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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06
COUNCIL TO
 DISCUSS GOLD
 ST. WIDENING

The widening of Gold street on the south side from Middle to Water street will be considered at hearing before the Common Council, this ev- before the council in the form of a resolution offered by Alderman George w. King.
 It is expected that the street com mittee will make a report recommend ing the layout of Congress street from Main street to the Peduonnock river, as ordered. Sept. 6, be discontinued.
 The sewer committee will ask for a vote upon a resolution instructing the city attorney to draft a petition to the Legislature that an item of $100,- GOO for sewers be included in the pro- posed bond issues. This is in accord ance with the recommendations of the tax board which recommends that the modified plans offered by Rudolph Herring be carried out. The resolution will probably be offered in the form of an amendment to the resolution sent to the body by ZaI.non Goodsell of the tax board, asking for bond is sue for trunk sewers. The Goodsell communication and resolution is now upon the table of the council.
 President Lavery will offer reS- olution, this evening to have bond ing committee of five members ap- pointed to appear before the commit tee on finance of the General Assem- bly next Thursday along with com mittee from the tax board in favor of $6s3, 900 worth of bonds for various improvements and to get permission to issue S1eO,O00 in serial notes for permanent pavement.
 City Clerk Boucher will ask the council for permission to name two men to index the council proceedings of the past ten years and compile the same. The tax board allowed suf- fcient funds for the work at it's last session.
 Hearings will be held, tonight on the establishment of a grade in flaw ley avenue. and for the establishment of a building line in Fairfield avenue from Middle street to Water street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06
Lieut.. Col. Harry Taylor
 to Bid a Sad Farewell

Unofficial word has been received in this city that Lieut.. Col. Harry Taylor. who has for many years been in charge of the government harbor work in Cinnecticut. has been shifted to Washington. where, he will be an engineers.
 Lieut.. Col Taylor will be succeed ed, it is said. by Capt. Waldron of Texas
 Local men who took an appeal from one of Lieut.. Col. Taylor's decisionT recently, on journeying to Washing ton were amazed to discover that MT. Taylor. was a member of the commit tee that heard the appeal They then discovered that it was only a matter Of time before he would be perman- ently stationed at Washington.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06
SENSATIONAL ROBBERY OF SlO0,OOO STARTLES
 N. Y. STOCK EXCHANGE

It had been the habit of MT. Ban- croft to go every Tuesday and Thurs day to the New York Produce Safe Deposit Vaults where he had a strong box and withdraw certain securities needed for trades and depositors. Last Thursday he went there as usual and took out large envelope containing the now missing documents. He was making his way toward the stairs when he ran into man and was knocked down, the big manila en- velope flying out of his hands. The stranger picked it up and then helped the broker to his feet. He brushed the clothing off and handed Bancroft the envelope which so far as could be seen, was intact.
 Bancroft deposited the envelope in the vault without examining it. Later on he had occasion to open it and to his horror discovered that 1t contain ed only blank paper. The alarm was given but Bancroft could give only Q hay description of the thief.
 The police are certain that the rob- bery was carefully thought out plot and admitted that it would bs very hard to catch those responsible
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06
Especial from United Press.)

New York March 6-In order to make the railway systems of the coun- try pay full value to investors. Louis D. Brandeis. of Boston. in an argu- ment before the Federal Railroad Se- curities Commission today. advocated new government department. He would establish bureau of railroad costs and an experimental station in railroad economies. The work of this bureau would be published as are ag- rfcultural reports at present. for the benefit of railroad management. These would not only promote econ omy, in his opinion. but would bring to the front labor and life saving in- vestigations which now cannot be ex- plotted because the investors cannot disrose of their inventions.
 44The Interstate Commerce Com- mission" said Brandeis. having es- tablished that there shall be no gen. eral advance in railroad freight rates. the attention of the public should now be directed toward encouraging inn provement in service and operating conditions and to development of transportation facilities. Railroading being a private business. the corpora tions must. in order to secure capital as well as ability and zeal in man agement. offer the best inducements in private business-namely. liberal
 
