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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-31
FOUND MANS BODY.
William Thomas Horses Were Rescued
from the High Water.

Waterville. March 3l.-William Thorn
A. Of Belvidere. who ran meat cart he
tween that place and johnson. was 70
turning from his route Tuesday evening
when his horses got into the river. which
Was unusually high In some way
Thomas was thrown ont of the wagon
into the stream Persons saw the horses
and wagon in the stream. not finding
him. supposed be had gone for help. Toe
horses were rescued alive and the owner
not returning search vas made for him.
The next morning his body Wss found
half a mile down the rirer Mr. Thomas
vas ahout - years oiI end leaves
uife. TIE funeral was held from his ate
home Friday Afternoon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-31
Ohio River Is Going on a
Rampage and Is Still
Rising
ILLINOIS STATE TROOPS
ORDERED OUT
New Damage Will Run into
Millions, but No Lives
Are Lost

Floods in the Ohio river from it,
mouth to the Marietta river have caused
thousands to seek refuge on higher
Iground. The water is still rising today
land cities along the river report heavy
damage. In Illinois, l.500 state troops
have been ordered to Cairo and Shaw
neetown to patrol the levees. Reports
early today from Henderson, Ownsyillc
] Huisville. Newport, Covington, Ken
tucky; Evansville, Indiana; Cincinnati,
Portsmouth and Marietta. Ohio; Hunt
ington and Parkerburg West Virginia
indicate the damage will run into the
millions. There has been no loss of life
at these points, The message from Cairo
said the levees are still holding.
Huntington, w. Va, March 81, (via
telephone to Pittsburgl This city is
facing both "A food and water famine
$4,000 out of the 10000 inhabitants are
homeless, IL persons are reported miss
ing and the property damage will
amount to nearly Sl,000,000.
The entire business section is inun-
dated. Numbers OF homes have been
wrecked and their occupants have been
forced to seek refuge elsewhere.
Governor Hatfield arrived here last
night on special train from Charles
ton, bringing supplies, motor boats and
skitfs. The boats are now being used
to rescue hundreds who are marooned,
The local military company has taken
charge of the rescue work.
Although supplies have reached here
from Charlestown the city is still in
great need of both food and water.
Huntington, with the exception OF one
telephone line, is cut off from the world.
While at late hour no reports had
been received here from Point Pleasant,
w. Va, Battlesburg, Ky, and Ironton,
o., it is believed conditions similar to
those here prevail III those cities.
Just how many lives have been lost
will not be known until conditions will
permit thorough investigation. Twelve,
however, cannot be accounted for.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-31

! ting Governor Cox and the citizens o.
Ohio upon the manner in which "witl
courage and resourcefulness" they met
an appalling situation. the head of the
war department in a long report to the
president last night assured Mr. vii.
son he could announce that Hamilton
and Dayton, as well as other places Sc
riously affected by the food had found
themselves and are rapidly tending to-
ward normal conditions.
Secretary Garrison made public the
substance of his report to President Will
son in a statement which was in part
as follows:
THE force Of the water at Hamil-
ton was very great, The flood area was
wide and the destruction To property
very large. Fortyfive bodies OF drowned
have been so far recovered. The debris
has not all been searched as yet but
] think it safe to estimate that 20 to
so will be the outside limit OF the num-
Der of the dead.
There is an abundance of food. shell
ter, medical supplies, physicians and
Nothing needed for the exist
ing emergency is lacking. The water
system has been re-establshed and will
be normal by night. The lighting sys-
tenn will then again be put in opera
tion. The citizens as a whole have
shown such a fine spirit that I have
no doubt the matter Of restoration, re-
habilitation and repair will proceed I'm
der the best Of auspices.
s'The report from GAINESVILLE. o.. j.
that matters are well in hand there
and such also j. the case at Chillicothe.
AT the latter the loss Of life was IS
Every possible precautioH has been
taken and the surgeon general declared
the work of cleaning up the flooded
homes was progressing systematically
everywhere.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-31
MARKET FAIRLY FIRM.
Was Slight Decline at Opening, but 1t
Quickly Rallied

