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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-30
SPLENDID RECITAL BY MISS MAY PRICE
LARGE AUDIENCE AND ENTHUSI- ASTIC APPLAUSE AT RENDI- TION OF DIFFICUT COMPOSE TIONS ON PIANO.

The music lovers of the city were afforded a treat Monday evening when they attended the recital given by Miss May Price at St. CTlra1es' hall 4 splendid program was rendered which showed her command of the piano to great advantage, and her renditions and interpre ta tions were given the most enthusiastic applause. There was a large audience present, of course composed largely Of friends who have known Miss Price since childhood and have followed her work in her chosen profession with great interest. Miss Price was born in this city and received her early education in the Barnum school and later at the St. Charles convent school where she took up the study of music under the direction of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester, and has just completed her musical course. The recital of Monday evening was given in honor of that event.
 Miss Price has been organist at St. Charles church for a number of years and has given excellent satisfaction in that position, but it is as a pianist that she excels. She has the rare gift of being a splendid sight reader and accompaniSt, while her interpreta- tion of some of the difficult classical piano compositions IS the wonder of some of the older musicians of the city. Miss Price has a promising ca reer as a musician before her and her friends look to see her make a repu- tation which will extend beyond the city.
 The program rendered Monday even ing had a number of notable and very played faultlessIy. The piano selec- ttons were interspersed with vocal se- lections by Miss Jessie Murray and Alois Havrilla.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-30
A STRIKE IN TOWN

There was a small sized strike in town Monday morning, when a, num- Der Of the soIderers in the employ of the E. H. H. Smith Silver company demanded an increase in wage and were refused it. The men were dis charged instead of being given an in- crease and as they hung around the shop waiting for their pay which the officials had promised to give them at noon, threats were made against the company. Fearing serious trouble the local authorities were notified and State Policeman Rowe Wheeler and Constables Fred Palmer and Howard Policy went down to the shop. No trouble of a serious nature occurred, however, the men departing as soon as they received their pay at noon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-30

I've actually seen Hugh try to get his head in the way of one of Rusie's curves to take his base under the pitcher rule. I've seen McGraw, when he was only a young chap, intentional ly get hit when the ball hurt him awful John would fall in the dust and writhe in pain. He would for get all that however, if I'd let him go to first, but couldn't. For he in tentionally got in the way of the ball. :"
 Billy Evans is another umpire who is head and heels in love over the game. Bill is the type of an official who brings credit to the sport, and it is good thing he still is young.
 There are some umpires who can seem to learn the hang of things. One of these is Bush, a chap who was let out by President Lynch last season because he got in the way of a ball hatted by a Giant during the Cub ser ies at New York. Bush is in the coast league now and seems in for bad year of it.
 Even during the spring exhibition games Bush antagonized the fans by turning and talking back to them. He also has shown a tendency to beef with the players. It's a pity Bush can't control himself for he is really an excellent official.
 Empires new to the major league of it until they get accustomed to the surroundings. They still have the words of their president fresh in their ears about giving decisions quickly. AS a result they are so anxious to rule they sometimes call a play before it is finished with the result that a hot ar gument follows.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-30
POLICE BOARD TO MEET.

4 meeting of the local police board will be held this evening at 7:30 when routine matters will be considered as we'll as probable acceptance of the resignation of Patrolman Derrick. Re ports that other resignations from members of the force had been re- cefved and might be acted on at this time could not be verified today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-30

Just as Wells III fact he hits like a good sized welter- weight
 McCue is just emerging from high school and is above the average fight CT in intelligence. He is not bothered with the ''big head and has the ut- most confidence in his manager, John ny McCue, who has taught the boy all he knows in the boxing line and has also trained him, for all his battles Johnny Is himself an o1d-tirne wrestler and boxer and knows the game as well as most of the wise acres of to- day. Matty is very reserved and has a soft voice, more like a clerk in q dry goods store than a fighter He is not boastfu1 in the least and would rather talk on any subject than dis cuss fighting.
 He is almost a counterpart of Ad Wolgast in action and the boy looks very much like the famous Michigan wildcat. He strips well and is well developed about the upper body and arms. He also has a sturdy pair of legs to stand on and his cover up' is excellent, but he does not keep in his cage as many fighters do, except when he wants to protect himself from attack. He hits freely with both hands and from any position, with either left or right He seems to have the knack of hitting down to perfection, the same as Kid Mccoy had, and once he puts over one of those swings to the jaw it is all over. but the counting. He has not been meeting lemons all the time, either, as such boys as George Stevens, John ny Klofta, Freddy Andrews. Paddy KelIar, George Horton and Joe Home land all know the game, but have all taken the count in short order. Now Matty wants. to get a crack at Abe AtteI1 or Charley White of Chicago, and the chances are he will get one of them in the near future.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-30
AscENs1oN TTBURsDAY.