 The establishment of any rule fix Ing a maximum return on capital in- vested in railroads would tend to pre- vent efficiency by placing a limit on achievement Efficiency is reflected in large net earnings. To take from of efficiency. that is. greater money rewards. must create a sense of in- justice suffered which paralyzes effort. invites inefhciency and produces slip shod management. The public inter est as well as justice demands. there fore. the due appreciation of greater efficiency in mana cement: and some method must be found of determining the degree of efficiency attained and of providing adequate reward.
 Private capital embarked in a uuasi-public business ought to receive compensation on a sliding scale so that the greater the service to the pub lie the greater the profit to those fur nishinR that service To do this the government should aid and, inasmuch gle industry in the United States next 10 agriculture the bureau suggested should be established
 Brandeis pointed out that. with the government experimenting in the mat ter of reducing cost and inducing eff ficiency. the railroads would be saved enormous experimental expenditures and only such innovations as had been tested and proved available would be instailed.
 Washington. March 6-Following a conference of railroad presidents at the Interstate Commerce Commission today. 1t was announced that every railroad in the West had submitted to the decision of the commission in the great rate cases and agreed to cancel all their attempted increases in frefgf1t rates
 The Chicago & Northwestern filed new schedules killing every objection lb1e tarf1. The Chicago. Burlington Z
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06
Special from United Press.}

Zion City, H.. March 6-The roll of a muffled drum. the peal of the great bell in the tabernacle and a nasty gathering Of the faithful may bring Zion City-the perfect city of John Alexander Dowie and his successor. Wilbur Glenn voliva-into armed in- surrection against the State of Illin- ois or may precipitate armed civil war among the believers in the prophet.
 Two grave periods beset Zion City and her half-starved people. in a rage, are desperate. The order of the State Board of Health to vaccinate every body in the city is resented. The internecine strife in the ranks of the Zionists that has already led to seri- ous riotfng on the streets and the rtationing of armed guards to pre- vent an outbreak on the part of the independents forms another source of dissention.
 Zion City is divided into two fac- tions. one of which. headed by Wilbur Glenn voliva. is for following the rigid rules laid down by Prophet the sale of cigars. cfgaretts. oysters. soda water. pork and drugs and pre- vent dancing and all forms of Hghter amuaements
 The independent faction favorS more relaxation for the people.
 Two years ago the independents won in the election and since then cigars. cigarettes. pork and drugs have been sold within the city. Last week Vol iva secured by purchase Tn the courts control Of Zion City. Immediately he posted an immense sign which read:
 s'Zfon Cfty1The Perfect City.
 'sNo tobacco-no whiskey-no beer no theatres-no doctors--no drugs-no pork-no oysters. &s,
 "A Clean City for a Clean People"
 Then gathering 500 of the faithful about him he paraded the streets of Zion and was attacked by the inde- pendents- Several heads swere smash cd in the subsequent riot
 Last night. two giant negro Zionists armed with Winchesters. guarded Vol fva's sign and today four other men. similarly armed. took their places. At a meeting in the Tabernacle presided
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
 New York, March 6-Through the sending out of ticker alarm for missing securities, it leaked out, this afternoon, that one of the most sen- sational robberies in the history of the financial district took place here, last Thursday.
 George Bancroft, the 80 year old head of the big brokerage firm of George Bancroft & Company, with headquarters at Is Beaver street, and membership in the Consolidated Stock Exchange, was the victim While a big force of police, detectives and pri- vate sleuths have been working on the case ever since they. have obtain ed no clue and finally agreed to let the facts be known in the hope that the missing securities might be To- cated.
 The value of the stolen goods is approximately estimated at s1OOO0O Many of the securities that were talk en are of the negotiable variety and it may prove a hard task to locate them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06
TRIAL OF HERB
 DOCTOR BEGINS
Judge Foster Orders Arrest of Witnesses Who Fail to Appel

The tria2 was begun in. the city court. late this afternoon, of Charles VenskO. the Huntington herb doctor, arrested cn complaint of County Health Officer George E. Hill, on ths charge of practicing without qualify ing as doctor with the state board of health. He protests his innocence. and is represented by Attorney Ebert O. Hull.
 OtncIals of the state board fof health swore that the accused had never registered, nor made an att. tempt to qualify as a practicitioner. Other witnesses were summoned tn testify that the prisoner had prescrfb- ed for them.
 Unable to obtain a bondsman in the sum of $500 Vensko has been locked up since Friday night. This morning the witnesses were not on hand, and sa result Judge Foster ordered them arrested and brought to court to testify.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06
TEDDY'S FAREWELL

