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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-04
PROPOSALS FOR
 STATE ROAD WORK

SEALED PROPOSALS will be re- missioner. Room 2T, Capitol, Hart January 5, 1912 for a section of graded road in Roxbury and a sec tion of macadam road in Westport in accordance with plans and specified tions.
 specifications. The State Highway Commissioner reserves the right to increase or decrease the number Of feet to be improved, after the con tract is let. All bids must be accompanied by a bond of not less than one-third of the cost of the work. Any bidder to whom contract has been awarded re- fusipg to sign the contract at the prices offered and furnish a surety company bond, or certified check. shall forfeit from his bond a sum equal to the differences in price be- tween his bid and the next lowest bidder Plans and specifications ma V be examined at Selectmen's office in each town or at the office of the State Highway Commissioner, Room 27, Capitol.
 The State Highway Commissioner reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
 Dated at Hartford. Conn.,. Decem- Der 28. 1911
 JAMES H. MACDONALD,
 State Highway Commissioner,
 Room 2T, Capitol, Hartford.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-04
CUTLERY MANUFACTURERS WILL BE UNWESE
 TO PRECIPITATE A WAR WITH LABOR

shorter work day is to be the rule in this country and throughout the civilized world. Why then fight tO make it longer since the fight must be a losing one and costly?
 In truth labor may not resort to the remedy ofastrike and boycott as freely as fin the past, but 1t has in it's possession a more potent weapon, namely the ballot, with which it can wield terrible blows.
 The manufacturers in the cutlery business will be wise if they suspend their declaration of hostility and their reactionary plan to turn back the hands upon the clock of progress.
 Fortunately the cutlery trade is not largely represented in Bridgeport. whose part in the discussion win be correspondingly smalr
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-04

such a course would involve a. busi- ness undertaking on the part of the Government However sufficient this ground may have been in the past, it was not so regarded by those who now considered this matter. For one reason it may be said that perhaps such an undertaking by the Govern ment may not now he regarded quite as it was then. No doubt the con trolling reason for the changed atti- tude was that, owing to the depletion of the herds. the business feature of the undertaking had ceased to be lem had really become one of con- servation. there appeared to he no improprfety. upon any theory, in hay ing the Government assume complete control.
 At any rate the government deeid- ed to go into the business of preserv- ing the seals. Treaties have been negotiated under which fifteen years is fixed as the period in which pelagic sealing must be a5ated. The period is long, and much damage will be done to the herds in that time, but the arrangement is better than noth- ing.
 If the control of the question is left with the department of Com nerce and Labor, permission will be given to kill a certain number of male seals. The secretary beIiev@s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-04

It is to be hoped that the rumors of an approaching conflict between the manufacturers in the cutlery trade and their union grinders, pOlishers and fnishers, is untrue.
 Such a conflict would in the long run-and not very long either-be accompanied by results disastrous to thee trade, and injurious to other business, -'e-,,7~
 The feeling between capital and labor is tense. and a little flame may start<a huge fire. Certainly the labor of the country is not in a mood to accept return to earlier and more disadvantageous conditions, such as the attempt to go back to the longer day will be.
 -It--is indubitably settled that the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-04

that the seal, being highly poly gamous animal, Wall flourish better with q limited number of males, es- pecially as the number of females is constantly depleted by the killings at sea.
 There is at least a prospect that this valuable fur bearing animal will not become extinct, but, that protect ed by government the herds may yield valuable fur to generations unborn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-04
ROB MRS. MvICKER's HOME,
Thieves Enter Stamford Mansion Dur ing Absence of Actors Wealthy
 Wife and Ransack Place.

Stamford, Jan. With the aid oi false keys a burglar yesterday after noon entered the mansion of Mrs. Julius McNicker, the $15,000, 0oU widow of A. A. Sumner. who was married in New York recently to Julius McFicker, an actor. and stole everything they could lay hands on. Mrs. McVicker is away and the house is in charge of her brother, s. A. Garber. Half a dozen houses haze have been entered in a ss-=.iier man ner this week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-04
Sick Room Supplies

