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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17
WILL REPORT AGAINST
 IO-FT. CENTERS

The Streets and Sidewalks com mittee will report unfavorably at the m eeting of the Common Council next Monday evening on the laying of 10 foot centers in Congress street and in Fairfield avenue, and in the wid- ening of Fairfield avenue from Court land street to Park avenue. The committee will report in favor of the establishing of six foot building line in Fairfield avenue from Courtland to Park.
 Instead of taking flying trip 10 the end of North Main street to in spect the layout of that street, pre- paratory to going to Hartford today to fight the petition of the Bridge DOT and Danbury Railroad Co.,, the committee took up these matters. The\ Connecticut Co. will be allowed to relay its tracks in Fairfield ave- nue on the present, centers, about g A gress street, with the one execution, from the viaduct to the bridge, which is sufficiently wide to permit 10 foot centers.
 The petitioners for the widening of Fairfield. avenue were given leave to withdraw. The committee voted on an eight foot building line in King street.
 The committee evidently doubts the sincerity of the Connecticut Co in it's statement that 1t has been giv- en too short notice in which to ob- tain iron poles for Barnum avenue. One of the committee intends to. .as- certain if such poles are not obtain able in as large quantities as desired and as quickly as may be wanted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17
OIL TRUST PLAN
 TO DIVIDE INTO
 FOUR SEC TIONS
Especial from United Press. )

(Spec1al rom united PreSS.)
 New York, May 1.-The attorneys and big chiefs of the Standard Oil Company got down to work, today. on plans to meet the decision of the Supreme court and dissolve A ten- tative scheme had been drafted in anticipation of the mandate of the lower court being upheld but the lee way given the company by the court. of five additional months in which to arrange it's business and it's modifi- cation of the antitrust law to perl init "reasona ble'' competition, has ob- viated all necessity for haste
 It is not likely that the final de- cision of the company. will be made public for some time to come.
 Meanwhile, persons vitally interest ed are speeulating and 1t is generally accepted that new companies, whose territory will be definitely defined, will be organized. After careful inspection of the decision of the Su- preme, Court, Moritz Rosenthaa, who was chief counsel for the Standard when the case was on trial before the lower courts, said, today. that the Standard could reorganize by being divided into the following sections: tion, and selling companies
 'The decree of dissolution",s he said, seems to concede the right to the subsidiary companies, to combine in a single organization of each sub- division whose operations are similar such as all producers, all manufac- turers, etc. It would, therefore, seem to me that the company could be broken up into four parts, each to be operated within the statute, and thus meet the letter and spirit of the de- cision''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17

Company's mines, Valley, N J., for the muniicent salary of $50 a month. This was the beginning of his career. With fndomnitable energy, he worked throughout every department of his mine, until he had mastered all the details. He became such a valued of ficer of the company that his ad- vancement was rapid and when he left the concern after 12 years ern- ployment, he was in its highest posi- tion and the possessor of comfort able home and some capital. It was fence that Mr.. Heft obtained the technical knowledge of coal mining which, combined with his knowledge of the practical application of cleo tricity, makes him eminently fitted for his task of installing the electric apparatus in the Elk Mountain Mines.
 MT Heft's work brought his me- chanical genius quickly to light. Nu- merous successful inventions were brought out and patented by him. The success of his inventions led him into the business of manufacturing and he became the head sof thriv- ing industry One of the first to realize the possibilities in the devel- opment of electricity, he moved to New York in 1890 and took up the study of the rapid transit problem. with the idea already in his mind of making electricity solve the question.
 It was then that he came to Bridge port and organized an electric rail way on a large scale. He organized and promoted the Bridgeport Traction Company, framing and securing the necessary charters in the face of con siderable opposition from the legisla- ture which was not at that time greatly enlightened on the subject of electric railways.
 His successful Iabors in Bridgeport attracted the attention of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Rail- road, and in 1894 he was invited to become head of the electrical de- partment He occupied this position very successfully and inaugurated that policy of electrical development which has kept the New Haven road foremost in that field throughout the country ftF.t k
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17
GLOWING EMBERS END DEBT OF THE
 ALGONQUIN CLUB
Novel Ceremony at Banquet Last Evening Marks Release From $10,300 Indebtedness

