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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-26

Ia few pyrotechnics of the brine- stone variety in discussing The
 Farmers story.
 It is understood that in addi- ltiOn to the four commanding Of~ l lficePs, 40 other members of the department are picked for de- Icapitation.
 Superintendent Birmingham years has been a member of the Police Department, was recent fly critically i'll. His ai1melt was diagnosed as due in great part to the WoPriment occasion ed by the badgering of the com missioners who were ordered to get him out of the way to make room for one Of the pets of the administration for whom a place had to be found.
 He rallied from his illness. and returned to duty, and for some months has been gaining steadily until today he is in better health than he has been for years, and morning, noon and night, is to be found on duty, regular as clockwork-
 Captain Anderson, whose eX- ceptionaI1y powerful stature has made him a commanding figure in the police turn outs for many years, is equally strong and well, while the ac- tivity of Captain Arnold despite his advancing years has made him a physical marvel. His mental acumen has never been questioned. Lieut.. Quinlivan, who, when he entered the PO- lice department, was report ed to be the strongest man in Bridgeport, is a stalwart sPeci- men of manhood despite his 27 years of service. None of these men. nor of. the 10 others who are slated for retirement, with the possible exception of two are ready to retire, and all plan to demand their rights.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-26
BIC PROFITS FOR PRIVATELY OWNED UTILITIES Juicy Melons Gut By Over Lords of the Public
 Services $64, ,O00,OOO IS
 TAKEN IN DIVIDENDS Express Co.'S Feel Effect of Parcel POSt-LOcaI Water and Gas MOnopolies
 Had Fine Year.

Santa Claus, impersonated for the time being by the great American people, and in this case by the people of Connecticut, was good to the pub lie service corporations of this state during the fiscal year of 1913, as shown in the annual report of the Public Uti1- tties Commission.
 These companies received in divi- dends-those reporting to the com mission-$63, ,947, GOO, which is equal to the sum of $63 for every inhabitant of -Connecticut
 Some of the companies reporting, mo- tably express, telegraph, railroad and telephone companies, do business out side of Connecticut, so that a large portion of these dividends were paid outside of fl1e state.
 Only the express companies decreas- ed their participation in the grand melon cut. The gross Income of that of the American Express com pany by $763,00o. But so vast have the profit of these companies been that the decreased ineonezdid not 1srsKent the payment of dIV1dends on almost as large a scale as fn 1912.
 The New Haven system had the largest business and the largest prof it's in it's history as railroad. The same was true of the trolley lines operated by the Connecticut company. The proceeds of these great profits were spread over so much paper that the stockholders fared worse than in 8 years before.
 The business of. selling gas, water and electric light to the people of Connecticut proved up to it's annual Fl Dorado basis. Electric companies took in dividends $574,475; gas compan- ies, $sS7, $50; water companies; s6so, s2S and companies doing both a gas and electric light business, $428,O59, and the dividends were only a portion of the profits, for the same companies wrote into surplus the additional sum of more than $750, 900.
 Accidents and deaths continued their upward climb. Accidents not attended by death were 3,5S9, and deaths were 24O, a total of 4,051, most Of which were on railroads and troll ley lines.
 The Bridgeport Hydraulic company during the year expended $692, 900 on it's projects to complete it's IT. ionopoly of neighboring water courses.
 The Bridgeport Gas Light company increased it's capital stock $4OO,O00.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-26
SEEKING DIVORCE
 FROM HUSBAND
 IN STATES PRISON

Charging that her husband is spend ing 8 term in states prison following his conviction for a serious assault upon young girl, Mary Dolska Of this city has brought divorce proceed tngs against Stanislaw Dolska. The defendant was arraigned in the crim- inaI superior court last September up cn the charge of attacking Caroline Q. Padofafala He was convicted and sentenced to prison for not more than three and not less than one year. The ccuple were married April 4, 1912.
 Another divorce action filed today in the superior court is that of Char Iotte H. Fox of Norwalk against Harry c F~ox. of Norwalk. IntoIerable cruel tv is alleged The couple were mar ried June IS, 1903. Mrs. F'ox's maid en name was Charlotte Conroy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-26
VESSEL REPORTED IN
 DISTRESS IS SAFE

