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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-25
ENGLISH STEAMERS ARR
SOLD TO JAP SHIPPERS

London, Oct. 25.-Japanese steam
ship companies have, during the pres
emit year, purchased between forty
and fifty secondhand steamers from
British companies, paying in every
case fairly high prices for them.
This led to a report that the Japan
csc government was in the market
for one hundred and fifty steamers to
be used as fransp orts, the runor con-
Meeting the reported intention of the
Government variously with expe-
dition against China and to hold in
reserve in case of war with America.
AS a matter Of fact, although the
steamers purchased by the japanese
companies might be used in case OF
necessity for transporting war mater
ial, they would be of little use for the
carrying of troops. They are really
freighters of a type that is no longer
built by British companies and are to
be used in the Korean and Manchu-
rian trade, and also in trade that
Japan is endeavoring to work up with
the states on the Western coast OF
South America. u
Shipyards are so. busy at present
that the Japanese found it cheaper to
pay high prices.
In view of the important part play
ed by wireless telegraphy in the res
cue at sea of over five hundred of
the passengers and crew of the steam
signal no less than the steamers hur-
ried to the aid of the burning emf
grant ship-particular interest attach
es to an International conference to
be held in London next month for the
purpose. of placing on an information
al basis the new regulations that are
proposed or are already in operation
for the greater safety of life and prop
erty at sea.
Fourteen nations will be repr resent
ed at the conference, which was call
ed at the initiative of the German
Emperor as a result of the Titanic dis
aster. The German delegation will
propose that all passenger steamers
carrying seventy-five persons, inc1ud-
ing the crew, and freight steamers
carrying crews of sixty or more, be
equipped with a wireless install lat1on
capable of sending messages a hun
dred sea miles. So far as the Brit
ish Government is concerned, very
elaborate and complete regulations
have been brought into effect to pro
y4Ae greater safety at sea since the
least it is expected will be adopted by
other countries.
Besides wireless there will come up
the question of the provision of life
boats and the instruction of crews in
their use; protection against fire. and
the Watertight subdivision of all mer-
chant ships. The experts are looking
forward to discussing the possibility of
making ships unsuitable, or, if that is
imp ossible, of providing ship that
will remain ahoat at least twelve
hours after meeting with serious acct
dent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-25

Farmer Wan. Ads. One Cent a Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-25
FAvoRs NORTH END PARK.

Editor Farmer Sir
The property owners and residents
fof the North End petitioned the Com
mon Council for a Public Park, which
rEas referred to the Park Commission
ers. which after a thorough examina-
,fion of that section a plot centrally
located, and having many natural fea-
lures, and advantages, especially de-
sired for q public park, and after sat
dsfactory arrangements as to price,
was approved and payment for the
same was put into their budget to the
Board. of Apportionment- There be-
ing no funds, and as the sentiment
seemed TO be the Improvement should
he paid for from the proceeds of the
sale of bonds
The matter was therefore submit
ted to the legislature for permission
of the city to issue $4,000 in bonds
TO secure the location which was
granted. subject to the approval by
the voters at the coming election.
Hhe plot approved as recommended
by the Park Commissioners fronts on
North Main street, known as Hair 8
lot on the south. extends the full
width through to PARROT avenue on
the north. Whitney avenue and WelIes
street enter 1T on the east, and Hud-
son street on the west, making it
sxectiona.
The rapid growth of the many
handsome residences in that section
during the past few years, bids fair
in the future to make it the finest
residential section of the city, and
their efforts. to secure now at a low
cost the location of a public park is
in harmony with the policies so forci-
bly, portrayed by Mr.. John No1en of
Boston, Mass, in his very practical
md interesting address on city PLAN
ming for future growth and develop
xnent.
As one lot was disposed of previous
to its approval by the Park Board,
under this condition if secured by the
city for that purpose, it must be ap-
proved by the voters at the coming
election
The North End is the only section
of the city not supplied with a park
or play ground The petitioners in
that section trust that our citizens
generally who are interested in the
development of our city will give us
a favorable vote to secure now this
locality, which Will be not only for the
benefit OF this section but of the whole
city
A NORTH ENDER
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-25
HOLY NAME SOCIETY OF
ST. THOMAS CHURCH TO
HAVE SMOKER MONDAY
Especial to The Farmer

