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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15
Asbe.tos 4as Manx Usee.

Asbestos is the most important fire proOfing material known Its hbrOus structure adapts it to a wide range of apphcations-from woven fabrics, such as theater curtains and articles of clothing to asbestos shingles, stucco, plaster, asbestos "wood' and various other forms of building material that render structures thoroughly freproof. It's lightness, strength, durability and insulating properties against heat and electricity give 1t special advantages for use in constructing cars and cleo tric motor subways. The most common uses of asbestos are for asbestos pa per, mtllboard. pipe covering and lag ging to inclose heat pipes, furnaces and locomotives in order to prevent loss of heat in transmission. As a nonconductor of heat it may be used not only in the preparation of freproof safes and vaults, but also for cold storage and cooling structures. Houses made of asbestos materials or coated with asbestos throughout are not only warmer in winter, but cooler in sum maF
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15
Paodands.

If it were customary or possible fos the king of Great Britain and Ireland rigidIy tD exercise his royal preroga~ tves he would in the course of few months become the owner of many ve- hicleg. especially motorcars. that tra- verse the streets and roads of his king dom, since he is entitled to all deo- dands. A deodand is ttan article which has proved the immediate and acci- dental occasion of the death of any reasonable creature" This right was for hundreds of years enforced as a means of swelling the royal exchequer and, legally speaking, could still be en- forced If a man were killed by being run over the vehicle and it's contents, as well as the horse, became the kings property. The number of reasonable creatures'' (and dogs might be included by some within this category run over by motors in England would keep the king in automobiles until he would be obliged to construct many garages Harper's Weekly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15
LOLA CONFIRMS .MARSHA'S WHITE
 SLAVERY STORY

San Francisco, Aug. 15--Lola. Nor ris, who followed Marsh Warrington on the stand yesterday in the trial of Maury I. Diggs, charged with viola ton of the Mann white slave act, was the inst witness called today. She re- sumed the story that was related with such a. mass of detail by her compan- ion in trouble. Only in the manner of it's delivery did the testimony of Lola Norris differ from that of the other girl. Her answers were sharper, more spirited, than those of her companion She was able. to supplement nothing to the narrative of the Warrington girl. She could only confirm state ments and descriptions of events a1- ready described
 Step by step she went over the@Aight to Reno she and Marsh Warrington had made with Diggs and Drew Cam inettf. When her cross-examinatfon began she retained her composure, an swering searching questions of the de- fense evenly and without hesitation.
 Throughout she c1ung to her original story. Tn accordance with the an nouncement of Judge Van Fleet, the case was to be adjourned at the close Of the afternoon hearing until next Tuesday morning. It is probable that the defense will then begin the pres entation of it's case.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15

should be considered thoughtful1y; DO scrap of food should be wasted It all can be and should be used again in Vari- ous ways. By buying staple food sup plies in large quantities from 15 to 90 per cent can be saved. Any one wishing to do so may econonize in this way Housewives must not look upon their art as mere drudgery: they must bring education, intelligence and concentra- tion into practice. They should learn. as manufacturers have, that the best results are to be obtained in a work shop that'ls well lighted. properly ven tilated and comfortably large, suitably furnished and sanitary in all it's equip ments.-Dr Adelfne c. Soule in Les lies
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15
CONVICT SHIP WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR
 PRISON REFORM
Exhibition Of Ancient Vessel Aroused Sluggish English Conscience To Pulp
 lie Wrongs

A visit to the famous convict ship Success at the lower bridge, Stratford avenue, makes it easy to believe that the first public exhibition of the ves- sel in England caused a, sluggish plb- lie conscience to awaken to the keen realization of the barbarity of Eng fish. prisons, and made a, wave of re- form sweep over the entire country. The Brfton must speak apologetica11y for the shortcomings of his country when the prison and penal system of which the Success is a relic, are dis cussed.
 Even in this country, where in New England and New ' ork ports the Sue cess has been visited by many tnous- ands of interested inspectors, the time worn hulk is serving a powerful pJ1r- pose. It is arousing public interest in prisons and reformatories, and en- phasizing the importance of carrying out the latest steps in the evolution of handling crimes and criminals. With the opening of the new Con necticut reformatory at Cheshire, a few weeks ago, the awakening of in- terest in this a1l-irnportant phase of civic progress by the advent of the Success comes with particular force.
 Floating Hells'' were the appelIa- ton of the convict ships in the days of the height of their usefulness. There were five such ships. The Success is the last survivor Of the fleet, and even she lay fo1. years at the bottom of Sydney harbor before she was sal- vaged and prepared for public exhibi- ton. Four of the ships were used for men, and the fifth for women and children.
 To go aboard the Success, the ca sual visitor would believe that the convfcts taken aboard her were crim- ina1s of the deepest dye, desperate characters little better than the most savage beasts Yet this was not true. When the ships were in use the penal code was so drastic that. there were 145 crimes for which the law deereed death sentence. But so busy were the hangmen that the sentences for the lesser offences were commu*ed to transportation for lie, or IA years. Communication to seven years was granted only in rare instances. Petty tnefts, ana kindred offences that to- day wo uld entail a, short proba tions ry pericd, carried long sentences. The Success is open for. public inspection from. 10 a. m. to 10 p. m.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15
MANY HIGHWAYS IN STATE REPORTED
 NEAR COMPLETION

