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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-16
CONTRACT BOARD
 CLAIM TO HAVE /. . SAVED CITY MONEY

The report of the Board of Contract and Supply for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1913, which was submitted to Mayor Clifford B. Wilson yesterday, was made public. today and shows that the board since it was created a year ago claims to have saved the city the sum of $16, ,347.91 over expenses, about 1T per cent. on the total expenditures of .$175, GOO over which the board di- rected it's efforts for efficient purchas- ing.
 The total savings which the board claims to have made, where coInpari- sons were possible, amounted to s20,- 289.85 (extclusive of cash discounts amounting to $577. 7.39) and the total expense of opera ton for the fiscal year 1912-191S amounted to $4. .51933.
 The report of the bord takes up nine typewritten pages and tells about the creation and scope of the board, its organization and system, the work it it's policy, and the results of it's es- tablishment.
 The members of the board in their report state that the merchants, gen orally, have co-opera ted with the board and have extended their hearty quality considered, orders were placed with the lowest responsible bidder. The board members further state that at equal prices, preference has been given to the local merchants, supplies being purchased out of town only when prices have been lower than To- cal quotations: Such purchases dur ing the past year amounted to not more than three per cent of the total expenditures.
 Mayor Wilson was highly eIated over what he considers to be the fine show ing of the board. The report fully substantiates my belief in the efficacy of a contract board in saving money for the city, said the Mayor, ''and I cannot speak too highly of it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-16
Former Barber Here
 Succeeds As Singer On Grand Opera Stage

Louis Mainiero, some sevenpor eight years ago a barber in this city, will come back to Bridgeport very soon after an absence of several years, as one of the leading singers in ''u Tro- vatore'', produced by the San Carlo Grand Opera Company.
 Mainiero left Bridgeport seven years ago, returned to his native land, Italy, to study music and returned to Amer ica two years ago immediately secur- ing fine position with this grand opera company. He has scored a, hit in Cuba, South America. Mexico, New Orleans, 1Washtn gto11, D. aC., Boston and New York.
 He will come back to Bridgeport, playing at the Park Theatre in the near future.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-16
MUSANTE & PASTINE
 SUED BY MERCHANT

NIusante & Pastfne. well known wholesale fruit dealers, have been sued for $1,5OO damages by James Chokas, who formerly conducted a fruit store at 200 Fairfield avenue. It is alleged that on Septembe 24, 1912, Deputy Sheriff Abriolas acting for Musante & Pastine, wrongfully enter ed the plaintiffs store and attached the merchandise and fixtures It ia further claimed that the merchandise was so badly damaged that the plain
 tiff. was prevented from carrying on his business. The action is returnsble to the June term of the common pleas court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-16
LEGISLATORS HELD UP
 BY TRAIN MISHAP

The train which leaves this city ordinarily at 9:37 o'clock for Hart ford WAS held up at Burr Road cross Ing for about an hour this morning. due to the fact that one of the big driving rods on the locomotive snap ped in two.
 The local delegation bound for the legislature and other members from the western towns were compelled to wait at the railroad station platform for an hour before the damage was repaired so that the train could com tinue on it's way.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-16
MYSTERY IN CASE OF
 HOSPITAL PATIENT

William Smith or William Cart wright as he has been heard to De called is in St. Vincent's hospital znder close observation. It is not known whether he is suffering from concussion of the brain or dementia and none knows his residence or iden- f1fy orner that he was found wander ing upon State street early Thursday morning by Sergeant Flood, talking in nn fncoherent manner.
 Taken to police headquarters he was transferred to Lakeview Home. where an examination by Dr. Mc- Oueeney indicated that his strange condition might have been produced from some severe pressure or blow rspo11 the head An attempt is being made by the police and hospital au- ehoratIes to ascertain his social well nz mental condition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-16
DoNGsHoRE01EN STRIKE.

