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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-01
IN TERROR OF MASSACRE.

Constantsa, Roumania, Nov. 1.-The Sultan'S advisers are in terror of a massacre not only of foreigners but of the entire non-combatant population of Constantinople and the footing of the city, it was stated in messages re- ceived here, today, from the Turkish capita,l1-
 If the Ottoman troops are driven back into the city, it was pointed out, they will be in such temper that ut most violence may be expected from them. Their officers seem already to be losing control over them, it was said, and they are beginning to feel that a point has been reached where the empire is doomed and that every man had better take what he can and rara fa~ hi11aeA1f in fi1tura
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-01

years experience in running his mo- tor ear on various highways and he emphasized the great danger of traf- fic, and the difficulty of getting an auton1 obile out of the '"T' rail, once it., it gets ct gszfaa caught in in it. He told the in State street, in the tracks with t"T' rails, recently, to determine how far his car would slide before he could get it out of the tracks, and he found the conditions extremely dangerous.
 Even though the paving, whatever sort 1t may be, can be kept as the eighths of an inch of the surface of the top of the 'fTv' rails, he said, it would still be very difficult for the vehicles to be extricated, once they are within the rails. He found no difficulty at all in passing over the grooved rails. He concluded that he has always been firmly of the opinion that the interests of all traffic on the highway other than that of the troll. ley cars demand the use of a grooved rail
 Alderman Walker told the commis- sion that he had heard many drivers complaining of the difficulty they ex- perience in getting their teams out of the tracks. Alderman Garlick's views, along the same lines of those of MT. Staples, and gained from ex- next to be submitted. He told of an instance in his own experience, last winter. when his automobile, caught between the ''T'' rails, could not be the car up. securing assistance, in order to free it from the rails.
 For the company MT. Punderford said that if the first cost alone were to be considered the company would not urge the additional cost of the grooved rail as an argument against it's use. He said the additional first cost, would amount to only about $2,- 900 mile, but he said that the ing'' rail and that it gets out ssp posi- ton and is more quickly wor4N out, incidentally destroying the paVem ent cleBe to it. He said as result that the life of the grooved rail is much shorter than that of the grooved rail and the use of the grooved rail would mean a more frequent relaying of tracks and pavement with the conse- pany and interference with traffic on the streets. He said it required more power to run cars, on the grooyed grooved rails became clogged with earth and other accommodations that rendered traffic dangerous md it also meant much more difficulty in effec- lively applying the brakes.
 He added that if the wood block pavement is used with the 'fT' rails. objections urged. against the '"r'' rails as compared to the grooved rails are practically eliminated.
 MT, riaaes caiIns testify5ng firm his & s5- proper, proper paving tlas objeetlonss to the ..T' rails can beaovercome.
 Supt. c. H. Chapman of the Ceun. Co. expressed views along the lines of Punderford's testimony
 Tn his testimony he stated that tue Connecticut Go. in Bridgeport carri es in one day enough fares to represent half the total. population of the city, Then followed the summing up Ey Attorney Cullinan for the city and At torney Spock for the company. The commissioners had not reached a de- cfsion up to a late hour this after IL.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-01
Benjamin I. Spock, Attorney For Trolley Monopoly, Gives Secret Away
 Ten Foot CenterS Desired Be- cause Tracks Will be More Convenient to Handle Freight
Comprehensive Plans in Prepa.
 ration For Elimination Oi Teamsters and Auto Trucks
Witness For Road Testifies That I Rails Last Longer Under Freight Cars Than GrOoved Rails Do

