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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15
GREATEST OF LEVIATHANS
 IS TITANIC

New York. April 15.-The Titanic, the greatest of modern leviathans, ex- ceeds even the monster Olympic in size. In addition she is the most luxuriously fitted and furnished ves- sel ever sent to sea.
 The vessel is 888 k feet long and 92 feet beam, displacement 66,000 tons and registered tonnage 45,0OO. Five thousand passengers could be accom- modated aboard the big liner, 500 in the cabins. She carried a crew of 600 men. Captain B. s. Smith, a veteran shipmaster of the White Star Line, commanded her when she left Southampton on her maiden voyage
 Even then the huge ship showed that. her immense size might make her an embarrassing factor in trans ed out from Southampton docks the suction she created in the harbor dragged the American Liner New York from her berth next to the Titanic's, breaking two heavy hawsers like thread. It was with the utmost euvered to avoid a collision.
 On board the Titantic when she sailed for this port was big list Of prominent Americans. The novelty of sailing on the greatest of modern Ocean-gOing vessels had augmented tu0 passenger llSC Tar aOOVe the aver age number. According to the White Star officers here, the advices from Europe placed the passengers at 700 first class, 500 second class, and 1900 steerage. Among the prominent pas sengers were:
 MT. and Mrs. John Jacob Astor, Alfred G. Vanderbilt, Bruce Ismay, Clarence Moore, MT. and Mrs. Isa- dore Straus, Countess Rothes, Major Archibald Butt, MT. and Mrs. Wash ington Dodge, Benjamin Guggenheim, Mr. and Mrs. George B. Widener, MT. and Mrs. Henry B. Harris, Fletcher Fellowes, Washington Roebling, End, Col. Archibald Oracle, Adolphe Saale- field, MT. and Mrs. Frederick Speddin, w. T. Stead, Robert w. Daniel, MT. and Mrs. J. B. Thayer, J. Stuart White, MT. and Mrs. H. J. Allison, Mrs. Aubert, Mrs. Cardeza, MT. and Mrs. w. B. Carter, MT. and Mrs. Her bert Chaffes, MT. and Mrs. Mark For tune: MT. and Mrs. w. D. Douglas MT. and Mrs. Henry Harper.
 The number of passengers on the Titanic, as announced by the New York offices of the White Star Line did not agree with the figures of the London office which placed the first class passengers at 330, second class 300, steerage 775 and the crew at 800.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15

Waterbury, April 15.-At today s session of the state conference of charities and correction the morning session was given over to papers on the treatment of lawbreakers. Among the speakers were Katherine B. Da- wis, of Bedford, N. Y, Prof. William B. Bailey, who spoke on the County Jail Problem" and H. K. w. Scott, warden of the New Hampshire state prison, whose subject was Work of a State Prison Prof. Bailey said:
 There are in Connecticut ten coun- ty jails which are used for the safe keeping of persons awaiting trial ana for the detention of those who have been ad1udged guilty and sentenced. During the year ending September 2oth. 1911, 10.960 persons were sen fenced to those jails. The average prison population throughout the year was 1,O71. The average term or commitment was about 36 days.
 Although the county jails are In charge of the sheriffs who are re- sponsible to the county commission ers. the state is put to considerable expense in assisting to maintain them. During the year ending Sept. 3Oth the state paid for the board of pr1s- oners in the county jatls the sum or $1e6,309.1S- The average expense to the state for each inmate in the county prisons throughout the year was about $11S.0O. The receipts from the labor of those prisoners does not make a very brave showing. During the year ending Sept. 30th. 1911, the total receipts from the labor of pris- oners was SPA. When we con- sfder the average prison population was 1,O71 we get total return from the labor of the inmates amounting to $22.54 per year or about cents a day. For the year 1909 1t was slightly more than g cents per day.
 In 1908 the average number of in- mates in the jails ef<Hartford, New Haven and Fairfield counties was TIE and the total earnings was SIP. 2.960. The average number of prisoners in Windham county was 27 and the earnings amounted to $9,595.0O. It may perhaps be worthy of note that ffi these three largest counties the contract system noted above is in force while in Windham county the state account system is used.
 Great as are the shortcomings of the county jail system on the finan- cial side. I do not consider this their principal defect. If a prison system Is successful it returns the prisoners to society in such condition that they will not again commit crime. Of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15
LAW DOES NOT
 REQUIRE LICENSED MAN FOR CHARITIES
Opinion From Attorney General Shows Queer Conduct in Securing Illegal Discharge of Clerk O'Neil