Washington, Dec. 2S-WireIess des- patches to the revenue cutter office today from the U. s. s. Seminole re- ported the schooner Augusta w. Snow Jacksonville to New York, safe and proceeding north. The Seminole left Wilmington, N. C., yesterday after noon, in response to. a wireless mes sage which stated that an unknown schooner, presumably the Snow, was in distress off Diamond Shoals
 The message today from the Semi no1e came enroute from Cuba to Hampton Roads from the U. $. S. Ozark, which did not give the posi- ton of the Snow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-26
Impending Shake Up In Police Department Bears Out Exclusive Story In The Far mer That Was Bitterly Denounced
 By President G. s. Hill Of The
 Police Board As Untrue And Malicious

The die is cast and the decree has gone forth that Eugene Birmingham, Superintendent of the Police Department must get out. By the same token George H. Arnold, Captain of Detec- tives, William Anderson, the herculean captain and John Quinlivan, the giant lieutenant of police are scheduled to go, peaceful if possible; if not oth- erwise.
 I.- The men named above have been approached or are to be within a day or two and asked to submit tanefully to the plans of the administration and petition for retirement.
 They have been told or are to be told that itsis best for them to submit such a request for the plans as made are said to have been carefully agreed upon and the veteran comman- ders, all of whom are still in vigorous health physically and mentally must give up their position in order that the pets of the powers-that-be may be advanced in accordance with prediction promises.
 Not one word could be gain ed today from any of the of ficers mentioned as to whether there was anything in the works affecting their posi- tions." But matters of this kind can not be kept under GOV CT very long and indeed 'tis best that they should not.
 When The Farmer told a few weeks before the late election that a plan was afoot to get rid of Eugene Birmingham as Su- perintendent of Police it brought forth the finest kind of a red hot denial from the pres ident of the police board, George S. Hill, well known employe of the Warner Broth CTS plant. MT. Hill indulged in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-26
RIKER MEN, FORMERLY
 HERE, CHASE SWINDLERS

The experience of Assistant Man ager Michael J. Sullivan of Fsfzer's New Britain store, formerly prescrip- ton clerk at the Bridgeport establish ment, and David McGuirk, a fellow clerk and also formerly of Bridge port with a couple of film Hammers Wednesday has been heard of locally with interest. According to the re- port, the two visitors, outwardly GUS toners, tried to work the old 't$2O h1ll' game, were detected by Sullivan and chased for Q considerable distance 5y McGuirk but finally escaped.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-26
BIG TUG REACHED
 AND CREW IS SAVED

New York, Dec. 26Beached to pre- vent her from sinking, the sea going tug Ice King, commanded by Cap tain Charles Thobea, was pounded to pieces early today by the northeast gale that swept the coast. A log fouled the 'Ice Kings propeller and caused such a strain that sean1E were opened in the hold, admitting so much water that it was deemed advisa ble to beach the tug, but the crew was taken off by a wrecking tug that stood by during the night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-26
DETROIT'S MAYOR WILL GIVES 1000 FOR RELIEF
 OF RED BANK VICTIMS

Detroit, Mich, Dec .26-Mayor Marx today teIegraphed the mayor of Red Jacket, Mich, to draw on him per scnalIy for $1,OO0, the money to be used for the relief of the Calum ct panic victims. The city council at it's regular meeting Tuesday night will be asked to reimburse the mayor who did not wish to call a special meeting of the council to appropriate the money.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-26
CALLS AMBULANCE 24
 HOURS AFTER ACCIDENT

Another needless run for the emer- gency hospital ambulance corps cam e shortly before o'clock this morning when John Zesk ofsI1y of 66 Crescent Place, 20 years old, sent in a call for Q horseless ride to Bridgeport hospital. It was found that he had received a fractured right arm over 24 hours previously that it had been reduced q by a surgeon and that he was able to walk. Dr. Friedman advised John to patronize the Connecticut Go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-26
MISS KATHERINE PAGE
 HAS NARROW ESCAPE

London, Dec. 26-Miss Katherine ter H. Page, escaped without injury when an automobile in which she was driving yesterday smashed into a wall and was wrecked at Barnes, a south western suburb of London.
 Her companion. the ambassadors secretary, was slightly bruised on one of his legs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-26
BANKS THAT WOULD
 BE J. s. RESERVE MEMBERS NOW 400

