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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-10

Ing in the seam. Remove only sufficient clothing to uncover and expose the wound. In case of burns, pour luke warm water on, containing a little baking soda, if at hand, before at tempting to remove the clothing.
 Remember always in attempting to save a person from a dangerous sit nation, to protect yourself from dang CT. Self-preser ton is the first law of nature.
 In rescuing person from a burning Or building filled with Illuminating gas. keep near the floor where there Is fresh air Protect the mouth, nose and eyes with a wet cloth, so that you will not be suffocated too
 In attempting to rescue a. person who IS drowning, or who has broken through the ice. if you cannot swim do not jeopardize your own life by Jumping into the water. Push out a ladder, plank Or tree, or tie a rope to a tree or rock on shore, and fix the other end around your own body, so that you can get back to shore safe Iy.
 The chief requisites in success in ap- plying the principles of first aid are common sense and coo1ness. The stu what to do, but who loses his head at crucial moments, is better off as a witness than as a participant.
 The object of this lesson, besides giv- ing 8 few general rules, Is to empha- size strongly this moral attitude and to hammer home the importance of immediately sending for a physician or a surgeon before attempting to do anything drastic.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-10
AUTOMOBILE HEARINGS.

Hartford, Sept 10-Albert Phillips secretary of the state, held several hearings on the suspension of drivers license for chaufeurs at the Capitol yesterday. Decision was reserved in all cases. The cases heard were those Of Edward Smith and James A. Lun- ny of Greenwich, Adolph Mettler of West Hartford; Luke Rickmond of West Cornwall; Thomas Teague of Norfolk, and John J. Missett of Plainville. The licenses of MT. Missett and MT. Mettler were returned pending the decision
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-10
FIRE IN TORRINGToN
 DOES s1,sOo DAMAGE

Torrington, Sept. 10-A barn owned by Michael Conway on South Main street was destroyed by fire about o'clock Tuesday afternoon, causing a loss of $1, 800, partly covered by insur- ance. =-l----
 The fire is believed to have been start ed by spontaneous. combustion in the hay which filled the upper story of the structure. MT. and Mrs. Bushey. who owned the contents of the barn. s~aaAeded in getting out the horses and some of the wagons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-10
ONenl's
 RUBBER STORE 113O MAIN STREET
NOTICE
Hearing de Permanent Pavement of
 Union SquaTe

Hearing de Permanent Pavement of
 Union Square.
 Notice is hereby given that at the meeting of the Common Council of the City of Bridgeport, held Septen- her End, 1913. the following resolu- ton was adopted:
 Resolved, That the City Clerk is hereby directed to notify the persons in interest to appear before the Com m on Council, Council Room, City Hall, City of Bridgeport, on the 18th day of September, 1913, at o'clock in the evening to be heard in relation to the petition of F. GledhiII et aI for 1he construction of permanent pave -nent on Union Square, from Main street to Water street
 Attest:
 STEPHEN F. BOUCHER a~ City Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-10
ADENoIDS ARE A MENACE TO
 CHILDREN.

Adenoids result from a succession Of colds in babies and young children They spoil the mental and physical life of a child. The condition that causes them may easily be avoided by careful parents Quickly and thor oughIy cure all colds and throat irrfta- tions by t4le Tise Bf F6ley EH6hey and Tar Compound, and adenodds will not deveIop.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-10

Miss Dorothy Lauder and brother, Beeton, have returned to school after an absence of a year during which time they were enrolled at Stamford High school. Before leaving Bridge port Miss Lauder was very active in the affairs Of the 1914 Dramat tics.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-10
COUNT NAEYER DIES.

