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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-23
Many Persons CIaiF
 Damages From Cify

Aldermen Meaney and Reddy of the Common Council Claims committee with City Attorney Pullman heard a number of those who claim damages against the city at meeting in the City Clerks office last night.
 Mrs. Catherine Meyers claimed that she had to stay six weeks in bed with a badly fractured wrist and other il- juries. as the result of a fall on an icy sidewalk on Main street last winter. Her doctors bill was SIS.
 Mrs. A. J. Peck asked $50 for a broken finger sustained in a. fall on the block pavement in Fairfield ave nue, May 21.
 Mrs. Mary B. Hall sought damage8 for a fall in MapIewood avenue be- tween Denver and Howard avenues. which she sustained on May 25. Pa trolman Buckley who helped her to her home on that occasion testified in her behalf.
 Mrs. Mary Sears. asked for abate- ment of taxes on property on Knowl- ton street in the list of 1912
 The Park, City, Plating Co. asked factory and stock in Cannon street caused by the bursting of sewer wa ter main.
 Felix Hahn, a barber, asked for compensation for the loss of two weeks employment due to a fall on an icy sidewalk on February 2, when he -sprained his right wrist
 Arthur B. and Sylvester Pike had claim for damages to their property in GlenWood avenue caused by the change in grade.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-23


 GBy Capt James Polk smartt. Hlstor-
 ian of the -Chickamau-
 ga National Park Com1nission)
 The z7th annual encampnent of the Grand Army of the Republic will be held at Chattanooga, Tenn, Septem- Der IS to 20 inclusive, the dates cover ing the dftieth anniversary of the san guinary battle of Chickamauga.
 Two of the heaviest battles of the Civil war were fought on territory now practically included in the city of Chattanooga, or as suburbs. These were the terrible battles of Chicka- manga in which more blood flowed than on any other field, not excepting I'm fopean countries, and the battle of Missionary Ridge. the result of which broke'ghe hold of the Confederates up on the Chg ttanooga valley and turned | the territory over to the Union army. These battles were fought just fifty years ago. and this year is, therefore, their semi-centennial.
 The battle of Chickamauga was fought September 19 and 20, 1863 The battle of Missionary Ridge was fought two months later, or, to be exact, on November 25, 1863. Two less impor- tant battles. however, were fought here. These were the battle of Look out Mountain. November 24. and the battle of Orchard Knob, November 23- These three engagements constitute the battle Of Chattanooga, Missionary Ridge being the climax in the series of battles
 About 5o.Oo0 men were Killed, wound ed and missing in the fighting around Chattanooga. The engagement at Chickamaugat furnished about 33 GOO of the total casualties
 To commemorate and memorialize these battIe1e1ds, the national govern ment and states have spent large sums WF oJ1 a. mCrials of all kinds and descriptions on the battlef1elds here. These me- moriaIs consist of marble and bronze Monuments, mounted cannon, historical tablets distance tablets, and observa- ton towers
 arnauga into a national military park. It contains about $500 acres of land, and this will be largely increased in the near future through additional purchases. Fort Oglethorpe, a brigade army post, the largest in the United States. has been established at Chick anauga park, and is now occupied by the Eleventh cavalry. The roads in Chickamauga park have been preserv- ed in practically the same topograph- teal form as they were before the great battle The government how ever. has covered all of them with macadam, giving the tourist a contin- uous Journey of about no miles over the government boulevards and bat fle6eld roads
 The federal government has erect ed on these fields nine handsome granite monuments to regular troops, and twenty-three shell monuments. It has also erected five iron and steel ob- servation towers seventy feet high. vfIder's observation tower is S5 feet high There have been placed on these fields TOO historical tablets, and S6O distance and locality tablets.
 The northern states have spent a large amount of money on the Chat
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-23
INVESTIGATE CORBTN CLAIM AGAINT WEST
 END POSTAL STATION

