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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
SECRETS OF OUR NAVY CAN BE BOUGHT BY JAPAN
 OR ANY OTHER COUNTRY
Plans and Drawings of Uncle Sam's Naval Experts Be-
 ing Used in Construction of Two Powerful Battle ships for Argentina Influence of U. s. State
 Department Placed These Contracts in This Country

sent note, in reply to letter, say- ing that he would make no appoint ment.
 In order to make good the pledge of our State Department, the techn!- cal men in the service of the United States have been compelled to render every service asked by the South American government.
 Once these ships are built there IS no guarantee that their guns may not be turned against our own ships for they might be sold Or by capture fall into the hands of any other nation. Germany or Japana might buy them so far as anything the United States could do.
 Two ships were built for Russia by the Cramps 10 or 12 years ago. Both these ships are now in Japan's navy. New York, Feb. 21-Admiral Garcia, chief of the commission in charge of building two monster battleships for Argentina, says that it was the in- fluence of the United States State De- partment that gave the contracts to America.
 II met Secretary Knox in Washing ton," he said, "and was introduced to Secretary Meyer. I was informed that lished between the United States and the Argentine. These relations are ex- traordinary. The United States min- ister. MT. Sherrill, at Buenos Ayres, obtained remarkable concessions from your government. We have carte blanche to all information your Navy Department has and We are free to call for drawings, devices or expert advice. We can also use your proving grounds for testing our guns. We have been allowed to put our naval officers on board your ships to study your navy and methods. These new ships will be more powerful than any in your navy, indeed. than any in the world"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
GEN. H. A, BISHOP
 NEXT PRESIDENT
 OF COUNTRY CLUB
Other Nominations An. nounced Today by Nomi hating Committee - An nual Meeing March 8.

The nominating committee of the Brooklawn Country Club announced today that at the annual meeting of the club on March it will report nominations as follows:
 For president, Henry A. Bishop.
 Vice president, Augustus s. May.
 Governors, John S. Pullman, Waldo c. Bryant and Clinton Barnum Seeley.
 Treasurer, F. T. Staples.
 Secretary Charles H. Delaney.
 Auditors, W. Percy Allen and John Taylor.
 At the annual meeting, besides the election of officers, a few amend ments to the bylaws of the club will come up and matter concerning the sale of some club property.
 The present president of the Coun- try club is William T. Hincks. The Country club is one of the most pros- porous orga aaizations in the city and generally has a long waiting list of those who desire to become members.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
100000 POWER HOUSE UP THE FLUE AGAIN AND ALL
 BRIDGEPORT IS WALKING

Everybody walked this morning. Tho trolley ears were not running on any of the local lines. Fat men with vaddles and skinny men with long strides hit the high places on the way to factories and offices. all hand icapped anywhere from ten minutes to m hour by waits on street cars for double truckers that never came.
 The power house has gone Up asain," was the expression heard on every side. People found short cuts to the factories that they never knew before. Many found new streets they never knew existed.
 One of the oldest employees in the o. M c. Co. who lives on the west side of the river expressed surprise to lind that they have tar walks in Bar mum avenue.
 sThe time clocks in the shops this morning were ringing constantly from 7:1s o'clock to 8:3o o'clock and those with marking appliances inside for the purpose of recording had zig gag marks on them that make them look cultures diagrams showing. the fiiuc- tuafions in the cotton market during the past half century.
 Everybody who walked said they felt better for the walk and as many pledges to walk in the future were
  swear of drinking on the 31st of De- cember.
 Up at the car barns the conductors and motormen sat down to play pino- chle and walt for the word to start. In the big dry goods stores there was little trade this morning for the housewives who would come down to shop when there were four inches of snow on the ground would use a trolley car If they did not have an automobile.
 ly to the automobile trade this morn ing and cab men, particularly those who run the taxicab wore broad grins this morning. Their common enemy was down and out for once. Truck men and expressmen had the streets to themselves and it was a perfect paradise for drivers to go down Main street without hearing the changing of a car gong to clear the way for the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
FORD WILL BE
 NOMINATED TO RAILROAD BOARD
Bridgeport Man Smiling and Confident After Interview With Governor.
Especial to The Farmer)