Brussels, Sept 1O-Count smet De Naeyer, Belgian minister of state and war, died here today. He was pre- mfer and minister of finance from August 19, 1899, until April, 1907.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-10
FIRST AID TO THE INJURED
By DIR. H. H. HARTUNG.
 (Copyright by HI. R. Hartung.)
GENERAL RULES FOR ACCIDENTS.

 frstth of written
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-10
NOTICE

Hearing de Change of the Grade on
 Laurel Avenue
 Notice is hereby given that at the meeting of the Common Council of the City of Bridgeport, held Septeu- ber End. 1913, the following resolu- ton was adopted:
 Resolved, That the City Clerk is hereby directed to notify the persons Gn interest to appear before the Com mon Council, Council Room City Hall, City of Bridgeport, on Monday E1ss 18th day of September, 1913, at o'clock in the evening to be heard in relation to the petition of F. D. Bell, ct. al, for the change of the grade on Laurel avenue, from Brook lawn Place to Rooster River.
 Attest:
 STEPHEN F. BOUCHER, a~ City Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-10

ing widow Is becoming one of the daring women of the air who are ready to risk their lives in the ozone pro- vided it will foster the campaign for votes She was one of the star fea- lures recently at a suffra gist avia ton meet at Garden City, N Y
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-10

Walter Keatfng, '12, and John De- vine of the same class intend enter ing the New York University School of Commerce the latter part of the month. Since graduation Keating and Devine have been employed in the office of the A. T. & s. Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-10

Ed Lynch, "A, Captain of the foot ball team, is spending a few days sec ing the sights in New York, Coney Isl- and and vicinity. When he returns preparations for football practice will be made.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-10
KILLED BY LIVE WIRE.

New Canaan, Sept. 1O-Joseph Knocke of Norwalk, employed by the Electric Light company here, was in stantly killed yesterday afternoon when he came in contact with live wire carrying 2,3oo volts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-10

New York, Sept. s-F1ytng for votes is the latest wrinkle of the New York State suffra gists, who are prepared to go even high as the clouds to win the State. Mrs. Mary Sims, a pretty and chic. who is called the .'fly-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-10

For the past few days Jerry Mur- phy, &'14, has been enjoying a trip to Old Point Comfort and Fortress Monroe, Virginia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-10

Robert waIlenta Fl has recently been visiting F. T. Garry of Stratford. MT. Wauenta is member of the Senior Class of Sheffield Scientific School: During the summer he has been em- ployed in the office of the City Engi-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-10

In swimming races held at Seaside Park on Labor Day, John Hurley, '16, came in first in the quarter mile. Roy al Rowlands, '15, was a competitor in the underwater swim, coming in third.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-10

Miss Helen Osborne "A has recently returned from a visit in Easton where she stayed at the home of her uncle and aunt
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-10
B. H. s. NOTES.

Frank Denny of the present Senior Class has decided not to return to school and has accepted a position with the Frank Miller Lumber Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-10

Mr. Rockefeller wishes he knew the sign language. By signing checks, though, he can already express his feelings somewhat eloquently.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-10

Arthur sheehan, '13, has entered the employ of the Village Store Com pany of State street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-10

During the last few days many grad uates were at school to renew old ac- quaintances and see their former teachers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-10

The Misses Alice Windsor '15 and Laura Ford "A have been recent gues t: in Stratford at the home of Miss Ruby Reed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-10

Merrill Beach has severed his con nection with the First-Bridg dgeport Ma tional bank to resume his studies at school
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-10

Henry Burritt. ex "A, is spending his vacation in the Berkshires, accom- panied by Stephen Rahrig.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-10

Miss Emma Lake, "A, has left school and will devote her time to the study of music.
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Mrs. Chauncey Dies.

