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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-03
KINGS DAUGHTERS AND
 SONS TO CONVENE HERE

Tn the First Methodist church of this city next week Thursday and Friday thef annual convention of the state organization of Kings Daughters and Sons will be held. A number of interesting events including addresses by prominent speakers are scheduled.
 The program is now in the hands of the printer. Among those who will address the convention are Miss, Fan ny Crosby, the blind hymn writer; Mrs. Katherine M. Spaulding of this city, one of the first of the state sec retaries, And Miss Ruth Angel of New York. A musical program of excep- tional interest is being prepared.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-03

In these words. to Yale college men, today, Robert Underwood Johnson, permanent secretary of the American Academy of Arts and letters, attack ed the Utilitarian theory of education
 ''The purely utilitarian view of elu- cation,"I he said, If followed to it's the Dark Ages. The cry of our col- 1eges should be fdeality. Nobody has any difficulty in America in learn ing how to make a living, what we need is to be trained to think, and having thought, to express our conclu- sions in literary form''
 Writing of the value of a college education, MT. Johnson saidt
 1T believe there is nothing man can do in the way of breadwinning that cannot be better done if he has the preliminary training Of a .univer- sity education''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-03
ED11oRlon FACE OF THE EVENING FARMER


 The : reduction of the tariff to a point permitting foreign competition would in many cases break the mo- nopoly, and reduce the price of the commodity to the consumer. And from this result would flow very great benefits.
 It is by no means intended to say that the tariff is the sole cause of high prices in America, or necessarily the principal cause. Yet it is folly to contend that the tariff is not. among the causes and most important fac tor- MT. Berger has wandered into an unsound position.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-03
BLUE LIST OF NEW
 YORK MILlIONAIRES
 MADE PUBLIC TODAY

New York, Oct. 3-The "blue list'' of leading New York millionaires, was made public, today. It was included in the list of personal tax assessments.
 Andrew Carnegie. and Mrs. Russell Sage head the moneyed parade, each being assessed at $10,O00,000 J. Pier pont Morgan is let off with a mere $500, ,000--S200, ,000 less than the city fathers classify Joseph Pulitzer. The vanderbilts are represented by assess ments aggregat ting more than $2,000,- 900. John D. Rockefeller will pay on the basis of $5,000,O00. The total as- sessed valuation of real estate in New York is s7,525, ,474, ,063-an increase of pearly $150, ,000 900 over last year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-03
HIS BURDEN TOO GREAT. 1 Task of Carrying $50 Pounds of Own
 Flesh Causes Death.

Jersey City, N.J., Oct. 3.-The bur- den of carrying around $50 pounds of his own flesh and bone, caused the death, yesterday, of George S. Sche- Der at the age of 50 years. Scheber, as far as is known here, was the heaviest man in the United States His obesity brodght on an illness which began a year ago. He was six feet tall. His coffin will be three feet inches wide and it will take 12 pall bearers to carry it. The> front window of his home will have to be removed to permit the coffin to be taken to the street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-03
ONE CENT A CUP MORE New York East Side Restaurants Raise Prices on Coffee.

New York, Oct. 3.-Coffee at 2 cents a cup is thing of the past in New York. Every coffee house and restaurant on the east side and in other quarters of the city where the drink is sold to the poor, shas put the price up to 3 cents. The high prices of sugar and coffee is the reason for the advance. Formerly coffee and a doughnut went for 3 cents. Now the man with only cents must give. up his doughnut. yesterday that his trade had fallen off 30 per cent. since the rise in prices
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-03
YALE LECTURER ATTACKS PURELY UTILITARIAN
 VIEW OF EDUCATION

New Haven, Oct 3-"The old idea that knowledge is power, is long out of date. The greatest power lies in character and imagina tion-the world is full of useless men loaded up wieh facts"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-03
Uhr a. M. Rrah Gnntpatty.
 Eatahltahen lH5z.
Notes of New Furniture

Persons contemplating re-furnishng rooms, or re- arranging always assisted by visits to the Exhlbi ton Rooms. Frequent changes made and through out the coming visitors will find something to admire each week.
 At present the bedroom of the suite
 contains group of Louis XVI fur
 niture in fine Mahogany.
 Seven pieces constitute the suite, each being namented with gold overay work similar to the old fashioned ormolu There also the graceful twists of rbbonwork carving peculiar to the Louis XVI. period There are Bed, Dresser Chiffonier, Dressing Table, Dressing Chair, Rocker and Straight Chair.
 The price, S233.OO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-03

that, under the guise of dissolution the trust is really preparing to tight er it's grip on the tobacco business.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-03
OLDEST STANFORD WOMAN BEST BIBLE SCHOLAR HAS
 PASSED AWAY AGED 93