Hartford, Aug. 15.-With hundreds of automobile owners making longer or shorter tours about the state, the con- dition of the highways is a matter of considerable concern. The road bull Ietir of the Automobile club of Hart ford today says that the Southampton mountain road will be completed shortly when the guard rails are in place The Avon Mountain road Is practically completed save the guard rails. The Canton highway will be fin ished within a week when the roller has smoothed off the top dressing. The Hartford-Saybrook turnpike below MiddIetown is ready and detours are not necessary. The state highway de- partment will repair Wethersfield ave nue near the state prison through to Rocky Hill and a, detour recommended is through Franklin avenue, Hartford, to South Wethersheld.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15
MOTHER TAKES ACID AND DIES WITH TWO
 BABIES IN HEIR ARMS

Crosby, Mfnn., Aug. 15-With her two babies in her arms and a towel over her face to protect them from the acid she had taken, Mrs. Lola Blair, 28 years old, an exceptionally beautiful woman, died here. today, just after she had been served with a warrant for her arrest. The warrant was sworn by Mrs. William Guith, wife of a local contractor, and accused her of a statutory ofense. Guith was arrested later.
 When a deputy sheriff went to the Blair home, today, with the warrant. Mrs. Blair asked time to pack a suit case. Permission given, she went to her bedrom, took her babies in her arms and swallowed poison. Mrs. Blair was married in 1904.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15
SLEUTHS SEARCH FOR
 MISSING BANK OFFICIAL

Newark. Aug 15-Private detectives continued their search today for Ray mond E. Smith, secretary-treaSurer of the RoseviIle Trust company of this city, who disappeared yesterday when State Bank Examiners discovered that the institution was more than $3Oo,eoO short. It is known that Smith inter ested himself in business affairs out side the bank and a garage and motor sales company which he controlled had been taken over by the bank examin- CTS. The examiners were still at work on the trust company's books today. They are emphatic in saying that no other banks will be involved. The shortage, it is said, will wipe out the institutions capital stock, surplus and undivided profits.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15
S4.oOO RAILROAD SUIT
 FOR DAMAGING CAPITOL

Washington, Aug. 15-It cost only $225 to move the United States capi- tol 8. distance of 40 miles and the railroad company, which completed d the work, is a defendant in the dis trict supreme court, today in a suit for $4,O00 for having damaged the structures, for there were two of them The "Capitols'' are models of the big building in which the nations laws are formed and are the property of Nathan Rubinton. The owner de clares he shipped them here from Baltimore at a cost of S4.5o with the assurance that they would be deliver ed safely and intact He claims they suffered on the trip over.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15
PARLIAMENT
 IS PROROCUED
 TO FEBRUARY

London, Aug. 15.-The British parlia- ment was prorogued today and will not convene until February, next year, unless something extraordinary hap pens. The Kings speech read in the House of Lords was even more color less than usual. The only reference in it of the slightest interest to the United States was clause expressing the confident hope that the recent loan of $15, ,000,0Go to the government of Su- dan, guaranteed by the British gov ernment, would result in increased sources of supply for the cotton indus try of this country
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15
His MaateIa pnlnina.

During a general election in England a canvasser called at the house of fhs late Professor Froude, the historian, MT. Froude was out, so the canvasseI had to content himself with interrcs gating the butler as to how MT. Broudq would vote. The butler-an old serF, ant, who understood his master well replied: When the Liberals is in MT. Froude is sometimes a Conservative When the Conservatives is in, NE Froude is always a Liberal"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15