Mrs. Catherine Chauncey died shortly
after 9 o'clock last night at her home,
905 Duke street, after an illness last
ing four months. Mrs. Chauncey was
the widow Of James w. Chauncey, and
leaves two daughters and three sons,
Mrs Samuel N. Whedbee, Miss Daisy
Chauncey ant Messrs. Clinton, Frank
and Charles Chauncey. Her funeral
will take place at o'clock Saturday
afternoon.
In the circuit court for this city in
vacation today the will of Wayne F.
Byers was admitted to probate. The
testator leaves his estate to his wife,
Mamie A. Byers, who qualified as adj
ministratrix with the will annexed
The will of Mrs Rachel Whaley also
was admitted to probate. She leaves
her estate to her adopted son, Herbert
Phillips.
The congregation of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South will tonight
who was recently appointed pastor of
that church. There will be d musical
and literary program given, which
Will be followed by refreshments, the
latter to be served in the Young Peo-
pies building.
Announcement has just been made of
the marriage of Miss Ethel Virginia
Dent of this city. formerly of Brooke
station, STAFFORD county, Va, and Arthur
D. Grimes Of this city. The wedding took
place Tuesday evening last at the par
sonage of the Methodist Protestant
Church, Rev. c. r. Strausburg, officiat-
ing
The pupils of the elocution class of
Miss Gertrude Spet2ler of st. Mary 8
Academy will tomorrow evening give a
recital at the academy. Prizes will also
be awarded at the recital for the best
essays on the life of Daniel O'Connell, the
gift of Alexandria Division, No. !. An
cient Order of Hibernians. The essays
will be read.
The Virginia State Council, Daughters
of America, in session in Richmond, has
elected Mrs. ]. II. Mansfield of this city
junior past councillor and 0. B. Hopkins
associate past councillor. Mrs. Mary A.
Goodrich, also of this city, has been
elected outside sentinel
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MRS. ELLA M. HEATON DEAD.
Succumbs to Stroke Of Paralysis Suf'
fered Last September.

Mrs. Ella Morrow Heaton. wife of
Charles NJ. Heaton, died shortly before
10 O'Clock this morning, death resulting
from an illness that began last Septem-
Der. Funeral services will be held at
the residence at o'clock tomorrow after
noon.
Last September Mrs. Heaton suffered
stroke of paralysis, from the effects
of which she failed to rally. Early in
the winter she was taken to Garfield Hos
pital for treatment. remaining there two
months. The treatment failed to benefit
her and she was taken back to her home
just two months ago. Since then she
gradually became weaker until death
came this morning.
Mrs. Heaton is survived by her husband
who Is an old resident of Takoma Park
and by niece, Miss Ella Morrow. who
has made her home with Mr.. and Mrs
ueaton for several years.
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ELECT FORMER DISTRICT BOY.
San Francisco Holds First Recall
Election in Country's History.

Wiley F. Crist, who was elected police
Judge Of San Francisco at the recall cleo
ton Tuesday. is a former Washington
bow and son of Mrs. Mary +. Crist of the
Portner.
Because of the principles at stake. the
San Francisco recall election has attract
ed national attention. 1t is said to be
the first time in the history of the coun-
try that Judge Of any court has been
recalled by the people, and 1t Is pro-
nounced the most radical step yet taken
by the women of any state in advancing
their rights.
The women of California obtained the
ballot only year ago, and the recall elec-
ton was one of their first uses of the
power. $780,
Mr. Crist, who had been interested In
civic and progressive movements for sew
,eral years. was chosen by the Women S
Recall League Of San Francisco as the
candidate against Judge Weller. The
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SENATORS ENTER PLEAS.
Westerners Argue Against Free Wool
and Sugar Before Committee.