Tomorrow will be the Feast of the Ascension and will be observed in all of the Catholic and Episcopal churches or the city. 1.-the Catholic churches it is a Holy day of obligation and ear ly masses will be celebrated to accom- modate the working people of the con gregations. Confessions will be heard this afternoon and evening, and also tomorrow afternoon and evening for those who desire to receive Holy Com munion. Friday is the first Friday of the month and many take that op- portunitv to receive the sacrament.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-30
ST. ANrHoNY7s CHURCH.

Services at st. Anthony's church for Ascension Day are: Low mass at 5:3C a. m.; high mass at a. m. Friday. Qst of the month), and Saturday, low masses at 5:30 and a. m. Sunday, masses at 7:3O S:3O and 1O:SO. The women of the parish will receive Holy Communion in body st the 7:S0 mass. Practically ali attended the mission that was given by the RedemptoriEt Fathers, Revs. c. LeTnire and L. For tier The exercises for the women will close at D. m. Sunday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-30
RIrMMAGE SALE

A most successful rummage sale was held in the chapel of the Congre- gationaI church today under the au- spices of the Woman's Aid society of the olARrch iron 70 0 cio k this morn ing until 6 o'clock this evening. A neat little sum was realized from the affair and will be used to help in the work being done by the society. =;
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-30
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

On Monday evening at a gathering of friends at the home of Mrs. Albert Adams the engagement of Miss Edith A. Turner to Clifford c. Curtis, was announced. Miss Turner is principal at the local Center school and is one of the best known and most popular members of the faculty at that insti- tuition. Mr.. Curtis whose home is on Longbrook avenue, is an instructor in a large manual training school in New Jersey. Miss Turner comes from Lud- ingtonvtlle, N. r., and has been a teacher in the local schools for sever al years in the eighth grade, the High school. and as principal of the Center school.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-30

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 six battles and most of his vic tories have been by the knockout route. Of the last fifteen contests he had eleven were knockouts, which shows what kind of a haymaker he carries. Not only does he carry a sleep producer in his right hand. but he can also give the sleep po- on with his left inst aS well. in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-30
WISCONSIN HAS REAL
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 YOUNG MATTY M'CUE
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Wisconsin has another real light ing Dane'' in the person of Matty Me Cue of Racine, whose real name Is Mathew Paulson, and who has been creating all kinds of dismay for the feather weights about the middle west: in fact he has sent chills into more than one fighter who has assayed to face him of late.
 Although only IS years of age the
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-30
TO OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY

Oronoque lodge of odd Fellows will celebrate the 94th anniversary of the founding of Odd Fellowship in the lodge rooms, third floor of the town building this evening. There will be an interesting entertainment, speech making, and refreshments. Evening Star, Rebekah lodge, will assist in the entertainment of the evening. A fine time is anticipated by all the mem bers of the odd Fellows and Rebekahs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-30
w n w DANCE

The second annual dance of Li11ey camp, Woodmen of the World, will be held in the Auditorium this evening. Dennison's orchestra will furnish the music for dancing and it is expected that the dance will be the most sue cessf1I one ever held under the au- spices of the local camp.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-30
ON SICK LIST

Charles s. Golden of No. 753 Strat- ford avenue who has been i'll with the grippe and neuralgia is not i'm proving as rapidly as his many friends would wish. He has been i'll for some little time now and is con fined to his home on Stratford ave nue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-30
MUNICIPAL ICE PLANT.