! Stamford, OctA 3.-Mrs Charles G. Powelson, the oldest woman in the city. and accredited with being the best Bible scholar. died yesterday. aged 93. She joined the Baptist church at the age of 16. Thousands of passages of Scripture she had memorized. Three children survive.
 New York-The public drinking cup prohibited by law, J. P. Morgan and other Wall street millionaires now drink water through "a straw
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-03
Silk Scarflng, % cts a yard.

Two yards will make a hand material is very dainty with Persi if delicate hues. See how little {
 w;
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CORRALREQUESTS
LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Mexico City, April 3.-Ramon Corral,
Nice-Prcsidcnt OF Mexico, to-day petit
toned Congress for All indefinite leave
of absence. AS a rcnson for his action
he stated that he considered II ad-
visable for him to leave tic country
for a time on account Of the bad con-
dition Of his health. Germany was
named as his destination, 1t is known
that lie expects to spend some time al
Carlsbad. IA Congress will grant
the Vice Presidents request is a fore.
gone conclusions.
The budget was presented his ar
ternoon, but aside from this and the
presentation Of Mr.. Corrai's application
for Il leave of absence, little but rou-
tine business was transacted by Con-
GresS.
By asking Congress for a leave or
absence the Vice President negatively
Quoted the rumors that lie intended to
resign soon. lie and a portion OF his
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arc Investigating the matter, and an
arrest may follow.

arc Investigating the matter. and an
arrest may follow.
Cases Postponed.
1t was expected that the Apponat-
toH Trust Company cases would come
up in tho Hastings Court to-day for
the hearing OF some preliminary mo-
tons and the fixing OF O dato for the
defendants. Charles Hall Davis ana
Carter r.. Bishop. to plead to the In
dictmcnts against them. The cases
were postponed until Tomorrow. how
ever. as Judge Watson has been hold
ing a session of the Circuit Court h..
day, hearing dispositions and argument
In tho divorce suit OF Mag. c. Kidd
against her husband, Louis l.. Kidd.
At the meeting OF tho Common Coun-
ell tomorrow night the license tax
ordinance for the ensuing year viii
De considered. 1t is reported that an
effort VIII be made by persons outside
OF the Council to have he license tax
on liquor dealers, now $500, raised To
q higher figure. Tho Finance Com
mittee has already approved the pres
ent tax ana Will recommend tts con.
tinuance.
Fish Company to he Chartered.
a charter for the J. L.. Dean Fish
Company (Inc.l Is TO be applied for
The capital stock Is to be not less than
$4,000 nor more than $4,000. The in.
corporators are: President, David Dun
Top; Ffce-President. r.. l.. Dunlop: Sec.
rotary and Treasurer, Leroy Ropcr
Manager. J. r. Dean. Directors-David
Dunlop. r, L. Dunlop and Leroy Roper
me purpose is to deal in fish,, poultry.
trulls, CONNECTIONS, refreshments, etc.
General News In BRIEF.
William Goodwin, a white man. was
arrested here Saturday night for he
Norfolk county authorities, to answer
the charge of betrayal. He was ta.
RACK Tor trial Sunday afternoon. The
accused had been working in Peters
burg for some weeks under the name
Of Bryan.
Thomas b. Ivey. State secretary o.
the Jr. O.. u. ~. NJ, will leave to-mor-
row for Boston to attend the biennial
convention OF the American Funeral
Benefit Association of the order.
Revival services in all tho Aietho.
nist churches In the city were begun
Yesterday to be continued daily unl
further notice.
strenuous efforts are to be made 10
arouse interest in the establishment
Of a battlefield park at TA,ersburE
and to take such action as may bring
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Social and
Personal

