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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
New Dry Goods Firm \
 In Main Street Store

Bridgeport is to have another dry goods store in Main street. It is to be conducted by Joseph Rubenstein and David Altman. A lease of the building at 112S and 113o Main street, owned by the St. Patrick's Church corporation, was filed in the town clerks office today. The lease of the property is for three years at an an- nual rental of $2,6 with the privi- lege of renewal for one year at a rental of $3,OOO.
 The lease is signed by Rev. James B. Nihil1, pastor of the church and treasurer of the corporation and by the lessees. The 1essees are required to make all alterations and repairs to the property except repairs to the roof, during their occupancy and are to have possession on January 1, 1914.
 Alfred Cuneo, 2d, fruit dealer, Isidoc Lyman, jeweler, J. G. Schiappacasse, tailor, and B. J. O'Neill, bicycle and rubber goods dealer, are the present tenants of the property. These ten ants must now find other locations for their business.
 Washington.-Walter Bruce Howe, of New York, appointed assistant attor- ney general to succeed James Lewis
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
Sues for Cruise He
 Missed Tn Motor Boat

A $5,5oO motor yacht which an i'm valid wished to use on a cruise to southern waters, was the basis of a suit heard this morning before Judge Bennett in the superior court
 Charles u Banta of Stamford sued the Stamford Motor GO. for delaying delivery of,ithe craft and the defense claimed Bsbta had not made pay nents according to agreement. The lawyers had a conference before the noon recess and it was thought they might reach a settlement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
TODAY'S BUSINESS
 IN NATIONS CAPITOL SENATE.

Met at 10 8. m.
 Continued debate on currency bill.
 HOUSE.
 Met at noon.
 Debated a bill to discontinue the federal governments payment of 50 per cent. of the municipal expenses of the District of Columbia.
 Colorado and Michigan miners 4ln- ions sent telegrapIlic appeals to the rules committee for congressional in- vestigation of strikes in those states.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
Postmaster General For Government Ownership
 Of All Telegraph Lines
STRIKING POINTS IN THE REPORT
 OF THE POSTMASTER GENERAL

telephone  which of hasb been nsub bndtte
  omce. of for 
  exceeding year postal officers of a asses
  ns o limitation of
  pa1de en nnor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18

Rio Janeiro.-Col. Theodore Roosevelt and party on their arrival at Coruml5a. were warmly received by the civic au- thorities and the people. Later the Roosevelt party left on a hunt in a nearby jungle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Caroline A. SeeIeye of 586 Clinton avenue, is the week end guest of Mrs. c. c. Barlow of St. Roman Terrace, New Haven
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18

Dr. Edward c. Krause, the well known physician of this city has re- moved to. New Haven, where he will be domiciFed with his mother and sis fer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18

Washington.-Wal Bruce Howe, of New York, appointed assistant attor- ney general to succeed James Lewis Smith.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
~GET THE HABIT"

Read the Want Ads. in The
 Farmer classified columns there's some good opportunities in 'For Sales" and "To Rents."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18

FAIR-COLDER TONIGHT
The Washington times., 1913-12-31
L|TTAUER'S GEMS
INTEREST MALONE
Former Congressman's Neck
lace Importation Under In
vestigation by Collector.

NEW YORK, Dec. S1.-A diamond
necklace, said to be the property of
Lucius Nathan Littauer. glove manu-
facturer and former Congressman, has
Interested custom officIa's sufficiently
10 cause investigation. The necklace is
valued at $4,000. Dudley Field Malone,
collector of the port, is making "a per-
sonal inquiry of the circumstances un-
der which IL was brought into this
country.
This inquiry appears to have developed
the fact that the diamonds were adj
said 10 have taken the necklace to
Washington after his return from
aboard, 1t is understood that an in
spector was sent TO Washington to
make inquiry concerning the jewels,
but that Mr.. Littauer. hearing that the
case had aroused comment, instead of
waiting for. the summons. came to New
York at once and turned the necklace
over 10 the authorities.
Collector Ma .one refused Yesterday to
discuss the case concerning. Mr.. Lit
tauer. 81 cannot discuss this or any
case, he said, which is under investi-
cation. II the facts obtained b. an
inquiry into any case warrant further
action. it will be taken in due course
and the circumstances made known
at that time"
The name of Littauer has been one
to conjure with in the glove trade for
many years. Littauer Brothers, of
Gleversville and this city, control a
large share of the output of gloves in
this country. Lucius y. Littauer, too
has been a prominent political figure in
the State, Congressman from the old
Twenfy-secondC Congressional district and
later from the newer twenty fifth. Tor
ten Years, from 1897 to 1907. He was a
pclidcai adviser of Governors Roosevelt
and Odell.
The attention of the country was di-
fected tc Congressman Littauer in June,
1903 when he became involved in the
so-called "glovs-scandal.' relating to Z,
certain contract which his firm had with
the Government supply ''muskrat gaunt-
les TO the army His connection with
the Government contract came to light
at New York hearing in the bank
rGptcy proceedings of Edmund r. Lyon,
arncns whose chief creditors was the
firm Of Littauer Brothers.
The Washington times., 1913-12-31
KAISER HAS ONLY
ASMALL LIBRARY
Contains Only 5000 Volumes,
But Has Been Selected With
Great Care.

