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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-12
PERSONAL MENTION.

The many friends of Mrs. Wilmot Hercher, the daughter of Sergt. and Mrs Webb, will be pleased to hear that she is on the road to recovery, after a serious illness. Mir. Hercher is the Assistant Superintendent of the Bridgeport Malleable Iron Co
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-12
KUBIACK SURE HE'LL
 HAVE THE DROP ON i GEORGE COTTON TONIGHT.

Especial from United Press.) A
 Pittsburg, Dec. 12-"I'Il drop him sure, this time," believed Al Kubiack as he blew into town, today, from his New Jersey training camp, lock- ing fit for battle with George Cot ton, at the Labor Temple, tonight. Kubiack out-pointed the ex-trainer of Jack Johnson, here, a month ago, but 1t was so close that there was not much to choose between them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-12
THE PKETrlEST FACE

snd the most beautiful hands are of. ten disfigured by an unsigh htiy wart 1t can easily be removed in a few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover, for sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy. 253 Fairfield avenue anu lS6 Cannon St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-12
LAST COUNT IN
 ELECTION RETURNS
(Special from United Press. )

London, Dec. 12.-The last count of the election returns, to date. gives the Liberal-Laborite combination q further gain of one seat on the Con- servative net gain, out of 510 seats decided. Late this afternoon the of the various parties was as follows:
 Conservatives, 227; Liberal-Labor- ties, 220; Irish Nationalists, 57; In dependent Nationalists, (O'Brienites), 6
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-12
Polo League Standing.

Games Tonight. Hartford at Providence. Taunton at Fall River. New Haven at Brockton. New Bedford at Worcester,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-12

with Charles Murphy head of the Chicago Cubs, who is known as an enemy of Lynch. Fogel accompanies his announcement with a bouquet for Lynch and the statement that there Is no clique at work to defeat him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-12
JOHN IS PROTTGE
 WHITE MAYS HOPE
fSpeciaI from United Press.

Chicago, Dec. 12-Unce lUuteu py John l.. Sullivan. as champlonshlp possibility, Charles Cutter. the Chica- 20 erappIer, is once more to enter the r:ng as a potential white mans hope" Cutter will make his reap pearance in the ring against an un- known near Winnipeg, Canada, Dec. IS. Gutter, at one time. was a mem her of John l.. Sullivan's road squad, and at that time showed promise If Cutler makes a creditable showing he will try for bout with Con O'Kelly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-12
UEANEASY. THE BEST HAND
 SOAP.

Guaranteed not to inJure the skin instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust Grease, Ink. Paint and Dirt. For tho nd or clothing. Large can 10 cents Manufactured by Wm. R. Winn. 2&A Stratford Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-12
ROLLER POLO
 NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Saturdays Results.

At New Haven-New Haven, c; Fall River, 3.
 At Worcester-Worceste 13; New Bedford, 6.
 At Hartford-Hartford, II; Taun- ton, 4.
 At Brockton-Prockton, 5; Provi- dence, 4.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-12
rrJFFERERs WHO SAY they hay

rrJFFERERS WHO SAY they have .r!ed everything without benefit are the people we are looking for. We want them to know from glad experi- ence that Ely's Cream Balm will con- ouer Cold in the Head, Hay Fever. and obstinate forms of Nasal Catarrh This remedy acts directly on the in- famed. sensitive membranes. Clean sing. soothing and healing. One trial will convince you of it's healing power. Price 50c All druggists. or mailed by Ely Bros, 56 Warren St.. New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-12

The third block of the 500 point pool game bstween Bill Ricketts of this city and Fred Stewart of New Haven will be played in the latter city ot- night. The score now stands Rick etts 300. Stewart 169.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-12

The New Haven club has just pur- chased Martin Craig, a young infielder from the Dayton club of the Central League. Craig is about 21 years old and is considered a fast fielder and a good batter
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-12
Three WeSternerS
 On Camps Eleven
Fitzpatrick Only Yale Man on Team==Harvard Has Three
 Players, Princeton One

Ends-Kilpatrick, Yale; Wells, Mich igan.
 Tackles-McKay, Harvard; Walker, Minnesota.
 Guards-Bembrook, Michigan: Fish CT, Harvard.
 Center-Cozens, Pennsylvania. arteback-Sprackling Brown. Halfbacks-Wendell, Harvard; Pen dleton, Princeton
 Fullback-Mercer Pennsylvania.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-12
BOWLING.
State League Standing.
Industrial League Standing.

