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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-05
MERCHANTS PLAN OWN ICE PLANT Danbury Enterprise Purposes To Sell Supply At Greatly
 Reduced Prices Butchers And Saloon Keepers Interested In Project Of
 Hating Town
 Men

The recent increase in the price of ice from $4 to $8 per ton has set Bridgeport business men who use ice in large quantities at their wits ends to find relief from what they coneid- CT exorbitant charges. The price of ice has been just doubled to consumers this summer and icemen. all of whom quote the same price, say that it will not be any cheaper until another crop is harvested and probably it will not be any cheaper then.
 The price of ice was the principal topic of discussion at big meeting of the Bridgeport Retail Butchers as- soctation last night. IC was stated that nearly all available water sheds in Connecticut where natural ice might be harvested are controlled by the present men in the ice business The butchers who believe they can obtain cheaper ice, will form a company to establish artificial ice plant The product of this plant will be sold to members ony un1es sthere is a surplus. Tenative plans were made last night and an effort will be made to have the plant ready and going by next spring.
 In the meantime William Leonard. representative Of the Consumers Ice Company of Connecticut has been in
 
 those in the liquor business in the plans of his company and number Of the most prominent men in the business have agreed to finance the project. The purpose of the company Is to supply its stockholders with ice at the lowest possible cost. The com pany owns land with a railroad siding at a pond in Danbury and adjacent to a lake that will supply 15o,00o tons Of the purest natural ice.
 The officers of the company are: President, H. R. McChesney, president of the Danbury Co.,, hat manufactur- CTS; vice president, Judge Eugene c. secretary and treasurer of the Hotel Green Co.,; treasurer, W. H. Green, president of John W. Greens Sons Co.,, hat manufacturers and president of the Hotel Green Go.
 Each share 'of stock in the company ice delivered at his place of business by the company at a price about half the present rates.
 All liquor dealers use a great deal of ice in their business and among the prominent business men in finance the company are: John A. Shea, Thomas F. Flynn, Col. T. J. Murphy, Thomas Brophy, M. J. Lee, Ernest Adams. William Pfau and others.
 The officers of the company expect the stock to pay six per cent on in- vestment besides enabling shareholders to obtain ice at just half the prices charged by dealers. The company ex- poets to harvest a crop this winter for distribution next season.
 Tn connection with their discussion of the ice problem, the butchers talked on the matter of Sunday business and decided to submit petition to the authorities asking for the closing on Saturdays of stores that for religious reasons are kept open Sundays.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-05
HOOP SKIRTS WORN WHEN
 SOCIETY WAS VIClOUS;x-RAY
 SKIRTS GET JUDGES "O.K. "

Kansas City, Mo-, Sept. 5-''There is nothing immoral in the slit skirt, dia- phanous gown or any other present form of woman's attire. Narrow skirts and trim figures do not mean immoral ity, as some insist. One of the most vicious epochs' of society was when hoop skirts were worn.''
 This statement was made today by Judge Ralph S. Latshaw of the crirn- ina1 court when asked by persons fur thering a campaign against extreme styles in women's dress for his opin ion of their cause The campaign is being conducted through churches and social organizations.
 ''The women today" continued Judges-Latshaw ee'haye%on4y one idea in sviewAfo dress in a manner that appeals to men. Well, hasn't it all ways been such? Why women and men should be ashamed of the most wonderful machine that ever has been made and why woman should be called immodest if she allows any part of that machine except her hands and face to be seen is 8 question without an answer. I remember when it was considered irnmodest for woman to arrange her coifure in a manner that would show her ears. We have ad- vanced"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-05
Society Folks See Rescue When Miss
 Rlker's Dory Upsets