Washington, Dec. 26-More than 400 national banks and trust companies representing every state and almost every large city in the country have applied for membership in the federal reserve system of banks, according to an unofficial estimate made today by the treasury department.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-26
HOLIDAY VISITORS
 OVERCOME BY GAS

Stamford, Dec. 26-John Mathews and his wife, of GarnervilIe, N. Y., were taken to the hospital today over- come with illuminating gas. They had cen visiting at the home of their son over Christmas and it is believed, being unfamiliar with gas. left the jet open.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-26
TWO BARGES SINK,
 MAN LEFT ON MAST

New York, Dec. 26-The F'orked River CN. J.) Lifesaving Station reportedz to- day that two barges sank about three quarters of a mile off that station this morning. For a time a mast of one of the barges was standing and a man appeared on the top of it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-26
SNOW PARALYzES
 ROCHESTER CARS

Rochester, N- r., Dec. 26-A blizzard which ragged all night para1yzed street car traffic in this city and thousands of persons were forced to walk to their work Steamcars entering Koch ester were, an hour late. Country roads are almost impossible.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-26

St Thomas.-The Danish research shin Margrethe, which has been or a surveying expedition for many months,
 lies a total wreck on the Anegada Reef. Virgin Islands, British West Ir- dies Captain Hansen and the crew were rescued.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-26
MANY SEEK CONTRACT
 FOR NEW ALNfSHOUSE

The building of Bridgeport's new alnshouse is receiving attention from architects and building concerns throughout the country, much adver- Using literature and other data having already been received.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-26
A REAL THRILLER

Now Running in The Farmer "Tarzan of the Apes. Don't miss it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-26

Rain Or Snow, High Winds
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-05-22
CAMEDEN ELKS
 STRONG FOR HAYS
Will Come to Pine Bluff as Boosters For the Gubarnat0rial
 Candidate. =. A "

On next Thursday morning, the peo- pie of Camden will have an opportu- nifty to go to Pine Bluff on booster mission for Geo. w. Hayes for gover- nor.-says the Camden Herald.
 It is the occasion of the annual State Convention of the Elks Lodge and special car has been secured Tor the trip. This car will be picked uphere by Cotton Belt train No. at l0:4O in the morning, and the rate for the round trip will be only $2.Sj Not only members of the Elks lodge bue every body, is entitled to this rate and are welcome to go in this special car
 Let every body who can do so, ar range to go. Badges will be provided boosting Judge Hays for governor, and as there will be crowds iron. every section of the state at this meeting, solid delegation of the Judges home people coming with such storm will make a hit, and will convince the visitors and the peo- pie of Pine Bluff that he is one can didate for governor who has the un- animous endorsement of his hime town
 Be on hand Thursday morning at the Cotton Belt station, secure your ticket and your badge, and join the procession.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-05-22
Tor the weak and Nervous
rades.

Tired-out, weak, nerovus men and women would feel ambitious, ener- getic, full of life and always have a good appetite, if they would do the sensible thing for health-take Elec- tric Bitters. Nothing better for the stomach, liver or kidneys. Thousands say they owe their lives to this won- derful home remedy. Mrs. O. Rhine vault, of Vestal Center, N. Y., says: "I regard Electric Bitters as one of the greatest of gifts. l can never for gent what it has done for me-" Get bottle yourself and see what diff ference it will make in your health Only soc and $1.00. Recommended by your druggist.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-05-22
NAVAL EXHIBIT
 FOR COUNTY FAIR
Navy Department Notifies Official That Exhibit Will Be Sent
 Here This Fall.

One of the most interesting and en- l Tightening exhibits to be seen at the Jefferson County Fair this IaIl, will i be naval exhibit which will be fur nished by the Bureau of Navigation of the Navy Department.
 Secretary H. c. Spaulding of the Fair Association received a letter from Lieutenant J. B. Gray, recruiting officer of the navy, offering the exhi- bit to the fair yesterday and he imme- miately replied to the effect that the association would be more than will ing to grant his request.
 A special effort was made by MT. Spaulding last fall to obtain one of the exhibits, he having seen one in De- trOit, Mich., but he was unable to do so, and when the opportunity afforded itself he immediately took advantage of it.
 In explaining the nature of the ex- hibit in his letter, Lieutenant Gray stated:
 "The Bureau of Navigation of the Navy Department has undertaken to prepare naval exhibit consisting of models of naval vessels, and ordin- ance exhibit, consisting of models of naval vessels, and ordinance exhibit from the Seaman Gunner Class and displays from the Electrical School Machinist's School and the Artificer School, which is to be sent to vari- ous exp0sito and fairs throughout the United States to acquaint people with the work done by the men of the navy"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-05-22
HUSBAND TIRED OF SEEING
 HER SUFFER
Procured Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
 which made His Wife
 a Well Woman.

