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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-17
APPLIES FOR DISCHARGE
 FROM BANKRUPTCY WITH
 OVER MILLION LIABILITIES

New Haven. June 17-John W. Bart of Stamford who recently filed a pe- tition in bankruptcy with Referee Banks of Bridgeport, and whose lia- bilities amounted to over a million. now has in application for discharge from bankruptcy. No date for the final hearing has been as yet fixed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-17
S17,7OO DEPOSITED
 IN SCHOOL BANK. More Than 40 Per Cent. of Children Have Made Deposits.
(Hartfor Couran:.l ]

(HartfOr COu1an:.)
 The report of Principal Arthur D. Cali of the Henry Barnard School, which was pres lted at the annual meeting of the s :on ] North District on Wednesday event F, gave figures showing results of the school savings bank plan. The total deposits from November 2S, 1908, to June 13, 1911, were $17,77S09. T.,e deposits for the year 191O-11 were the largest in the history of the scheme and, as 2 rule, there has been an increase each year the amounts being as follows: 1906-7, s3,421.O1; 19O7-S, s3437 56; l90o-9. $3.154.- 67; 1909-1O, S3,6O2.19; 191O-1l, $4.o72 q. There have been 122 depositors in the kindergarten department this year, the number being 40 per cent. of the en- rollrnent of that department. "Practi- cally 41.2 per cent. of the children os our school have deposited something, says the report. Bank books have been issued by the society for Savings to 1169 children. Other facts are fOund in the following tables.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-17
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mir and Mrs. Charles Franz of 104e William street, yesterday welcomed a baby boy. Mother and son are doing we'll
 A number of Bridgeport hostesses have recently given teas for the bene- fit of the Day Nursery. Among them may be mentioned Mrs. G. A. Jamie son, Miss Elizabeth Jamieson, Mrs Charles J. Dickson, Mrs. D. F. McNa- mara, Miss Mildred Rrinsmade. Miss Edith M Porte, Miss I. Leland, Mrs. S. T. Davis, Jr., and Mrs. Henry A. Mix.
 Instead of the regular meeting of the w C. T. U. yesterday, a number of the members journeyed to the Lake view home, bearing baskets of cake, fruit and flowers for the inmates.
 Prof. Reginald McAll, A B., organ ist of the Church of the Covenant, New York, was the soloist last night at the Newfield M. E. church, demon strating the excellent capabilities of the new Carnegie organ there, to a large audience.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-17

the, wagon in time to prevent Boedge from shooting the man.
 Father Splain turned the revolver over to the policemen. who arrested Boedge charging him with discharglng a revolver in the street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-17

Weekly deposits 19O6-7 B Weekly deposits 19O7-S 8 Weekly deposits 190S-9 g Weekly deposits 190910 B Weekly deposits 1910-11 g
 Total weekly deposits 153 Avg weekly deposit. five years sir 69 Avg weekly deposit 1906-7 14S74 Avg. weekly deposit 1907-S 1O1 O5 Avg weekly deposit 190S-O9 9S5S Avg Weekly deposit 19O9-1O 111.S3 Avg weekly deposit 1910-11 127.23 Largest deposit by. school this
 year, sept. 26 27231 Smallest deposit by school this
 year Feb 15 65.33 Largest amount deposited by
 any child during these five
 years 5S7.72
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-26
THE COST OF BunYING CONGRESS


Every time Congressman dies, in
Office ii costs the government about
$1,000. The heirs arc usually allowed
one years salary. $500. and the other
$1,000 goes to burial expenses.
The House has g contingent fund.
tho appropriation for the current year
being $4,000. When not Ions ago
subcommittee OF the Appropriations
Committee took up the urgent Iefc-
iency bill It found request from the
clerk Of the House for $4,000 more.
The principal reason for this request
was the fact that SIX congressman
died since the $4,000 appropriation
nerals and of the burial committees,
including transportation charges, made
a heavy draft on the contingent fund.
1t was explained that 1t cost more
than $1,000 apiece to pay suitable hon
ors TO each dead Congressman, not
including the extra years salary.
Usually transportation Is the main
item. The House Away. names
committee 70 attend the funeral, and
the government pays the travelling ex-
penses Of these members. II tho de-
ceased happened to be II Congressman
from remote State. the railroad
charges ran high. In one of the late
cases the fares ran up to $1,000. The
House pays s4oo or $500 for a casket,
pays the officiating minister. pays for
mourning decorations at the house
and for like items. The funerals OF
the six members referred TO cos,
about $4,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-26
JEFrRIEs DAVIS. DEMAGoG,u,