High team single-New Haven, ,sss.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-12

Many locM fight fans will be in attendance tonight in New Haven looking over the card being put on by the Anchor Club of that city. The main bout of the evening will be be- tween Mike Glover of Boston and Fighting Dick Nelson of Brooklyn. Both boys will weigh in at o'clock at 143 pounds. Bunny Ford of New Haven and Jack Smith of Brooklyn will furnish the fire works in the semi-final and Joe Marcks of High wood and Fighting Fitzpatrick of New York in the preliminary match.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-12

It now appears that Tom ,Connery, manager of the Hartford team. has made such rapid strides in recovery from his injury of last season when he was hurt in an auto accident, that he will again guard the initial sack for the Senators. Negotiations are now under way with the Lowell club of the New England League for deal for First Baseman Yam. who suc- ceeded Connery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-12

Eddie Root of the Root Moran team finished in the final mile of the six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden in New York Saturday even ing. His time for the mile was 3 minutes 56 1-5 seconds and his dis tance for the six days, 2,545 miles, 3 laps. Jackie Clarke of the Clarke Rutt team finished second by half a wheel. Joe Fogler of the Hill-Fogler team, third and Paddy Hehir of the Goullett-Hehir team, fourth. The victors divide $1,6OO. The record is 2737 miles, 1 lap made by MacFar- land and Moran in 1Q0Q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-12
SPORTING COMMENT
 TIMELY TOPICS FOR FARMER" READERS

Today the moguls of the Eastern league are in session at their an- nual meeting in New York. They are to elect a president the concensus of opinion being that Edward G. Bar row. manager of Toronto last season will be the choice succeeding Pat Powers who will not allow his name to go before the meeting for re-elec- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23

sion embodied in the bills that the in- terruption of public service Is a crime. At the same time 1t admits that public service employees. like other workers, have a right to ameIioration of situa- tions and in conciliation and arbitra- ton 1t Is proposed to give the weapon 'as powerful as the strike.'
 The companies must accede, the report declares, because 1t is now conceded as a principle of jurisprudence that the state, in conceding public service monop- olies, does not waive its right to inter- fere and compel the concessionaires to grant ameliorations in the interest of public good and the preservation of pub lie order"
 The report reviews arbitration expert ments abroad, especially commenting those carried on In the United States and Australia. It emphasizes the general evil of strikes which 1t likens to the war of barbarism. It points out that the moral tendencies of the world are against vio- lence, as manifested by the widespread growth of the movement for the peace ful settlement of International disputes, and it argues that the twentieth century marks the dawn of arbitration as the solution of both international and social war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
BASIS FOR REAPPORTIONMENT
 WILL BE FIXED BY CONGRESS

Washington, December 22.-(Special. J. The director of the census bureau today transmitted to the members of the census committee, the reapportionment tables. which will be used as the basis of calcu- lation in determining the membership of the next House.
 By this table it is shown that the House will have to be increased from 391 to AZ members in order to prevent Maine losing one of her four represen- tatives; the House must consist of 4S5 members, an increase of A members, to save Iowa; 427 members, an increase of 36, to save Indiana: 424 members, an in crease of S3, to save the Virginia delega- ton, and 422 members, an increase of S1, to save the Il congresmen from Ken lucky.
 Tennessee will hold it's ten members at House composed of 400 members; Mis- sour at 4O4 members; Alabama will gain a congressman If the House decides on d membership in excess of 407; Georgia gain 8 congressman at a figure in excess of 404; Ohio gains a member if the House is increased as much as 414; Louisiana will gain one at APO total membership; New York will gain members at 399 total membership, at 409. at 419, at 429.
 Members of the census committee said today that the likelihood is that the mem
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
PEARY PROMISES
 TO GIVE PROOF