Fairfield, Oct. 25-The Holy Name
society will give a smoker at their
rooms in st. Thomas hall on Monday
evening The smoker will be the first
get-together meeting of the society for
the season. 1t is expected that about
present At a recent meeting it was
decided to hold a number of socials
for the welfare of the society this
season. The society at the present
time is very large one.
A number of complaints are being
made about boys who make the lib
rary their hangout. In some cases it
has been stated that a young lady
can not go into the building unless
this gang make it as unpleasant for
her as they possibly can. It has also
library books and papers thrown
about. 1t is expected that this So
called gang will be rounded up and
after receiving a talking to may act
different
Miss Louise Harris of Broad street
Is spending few days with friends
in Bridgeport
Miss Marion Lee of Westport was a.
recent visitor in town.
Charles Wells of Greens Farms is
spending few days as the guest of
friends in Washington, D. c.
A meeting of the Consumers league
of Fairfield will be held on Monday,
Oct. 81, at o'clock at the home OF
Mrs H. B. Glover. Miss Alice H
Chittenden will speak on working
Conditions of Wage earning Women
and Minors in Connecticut" Miss
Chittenden Is a most interesting
speaker, and it is hoped a large audi
| ence will greet her, as all those in
terested are invited.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-25
Tashua and Long Hill

The clam chowder supper given in
Eastwood's hall, Stepney by the ladies
of Christ Episcopal church, Tashua
was a great success. A large number
were present and $50 was realized af-
ter all expenses were paid. Useful
and fancy articles were sold, also
home made candy, cake and biscuits.
Tashua, Stepney, Easton, Long Hill,
and Bridgeport were wen represented
Thomas Koh1er attended a meeting
of the Woodmen of the World Tues
day evening inn Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-25

, Born a. daughter Wednesday to Mr.,
and Mrs. Henry Hayden. Mother and
child are doing well.
Mrs. Rowland of Bridgeport is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. John Nor
gan.
Mr.: Charles Beue1 has recently add
ed new roofs to his buildings.
Rev F. S. Clarke and wife, of Eas-
ton were pleasantly entertained at the
home of MIR. and Mrs. Charles b.
Seeley on Thursday.
Those attending the dance at Step
ney Wednesday evening were Mr.. and
Mrs Peter Lynch, Mr.. and Mrs. Pat
rick Kohler and daughter, Alice, Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Kohler, and Mr.. and
Mrs Charles Kaechele.
Mrs. Matilda Gregory, Tashua Hill,
is visiting her son, Arthur Gregory,
Bridgeport. Her granddaughter, Miss
Lila Gregory returned with her.
The D. M. Read Co. employees came
to Cutters hall from the store We'd
nesday evening in an auto bus and en-
joyed a social dance. Supper was
served. About thirty-five attended.
Miss Lila Gregory, Bridgeport, has
been visiting her friend, Miss Grace
Mal1ette and attended the clam chow
der supper Wednesday evening in
Eastwoods hall with her.
Charles Randall of Long Hill was
badly injured by a horse while shoe
ing it. The horse became unmanage-
able and in some way hurt Mr.. Ran
dalPs back.
Mrs. Addie Beuch of Milford, is
spending some time with her sisters,
the Misses Helena and Sara Beers.
Mrs r. c. Fields and Mrs. Swatart,
Port Richmond, Staten Island, have
been entertained for a few days at the
home of Mrs. W. B. Curtis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-25
DUKE, DUCHESS AND
PRINCESS BACK IN CANADA