Prior to the election of new offic- CTS of the Board of Charities Attor- ney General Light had given an opin- ion that the board need not employ a licensed pharmacist to dispense drugs The action of the board in displacing Clerk Dennis O'Neil, in vio- lation of the charter governing elec- ton to office of clerk. was taken up- on the ground that the law reQuir- ed the board to employ a licensed man, and the office of clerk was con- solidated with the place of pharma- cist. for that alleged reason.
 The news that the Attorney Gen eral had given a contrary opinion was received with surprise in the Charities building, this morning, and the impression was confirmed tha, the changes which displaced Clerk O'Neil had been informed in a let ter from a member of the board thai his record for service was of the best and that his displacement woul6 be based upon the alleged necessity o1 appointing a licensed pharmacist.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15

11,614 persons sentenced to the ,coun ty jails during the year ending Sept. 3O 1911, 6,O50 had been in Jall De- fore. I believe that there is no coun- ty Jail in the state in which any at- tempt is made to educate the prison ers In but two cases are the celis so lighted that the prisoners can read at night.
 If this paper is to be constructive it may be expected that some sug- gestion will be made toward remedy ing those evils. hope that a re- formatory for women will be erected to supplement the work Of the re- formatory for pen now nearing com pletion in Cheshire. There should al so be a state farm for inebrjates. Of 1O.96O persons sent to the county jafls during the past year 4.574 were committed for drunkenness. During the year 3,724 persons were commit ted for breach of the peace, larceny, vagrancy and trespass. For those a state workhouse should be establish ed where they could kbe placed at
 hard labor and be made to support themselves. If these two classes were placed in two such institutions there would remain but 2,672 of the entire ,1O,y6O offenders It would seem that one additional state institution could accommodate this remainder.
 The advantages of such system are manifold. Different classes of offenders would be sent to institu- tions which were designed for their special treatment. In this way il would be possible to put in charge o1 these institutions men who have been trained for the work.
 The influence of politics would be very much reduced if not eliminated in case these institutions were placed under the management of a commits sion appointed by the Governor. The county jails could then be used for the safe Keeping of persons awaiting trial and for this alone. As soon as a person was convicted he would be sent to an institution erected for the purposea of curing him of his evil tendencies and restoring him to society ready to earn an honest liv- ing. The proposal that something should be done to provide for the centralization of the management of the county jails in this. state is not a novelty. In the last report of the State Board of Charities are found these words: "'The arguments for placing all of the county jails under the unified control of state board of prison commissioners, which have been made repeatedly in previous re- ports, still hold good" The policy outlined in this paper would carry this proposal 8 step further.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15
BAUER BROTHERS
 ARE CHARGED WITH CONCERNING ASSETS

New Haven, April 1.-The Bauer Brothers, Morris. Edward. Samuel and Benjamin, the Union City bank rupts, waived examination before United States Commissioner Wright here. today, and will be tried at the May term of the United States dis trict court in Hartford. They are charged with concealing assets. Loaded on two trucks in front of the postoffice here today were 53 pack ing cases of goods found in New York warehouses which, it is alleged, the brothers shipped to that city. They gave their assets as $9,OOO and the cases of goods are valued at $15,OOO: A special agent of the department of
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15
Owners Say Great
 Vessel Is Unsuitable

New York, April 15.-The White Star officials, after a conference last ing more than an hour, today, issued an official statement in which they stated that the great liner was un- sinkable and that there was no req son to believe that she either had or could founder. They declared that the Interruption of wireless com munication was not significant of danger. The statement was signed by Vice-Presfdent P. A. s. Franklin and was as follows:
 While we are not in direct com munication with the Titanic, we are perfectly satisfied that the ship is un- sinkable. That no more wireless messages are coming from the ship is not sign of danger and may be due to atmospheric conditions or something like hat
 We cannot state too strongly our belief that the ship is unsuitable and the passengers perfectly safe. We figure that the ship is 1,OSO miles from New York and 500 miles from Halifax. The Virginian is now on her way to the distressed vessel.''
 NEW BRITAIN MAN ABOARD.
 New Britain, April 15.-Among the oorS on thn Vifopio i,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15

