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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-22
To Cut Express
 Rates Heavily
Adams Company Said to Have
 Adopted Sweeping Changes About Here
10 In Effect Shortly - New Schedule Planned for All New England-Cuts Reach 20 Per Cent.

New Haven, July 22-The Adams Ex press company, has. decided on re- vision of it's rates throughout New England, which will include big reduction in the tariffs. for the trans portation of sarticle from this city, ac> cording to information which was re- ceiyed on excellent authority last night. s-~f'lfts cut in -soIreT7of the rates from this city will be fully 20 per cent. The new schedules are already pre- pared. it is stated. but will not be sent out tto the various local offices until about July 18th.
 Owing tp new agreement with some of tlle conps nies with which the Adams Express company now connects the new schedule will also ard will lugpf hr tafiff irlstone sum rh express c6npany taking an agreed portion. a
 ! There has been Considerable criticism i1-s9e past of the high rates of the exare ess company and this shake up vsiA i. is h ped tsnd t2 satisfy the E1rircss nel @n7 cthers who have lAsde this complaint If the redue- t. rs rrave tc he as large as prophe- rtsa5 it gill he the .seest swaeping and rest F ta'7le change ever made.
 Fshe general lowering of tho express .sVs is 6f,eved. may be partially
 tfs the efferts of the interstate
 r, eree nm s7icsf and may pos st he t,-e result Of the recent agi- .Sfcn for tae intrnGue ton of the par
 s p~;st into the government post of
 v Ceps9t-I1snt To forestah. any :sssf7' 1rcti >1 the express company has sss1 .sNfr ris5e an effort to provide Ehea oe- method of, transportation i+s sTrin artl-.t@, it is believed.
 ~ha set-l officers cf tho express ( zrpe ny .zyculd hot discuss the mat t.rs la st night
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-22
STRUCK WOMAN IN FACE
HARRY LAMBER. GOSPEL WORK FER, IS CHARGED WITH
 SERIOUS DEFENSE.
Special to The Farmer.)

StratfOrd, July PA warrant was issued yesterday by Grand Juror Ed ward Burritt, charging Harry Lam bert with assaulting Mrs. William Chamberlain, a resident of the Ferry Road Mrs Chamberlain says that she was crossing North Main street yesterday afternoon and that Lambert accosted her and asked her why she had been talking about him. He then struck her in the face with his hand, almost Telling her. Mrs. Chamberlain screamed and the neighborhood was aroused. Lambert is worker in the evangelistic meetings here and does odd jobs for a living. The affair IS the result of a quarrel between wo- men, in some of whom Lambert IS said to take special interest.
 Ninigrot Tribe of Red Men of New Haven has announced that it will come to the Red Mems field day in this town on Labor Day with large delegation, headed by the Governor Foot Guard Band.
 Major William Newberry is seen fn town against this week.
 William Middleton was injured in Bridgeport while alighting from trol- ley car, on Wednesday night. His wrist was so badly wrenched that he has been unable to attend to his duties on Rideout's ice wagon.
 The first course in the progressive dinner given by the young people of the town, last night, was served at the residence of William H. St. John in King street, with Miss Beatrice Bull lock as hostess. The second course of sea food was served at the resi- dence of Rev. c. $. Bullock, with Miss Evelyn as the hostess. The rooms were appropriately decorated with nets and other paraphernalia of the seas. Shells made an important part of the decorations of the table. Other courses were served at the home of Miss Nina Aufford and Miss Antoin- cite Baker. Music and other amuse- ments filled in the time between the courses. Those who attended were: Misses Marguerite Garry, Beatrice Bullock, Juanita Hines, Nina Aufford. Evelyn Bullock, and Messrs. Stanley Meachen, Emmet Beardsley, Herbert Fryer, Frederick Aufford, Henry Mea- chen and Charles Dosch.
 Mrs. George Shelton and daughter, of Stratford avenue, are visiting friends in Massachusetts.
 Tom Conine is passing a few days in Providence, R. I.
 The regatta of the Pootatuck Yacht Club which was to have taken place today, has been indefinitely postponed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-22
LYRIC THEATRE