Quebec, Oct 25-The Duke and
Duchess of Connaught and Princess
Patricia, who arrived here, shortly af-
ter midnight on the steamer Empress
of Britain, left this m orning, on board
a special train for Ottawa.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-25

Do you know that no other store il.
Bridgeport has the stock or displays
the variety of wantable millinery at
such low prices as at E. H Dillon
& Co. s store. /, 1o5 Main street?
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-01-14

mantled her pale cheeks. Then
suddenly bending over the almost
swooning- youth who crouched at
her feet, she exclaimed: Il will
put you to the testW
"AhP The youth sprang to his
feet, exultant, triumphant, and
cried aloud to the maiden at his
side: Your test? Your test?"
Tis to marry some other,
girl, murmured the sweet young
thing, as she gIided backwards
through the velvet curtains into
the ballroom.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-01-14

THE TERRIBLE TEST
Darling" cried the young
man, as he sank at the maiden's
feet, Il would do anything to
prove my love for you"
That's what every man says
when he wants to win a girl, an
swered the young lady harshly.
Cant I move you?" painted the
desperate Romeo. Prove mel
Put me to the test! Test me-, /
pray you'll"
81 wonderp whispered the lady
softly to herself, while a blush
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-04

who are constantly coming into the
city.
The Rev. y. Russell R"wic spoke
for the removal of the double STANDARD;
Of morals. in which he was joined by
tic Rev. j. j. Shcrer. j. Hog. Kicks
clerk Of the Juvcnil. Court. urged that
tn" city or state appoint an official 10
supervise the motion picture shows.
which he said were responsible for
the destruction Of tn. morals OF MANI
Of tn" young. lie also strongly advo-
Gated "a curfew law
The Rev. James Buchanan. who has
had actual experience with social prob
Ions said that the conference must get
back TO primary causes: that thcy must
recognize the rights Of ever child 10
have food, clothing. proper nome sur
roundinrS and upbring!ug and cduca-
tion. ana that social Law must reco.-
nze the right Of every man and father
70 get enough in exchange for his ID
Dor 10 supper, himself and his family
He cited instances In which families
ono Of which had seven members. had
10 live on 81 n week. "One thii, we
have to contend with" Ne said. lis in
corrrible public sentiment; II has
hnmpered rs III our work. instead cf
helping US" Or buchanan said that
ten years ago such discussions would
have been impossible. and he was glad
10 see that the public was learning TO
face social problems in tho open
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-04

SAID that commerce. citation was one
Of It's mnin contributing causes. though
IT Is not so IN Richmond lilo stated
that many tests had shown that 10 per
cent or the uufortunates were feeble
minded. He urged that organization
combat organized vice. and said that
u was tn" only cure The feht should
h. made. though. with due regard to
Tie victims
Miss Minor. of the Nurses Settle
'neit stated that poverty WAS :: cause
OF many o. the ills. and favored letter
housing conditions ~ a prevontive
She advocated boarding homes for girls
who work FOR iow wages and a bu-
rcau Of employment where girls tenn
porarily out Of work could get ser
Vice.
The Rcy J r Mss,in. -. D. .ecre-
tary or III" state Board OF Charities
and Corrections. said vat there was
not single dcnominatioral preacher
sent by his church to do mission work
IN the City JalE And here, he said IS
y larger congregation than any church
has. and there is n congregation every
IA: lie emphasized the need 81 per-
fect'd nonsupport law. ana said that
IA" idleness Or parents was often a con
;rlbutins cause Of girls going 10 ruin.
~" asked also that some organization
he formed 70 care for the country girls.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-04
BIGGEST DOCKET
IN COURTS HISTORY
United States Circuit Court OF
Appeals Begins Fall
Term To-day.
JUDGE KNAPP DESIGNATED
Directed by Chief Justice White
TO Sit-Expcct Many
Opinions.

