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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-08
EDITORIAL NOTES.

aThe first successful steam fire en- zine was exhibited at Baltimore fifty eight years ago today, March 8, 1855, the invention of.A. B. Latta Within i've years number of inventors had Constructed fire-fighting, apparatus of this kind, and the old hand-engine which was invented by Cresibus in 25o B. C., became extinct. Cincinnati was the first city to make steam engines the basis of. it's fire department. The pioneer engine was very large and powerful, weighing over 12 tons, and required four strong horses to hau1 it, even with the assistance to the steam which was applied to the wheels to assist in it's propulsion. Within three years successful engines weighing only five tons were built. In 1858 Boston held a >eompetitfon for fire engines, in which four different types were entered. Fire engine did not come into general use in Europel until half a century ago, although English Inventors had been working on such apparatus since 1880. In the latter year John 2Braithwaite built ] steam fire engine, and although it did not prove, practical in operation, it served as a starting point for other inventors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-08
WAREHOUSE POINT WRECK

The Public Utilities Commission has reported on the wreck at Ware house Point, January 10. The find ing shows that the wreck occurred because of accumulative errors. There was a mingling of bad conditions, some of which were properly attrib- utable to the company, and some to the men in charge of the train. The flagman on one train did not go back far enough. There were extenuat- ing circumstances to account for this omission on his part. The actual
 proximate cause of the wreck ap- pears to have been the inferior sig nal system in use on this part of the New Haven Company's lines. The commission orders the substitution of automatic signals, similar to those placed in service on the line between Hartford and Waterbury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-08
NEW YORK'S WAY BETTER

The New York subway plan is to go through as it has been prepared by the subway commission. The project gives some millions to the f. nanciaI group which will operate the subways. It is money to which they are not entitled. All of this is pure ly relative. The New York way is much superior to anything that is be- ing done in Connecticut.
 The people are robbed by the pub lie services of New York, but not up- on the same scale approximately as they are in Bridgeport.
 New York begins by making the in gestment in the subways which is necessary to build them. It then leases the property it has paid for to private persons to operate.
 At first thought this might seem a bad, plan. and that it would be bet tere teolet the private persons put in their own money.
 The contrary is the case. By mak- ing the original investment the city of New York knows what is actually invested, and prevents the watering af the investment, and it's people do
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-08

ter became a reporter the Troy Whig- When admitted to the bar in 1879 he hung out his Shingle in Troy and soon built up big practice among Trojan 1tigants. In 1895 he was elected to the United States Con gress, and two years later became governor. It is said that when he turned over the State government to Col. Roosevelt in 1899 he was all most broke and had debts amount ing to $1O,000. As the result of his worth at least half a million dollars. prababIy accumulate million or two more before he dies, but MT. Black is almost unique in Knowing when he has enough
 Compared with the daily grind of lawyers office and the conflicting affairs of my profession,'. declared the retiring statesman, that farm of mine is 1ysium-it is fourteen kinds Of heaven! There I always sleep in the open air, in one of the big trees sur rounding my home. see the sun come up every morning.
 MT. Black worked his way through college, and is in every respect a seIf-made man. As a Maine boy he was a great adniirer of James G. Blaine, and his editorial career was that fact. The Johnstown Journal, on which the young man was employ ed, was anti-Blaine, which was a source of grief to the editor. One day, during the proprietor's absence, the Journal came out with glowing editorial in favor of Blaine Just for that he was discharged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-08
PATROLMAN J. F. GRADY HOLDS FIRST HUMBER
 ON MERIDEN'S FORCE