New York, March 3l-The stock mar.
ket bore up well under the news of J.
Pierpont Morgans death. The opening
prices showed slight decline, but the
market rallied quickly under the sup
porting orders.
Mr.. Morgan's death will make no
change in the firm of j. p. Morgan &
Co.. according to an announcement made
at the compauy's offices by H. P. Davi-
son, who said that the business would
be conducted as heretofore.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-31
J. P. MORGAN,
KING'0F FINANCE,
PASSES AWAY

be attributed by his physicians to the
effects of the Pujo inquiry. When Mr..
Morgan appeared before the committee
on Dec. Is and 10, he appeared in good
health and his bearing was confident
and self-possessed.
Mr. Morgan testified about one hour
the first day and five hours the next
day. AT one point Samuel Untermeyer
offered to suspend the examination to
allow Mr.. Morgan to rest, but the finan-
cer replied that he was not tired.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-31
SEC. GARRISON SATISFIED.
Thinks the Flood Relief Measures Have
Been Well Handled.

Cincinnati. March 3l.-Secretary Gar
ison 0f the var department was 50 well
pleased with the handling of the food
situation by those IN charge IN DAYTON
aui Hamilton that he decided to leave
today for Columbus He viii return
here tonight and leave for Washington
Tuesday morning. Besides ooBgrstula-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-31
INVESTIGATION CAUSED ILLNESS
Pujo Committee Drove Morgan Into Ill
ness, Says a Physician.

Rome. March 3l.-Dr. Allen Starr of
New York. who was called to the con
sulate in connection with the illness OF ].
Pierpont Morgan, attributed the fnan-
cier's breakdown to the emotion caused
BY the investigation of the Pujo commit
tee. at Washington, into the operations
Of the money trust.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-31
PUJO COMMISSION
MEMBERS SURPRISED
By Statement That MOrgan's Break
down Was Due to the Effects
of Their Inquiry.

Washington. d. G., March 3l.-Sur-
Prise vas expressed by the members Of
the money trust investigating commit
tee. who are nov in Washington. that
J. PierPout Morgsn's breakdown should
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-31
Walter H. Page to Become
Ambassador to Great
Britain
is MAGAZINE EDITOR
AND BOOK PUBLISHER
At Present Time He Is the
Editor of Worlds
Work

Washington, d. c., March 3l.-Waltel
II. Page of Garden City, Long Island
editor of Worlds Work, has accepted
President Wilson's offer of the ambas
sadorship of Great Rritain.
Mr.. Page is 55 years of age. having
been born at Cary. n. c., on Aug 10,
1855. He was educated at the Bingham
school, Randolph Macon college and
Johns Hopkins university. He married
Alice Wilson daughter of Dr. Williams
Wilson OF Michigan.
In 1890 he became editor of The For
nm and served five years in that ca
pacty, when he became literary adviser
to Houghton. Mifiiin, & Co.. remaining
with that firm till 1899 ard meanwhile
serving as editor OF The Atlantic Month
ly. On the establishment of Worlds
Work in 1900, he became editor and is
still serving He is also a member of
the publishing firm of Doubleday, Page
& Co In 1902 Mr.. Page wrote "The
Rebuilding Of Old Commonwealths" His
business Office is in New York City and
his residence at Garden City.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-31
BaIlo Pro ospedale.

Sabato y Apriie IA data fssata per
IA gran Festa ia Bal.o che 81 dara in
favore deli Ospedale al Socialist block.
Ia colouis II spera yorra inteTvenire in
massa.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-31

Tickets for Officer 06s7 70 on sale
tonight az o'clock.
Miss Marguerite StouKhton, Nho hss
been visiting a. the home Of her mother.
Mr.. Ellen StouEhton. 81 Preach strsst
for the past ten days, returned today
to Boston.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-31
weather Forecast.

Showers this afternoon; fair tonighti
and Tuesday. Colder tonight in Yer
mont and New Hampshire. Tuesday.
colder. High south and vest wind..
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-03-31