When President George S.N Hill of the Algonquin club arose during the Eanquet attended by TO members, last evening. all lights were extinguished, and in impressive silence the president placed q lighted taper to a mass of documents piled high upon a tray. As the flames consumed the papers which represented debts to the amount of $10, ,30O-the members arose and sang America In a few moments the embers died, and the clubmen con- graduated themselves upon the wiping out of a heavy debt necessitated by the growth and enlargement of the club
 Unusual good cheer prevailed at the banquet It was arranged with the Idea of real feast of merriment in mind, and song and music punctuated every course and made the post pran- dial session one of exceptional enjoy n1ent. The banquet was served in the big hall. with the speakers and guests seated on tables elevated on the runway of the bowling alleys.
 The menu was arranged under the direction of Steward James Wines, whose master hand never produced more delectable spread. While the feasting was in progress, the ire
  ed upon singing popular songs.
 President Hill began the speechmak- ing with a number of important an- nouncements of plans of the club, one of which is the transformation of the big hall. where the bowling alleys are, into billiard and pool room the like of which cannot be excelled in New England. He announced the person mel of the committee in charge of this work as follows: Robert A. Beers, George E. Crawford, and Joseph w. Northrop. Then dwelling upon the growth and prosperity of the organi- zation. he took occasion to pay high tribute to Steward James Wines. and aaid his model management of the af- fairs of the club was in great part re- sponsible for it's progress. s|
 Taking up the spirit of enthusiasm characterfzing MT. Hills speech. sev- eral members constituted themselves a committee. and rushing away, re- turned with the embarrassed steward in their charge. There were cheers and vigorous rounds of applause in appreciation of the stewards activi- ties. and he. completely overwhelmed, could only bow his appreciation.
 Included, in the other speakers were Frank Wilson one of the original 20 organizers of the club: Henry Setzer. who told how the club raised $10, 300 in two hours; pr. George l.. Porter an honorary member of the club, who told interesting stories of Indian lore and of the Civil War; George M. Flames, Frank Hastings, former Pres ident Angus H. Mckenzie, Henry Mann, editor of the Columbian Maga- zine; ex-Mayor Hugh Stirling, c. D. s. Miller, Col J. H. Wade and former Senator Tollman of Massachusetts.
 At the earnest solicitation of George Eames, Frank Hastings told the story
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17
THE EVENING PRAYER.

In the twilight of my days.
 Tn the evening of the years, Life unto my saddened gaze ~ Seems a vision yelled in tears, All the knowledge fades away That I vainly thought to keep; AS a little child I pray:
 sfNow I lay me down to sleep" [ have wandered far from Thee
 Since that childish prayer I said And the lips that taught it to me Have been gathered to the dead: Yet her face I seem to see
 When the evening shadows creep And again, as at her knee.
 Pray Thee. Lord, my soul to keep! Softly fades the lingering light;
 LO !the last beam leaves the skies And I watch, amid the night, For the evening star to rise. Far beyond the bounds of space may drift ere day shall break; Let me see my mothers face If dies before r wake! sz r. Darker grows the gathering gloom, While my soul it's vigil keeps With the memories that loom
 Up from Life's unsounded deeps. When upon sunless strand,
 l shall hear the surges break. Ere I near the Nameless Land. Pray Thee, Lord my soul to taker Maria Conway Oemler, in the In,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17
A SENATE WITHOUT A BOSS.