With tonights performance, the Dorner stock company, with Miss June Agnott, will end their first week g engagement of what is destined to be a long and prosperous season. Wed ded and Parted'', that three-act play which has drawn big houses all week, will have it's final performance to- night.
 Next weeks play, Master and Slave, which will employ the services of an added group of players, is said to be the foremost melodrama of re- cent times, as we'll as being a compan- ion piece to "Shore Acres, through the fact of the action and scene of the play being taken from the coast shores of old Massachusetts, with it's many quaint characters, episodes and truthful pictures of shore life. In this play Miss Agnott will have her first opportunity of displaying the range of her varied talents, when she will be seen as d girl of the shore.'' At the Monday matinee a perfect performance may be looked forward to- Between acts. as usual, the daily changed mo- ton pictures will be shown
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-22
Grinding For
 Trolley Rails
Carborundum Is Rubbed Over Rails To Get Rid of Corruga- lions

Corrugated tracks are a source of considerable expense to the trolley systems everywhere and it was for nerly the practice to discard such rails after they had reached this stage and, in some cases. long before the rails were worn out. Now a different practice prevails with the progressive stems and for the past few weeks a device new to this section has been operated upon the tracks of the Con- necticilt Company in Hartford.
 The greatest trouble is said to be experienced at the curves. Seeking g to remove these uneven surfaces the Railway Track Work Company force has. recently come to Hartford from Philadelphia and after the trolley cars are stabled and made comfortable for the night they workmen begin opera tiona upon the corrugated rails.
 The machine weighs more than a ton and a half and is operated by electricity. Only one rail at time tcan be freed of its defects. Four bricks. of carborundum are fixed in d shoesand are pressed firmly upon the corrugated surface to be reduced and are then rubbed back and forth rap idly by piston, the stroke of which is about three linear feet. The action resembles that of a crosshead of an engine Carborundum is one of the hardest Substances known and cuts down the hard steel ridges better than any{ grinding process.
 To remove the uneVenneSS from 1 50 feet of rail is about all that can be acec1np piished during a night or oe- tween the time of stopping the cars on the line to be repaired and start ing them in the morning.
 The causes for track corrugations are many On the curves one arc is shorter than the other and one wheel travels lesser distance than the other just as does the pivot man in 9 file of men turning a corner. On S straight track the same defects may be due to the rigidity of the track Embedded in solid cementSthe upper surface of the track is more suscepti- ble to the heat than the cooler DOT tiCn below in the cement which re- mains at about an even temperature. This produces a snak ke-like or wave like motion of the rails. When the rails are rigid the wheels act as a hammer does, beating upon an anvil The type of wheels, the manner of setting them beneath the car, the vii bration caused by the sudden applica- ton of the airbrakes, and hard spots in the wheels are all contributors causes to the track corrugations. The causes are many and deep even for a technical man.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-22
WEATHER INDICATIONS.
(Gnooia1 froy,, TTnitod pro,

Especial from United PreSS)
 New Haven, July 22.-Forecast:- Fair tonight and Sunday. Not much change in temperature, moderate west winds.
 Showers have occurred during the last 24 hours in the eastern portion of the lake region, along the Atlantic coast from North Carolina to Massa : chusetts and in Arkansas, Tennessee and Georgia. The greatest amount reported was 2.54 inches from Wash ington, D. c. There is no we'll de- fined storm area. this morning, east of the Rocky Mountains but baro- metric depressions over Maine and Texas are causing considerable cloudy and unsettled weather with an oc- casional local shower in the eastern and southern districts. Moderate temperatures continue in all sections. An area of high pressure central over Illinois will probably move eastward and produce pleasant weather in this vicinity over Sunday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-22
POIsI'S

For the coming " pei1 Manager Poli VI cffer the Poli Players in a play VI ich not only created a furore in Is,rdcn where 1t ran for five hundred a three Fra6rtI night run was it's rs ord. The piav is "A Message from Ne-c.' ~ritten hy Rfchard Ganthony al | starrea in by William Hawtrey
 he play center about the life of H -,ace P&-xor { fEr. Ince). wealthy E. --iishrnan. v.to in his hobby for, a~-soncllv and other sciences, quite fcz-scts his fa rnily and friends and v at owes Fo his fel}owman. He if9aFie-.FnsiiFd selfisEly indifferent to fs ianeee and firm Nin the belief | Vt te;- ta~- sb4ut as good a creat- pc C. et lived.
 The aas ene nher of people re- ssEuired Q dec a;''tely produce this 1',ryr- ,q-t VII hp. large augmented f " ,>.I wee T.. addition to the Te-7,l', .it fas cites Mr. Junior Mir.
 Kirlze and MT. Moore Y Sotre 70 iptroduce the rs9s ChsTacter woman of the com T~ TGa St2nhope Eyheatcroft, whose i -1e ae 1,e 2 sad of tho Wheatcroft 7o~G -.r tetiT,g is world wide. Tho I zuGtt. i.w.ii he unGer the personal s-age CfTec.ion of Charles Randolph ard Si,e elaborate and authentic scenic effect s1l i'e the work of Sta ge Car -..aeSso'a and Scenic Artist Carn@ +w'si.e the electrical effects will he the iirt stic work of Harry Meyer Ectwee" 1T 2 act Jack Alman aud the s.n-Tihg l5shers viii please with new illustrased onyss and the electro graph will s:lGy newi views.
 Interest in the Fahy Show contest grows on apace and the showing Of Icrrly 130 pictures on the screen a'~aFers the 1liveliest interest. Vot- tIg has beetln fer most popular baby the prize being d S20 gold piece and the other prizes will be awarded at the final judging on Saturday. August E.
 Seats for the eEtifc week are now on sale at the box office of the thea Ire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-22
VIEWPOINT

