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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
BELL MONOPOLY FAv0RS STATE
 REGULATION
(speciaI from United Press. }

New York, March 23-That the State control of the regulation of public
 utilities is accepted as a necessity and
 that it has killed off sentiment for government ownership. is the position
 taken by the directors of the Ameri- can Telephone & Telegraph Company.
 In the annual report to the stock
 holders the directors. today, empha-
 size this fact and make a plea that
 government and state supervision
 ''stop at control and regulation and
 not manage, operate nor dictate what
 the management or operation should
 be beyond the requirements of the
 greatest efficiency and economy" "Government control should protect
 the investor as well as the public. Its
 insurance to the public of good ser vice and fair rates ensures fair re- turns to the investors. Through a
 wise and judicious state control all the advantages without any of the disad- vantages of the state ownership can
 be secured and state ownership doom ed.
 Our policy in respect to the opposi- tion telephone or independent tap line
 seems consistently followed Wherever it could be legally done during the
 past year, and done with the acquies- ence of the public opposition, com panies have been acquired and merged with the Bell system. There is no question but the public is tired of dual [ telephone exchanges and that, so fast as perfection in protecting against the
 real Or imaginary evils of monopoly 1 increases, opposition against mergers | will decrease"
 The report says that the gross rev. enues collected for telephone service
 in 1910 by the Bell system-not in- cluding the connected independent companies-was S165,O00 O00, an increase
 of nearly s16 00o, 000 Of this opera tion consumed S54 ,000 900: taxes sS 900 GOO: i current maintenance S25, TOO coo and provision for depreciation s26 200, ,OO0. 1 The surplus available for charges. etc, was s51.0oO,c coo. of which s11, ,550. 900 | was paid ininterest and $25,000. 900 was paid in dividends.
 The report of the American Tele- graph & Telephone Company alone shows net revenue for the year, S31- l 933 PA, out of which interest amount
 ine to $5.077,321 and dividends of S20,- 776S22 were paid. The balance. s6,079- 071, was an increase over last year, notwithstanding the increase in
 charges due to the conversion of bonds into shares The number of shareholders is 40,3S1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23

Alexander Graham Bell and F. w. Baldwin in aeronatic experiments with stations at Hammondsport, N. Y., and Baddek N. s. He has been a flyer since 1898 and is the holder of the endurance and long distance records of Canada as we'll as being president of the Aero Club of Canada. McCurdy is the first man who ever sent a wireless telegram from fly ing machine.
 "Beachey recently made his debut on the Pacific Coast as Flying ma- chine man. For years he was in terested in aeronautics and was established record by remaining in the air for Is hours, an average of 21s hours day.
 ''The Bridgeport Aerodrome is a far better field for an aeroplane course than Belmont Park and ex- cells any spot in the North and East for aeroplane purposes.
 "The international course, 31-10 miles to the lap can be had here without going over trees or buildings. This cannot be said even of the cele- brated course at Rheims, France.
 ''The field is on the road from New York to Boston and there Is ample parking space near the field. There Is seating capacity for about 5000 at to take care of the crowds. There will be special train arrangements made to bring people from othe cities in the state and New York. Wind checks will be issued on all days when there are no flights"
 MT. c. J. Lake did not care to say whether he will have any surprises for the public when asked if he may enter one of his machines in the fly ing contests.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
Boys have choice m incest suits.

Those new twobutton double-breased suits going to make hit with boys And the Norfolk jackets back with bound And there mightygoodl looking snglebreasted suits and doublebreasted with three buttons.
 Pretty clever fabrics too Soft fine a-wool i'll nat tes grays and tan and browns that Bridgeport boys offered in such variety. Dandy blue serges-and blue serges with white hair-ine stripe
 Tailoring of expert goodness. The trousers are cut in the fullpeg style and lined with extragood fabric The coats fit smoothly shoulders hang coat ought to hang lined with mohair
 Sizes from years up: in every way best lot of nice suits that the Boys Shop has seen S75O to $lz
 Frontb asemen
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
SEARCH LIGHT
 BILL SENT BACK
Special to The Farmer.)

