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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
MONDAY LAST DAY
 TO PAY YOUR TAXES
Office Open Until g O'Clock Tonight Big Rush
 During Day

The tax collectors office in the city hall will be open until g o'clock this evening to accommodate the last min ute taxpayers who have been holding out their taxes in order to draw in terest on their money in the banks until the end of the month. The money has been flowing into Tax Col lector Bernard F. Cooney in a steady stream today and thousands of dollars in taxes was collected this morning The office was open yesterday morn ing and MT. Cooney- took in $78,000 in taxes!
 Monday will be the last day for ;he, payment of the taxes and the tax col lector's office will be open until g day interest at the rate of three fourths of one per cent per month on all taxes in arrears will be charged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
Bndgeporter Guest
 In Burning Hotel
Detective Insulation Blamed for
 Fire in Meriden Hostelry

Meriden, May 31-The fire in the Meriden house, early this morning. which scared guests almost out of their wits and sent them scurrying out into the street in their night clothes, proves not to have been seri- ous so far as financial loss is con cerned. It was a blaze in which a very dense smoke gave it a threaten ing aspect. The losses are estimated at between $5,OoO and $10,o0O. The fremen were through their work at o'clock and an inquiry was begun without delay to locate a cause.
 At first the start was attributed to defective insulation on wires of the Western Union company as the fire started in the cellar used by the com ly that the origin was in some waste materials. Late last evening, a fire in the cellar of the Meriden house was extinguished by the use of buck authorities seem certain that the later fire was set. It is recalled that recent 1y several fires have been put out in the basement of the building.
 No one was hurt during the excite ment. The guests, about IS in mum ber who took refuge in the rooms of the r. M. T. B. society, were able to return to their rooms. Among the guests, according to the hotel regis ter were w. F. Parsons, Bridgeport; B. A. Griewold, Hartford: MT. and Mrs. James Stanton, Holyoke; and MT. and Mrs. James Davis, New Haven.
 Night Clerk Stanley, who was pick ed up unconscious from smoke by a patroIman, has recovered
 The Western Union Company has opened a temporary office and is mak- ing connections with outside points Most of the loss fell upon the com pany.
 The propTietors of the Meriden house are Fred W. Garipay and George Milne.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31

cents hospitals, and in addition, cat>- ried the sums of S25,OO0 to each for thei construction of new buildings.
 These amounts were included in the sundry appropriations bill; in which was also contained the appropriation for highways.
 A matter that is attracting much attention is the Greenwich city court The judiciary committee has reported unanimously, as judge of this court Mir. Rungee, of Greenwich, who Is not only a member of the House. but was a~ member of the Judiciary committee. and therefore, was necessarily inf1u- ential in appointing himself.
 The Democratic candidate, William L Tierney, a nephew of the late Bish- op Tierney. through his friends, is making 8 strong fight against the Run gee report.
 Thus far the Eungee forces have hes itated to bring the matter to an issue before the full House, although three efforts have been made to put 1t ever in the absence of a quorum.
 The attempt, when it is made final ly, will involve a discussion of the Greenwich court, and all it's affairs. It has a long and maIodorous history and has been regarded as a. part and parcel of the notorious Walsh ring.
 Representative Wilson the House radical, had successful evening. Thursday, when he took advantage of the small attendance to prevent the displacement of a number of bills in which he is interested.
 Among the bills which he kept on the calendar is one relating to the pro- posed investigation Of fire insurance by a commission appointed by the gov ernor.
 Another bill, relating to the taxa ton of railroads, came into the House, favorably acted upon by the Senate. It fixes an additional tax of one mill upon the New Haven railroad and any others there are This was eN- actly twenty per cent of the rate which the representative from Bridge port in khiss4bi1l had, es1d should be laid , one mill will prodlrs about S25O 600 additional revenue per year. or x5o0,OO0 during the next two years
 At the same session the so called running board bill, a. substitute for another bill by Representative Will son, passed the House, and a compro- mise on the full crew bill which he introduced and advocated, also passed, and will be in the Senate on Mon ay.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
"TEDDY" DIDN'T LIKE BEER A BUT ONCE IN MILWAUKEE
 HE ACTUALLY TOOK A SWALLOW

