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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-14

ment by saying the water got so bad that a man had to take bath to get clean after swimming in the lake. When asked as to the ice, he said he didn't know about that.
 "The ice you used was all right last summer. wasn't it?' asked James F. Woodruff, who was conducting the opposition.
 "Yes. it was with what you took with It," retorted the judge to the delight of the crowd.
 MT. Woodruff opposed raising the level of the lake in behalf of Alain c. White, who owned low land near the lake on which he had expended $2S,- 900 in draining and improving. A higher level would mean a setting back of the water, malarial marshes and pesky skeeters. A previous case that got into court and resulted in judgment for damages because of set ting back water in the lake from dam a mile and a half below on the outlet was cited as s-ficient evidence to show that a dam at the outlet it. self would certainly cause a setback that would do damage. MT. Wood ruff produced petitions submitted to the Legislature in 1905 against raise of the level of the lake, signed by some of the very persons who were tion of public health involved at all. he said. It's a question of dollars and cents for people who have prop erty along the lake shore and want to sell it. In MT. Whites case. how ever, it was a question of both dol lars and cents and public health, for his low lands would be turned into marsh and mosquitoes would flourish. He admitted a vote of the town of Litchfield instructing it's representa- tives to oppose the measure. All the waters particularly involved are in Litchfield-Tryon Brook, the inlet and the outlet-through most of the lake itself is in Morris.
 The hearing was put over for final arguments until some date to be de- cided on later. The nearest thing to an agreement reached was state ment in behalf of the electric light company of a willingness to agree to an obstruction at the original low wa ter level of the lake which, it was claimed was eighteen inches below what is known as the pin level, on ac count of certain marking pins set on the shores.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-14
WATER CONDITIONS
 AT BANTAM LAKE
RESIDENTS OF MORRIS WANT LEVEL MAINTAINED.
OPPOSITION CLAIMS IT'S A REAL
 ESTATE SCHEME.

Many persous interested in Bantam Lake were. before the committee on public health and safety at Hartford, Wednesday when a couple of bills were up involving the level of that body of water Morris people were fin support of the measures. which arc aimed to keep the lake from falling heloW q certain level and to freshen the water, while Litchfield people were in opposition. though offering sug- zestions of an agreement if the level was placed low enough to suit tnem
 One bill provides for diverting Tyron Brook. which now empties into the outlet of the lake into a lake ltsen and the other would permit a dam or obstructions to be placed at the outlet to maintain the lake at level 10 be agreed upon. In each case tne county commissioners were named as the committee to decide the points involved
 Repressntative whittlesey of Morris introduced Donald T. Warmer as the repressntative of the Morris peoples snteYests- He started in by admitting 5n regard to the diversion of Tyron Brook that the bill would have to contain provision for condemnation proceedings and award of damages which were not contained in the bill Introduced. Witnesses called by him sncluded Clarence Deming, Represen- 1ative whittlesey, Judge Gideon H. welch of Torringt on, Joel W. Sk1lton of Norris ex-Reprsesentative Cornelius R Duffie of Morris ex-RepreSenta- tive Ouintard of Norwalk, who has of- ten fshed in the lalte, George Barber, Howard BisseI, Selectman William Monroe. Harry w. Walker of Bridge port. treasurer of the Berkshire Ice Company. which gets ice from the Ias<el and Lyman w. Whittlesey, health officer of Morris. Their evidence was hot ho in the lake was constantly falling, conditions in the last year were pa articulariy bad, the lake was gradually filling up, the shallows are increasing, the water gets hot in summer and spells, vege- table matter discolors 1t, the shores when the water is low smell fearful Iy and generally conditions are un- healthful It was shown that the ice cut last winter had eight inches Of green stuff, which eight inches had to be planed away before the ice could be sold Likewise it wa shown that the I.ftchfieid Electric Light Company, had done some digging in the outlet and let more water down stream, ,caus- ing the lake to fall even further, and il was generally claimed that the power interests were after the lake. Tryon Brook, it was shown, in times of flood now overf1ows across country into the lake and Mir. Warner said t.at the power companies would get back into the outlet all the water d1- verted into the lake excepting che small amount lost by evaporation.
 Judge Welch caused some amuse-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-14
Paving Commission to Hear Advocate
 of Bitulithic Pavement