Hartford, March 23-Led by Sena- tors Donovan and Spellacy the Senate today voted to recommit the bill fa- vorably reported by the railroad com mittee, providing for fine of S7 and costs for any railroad company whose employees shall turn on search light in a street railway car within a cer- tain distance of approaching vehicles.
 Sen Donovan said the trolleymen of the State were not heard at the ori- ginal hearing on the bill because they had no knowledge of the pendency of such a measure. He said the trolley men desired to be heard and it was only fair to them that their request should be granted.
 Senator Spellacy spoke in a similar vein. By vote of 21 to the Sem ate recommitted the bill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
HOLLANDER SENT
 10 PRISON FOR
 CUSTOMS FRAUD

Alexander Hollander formerly head of Alexander Hollander & Company customs brokers, pleaded guilty in New York yesterday to defrauding the Uni ted States through the customs of flee, and was sentenced to 15 months in the Federal prison at Atlanta.
 1t will be remembered that Hollan- der's chief clerk, Michael Moran, es- tablished himself in Bridgeport an6 that government agents were here seeking Moran's arrest about a year ago when the frauds were disclosed It is alleged that Moran was import ing goods through the Bridgeport cus- toms office.
 Moran was traced to Canada and captured, while his chief, Hollander was caught in Naples, Italy and ex- tradited. Hollander had a system o1 false entries by which he defraude6 the customs office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
TROUBLE EXPECTED SOON.

San Antonio, Tex, March 23-General F. A. Smiths ''webfooted" brigade continued it's march towards the Leon Springs maneuver grounds today, aft CT spending the night sleeping in shel- ter tents at Eleven Mile Hill. The men, stiffened after their long hike through mud, yesterday, hobbled pain fully throueh the first few miles to- day, but after warming up, struck a long stride and tate up distance" They will pitch camp at Leon Springs and rest until tomorrow, when the first tao ,ical n1aneuvers, consisting of making breastworks and facing the enemy's fire", will begin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
DIED.

STEEVES.-In Stratf1eld, Conn.,, March 22, 1911, Damaris Y, wife of Judson Sleeves, aged 51 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence. Stratfield, on Saturady, March 25th at a. m. and from Berean church, East Main street, Bridgeport, at 10 a. m.
 -Interment at Ansonia, Conn.
 Kindly omit flowers. S 23 bs BOWSER.-Died Tuesday, March 21, 1911, at the residence of MT. J. E. Wilson, New York, Henry Eugene Bowser.
 Funeral service at late New York residence. Thursday at s D. m Committa1 service and interment on Friday at Lakeview cemetery, this city, on arrival of 11:33 a. m. train from New York, at which friends are invited. a+
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
Handsome coats tor young women.

Coat styles for young women assuredly pretty. Fancy buttons, touch of silk of satn bit of con- tTasting color all these used only artist knows how to them.
 And they are used upon foundation fabrics such as plain serge handsome mixed fabric those blackand white checks that look well upon girls and young 
 To this combination is added graceful lines and fine tailoring And resulting coats are very attractive. Sizes 13 to 18,-$750 to $225O.
 floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
FIRING ON TROOPS.

Presidio Texas. March 23.-Ameri- can army officials here are anxiously awaiting an explanation from General Luque, commanding the Mexican Federal troops directly across the Rio Grande, of the alleged firing by Federals, on our troops, yesterday.
 It is not believed the firing was de- liberate or by order of any Mexican official, but the fact that the bullets whizzed over the heads of the regular troops immediately after Lieutenant Taylor had held up supplies intended for the Mexican forces who are be- sieged in Ojinga seems significant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
FIRE IN DANBURY
 BUSINESS SECTION
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 Danbury, March 23.-Fire, which started in the furnace room at F. W. Woolworth's Five and Ten Cent Store, on Main street. in the, heart of the business section at 9:15, this morn ing, threatened holocaust for a short time. The basement was crowded to the ceiling. with new goods, mostly crockery ware packed in straw and the resulting smoke was SO dense that the entire fire fighting force of the city was kept at bay. Tons of water were poured into the cellar in the hope of drowning out the blaze but the department could not approach close to the building 10 fight the flames effectively.
 At 11:30 o'clock the fire was said to be under control with no danger of it spreading.
 The loss to stock was $20,O0O and to the building s10,oOO, fully covered by insurance.
 The fire was still smouldering at 1:30 o'clock and was being closely watched against any chance of re- starting. None of the firemen was overcome
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
MILLIONAIRE FOUND
 GUILTY OF USING MAILS TO DEFRAUD