Fairfield, Sept. 5-Her racing dory upsetting in the waters off Penfie1d Reef, Miss Riker, daughter of Andrew L. Riker, president of the Loco- mobile Co.,, battled for her life for many minutes yesterday afternoon. After an exciting trip she was res Fcued by John Glover of Fairfield and Arthur Pillow, a student at the liar grove school.
 the beach pavilion about o'clock. Miss Riker, the only lady competitor, was soon outdistanced by the others. When the leaders rounded the Pen field Light, Miss Ril<er was lost to their view It seemed that just at that moment a storm arose breaking g over the Sound. From the pavilion Miss Ritzer was seen to lower the sail in an endeavor to steady the dory. As the storm grew worse anxiety for her safety increased until John Glow CT secured a canoe and Arthur Pillow a row boat. The rescuers found that the dory had tilted upon it's side and that the young lady was c1inging to the side half immersed in. water. she was hauled into the row boat and br ought ashore. Miss Riker was very much exhausted but retained conscf- ousness. Later she was taken to the home of her parents in Main street
 Not until the others in the race reached shore did they know of the pr edicament of Miss Riker. The con- tenders included George Pitzipio of New York; Lawrence Riker, a brother Of Miss Riker; Nathaniel Wheeler of Fairfield; George P. Brett, Jr., of Fair field and New York, and Arthur Tal- colt of New, Rochelle.
 The race and rescue were witnessed by many Fairfield and New York so- ciety folks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-05
CANFIELD IGNORED BY
 ENCAMPMENT FELLOWS

Frank E. Canfeld, epresentative in the sovereign grand lodge of Stratfield encampment, I. o. O. F., was signa11y honored at a meeting of the encamp meth last evening when, with large ment, he was presented with a hand some collar, emb1emat1c of his impor- tant post in the sovereign grand lodge.
 MT. Canfield is to leave on Wednes- day for the lodge which will convene in Minneapolis. At the session last evening were severel past grand rep resentatives, including Sidney w. Cha1- lenger, Nestor E. Wedge, Hon. Marcus l.. Reynolds and William H. Hutchin- son. MT. Hutchinson made the speech of presentation.
 Following the formalities of presen- tation there was a. social, session dur ing which there was considerable speechmaking. Refreshments were served
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-05
Socialists Adopts
 Platform; Ratify
 Primary Selections

At their city convention In Ihe1r trooms in the Park theatre sbuilding f1ast night members of the Socialist tparty of this city adopted platform tcaIIing for absolute home rule in lBridEeport and that the city shall khaxe the right to change any part of lits charter without appealing to the Legislature.
 I The party ticket headed by Jasper laIcLex- for mayor was ratified. Two changes were made in the list of can ididates nominated at the primary Imeetine, Tuesday night Amy B. Hoh- inan was substituted as candidate for lrhe Board of Education in place of IaIinetta Cederholm and Homer S.. Hodge was substituted for Charles iStout as candidate for alderman in 1he First district
 Town Chairmsn George A. Bowen called the convention to order. Alder l7nan Frederick CederhoIm was then chosen chairman and George Wipf. ,Eecretary- Resolutions were also .adopted endorsing Alderman Ceder- holm. and commenting his conduct in l9he Board of Aldermen. The plat lform is as follows:
 The Socialist Party pledges it's members if elected to work for the following:
 The rigid enforcement of the eight hour workday on all public works. Tvhe city shall take immediate steps No supply work for it's unemployed. KT-he bringing of all public service em- fpIoyes under the civil service regula- kions-
 No more franchises shall be sold or given away. The city shall take lcharze as soon as possible of all pub Mic utilities now in private hands. The scity shall maintain a public coal and wood yard, ice houses, public milk supply stations and public market places The city shall compel the public service corporations to give igood service and especially the st<eet lear company shall be made to meet l1he public needs as to the number o1 khe cars running. seating capacity, ven Nilation. heating and safety of the passengers.
 The city shall maintain a system o1 mtreets closets such as are found ir 5nodern and up to date cities. The city shall condemn all habitations in durfous to public health and cause kheir removal in the interest of public health and morality. The extension and improvement of the public bath Hng, facilities and especially the 1ocat- sng of a bathing house. on the East Eide of Bridgeport
 So far as possible the city shall is- Eues bonds only for revenue producing Enterprises
 No public board or individual of ficer shall have the right to choose ksis successor or to fill vacancies in his
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-05