Philadelphia, May 16-Many. vessels are being delayed at this port in load Ing and discharging their cargoes be rsuse of a strike of lorgshorennen ~rs75cF began last Wednesday. The r=4~sI-.rS are organized, and 1t is esti- mated that more than 1000 men are now idle Several demonstrations were held along the river front yester- dzv and addresses made by speakers said to represent the Industrial Work r-z If the world counselling the men to stand firm in their demands for in creased pay. -N Q The Trans-At1antfc liner Westpoint Is tied up at her wharf unable to dis rharge her cargo. and the American ffr,er efea uasflip Dominion. the Ham h11rs-Amer1can liners Pallanza and Evazxenwzld were among other vessels Affected
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-16
MARRIAGE LICENSE RETURNS

A marriage license returned to the town clerks office from Winchester. Conn, today shows that on April I1th Harry Finn of the Yost Typewriter company of this city was married 10 Miss Nellie Dineen, a. nurse of Lake vile The ceremony was performed by Justice of the Peace James w. Smith.
 A marriage license returned to the town clerks office today from New Haven shows that Harland D. Bryden. expressman, of this city was married to Miss Grace l. Schneider, also of tnis city, at New Haven. on April B, the Rev. O. A. Petty performing the cero- mony-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-16
PETITION OF CONN. 60. TO RELOCATE TRACKS HERE IS
 FILED WITH COMMISSION

Hartford. May 16-Four petitions were received by the public utilities commission today and hearings as- signed. In two petitions the Connec- ticut Company asks for approval of the method of reconstruction of it's double track on -Barnum avenue be- in Bridgeport. and also for approval of single track reconstruction and the addition of anothef track on New EIa- ven avenue and Gillette street in Mil ford Hearings to be held May 21.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-16
BRIDGEPORT BOND
 BILLS ARE SENT TO
 FOOT OF CALENDAR
fRv Our Staff Corres.)

Hartford, May 16.-In the House today on the initiative of Representa- tive Wilson, all of the Bridgeport bonding bills were sent to the foot Of the calendar.
 MT. Wilson explained. that there were certain changes as to the form of the bills which were to be made. before they were to be ready for con- sfderation. The chairman of the re- spective committees in charge of the bills offered no objection to their go- ing to the foot of the calendar.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-16
DIVIDEND FOR
 WINDSOR LOCKS DEPOsTTORs

Hartford, May Is.-In the Superior court today Judge M H. -Holcomb au- thorized the receivers. of the defunct Windsor Locks Savings Bank to pay a third dividend to depositors. amounting to over S11O,OOO, and being of 25 per cent. Two previous divi- dends, one of fifty and the other of twenty-five per cent, have been paid on deposits representing 75 per cent of those in the bank when it was closed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-16
BLAZE IN MILLINERY STORE.

A back draught in the chimney of the Gottlfeb & German millinery es- tablishment at 1O4S Main street creat- ed a, lot of smoke at the store at 9.57 o'clock this morning and a. still alarm was sent in to the fire departm The Grew of Chemical No. which responded to the call soon located the trouble and remedied it..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-16
SEEK MRS. cRowLEY's
RELATIVES

Informa tion was received from the Boston police today that a Mrs. Crow ley had died in that city last night It was requested that the local de- partnent notify her son, Patrick Crow ley, formerly a resident at 254 Can non street. Up to late hour this af- ternoon he had not been located Un- less instructions for the burial Of the body are sent within 48 hours it will be inferred in the public ground of Boston.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-16
RECEIVER CONFIRMED
 FOR HAWES CORSET GO,

The appointment of Harold C.. Sherwood of this city as permanent receiver for the Ha.wes Corset Co. was confirmed this afternoon by Judge Greene in the Superior court. Sher- wood was named as temporary re- ceiyer some time ago when George F. Hawes brought receivership proceed ingS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-16
MRS. BRENTON, DIVORCED,
 MARRIES CORRESPONDENT

Superior court three weeks ago-be- hind closed doors. Judge M. H. 1ol- comb, who heard the case, filed a de- cree of absolute divorce in favor of Prof. Brenton, on Wednesday of this week, (the day Mrs. Brenton and MT. Holman were married) dating it to take effect May 6.
 MT. and Mrs. Holman went to Bel grade Lakes. Maine on Thursday, and will live in Waterville, Maine, where MT. Holman is engaged in business.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-16
HIGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE
 IN NEW YORK BUILDINGS

The committee composed of Rich ard H. Murphy, John J. Cullinan, Elmer H. Ravens, and Dr. Charles w.. Deane, which was appointed at the last meeting of the board of educa- ton to attend to any minor details which might arise in the new high school proposition, are in New York today comforting with. Architect ROs- CTS and going over the revised. plans for the new school with him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-16

