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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17

ted shows that at the average rate
received from everything carried on
passenger trains excepting mails, a
million and q quarter dollars more
would have been paid for mail trans
portation during the single month
covered by the inquiry of the postof-
fee department than actually was paid
or S15,000,00O for this system alone.
The railways are operating $500
apartment mail cars for the conven-
fence of the postoffice in asserting
mail in transit without receiving a
cent for space. This work would cost
the department 100000 a year il
performed under contract.
"The railroads are compelled to rem
der free passenger service not pro-
vided by law in Transporting mail
clerks while off duty that would
amount to over one million dollars a
year at the rate of two cents a mile
besides being forced to carry free all
officers, inspectors and agents of the
department.
'By it's exactions the government
puts itself in a position of undue con-
troll If we are to have government
regulation and control we must also
have government protection for the in
weston"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
WHY ROADS
ARE POOR
Many Highway Officials But Very
Few 81 a Day Workers
stamford Advocate

(StamfOrQ Advocate
The State Road Commissioner S Ia
test circular let's loose the secret Of
the wretched condition of the roads.
It's all due to the weather. He has
made it plain that we must either re-
wise the weather or change the sys-
tenn of roadmaking and road-repair.
AS the weather is something that can
not be improved by legislation or in
Huenced by speeches, the other alter
native seems to be forced upon us. 1t
is worthy of note that there are
places outside of Connecticut where
the weather Is just as severe, yet the
roads are good. 1t is to be hoped Mr..
Macedonia does not blame the wealth
er for the negligence, ignorance, care
lessness and laundering that have CIV
en- a district just west of Stamford
the distinction Of possessing the worst
piece Of road in this part of the coun-
try--a State road at that And, after
all, it is not difficult to see where the
system is wrong. There are supervis-
ors, and inspectors, and surveyors,
and engineers; and there are reports,
and plans, and orations to the far
mers. and incidentally more or less
political scheming, but there are
mighty few ordinary two-dollar-a-day
laborers whose business might be to
save the roads from wreck. If there is
any systematic method of upkeep and
repair for the State highways, it has
not been in evidence in these parts to
such an extent as to attract public no.
tice
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
J. W. ROE, W|NSTED,
SCALDED To DEATH
Pipe in Boiler Room of Factory
Bursts - Terribly Burned,
Jumps Into Stream

Winsted. April 17-John w. Roe, a
well known business man, was IA
tally scalded by the bursting Of a
defective pipe in the boiler room al
his piano stool and chair factory Sat
urday evening and died yesterday
morning. Besides being terribly
burned about the head and upper part
of his body he was badly scalded in
ternally by inhaling the steam.
Mr.. Roe was in the boiler room
alone when. the accident occurred, he
having remained after the employees
departed, for the purpose of banking
the fire for the night. He had the
door closed and the escaping steam,
cut of his escape. Terribly burned, he
finally jumped through a small win
dow into a shallow stream in the rear
of the shop and he was still in the
water when persons attracted by his
cries arrived.
Mr.. Roe was 81 years old.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
UNIQUE EXHIBIT
AT THE LIBRARY
ALL THIS WEEK
Collection of Maps Belonging to
ElsOn E. Beecher Remarkable
in Many Ways

One of the most remarkable and
unique private collections in the world
is now on exhibition in the art gal
Iery of the Bridgeport Public Library
building and will continue daily from
g to p. m. until Saturday, April %
The exhibit is a collection of maps
the property of Elson E. Beecher OF
Oronoque, and is probably one of the
finest collection of its Kind in the
world Many Of the maps are price
less engravings; others are historical
curios, and the exhibit includes the
largest and finest modern maps of ali
quarters of the globe.
Some of them are drawn to a very
liberal scale, the exhibits varying in
size from a few inches to over 80 feet
Maps of all countries, and in all Ian
guages are included. The collection
is the result of many years study OF
the subject on the part of Mr.. Beech
err and will doubtless attract large
throngs to the library.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
PROUT CHOSEN
To SERCEANCY
Popular PatrOlman Succeeds to
Vacancy Left by Promotion
of Sergeant John H.
Regain
Patrick ]. Seeehy is Named to
be Patrolman and May Get
Horse Because of Cavlary Ex-
perience