Reports from Washington show that the post office department has taken up the involved affairs of the West End post office. Charles W. Pinches. representing the Corbin Cab- inet Lock Co. of New Britain with Congressmen Donovan and I4onergan and Senator Mclean succeeded in having the postal officials start in vestigation of the Corbin conpany's s claim of $2.60O for equipment for the post office. Several suits have been brought by the various parties in in terest. The Corbin company's repre- sentative claims that the contractor who originally owed for the equip ment failed and that while Uncle Sam is enjoying the use of their product, they have been unable to get any remuneration.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-23

placed at the disposal of the commit tee by the residents of Bridgeport. About fifty cars have been secured, and these cars will meet at Eagles hall at two o'clock
 Headquarters for the convention have been established at the Stratfeld, and the board of government of the c. T. A.. U. will hold a meeting there on Sunday evening.
 The convention arrangements have been made by the St. Patrick's T. A. B. Society. of this city, which is the only local society affiliated with the c. T. A. U. The committee in charge consists of John J. O'Netl, chairman Thomas ShaHue, Michael J. Keys, Ed ward Jones and Vincent Haggerty.
 The delegates will be welcomed at the railroad station Sunday by a com rnittee comprising Hugh Murphy, chairman, Joseph Breen, George Ford, William Murphy and John Kennedy. At the hotel, they will be looked after by committee consist ing of Vincent B. Haggerty, chairman. Thomas Shal1ue, DIP. Harrigan, Peter GIennon, John J. ONefl and M. J. Keys.
 The delegates from the ladies' so- cieties will be taken in charge by committee of local ladies headed by Miss Mary Cullen, the state second vice president She will be assisted by the Misses Kate DaiIey, past state editor. Anna Smith, Agnes Martin. Gertrude O'Neil, Annie O'Nel and Margaret Hickey.
 The present officers of the c. T. A. U. are: President, Rev. John J. Fitz- gerald; first vice-president, James J. Degnan, New Britain; second vice. president, Miss Mary Cullen, Derby third president, Miss Marie Bar row, Meriden; secretary, Frank J. Kinney, Branford; state editor, Miss Mary Delohery, Danbury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-23

was witnessed here. The Union sol diers were advanced across a level plain for a mile in plain view from l the crest of the ridge, and ordered to 1 capture and hold the Confederate rifle pits at the base. The fighting on the slopes of this ridge was among the hardest of the Civil war. The con- federates were driven from the ridge. This victory left the Union army in undisputed possession of the Chat tanooga valley. The Confederates re- treated into Georgia.
 These military operations, from be- ginning to end, extended over a wide scope of territory. A circle drawn around Chattanooga to cover the ground over which the armies con tended desperately for the mastery, would be about thirty miles in diame- ter, or fifteen miles in all directions from the center of this city. There, was of course, much fighting, of the slzirrnish character, while the Federal army was advancing from Middle Ten nessee on Chattanooga After the battles around Chattanooga, when the Confederates were retreating south to Atlanta, there was almost continuous amounting to pitched battles. Among these was the bloody engagement at Kennesaw Mountain
 The national government and the state governments are uniting in the work of retaining, beautifying and adorning these fields. While a great deal of progress has been made, the work is by no means completed It has been suggested number of times by responsible persons that in time the national government should erect 3. colossal arch at Chattanooga as a memorial to both armies, and testi- monia1 to American va1or. The erec- ton of such a memorial is one of the future possibilities.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-23

Jefferson, Long Island. The sail is an invigorating one and the change of scene from one Of activity in busy Bridgeport to that of the simple and long life of our neighbors just across the Sound makes this trip worth while A half day'e outing such as this, with three hours sail on the Sound. will leave a lasting impression with your guests and pleasant memories of their visit with you. We would also draw your attention to the fact that chil- dren are ever welcome on these natl nee excursions. As evidence of game the fare for the grown-ups under 1z years of age is just half the regular fare All children under five go free. steamer leaves Bridgeport 1:5o D. ni- daily.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-23
AArA1EUR FooTBALL.

The following members of last years Alpine football team are re- quested to report at Barnum school ground Thursday night, Aug. zsth at 8 o'clock sharp, to elect a captain and manager and to transact business mat ters: Clark, Harrington, TaIty. Bald win. Morgan, Burlisop- Dennis, Wu- Hams, O'Hara, Anthony, Mackenzie. Sigirt Frye. Jones. Muldoon. FerEu- tryout.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-23
POINTS OF INTEREST.

