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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20
Biggest Anti=Trust=VictOry
 Of Wilson Administration Is That Over Telegraph Co.

telephone facilities of it's rival. the Western Union.
 Independent telephone interests complained bitterly Members of Congress from time to time have pro posed investigations or urged the de- pertinent of justice to act on general principles.
 Finally, in the last few weeks, began a movement for government ownership of telephone and telegraph lines. Representative Lewis of Mary land, who initiated this move, which was endorsed by Postmaster Gener- al BurlesOn in his annual report just published recognized the importance of through lines and proposed that they be acquired by the goVernme
 In the course of the light carried on by the Postal company and the inde- pendent telephone companies there have been numerous lawsuits and com plaints to public serv1ce commissions, the interstate commerce commission and the department of justice. A suit under the Sherman 4aw charging dis crirnination against the independents Of the Pacific coast is now in the fed era1 courts and hearings in connec- ton with it have recently been held in the city.
 Financial men said today that the separation os the company into it's parts would be a great difficulty be- cause of their distinct organization. The difficulty would be, however, in devising an equitable pIan for distribu- tion Of the securities
 The department of justice no longer will permit a distrib ution of stock Of the subsidiaries to r1e stockh elders of the main company pro rata as in the tobacco and Standard Oil cases. The supreme court in the Union Pacific dissolution went on the record against this.
 FEy A+torpav ConoraY CeorCe Wick ersham, when he heard the news, said:
 ''I can't say I am pleased because I think it will be an economic mis- take. see no reason why telephone and telegraph companies should not be conducted as one concern.
 However, the action of the Wilson administration in bringing about this voluntary dissolution is not a new policy. When I was attorney general there were number of such dissolu- tions brought about by the efforts of MT. Taft and myself
 MT. Wickersham said that, as at torney general, complaints were made to him against the American Tele- phone & Telegraph Company and he turned the case over to the interstate commerce commission for investiga- ton.
 The results of the investigation, I believe he said, have brought about the dissolution by consent"
 George G. Ward, vice-president of the Mackay companies, when told the news, said:
 This is exactly what the Postal Telegraph Company has been contend ing for four years. We have contend ed that there was discrimination against us on the part of the tele- phone company and that this dis crimination would continue as long as the interests remained united.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20
THREE FIREMEN ARE INJURED BY.
 FALLING BRICKS

MiddIetown, Conn, Dec. 20-One of this city's oldest buildings went down in ruins before an early morning fire this morning. It Was a brick struc- ture in the rear of the Donovan block in Main street used in part as a storehouse. The original building was put up more than a hundred years ago. The total losses are $10,- OOO..
 The rear end of the Donovan block was damaged as was an adjoin- ing single story structure rented by the Palace of Sweets for sale of con fectfonery and Joseph 1ntravi, flor 1St.
 The tenants in the larger block were the M. J. Hilder Company, rugs, and Bernard & Logan, shoe dealers. Three firemen-Hami1ton Mann, Ar thur B. Church and Charles Lock hardt-were hurt by falling bricks during the fire. Forty horses in B. N. Robinson's stable were removed in time.
 The walls of the building in which the fire broke out fell later.
 Egbert Doane, a tenant in the Don ovan block, suffered from smoke in- ha1ation.
 The fires origin is not known.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20