Marquette, N1icl1., May 3f.-The examination of witnesses in the libel suit Of Theodore Roosevelt against George A. Newett- proceeded with speed, today, and it was expected that by night the direct evidence for the plaintiff, including dispositions, would be before the jury. The character of the evidence was unvarying,. that Col. Roosevelt had always been very ab- steminoTls.
 William Loeb, Jr., collector of the port of New York, said he saw MT. Roosevelt as President every day, in Cluding holidays. He was in touch g. a.. m. until midnight. He was as l temperate any man the witness ever knew. Occasionally he took little white wine on advice of Dr. Rdxey, and he never observed the odor of linuor on his breath.
 would it have been possible for MT. Roosevelt to have gotten drunk not only once but frequently without yorr knowledge?''
 .'It would have been Impossible The attorney for the plaintiff next directed attention to the reception giy- Of his roth birthday.
 MT. Loeb went with the President, leaving the White House and return ing with him. The colonel was sober. MT LCGD 1aO seen IlIQ GT1nR S1I1S lGs glasS of champagne.
 T .eaving the reception and going to the White House will you tell the jury whether he was under the inffu- enc eof 1iquor?" Absolutely not.
 Frank. Tyre, United States Marshal of the southern district of West Vir- gin1a, who was in the secret service during the Roosevelt administration and who was delegated to accompany the President on various trips said that in course of his duties he had to keep in very close touch with Col Roosevelt. He always was perfectly sober.
 You never saw him under the influ- ence of liquor?'' Certainly not" said Tyre, sharply.
 Coming to the visit in MAlwa ukee, in 1903, when Roosevelt was a guest of the Deutschers Club, Tyre told how the Colonel was pressed to take a glass of. beer.
 "I don't drink beer" said the Presi- dent. -'But this Is the drink that made our city famous it was argued. and as concession, Tyre said, the President took one swallow
 The next witness was James Sloan, secret service man. Sloan said he was now detailed at the White House to look after the personal safety of Pres fdent Wilson just as he had been aEs- sianed ts President Roosevelt At banouets away from the White House, Sloan said, he always knew In ad- vance what was to be served TOT peN- erages. At Oyster Bay in the sum mer, he said he remained outdoors at the dining room window when the President was at dinner
 From your intimate observations of what MT. Roosevelt ate and drank what would you say as to his sobriety and was he sober or drunk ?''
 Always sober.''
 Witness said because of the near sightedness of the President he often took his arm in walking.
 Was there any intemperance that caused you to take his arm and assist him ?" There was not.''
 Sloan said he accompanied the President to MT. Cannon's 70th birth day anniversary banquet and at that occasion the colonel drank nothing other than one glass of wine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31

Attorney Won Benscho1en for the plaintiff, next read the deposition of Albert Shaw, editor of the American Review of Reviews at New York.
 MT. Shaw described Col. Roosevelt as a man of great vitality, of great industry and, a. sound scheme of life. MT. Shaw had observed Col. Roose- welt drinking tea when stronger drinks were being served to others present.
 The next deposition was that of George B.. Cortelyou., At all times, he said, he was in close touch with the President, except on some campaign trips. He sWore that the colonel was a man of absteminous habits
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

New Haven, May 31.-Forecast: Generally fair tonight and Sunday; slightly warner Sunday.
 For Connecticut: Fair tonight and Sunday. light to moderate northwest to north winds.
 this morning, east of the Rocky Mountains but considerable cloudy and unsettled weather prevails in the central and western districts Light, scattered showers have occurred dur ing the last 24 hours from Michigan north eastward to Virginia and from Iowa southeastward to Tennessee. The temperatures continue above the nor mai in nearly all districts east of the Rocky Mountains.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
DEvoTIONs IN HONOR
 OF THE SACRED HEART
Circular From Bishop Milan to Be Read In Local Catholic Churches