Many important opinions a:e expect
when tho United states Circuit Court
OF Appeals for the Fourth District con
Nenes here for the regular November
term. Court viii bc called to order at
noon by Senior Circuit Judge Pritch-
ard. The longest docket in the his
tory OF this court awaits disposal. and
on the authority or the clerk tho state
rnent Is made that no recess will be
had until the Christmas holidays
The designation OF Judge Martin \.
Knapp. OF tho United States Commerce
Court. by Chief Justice White as a
member OF This court for the Noyem
Der term mas aroused considerable in
terest among lawyers. congressman
from this Federal judicial district are
just now making 4 valiant effort to
have another circuit Judge appointed to
this court in order mat there may DO
three regular judges on the bench
rather than two. 1t Is pointed out
that tho vast amount Of litigation pass
ing through this court cannot he
handled by two Judges and that the
Importance Of the circuit would jus
,ify the addition OF third member
In the event that this effort IS sue
the third judge appointed from Nir-
ginia. but intimattons have come from
the Department ot Justice that a mem
Der OF the Commerce Court. which will
cease 10 exist on January !. viii be
appointed. II the position ia created
The government MIST provide berths
tor the Commerce. Court Judges upon
tho abolition OF that court and the
designation OF Judge Knapp 10 sit dur
ing this torn creates the impression
that he Is slated for the ne" judge
ship in ease IL is authorized. Judge
Knapp was appointed 10 the Commerce
Court from New York
The United States Circuit Court OF
Appeals for this term viii lie composed
II Senior Circuit Judge Pritchard, Cir
cult Judge Charles i Woods, Com
mcrce Court Judge Martin A. Knapp
ana District Judge -onn q Rose. Of
Baltimore An attempt was made last
spring 10 have Nirginian appointed
Judge Con resigned to take n seat in
tho Senate. but South Carolinians sue
ceeded in having Judge Woods named
by President Wilson.
Only one case will be called for srru-
uent to-day. samuel T. Spears. trus-
tee appellant. against the F'renchton
and Bournesyille Railway COMPANY.
appellee, brought up from the District
Court At philipni. W. Va The court
viii hear argument or tho appellee's
motion 10 dismiss the appeal. Talbot
& Hoover. of Elkins, W. Va. will ap-
pear for TIE appellant. and Langntt &
Mcintosh, OF Pittsburgh. and IL Rov
Waugh, or Buchanan, w. Va, for the
appellee
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-04

case Of death there IS an assessment
Of 40 cont. nor ,,o,,to ~,
80
80 >" event OF death or
d member The board OF directors has
under consideration tbc oucs,ion
tendi,,c tb ho,oo.
~ INQUIRED pen
go" system Tor employees incapacitat-
cd through old age Restaurants have
been opened bv the comnapv a. pi,,,
p,ord 49,, >,a.,.n
N' ""eie we men may
Sc' lhtir meals At cost.
FAILURE Of ficnrico Road.
The Richmond and Henrico Railway.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-04
DR.. Bliss Discusses Local Con
ditions in Address at
City Auditorium.

leaving parallels from ancient and
history. Or. W H. =.
Bliss. speaking in the City Auditorium
last night on The Coming Liberty"
made the argument that only through
a proper form Of government. govern
ment controlling, and not controlled by.
corporations, could Individual liberty
Be assured Under The present form
Of COVER nmcnt. which he said = Judge
p; the United States Supreme Court
had stated could hc controlled b" seven
ulcn. he declared that stal!atics proved
that go pct cent 81 the adult male pop
uiation could not earn enough TO sup
port family lid said that the United
states government had not given the
WorkinEman liberty, and that i, Was
not the fauit n tho people. bat OF the
system, which practically puts cap ital
!n control lie urged tho passing OF
effective child-iubor laws. the oppol-
t0nlty, through Legislation, .or Ia
boring mon TO make a living wage and
the Opening OF the sch oolhouses as the
meeting place for men ana women and
the pleasure resorts OF the children.
He was introduced by Mayor Ainslie
Draws Morni From Germany.
pr. Bliss drew analogies from the
history Of Egypt and OF tho Periclean
age In Greece 10 show that the gov
eminent In Athens was the better Of
the two in that II afforded individual
liberty. II" cited the case OF the city
or EurembUr.. in Germany, rs one
having good government because there
the ct;y affords opportunity 10 tho in
dtvidua! Hy giving him a chance 10
carr. a living wage and providing him
through an Imperial Insurance fund
with the means 81 building and main
tanning . home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-04
SEABOARD BUYS
ALL-STEEL CARS
Annual Report Shows Many
improvements TO Pcrma
nent Way.
REPLACING OLD BRIDGES
Parcel Post Cuts Into Receipts
OF Railroad From I1x
press Companies.
REPLACING OLD BRIDGES