Especial from United Press,
 New York, March 6.-When Colonel Roosevelt, next Wednesday morning. boards a, train for Atlanta. there will begin the farewell public tour of tHs only living ex-President. Roosevelt will be accompanied only by his sec retary until he is joined in the Grand Canyon, by Mrs. Roosevelt, Miss Eth el Roosevelt and her friend, Miss Cor nelia Landen. The colonel will tour the Southern States and upon reach ing California will deliver the Earl lectures at Berkeley.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06
NO. 4 ENGINE HOUSE
 TO BE REMODELLED

Work of remodeling the interior of No. 4 engine house was commenced this morning. A modern bath room with showers for the men will be in- stalled. A room provided for the cap tain the dormitory made more sani tary and lockers and reading room installed. The house, which is located in Madison avenue. was built in the days of the call department and was not planned to house a permanent company. The Hubbell Building co. secured the contract at about $500.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06
WALL STREET TO-DAY,
(specaI from United press,

tSpeca! from United Press)
 New York, March 6-OpenIngL1-,e e stock market took the news of inc calling of an extra session with a good deal less nervousness than ex- pected. Missouri Pacific was fhe strong feature of the early trading. advancing one point. Gains were made in Reading, Steel and Union Pacific. Amaigamated shaded slightly and small losses were sustained in 2 nnno- Der of industrials.
 Il a. m.-The most important fac tor in the market position was the ab- sence of selling pressure. Several of the larger operators took an aegres- sive position on the bull side and the tone was strong. Government bonds unchanged, other bonds irreg1,ar
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06
Priest Prevents Panic
 During Fire at Mass
(speciaI from United Press.

(Spec1aI from United Press.J
 Lawrence. Mass, March 6-Thrown into a state of near panic by the flaming up of lace curt aims in the Sacristy of the French Catholic church here today as the morning mass was drawing to a close. the big congrega- ton Jumped to it's feet and would have been rushing pell mell for the doors in another minute had not Rev. Father Raymond Plassman. rector turned from the altar and outsretch- ing his arm. commanded the people to be seated. saying There is no dan- ger"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06
FLEE BY FIRE ESCAPES

Especial from United Press)
 New York, March 6.-More than a hundred men, women and children were forced to flee down the fire- escapes of a Harlem tenement house, early today, when fire in the base ment filled the building with smoke. Some of the tenants narrowly escaped suffocation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06
COMPANY STILL LIVES.

The Bridgeport Theatre Go. which started to build the Lyric Theatre in Main street at the foot of Fulton street, is still in existence The an- nual report of the company was filed with the town clerk today showing that w. H. Islam of 329 West 22nd street, New York city, is the president Charles W. Partridge of White Plains, ". Y., is the treasurer and John Heaphy of this city, secretary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06
TALK IN CONGRESS
 COMES PETTY HIGH
Especial from United Press. ,

Washington, March 6-Anyone who believes that talk is cheap should glance at the Congressional Record At the session just closed the people of this country paid in salaries just 54 cents for every word uttered dur ing the Congressional debate by Sen ators and Representa- atives
 The Record approximates 4,500 pages of s1,500 words each or 675O words of debate. A session of Congress is sup posed to represent a years work Senators and Representatives draw salaries of $7.500 per annum and the total yearly pay roll is S3,615, ,00O A member who merely yelled 'I object'' could figure on drawing $1.0S for weSr and tear on his throat
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06
EXTRA SESSION DOESN'T
 AFFECT STOCK MARKET
fspecial from United Press,

New York, March 6.-The calling of the extra session of Congress had no effect on the stock market, today. Traders had expected brisk selling as the result of what was considered a bad market outlook but there was an utter absence of any bear strength and the traders who had put out short lines were compelled to cover quickly.
 The dealings, today, were entirely professional and there was no evil dence of any public interest anywhere in the list
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06
POLL STAGE HANDS
 IN HARTFORD STRIKE
 FOR MORE WAGES
Especial from United Press.)