 $1-OO and SIPS Untrimmed and Trim med Ready-tO-Wear Hats -25c $1.OO and $1.5O Rough Straw Sailor hbUS s-- &oSc $1.25 White Chip Hats. 69c $1.25 Natural Java Hats. 7oc 75c and $1 .OO White Rat1ne Hats 25c SIPS White Ratine Hats. 4Sc $1.5O White Corduroy Hats. 4Sc $4.00 Genuine Panama Hats $2 AS $5.5O Genuine Panama Hats. 2-9S $7.OO Genuine Panama Hats $8.9S $2.OO Trimmed Dress Hats. 4Sc $500 Trimmed Dress Hats. 9Sc $5 and SC Trimmed Dress Hats. .9S $500 Trimmed Dress Hats. .$2. .9S $1O.OO Trimmed Dress Hats. $3.48 All Trimmed Hats formerly marked from SIP to $50 now prices less than half.
 soc White Lace Veils- .25c 62o White and CoIored Chiffon Wells
 .- osSc 75c Black and White Shetland Wells 4oC $1.5O White and Co1ored Chiffon Veils
 OoC S1.12 Black and White Ostrich HEu1neS ---' O"c $1.5O Black and White Ostrich RIuIneS .-e- 0oc
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15
Goino Too Far.

.'sMa. ma,' sobbed willie. "do my ears belong to my neck or my face?"
 ''Why, what is the matterT' was the temporizing reply.
 Well, you told Mary to wash my face, and she's washing nay ears tOo.''- Manchester Guardian.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15
JAPAN UNLIKELY TO
 RErALIATE ON U. S.
 FOR ALIEN LAND ACT

Tokio, Aug. 15-It is announced here that the United States has intimated her readiness to favor in principle the payment of an indemnity by Japanese subjects who have been affected by the California alien land ownership legislation and also has recognized the right of Japan to adopt a measure similar to the California, biH From intirna tions given in official circles it appears unlikely that Japan will adopt either idea
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15
MOVEMENT TO BAN
 JAP FRUIT PEDDIERS

Iution providing for the appointment of a special committee to coop crate with businessmen of the city in keep ing out Japanese fruit peddIers was adopted, last night, by the chamber of commerce. All citizens will be asked not to patronize Asiatics.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15
LONDON SURPRISED AT U. s. APOLOGY
 FOR WILSON BREAK

London. Aug. 15-Surprise was caused in England by the news from the United States that Ambassador Page had been instructed to apologize to the British government. for the comments made on the British Mexi- can policy by Henry Lane Wilson. American ambassador to Mexico. The affair had not excited the slightest att tention and the incident has aroused no i'll feeling.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15
A Cynical Selection.

At a ''book dinner" at which tho guests were asked to wear clothes sug, gestive of the dtIe of a popular bool1 a certain nobleman appeared carrying a petticoat over his arm. The title he was suggesting was HLife's FIandb apy'-London opinion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15
THE PRETyIEsT FACE

and the most beautiful hands are often disfgured by an unsightly wart It can easily be removed in a few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover. For sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy, 253 Fairfield avenue and 1S6 Cannon street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15
MRS. LOGAN TUCKER, SOCIETY
 WOMAN, DIES AT CAPITOL

Atlantic City, N. J., Aug. 15-Mrs. Logan Tucker, Q Washington society woman, died suddenly here, last night Mrs. Tucker was the widow of Cap tain Logan Tucker, last male descend ant of General John A. Logan, Civil war hero and United States Senator.
 The body was sent to Washington, today for interment at Arlington cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15
NEW YORK YACHT CLUB
 WINDS UP CRUISE RACES

Marblehead. Mass. Aug 15-The fes- tivities attending the trip of the New York Yacht club to Massachusetts Bay were brought to a, close today with a complimentary race for the new .50- Hooters of the New York fleet by the Eastern Yacht club. Captain Reed Anthony, a member of both forganiza- tions, furnished a prize.
 The disbandment gun from the flag ship Sea Fox ended the cruise of the New York club for 1913.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15

$500 Black and White Ostrich
 Fumes 9A'O0 $4.OO Black and White Ostrich
 Fumes --- T@'30 $7.OO Black and White Ostrich
 EIufneS "-" fN'" Flowers and Fancy Feathers at less
 than half former prices.
 $1.OO White Lawn Waists Slightly $1.25 White Embroidered Lawn
 Waists 0Sc S2.OO White Embroidered Lawn S2.5O White China Silk Waists .$1 .9S CoIored and Black Perca1ine and Sa-
 teen PetticoatS -48c, 6Zc, 1oc $1.75 MessaIine Silk Petticoats .38 $2. 50 MessaIfne Silk Petticoafs- -$1. .0S $500 CoIored and Black Ta6eta Silk PettCOatS PA.3O $500 Idnenette Auto Coaf5--- ---.7 7Sc $4 and $5 Linen Auto Coats. 7. .$1 AS $7 Red Cloth Sport Coats. .$4. .9S $14 Checked Cloth Sport Coats. .S6.75 $15.OO White Sport Coats ..- $1O.9S $22 Asst. CflinchiIa Sport Coats $16.55 Rain Coats, $2.9s, $3.9S, $4.9S, S7.4S, | $9.9S, Regular Prices $4 to $15.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15
WARM RECEPTION FOR
 REFRIGERATION FOREIGNERS