Hartford, Feb. 21-Smiling and con- fident, Theodore B. Ford of Bridgeport emerged from Governor Baldwin's of- fee after an interview with the chief executive this morning and assured his friends that everything is smooth sailing for his appointment as rail- road commissioner.
 It was stated that MT. Ford's nom- nation is held up until the Governor is ready to name men for the other two places on the commission The nominations will be ready next week and Mir Ford's will be among them, so the story runs
 Governor Baldwin received letter from James P. O'Neill. alderman from the 11th district of Bridgeport, laud- Ing MT. Ford to the skies and stat Ing that Lynn W. Wilson of Bridge port doesn't represent the sentiment of two per cent of the Democrats of the city.
 It is reported here that Governor Baldwin this morning told MT. Ford that Nr. Wilson had intimated that
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21

Corporation controlled vehicles of the common people.
 Mayor Buckingham was over to the power station bright and early to Alderman H. H. Jackson who has been inclined to get after the car ser vice whenever he discovers a weak spot was also on the job.
 Now it never occurred to anybody to ask what was the matter. The patient public aware of the weaken od condition of the power house believ- ed that those undersized units had broken some of their sensitive parts. Besides the people had been assured by President Mellen that the power plant was likely to break down dur that MT. Mellen was keeping his promises.
 But the guesses of the public were all wrong. There was nothing the matter with the dynamoes that pro- duce the electric juice.
 H. Chapman to find out the cause of the trouble. The superintendent said :. ''It is the first time fin my life that I have seen an electric power station without a single wheel turning in it. There are other old time railroad men ton.
 'The cause of the troubles was two five inch brass feed pipes which bursted. These pipes carry water from the hot water tanks to the boil CTS They are working all of the time against 150 pounds pressure in the boilers. I believe they were weaken ed by the heavy strain of the travel yesterday with the snow on the ground.
 Shortly after o'clock this morn ing when only four cars had left the barn both pipes bursted. All of the fires had to be drawn. At o'clock one of the pipes was fixed and We started the cars again. At 8:30 all cars were started and at 9:30 all cars were running. At 10:30 o'clock the pipe burst again and at 10:4O it was again necessary to take the power off the entire line. At 12:30 we were f Thie affarraon r the city were running on schedule time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
AMBULANCE CORPS SAVES TWO FROM
 DEATH IN STREET
Men Who Might Have Per ished of Exposure Remov- cd to St. Vincent's Hospi- tai.

In different parts of the city last night the ambulance picked up two men who might otherwise have per ished of cold and exposure. They were taken to St. Vincents hospital where they were reported this morn ing as resting comfortably.
 Harris Taylor. a farmer, was found lying in a snow drift in Railroad ave nue. unconscious from exposure and alcoholism. Patrolmen Malone and Reilly called the ambulance and Fay Tor was removed to the hospital where he was given the proper treatment.
 At 10:30 the ambulance corps was summoned to Hancock and Maplewood avenues. where Larry Donahue, aged 72. feeble. destitute and homeless, had been overcome with a fainting spell due to his age and starved condition. He was likewise removed to St. Vim cents
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
WET CITIES FIGHT
 DRY OHIO COUNTIES
(special from United Press,

Columbus, O, Feb. 21.-The bitter est fight of the present session of the legislature will culminate, this after noon, when the Dean bill, giving wet cities in dry counties the right to have saloons, will come up for pass age in the House. The bill has al- ready passed the Senate but it's fate in the House is so doubtful that neither side is confident of victory.
 Should the bill pass it is conceded that it will have a disastrous effect on the presidential aspirations of Gov ernor Harmon. Whether he signs or vetoes the measure, the sentiment on either side throughout the state is so strong that it is certain it would pre- vent his getting a solid delegation from Ohio to the national Democratic convention in 1912.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
Especial from United Press.)

