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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-05-16

Homer's wish for metal vocal APP
:paratus was merely premature, OBJ
serves the Literary Digest In the
new Grand Central terminal, New
York, there is now just such an out
fit announcing trains simultaneously
in all parts of the station in tireless,
stentorian tones. The origin of the
voice is an ordinary human being;
but he is not in evidence. What is
really heard is magnified reproduc-
ton of what he says. The device has
been in use several years, and the
thousands who have heard it may wish
to know how it works. The electric
announcer is really only a telephone
with receiver actuated by an cleo
trio current of unusually high voltage.
This is what gives the powerful tone.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-05-16
John BurroueIas,

The distinguished na.usalIs: sad
author, writes;
am sure have been great bea-.
fitted by SdnatoRen. ny sleep - my
per cent. better th1n 81 vas one year
ago. and my riiEd sHG AiEeuG;.- zee
much isapToscd."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-01
MANY PARENTS TRY
TO KEEP CHILDREN
AWAY FROM SCHOOL

Ever since public schools opened
the office of Superintendent of schools
Charles w. Deane has been beseiged
by mothers who for various reasons
desire to have their children excused
from attending school, In fact much
of the superintendent time has been
taken up by a continuous reception
to the women who ask that their chill
dren be allowed to remain out of
school. Some want the little ones to
go to work in stores or factories.
Others ask that their children be al
lowed to attend half sessions only.
Some plead that the children are
sick.
Most Of the cases are investigated
by the superintendent. Some are
turned over to the Atruant officers for
Investigation and others to the. ,prin-
cipaIs of the schools where the chill
dren attend. Most OF the women who
want to keep their children from
school are of foreign birth. Investiga-
lions have disclosed that the majority
of these requests are made because
the parents want the children to do
some sort of work to aid the family
income. In two cases it was found
that the mothers wanted the children
to attend half sessions so that in the
other part of the day they could
pick coal along the railroad tracks
or gather waste pieces of wood where
buildings are in the course of con-
struction.
All requests Of this character are
being carefully investigated before any
action is taken on them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-01
Democratic Meetings
Endorse Candidates
For The Primaries

In pursuance to call by the Dem
ocratic district chairman Eddie Reilly,
a gathering of Democrats of the
Fourth district last night endorsed
F. c. Mullins for mayor and Town
Clerk Thomas for town clerk. A COM
mittee of five was named to bring in
a delegate ticket to be voted at the
coming primary.
Democrats of the Seventh district
with Thomas Lovely as chairman Of
the meeting, met last evening in Milne
street and endorsed John M. DonnelIy
for mayor, Daniel Brennan was en-
dorsed for alderman. Senator A. Nc
Neil, Jr., is to address a future meet
ing which has been planned for.
At a meeting of the Young Mems
Dem ocratic club of the 7th district
held recently which was presided over
by the district chairman Frank c.
O'Rourke Frederick c. Mullins was
endorsed for mayor and Town Clerk
William H. Thomas for town clerk.
The meeting adjourned subject to the
call of the chair to meet again in the
near future.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-01
Witness Says Stock
Account Was Governor s
Continued from Page II

ing the campaign contributions.
John G. Birdseye. secretary of the
civil service commission, who testi-
fled, yesterday. was recalled to testi-
fly regarding the appointment of Sar-
ecky as deportation agent of the state
hospital commission. He Unidentified
a. letter written to the commission by
Chester c. Platt, secretary to the gov
ernor, requesting the commission to
note that Sarecky had resigned as con-
fidential secretary to the governor on
July IS.
He also identified a letter from the
state hospital commission to the civil
service commission requesting a sus-
pension of rules toSpermit Sarecky to
be appointed deportation agent at a
salary of $4,000. This was followed
by another letter from the committee
recommending Sarecky on the ground
that he masters five languages and
was peculiarly equipped for the po-
sition by reason of his knowledge of
the jargon of the races which largely
constitute our state hospital popula-
ton
The letter asked that sarecky be
placed in the exempt class of the
civil service rules
Birdseye said that in accordance
with this correspondence the commits
sion held meeting in 1903 at which
a resolution was passed giving Sarecky
the position with the approval of the
governor
Sarecky's appointment to this po-
,sition, Birdseye said, was the first in
stance of a layman getting the posi-
ton.
Harvey D. Human, of counsel for
the governor, cross examined the wit
ness and read into the record a sec
ton Of the state insanity law provid-
ing bureau of deportation to consist
of a medical examiner land such med
zeal and lay assistants as shall be
deemed necessary
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-01
MOTHER LOOK AT
CHILD'S TONGUE
If Cross, Feverish, constipated
give California Syrup
of Figs

