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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-13
FIRE BOARD INQUIRY INTO
 BOWEN CASE Chief Mooney and Commis-
 sioners Discuss
 Rules Inquiry Did Not Reveal Who Hired Bowen As Timko's
 Substitute

Because Thomas Bowen, a plain civ iIian and erstwhi1e bartender for AL der1nan Daniel B. Walker, walked right into the fire house of Engine Go. No. 3, and repworted for duty as a fireman, the fire commissioners had before them Chief Edward Mooney, last night.
 Bowen walked right out again and he warmed 8 chair between walks. through with certainty from the com missoriaI inquest.
 Bowen had long been ambitious to be a fireman, and had once failed of appointment, through one of those un- fortunate accidents which overtake the best of men.
 But since then Alderman Walker has taken rank next to the mayor and it was supposed that substitute
 duty for Bowen would be as simple as picking plunas out of a plum S,ud- ding.
 leave of absence to take care of sick re1atives,s and to assume the duty, it was said of tending bar for a sick brother.
 The offense alleged against Chief Mooney was that he should not have aPQTON0O 6OW0h e4SS a SuDC1CuI0, With out first obtaining the assent of the commissioners
 j This developed the circumstance that there were two sets of rules. The chief was entitled to name the substitute under one set and not under the other. But notice of the self-denying ordi- nances had never been given to him, or if notice had been given nobody could remember when or how.
 Commissioners Cogf1I and Burnes who are about to retire, made short work, however, of the theory that a gentleman can become a fireman by the mere accident of an acouaintance with a potential acting mayor.
 There is some disposition to believe, however, that when Mayor Wilson's new commissioners take office MT. Bowen will be fitted into a freman's suit with freman's pay and perquii- sites in short order By this process who's who in the fire department will be established, and anybody who is tfsent around'' by the right people can help put out fires without the em bar rassment of undue publicity or the drawback of no pay.
 The Bowen incident, it was decided, was closed as far as any action was concerned, President CogiIl, however, saying that neither the clerk nor him self would be unable to recognize his two days service as far as any fnan- cial remun erat1on was concerned. Nothing was brought out as to wheth- CT Timko secured him as substitute or some one else sent him to the fire house.
 Some Of MT. Bowens friends were dispIeased with the action of the com missioners. One of them said: Sup pose Alderman Walker did send Thom- as around He's going to be appointed any way MT. Walker is president of the board of aldermen and acting mayor when Mayor Wilson is out of town. It was discourteous to the aF- dermen on the part or the commission CTS to treat his friend in this way Be- sides, Mayor Wilson believes in a sin g1e-headed commission, any way. One man is just as good to make the ap- as four.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-13
FREE CURRENT FOR
 CITY'S XMAS TREE

The United Illuminating Co has agreed to furnish free of charge vari- coIored lights, wiring, connections and current for the municipal Christmas tree which it is proposed to erect at the head of Broad street during the Christmas holidays. Whether a 5O- foot pine tree will be cut down at Beardsley park or whether the tree will be procured through some florist has not yet been decided. Mayor Will son again today requested the news papers to announce that no gifts of any character would be distributed from the tree. The Wheeler & Wilson band will play a concert near the tree on Christmas eve and a number of choirs and singing societies have vol unteered to sing Christmas carols there during the evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-13
Greenwich Savings Bank :. Is Safe Save For Faults
 In Its Bookkeeping System
Supposed Discrepancy In Accounts Has Been Reduced To $2,8OO By
 Investigators Of State Board

is raised now but it is pointed out that discrepancies seemed to appear in bringing the accounts up to the re- quired style now in use.
 Depositors who live outside the town came in today in numbers and left their books. for comparison. They were informed that on Monday re- ceipts would be given them for the ex- act amount of their deposits.
 The bank officers say they do not think it is necessary to close the bank to make the audit. On the oth- CT hand, the bank commissioners gave the bank three weeks in which to make the audit and, as it was not made, they took advantage of the new law and began it themselves.
 In connection with the audit a card system for deposits and methods how required by law will be installed in the bookkeeping department. There is no furry now over the banks clos ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-13
COMMITTEE TO HAVE
 CHARGE OF BUILDING
 FOR THE NEW BANK