ranks. Such vacancies shall be filled by the original electing or appointing body. L
 The abolition of the contract sys- tenn on all public works. The city shall instead be it's own contractor, guarantee union scale of wages, hours of labor and conditions to the work CTS. The abolition of the board of apportionment and sever and paving commissions. Their duties to be exer- cised by the board of aldermen
 The installation of a proper system so that the purchasers may always be protected.
 Municipal insurance shall be estab- 1ished for all public employees in case of sickness, death, old age and acci- dent The establishment of a munich pal fire insurance.
 The incorporation in the city char ter the initiative, referendum and re- call provisions. All important public officials shall be made elective and subject to recall.
 In as much as the city of Bridge port has invested over two millions of dollars in public school buildings and part of the time, demand that school buildings shall be thrown open for the use of the citizens as civic centers.
 We demand the abolition of the teaching of the spirit of nilitarism in public schools. The city shall provide food and clothing for the school chill dren whenever necessary
 Home rule for the city of Bridge port including the right of the city to own and operate any and all public utilities itself as well as in co-opera- ton with any other town or city. The citizens of Bridgeport shall have the rightfto alter, amend, change or modf- fly any and all provisions of the city charter without appeal to the General Assembly.
 We denounce the personal tax as being an unjust burden on those least capable of paying it-a graduate 1n- come and Inheritance tax would be more approp opriate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-05
POLICE PENSION
 FUND IS SWELLED
 BY FINES OF JAGS

Washington. Sept. 6-Those bibu1ous- 1y inclined persons who plan g. fling when on a visit to another city had better remain away from the national capital or revise their plan Of diver sion. It developed, today, that all the fines recorded in police court for vio- 1ation of the new excise law are be- ing applied to the payment Of pen sione for members of the police and fire departments of the District of Columbia As a result the activity of the police has occasfoned pleased comment by cetrain enthusiasts and bitter objurgation by others.
 Its come to 8 pass now where a man doesn't dare even to hiccough in public" said a man with a red nose as he left the city haiI, today.
 , Since July 1, when the law became effective, the pension fund has been sweI1ed by 5000 and the prospects are that all pensions to the families of members of both branches of the ser vice will be paid promptly here after They have been in arrears.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-05
Weather Indications.

New Haven, Sept. -6-Forecast: Un- settled weather with occa sional show CTS tonight and Saturday.
 For Connecticut: Rain, this after noon, cloudy tonight; Saturday fair Light to moderate variable winds.
 A disturbance central over the low CT Mississippi valley is causing cloudy and rainy weather in the southern dis tricts. A secondary disturbance cen tral over New Jersey, Is causing un- settled weather with heavy local show CTS along the North Atlantic coast New York city reported 3.44 inches of rain during the last A hours. The temperatures are lower in the lake region and New England.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-05
OBITUARY

Mrs. Jennie Edith Paine died in Newtown early yesterday morning at the age of 23 years. She was the wife of Frank B. Paine who conducts a motor trucking business in this city. They lived at the Arden on Warren street Eight weeks ago Mrs. Paine went to Newtown for her health but to no avail. She is survived, besides her husband, by one daughter, three years old Her body was brought to this city yesterday and the funeral services were held last evening at 8 o'clock at the mortuary chapel of H. E. Bishop with Rev. MT. Bigelow of St. John's cI '1rch officiating This morning the remains were taken to Mr. Paine's former home in Wilkes Barre for interment.
 The double funeral of MT. and Mrs Howard F. Martin, of Bryn Mawr, Pa, who were victims of the North Haven wreck on Tuesday last, was held this afternoon from the home of their nephew, Harry HI Read of Brook lawn avenue. The services were con- ducted by Rev. Adam Mutch, pastor of the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian church of which MT. Martin was a trustee- Interment was in the Read family plot in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-05

Although the fire proofing arrange ments that Chief Mooney has demand ed have not all been compiled with. the Board of Education Is making plans to have the work done as soon as possible.
 Last year the registration for the first day was 4,59s and for the first week 14,927. This year it is expected the registration will be between 500 and 300 more.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-05
STABBING VICTIMS
 CONDITION CRITICAL

With five persons alleged by the po- lice to have been implicated in the stabbing arrested, and waiting the re- suit of his injuries, Antonio Vennu- cio lies in a critical state at the Bridgeport hospital. It was said this morning that he has g. bare chance of recovery Vennucio who was stabbed in the neck by small pocket knife has been in the hospital since Sun him alive
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-05
Woman Burned By Gasoline Dies Just
 Before Midnight

After suffering the most intense agony from the b-nns she received in her home, So3 Hallett street yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Jennie Marko, 26 years old, died at HAS last night in the Bridgeport hospital. There was no hope from the time she was rushed to the hospital that she could recover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-05
E. H. DILLON & co. l105 Main Street: lain Hartford Conn., Rue Paris
 WHOLESALE AD1VG M11L1NERs
Saturday as Usual Will be Bargain Day OFFER ExTRAoRD1NARYvALUEs MILLINERY

