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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
SUEZ CANAL

The first great engineering project of its kind was brought to a, success full completion when the Suez Canal was formally opened for forty-four years ago today. The canal cost $100, 1000, ,0oO, but much of this went for bribes and graft, while the Khedive of Egypt forced the fe1laheen or peasants to toll on the canal with out any remuneration beyond a bare subsistence. Overseers armed with whips kept the peasants to their, task, and the work of excavation was car Tied on in the most primitive man ner. The festival given by the Khe- dive in commemmoration of the open ing of the canal cost s25,O0O,0oO, or a fourth as much as the canal. Cairo was rebuilt for the celebration, which was graced by the presence of the Emperor of Austria, the Empress of France, and many other high and mighty personages. The engineering work of the canal was under the Ii- rection of M. De Lesseps. a French man The canal Is eighty-eight miles in length. It has since been widen ed and deepened to accommodate the larger ships of today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

In his youth the son of the philoso- pher was both studious and adven- turous. He joined the Pennsylva- mia forces and served in two cam paigns along the Canadian frontier. He afterward held several offices and studied law, and in 1762, while in England, he was appointed gover of New Jersey. In the revolution he re- mained loyal to Great Britain, and was kept prisoner for two years, when he was exchanged. Soon after his release he went to England, where he resided until his death. The gov ernment remunerated him for his losses and granted him a pension of $4,oOO a year. Williams adherence to the royal cause estranged him from his father, and they were never who'll ly reconci1ed, although in his will Benjamin bequeathed to William his lands in Nova Scotia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

Bishop Philip William Otterbein, the founder of the religious denoni- nation known as United Brethren in Christ, died a century ago today. He was born in Germany and came to America as a missionary of the Ger
 man Reformed. Church. The name Of United Brethren in Christ was adopted at a meeting held in Mary land in 1900, when Otterbein and Rev. Martin Boehm were chosen as the first bishops of the new sect. The membership of the denomination is now strongest in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana, although the church has spread to many other States and TO Canada, and maintains missionaries in several countries of Europe and Asia
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
.TAMMANY HALL
 TO MAKE SMITH
 ITS NEW LEADER

New York, Nov. 17-Tamnany Hall is to have a new leader, Thomas F. Smith, now it's secretary, some of it's district leaders declared yesterday. He will be leader ad interim in the ab- sence of Charles F. Murphy, who is to take a long vacation, they said. MT. Smith will not represent MT. Murphy as the head of the county Dem ocratic organization, according to their story. He will be a lieutenant of United States Senator James J. O'Gorman, who will be the actual head and direc- tor of the broader policies of Tam many, while Mir. Smith will look after the local end of it's management.
 So direct and positive is the infor- nation to the above effect that it has caused the leaders of the revolt in Tammany Hall against MT. Murphy's further domination to abandon their announced purpose of opening fire on him in the Executive committee of the organization.
 All of those leaders who want to be rid of MT. Murphy are not satis- fled with the prospect of the substitu- ton of Mr. Smith as leader, even with controlling influence attributed to Senator O'Gornan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
Vanderlip, 49 Today, Once Poor Lad, America's
 Greatest Banker

Frank Arthur Vanderlip, preside It of the National City Bank of New York, Americas richest and most powerful financial institution, was not born with a golden spoon in his mouth. From the day of his birth, forty-nine years ago today, at Au- rora, III until well past his major fty, the world of poverty was con- BtaJstIy snarIing at his heels. Last month, when he announced a plan for a United States government-con- trolIed central bank of issue, the whole world of finance listened with respect, and yet not many years ago the author of this gigantic and revo- lutionary scheme was a 1aborer whose greatest financial problem was how to stretch a daily wage of seventy-five rents over a multitude of urgent needs. The story of VanderIip's ca reer reads like a novel by Horatfo Alger or Oliver Otis.
 When the president or the Ma Honal City Bank was mere lad lis
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