For three hours Yesterday afternoon
six senators from western states argued
before the democratic members of the
Senate finance committee against free
wool and free sugar in three years. as
provided in the democratic tariff bill now
before the House.
They failed, however. to shake the de-
termination of the democratic leaders to
put through the tariff bill with these
items in it. Unless they can prevail
upon President Wilson to change his
mind in regard to these items, the bills
will be reported to the Senate with pro-
visions for free wool and free sugar after
three years.
All twelve of the democratic senators
from states west of the Missouri river
were invited by Senator NeWlands to ap-
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iesk in the Treasury. and has furnished
Milton T. Allies, Washington representa-
tive of the New York bank, with Stats
ties compiled from the reports made to
the controller of the Treasury, following
calls for bank statements. The informa-
ton compiled by her. 1t is pointed out, is
open TO the public. and the only object in
having her do the work, according to Mr..
Allies, has been that by this method the
statistics could be obtained in shorter
time and with less trouble than would
otherwise be the case.
1t is pointed out that every department
of the government. as well as the gov
eminent of the District of Columbia, af-
fords facilities for gathering news, and
that all of them maintain either desk
room or press rooms for newspaper Inen.
In addition to the news-gatherinS facili-
ties maintained. number of the DEPART
ments and important bureaus accord,
privileges TO representatives of firms or
individuals particularly interested in the
work of such departments or bureaus,
though these special representatives are
not given any information that IL not
available to the general public.
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election was closely watched by adyo-
Gates of the advanced theory of the re-
call OF Judges. as well as by women OF
other states striving for equal suffrage.
Mr.. Crlst was graduated from the
George Washington Law School in 1899,
Went to Seattle In 1900, and then TO San
Francisco in 1905 He has been senior
member of the law firm of Crist & John
son for four years. the other member OF
the firm being Lawrence johnson, nephew
OF Gov. Hiram w. johnson of California.
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pear with him before the committee, but
only Senators NewIands, and Pittman of
Nevada, Chamberlain and Lane of Ore
gon. Thompson of Kansas and Walsh of
Montana appeared.
The first plan of Senator Newlands
who brought about the conference was
to have the President at yesterdays
hearing At the sugugestion of influen-
tial members of the finance committee,
however, this plan was abandoned
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proposes to remove all protection. except
that incidental to revenue 1t does not
believe in the republican position which
proposes to keep the duties prohibitiye.
IT believes In a protective tariff which
shall euualiZe the conditions of competi-
ton between the United States and for
eign countries both for the farmer and
manufacturer, and which shall maintain
for labor an adequate standard of liv-
ing. This would be a true competitive
tariff.
THE progressive party would" con-
struct a tariff bill, one schedule at a
time, in the open. free from the dlstor-
ton Of designing interests and selhsh
purpose"
SENATORS ENTER PLEAS.
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BARS EMPLOYEES OF BANK
MCAdoo Criticised for Order
Refusing Desk Room in
Treasury Department.

Considerable adverse criticism has been
aroused by the order OF Secretary Nc
-Adoo OF the Treasury, issued last night.
which bars employees of banks, ETC., from
the use of desks or desk room in the
Treasury Department. The order, II is
said, applies only 10 one person, wom-
an. who for ten years has acted as the
representative of the National City Bank
OF New York In the department
The woman, II is stated, has used u
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Died of Natural Causes,

ST. LOUIS, April 24.-Autopsies on the
bodies of Mrs. Ernestine kommichal
and of her daughter. Selma. which were
found immured in cement in the base
ment of their home Tuesday, have con-
WINGED the post-mortem physicians that
both women died Of natural causes.
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ALEXANDRIA AFFA AIRS
Eastern Star Delegates Will
Meet April 80.
LEWIS HOOFF is ACQUITTED
Accused Banker Will Not Have to
Face Fourth Trial-Mrs.
Chauhcey Dies.
LEWIS HOOFF is ACQUITTED
Special Correspondence OF The Star.


ALEXANDRIA, Va, April -, 1913.
Between 100 and 1o5 delegates repre-
sentlng thirty chapters throughout the
state will attend the annual state Grand
Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star of
Virginia the last of this month.
| The affair will be opened the night of
April 80 with a reception in the West
| minister building of the Second Presby
terrain Church. which. will be given in
honor of Mrs. Miller. most worthy grand
matron of the general Grand Chapter OF
the United States.
The morning of May I and 2 business
sessions of the organization will be held
beginning at 10 o'clock in the Westmin-
lister building. They will be presided
over by Mrs. Annie S. Reade of Rich
mond, grand matron of Virginia.
The session will be brought to a close
the night of May with banquet
which will be served in the Westminster
building.
Lewis Hooff Is Acquitted.
A verdict of not guilty was given by a
Richmond jury, with Page Dunnavant as
foreman, in the corpora ton court at Z
o'clock last night in the case of Lewis
Hooff, former secretary and general man
ager Of the defunct Mercantile Railway
Building and Loan Association. who was
tried yesterday on one of the indictments
returned against him some time ago fol-
lowing the collapse of that concern.
This being Hooffs third trial. one jury
being unable to agree and two other
juries, including the one last night, giving
a verdict of not guilty, the accused bank
er will not again have to face trial. The
other indictments pending against him
will be nolle pressed, this marking the
third and last trial.
In observance of the ninety-fourth ami
versary of the founding of Odd Fellow
ship in the United States. the members
Of Potomac and Sarepta lodges of this
city will, Sunday night. attend special
services at 7:45 o'clock at the First .Bap-
fist Church. at which time a sermon will
be preached by Rev. Dr. w. f. Watson
pastor.
Sarepta Lodge. at meeting last night
conferred the initiatory degree of the or
der on two candidates, and also completed
arrangements for attending the services
Sunday night.
With appropriate exercises, handsome
American flag will be raised on the public
school at Ballston, Alexandria county, al
$3.50 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The FLAG
is the gift of Belle Haven, No. 81, and
James w. Jackson No. 30, councils
Junior Order of United American Me-
chanics.
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More Pay for Boston La borers.