Importance of the election of men who will serve the interests of the whole people as opposed the corpor- ate interests received startling enl- phasis from most unexpected source, when, late yesterday, at a hearing before the Public Utilities commission. the general public was given a peep into the plans for the future of the Connecticut Co.'S vast trolley system.
 That the Connecticut Co. proposes in the near future to seek a amplifi- cation of it's charter rights to develop great trolley trucking system, to trucking vehicles, was baldly stated by several, including the lawyer rep resenting the company. Attorney Benja amin I. Spock beSought the Pub lie Utilities Commission not to grant the request of the city of Bridgeport for grooved rails in preference to the company's contemplated freight traffic would be seriously ,hanpered if the city's wishes were granted.
 The importance of this volution- plans is difficult of speedy compre- hension. But enough was brought out at the hearing yesterday. to show that lines of traffic as well as contem- plated trolley lines, and the electors in general have vital interest in the QeVO4OP1n0AL Ol bnG P1oAs
 First to impart, the Information of the Connecticut Co.'s plans was R. A. Cairns, the city engineer of Water bury. Called as a witness for the company and speaking in behalf of the .t.r'' rail as opposed to the groov- ed rail he said that in his Judgment the day was not far distant when the street railway tracks would take on a great part of the trucking and team ing that is now done in other vehi- c1eg- ~<
 He explained that the tHT'' rail, in his opinion was the better for ton mage than the grooved rail, when called on for heavy traffic had a shorter life. Still greater emphasis was given this phase of the hearing when Attorney B. I. Spock, summing up for the company. said he believed the municipalities would soon see the advantage of having this trucking or carriage done over the tracks in troll ley cars rather than have this class of traffic on the rest of the street. The only thing in the way of this sys-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-01
WRECK CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE RAILS /.
 INSPECTOR SAYS

Washington, Nov. Unsafe roadbed conditions and defective rails were given today the cause of the wreck of the 10th Century Limited on the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad at Hyde Park, N. Y., March 31, in a report by Chief Safety Appli- ance Inspector Belnap, of the Inter state Commerce Commission. The train tore up the roadbed and plunged through the ice on the Hudson river and about sixty persons were injured Only the fact that the river was frozen prevented great loss of life.
 Belnap's report declared that the roadbed was in such a condition, due to the action of tn frost that it was unsafe to operate trains at high speed.
 The defecting rail was of insuf1- cient crosswise strength, so common 8 fault of late, that the report strong 1y urges rail manufacturers to better
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-01

Ebsneser J. Hill. congressman from the Fourth district, has retired as a wool baron The same unostentation that marked his connections with the wool trust while he was framing wool schedules in Washington also char acterfxed his retirement from the Nor walk Mills Company
 The Norwalk Mills Company of which Mir Hr1 was one time vice. president and until July Of this year a director, has been sold and re-in- corporated as The Norwalk WooIen zIf1Is Company. MT Hin Is not con- nectsd with the new concern, though immediate associates of his In bank ing and fraternal circles in Norwalk are the officers. The sale of the mills took place in July under court order. and it was almost immediately rs-inccrporated- MT. Hill did not proclaim the severance of his connec- Hons with the wool trust at that time and the full story Of the tram uaetion has only recently sSeco-l4e known through an Investigation of the records in the town clerks office in NorWa1k.
 IT will be reInernbered that early in the last session of Congress. Congress man Thomas L. Reilly of Meriden, tore into Mir H1l1 for his connections with the wool trust while he was making wool tariffs in Washington. The attack created a sensation fhroughout this district
 MT. HiH was silent on the charges until July 10, 1S12. when he and MT. Reilly became involved in a heated debate that nearly led to blows. Tn this debate Mr. Hill. after accusins Mr. Reilly of perverting the facts in The Norwa1k Mills Company case, said-
 There is no such company now and There was not when the gentleman made his speech The stock had -a1- ready been voted as a free gift to otil- CTS at that time and the concern was out of existence"
 The Norwalk Mills Company was sold, by W. ". Damn, on court order.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-01
TURKS. CRUISER SUNK.

Athens, Nov. IA Greek torpedo boat sank Turkish cruiser in the Gulf of Salonil1a, last night, accord ing to a message received here, today, from the Greek commander.
 The cruiser was the SethfethideIond. It carried a. crew of 220.
 From all that could be learned here, it was apparent that the Greek craft torpedoed the larger Turkish vessel, since nothing was said of battle be- tween them. The torpedo boat was fired on, by a Turkish shore fort but escaped undamaged. It entered and left the gulf under cover of darkness. The commanders message was sent from Katerine a Turkish port which the Greeks recently captured.
 Greek b1uejackets, today. seized the Turkish island of Samothrace, in the Aegean Sea. about 20 miles off the Turkish coast. It has a population of 5OO0 mostly Christians.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-01
GROOVED RAILS ALLOWED FOR
 PART WAY ONLY

The report of. the Utilities Com mission handed down this afternoon was to recommend: Grooved rails for Fairfield avenue from Main street to Park avenue and ''-r'' rails in Fair field avenue from Park. to Clinton avenue; Noble x avenue from East Washington to Barnum avenue; East Washington avenue from William street to Noble avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-01
CABINET DEADLoCKED.