 London, Feb. 1.-The lc5z a-aited veto bill. providing for GU A. the so- called obstructive tactics the House of Lords. was introducesAn the House of Commons today by Premier Asquith.
 ' Introducing the bill the Premier said an unprecedented situation would be presented if the Lords action in 1909 in rejecting the budget went unchal- langed.
 eff we are to leave this power in the Lords hands, he said, eft will mean revolution in our constitu- tional practice. enabling the Lords to force the resignation of a ministry by rejecting it's financial bills.''
 Asduith characterized the rejection of the budget In 1909 as "the most stupendous act of political blindness ever perpetrated.'
 ''On that fatal day." he said ''the Lords. knew they had committed polit- ical suicide. The Liberals are not in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
PAINE AND HIS MACHINE
 HERE READY FOR FLIGHT
Bridgeport Boy Expects to Fly Through Air from Sea side Park to Steeplechase Island Tomorrow
 Afternoon

It is now definitely decided that the flight of Aviator Frank Paine from Seaside Park to Steeplechase Island will be held tomorrow afternoon be- tween and 5 o'clock. Paine will start his ascent into the air from the boulevard near the bathing house. He will rise over the Sound and sail unto Steeplecfase. Paine will not make a landing on the island but will swing about the amusement resort and then return to the start in the Park. That is he will do all this providing the fates are kind to him.
 Paine's machine arrived in Bridge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21

port this morning about o'clock, oz1 motor truck. and was placed in ths Peerless garage in Fairfield avenue. Wilson Marshall had offered his &Rr- age at Seaside Park for the housine of the machine. but 1t was placed in the new garage to allow the public to make an inspection today. Tomorrow. the machine will be moved to thS Marshall garage. All day long hun- dreds of admirers thronged the new: garage. admiranE the machine and congratulating young Paine on hia successful endeavor
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21

the Democratic Senators and Repre- sentatives of Bridgeport are opposed to MT. Ford's appointment.
 Senator McNeil, today, said that so far as he knows, the Senators and Representatives from Bridgeport are heartily in favor of MT. Ford's ap. pointment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
WALKER AND
 CITY OFFICIALS BANQUET.

Chairman Daniel E. Walker of the Aldermanic banquet committee told the members of the board that the banquet would be held at the Atlantic on March 2. He said that tickets will be sent to all of the officials con- nected with the city government by the city clerk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
COMMITTEE NAMED TO INVESTIGATE
 WICKED TRUSTS
Speaker Scott Appoints Committee Under Provi-
 sion of Banks Resolution
Special to The Farmer. }

Hartford, Feb. 21.-Speaker Scott announced in the House today the committee to investigate under the Banks resolution into supposed com binations having to do with coal, ice and other necessities of life. The com mfttee includes Representatives Chan dler Of Rocky Hill, Johnson of Man chester, Hyde of Manchester and Hall of New Milford
 The speaker also announced that he has appointed Representative Grif- fin of Granby to fill a vacancy on the committee to investigate into the cost of state printing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
CARD OF THANKS.

The undersigned hereby desire tu express their heartfelt thanks to all friends and neighbors, who so kindly assisted us and sympnthized with us in our great bereavement. Especially do we thank the Y. F. s. c. E. and Sunday School of the Second Baptist Church. ethe Warping and Winding Department of Salts Textile Co. and all others who sent floral tokens.
 MIR. AND MRS. SAMUEL FOX AND a* FAMILY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
FIFTEEN INJURED IN DITCHING OF
 FAST MAIL TRAIN
Special from United Press )

China Japan fast mail on the South ern Pacific was thrown into a ditch by a broken rail here, early today, 15 persons were hurt, of whom three may die. Three cars and the engine were thrown down the bank. Traffic was delayed several hours.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
EMMETT CLUB

Members of the Enamet Club are requested to attend a special meet ing of the Club, this evening, at their Hall. No 1S9 State Street Every member is requested to be present. There will be a social session after the meeting.
 as WILLIAM CLlF'f'ORD, Tres.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
YEGGS GET $2,3O0
Especial from United Press. )

Especial from United Press.)
 Amite City, La, Feb. 21.-Two Yeggmen blew the safe of the Amite City Bank & Trust Company, early today, and escaped with s2,300. The robbers had fled when citizens. arous- ed by an explosion that wrecked the safe, reached the bank. Posses are searching the surrounding country.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21

tion of $12.5o0 for the secretary of states office. This big expenditure arises from the activity of the office in connection with the enrsx.cement of the automobile laws of the state Of this, $8,000 is to be spent for clerical work, and $4,500 for incidentals.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21

