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The broad ax., 1913-03-08

James A. Ross Of Michigan and Of
New York State who is mere than
likely to be selected Recorder OF
Deeds, was some how or ether relieved
Of his two hundred and fifty dollar
diamond shi1s stud Just % he was ready
TO enter the parade on Tuesday, but he
declared that he vas to lose IL Just %
he was able to shout for Governor WIZ
ian sulzsr, a. ne rode down Pennsyl-
Tnnia Ava, It the head Of the State
irorrI of New York.
The broad ax., 1913-03-08
FoURTH GRAND DIVISION
IciTic or9auizationsl.

Hon. Robert N. Harper, Marshal; Al
vim G. Belt, Chief of stan. STAT
Edwin A. Newman, RObt. Pluym, Jno.
D. carmody, Q. s. zurhorst, + W. Ne
Kenzis, Col Geo. c. Rankin, &. s.
Wolfe, P. a. Drury, W. ?. Guide, C. ".
Warden, w. W. Bride, Cotter I. Bride,
Fulton. n. BEylaEzki, A Q. HoferbirtA,
C. W. Taylor, Dr.. Wade Hatkinson,
Harry L Payne, E H. Taylor, A. T.
HoWison, d. W. Gan, W. J. Dwysr,
B. I. Doyle, Il. ". whsatley, P. D.
Gold. II P. r. Anderson.
$500 - TF.rsssi. Farm prana
The broad ax., 1913-03-08
THE BROAD AK
nr' AnMoUn AVENUE. CHICAGO. M

PHONE DRExEL sSoa.
The broad ax., 1913-03-08

The prominent part played in the
more than memorable parade by the
AfrO-Amerieans and a fun account Of
our flying business and pleasure trip
through east win appear in the next
issue of this psper.-EditOr.
The broad ax., 1913-03-08
Fear Guard.

Maj. W. h. Gordon, o. s. A, com
manding; Maj. Paul s. HallOran, q. 8
A.; Capt. Robert o. Van Horn, o. 8
A.; Lieut.. George B. Wright. o. s. NJ
Provisional Troop of Engineers, Lieut.
A K. B. Lyman, commanding.
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Division,

Richard r. Horner commanding.
National Training School Band (COl-
ore6, Washington, d. c.; Nat. indie
pendent Political League, Of Maryland,
of New Jersey, Of Virginia, Of Wash
ington, D. c.; knights of Pythias, D.
C.; Wilson and Marshall Colored
Marching Club; Knights of Pythias of
Baltimore; Ind. Order Eiks Ct Balti-
more; Democratic and National indie
pendent League Of New York; indie
pendent Order Of Elks, d. G.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-25

At this very committee meeting
Aid. Merriam called attention to the
fact that the ordinance of the Chi
CagO Telephone Co. provided that the
company should be permitted to earn
Z per cent on its investment; and if
it paid S5,00O,OO0 for the automatic,
it would add that much to the capital
account of the Chicago Telephone
Company, on which the city would
have to permit it to earn 7 per cent,
which, of course, would mean an in
crease of telephone rates.
All Attorney Richardson of the
Bell concern said to that was that he
did not know what effect the pur-
chase would have on the rates five
years from now.
It will be seen from this that the
city has nothing to gain and much to
lose in granting permission for this
sale. It will lose its percentage of
gross receipts of the automatic tele-
phone end of the tunnel company,
and can't get out Of permitting the
Chicago Telephone Company to in
crease it's rates enough so that it can
make the users of telephones pay Z |
per cent interest on whatever price
the Bell concern pays for the auto
matte.
If the price paid should be $780,
900, then rates will have to be raised
high enough to increase the Chicago
Telephone COmpany's receipts SAIL
900.
And that means that the Chicago
Telephone Company could pay S.
100000 for the automatic, throw the |
whole thing onto the junk heap and |
make the telephone users of Chicago |
foot the entire bill.
But even if the A. T. & T. Co. pays
$6,3OO,OOO for the automatic, it can |
tI1rO around and sell If tO the Chipa on
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-25