The Hon. :. Brundidge. former Rev
reaantatiye in Congress from Arkansas.
Is camping on the trail Of the Hon
ieHries Davis. the junior senator iron,
that state. II Mir. Erundidge is nor
elected to the Senate, 1T will no, be
because he has not shot the record Of
Senator Davis full OF holes and proved
that some other man ought Ia 90
from Arkansas TO the Senrte.r to
quote the Montgomery Advertiser. The
favorite of the red-necks ana min
biilies of Arkansas mas been shown IN
In most damaging way.
Mr. Brundidgc In four 3oipt discus
sions Davis would agree to but four,
hat reverted TO the gubernator.al rec
ord Of Davis and convicted him az
downrigh, demagogy and political
two facedness.
Davis boasts that he loft full,
sreaaury. Brundidge proves by tho
secoFds that Davis left a big deecit
instead o: bis aurplus when he de-
parted from the Governors Office
DAVIS IS quoted as boasting that h.
vas going to pu, into the penitent,ury
Two accused sraftcrs. Cook and
Cox and as praising the attor-
ney prosecuting them thus: Gle is
after those thieves and boodlcrs: he
Is after Cook sud Cox, and II YOU VIII
Just be pat.ent for short whila he
Z. Wiii sho" you Cook and ccx with two
s. OF the prettiest striped treeches on
you ever ga" IN your lite." Brundidge
quotes Lewis Rhoton, this same pro-
scouting attorney. who later said in a
public apeeoh that the reason why he
could not convict Cook and Cox was
because Davis told him that no had
promised to pardon Cook, II he wero
convicted. before he, could be sen, TO
the pen. Moreover, Nils same public
prssssutor said that be hnd not only
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-26

"A glance at the Congressional Rec.
ord will convince anybody that the
advertising manager OF that sheet
ought TO be fired." Is tho nl-considered
remark Of the Bristol Herald Courier.
The Record is the greatest personal
advertising medium In the world.
Every Congressman and senator is
his own advertising manager In tho
Record. 1t is in the Record that our
Congressman insert their Situations
wanted to keep ads and 1t Is thore
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-26

The Hoffman House in New York is
TO be RACED. For untold years this hos
terry WAS famous as the headquarters
VI inc Democratic leaders. Tildcn and
Cleveland and Hill held many import
ant conferences there. Most Of the
Democratic presidential nominees have
made It their headquarters. What the
flith Avenue was to the Republicans,
the Hoffman was to the Democrats. No
more VIII black SLOUGH hats wave and
irock coats swish along its marble cor
ridors:. no longer will the aroma Of
campaign cigars ill the lobby, nor
rural statesmen there wine and dine
the fake reporter who has begged the
privilege" of writing him UP In the
New York dailies, because your fame
has preceded you here. sir"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-26

civil service reform. Further strength
has been lent to the administration by
the Mayors order to oil heads of de-
partmcnts that favorltism in appoint
| mcnts must be abandoned absolutely
after January |. The latitude which
| Las existed la making appointments
from tho eligible list has afforded op-
portunities TO iGnore tho merit prln-
ciple. The Mayor has frightened tho
lines all around by his order, in
which nc says:
AT the beginning of tho present
administration of the city government
l made II matter of executive policy
that all appointments and promotions
in the Departments of Police and Fire
should be made in numerical order
from the eligible list. The object of
this has been fully accomplished /
now desire to apply the same policy
TO all the twenty-six departments and
bureaus which are under the Mayor.
Several OF you, including the heads of
the Departments of Docks. Tenement
Houses, Licenses and Correction. have
already adopted it voluntarily, as 1
am informed"
Good Government. the organ of the
Civil Service Reform Association, late
ly published gu article warmly COM
mendlng the work Of the Municipal
Civil Service Commission under Presi-
dent Creelman. Gaynor appointee.
The Springfield Republican says trat
Judging by other comments upon tho
subject. one can say with confidence
that this singular administration in
New York City has been more devoted
to civil service reform principles than
any of Its predecessors. Barring none
even that were placed in power as the
result of antiTnmmany uprisings."
The principle laid down by Mayor
Gaynor as to selections from an cligl-
bic list Is one which should havo uni
versal recognition. There ought to be
little discretion, If ans. vested In the
appointing power under the merit
system. Tho existence OF discretion is
an opening for favorftism and political
influence. II the Federal civil service
used this principle, better results
would be secured. but the govern
ment adheres to the eligible list idea
and gives the appointing power too
great latitude.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-26
SOUTHERN INLAND WATERWAYS