II has been announced that the pri-
vate library OF Kaiser wilhelm will
form one Of the principal parts OF the
exhibition of the book trade which is
to be held in Leipsig next year, and
that the library will be conveyed there
in entirety for exhibition to curious
visitors
The announcement has caused con
siderable excitement among German
amateurs, but the Kreuz-Zeitung, In
giving interesting particulars of the
Kaiser's private library. affnms that it
is much smaller than is generally sup
posed.
1t consists in all of only 500 volumes,
and two-thirds of the total Number have
been acquired during the twenty-five
years of the German Emperors reign.
The catalogue of the Emperor's pri-
vate books is divided into twelve care
fully arranged categories. The first
consists of encyclopedias and diction-
aries. The second OF books on iuris-
and social sciences: the fourth, colonial !:
the fifth, archaeology and mythology;
the sixth, universal history: the sew
enth. history Of the Hohenzollerns: the
eighth. biographs, memoirs, personal
recollections. and correspondence: the
graphy and ethnography, while the last
two divisions are devoted to German
literature and pictures.
Each volume contains book plate de-
signed by the German artist, Ernest
Doeppler. The design consists of the
"Ex Libris Wilhelm III, Imperatoris
Regis" Kaiser Wilhelm. we are fur
ther informed, is not collector of
book Plates.
The Washington times., 1913-12-31
NOVEL TAX METHODS
USED IN ENGLAND
In 1895 Two ShiIIings Was
Levied for Every Child Born
Except to Paupers.

The happy lot Of L,oyd-Gecrge, chan
cellor of the British exchequer, who, it
is estimated, will have a budget surplus
OF H.25,00o, forms a striking contrast to
that Of Austin Chamberlain who in
1904, had to provide for a deficit OF
s3oOc,00 in the national balance sheet
Some startling suggestions were made
to the member for East Worchester-
shire on that occasion bv those who
considered themselves fully capable of
teaching the chancellor of the exche-
quer his business.
Among other things on which il was
said duties should be imposed were such
necessities as boots, baths. lamps, hats,
umbrel as, perambulators. and theater
tickets. Extraordinary though these sug-
gestions were, however. thev were not
more so than some budget schemes
which have actually been carried out in
the past in order to raise the coun-
tfy's revenue.
In 1885. for instance, a tax of . shiiI-
ings had to be paid by the parents of
every little stranger born in Eng
land except by people in receipt or
aims. This tax fell heavily on the
masses. to whom a florin meant a great
deal more than 1t does today. The no
bility and the gentry, too. found the tax
very irksome. for it increased accord
ing to rank, the birth oil duke adding
$50 to the revenue
No small amount of fun has been
made on the bill introduced by a MEM
ber of the New Jersey State legislature
some time ago imposing graduated
tax on men with boards. But il is by
no means an original proposal.
Queen Elizabeth put a tax of three
farthings on every beard OF fort
nights growth, while two centuries ago
Peter the Great insisted that all mobiles
who wore boards should pay IL -oubles
for the privilege.
On several occasions it has been said
that the selfish indiviSual who refuses
10 lead another mans daughter TO the
altar and provide for her for the rest o,
his life should be muIcted a certain
amount each year 1t is an old idea. for
AZ one time a resident of England who
reached the age of twenty-five was liable
to a tax of one shilling ~er annum un-
til he married. Furthermore, widowers
without children were obliged to pay
the same amount until they married
again, while the gentry and nobility
paid a higher tax in proportion to their
rank.
As chancellor of the exchequer Pitt
rendered himself very unpopular by the
extraordinary means to which he re-
sorted in order to improve the state OF
the country's finances He ii was VINO
first introduced the income tax, in l19S.
and he also levied one upon horses.
which caused a certain farmer to use
a cow for the purpose of ruling TO ana
from market.
The Washington times., 1913-12-31
new YORK EXHIBITS
FOR MOTOR SHOW
Washington Association Plans
for New Features of Next
Months Exhibition.
By HARRY WARD.

