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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08
SINGER COMPANY IS BETTER THAN
 MANY GOLD MINES Standard Oil Dividends Meagre by Comparison With Sewing
 Machine Monopoly From $5OO,OOO During War it Has Grown to $6O,0OO,00O
 by Patent Monopoly

There have been persons, including Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. who re- garded the Standard Oil Company as tco successful a monopoly. But if one institutes comparisons. the Oil Trust becomes insignificant. Directors of the Singer Manufacturing Company, the Sewing Machine Trust, just have voted to declare a 100 per cent. stock dividend, or which large cash divi-. dends also will be paid. Just ten years ago the shareholders received a 200 per cent stock dividend, on which cash dividends ranging from 8 to 31 per cent. a year since have been paid, and in 1899 cash dividend of 10 per cent, was distributed.
 Such an outpour of profits is enough to make John D. Rockefeller green with envy, but the story is not half told. The current bid price for Singer stock is 550 so that unless the stock declines tremendously after the 100 per cent. dividend is paid the recipients ought to be able to realize far more than 100 per cent. Of course. such a juicesladen article as Singer stock is not offered to the general investing public and naturally is not listed on the Stock Exchange. But there ap- pears to be a demand for it. as shown by the fact that the current bid price is the same as the price at which the last sale was made on June 1.
 The Singer Manufacturing Company is truly a remarkable corporation. It was organized in January. 1864, in New York State, with a capital of $500 900, to take over the business of Isaac N. Sin@Ar & Ca In 1874 a charter was
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08
BRIDGEPORTERS TO
 TAKE UP WORK OF
 JUNIOR REPUBLIC
Founder of the George System at Freeport and Litchfield
 Speaks Here
Organization Formed of Local People Who Will Help
 Further the Scheme.

For the purpose of rendering hnan- cial aid to the furtherance of the Con- recticut George Junior Republic, an organization to be known as the Bridgeport Aid to the undertaking, was formed following an address by William R. George. the originator of the junior republic idea and founder of the original republic at Freeville, N. '. This was made before a large and fashionable gathering at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Henry Blodget, 3I9 Park Place.
 Officers were chosen as follows: Pres ident, Dr. Henry Blodget; vice presi- dents. Judge Morris B. Beardsley and George c. Edwards; secretary. Mrs. A. C. Zones; treasurer Charles B. Read; directors, Enoch P. Hincks. Ralph Bar ker, Fred Enos N. w. Bishop. Henry IT. De Loss, Mrs. E. F. Shepard, Mrs. l. Dever Warner. Miss Mary L. Fitch, Mrs. George W. Wheeler and Mrs.
 The Connecticut Junior Republic IS located on the crest of one of the high est hills of Litchfeld county. in Ltch- field. Here the same ideas are put into practice as prevail at Freeville: Here the boys carry on the task or governing themselves and here they learn that they cannot get something for nothing, and inversely they are taught that they have right to ex- pect a return for effort expended. The work was begun six years ago. The cost of maintaining the republic IS about s6. 900 annually. It is to aid in defraying this expense that the Bridge porters have interested themselves.
 The republic is designed to mould the characters of youths who if left to their natural environments would go wrong. The organization of the Bridgeport Aid renders it possible to place Bridgeport boys in the republic. and by cooperation with the author1- ties it is likely that many lad who might otherwise be sent to jail or the State Reform School may be sent to the Junior Republic. there to learn the principals of self government and to see the practical application of the Golden Rule to the daily walks of life
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08
JIM HILL SHOWS
 LOVE FOR PEOPLE
Great Northern President Fears They Will Suffer if Rail- roads Don't Have Their
 Own Way.
Especial from United Press.l