Those desirous of owning their own home will be interested in Messrs. Burr & Knapp's advertisement in to- days paper. See advertisement.-Adv
 Dinner at The Fairfield.
 Freyler and F'ulIer's handsome res taurant in Fairfield avenue will prove revelation to you if you have not all ready dined there. No place between New York and Boston has a better cuisine and nowhere is the service ex- ceIled. The dining rooms are large and pleasant and the palm gardens give all the advantages of dining in the open air. Automobile parties find it in increasing numbers, and many families take their Sunday dinners there. The service is a la carte, and specials are served between il and 2 o'clock and and o'clock, and during the latter hours the Fairfield orchestra furnishes excellent music. A dinner at the Fairfield will surely please you. Try it.-Adv,
 To Our Out of Town Guests.
 To those who are planning how to entertain their out of town guests we would suggest that your plans be made so as to enjoy one of those very pleas ant matinee excursions that are given daily on the steamer Park City to Port
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-23

The one-time popular stitch trim ming makes it's appearance on some of the new outing coats. @ The newest sporting coats do not indulge in button trimming, and they allow just two pockets.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26
STERN FOUNDRY AND
MACHINERY COMPANY
shipbuiIders and Repairers.

New Orleans may well boast Of one of
the finest equipped ship repairing plants
in the country. With the Stern Foundry
and Machine Co. as one of the enter
prises of the city.
This concern of up-to-date methods is
composed of Nathan S. Stern. president;
Max NJ. Levy, vice president. and Thomas
H. Roberts. superintendent.
This foundry with its modern methods,
is able to make the most delicate brass
and iron castings used in ships. as well
as the largest castings used in the con-
struction of ship machinery.
There is no machine shop in this coun-
try equipped with more modern machin-
cry for the making of new and repairing
broken parts of machinery of ships that
enter the port of New Orleans disabled
In fact, many ships are attracted to
New Orleans because this plant is located
here, to have work done that can only
be done by the best equipped shops in
the country.
Although only established about six
years, they have already found it neces-
sary to move to larger quarters. And
contracts have been let for a new build
ing, where every improvement will be
found.
They believe in progression, and are
to boost New Orleans.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26
Louisiana Railwayand
Navigation Company

with the operation of the American Ex-
press Company over the Louisiana Rail-
way and Navigation Company, which
gives direct connection between New Or
leans and all Western points, principally
over the Missouri. Kansas and Texas
and other lines through which the ex-
press company operates. and gives d.
rect connections at New Orleans via the
Illinois Central and other lines over
which this company operate, being all
the lines that traverse the Eastern States,
it enables shippers or receivers Of ex-
press located along the line to have
competitive rates to all points
The line maintains first-class passenger
service between Shreveport and New Or
leans. carrying lay-Over electric lighted
Pullman buffet sleepers on their night
trains, which sleepers lay over at Shreve-
port and Alexandria.
The line also maintains the fastest
freight service between New Orleans and
all points. and has direct connections
with other lines at Alexandria, Winn-
field and Shreveport. which puts freight
from New Orleans into the territory of
Arkansas. Missouri, Okla ahoma, Kansas,
Texas and other Northwestern States
much quicker than any of its competi-
tors.
The line was constructed and is prac-
tically owned by Mr.. William Edenborn,
its president. who deserves praise for
the work done and the money invested
in an enterprise that has proven itself
so beneficial to the State.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26
One of the Largest Grocery Houses in the South.

New Orleans may well point with pride
to the Albert Mackie Co., Ltd.
This firm, which is composed OF the
real live wires of the city. is one Of the
best known wholesale grocery houses in
the United States; also as one of the
largest importers of coffee in the coun-
try.
Their trade extends to all ports Of this
country, and to Panama and Central
America.
Established in 1851, they have steadily
grown until now they occupy one of the
largest business blocks in the city, and
do a business OF over five million dbl
lars annually.
They give employment to nearly .oO
persons.
There is no movement where civic
pride is at stake that the Albert Mackie
Co. is not in the front ranks.
The advancement of New Orleans
seems as important to this big corpora
ton as the success OF their individual
enterprise. Mr.. f. E. La Foye the gen.
eral manager OF this concern. was elected
one Of the city commissioners when New
Orleans adopted this form of city gov
ernment
Mr.. Albert Mackie has plenty Of time
ITO enjoy the sports he Is fond Of and
his entertainments on his palatiaI yacht
has convinced many visitors to New Or
leans that real Southern hospitality stilI
exists.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26
BY J. VI. BURGUIERES.