Oregon, Washington, Montana and
Idaho.
The American Telephone & Tele-
graph Co. and it's subsidiaries are the
defendants. The suit is the second
trust-busting effort of the admins
tration.
The government directly charges
a conspiracy to monOpoIize teIe-
phonic communication in the Pacific
Northwest states.
The suit is the result of lOng-stand-
ing complaints on the part of the
people of the Pacific Northwest.
Until 1907 the Bell system had an
absolute monopoly of telephone
communication in the states mem
toned.
But shortly after this, independent
companies, using the automatic
principle, were organized and put in
operation in the major cities Of the
Pacific Northwest.
ly fights. The people here say it cut
rates below a paying basis, gave free
service and used other trust tactics
to destroy the independent compan-
les.
Usually when it drove a competitor
to the wall or acquired it, the Bell
Company junked the competitors
plant.
The government seeks to force the
Bell to dispose of subsidiary plants
now in it's hands and acquired since
1907 and to distribute their securities
to persons not connected with Bell
interests, that competitive conditions
may be restored.
Among the defendants are: The
Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co.,
The Sunset Co., the Pacific States
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-25

GOVERNMENT FILES SUIT TO
BREAK UP BELL PHONE TRUST
Portland, Ore, July 25.-The gov
eminent yesterday filed civil suit I'M
der the Sherman antitrust law to
break up the Bell telephone trust in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-05
BRIDGEPoRT'S PAVING CONTRACTS SHOULD BE
 OPEN TO ALI. RESPONSIBLE BIDDERS

During dinner given by the citizens of Bridgeport George Robertson, who brought home the Vanderbilt cup with Ioconnobe made in Bridgeport Amz Barber, the asphalt magnate dead present, and made speech upon of the future He said that the problem highways endure automobile traffic would be solved by the of asphalt concrete for sfacng
 His prediction has than been realized. Already thousands of miles of old acada roads have received coating of sand stone and burnen and such roads giving excellent satisfaction.
 concrete asphalt surface consists of mixture of tough crushed sizes to make dense mix ture the mineral clements being mixed hot with the bitu binder and spread the highway be surfaced then rolled, usually uniform covering two inches thick. ssf-
 In pavements, in nearly everything else patents granted of certain formulae and the obtain from municipalities contracts specifying the pat eTtedtype which, immediately excludes competition ceptsby arrangement with the of the patents
 Warrente, which has been suddenly largely laid in Connecticut under contracts with the former highway commissioner, has become very popular in official circles in Bridgeport, and unless strong protest is made the community may deprived of the benefits of competition in this commodity
 Bridgeport wants good pavements, but wants them purchased in the open market at the lowest price for good article.
 Specifications for the paving work soon to be done should be framed to admit all responsible bidders.
 Closed specifications mean HIGHER PRICES and a closed market.
 Nobody benefit thereby, excepting perhaps few gentlemen in politics and the contractors who partci- pate in the arrangements
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-05
CHURCH WORK IN SUMMER.

Father and Mother took it seriously. Even with the thermometer at 100 the customary pews were filled. Grand ma was there, too, with a great palm leaf fan, which she swung back and forth sleepily with sluggish but reg ular rythm. Mother snapped a jerky little black fan. Japanese fans were considered ungodly, as the red and yellow pictures took the eyes off the minister.
 It was not thought proper to sus- pend or vary the sessions of Sunday school. The momentum of regular attendance would be lost Besides, the young folks might go to walk. which would be denoralizing.
 It is easy in these htppant days to laugh at the intense older generation. There was iron in the blood then. Ev- en if it did make one's backbone as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-05
THE NEW ExPREsss RATES.

Ie express companies of the United States real v part the country's railroad business Express is form of freight, delivered by subsidiary company, stead of by the railroad company Express companies have been bro gt the jurisdiction of the Inter State Commerce. Commission.
 sa The eoissio having established block system of makiflg orders reduction rates which will about sixteen per cent of the existing charges
 The order will be effective for two years If the companies at the end of this te found be not receipt of fair returns their investment the order will be modified. 4s
 Harsh this ruling may to the express com ranes many will believe that in the end it will be most fortunate for the delaying the installation of par eel post carrying packages up to hundred pounds.
 Such change in the parcel post system would, the opinion of many thoughtful students of the subject work almost complete destruction of express business pr vate hands
 But if the express companies give good service at rate the demand enlarged parcel post may be many years delayed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-05

stiff as the old high pews. there was a foundation on which institutions were built to last.
 To-day the majority of people on Sunday are eating the dust of the next automobile ahead, roasting the umpire at the ball park, consuming peanuts and corn balls at pleasure re- sorts.
 Still, it isn't always a day of rest. It is much cooler in the shady church than out on the sun baked road The well trained choir may sound just as well as the squeaky merry-go-round The minister may say quite as new things as the barker for the palmist.
 For those cooped in towns, no Sun day is good that does not bring Gods fresh air and sunshine. Happily troll leys and parks provide this for mil loins.
 To find listeners. in the Babel of a summer Sunday, the minister must speak the language of those who hear A problem from metaphysics may in terest him. But Tom, Dick, and liar ry will go to sleep. He may not tall, the language of the street. But he must talk about the problems of the street, the shop. the office. and the kitchen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-05
TIRED OF FROZEN WIND.

