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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-21
RESOLU LUTON
 TO ABROCATE
 CANAL TREATY

Washington, April 21.-A joint res olution to abrogate the Hay-Paunce- fote and Clayton-Bulwer treaties, on which Great Britain is passing her pro- tests against the Panama Canal act, was introduced, to-day, by Senator Chamberlain, of Oregon, and refer red to the foreign relations commit rec. One result of the introduction of the resolution probably will be to hasten the definition of the admins tration attitude toward the whole question of the exemption of Ameri- can shipping from tolls in the Pan- anna Canal which, it is understood, President Wilson intended to keep in the background until the tariff leg islation had progressed towards a con clusion in the house.
 By tactt agreement. the negotia- tions begun last summer by the pres entation of Great Britain's prelimin- ary note have been held in abeyance since the advent of the new admins tratiOn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-21
HOWE STREET
 CLOSING MAY
 BE AT.TEMPTE

Whether the Streets and Sidewalks committee will report at the Common Council meeting this evening in favor of closing Howe street as desired by the McNei1 6 Sons Coal Co.,, and the Salts Textile Go. or whether they will report against the proposed closing of the street has not yet been decided
 Alderman Patrick H. Brady said this morning, speaking of the matter: we have not discussed this matter, yet and so do not know what kind of report will be made at the Coun- ctI meeting tonight
 One of the most important matters to come before the Council at it's meet ing tonight will be the matter of the Elm street grade At the meeting of March IF, the Council accepted plans ordering the raising of the south side of the street but this action leaves the city open to heavy damage suits from the property owners on that side of the street, Mayor Clifford B. Wfl- son has vetoed the plan.
 A resolution will be offered at this evenings meeting authorizing Sealer of Weights and Measures Dennis Kelly to attend the annual conference on Weights and Measures which is to be held in Washington, D. C., May IA to IT,
 Alderman Unrstatter will present a resolution in regard to ordering that the Conn company or the Am erican Tube and Stamping company who own and operate an industrial trolley track in Seav1ew avenue from the plant of the A. T. and s. Com pany to Crescent avenue repair with macadam the space between the rails and two feet outside the rails on either side.
 City Engineer Alfred H. Terry will have several reports to make inc1ud- ing the report on Harrison street ex- tension and the one on Wade street terrace, and there will be any num- ber of resolutions in regard to per sona1 taxes and other minor matters of a routine nature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-21
POPE PLUS X
 WEARS RECOVERY
iiCities Grow With Age While Men
 Decline"
POntIff Comments on 2663rd Anniversary of ROme'S
 Founding

Rome, April 21-Pope Plus x oon- tinues, today, on the road to con- valescence. 4 brief bulletin to this effect was issued by Prof. Marchia fava and Dr. Amici at the vatican, this morning
 The Pope. this morning, was in much brighter spirits and felt altogether stronger. He still suffered from spells of coughing. As the day was brilliant he was allowed to arise and sit in an armchair in which he was taken to the window. The Pope was able to look into the immense Piazzi Di s. Pietro, which was alive with people. flags were flying he asked the req son and was informed that today was the anniversary of the foundation of Rome, 2,663 years ago.
 The pontiff remarked;
 Cities grow with age while men decline.''
 The physicians and attendants of the Pope are taking the greatest precau- tions to prevent him from making any appearances just now as any ac- tfvity on his part is still regarded as dangerous
 The betterment of his health was so marked, today, that Prof. March iafava permitted the, Pope a change of diet consisting of rice cooked in the Venetian way, a small piece of breast of chicken and half g glass Of old Bordeaux.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-21
MAN WITH } GUNS BOASTS
 OF KILLINGS