father died, leaving widow and sew eral children, with nothing but a small farm and few hundred dol lars between them and poverty. The farm could not support the family, so the future financfer got a job in a machine shop, where he worked hard for ten hours a day for a wage of seventy-five cents.
 At night, exhausted though he was, young Vanderlip bored over short hand text book. Eventually he mas tered the cur1ycues of the stenograph- ic craft, and. secured employment 'n Chicago investment house. There he dealt with railway reports and statistics, and got@ his first lesson to high finance. His salary was ten dollars a week. He was going up!
 Next we find our hero-to adopt the Optic or Henry phrase-taking a special course of a year at the Uni versity of Illinois, paying his way with money saved from that ten dol lars per. The thirst for knowledge possessed him, and no sacrifice was too great.
 Returning to Chicago, he secured a job as reporter on the Chicago Tri- bune His knowledge of finance and business served him in good stead, and in a little while he was. pronot- ed to the financial editorship of the Tribune While engaged in newspa- per work he attended lectures at the University of Chicago. He was still going up.
 His next rise was to the editorial chair of The Economist, Chicago financial journal. There he made the acquaintance of Lyman J. Gage, then president of a Chicago bank, and when MT. Gage was appointed Secre- tary of the Treasury, MT. Vanderlip went to Washington with him in the capacity of private secretary. After a few months he was made assistant secretary of the United States treas ury. He continued in the service of Uncle Sam until 1901, when he &C., cepted the vice presidency of the Ma tiona1 City bank. In 1909 he reach ed the presidency and became Amer tca's foremost banker.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

Holland, and the establishment of the Netherlands constitutional monarchy upon the crumbling foundations of the Dutch republic. The recall of the Orange princes on Nov. IT. 1873, fol- lowed soon after the battle of Lefpsic The Dutch were not slow to seize the opportunity to throw off the Napo- leonic yoke and seek to regain for their little country a place among the nations. Belgium was included in the independent kingdom of United Meth er1ands, but, after several revolutions and wars, Belgium was separated from Ho1land in 1891.
 For a quarter of a century prior to the re-establishment of the House of Orange, Holland was constantly in disordered state. Civil wars were fol- lowed in 17S3 by the appearance of the French Republicans in Holland. The people declared in their favor, and in 1795 the Batavian republic was founded in alliance with France. In 1906, after a war with England, Holland became a kingdom with Louis Bonaparte, father of Napoleon III, as king. He abdicated in 1909, and Holland was united to the French empire. It remained under the dom ination of Napoleon until a century ago today.
 The celebration of the centenary of Dutch freedom began last Spring and has continued through the year, with exhibitions in nearly all the cit te of the country. Queen Wilhelnina and her little daughter, Ju1iana, Prin- cess of Orange, now in her fifth year, are the only living representatives of the Orange royal family, which is descended from the Princes of Orange, stockholders during the Dutch republic
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
ANTI-VIVISECTIONISTS
 TO HELP ANIMALS

Washington, Nov. 17.-Delegates from many foreign countries are to attend the International Anti -Vivisection and Animal Protection Congress to be held here Dec. 1 to 4, it was announced to- day. The congress will consider the broad question of 'kindness to dumb animals.'' and will confine itself solely to the topic of vfvisection-
 Among the subjects to be taken up are those dealing with reforms in sIaughtering methods, the question of homes for lost and etrayed animals, humane methods in destroying animal life and kindre ed topics.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AND THE HOME MERCHA

HRISTMAS shopping will begin Bridgeport is the do it in aThe stores of Bridgeport their stocks and their prices reasonable the prices these condi why the citizen of Bridgeport should Christmas buying at home He will trne will benefit the The merchant supports home sutions He contributor to the great charities and so- of the fraernie and large make Bridgeport and Bridgeport should hell to mak i'm
 advocacy that it the duty of the to the Bridgeport merchant by of phil hundred will fit both himself merchant by trading home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
A. F. OF |. BEGINS
 LAST WEEK OF ITS
 BUSINESS SESSION