In the Catholic churches the month of June is especially set aside for de votions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and in all of the churches in this city the recommendations of Bishop J. J. Milan of Hartford will be carried into effect, the different pastors arrang1ns the hours for the devOtions to suit the convenience of their parishes.
 A circular from the Bishop to be read in all of the churches tomorrow calls attention to the special exercises recomn ended in honor of the Sacred Heart A plenary indulgence on the last Sunday of June is granted for each visit to a church or chapel where the devotions in honor of the Sacred Heart are carried out daily and sol enlnly concluded the last Sunday of the month. Other indulgences are granted for the performance publicly or privately of the devotions. The solemn act of consecration instituted by Pope Leo KILL, and the Litany of the Sacred Heart shall be recited upon the Feast day and benediction of the blessed sacrament may be given twice a week at the public exercises in hon or of the Sacred Heart during the month of June.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
HUNGARIANS HOLD
 MEMORIAL PARADE

s The Hungarian residents of Bridge 9ort some 1000 in number pafaded the Streets of the city yesterday morning in f7onor Of Memorial Day, the parade efsrtfnr at Rakoezy hall in. the West Rr7d and ending at the Soldiers and RmaIorms monument In Seaside park where appropriate exercises were held. eon1e half a dozen societies made up of the Hungarian residents of the city participated in the parade displaying 4heir patriotism to their adopted coun- e<x La kbsa most impressive manner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
MISSION FUNDS STOLEN

Funds amounting to s5s held in the office of the Bridgeport Mission were stolen last night between the hours of T and 8 when Supt. Charles w. Sinlp- son, accompanying a number of the better behaved lodgers, was being en- tertained at the First Methodist church, as is customary on Friday night Of each week. With a well sharpened file, the glass door of the private office was broken open and the desk pried into. This was rap- sacked of about $50 belonging to 1odgers and SC of the mission money taken.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
SEC. BRYAN SIGNS
 17TH AMENDMENT

Washington. May s1-In the presence of a notable company, including many legislators who had to do with its adoption. Secretary Bryan, today, sign ed the formal announcen ent of the 17th amendment to the constitution providing for the direct election of senators.
 Four pens were used by the secre- tary in signing the proclamation. pressed. his qualification as being the official to proclaim the constitutional charge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
Fall May Prove Fatal

The life of little five year old Dam iel Meglek, 632 Bostwfck avenue, who while cheering the parade of his coun- trymen yesterday fell three stories to the ground below with a small Amer jean flag tightly clutched in his hands, today hangs in the balance. At St Vincent's hospital where he was rushed in all haste, it is said that he has concussion of the brain with a possible fracture of the skull He has not as vet regained consciousness.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
MEEKER WINS
 CURTIS PRIZE
Bridgeport Boy Takes Yale Honor for
 Excellence I'm English

Reports from James B. Meeker, a student in Yale college. who resides mt 90 Laurel avenue. Bridgeport, sent to his family here, informs them that hn won the John Hubbard Curtis prize eor 4xcellence in English. Thts is a notable award and the many friends of the young man who graduated from High school here with honors will be glad to learn of his Success.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
SHIP DASHED TO
 PIECES IN GALE

Yarmouth, N. May S1.-The Nor wegian ship Freia, which went ashore, yesterday, at Sunday Point, near here. in a a mile gale, was literally dashed to pieces during the night Her val uable cargo of lumber if strewn for miles along the cost.
 Captain Olsen, his wife and the crew got off in safety.
 The Fsreia, loaded lumber for Bahia, She was a three-master ship, fu1l- rigged The cargo was valued at
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
SUPT. BIRMINGHAM
 GAINING STEADILY

From the home of Supt. Birming-, han, chief of the Bridgeport police, a repetition of the pleasing news that he Is rapidly gaining strength from his recent illness comes this norn- ing. It is expected that he will soon be about again.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
REV. VAN AIsTYNE DIES.

South kor-gaIk, May 31.-Rev. George Van Alstyne, DID,, a retired Methodist clergyman, aged 76 years, who has had many charges in Con neeticut and New York state, died East night The funeral services will be held Monday afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
SMITH COLLECTS MILLION DOLLAR
 ENDOWMENT FUND

Northampton, Mass. May 31-The practical completion of the Smith Col lege one million dollar endowment fund was announced, by President Marion L. Burton. to the student body, today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
GOVERNOR WILL NAME
 MANY MINOR JUDGES
Greenwich Town Court Scandal Lingers
 on Calendar

Bridgeport City Court Cont Likely Deadlock Foster Retains Advanta geous Position on Calendar -Coughlins Name Not Yet Presented to House Running Board Bill Go es to Senate
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-31
DO YOU

want a furnished room, or 8 flat, read The Farmer Gas sified Ads. You II find what you want.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-06-12
The Semi Centennial And The New
Department OF Agriculture.