inc board of army engineers has
recommended TO the Secretary of War
that the existing inland WATERWAYS
between Norfolk and Beaufort, S. c.,
DC enlarged to depth OF twelve fee,
vi low tide and width of ninety
rect, so as TO accommodate ordinary
vessels engaged in the coastwlsc trade.
The boards recommendation is ro.
leifvo TO as = report supplementary"
10 the last river and harbor act which
authorized the secretary TO purchase
tue old Chesapeake and AlbemarIe
Canal. and ahonld the scheme be
adopted by Congress and the neces
sary appropriation he made, ii would
III addition 10 the canal mileace-S5O
rni!es-render available as channels of
transportation some 5000 miles of In
land water IN the Cnrolinas. now in
accessible TO the markets and the
shipping interests OF Norfolk and
Beaufort
The estimated cos, OF the improve
ment is 100000, and there are
strong reasons for believing, 1t is
stated, that favorable action viii I've
taken by Congress.
Not only woud this link in the con
'etnp!atcd inland waterway chain
from Cape Col TO Florida. md thence
! I" the Guit. prove The means of saw
/ Ing tile lives OF hundreds OF those wh,
! 80 down into the sea in ships. since
/ IT would enaUle coastw!se vcsscls ia
| avoid the iercors OF Hattcras. and NOT
only "on!d II prove an immcnac com
!heEG!al asset to that portion of the
! Atlantic coast involved, but Il would
ne OF incaiculable valuc 10 the com
try at large In thc event of war. II
would constitute an almost indispen.
sable rational strategic vantage by
atorG'ng an absolutely screened rout,
Tor tic rapid passugo from po,n, IA
point u i!ght draft gunbouts, .orpcdc
boats etc, ana the movement OF
troops.
Tho recommendation OF the board
should become an accomplished fact
and the proposed inland tortlncatior
between capcs Charles and Henry
should be erected in order to. pro.cct
tie INK, together with our great nat
uTal naval base aud rendezvous. Hamp
ton Roads. II were wise that ho,p
schemes materialize without any un.
In them aecur!ty IS writ large.
necessary delay. All other considera
lions aside, and moe, important OF all
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-26
ROOSEVELT AND THE SEBRAskA
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-26