The following have been named building committee to plan for and have charge of the erection of the new building which will house the Ffrst-Bridgeport National bank: c. G. Sanford, E. N. -Benham, P. W. Wren, D c. Wheeler, B. D. Pierce ,Jr., An drew RadeI and Erwin M Jennings. The building will be located at State mud Main streets on the site of the building of the old ePequonnock bank The style of building has not yet been decided but it is likely it will be a modern office building about four stories high, the first and sec ond stories to be used by the bank and the other stories rented out for offices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-13

from the city I felt a b1owa on the head and collapsed to the floor. When I regained consciousness. Fleming was standing over me beating me with a club.
 .'He took the keys from my. pocket, unlocked the safe and took out two packages of 1000 each and jurnpee from the car near arahan. There was an Illinois Central northbound freight at Harafan and expect he got away on that train. After Fleming left I crawled to the door and shouted for help.
 tI believe the robber was after the $1OO,0O that went out on an earlier train but there were four armed guards in the express car and when Fleming saw them he changed his mind.''
 The sheriff's posse and special agents of the Southern Pacific and de- tectives from New Orleans were given a good description of the robber by Lord
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-13
BUY IN BRIDGEPORT

{, The personal reputation of Bridgeport men is behind the local stores. Many of you know these men. You know they are honest and reliable. You know they can be de pended upon to keep their word.
 You know the exchange privileges accorded. You know if an article is not right when you. buy it, the merchant will make it so or give you back your money.
 These privileges are worth considerable in the course of year. They save you time, patience and money. You become acquainted with clerks and they with you. It is easier to shop where you are understood.
 These are just a few of the reasons why you should BUY IN BRIDGEPORT. ,,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-13
Commission Reports
 On Compensation Law

New York, Dec. 13-A commission representing national organizations of employers and wage earners reported to the National Civic Federation at it's annual meeting today the results of Efx months investigation of work mems compensation laws in many states The federation is striving for the adoption of a uniform law ap- p1fcabIe throughout the country. The commission found that in all states where such laws have been enacted employers and employees are satisfied with the results.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-13
SOUTH NORWALK MAN NEW HEAD
 OF HAT MAKERS

Danbury. Dec 13-John W. Scu11y, of South NorwaIk, was elected presi- dent of the United Hatters of North America in a referendum election held yesterday in the various hat manufacturing centers throughout the country. He will succeed Simon Blake, of Danbury, in the position.
 The returns are not yet complete but it is apparent that Scully's major fky will be about 200 votes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-13
AMERICANS NOT HELD BY REBELS OF MEXICO

Tucson. Ariz., Dec. 13-Av Euamv. agent here for the Mexican constftu- tiona1ists said last night he had recefv- ed a telegram from General Carrauza. heading the constitutionalists, saying that A. S. Windham, of Pasadena. Cal, and J. H. Dunn. another Ameri- can, were not being held by military authorities within his Jurisdiction. It was reported they were being held by Topic rebels for $1O,0O0 ransom
 At the request of Dunn's mother who lives here, Anany asked General Carranza; to make a thorough investi- gation of the report that Americans were still held.
 The last word Dunn's mother had from him was a note written Nov. 22 from Quinnmiche, Topic, where Wind ham was employed on a ranch owned by a Los Angles corporation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-13
MONTEREY EXPECTS
 REBEL MASSACRE