For sale: Good GieuWood Z cook stove.
nearly new Cell IN the Afternoon CT
evening a. ~ Branch street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15
THE FARMER. OCTOBER IS, 1918

three by three concrete Slulce built by the railroad company in their work of improvement of the NeWtown sta tion which caused the town Vexation and expense for lawyers fees the past two years and was an unmitiga ted nuisance to all who had to use the road on foot or vehicle He has in structed First Selectmanf w. c. John son to carry out this plan, whog is on the job with teams and men this week. Briefly, the state will do what the first blue print specifications of the rail road company to the old board of railroad commissioners called for, con- tinue the covered Sluice along the north side of the street about 400 feet down the hill towards Sandy Hook
 The elbow joint at the edge of the railroad property line crossing the street diagonally which caused all the trouble by backing up the water So that the traps under the railroad bridge vonited the muddy mess 1t couldn't digest into the hollow road bed, must come out, as contended for in these columns and the flood have unrestricted right of way till it's force and violence become normal on the lower level at the mouth of the Hume. The south side gutter will easily ac- commodate the surface waters from that side and the danger of damage to the roadbed or .abutting property holders will be then reduced to the minimum. The concrete top of the s1uice will be finished as sidewalk to take the feet of pedestrians out of the mire in sloppy weather, making altogether decent approach to the railroad stand of some five or six hun dred Hnea1 feet. All this will be done by the state without cost to the town or railroad company for all of which the latter ought to be duly grateful
 The roadbed so long an eyesore to the traveHng public will then be brought m fn the state standard. And thus ends a hard fight. The town gets $500. award for the damage done to the roadbed by the botch job of the railroad two years ago, for which we shall have to stand a damage suit already under way, but the taxpayers now see that 1t was the determined stand taken by our board of selectmen under the in ftiatfve of William c. Johnson and the public spirited citizens back of him that brought the railroad company to see that it couldn't successfully buck against a whole town aroused even if in the beginning it met with com plaisant town officials. It is to be hoped the town officials now so tri- umphantly reelected will follow up the advantage thus gained and show the railroad company the advisability of carrying out the improvements at Hawleyvf1Ie according to specifications and eliminate the grade crossing just west of the station which IS the worst death trap along the line. Tn the meantime the railroad company should be compelled to erect gates and have a iwatchman at this point.
 The Botsford Brothers, carpenters,
 are overhauling the Gibson tenement houses at Sandy Hook this week. being the end of a large amount of improve ments they have made in and around the Gibson estate this season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15
DECISION ptEASES .=.s...s.s..
 PRESIDENT ELLIOTT
First Payment Will Bring s4O,- 100000 Into Roads Treas ury.

New York, Oct 15-Howard Elliott, president of the New Haven, refused to comment on the authorization of the bond issue other than to say that the commissions decision was gratt- flying to him and the directors of the road.
 At a meeting of the directors held yesterday afternoon following the re- cefpt of the news from Boston the board passed resolutions approv ing the issue, and a notice will De sent to the stockholders today.
 As the laws of Connecticut require thirty days notice after the approval of an issue the notice sent to the stockholders will state that the first payment of 65 per cent. on the bonds will be due November 15, and the re- maining 35 per cent. on pr before January Is, 1914. The right to sub scribe will expire on November IS and to holders of record of September g the right to subscribe will be given at the rate of $100 of debentures for ev- cry three Shares of stock held. The same privilege is given to the holders of the 314 per cent. convertible de- bentures convertible between January l, 1911, and January 1, 1916, and to holders of the 6 per ce@t. convertible debentures convertible on January 15.s 1923, and on January 15, 1948.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15
IS YOUR CHILD'S
 TONGUE COATED?
If cross, feverish, constipated give California Syrup
 of Figs


 Look at the tongue. mother! If coated, it is a sure sign that your lit tie ones stomach, liver and bowels need a gentle, thorough cleansing at once.
 When peevish, cross, listless, pale, doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natu- rally, or is feverish, stomach sour, breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore throat, diarrhoea, full of cold, give a teaspoonfu1 of california Syrup of Figs and in a few hours all the foul, constipated. waste. undigested food and sour bile gently moves out of it's little bowels without griping, and you have a well, playful child again.
 You needn't coax sick children to take this harmless fruit laxative,' '' the love it's delicious taste, and it all ways makes them feel splendid.
 Ask your druggist for a 50 cent bot tie of California Syrup of Figs" which has directions for babies, chill dren of all ages and for grown-ups plainly on the bottle. Beware of commercials sold here- To be sure you get the genuine, ask to see that it is made by California Fig Syrup Company" Refuse any other kind with contempt.-Adv
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15
LADIES 9E- ST. PATRICK,S
 COMPL PLANS FOR WHIST AND DANCE TOMORROW NIGHT

