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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11

ing. We all knew where he ard hf( followers stood on every public ques1 ton, and so well did we understauA him, that l could almost write down what he was going to say or everN question of public interest before hss uttered a syllable, and therefore F1isk and his followers inability to uuder-f stand me was of little public loss. r5 can only explain his unfafrness snf1 his animosity to me by the fact thatS by my activity in favor of all popu-f lar measures and by my active op- 1; position to every grab the railroad all tempted I incurred the enmfty of thel forces for whom MT. Banks Easf spokesman in this House in this ses-y sion, but l can assure him and I as-l sure you, gentlemen, that I am justi as proud and pleased with the enenniss !, made by my activity, as I am pleas ed with the friends and their good will I gained at this session, as totnf | sentiments emanate from the same 2 cause, namely my zeal in favor of thes peoples interests, and in opposftiont ! to railroad grabs from Stamford has taken the view {, that MT. Banks in attacking me has | intended to attack one of my race [ regret this, and I do not believe MT. Banks intended it in that way An2f even if he did I would not care to en-t lST IillO d COILIONtISJ W1LI HlfN dODUx my personal feelings of a racial na~5 ture, as such conduct reflects ratherf on him, not on me. In th95 first outbreak against one of my racss on the floor of this House I had tol almost tie myself to my seat to re- frain from answering his insults. E. said to myself then as I say now, that Z I was sent to represent the people of% the City of Bridgeport. not my own Or my sentiments The inter- ests of the people I represent, must be my only consideration. and for that reason only resent his attack upon me- I will only say tFlls. however. that it is a strange coincidence that in the two outbreaks of MT. Banks in this session, he selected his Fic- tims from my race. Evidently, ho thought that we can be insulted with 
 This is substantially what I said, and I hereby emphatically deny that I made any other statement, complain ing of an attack on my race, or that was in tears. Someone wanted to have fun at my expense, l can almost the source that mislead ths Morning Telegram
 JOSHUA MELTZER.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11
STAMFORD MAN CHOSEN
 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
 OF PARKS OF NEW YORK
Charles Downing Lay Had Backing of
 Mayor Gaynor
Jas Beautiful Home Oronoque and We'll Known Sratford -s Secretary of American Society of Landscape Archi
 tects and is One of the Leaders of His Profession

attached to the office, which will re- quire the major portion of his time. He has a very large private business as landscape artist, some of which must of necessity be sacrificed.
 Mr. Lay was born in Newburg. N. T., in 1877, and after being educated at J. H. Mosss private school in New York City he entered Columbia Uni versity, taking course in architecture in the class of 1900. After three years at Columbia he entered Harvard Un- iversity, where he studied landscape architecture under Prof. Frederick Law Olmstead. graduating with a de- gree of Bachelor of Science in 1902.
 He then entered the office of D. w. Langton, architect, where he spent two years, after which he started in busl- ness for himself.
 A number of years ago MT. Lay purchased a handsome residence in Stratford and has developed beautiful grounds around it.
 The magnitude of his new work may be appreciated in view of the size of the New York parks and the constant growth of the park system in that city. Central Park covers S43 acres. Prospect park in Brooklyn GOV CTS 526 acres. Ocean parkway is 5 and 1-2 miles long and 21O feet wide; Van Cortland park has 1,132 acres; and there are scores of lesser parks, all of large size.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11
Meltzer's Reply To
 Banks AlluSiOn To
 His Foreign Accent
Ut Little Interest He Maintains Whether Banks Makes Himself Understood for His Opposition to the
 Peoples Interests Is Well Understood
Bridgeport Representative Proud of the Fact that By Opposing Corporation Grabs He Has Incurred Enmi
 ty of Banks and the Latter's Followers
To the Editor oflThe Farmer, Sir:

TO the Editor of lThe Farmer, Sir:
 There appeared in today's Bridgeport Telegram a statement alleged to have been made by me on the floor of the House at Hartford in reply to an at tack made on me by Judge Banks of Fairfield on Wednesday afternoon in my absence. InaSmlrch as the state ment as published in the Telegram is entirely incorrect I would therefore ask you to kindly publish in your valued paper a correct statement of what I actually did say. Tn rising to a question of personal privilige I said substantially as follows:
 I have read in this mornings Cour- ant as well as in a Bridgeport paper, that MT Banks of Fairfield in an eff fort to kill a bill in which I was vitally interested asked the House that this bill be absolutely Killed without the possibility of reconsideration, as he knew that when I came for Thurs days session I would move it's recon sideration and make a 20 minutesspeech on it, and the people on his side of the House could not tell whether I was making a speech or singing a song."
 Ordinarily I would consider it the height of impropriety to speak in any way derogatory of an absent member.
 
 and it is entirely unfair, but the gen. tleman from Fairfield established a precedent in this case, and I shall fol- low his precedent only for the purpose of replying to him. The statement that he and his followers can not un- derstand me may be true, but there are several explanations for it. One is that the acoustics of the House are very poor and one with a weak voice is unable to make himself heard at the other end of the House, and we both sit at the extreme end of the House on. opposite sides Again my foreign accent may have a good deal to do with it. I regret it but I can not help it.
 But the chief reason I think is the fact that I and he have as a rule in this session been on diametrically op- posite sides on every question of pub lie interest, and out of charity to him I will say that the reason why MT. Banks always took the opposite side to mine on every public question was that I have always taken the peoples side on every question, and that was not his side; there he could not very we'll understand me.
 have never tried to convert him and his followers to my way of think
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11

Charles Downing Lay of Stratford mas been appointed to the important position of landscape architect of the parks of the<city of New York. MT. Lay, who owns a beautiful home in Oronoque, is recognized as one of the leaders in his profession in this coun- try and is secretary of the American Society of Landscape Architects.
 MT. Lay succeeds Samuel Parsons, Jr, who was dismissed by the Park board of New York last May. Since that time the board has been unable to agree upon a man suitable for such an important work. In addition to the salary of s4,0OO the honor of being se- lected to the position is quite high one.
 Mr. Lay is we'll known in Stratford, where he lives for most of the year, although New York is his legal resi- dence.
 Mir Lay was nominated yesterday by Park Commissioner Eliot of Queens, and his election by the Park board was made unanimous. after another candidate had failed to get more than two votes. MT. Lay had the backing of Mayor Gaynor.
 Friends of Mir Lay say that he ac- cepted the position at quite a>consid- erable financial sacrifice to himself. There is an enormous amount of work
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11
WOULD INVEST FIRE MARSHAL WITH AUTHORITY Chief Mooney Points Out Way to See That Fire Laws Are
 Enforced Gets a Communication From Philadelphia a-Marshals Can't do Anything Now

Fire marshals ought to be empow- cred to arrest everyone who violates the fire laws" declared Chief Edward Mooney to a Farmer reporter today in commenting on the evil results of the divided authority in the fire laws of this and many other states.
 Fire marshals could be put under bonds,'' declared the chief, "and held responsible for the arrests they make; at the same time it ought not to be necessary for the fire marshal to ap- peal to the prosecuting authorities to enforce these laws, with the result that there are delays of months, or years, or no action at all."
 Chief Moneys attention was called to the subject by the receipt of a re- port issued by a Pennsylvania mer- chant, Powell Evans, who is devoting himself to a campaign to enforce proper fire laws throughout the coun- try.
 MT. Evans, who is an expert on this subject, puts his finger on the same cause of trouble that was denounced by Chief Mooney through The Farmer some months ago;-divided authority, in which no one is held responsible for the enforcement of the fire laws. Un- der present conditions the laws are not enforced, he runs up against this Snag of divided authority right at the start.
 "The present fire law in our state is good enough declared the chief, except that it states that the fire marshal shall lay his evidence before the prosecuting authorities, instead of giving the fire marshal the authority to make arrests and enforce the law. As it is now, the office is a joke more or less, according to whether the pros- ecuting officials are on to their jobs or not. Even the head of the State police is not given power to make ar rests for violations of the fire law. He can summon witnesses, hear evil dence, etc., and if he thinks a man Is guilty of arson all he can do is sub init the information to the proper prosecuting authorities"
 Chief Moneys correspondent writes as follows about the fire laws:-'1 need not enumerate here even recent fatal and expensive fires. The New ark and current New York "Asch fac- tory'' fires show how bad conditions are. Owners evade expense in build ing; engineers and architects are of ten not fully posted, indifferent or too lenient with their clients; insur- ance boards have limited influence and no power; the Municipal Building and Inspection bureaus only partially CO., operate or control and are often jeal- ous and even in conflict. There is no centralized authority or responsibility
 There is no continuous and effec- tive inspection from any quarter There is riot of ignorance, indiffer- ence, incompetency and sometimes graft, lack of authority and conflict of authority; and such authority as exists, is so discentered as to make the placing of responsibility impossible and over it all a criminal gambling oh the chance of fire with it's consequent horror. suffering and waste"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11
EXPLOSION IN MALT MILL OF
 BIG BREWERY
Employes of Portsmouth Plant Shifted in Time to Prevent Great Loss of
 Life
On Account of Gas and Electric Light Works Close by Fire Causes Widespread Alarm.
Especial from United Press.)


 Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. 11-An ex- ~nouth Brewing Co., located in the heart of the business district, tore out two floors at 8:SO o'clock, today, and the resulting fire did between s15,- 600 and $20,o0O damage to the four story structure. Only the fact that the employees in that department had been shifted, early today, to work in another part of the building, prevented great loss of life.
 The explosion, itself, wrecked only the malt mill room on the second floor
 The employees were working in a back part of the building and directly under the room in which the explo- sion took place and after it was thought any possible chance of a re- sulting fire from the explosion had been stamped out the men returned to their work. Afterwards 1t was found that the sparks had been car- ried up a conveyor to the floors above and that they shot into the vacant Because the Portsmouth Gas Works with Its huge tanks of gas and the Portsmouth Electric Lighting Plant adjoin on either side of the brewing structure, general alarm was sent in For time it was thought aid would have to be asked from nearby cities but after a stubborn fight, in which two firemen were temporarily overcome by smoke, the fire was ex- tinguished before it spread to either adjoining building.
 It Is thought the explosion was caused by metallic matter escaping the attraction of magnets and getting in %n fh1 ma Cri ha malt
 The loss is said to be partly cover ed by insurance. It will take at least a week to repair the plant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11
MONEY KINGS DRIVING OUT
 HENRY PRICK
Wall Street Wondering if Steel Trust Magnate Has Resigned from Director ate of Hartman Lines.
Especial from United Press.)

New York, Aug. 11-tMr. Henry c. Prick has resigned as a director in the Hartman lines. and understand that it is his intention to retire from the directorate of the United States Steel Corporation and from an active part in the direction of several other large corporations.'-O H. Kuhn, recognized spokesman for Kuhn, Loeb & Company, bankers.
 There has been no friction between Mr. Prick and myself. Judge Robert s. Lovette, president of the Hartman railways.
 .I have not resigned from the direc- torate of the steel trust, nor from the directorate of the Union Pacific. '- Henry c. Prick.
 Wall Street is today trying hard to reconcile these widely differing state ments and is discussing the report that after many years the "new ring has succeeded in getting the man who, as the right hand of Andrew Car negie, was the first capitalist in Amer ica to crush a strike with the repeat ing rifles and long clubs of private detectives.
 Recently, Prick received considerable notoriety in connection with the steel trust investigation, it having been shown that he was the active spokes- man in his now famous trip to Wash ington, accompanied by Judge Gary, when the sanction of President Roose- welt was obtained to the gobbling up of the Tennessee Coal 6, Iron Com pany by the steel trust
 Because of these disclosures, it is said, Prick, like some others of the "old guard" of leading financiers, is in disfavor in the little circle that now controls most of the big industries.
 Prick, according to the report, has no desire to retire from the battle of finance. In order to expedite his de- cision, therefore, Wall Street heard today the announcement of his retire. ment from the Hartman board, yes terday. If Prick will take the hint and retire quietly, Wall Street hears, he will be lauded as a financier. If not, the "street" expects a strong bat tie to force him out.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11
FATAL EXPLOSION OF
 BLASTING POWDER IN
 NEW YORK AQUEDUCT.