Seattle, Wash, Nov 1.-The Amer jean Federation of Labor today began it's second weeks session with promise of completion Of business before next Saturday noon. Committee reports were in order this morning. Socialist delegates to the convention held a mass meeting last night, speakers pre- dieting that the trade movement, with out political action, must fail.
 Duncan McDQnald, of Springfield, Ills, of the United Mine Workers, de- scribed conditions in the Colorado Coal strike district and Joseph Cannon, of the United Mine workers, appealed for aid for the miners.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
FORMER YALE HEAD
 IS EIGHTY FIVE YEARS OLD

New Haven, Nov. 17-Ex-President Timothy Dwight of Yale University, was 80 years old yesterday, and he received many congratu1atory letters and messages. He is in very good health and every day walks from his residence on Hillhouse avenue down to the center of the town to the post post office, a mile or
 He was born in Norwich and was graduated from Yale in 1849. He succeeded the late Noah Porter as president of the university in 1886.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
Rain Coats

A big assortment to choose from. The best place for good value is at the filling Rubber Store. Reliable coats and low price.
 Mems Raincoats :. S3.5O to $15 Boys RaincOats .... $2.5O up Ladies' coats .... S5 to $15 Misses Capes and Coats
 $3.5O to $500 Rubber Hats and Caps
 soc to $1.OO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

William Barnes, Jr., publisher of the Albany Journal and Republi- can leader, will celebrate his for ty-seventh milestone today. He is a. native of Albany, and a grandson of Thurlow Weed, the great Ameri- can Journalist who was long the edi- tor of the Albany Journal and the New York Commercial Advertiser. MT. Barnes is a member of Col. Roose- velt's Ananias Club, the Colonel hav- ing announced his election in an ad- dress delivered shortly before the ex- President sailed for Brazil
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
Dutch Celebrate Centenary
 Of Return Of Orange Princes

Dutchrnen will celebrate today the centenary of the restoration of the House of Orange, now represented by Queen Wilhelnina, to the throne of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

Old Huerta may find that Uncle Sam can give a very forcible jerk to his coat-tails without marching into Mexico City to do it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

The fact that the Russian courts ac- quilted Beiliss, in spite of the fact that every one knew he was innocent creates world wide surprise.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

Vincent Astor may be able to han ale his vast estate through the help of competent trustees, but they won't be able to help him manage his wife.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

Washington, NOV. 1S.-The matter Of choosing the next ambassador to Rus siaL has proved a most vexing one for all concerned, from the President down, owing to the publication of the much talked of J. Hamilton Lewis let ter. In this letter Senator Lewis is al legged to have told PindSd- that he wouldn't have any important work to do; that he could spend his time wis., fting European capitals and must re- sign at the end of a year, realizing that he had had great honor. Pres tdent Wilson is said to have been very much annoyed at the episode, and the appointment of MT. Pfnde1l was held up, Mir. PindeI1 is editor of a Peoria (I1l.) newspaper and worked diligently for President Wilson at the Baltimore convention.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
Rubber Boots

We sell large quantities of Rubber boots at all seasons. Hip boots, Storm King boots, Short boots, Boys boots, La dies boots, ChiIdren's boots, etc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

After having given her that hand some necklace. probably the Con 9ressmen will be satisfied if Miss Will son sits down and writes a personal note of thanks to each member.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

The B. H. S. Quartet held a re- hearsaI last evening. Because of the condition of the weather a few of the members did not put in an appear ance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

William Franklin, son of the great Benjamin Franklin and New Jersey's $ last royal governor, died in England a century ago today, Nov. IT, 1913.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

Miss Eva May Smith ex'15 has on. rolled as a student at one of the loca business colleges.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

The French Debating club of which Vincent J. Weldon '15 was the i'm stigator held an important business meeting this afternoon at the home of MT Weldon on Broad street. John McNamara '15 read a paper Tn French on The Formation and Success of French Debating Clubs" At the con cIusion of the meeting refreshments were served.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

The number of newspaper editori- als one sees on freak styles worn by women suggest that these fashions are accomplishing the purpose for which they were designed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