St. Paul, June S.-That the people will suffer if the railroads are not per- mitted their own way in increasing rates where needful. is the opinion o1 James J. Hill of the Great North ern.
 In an interview here today he said:
 "It is the people who must be the ultimate sufferers. If the administra- ton wants to cripple the railroads it will have the opportunity. The trou- ble with our statesmen is that they do not know the effect of their owr acts. The railroads need increased facilities for handling business. II takes millions of dollars to carry on these needed improvements, but the railroads cannot hope to raise the nec- essary money under present condi- tions
 s'The Great Northern has refused to have anything to do with the confer ence in Washington. It will obey the law as it always has tried to. We often find it hard, however, to find out what the law iS.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08

taken out in New Jersey with a cap- ital Of $1,OOO,000, and in 1887 this cap- ltaI was increased to $10,0OO, 900. In 1900 the stock rose to s30, 1000, GOO, the new shareS being given to the holders or the old as a 200 per cent dividend. A special meeting of the shareholders will be held June 16, in Elizabeth, N. J., 10 vote on a. proposition toacapital- lze $3O,OOO,OO0 of the present surplus ana apportion the new stock as a 100 per cent. dividend.
 The Singer Manufacturing Company absolutely controls the commercial sewing machine business and is the most important factor in the domestic sewing machine trade. In 1907 it pur- chased control of Wheeler & Wilson, Tn this city, which had prospered as maker of commercial machines, and control was purchased of Grover & Baker, a Boston concern, which had grown rich in the same line. The singer Company has it's own timber lands and iron mines and has plants in Scotland and Canada, as well as in this country.
 For several generations the com pany's name has been a synonym of extreme wealth among bankers because IL never has borrowed money. and. in 1act, long has been one of the coun- try,s largest lenders of money on bond ana mortgage. as we'll as in the call money market. No statements of earnings are published. but a fair idea of It's earnings may be gathered from US ulVloends and from the fact that a surplus of at least s3O. COG. 900 has been gathered since 1900, during which time total cash dividends of 15S per cent were paid
 The Singer and other estates are among the largest stockholders, and Frederick Alexander Bourne. for many years president of the company, is al so believed to be one of the largest shareholders. Douglas Alexander is now president of the company. As far as known, none of the stock is owned outside the few individuals and estates immediately concerned. and practically none belongs to insurance or trust companies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08
PLUG HAT ON AUTO
 ATTRACTED ATTENTION

W P English, widely known throughout Fairfield county as Billy English, of up-Redding way, has vis- ited our town in his brand new motor car that he uses exclusively to adver- tise the fine points of the several brand of smokes made by the F'oun- tain Cigar Co.,. of Bethel. One of the best sellers of the group is called the "Silk Hat" brand and it occurred to Billy that coming from Bethel the home of Barnum he ought to show that being a disciple of the late P. T. the latter had not exhausted all of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08

ALL THE GOOD QUALITIES of Ely's Cream Balm, solid. are fc1nd in Liquid Cream Balm, which is intended for use in atomizers. That it is a wonderful remedy for Nasal Catarrh is proved by an ever-increasing mass of testimony. It does not dry out nor rasp the tender air-passages. It allays the inflammation and goes straight to the root of the disease. Obstinate old cases have yielded in a few weeks All druggists. 75c. including spraying tube, or mailed by Ely Bros, 56 War ren Street. New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08
UTICA COMMERCE CHaNfREp OUT FOR REASONABLE
 FREIGHT RATE ADVANCE
Especial from United Pressn

Utica, N. Y, June 8.-The directors of the Utica Chamber of Commerce have adopted the following resolution bearing on the railroad freight rate sit uation:
 Resolved. That the Utica Chamber
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08
THE PKETTIEST FACE

end the most beautiful hands are of- ten dishgured by an unsightly wart. 1t can easily be removed in few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover. for sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy, 253 Fairfield avenue and 1g6 Cannon St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08
HIBERNIANS CELEBRATE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF
 2ND DIVISION TONIGHT
Several Speakers of Note to Ad- dress Meeting in Hibernian
 Hall

Members of Division No. 2. A. o. H., expect a memorable gathering in Hi- bernian hall. Staples building, this ev- ening. the occasion of the 20th anni- versary of the institution of the di- vision. Among the speakers will be County President Thomas M. Speers, City Attorney Thomas M. Cullinan, Hon. Thomas c. Coughlin. Edward Lonergan, and others.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08
Weather Indications
Special from. ITni+oa pra.s :,

Especial from United Press.)
 New Haven, June S-Forecast: fair tonight and Thursday
 Cool weather prevails this morning east Of the Mississippi. The area viii move eastward and will produce in .hfs vicinity cool weather on Thursday followed on Friday by rising tempcra- lures and probably showers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08
THE BEST HAND
 SOAP.