Canso, N. s. April 15-The White Star liner Titanic. having transferred her passengers to the Parsian and Carpatha, was at o'clock this afternoon being lowed to Halifax by the Virginan, of the Allan 1ne
 The Virginian passed line to the Titanic as soon as the had been ansferred the latest word received by wireless that there doubt that liner would reach port Agents of the White Star line at Halifax have arranged to have wreckng tugs sent out to aid the Virgnian and her tow into port
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15
ALDERMEN EXPECT
 LIVELY SESSION
Democratic Members Plan to Ask Expert White For
 Monthly Reports

Notable among the measures sched-
 uled for consideration at the meeting
 of the Common Council tonight is a resolution, of Democratic origin, that promises to be presented calling for a committee on audit, indicating the
 progress made by Peter Whites staff
 of accountants.
 This resolution is in line with the
 actf-n of Alderman Moran. Democrat,
 whL refused to approve Whites bills, aggregating more than $.O00 for work done up to the first of April, at the
 last meeting of the finance commit tee. The discussion of these bills, which have the approval of the ma- jority of the committee, will form an important feature of the meeting this evening, if the plans of some of the Democratic Aldermen are carried out. The meeting tonight will also con-
 sider bills presented by the board of contract and supply for services,
 prior to April l. of Clerk Catlin and
 stenographer. These bills have the
 approval of the majority of the com
 mittee, but not that of Moran.
 The ordinance committee is sched-
 uled to meet at 7:30 to consider an
 ordinance relative to the position of sealer of weights and measures. Leg islative changes of the last General Assembly leave the fixing of the sal ary of this office up to the ordinance committee. The appointment of for
 mer Alderman Dennis Kelly of the Twelfth has been held up by reason of the ordinance committees making no report on the proposed ordinance fixing the salary at $1.500.
 Until this is done the present seal CTS, Lynch and .Bayette, hold office,
 and Bayette is still collecting fees, to the displeasure of Lynch. the Demo-
 cratic holdover. who is ready to turn
 the office over to his legitimate sue cessor.
 Hearings on 32 public matters, prin-
 cipally routine, such as street grades and the like. will occupy the atten-
 tion of the Aldermen for the first part of their session this evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15
M'CANn HOPES TO GET
 PITCHER FROM NEW YORK

Manager McCann of the Bridgeport team received letter from Outfielder Carroll, the player who has failed to report for practic e at Newfield park Carroll writes that he is coaching a school team in Troy, N. Y., and will report in a short time. Manager McCann declares that If Carroll does report he will have to practice two weeks to get himself in- to condition The local manager said he expects to get a left hand pitcher from the New York Americans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15
WALL STREET TODAY

New York, April 15-Opening-The stock market opened weak with prices generally under Saturdays close.
 II a. m.-Pressure against the mar ket continued but a few moments and then traders shifted to the bull side. Government bonds unchanged: other bonds firm
 No0n-Stocks were in vigorous de- mand in the late forenoon, many is- sues making additional gains
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15
STRIKE LEADERS, CASES
 BEFORE GRAND JURY

Newburyport, Mass, April 15-When the grand jury went into session, to- day. it was stated that the cases of John Ettor and Arturo Giovannitt, charged with being accessories to the murder of Anna Lopizzo, striker who was shot during a clash between police and mill operatives in Law renee on January 29, would be among the first to come before the body. Et- tor and Giovanniti, both of whom are from New York, were leaders of the strike until thrown into jail
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15
PASSENGERS OF TITANIC TRANSFERRED IN SAFETY TO
 PARISIAN AND CARPATHIA
J. Sloper, of this city. Sloper has been spending three months in Egypt. $5,OOO, ,OOO IN, DIAMONDS
 AND BONDS ABOARD SHIP.

