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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-14
s.ALL THAT THE
 MARKET WILL BEAR

In one of his several letters upon the public utilities question, President Mellen of the N. Y, N. H. & H. Rail road company stated that the mere amount of a companys capital bears no relation to the actual or possible gross or net earnings of the com pany'' It is difficult to believe that MT. Mellen was entirely sincere in this statement. unless he means that what ever the capitalization. the company's officers will make it's rates t'al1 that the market will bear''-that is, as high possible without 1essening. 'tthe amount of business. We hesitate to believe that he intended to be so un- derstood, and yet no other interpreta- tion seems possible The policy of 'falI that the market will bear,'' is a favorite with the big trusts. In the case of naonopolies of commodities or service which are absolutely neces- sary to the maintenance of life or the transaction of business, the market that is, the people-rnust bear what ever rates may be nxed: there is no zsoape from ext3rgtonzse charges.
 When the earnings of public service corporations permit over-hfgh divi- dends and public attention is thereby called to extortionate charges, the cu:- tom is to reduce the dividend rate by spreading it over an increased capt. ta1ization which increase is effected by actually practically giving to stockholders more shares. In Wall Street this process is called cutting 3 a melon." By. for instance, doubling a capitalization which pays F par
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-14
BIG FIRE SCARE
 IN NEW LONDON
Especial from United Press.)

New London, Oct 13-This city ex- perienced it's biggest fire scare in years when a blaze, which started in the Statet Street Candy Shop, spread to adjoining buildings and threa tened the entire business section of the city, to- day. The absence of a. high wind and the hard work by the fire fighters kept the loss to $25, GOO.
 With the oven door open, a back draught in the furnace of the candy shop in State street, spread fire to in- fammabl material about the mouth of the furnace. The Bee Hive, New London's largest dry goods store, suf- fered from water and smoke.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-14

And still our esteemed contemporar- ies of the NorwaLks are loudly silent as to the candidacy of Sheriff flaw ley for reelection to term which, in the event of his success, would round out 20 years of service in an office ranked as the highest paid in the county. They neither commend nor denounce the Hawley candidacy. Is there speech in their dumbn ness?'' Is it 'fthe silence which persuades when speaking fails?'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-14

the validity of that patent, which is now being questioned in at least one other case. Overturn of the patent would benefit the public, for it would lessen the cost of machines now li- censed under the alleged basic patent The Wisconsin courts may, however, limit themselves to the charge of ''un- lawful agreement or combination in restraint of trade.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-14

The automobile accidents at the Danbury Fair. force the conclusion that auto racing on halfzmile tracks should 'fcease- and determine" Driv- CTS know the extraordinary danger and confront it voluntarily, but all specta- tors do not realize the difficulty of rounding short curves at high speed and upon them fall most of the often disastrous results.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-14

At 4sc-Our big Home Bats. One fills Comfortable. At 9c,3 for 25c-Men's Canvas Gloves. Splendid for working purposes At 49c-Ladies' Outing Flannel Night Dresses. Splendid quality and cut large At 5Sc-Our American Alarm Clocks. Long sounding alarms sure to wake people up. At 39c-EIectric Pocket Batteries, complete.
 SPECIAL SALE BETEEN AND 10 A. M. ONLY At SAc-Yard Wide Cheese Cloth. At A c-Best Merrimac Light Prints At 41ac-Best Dark Prints. Red, In digo, etc. At 4Mc-Cha1lies and Robe Prints for Comfortables, Enough for Com fortables will be sold. At 4Ac-SpIendid Shaker Flannel. At 6Ac-Amo oskeag Apron Ginghams. At SAc-Package Cotton Batting for Comforta bles. Any reasonable quan- tity sold.
 bric. At 121zc-Our 15c Wide Red and Green DeminS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-14

The city of Lynn, Mass, has decided by vote of 3.753 to 2.970, in favor of the commission plan of government. Under that plan, all of the city's bus mess will be transacted by five com missioners, the different departments being divided among them; they are to be elected in December for terms of two years but either or all of them may be recalled from office; in add1- ton. the initiative and referendum are provided.
 This plan is evidently modelled upon what may he called the advanced type of Western commission government. Its operation in Lynn will be watched closely by advocates of the commis- sion plan in larger cities. As yet com mission government is in the expert mental stage, particularly here in the East
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-14

Chairman Lloyd of the Democratic Congressional committee says he has figures that would indicate that the next House will be Democratic by a majority of thirty-hve.'' Such esti- mates are not wholly reliable, how
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-14
Children Cry
 FOR FLETCHER'S c A S T OR 3 4A NEW HAVEN ROAD
 AFTER BAY STATE
 STEAMBOAT GO