For the first time since the Civil
 War the United States has no real boss, writes Robert Wickliffe Wool ley in Success Magazine" Jacob H. Gallinger, of New Hampshire, may imagine himself such because he is chairman of the Republican Caucus. or Boies Penrose, of Pennsylvania, may claim the title as an appanage of the Craftsmanship of the great Commit tee on Finance; but the fact is that the real say-so is vested in neither the regular Republicans nor the regu- lar Democrats. A select but potent minority composed of the Progressiyes in both parties yields the scepter. and all titles which have heretofore been indicative of power are now lt- tie more than mere matters of form.
 This does not necessarily mean that the people rule in what we are fond of calling the greatest deliberative body in the world; but it does mean that they are getting a foothold where for years their rights and demands were scoffed at, and that new or- der of things is at hand.
 There came into being Tn 1881 Senate oligarchy which was self-per- petuating down to March 4th last The interests of the favored few of the great corporations were looked after practically to the exclusion of those of the masses of our people. We of this generation, have hap1t or re- ferring to Nelson w. Aldrich as the representative and advocate of the chosen few. As matter of fact he was only the successor of a number of distinguished statesmen, such as Morrill,. sherman and Blaine, who hon. estly did not know what it was to ex- perience a heart throb for the masses. Aldrich probably had as remarkable a career as any man who ever enter ed the United states Senate. Not in the least the orator that Clay, Web- ster or Calhoan was, nor yet so bril- liant as was B1ain or Sumner, he was a business statesman who accomplish ed more in the way of getting legis- lation for which he fought than any man in the history of this govern ment. His passing, therefore. is wor- thy of more than ordinary note, and, because of his consistent devotion to special privilege, should be hailed with thanksgiving by those who sincerely believe in fair play and the rule of the people. 1x
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17
PLOT TO KILL
 HER BY PHONE
(snec;al from Tinted Press !

Alfred, Me, May 17.-More dis closures concerning the weird house. hold maintained by the widow of Ole Bull, the famous violinist were made when the trial of her daughters con- test against the widows will was re- stunned here. It was asserted by the attorneys of the daughter, Mrs. Olea Bull Vaughn, of Cambridge, Mass, that Mrs. Bull was highly susceptible to the mysticism of spirits and at one time peopled her home with East Indians to ward off the bad influences of her sgenemies. It was also stated that Mrs. Bull insisted that one of her enemies was plotting to kill her by telephone, through the medium of an evil thought transmitted over the wire.
 The estate involved amounts to nearly half a million dollars.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17

of the oldest inhabitant of Stratford'', which is now recognized in polite so- ciety as classic. The more Frank tells the story, like ageing wine, the better it listens.
 The spirit of good fellowship mani fested last night was a fine testimon- ial to the popularity of the administra- tion of President Hill. who has, sue ceeded in stamping his personality up- on the affairs of the organization in a way that has proved most helpful.
 The tribute paid Steward James Wines was remarkable. When Pres ident Hill spoke of how much the club was indebted to the steward for it's excellent condition financially the members took it up and for several minutes the applause was deafening. That the compliment was deserved goes without saving
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17
A VITAL RULE.
 "A Baserunner Struck With a Baf- t ted Ball Is Out.

And don't forget that little, seldom needed. but vital rule of baseball, "A base-runner struck with a batted ball is out Watch the ball when it is hit. If it's a grounder crossing your path, see that 1t doesn't hit your legs. Jump over it, wait for it to go by, do anything, but don't let it touch you. But once the ball is by you forget it. Put your head down and run! Don't try to see where the ball has gone, unless it is a fly. Depend on the coachers., They are there for that purpose. The fraction of a. second it takes you to look over your shoulder for the bayy may mean the difference between safe" and out. And don't run on high flies more than half-way-be sure the fly isn't going to be caught before you tear round the bases, unless, of course, there are two out, when it makes no diff ference since, if the ball is caught, the side is out, and if it isn't caught. you may score if you can beat the ball. Hence, with two out, run. whether the ball is a fly or ground CT.
 When you run more than one base at time, you must remember that the fraction of a second which you may lose or sgain, en route, by any. calculation, speed, skilll or the lack of them, means the difference be- tweeen good and "bonehead" base running. The mere matter of turn ing the bag, that is. rounding the corner, may have vital importance. From c. H. Claudy's "The Battle of Baseball" in June St.eNicholas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17
WOMEN'S VOTES HELP DEFEAT IN
 TACOMA RECALL
Special from United Press.)