Election of Patroln1an Arthur L.
in the promotion of Sergeant John H
Regain to captaincy was effected
unanimously by the board of Police
Commissioners at their meeting Sat
urday night. Patrick J. Sheehy, train
caller at the railroad station, was
elected a patrolman to fill the vacancy
caused by Prout's promotion. Both
Prout and Sheehy are well and favor
ably known and their preferment was
source of satisfaction to a host OF
friends
Sergeant Prout became a patrolman
March 81 1903 He owes his advance
ment to Commissioner Miller, who
supported his candidacy when the
proposition to name a sergeant arose
from Regans promotion. Sheehy is
also Miller's man.
Patrolman Sheehy-for he is pa
trolman as soon as he passes the nee
essary physical examination--is the
iron lunged young man whose clarion
voice has rung through the lofty walls
of the railroad station for several
years, announcing the various trains.
He is 90, married, and lives at 20 Cal
houn avenue. He is a veteran of the
Spanish war, having seen active SER
vice in Cuba as a cavalryman. He
is talked of as a possibility for the
mounted police contingent when the
two steeds for this new branch of the
department are purchased, within a
few weeks
In order to straighten out the rank
ing of the sergeants disarranged by
the promotion of Sergeant Regain to
the captaincy, Sergeants Suckley and
OConnell were made fourth and fifth
sergeants. There are five ranking
sergeants, the first three being Ser
geants Webb. Quinlivan and Sanger.
The commissioners voted to seek
permission from the Common Council
through an amendment to the ordi-
nances to enlarge the force of patrol
men from IS to 100. 1t is not the
scheme to add enough men to fill this
possible extreme, for money to that
end is not available. On the Sugges-
ton that eight men should, be added,
the Board Of Apportionment allowed
funds to pay salaries for that number
in the last annual budget.
On the recommendation of Supt.
Birmingham charges against Special
Patrolman Frank M. Sipktz were dis
missed. It was thought that per-
sonal grievances were behind the
charges.
Applicants for appointing 1T whose
George Sanger, Edward ]. Crowley,
Stanley Is. Hoyt, and George r. Simp-
son.
Supt Birmingham and Commissioner
Baker were entrusted with the task
of securing the two horses for the
two mounted policemen.
Two new motorcycles purchased by
Commissioners Miller, will be delivered
April 90 One will be ridden by Spe-
cial Gorgas, the other by Patrolman
DALEY
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
MAJOR iSEELL CHOSEN
To GO TO THE FRONT
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
Hartford, April 17.-Major Ernest
L. Isbell, of New Haven, is one of tho
four c. N. G. officers selected by Adj
jutant General Cole to comprise the
second quota to go to the front in
Texas from this state. The adjutant
made the announcement, today. Com
siderable difficulty is being expert
enced in finding others who can af-
ford to Ieave their business interests
for two weeks work at the Mexican
frontier. The second batch Of militia
officers will join the regulars April
25 Adjutant General Cole expects to
have the promises of the necessary
number of men within the proper
time.
The term of service for the first
quota of five officers sent to Texas
will expire Wednesday. They were
Colonel James Geddes and Captain G.
E. Hall, both of New Haven; Cap,
tain Henry e. Carter of Waterbury;
Captain Richard w. Deiamater, Hart
ford; and Lieutenant j. Torrfngton
Black, New London.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
AUTO CRASHES
into HOUSE
Former American Merchant and
Fam ly in Machine at London
When Accident Occurs
Especial from United Press.