Guaranteed not to injure the skin Instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust Grease. Ink, Paint and Dirt. For the hand or clothing. Large can 10 cents Manufactured by Wm. R. Vim. PA Stratford Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08

novel methods of advertising. There fore Billy wheeled his way into town with a brand new silk hat on the top of the crown of his car and he had the crowds along the thoroughfares gazing at him intently. It was a novel scheme all right and well served the purpose for which U was designed Billy ayers that business is booming and he is contented with his lot in life.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-08
YARD GOODS, SHEETS
 AND SHEETING

of Commerce, believing in a square deal for all, is not opposed to a req sonable advance in freight rates. when the same shall be proven to be just and equitable"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-06
Enthusiasm at High Tide
Last Evening.
keep YOUR EYE ON THE CLOCK
It Will Tell You Just What
Is Going On.
II IL the Plan TO Raise $4,000 TO he
Used I'm MOdernlzing The Building
And Giving Marion an Up-to-date
Y. NJ. G. A.-NO Let up Until
Goal is Reached.

Launched with an enthusiasm that
even the fire king with all his might
will not be able to impede, the cam
paign TO raise $4,000 to modernize
the Young Mems Christian associa-
tion building was begun last even
ing at a banquet to more than 100
representative men of the city In the
association gymnasium.
Speeches ringing with enthusiasm
were listened to and applauded until
every one had seemingly been In
noculated and better fitted for the
work of soliciting donations. Today
active solicitation commenced al
though the fire at the Opera House
doubtless kept the solicitors from
doing their best.
Optimism was the keynote of every
speech, of every word, yet the seamy
side was not overlooked. either. Speak
ers from other cities, who have gone
through campaigns of this Sort told
of their experience. They warned the
local solicitors that dark days were
to coh.s but exhorted them to remem
ber that every cloud had its silver
lining. and II In the dark moments
when all seems lost one tries but a
little harder, obstacles that a short
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-06


tcles which Will real comfort and lasting
ar xep low wprces
something thaveo
period of many months
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-06
Y. N. c. AS CAMPAIGN STARTS
WITH A RUSH THIS MORNING

time before had appeared impene-
trable might be easily overcome.
Slogan Is Adopted.
81 WILL" the slogan that has car
ried Chicago to it's present supre-
macy in the Middle West, was in a
way the slogan of this meeting. The
spirit of ~ WILL" was written upon
every face and the determination to
do or die will be In evidence through
out this campaign. It's $4,000 or bust
and the busting means the closing OF
the Y. M. c. A., a place referred to
by speakers as a factory where men
es care of the young man,-the great
est asset of any city.
At $3.50 o'clock after an informal
reception I'm the lobby and parlors
the banquet room was entered and a
three-course repast partaken of. With
the inner man satisfied pr G. II.
Sawyer. chairman of the executive
committee which has In charge the
raising of funds. called the meeting
to order acting in the capacity of
toastmaster.
DIR. Sawyer said in his Introductory
remarks that he had many times
met citizens of Marion where pro-
jects having to do with the better
ment of the city were for considera-
tion, but never had he attended a
gathering called in a more worthy
cause.
"The whole future of city de-
pends upon it's young men. Make your
young men better and you make your
city better, This is project in which
no one has an AK to grind; there
are no favors to confer except to
those of the oncoming generation
whom we expect to succeed us in
charge of the city and it's future.
Seventeen years ago there was a
held to secure Y. M. C. A.
building for Marion. Those men who
undertook that project succeeded.
Now the association has outgrown
the building they erected and the
time has come when there must be
a change. In talking over this pro-
position we decided that We must
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-06