'''p' =
'hado along the Seaboard Air Line t,ail-
way system during the past year. ac-
.ord,ng IN tbc annual rannr, ,,,.,a. ,,,h
49,
- ~ 'i'''"''"I '"N''i''f
increased sl,l17,sOG.io, or 1888 per cent.
During tho wear tho cotrnanv pur-
chased i've PASSENGER locomotives. NJ
teen freight locomotives. nya switch
NIX locomotives ten ail-Stc.l passrn-
ger coaches. seven ail-stecl mail ana
baggage care. seyen all-stccl pass.n-
ger and baygarc ears three ;!-stc.l
express cars. six :tIl-stcel dining cars
1000 steel upror and under frame Won
'ilated box ears. 200 aIl.s,cel coal cars
twenty-five steel undcrrramc caboose
cars, and two wrcckinp cranes
Permanent Why improved.
Roadway. tracks and structure. have
been maintained nj COS, Of ss0I4
1864 which rcurcs.nts an cxrnndt.
turc. per mile. OF sgSco3 f-or;vf o,iy
miles OF new sidings were constructed
Tie renewals ;fnoun,od Ia eco
ono hundred ANA thirty r,iira az NOV.
lal were laid on Tho main limo and
is9.4sO cubic Yards Of gravel ana ql.,
last were nut under the main 49,.
;.2 llncal feet Of roaden ,rcy,to.
Wete filed I'm nj a cost includi,,, ,,,l
verts. or s422se0e. and there wcre "a
ruilt during tho wear $50; fe.t nj ,rne.
Ties. and additional st,inrers nlacod n
l07 other ,rcsties to strengthen tbom
10 carry heavier mower Work $50
been done on thirtv-nino briayns
placing win steel ~. ,o,ai ,~nonsc
for bridge renewal having noon siao
@l5+6 The permanent ,yiy ana oouJn-
nent have no, OIL, t.o, III. ,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-04