The Progressive Club will debate on the question of municipal ice plant, at their open meeting tomorrow even ing. H. H. Jackson and W. W. Col lins leading the discussion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-30
w c IT. IT. MEETS

A meeting of the Woman's Chris tian Temperance Union will be held Thursday May 1, at three o'clock at the home of Mrs. Burbank, Judson Place. A full attendance Of all the members is desired.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-23
Big DROP in TAXICAB
RATES MAY BE result
Decision as to Whether Companies Are
Public Service Corporations
Anxiously Awaited.
PLANS MADEFOR HEARING

Present taxicab rates will take tumble
to about just one half OF what they are
at present if the Public Utilities Com
mission, after hearing the arguments ad-
vanced by representatives Of the people
Of the District. adjudge the two taxica b
companies operating here as public ser
vice corporations
That is the consensus among individual
owners of taxiCabs and horse cabs now
doing a public business. Scores of Citi-
zens will appear at the hearing to be
given before the Public Utilities Com
mission tomorrow at the District Build
ing. Headed by a corps of lawyers, own
ers of scores Of touring cars, taXiCabs,
and horse-drawn vehicles will make a
valiant fight to obtain what they declare
a fair adjustment of the situation.
Several attorneys representing the indi-
vidual owners of hacking vehicles, who
have not the privilege of standing in the
vicinity of the hotels where fares are
usually obtained, declare that the taXiCa b
companies by contracting with the hotels
to haul fares from their stands do not
evade the status of public service corpo-
rations. These taXiCab companies are
strictly public service corporations. they
declare, and should be under the juris-
diction OF the Public Utilities Commits
sion, which would have the power to
regulate rates.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-23
GARRISON DIRECTS
REPORT ON SLAVERY
War Secretary Seeks Information from
Gov. Gen. Harrison on Con-
diions in Philippines.
NEW LAVISH NECESSARY

An investigation of the alleged practice
Of slavery and peonage in the Philippines
has been directed by Secretary of War
Garrison, as a result of the reports made
by Dean Worcester, former Secretary of
the Interior of the Philippines. and Audi
tor phipps
The Secretary said yesterday he had
instructed Francis Burton Harrison, now
on his way 10 Manila to take up his
duties as the governor general of the is
lands, to look into the matter and re-
port 10 the War Department.
Secretary Garrison will not take any
further action until he has received from
Gov. Harrison 4 report giving the results
of his investigation.
The Secretary is reported to believe
that If the law Is found to be inadequate
for the suppression of slavery and other
fvrmc of involuntary servitude, there
should be additional legislation. Such
legislation. however, he considers matter
for the Philippine government and not
for the Washington government, except
in an advisory capacity. The Secretary
has been advised by officers of the War
Department that the existing law is
adequate. hut Dean Worcester contends
TO the contrary.
The issue now causing SO much discus
sion really arose in the refusal of the
Philippine Assembly to pass the bill
Nhich Secretary Worcester drafted on
the subject.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-23
new HAVEN RAILROAD
BLAMED FOR WRECK
Interstate Commerce Commission Holds
Company Responsible for
Wallingford Disaster.
LACK OF DISCIPLINE IS SEEN

The Interstate Commerce Commission
has found the New York, New Haven
and Hartford Railroad Company respon-
sible for the recent wreck at Walling-
ford. Conn, In which twenty-one lives
were lost. 1t will appeal to Congress for
action TO prevent similar disasters in the
future. ~
The report of the commission on the
investigation conducted by Commissioner
c. c. McChord and Chief Inspector
Belknap will be made public tomorrow.
1t will hold that the Wallingford wreck
was due to the railroads dlsregarding
the warning issued by the commission
following previous disasters. This waH-
ing was that there was lack of disci-
pline on the system, owing to ineffective
supervision. The commission now he
lieves that Congressional action Is the
only effective remedy.
The commissioners have no authority
10 infiict punishment for disobedience OF
their orders. They are OF the opinion
that the usefulness of the commission Is
at stake, and that only by Congressional
help can its orders be made effective.
The commission has decided that the
recent wreck should not be considered in
the light merely Of an error on the part
of operatives of the railroad and that
the real underlying cause is the lack OF
effective supervision and discipline among
its employees, which IL is the duty of q
railroad corporation to maintain.
The commissioners hope that Congress
will invest their board with more than the
mere function of reporting on a wreck
and making suggestions which are sell
dom followed.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-23
RESPONSIBILITY FOR
SLIT SKIRTS DENIED
Miss Alice Paul Comments on
Charge Recently Made by
The Anfi-Sunrapinf.