London, April 17.-Henry G.. Sell
fridge, the former manager of Mar
shall Fields Chicago house and the
man who introduced American de-
partment store methods in London
suffered a broken arm and severe in
juries to the head in an automobile
accident at Westmoreland, today.
The brakes of the automobile re-
fused to work while the car was des-
cending HILL The automobile
crashed into house and Selfridge
WAS thrown out. He suffered severe
cuts on the head and was unconscious
for a long time. 1t is not believed
that his injuries are dangerous.
In the car with Selfridge were his
wife, mother, three children and "A
chauffeur. Mrs. Selfridge's arms were
broken and her face severely cut. The
mother and Oldest daughter were
severely bruised but the chauffeur
and two younger children escaped
with only bad shaking up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
FINANCE COMMITTEE
MAY NOT COME To
INSPECT HIGH SCHOOL

The city may be delivered from the
humiliation of a visit from the FL
nance committee Of the General AS
sembly, made to instruct the Board
Of Education as to what kind of a
High school it shall build. Discour-
aged by the GOODNESS with which the
proposed visit was received, and i'm
pressed with the obvious impertinence
of an attempt upon the part Of the
General Assembly to tell Bridgeport
what kind of schools it shall erect.
the committee, it Is believed, will re-
main in Hartford. The committee
had been expected in Bridgeport today
and Commissioners Cullinan and Ha-
vens were appointed a committee to
entertain the committee
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
RAILROADS WILL
MAKE DEMANDS
OF GOVERNMENT
Especial from United Press. )

i New York. April 17-Direct charges
that the postoffice department, under
present management is holding up
the railroads of the country for more
than $40, 1000 a year, was made, to-
day, by President Ralph Peters of the
Long Island Railway. AS vice-chair-
man of the committee ON railway,
which represents more than 100000
miles Of road, Peters, today, issued a
statement saying that the railroads
will demand that the government. in
asmuch as it insists on regulating
their rates, shall treat the companies
the same as other business concerns
are compelled to.
''More than a year ago." said Peters,
1.-THE postoffice department collected
statistics from the railroads as to
their receipts from express, mail and
other passenger service. The result
of the inquiry has been suppressed by
the government but an analysis by
our committee Of the reports submit
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
MAYOR SMITH HEARS
CHARGES OF STRIKERS
AGAINST NORMAND ALLEN
Especial from United Press

Hartford, April IA second public
hearing was conducted by Mayor Ed
ward L. Smith, today, on the charges
of the striking tailors that Police
Commissioner Normand r. Allen had
used his office for the accomplish
ment of private ends. Testimony SUBJ
n1itted in the local police court at the
trial Of the arrested strikers was re-
hearsed.
Police Commissioner Aliens public
office and his interest as an employer
were discussed. The general impress
sion in official circles here is that he
will be acquitted of intent to pros
titute his public office as claimed by
the unionists,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
WHIST AND PINOCHIE.

Lovers of whist and pinochle will
be glad to know that at the goth
anniversary Of st. Anthony's church,
to be held at Colonial Hail, tomorrow
night the largest collection OF beauti-
full presents ever given at a whist in
this city will be distributed. Those
who prefer dancing will enjoy the
music of the Colonial orchestra with
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
MERCHANT GIVES IS
OUNCES FOR POUND
especial from united Press.

Especial from United Press.)
Southington, April 17-Sealer Of
Weights and Measures Francis found
80 incorrect seals which were cheat
ing the town folk of thousands of
dollars yearly. One candy merchant
sold 13 ounces for pound. In his
report, announced today, Francis
stated that he had corrected some Of
the scales and confiscated and de-
stroyed others.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
MECHANICAL FOREMEN.

Horace T. Smith, chemist of the
Farist Steel company, will speak on
Thursday night before the Bridgeport
society of Mechanical Foremen on Il
very interesting subject: Making
Gold: the Attempts in the Past and a
Prophecy for the Future The topic
in it's past tense teens with interest
ing stories of the medieval alchem-
lists, and in the future aspect, admits
of much interesting scientific specu-
iation. including the future possibil.-
ties of radium.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
NARROW FIRE ESCAPE
AT BOSTON STATE HOUSE
Especial from United Press.)

Boston, April 17-What might have
been a repetition Of the Albany cap
itol building fire a few weeks ago,
was narrowly averted at the Massa-
chusetts state house, today, when a
fire broke out in Trask's lunch room
on the first floor.
Nightwatchman Nyman sn1elled
smoke and called Nigantwatchman Fos-
tey. They located the blaze but were
unable to put it out and called the
fire department on the telephone A
chemical responded and quickly ex-
tinguished the blaze.
Rats gnawing matches were given
as the cause. The fire was directly
under the hall Of flags and close to q
room filled with valuable documents.
Damage was slight
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Tisdale, 1872
Colorado avenue. are the proud par
ents of handsome daughter whose
arrival was announced yesterday. The
father is the manager of the Grand
Union Tea Co.'S local store. Mrs. Tis-
dale and her daughter are progress
ing faVorably.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
STAFFORD CHIMNEY FIRE.