Middletown, Pa. had headache, backache and such awful bearing down pains that l could not be on my feet at times and had organic inflammation so badly that was not able to do my work. l could not get good meal for my hus- band and one child. My neighbors said they thought my suffering was terrible.
 My husband got tired of seeing me suffer and one night went to the drug store and got me bottle of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and told me 1 must take it. l can't tell you ali l suffered and l can tell you all that your medicine has done for me. l was greatly benefited from the first and it has made me wei. woman. l can do al! my housework and even helped some of my friends as we'll l think it is a wonderful help to all suffering women. have got several to take it after see- ing what it has done for me. Mrs. EMMA EsPENsHADE, 219 East Main St., Middletown, Pa.
 The Pinkham record is proud and hon. orable one. It is a record of constant victory over the obstinate ills of woman ills that deal out despair. It is an es- Sablished fact that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has restored cath to thousands of such suffering omen. Why don't you try it if you
 I'd such a medicine?
 If you want special advice write to
 fIia K. Pinkham Medicine Co. (cOnfi.
 % opened aynn nsad Mass and a%sT stfr hy y
 roman and held in strict confidence.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-05-22
EIGHT

general freight agent at Omaha. Neb., vice Mr. c. E. Wagar, resigned.
 Effective June 1, 1913, Mr. c. c. Mccarthy, general eastern freight agent, New York City, is appointed general agent at Pittsburgh, Penn, vice MT. l.. D. Knowles, promoted.
 Effective June 1, 1913, MT. J. B. Trimble, assistant general freight agent at Saint Louis, is appointed general eastern freight agent at New York City, vice MT. c. c. Mccarthy transferred to Pittsburgh, Penn.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-05-22
HOT SPRINGS ELKS
 ARE COMING, TOO
Will Leave There This Morning Over
 Iron Mountain in Private Car.

Hot Springs, Ark, May 21.-The lo- cal Elks of lodge 3S0 will leave Hot Springs for the state convention at Pine Bluff May 22 and 23 in private car over the Iron Mountain Thursday morning at z o'clock. All Elks have been requested to make the trip if possible and come with white suits, black shoes and plain straw hats. The local lodge will take a large band along and will take part in the pa rades
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-05-22
Greed Caldwell and J. H. Pilking-

ton, commissioners of Road Improve ment District No. 4; M. w. Ware, c. P. Clemons and J. T. Crawford, com missioners of Road Improvement Dis trict No. ,, and Engineer J. B. White have returned from Lincoln county, where they inspected a gravel pit with a view to using the gravel OF the pro- posed macadam roads in this county. They say that the pit is one of the largest they had ever seen and covers eighty acres. The gravel has been found at great depth. They have not decided as yet whether the gravel will be used in Jefferson county.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-05-22
Constipation Cured

Dr. Kings New Life Pills will re- lieve constipation promptly and get your bowels in healthy condition again. John Supsic, of Sanbery, Pa, says: "They are the best pills I ever used. and I advise everyone to use them for constipation, indigestion and liver complaint" Will help you. Price 25c. Recommended by your druggist.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-05-22
To assist the various committees

To assist the various committees in establishing city park, commit tee composed of N. J. Can't, Jr, Har- old Bluthenthal and w. F. Coleman. has been appointed by the local lodge of Elks and will begin work at once. This committee will be known as the Elks Park committee and will work in conjunction with the other commit tees.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-05-22
MORE CHANGES IN
 FREIGHT DEPARTMENT

The Freight Traffic Department of the Missouri Pacific-Iron Mountain announces the following changes:
 Effective May 20, 1913, Mr. L. D. Knowles. general agent at Pittsburgh, Penn., is promoted to be assistant
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-05-22

Phone 146 about your next weeks washing-Better do it today. Ameri- can-Excelsior Laundry Co. If
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-29

My brand is a spade. The public Is
warned against buying cattle with this
brand, without my consent.
J. c.. MAGEARL.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-29
BRAND CLAIM ED.