Meriden, March 8.-PatrOlman James F. Grady, who now holds the first number of the. patrol detail. No. 1, since the death of J. M. Tolles, yes- terday completed his twenty-frst year as a patrolman.
 He is one of Meriden's efficient of fcers, faithful to duty and alert at all times. He has during his service as a regular figured in a number of good catches He is modest and well liked.
 Policeman Grady is native of Bridgeport and left this city to work for the Meriden Silver Plate Go. be- fore going on the Meriden police force.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-08

your skirt lily hung-in fact, you will be dismayed. to see what a sloven you IookI
 If you have gotten it into your head that it is a sign of vanity to look long and critically. into your mirror while dressing, then do hope you will change your point of view, as it is beauty error to emerge from your bedroom looking all at odds and ends, and this will surely happen if. you make your toilet in front of poorly lighted mirrors
 Judging from what one sees when on the street, the majority of women
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-08

to think they would Knowingly ex- pose themselves to the public gaze in such a guise.
 There are other reasons why one should own a we11-Ighted mirror, as the strong light will reveal such skin defects as blackheads and wrinkles in their full hideous, and the sight will spur one to take up some remedial treatment.
 If you wish to see yourself as oth- CTS see you, Miladi, make haste to place your full length triple mirror opposite a window where the. light will fall directly upon it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-08

Oliver Wendell Holmes, associate justice of the United States Supreme Court and son of the famous poet and
 essayist of the same name, will be congratulated to-day on his seventy second birthday. Justice Holmes has been a member of the republic S highest tribunal for over ten years, and is entitled to retirement on full pay whenever he desires. Despite his great age he enjoys excellent health, in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-08
POLICE STATION USED
 JOINTLY BY TWIN CITIES

St. Paul, March S-A police sta- ton, half of which shall be in St. Paul and the other half in Minnea- polls and used jointly by the two cities, will soon be erected. This was decided at a meeting of officials of the two cities here, last night. Au- thority for construction of the sta ton will be asked of the legislature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-08


 Frank Sweet Black, former governor and Republican political leader in New York. has for years preached the doctrine that when a man reaches the age of three score years he should retire from business, give the younger men a chance, and enjoy the remain der of his life in comparative ease. The man who preceded Roosevelt in the executive mansion at Albany will henceforth will take no active part in either politics or the law The for mer executive of the Empire State is the owner of big farm in New Hampshire, on which he expects to spend most of his remaining days. His residence in New York City and his old home in Troy are to be prac- tica1ly abandoned. Not long ago MT. Black said:
 examine himself as to what will bring him the greatest amount Of real hap piness and then direct his energies to- ward attaining that state of felicity. Peace and quiet in the country, far from politics, far from professional &C., tivities and far from the petty details of everyday city life sum up my ideas of earthly bliss.''
 MT. Black was born in Maine on March 8, 1853, and was educated at Dartmouth. In his young manhood he was for a short time the editor of the Johnstown, N. r., Journal, and la
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-08
he D. M. Read Go.
 Established 1857
Fashionable Coats for Early Spring
Established 1857

The wise little grounding used good judgment last Cand1emas Day when he retired to his comfortable basement lodgings, far from the roaring and clustering north wind. March must be the regular spring house cleaning period of Mother Earth and she is airing every hill and valley before putting spring apparel. The first needed garments for spring ready here the way of
 Loose Mandarin Coats in odd and attractive shades. lined with softest satin with extra funess punched into side and caught with large handsome but 
 Stylish Top Coats of wide-wa1e Bedford Cord, made with Bulgarian collars and elegant Innings. Tn biscuit brown, navy blue and gray.
 Cutaway Coats of narrow and wide striped Ratine, two-toned, dark bue and dark gray effects, lined throughout with satin
 Tan Coverts of voluminous size and shape, huge buttons and Bulgarian collars.
 A good many exclusive designs shown this month
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-08
DR. FRIEDMAN'S SERUM

It. will ese well enough to reserve judgm ent upon: Dr. F'riederich Franz Friedman and his, tuberculosis cure. His conduct has not been what is called professional, with respect to his remedy. This is not conclusive proof, nor proof at all, that he has
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-08
LITTLE BEAUTY CHATS
 
In Your Looking Glass
BY ELAN CHE BEACON

Do not imagine for single moment that you can be well groomed unless you hang your mirror in a good light. If you neglect to take this precaution, when you get where the daylight falls searchingly upon you, you may find, perchance, that your coat is dusty,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-08

the main, which he attributes to the fact that he seldom patronizes street cars or cabs, but usually walks the long distance between his home and the Capitol. The great legal know1- edge possessed by Justice Holmes has won recognition and high honors from Oxford and other European universi- ties, as well as from those of Ameri- "a -7-~ rf 'H -
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-08
Pads in Jewelry