a TOGETHER charming ana de-
IA llghtful was the musical given
yesterday afternoon by little
Miss Maria Adele Adkins at tho Wo-
mans Club. This was her first ap-
pearancc In a recital at the club, and
a regular ovation awaited her. with
all the poise and manner which many
older musicians lack. little Miss Ad-
kins responded to the applause OF her
audience, and proved one OF the most
pleasing concerts hat has been given
at the club for some time.
: Her Interpretation OF the De Beriot
concerto was marked by artistic style
and finish. She Is destined to become
a great v%irtuoso. for she has not only
n broad Intelligence and a quick Inu-
sical instinct beyond her years, but
she has what is absolutely essential
In the making Of a true artist-passion
Tor study and cXacting work.
Mrs. Franccska kaspar Lawson as
sisted the young violinistc and gave a
numbcr OF charming songs. which were
quite pleasing and much a%ppiaudcd.
She is a very beautiful woman, with
q lovely soprano voice, and is we'll
known in musical circles OF Washing
ton, where she makes her home. lie1
voice showed to the best advantage
In the Indian Bell Song" from LAX
me- and her two encores, Believe
Me" and THE Last Rose of Summer"
Miss BEDFORD accompanied both Mrs
Lawson and Miss Adkins.
The tables were decorated in bowls
OF pink tuplis. and hostesses for the
afternoon included Miss Evelyn Stiles,
Miss Jean Field and Miss Rena Glaze
brook. Guests for the afternoon were
Miss Alice Lawton, OF Baitimorc;
Frauiein IIennes. OF Berlin; Mrs. Pack
wood. OF Boston: Mrs. Triplett Haxali,
Miss Rose Haxall. OF Baltimore, Mrs.
Bristol and Mrs. Gilman.
The Literature Glass VIII meet this
afternoon at d o'clock to discuss Bryon.
shelley and Keats. Members arc asked
TO note the change i'll the hour OF the
club meetings.
Entertained In Louisville.
Miss Carrie Pace Neal, OF this civ
Who Is visiting relatives In Louisville,
Kentucky, was among tho guests prsE-
ent at a very charming matinee paYy
given at the Mary Anderson last week
In that city in honor of Mise. Elise
Montgomery. of Frankfort. who IS yis-
Ting Miss Emma Roy. at ".iIllcrsIec."
her home on the Newberg Road. Oth-
ers present were: Mrs. Lamar .. Roy.
MISC Lee Long Babitt. Miss Roy and
Miss Montgomery.
Miss Neal spends q good deal OF her
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family will sail from Vera cruz Apr,

More than ordinary Interest was
shown by the public in his first days
work of Congress. That the present
Congress Will take action on q few
II not all of the measures suggested
by the executive is believed probable.
and 1t is not unlikely that the revision
OF the electoral laws. and the mo re-
eiectlon' feature Will come Up early
In the session.
a tone OF confidence was more than
ever noticeable in official circles to.
day that an early termination OF the
revolution was in sight.
Whilo no definite basis for such be.
lief was ~ohtainable, 1t was said OH :
cially that 1t was extremely probablt
that within a short time grounds on
which peace conditions could bc butl,i
would he found.
Nearly all the Mexican papers print
cd articles commencing the attitude OF
the President, and eXpressinS the hone
that 1t would result in peace.
On the part OF the government, there
Is made no attempt to deny that the
reforms were proposed because OF pom
ular demand. This demand comes not
only from the rebels. but from many:
Who never nave believed Francisco
Aiadero was justified in plunEing his
country -.ito civil war to alter the
conditions. The latter element did.
however, always offer the possibility
OF furnisheinE rebel recruits, and 1t IS
now pointed out that support from this
source Is rendered improbable.
There Is now no reason to think that
President Diaz contcmplates dong
anything more than he has done.
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the matter before Congress. To this
end committees, appointed and to be
appointed by the Travellers Protective
Association. A. p. Hill Camp Of Con-
federate Veterans, the Chamber OF
Commerce and the Common Council
are to confer and work.
Three players OF the Petersburg.
baseball team arc temporarily laid up
by reason Of accidents received during
practice on Saturday. They are In
fielder William Heating. Outiiclder Ed
ward Franks and Catcher James Mace.
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Rain Ba,ks General Garter.