The New Department of'Agriculture
Of the State of West Virginia in an
interview for publication has the fol-
lowing to say with reference to the ex-
position to be held at Wheeling, June
Is to 81 in celebration of WestasVir-
ginia's birthday.
It is the purpose of the department
to do what may be done to assist the
management of the Exposition in its
efforts to present creditable exhibit
showing the wonderful development of
en- natural resources and the possible
itiee for the future. Its primarily the
object of this office to advertise and
assist in developing the agricultural
interests of the State, but taking the
more general idea that anything which
leads to the improvement and develop
ment of any of our resources is like
wise beneficial to all, we are row ask
ing that exhibits of coal, oil, lumber,
building stone, or stone suitable for
road building. or for agricultural pur-
poses, as lime ground or burnt; a.
ricultural and horticultural products
and samples of soil. We want exhib--
its of wool of all grades and conditions.
We want exhibits of dairy products.
Any one interested in exhibiting any
of the above named products of West
Virginia, should write the Commission
er of Agriculture at once, and full de
reetions will be given for taking and
preparing suitable exhibit. Every
exhibitor will, of course, get cdedit for
his exhibit.
The time is SO short that immediate
action is necessary. Write at once for
particulars to H. E. Williams. Com
missioner, Charleston, w. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-06-12
CALL BY NUMBER

An up to date Directory will be
placed in each subscriber S hands
on or before that date. Sub
scribers are cautioned not to
leave receivers of hooks as It
DESTROYS the Service.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-06-12

Notwithstanding the fact that the
House Of Representatives has
bepn virtually in recess for
several weeks, while the membership
on the new committees were being ar
ranged, the two Democratic members
Of the House from West Virginia have
not ceased their usual activity, but
beth have been introducing bills and
otherwise caring for the interests of
their constituents. Both Congressman
Brown and Congressman Davis have
been away part Of the time that Con-
gress was s'marking time" but that
~ not prevented them from attend
Ing to mass6f business h the inter-
esss Of the people Of their respective
districts.
Congressman Davis has appointed J..
Thomas MeCamic, of Weilsburg, a
midshipman at Annapolis in the United
States Naval Academy; and Paul Err
win, Fairmont. as his alternate. Their
examinations will take place this week.
Former State Senator Sam B. Mont
gomery, of Kingwood, was caller at
the White House few days ago, be-
ing introduced to President Wilson by
Congressman W. G. Brown, who es-
corted him to the White House. Mr..
Montgomery was here in connection
with the resolution which was adopted
for the investigation Of the Paint Creek
mining conditions. The committee
named to conduct the investigation
consists of Senator Swanson, of Vir-
ginia, chairman; Senators MARITIME, of
New Jersey; Shields. Of Tennessee;
Borah, of Idaho; and Kenyon. of Iowa.
!. Senator Chiffon has made request
for additional time in which answers
may be made to the charges against
Colonel George w. Graham. of Harpers
Ferry. superintendent of the Antletam
Battlefield,
The Senate has. confirmed the noni-
nation of Sam A. Hays to be collector
Of internal revenue and he will soon
assume the office. -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-06-12
Marriage Licenses.

Walter Albert Shook, of Norris
town, Pa, and Augusta Laura Nicolai,
Of Bridgeport, Pa.
Harris |. Heidwohl, and Nellie S.
Mcdonald, both of the vicinity of
Shepherdstown.
Earl Robert Coulter, of Weverton,
Md, and Nellie May Roeder, of Har-
pers Ferry.
w. L. Dalgarn, of Charles Town,
and Ella H. Mcintyre, of Middleway.
Thaddeus Shorts, and Sarah letter
son, eolored, both of Charles. Town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-06-12
CadenuIA Soap.