Beyond acknowledging the merit of
their discovery that discussions Of vice
create vice. there is little to be said"
answered Miss Alice Paul. when asked
yesterday to comment upon the recent
charge of the ''antis' that the woman
suffrage advocates are responsible for an
increase in viciousness, diaphanous skirts,
immodeSt dances, silk stockings of frank
Gpenuess. and slit skirts
One is not tempted to be angry
at such a charge" Miss Paul con-
tinued, thoughtfully. Its too erratic
to be considered seriously when lev
eled At some of our country's great
est women. 1t might be interpreted
as the irresponsible statement of those
who have come to realize the fulfil
ity Of their opposition. One is justified
in presuming that persons who will so
calumniate their opponents are lacking
both in good breeding and in intelligence.
But women suffragists do not base
their claim for enfranchisement upon a
need of woman's voice to free the coun-
try from viciousness. They demand en-
franchisement as a right. The woman
suffrage agitation is not an agitation
against vice, but an agitation for right.
1t has nothing TO do with slit skirts, the
tango, Or diaphanous gowns"
The Washington herald., 1913-09-23
DELAWAREAN OPPOSED
FOR COLLECTORSHIP
But Maryland Delegation Fails to
Decide on Candidate for
the Place.
W. H. BRYAN IS CONSIDERED

A protest against the appointment OF
a Delaware man to the coliectonhip OF
internal revenue for the district embrac-
ing the District OF Columbia, Maryland.
and Delaware was adopted at a meeting
OF the Maryland Congressional delega-
ton yesterday afternoon. The protest
will be sent to the President. Owing 10
the absence OF Senator Smith, those at
the meeting failed to agree upon a can
dIdate.
1t became known after the conference,
however. that the members OF the House.
as well as State Senator Blair Lee and
Charles p. Coady. Democratic nominee
for Congress in the Third district. were
willing to center upon william II. Bryan.
of Baltimore County, for the office. In
fact. the name of Bryan was the only
one brought up and given serious con-
sideration. He was not altogether ac-
ceptable TO all of the conferees, but
when the gathering got down to the
question Of picking substitute for
Bryan they found it was a harder mat
ter than they had supposed. Then, too.
the strong Endorsements given Bryan by
the business interests of Baltimore re-
moved the doubts some Of the COnferecs
had as 10 his qualifications.
II CtlidAOi sollllAh VIII " SuHpOl l
Bryan il can be safely predicted that
the MaltimOre Countian will be given
formal Endorsement of the united dele
Cation. Should the Senator take a stand
against Bryan and in favor of some
other candidate. the whole situation
would be changed.
Senator Smith is the biggest factor in
the tight at this time. Not only will he
have the last say as TO the confirmation
of the man who is finally nominated
hut the plain intimation from the White
House that the solid delegation would
do well to get behind the man to op-
pose Mr.. Raughley, if that man is to be
given consideration. makes il necessary
for the other Marylanders in Congress
to defer in a large measure to the Sena-
tor.
Earlier in the day Representative
Covington and Senator Lee called upon
the President in person and explained
the reasons why the collectorship
should be kept in the State.
\ second conference probably will he
called soon as IL can be made con-
venient to Senator Smith. In the
meantime the letter of protest will be
dispatched to the White House. and the
President is relied upon not to move
further until the Msrylanders have
been given an opportunity to present
candidate
The Washington herald., 1913-09-23
EVANS CASE PIGEoNHoLED.
Has Rccn Heard from For
mcr CoIored school Principal.

The controversy in which the Board of
Education and w. Bruce Evans, former
principal of Armstrong Manual Training
School, colored, have figured since his
dismissal. may die within the House
District Committee as far as an invest
igation is concerned.
Chairman johnson said yesterday he
had had no communication from Evans,
but that a man named Murray had filed
a brief that bore indirectly on the con-
troversy.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-23
FOREIGN RIFLEMEN
SEE SIGHTS OF CITY
Col. G. B. Young, of District National
Guard, Accompanies Champion
Argentine and Peru Teams.