A laxative today saves a sick child
tomorrow. Children simply will not
take the time from play to empty
their bowels, which becomes clogged
up with waste, liver gets sluggish;
stomach sour.
Look at the tongue, mother! If
coated, or your child is lstless, cross,
feverish, breath bad, restless, doesn't
eat heartily, full of cold or has sore
throat, or any other children's all
ment, give a teaspoonfu1 of Cali
fornia Syrup of Figs" then don't
worry, because it is perfectly harm
less, and in a few hours all this con
stipation poison, sour bile and fer
menting waste will genelty move out
of the bowels, and you have a well
playful child again. A thorough lin
side cleansing is oftimes all that is
necessary. 1t should be the first
treatment given in any sickness.
Beware of counterfeit fig syrups.
Ask your druggist for a SO cent bot
tie of California Syrup of Figs
which has full directions for babies,
children of all ages and for grown
ups plainly printed the bottle.
Look carefully and see that it is made
by the California Fig Syrup Co."
Don't be fooled!-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-01
OBITUARY

A solemn high mass of requiem was
celebrated in st. Augustine's church
for James H. Farrell, a widely known
barber. Many sorrowing- relatives
and friends attended the service from
his late home, 1926 Catherine street at
$3.50 and at the church at 9 o'clock
Rev. Charles J. AIcElroy was celebrant
of the mass, Rev. j. J. Kennedy, dea-
son and Rev. e. V. Murphy, sub-dea-
son. The choir sang Sehmidt's re-
QUEEN mass and at the offertory dor
mine Jesu Christ" After mass Miss
Aurelia Berger sang "Jesu, Jesu, Mis-
ere
Beautiful floral tributes, expressive
of the mourning of relatives and
friends surrounded the casket. Rev.
Father McElroy eulogized the deceas-
ed and rendered his condolences to the
grief stricken family. The bearers
were Thomas Timmons, Albert Bur
dick, Joseph Waters, Samuel Desser.
Robert Eagan and Peter Brown. Dele
cations from the Bridgeport aerie, Fra
ternal Order of Eagles and the Bridge
port BARRIERS Union attended the fu-
cemetery. Rev. Father Murphy COM
Quoted the conhital service at the
grave.
The funeral of William A. Johnson
was held this morning from the par
Grand Army rites were read by com
rades of the Elias Howe, Jr., Post. In
torment was in Oak Cliff Gem etery,
Derby.
Funeral services were held over the
body of Stanford Kelly, who died in
his home in Bridgeport on Sunday
last, at the Bishop chapel this after
noon at 3 o'clock. A number of
friends and relatives attended. Rev
Henry C. Woodruff officiated. In
terment in Park cemetery.
Frank I. Murray, 925 STAFFORD
avenue, a well known resident of East
Bridgeport, died in his home yester-
day afternoon. He was a member of
Court Burnham, 11S, F. of A, and
also of the local trol1eymen's union
Ever of a kind and willing disposition
and a figure on the Beardsley Park
Brooklawn car service his departure
will be deeply felt by a host of friends
and acquaintances.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-01
MARY NOONAN AND
ELENA BEORU SEEK
FREEDOM BY DIVORCE

Papers in the divorce suit of Mary
Noonan of this city against Frank
Noonan of this city were filed today
in the superior court. Desertion on
October 1, 1900 is alleged. The couple
were married June "a, 1891. Mrs.
Noonans maiden name was Mary
Donnel1y.
Another divorce action filed is that
of Elena Beoru of this city against
John Beoru of parts unknown. The
couple were married in Hungary,
April Is, 1889. HabituaI dntemper-
ance is alleged. Both suits are return
able to the October term of court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-01
Naturalization Court
Makes Citizens Today