$1.5O White and CoIored Felt Hats 9Sc s2.OO White and Colored Felt Hats SAYS White and CoIored Felt Hats
 .'.-s--.'- .'---- $4.So $2.OO Silk Velvet Tam O'Shanters 9Sc
 -......... .$1.98, $2.9S, $S.9S $4.OO Long Nap Beaver Hats. .$2.25 Splendid Values in Ostrich Fumes
 69c, 9sc, $1.4s, $1.9s $2.9s to $1O.OO soc Silk Chiffon Vei1s. 25c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-05

MT. and Mrs William H. TrunnbuII of Iranistan avenue are spending the week in Boston MT. Trumbun Is en- toying his annual vacation from duties as bookkeeper with N. Palmer & Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-05

75c Shetland VeiIs. 4Sc $1.OO Chiffon VetIs- .75c $1.5O Chiffon Veils. e. -.-... 95c $2.OO Chiffon VeiIs. .$1.4S soc Wide All Silk Ribbons. ... 15c yd. soc Wide All silk Ribbons. .. 25c yd. $1.OO White Lawn Embroidered Waists
 Odd Lots 4Sc $1.25 New Fall White Lawn Waists $1.75 New Fall White Lawn Waists
 --...----.-.- -%.-.-.. $1.4o $2.35 New Fall White Lawn Waists
 $1.0S
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-05

Acting Fire Chief George Boards lee, Capt. Edward Foley of No En- zine Co.,, and Clerk Clifford Hall are in New York today where they wit messed the firemen's big parade.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-05

You don't need to buy any souve- mfrs of the picnic if you will go out and strain your muscles by a nine in ming ball game.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-05
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL,

Mrs. DeVer H. Warner has been elected vice-president of the Wednes- day Afternoon Mustca4 club to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. s. T. Davis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-05

Mrs. P. W. Seery and daughter, Ella Mae Seery, of Hulls Farms, Fairfield, have returned from a trip to Niagara Falls. They were accompanied by Miss Catherine Griffin of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-05

$4.OO and $500 Odd Lots Silk and
 Chiffon Waists $ $1.z5 Great Values in Taneta and Messaline
 Silk PetHcoats ...... $1.S5 to $4.50 Special Values in NIarabout StoIes,
 scarfs, and Capes. s2.9s to $7.5O Sport Coats! Sport Goats! Black, White and CoIors $7.4S to $2O Long Cloth Goats. $6.0s to SEQ Rain Goats. 2.9s to $15
 Away Prices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-05

Miss Anna Elizabeth Barnes, daugh- ter of MT and Mrs. John Barnes of 70 BunneII street and MT. George Francis Seaman were united in mar riage Wednesday evening at the Trin- ity M. E. church. Miss B. V. Barne3 was bridesmaid and John Blake of Milford, best man. The groom is clerk in the East End store of the Logan Bros. Go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-05

pr. Thomas c. Cummings has re- turned to Bridgeport after a month s so5ourn at Silver Sands. The doctor had as his guests throughout the month his mother and father of Br1s- tol, Conn.,, also the Misses Ada C. Buck, Elizabeth Buck and Annie V. Buck, the party had a delightful time during their entire stay.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-05
EXPECT NEARLY 1000 INCREASE IN
 PUBLIC SCHOOLS

All public schools of the city will begin the fall term Tuesday morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-05
BELT DEPARTMENT

Sashes and Circles in all 1 soc up. The Long Sashes are t green color at soc and $1.OO; {
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-05
WOMEN'S HOSIERY

Black Lsle Hose, 25c pair.
 Silk Boot Hose, Black and Tan, 25c pair. Silk Boot Hose, Black, 3Sc pair 3 for $1 .O0. Silk Boot Hose, Black, White, Tan, soc pail Chi1dren's Hose, fine rib, 19c pair.
 ChiIdren's Hose, Black and Tan, 2 for 25c. Chfldren's Hose Tan and White, 25c pair.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-05
NOTION DEPARTMENT

We are now selling our regular 9sc Hair at the special price of 79c each. Don't neglect this big bargain while it
 Special sale of an odd lot of Nail Manicure Tools. Closing out at 15c ca
 Some are worth 25c-Some soc.
 Just a small lot.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-05
LACEs AND EMBROIDERIEs

and soc value Special yard. / Narrow Imitation Insertions match 121zo Val Edges and Insertions of 12
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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-06-12