Cincinnati. March 23-William P. World Manufacturing Company. and a number of subsidiary concerns. was to- day found guilty, in the United States court, of using the mails to defraud. The conviction is one of the first growing out of the recent raids made by Postmaster General Hitchcock in connection with the Department of Justice in an effort to break up fraud ulent concerns.
 Harrison Is alleged in his literature to have misrepresented a vacuum car pet cleaner which he sold through the mails. He was convicted on seven counts in two indictments that make possible a total prison sentence of B years or fines on each count from $1,. OGO to $5,000. The case will be ap- pealed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
JAPAN-MEXICO TREATY

New York, March 23.-The New York Herald publishes, today, the fol- lowing despatch from it's staff core spondent in Mexico City:
 "Mexico City, via Galveston, We'd nesday.-By mutual consent of both contracting governments, the treaty between Japan and Mexico is to be terminated. This statement was made today to the Herald correspondent by a high diplomat at this capital.
 "The cause of the termination is given as the military demonstration given by the United States and de- mand from Washington in which Ja- pan seeks to prevent misunder- standing with the United States"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
TROOPERS RAID BANDITS.

Marathon. Tex, March 2s-Across the Panther Mountains. through the Contrabando Canyon and along the rocky delcivities of the Rattlesnake Range, 65 men of the 4th cavalry to- day pushed their way in light march ing order toward Chicos. where Mex ican bandits and revolutionists have crossed the border. pillaged ranches killed a sheepherder and caused a panic among the Americans. It is a desperate ride those troopers are mak- ing through country where waterholes are miles apart, where food is scarce and where the roads are little more than mountain paths.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
SMOKE JOHNSON TO
 CONQUER THE AIR
(Special from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
 San Francisco, March 23-Jack John son Is planning to become "the big smoke in the sky.'
 Believing that no living man is left for him to conquer in the prize ring, Jack today arranged with R. R. Young, Glenn Cur ,iss' manager. to take lessons in running an aeroplane.
 Johnson was again arrested last night near the Cliff House, after he had scorched 100 miles an hour through Golden Gate Park.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
Most Beautiful Advocate
 of Suffrage Coming Here

Miss Inez Mllholland, said to be the most beautiful suffragist in the world, d Eassar graduate, will be the princi- pal speaker at the mass meeting of this cause to be held in Warner hall, April 6. sDuniDg her stay in Bridgeport Miss Milholland will be enterteined by Senator McNeih the chairman of the legislative committee on woman's rights and an ardent advocate of wom- an suffrage.
 Miss .Milholland will be chaperoned by Miss Caroline Ruutz-Rees, head of Rosemary hall, the select seminary for young ladies at Greenwich.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
SOCIALIST LEADER INVITED BY KING
 TO CONFERENCE
Especial from United Press.l

Rome, March 23.-Deputy Bissolat- ii. Socialist leader. who eleven years ago cried Death to King Humbert" in . stormy session of the lawmakers, was summoned to Querinai. today, for a conference with King Victor Elm manuel relative to the Socialists par ticipation in the government that is to succeed the resignation of the Luxxau cabinet.
 It was the first time a Socialist deputy was ever invited to the palace for a conference
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
Cardinal Approves
 Tuberculosis Sunday

New York, March 23.-The Ma tional Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis made pub- lie today, letter from Cardinal Gib- bons, expressing approval of the sug- gested Tuberculosis Sunday. It is to be observed in all of the churches of the United States on April 30.
 The Cardinal will issue a letter to all of the priests under his jurisdic- tion, asking them to aid the move- ment in every way possible.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
SLAYER OF PARENTS
 VERGES ON COLLAPSE