Washington, December 32.-After months of persistent refusal on the ground or interference with contracts with pub fishers, Robert E. Peary, the arctic ex- nlorer, has promised to furnish Congress With the proofs upon which he relies to support his claims of attainment of the north pole The assurance has been com munieated indirectly to some of his ad- vocates at the capitol in connection with tne Dill to reward him with rear admir- alship on the staff in recognition of his arctic achievements
 The bill will be considered by the House committee on naval affairs soon. Repre- sentative Macon of Arkansas, a member Of the committee, has expressed in yigor- ous language his opinion of the explorer and his doubt of his ever getting to the pole, and he purposes to fight it on the floor. There are other members who win join in the fight when the issue is pre- sented on the floor of the House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
DYNAMITE FAILS TO SKATER WALL

Cincinnati, December 22.-Four charges of dynamite exploded in rapid succession today failed to move the north wall Of the Griess-Pleger & Co. plant, which was consumed In the confiagration early We'd nesday, claiming as its toll three lives injuring six men and causing property loss that was estimated late today at $2, ,5oO,00O.
 The body of Fireman Charles Schwengel remains buried in the ruins and search was made impossible by the great totter- ing wall. Efforts to tear down the wall will be resumed tomorrow.
 As more detailed figures are obtained as to the loss the general estimates or prop erty destroyed increase. The insurance, however, has also increased until 1t was announced as being $2,17o,00o.
 Tons of ice and brick fell from the fire-ruined walls today, crushing the rear walls and roof of an automobile concern Firemen who were flooding the ruins of yesterdays conflagration were warned and no one were hurt.
 The ruins are still burning briskly In several places today, despite the fact that water has been poured upon them for 90 hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
POSTOFFICE SITE TO
 BE SECURED SOON

Washington, December 22.-(Special.) The assistant secretary of the treasury, Mr. Hilles announced today that the treasury department would ask for about sS,000,000 to acquire sites fo. public buildings authorized by the bin of the last session and also to build certain additions to public buildings. The estimate will be made to Congress after the holidays and will be imme- diately appropriated. The department will then be able to proceed with the work of selecting sites for the new buildings.
 In practically every case, including that of Birmingham, the agents of the supervising architect have already re- ported on sites offered in the different cities and the cases are all up to Sec retnry Hlles for decision. No action will be taken by him before the ap- propriatlon is made available, which will be about January Is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
RECIPROCITY ASKED
 BY THE RAILROADS Railroad Executive Discusses
 Federal Control CREDIT IS WEAKENED Robert Mather Says That the Govern ment Should Aid in Keeping Up
 the Value of Roads Un-
 der Control
CREDIT IS WEAKENED

l New York, December 22.-Rotr ather,
 chairman of the board of lN',s .ors of
 the Westinghouse Manufs l2r5 com
 pany, well known as a rs..& Y execu-
 tive, declared before the = e Ay securi-
 ties commission today th -i,;~ government
 regulations were to cor toSS' to interfers with the credit of thf f.s5 oad corpora
 tions the government C. . lend its cred
 it to assist the railf z, e
 ''AS a matter of A.. the community
 loses more by inadequate or insufficient
 railroad facilities than by the dividends l paid by railroads on watered stock" said MT. Mather. "The country is a great l deal more interested in the high efficiency | of the railroads than in the question as l to whether the stocks of railroads pay 6 to
 10 per cent. Government regulation has
 no right to stop now and let the railroads | founder out of their difficulty MT. Mather said that while existing fed eral regulations were having the effect of making first-class railroad securities very excellent investments, it also had the effect of making second-olass securi- | ties, upon which railroads are most de- I pendent for the raising of money for additions and extensions. less desirable | for investment purposes.
 MT. Mather contended that if the proper publicity were given the f1nan- | cial operations of railroads there would not be many instances of un- wise Investments. At the same time | he believed that to give the interstate commerce commission a report every | time share of stock of other rail- | roads or industrials was purchased not ls.n Az I..k 4--4 | tice to directors. He added that when directors are interested in the inl- provement companies publicity should | be given to the fact.
 As to the advisability of state or | federal control he sSas in favor of hav-
 ing the government assume entire charge. "a
 Frank TrumbulL chairman of the board of Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad company, said his sympathies all were
 with federal regulation. not because of | it's bearing on rates but because ot
 public interest. Railroad men, he said,
 have come to the conclusion that thcy
 must commend themselves to the pub | lie as well as to each other. Mir. Trumbull said he was in favor | of having the government make @ physical valuation of the railroads of | the country, but he was doubtful of the | course to pursue
 T am hardly able to suggest meth
 cd of valuing these properties" he said,
 hut I see no reason why the federal
 authorities should not undertake such
 a. task. What we want Is more light
 and less heat"
 AS to the relationship of rates to capitalization, MT. Trumbun thought | such a relationship was very subordi- | nate and almost remote.
 "The railroads of the country with | the highest capitalization" he re-
 marked, "have the lowest average ton | rate per mile"
 | At the conclusion of today's session | 1t was decided the next meeting of the commission will be held in Chicago, January 23.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
GOVERNMENTS PLAN TO STOP GENERAL STRIKES
 IS REMARKABLE MEASURE