The peasant coiffure is gaining in favor. The hair is parted, braided and wound in two disks over the ears. Little children also wear the hair in this style.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
TWO WOMEN
 SEEK DIVORCE

Asking not only for a divorce but also alimony amounting way into the thousands. Emma Elsie Brubacher Stein has petitioned the Superior court for separation from her husband Alexander Stein, both of Greenwich. alleging habitual intemperance for the past year and intolerable cruelty for the same time. The couple vera married October 2S, 1894, and hay. one son, Alexander, Jr., aged five years. The plaintiff says that hes husband had real estate valued at S40.000 and personal property to tha value of S46G,00G.
 Habitua1 intemperance for the past 10 years is alleged in petition for a separation brought by Nellie Abeel Mueller of this city against her hus- band, Carl w. Mueller. The couple were married November 13, 1885. FIRST BIRD MAN FLIES
 IN CHINA TODAY.
 Especial from United Press.)
 Shanghai. Feb. 21-The first aero- plane ascension ever undertaken in China was made by a French aviator here today His exhibition was wit messed by an immense crowd.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-28

Tucker stated last afternoon that the investigation would have no bearing upon his tenure of office, as the ob- ject of the research was to find what manufacturers, if any, are selling fer tilizers illegally in Arkansas. He states that he was forced to take his own private funds to carry on the in spection during the last months he served the statel and he will ask the committee to make recommendation to the House that this money be re- funded to him. Chairman Grant of the committee says the investigation is going to be, a hot one and that the report will fairly sizzle, if the com mittee is successful in the hunt it. has started With a good scent for some law violations having already been blown committeeward.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-28
State Board of Health.

The members of the legislative com- mittee of the Arkansas Medical Socie- ty are now in Little Rock calling on the members of the General Assembly for the purpose of pushing the bill for the appropriation to carry on the work of the State Board of Health. Dr. Morgan H. Smith of Little Rock, is assisting Dr. Darr, the president, and Dr. Murphy, the secretary, in the work of interviewing the legislators. The State Board of Health bill was prepared by Attorney General Nor wood and Gov. Donaghey has placed his approval upon it, so there can be little doubt of the appropriation being made. A recommendation of $20,O0O is asked for the biennial period and if it is granted, a physician will be supplied to direct the work in Ar kansas, besides physicians to look after the work in every county. A state bacteriologist will also be sup piled. Isfa 2 .El--
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-28

members to the organization in a sim gle day. The elank of the COW bell was everywhere and when the work CTS stopped at night the total mem bership of the Chamber of Commerce stood 1799. For each member the or ganization receives $1 per month, which will be spent in advertising g Arkansas. The grand prize for the largest number of memberships .se- sured by one person went to W. G. Hutton, county treasurer, who secured 161. This committee will enjoy a feast at the expense of the other committees. The balance of the week the committeeman will continue their work with the object of increasing this membership to 2,000.
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MATINEE AT
 THE ELKS TODAY

It is seldom a farce creates the attention that has fallen to the lot
 of Clyde Fitch's latest play, The
 Blue Mouse'' It is an adaptation from the German and is by the same
 author who wrote Girls" Unlike the average farce that has gone be- fore, an unusually large cast is re- quired to present the piece. The story of the farce centers around the do- ings of 'sThe Blue Mouse," variety performer. She consents to- imper- sonate the real Wife of Rollett. sec retary to the president of trolley lime. The president is exceedingly fond of innocent flirtations and Rol- lett gets the dancer to make love to
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Library Association.