Special from United Press)
 Ansonia. March 23-Thomas FitZ- gibbons, IT,, who murdered his par ents with an axe. was brought nere from the New Haven County jail for a preliminary hearing, today. A post ponement was ordered and the prison CT returned to the Elm City.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

the reading of the amendment provid- ing for the substitution of the name of Judge A. McC. Mathewson.
 Favorable reports were passed in the House appointing William B. Bailey, of Bethel, as auditor of public &C., counts for four years; appointing Wal ter H. Clark, judge of the city court of Hartford; concerning the taxation of investment brokers; concerning the bond filed by an applicant to sell li- quors which provides an increase from $500 to $450.
 The Senate confirmed the reappoint- ment of Judge Joel H. Reed, of Staf- ford Springs as Judge of the Superior court for eight years.
 The Senate passed resolution ap- pointing Charles F. Hungerford and Henry W. Hamilton judge and deputy judg, respectively, of the borough court of Naugatuck. Senator Judson stated that Representative Bingham, of Naugatuck, had withdrawn his op- position to Judge Hungerford, whom he had charged with incompetence and graft on the floor of the House, last week.
 Concurring with the House, the Sem ate extended the closed season for deer until July, 1917.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23

Attorney Arthur M Marsh, counsel for the Bridgeport and DanbIry Rail- way Co.,, filed notice with City Clerk Boucher, today, of the company's ap- peal to the Railroad Commission, in the matter of laying its tracks in North Main street from Terry Place to the Trumbull town line.
 The alderman1c street committee will meet this evening to take action. The city will be represented at the meeting of the railroad commission CTS in Hartford, Wednesday. The al- dermen claim they are looking out for the welfare of North Main street residents who desire to have the street used by the Connecticut Co.,, that they may ride into the city for one fare.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
RUSSIA ORDERING
 TROOPS TO CHINA
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Especial from United Press.>
 St. Petersburg, March 23-Despite the reported agreement between China and Russia, in their treaty dispute, messages from Tomsk today say the reservists have been ordered in read mess for mobilization on the Chinese frontier. The shipment of munitions to the frontier is so heavy that reg ular freight traffic has almost stop ped
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
WOMAN KILLED BY
 NEW HAVEN TRAIN

Hartford, March 23.-Going to a grocery store. Mrs. Lena Osias, 45,was struck and instantly killed by the 10:34 New Haven express at Windsor street, today. Her body was cut to pieces. In some unknown manner Mrs. Osias passed the gate at the crossing. She left a widower.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
Japan Will Cease from Meddling in Mexico and
 Abandons Treaty Benefits

(Contiued from Page 1.) power notified the other of it's desire to withdraw from the agreement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
Ever Eat .Dulcannara

Don't know what it is ? That's Bostonese for bitter-sweet, the name given to a brand new confection.
 It is really a delic- ious bon bon, filled with assorted favors, the coating is a rich, heavy !, unsweetened. chocolate.
 Ever sinve the first of January we have been advertising the sale of high grade confections on certain days at 34c the pound.
 Our patrons have taken it for granted that this sale started on Fri day.
 It does, from now on Friday, Saturday and Sunday we will sell this special candy at 34c a pound; all other days soc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
ROUTINE BUSINESS IN
 HOUSE AND SENATE
fSnocia1 from Tinted praSs

Especial from United Press)
 Hartford, March 23-The favorable report of the judiciary committee ap- pointing Howard c. Webb judge of the city court of New Haven was ta- bled in the House. today. Represen- tative Phillips of Stamford. called for
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
BIPLANE CARRIES II PASSENGERS
 THREE MILES

Paris, March 23.-The possibilities of the aeroplane in rushing a body of scouts from place to place as need ed in time of war was demonstrated at the Douai meet, today, when Avia- tor Lieutenant Breguet performed the feat of carrying II passeng- CTS on his biplane for distance of three miles. The total weight of the passengers was 1,5O0 pounds. This was a new worlds record for num- Der of individuals carried
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
LOOSE LEAF PRICE BOOKS

Just the thing for the travelling man and the house, the the sheets be taken out and with carbon paper you insure having uniform price, There be disputng misunderstanding under these condi tons. Sold at Jacksons Bookshop 986 988 Main Street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23

This evening in the German Re- formed church the cantata, "Abra-' ham" will be sung for the first time in this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23

IA by 17 inches-75c dog.
 IA by 2O1a inches -95c dog. 17 by g inches-$1. .25 dog. IS by 35 inches-$1.40 dog. 18 by 36 inches -$1.60 dog. IT by 34, hemstitched-$ 118 by 30 inches-$1.7 dog. 20 by 40 inches $2.25 dog.
 Main f1o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
Good advice as to huck towels.