New Haven, April 21-Leroy EIden Steeley, arrested and sentenced to 3o days in jail for carrying three con cealed weapons, namely, revolvers, was turned over to the Stamford police to- day upon expiration of his sentence SteeIey was arrested at the home of c. Nichols on EdgehiIl Road and was thought to know something about burglary at that house on Dec. 1. Af- rewards 1t was found that the three guns which Steeley had were part of the loot taken from the burglary Of a jewelry store at Stamford. Since be- ing in Jail Steeley has told a story about killing a. negro named Norman Reddick, two years ago at Newburn, N. C., claiming self defense. He said he was attacked by two negroes and drew his gun, shooting before the oth- CTS had a chance to. One negro was killed and the other wounded, and SteeIey said he got a bullet in his leg and was fined $1O and costs in court. The police know nothing about the truth of the story.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-21
MASONS ARE
 SHOWN CITY
R. l. Consistory to Work Master Ad
 VItam Degree
Entertained by Lafayette COnSlS- tOry--EIabOrate Working Of De-
 gree for First Time Here

Upon the arrival of the west bound train at 2:SO o'clock this afternoon 100 members of Rhode Island consis- Bridgeport for the Rhode Island Day Of Lafayette consistory of this city. They were met by a, cornimttee of the latter, and in automobiles provided taken for a view of the city, all of the parks, institutions, and other points of interest being visited.
 At the conclusion of the trip at 4:3O luncheon was served at the Algon- quin club. The reception committee of Lafayette consistory was compos- ed of members who recently went to Providence to confer the 27th degree, Scottish Rite, for Rhode Island consis- tory.
 The occasion for. the visit of today is Rhode Island day for Lafayette conststory, and the degree to be work ed Is the goth or Master Ad Vitam de- gree, which the Rhode Island consis- tory makes a speciality and puts on with a wealth of ceremony and mag nif1cence. This evening it will be conferred in full form for the first time in Connecticut
 The Master Ad Vitam degree is rarely worked, but is one of the most beautiful in the Scottish Rite, calls for magnificent costumes music and other effects, and it's working tonight will be a, reve1a ton to those members of the consiStory who have not been privileged to see it. It is woven around a historical incident which oc- cured at the 25th anniversary of the initiation of King Frederick II. of Prussia into the order and is a very interesting story
 The costumes to be used this even ing are valued at several thousand dollars. The master of the ward robe has been here all day perfecting ar arrangements, and also arranging for some beautiful electrical effects which will be produced during the evening. The Providence visitors bring their own orchestra for the musical feature of the evening, and the Meistersinger double quartet of Boston will also take part in the program. The full cast of the lodge as it will be held this evening has been published.
 The ceremony will commence at 8 o'clock and following it the 32d degree will be conferred in the short form.
 After the ceremony this evening the members of the Providence party will be entertained at the Algonquin club, upon special cars attached to the 12:35 train for the east.
 This event Is one of the most i'm portant in Masonic circles locally and will attract a large gathering of the members of the consistory of this city, and visitors from Boston, Hartford, Springfield, New York and other cit ies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-21
GUARD CHEERS FOR BELGIAN
 VOTE STRIKE Soldiers Aband0 Duty and Kill Their
 PurSuerS Government Fears Military Forces May Prove Un-
 dependable
Especial to the Farmer,

Liege, April 21.-Tha ttne govern 1 n7ent cannot long depend on it's nili- tary forces in case of an arrangement with it's workers was indicated to- 1 day when the civil guard called out for the preservation of order, this morning, cheered gathering of the | strikers here. The local police ex- postulated whereupon the guardsmen shouted even louder, ''Hurrah for the l strike.' The guardsnen were later persua ded to return to their ho mes after being dismissed from duty. At F'ontaine, two Belgium soldiers who were on guard at a steel mill protecting the property against the possibility of attack by strikers, left their posts, today, carrying their rifles with them. They were pursued by military patrol which was about to capture them when both deserters fired, killing one of the pursuers. They escaped.
 The general strike for equal suffrage in Belgium enters on it's second week with the ranks of the strikers un- broken and, in fact, strengthened by recruits, bringing their total up to nearly 5OO,OOO, according to Social ist computations.
 A cheerful spirit prevails among the working classes who feel that the at least to the compromise suggested by the liberal leaders. This provides that the equalization of the parliament tary franchise shall be Immediately taken into consideration at the first opportunity. Cabinet ministers are determined not to surrender if the government still commands a major ity of the chamber of deputies when it reassembles, tomorrow.
 The Socialist national convention will meet on Wednesday to discuss the situation.
 The government has communicated all carrier pigeons The printers strike in Brussels has scarcely affect ed any of the newspapers except the two Socialist organs and the Petit Blue, whose proprietor has subscrtb- ed $2O,OOO to the strike fund.
 About 4,OOO men joined in the strike number of strikers here is now 26,- 900.
 A passenger train was wrecked to- day, near Mtneov by bouIders which had been placed on the track at sharp curve. Several persons were injured The rocks had been placed on the line by persons who had not joined the strike. They were arrest ed.
 A quantity of dynamite was found under a bridge at Feigniens, France, today. The authorities suspect the Belgian strikers of having planned an outrage but have found no proof
 At Herstal, another batch of em- p1oyes of the strike returned to work, to-day at the government arsenal here, but the large majority of tho workers maintained a firm attitude.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-21
SAYS CINDERS AND SMOKE FROM ENGINES
 HURTS HIS PROPERTY