testimony. but he also made demands
| upon the Governor for information
which would have convicted tho men.
and In every instance Davis refused
to open his plouth
The law of Arkansas makes 1,
illegal and improper for state official
TO use a railroad pass: Mr.. Brundidge
produced evidence to show that Davis
used continually two railroad passes
, while Governor
Davis has admitted that while q
member of the United states Senate
ne was attorney Tor the Levce
Board, which was trying 10 get
an appropriation or its equivalent
from Congress. and that he was rcceiv-
Ing q contingent fee for that service
He admitted that he was getting both
contingent and direct fee to get
the bill through Congress, while he
was not only Il member OF the Senate,
but member of the Committee on
Public Lands OF the Senate. Here was
o public servant taking advantage of
his position as a member of the COM
nHttee having Jurisdiction of the sub
iect in order to make money. He
admits it; there is no question about
il.
Senator Burton, of Kansas, went be-
fore the PostOmce Department at
Washington 10 have removed IA fraud
order against the Rialto Grain Com
pany, service for which he was
paid $500 as n fee. For this offense
he was fined $4,000 ana sentenced TO
TWO years in the pcnitentiary ana OK
relled from the Senate. Brundidgc
cites this fact. and then asks: what
90 YOU suppose they would have done
10 him had lie been Interested in liti-
cation before the United States Sem
ate?"
Mr., Brundidsc says that Davis has
no influence or standing In the United
States Senate. He quotes Captain
Francis. of the Levec Board, as saying
wheif the boards bill was pending be.
fore Congress:
Every time Senator Davis opens
his mouth he prejudlces this matter
II would be better TO pay his expenses
TO New York and keep him there until
rhis matter is disposed Of"
BrundIdsc proves by The Congress
sional Record that in one important
extra session OF Congress, out OF forty
votes. Davis voted but nine times, ana
that he was absent when practicanv
every bill of Importance to the pco-
no OF Arkansas was UP for final ac-
ton
This is only part Of the showing
Brundidse makes against Senator
Davis. 50 much is produced here az
Will show the unwisdon, Of the peonlc
of the South in sending men to tho
United States Senate whose chief and
only asset is TO so out on the stump.
murder the Kings English. and shout
lot of hot air about "thc peoplc.
the people: the pcoplc!'' ana about tho
dangerous corporations which are un-
defmining the foundations of liberty.
AS the Advertiser says. often, when
such agitators arc denouncing the in
terests and tho hoodlers during In,
day they are connivins with them dur.
Ing tho night" Dcmag ogy Is not
Stateamanship: and when Davis in a
fearful explanation excused himself 10
his people because tic had done auch an
"ndcmocratic thing "a to ride in
TAXI he insultcd the intelligence Of
the people Of Arkansas. Ely refusing
to re-elect this man, Arkansas would
render the whole South splendid ser.
vice.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-26
La Marquise de Fontenoy
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IEUTBNANT-G SIR ROB-
ERT BADEN-POWELL who Is
now on this side of the Atlantic.
and who was In Philadelphia
only the other day to attend the we'd
ding OF a young relative of HIS. the
daughter OF the British consul there,
Wilfred Powell has Just received en-
other token OF good will from King
George. which will go far to atone
FOR the former sights and neglect to
which he was subjected at court, and
moro particularly by tho War De.
partment, which ended by. his asking
to BIO yoInced on the retired list, for
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-26
watch laounI suffrage Grow.

To the Editor OF Tho Times Dispatch:
Sir,--The current issue (December
contains reprint Of q recent article
in The Times-Dispatch In answer to
an article by NJ L. c.. on "Womans
Suffrage" IT suggests certain rellec-
tons to me. In the controversy over
woman suffrage I am neither pro nor
anti in any very positive degree.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-26
A Song for Richmond.

Forward, glorious Richmond!
Hearts and hands are Joined,
AS with Faith to guide us.
Leaving doubts behind.
We press TO greater triumphs
At our clty's call:
who Will think OF shirking
When she needs us all?
Forward, Greater Richmond!
Hearts that love you we'll
Boat with strong devotion
While they your glories tell;
And ready stand and willing
Your greatness to Increase,
Till glory crowned. Virginia's pride
Shall lead the nations list!
REFRAIN.
onward. Richmond. onward,
Fighting as you so.
With the sign of Progress
Facing to the foe.
(Tmne Onward Christian Soldler.)
T. w. l.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-26

That was singing one Colonel
Henry Wattcraon handed Colonel Theo-
dore Roosevelt In St Louis the o,hor
day, The Kontuckian described the
e%-President as one who contemplated
the Diazifieatlon Of the presidency and
the DISCRIMINATION OF the republic"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-26

fredericksburg has taken on metro
politan proportions. According to the
Journal, of that city. young lady lost
her way there the other day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-26

The Charlottesville Progress is fear
III! lest tho General Assembly create
more Aoffices to the detriment of tho
state and the delight OF tho "lamc
duck politicians. our contemporary
is for better pensions. better roads and
NOT Tor the building of any more
herths for those who "also ran"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-26

An Austrian woman feeds her hens
a glass of wine daily. In four months
these hons laid l4s moro eggs than dry
hens do
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-26

Society note from the Congressional
Record: I'm Buzzerd Is to be post
master at Berkeley Springs, Yves, vlr-
giMin
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-26
CITY CIVIL SERVICE nE,,onn

Tho Gaynor administration in New
York has gained much credit because
of It's devotion TO the principles OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-26

that they publish most of their bids for
scnutorships.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-26

tn Teller that's allns talkin' about
what he's goin' do II hos spared feels
jist az safe as tn Teller that's allus
tnlkin' about what he'd give II he VIM
rich. TIL pust- Office is closed t-day
on account o. tn ppstmastey bein' un-
nyoidably called away on a huntjn' trip
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-14
Herd Heraldry