Constantinop1e, Nov. 1-An all night session of the cabinet ended long after deadlocked, it was said, concerning the dealocked, it was said, concerning the questions of peace.
 Some believed there was no other course left to the Sultan. Others fa- vored continuing the fight until the last Turk is killed, in preference to eurr rendering.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-01
BuLGARs CAPTURE TOWN.

Sen1lin, Hungaria, Nov. Reports that the Bulgarians have captured Choriu had not been positively veri- fled here, today. They were generally accepted as true, however, as was the statement that the Bulgarian army was advancing toward Chatldja. If this is the case. the Turks have now reached the last chain of Constanti- noples defenses The invaders had penetrated approximately 100 miles intn Turkish territory. today
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-01
CARD OF THANKS.

The undersigned desire to express their sincere thanks to our many friends who assisted us in our recent bereavement in the death of wife and mother, also to all who sent floral offerings to the funeral.
 MICHAEL NOONAN AND FAMILY
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-01
SUSPECTS ARRESTED.

Lemberg, Austria, Nov 1-The police in Russian Poland today arrested seV- eral persons suspected of aiding to circulate pamphlets urging soldiers and workingmen passiyely to resist military service in the Balkan strug- gle.
 Destroy everything that can be nitions, railroads, telegraph" urged one circular. "Obey orders slowly. Let the enemy capture you"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-01
CARD OF THANKS.

The undersigned desire to express their sincere thanks to their many friends who assisted them in their re- cent bereavement in the death of their son, Charles, also to all who sent floral offerings to the funeral
 MIR. AND MRS. VICTOR LAWSON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-01
BUL CARIANS MADE DEFEAT
 OF THE TURKS so COMPLETE
 AS TO SHOCK THE KAISER
Gemanys Military Prestige Suffers nasmuch Suans Troops Have Been Trained Along German Lines Whereas Balkan
 Soldiers Have Been Handled by French Officers

. No matter how swiftly they may fol- low. the Bulgarians, pessimiste were said to believe, can hardly force their way into the city soon enough to have a hand in the slaughter and footing by the Sultan's troops
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-01
FIGHTING RENEWED.

London, Nov 1-Renewed fighting 60 miles of Consfantinople was report ed here today 1t was befieVed Che Bulgarians were making desperate eE- forts to reach and enter the Turkish intervene.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-01

FOR SALE.-F1ne 2 family house, modern improvements, central, re- stricted residential section, min utes from Post Office, near car line.
 Will sell cheap. Address Post Off, fee Box 450. H s"o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-01
DN EVE OF NOMINATION HILL SELLS" INTEREST IN WOOLEN
 TRUST--CL0SE FRIENDS BUY
Exposed by Congressman Reilly H Sponsor of Schedule K UnSavory Memory, Separates Himself From Personal
 Identification With Subsidiary Branch of Trust
MIR. HILLS EXIT FROM THE wooLEN

the floor of the House, MT. Hill said July 10, 1912 ''There is such company (The Norwalk Mills Co1npany) The stock had been voted AS FREE GIFT others that time (early in 1912) and THE CONCERN WAS OUT OF EXISTENCE
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-01

My wife, AdeIa O'Connor boarding 482 Stratford Ave. having refused my bed and board I will not be held re- sponsible for any debt contracted by her.
 a* P. O'CONNOR. BridgeDOrt Ct
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-01

FOR SALE.-Large lot on Bishop Ave, near Stratford Ave, street macadamized, sewer and walk. Lo- cated near the new factories. A splendid place to build for an in vestnent. D. R. Whitney, 1925 Main St. H b~o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-01

The Norwa1k Wooen Mills Company incorpor- ated immediately with Mr. Treadwel and Lockwood as chief stockholders The capitalization is $1OO,OOO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-01

The directorate and officers of the company do not includ de Mr. Hill All of the men, however close of his in circles walk
 Mir Hill is out of the WOOLEN trust. He doesn t have to PROVE it. he ADMITS it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-01

The Norwak Mills Company sold, June 15 1912, John P Treadwel and Frederick A. Lockwood of Nor walk The price was $SOOOO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-01