At Eagles hall tomorrow evening will assemble large number of the members of St. Patrick's parish to- gether with people from all parts of the city, the event being the first en- tertainment of the season given by the capable women of this parish. They have arranged for the enjoyment of all present, to give the card play erB who desire a chance to enjoy the popular game of pinoch1e, and the gifts that will be distributed. to the devotees of this game will be fully equal to those which the larger mum Der of whist play will receive. The wonnenl in charge of this section will be themselves players of ability, and everything possible will be done to promote the enjoyment of this DOT tan of the players, even though they should be decidedly a minority.
 sDancing will begin as soon as. the card tables are removed from the floor and will continue, with an intermis- sion while the scores are being read. for the remainder of the evening. The management sincerely trusts that it's request as to dance steps which was inserted in the columns of this paper a few evenings ago will be compiled with. That there is a generous re- sponse to make this affair a success would be indicated by the array of very acceptable gifts which is being daily augmented These will be on display before the games begin to- morrow evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15
HARVEST FESTIVAL DANCE AT YACHT CLUB FOR BENEFIT OF CHILDRERS DAY NURSERY

One of the most charming and bril- liant dances of the early winter season is that promised for tomorrow night under the title of Harvest Festival Dance" to be given in aid of the Bridgeport Day Nursery Association at the Bridgeport Yacht Club.
 The large rooms of the club have been specially decorated with harvest products and will present a riot of autumnal coloring to harmonize with the festival and the gowns. Buses have been provided by the committee. to meet all trolleys and will convey departing guests from the clubhouse.
 The committee of arrange ements have planned many novel features which will include music from a well known orchestra and light refreshments. Among those actively engaged in plan Ing for the nights pleasuree are the committee: Mrs. J. Percy Bartram, Mrs. Harvey Hubbell, Mrs. Samuel Shaw, Mrs. J. P. Onans, Mrs. H. B. Ives, Mrs. De Yer H. EWarner and Mrs. w. H. Griffith.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15
STATE BOARD OF:
 HEALTH REPORTS
 ON FOUL DISEASE

Hartford, Oct. 15--In his short story featuring the monthly report of the state board of health for September. Secretary Townsend notified physi- clans that the laboratory is now pre- pared to make tsWasserman tests for 'venerea1 disease"
 .'The immediate problem" says the secretary, "is the prevention of the further spread of the infectfon;'' re- ferring to the disease now to be brought under laboratory oversight. He also points out that the health off1- cer should regard certain forms Of the disease just as he does acute in fectious diseases.
 Secretary Townsend points out that nearly oneFffth of all insane asylums give the Wasserman reaction.
 The September mortality report shows 1,414 deaths which is 1OS less than in August but 23 more than Sep tember 1912 and 95 above the five year average Infections caused 15o deaths Infant mortality was high, 166 children under five years dying from diarrhoea. Pneumonia had 84 victims, accidents and violence 119 consumption T8 and Is additional in state sanitaria and heart disease 123. The sick list of the month shows an increase in typhoid fever, 56 towns reporting 23S cases. New Haven and Orange had each a small pox patient and PlainfieId had two. ,es &se5 --s=j
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15
NEW HAVEN WINS ITS BOND FIGHT
 5
Massachusetts State Board Alp proves S67, ,552,OOO Issue
 of DebemtureS
DIRECTORS ALSO RATIFY IF
Stockholders Must Meet 65 Per
 Cent. of Subscription on Nov.
 15-Remainder on Jan. IS.

Boston, Oct. 15-Connnissioner An derson dissenting. the Public Service Commission has approved a $67, ,552. .ooo convertible debenture bond issue by the New York, New Haven and Hart ford Railroad Company. and has au- thorfzed the company to issue SIS, 52o shares of stock to be used in meeting the convertible feature at par when it becomes necessary. - The commission finds that the com- pany's floating debt of 42,O93, ,75e rep- resents capital expenditure properly incurred for lawful purposes and that the refunding of a part of the funded debt to the amount of 5000, 900, and the providing of money for the pur- chase of new equipment, additions to and improvements in the property, to the amount of $21, 1,428,260, are reason able and pro per. 3se The majority report asserts that it is imp ossible until the law -ia made more specific, or the courts have spek- en, for the commission to pass au- thoritatively upon the question of ap- proving the convertible feature of the issue, but it must act according to it's best judgment.
 The commission is of the opinion that under the broad powers of the law under which it was created it has auth ority to approve such ain issue
 