With Judge Burpee on the bench,
the naturalization hearing of citizen
ship applications was started this
morning in the superior court. 1t was
the opening of the October term and
the first time the civil side has con-
vened here since last June. Sixteen
applicants were sworn in at the morn
ing session after being cross examined
by Attorney Church from the Boston
Office of the Department of Commerce
and Labor. The applicants are of a
high order of intelligence and have
no difficulty in answering questions as
some did in the old days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-01
PRISON COMMISSION
VISITS COUNTY JAIL

Tne state Prison Commission Wis
tied the county jail yesterday to in
spect the convict labor system there
The members of the commission are
Masking a tour of the different pris-
oris in order to become familiar with
conditions Frank E. Clark. who has
been in charge of the labor at the
5au for many years. took the commits
sion about the jail and showed the
WORKINGS of the system He was high
~ complinented by the visitors on the
efficiency which prevailed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-01
Fairfield County News
Work of Burglars.

The house of E. w. Graft, at Siam
ford was robbed, early Thursday
morning, and $500 worth of table sill
yer and 70 cents in money were ia
ken. No unusual sounds disturbed
the occupants of the house. En-
trance was made through a kitchen
window, from the back porch, the
catch being forced.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Fryer, of
Coram, returned home Wednesday
from Willimantic, and found that the
glass in the back door had been bro
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-01
HOWL AND DRY GOODS CO.

ters' case, which is now on it's way to
a second appeal in the United States
Supreme court, after ten years
fight against the Hatters' Union, have
perfected plans for an extension OF
Is months from their larger creditors
Pending the extension the business
will be supervised by a committee
The difficulties are attributed in
large measure to the firms financial
connection with Montague. G. Giliets
Inc, manufacturers of straw hats
who went into voluntary bankruptcy
last Saturday D. E. Loevve is pres
ident of that corporation, and with
e. J. Gal, have endorsed cons1d-
cradle of Montague & GiIlet's paper
No Nine Cent Milk.
The price of milk in Danbury the
coming winter will be eight cents a
quart, the same as it was last win
ter. The wholesale price has not
been agreed upon, but it is stated
that it will be from four to four and
one-half cents.
License Suspended
1t was announced Thursday by the
state board of pharmacy that as the
result of the recent hearing in the
Danbury City court when Maxwell p.
Simon was found guilty of viola
ton of the liquor law, Mr.. Simon's
drug license and prescription regis
tration have been suspended by the
state board. The suspension is TO
remain in force until a hearing is
held on the appeal which Mr. Simon
took from the decision of the lower
court.
Shot in Chest.
At Branchville Wednesday morn
ing a wood chopper. said to be nam
ed Joe Gerodgers, received a bullet
wound in the right chest. The al
legged shooting occurred at the saloon
run by P. D'Benigo. It appears that
n r-s~arrn
saloon at 1880 Wednesday morning
and tried to get in Salvatore Ce-
pagusto, the bartender, who sleeps
upstairs, thought some one was try
ing to break into the saloon He Sc
cured q. revolver and fred into the
air. The intruder evidently went
away About $3.50 Salvatore was
again awakened by a rafting OF the
door and he again thought some one
was trying to enter the place This
time the bartender fred through the
roof of the porch.
Heir to $4,000
Joseph Andrews, who conducts a
his way to Asia Minor, in the hope Of
securing the bulk of an estate worth
SIS, 900 left by his cousin, who recent
ly died Mr.. Andrews cousin died
on June 20 last, in Tarsous- FRIENDS
wrote to Mr.. Andrews telling him his
cousin had left him the bulk OF the
estate, and that he should come on
immediately to claim it. Small be-
quests were left to other relatives but
the great bulk of the estate IS be
uueathed to Mr.. Andrews, it is said
Destroyed by Fire.
Members of the household Of F. A.
Springer. who resides at North Mi
anus. were awakened Friday night by
great light. Investigation proved
that the garage about 40 feet from
the house was all afame- Mr.
Springer made a valiant effort to
rescue the automobile but the FIRE
had attained great Roadway, and his
efforts were in vain. The loss IS es-
tirnated at $4,000, and it is only
slightly insured There were many
articles in the building, such as tools
and parts of machinery, valued at
several hundred dollars, and the
building was worth about $780,
Farmer Want Ads. one Cent q word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-01

ken. A closer examination showed
that the house had been pretty. thor
oughly ransacked. A small iron
safe, in which Mr.. Fryer usually keeps
money, but which he luckily emptied
before going away, was found to have
been taken. A smaller box contain
ing nicke1s was also taken, as was a
blk nearby in which there was some
three or four dollars in change. Moth
ing else was taken.
Heavy Liabilities.
D. E. Loewe & Co., operating one
of the largest hat manufacturing
plants at Danbury and known as the
plaintiffs in the famous Danbury hat
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-01