cost $4,000. If that amount cannot
be reached it practically means the
closing of the Y. NJ. c. A. and step
backward for Marion such as the city
has never before been forced to take.
Prominent men declared that they
believe that Marion will prove her
self equal to the occasion and re-
spond with enough money to carry
on this grand work of building men
for the future. The pledges are so
arranged that two years will he Civ
en- TO pay the obligations assumed.
Not much was done this morning
ON account of the fire but the work
ers were able to get a good start and
the campaign will go on in ear
nest this afternoon and tomorrow,
waxing warmer as the days roll by.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-06

have general to direct the cam
palgn. In looking about We found Mr.
j. ID. Van Scoten, of the state as
sociation. With his help we went
ahead and formed the organization
Seventeen years ago this building
was pointed to with pride by Y. NJ.
C. A. workers as one of the best i'm
the state. Now money is needed to
make 1t what 1t should be and we
want to assure the peopleof Ma
rion that the money will be well
spent"
Practical Experience.
Dr. Sawyer first called upon Mr..
S. Il. Mcdonald, of Ashtabula head of
"A committee which recently raised $6S
900 for a Y. M. c. A. In Ashtabula.
Mr.. Mcdonald is the Republican sena
tor-elect from his county and one Of
the few that survived the storm.
The speaker Immediately got onto
friendly terms with his auditors by
telling a few Jokes that drought
down" the house.
The speaker stated that he came
here merely as "A man interested In
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-06

Just seven working days are allotted
for the raising Of the money and the
workers will devote practically their
whole time to the project.
Last nights meeting was voted a
complete success by those who at
tended. Many who went there feel
ing rather lukewarm toward the pro-
ject because of the large sum that
the Y. M G. A. needs. left with
all the enthusiasm that any one
could desire and ready to get in and
do or die in the cause.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-06

association work and progress to
tell the citizens of Marion that rails
ing money for such a laudable pro-
1cct is comparatively easy If under
taken with the proper sort of zeal.
"lf any fair minded man will in
vcstigate the worth of the assocla-
ton to the state and the city, the
worth of it TO the crop of growing
boys, there will be no trouble in get
ting the donations that you
need. We need more busi-
ness In our religion instead of
more religion in our business. You
who give and who work for the cause
will receive great benefits. You al
ready have the public spirited citizen
ship but you do not know 1t. You
will though in a weeks time"
Mr.. Mcdonald told a number of
stories concerning the campaign in
Ashtabula. Girls and boys with an
earning capacity of practically moth,
ing, pledged large amounts and saw
ed their pennies that they might
pay their pledges when they became
due. He warned the workers not
to get discouraged. "There will be
gloomy days when one will feel like
throwing up the whole enterprise but
keep on working and the success
will be yours"
Every Knock "a Boost.
"rhe whole question Is, Are you
representative men of Marion will
Ing to devote seven whole days time
for the boys of your city?' There
viii be lots of Knockers. But don't
let them deter you from your pur-
pose. / was knocker myself when
the project was first broached. But
before l got through talking with the
man who solicited me pledged
$1,000 for the cause. One knocker
Is better than ten friends for he will
stir mp up more"
Next on the program came L. ID.
Barr, former city solicitor of Mans
field and one of the earnest workers
In the recent campaign in which
$4,000 was raised. Opportunities TO
work for the Y. M. C. A. in Marion"
was the topic assigned to Mr.. Barr,
who eloquently presented his views
TO the assemblage.
Mr. Barr declared that the prin-
clpdl upon which THIS campaign Is to
stand or fan is individual effort. The
spirit Of the brotherhood of man has
come TO us down through ages thai
Is the greatest principal of all.
when on trip to New York re-
Gently i saw new engine lust turned
out by the factory 1t seemed per-
feet In every way and ready to pull
the heaviest load at the highest rate
Of speed But then 1 discovered that
the engines although mechanically
perfect was dead. 1t had no fire in |
It's boilers, 1t was powerless al
though mechanically perfect. That
engine needed fire to bring out all |
hat 1t was capable of and without
that fire it had no more power than
/ heap of junk. That is the case
with your organization. You may
lave 1t perfect to the highest point,
he every detail may have been ar
'anged for but unless you have the
Ire of enthusiasm the wheels will not
move. Get the fire and the victory
$ half won. The energy that you
tut in will bear the fruit and will lend
helping hand to your brethren.
'This is a citizens movement. II
! undertaken without regard for no.
tlcial affiliations, religious belief ana
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-06