BOSTON. April 24.-Mayor Fitzgerald
announced today that he would order the
pay of the 5000 city laborers increased
from 81 - TO s.. 30 day, beginning June 1.
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SIS Embroidered Robe Days

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
WILL BE $500 DAYS IN THE
ROBE DEPARTMENT. WOLFE
AND BATISTE ROBES WHICH
WOULD ORDINARILY SELL AT
$3.50 AND. $1,000 FOR JUST $500
ON THESE TWO DAYS. STRIk-
ING PATTERNS-WHIT EN-
BROIDERED ON WHITE; COL
ORS ON WHITE. INCLUDING A
STRIKING BULGARIAN Eff
Feet. SUFFICIENT MATERIAL
AND TRIMMINGS FOR THE EN-
TIRE DRESS, $500.
Ask us how to get them made
up. unless you want to make
them at home yourself.
TWO BEAUTIFUL ROBES ON
WOLFE; one embroidered in tar
neige; Il rich, heavy pattern-the
other a Roman embroidery outlin-
ing solid ground of pink;
stunning. Price FRI t,oo
ia
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Position Is Distinct.

THE progressive party's position or
the tariff is distinct 1t does not be-
lieve in the democratic position which
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Error Repeated, He Says.

The democratic revision. he said, had
been undertaken in defiance of uni
versaly popular demand that the tariff
shall be revised scientifically. schedule
at a time upon data that is not eX parte
with full right of debate and amendment
without secrecy in. caucus or committee
and without cloture in Congress- Thus,
he said, was repeated the error which
characterized the earlier stages of prep
aration of the Payne Aldrich tariff act.
Mr.. Murdoch declared that the demo-
cratic party has proposed a tariff which
will be injurious to many industries and
may be destructive to some.
"IInder the guise of reducing the cost
of living" he said, lit may destroy the
very basis Of our industrial prosperity.
Proposing and promising to cheaper the
food and clothing of the workingman it
NAV take from him the very means by
which he may earn his livelihood. Pro-
claiming in one statement that it is
cheapening the articles used by the farm
err in the next statement it opens the
American market to foreign agricultural
and dairy products.
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Murdoch Outlines
Progressives' Stand
on Tariff to. House

A tariff commission, with power tc
elicit information, was urged, reasonable
reduction of any duty obviously eXces-
sive was advocated and radical reduc-
tions not founded on adequate informa-
ton We're opposed in a minority report
presented to the House today by Repre-
sentative Victor Murdoch of Kansas,
the progressive member of the ways and
means committee.
Mr.. Murdoch, in his report. asserted
that If there had been wanting proof
of the necessity of tariff commission
would supply it. He charged that as a
result of the methods used in it's prepar-
alton the few who drafted ii
ARE not warranted in feeling certainty
as to it's effects and most of those who
haye Endorsed it in caucus as a party
measure cannot have other than a SUI
perficial knowledge of it's provisions.
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$3.50 AND $500 NENISE, ORR
ENTAIL AND SHADOW LACE
BANDS, in white, black and ooo
cream; rich patterns. I'd. ~
soc AND 75c FANCY NOVELTY
LACES: mostly bands; me- 600
dunn widths. I'd. ...... D
IN short lengths: edges 900
and insertions. Yd. .....
PLAT Walls. EDGES AND IN
SERTIONS. to inches wide.
for petticoats, children's O,
dresses, etc. I'd. "
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Remnants Gloves


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Remnants LaceS

SHORT LENGTHS OF PRETTY
I.ACESS-AN kinds: venise, shad-
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chiffons; lengths from ia to
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