Washington, Dec. 20-The greatest anti trust victory of President Will sons administration thus far-the voluntary dissolution of the soca1led telegraph trust-comnanded the at tention of all administration officials today
 Next to the fact that all the fea- lures against which the government was preparing antitrust suits will be eliminated with the consent and CO., operation of '+big business itself without years of litigation, the prin- cipaI topic of discussion in adnainis- tration circles today was what effect will the dissolution have the movement for government ownership? It had been generally expected in Con gress that such a plan would soon be aurged as an administration m cas- ure.
 With the voluntary dissolution of the soealled trust actually under way, holds and the Interstate Commerce Commission today, prepared to scan the details of the separation of the American Telephone & Telegraph Go. from the Western Union and the work Of disentigrating the telephone affairs throughout the country which threat .ened federal action.
 Not only has the telephone and tele- graph company agreed to give up its control of the Western Union but it has agreed not to extend it's monopoly of local companies in the telephone field. But the most Important point to the American people, officials de- clare, is the telephone conpany's agreement to extend the use of it's toll lines to all local companies. That concession, which was admittedly more than Attorney General McReynolds expected to secure in along fight, ope ns long distance facilities by te1ephone to many communities which have long been denied it.
 As the work of separating the two big companies goes on points which they may be in doubt will be submit ted to Attorney General McReyno1ds and the interstate commerce commits sion for decision.
 New York, Dec. 20-The announce ment from Washington that the American Telephone & Telegraph Go. had agreed to dispose of it's interests in the Western Union and to effect a reorganization to conform with the recommendations of the federal au- thorities was no surprise to financial men, though unexpected at this time.
 The telegraph. and telephone com bination has been under almost con- tinuous attack since it was effected in 1909 through the purchase of. the large Gould, Sage and Moroscini hold ings of Western Union stock by the American Telephone & Telegraph corporations which the various Bell Telephone interests had been consolf- dated.
 Ever since that time the telephone combination has been under inves- tigation by the department of justice. It has been constantly assailed by Clarence H. Maekayx because off the disadvantage under which the Pos tai Telegraph & Gable Company was placed through it's alleged lack of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20
ANGRY WIFE SENT
 HIM TO PRISON ON
 FALSE TESTIMONY

Following the confession of Mrs. Jules Bruchman that she had perJur- ed herself and thereby sent her hus- band to states prison, the Board of Pardons issued a pardon to Bruchman yesterday, just as he was beginning a sentence of not more than eight eight and not less than five years in Wethersde1d- Attorney John H. Casey of this city, counsel for Bruch- man, had secured the testimony of many prominent citizens of Norwalk, who testified to Bruchman's good char acter.
 He was originally charged with a serious attack upon his two-year- old daughter but this was {. afterward changed to indecent assault. In her affidavit made before Attorney Casey subsequent to Bruchmanis sentence, Mrs. Bruchman admitted she had per jired herself when she testified that her husband had made the attack upon the little girl. She did it in a fit of anger against her husband, Mrs. Bruchman said. Bruchman is about 40 years old. Dr. Boheunon of Norwa1k appeared before the Board and testified to the good character of the accused.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20
DIEIGo

HOGAN-In this city, Dec. 20, 1913, At his late residence 376 Center St. Patrick O. Hogan, aged S9 years, months, Is days.
 Notice of funeral hereafter. a~ GINANE-In this city, Dec. 19th 1918, Martin Ginane, beloved hus- band of Minnie DoughertJ aged 3s years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence No Burr Road on Monday, Dec. 22nd at S-SO a. m. and from St. Peters church at, g "a. m- Interment at St. MichaePs cemetery. New York pa pers please copy. an SPARGO-In this city, Thursday, Dec. 1Sths 191Ss James Spargo, aged 63 years. months, 16 days
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence No. 12Sb Noble avenue on Monday Dec 2znd at D. m. Intermeut at Lakeview Cemetery Friends can view the remains on Monday from II 10 clock. 19 b
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20
Little furs
 of real beauty.

For little girls: fJ1rs that will protect throat, keep hands warm, and add attrac- tive touch to Winter ap- parel.
 Belgian hare. .ernine sty1e.-$2 set Gray squirre1,-$10.
 Blended squirre1,-$5.
 Dark Opossum,-$4.
 hinchiI1a-$12.5O.
 Mole and coney.-$12 and $15. Muffs are nicely lined. Scarfs are shaped so they fit snugly. Almost any little girl will welcome such set as gift.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20
Decision Is Reserved In
 Peck's Case