Ice Caps Ice Bags Fever Coils Bath Sprays Bathing Caps Cane Tips Tack Tips Crutch Tips Chair Tips Elastic TruSSes Elastic Bands Elastic Bandaees Elastic Stockings
 Abdominal Supporters Truss Webbing
 Hot Water Bottles Rubber Gloves Surgeons Gloves Finger Cots Rubber Heels Bed Pans Air Cushions Operating CUsiai> E.. Invalid Rings Rubber RIanket- Fed Sheeting Bulb SyringeS spray Syringes
 Fountain Syringes
 Rectal Tubes
 Rubber Tubing
 Rubber Aprons Bfbs Diapers Aprons Atomizers Rubber Combs Hair Brushes
 Tooth Brushes
 Soap Dishes
 Rubber SpOn9eS
 Nursing Bottles
 Rubber StoppIes Stomach Tubes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-04
ATTEMPT TO PUT BACK
 MERCHANT OF VENICE IN HARTFORD SCHOOLS FAILS
Especial from United Press l

Hartford. Jan. 4.-An attempt to restore Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice" to the reading list in the public schools failed at last nights board of school visitors meeting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-04
MUNICIPAL STORE.
Torrington Officials Decide to Estab-
 fish One for Poor.

Torrington, Jan. 1.-The board of selectmen of this town has decided to establish a municipal store from which the poor of the town will be supplied Hereafter no orders will be
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-04
STREET WALKERS NOW FILL
 HARTFORD POLICE COURT
Especial from United Pl

Especial from United Press.)
 Hartford, Jan. 1.-The police in- vestigation against the social evil fills the roliSe court daily with street walkers. Several women were order ed to leave town al once.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-04
Undermuslins

Long Skirts, trimmed with lace and embroidery handsome models that will be suitable for gowns.
 Princess Slips, wear under thin gowns Three-piece Combinations, some very special val remaining,
 $1.1e $1.3o and $2.oo. Nightgowns in variety embroidery trimmed. all styles high necks, V-necks and square necks 5o cts ST. and up.
 Drawers in extra sizes special at 50 and 8o cts. >
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-04

No matter what you want try the Farmer Want Col uTnn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-04
BOOMING WINDSOR" IS
 BUSINESS MEMS SLOGAN.

Especial from United Press.)
 Windsor, Jan. 4--The local busi- ness mems association has adopted the slogan, Booming windsor" and has arranged a boosters supper for Jan. 13.
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given to irdigent persons, but the supplies needed will be distributed to those who call for them. A store has been fitted up in the basement of the city hall. As all supplies will be pur- chased at wholesale prices the new arrangement is expected to result in considerable saving to the town.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-04
T able Linens
Twenty per Damasks priced aboue $I.oo yd
 Twenty per Napkins.

Twenty per cent on NapklIls
 At special reductions all the necessary House keeping Linens Plain and Fancy Huck Toweling, Fringed Luncheon Napkins, Bath Mats. Handkerchief and Waist Linens of fine qualities
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UhR 9. M. RRan On11tra11y.
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January Sale, Continut

All of these things under the per cent dis
 
 Tinware of all kinds Enarne1ed Ware Earthenware Nickel-plated Ware Ash and Garbage Car Chafng Dishes Table Kettles Coffee Percolators Aluminium Ware Wire Goods Clothes Wringers Brushes With other, kitchenwareS small lots
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
English Suffragettes
On Rampage Again

LONDON, June GA general cam
paign OF destruction in the postoffices
throughout the country vas inauBu-
rated today by the suffragsttes.
They smashed the windows of the
central postoffice at Manchester, and In
the same city shattered those of the
Reform Club. Some of the London
branch offices and also those at Hitchln
and Letchworth were similarly raided.
A number of women were arrested, and
at the police station announced that
their action today was the beginning
of plan to smash the windows Of
every postoffice in England.
The postoffices at Edinburgh, Aber-
deem, Derby, Ilkeston, Ludlow, and
Southend were among the victims Of
suffragette window smashing in the
course of the day.
other assault last evening, while he was
attending a reception given by Lady
Glenconner. A woman whose identity
has not been divulged, caught him by
the lapels of his coat and shook HIN
vigorously, until the premier was
treathless. Then two men among the
guests present caught Mr.. Asquith' 9
assailant and hurled her down the
stairs.
The struggle was so violent that a
sleeve was torn out of the suffragette s
dress, her combs fell out of her hair.
her gold watch was broken, and she
lost her diamond brooch.
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
FIND SABENS GUILTY
OF SLAYING WOMAN
Jury Returns First Degree Verdict
Against Soldier from Fort
Myer.