Vera Cruz. Dec. 1s-There is ev- cry indication that the city of Mon terey may be attacked by a large force of rebels at any moment accord ing to a despatch from Philip c. Hanna, the American consul general there. The telegram was filed this morning by way of Tampico from whence it reached Vera Cruz by wireless telegraph. A large federal army is believed to be concentrated at Monterey.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-13
STRUCK BY TROLLEY;
 MAY LOSE HIS LEG

Greenwich, Conn, Dec. 13-WiI- liam LaIley is in the Stamford hospi- tai injured so badly that he may lose a leg and the sight of one eye. He is employed here and was returning home last midnight when he alighteds from a trolley car at KeeIer's Hill and was struck by Q car going in the other direction.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-13
MOVING PICTURE MEN
 FINED IN NEW HAVEN

Y New Haven, Dec. 13-After a long hearing in the West Haven court to- day, Samuel A. DeWoItoff, of the Or Orpheum theater at Savin Rock and four employees were found guilty of violating the Sunday law at a moving picture performance on that day.
 The manager was fined s1O and costs and the others s1 and costs each ard appeals were entered
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-13
Mayor Elect Fails to
 See the President

Washington, Dec. 13-John Purroy Mitchell, mayor-elect Of New York, visited the White House today but did not see President Wilson. Mayor Fa- gan, of Jersey City, was also present and the entire party went motoring with Secretary Tumulty.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-13

A horse attached to one of George A1cLeVys milk wagons wandered away from the driver in the West End this morning, resulted in a complaint to the police of the Third precinct police station and a three hours search be- for the rig was found on Denver ave nue-s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-13
EODAY'S BUSINESS IN
 NATIONAL CONGRESS
SENATE

SEN A1H
 Met at 10 a. m.
 Resumed currency bill de- bate. Steamship managers heard in opposition to seamen's bill.
 HOUSE
 Committee chairman con- . ferred with Speaker Clark on cutting appropriations. Governor Major, of Mis- so1ri, urged good roads com mittee to vote HberaHy for federal aid to highways.
 Immigration committee continued consideration of Hteracy test.
 Representative Stone, of Illinois, announced his will fngness to make public his correspondence with Henry M. PindeI1, nominated for ambassador to Russia if MT. PindeIl directs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-13

Carmino Gargano, living at 1928 Main street and employed at the Craw- ford laundry, called at the emergency hospital last night to have a 1acerated chin given attention. A wrench slip ping caused the trouble and two stitch es had to be taken.
 John Hill of 399 Myrtle avenue, en- ployed at the railroad freight house, fell last night and rprained his right ankle. It was strapped and he was allowed to go home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-13

Eeven-years-o Frank Bayerle of 85 Clinton avenue fell while at play in the Boys club last night, sliver1en- tering his left thigh so that he was unable to sit down without pain until an emergency hospital surgeon removed it by the use of forceps and lance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-13
500 TONS OF SOFT COAL
 SLIDE INTO RIVER

Deep River, Conn.,, Dec. 13-Five hundred tons or more of soft coal slid into the Connecticut river today when the coal pocket of Pratt, Reed & Company collapsed. Only yester- day the unloading of 500 tons of coal from a barge vase ompleted.
 It is impossible to say how much coal will be lost. The water is 20 feet deep at the pocket which is close by the steamboat landing. The money loss is about $2,OO0.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-13

Paris, Dec. 13.-It was reported that William Astor Chandler, ex-congress- man from New York, who was mysre- riOusly hurt here, was the victim of duel. Rumors were that he had been shot, but not fatally. In this connec- ton the story was started that Willie Lewis, a boxer and friend of Chanler, was also suffering from a. bullet wound in the foot. Another report was that MT -Chanler was injured in an automo- bile accident. MT. Chambers home is at TarrytoWn, NJ Y. He served with dis tinctton on the battle of Santiago
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-13

Ernest Johnson of 139 West avenue has reported to the police that a dla- mond ring of from 3-z 70 one karat stone has disappeared from his horne and he thinks that 1t was stolen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-13