London, April 15-At 12:40. the of ficials of the White Star line officially announced that the passenger list shows 33O first cabin passengers, 300 second cabin, 755 steerage and a crew of 800.
 According to information here, the Titanic carried about $5,000,000 in bonds and diamonds.
 Lloyds agents here today were re- insuring the cargo of the disabled Titanic and receiving a premium of 50 per cent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15

Indianapolis, April 15-Miner and operator in the bituminous industry in the United States will be at peace for the coming two years. The com pomise wage ageement negotiated by the joint confidence at Cleveland has been approved in a referendum vote of the soft coal workers of the Uni ted Mine Workers oe America. Tab- ulation of the vote, which commence ed at the miners headquarters here today, indicated that at least 100000 of the approximate 25O.0o0 miners vot- ing have ratified the agreement.
 As result, the. following wage in- creases are given: five cents ton
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to extend our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors, Friendship Rebekah lodge, Bertha lodge, D. O. H., Ladies' Schwaebisch- CT Maennerchor and members of the German Reformed church, also to friends who so kindly sent floral tri- butes in our late bereavement in the death of our wife and mother.
 CHRISTIAN KOST AND FAMILY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15
REV. E. J. CRAFT TO
 ADDRESS SEA SIDE CLUB.

It is announced that the Rev. B. J. Craft. rector of Christ church, will talk to the members of the Sea Side club Thursday night. His subject will be "An Evening With Poe" The address will commence at 8:30. Rev. MT. Craft is a brilliant speaker and his remarks are sure to be interest
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15
70 WARRANTS ISSUED FOR
 PERSONAL TAX DELINQUENTS.

New Haven, April 15-In an att tempt to close up the fight against the vfolators of the personal tax law, warrants have bene served on 70 per- sons the largest batch to be served at one time. In many of the cases the men were locked up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15
COLLECTION OF ANTIQUES AT

SOu1iIlcIlCiuS 01OnQdJs April 18th I will sell at public auc- tion the entire stock of antique fur niture and bric-a-brac belonging to P. B. Redfield, 2S6 Fairfield Ave. MT. Redfield is absolutely retiring from business and will sacrifice his immense collection of choice old mahogany and rare pieces at pub lie sale. This collection is rich in early Colonial furniture, containing 12 high boys, Sheraton and swell front bureaus, Franklyn stoves, in- laid Hepplewhite card tables, high post beds, Winsor chairs, pie crust stands, mahogany chairs, Chippen- dale tables, rare old china, wedge wood and Staffordshire pieces, oil and water color paintings. old prints, gilt mirrors, 1000 books, old brass and copper, silver, a collec- tion of antiques, jewelry, old pewter, etc. Sale continues for 10 days
 The opportunity to secure good genuine antiquie is becoming less every year. Don't miss this chance. D. F. Keane, Auctioneer. U II iso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15
Greatest of Modern Levia= thans in Tow of Virginian is Moving Toward Halifax and Will Reach Port

Wreckng Tugs Will Be Sent to Meet Disabled Vessel and Assist In Bringing Her Into Harbor- -Interna-
 honal Mercantile Marine Company Announces That
 New Haven Road Will Take Passengers on Special
 Trains Sent to Halifax.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15
COMPROMISE IN SOFT
 COAL STRIKE ACCEPTED
 BY NEARLY UNANIMOUS VOTE
An Increase of $I6,5OG,000 In Pay Roll of Miners Is Result, and 25O,O0O Non-
 Union Miners Benefit

WHAT THE BITUMINOUs COAL
 WAGE COMPROMISE MEANS An increase of $16.25G,OOO yearly in the payroll of American bituminous coal operators.
 Daily. average wage of from s250 to $285 for 575,00O miners.
 Peace in the bituminous coal min- ing industry for the coming two years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15
THE PRESIDENTIAL HANDICAP

Washington, April 15.-With all Presidential campaign managers de- claring that their figures of claims for delegates were subject to revision on later returns from Pennsylvania, the following tabulation of claims was compiled. today:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15
SPECIAL MEETING.

B. O. Elks, No. 36, special meet ing this evening at the home, State street, to take action on the death of Brother Philip Hafner. Meeting 8 o'clock.
 Signed, c. J. MERGER,
 Secy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15
NOTICE.