There is probably no industry in the
whole world which commands the inter-
est that sugar does. In the history OF
all countries and nations We see an at
tivation OF the cane and beet plant and
the manufacture OF sugar therefrom. In
fact nations seem to differ very little
from children who have the proverbiaI
sweet tooth.
Every country not only wants to con-
sumo a great deal OF sugar. but wants
to produce It also. We have read how
the great Napoleon established the beet
sugar industry in Continental Europe,
and We learned IN the early history OF
Louisiana how the sugar-csne was intro
duced into the United States. Even in
our own generation We remember how
the beet sugar culture was taken up in
the West and how after careful nursing
and watching beet sugar is now being
manufactured in sixteen States of the
Union. The cane and beet sugar indus-
try OF the United States is. however, yet
in its infancy. Through a system OF gov
ornamental protection and proper tariff
legislation. the industry has developed
to a certain extent, but the United States
only produces One-quarter of the sugar
that IL uses.
The value Of sugar made in the United
States amounts at present to one hum
dred million dollars annually. This one
hundred million dollars is money paid to
the sugar growers of the United States
instead of being paid to foreigners and
aliens. Our country, however, cannot be
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26
CLARENCE S. HEBERT,
United States Collector of the Port
of New Orleans.

Though still a young man and less
than ten years ago country lawyer,
to-day the holder of the highest and
most remunerative position which 1t is
within the power of the Republican party
in Louisiana to bestow. Clarence s. He
bert, native OF Plaquenmine, La, an able
fawyer a stanch Republican. and an en-
ergetic business man, Is collector of the
port at New Orleans. Though young in
years, Mr.. Hebert had the experience,
the energy, and the ability to gain the
confidence and the approval of the Re-
publicans in the State, so that he was
unanimously selected to succeed Henry
Mccall as collector when the latter's
term expired last year. Mr.. Hebert was
educated at SpringhiI College, Mobile,
attended Tulane Law School and was
graduated in 1895 In 1908 he was appointed
by President Roosevelt Assistant Treas
urer Of the United States, IN charge of
the New Orleans subtreasury. and sub
sequently reappointed by the same Presi-
dent for a second four-year term. Be-
fore his appointment as Assistant Treas
urer, Mr.. Hebert never held any public
Office. He is a silent partner with his
brother, Alvin Z. Hebert, in the law
firm OF Hebert & Hebert, which is prom
inent in legal circles in this city. Mr..
Hebert has made his home In New Or
leans for the past ten years.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26
SCMIDT & ZIEGLER, Ltd.

Schmidt & Ziegler. Limited. is not only
one of the largest wholesale grocery
houses in the South, but 1t is also one
Of the oldest.
The business was founded in 1si5 by N.
B. Schmidt and F. NJ. Ziegler, and 1t has
continued under the original firm name
Stree that time.
The present officers are Charles W.
Ziegler, president and general manager;
Joseph Gran, secretary and treasurer,
and ]. N. Armbuster. director.
Besides carrying a large line Of staple
groceries, wines. and liquors, they are
large importers of coffee. Besides doing
an extehsive business all over the South
and West their trade extends to the
republic OF Panama and all over Central
America. This well-known firm employs
from $50 to 20 people. They are ever
ready to assist in any public-spirited
movement for the benefit of New
Orleans. The officers of the company are
men well known in club and social life
% the city.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26