New York. Sept. 3o-Thomas A.
Edison surprised his doctors by his
quick recovery from his illness con-
tracted while he was on his vacation
with his family in the New England
states He returned to work in his
laboratory at West Orange, N. J.,
where his home is also located, and
laughed at the idea that he needed a
longer rest. Edison's favorite pas
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-01

time, if he can be said to have one
outside of his work, is motoring. He
and Mrs. Edison are often seen in
their car at odd hours when the great
inventor lays down his labors. The
accompanying picture is the latest
taken of Edison and his wife, being
snapped a few days after he had re-
turned to his laboratory after being
away because of illness for the first
time in eight years. y
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-01
SUFFERS PROSECUTORS
COMPLETE THEIR CASE:
DEFENSE SEEKS DELAY

Albany, Oct. Counsel for the
board of managers rested their case
in the Impeachment trial at 2:3O
O'Clock, this afternoon. Judge Her
rick, of counsel for Governor Sulzer,
then requested that the court adjourn
until Monday next. On motion of
Senator Brown the court went into
executive session to decide the ques-
ton
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-01
DEPUTY STATE
SEALER SWORN IN

Hartford, Oct. Charles A. Fine,
of Waterbury, was, today, sworn into
the office of deputy state sealer of
weights and measures, by Attorney
General John H. Light, at the capitol
He was appointed by superintendent
Thomas F. Egan, of the state police.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-01
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. Harrison Davis, Mrs. Daniel
Ryan, Mrs. Charles Miller and Mrs.
John Hyland left today for Chatta-
nooga to attend the tenth biennial
convention of the Ladies' Auxiliary
to the brotherhood of Railroad Train
men.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-01
HusTLING PAVEMENT
IN CONNECTICUT AVENUE

A re-ord for laying warrentite was
established in. Connecticut avenue yes
terdav when workmen for the contrac-
tors laid g. 1877. yards 1t is expected
rs,h work vii be completed on this
street by tomorrow night
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-01

Farmer want ADS. one Cent VVoFa'
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Costs Less Than a TWo-Cent
POStaue.Stamp