After the Jury was out four hours.
William H. sabens, a soldier stationed
at Fort Myer, Va, who was charged
with shooting Ada Haynes. on August
II last, at 1922 D street northwest, was
found guilty of murder in the first de-
gree in Criminal Court. No. 1, yester-
day, and has been remanded by Justice
Anderson for sentence.
A plea of the insanity was made by at
torneys for the defense, r. c. l. Mon
oure and T. M. Wampler. United States
Attorney Wilson followed s. McC. Haw-
ken In closing for the Government. The
verdict of the jury was returned at 8
o'clock.
The Sabens case is the first in which
a first-degree verdict has been asked
since the United States Supreme Court
ruled OH the question of q jury in the
District of Columbia being able to
qualify a first degree verdict.
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
Suit Against Morse
For Million Dollars

NEW YORK. June GA million dol
lar suit against Charles w. Morse. the
former ice king" when President Taft
pardoned from serving out his term in
the Federal penitentiary at Atlanta, was
begun here by the New York Assets
and Realization Company, which alleges
that Morse is a debtor to at least thet
amount. United Copper stock figures in
the complaint, which states that Morse
purchased the stock from Arthur P.
Heinze with an agreement that he,
Morse, was not to sell 1t for two years.
This purchase. the plaintiff elleges. was
made in January. 1907 In October came
the panic, and, according to the COM
plant, Morse violated his agreement by
selling some OF the stock. thereby low
ering the market price of the company s
common stock. and causing loss Of
more than 81, 900, 900 to Heinze. The lat
ter has since assigned his claim to the
company which is now suing Morse.
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
43,6OO,0OO PEACHES
PASS THROUGH CITY
DAILY FOR NORTH
Figures Will Be Largely In
creased When Georgia
III. Crop Moves.

Forty-three million six hundred thous-
and Georgia peaches are passing through
Washington eachmorning.
To handle this enormous cargo of fruit
It takes from six to ten Southern rail-
way express freight trains, hauling on
the average of twenty-one refrigerator
cars each.
In order to get the fruit to New York
and other Northern markets, where
most of It is sent before 1t begins to
spoil. a schedule of between sixty and
seventy miles an hour must be main
tained. This speed is even greater than
that of passenger trains operated in the
South.
Figures obtained from reliable
source show that there are on an av-
erage Of 300 crates of peaches to every
car. AMI thirty-six baskets to a crate.
There are about thirty peaches to a
basket or about $4,000 to a car. There
10 an average Of $50 "ar5 a day through
Washington. making an average of a.
tor0oo peaches daily for the Northern
But these numbers will be surpassed
In July when the celebrated Elberta
peach crop Of southwest Georgia begins
10 move. 1t will take fifteen to twenty
fast freight trains daily; pulling an
to haul The great cargo. Then fully
lQ0,00o,O3 peaches will pass through
Washington daily.
Fast express freiShts will be kept
bnsv hauling the Georgia crop North
,until about the second week in All
tgust, when the season comes gradually
to an end.
In the Northern markets the Georgia
/ peach has the right-of-way over all
others. Its flavor has made It the ia
rorIte. and the fruit growers Of the
state reap rich harvest each year of
their orchards.
The cargo daily shipped through
Washington ranges in value from $500, ,OOO
to $3.50, 900.
The fast freights reach the Capital
from until 8 o'clock in the morning.
A large number of shifting engines are
required to shift the cars over from
the Southern railway tracks to the
Pennsylvania and the Baltimore and
Ohio tracks for the journey from her
to New York.
On the local market the Georgia
peache brings 40 to 80 cents a basket
The Elberta peaches In July will bring
between 80 and rs cents per basket.
Most Of the crop in George is bought
I early by big New York dealers, as high
as $1oo,0 being paid for the crop OF
some of the great orchards through the
southwestern part of the State.
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
Trainmen and Road
In Hopeless Deadlock

PHILADELPHIA. June 29.-Negotia-
tions have been virtually ended between
the Federated Board of Trainmen and
the Pennsylvania railroad and the CEN
trail committee in considering the CALL
ing of a strike at once.
Today's conference between Manager
Long, of the Pennsylvania railroad. and
the Federated board ended In dead
lock The board then went into ses-
sion. The board announced later that
no agreement seemed possible, mad that
the question Of a strike would be put up
to the general committee.
The Federated board then went to the
Parkway building. where the general
committee, Of fifty, had assembled. The
question of strike was left entirely in
the hands Of the committee after the
negotiations with the Pennsylvania rail-
road officials had been explained. There
may be a decision today, 1t Is said.
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
Anniversary Service
For Missions Sign