This is a Medicated Toilet and
Bath Soap. the medicinal prop
critics of whicl1cure or amellorate
to a great degree the many dis
eases of the skin.
CadeuuIa Soap acts directly on
the outer surface of the skin, in
vigorating the pores, and giving
activity to the glands, thus en-
abling the system to throw of,
in a. natural way. impurities or
poisonous matter through one of
the vehicles which nature has
provided, and which. ifretained, .
produce many of the so called
skin diseases.
For the bath Cadenula Soap IS
simply luxurys and its medicinal
properties are unsurpassed, re-
moving inflammation, and heal
ing abrasions OF the skin.
The delightful odor is par
excellence leaving a fragrance
most pleasing to the senses.
Cadenula Soap is prac tically q
duplicate Of one of the famous,
much advertised soaps, and the
price is just 10cts. per cake.
Sold and recommended by
III NnJo nHlDA lHV
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-06-12
Reception For Departing Mission
aries.

The Methodists of Charles Town
and vicinity held reception in their
church Thursday evening in honor Of
Rev. and Mrs. C. c. Bush who will
leave in a few days for missionary
service in the Congo region, Central
Africa. Members of the Methodist
Church from many parts of the
county, friends of Rev and Mrs
Bush, from the town and county. and
large councourse of young people
who had been pupils in Mrs. Bush's
classes in the local public school, all
to the number of 500 or more were
guests.
Rev. ]. C. Hawk, the pastor, pre-
sided. The exercises with pro-
gram requiring nearly two hours to
present, opened, after prayer, with
two selections of organ music render
ed most effectively by Miss Mary E.
Kercheval. Then followed short ad-
dresses by Rev. w. A. Lynch, Miss
Laura c. Strider, Rev. S. w. Cole,
II *
and Prof. Wright Denny. All of the
speakers were laudatory of the guests
of honor, complementing their con
seerated heroism in devoting their
lives in mission service among bar
barous people far away from home
and friends. Following the addresses
charming solo by Miss Mary Sig
WAR, of Powhatan College was rem
dered. In the receiving line with Rev
and Mrs Bush were Rev. ]. G, Hawk
Mrs. j. H. Wolf. and Miss Blanche
M Young. Refreshments Of ice
cream and cake were served to ths
guests by a committee Of young
ladies of the church at the coneiu-
sion of the reception and exercises.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-06-12

Roy Best. son of Mr. A. M Best,
has been appointed b & o. station
agent at KeIler's. this county, to sue
coed G. l.. Brantner who had been
transferred TO Great Cacapon, near
Cumberland ii March last. Mr. Thos.
E. Howell filled the position from
the time Mr. Bsantner left until Mr..
Best Nas appointed
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-06-12
!. 7 : T = = = 7 : : : T y y
! Confederate Memorial Day
/ Address.
delivered by Hon. Leigh Robinson.
I at Charles Town. W. Va, Nav
i 3lst, 1918.
IAkkkJk II 8 LIZ ! lkkI Z e kkArt1

by the courtesy of the author, we
are able to present to our readers the
Confederate Memorial Address of 1918.
1t will be published in weekly install
ments until completed. Editor. I
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-12-04

Miss Sadie Purvis and Mr.. Eioer
Ballew both of this city, were marrir''
Yesterday at ernOon at 5:3o O'Clock
"a the parsonage of the FIRST Bap-
tist church, by Rev. William f. Wat
scr. They left Immediately ate
the ceremony for a southern tr:p a'i'i
will he at, home I'LL King ret
after Deccmbet' 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-12-04
MEETING OF COMMITTEE
Auditor Moofe's Plan Endorsed :
Alexandria Would Receive
$4,000 More Revenue

Of, the Chamber of Commerce having
charge the investigation of ths
ing, charge the investigation oil
tax situation in Virginia looking
the relief of the cities and a fe"
counties in the Sta e who are com.
pefie; to pay a much larger proportion
of the expense of the state than they
should, met last night in the rooms
of he Chamber of Commerce.
A thorough discussion was had OF
the plan presented by c. Lee Moore
State Auditor. which provided for q
segregation of the taxes III such
way that each county will pay It's
lust proportion of the expenses OF
the Commonwealth.
Under this plan the City Of Alex
andria. will receive nearly $4,000 pen
annum increased revenue from the
State
The committee decided to recommend
akat Chamber Of Commerce of AleXan'
dria endorse Auditor Moore's plan
Their action will be reported to tht
Chamber at a meeting which will
reid on MonGay night.