Huerta's proposed army of 50O,oOO men would certainly be fearsome sight when charging with open jack- knives.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
EDITORIAL NOTES

The time for the big football games has arrived, and spectators are as- sured that there will be the usual number of accidents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

tach stamps on Christmas packages this year. They will have ample chance to stick out their tongues at the public.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

The post office expects twice as many Christmas packages this year 2s last It looks as if a favorable time for opening Christmas packages would be New Years day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
EDITORIAL NOTES

Rapid tuberculosis of the bone seems to threaten the life of the Czar- witch, only son of the Russian Czar and distinguished surgeons say, he cannot live more than six months.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

Many of the leading operas are be- ing given in English at New York, in spite of the objection felt to hearing them in a foreign language.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

In a London letter to his Louisville paper, Colonel Henry Watterson calls Ulster "the south Carolina of Irish politics. He refers of course, to the old South Carolina that nul1ifed and seeded.
 With lunches at $e.15 a plate and dinners at $12.5O a plate, the directors of the New Haven road are not to be blamed for taking rooms at the close of the day in the same hotel at $5 each. After such sessions it is never safe to go home in the dark.
 When you read these days of dried beef selling at cents a pound, with many 1t causes reflections. Dried beef at that price Is on a standard all it's own and the wage worker at the present day-if he intends to pay for what he buys-mignt just as well mark that particular item off his daily bill of fare.
 Money is not as scarce as some peo- pie anticipate. from the fact that $1,40O was raised for Mrs. Pankhurst in Hartford. Possibly the same peo- pie contributing if asked to give dol lar for the benefit of some starving family in the Capital city, would turn deaf ear and wonder at the impu- dence of the party making such a suggestion.
 You hear about the eternal unf1tness of people, especially officials, but sell dom about the fitness until their ef- forts in behalf of the people make them no more.
 Along with other trouble the coun- try is experiencing just at this parti- cular time, the news that 2,50O train men of the Southern Pacific are out on strike, is anything but encouraging
 The Senate has condescended to give Miss Wilson a, silver present Had any one back in 1896 mentioned sil- yer to the Senate even for a wedding present, they would have been given their walking papers.
 When an epidemic of cholera is rag ing in the Philippines, the authorities do not close the schools to avoid con- tagion. They keep them open as cen ters of hygienic information for pre- venting the spread of the disease
 For the New Haven roads stock there seems to be lower depths a1- most daily but some of these days it ought to touch bottom. Meanwhile the dismal unas<ed for message from an upcountry source to the roads stockholders should not be taken too seriously.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

The unlucky 13 was defied at the first luncheon given to Miss Jessie Wilson by Mrs Daniels on Nov. 13. Thirteen guests were present. Thir- teen is the lucky number of the Pres ident's family.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

Mexican money is depreciating rap idly, but travellers will no doubt be able to find room for it in a suit case.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

The dancing teachers are making a new steps. Who says this country will not make sacrifices for the sake of education?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

Chorus period this morning result ing in vocal practice for the majority of the Seniors but some of them were lucky enough to study during that time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

"Jobo'' on the forehead with the re- suit that he is now nursing a nice lump above one eye.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

Now that the New York Philhar- monic society has received $70o,0O from the Pulitzer estate, it will be able to give public concerts at prices low enough to give thousands of music lovers a chance to hear the music.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

William KobIenz '15 and William Brosler '15 were in attendance at the surprise party rendered Miss Anna Herman at the home of Miss Jennie Bluestone on High street, Sunday af- ternOOn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

Girl Wanted7 Read tho Farmer Want Ads.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
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Heavy Coating Cloths at Clearance

Heavy Coating Cloths at Clearance Too much mild weather, too many Coatings Something must be done he these sweeping reductions which anyone who needs such material will find tempting Three pieces of high class MateIasse, imported weave, very fine and silky,
 t$250 a yard.
 Former price $500 Three pieces of aILvvooI Mateasse two-toned black with copper, black with brown, black with gray,
 at $200 yard
 Former price $3.5O. One piece of heavy tan Diagonal and piece of tan Bouc1e.
 at S1.5O yard.
 Former price $500. One piece of very heavy CameFs Hair, very stylish,
 at $2OO yard
 Former price S5.75. Short Lengths of Coatipgs In connection with the above quantity of remnants, right lengths for chdren's coats excepona1Y
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