Paris, December 22.-The text of the governments measures formulated to pre- vent general strikes, with particular ref erence to the employees of public serv- ice corporations, was made public today. The measure constitutes a comprehensive plan for ending the strike evil on the railroads and in other public services by means of an organized conciliation com mission, composed of representatives of the men and companies. This commits sion will meet at regular intervals and when concillation fails compulsory arbi- tration Is provided for, the principle be- ing introduced that where the arbitra sentence imposes an additional charge the corporation can indicate the method whereby the railroad or other service can secure compensation, either by raising the rates or other means.
 The report accompanying the measure is remarkable document. It quotes the declaration of the rights of man to prove that public services have been instituted for the public good, not for the benefit of those to whom they have been csn- fided, from which it deduces the conciu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-General Navarro is surrounded. Great loss of life in Chicago fire. Big death list in Philadelphia fire. Dr. Cook back in his native land. Reciprocity asked by the railroads. Basis for new members of Congress. French governments plan to stop
 strikes. 2-Ex Governor Jelks discusses dispen-
 saries.
 Conner pardons 60 convicts. 3-Made mistake by pleading guilty. Anniston adopts new tiger plan. 4-Editorial comment. 5-Roosevelt coming March 10. Hanson's successor to be elected Jan-
 uary 6.
 J. H. Hoadley arrives from New York. Sensation promised in poisoning case Lee Long here; feels sure of election 6-Court is stirred by trial sensations. Covington stands alone in the census
 record. 7-Birmingham society news.
 Dolly Dalrymples department. S-Holiday dullness in the iron market. 9-Prominent Bessemer merchant ar
 rested. 1l-Latham hunts for ducks in airship. 11-British officers sentenced as spies. 13-Holiday feeling in stock market. Cotton market at a standstill Wheat prices are somewhat better. H-Funeral of Stephen Strickland at Pratt
 C1tv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
DISASTER WORSE
 THAN SUSPECTED

Bolton. England, December 22-The dis aster at the Little Hutton colliery. which was wrecked by an explosion followed by fire yesterday is greater than was first thought. It Is probable that at least seO lives were lost
 It now appears that the men supposed to have been rescued from this mine came from an adjoining pit that was also seri- ously damaged. It seems that not soul escaped from Little Hutton.
 Rescuing parties who are boring a way to the center of the castastrophe have passed 150 bodies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
naIx Defeates De Orc

New York, December 22.-John Daly of Chicago wrested the three-cushion billiard championship of the world
 from Alfred De Orc, sthe Cuban, to- night in the final block of their 150- point match. The total score for the three nights play was Daily 15o. De Oros 12O. The winner receives the trophy donated by Jordan Lambert of St. Louis. but in order to retain it, Daily must successfully defend his title for 15 months. Tonight's match was a long one. Daily took 113 innings to get the necessary 50 points to win. De Orc scored SO. The high run of each was 4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23

