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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-15
STIFF DRILLS AT
 CAMP BAL OWN

Mantle, Conn, July 15-The progres- sive instructions in infantry combat, leading up to. the battle which is scheduled to conclude on Friday the heavy work of the week for the infan- trymen of the Connecticut National Guard at Camp Baldwin, entered it's second stage today. The men march ed out from their little tented city with it's tan coIored pyramid tents about 7 o'clock this morning and put through a@ series. of stiff drills to in- press on them what they should do in actual lighting They marched in extended order, as yesterday, but were grouped by companies instead of by squads as on the first day and in structed. in deploying, rushing. taking cover, loading, firing and so forth.
 When they returned to camp in the late forenoone the men were dismissed but the officers, commissioned and non- commissioned had to attend a series of talks by the regular armp off, eers on fire direction, fire control and fire discipline. These were in prepar- ation for the field work of the after noon, which included company drills along tkese lines.
 The succeeding steps in the instruc- ton will be battalion and regimentaf maneuvers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-15
BHdgepOrters Fare
 Well in Annual Election of Plumbers

Y Several Bridgeporters are included in the slate of officers elected at the annual convention of the State As sociatfon of Journeymen Plumbers, Gas Filters, Steam Filters and Steam Filters Helpers, held at the Central Labor Union Hall in South Norwalk, Saturday. The convention was said to be the most successful in the his- tory Of the state body
 The reports of the state officers were very pleasing, showing the as- sociation in good financial condition. The following officers were chosen:
 Pres1dent-Charles MuIholland, of Waterbury. Effected for fourth time :.
 president-Josep Berger. of Bridgeport.
 Secretary treasurer-WaIte Walsh, of Derby. Effected for fourth time).
 Executive board-Joseph Berger, of Brfdg geport; chairman. .~P. F. O.Meara, New Haven, and Albert Miller, of Stamford.
 President Charles Mulhol1and was elected delegate to the national con- vention, which will be held in Boston, August 20 to 80.
 On invitation of the delegates from that place, Stamford was chosen for the next convention.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-15
TOKYO OFFICIAL FINDS SENTIMENT
 QUITE: FRIENDLY


 San EFrancisco,s July 1EDr. Jicht Eoydea. former Japanese vice-minis- ter Of finance, and his colleague, T. Kamya. an official of the Tokio cham Der of commerce, sailed for Japan to- day after tour Of the United States Dr. Sovdea said he found the senti- usent toward Japan to be friendly in alt parts Of the United States, with the exception of California. Business men Of America, he said, were uni fcrruly in favor of maintaining the present friendly relations between the tw.- nations
 Tha Japanese government will make an enort to obtain for Japanese the privilege of becoming American citi- zeas. he said
 --rhe Japanese want citizenship and want to become d constructive, pa triotic, upbuiIding element of your so- ciety.'' he added
 we do not want to intermeddle in domestic questions, such state rights and federal jurisdictions; we only petition and make representa- tions. and we hope 1t will shortly come to pass that there will be no discrim- nation against the Japanese who de- sire to come here to work and live.''
 Mfr Kamya suggested that negotis- tfors at Washington between the ste denartment and Ambassador tsfnda have created a very delicate sftua-
 we do not think war is probable. '' he said
 If it comes 1t will be through the action of the United States Japanese have never fought and do not hope 10 nEht through irnperialistic motives hut only when they know honor is involved. But where it becomes g shame to be a Japanese we cannot tel what win happen
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-15
FIRST ELECTION OF U. s. SENATOR
 BY DIRECT VOTE

Atlanta. July 1@Prqviedons of the newly ratified seventeenth amendment to the Federal constitution were put into practice today for the first time. when voters of Georgia, east direct ballots in the eIection of a United states Senator The election was for selecting a successor to Senator Angus fms O. Bacon. for the remainder of a term ending March 4. 1913. Senator Bacon who was nominated to succeed hfrse1f at a Democratic primary raear1y-ca year ago and Is unopposed for reelection, now holds office by appofntment of the Governor. His former term expired March and emergency appointment was made for The period until the meeting of the State legislature this summer, when n successor was to be chosen
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-15

New York, July 15-This is the sea son of the year for drownings- There Is hardly a chan that there will not be fatalities each Sunday because of accidents on the various waters in and around New York. Nine persons were drowned on outings last Sunday, and many others had narrow escapes and were saved by thrilling rescues. Seven men on the sailing sloop tSkiddoo were thrcWn into the sea when a squaH capsized their craft as they were re- turning from a fishing trip just out side the Narrows in the lower bay. The launch Francis that was accom- panying a. swimmer trying a long dis
 tance swim went to their rescue and found them c1inging to their over
 tuI lied craft. Another sloop bearing
 ING 10'' on it's sail also appeared
 There was q high wind blowing, and
 waves swept over the deck of the lit
 tie launch. The projecting mast and
 sails Of the skiddoo and it's ropes. in which a propeller might be tangled.
 made close work difficult The sIoop,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-15
Preachers New Trial
 On Murder Charge

Capps. a preacher, convicted of burn ing his three children to death, has been granted a new trial by the su- preme court.
 The jury's failure to state the degree of murder of which Capps was guilty, and the alleged affidavits of his hf- teen year old daughter, Bertha, and his 12 year old son, Ellis. that. they had testified falsely against him at the trial were stated as the grounds for granting the new trial The tes- tinnony of the children convicted their father.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-15
Weather Indications