very enjoyable session of the La dies Afternoon Whist club was held Thursday afternoon with Mrs Henry Rupf as hostess. Seven tables were occupied and the following prizes awarded: 1st Mrs. Wa J. Beecher, rug; 2d Mrs. Frank H. Mitchell, bas- ket of fruit; guests prize Miss May Jerome Higgins of Norwalk. Refresh ments\ of punch and cake were served.
 Carlton Smith, son of MT. and Mrs. Henry M. Smith who graduated this year from Yale University has gone to New York city where he will fill position in the main office of the National Biscuit Go. His many friends wish him success.
 James Campbell who has been cen- nected with the Borden Condensed Milk Co. has resigned and taken up the management of his fathers mill at Sandy Hook.
 John J. Northrop are enjoying the use of a new Stevens-Duryea purchased recently of w w Wakely
 Mrs. Lydia Duncombe of Mt. Yer non, N. Y, is guest at the home of MT. and Mrs. c. B. Taylor
 Misses Mildred and Gladys Love joy of East Norwalk are guests of len, Hattertown./
 Mrs. Henry M. Smith has entertain ed her sister Mrs. Henry Johnson of Hartford for two weeks.
 Mrs W. L. Allen has returned from sojCurn in Bridgewater.
 Misses $. J. and Elizabe Scud- der with their nephews Masters Paul and Earl Smith are enjoying a two weeks vacation at the Colonial Inn, Woodmont.
 Sherman Baldwin of Bridgeport is the guest of MT. and Mrs. R. P. Da- wis.
 Frederick H. Sanford of New York is guest at Trinity Rectcry.
 Rev. and Mrs. T. N. Laine are en- toying a week at Port Jefferson, L. l., and other places.
 Miss Edith Quackenbush teacher in a New Rochelle school will spend the remaining vaca tion week with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Quack- enbush of the Glen.
 E. J. Hall is oiling part of the Dan bury and Hawleyville road on the corner near the residence of w. L. Allen.
 Mr. and Mrs. Henry $. Gibson have been entertaining guests from Boston and New York.
 The Silver Keys will hold their next meeting Monday July "A at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Henry M. Smith. The meeting which will be in the form of a regular picnic with games and other interesting features will be held on the lawn. All the circle and their friends are cordially invited to come and enjoy the meeting.
 The following is the cast of the act comedy to be presented Tuesday evening July 25 by the "Newtown Dramatic club'' entitled Miss Bug by's Boarders" Beatrice Wendale; Miss Lillian Beers, Marguerite Marr, Mrs. Blakeslee, Amelia Buzby, Mrs. Wallace Mitchell; Mrs. Pettifer, Miss Mary Barnett; Pansy Purple Miss Charlotte Minor; F'lorinda, Mrs. H. N. Tiemann; Jerome Townsend John c. Beers; Felix Mardan, s. E. Sanford; Alexander Pettifer, Charles G. Peck; Jimmie Spangle, A. D. Blakeslee; Mr. Smith. H. N Tiemann, ST. Seats are on sale at the store of R. H. Beers and Go Music between the acts and for dancing following tie program will be furnished by Bentley of Bridgeport Gentlemen who remain for the dancing will be charged p cents extra to defray music expenses. large crowd is assured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-22
PORTUGAL ACCUSES
 SPAIN OF SUPPORTING
 PLOTTING MONARCHISTS,
(Snecial from united Pressl