The monotony of an Easter Sunday
afternoon was relieved in Stratford,
yesterday, by call to the Stratford
fire department to put an end to a
blaze in a chimney in the home of
Mrs. R. H. Russell, Elm street. Hand
chemicals were used The house is
occupied by Miss Frances Russell, Ii
brarian at the Stratford library.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
EASTER CAROLS SUNG FOR
SICK CHURCH MEMBERS
Especial from United Press.)

Southington, Conn, April 17-Uni-
versal approval was given, today, to
the work of the. local Congregational
list church choir which yesterday sang
Easter carols in the homes of church
members unable to attend services on
account Of sickness. The choir start
ed out at s O'Clock in the morning and
conducted their mission right up to
the time for church services.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
WEATHER INDICATIONS.
Especial from United Press

I
New Haven April 17-Forecast: gen.
orally fair tonight and Tuesday; mod
crate west to northwest winds.
A long ridge of high pressure extend
ing from the gulf northward to the
lake region is producing cool, pleasant
weather in all sections east Of the
Rocky Mountains.
Conditions do not. indicate any de-
cided change in the weather for this
vicinity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
THE PRETTIEST FACE

and the most beautiful hands are Of
ten disfgured by an unsis htly wart.
It 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 and
1856 Cannon ST.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
MASONIC NOTES.

Corinthian lodge, F. & A. NJ, will
hold special communication at the
Masonic Temple at 7'30 o'clock Tues
day evening for the purpose of work.
ing the Fellow Craft degree.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17

Baltimore.-Rev John Staten has
cancelled his engagement to speak at
today's Easter treat for the poor be-
cause his picture in the program was
printed opposite to that OF brew
cry.
st. Louis-James e. Howe, million
aire friend of the hobo, will begin the
publication in May Of THE Under
dog, or the ssHobo News. It will
chronicle hobo happenings.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-17
CLEANEASY. 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 VIM. r. Winn. 244
STAFFORD Ave
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-26

Rev. J. J. Fatum wept>'to North
zulch, Madisdp County, today, where
he will hold few days meeting and
on Sunday will dedicate the Free Bap-
fist church at that place.
The rain interfered with our White
Sale opening. Thursday We will show
you the greatest assemblage of bar
gains ever offered by a Bryan store
Don't wait-come. Sam B. Wilson.
Evans & Foreman are ready to fix
up your lawn mower and put keen
edge on 1t.
For Sale-My buggy horse Prince;
years old, IL 1/2 hands high, weight
1000 pounds; a beautiful horse, free
of blemishes and as sound as a dol
lar; mahogany bay gentle for ladies.
John F. Hoffman,, Brennan, Texas.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-26

| F. A. capps was in from Benchley
today.
j. X. Presnal was here today from
Tabor.
John Wilcox was here today from
Tabor.
Wanted-Grade Jersey cows. w. E.
Johnson.
e. U. Peters, of Harvey, was in
town today.
H. p. Dansby was here today from
Steep Hollow.
! Charley Lloyd was in town today
from Steep Hollow.
Julius Risinger of Holligan Chapel,
was in the city today.
R. l.. Buchanan, of Steep Hollow,
was in the city today.
Mound City paints may cost trihe
more, but, E. J. Jekins. If
F. d. Kuykendall, of Leonard school
house, was in the city today.
Wanted-To rent cottage in good
location. Address X. care Eagle.
Have your lawn mower sharpened
and repaired by Evans & Foreman.
Evans G. Foreman sell Fairbanks
Morse gasoline engines and windmills.
Frank s. Taylor and Wilson Buch-
anan went to Hearne today on bust
ness.
repair and adjust all makes OF
sewing machines. I. A. Satterwhite,
salesman and collector for Singer Sew
ing Machine Company. Phone 467.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-26
HADlEY-ETTLE.