Especial from United Press)
 New Haven, Oct. 14.-The New Bed ford Martha's Vineyard and Nantuck- ct Steamboat Company. through it's president and treasurer, to-day, mailed to it's stockholders, statements in which the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad offered to purchase their stock at $10O the share. The stock has been quoted at $80. It is presumed here that the New Haven road intends with this large bonus to gain control of the company and thus add another fleet to the New Englanll NaWga ton Company, the roads ma rine department.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-14
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

Governor-SimeOn E. Baldwin oA New Haven. Lieutenant Governor-AndrcW "' Broughel of Hartford ' Secretary-Aalmon GoodseH oi Bridgeport.
 Treasurer-Edward T. Brown, oi New London.
 Comprehension M. Brady oi New Britain.
 Attorney GeneraI-Talcott Ill. Rus- sell of New Haven.
 Representative-at-L - George P. IngersOn of RidgeheId. District-Lynn w. Wilson of Bridge port.
 Sheriff of Fairfield County-WH- liam VoIImeP of NorwalIS.
 Sheriff of Litchfield County-Ches- terfieId c. MiddIebrooks of Winsted Senator, 22nd District-Archibald McNeiI, Jr.
 Senator 24th District-Nitchael Senator S2nd District-NGichael E. SkelIy. entatives-Winiam w. Bent and Joshua Meltzor. ALDERMANIC NOMINATIONS BY
 DISTRICTS.
 First-WaIIace w. WeIch. Second-James P. Garrity.
 Thfrd-Frank TinI1o.
 FourtIl-Robert G. DeFOrest. Fifth-IhOmas P. Donnelly. Sixth-WilliaIn J. Moran.
 Seventh-Thonlas w. Reddy. Eighth-Frederick J. Voos, JF. Ninth-John J. Ennis, Jr.
 TentfR-PatricI1 sCuddy.
 EIeVentEl-Isaac MOOrey.
 Twe1fth-WiIliaT3a Rogan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-14
GIT BEATS ALL'

This is quoted from a letter of M. Stockwell, Hannibal, Mo. 1T recently used F'oley's Honey and Tar for the first time. To say I am pleased does all the rem edies I ever used. I con tracted a bad cold and was threaten ed with pneumonia. The first doses gave great relief and one bottle com pletely cured me-" Contains no opiates. F. B. Brill and Curtis Phar- macy. 1 8
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-14

The promoters of the Mclean candi- dacy have evidently adopted the pol icy of having the Republican town caucuses instruct their legislative nom inees, if elected, to vote for Mclean. Now if the Bulke1ey agents would adept a similar policy, voters could act with accurate knowledge of exist ing conditions. In addition, the dan ger of eleventh-hour changes-for E'barreT' reasons-would be averted, or at least Iessened.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-14
Chanisette Silk~lined Gloves

In gray, black, and nat ural silk lined throughout. They slipon easily and quickly, feel good.and will make splendid everyday gloves for fall.
 75 cts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-14
Standard Patterns.

Everyone seems glad to find the Standard Pat terms at Read s. The stock is entirely new, every pat tern is a new model and can be depended on.
 October Designer on sale.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-14
he D: M. Read Co,
 Estabhsbed 1857.
Ready for Cool Weather Shopping.
Establtsbed 1857.

Keen and snappy the last few mornings Most peo- pie hunting for fall clothing and planning tain changes in their wardrobes. Good shopping weather pleasant to be out, and much to through the store in goods of all kinds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-14

The Wisconsin Supreme court has cleared away the obstacles to a trial on the merits, of the action instituted by the Velie Motor Vehicle Company of Moline H., in which it is charged that the Association of Licensed Au- tonobile Manufacturers is ttintended and does constitute an unlawful agree ment or combination in restraint of trade'' The case turns in some de- gree upon the Selden patent, under which the t'1icensed automobile manu- facturers'' work while the Velie does not Originally, the action was begun against some twenty members of the association, but, through defective ser vice of the papers, the number has been cut down to four, viz, the Pierce Motor Car Company, Chalmers Motor Company, Locomobile Company of America and Pope Manufacturing Go.
 As the basis of the association is
 largely, the Selden patett. it follows that the trial will turn somewhat up-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-14