@ Bulgarian Beads, odd necklaces of indescribab1e beautiful colorngs: gold green, silver and peacock shades that foreign looking and attractive so
 Imitation Coral Beads, delicate pink, 50, 75 and ST to size.
 Bar Pins, imitation 1apis and pearls, 25 cts.
 Durbar Bracelets, linked bands with enameled me da1ons, $I.oo.
 In that Special Sale of fine Leather Goods are extra nice Game Sets, Bridge Pinochle and Five Hundred, best quality cards in beautiful Half price. Stationery Section.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-08

Christopher Pearse Cranch is a name that is all but forgotten, yet Ihe man who bore it was eminent in the diverse domains of theology, liter ature and art. The centenary of the birth of the preacher, pedagogue, poet and painter falls today. but it win pass with little observance. Cranch was born at Alexandria, Va, March B, 1913, and was the son of William Cranch, an eminent jurist, who in turn was the son of Hon. Richard Cranch, who ennigrated to America from Dew onshire, England the 1746, and settled at Quincy, Mass. For half cen taIry William Cranch was chief justice of the federal court of the District of Columbia from, the Harvard Divinity School and teacher. Gradually he withdrew from the clerical office, and in 1842 deter mined to devote himself to landscape painting. He studied in Italy and France, and exhibited at the Paris Sa- Ion with much success. Some of his by their owners. His first political contributions were to The Dial, edited by Ralph Waldo Emerson, and in 1854 a volume of verse from his pen issued from the press He was also the sau- thor of several notable translations ITOnn V1IS1 anu =f1OIdCS. Alter IeSlO- ing 8 number of years in Paris he re- turned to America and spent his last years in the scholarly atmosphere Of Cambridge Mass. where he died in 1892.
 Cranch was one of the most emin- ent among the very few literary men born in 1913. Indeed, this year of fers no centenaries of really great men of letters. Sir Arthur Helps and Sylvester Judd will be rememb bered next July. but both were distinctly minor writers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-08

need to read this chat, as they seem
 to think nothing of going out of doors with their faces painted and powder ed in a most obvious manner. They would not so sin against good taste unless they were afflicted with defec- tive mirrors hung in dark corners, as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-08
WIFE OF BELGIAN
 DIRECTOR SLAIN

Teheran, March s-Madame Con stant, the wife of the Belgian direc- tor of customs at the port of Bushire was murdered, last night, by an un- known. Persian, who also severely wounded M. constant
 M. and Mme. Constant were driv- assaiIant ran from behind their car riage and emptied a revolver into the occupants.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-08

to her home from a short visit at MT. and Mrs. Clarence B. Andrews at Rock House
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-08

LOWEST RATES TO CALIFORNIA, Oregon, Washington, Montana
 Nevada, Idaho, Texas. Arizona. British Columbia. Apply ERIE RAILROAD, 196 Washington St., Boston, Mass. to 20*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-08
Do You wear Glasses2

If so are you satisfied that they have been fitted to your eyes in 1 correct and proper manner? Have they given the satisfaction expected You will incur no obligation by call ing and consulting with me R. M- Leonard, 991 Main St. ''The home Of satisfied eyegIass wearers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-03-08
For the First of the Week

Special in Percale of neat designs, white grounds. 9 cts yard coored stripes and figures. Ginghams in pin checks and Chambray in blue and GN cts yard gray
 Wash Section, Basement
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-07-30

subseribe for the Prospe,tor
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-07-30
ALASKA 1|MhR FOR RaPfh PULP