Upon the ground that his property is damaged by smoke and cinders from standing locomotives, Patrick Boyle of Stamford has brought in junction proceedings against the N. Y, N. Fl. & H. R. R. Go. Boyle wants the superior court to restrain the railroad company from keeping its locomotives in a lot 150 feet from the plaintiff's property.
 The property in question Is in Jef- ferson street, Stamford. The rail- road company property is on the op- posite side of the street. It is only recently, the complaint states, that the rails were put down and the en- zines stored in the location objected to by Boyle. It is claimed by Boyle that the smoke, soot and cinders in- Jures his property and annoys his ten- ants.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-21
DESCENDANTS OF ARN0LD'S MEN ASK
 FOR POWDER KEYS

New Haven, April 21-In all the splendor of their brilliant scarlet full dress uniforms, the Second Company, Governors Footguard, today observed the anniversary of the marching away of the original company in IT'S, under command of Benedict Arnold to Bos- ton to take part in the Revolutionary war. Preliminary to their departure ArnoIdfs command made demand on the selectmen for the keys to the DOW der house which was located on the central green Each year the Foot guard re-enac6s this scene as one of the chief features of the annual ob- Serv6nce-
 Preceding these ceremonies the com peny attended church services in Gen. ter church, the sermon being preach ed by Rev. Dr. Oscar Maurer, chap lain of the company.
 The observance will close with a banquet, this evening, the speakers at which will include former President Taft and Gov. Baldwin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-21
Under Sherman Law May Follow Probe Into New
 Haven Transactions
Special Agent of Interstate Commerce Commission De tails Enormous Prices Paid for Rhode Island TroI- ies-Liablites Increase from $94oooOoO
 To $415OOOOOO.

Boston, April 21-A mass of figures epitomizing the financial transactions of the New York, New Haven & Hart foard Railroad Company and its allied subsidiary corporations during the past nine years, were presented by D. E. Brown, an expert accountant of the Interstate Commerce Commission at a hearing before Commissioner C. A Prouty. today,
 The figures represented the commits sfon'S investigation of finances, ser vice, rates and equipment of the New Haven system, and their collection re- qu1red five months' inquiry on the part Of a force of examiners numbering from six to ten at various times
 MT. Prouty stated that President Charles s. Me1Ben and other officials of the New Haven road had declined to attend the hearing unless sub poenaed, and he had refused to sub poena them because their testimony under such circumstances would rem der them immune from prosecution by
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-21
BIGGEST BATTLE
 FLEET TO SAIL
 MEDITERRANEAN
Twice the MuzzIe Energy and More Tonnage Than Fleet
 of 1907 Had