The question of determining perma nent pavement for a number of the thoroughfares ordered by the Common Council recently, was the subject of consideration at the meeting of the Paving Commissioners last evening, at the city auditors office. Among the various forms that were presented to the members to ponder over was the Bitulitlhdc pavement, the product of the Warren Brothers of Boston, who have been accorded the privilege of being represented at the meeting. So much has been said of the quail ties of this pavement, which is entire ly new to thfst section, that the com- 1nissioners, who desire to secure the best for the taxpayers, are anxious to learn all they can about its merits.
 Although Bridgeport has never had any BituHthic pavement laid within it's borders, there are many of it's cit1- gems and taxpayers who are thorough ly familiar with all of it's good quail ties
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-14

Among those who in former years were favorably inclined towards 1t were Director of Public Works Kenny. Mayor Buckingham, former Alderman John Morrssey, as we'll as many of the taxpayers who have had occasion to learn of it's durability and economic merits
 The Bitulitaaic pavement. it is claim ed by expert engineers, is as near the ideal permanent pavement as any ma terial now on the market, and has many marks of excellency. Wherever Fit has been laid it has given entire satisfaction and from all sections of the country the testimonials have been of the highest standard. Cities that have once tried it have repeatedly adopted 1t as the standard pavement and prefer 1t to any others. It is probably on account of these excellent recommendations that the commission CTS are so desirous of learning more of thes spavement.s. Whet tlyeir decis- ion will be remains to be seen, but there are many property owners in the West End who would like to see the pavement laid in State street, west of Park avenue, or in Fairfield avenue. west of Clinton avenue, as they feel satisfied that it would give entire sat iSfactiOn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-14
MRS. HARVER ROBBED
 BY BALTIC'S STEWARD

John Harper, second steward of the White Star liner Baltic, until it's last trip to this country. was arrested near the water front at Wall street by De- tective Hall this forenoon charged with theft of a ring valued at s1O from Mrs. Agnes Harver, 357 Harrall avenue.
 Mrs. Harver is a Scotch emigrant. She came to this country on the Ball. tic, arriving here less than fortnight
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-14
CITY WILL TEST NEW
 STYLE FLUSHING CART

The street cleaning department will this Saturday have on exhibition one of the Stakeholder flushing machines which Superintendent Fred Schreiber and Inspector Al Tfbbaas witnessed in operation in New York last week at the demonstration of flushing ma chimes given by Commissioner Bill Edwards
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-14
FORGER SHELDON
 FOOLED MANAGER

Montreal, Que, April 13.-C. D.. Sheldon did not appear in court, to- day, to plead as to the charges of em- bezziement and forgery against him.
 David Burnside, his office manager, has given sworn testimony to Shel- don's "blind poo1'' operations. He says he had so much confidence in his employer that he persuaded friends to invest large sums with the wizard of finance. Sheldon had as
 sured on October 8, last, that he had million dollars on deposit in New York, and when the run started as a result of the newspaper campaign against his methods, Burnside asked him to bring up s200,oo0 to pay off depositors and Sheldon agreed to do sox on the following Tuesday, but on Monday he disappeared. rt
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-14

She brought him out wedge of pumpkin pie and a cup of coffee.
 And you only visit this section of the country during golden-rod time" she interrogated innocently. "How poetical!"
 Well, you see, mum, it isn't exact ly poetical,' replied Dusty Dan, with a smile, "but when de golden rod blooms it is too late to cut grass an too early to shovel snow"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-14

Foley's Kidney Pills contain in concentrated form ingredients of es- tablished therapeutic value for the relief and cure of all kidney and bladder ailments. Foley Kidney Pills are antiseptic. tonic and restorative Refuse substitutes. +. B. Brill and Curtis Pharmacy. s136
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-14
MRS. CHRIsmANsEN ROBBED.