The first annual meeting of the Ar kansas Library Association, which day, will be held ill the Carnegie Li- brary building this afternoon at ? will be organized in Little Rock to- o'clock with representatives from nearly every public library in ArKan- sas present. This association is the result of nearly a years work on the part of Miss M. Puglesy, librarian of the Little Rock library. There are in representatives from Fay etteville, Eureka Springs, Jonesboro, Pine Bluff, Camden, TexarKana. Hot Springs, Fort Smith and several other cities. Rt. Rev. Bishop John B. Mor- ris will deliver the invocation at ? o'clock this afternoon, after Which America will be sung by the audi ence. The address of welcome will be delivered by Mrs Logan H. Roots, one of the founders of the Little Rock
 library. The permanent state or ganization will then be formed. To- night there will be an elaborate pro- gram rendered at the library building which will be- followed by a public reception. Gov G. w. Donaghey will preside over this meeting and intro- duce the speakers. c. w. l.. Armour of Fort Smith; Mrs. Carl Voss, Who speaks for the women who have work ed up the Littlel Rock library, J. H. Heiskell, in behalf of the trustees and Arthur D. BOsticki. librarian of the public library in St. Louis. There
 will be musical numbers ill addition to the speeches.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-28
ESCAPED WITH HIS LIFE.

'Twenty-one years ago I faced an awful death," writes H. B. Martin,
 had consumption and the dreadful cough I had looked like it sure enough. I tried everything I could hear of for my cough, and was under the treatment of the best doctor in Georgetown, s. C., for a year, but could get no relief. A friend advised me to try Dr. Kings New Discovery. I feel that I owe my life to this great throat and lung cure.' It's positive ly guaranteed for coughs, colds and all bronchial affections. soc and $1.00 Trial bottles free at all druggists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-28
NEWS NOTES FROM
 THE CAPITAL CITY

Little Rock, Jan. 26.-Dr. H. C.. Hoffman, one of the heads of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, and one of the most prominent chem ists of the state has been appointed chemist for the Commissioner of Mines, Manufacturers and Agriculture. Dr. Hoffman will make all chemical examinations for this department, es- pecially those of fertilizers. He will also make examinations under the state pure food act, something which has been neglected iii the past. Dr. Hoffman will inspect all samples sent him by people over the state who have purchased an article which they suspect of being in violationg of the state law.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-28
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING,

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Y. o. c. Brick Co.,, will be held at the company's office in Pine Bluff,. Arkansas, on Monday, the 20th day of February, 1911, be- tween the hours of and 2 p. IT.. for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year and for any other business brought up before the said meeting
 J. w. ONeal, President.
 1 17 1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-28
HOME BAR WILL MOVE.

On January l, the Home Bar will move to no West Barraque street, known as the old Falstaff stand. The place will be remodeled and put i'll possible time a first cass restaurant will be opened in connection with the bar. The services of Harry Clayton and Willie Wilson will be retained as bartenders, with MT. Clayton as man. ager. The friends and patrons are asked to visit the new place after January 1.
 12 28 I'm BEN s. BRANNON.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-28
Investigating Fertilizers.

The, committee which will inspect the fertilizer sales in Arkansas, ap- pointed by Speaker, Milwee Wednesday afternoon, has not been slow about getting to work, having a meeting at the close of the session Wednes- day and electing County Judge J. D. Doyle of Walnut Ridge as clerk and authorizing him to begin the Work The committee is composed of Grant
 of Jackson, chairman; Newton, of To-
 nOke; Scott of Yell; Lewis of St Francis, and Partain of Franklin. For mer Commissioner of Mines, Manu- factures and Agriculture Guy B
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-28
Bee Gum Thief.

The man who stole a red hot stove did not have anything on Jesse Prince of Logan county, who stole bee gum. Prince was convicted of the crime in 1907 and paid the fine and costs. He was pardoned Wednesday to re> store citizenship. Gov. Donaghey re- marking Princes judgment was worse than his Valor
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-28

Chicken Man! We carry the Thermometers for incubators and breeders. Tiger roofing for your houses and net wire for your runs at moderate prices. See us-Cleve- land Matthews Hardware Go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-28
BRICK WORK AND PLASTERING

Having some considerable ,xperi- ence in Brick work, plasterihg, etc. I come before the public. desiring tc attend to any kind of job or day work, such as alter grates, putting in grates, taking up old hearths, and putting in cement hearths, altering flues or building same. Ring old phone 578.
 T. H. SKIDMORE, If. 11O8 W. Second Ave.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-28

him with the hopes that she may ob- tain for him a promotion. The trick is turned. Naturally, many amusing and unlocked for complications arise, which requires three acts to untangle.
 The Blue Mouse" will be seen at the
 Elks theater today, matinee and night.