ISptCIdI ITO11I UIIItU PT6SS.
 Lisbon, July 22.-(Via Badajos, Spa nish Frontier) er)-Additional troops were ordered to the frontier, today, by the provisional government as a result of alarming reports that a large body of Portuguese Monarchists un- der Captain Couciers would invade Portugal at the first favorable oppor- tunity.
 The Spanish government is openly charged with secretly supporting the against Spain is growing more bitter every day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-22
STAMFORD FAIRFIELD SOUTHPORT
Daily ChonicIngs of the Doigs of Our Country Cousins by The
 Farmers Special Correspondent
STORM DRENCHES CAMPERS
TENTS BLOWN DOWN AND SUP PLIES DESTROYED IN FIERCE
 DOWNPOUR.
Special to The Farmer)


 Southport, July 22-The severe storm yesterday morning made it interesting for the campers at the beach near the breakwater. The few who were left at the camp were kept busy prevent ing the carrying away of the tents by the high winds. The main tent was saved by strenuous efforts, but the cook tent was blown away and it's contents drenched with the torrents of rain which fell. Repairs were made yesterday and the camp is running along as usual today. In other parts of the town trees were uprOoted and corn and other crops knocked down
 Mrs Mary Ross and daughter, Mary E., who have been visiting friends in this vicinity, have returned to ,their home in Portchester, N. Y
 Clustering on the natural beds ended on Thursday and the craft which have made this harbor their headquarters have left for their home ports. The Georgie O., Capt. Clark, will remain here to refit for the fall work. She was hauled out on the ways at White Rocks, last night, and will be thor oughly overhauled.
 Electric fans have been installed in N. Jennings market and the Switzer drug store
 Mrs. Thomas Rudden of New York, is the guest of MT. and Mrs. James Smith.
 Miss Nellie Henson of Brooklyn, is visiting her uncle, Josiah Hawkins
 Yesterday the water main in front of the post office in Water street burst and the street was flooded until the repair force of the Water Company ar rived and stopped the leak Miss Allis of Wallingford is a guest at the home of Charles F. Bulkley on the Boston turnpike Capt Mitchell with his motor cruiser was in the harbor yesterday for the first ltme this summer. He is stop ping at his Pine Creek bungalow this summer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-22
How Charley Bntz Surprised the Natives
 Of Old Sebastopol
F'rom the Tavistock Gazette, Ontario
 Canada.)


 Canada.1
 MT. and Mrs. Charley Biltz of Bridgeport Conn.,, who have been vis iting their cousins the Kneisel family at Sebastopol for the past two weeks left for their home on Tuesday. Be- fore going away MT. Biltz decided that in order to bid good bye to the many friends whom he had met while there he would treat all who wished to come to an entertainment that was as unique in it's nature as it was enjoy able. The social time was in the form of Barbecue, the lamb was secured from H. l. Districh, butcher of this village. The lambs were dressed and prepared for the roasting by MT. Biltz who probably is the best in America in the way of preparing a barbecue or roasting whole carcass of meat at once. The way he goes at it is quite interesting to those who have never seen the like. The carcass is split down the back and laid out flat Long skewers or slim iron rods are then pushed through lengthwise of the carcuss to keep it in shape and it is placed over charcoal fire. The meat is frequently moistened with vine gar to which has been, added salt and pepper and sugar. This is done to assure the success of the cooking so
 
 more than the other. The affair took place in Losbsack's grove, Sebas- topol on Monday evening and was watched by many people. When the feast was ready long tables were laid and the meat was served with salads and other viands. To say that all enjoyed the meal would be expressing it mildly many of those present had not previously cared great deal for roast lamb but on this occasion they surprised themselves by eating a hearty meal and all were loud in their praise of the uniformity of the cook ing. After the dinner was over MT. and Mrs. Biltz were escorted to the veranda, where Reeve Vansie of South Easthope was asked to take the chair. Mir Vapsie asked for order and in neat and pointed speech called upon Mr P. Herald of Tavistock who made a short speech and Mir. J. s. Koch on behalf of those present presented MT. and Mrs. Biltz each with a gold mounted umbrella. Then followed short addresses by members of the township council EX- Reeve Schaefer x-Councillor Wrecker, MT. H. Vogt and others. The remainder of the evening was spent in singing songs, social chat and enjoying a season of real German hospitality. Thus ended a most enjoyable evening and all wish ed Mir BiltZ would come again soon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-22
MANEATTNG SHARK
 AND LARGE SWORDFISH
 TERRORIZE FISHERMEN.
Especial from United Press.)