rnents were completed, today, for the reception at the White House of the foreign delegates to the international congress of refrigeration which meets Sin Chicago, Sept. IT to Oct. 1. The foreigners will stop here on their way west from New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15
PROPOSED FREIGHT RATES
 ON CANTELoUPEs ARE OFF

freight rates of cante1oupes from New Mexico, Kansas and Colorado to New York and other eastern markets, pro- posed by the Santa Fe Railway, have been suspended by the Interstate Commerce Commission dntH Deem Der IS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15
A Plea Eor &ha k;+eban.

The kitchen should be the refinery, the laboratory, the factory of the home and the pivotal point about which the activities of the home revolve- Costs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15
ARGENTINA GRATEFUL
 TO U. S. GOVERNMENT

Buenos Ayres, Aug. 15+The special mission to Washington to thank the United States government for it's par ticipa ton in Argentine's centennial celebration will leave here at the end of September.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15
oLEANEAsY. BEST HAND SOAP

Guaranteed not to injure the skin. instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust, Grease, Ink, Paint and Dirt. For the hand or clothing. Large can 10 cents. Manufactured by Wm. R. Vim. 244 Stratford avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15
Ganaroua-

Father (risit1ng at collegel-AIy son these are better cigars than can a6' ford. Son-That's all right, father Take all you want. This is on me- Exchange.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15

We learn wisdom from failure mort than from success. We ofean discover what will do by finding out what viii -ast doe-Samuel Smiles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15

Miss Ao11ie Sheridan Of PA Wheeler avenue left yesterday for Wilkes Barre, Pa, where he will spend the rest of her vacation with her cousin Mrs. H. Ieavy
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15

Tailored dinfty dresses for morning are in favor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15
TOMORROW, SATURDAY
 BARGAIN DAY
WILL BE

AUGUST CLEARANCE SALE o FsUNINEER MILLINERY A I N s1rE3srA rANZIIAIL
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15
THE SMITH-IvI URRAY> co. Close at O'Clock P. N., During August
 -' SATURDAY., g P. M. AUGUST SALE
CLOAK DEPARTMENT

CLOAK DEPARTMENT at Reduced Prices No
 
  @ a color Rn' Dresses and Hns'ris' Dresses White only Your choice ss French Linen and vole Dresses Your choice $2o5 RarnieGG GGnenan MEMS FURNISHINGS
 @ Shirts S soe 'Si @ a8d a s15o each Washable s M TGss PCT Toe f eaoS for 2sc lits kneelon
 FrOnt1 WONdEN'S HOSIERY snk Tose.B White, an soc pair. csdrns f4ose oss Bnsc ans e anG fs9 Ta DeF f ., ch4drens Hose Black Tan and white aSc pair ~ - LACEs AND EMBRoIDERIEs Special lot of White -191zo yd tions mate piece of yards Q Hannburs Edges 1qc 2zc yard -' ~ .-,--- .~~-- --alTE4.s lE4.sf Aisle Aisle qsnter9 Special nneev7 Ecrua Rufnings 25o yard GLOVES
 ls Button Silk Gloves White, Gray @ @ eiovs 7nis " R sc % ai1 and White 91OO pair
 tn1ain Fronrl ToILET DEPARTMENT each eoagrda 5 @ ] s zsg TGS,h % s Perfume. DoFfes ArnoTes e1e se egd ga Daesss worth 2 for 5c Cfaght Fron41 LEATHER GOODS DEPARTMENT 25c each = - - - ~ ~ ~ ~ center) THE SMTTH-MURRAY co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-15

$16 Custom Suit Sale T SEE LYFORD BROTHERS TRY E East Side and West End Y
The Washington herald., 1913-08-09
SALARY ITEM MAY
NOT BE AVAILABLE
Provision fsr Pay for Old Excise
Board Enpleyes Eroaeeusly h
serted n Appropriatioa Bill.