Tacoma. Wash. May 1.-Two new faces will be seen in the municipal commissions of Tacoma, as result of the recall election, the 9th the city has experienced in 10 weeks.
 Complete returns indicate that Com missioner of Public Works Wood and Commissioner of Finance. Freeland have been reelected and that Com missioner of Public Safety Roys and Light Commissioner Lawson have been recalled. F. H.. Petit will succeed Roys and B. J. Weeks will succeed Lawson.
 Yesterdays election was the ulti- mate result of a campaign started by the Royal Arch, the saloonkeepers' or ganization, against Mayor Fawcett, in retaliation for the forcing through the commission an anti-treating ordinance. Fawcett was recalled and then recall petitions were filed against the other four municipal commissioners. Roys was accused of trying to run a ''wide open town, and today he attributed his defeat to the votes of the women.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17
PAULINE CHASE SAYS
 ENGAGEMENT TO CLAUDE
 GRAHAME- WHITE IS OFF
Especial from United. Press. )

London, May 17.-"I prefer to let Miss Chase do all the talking in this matter" declared Claude Grahame- White, the English aviator, today, when asked regarding the truth of Miss Pauline Chase's statement that was at an end.
 However, if Miss Chase says the engagement is off, why guess it is.'' Miss Chase is quoted as saying that she had discovered that 'Mr Grahame-White could not sufficient ly compensate her for abandoning the stage"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17
Bridgeport Man
 Bound Over ]. in New Haven
Especial from United Press. ]

t1PNNIoI IT Offf OIfftCU 6SS.J
 New Haven, May Iron a pick pocket charge, Morris Rosen, IT, I'll Water street, Bridgeport, and Charles Soley, alias Sawyer, of New York. were bound over to the superior court after a hearing in police court, to- day. Rosen was caught in the act of picking pocket at the circus grounds, last week. Shortly after Rosen's arrest Sawyer, who the po- lice say is Rosen's accomplice, looked the police station over in the hope of catching sight of his friend Sawyer was recognized by the police and easily captured
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17
MISSING ROOFER
 TURNS UP AT HOME
Special from United Press,

Especial from United sPress.)
 Willimantic, May 17-Chas. Veane. a local roofer who was mourned by his family as lost and temporarily deranged, was at his home, today. denying the stories that followed his sudden disappearance from this place, last Thursday. He said he lost his job and went to Revere Island to look for work. When he learned that the police were looking for him he concluded to return home
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17
THE PRETTIEsT FACE

iand the most beautiful hands are of. ten disfigured by an unsightly 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 1S6 Cannon St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17
THE BEST HAND
 SOAP.

Guaranteed not to inture the skin Instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust Grease. Ink, Paint and Dirt For the hand or clothing. Large can 10 cents Manufactured by Wm. R. winn, PA Stratford Ave
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17
FAIRY RAIN.
(By Cora Hartman.) "rfffon fov the Eorrnor

(Written7 for the Farmer.) thought Fairy Rain Held brush of crystal sheen So clear, were the drops on my wins
 dow pane. But No, this morning the gray old
 grass Was painted an Emerald green.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17

No matter what you want try tho Farmer Want Column.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17

EVERYBODY THINKS THAT SATISFACTION COAT, IS THE BEST IN THE CITY
 IT IS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17

Scottrish Rite. Masons to the number Of 100 are planning to visit Providence next Wednesday to participate in the comforting of the 27th degree for Rhode Island Consistory.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-17
LOSS 40,OOO HOMELESS
 BY KIRiN FIRE