To-day at high noon at the home OF
the brides mother, Mrs. NJ. c. Ettle, in
this city, Miss Louise Ettle was mar.
ried to Mr.. George E. Hadley, of Tex
arkana, DR.. VI. E. Weaver, pastor of
the First Baptist church, officiating.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hadley left on the noon
train for visit to Springfield, Ohio
and upon their return will be at home
in Texarkana, Texas.
A full account of the marriage will
appear in the society column of The
Eagle on Saturday.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-26
COUNTY COURT NOTES.

County court continued in session
today. The case of Jesse Holiday,
charged with aggravated assault, is on
trial. Following is the jury: A. X.
Brown, j. r. Edmonds, Dave Jolly, E.
W. Crenshaw, d. Mike, Jr.
The jury returned a verdict of
guilty this afternoon, fixing the pen
atty at S. fine and costs.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-26
WHITE FEAST.

No rain Thursday, but stacks of bar
gains in laces, white goods, table lin
ems, napkins, towels, founcings, en-
broideries, drawn linens and hundreds
of other beautiful articles at sale
prices. SAM B. WILSON.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-26
U. D. c. RECEPTION POSTPONED.

The Eagle is requested to announce
that the reception to have been given
at Carnegie Hall by the Daughters of
the Confederacy has been postponed
until further notice.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-26
TRUSTEES TO MEET.

The trustees of the First Baptist
church are called to meet tonight for
few minutes after prayer meeting.
NJ. Z. WEAVER, Pastor.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-26
FAIR WEATHER.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Don't fail to attend the annual big
white sale at Sam B. Wilson's.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-26
NOTICE, MASoNS!

You are urged to meet at hall to-
night for work in first degree.
J. d. MARTINS. w.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-26
NO RAIN

Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Get
ready and visit the big white sale
Thursday. Bargains galore. Sam B.
Wilson
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-26

The Singer sewing machine is sold
for cash or small monthly payments.
See T. A. Satterwhite, salesman
Phone 467.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-04-26

Good oak set of furniture and Sec
ond-hand piano for sale. Apply at this
office.
The Newark journal., 1911-01-27
DEARING GETS CLERKSHIP

Hon. T. H. Dearing of this place has been elected to four committee clerkships in the legis- lature now in session in Little Rock, as follows: Temperance, Elections, Insurance, and Public Buildings and Grounds.
 Mir. Dearing was candidate for sergeant-at-arms of the senate and lacked only one vote of being elected, but after the committee appointments were made he was chosen as clerk of the committees mentioned. The clerkships pay better than the position of ser- geant-at-arms. MT. Dearing was formerly circuit clerk in this county and is capable of making good in most any position.
The Newark journal., 1911-01-27
IMPROVE I.O. OF. HOME
But Batesyiile Must Furnish Fire
 Protection and Light

A joint meeting of the trustees of the Shirey estate, which was bequeathed to the |. o. 0. +. Grand Lodge of Arkansas by A. w. Shirey, and the Orphans Home Board Committee was held at Fort Smith few days ago to discuss various matters, including the improvement of the home at Batesville and the establishment of an industrial school near Walnut Ridge. The members of the con- mittees agreed unanimously in the Batesville matter, and senti- ment was strong for the establish ment of the industrial school. The plans were not completed and will be considered further at another meeting in the future.
 But it is said that the improve ment of the Home at Batesville rests with the citizens of that place. It has been contemplated by the Odd Fellows to make im- proyements on the Home which will cost $15, ,000, but unless the citizens of Batesville make a num-  Der of concessions this will not be done. The concessions asked are free water, free light and ample fire protection. At present the lodge pays for the water and the lights, and the officers claim that the home has no fire protection.
 The members of the Home Board present at the meeting were: Dr. E. H. Stevenson, president, of Fort Smith; Dr. Floyd of Eu- reka Springs and Dr. Sullivan of Waldron. The members of the trustees of the Shirey estate pres- ent were: Grand Master Stuckey of Newport, Past Grand Master Louis Josephs of Texarkana and Grand Secretary Paul of Newport.