The United States Forest Ser vice has issued the following bulletin:
 Washington, D C., July B. Bids have just been. received by the Forest Ssryice for 300 mil- lion feet of timber which has been advertised for sale on the Tongass National Forest in Alaska, and an additional 300 million feet from the forest has been applied for. A large part of this timber is Sitka spruce, which will be made into paper pulp not only for the Pacific Coast and the Orient, but for the general pulp market.
 The latest estimates of the Forest Service available show that there is a stand of apprOxi- mately 70 billion feet on the Tongass national forest in Alas ka. Recent investigations have shown this amount to be very much larger than supposed. The Alaskan forests, according to bureau experts, contain ap- proNimately one-sixth of the to- tai stand of timber on the ma tional forests. The annual cut on the Tongass forest has in creased gradually from zero at it's creation in 1902 until it amounted approximately 43 mill lion feet in the year 1912. This entire amount has been cut for 'rcri uses, largely for boxes to contain canned salmon. iThe latest large sale is remarkable in that :t il Cicates beginning of the utilization of Alaska tim Der in the general markets.
 On the area on the Stikine river, for which bids have been received, the species to be cut include Sitka spruce, hemlock, red cedar, cottonwood, and yel- low cedar, and the minimum stumpage rates range from $2.- 50 to $I.OO thousand feet, ac- cording to species, the yellow cedar bringing the highest price. Another pulp company has made application for the other area, at the head of Thorn Arm, which contains the same species to be sold at similar prices. This company has had men eXamin- ing timberlands in Alaska dur ing a long period and over large areas, and has come to the con- clusion that the Tongass tim Der offers the best opportunity it has seen.
 The three great advantages which the paper manufacturers say they are finding in Alaska are abundant supplies of tim bcr, cheap hydro-ele'ctric power, and tidewater transportation- all of these in one and the same locality. Both areas adjoin deep water, and it is probable that the plants will be so located that ocean freighters can be loaded at the mills.
 A cutting period of twenty years will be allowed, with two years additional for construction work. The prices nfay be ad- iusted at five-year intervals to take care of possible advances ill l,,n,hap ya1uaS
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-07-30

At the prbsvm Tenlght.
 Change of program tomorrow, evening. '
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-07-30
Money and the "Movies."

Every one, of course, knows that the moving picture shows are literally patronizeH, but a hint of the real extent of the in dustry has just been furnished by the chairman of the first h. ternational Exhibition of the Moving Picture Arts, soon to be held in New York. According to these statistics, '>the yearly at tendance on moving picture shows is in excess of $500, ,0O0,- 900, or 36 visits for every man, woman and child in the nation.
 The figures, which are the first official ones ever prepared i'll thEs country, are expected to create considerable interest, not alone among moving picture men, but the public at large. The figures show that $319,O00,000 was re- oeived in quarters, dimes and nickels: that S80000,O00 is in vested in the industry; that more than .2OQ,OQ4 persons are em- ployed and that tO,O00,00o feet of picture film are produced weekly.
 A great responsibility rests | upon the moving picture people, for their influence is tremendous. l It is for them to incnlcate good Imorals and worthy aim. | It is to the credit of the nov ing spirits--no pun .intended-- l.of.the industry that they recog- nize their responsibility and that glittle attempt has been made in
 the last few years to offer ob- lIjectionable films to the public.
 At the 0rrbsum Tpnglght.
 Change of program tomorrow II
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-07-30
Northwestern League.
From School Compositions.

"Hiawatha was a good man. I don't know is he a brave man. l don't tell you that. I don't know nothing about Hiawatha, but what I have said about him. So I will tell you what l can and l can't tell you nothing more."
 "Woman should not be allow ed to vote because she is so con- stituted flzishally that she is easily accepted.
 "Sir Walter Scott was lame, and therefore could not support his family"
 ''The frog is cold-hearted animal"
 'Hannibars greatest achieve ment was crossing the Alps in a boat"
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-07-30
Notice to Pay Poll Tax.

Noticel is hereby given to all whom it may concern that by the provisions of Chapter 54 of the laws passed by the first leg islature of the Territory of Alas ka, entitled, "An act to impose a poll tax upon male persons in
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-07-30
BASE BALL SCORES.
Tuesday, July 29, 1913.
National League.