It's very unique affair the ladies'
have planned TO take place at the par
lsh house Wednesday and Thursday
this week. Show your appreciation
by your presence and patronage.
12-5-2t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-06

Mr. Parratt, of Bucyrus told of the
work there in raising money for the
association and gave the workers "a
little inside advice on how to get do
nations from those who have plenty
to give, using telephone and tele-
graph to help out.
Mr.. j. l. Muffley, secretary of the
Mansfield Y. NJ. G. A. made a short
address In which he said that the
workers hould make their contri-
buttons before they get out and ask
others 20 give. He said each one
should give four times as much as he
thought he could and the battle will
be half won.
John ii. Clark, president of the
local association declared the Y. NJ.
C. a. to be the greatest factor in the
world as II Is builder of men, de-
veloping character, mind and body.
He said that ii is a young mans
best asset when asking for a posi-
ton to say that he belongs to the Y.
Nj. G. A. He referred to the night
school classes which, he said are
equal In average attendance TO any
two country schools in the country.
I'VE must go forth with no apologies
to make; 1t is the duty of every one to
help"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-06

Because the nation has acquired motor wisdom
because it knows that neither high price nor
low necessarily indicates value.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-06
Other Outside Testimony.

is matter in which everyone should
show his civic pride"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-06
a Word 10 the Parents.

Fred II. Cutlery chairman of the
committee Of 100 active workers said
that if every father and mother i'm
Marion knew the good done by the Y.
NJ {. a. 1t would not be necessary TO
go on the streets and solicit money.
"The trouble is" said Mr.. CUTLERY.
too few know. Getting money from
those who know Is easy. This must
be campaign of education for those
who do not know. Thls Is a chari-
table institution and this campaign
Is really for charity Nine-tenths of
the charity is misplaced. But IL 8
never misplaced If given to a Y. NJ.
{. A., Give a man a meal, or give
him food and clothing as well and he
Is still the pauper he was when he
begged it from you. But give him a
shovel and a job and you have made
a man of his. That is what we do
in the Y. M, G. A.. We give them
shovel and jobs and today look how
many young men are holding re-
sponsible positions due solely to the
help they received in the Y. NJ. G. A.
educational departments. This asso-
citation is dying from the dry rot.
Let's get out of the rut. There is
only one way it can be accomplished
and that is by raising the money we
are now asking for"
f.. Il. Smart, Rev ID. II. Bailey, II.
c. Smith, president of the associa-
ton for many years, r. II. Lewis, j.
D, Van Scotch, Rev. ]. p. Currin and
others contributed short talks. teem-
ing with interesting thoughts con-
'erning the campaign and Y. M. c. A.
work in general.
Especial stress was laid on the des-
rability of attending the noon day
unch at the association each day Re-
ports and experiences will be given |
It that time and work planned for
he following twenty-four hours. The
unch will be free and all those inter-
sted are urged to attend these meet
ngs.
Critical Time Is Reached.
Modernizing the Y. M. c. A. Is to
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-06

Do you know why they are not attracted by
either cars of higher or lower price?
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-06

time before had appeared impene-
trable might be easily overcome.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-12-06

Do you know why 10000 people are content to
wait upon Cadillac deliveries
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05

will turn out en- masse, for they have
the reputation of making a street pa
rade well worth taking time to see.
According to the daily schedule it
is the plan to have the parade on the
streets at 10 O'Clock and this is gen
orally done The very nature of the
show business, however, subjects
them to unexpected delays at times
and they can not always guarantee to
be right on the dot. But rather than
miss the most unique and pictures
que street parade, the most pleasing
one ever witnessed, the public is
urged to be in good positions to view
it at the usual hour of 10 o'clock.