When arguments started this morn ing in the case of the State Of Con necticut against Judge Charles H. Peck Of stratford, Judge DeForest, Of coun- seI for the defendant. stated that he might attack some of the men believed to be responsible for the proceedings against Judge Peck. Before he could launch into any orarory. Judge Ben nett said: The court doesn1t intend to listen to any such attacks"
 During the course of his argument, however, Judge DeFTorest found occa- sion to say that States Attorney Judi son and Grand Juror wan Morehouse of Stratford had been responsible for the circular issued just before the Re publican caucus, in which charges were made against Judge Peek The lawyer claimed this circular contained insin- nations instead of facts.
 Judge DeForest denied that his client had been guilty. of. any wrong doing in filing a bill for $750 against the Susan M. B. Perry estate. The money was honestly due Judge Peck for services rendered to Mrs. Perry before her death The only mistake that was made was putting the item in the wrong place in the accounting. This made it look as if the bill was for Ser vices to the executor.
 Acting States Attorney J. Moss Ives of Danbury made no elaborate argu- ment but confined himself to summing up the facts against Judge Peck. He re- lated how the Perry estate had come before Judge Peck in the Stratford pfobate court and how he had rem dered a. bill of $750 for legal services, which he as probate judge, approved. When the Perry heirs asked who the lawyer was, Judge Peck admitted ho was the lawyer.
 Judge Bennett reserved decision.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20
SEEK OUTSIDE HELP
 TO SECURE GAME

Washington, Dec. 20-The officials of local civic organizations who have been working to bring the army-navy football game to Washington perma- nently have decided that their plans cannot be carried out without con- gressionaI or outside aid. After con ferring with officials of the war and navy departm ents they have decided that the amount of money needed to stage the big game each year is too great to be raised by private subscrip.- tion only.
 movement to ask Congress for an appropriation for mammoth nation al stadium in the capital which could be used for athletic and other public events is being considered.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20
Moriarity Confident
 He Will Be Acquitted

Toms River N. J., Dec. 2O.-Joseph Moriarity, also known as William J. Leeh an, came into court today for the last day of his trial, confident of ac- quittal of the charge of murdering Mrs. Caroline Turner.
 Moriarity has denied that he com nitted the murder and his attorneys believe that they have established good alibi.
 Before summing up began counsel for the state said that conviction would be asked for first degree murder only and that if Moriarity was not guilty of that crime he was not guilty at all.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20
Most men like plain 'kerchief.

Nice linen, with plain hem or tape edge, for great ma jority.
 If there's an initial, let it be plain and nicely em- broidered.
 That's the recipe for nine men.
 For the tenth; fine hem- stitching or a little border of color that harmonizes with tie or socks.
 For the nine men, and the tenth; a bou1ltiful supply. 1212c 25c and more.
 Main floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20
Slippers.
 Slippers.

i Of felt; of leather.
 High slippers, and low.
 For Baby and Mother and Dad and Gran'-pop.
 Felt for Baby have cute little designs on them in white. They, themselves, are in colors that please chil- dren.
 Some for Mother and Big Sister are trimmed with fur. High ones for Dad have elastic sides and are mighty comfortable. $1 to $2.5O.
 Main floor, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20
Simple waists are handsome.

? After all, lingerie waist of simple pattern is wonderful ly attractive. Very simplici- ty makes it's little adorn- ment stand out with greater charm.
 Of such waists, some now ready add small price to their other merit.
 voile with dropping shoulder and kimono sleeve, low neck, ruffIe around neck, front tastefully embroidered,- $2
 Nice voile with little sailor collar of shadow lace. Droop shoulder fn- ished with embroidery set upon it, $2
 Crepe in hfgh-neck style with reg ulation sleeve. Inserting of Irish cro- chet in front and fine tucks both over shoulders and in back.-$2.
 Low-neck style, with net fri1l, en- broidered front with long shoulder and regular length sIeeves,-$1.
 Sai1or-collar style of nice voile with dropping shoulder. Ruffle of voile. embroidered front and pretty beading on cuffs and collar and at shoulders,-$1.
 Very-f1ne voi1e with embroidered patterns all over, long shoulder, sail or collar with lace inserting and frilI- ed edge, pretty beading, closed with double buttons and tasteful frogs s.
 Handsome voile with friIled front and collar edged with fine lace, late style dropping shoulder, effective round buttons of pearl,-$3. 
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20
A man s dog Is of his family.