what you spoke from the platform in your lectures, how can you keep the admis- sion fees you received?"
 That also will be answered in the next installment."
 Why did you choose to make this statement to the public for money. through the medium of a magazine. rather than to the University of Copen- hagen, which had honored you with a degree?"
 T wanted medium that would be free from bias."
 "Yet you accept the verdict of the uni- versity."
 "Yes, think we have accepted that.''
 And you believe that Peary got to the pole?"
 T have never questioned it.''
 Shall you enter into any debate with him?'
 Impossible. That is not my manner
 Do you intend to take part in any
 Came Home to Stay
 ''No. I've come home to stay. This community is to be my home I am through with exploration. There is no other point on the globe where I par ticularly wish to go."
 The doctor did not know whether he would take up the practice of medicine again or not What he intended to do with the instruments and records which he says are at Etah would also be told in a forthcoming installment. He was emphatic that they were as correct as ''any explorers instruments" and that no polar proofs are positive,' he reiter- ated; that although he was not mariner, he was competent to take observations to determine his position on the latitude and longitude.
 From the steamer he went directly to tho Waldorf Astoria, where he stayed before on his welcome from Copenhagen. Mrs. Cook and the children, he said, were still in France, where the children were attending school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
Harding Cleared of Blame

Huntsville, December 22.-(Special) )- Charlie Harding, young man who was held on a charge of criminal careless ness in connection with the shooting of Thomas L. McLain, who lost his life Monday by the accidental discharge of a target rife at his shooting gallery, was dismissed Tuesday afternoon after A hearing before Judge James Ballentine in the law and equity court. There was no evidence except that the gun was discharged accidentally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
Election May Be Called

New Orleans. December 22.-If Asso- ciate Justice F. T. Nichols of tho Louisiana supreme court resigns, an election may have to be called by the governor to fill the vacancy. In the opinion of attorneys here and of State Senator Favrol, who drew up the amendment to the constitution which permits supreme justices in this state to retire at the age of 75 years after 16 years of continuous service on full pay, this procedure will be necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
EDITOR SURPRISED

, Augusta. Ga. December 22.-Ed- ], itor Thomas w. Loyless of the Au- > gusta Chronicle tonight was pre- > sented with a silver service costing ,- 5000 by the chamber of commerce > in recognition of his work in be- } half of the city. The gift was }, complete surprise, the editor and } his wife being waited on by com > mlttee of business men, who re- |, quested their attendance at cele- } bration at the chamber of com > merce. The presentation was made |, by Mayor Thomas Barrett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
TENNESSEE IS REsTIvE

Nashville, December 22.-Indica- tions are that there will be a strong effort made in the legislature which convenes here next month by the anti-statewide liquor people to re- peal the prohibition law so far as it applies to Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville and Chattanooga. It is understood that a bill with that end in view has already been draft ed. The anti-statewide people claim to have sufficient strength to pass the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
Conference on situation

Fl Paso, Tex, December PA confer ence on the Mexican situation was held today by Colonel Sharpe commander at Ft Bliss; A. l.. Sharpe, United States customs collector. and D. Edwards, United States consul at Juarez. It Is be- lieved they prepared a joint report to be submitted to Washington
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23
Statement Is Submitted


 Washington, December 22.-A House membership of 40 is the smallest num- Der under the census bureau method of apportionment that will result in not de- creasing the present number of represen- tatives from any state. This is announced iu a detailed statistical statement sub mitted to the House committee on the census today by the census bureau. The statement was arranged to show the ex- act effect under any particular proportion of representatives to the population under the returns of the thirteenth census. It starts with a minimum of 390, which is one less than the present size of the House, and ends with a maximum of 40, each table showing whether on such a calculation a states representation would be diminished, increased or unchanged.
 Chairman Crumpacker of the commit tee will have these tables printed along with other data necessary along the same line and will call a meeting of his com rnittee immediately after the reassem- bling of Congress. He expects the com mittee will be able to report a reappor- tionment bill at this session of Congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-23

bership of the next House will be ,427. an increase of 36. This saves Indiana, Vir- ginia and Kentucky and reduces Maine and Iowa one member each.
 Representative-elect Hines is making 6 personal fight among members to save the Maine delegation, and hopes to in- crease the House membership to AZ IT order to do it.