days of next week augurs great suc- cess for the project and indicates that capacity audiences will be the rule. Never before in the history of local theatricals has such genuine bar gain been offered to the theatregoers of this city. The exceptional excel 1ence of the bill announced, with the low admission fee asked makes a pretty strong combination to beat Mile Carpretto and the Chefalo Co.,. in the glittering, bewildering, mysti- fving fantasy "The Garden of My stery" is the underlined headliner, end if the success attained by this clever company elsewhere is crit erion, they will be quickly ensconed <~< <rx4 1.r< ~<c <xT 1<1 Their act is a fast, furious rush of fantasy and mystery with a delight ful and delft touch of fun interper- sing A handsome scenic equipment together with wealth of electrical and mechanical effects add beauty and splendor to the occasion. All their Illusions are unique and dis finctly original and will prove a nov city to the patrons of vaudeville. The two Roses, in. novel musical sketch is special added feature and will no doubt be favorably received. Both are handsome and decidedly clever young ladies. and the exquisite gowns worn by them add much beauty to their act. Charbuno Bros. in sensa- fional feats of equilibrism, Kraft and Mytrle in a neat dancing speciality, Hawley and Mills, comedians and parodists in a sketch called Running the Musical Scales, and 8 reels of Absolutely new firm subjects com pIetes the bill Three performances daily will be given. the matinee com mencing at 2:3O D. m. sharp, and the evening shows at TOO p. m. and S:30 D. m. Admission to all parts of the theatre will be 10 cents. The Harvest Moon"
 George Nash, the weIl-known char setter actor who heads the cast that will present The Harvest Moon' here Monday Jan. 10, is an adept in the art of make-up. MT. Nash discloses vest Moon" The sale of seats opeus
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-01
Makina a Life.

Many man has made good living who has made poor life. Some men have made splendid lives who have made very moderate and even scanty Ngings.-Success Magazine
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-01
NEW RETAINER STABBED
 DURING STREET FIGHT.

New Britain. Jan. 1-Miehael Cow asky was probably fatally stabbed here yesterday during a street fight. The knife penetrated the lungs to a depth of four inches. Michael Homlo was arrested. charged with the stabbing It is said that the men quarreled over girl
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-01
ssThe Harvest Moon..

George Nash, the weIl-known char Rcter actor who heads the cast that will present The Harvest Moon'' here Monday Jan. 10, is an adept in the art of make-up. MT. Nash dfscloses 3 marvellous makeup in ..The Har- vest Moon" The sale of seats opens Thursday morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-25
WORK OF GRAND LODGE.
DISTRICT PYTHIANS CONCLUDE
ANNUAL CONVENTION.
Officers Installed and Committees
Appointed-Want Anniversary
Celebration.

The Grand Lodge, knights of Pythias,
which has been holding its annual con-
vention at ~Pythian Temple, completed its
work last evening.
During the session the committee ap-
pointed at the convention of last year,
looking toward the fitting celebration of
the fftieth anniversary of the order here
in 1914. submitted report outlining the
plans for that event.
\ letter was also received from the
Washington Chamber of Commerce offer
ing its hearty cooperation In the en-
deavor to secure the meeting of the SUI
preme Lodge in this city in 1914.
Past Chancellor w. L. Shepherd of En-
gle Lodge. No. 314. of Ohio. received the
Grand Lodge rank, the local Grand
Lodge having been requested to confer
ii by the grand chancellor of Ohio.
Supreme Representative James w. Car
ter. as installing officer. assisted by Past
EGrand Chancellors J. B. Connors, acting
as grand master-at-arms; G. w. Bau-
mann as grand prelate; c. II. Woodward
as grand inner guard and G. Frank Day
as grand outer guard, installed the. OH
GERS elected Wednesday evening.
Grand Chancellor Wiley. upon assum-
ing his new Office. thanked the representa-
tives for the honor conferred upon him,
and submitted for the confirmation OF the
Grand Lodge the name of Past Grand
Chancellor a. j. Cunning as grand
tribune for the term of five years. The
nomination was unanimously confirmed
by the Grand Lodge. He then announced
the appointment of the following COM
mittees of the Grand Lodge for the COM
ing year:
Judiciary-Edward Dunn. B. T. Doyle.
o. A. Booth, B. F. Harrah and j. D.
Rowen.
Grievances-T. ]. Hartford, B. Tarantino
and III. r. Adams.
state of the order-Jefferson Middleton,
G. w Baumann and j. c. Yost.
Military department-Hugh Reid, t. W.
Helbig, ST., and =. =. Patrick.
Finance-E. Lodge Hill. j.. b. conner
and III. NJ. Vandervort
Printing!. w. Morcock. 4. SaXton and
III. J. Gasson.
Insurance DEPARTMENT.. J. Cason, b.
C. McQuay and j. +. Grant.
Fraternal correspondence. l.. Hoi-
land. s. Nj. Pearson and S. II. Jacobson.
Credentials-W. A. Wilding, II. B. Arm
strong and c. T.. McAllister.
Reports-W r. Carver, X. Steiner ana
c. A. Hays.
RuIes-B. r. Sherwood. ]. +. McCulloch
and C.. T. Neal.
Warrants and charters-H. l.. Thomp-
son, H. w. Winter and f. Journey
Necrology-J. r. Haskins, A. j. Sher-
wood and J. p. Hawkins.
Subdivision and reference-J. NJ. Kline,
ST. NJ A. Leese and G. w. Han.
Pythian education-Albert Kahlert, d.
f. Wiber, G. +. Day, ]. w. Carter and
Ii. G. Wagner.
Publicity-A. J. David, T. a. bynum ana
B. E. Harrison.
Fiftieth anniversary-C. II. Woodward.
T A. Bynum c.. w. Baumann. Jefferson
Middleton and John NJ. Kline. ST.
Milwaukee Clubs-C.. l.. Saur. p. p.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-25