E'They even thought to send old Tige a Christmas present. ''
 That gift made big inn pression.
 It's a worthwhile hint; for a man loves his dog, whether others do or not.
 Collars: spiky sorts for big dogs and little ones of beauty for pet d'ogs,-35c soc and to $1.75.
 Harnesses for clever little dogs and S1.25.
 Blankets for dogs who take constitutional every day. $1.
 Chamois lined collars for little dogs (and for cats) nickel trimmed and adorned with bells,-25c.
 Front basement
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20
Aeroplane Company
 Organized In State

Hartford, Dec. 2O-The Connecticut Aeroplane Company, of New Haven, filed a certificate of incorporation in the office of the secretary of state to- day. Its capital stock is $5Oo,00O and it proposes to build aeropIanes. hydro aeroplanes and air craft of all descrip- tions. It will start operations with $400,00 paid in. The incorporators are B. A. Mulliken, of New Haven, Paul Webb. Of Hamden, and Ralph H. Clark, of Derby. An incorporation fee of $25O was paid to the state.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20
Nature could own these flowers.

NAA@0C AAO W S4 0s
 Only wonderful skill and patience makes such flowers possible.
 Roses of the glorious new Giroflee tint.
 Roses of the glowing deep new coral hue.
 F'orgetmenots in the mar velous mele shades.
 Those beautiful new mais roses.
 They are wonderful!
 Most-natural thing in the world is to pick them up and try to get their odor.
 Beautiful large and small roses; some so ve1vety 'tfs hard to believe them made by hands. Monte Carlo daisies that flash their co1ors brilliant ly. Lilies of the valley, and dah1ias, and pert pansies. and rich fuchsias, and modest vfoIets, and beautiful gar denias-a1l are so close kin to Ma lures own as to be wonderful.
 And holly, too; especially for Christmas decoration.
 Holly for as little as 10 cents a sprig; roses and such from 25c to $4.5O.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20
BELIEVES EMPLOYERS OF LESS THAN FIVE
 MEN ARE IMMUNE

Waterbury, Dec 20-Judge William E. Thons, of the Waterbury city court, Dem ocratic leader of the House at the last session of the general as- sembIy and a member of the judiciary committee today gave out an inter view in which he said he disagreed with the published opinion of Attor- ney General Light in which the latter holds that the employers of five or less persons come within the new com pensation act.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20
B. H. s. PUPILS TURN
 IN $s4 FOR STAMPS

Bridgeport High school is the first institution or organization to report to the Visiting Nurses association at the Police and Charities building headQuarters concerning the sale of Red Cross Christmas stamps Accord ing to the report received this morn ing, the sale will net about $84 with about $1.37 worth of stamps return ed There were $500 stamps taken to be disposed of through students of the school
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20
Will Discuss Election

San Domingo. Dominican Republic, Dec. 20-Congress will meet in spe- cial session January 4, under gov- ernment decree promulgated today 70 discuss the validity of the recent cleo tions where the opposition candidates withdrew from the contest and also deal with other matters of vital in- portance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20
Night Engineer of
 Brewery Badly Burned

Hartford, Dec. 2O-John Kelly, of 36 Trunbun street, night engineer at the brewery of the Popekins & Co.,, 232 Sheldon street. was probably fatally burned this morning shortly after 4 o'clock when the handho1e blew cut of the hot water pump in the engine room.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20
INSANE MAN FIGHTS TRANSFER

Burly and possessed of insane strength, Joseph Kurkiewiez, years old, gave Investigator Alexander F. Morrissey of the Department of Chari- ties one of the liveliest times of his career, yesterday afternoon, in his transfer from 559 Lafayette street to LakeView.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20
President Plans. for
 Southern Xmas Trip

Washington, Dec. 2o-President Wilson probably will leave here Tues day for Pass Christian, Miss, about 57 miles from New Orleans for his three weeks vacation.
 He expects to sign the currency bill Monday night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20
FAMINEIN JAPAN

Tokio, Dec. Widespread famine and distress exist in northeastern Ja~ pan because of the failure of the rice crop and the fisheries. Thousands of persons are in starving condition subsisting only on nuts and roots
 Conditions are especially bad in Aomort and the province, of Hokaido.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20
THIEVES IN WEST END.