For years no evening function has been deemed properly conducted. un- less ices in some form appeared on argument in favor of the frozen dain- ties was that dancing young people demanded coolness for their panting palates. And so from time imnemor- ial, vanilla, chocolate. and strawberry ice cream. and orange and lemon ice froze the ''tummies' of society.
 It is pleasant to note that at some notable social occasions this summer the entertainers broke away from this stead, eggs and toast and coffee. More over this supper was really relished, as it followed hours of strenuous danc- ing of the popular athletic steps.
 Recently a dance given by one of the most lavish entertainers in New York Society, lasted so far into the morning that buckwheat cakes and sausage were served to the dancers loath to leave. The spectacle of men ana women in the present style of ev- ening attire. wrestling with syrup and gravy must have been edifying from the standpoint of difference"
 While it was not stated thatsthe pur- pose of the hostess was to chase her guests, certain it is that even the most ardent devotee of Terpsichore would not care to finger to indulge in the Tango or the One Step after such 3 meal at five in the morning. With oo1sida-ahIo oy1rioSifu Cooie+v owaifs the next development in it's dietary re- gimen, provided by entertainers in quest of novelty.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-05

of execution for ninety days was al- lowed by the court to permit attorneys for the defendants to make applica- tions for appeals to the state supreme court.
 More than two months have been consumed in the trials of these cases, the inst of their kind in West Vtr- ginia. There were seven legislators indicted. the five already tried having been held on felony charges, and the other two, George s. Van Meter and Rev T. J. Smith, on mtsdemeanor charges The trial of the last two probably will be deferred until another term of court.
 The five convicted legislators were arrested in Charleston, w. Va, ho- tel on February Il, by Sheriff Bonner Hill in the presence of Public Prose cutor Townsend, who with the aid of a private detective investigated the runors of bribery which were being circulated at that time in regard to the senatorial election. Before. their arrest,Nit is alleged, they were paid by the private detective for their votes and the marked money was found on their persons.
 After the arrest the five were taken before a justice of the peace where in $5,O00 bond. On February 14th, at a special session of the grand jury they were indicted. Charges were made at this time by Delegates S. U. G. Rhodes, one of the convicted legiSla- tors that Col. William Seymour Ed wards, one of the candidates for U S. senator had offered bribes These failed to appear before a justice of the peace at the preliminary hearing. The justice disnissing the case after Delegate J. NJ Smith. named by
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-05

(By Congressman Clyde H. TaSenner) Washington, Aug. 5.-Whats chance is there for the passage by the pres ent Congress of the woman-suffrage amendment to the constitution? This is a question being asked by enlight- ened women, in all parts of the United States
 Owing to the enlightening proceed ings in the Senate on July 31. when the suffrage petitions were presented, it is possible to get line on the at titude of many members Of the Sen ate, for many stood up and expressed their views.
 The following is the symposium ta- ken from the Congressional Record:
 Ashurst, of Arizona: That the granting of the elective franchise to women would add to the strength. ef- aciency, justice and fairness of gov ernment, have not the slightest doubt"
 Bankhead. of Alabama: CT shall vote against the passage of the joint resolution
 Bristow. of Kansas: There is no SObI0 cA 04AASAL LlAGAC C<a44 OS AAAo@4O against the extension of woman suf- frage.''
 Chamberlain, of Oregon: There is no reason in the world why the women of this country should not be permit ted to exercise the right of suffrage. '
 Clapp. of Minnesota: "The time is inevitable when the American peo- pie will confer upon American wom- anhood the only peaceable weapon known to free government for her own protection. and that is the ballot"
 Crawford, of South Dakota: "I have~ no hesitation in frankly saying that shall vote for it here.''
 Gallinger, of New Hampshire: "It will give me great pleasure to vote in favor of the proposed constitutional amendment
 Jones. of Washington: .'I cannot remember a time when I was not in favor of extending the suffrage to wo- men,"
 Maritime. of New Jersey: 'I believe it Cwonan suffrage) would not accrue to the we'll being of this land of ours 2
 Owen. of Oklahoma: "I strongly favor the proposed extension of the franchise"
 Pittman. of Nevada: .nrhe men of my state believe women should have the right to vote.''
 Poindexter. of Washington: 'I am in favor of the Joint resolution"
 Pomerene, of Ohio: "I have never had any sympathy with the stock ar guments which are used in opposition to woman suffrage"
 Ransdell. of Louisiana: 'T am in favor of the joint resolution"
 Shanroth. of Colorado: The nor al right of women to vote is clear and conclusive
 Sherman. of Illinois: "For the Lords sake let us give woman a chance and see if she cannot get us on a little higher level than we now are. :"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-05
MAY DROP MURDER
 CHARGE AGAINST FORMER GOV. BRITO