FOR RENT.-About Dec. list, beauti- ful. new, eight room French Colon ial apartment Two baths, servants toilet. Best of every modern con venience. New apartment features. Fine location. Garage. Enquire F.. F. Perry 118S Fairfield Ave.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-01

SPECIAL RUG BARGAINS! Only a few 9 12 Empire velvet rugs left at $13.75. Small amount down, balance weekly. Elwood's Cash or Credit Auction House, I'll John St.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-01

Vienna, Nov 1-zThe SuItan,s Europ- can domfnions were represented today as a high foreign office official here expressed it, by a little patch of ter ritory about 40 miles long by 30 wide. bounded on the north by the Black Sea, on the east by the Bosphorus. on the south by the Sea of A1armora and on, the west by line of Bulgar-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-01

Handsome patterns in lfnoleum at 3715 cents per yard. Hurry if you want your share. EIwood's Cash or Credit Auction House, 'tAt the sign of the red flag on John St. a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-01

FRS! By arrangement with the con- signor, we are offering an assort- ment of these superior quality ranges and heaters for sale at re-
 markedly low prices on easy terms. Inspect this line before you buy elsewhere. E1wood's Cash or Credit Auction House, John St. as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-01

BED BLANKETS! We have just re- ceived a consignment of 250 pairs wool and Woolnap bed blankets and
 -tion prices'' at private sale.''. EI- woods Cash or Credit Auction House, I'll John St. a#
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-10
CONTINUES AS
 FEDERAL JUDGE HERE

Hartford. Oct. 1o-It was decided yesterday that Judge James L. Mar tin will preside over sessions of the United States court in this state for some time the illness of Judge James P PIatt necessitating his being here. When Judge Martin finishes with the matters case. which is now nearing an end, he will go to Vermont to trans act some business in his own district. On Nov. 6 he will return to preside at -he United States court session in New Haven
 Judge Martin worked with the grand jury in the court at New Haven on Tuesday Bernard Donlon, charged with stealing mail bags in Westport, after being indicted, entered a plea Df guilty. He was fined $75 without costs Joseph Varzia, Rocco Varzia and Vincenzio Biasi were indicted for counterfeiting at Greenwich They pleaded not guilty and the cases were continued to the December term.
 John T. Hunt of Ridgef1eld pleaded guilty to bringing tubercular cattle from New York into this state. J. Moss Ives asked Judge Martin to inn pose the minimum penalty, and the judge deferred sentence. that Freder> sck 4. Scott, the United States dis srict attorney can make inquiry as to the truth of the statement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-10
CLINTON LEFT
 IN THE DARK WATER SUPPLY so LOW THAT USE OF ELECTRIC LIGHTS IS OUT OFF AND LANTERNS
 LIGHT THE TOWN.

l Clinton, Oct. fO-''I'm afraid to gc
 home in the dark is the refrain most 1 popular now in Clinton since the CIin- i ton Electric Light Company shut off 1 the power in the street lights recent 1 ly because of the shortage in the wa ter supply of the Guilford- Chester Wa ter company, concern which supplies Clinton. Madison, Grove Beach and Guilford from the two reservoirs in the Killingworth section. The inhaIoit- ants Of the town have been trying to become accustomed to the darkness since the turning off of the lighting power changed the evenings into Ara bian darkness.
 Despite the seriousness of the fact that the water supply is the lowest in many years the circumstances also have decidedly humorous phase. In the evenings lanterns are hung out on on hitchfng posts, telegraph poles and every other conceivable place where they will shed the most illumination on the situation. Along the streets persons going visiting and shopping are armed with either a candle or an oil lantern, and in fact everything in toned days. a condition which has even extended to the manufacturing con- cerns located here.
 The power in the Clinton Electric Light company is developed in a Wa ter motor supplied by a pipe line from these reservoirs as are the factories or BUeA BrOLnorS, nafdWdTS ndnuidC- turers, and Clarence Stevens company. boat builders. Since the water power was shut off the Buell. factory has re- sorted to the use of steam power again while the Stevens company, dependent the water supply for power has been obliged to return to the old-fash- toned method of boat building by hand.
 The lighting system will not be used again until the dry spell is broken and the rain fills the reservoirs to their normal condition. Until this time lanterns will be in vogue the lighting power.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-10
MANY RELATIVES AT
 PEPOS-SIMKO NUPTIALS
Dances of The Fatherland Follow Imposing Ceremony in East
 Bridgeport