Morris Burros TAG and Daniel Con- roy '15C have accepted positions at the Public Market for Saturdays only.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
Women's Waists and Blouses

Fancy Silks and Messalnes, French PIaids with effects Chiffons Nets and Laces black white and col ors, all late models with high low necs long short At $3.5O, s3.9s, $4.OO and $500.
 Forsythe Waists of Flannel small assortment to close out at $3.75, former price $5. .OO.
 Princess Flannel Tailored Waists Certain models that were S2.oo and S29S to close out at $150
 Black Lawn Waists A Special lot that S1oo formerly to close out
 at 75 cts Attractive Values in White Lawn Waists
 at $100 Second floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
B. H. s. NOTES.

John Northey ex15 has accepted employment in the tool department of the Warner Bros. Co.
 Dr. Joseph H. Beaudry 'OS, McGill University '13 is visiting at the home of his parents on Wood avenue pr. Beaudry is now one of the stan or the Alexandria Hospital in Montreal Can ada.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17
Short Lengths of Coatipgs

In connection with the above quantity of remnants right lengths for chren's and misses coas exceptionally 1OW-priced Dress Goods Section main n00.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

The Isch-Ga- -Bibble Whist club met Friday evening at the home of Miss Jane Patchen on North Washington avenue. John Corcoran came within one point of winning first prize while William Lee won the booby prize. The latter resembled an electric pocket light and while "Bill' was tampering with it something flew out striking
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

Demonstration of Universal Electric Appliances for general home cooking The House Furnishing Store has wonderful exhibit in which cooking is done by electricity There shown in practical operation:
 Chafing Dishes Coffee Machine
 Percolators TOasters
 Teaban Teapots CriIs and Irons For any of these the current be taken from any light socket without danger of blowing fuses Food can be prepared at short notice, breakfast coffee made quickly toast eggs and chops cooked in perfect Also fu1l line of "Universar' wares for operation with alcohol lamps. An invitation is hereby extended to come and this interesting demonstration
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

UFI6N lLAaED
 sAoGEPoe1
 MONDAY, NOV. IT, 1913.
 EDITORIAL NOTES
 The time for the big football games has arrived, and spectators are as- sured that there will be the usual number of accidents.
 The fact that the Russian courts ac- quilted Bei1iss, in spite of the fact that every one knew he was innocent, creates world wide surprise.
 Vincent Astor may be able to han ale his vast estate through the help of competent trustees. but they won't be able to help him manage his wife. Old Huerta may find that Uncle Sam can give a very forcible jerk to his coat-tails without marching into Mexico City to do it.
 Huerta's proposed army of 5000 men would certainly be a fearsome sight when charging with open jack- knives.
 Mexican money is depreciating rap idly, but travellers will no doubt be able to find room for it in a suit case.
 Many of the leading operas are be- ing given in English at New York, in spite of the objection felt to hearing them in a foreign language.
 The dancing teachers are making lot of money out of instructing in the will not make sacrifices for the sake of education?
 After having given her that hand some necklace. probably the Con- gressmen will be satisfied if Miss Will son sits down and writes a personal note of thanks to each member.
 The postal clerks have got to at tach stamps on Christmas packages this year. They will have ample chance to stick out their tongues at the public.
 The post office expects twice as many Christmas packages this year 1s last It looks as if a favorable time for opening Christmas packages would be New Years day.
 
 The number of newspaper editori- als one sees on freak styles worn by women suggest that these fashions are accomplishing the purpose for which they were designed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-17

In a London letter to his LouisvilI paper, Colonel Henry Watterson call Ulster "the south Carolina of Irfs1 politics. He refers of course, to tn old South Carolina that nu11if1ed an, seeded.