Anniversary services for the large
electric sign emblazoning Jesus, the
Light of the World" on the roof of the
Central Union Mission, will be cele-
brated at 8 o'clock tomorrow afternoon
In the mission auditorium.
The Evangelistic electric light COM
mittee. OF which Mrs. Mildred C. Shinn
is chairman. will be In charge. Rev. j,
A. Campbell OF the First U. p. Church.
will open the service with a scripture
reading. followed by a talk on The
Past. Present. and Future OF the Light
Ny Rev. II. G. Dram. Rev. +. j.
Lukens VIII speak Of the Light As a
Trouble Discover"
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
Pure Food Decision
On Damaged Grains

Grains which are damaged or are
% inferior quality, treated and
blcached with sulphur fumes and
given added weight with moisture
SO that they resemble higher grade
grains, are adulterated and cannot
be manufactured or sold in the Dis
trict of Columbia or the Territories,
or transported and sold in interstate
commerce.
A ruling to this effect has just
been isued by the pure food inspec-
tion board of the Bureau OF Chem
istry.
ity treated with sulphur fumes to
remove weather or ground stains
will be given until the effect OF sui
phur dioxide on health Is determined
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
RECORD AT
MATTEAWAN Barred =
At SANITY HEARING
Slayer Shown to Have Been
Hot Tempered and Fond
of Cards.

WHITE PLAINS, N. Y, June 90
Harry Thaw's record at Matteawan
was spread upon the record by his
counsel. Clarence J. Shearn, at this
afternoons hearing on Thaw's appll-
cation for release from the asylum. Mr..
Shearn spent several hours. reading
from the Matteawan case book relat-
ing to his clients actions
Part of the record was compari-
son of Thaw's mental condition with
that of the average normal person of
his age. 1t relates further to Thaw's s
manner. conversation on his acquittal,
and other subjects. One days record,
signed by DIR. Amos 7. ID. Baker reads:
"Thaw Is very fond of cards. and gets
angry when his partner makes a mis-
play. Last night he called his partner
Ounce and an ass. Today found him
laug hing over the funny page of ono
of the New York Sunday papers"
One portion Of the record showed that
on one occasion Thaw sat on the tile
moor refused to go to his room when
requested, and had to be carried bodily.
struggling and protesting. Another
item was. that Thaw struck a patient
and knocked him down.
Mr.. Shearn had not concluded the
reading when adjournment was taken.
'haw% was inclined to be testy at the
hearing in the forenoon in his answers
TO Jerome's questions. using the express
sions "Hummel tactics "blackmailin, Il,
stories," and your cowardly insinua-
tions."
Thaw emphaticallv denied irrational
statements attributed to him. When
his examination was over Mr.. Shearr
called Mr.. Jerome to the stand
What Is your official connection with
this case?' Mr.. Shearn asked
Special deputy attorney general,
was the reply.
Mr.. Jerome was then questioned abou,
certain papers alleged to be in his pos.
session. He said he did not have then
and invited Mr.. Shearn to search h.s
office. Mr.. Shearn accepted the invita-
tion. and dismissed the witness
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
Revenue Cutters Will
Get After Motor Boats

Charge Of the campaign against motor
boats alleged to be violating the navi-
CATION laws on the Potomac will be
taken by the revenue cutters Unalga
and Yamacraw. which have arrived
at the Navy Yard, Lieutenant Will
liams, of the Revenue Cutter Service,
has been relived of his duties as di-
rector Of the campaign.
Under the new system the river will
he patrolled nightly by launches from
the two cutters. Violations of the law
will be reported to Whitefield McKin-
lay, collector of the port Of GEORGETOWN.
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
Uniform Railroad
Accounts Ordered

Commencing July l every railroad
in the United States Will have to
keep a uniform income and profit
and loss statement, giving business
In full for the examination of the
ucounts division of the Interstate
Commerce Commission. An order to
this effect was issued by the COM
mission today.
Under the law railroad accounts
are open to inspection by the COM
mission. The new ruling merely pro-
vides for a uniform system of state
ments that will facilitate the work
of the division of railroad accounts.
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
TECHNICAL TALKS
BY WOMEN'S CLUBS
Federation Takes Up Social and
Industrial Conditions During
the Year.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 29.--A vital
part of the work Of the Women's Clubs
of America was taken up today when n
conference of the Industrial and social
conditions department. of which Miss
Helen Varick Boswell, of New York,
is chairman, was called in the Sutter
street pavilion.
Practically all of the entire day was
given over to technical discussions. Each
state reported upon it's efforts to secure
better social conditions during the last
year.
The federation favors the children's =
bureau bill. the bill to prohibit the use
of white phosphorous in the manufacture
OF matches, the bill to create a ma
tional Industrial commission, the en-
ployes liability and workmens compen-
sation bill, and the bill to prohibit con-
tract convict labor.
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
ROOSEVELT TAKES
FAMILY ON, PICNIC
Colonel Bars Politics for Outing
With Wife and
Children.