san Antonio. APRIL to.Y
again baked General Carter, and there
we're no .manoeuvrcs at Fort sam
uouston Camp. ~
\ numbc OF the 200 militia officers
who will participate in the mlnoeiyres
arrived yesterday and to-day. r.
Full reports on the firing on .tmeri-
eau TROOPS at Presidio, Ten. by Meyi-
sans nave been received by General
Duncan, The investigation proved CON
elusivcly that the shooting was unin-
,cntional. The garrison at OjinaEa.
AicXico, is hesieEcd by the insurgents.
ana shots are constantly exchanged a
patrol was sent out from the garrison
TO r~econnoitrc, and they thought they:
snw rebels on an island in tho RIO
The shots fired at these men
carried across the river and landed
near several American soldiers, who
were doing patrol duty.
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Of South Richmond

weekly meeting tonight at 3 o'clock In
Ccrsley's Hall, Swansboro.
stuart Lodge, Independent Order OF Odd
rciiows, VIII meet tonight at S o'clock in
its rooms in tho Odd Fellows Holl. corner
ci Eighth and Hun Streets.
Iiiy Council. DAUGHTERS of Liberty. Will
mold It's regular weekly meeting tonight
at $ o'clock in Toncy's Hall.
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Mr.. and Mrs. William II. White, Jr.
have returned to Norfolk after q brie1
stay In this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-04

Lewis Larus. who has been spend
ing some time In New York, has re
turned to Richmond.
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In mud Out of Town.
Miss Virginia Whitley. formerly o;
this city. now of Baltimore. is spend.
Ing some time in Richmond.
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MIR. and Mrs. Edward Crump, Mis-.
Annie Ronaldson and Miss Lily Cary
who arc visiting in Hampton, will re,
turn to Richmond in a few days.
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Charles F.. Lefew Is In Atlantic City
for a week on business.
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tho council arc requested to he pres
ent.
Ten Room Hostesscs.
1Iostesses at the tea room In the
palm garden OF the jefferson Hotel
for this afternoon will be Mrs. Robert
Cabeil n Miss Ella williams Buck.
The tables Will be arranged with pink
rOwers.
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Miss Mamie Davenport is the CUES
OF Mrs. Alexander rutherford at he
home in Baltimore.
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Miss Sarah Robertson is now the
guest OF Miss Kitty Lancaster on Park
Avenue after visiting Mrs. hunter
MCGUIRE.
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John Cabell has returned to the cit,
after a visit to his sister, Mrs. Johl
%. Roller. in Harrisonburg.
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Cecil Stevens has returned TO Rich
mond after spending a few days II
Chicag go.
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MrH. James Werth and Miss Am,
Werth are registered at the Lynnhavel
Hotel in Norfolk.
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Captain I. D.. Ransom. who has bee,
visiting here for a few days. has re
turned to Staunon.
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Judge and Mrs. G. G.. Grattan nave
returned to their home in Harrison.
burg, Va. after spending some timc
In Richmond.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Archibald Hazard, o
Buffalo. N. Y. are registered at tn,
jefferson Hotel.
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Miss Minnie Mayfeld and her niece
Miss Eenella Mayfeld, Of this cit;
will cav this morning to visit Mrs
Lee Beasley in L~ynchburg.
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Miss Annie Pierce has returned /
her homo In ..eldon, n. c.. after Wis
ting in Richmond.
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Mrs. Annie B. C'amm, who has bee
a guest OF Mrs. G.. NJ. B%lackford 1
L~ynchourg. has returned to the c.
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Miss Annie Carter Williams, who lie
been visiting In Stanton. Va, ha. RI
turned to the city.
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Miss May f.. Block will remain
the Richmond Conservatory of Mus
on East Grace street for the remaind'
OF this week.
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two months. has returned to Bristol,
Va.
Miss Kate Blankonship, who has been
visiting friends in Baltimore, returned
to the city yesterday.
Mrs. James Werth n Miss ANY
Werth are registered at the Lynnhaven
Hotel in Norfolk.
Miss Sarah Robertson is now the
guest OF Miss Kitty Lancaster on Park
Avenue after visiting Mrs. hunter
MCGUIRE.
John Cabeli has returned to tho city
after a visit to his sister, Mrs. John
%. Roller. in H~arrisonburs.
Miss Mamie Davenport is the guest
OF Mrs. Alexander Rutherford at he.
home in Baltimore.
Captain I. D. Ransom. who has been
visiting here for a few days. has re-
turned to Staunon.
Judge and Mrs. G.. G. Grattan nave
returned to their home in Harrison.
burg, Va. after spending some time
In Richmond.
Mrs. Annie B. camIn, who has been
a guest OF Mrs. c. M. Blackford In
Lynchourg. has returned to the c..y
Air. and Mrs. 7. S. Zirklc, who have
been registered at the Jefferson Hotel.
have returned to their home in Staun-
ton.
Little Miss Gretchen L. Barrow.
Of Mr.. and -Ars. =. II. Barrow
and granddaughter OF i. L. Barrow.
has gone TO spend Easter with the fam
ily OF ". NJ. Hurt, in Washington, u. g.
Mrs. Frank Flanders. OF Cartcrsville.
Pa Is the guest OF Mrs. W. p. kle.u,
of ZIP Hanover Avenue.
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Miss Ethel Alley. who has been in
Richmond for treatment for the past
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Mr.. and Mrs. T.. s. zirklc, who have
been registered at the Jefferson Hotel,
have returned to their home / IN staun-
ton.
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time with relatives in Kentucky, and
q number OF attractive anairs arc
given III her honor during her visits
here.
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Get your tickets at the Gable Pinno
CO. for tile Mary Garden Concert We'd
nesdav night. April s..
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Miss Kate Blankenship, who has been
visiting friends in Baltimore, returned
TO the city yesterday.
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Va
The evening world., 1911-03-04
BY w.P NJ