Hartford, May 16.-The divorced wife of Prof. Cranston Brenton of Trinity College (Mrs. Elizabeth A. Curtis Brenton) sent letter to the Times in this city today in which she announced her marriage to Frederick Ernest Holman, in Westport, this state, on Wednesday.
 MT. Holman was the correspondent named in Prof. Brenton's cross bill to Mrs. Brenton's suit for divorce, the trial of which was conducted in the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-16
DOG KILLED BY AUTO
 WOMAN BRINGS SUIT

To recover damages for the loss of her English setter, "Nigger,'' suit has been brought against Gustav Baun1ann of Greenwich by Lizzie K Worden of Greenwich. She wants $75 damages. It is alleged that on April last, the dog was struck and killed by Bau- malhi's' automobile The suit was first heard before a Justice in Green wtch and the plaintiff was awarded $75 damages. =Baumann appealed to the court of common pleas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-16
FOUR LOCAL BOYS TO
 TAKE BAR EXAMINATIONS

a. Notice of their intention to apply For imitation for admission to the Fairfield County bar has been given by the following local young men: James A. Beck, John A. Cornell Jo- seph A. Peppets. and Richard s. Swain. They appeared before the committee on admissions at the court house this morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-16
MOUNT HOPE srRIKE

z<rarton, N. D.. May 1s-AEVtta more ttsu 100 deputies and private detec- lives on the scene, comparative qulet ss-ex-zflea this morning in. and about 7he Mount Hope mine of the Empire dror and Steel Company, whose la horers are on a strike Recent riot srr caused the sherifS to ask for State eroops yesterday but subsequently the Hstuation wa got 50 well Tn mana una : ere nz4r..s has been held in a,bey- Ruce-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-16
MASS FOR D. J. STOKES

A months mind mass will be sung at St. Patrick's church Monday morn ing at 7:30 for the repose of the soul of the late Daniel J. Stokes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-16
PoLLoCK-LIEBBRUM.

A marriage license was issued today at the town clerks office to Harry Pollock, newsletter, and Esther Lie berum, daughter of MT and Mrs. Ja- cob Lieberuna. of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-16
COMMTrTEEs TO MEET.

The ordinance, claims, and nisce}- laneous committee of the common council will meet at the city han this ~venins.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-16
JOHN NELSON ESTATE.

The estate of John Nelson was ad mitted to probate today with Charle B. Olson as administrator.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-16
DO YOU

want a furnished room, or a fat, read The Farmer Clas- sified Ads. You I'll find what you want.
Arizona republican., 1913-05-05
TWO HUNDRED NEW ONES
 PHOENIX TRADE BOARD
Thai is Total to Present Date. Dinner
 Tuesday Night.

The first four days of the member ship campaign of the board of trade have added over two hundred new in- VcStors to the list The total new signed membership since Tuesday last is 196. and in addition there are sixteen who have not yet formally become members, but who are already pledged
 With the bulletin which was issued Saturday there was sent out d card bearing invitation to the dinner. Dis cussion, reports, election of board mem berS, music and speeches will be on the program. The hour is six and the place the board room, corner of Second avenue and Adams street. All are in- Iited whether members of th, board or not.
 Saturdays new members are: IT. F. Groom, c. H. Carr, C. w. Fawcett. Frank Thomas. c E Couch Harry L.. Shedd, F. NJ. Holmduist. Lutgerdine X Eagan. Phoenix Steam Laundry. Com mercial Corral w. l.. Norton, Geo W. Hunnicut. Victor 4. Steinagger. Oscar Irwin, Mrs. NJ. J Dobbs, W. H. Stl- well and Dr. Q. F.. Plath.
 Hire q little Salesman at The Re publican office. \ Want Ad will see more customers than you can.
Arizona republican., 1913-05-05