charges. SSl6,33o.55. making n total OF
additions, extensions ard bcttcrmeuts
CHARGED 10 capital account of Sl6ae,-
track constructed in Richmond. There
were rebuilt with ia pound grdcr-
rail. on white oak ties. in Richmond. II
total OF 37,33S feet. or something over
seven miles of tracks. This included
new track Broad. from Harrison
10 Robinson. on Broad. from Tenth 10
Third on Robinson. from Broad To
Main: on Leigh street. from tho Hermit
taSe Road to I.ombardy. on New Les
ter Street: on Main. from Fifth 10
seventh: on Main, from First 10 JEFF
ferson. and from Rowland to Robinson
There wcrn rebuilt in and around Nor
folk, 21.iao feet of track ar more than
five miles In addition. 2,976 joints in
Richmond wcr. electrically welded.
Pays for Paving.
In Richmond the street car company
laid 29,2@4 square yards OF street paw
Ing, and lG,HG2 square Yards III Nor
folk. and 1852 lineal feet. OF curb
ing.
Tho wages of motormen and conduc-
tors on the Norfolk. Portsmouth and
Ocean View divisions Gro Increased to
tho same level IA on the Richmond
division effective October l. 1872 Tho
total charge for injuries and damages
for tho Year amounted IL $li6.155. 05
or Sii.T3S.2S in excess OF the amount
set apart. on the Richmond. Peters
burg ANA ocean View lines 80 per
cent of Tho gross transportation earn
!nes was set apart for accidents. on
the Norfolk and Portsmouth divisions
i per cent Payments for injuries and
damages cqualled S.0i per cent of
thu gross transportation earnings. the
increase being due to series Of eX-
pensive accidents In Norfolk. During
the year the company equipped the
ears with coaster meters. u check the
amount of current hy m"torincn and
offered monthly prizes 10 notorncn
showing the best results
Company Oilers Uniforms.
y new departure during tho year in
tended TO secure Erenter care and safe
~ was taken when the board of di-
rectors authorized the operating OH
GERS to furnish free uniforms twice
each wear To all crews which do not
have accidents costing the company
in excess OF $40 for the previous six
months. The policy has resulted in
increased caro- III operation and as an
encouragement TO older and moro care
full men. \ relief association has been
established and standardized over the
system the company paying the mi
tiation fee OF 81 for all members. In
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-04
Had Lung Trouble
and Expected 10 Die

With tho civilized world auxiousiy seef-
ing Specific Tor Lang Trouble. the man Der
OF Tec1NerieS brought about through the US,
81 Ecknians Alternative u medicine FOR
Throat anu Lung Troubles, is attracting
universal attention. For fifteen years Ecit-
mans Ate'attNe has been used an, thc r--
ports or recovc-ies III many supposed hone
!"ss cases indicate that this medicine IL TO-
Ing vase amount Q. good. Read this:
70 Il 81. Keyse.. " Va
gentlemen: vas taken sick In %or.nl-
Se-, l|yS win very ba3 cold and dl2gy
spells. The doctor then pronounced my case
a. Malaria Fever. / grew steadily worse
HAD two consultations held over mo an,
the verdict Was that the tcver had anecto,
a.N lungs anc that my was homeless:
Only gave M TWO months 20 l!vc My physi.
s:al! HAD tired most all kinds d. -rearnfan,
and none Die !ns any good SO 10 sked NV
husband II y" objected. 20 hi:n trying "A ,ro-
p.ietary medicine. SO / began OH your Al
tet4tis". was III bed from. NoveInber TO-
1905. uni! February -. 1902. and was Thought
dying several times. To-day am healthier
and stronger than ever"
tsignedp MRS H * BRrIEY
above abbreviated: more on renuestn
i.ck3ar's Alternative has been pr1Ven IN.
many years test 20 tie the most efficacions
Tor severe Throat and Lung Affections.
Bronchitis. Bronchial Asthma. stubborn
Colds and In upbuildng the system CON
tains no narcotics. po!sons or habit form
Ing drugs. Sold by Tragic Drug Comnnnv
and other leading druggists. Write the SEX.
man Laboratory. Philadelphia. Pa for
booklet telling OF recoveries and additional
evidence
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-04
I'D. {. Convention New Orleans
VIA {. ~ O.
S26.75 Round Trip S26. Is

Richmond Chapter. L. d. G.. viii
leave Richmond Sunday. November ..
at ; r. NJ over the Chesapeake and
ONO hallway. II you have not made
your reservations. do so AT once. Lower
berth. accommodating two people,
through to New Orleans. ss25. Tick
cts on sale Richmond Transfer Co
{ A1, 49, loo,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-04

During the year there Was expended
Tor permanent betterments and charged
10 capital account in Richmond. Si67.
1875; Norfolk. $22o,%3+.l7 Portsmouth.
Si1.476.ia; total railway department.
Si7o.S4?.l4: light department. in Rich
mond, Si4S.47l.46. Norfolk. S53.9g7ii:
total light department. SS5G.629.43; gas
department Norfolk S56.1l6.2i; new
building, Richmond, and other general