Washington, April 21-When the American fleet sails for the Mediter- ranean in January, it will be of near 1y twice the muzzle energy of the famous battle fleet sent around the world in 1907 by Former President Roosevelt and of half again as great tonnage. The schedule and ports of call have not been worked out yet in the navy department and 1t merely has been announced that the big fleet would tour the Mediterranean in dt- visions It was the original plan in connection with the opening of the through the Atlantic to the Pacific about January ', the tentative date of the opening. This was practically disarranged by the decision to send the fleet abroad but it was pointed out. today, that from the Mediter- voyage through the Suez canal and into the Pacific and the fleet could return that way making the passage through the canal from the Pacific to the Atlantic.
 The main ships of the line to go on the January cruise will be the bat tleships Wyoming, Florida, Arkansas, Delaware, North Dakota, Utah, Yer mont, Louisiana, Michigan, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Nebraska, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Minnesota, Connecticut, Kan sas and Idaho.
 Comparing these ships with the fleet which went around the world, they aggregate tonnage of 364, 800 as against 223, 500.
 Navy officers point out that more striking example of the advance in the navy's effective fighting power is shown by a comparison of the muzzle energy of the main batteries of the fleet with the orld-girdling fleet of 1907. In round figures, the muzzle en- ergy of the battle fleet Of 1907 sum med up is 5,30O,O00 foot pounds. The main batteries of the fleet which will make the Mediterranean trip will total 9.55O,000 foot pounds-alnnost twice as much.
 The battleships will be accompanied by all the destroyers that can be spar ed and an accompaniment of repair and supply ships. This official an nouncement by Secretary Daniels made it apparent that the ships will go fully equipped.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-21
AUTO
 BANDITS DIE N0NCHALANTLY

Paris, April 21-None of the three auto bandits who were guillotined in the French capital, thds morning, shortly before o'clock, would take the big glass of rum offered as is usual to men about to be executed. Calle- nien and Soudy just stgnified their refusal by a nod, while Mo1lier said: ''I will not a1cohol1ze myself
 Without the definite knowledge that Monday was to be the day of their death, the three condemned man play ed cards on Sunday afternoon in Jail. Suddenly while the game was going on Callemien rose and said: :~"I have a presentment that this Is my last day. Tomorrow shall see the e3ecu- tioner.''
 This morning, when he was told 'rYour time has cone,'' he said, fHThen this is the day without a tomor- row.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-21

the Department Of Justice in the event that a violation of the Sherman anti trust law waO alleged.
 According to the testimony of MT. Brown, the capital stock of the New Haven system has increased from $sO,- 100000 in 1908 to $1sO, 900. 900 at the pres errt time, and the total liabilities in the same period have increased from $94, o00, 900 to 9415, ,OOO, ,OO0-
 The roads operated mileage in 1903 was 2,057, and in 1912 1t was 2,O90. Of the mileage operated in 1903, the road owned only 438 miles, while today 1t owns 1,23s mileE. The additional mile age was acquired at a, nexpendftlFo of a little less than $40, 100000.
 MT. Brown detailed the facts i'm the acquisition by the New Haven Com pany oE the Rhode Island Company which operates trolley lines in Rhode Island and said that the New Havens ownership of less than S10,OO0, 900 worth Of stock cost the railroad S24, 900, 900.
 (Conhnned on Page Two0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-21
Weather Indications

New Haven, April 21-F'orecast: Fair and continued cold tonight; Tuesday 1air and warmer.
 For Connecticut: Fair tonight and Tuesday; frost tonight Slowly rising temperature Tuesday; moderate to brisk northwest and west winds.
 An area of high pressure central over Pennsylvania is prod Ircing pleas ant weather with low temperatures in the eastern sections. F'rOsts were re- ported as far south as Raleigh, N. c. Unsettled weather with rising temper ature prevails in the central and west ern districts. Local showers were re- ported from the upper Mississippi val ley.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with temperatures low enough tonight to cause frost, followed by ris- ing temperature and increasing cloudi- ness on Tuesday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-21
s. H. WHEELER
 IS DEPICTING TO
 MAIN ST. SALOON

Headed HS Samuel H wheeler, who has large interests fin that section, property owners in the vicinity of Main and Congress streets have filed 8 big remonstrance against Emil En- eelmann, who wants to open a. saloon at 1884 Main street Engelnlann is located now at 305 Water street, and there will be a hearing tomorrow morning on his application to transfer to Main street.
 Among those, tn addition to MT. Wheeler, who signed the remonstrance are J. B. Carpennette, J. w. Hastings, Lee Bros, S Hirsik, c. A. Paul, Mrs. B. l. Ashmun, B. Liebscher and H. G0Idstein-
 It Is claimed that there are already enough saloons, that the location is unsuitable and a new saloon would lessen property values.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-21
BIG JUDGMENT
 FOR LEG TORN
 OFF BY AUTO