Yeggmen visited the office of Hon-
 mans coal and wood yard at 20s Knowlton street last night, entrance being gained through the forcing of @ rear door, and made a desperate at tempt to force the safe through the use of drills The drills were appar- ently poor and dfscoura cement result ed before the safe was badly damaged It is intimated that there was a con siderable amount of money in the strong box. This makes the second attempt on safes in coal offices this week, much the same procedure being ,rSad in aacT7 pase
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-13

Read the Want Ads. in The
 Farmer classified columns there's some good opportunities in For Sales" and gro Rents"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-13

TONIGHT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-30
NOTES OF THE THEATERS

All through his life Maurice Maeter-
linck, author of The Blue Bird"
which will be seen here shortly, has
been something of an eniga, even to
his intimate friends. He was born in
Client, Belgium, August 20. 1852, and
has all his years of maturity followed
the path of mysticism. First he used to
write short stories. They We're much
like those of De Maupassaunt, but no
one could make heads or tails of them.
Only two men really supported him.
Encouraged by their praise he con-
tinued and to this is largely due his
success.
Acknowledgements of his genius. how
ever, did not come to him until he was
27. He had written La Princesse Ma
leine." No one could be found to pub
lish the story. Finally a friend agreed
to set it in type provided Maeterlinck
would turn the hand press Twenty five
copies were so printed. One fell into
the hands of the poet octave Mira beau,
who was so pleased with the work that
he wrote a three column review OF 1t
In lie Figaro. This set the world a.
talking About this time Maeterlinclx
went to Paris where he followed his
inclination to work in seclusion. There
he soon became known as a man of
mystery. He has often been described
as an philosopher similar to
Ibsen or Shaw. But unlike Ibsen he
does not trust to action alone to re-
veal the symbolic lessons of his dramas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-30
Attractions at the Birmingham Theatres This Week

of the seven acts booked originally for
the Lyric opening. They perform nu-
merous feats of skill and strength, and
are said to be very clever. The act
includes two women and one man.
One of the quafhtest of the musical
comedians Is Billy Jones, known far and
wide in vaudeville circles for his eccen-
tricities and abilities. He plays several
musical intruments, and out of each he
is said to be able to draw that variety
of music which pleases one minute ami
creates laughter the next.
When Ruben Comes to Town will be
brought to life in a small way at the
orpheum for the week. for Eldridge and
Barlow present q ''rube" variety act in
which there is much comedy and some
music. The people carry scenic effects of
their own and special properties to en-
hance the staging of the specially. This
class of act is one of the strongest fa-
vorites at the lOrpheum. especially with
the matinee audiences.
1.-The Graphophone Girl is the way
| Adeine Francis is billed, and she sings
songs to the. accompaniment of tho
graphophone. The songs are all repro
| duetions of her own voice, and it is a
| queer thing TO hear them sung by the
person who sang them into the instru-
| graphophone and her songs are we'll
known to hundreds of people for that
reasonl She has a splendid voice for
Reproduction, clear and with plenty u
| volume. Some of the newest musical
| numbers will be heard. 100
/ The Orpheum will offer two reels of
comedy motion pictures as the remaining
portion of the entertainment at the thea.
tire afternoon and twice nightly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-30