''e |" secure !t national park f"r
 Afl""n8 The board is also inviting lhe help of the department of the interior in planning for large parl, additions for Phoenix The preser- vation of large open spaces for inc people to enjoy is very necessary aoJuhct t" great city which Is the destiny of Phoenix
 An invitation has been extended by the board of trade to Hon. Frank link k Lane to visit the Salt River project. and in person examine the conditions. The board believes that the secretary of the interior should see for himself the conditions that exist there. We believe he can then pest act in the interests of the farm CTS and for the best interest of the community. The invitation has been sent through Hon. Carl Hayden and Hon. John r. Orme
 some time ago the board asked the University of Arizona to extend the experiment work in the valley. ami the re5ult has been an appeal for an appropriation of $30,00O for The increase, improvement and better location of the Salt River Valley Experiment station. It is expected that the legislature will make the appropriation asked for. This change will undoubtedly aid in improvment Of crop conditions. Two demOnStra- t!on farms of forty acres each, are
 included in the work planned under the appropriation for increased eX- pertinent work. These farms will be or great value in showing what successes can be obtained by prac- teal farm methods on the scale of the fortYacrc farm.
 On behalf of the citizens of PhOe- nix the board has guaranteed . purse of $5000 for the Arizona State fair. The race for which this prize is of fcrcu will be given some name Se- lccted by the citizens committee " The citizens will also offer big prizes for automobile races from San Francisco. Los Angeles san Diego and Fl Paso. The committee on decorations, q committee of the board of trade, has plans for an en- tire renewal and change i'll the form of street decoration
 H' piopoSdl to CndilSe lH' Hdtue of the Board of Trade" to Cham Der of Commerce" has been consid- cred by the board of directors or several occasions. The directors con- sider the matter one of great inn portance to the future of th, insti- ! tption. and recommends that the sub 1 icct be discussed at the annual meet i ing. and that the members be invited to vote on the suggested change after the matter has been fully con- sidercd
Arizona republican., 1913-05-05

Hire q little Salesman at The Re publican office. A Want Ad will see more customers than you can.
Arizona republican., 1913-05-05
THE ELECTRIC CARPET CLEANERS

The Electric Carpet Cleaners Will come to your house and give you an estimate on your cleaning free and be glad 10 do so. Phone 733.-Advertise- mcnt
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-05-25
ONE HUNDRED
TURKS DROWN
Steamer Struck Three Tor
pedoes in Gulf of Smyrna
and Sank to Bottom.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service |
SMYRNA, May 24.-More than lot
persons are believed to have been kill
ed when the Turkish steamship Ne
yada early tonight successfully struca
three torpedoes in the Gulf of Smyrna
and was sunk. The French warshir
Bruix, which was nearby in the gu:t
picked up eighty of the passengers
and crew of the stricken steamer. The
Nevada carried about 200 and SO far
as known none but those rescued by
the Bruix was saved
The first explosion tore large hole
in the bottom of the steamer and al
most before those on board knew
what had happened the vessel struck
two more Of the submerged mines In
quick succession and almost the en-
tire bottom of the ship was blown
out She sank almost Immediately
and those who were saved said they
hurled themselves overheard withou,
thought of life or death.
The Nevada, owned by Turkish
company, carried many women and
children among her passengers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-05-25
OLD UNCLE JOE
HAS CHANGED
He's Not the Same and cusses Even
Less Than When He was
Speaker.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
WASHINGTON. May 24.-Joseph q
Cannon, private citizen. came back to
linger a few brief minutes today N
the atmosphere where for thirty odc
years he played the role of iron duke
of American politics.
But 1t was a different Uncle joe
from he, who ruled the house In his
stead was Just plain Cannon, II years
old his last birthday-an looking
every day Of 1t.
Cannon seemed embarrassed; his
smile was gone: his cigar, once sc
cockily clenched at an upward angle
between his firm lips, dangled down,
ward-and he swore only once in fir
teen minutes conversation. He refua
ed to go into the house lobby to sec
the marble bust of himself NO" he
declared. wearily, 'Tll never go IN
there again. I'm Just private in the
ranks now. I haven't any business
here, and he moved slowly away.
'Ill have to come down occasional
ly, but I'll never wear out any shoe
leather doing It."
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-05-25
Chauffeur Palmed Himself off as a
Long Lost Brother and Got Some
Cash and a Pretty
Wife.
THEN HE DISAPPEARED
Detectives Have Gone to Bring Hin
Back and See If He Has Any
of the Money
Left.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.
CHICAGO, May "a Detectives
We're sent to Oak Lodge near Cedar
Lake, Wis, tonight to bring back
Harry Jordan, the chauffeur with the
hypnotic eye" who is alleged to
have fleeced Mrs. Fred Strong, a
wealthy Chicago woman, out of $4,000
through fake relationship game
Mrs. Strong who recently fell heir
to a fortune, told the police that Jor-
dan convinced her he was her long
lost brother. She pitied the chauffeur
SO much that she brought him into
the house to sleep instead of having
him occupy a cot in the garage. Her
husband did not share her pity, she
said, and left her.
Jordan told her, she said, that the
executive committee of his lodge com
manded him to get married Mrs
Saess,ss u =, ssse,d sssi. ssss;i1.,;ssss.,si.a.. . a
Wurl, pretty telephone operator
and played the role of matchmaker
Also she supplied her long lost broth
er with $4,000 when he married Miss
Wurl Then he disappeared.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-05-25
TREAT WORKMEN
LIKE HUMANS
Secretary Redfels ), Slas Another
Scheme to p ) That New
Tariff v =. Great
SIS.
ADvIcy 70 FACTORIES
Improve Quality and Quantity Of Out.
put In Case Underwood Bill
Makes Money Come in
Slower.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. l
NEW YORK, May 24.-Humanizing
or business will take care of any losses
which reduction of the tariff NAV in
fl1ct on American industries. Secre-
tary of Commerce Redfield. who
knows more about the practical side
OF the tariff than any other member
of President Wilson administration
announced the axiom here tonight at
the dinner given Secretary of War
Garrison by the Bar Association of
Hudson county, New Jersey.
The secretary denied that the rate
of wages was the controlling factor in
the cost of production. He declared
that rather than cut wages In their
policy of retrenchment, If such were
necessary after enactment of the tar
iff bill, industries should consider
their employees not as machines, but
as humaln. ssi.issSs.>Sa' .:s.>S lmpravs-.ss,A.
quantity and quality of the output.
Has not the man been taken at his
mathematical values rather than at
his human ones?'' the secretary asked.
I'VE are learning to cultivate the
soil. Can we not undertake to culti-
|yate the human factor in America?
The appeal of the democratic par.
ty is to encourage and not to fear
All is well with the country save in
the hearts of the fearful IS
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-05-25
OF MERCURY
SWALLOWED BY ANOTHER