New Orleans, Aug. 5-The charges of murder and robbery made by Mexi- Cd against Manuel Castillo Brfto, for- mer provisional governor of Cam peache. may be dropped according to Don Pedro Castillo Rascuale, who says As was eornnaissioTled by General Banquet, Mexican minister of war, to effect a treaty of peace with the rebel governor covering southern Mexico. He held conference with .Brito, yes terday, in the parish prison. He later said he had every hope that his of ficdal report to General Blanquet would result in the pacification of the Mexican states of Campeache, Yuca- tan and Tabasco. He and Brito are cousins.
 No answer has been received by Senora Carolina Castro, wife of Brito, who it is said sent telegram, yes tarday, to President Wilson, appeal Ing for the withdrawal of the order pf arrest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-05
NO CHANGE IN
 CAMPAIGN PLANS
 ON BOIL WEEVIL

washington, Aug. 5-As the result of conferences between representatives of the cotton growing states and the experts of the department of agrfcul- ture, it was announced today that vir- tually no change would be made in the present plan of campaign against the inroads of the cotton boil weevil. EK- tension of the present methods of ag- ricuIture, it was decided offered the best means of combating the spread of the pest
 Many plans for the eradication of the weeyiI had been offered. The pest is said to be slowly widening it's zone of activities and to threaten states that thus far have not suffered to any great extent. One plan was to esta.b- fish a quarantine strip of country sew eraI miles in width and rannins through several states on which cot ton would be planted for one and pos sibly two seasons. In this way it was hoped to check the spread of the in sect and permit concentra ton in fight ing it. The cost of the plan, however, was found to be practically prohibit tive while experts were not agreed on it's ficiency in checking the weevils onward march.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-05
CHANGES FOR WOMAN SUFFRAGE Pending Constitutional Amendment Not Very
 Likely to Secure Two-Thirds Vote in Congress

Smith, of Michigan: 'I shall vote ity.''
 Shoot of Utah: 'eThe logic of com mon sense has been the force that has removed prejudice against admit ting women to equal rights with men,"
 Thomas, of Colorado: 'I trust that we will take up, consider and pass the joint resolution
 Thompson. of Kansas: "I shall gladly support the constitutional amendment
 Thornton, of Louisiana: 'I am op- posed to the passage of the proposed amendment-''
 Townsend, of Michigan: "I am in hearty sympathy with the joint res olution."
 Warren. of wyoming: 1T should take great pleasure in supporting such an amendment
 Works. of California: etI am strong ly in favor of this amendment
 From the above expressions, it is evident that 22 Senators of all parties are now in favor of the passage of the amendment, while three have come out in opposition to it. But many other senators presented petitions without expressing any views at all. Those who spoke but were non-com- initial were:
 Bacon, of Georgia: Brandegee, of Connecticut; Burton. of Ohio; Chiffon, of West Virginia; Clarke, of Arkan- sas; Colt, of Rhode Island; Di1ling- Dakota; James of Kentucky; John son, of Maine; Johnston. of Alabama; Kenyon, of Iowa; Kern, of Indiana; Lewis, of Illinois; Lodge, of Massachu- sets; Mclean, of Connecticut; Mar tin, of Virginia; Myers. of Montana; Oliver, of Pennsylvania; Penrose, of Pennsylvania: Salisbury, of Delaware; Sheppard, of Texas; Shields, of Ten nessee; Simmons, of North Carolina; Smith, of South Carolina; Smith. of Georgia; Smith, of Maryland; Smith, erland of Utah; Swanson, of Virginia5 vardaman, of Mississippi; and Weeks. of Massachusetts-33 in all. The otI- CT members of the Senate either were not present or did not arise to pre- sent petitions.
 From this large silent or con-com- initial vote in the Senate, the friends of woman suffrage fear this amend ment will not pass during the present Congress. Tn order to pass consti- tutiona1 amendment to be submitted to the states for ratification. 1t Is nec- essary to secure the favorable vote of two-thirds of both the Senate and House. While 1t is by no means cer- tain or even probable that all of those who failed to express opinion Curing the presentation of petI6ons are op- posed to the amendment, yet the .atti- tude of many who did present peti- tions seemed to be unfriendly to the proposition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-05
POLICE WOMEN IN NATTY BLUE SUITS
 START ON ROUNDS