The home of Mrs. M. Christiansen of 100 Bassick avenue was robbed of $35 and several rings yesterday by a man who called ostensibly to engage a furnished room.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-04-14

LADIES' NIGHT AT THE
 ALGONQUIN CLUB MONDAY. It will be ladies' night at the AL gonquin club next Monday evening and a fine program has been arrang- for the entertainment of the guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
LEGAL NOTICES
Notice
Notice To the Stockholders of the Providence oil and Gas ComnanY.

To the Stockholders of the Providence Oil and Gas Company:
 Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of stockholders of the Provi- dence Oi! and Gas company will be held at the office of the company, room No 716 Brown-Marx building, in the city of Birmingham, Ala, at 10 o'clock a. m. on Tuesday. the sth day of August 1911 for the election of directors and the trans action of such other business as may come before the meeting.
 By order Of the board of directors and pursuant to law, the stock transfer books of the company will be closed at l9 O cloclS noon, on the 18th day of July 1911. and will remain closed until after the ad- iournment of the annual meeting of stock holders aforesaid. Therefore. you should have all stock owned by you, and not standing in your name, transferred on the books of the company immediately.
 w. II. DURAN, Secretary. Birmingham, Ala, July s, 1911
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
CLAUDE L. NORRIS

Malone. Mcconnell R. E. & l. Co, 219 N. 21st st. Both phones l239.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

compared with s2,465.1S6 900 at this time last year, a decrease of $2S,930, 900. All the 12 institutions reporting show increases with 12 institutions reporting show increases with the exceptions Of the Bank of England and the Bank of France; these have sustained losses of s14,51 9.900 and s3S,14S, 900 respect lively.
 The New York clearing house banks. exclusive of the newly admitted trust companies had on hand at the end of last week s402.29S,000 cash, as com pared with $327, 595, ,000 last year, the increase, therefore, having been $74,- 703,000
 The gold holdings of the principal European centers are of special inter est to the United States at this time in view of the decline in foreign ex change rates this week to 4.S5A for demand sterling, a rate only a fraction of q cent per pound of the golds i'm port basis. The best banking opinion now Is that an inflow of gold will probably be inaugurated in July. Here tofore no movement had been looked for until the autumn, when in the nat ural order of events, interest rates here would advance and our exports of commodities would increase.
 A tonic for pessimism has been pre- pared at Washington not by Dr. Wiley but by the bureau of statistics of the department of commerce. The thirty third annual abstract contains inspir- ing figures. The wealth produced on our farms last year was $4,000 900 900 greater than 10 years ago. the totals being s9,000,000,000 and s5,000, 900, 000 In 1900 the value of farm property amounted to s20000, 900, 900, and it can be safely assumed that since then quite few billions have been added to the total. In 1880 the gross value of manufactures was $5,333,000 900, where as five years ago the figure reached $1o, 900, 900. 900, and has been greatly swelled since. We had 35,500 miles of |, ailroads in 1860, 93,000 In 1880. 167,- poo in 1890, 199,000 in 1900 and 250,00O in 1910. Imports last year aggregated S1,557, ,000 900, or more than twice the total of 30 years ago, while exports during the same period have risen from $S35, 5,000,000 to s1,7i5.00O,O00 last year. and we might add, the grand total for the current firscal year will exceed S2,000, 900, ,00o We are citizens of no mean country, a fact which Wall street would do well not to forget even at the behest of the iaundiced crop kill CTS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