An average Of less than a cent and
a third a pair is paid for the use of all
our machines In making two-thirds Of
the shoes produced in the United
understanding that all our ma
chimes are used. The most that can
be paid for the use OF all our ma
chimes in making the highest-priced
shoes is less than So cents a pair.
The average royalty on all kinds OF
shoes is less than 1913 cents a pair.
From this we get our sole return for
the manufacture and use Of the ma
chimes, for setting them up In facto-
ries and keeping them in order. You
pay two cents for a postage stamp or
a yeast-cake and FIVE cents for a car
fare and don't miss 1t. Where do you
get more for your money than In buy
ing a machine-made shoe?
Write us and we will tell you all
about 1t. The United Shoe Machinery
Company, Boston, Mass.-Adv.
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venient to the kitchen and there is
a chute reaching down into the eel.
lar which is provided with a dumb
waiter so that trips back and forth
may be eliminated as much as pos.
sible.
1t will be noticed by a study of the
many details that this is no ordinary
house plan, for it contains more ad-
vantages than is ordinarily found
even in elaborate designs, is not only
a well arranged house downstairs.
but the upstairs plan is just as good.
There are four bedrooms aud a well
appointed bathroom. Every bedroom
has one or two clothes closets and
there is a linen closet in the hall
This amount Of room on the second
floor is made possible in a houee of
this size by the manner in which tie
stairway is built. 1t not only econo-
mics space, but it lands you central
ly, within easy reach of the doors to
the different rooms.
While the roof cuts off a portion
Of the upper walls of some of the bed:
rooms it does not interfere with tho
comfort of the occupants, There Is
quite a saving in building the roof
in this way.
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Mi. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building, for the readers of this
paper. On account OF his wide experience
as Editor, Author and Manufacturer, he
IS, without doubt. the highest authority
on all these subjects. Address ali inquiries
20 William A. Rsdford, No. IFS West
Jackson boulevard, Chicago, Ill, and only
enclose two-cent stamp for reply.
A rather ~pretentious house of very
pleasing design is shown in the cuts.
There are many new features about
this house that are likely to become
popular.
The idea of placing the stairway in
the center or near the center OF the
house is a good one and / am pleased
TO note that the people generally ap-
prove Of it because / feel that it is a
sensible improvement in house build
ing. In this plan the stairway is
quite an innovation. While you start
up from almost the exact center of
the house the most of the space oc-
cupied by the stair is against the
back wall, the least valuable space in
the house.
The stair itself is what you might
call a three way combination stair.
Besides the main stairway there is a
separate back stair from the kitchen
leading up ten steps to meet OF a
landing. This landing is high enough
TO give head room for a passageway
r under 1t leading from the
kitchen to the reception hall. This
gets back in a sensible way to the
old idea OF connecting the kitchen
with the front door without being
obliged to pass through the dining
room. This passage way also gives
access to the cellar stair, which is
placed under the back stair. In this
passage way also is the opening to
the coat closet under the front stair.
Then from the landing up we have
but one pair of steps and this Is all
that Is necessary. By this arrange
ment every foot Of space is made use
of for some good purpose. The room
ordinarily required to carry the back
stair to the upper floor is saved and
there is no corresponding objection.
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a big fireplace at the back fanked
with book cases on either side with
loaded glass windows above them you
have something of more than ordi-
nary value in a living room. This is
a room that any ~housekeeper can
take pride in. There are possibilities
of decoration superior to almost any
other arrangement. The old-fash-
Toned parlor and drawing room are
left behind a hundred years in the
march of progress by the adoption
of such valuable room as this.
Turning to the business end of the
house there are a number of features
to study. The kitchen is a corner
room 10 by IL feet in size, intended
just for a stove and the necessary
working attachments. The sink is in
the pantry directly in front of a win
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the arrangement in any particular.
In the living room and dining room
are beam ceilings. There is some,
thing about a beam ceiling that seems
to give an artistic tone to a as
nothing else will. Sometimes the idea
is overlooked. When. like all other
fashionable things, If overdone, the
effect is spoiled. Beams in a cell
ing should have a natural effect. A
beam is primarily intended to support
something. To appear right it must
be large enough and heavy enough to
fulfill its mission. Heavy beams are
not placed close together ordinarily
and they are not bedecked with fancy
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Dayton Has Had Six Floods.

Dayton, o., has stood in the shadow
of disaster from flood ever since its
foundation. No less than six times
previous to the present inundation
have the rivers which flow through
1t left their accustomed courses and
brought death and destruction OF
property upon the town. The first oil
these floods occurred in 1905, the very
year that Dayton was Incorporated as
a town. The sixth was in 1898 and
the others in the years 1S47, 1868
1866 and 1886.
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dow looking out onto the rear porch.
A sink placed like this has the advan-
tage Of saving many steps when
clearing away after meals. With this
arrangement the china that should
be kept in the %sideboard or china
closet is not taken to the kitchen at
all and the other dishes that find
lodgment on the pantry shelves are
handled just as conveniently.
The stairway to the cellar is con.
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First Floor Plan.

brackets nor overloaded with mold
ings. There Is one thing about q
beam ceiling; it requires side walls
to match, not necessarily expensive.
paneled woodwork as we see in some
cases, but the decorations should be
In keeping whether it is fresco work,
painting or papering. The general eff
feet should be carried through-
1t would be difficult to design two
rooms more pleasant than the din.
Ing room and living room in this
plan. When 1t comes to the living
room 16 by % feet in size with a
large extension window at the end,
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Nothing Like Precision.

President Wilson, at a dinner In
Washington, said of a statistician
His figures are SO precise that one
inclines to doubt them. He is like the
American sugar planter in Hawaii
who, taking a friend 10 tho edge OF a
volcano, said:
THAT crater. George, is just TO-.
004 years old
but why the four?' George asked.
"'Oh, I've been here four was the
reply. 1t was 10000 when l came"
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Different.

"And I thought you were a friend
or mine?"
$50 AM would gs~e-yna mx-isst
cent"
Your talk sounds big, but you
don't live up to it. When l just"
You didn't ask me for my last cent,
you asked me to lend you five dol.
lars"