Chicago. Aug. 5Chicago's 10 police women, clad in modest blue tailor made suits and wearing silver stars and hats with blue bands, went on duty today. Their work will be main ly to look out for the women and children.
 The details of their duties and pow CTS have been formulated by commit tee of women social workers and the chief of police. The chief had con- sidered assigning the police women to stations in the red light district but it was decided they would be of greater service in the public parks and other places of recreation.
 The police women will visit the pub lie dance halls, excursion boats and similar places and will take young folks off the streets late at night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-05
HEROIC WORK
 OF NAVAL OILER
 IN TRAIN CRASH

Washington, Aug. 5.-Because Arthur J. Hill, an oiler, showed coolness and self-control outside of the confines where duty calls he will receive a, let ter of commendation from Acting Sec retary of the Navy Roosevelt When two trains of the Pacific Electric Rail- way telescoped at Los Angeles, Cal, July 13 last, Hill, whose legs were pin- ned down by wreckage, used his hands in rendering valuable assistance to in- jured persons within his reach and spoke words of encouragement to fel- low victims of the accident.
 Unsolicited reports of Hills bravery and unselfshness were received at the navy depar tnent from the chiefs of the Los Angeles police and fire depart ments. The fire chief said he needed men like Hill and wanted him as soon as his enlistment expired
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-05
PRISON FOR
 LEGISLATORS
Five West Virginia Members Convicted Of Bribery, Given PenltentIaTy Sentences Three Receive Six
 Years

Webster Springs, W. Va, Aug. 5.- Five members of the West Virginia nection with the election of a United States senator early in the year, have been sentenced by Judge W. H. O'Brien in the superior court The sen tences follow: Delegate S. U G. Rhodes, Rath Duff and H. F. Asbury, six years each in the penitentiary; State Senator B. A. Smith, five years, six months and Delegate Davie Hill five years In addition the five are disqualified for life from holding any public office or office of trust.
 The sentencing of the legislators came shortly after Delegate Davie Hill. the fifth to stand trial on bribery charges, was convicted yesterday af- ternoon. After the sentences were inn posed an arrest of judgment and. stay
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-05
PLAIN DRUNKS DEMAND
 JURY TRIAL AT CAPITOL

Washington, Aug. 5-Because of the heavy penalties imposed under the new excise laws on those who appear In public in Washington after too lib- eral indulgence in alcoholic stimu- lants, Judge Pugh announced in po- lice court, today, that hereafter such persons may demand and obtain a jury trial if they so desire. The de- parture is a new onQ and in the opfn- ion of 1awyars p pron1tse 10 en1poverish The court when it has a full docket.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-05
The D. ". Read Company.
JAPAN UNDECIDED ON
 PANAMA EXPOSITION

Tokio, Aug. B-Inaufry here har eIicited the reply that Japan'B attitude regarding participation in the Fana- ma-Pacific exposition at San Frah- cisco in 1915 Is still undeterufued- Ie is staeed that action upon the rnatlsr is conditional upon the desires of Ono manufacturers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-05
BOSTON BUSINESS BLAZE
 WITH LOSS OF $6O, 900

Boston, Aug b@The Badger build Ing, five story, brick structure at Albany and PIympton streets, was burned. today. with a loss of $6O,0o0. The building was occupied by 1aun- ax1sz and laundry supply companies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-05

Rhodes as the man Edwards tried to bribe, testified he had never discussed the senatorial situation with Colonel Edwards.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-05
10 per cent on

10 per cent on Carpets Curtains Rugs Bathroom Fixtures Large Woodenware Brooms Gas Ranges Blue Flame Oil Stoves Ovens Washing Machines Priceless Cookers Gas Plates Garden Hose Ice Cream Feezers Alarm Clocks Refrigerators up to $15.OO.
 20 percent on Furniture Trunks Bags Pictures Tinware Enarneled Ware Earthenware Nickel Ware Washtubs, Broilers, Baskets Ash and Garbage Cans Aluminium Ware . Brushes Cutlery Wire Goods Clothes Wringers Lamp Oil Stoves Window Screens Refrigerators over $15.OO