!. Directors Of the washington Autono-
ible Dealers Association, at meeting
held on Tuesday night, authorized T.
Oliver Probey, chairman Of the auto
mobile show committee. to visit the
New York motor car show next week
and arrange for the shipment OF several
exhibits to the Washington show. on
January 1924
Charles w. Semmes, Bruce Emerson,
and 1. ]. Henderson will accompany
Chairman Probey.
Various details connected with the
forthcoming exhibition were disposed Of.
z. 8. NARROW, secretary Of the Po-
tomac Electric Power Company: Wal
ter L. Smith, agent for the Detroiter,
and George L. Larash. of the Harris
Oil Company. were elected members T.
Lamar jackson, William p. Barnhart
and c. II. Warrington were elected
members Of the show committee.
The association has decided to promote
several automobile contests during the
next few months, including a sociabil-
ity run, hill climb, and a race meet.
A committee composed Of the following
was selected to arrange the contests:
William Jose. chairman; Arthur For
aker, Gardner p. Orme, I. ]. Hender-
son. William P. Barnhart, Howard Fisk,
S. S. Grogan, and Harry Ward.
The Washington times., 1913-12-31

and Japan. One pair Of sandals he pro
cured from one of the oldest inhabi-
tants in the island of Guam. situated
In mid-Pacific, which the old native had
worn for ten years. DIR. Andre states
he gave the old man a United States
dime<for his sandals. He has refused
several hundred dollars for the pair.
DR.. Andre has also a rare collection
of Japanese and Chinese pipes. which
are used for tobacco and dope" He
also has several belts. each with 4 his
tory, worn by the Boxers in their me-
morable uprising.
There is also in his collection rare
array of bolos and 'creese knives" to-
gether with an ak carried by one of the
head hunters in the Philippines. This AK
is stained with human blood.
One of the most valuable collections.
as well as the most ancient, is that of
Japanese brooch, made of gold, silver
and platinum, containing a figure of a
japanese woman, together with that of
a child, an oak tree I'm full bloom and
miniature Japanese fan.
The Washington times., 1913-12-31
ESTOP|NAL PROUD
OF HIS Nine BOYS
Louisiana Congressman Finds
Himself Unique as Family
Man Among Colleagues,

Head Of the largest family of grown
up" boys of any member Of the Con-
gress of the United States, is not the
least distinction enjoyed by Gen. Albert
Estopinal, Congressman from the First
district of Louisiana. Recently his nine
sons gathered about him at a photog-
raphers gallery. and when the picture
arrived at the Capitol few days ago
1t was discovered that no other member
of Congress could boast Of such q fam
ily.
From Judge Albert Estopinal, IT.,
sheriff Of st. Bernard parish, who is
forty-five years Of age, the boys range
In age down tC Frederick, twenty, who,
with his next older brother, David, Is
a. student in the law department Of
toys are Fernando, Joseph. Benjamin.
Rene, Clement, and Leon ldas, In order
down from the Oldest. Joseph is q
physician. Rene is a dentist and the
others. with the exception OF those at
college in Washington, are business men
In New Orleans.
General Estopinal. who IL one of
Washfngton's friends in the House of
REPRESENTATIVES.. represents a part Of
the city Of New Orleans and the parish
has given most Of his life to public
service.
Born in st. Bernard parish, on jan
uary so. 1845. he entered the Confederate
army in 1852. after being educated In the
public and private schools of his native
parish. leaving school to enlist. He
served with distinction during the war,
and surrendered at its close. in 1855. to
General Canby at Meridian. Miss. Then
followed q long public life. as sheriff
of St Bernard parish. as a member Of
the Louisiana house of representatives,
as a member Of the Louisiana constitu-
tional conventions, as a State senator.
as lieutenant governor, and. for the
past seven years, as a member Of the
National House Of Representatives. He
was reelected to the Sixty-third Con-
gress without opposition.
General Estopinal lives in Washing
ton. with his two student sons and Mrs.
Estopinal. at u First street northeast.
He is spending the holidays with his
seven other sons in New Orleans
The Washington times., 1913-12-31