London, May 17-A Harbin des- patch, today, says that in the recent fire in Kirin, Manchurfa, S,3S7 build ings were destroyed, 10000 people made homeless and property loss of s20, ,000,0 900 inflicted.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
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TERRITORY. 1t is the desire of the
Contest Manager that each candidate
READ CAREFULLY the instructions on
the BACK PAGE OF THIS WEEKS JOUR-
NAL and note the RULES of the Con-
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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
ATTORNEY BOWEN
Of Carroll Opened Wrong Door. Fell
Head Long Down Cellar. Think
ing To Enter Another Hall

Sunday morning the entirs commun-
ity of this place was deeply shocked to
learn of the sudden and unexpected
death of Geo. w. Bowen, veteran at
torney and citizen of this city. While
the cause of this serious tragedy is not
fully known, it is thought to have been
the result of the opening of the wrong
door, which led down cellar by steep
flight of stairs. This door, it seems,
with the one leading into the front
hall, stand side by side, and in the
darkness Mr.. Bowen, supposing he
was entering this hall, opened the
wrong door and fell headlong down
the stairs, striking against the huge
brick chimney, head foremost, in such
a manner as to sever the motor nerve,
death following immediately.-Carroll
Herald.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
MOTHER GONE
After a Long Illness Mrs. Jacobina
Larson Died At The Home OF Her
Son, N. L. Peterson.

Mrs. Jacobins Larson died at the
home of her son. N. L. Peter son Octo-
Der "a, 1911, aged "a years, 2 months
and II days, after three months ILL
ness.
Mrs. Jacobina Larson was born In
Denmark August z, 1927 and was un-
tied in marriage to P. C. Larsen May
l6, 1858. To this union was born eight
children, three of whom preceded her
in dehlh. In 1890 she came to Amer
lea with her husband and her son and
his wife. With them she has made
her home ever since. Eight years ago
she celebrated her golden wedding.
The funeral was held October 26 at
the st. John church conducted by
Rev. Rawn. All her children we're
present at the funeral.
Card Of Thanks
We wish to thank those who 80
kindly assisted US during the illness
and death of our mother.
The Children.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
INTEREST TO FARMERS
Ownership Of Your Roads. Public
Has No Right Only To Pass
And RepaSS

Wallaces' Farmer: AS we have here
tofore explained in the Farmer, the
country road and what grows on it
belongs to the owner of the land ad-
joining, subject only to the rights of
the public to pass and repass and to
the right to use any material in the
road for its repair. The grass growing
along the roadside, whether hay or
pasture, is just as much the property of
the owner of the land adjoining as if it
wore within his own fences, except
that the public has right to drive
over it. Neither the public nor any
individual, however, has any right at
all to pasture this grass or to cut it e1-
cspt with the consent of the adjoining
land owner. Horse traders and others
who make practice of pasturing the
highway along land which does not
belong to them are trespassing upon
the rights of the owner of the land ad-
joining just as much as if they were
within his fences. Farmers should
give these traders who are in the prac-
tice OF camping for some days at time
to understand that they must keep
moving or action will be taken against
them for trespass. They can be held
for any damages sustained thru their
unlawful actions.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-11-09
WEDDING CHIMES
TwoPopular Young People United In
Holy Bonds Of Matrimony For
Better Or For Worse.

On Wednesday evening at 600
o'clock occurred the pretty home we'd
ding of Wilbur T. Couts and Madge M.
Artist, both of North Branch, at the
home Of the BRIDES parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniel Artist. The contracting
parties are we'll and favorably known
having grown from childhood to man
hood and womanhood in the commun-
ity. Rev. Fred e. Whitney, ex-pastor
of the young couple, oficiated.
After the ceremony feast, such as
only the mother can provide, was serv-
ed. There were about thirty of the rel
atives of the bride and groom present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Couts will reside on
the Spangler farm. Mr.. aud Mrs.
Spangler will reside in Washington.