Patrick, j. w. Taft. c. Fl. Whiting. L.
L. Graves. II. A. Rau, E. w. Yount. +.
s. Walmer. G. w. Jones, F. w. Helbig
sr., William MINIS, w. y. Thompson,
w. II. Muckleston, Hugh Reid, &. Clio
vanetti, Wilson Harvey. b. w. Andrews
and NJ. T. Pines.
Grand Chancellor Harry L. Wiley was
born in OskalooSa, Iowa, hut his par
ents removed to Ohio in the early 10s,
where he lived until 1890. when he be-
came a resident of this city. lie became
a member of the Order of knights of
Pythias in November. 1881. being one of
over 300, charter members of Phoenix
Lodge, No. 1913, of GAINESVILLE. Ohio. He
afterward transferred his membership
to this city. affiliating with Mount YER
non Lodge, No. ;. In 1905 he was elected
keeper of records and seal of that lodge,
and still holds that office. He has
served in the Grand Lodge as grand
representative, grand inner guard, grand
master-at-arms and grand vice chan
cellor. He received the degrees of Ii.
B. and LII. NJ. at Georgetown University,
and is member of the bar OF the
supreme court of Ohio. where he retains
legal residence. He is employed in
the law division of the bureau of pen
sions.
Grand Representative S. NJ. Pearson,
who has served the Grand Lodge tor
the past two years as chairman of the
committee on publicity. has been appoint
ed q member of the committee on fra
ternal correspondence, and is succeeded
in the craftsmanship of the publicity COM
mittee by Grand Representative \. j.
David.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-25
SLEEP-WALKER LEFT TRAIN.
Pajama-Clad, He Walked Station
Platform in Bitter Cold.

TULSA, Okla, February 25.-Wllcn the
telegraph operator in the ST. Louis and
San Francisco railroad station here step
ped from his Office to the platform at
4::D o'clock yesterday morning he was
greeted with the sight of pajama -cl ad
figure pacing back and forth. The night
was bitter cold and when the operator
had recovered his composure he inquired
If the walker was taking his constitu-
tional. Receiving no answer, he ap-
preached closer and found that the eyes
of the thinly clad person We're closed and
that he was to all appearance asleep.
When awakened the somnambuist, his
teeth chattering so that he could barely
talk explained that he was #. e. Jami-
son, a business man Of New York, and
that he had been a passenger on the St
Louis train, en- route to Oklahoma City
The last he remembered was retiring to
his berth In a Pullman eeper.
Explanations concluded, Jamison began
to collect a wardrobe. From one station
employee he obtained the loan of "A pair
of overalls and others furnished him with
"a serviceabe outfit Thus attired. Jami-
son took the next train for Sapulpa,
where his clothing and belongings had
been taken off the train.