head. Finally a curt officer with a voice like a coney Island bauyhoo managed
to elicit an answer.
Ask i'm whats his buNness-what does he work at" said the Magistrate, to
te officer; which question was. duv yelled.
I'm a og writer" said tho prisoner.
I" this Athous Vol May bcI sat Tonight Your Hearing Comes To- Morrow "
p los WHO'S EARS nc cIose to the round say thy AN hear the ap-
poach " the resignation or the discharge of Commissioned Cropsey from
- MS billet as head Of tho Police Department. In fact cvery time The COM
missioner rings for ne % hist attendants the expectation is that the Commissioner
And Mr. cropscy has sood reasons to give up the Job Judging from The evoin-
un or anarS In that turbulent department. HIS authority. which, according
to he Mayor. ws to be boundlcss turned. out 10 be a sadly rinpd affair. FIrs,
a steam engine n boots, but really a terror Of the pa yor rent o.. ot o go
stamp OF melodranatC bad man. He vas put in CHARGE of he vice situation.
RMS ccoTins % the Mayors cunning interpretation. took in only te social
evh ans gambling But young Mr. lrscols ane embracing propensnes gathered
n nearly everything else in the offending Inc. All of w-ich can under tn
head Of vice When Billy Flynn, the only ral cop N he force. ok hold of
his depuWHmp he was Did that h as .O" boss OF the detectives and wasnt "a
bother with mere police stun. But nwt him you know tho careerng Glen was
out on the warpath doing sherlock Holmes stunts on his own hook Then the
Commissioner yoke up and M the soft pedal m both nrNcou and Flynn because
they were getting to much notice IN the newspapers and he rad 10 chance to
shine except to buldoze every sleepy or rmm cop who a up on charges.
The result was inevitable. The friction In tho department became notorious
The goo work started by Flynn in running down the vicious Black Handlers
as suddenly TANNED. The whole fabric became a lopshed Joke ai naturally
had to con to the oars of the Mayor
Wonder II hen mt another Flatbush goto-beda teirht a t-night lawyer 70
succeed Cropscy?
woudnt hc a bit surprised. have a suspicion that the Mayor has n
sardonic streak Of hump.
them | have ncouutermI yeu 10 behrr
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TAXI SPEEDS ON,
LEAVING VICTIM
DYING IN STREET

After running down and MORALLY In
jurine Samuel Harrenstadt, a lumber
nan, OF No. II East Ninety-seventh
street. at Ninety-seventh street and
Madison avenue at . o'clock this morn
ing. a chauffeur driving a yellow taxi
cab at terrific speed down the avenue
put on more power and. without Tlanc-
ing around at his unconscious victim,
escaped.
Harrenstadt. who is nifty years old,
was on his way home, and wss crossing
the avenue when the taxicao stru6k
him. A passing citizen witnessed the
accident and carried Harrenstadt 10
Mount Sinai Hospital in his arms. The
citizen also told the police that he wa
positive the chauffeur knew OF tho acct
dent. The doctors said H~arrenstadt had
received a broken leg and Internal In
inrles, and thai hts chance for recov-
cry were slight.
The police are trying to II the driver
Of the taxicab.