!. Whether the item in the District ap-
preparation bill for the current year for
the payment of the salaries OF employees
Of the old Excise Board Is available. now
that the old board has been legislated
out of existence. Is a question the Dis
trict Commissioners yesterday submitted
to the Comptroller Of the Treasury for
decision. This item for salaries Of en-
ployes Of the old board was enormously
includedEor the current year, and until
the comptroller gives decision the money
so appropriated will not be used to pay
the salaries of the old employees.
These old employees have been work.
ing since July without salaries. which
is expressly prohibited by law, and with
out them the work Of administering the
excise affairs OF the District would have
stopped at the end of the fiscal year.
There is. indeed. question as to whether
Roger Williams, clerk Of the old board.
has any right under present conditions
to conduct the business of this office.
The items left standing in the current
bill include 5000 for a
clerk. 100 for an assistant clerk, s, 900
for an inspector, and $500 for a messen-
ger, a total of $500 for salaries of en-
ployes Auditor Tweedale has declined
to approve payment Of the salaries un-
til a decision Of the comptroller can be
obtained.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-09
WoMANs RELEASE ASKED.
Mrs. c. l.. Rixford's Retention In 81
Elisabeth's Il Opposed.

George Z. Little yesterday filed a petit
ton in court declaring that the proceed
ings by which Mrs. Caroline L Rixford.
worth sioco, was sent TO the Govern
ment Hospital for the Insane were with
out authority in law. and asked the
court to issue a writ to inquire into her
mental condition. The petition states
that Mrs. Rixford is not Of unsound
mind. but is merely suffering from
senility, and that, because Of her finan-
cial means, her Incarceration in the
asylum is unnecessary. Petitioner says
that II the jury finds her Of sound mind.
but in a condition where she cannot take
care of her property, the court should
name a committee to manage her af-
fairs and take charge OF her person
and take care Of her. either In her own
home or in q private sanatorium.
Mrs. Rixford was committed to the
asylum following proceedings begun by
II. G. Griffin who is guardian of Brad
ford Peace, a minor, said to be Mrs.
Rixford's only heir.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-09
WILL FILED FOR PROBATE.
Mrs. e. g. Getty Leaves Property tC
Sons and Daughters.

The will Of Elizabeth G. Getty. filed for
probate yesterday, gives to Maude G.
Walsh. a daughter, $500. and the executor
Is directed to hold certain Union Pacific
stock for Mrs. Walsh's benefit. A part
of the farm in the Wheaton neighborhood
Is left to George Getty. and another son.
Robert N. Getty. receives ten shares of
stock of the Old Dominion Steamship
Company. -
One hundred acres Of tho Wheaton
farm are to be sold and the proceeds di-
vided among her daughters. Annie g. Nc
Clure. Caroline @. Page, and Maude c.
Walsh. and two sons, Robert N. Getty
and Wilmot S. Getty. The sum Of 5000
each is left to Annie B. Mcclure and
Robert n. Getty. and the residue IL to
be divided among Mrs. Mcclure. Mrs
Page, Robert Getty. and Wilmot Getty.
p. Bradley Davidson IL named executor
The Washington herald., 1913-08-09
fine CLOTHING
At REMARKABLY
Low PRICES
D. J. Kaufman Is Busy Selling
Hundreds Of the Cele-
brated M. S. M. Suits at
Honest Half Price.
Selling Straw Hais and Other Furnish
inss at Prices that Are Bring
ing the Crowds.

Fine clothing was never
sold for so little, and that,
too, right at the height Of the
season. D. ]. Kaufman S
store looks like a big, busy
beehive, waiting upon the
crowds that are flocking here
to take advantage of the great
bargains in suits. straw hats,
and furnishings. Two suits
for the price of one.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-09
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TODAY.

Geological Park Chevy Chase. the Country Clubs.
and kensinston. Can from Fifteenth and New York
Avenue every quarter hour.
Steamer ST johns leaves at 80 o. for Colonial
Beach from Seventh Street Wharf.
Steamer Charles Macalester leaves from foot Of
Seventh Street Southwest for Mount Vernon, home
and tomb Of Washington, daily, EXCEPT Sunday. at
10 a. and 80 p. m. For Marshall Hall daily and
Sunday. 10 a. m, 80. and 6 % 2 N.
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company's
steamers from foot Of Seventh Street for Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk daily at 6:I5 p. m.
To Chevy Chase Lake-Cars from Fifteenth Street
and New York Avenue every quarter hour. Marine
Band music and dancing every evening.
To Great Falls-Washinston and Old Dominion
Railroad cars every few minutes from Thirty-siIth
and Streets.
To Mount Observation-Disclosures Utilities Company
every hour on the hour from 10 q. m. to p
last Station. Twelfth Street and Psunsylrania
Avenue.
To Chesapeake Beach-Frequent through train
serrice from District Line Station. Sea bathing and
all smusements. See train schedule in railroad
column.
Greatest Of Feature shows. Virginia.
ADV.
Wife Away: Try Stag Hotel.-Adv.