We claim hat brand on either Fl
side. We will esteem it favor -
If any one having cattle with this brand
on their premises, will notify us at
Wilcox, La.
BELLEVUE FARMS CO., Ltd,
By A. 8. Bowman, Pres.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-29
NOTICE..

Notice is hereby given to all per.
sons, firms and corporations, other
than depositors, who have claims
against the Feliciana Bank C Trust
Company, of st. Francisville, Louisi.
ana, that they must file their claims
with the State Examiner of State
Banks, or with his duly appointed
Special Agent Oliver B. Steele, and
make legal proof as to the justice
thereof, on or before the eighth day
OF December, 1913, at the office Of
said Bank at st. Francisville, Louisi-
ana, in accordance with Section 4
of Act 800 Of 1910.
W. L. YOUNG,
State Examiner of State Banks.
OLIVER B. STEELE,
Special Agent.
Sept SO mo.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-29
TREsPAss NOTICES.

All hunting with dog or gun. or driving
through or off Of any cattle, on the
"Rosale" plantation without special per-
mission, is positively prohibited. All such
acts will be regarded as trespassing and
prosecuted as such.
MRS. C. r. BARROW.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-29

From and after this date all hunting Of
any kind on the Greenwood plantation is
positively prohibited under penalty of tres
passing. Any one found on this place
without permission will be considered
trespassing and prosecuted to the full ex-
tent of the law.
MRS. j. A. YENTRESS.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-29
Majority Of Friends Thought Mr..
Hughes Would Die, But
One Helped Him to
Recovery.

Pomeroyton, Ky.-In interesting adj
vices from this place, Mr.. A. ]. Hughes
writes as follows: 81 was down with
stomach trouble for five ~ years, and
would have sick headache so bad, al
hines, that thought surely | would die.
| tried different treatments, but they
lid not seem to do me any good.
got so bad, could not eat or sleep,
md all my friends, except one, thought
would die. He advised me to try
S,ediord's Black-Draught, and quit
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-29
NOTICE

! have opened up the shop formerly
conducted by Mr.. Rudolf Yunkes, and
will be pleased to have share of your
wheelwright, blacksmith or plumbing
work.
ARTHUR BTJSCHET,.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-29
The public is hereby notified that hunt.

The public Is hereby notified that hunt.
ing on, crossing over, or any other form
of trespass is prohibited on piece Of
ground west of the Y. G M. v. Railroad
beginning at the north boundary of R. H
Stirling and extending to Whitman plat
form, on the property of Mrs. s. T. Al
lain. Also on all property of Mrs. C. H.
Lewis, Mrs. J. A. Mhoon, and r. H. Stir
ling.
R. H. STIRLING. Agent.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-29
CATTLE BRANDS.
The following are my cattle brands:
Circle P
Circle F

The public is hereby warned against
buying or trading for cattle bearing these
brands from irresponsible people.
F. s. PERCY.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-29
STOMACH TROUBLE
FOR FIVE YEARS

taking other medicines. ! decided to
take his advice, although | did not have
any confidence in it.
have now been taking Black Draught
for three months, and it has cured me-
haven't had those awful sick headaches
since began using it.
| am so thankful for what Black
Draught has done for me-"
Thedford's Black-Draught has been
found very valuable medicine for de-
rangements of the stomach and liver. 1t
is composed of pure, vegetable herbs,
contains no dangerous ingredients, and
acts gently, yet surely. 1t can be freely
used by young and old, and should be
kept in every family chest.
Get package today.
Only a quarter. ia
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-29

The Flower and Magnolia places are
hereby posted against all hunting. under
penalty of trespass. No exceptions.
w. j. FORT.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-29

From and after this date all hunting OF
any kind on Ambrosia and Independence
plantation is positively prohibited under
penalty of trespassing. Any one found on
these places without permission will be
considered trespassing. and prosecuted to
the full extent of the law.
MRS. S. H. BARROW.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1913-11-29

The public is hereby warned against
buying wood, posts and timber of any
description from tenants on the Oakley,
Ogden and Downs plantations All hunt
ing, cattle driving and fence-cutting is
positively prohibited, and these places are
closed against agents of all kinds.
LUCY L. MATTHEW'S.