Professor Holden is one Of the few
men who now stand head and shout
ders ahove all others in educational
exte nsion work. Our experiment
stations have worked for years OBJ
teirinr and collecting information
along Horticultural lines. The usual
wav os distributing this has been
through bulletins and other publica-
tiore ".hich method. although Il 10
goof -cl1s the effectiveness of per.
sonal contact. In getting the facts
to the farmer in an effective way Is
where the professor excels
He received his early training In
Nichipan, later in Illinois, and devel-
oped his great extension work in the
State Of Iowa. 1t was due to his ef-
forts that the first demonstration
train was equipped and operated. He
also has established county demon
stration work on county poor farms.
winter short courses. boys corn clubs,
and other forms of extension work
which have helped greatly in the de
velonment of Iowa and in placing her
high among agricultural states.
Through his efforts in corn the
AVERAGE increase for the period of the
last eight years over the period OF
eight years previous, has been three
bushels to the acre, thus adding mil
lions to the wealth OF Iowa.
Since the Service Bureau was or
ganized two years ago. it has accom-
nlished much in the field of agricul-
tural education. It now has three
demonstration farms in the south and
two in the west: 1t has distributed
good alfalfa seed in some sections OF
the corn belt: also published many
booklets. prepared articles for the
press, offered handsome prizes for
the best yields of grain, has come
in close contact with the rural
schools, presented illustrated lectures
to thousands of audiences, establish
ed fellowships and scholarships. and
many other things for the advance
ment of agriculture.
The acquisition of Professor Holden
will add greatly to the effectiveness
Of the Service Bureau work. Under
MS direction the educational work In
- field will include the entire terri
tory in which the comnany does BUSH
ness. Plans now include promoting of
the growth of alfalfa throughout all
sections in which it can be grown;
also assisting as much as possible in
the production of corn in the north
west.
The contrary stands ready to assist
in this work in an effective way, and
to cc-one-ete with eli Influences and
forces venfing fer the up-huilding of
agriculture,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-06-12
SWEET CLOVER

Hrs. Minnie Hall, OF Califa, CALI
lornia, writes as follows: rs sweet
clover as good for pasturing cows as
alfai'a? How many pounds are usual.
~ sown per acre"
Ihere are many farmers who have
good sweet clover pastures, and seem
70 be getting fair results from this
crop for that PURPOSE but as a general
tnins, 1t is consider4i noxious weed,
STOCK will eat sweet clover when they
have become accustomed to It, but
due to slight bitterness, it is not
usually relished as much as other
clovers. We have known of instances
where, after the stock had become
accustomed to sweet clover, they
seemed to eat it readily and do very
Well on 1t. In comparison with alfalfa
as feed for live stock, alfalfa is far
superior. Alfalfa must be pastured
very carefully, because the cattle are
apt to bloat from eating it, especially
IN the fall of the year or early spring.
A much more satisfactory method is
to cut the alfalfa and feed 1t as a soil.
Ing crop, or to cure it and feed It as
nay. Experience shows that one will
get a great deal more feed off an acre
If handled this way than If the stock
are allowed to Craze the alfalfa.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-06-12

w. W. Greiner, Orange, Virginia,
writes as follows: Il am using
Mccormick husker and shredder this
fall, but 1--we no storage rooms for
stOver. My plan is to stack 1t out
side, but have been advised that there
is great danger of losing it if stacked
outside, and cannot afford to lose it.
Can you advise me how to stack 1t SO
it will keep? can neither bale it nor
build storage rooms this fall"
Shredded fodder may be kept either
outdoors or inside, depending on local
conditions. If you have great deal
Of wet weather during the fall and
winter. much of the shredded fodder
will spoil, as is the case with any
rough feed stacked outdoors. There
will be more waste to the shredded
fodder than with the hay because of
the fact that it is finer and not
as easily handled as hay. In me-
sections of the corn belt the shredded
fodder is stacked outdoors, but very
seldom Is this done excepting where
it is impossible to put it under cover.
We would suggest that you use some
coarse hay to tep the stack, and thus
prevent some CT the loss due to wet
Tccsher.
The only danger Of etecfire shred
ded FEEDER or putin n the karn re-
suits from the feet that It is shresded
when very damp or wet. In no case