 issue of stock at a stated price st1ffi- cient in amount to provide for the conversion of the bonds. The connrnis- sion says that sSsuch approval upon the facts inetE1e particular case before it is consistent with the public in teresE'' F. ses:s skes$
 The repoFt says that the sins and shortcomings of the5sc conpanY;8in the past have brought about tn cir own re- tribution The company has received a stern sadnonition that it cannot pro- ceed in defiance of flaw and public policy without the risk of disaster. We believe that this lesson will be needed and that further recrimination upon the conduct of the company in the past can conserve no useful pur- pose, but on the contrary it is likely to increase the losses, already, sufft- cientIy heavy, sustained by innocent lsstockholders, and to impair stin fur ther the transportation facilities so vital to the business prosperity Of the State.''
 Commissioner Anderson, in min ority report, holds that the order voted by the majority is illegal and void because the commission exceeds it's authority and that the needs of the New Haven are not sufficient to authorize the issue.
 The commission has appointed c. Peter Clark, g son of the late Charles P. Clark, ex-president of the New Ha- ven, as chief of the rate and tariff bureau of that body.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15
NEWTOWN

NeWtown. Oct 15-Niss Julia Squires, nurse at Mrs. I. B. Harris spent Mon day in Bridgeport.
 Francis Scanlan has taken. posi- ton in the Silver Plate Company, Bridgeport.
 Michael Keating, IT,, of Hunting town, is now employed at the button shop of Griffin Brothers, Shelton.
 Mrs. D. P. Keane of the Connecticut National Bank. Bridgeport. spent Sun day and Columbus Day with her par ents, MT. and Mrs. P. Lynch, of zoar.
 Miss Kate F1nnen of Long Hill is visiting Miss Norah Keane, Cold
 Mrs J. B. Downs and daughter, Miss Alice c. Downs, returned to their home in Stevenson today from pleas ant visit with MT. and Mrs. Frank Bibbins of Easton.
 Miss Laura scofeId of Stamford en- joyed weekend and -the-ho1iday visit with Miss Blsa Gilbert of Hunt ington.
 GARAGE CLOSED.
 Allan Joyce has closed operations at the Main street garage and has 5re- moved to Bridgeport with his family, for the winter.
 DAMAGE BY WIND.
 The high wind yesterday blew down shade and apple trees all over the burrough and Sandy Hook village, in several cases narrowly avoiding fall ing on houses. One half of an elm tree in front of the home of Mrs. John L. Sanford fell on a fence flat tening it and the small shrubbery, while 8 large willow near Howard Bassett's barely missed striking a building All fruit not picked is now on the ground and fit only for the cider mill. Reports indicate that this state of affairs prevails in all sections of the town and the total damage is estimated high in figures.
 SANDY HOOK PLEASED.
 First SeIectman w. c. Johnson is taking up the sewer near the N1antfc mills property, clearing the drains out so that an unobstructed passageway will meet the next flood from the Wal nut Tree Hill. watershed and take care of it properly, thus removing a. long standing nuisance to the village after hard rain storms. Of course the state will pay for the work as this section of highway is now part of the state trunk line.
 The pipe line from new spring dug on the Mrs. J. H. Warmers hillsiders being laid this week to the Episcopal church parsonage in Sandy Hook. The reservoir was planned exceedingly well as a copious supply of water was se- cured even in this time of drought so that the supply for the future is sured. It is thought that the new well will not tap any flows of the underground stream to. the injury of any prior owner of a water-right on a line with it's location. E. J. Halls men are experimenting the work which it is expected will be finished this week.
 TOWN WINS A VICTORY.
 State Highway Commissioner Ben nett has approved. of plan to take charge of the water flowing in the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-15
COURT SESSION DF MRS. EATON'S
 TRIAL IS BRIEF

Plymouth. Mass, Oct. 15-specta- tors, barred yesterday because the big panel of taIesmen occupied all the seats, thronged today to the court room to watch the real start of the trial of Mrs Jennie May Eaton for the murder of her husband, Rear Ad- n1ira1 Joseph G. Eaton. The sesr Hon lasted only half an hour.
 After the indictment had been read, District Attorney Barker outlined to the jury the relative positions of the different buildings on the Eaton farm. Court was then adjourned until tomor- row