Hartford, March 6-The union stage hands at Polls and the Hartford Thea- tre, another Poli house, went on strike today. demanding an increase of 30 per cent in wages. The demands of the workers were refused and men from Poli theatres in other parts of the State replaced the strikers About 20 employees are affected
 Three union mechancs travelling with the star act at Polls refused to handle the acts goods at the local depot, today, when they heard of the strike.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06
RESIGNATION OF BAILEY IS UP TO
 THE NEW SENATE
Especial from United Press.

IOQECIaI ITOIu UnILeO PT6SS.
 Washington. March 6-The question whether Joseph W. Baileys resigna- tion as Senator from T-xas became ef- fective when it reached the hands of Governor Cofquitt making his later withdrawal of it valueless will have to be decided by the new Senate. Ex-Senator Burrows, who was chair man of the committee on Privileges and Elections in the last Senate. be- lieved there was no ground for doubt, ing that Bailey could withdraw the resignation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06
MRS. H. A. DAVENPORT
 TO GIVE LENTEN TALKS

On Wednesday afternoons during Lent at four o'clock Mrs. H. A. Dav- enport will meet the ladies of the Peoples church at which time she will give series of Bible stories. Wednesday, March Sth, her subject will be ''The Prodigal Son" Mrs. Davenport is 8 strong forceful speak CT and her personal charm will in tensify these wonderfully beautiful stories. Mrs. Davenport's many friends are most cordially invited.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06
HAWEs CORSET co.

The articles of incorporation of the raves corset Co. was recorded with the town clerk. this morning. It is capitalized for s22100 and consists of 221 shares. President George E.. FIawes holds 200 shares. Secretary G. E. Hawes has 20 shares, and Director Henry c. Sherwood one share.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Carl T. Englund of Georgetown se- cured license to wed Miss Amanda K- Johnson, aged 21, of this city. to-, day.
 Another license was issued to Isra ei Smirnoff, merchant, of New Havan who is to marry Selmar Gilman, daughter of Isaac Gilman, a well known local tobacco dealer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06
GOVERNOR DIX
 ON DEADLOCK
Another Statement for
 Speedy Election of Sena- tor as Party's Vital Issue
Special from United Press,

Albany, March 6--Although the Sem weeks pairs holding over, there was general feeling among legislators following Governor Dix's public stand against William F. Sheehan, the eau GUS choice, that a break from ths Buffalo man will come soon. Ths Governor issued another statement, to- day, in which he said the speedy election of Senator is the para mount and vital issue confronting ths party"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06
ARGENTINA SENDS FLEET
 TO DEMAND INDEMNITY
Especial from United Press. }

Buenos Ayres, March 6.-Argen- tina has sent a fleet of torpedo boats up the Parana river to Ascuncion, capital of Paraguay, to enforce her indemnity demands for the seizure of three Argentine vessels by Paraguay These vessels have been returned by General lara, the Paraguyan dictator, who is hesitating, however, on the question of indemnity.
 Despatches from Ascuncion say the city is threatened on all sides by re- belS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06
ARMED GUARDS IN PERFECT CITY TO
 REPEL VACCINATION
In Ciy DoWie Founded Men Armed With Rifles Wait Arrival of Doctors With
 Vaccine Virus

At Beat of Drum Men Are to Assemble in Tabernacle and Resist to the Death Orders of Illinois State Board of Health-Motto of Zonists is s'No Tobacco, Beer, Theatres Doctors Drugs no Pork and no Oysters.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06

CIANCY'S CAFE, Poli Bldg, Fair field Ave. is the place for you to get that excellent appetizer, Sterl- ing ale. Fine free lunch all the tirne a*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06

PRIZE PINOCHLE tonight, Steuben lodge, I. O. O. F.. Main and State streets Cash prizes. Refreshments.
 Tickets 25 cents. a*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06

IOST-Gold neck chain with cross. Reward if returned to Steuben Court. Mrs. A. Mullaney.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06

FOR SALE.-Good paying business in the South End. Small rent Owner has other business. Address Store, care Farmer 6 ds
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06

GRAND OPENING of Hugh O'NeiPs Cafe,> Tuesday evening, March 2, 1920 Pembroke St. Refreshments
 served. Music. S s*po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06