Of the corrupt practices act. as amended by the Republican Legisla- ture of 1909. the New Haven Journal Courier says:
 The present law offers no encourage ment to the prosecuting officers of the State to investigate political conduct, nor discoura cement to corrupt politi- cal leaders to ply their trade at will It places no limit on the amounts of money ambitious and interruptions candidates for office may spend. It makes it easy for candidates to con cea1 their expenditures. As a practi- cal measure of restraint,it is not worth the paper it is written upon. Various excuses were given for this emascula- ton of the law. Some of them were plausible. Every one of them made directly for the bad use of money, just as it is believed money has been used this year in the nominating con- ventions and will be used in the ap- preaching election. We do not feel called upon to comment on this condi- tion of things. There is the truth as it is written into the history of the State of Connecticut. If it does not spell a moral issue, which every scrup- ulous citizen ought to resent, we do not know what a moral issue is.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-14
The beautiful Bedroom Suite which is in the

The beautiful Bedroom Suite which is in the north window of the Carpet Store attracts the attention of all passers by The Suite is of the Period of Louis XVI reproduced in Circassian Walnut. The fine markings of the wood the exquisite commentators in old gilt peculiar to the 18th century, and the perfect finish, make this group of Furniture elegant and dis tinctive
 Eight pieces, values at $266.21, offered at $25OOO
 visit to the Furniture Store will repay one with great interest There specimens of Early English Elizabethan and Jacobean Oak Flanders Furniture in massive designs. Colonial Mahogany and French Period Furniture
 French Mirrors eighteenth century designs -:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-14
Outing Flannels.

The comfortable Outing Flannel garments for cold weather are here in abund- ance.
 Outing Flannel Kimonos, Sacques, and Night Dress es, Pajamas for women. Long Kimonos, $1 and up. Sacques, 50 cts and up. Nightgowns, 50, 89 and $1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-14
Wonen's s Underwear.

Fine garments in silk and wool mixtures which many women find agree able to wear. Light weight Vests, $1.0C Medium weight,
 ,$1.O0 and $1.5C Union Suits,
 ..... .$2.OO and $3.OC
 Phoenix
 MuffIers
 All the new shapes ap- pear in these comfortable little muff1ers, the Shaped, ; and the ''Mili- tary.''
 The Mufflers are made of either pure silk or mer- cerized yarns, 50 cts to $2 Phoenix Knitted Scarves 50 cts to $500.
The Lambertville record., 1910-10-28
Sons Of Veterans.

Lieut.. J. w. Arnett Camp, No. 10,
Sons of Veterans, held an enjoyable
muster on Monday evening last, with
good turn ont of the Sons, showing
great interest IN the welfare of the
camp. They elected one candidate
and had one proposition on the table.
Division Inspector, VIM. A, Good. of
Garfield Camp, No. 4, Of Trenton,
was present and inspected the Camp.
which showed 80 Sons III good stand
ing and everything in irst-class order
and same will be reported to Division
Headquarters. George E. Pierson,
Robert Pickett, John Fisher and Har-
ry Wolfe, of Camp, No. %. of Hope
we'll were present, each giving a very
interesting talk on the benefits of the
Sons of Veterans and above all should
remember and keep sacred the mem
cries of their fathers who suffered that
this nation might live. He gave
Camp 10 an invitation to attend their
Camp on December 18th which was
accepted. Comrades VIM. II. Moon,
d. S. Williams, John FL. Chidister,
John Malloy and VIM. L. Welch were
present, each making, few remarks
of encouragement to the Sons. At
this time the good of the order was
called for as a committee of the Fleet
Wing Carnival was in waiting con-
sisting of Benjamin Beach, Walter F.
Hayhurst, Harry Van Horn. William
SkiIlman aud John Swallow headed
by Chief Arnett entered the room
with beautiful flag and staff which
the Sons won for their fine appear.
'ance on the Carnival grounds. Walter
F. Hayhurst, on behalf of the Com
mittee presented the flag to the Camp
in very able address, responded to
by Commander Boutwell,, stating that
Camp, No. 10, would ever hold it in
remembrance and keep it sacred, a
duty that the Sons of Veterans owe to
their fathers and the country in which
we live The Star Spangled Banner
was then sung by the Camp, after
which. remarks were made by Chief
Arnett, Benjamin Beach, Harry Van
Horn, of the Committee and Sr. Vice
Commander, Theodore Hull, Camp
Secretary, Sidney Hayhurst, Camp
Councillor, Frank Van Horn and
Guard, William Blowers. Sr., of
Camp 10. Cigars were then passed
and smoker and social time was en-
joyed. This muster of Camp No 10
will long be remembered.
The Lambertville record., 1910-10-28
PRINCETON CLAD
TO LET WILSON co
Trustees Accept His Resigna-
ton as President at First
Opportunity.
DICTATOR IN HIS METHODS.