NattonaT I0A9uo.
 Pittsburg i, Philadelphia !. Pitchers--Hendrix; Alexander, Mayer.
 St. Louis 0, New York i. Pitch ers--Doak; Demaree.
 Second game. St. Louis 0, New York 3. PitcherS--Sallee, Geyer; Fromme.
 Chicago 1, Boston 9. Pitch ers--Overall, Ritchie; Dickson. Cincinnati 6, Brooklyn 5. Pitchers--Jof1 1nson, Brown ; Wagner.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-07-30
Northwestern League.

Spokane o, Seattle :. Pitch ers--kraft; Fullerton.
 Vancouver s, Victoria >. Pitch- ers-- -RngersOll: Toner.
 Portland 1, Tacoma 0. Pitch McGinnity.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-07-30
American League.

Boston 2, Chicago o. Pitch ers--FOster; Scott, Benz.
 Second game. Boston 5, Chi cagO 3. Pitchers--LeOnard O'Brien, Lathrop, Benz.
 New York ,, Cleveland 6. Pitchers--keating, Mcdonnell kahler.
 Second game. New York 3, Cleveland 6. PitcherS--Schullz, Warhop; Mitchell.
 Washington ?, st. Louis 1. pitchers--Engcl; LevecnZ.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-07-30

A fresh supply of Chinese goods just received on the Samp- son--Chop Suey and Chinese Noodles at the Valdez Cafe.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-12-15

MoIIy-So you are really engaged
at last? Pm awfully glad to hear it,
dear! Angeline-Yes, l was sure you
would be; you may have a chance
now!
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-12-15

! A REPORT ON INDUSTRIAL AND
COMMERCIAL CONDITIONS
New York, Dec. 15.-The New
York Herald, which published re-
port as to industrial and commercial
conditions, says that policy of re-
trenchment is in force in manufac-
turing centers of East. Working
forces have been cut down and many
skilled and unskilled workmen are
without employment This is espe-
ciaIy true in cities where steel in
dustries are centered.
The report further states: Men
who analyze the causes of fluctua-
lions in trade and commerce in the
North Atlantic states have no hesita-
ton in ascribing the failing health Of
trade in their locality to the enforced
entertainments in the railways pend
ing decision on their application to
the Interstate Commerce Commission
for an advance in freight rates.
States reporting business fair
were: Maine, New Hampshire, Yer
mont, Massachusetts, Connecticut,
Rhode Island, Nebraska, Iowa, North
Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota,
California, Oregon and Washington.
New York, New Jersey, Pennsyl-
vania and Delaware reported business
Eat a standstill.'
Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, nli-
nois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Kentucky,
Tennessee and Missouri reported
business below par"
A SCHOOL BOARD, POME
Fill the following able pome out to
suit yourself:
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-12-15

lNJOkED IN FEDERAI BUtIDlNG
- mo REDRESS AGAINST GOVT.
About two weeks ago Lawrence
Donahue, a latter carrier, in the main
postoff1ce had his skull crushed by
heavy wrench falling from the Sec
ond floor, which is being remodeled
for greater working space. He is at
st. Elizabeth's Hospital in a very
critical condition. If he RECEIVERS it is
probable that he will sustain per-
manent defect to his brain.
AS soon as Oscar Nelson, state fac
tory inspector, heard of the accident
he sent Deputy Inspector Sheldon to
investigate. He was refused admit
lance by Postmaster Campbell, on the
ground that he had no jurisdiction
over federal buildings But the state
Office argued that it had jurisdiction
over the contractor, under the work.
mans compensation act.
Notice was served on Bolter & Son,
who are doing the work, to erect a
scaffold and canopy to prevent things
from falling on the heads of the car
riers and clerks. They complied two
days later.
Donohue has no redress against the
government. Unless he wins in a
civil suit against contractors he can
get no compensation, as would be the
case had the accident been committed
by a federal employee.
Nelson has just returned from
Washington, and has induced Con-
gresham Martin Madden of the post
Office and post roads committee to
include provision for injury COM
pensation for postal employees in the
appropriation bill to be presented to
the present session of congress. This
provides for full pay the first year,
half pay the second year and $4,000
in case of death. This is the same
as the railway mail clerks injury
compensation provision, the only fed
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-12-15

What is said to be the largest tire,
trunk in the world, measuring IA
feet in girth, is at Mixtla, Mexico.