Special from United Press.)
 Boston, July 22.-Their frail boat battered until it leaked by a large swordfish which they had harpooned, and a subsequent attack by a huge maneating shark which nearly upset the craft after the fishermen had pull was the story told, today, by Captain Peter Johnson and Ben Ferguson, sailors of the fishing schooner On Times which tied up at the T wharf, late last night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-22
RETAIL CLERKS OUTING.

The Retail Clerks association of Bridgeport did not hold it's outing as planned at Steeplechase yesterday but will hold it in two weeks Bad weather was the cause of the post ponement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-22
CAMP-LAWRENCE.

A quiet home wedding last night was that of Miss Mary Augusta Lawrence to Joseph William Camp. The cere- mony took place at the home of the groom's sister, Mrs. E.A P. Bullard, 125 Park Place. The Rev. H. A. Davenport was the officiating clergy man. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Camp left for honeymoon trip by automobile
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-22
CLEANEASY. THE BEST HAND
 SOAP

Guaranteed not to injure 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. c44 Stratfcrd Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-22
AUTO MAIL COLLECTIONS.

Post Master Marigold has received bids from number of auto owners relative to the collection of mails by auto at night The postal authorities have given permission for this eXperi- ment in Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-22
OBITUARY

Mary Elizabeth, infant daughter of Charles and the late Mary Laufer, died at the residence of her father, this morning, 1159 North avenue from where the funeral will be held Sunday oe+o---
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-22
THE PRETTIEST FACE

and 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., 1911-07-22
THE FARMER FOR vACATIoNERs

Readers of ',The Farmer" leaving the city for thet season, mountains or rural resorts, or for Europe, can have it sent direct to them by mail for any period desired-days, weeks or months Addresses may be chang ed as often as desired.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-22

THOMAS NOON. bottler of fine beers and liquors. Free delivery at Fair field Beach Mondays and Fridays. Ruppertfs Knickerbocker Beer S1.25 per case delivered. Telephone 109- 14 D2 tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-22

Epping, N. H..-Cerrottj Giovanni must stand trial for manslaughter be- cause he rocked rowboat, throwing Vincenzo Ballina to his death in the wa ter.<
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-22
Q Martens bas accented an

Mrs. Alice Mertens has accepted an enga cement as soloist at the First Presbyterian church, Asbury Park, New Jersey for the rest of the sum mer Her regular position is at the Classon avenue Presbyterian church. Brooklyn but that church .isi closed during the hotter summer months.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-22

MT. and Mrs Fred J.. Marsten and daughter, Thelma and Mrs. Thos. Marston, of Paterson, N. J., are the guests of MT. and Mrs. James Jeph- cote, I'll Cleveland avenue, for a week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-22

Boston-Workers who are tearing down an old Boston mansion un~ earthed an alright can of coffes thought to be 125 years old. They made some coffee and declared ft 10 hA the r-Aat drink: they evs-- tasted-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-22

Confetti thrown at wedding caus- ed runaway and injured the bride. Starting trouble early.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-22

Mrs. J. c. Custer, s19 Broad street, has returned home after spending a pleasant week in New Haven, where she has been the guest of Dr. w L.. Jack '
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-07-22
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Rev Everett E. Burns, pastor of the Washington Park M. E. church, is confined to his home by sickness.
 Ralph H. Squier. president of the Squier Coal and Wood company Is recovering from the effects of heat prostrations which he suffered last week
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-08
DEBATE Still ON
FOR GUANO BILL
Will Be Discussed Till Final
Vote

Atlanta, Ga, August THE Tippins
bill to prohibit near beer in Georgia
was further jeopardized Monday by
a two hours discussion in the house
of the fertilizer bill, which prevented
this latter measure from coming 20
a vote, and at the same time deferred
action on the Tippins bill. In spite If
this increased opposition, however,
supporters of the Tippins measure
believe that it will be enacted at this
session of the legislature and an OPP
pOnonet of the bill said Monday morn
ing that he thinks it will ge through
the house, though not in time for pas
sage by the senate.
The fertilizer measure is still the
continuing order before the house and
will be resumed Tuesday. After it
the Tippins bill is next in order.
The Tippins measure was the spe-
cial order for Monday, but was dis
placed by the fertilizer bill which,
being the special order for Friday,
and not being finished then, went over
until Monday.