Two grains of bichloride of mercury
are said TO be sufficient to cause a
mans death. Walker took seven. Nc.
Cutcheon swallowed three tablets OF
one grain each.
After he had taken what he thought
to be aspirin tablets, McCuteheon ex
perienced burning sensation in his
throat. He examined the box and dis
covered that it contained bichloride
of mercury. He called a physician
and was Immediately ordered to the
hosrital
DR.. G. A. Hass, attending physician
said tonight that his patient was in
bed violently Ill. but that he believes
recovery almost certain.
I'VE caused him to vomit when he
was brought to- the hospital and |
think that will save his life said the
physician.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-05-25
SENT TO JAIL
FOR MARRYING
sanker Did Not obey Court Decree
That He Should Remain SIN
gle One Year After
Divorce.
CASE SETS PRECEDENT
He Was Divorced In Illinois and Four
Daye After Was Welded to
stenosrapher In
Indiana.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
CHICAGO, May 24.--Carlton Prouts,
wealthy Winnetka, Illinois. banker
and real estate man, was today sen.
fenced to serve three months in the
county Jail and pay fine of $500 for
violating the Illinois statute and re
marrying within one year after his
divorce
The decision is said to set prece.
dent in the United States. Attorneys
for Prouty announced that they woulo
taken an appeal to the Illinois su.
preme court and In the event tina,
the state court upholds the decision
of Judge Tuthill they will appeal tc
the United States supreme court be
cause of the interstate complications
involved.
Prouty made his second marriage
venture when he married Miss Mary
81, sa;ssshss sterogrepi. epi.sExsi,.I rte
Ind. four days after his first wife OBJ.
tanned divorce. His attorneys hold
that the Illinois law cannot apply to
marriages performed in another state
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-05-25
JURY TO HEAR THE CASE
in KEOKUK VERY SOON

600 to secure the pIaintiff against
any damages and told both sides to
expedite their pleadings so that he
could hear the case before a jury at
Keokuk, possibly within thirty days
The plaintiff company asserted that
the turning on of the water into tns
dam would submerge its pipe lines
from the Oklahoma oil fields so deeply
that repairs would be Impossible and
1t would sustain damages anywhere
mp to 100000. The oil company de-
nies the right of the federal govern
ment TO give the dam company this
right to build the dam asserting tha,
the land belongs to the states of Him
ois and Iowa. which have never given
their consent to the construction Of
tho dam.