Thieves secured jewe1ry valued al about $40 in a visit to Stephen A1eck's home at 472 Spruce street yesterday, the front door being found open when he returned from work at o'clock. The loot includes five gold rings, gold locket and chain, pair of gold cuff inks and 1ady's gold watch chain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20
Big Country House
 Burned By M[ilitants

Bath, Eng, Dec. t20.-Another large country mansion was today added to the long list of those the arson wing Of the militant SurfFa gettes have de- stroyed by fire. Early today a valua- ble house situated in extensive grounds in the vicinity of the city, was burned The ylace was unoccupied. A quantity of suffrage literature was strewn about the ground.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20
CURRENCY BILL SENTTO CONFERENCE
 AFTER HOT DEBATE

Washington, Dec. 20-After a hot de- bate in the House today administra- ton leaders had their way and sent the currency bill to a. conference com mittee. Attempts to concur at once in the Senate amendments were de- feated 294 to 59.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20
OBITUARY

Funeral services were held at 2:3o this afternoon in the undertaking par lors of H. A. Remington over the re- mains of Charles Swinden who died on Wednesday last. Rev. Edward A Burnes of the Washington Park ". E. church, read the services and paid tribute to the deceased. Interment was in Lakeview cemetery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20
Cartridge Filler Is
 Killed By Explosion

New Haven, Dec. 20.--While at worx on a cartridge filling machine at the Winchester factory today, an explo- sion killed Emnel Sturgeon, aged 48.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20

City employees will receive their money on "Wednesday next week in- stead of Friday the usual pay day. The pay day was changed thisA time to the night before Christmas, so that the city employees might be in funds for the holiday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20
Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Saturday, December 20, 1913
Service! Service! Service!

We hear much these days of service Whether the service itself is worth much depends its spirit Here store that offers service in the Christmas spirit Chrsasgt seekers. With its service offers abundant merchandise worthy of place in your esteem
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20

FOUND-Sum of money. Owner can
 have by calling at ST Liberty St.. x7- Cody. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20
Every housewife Is a Spug.

Woman who manages the home, believes absolutely in useful gifts.
 To please her, choose gift of service.
 If it can be of daily ser vice, so much the better.
 If it combines beauty with it's utility, twill be all-the- more welcome: the most arr dent of Spugs really enjoys beauty:
 Let us suggest:-
 Embroidered piIIow-cases, fine cot ton. fine work,-5Oc pair.
 Fine Irish linen pi1low-cases em- broidered by hand. scalloped or hem stitched edges,-$2 to s4.5O pair.
 Fine Madeira napkins, as fine Of embroidery as of quality.-ss to s7 dozen.
 Madeira tumbler doylies. dainty and fine-$2 dozen.
 Scarfs and squares in beautiful hand-drawn designs.-$1 to s3.
 Guest towels of hucl1 or fine dam ask, some with special space for eul- broidering initial,-25c and soc
 Fine linen huck and damaslx tow els of regulation size, nice patterns and of much durabilfty.-25c to s1. Lunch cloths of fine damaalr. paG- terms that please,-$1 to $s.75-
 Main floor, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20
Let Victro1a join
 the merry making.

To ou Christmas home-crcle let be add
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 Fron basement
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20

The wcathcr-Rain or snow and colder.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-20

Main floor, rear.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1913-02-08

The Ladies' Aid society is doint
great work. Just watch them.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1913-02-08
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY.

Estate of Lydia Morgan, deceased.
The undersigned, having been ap-
pointed administrator of the estate of
Lydia Morgan, late of the City and
County of Denver, in the State of
Colorado, deceased, hereby gives no.
tice that he will appear before the
County Court of said City and County
of Denver, at the Court House in
Denver, in said county, on Monday,
the Path day of February, A. d. 1913,
at the hour of $50 o'clock A. M, of
said day, at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend for
the purpose of having the same ad-
justed. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immedi-
ate payment to the undersigned.
Dated at Denver, Colorado, this 18th
day of January, A. D. 1913.
GEORGE j. MORGAN,
Administrator of the Estate of Lydia
Morgan.
S. C. WARNER, Attorney.
7O4 Equitable Bldg.
Franklin's paper the Denver star., 1913-02-08
NO NEED TO STOP WORK.

When the doctor orders you to stop
work it stasgers you. | can't, you
say. You know you are weak, run
down and failing in health day by
day, but you must work as long as
you can stand. What you need is
Electric Bitters to give tone, strength
and vigor to your system, to prevent
breakdown and build you up. Don t
be weak, sickly or ailing when Elec-
trio Bitters will benefit you from the
first dose. Thousands bless them for
their glorious health and strength
Try them. Every bottle guaranteed
to satisfy. Only soc.