Princeton. Oct. "2.-When Woodrow
Wilson was first being groomed for
the Democratic gubernatorial nomina.
tion by James Smith, Jr., Colonel
George B. Harvey and the Wall street
interests it was openly stated that the
movement had its inception in a de-
sire to get him out of Princeton.
Whether or not this was the case, 1t
is known fact that his candidacy
had the backing Of influential Prince
ton men who had disagreed with his
policies and methods in conducting the
affairs of the university.
When Immediately after receiving
the nomination DR.. Wilson announced
that he would resign as president some
of his supporters declared that the
resignation would not be accepted by
the trustees Others, more conversant
with the strife which his administra-
tion had occasioned among Princeton
men, took the contrary view and did
not hesitate to say that the resigna-
tion would be accepted without quail
fication at the earliest possible mo-
ment. The correctness of their reason
ing was demonstrated by the action of
the trustees in accepting the resigna-
ton at their first meeting and naming
a temporary president pending the
election of a permanent successor
Friends Sought Delay.
The action of the trustees is look
ed upon as particularly significant in
view of the fact that Dr. Wilson is
seeking election to the highest office
In the state. Friends of Dr. Wilson
wished that action might be DELAYED
for the time being upon the ground
that such course would be an in
dorsement of DR.. Wilson's administra-
ton which would aid him in his cam
paign. The trustees were unwilling to
give color to Il condition which they
knew did not exist. Circumstances at
the university were such as to lead
to the belief that Dr. Wilson's retire
ment from the presidency was inevi-
table and that his nomination for gov.
ernor merely afforded an excuse for
his stepping down.
When DR.. Wilson was elected to sue
ceed Francis l.. Patton as president
he was welcomed enthusiastically to
the position by the trustees, faculty,
alumni and undergraduates. AS a pro-
fessor In the institution he had won
for himself distinguished name. AS
lecturer he had no peer in the fac
ulty. His loyalty to the traditions of
the university was unquestioned, and
there was predicted for him brilliant
administration as president.
Friction With Trustees.
DR.. Wilson had not been long in his
new position before it was discovered
that. though a careful student of the
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The Lambertville record., 1910-10-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Hamilton have
returned home after week spent at
Bound Brook, N. J.
John Featherston has given up his
position at the Universal Bag Mill,
and has accepted one with. the Lam
bertville Pottery Co.
While Cyrus Fell, of this place, was
driving on Sunday near Newtown his
horses became frightened and ran
away. One of the horses was severe
ly injured.
DR., r. c. Foulke was business
visitor to Norristown, Pa. on Tues
day.
Miss Marion Oblinger attended a
wedding at Wilmington, Del, on
Wednesday.
Mrs. George Johnson spent Mon
day in, Flemington.
The I'd degree was conferred in
Unity Lodge, No. 800, I. o. o. F. on
Monday evening,
Owing to the teachers attending the
Bncks Co. Institute, there will be no
school on the hill next week.
Some needed repairs will be made to
tbe school building and new desks
will be put in the grammar depart
ment.
The Lehigh Coal and Navigation
Go. have ordered three new sixty
horse power tug boats, to be used on
tbe canal between Yardley and Bris-
toll. The tugs will take six boats each
and will make trip every day. 1t is
done to shorten the trips and make 1T
easier for the mules, As it now is the
mules tow the boats from Mauch
Chunk to Bristol, a distance OF ll2
miles and trip is made every week,
making a steady pull for the animals
Of ss4 miles a..week. The new ar
ranaement WIN cut off "a miles a
week. The company has lost on an
The Lambertville record., 1910-10-28
GOOD ROADS.