Cornwall. N. T., Aug. Hone man is known to have been killed, another was fatally hurt and enormous dam age was done when HOO pounds of blasting powder exploded, early today, in Shaft NO. s of the New York Aque- duct Improvement, more than a mile from this village. The shock following the explosion was so great that hun dreds of windows in this village were shaken and many of the sleeping in beds.
 Believing for a time that an earth quake had taken place, citizens of Cornwall rushed into the streets in their nightclothing. Many women tainted and the entire village was badly scared.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11
Especial from United Press. !,

Washington, Aug. 11.-That the House committee on Expenditures in the Agricultural department has un- earthed conspiracy to dislodge Dr. Harvey W. Wiley, the governments chief chemist, was the claim made by supporters of the pure food cham pion, today. The committee has learned that the charge of violating statutory regulations in the employ ment of Dr. H. H. Rusby, an expert, on an annual salary for per diem work, was originally formulated by W1ley's assistant and fellow member of the pure food board, Dr. H. L.Dun- lap. and submitted to Secretary Will son without giving the chief chemist an opportunity to defend himself Wiley was later condemned by the committee of personnel, of which Colonel McCabe, another of the pure food board, was a member and that the verdict was affirmed by Attorney General Wickersham, who held that Wiley should be permitted to re- Sign."
 It was learned that Wiley, McCabe and Dunlap formed the pure food board before which the testimony was given and that McCabe and Dun- lap, who disagreed with Wiley on many questions, had hampered the chief chemists work.
 Secretary Wilson was involved be- cause it was shown that he permitted McCabe and other departmental em- ployes who were against Wiley in the benzoate of soda controversy, to make trips over the country at government expense to boost the anti Wiley de- cision on benzoate. Wilson also per mitted officials of the Remsen ref ereee board to testify against the In- diana pure food law in benzoate hearing. Wiley was refused permfs- sion to go.
 When the committee met, today 1t was expected that Dr. Wiley him self would testify. It was predicted that the chemist would prefer sensa- tional charges.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11
WHEELER BUYS ENTIRE BLOCK
 ON MAIN ST.

By purchasing two parcels of real estate today, Samuel H. Wheeler has. now acquired the entire block on tna west side of Main street from Con- gress to Arch streets. Deeds were filed this morning in the town clerk 2 office. He purchased from Frederick c. Curtis and Harriet Curtis a two thirds interest in the tract having a frontage of S2 feet on Main and 263 feet on Arch street. The purchaserl gives back a mortgage of sZ9,000. There is already a mortgage of s10.- 900 held by the City Savings bank.
 The second parcel was bought from Louisa B. Warren of Watertown. This has frontage of 194.g2 feet on Con- gress and 41.5S feet on Main street. Wheeler gives back a mortgage For S9,000 There is already a mortgage on the property for $25,000 Read estate dealers say the entire property is valued at about S100,OO0. At present there are two dwelling houses and saloon on the property.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11
Old Sol Starts
 Hitting It Up
 While We Sweat
Day Starts Out in a Pleas ant Manner But Grows
 Unpleasantly Hot

Starting with a reasonably cool morning (according to the Supreme court), the thermometer began a steady climb today until at noon it was hitting Alpine heights and re- minding the sufferers of happy days in July, when record was made.
 Tn self-registering thermometer at F. Lyman's optical store at 920 Main street, shows that the tempera ture was 70 degrees at 6 a. m., after which time the mercury's ascent is recorded in an unwavering line. At noon the thermometer showed 90, and at 1:30 it was 91 and still on the climb.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11
Pope Improving
 But Still Weak
Heart Action Stimulated by h.
 jectiOnS of Caffeine
Special from United Presso

Rome, Aug. Hope Plus x was in better spirits, today, according to re- ports from the Vatican. His heart was stronger as result of hypodermic in- jections of caffeine but his general weakness has shown little signs of inn provement.
 Following the operation on his knee, His Holiness suffered less pain, today The change from his small bed cham Der on the 4th floor to a vast airy room on the floor below also seemed to be beneficial
 The Pope fears 'draughts' and has added somewhat to his discomfort by insisting that the windows in his room be kept closed even during the pres ent excessively hot weather The. ne cessity for the injection of caffeine indicates the general weakness of the Pope, which now is the most dis quieting symptom.
 The temperature of the Pope at noon was reported to be 100 During the morning he sent for Cardinal Mer- ry Del Val and Mgr. Bisleti He told them that he was feeling better and was determined to get well.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11
Conspiracy To
 Dust Dr. Wiley
 Now Uneanhed
THE WILEY MBROGLIO