But then comes the trou- ble of finding the loan that is just right. A great many depend on friends and agents to do this for them. In the meanwhile, till a loan is found, they get no interest whatever. After the loan is made, it is easy enough for the man in the business to keep up with the insurance and taxes. But how about you7 l-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
S2O.OOO Business Lot

development n h oeoh is P O. be under investment and qule la |
  erect that  investment We'll help you build A6S Terminal Station well n well door, A-469
  hotel apove enhancement residence furnace heat  architect Eas1y financed All. prctte residence the Lot 100 feet frontage southern exposure Highland Bungalow fooIsEte t 
 elevated lot Glen ITS 
 furnace heated ceilings book seat rock all paid block
  m R.
  south the city only miles court house beMee S5GOe0 that isn't R. A-475
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

You have the mortgage and the notes. But how are you to know when the in surance has run out or the taxes neglected? Have you the time to look after these things or would you know how to attend to them if you tried?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
SECOND AVENUE STORE.

 25x140, located between 21st and 22d sts Price, 5,500
 THIRD AVENUE STORE. 5Ox140; only 11a blocks from ath street s50.00o.
 THIRD AVENUE STORE. Right at 2Oth street. Price. S65,000
 20TH STREET STORE. Between 1st and Sd avenues Price, s60,000
 20TH STREET STORE. Between 3d and 4th avenues; 45x10o Price, s125 GOO.
 FIRST AVENUE STORE. 25x10o, between goth and Fist st. Price, s31, ,0o0.
 CORNER, 10ox100. Within ? blocks of 20th st. and 3d ave Price, s130,O00.
 CORNER, 150xl40 Within 1 block of 20th st. and 4th ave. Price. s255,o0o.
 STORE WITHIN TWO BLOCKS Of 20th st, renting for S250 per month. Price, s35,0O0.
 LISTEN. I HAVE 40x120 with a f1ve-story building on, in H blocks of the First National Bank Bldg for s75,0o0. Something that will make you money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
Invest: nent of a
 Surplus

Very many persons here and elsewhere have sur plus money, and what to do with it is a burden on their minds. Some have more and some have less. The first idea that occurs to them is to lend it out on mortgages, and so get 8 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

The mortgage comes due, and suppose it is paid? Your money again lies idle and earns nothing while another loan is hunt ed up. And until the mort gage does fall due, you can't realize the cash on it, however much you may need 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
 Point lS
   | hlS

Money invested in our 6 per cent. stock pays inter est all the time, gives you no worry, no risk, and you can get it back any day or hour you may need 1t. In the long run it pays better than the 8 per cent. mort gage in the hands of mex perience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

Tho principal European banks today show s2.iSo.17S6.0Go gold on hand as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
Central Property

can't tell you much about these prop critics in this advertisement, but they are absolutely the best on the market. Put your money In Birmingham real estate and don't wait to- do it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
CORNER. 51x100.

Only one block from the city hall. right in the location where property is en- haneing every day. If you are looking for a business location, you can't beat this for 2,500
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
nn YnI1 KANT TO

Buy a home? If you do, don't buy be- fore you see my list know every foot of dirt on the South Highlands Bir-
 mingham's most beautiful residence section, and am sure I have house out there that will suit you in size,
 price and terms. If you want in Nor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09

Among the financiers identified with the National City bank are number who have likewise been extremely for tunate in their stock market enter prises. James Stillman, chairman of the board has amassed hugh fortune through his own initiative He TO long CT takes an active part in the daily dolngs of his bank yet it is under stood that his advice is always forth coming on important problems. Pres ldent Nanderlip has naturally been less heard of as an operator In securities. He has distinguished himself as an ex- pert In bonds, not only in. alayzing their worth, but in organizing q de paflment Of unequalled efficiency for the distribution of investments, par ticularly among the banks of the coun- try. on the directorate of the City bank are capitalists enjoying the very best opportunities for Knowing what is going on in the inner financial cir cies. The likelihood, therefore, is that National Securities company would be able 10 build up a very profitable business. The chances are, however the greater the success of the innova- lion the more widespread would be the criticism on the part of the public.
 Stock exchang< brokers view with alarm this tendency on the part of powerful banks to appropriate new legfllOIy Wnlch Tn past years was left exclusively to brokers. First came the trust companies and took away part of the business formerly handled by commission houses. Then the more en- terprising banks began to devote at tention to the vending of bonds and in some cases stocks Today the vol ume of securities purchased through banks and trust companies is very great The average brokerage concern in the meantime has been visited by series of lean years. If all the lead ing downtown banks should decide to set mp security companies as side lines the plight of the ordinary commission house would be worse than ever. Pri- vate banking houses are also uneasy. Just how far the departure will be all lowed to go without incurring the con dennation Of Washington remains 10 be seen
 Tho principal European banks today show s2.iSo.11S60G0 gold on hand as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-09
Real Estate