three studs tina. belonged to General
Duroc Princess Pauline's jewel casket,
beautifully hand painted and inlaid with
silver, is also in the collection. There
Is also another remembrance Of Napo-
leon that DIR. Andre values very high
Is. 1t is an ornamental corkscrew
which was given as souvenir to guests
TT wine supper given by the Emperor.
Among all his articles Of value there
is none that DR.. Andre attaches more
sentiment to than the watch that was
carried by Major Archibald Butt, Presi-
dent Taft's aide, who went down with
the Titanic. DR.. Andre and Major
Butt passed many pleasant Gays in the
Philippines and the major in 1902 gave
the doctor his watch and also the cam
paign hat that he wore.
DR.. Andre also has an inclent Ger
man locket, with cameo setting, the
carving Of which was done-in Italy. A
tiny hair locket Is attached to the back.
There is also a very ancient japanese
medicine box, and on the cord attached
to this is hung a hen carved out Of
ivory. There is also German brooch
and two eardrops, which arc known to
be more than $50 years old.
Is Snakes Backbone.
. DR.. Andre has a collection of canes
made out of ebony, beetlenut and cocoa
nut trees. One cane in particular the
only one of its kind in America, is espe-
cially valuable. II was made from the
backbone of a snake, and il must have
been some. reptile" judging by the size
of the cane The handle is of solid
pearl, containing a carving of an ape.
He has also a collection of shoes and
sandals worn by the natives in China
The Washington times., 1913-12-31
B|annes Stenographers For
Nightly Parties"

CHICAGO Dec. 3l.-The business man isn't always wholly
blame if he leads his pretty stenographer around the white
light according Mrs A. Kennedy of New York here
attending the convention of the National Commercial Teachers
Association.
Let girl ypists shun low-cut dresses short sleeves slit
skirts sheer silk stockings and they will be accepted for their
ability than for their beauty said Mrs Kennedy today
Even couldn't resist long glance senog
raphers know
The Washington times., 1913-12-31
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU. :
ALEXANDRIA. VA. DEC. 81


ALEXANDRIA. VA. DEC. 81.
Fur thieves, who have been active In
Washington during the past two months.
to Alexandra, according to the belief
Of the Alexandria and washington po-
lice departments. On Tuesday night
they entered the store Of d. Bendheim
& Sons. at Al King street. and stole
three sets Of furs. One set was valued
at ss5, another at $3.50. and third at
$35. Entry was made through . door
in the rear Of the store. They took
only the three highest priced sets Of
furs in the window and disregarded q
number Of cheaper sets. No other arti-
cles were taken, and the cash drawer,
which contained so In small change
was overlooked.
The Alexandria police department.
communicated this morning with the
Washington police. asking that they
watch out for the furs.
The New Year night entertainment on
Thursday at the Westminster building
by the Allison w. c. 7. y. for the
young men and boys Of Alexandria will
be addressed by a number Of well known
speakers, among Whom VIII be Congress
man Charles c. Carlin. The American
Indian Guards band and tho Alexandria
Camp Of Boy Scouts will be on the pro-
gram, and. in addition there viii Ee q
number Of musical selections A hand
some prize Will be given to the boy un-
der sixteen years who gives the best
set Of resolutions for the New Year. The
Judges win be Judge C. e. Nicol. Judge
J. X, NJ. Norton. and Robert 8. Barrett
The committee In charge consists Of Mrs.
william Jorg, chairman: Mrs. Kate
Waller Barrett, Mrs. 7. Clifton Howard
The Washington times., 1913-12-31
New Trial Planned
For Hans Schmidt

NEW YORK Dec. 3L-Plans for :
second trial Of Hans Schmidt, con-
fessed murderer of Anna Aufnulier were
being considered at The district attor-
ney's office here today. After deliber-
ating for thirty-six hours the jury
which heard the testimony in the court
OF judge Warren w. Foster, was ur-
able to reach an agreement and was
discharged last night
The jury stood ten to two for convic-
ton on the first ballot and the vote
never changed. Two - Jurors stood
out TO the last in - of verdict
declaring Schmidt insane.
The Washington times., 1913-12-31
Has $25O, 900 for New
antarctic Expedition