Dr. Harvey w. Wiley, govern ment chief chemist, charged with ''irregularitieS.''
 Departmental committees held he should be permitted to re- sign"
 Attorney General Wickersham affirmed dec1sien, declaring Wiley ''merited condign punish ment.'
 President now considering mat ter. House committee investi- gating.
 Wiley supporters charge con- spiracy against chemist by other members of pure food board.
 Proof obtained they sought to discredit Wiley's attitude on ben- ZOate of soda.
 Solicitor McCabe admitted ap- proving employment of expert under conditions exactly similar to those for which he found Wiley guilty of ''irregularity."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11
STREET TO-DAY,
Special from United Press.)

Special from United Press.)
 New York. Aug. 11-Opening-Every- thing on the list made a substantial gain at the opening of the stock mar ket, today. Canadian Pacific was the strongest feature, opening 1 5-S higher. At the end of 15 minutes the tone was nervous.
 II A. M--During the latter half of the first hour there was evidence of renewed action in many issues.
 Government bonds unchanged, other bonds steady
 Noon-Prices at noon showed little change from yesterdays close and the market seemed to be more evenly bal Rnced.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Mollie Sheridan of PA Wheeler avenue, is spending her vacation il. Hartford, at the home of Mrs. Harry Levy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11

Acalon, Cal.-After fighting a leap ing Tuna which he had hooked for F hours. c. B. Stockton, of Los Ange- les, landed his prize. He was so ex- hausted that he had to be carried home and put to bed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11

White cheesecloth and searsucker are recommended for kitchen aprons, as these materials are easily washed and require no ironing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11

Flounces. folds and many kinds of trimming now appear on the erst- while severely plain skirt
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11

TO RENT-First floor, six rooms. steam heat, all improvements. 219 Pearl St. between E. Main and Brooks St. P3 tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11

STORE TO RENT-I7 it. by 4z if TIT Fairfield avenue, Farmer build ing. For particulars call at Farmer Office. L11s If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11

GOOD SECOND HAND National Cash Register for sale cheap. Address P. o. Box 16, City S2s1 1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11

"Classified" ads on inside page of 4his paper.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11

TO RENT.-Second floor, six rooms. all improvements, 193 Gathering St. tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11

PICNIC by the Castlefranchese Sick Benefit Society, Stadler's Park, Sun day, August 13. Risis orchestra.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11

"CIassiied' ads on inside page oe this paDeR- s -.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11

JOIN the Casca Laxine tablet users. Great for constipation. 25c
 H 1so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11

FOR SALE.-1ndian motorcycle, h. D. Free engine. First class condi- tion. Lowe Laundry, 1000 Seaview Ave l. Il b*po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11

ENGRAVED WEDDING invitations 100 with two sets of envelopes com plete $6.50. Engraved on copper plate. Southworths 10 Arcade.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11

WANTED.-To buy second hand l lathe, drop press, also automatic | machinery. P. O. Box 5S, City.
 l. 10 SD
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11

FARM WANTED.-Stock and tools, 75 to 100 acres, near Bridgeport. Immediate possession. Owners only positively no agents. Box 12, care of Farmer. L II S*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11

COURSE DINNERS 25 cents from
 11:30 a. m. to 12 D. m. Park Cftvs Restaurant. upstairs, 166 FairfeI6 Ave. 13 If. Sl
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11

NEW YORK BOLOGNA and frank furters. home made meat loaf. fresh daily. Peter Hron, 121s Stratford Ave. U 23 If $50
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11

HOT ROAST BEEF for Saturday night at O'Connor's. East Main ana Walter Sts. All welcome. Lager and ales the finest. stf ka
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11

ROAST STUFFED VEAL served free at Baldwin's. 31 Cannon St., Satur
 day, Aug. 12 from D. m. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11
UNCLASSIFIED

MARDI-GRAS TONIGHT at Broom
 lawn Rink Pavilion. Speideps or cheStra. a*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-11

WANTED-Woman that understands chamber work in lodging house. Enquire 641 Water Street, White House Clothing store. a*