day, November "a, had the following to
say of the company. the play and the
star:
Completing one OF the most successful
engagements Of her meteoric career, Miss
Emma Bunting. the ininitable little stock
star, who has delighted the thousands
of patrons of the Dauphine theatre since
tho opening of the season. began her
farewell week yesterday at the popular
playhouse. appearing In the role of 'Flot-
SAM in the queenly little heroine in
The Girl From Out Yonder.' A happier
selection could hardly have bcen made
for the last appearance in the city of
the talented little artist. and her i'm.
personation of the juvenile castoff will
long linger in the minds Of local theatre
goers as one of her most brilliant efforts
in the unbrolsen chain of success at the
Dauphine That the efforts of Miss
Bunting have been thoroughly appre-
ctated by the public, was evidenced yes-
terday tnrough the large audiences which
greeted her at both performances of her
last presentation in the city. The ovation
rendered her was spontaneous and from
her first appearance as the sweet little
girl, unnlindful of the heroic act of hav-
ing saved human life. every moment of
the cute little fisher girl was keenly
watched, not a single facial expression
remaining unnoticed
THE play, written by Pauline Phelps
and Marion Short, is possessed of a num-
Der of meritorious points which grip and
hold the audience throughout the four
acts. The story naturalls centers around
"Flotsam," a child of the sea, whose af-
fection is equally divided between her
father and a pet turtle. 'Flotsam' is
reared among lonely surroundings, her
only companions being the coast guard
and the fishermen about the place.
Dressed in masculine attire, the little
girl grows up in the carefree life of her
surroundings and only becomes deter
mined to learn of the ways of the social
world after Edward Elmer, success
full business man, has entered her life.
''The story abounds with pathos, the
chief element of which centers In the
dramatic effort of Flotsam. herself, in
the vindication of her aged father, ac-
cused of murder.
1.-THE scenery is laid on the New Eng
land coast, and the island and lighthouse,
together with the Terry Harbor club
house, all serve In making of the play
one of the most delightful presentations
of the season."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-30
PREPARING STAGE
FOR "BEN-HUR" SHOW
Mechanism and Electrical Effects
Used in Making Every Scene of
Elaborate Production

Should one unacquainted with the man
ner in which huge spectacles are staged,
stumble into the stage entrance of the
jefferson theatre where Ben Hur' is to
be produced Monday and Tuesday even
angs and Tuesday matinee, December s
and 8. he would imagine at first sight
that greeted his eyes that he had wan
dered into machine shop instead of a
playhouse. Motors, gearing. tackle, huge
cylindrical objects are visible on all sides,
and a score of workmen hurrying hither
and thither carrying out the instructions
of the master mechanic give the place
the semblance of a manufacturing plant
rather than a place of amusement. Out
of all this chaos there will come order
of that character which is only gained
through the services of a disciplined and
experienced corps of mechanics and elec-
triciaps especially engaged for this work.
There are several features in connec-
ton with the mechanism and electrical eff
fects used in making every scene of Ben
Hur" realistic in the highest degree which
deserve special comment. The most i'm
portant of these is the mechanism of the
chariot race scene, both in the actual run
ming of the race and the representation
of the applauding populace. The pano-
ramic view given at the rear of the stage
during the race is so realistically shown
that it actually appears as if the chariots
were going at terrific speed. The pano-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-30
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Question Is
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antees Good Bowel Action.

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the blood and affecting the nerves and
muscles. It congests the entire body.
The results are colds, fevers, piles
headaches, andsnervousness, with its ac-
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There is only one thing to do, and that is
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-30
ACROBATS HEADLINED
ORPHEUM THIS WEEK
Carl Damman Troupe of Seven Men
and Woven viii Appear at
Vaudeville House

One of the acrobatic headliners in
vaudeville, the famous Carl Damman
troupe of seven men and women, will be
at the Orpheum theatre this week, COM
mencing with the matinee Monday after
noon. Along with this act there will he
four other offerings-music, comedy and
mystery, called 'rhe Act Different"
which promises to be a surprise to the
audiences
The Carl Damman troupe are hand-to-
hand acrobats, tumblers, whirlwind ath-
letes, pyramid builders, etc. They are
recognized as one of the best of the
kind, and have been the feature on vaude-
vile bills. with circuses and in big shows
all over the world. They come to Bir-
mingham with some new and startling
offerings in their line.
The Rosaires were originally booked
for this week, but the agency was able
to secure the Three Arthurs, cyclists,
and thought that this act would fit into
the bill better and please the public
more. The Arthurs are said to be SEN
sations on cycles. and they We're one