The big cattle ranges of the west have
their heraldry. and is ali set down in
the records OF the Texas Cattle Raisers'
association. which maintains headquarters
In Fort Worth. The heraldry consists of
brands and their chief interpreter is not q
cowboy. but a well known woman OF Fort
Worth-Mfss Florence Colston. 49,
No man In the world can read brands
better, More than 5000 brands are regis
tered with the association. and Miss Coils
ton ,cap tell at q glance 70 what ranches
they belong. She has had her knowledge
Of, these brands perfected by nineteen years
ot experience in thu, office, Of the asaocIa-
ton as brand recorder and Is the only
woman In the world holding such title.
she also knows most Of the members OF
the association, rs; , 80 fa 'tfEaf
In therecOrds every lettsr OfthS alphabet
Is used In, various positions and combina-
lions. For instance. take the letter Xxx
Turn It to an angie Of IS degrees and Il
indicates thesTumbling' X raneh. Lay thS
letter on its back ana lt-represefits tbs
Lazy K'raneh. ,af s. ' T-t-
Among cattle brands OF famous large
ranches can be found a hat turtle. turtle
track. boot, slipper, flag. ladder. rake. doll
baby, fish-hook. bottle, frying pan, pitch
fork, tree. wine glass. bell. arrow. crescent
spade, flower. anchor, chair. coffee pot
star. heart, ace. diamond and sven ths
comet. And Miss colston knows them Al
and great deal about the ranches 4
which they are assigned
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-14

AS a blatant example OF untidiness the
eirl who shuffles around her home in a
solied kimono and curl papers stands well
up in the list. And right along with the
evil comes the suggestion for cure-ln
this case a surprise call from the young
man to whom the girl wishes to appear
particularly attractive II he catches her
kirnono, curl papers and all the lesson may
be an expensive one. but it is usually well
learned.
There seems to be the general fallacy
among a goodIy number Of girls that home
is a place to let down all the bars OF per-
sonai order and neatness; that within Its
confines one may wander aimlessly about
clad In kimonos or negligees OF several
seasons past while her coiffure may be
innocent OF the hairdresser's art. The APP
pearance of some girls at the morning
meal win be a revelation to the young
men who see them several hours later
trim in modish street attire OF radiant
under the glow Of the evening lights. The
curl paper hair, familiar to the family.
now undulates softly from the brow, and
the soiled kimono reposes in corner Of
the clothes press. Sooner or later. how
ever, they may be depended upon to make
their presence known and Decentralization
ment.
A certain type OF girl thinks 30 little of
the tone OF her home that she lolls about
in cast off shirt waists and blouses. I'M
belted and void OF collar. An old skirt or
a petticoat complete this sloyenly house
attire. The straps Of her slippers remain
unbuttoned and her hair is twisted up in
any fashion. She would consider money
spent for a house gown wasted and would
no more think OF buying one OF the ex-
quisite Japanese kimonos that she would
Of missing the latest fad in jewelry.
Home. IN the very essence OF its being.
Il the most sacred, the most beautiful place
on earth, and the best Is none too good
to add to its charm. The girl who detracts
from It's atmosphere Of refinement by care
less dress lie naturally untidy. and ths
neatness ana style of her clothes as tbs
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-14
Lorettas Looking elias SHIELD Up Girl Who ndovGazes

brief second. He settles. his, tie ana ass
sumes killing smile. Buf, the fair face
beyond the glass never shows a hint Of
CONSEQUENCES much less Of appreciation
And she looks in the cigar store window
where the wares for sale block up all Wow
OF the interior and the men. She can
hardly be interested In boxes of we'll ar
ranged cigars. What thsaf
She is staring simply, and solely ct her
self. And she finds 1t So agreeable tina.
she walks for blocks casting side glances
at her moving. image. =
Psyche crept up on pink knees, thought
less OF prickers. to gaze at herself in
natures mirror-a clear pool. These win
dow gazers are her lineaI descendants.
There being no pools around. they have
been obliged to make use OF the show win
.dows. tt sss
II q girl frankly and feariessly walked
up to a refIecting surface and Investigated
to see that her pettieoat iwAs not .cultivating
a train or her hat was not doing side
step, 1t would be sane and ingenious use
OF plate glass meant for another purpose.
But these human peafowls-the window
gaxers-glahce slrreptitiopsly and Imagine
that they are not observed. ..