In addition to special prices upon huck towels of the stores regular excellent qualities able to offer pert advice upon their selecting.
 From the mills where these towels made, Miss Holmes to confer with housekeepers here at the store. Miss Holmes occupies unique and important po sition She is practically supervisor of the entire m Not single towel is planned made without her dg ment being passed upon it. Not leaves the mill till 1t has been given her approval And she, naturally, knows very great deal about towels.
 Friday and Saturday she will be here to extend her advice to housekeeper who to select towels
 with special reference to the that is planned for them She knows the right proportions of linen and cotton that should be in the different sorts of huck towels She knows the best sizes for various purposes And she will be pleased to give her aid to any who will visit the stOre
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23

8 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.
 MT. and Mrs A. Mooney. PIP George St., announce the engagement of their daughter, Sadie to MT. David Clark of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23

IA by IS inches -85c dog. IT by 30 inches-S1.15 dog. IT by 34 inches-S1. 30 dog. IS by 36 inches-$1.5 50 dog. Is by 37 inches-$1.65 dog. 19 by 38 inches $1.70. 19 by 38, hemstitched- -$2. % by A, inches -$2.50 do, or rear
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-12-29

fairness have not only been an ad.
vantage TO the public but of real value
TO his company, The locsi officials
of his company have in mos, in.
stances cocperated with the citizens
in matters OF public improvement and
in securing better shipping facilities.
MIR Neff's service on the board Of
directors OF the Commercial club have
been of such Importance, and the
friendships he has made are so GENT
inc, that is is with sincere resre, that
We are obliged to sever these rela-
tions. AS members of the official
board of the Commercial club. We
unanimously subscribe to the follow
ing resolution:
Resolved. That We keenly regret to
lose MIR. \eft as member Of this
board. and that his leaving is a real
loss to this city and community. We
wost heartily commend him to the citi-
zens of Akron. Ohio. as a citizen OF
high type. useful, public spirited and
patriotic in society. courteous, gener-
Gus and helpful: as Il business man,
fair. honorable. upright and worthy
OF their confidence. While We regret
his removal We rejoice with him in HIS
promotion and wish him and his fami.
ly God speed and success and pros
perity in his new field OF endeavor.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-12-29
GIRL SOCIAL EXILE
Pretty Boxer Breaks Nose
Disfigured for Life.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 29.-Boxing
among the girls of the Los Angeles
high school was put under a ban to-
day, but two devotees of the art, Miss
Lauretta Davlin and Miss Fern Pow
ell, declared that despite the eidct,
they were still infatuated with the
sport. DR.. E. c. Beach, physical di-
rector of the city high schools, said
it was not the aim of the instructors
to turn out generation Of feminine
fighters and there was no desire to
develop an unusually combative dispo-
sition, (which would interfere with
the natural lows of the home"
Suppose a pretty girls nose was
broken while boxing" said DR.. Beach
1T probably would mean disfigure-
ment and might seriously injure her
social prospects,"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-12-29
VERDICT OF MURDER DEMAND FOR SWAYNE1
10 Again Head the CONNER
Cial Club.

Commercial club directors will in.
dulge in the game of politics when the
board meets Tuesday evening of next
week and selects nominating commit
tees to name directors who will sue
coed the outgoing members of the
board. The election will not be held
until the February meeting The re-
organized board will then elect Off
GERS.
There is general sentiment for the
retention of S. f. Swayne as president
OF the body, and in event he will con-
sent to accept the honor, under the
great pressure which will be brought
to bear upon him, he will be the first
member of the club who ever filled the
presidents chair for more than two
terms. He is at present serving his
second term as head of the club. None
of the club members seek the honor,
and those who have been approached
upon the subject will not allow their
names to be used.
Mr.. Swayne has devoted great deal
of time to the civic duties imposed by
virtue OF his position as president of
the body. and has been so successful
that there is a general demand from
all quarters that he lead the club
again. The retention of Charles w.
Jordan as secretary of the organiza-
ton is assured. He has done excel
lent work.