Sightseeing under The guidance of Col.
G. 3. Young. of the District National
Guard rifle team was yesterdays pro-
gram of the Argentine and Peruvian eX-
pert riflemen who shot at Camp Perry.
Ohio. The foreign visitors were in charge
of a special committee OF rihemen, who
are accompanying them on their tour of
this country.
Today the party will go to Annapolis,
and. under special permit of Secretary
OF the Navy Daniels. will make a visit
to the Naval Academy. Tomorrow they
will go to Philadelphia TO visit the
League Island Navy Yard, and Thursday
they will go by yacht from New York to
West Point They will go TO Boston be-
fore sailing for South America.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-23
WHTTLOCK TO BE NAMED.
Mayor of Toledo VIII he Nominated
Minister to Belgium.

President Wilson will send to the Sen
ate. probably this week. the nomination
of Brand Whitlock. Mayor of Toledo. and
author of several works OF fiction, as
Minister to Belgium.
This nomination was all but agreed on
several weeks ago when a hight started
in Ohio against Mayor Whitlock's nomi-
nation. The only charge made against
him was that he was Independent in poll
tics and not an orthodox Democrat. He
has been elected and reelected Mayor OF
Toledo, running as an Independent. over
both Republican and Democratic nomi-
nees.
The fight against Mayor Whitlock was
waged by Harvey CARRIER and William
w. Durham, who are known as the lead
ers of the Bryan wing of the Democ-
racy in Ohio.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-23
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
WHITE.


Milton NJ. Beck. q. and Mary E. Soper,
q. Rev. A. II. Thompson.
f. Frankcomb Davis. jr., -, and Inge-
borg L. Forsberg, p. Rev. T. Z. Davis
Raymond Ehrmantraut, Il. and Della J.
Dorsey, 20. Rev. Edward NJ. Corbett
William A. Dean, 50, and Mary NJ.
Strother, IS. Rev. P. J. O'Connel.
Hilleary L. Offutt, jr., 25, of Garrett
Park, Md. and Beatrice II. Daley. "a
Rev. Joseph F. MCGEE.
Aubrey w. Martin. 81. of Fairmont. W.
Va, and Alma Swiger, 81. of Clarllsburg,
W. Va. Rev. James s. Montgomery.
Charles ]. Huppman. %, and Mabel V.
Henderson. 10. Rev. Joseph +. MCGEE.
Clinton n. Wells, %. and Bertha q.
Avery. Is, both of Dinwiddle County, Va.
Rev. James S. Montgomery.
COLORED,
d. Nelson. q, and Elizabeth Jones. IS
w. c. Powers, 20, and Carrie WASH
ington, 2S
ford, 70.
II. Lee. q. and Beatrice Frazier, 19.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-23
REV. DIR. CLARK WELCOMED.
New HamIine VI. L. Church Pastor
Given Reception.

a public reception was given the Rev.
Dr. Lucius c. Clark. the new pastor Of
Hamline NJ. L. Church, Ninth and p
Streets Northwest. and Mrs. Clark last
evening in the parlors Of the church. 4
large attendance Of the membership and
friends and many pastors Of the
churches throughout the city and their
wives were present.
The opening exercises began with sing
ing by the congregation "Blest Be the
Tie That Binds. followed with prayer
by the former pastor, the Rev. DR.. Lu-
Glen Clark. 4 musical selection entitled
Midst Nerdant Woods in Sunshine
Bright" was rendered by the church
quartet
The address of welcome was made by
Mr.. J. w. Davis DR. W. L. Mcdowell.
district superintendent. added words OF
welcome to DIR. and Mrs. Clark. On be-
half of the ladies of the church, Mrs.
J. 4. Winner presented Mrs. Clark a
handsome bouquet Of flowers.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-23
NATURE FREAY WITNESSED.
Pear Tree Blossoms Make Their APP

Pear Tree Blossoms Make Their APP
pcarance During Equinox.
Nature has played an unusual trick In
the back yard of the home OF Richard f,
Preusser. SOS I Street Northwest. On
going into his back yard yesterday morn
ing Mr. Preusser saw fully hundred buds
ana blossoms on pear tree near his
mouse. Mr.. Preusser declared that it was
the first time he had ever seen such a
sight and is at loss to explain the freak
Of nature.
He said the only way he could account
for the late blossoms was that the limb
which holds the blossoms partially Is
dead, which prevented the sap running
down into the trunk of the tree, and the
warm sun had forced the buds out. Ex-
perts from the Department of Agriculture
have been asked TO visit his yard and see
the tree