William B. Thompson. one OF the best
known cotton factors. president OF the
New Orleans Cotton Exchange for four
| terms. student OF economics. member of
| board Of commissioners of port of New
Orleans. public spirited citizen and man
OF affairs. was born September II. 1856.
at Kosciusko. Miss, and is a son of the
late William 3. Thompson. who was Of
English-Scotch descent. and of Mary
Phalbie White) Thompson, Of Eng
lish-Dutch ancestry. Tho elder Thomp
son established the well known
cotton firm Of W. B. Thompson in 1859,
and ii has continued successfully from
that date under the same firm name being
one OF the oldest established cotton fac
tors in the South. William &. Thomp-
son. the present head of the firm. was
educated in private schools at New Or
leans pre- paratory to his entrance as a
student at the University Of the South,
Sewanee Tenn, where he remained for a
period OF three and a half years taking
the electic course. and subsequently en-
tering the famous John Hopkins Uni
Versity. where he took a one years post
graduate work in the school of history
and politics under Prof. Herbert B.
Adams. He then went to Columbia Col
lege. New York, where he took the law
course graduating inf1SS9 with degree Of
LIZ B.
After completing his studies in 1889 he
went TO Dallas. Tex, and practiced law
with his brother G. W. under the firm
name of Thompson & Thompson, re-
manning there until 1886 and in that year
upon the death Of his father lie went to
New Orleans and took charge of his af-
fairs. After due deliberation Mr.. Thomp-
son decided he could not practice law and
be a cotton factor both. so he decided to
abandon his legal profession and continue
the cotton business SO long ago estab-
lished by his father which he has done
with remarkable success and now con-
ducts at the same old place.
Mr.. Thompson has been four times
honored by the election to the presidency
of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange and
held that position from 1907 to 1911, at
which time he declined reelection. He
is president protein and eX-officio OF the
Public Belt Railroad of New Orleans, a
nonsalaried civic position: vice presi-
dent of the Pan-American Life Insurance
Company. of New Orleans; director of
the Mechanics & Traders Insurance Com
pany: director Standard Guano & Chemi-
cal Manufacturing Company OF New Or
leans and others.
He is a member of the Boston Club,
Pickwick Club, Chess. Checkers and Whist
Club, Young Mems Gymnastic Club and
the Country Club, of New Orleans; New
Orleans Cotton Exchange.
Mr.. Thompson is a member Of the board
of commissioners of the port of New
Orleans and is interested in economic
questions and frequently speaks on that
subject notably in 1909, when he appeared
before the Republican Club OF New York
City. He also was one of the committee
which visited Washington, D. c.. in its
vain but gallant fight to bring the Pan
American Exposition to New Orleans.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26

Appointed United States appraiser of
customs, because of business quallfica-
tions rather than through political af-
filiation, Rene F. Clerc is one of New
Orleans real hustlers.
Mr.. Cerc was born in New iberia, La,
in 1875, and received his education in
the public schools of New Orleans.
He is conducting the affairs OF the
government in his official capacity upon
purely business methods. So much so
that the government has had occasion to
compliment him more than once.
In civic affairs, Rene +. Clerc is a real
live wire. He has been connected with
several large commercial enterprises
and his judgment and counsel have add
ed much to the success of these institu-
tiOns
He is a commissioner of the Public
Belt Railroad. and serves without pay.
also president of the Louisiana Immigra-
tion League.
He is a member of the Shriners and the
Elks, and enjoys a membership in all the
leading clubs Of the city.
Rene +. ClerC is an example Of the
modern business man. and 1t is such men
that make big cities.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-26
Sugar Industry
of Louisiana

said TO be a successful grower Of sugar
sumes. There is no real argument why
We should pay three hundred million dol
lars annually TO foreigners for something
We should produce ourselves. As indi-
viduals and as a nation We enrich our
selves if We sell to others more than We
buy from them. 1t is this actuatins
principle behind the movement Of all ma
tions in regard to their industries There
is no industry which the other nations
protect more than their sugar industry.
We see practically all of Continental Eu-
rope getting together in the formation
of the Brussels convention. This conven-
ton says how little sugar will be brought
into those countries who are a party
to the convention.
We see this same Brussels convention
holding back the huge sugar surplus
of one country so that il will not food
another country and cripple a neighbor-
ing sugar industry. 1t is. therefore, very
important for US to protect ourselves
against any outside attacks aimed at our
sugar industry. II is very easy for us
to follow in the footsteps of the older
and more settled countries. especially in
the conservation of our resources. 1t
is the writer's sincere belief that if our
great nation applies the same principles
toward the fostering and care of its in
dustries as are applied by the European
countries. the United States will within
the next ten years be producing all the
sugar which it consumes and the three
hundred million and more dollars now
being sent out Of the United States will
be spent within our own bOundry line
in the regular channels Of trade.