A meeting of the Young Mems Democratic club of the Second dis trict will be held tomorrow, Tuesday evening at o'clock at 19S Railroad Ave- All Democrats of the district are invited to be present, as business of importance will be transacted.
 EDWARD s. MORRIS.
 asp Pre-.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15
PRISONERS IN COUNTY JAILS
 EARN BUT SEVEN CENTS DAY IN CONNECTICUT
Average of 772 Prisoners in Hartford, New Haven and Fairfield Counties Earned
 Bu $I2,96O in Year

Pk Bailey Would Establish State Farm For nebriates and Reformatory For Women-Thinks All But One of Jals Might be Cosed-State Board of Charities and Correction In Session
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15

sages and also to the fact that infor- mation had to be relayed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15

ARE YOU looking for a nice housef 1 have house, situated in residential section, North End, beautiful lawn, cement walks. rewiy painted. paper ed, all improvements, 200 feet from Main St. Can be turned into two family house with little expense. A. Levy, Agent, 674 Madison Ave.
 $ go If Q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15

FOR SALE.--Fine 50 foot lot west side Laurel Ave, near Grove St.
 Edward s. Hotchkiss, City. Tele- phone. U5auso Q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15

WANTED.-Housewi to try Crouch & Plassmaun's Never Enough pure milk bread. Ask your grocer for it. S16tas DO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15

100 ENGRAVED WEDDING an- DouTlcemenzs with tw srs of en- yelopes- Southworths, 10 Arcade.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15

FOR SALE.-Splendid lot on Elm wood Place. Two minutes walk to Fairfield Ave. trolley. Edward s, Hotchkiss, City. Telephone.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15

FOR RENT.-200 feet dock property fronting on Cedar Creek and Har-
 bor St. E.. s. Hotchkiss, City. Tele- phone. U5aus o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15

NEW BRITAIN MAN ABOARD.
 New Britain, April 15.-Among the passengers on the Titanic is Andrew
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15

AT THE METROPOLITAN CAR BARNS, 317 F. 10th St., between 1st & 2nd Ayes, 300 horses 300. Weight from 300 co 1,4oO lb.; all in first class condition; among them are several matched pairs, some little pavement sore, suitable farm wor or any general business; prices from $50 upwards; every horse and mare will be sold with trial of Is days; loo these over before buying elsewhere. See Foreman, phone 1892 Murray Hill. B 26 If. o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15

OF HORSES just arrived and direct from farms in the vest. These horses less liable to sickness on account of coming di- rect from work on farms. H. Fl. Burlison, 406 Knowlton street.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15

FOR SALE.-Choice 2, and fam fly houses, new and good location. Little money required to own them. Call or send postal. Also good busi- ness opportunities. J. Hechler 949 Main St. S3OaS*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15

"SFND THEM TO DAN." I buy your goods or sell them for you at our new public auction rooms, 129 State street, corner Main. For sale, 1 medical and private library, one book store, one market and groc- cry, one second hand store. Daniel P. Keane, auctioneer and sales con-
 ductor. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15

TRY A BOX of Casca LaxIne tablets for constipation. 25 cents.
 H1s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15
UNCLASSIFIED

BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE in the North End. Located about one hundred feet above the sea level
 One block from the North Main street trolley. Prices from S700 rp
 George w. Finn, D Arcade. Phone 1O28-12. HE bsno
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15

FOR SALE.-20 young pigs, ready to go now. F. H. Daniels, Madison Road. Telephone 1811-6.
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FOR SALE.-One piano $125, and 24O folding chairs at $42O per doz- en, formerly used in Lincoln Hall. Apply The Thos. P. Taylor Co.,, City. U12d*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-15

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.-Four family house containing twenty two rooms, with lot 63 x 126. Rents for S48O a year. The lot is large enough to build store adjoining the house. This property is located
 in business neighborhood one block from Main street. Price $5,- 800. Mortgage of $4,5OO can re- main. George w. Finn, Is Arcade. Phone 1028-12. U13b*po
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-06-08
500 PUBLIC SPIRITED MEN
WANTED ON MONDAY NIGHT

in moulding sentiment among our law
makers. The question will be dis
cussed by able speakers at this meet
ing Your duty a citizen demands
that you be present.
The committee sent to Washington
by this organization accomplished much
good and on the 18th of this month
this region will be visited by govern
ment officials and representatives of
foreign countries on an inspection
tour.
arrangements must be made to Gre
ate the proper impression on them 1t
will cost you nothing aside from a
little time. Show your loyalty to the
city and this organization by attend
ing the meeting Monday night, and
bring a prospective member With you.
We are arranging for permanent
quarters. Come out and learn what is
being done in your behalf and for the
city.
Yours for Greater Hammond,
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
BY V. s. Reiter, President.
]. d. Brussell. Secretary.