In an endeavor to stimulate interest
in the "Good Roads" movement in
the states through which it operates.
the Pennsylvania Railroad has issued
a pamphlet entitled "Good Roads at
Low Cost This booklet is being
given wide distribution in the coun-
try districts throughout Pennsylvania
Railroad territory
: "Good Roads at Low Cost" was
written for the Pennsylvania Rail-
road by d. Ward King, who is an ac-
knowledged expert on road making
He is the author of pamphlet dis
tributed by the Department of Agri.
culture some time ago.
While the management of the Penn
sylvania Railroad has for some time
been keenly interested in the subject
of good roads, in the past year it has
redoubled its efforts in this direction.
Meetings Of agents have been held at
different points, while the General
Managers staff has also taken up the
subject of improving the roads radiat-
ing from the Company's stations.
The Railroad Company has had d.
Ward King, the inventor OF the split
log drag, which the farmers make
themselves, deliver lectures at vari-
GUS stations in the State of Pennsyl-
vania. The split log drag, which can
be made by any one following the di.
rections given III the pamphlet lust
issued by the Railroad Company, has
been used with telling effect in many
parts OF the country. A number OF
these drags have been placed at vari
Gus Pennsylvania Railroad stations
in order that road supervisors and
Others might operate them.
The Railroads activity in the
Good Roads" movement is actuated d
by the desire to have the highways
leading from the stations in passable
condition during all seasons 9of the
year In the Winter months. thous.
ands OF miles of dirt roads are almost
lmpassable, and farmers are unable ia
get to and from railroad stations.
thereby causing a congestion of traf,
tic when roads are opened.
The Railroad Company has, there,
fore, Interested itself in good roads
with the view that they will open ur
the rural districts and hasten then
development. which will be forerun
ner OF increased railroad traffic.
The Lambertville record., 1910-10-28
THE ANSWER

Why SHOULD NOT REFORM AS WELL CHARITY BEGIN AT HOME?
The Democratic party has been in control e affairs Of lambvs
for years. During the tax advanced from $45
to as high $780, year $76 and this spite Of the fact that the
estate has increased Large amounts
have been received every year the State for franchise taxes The
received for supporting public schools has nearly doubled and yet
spite all these facts the city from end to the other
borrowed money which being paid and takes the whole
December the money that has been bo
owed up to that dme believed spite Of Juggling figures that
every year deficiency current expenses has been carried the fol-
lowing year. We this JAM 1910 and know there has
practically nothing permanent improvements during the
charge made Of criminal graft although there has been supi
on that members the council have been selling goods doing
the under the assumed Of their relatives and
there would appear be unnecessarily large amount Of taxes unoeced
WOULD IT NOT BE GOOD IDEA TO ELECT THREE REPUBLI.
CAN COUNCMEN THIS FALL JUST FOR AN EXPERIMENT TO SEE
whether THEY CAN DO ANY BETTER THEEE MEN OF STER.
LING CHARACTERS PRESENTED FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION
1T OVER AND YOUR PART IN MAKING THE CHANGE ON NOV
The Lambertville record., 1910-10-28
New Hope Items
THOS G. VERT, Correspondent.
Address all Communications to New Hope, Pa.

average of two mules week during
the past year.
A combination sale was held at the
Logan Inn on Tuesday and fair prices
were realized.
The town talk at the present time is
the location the extension Stockton
Ave. is to have. When the new bridge
is completed, the council is undecided
at the present time which location is
the best.
A young man whose name we were
unable to learn, while breaking on the
milk train, fell from freight car at
Reeder's Station on Tuesday and
while no bones were broken, he was
severely bruised about his body He
was brought here for treatment after
which he was removed to his home in
Philadelphia.
Mrs. Joshua Whiteley spent Wed.
nesday in Philadelphia.
DIR. J. +. Scott addressed the con-
gregation of the Taylorsville Church
op Sunday last.
Amos Corson, a student at the
Williamson Trade School is spendin g
few days at his home here.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Board of Education was held at Town
Hall on Tuesday evening. Members
present, Vert, Foulke, Battye, Simon
Austin and Cryer. The minutes OF
the last meeting We're read and ap.
proved. The treasurer reported
So, ,655.5 in his hands for school pur-
poses. The following bills were then
read and on motion ordered paid:
Teachers salaries, S2S2. 80; Henry
Stokes, janitor, $500. The building
and teachers committees reported pro-
gress. On motion the building com
mittee was instructed to purchase Is
new double desks for the grammar
room. There being no other business
the board adjourned.
The Lambertville record., 1910-10-28

Johnson, Morrisville, Pa; Mrs. Sue
Britton, of Phillipsburg; Joseph Nay
lor and family, Caldwell; Miss Elsie
B. Smith, Easton. Pa; Samuel Fly
and family, Philadelphia; Harry
James and wife, Easton, Pa. sJoseph
Yetter, Richland Centre. Pa; Wilson
Leach and wife, West Philadelphia;
Frank Thomas and wife, Easton: Will
liam Stretch Philadelphia Ben. Smith
and wife. Newark; Harry Munsed and
wife, Lansdowne, Pa; George Smith
and family, Philadelphia; Abraham
Roeefellow and wife. Stroudsburg,
Pn