WHIST AND PINOCHLE tonight by Stratfield Circle. c. O. F. of A.,
 Lyceum Hall, 62 Cannon street. 15 cents. d'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06

white pointer dog,
 brown ears and brown spots. An swers name Dan. Collar. No tag on. Return TOT Bond St. Reward.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06

DO YOU LIVE IN A CELLAR? If not cover pipes and boiler and save the cost in coal. J. F. Welsh, 114
 Kossuth St. T !" If. 3 5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06
UNCLASSIFIED

ANTE D.-Experienced grocery clerk Must give references. Ad- dress R. J., care of Farmef. a*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06

up and down stairs. An acre of land. Running spring water. One block to the train or trolley. Ad- dress M. Kenney, Bethel, Ct.
 H 30 n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06

STORE TO RENT-17 it. by 42 n
 TIT Fairfield avenue, Farmer buiJ6- ing. For particulars call at Ear mer Office. L11stfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-06

PRATT'S CAFE, 137 Fairfield Ave-, is sure to have what you want in ales wines and liquors Do not forged the fine free lunch served daily.
 e 2R $50
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-05-05
Thrifty Harry Lauder,

There are many stories told of the
wonderful thrift of Harry Lauder, the
Scotch comedian. Once when Lauder
was in New York he was in a wine
buying party at the Astor. Everybody
but the Scot bought wine. When it
came his turn to buy he sighed.
We'll. boys" he said, ''it's my turn
to treat. Come along with me. I've
got fine bottle of old Scotch up in my
room. brought it over with me-"
On another occasion he was with q
drinking party and instead of liquor he
took cigars, for which those who treat
ed him paid so cents apiece. Harry
put all but one in his pocket. He spent
two hours smoking that one. After the
drinking was over the little comedian
went to the cigar counter and said to
the man in charge, II say, man, wud
ye mind givin' me ten cent cigars for
these fatty cent ones?" The exchange
was made, and Harry went to his room
with five times as many cigars as he
had at the start.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-05-05
The Vacant Literary Throne.

There is. we must admit, today nc
mNnarch in any tongue upon the liter
airy throne, no sovereign world name
in poetry or prose. in whom, as has
happened before now, not 50 many
generations ago. in royal succession to
Scott, Byron, Goethe. Hugo, Tolst0y,
all the civilized wOrld-TeutOn, Latin,
Celt. Slav, Oriental-is interested, for
whose new works it looks or where it
seeks the gospel of the day. Naboch.
&liSll, to use an Irish word that became
favOrite with Sir Walter Scott, it
does not matter. Do not let us nurse
the humOr of the Respondent editor
who mournfuliy told his readers, NO
new epic this month";
Nobody can tell how the wonders of
language are performed nor how a
book comes into the world. Genius is
genius. The lamp that today some
may think burns low will be replenish-
ed. New orbs will bring light. Litera-
ture may be trusted to take care Of
itself. for it is the transcript of tho
drama of life, with all it's actors
moods and strange flashing fortunes
The curiosity that it meets is per-
petual and Unsuitable, and the impulses
that inspire it can never be extinguish-
ed.-John Morley.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-05-05

people OF a house which backed upon
the churchyard were among the first,
as they were preparing to start for
church. to observe the flames. It was
the housemaid's Sunday out, and old
Kitty. the cook. was that day respon-
sible for her duties. Fl Tearing unwonted
commotion and excited outcries up
stairs, she came painting aud hobblins
up from her basement Kitchen, crying
anxiously at each stair:
''Oh, what list? What is't?''
"Oh, Kitty. look here!'' cried one of
the girls. from a window. "Greyfriars
church is burning up.''
Kitty dropped Imply on settee.
us that a.. miss?' she grumbled be-
tween gasps. what fright We geed
me! / thicht We said the parlor fire
was out. Youths Companion.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-05-05
Rlendina the odors.

1t has been proved that two odors
which do not seem to have anything
in common, that of putrefed cheese
and that Of pineapple. are so closely
allied from the chemical standpoint
that it takes but a few minutes to
transform an intense stencil into a
sweet fragrance. This curious expert
ment is easily made and requires but
small amount Of three chemicals
valerianic acid, sulphuric acid and
amylic alcohol. Care must be taken
not to spill over the fingers or dress