It is not unfamiliar history to those oogmzant of this cys past-to recall the fortunes made on Central Bus property-n many the same property enhanc ing thousad fold n few short years This also ap plies to residence and close in vacant property and acre age.
 We Present Below Opportunities for SURE, SAFE and
 PROFITABLE INVESTMENT
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-09
THREATENED VIOLENCE
Browne WINS Angry at Accusation Made
by Legislator.

Chicago. November S.-State Repre-
sentative George w. English, of
Vienna, III, to-day testified before the
committee OF United States Senators
investigating the Lorimer election, that
Lee O'Neil Browne threatened English
with physical violence because of what
the Vienna legislator had said regard
Ing Brownies activity for Lorimer.
English said that in speech on the
floor of the House, on the day of Sena-
tor Lorimer's election, he accused
Browne of attempting to cash votes.
The witness then said while he could
name no specific instance of corruption
In relation to the election of which
he held personal knowledge, that he
believed then and now that corruption
controlled the election.
:. Former Judge Conrad Schult, of Mt.
Vernon, 1ll..:declared that former state
Representative Charles S. Luke boosted
that Luke was going to get money to
vote for Republican for United
states Senator. Luke later voted for
LLorimer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-09
ELECTIONS SPELL "HARMoN''
Congressman Believe Ohio Governor
VIII BE Nominated for Presidency.
Especial To The Times Dispatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
Washington, d. c.. November s.
congressman Brantlcy. of Georgia, and
Webb. of North Carolina, who arc in
Washington tonight. expressed the
opinion that yesterdays elections in
New York, tsachusetts and other
States spells Harmon"
Il cannot see that the results of the
elections means anything else than
Governor Harmon becoming the nomi-
nee of the Democratic party Tor the
presidential nomination" said Mr.
Brantley. ANY one who will take
the trouble to read the papers of to-
day and see tho results must. be-
lieve, come TO the same conclusions"
MIR. Brantiey is one of the best-postcd
men In the House on political affairs,
and his statement should be given due
weight.
Mr. Webb was equally as positive
that Harmon is the man who will
be named as the next standard. bearer
FOR the Democratic party Looks like
Harmon to me-" he said. land not Will
son on any one else"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-09
SPECTATORS BARRED
Government VIII Pay No Advanced
Prices for Forest Reserves.

htSSs iOT reserves.
Washington. November S.-Efforts by
land SPECTATORS to charge the govern
ment more for land desired for ma
tional forests In the appalachian AVID
White Mountains than the land is
worth Will be met by refusal to COM
slider such offers, according to score
tary OF Agriculture Wilson. No lands
will be examined or recommended for
purchase, he declared. on which OPP
tions have been obtained for tho pur-
pose OF selling to the government at
profit.
The Weeks law. passed last Febru-
airy, during the closing days of the
Sixty first Congress. provided s.. 900
year until 1915 for the purchase or
Appalachian and White Mountain tim
Der lands. More than 100000 acres
have been offered, of which more than
100000 have been examined and agree
ments already have been reached with
the owners of 100000 acres
The secretary to-day said the de-
partment desires to deal direct with
the owners, rather than with Others
who have obtained options. Only lands
Will be bought which geological sur
vey examinations, now being made.
show will promote or protect the navi-
cation OF the streams on whose water
shed they lie