The marriage of MT. John Pepos to Miss Julia Simko took place Monday evening. After receiving blessing from their respective parents at the home of the bride, 99 Grant St., the couple left for church under shower of rice and confetti The knot was tied by the Rev. A Konara at St. Johns Nepomuck R. C. church. MT. George Sed1ak and Mrs. J. Droko1 of Hartford, the brides sister, acted as guardians. MT. S. Popelas was best man. Miss Dora Stofka. of New York City acted as maid of honor. Mir. Mi chae1 V. sinko usher and Miss Rosa lie Sinko, bridesmaid.
 The evening of the same day called together a large gathering of friends and relatives to the bride and groom. It proved to be a most enjoyab ble event. Music was supplied and a bounteous dinner served The same popular airs that most of the assembled heard in their youth before they left their small homes among the wales of Austria were indulged in and as the tunes emitted from the violins they bade every one join in. The young and old sang the national hymns of their fore fathers not emitting songs suitable to the festival Dancing followed the din- ner. Dancing the '<Cardas'' and Tsy- gan whirlwind increased the rnerri-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-10
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR BARGAINS

Muslin Gowns-made of good mus lin, tucked yoke, high or V shape. Sale Price soc each.
 Nainsook Gowns low neck, short sleeves, lace trimmed, regular s1.0o quality. Sale Price 75c each.
 Nainsook Gowns. round neck with Hamburg beading. ribbon and lace trimmed. Sale Price 39c each.
 F1annelette Gowns in fancy blue and pink stripes, regular soc value. SPECIAL SALE PRICE 39c each
 One lot of tucked ruffle Drawers size 23 only, open, worth 25c. Sale Price 15c.
 One lot of Hamburg and lace trim med Drawers, size 23 open, and 23 closed. Regular soc quality, slightly soiIed. Sale Price 25c.
 Lace trimmed Corset Covers, regu- lar 25c quality. Sale Price 19c each.
 An AlI-over Hamburg Corset Cover, regular soc quality. Sale Price 39c each.
 Combination Cover and Skirt. Sale Price soc.
 Short Skirts, 25c each.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-10
PARK THEATRE
THE TRAIL OF THE
 OEcOHEE I

THE TRAIL OF THE
 LONESOME PINE
 A beautiful stage story of prini- tive love, that is most appealing, en- 'hanced by a wealth Of scenic ernbel- lishment :'The Trail of the Lonesome Pine enables you to realize the truth Inf things as they are among a people zoorn and bred within the fastnesses of are in love, they invariably wear Rheir hearts on their sleeves. and feel eager to have the woman they love. see how it throbs for them. Not so with Jack Hale in Eugene Walters 8 dramatization of John Fox Jr's. story of The Trail of the Lonesome Pine" Hale represses his love for June, the primitive moonshiner's daughter, and permits her to reveal slowly the wealth. of her own great affection for e1irn s1rITe1>% but with a great sweet. mess and frsnkness-
 It is a play of the heart, for each character, each scene, grips with such vise-Hke intensity that the lonesome pine becomes indeed the means for all =Tho would know what it really means to love and be loved. The play comes here to the Park theatre. Tues nay and Wednesday of next week, with Wednesday matinee
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-10-10
BIG VALUES
 IN WASH GOODS

Shifting Prints, good line of pat terms, stripe and figure effects, worth 7c Sale Price 41Ac yard
 Outing F'1anne1s-this seasons new coIorings-neat stripes and piaids, worth 1Oc. Sale Price 7c yard.
 French Crepe-fancy stripes and figures Worth 15c. Sale Price Sc yard.
 36 inch Percales,. light, dark and medium stripe and figure patterns, worth 121k c. Sale Price Sc yard.
 Outing FlanneIs-large assortment of pretty patterns and colorings. sWortf. 2 F c. Sale Price 1Oc yard Kimona F'1annels-a11 the newest patterns, worth 15c. Sale Price lie yard.
 PopIins and Pongees, in all the lat est plain shades. a good Dress ma teriaI, worth 19c and 25c. Sale Price 15c yard.
 Fancy Stripe Poplin-all the latest co1ors, worth 29c to 37 F c. Sale Price 25c yard.
 Cleft Aisle, Front.)