OYSTER BAY, N. Y, June 9.-Pro-
gressive party conferences today were
tabooed at Sycamore Hill and war bull
letins from Baltimore fell on deaf ears
and unseeing eyes. The Roosevelts went
on a picnic. The Colonel and Mrs.
Roosevelt went ahead on horseback, and
the rest of the family followed in an
automobile.
The colonel had nothing to say about
politics. He said that the doings at
Baltimore so far called for no COM
ment and no progressive leaders were
scheduled for conference.
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
Congressman Stephens
Condition Improved

Congressman Herbert D. Stephens Of
Mississippi, who has been confined to
his room as a result of the severe burns
he received when lighting the gas in
his bathroom several days ago, is out
today for the first time.
The burns are now about healed, and
his physician. DR.. George w. Boyd,
thinks Congressman Stephens will be
able to attend to his duties Monday.
The Washington times., 1912-06-29

McNair as his passenger led the way
In fast Curtiss hydro, closely fol-
lowed py Lieutenant Towers with Lieu
tenant Dortsch as his passenger. Lieut..
John Rodgers brought up the rear In
his Wright machine.
At Baltimore the officers visited the
second division of the North Atlantic
squadron at anchor in the Patapsco
river
The trip was made without the slight
est accident The Curtiss machines av-
eraged about nifty miles an hour, and
the Wright about forty-hve.
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
DR.. HaimhauSen Back.

DR.. Edgar v. Haimhausen, a MEM
Der of the German legation. who has
been in The old country several
months on a visit, returned yester-
day He sailed from Bremen on the
Kaiser Wilhelm de Crosse. DR.. Won
Haimhausen will go on at once to
Newport, where he will take charge
of the German embassy at that place
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
NAVY AVIATORS'
SUCCESSFUL FLIGHT
Three Biplanes Make Fast Trip
To Baltimore and
Return.

One Of the most successful hydro
aeroplane trips by the naval aviators
was made by Lieuts. Theodore Ellyson,
]. II. Towers. John Rodgers. c. f. Nc
Nair, and A. J. Dortsch yesterday after
noon. when they few in three biplanes
from Annapolis over to Baltimore and
return.
The Washington times., 1912-06-29

Special Train for Convention Visitors
Baltimore to Washington. The Balti-
more & Ohio Railroad will operate
Special Train from Mount Royal Sta
ton, Baltimore, to Washington for the
accommodation of its Washington pa
irons, Immediately after adjournment
tonight.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
Firm Going Out
Of Business

The Gee & Ell System, whose busi
ness place at 933 Pennsylvania avenue
Is we'll known to clothing purchasers
Of the city, announces its retirement
from business in order to devote the
entire attention of the firm to its man.
ufacturing business. The result Of this
retirement is the offering of the stock
OF the concern at prices which COM
pared with the previous prices indicates
a wide variety of values and bargains.
The Washington times., 1912-06-29

SI.a5 Baltimore and Return, Baltimore
and Ohio. Every Saturday and Sunday.
Good to return until 800 a. m. train
Monday. All trains both ways, including
the Royal Llmited.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
Small Fire.

An overheated stove caused a small
blaze early today in the tailor shop OF
A. N. Parsons, 1900 Fourteenth street
The damage was nominal.
The Washington times., 1912-06-29

$500 to Harper's Ferry and Martins
burg; s135 Berkeley Springs; 500
Cumberland and return. Sunday, June
Goth, Baltimore & Ohio Special Train
leaves Union Station $40 a. m.
The Washington times., 1912-06-29

sI.as To Baltimore and Return Satur.
days and Sundays via Pennsylvania
Railroad. Tickets good to return until
a. m. Monday. All regular trains except
the Congressional Limited.
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
Chevy Chase Lake
Drawing Big Crowds

With Marine band concerts ana de-
lightful dancing surrounded by green
cry, Chevy Chase lake attracts many
hundreds to it's pavilion every evening.
The concerts conclude at O'clock. and
devotees of the waltz and two-step
hold forth from that hour until II
o'clock.
The new Merry -go-round is gaining
in popularity and the cafe is well pat
ronized. The cooling, refreshing car
ride to the lake through one of the
most charming suburban sections of
the city Is a feature highly appreciated
the hot summer nights Bowling, shoot
Ing. and boating on the lake are also
proving popular.