New York, April M-A spectator who stands near an automobile race course knowing that cars are to be raced at high speed is taking a risk but, if injured, is not necessarily guilty of contributory negligence. Such was the gtst of an unanimous decision handed down today by the appellate division of the Supreme court in affirming a judgment of $22,- 500 awarded to Thomas Muller against the Pope-Hartford Auto Company. Muller had a leg torn off during the Vanderbilt Cup race in Long Island in 1910 by the Pope-Hartford car driven by Jack Fleming.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-21
UNCLE SAM
 TELLS HOW TO
 COOK MUTTON

Washington. April e1-Pract1oally every known way of preparing mutton to eat is set forth in the latest addf- ton to the series of widely circulated cook books published by the depart ment of agriculture. Should 1t prove as popular as some of it's predecessors its circulation will mount to a million or more copies as did the now famous meat cook book and the cheese cook book. All receipts have been tried and standardized.
 Mutton and it's value in the diet, or Farmers bulletin 526'' is the name of the newest government cook book.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-21
MORE TIME SOUGHT
 TO DISSOLVE MERGER

St. Paul. April z1-Federa1 Judges Hoeck, Sanburn and Smith today took under advisement a motion made by Judge Robert s. Lovett, representing the Union Pacific Railway, that the time of submitting plan for the dis solution of the merger of the Union and Southern Pacific be extended until July L The judges. before giving a decision, will ask the United States Supreme court whether they have the authority to permit such an extension of time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-21
BOSTON GARMENT
 WORKERS WIN STRIKE

Boston, April 21-The garment naalk- ing industry of Boston was in full operation today for the first time in 12 weeks. Twenty-Five hundred mem bers of the mems garment workers union, the first of the IA, 900 operatives in the industry to strike and the last to reach g. settlement with the manu- lecturers returned to their places of employment at a. m. The strikers receive a wage increase of one dollar 8 week and will work 50 hours week ly, four hours less than in the past
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-21
COOLING OFF NOW
 IN M|KADO'S LAND

Tokio, April 21-The chagrin, disap- pointment and wounded pride of Ja- pan, which, last week were vented in unofficial militant talk by frrespon- sibIe people in this country, have be- come somewhat modified.
 The governmental and commercial forces of Japana are using their ut most exertions in endeavorfng to re- strain the minimizing agitators here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-21
TROLLEYMEN MAY NOW
 APPEAL TO MELLEN

New Haven, April 21-In reply to the latest commuric ication of the local troll Ieymen's union bearing on alleged dis crirnination in the discharge Of shop men, the management of the Connecti- cut Company has answered that the company Is willing to meet represen- tatfVes of the shopmen. The trolley men may now appeal as in earlier dis puteg, to President Mellen
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-21
NETTIE E. FORD BRINGS
 SUIT AGAINST O. E. KNOWLES

Papers were filed in the court of common pleas today in the suit brought by Nettie E. Ford of this city against Clarence P. Knowles, of New Haven. The plaintiff claims there is $121.50 due on a common law complaint and damages of $50 are asked. The action is returnable e to the May terrp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-21

New York, April 21-Six negro sail ors who were forced to abandon the British schooner Bartholdi in West In- dian waters were brought here today by the steamer Coamo, from San Juan Porto Rico On March IS a storm carried away the vessels masts and S,ned her with water. The crew lash cd themselves to the wreck. Four days later they were rescued and e>11=z Aa Rn@aA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-21
ASKS TO FILE BRIEF

Washington, April 21-Attorney Gen eral McReynolds. today petitioned the supreme court to permit the govern ment to file a brief in the pending state rate case brought in the m terest of the Texas rate cases invo1v- inz some of the same points.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-21
EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS

Washington April 21-Pres1dent Wilson sent the following nOmina- tions to the Senate, today
 Governor of Alaska-J. E. A. Strong, of Juneau.
 Auditor for the war department J. L. BaiIy, of Missouri.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-21

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-21
R LEAD

The Farmer Help Wanted Ads. They offer good op- portunities for
 GOOD POSITIONS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-21
THE WEATHER

Fair and cold tonight, Tues
 day fair and warmer.