LONDON. Dsc. si.-Louis De Rouge
In London. has caught the pc7e fewer.
He announces thA formation ~ IN ex-
pedltion to explore the Antarctic re-
fions. which, he says. win start next
fall
He has s2soeoo guarantees by SIR Rich-
ard Lucas Tooth. the Australian mil
lionaire. The expedition viii be under
the patronage OF the Australian COM
monwealth.
De Rougemont has Just returned from
a three years' arctic survey in north
ern Siberia.
The Washington times., 1913-12-31
Nine. Montessori Is
Enthusiastic on U. S.

LONDON. Dec. sL-Madame Montes-
sori, the noted italian educationalist,
raSseo through London last night en-
route to Rome. She Is enthusiastic over
the results of her visit to America and
said that everywhere she found the
greatest interest IN her system. from
President Wilson down.
what gratified me most" she added,
was the public announcement OF the
governor of Rhode Island that the Mon
tcssort system would be introduced
throughout the State"
The Washington times., 1913-12-31
FUR THIEVES VISIT
ALEXANDRIA STORE
Choose Best Sets for Loot Bag and Leave Cheaper Goods and
Cash Untouched-Po Believe Perpetrators Members
Of Gang Which AWorked" Washington

Mrs. L E. Winston. Mrs. J. H Mans-
field. Mn. Walker, Mis- d. Slayton, nnd
Mrs. Robert Lucas.
mann. both Of Alexandria. were married
on Monday In Baltimore. They win
make their future home IN this city. Mr..
KAufmAnn " the senior member Of The
firm Of Kaufman & B1umenfeid. and u
the esteemed lecturing knight of Alex
andria Lodge Of Elks
Joseph A. Johnson, Of WashingtoR
and Miss Alice s. Hall, daughter ok
Peter Hall, OF this city. win be married
copai Church BY the Rev. Edgar Car
penter. rector.
City Treasurer Thomas w. Robinson
10 advertising today the list Of property
owners who nave failed TO pay their
sold al public auction IN front of the
msrket house ct noon on next Monday.
James W. Bales. exalted rulsr Of Alex
andria Lodge OF Elks, and Robert s.
Harrett district deputy for virginia.
where they visited Roanoke Lodge Of
Ell<z.
Harry. Burke. aged thirteen years.
and John Means. aged sixteen, both
today by Police Justice Cation. for
snatching q pocket book from. Mss
Sullivan on Tuesday night The rob
berry. was committed ON Columbus
street. in fropt Of the Odd FeiIows-
Hail. shortly after o'clock
Continuing the crusade against ur,-
nuxlsed dogs. the police cited owners
OF fourteen CANNES to appear in polics
given. but In the majority Of cases
Justice Cation imposed dne OF
The Washington times., 1913-12-31
Obituary Notes
MRS. CATHERINE A. YosT.

Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine
A. Yost. q resident Of washington for
several years. who died at the resi-
dence Of her daughter. Mrs. Louis A.
Dent, will be held Thursday afternoon
at o'clock. Tho Rev. Herbert Scott
Smith VIII odiciate. Burial will be In
Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Yost leaves
two daughters, Mrs. Dent and Miag
Bessie v. Yost
The Washington times., 1913-12-31
GEORGE W. CLARK.

Funeral services for George w. Clark.
who died at Providence Hospital Mon
day night from injuries incurred In
a street car accident at Nineteenth
street and Eenning road northeast. were
held at his residence. 1916 e street
southeast, this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Rev. Walter Daily officiated. and
burial was In Congressional CemNkSry.
Mr. Clark leaves q wife and three chil-
dren
The Washington times., 1913-12-31
MRS. ELIzABETH c. kEMDIe.

Word has reached washington Of the
death At Phelps. N. T.. Tuesday, Of
MrA Elisabeth Carson Kendig. ninety
nine yeays old. q former resident OF
Washington. Mra- Kendig had been
disburSinG officer Of the interior De-
partment through Grants Adminfstra-
ton. Burial win be 1t Geueva, N. Y.
xra. Kendig was born In Phe1po town.
ship. N. II, and came to Washington