New Haven Conn. July 15-For New Haven and vicinity; Fair weather, probably followed by local showers to- night or Wednesday.
 z For Connecticut: Showers late to- night or on Wednesday moderate northwest to north winds
 weather condftions: Showers have seSurred during the last A hours in =.srsf,arr Florida. from Iowa eastward .ne PeunsvRvania. and from Upper Michigan southward to Kentucky. Areas of high pressure are central over the Lake region and the Gulf states. with a trough of low pressure between them. Moderate temperatures continue in nearly all districts east of the Rocky M0un ts1nae
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-15
BIG MILK SHAKE AS
 WAGON IS OVERTURNED

One of the milk wagons of the Mitchell Dairy was overturned at Bar mum avenue and William street this morning when the reins on the horse becarne fastened in the wagon in a peculiar manf7er Joseph I.aFAountain who was in charge of the wagon was delivering milk in a nearby house. The reins were fastened to the wagon in such a manner that they drew on the horses mouth and the animal walked in a circle until it overturned the cart The wagon fell with craSh that aroused the neighborhoods Many
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-15
Jailed For Posting
 Night Rider Notice

Henderson, Ky, July 15-C1aude Hall. a young farmer, yesterday pleaded guilty at Dixon. Ky, to post ing a night rider notice, and was sen- fenced to three months in jail and fin ed s25o.
 Halls arrest, followed the posting Of g threatening notice on the home of will Spencer, a tobacco grower, in June and the subsequent burning of the latter's home. Hall is under in- dictment also on an arson charge, on which he will be tried in December.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-15
cLEANEAsY. THE BEST HAND

Cuaranees2 not to 1nJure the skin 1n@tantIy- removes Stove Polish. Rust Greaae. Ink, Paint and Dirt. For the hand OF clothing. Large can 1O cSnI& Manufactured by WDa. R. Wfn1s 1%A straIford Ave
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-15

having no engine to risk, darted in close to the Skiddoo. A heavy south
 west wind, at right angles to the in running tide, made stationary rescue with lines and life preservers impos- s1ble But the skipper of the No. 10 figured that by sliding by in hurry he could pick off the shipwrecked men one by one A sIapping wave nearly capsized her a few feet from the ovsr- turned boat, but in that first dash two men were rescued one seized a rope
 thrown from the deck, the other grab
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-15

B Shirt and Straw Hat Sale s BUY IYFORD BROTHERS SEE Y East Side and West End F
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-15

he'd an oar. Then the launch stood off to get her breath and the sIcop No. 10 took $up the work. It shot by, grazing the sktddoo tloy a ffo0ts0ne of the crew leaned over, tseizgd a water soaked man from thes SExiddoo and terked him toathe deck of the New %. Circlsng about. Nt1e sloop rkturned and took off anotheri man in the same way. It was now the Francis'f turn again Luck wasl favorable, and the other
 men were fpul1sd to safety azad taken ashore. .s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-15

bottles were broken and several gall Ions of milk. spilled. in the street. The shafts on the wagon were also broken and the paint scraped from the sides of the cart Bystanders caught the horse before it had a chance to run. They also assisted in fighting the wga- on The damage was about $40.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-01

We want every man to have
chance to share in this sale, no
matter when he begins or leaves his work
for the day. To make this possible we
are starting this sale on Saturday when
we will be open from a. m. until 1000
that even our already large force will be
Inadequate to serve you, so we have en-
gagged extra statesmen and tailors in order
to insure prompt and satisfying service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-01

pressive showing. Spring oats grown
there have been exceptionally fine The
demonstration farm of the railroad
company at Dermott. Ark, contains the
best crop of corn in that section. and
although the corn on neighboring farms
suffered from drought. the crop on the
demonstration farm shows no damage.
owing TO proper preparation of the iced
bed Oats at the demonstration farm
at Hope Ark. thresheJ1 out an average
of 20 bushels to the acre. Various crops
which have been planted on the farm
at Arcadia. Mo, are being watched
with interest by resident farmers and
others. Mr.. L. A. Markham, commits
sioner of agriculture of the Iron Noun
tain portion of the system. says that
his entire territory has been
visited by good rains during the past
ten days and that conditions are rluch
improved Corn that was properly cul-
tivated during the dry period did not
suffer any from drought, but soma of
the other did. All other crops are in
excellent condition. and he reports that
a vast Improvement is visible among
farmers in cultivating so as to conserve
soil moisture
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-01
Trainmen Responsible for %
of "a Wrecks Investigated.
Hutchinson Headquarters of
New and Growing Railroad.
MISSOURI PACIFIC is FARMING
Demonstrates Superiority of
Modern Soil Culture Methods.
Santa Fe Purchases New Mexi-
can Coal Road.

In the last official bulletin, NO 40
covering a period of three months
October, November and Deem Der
1912. compiled and issued by the In
terstate Commerce commission, OF IN
vestigation of train accidents cover
ing collisions and derailments, II con-
clusiveIy proves that engine and tram
employees are not exercising due re-
gard for their own personal safety as
well as their fellows and the public.
A brief resume shows at a glance the
necessity of practicing care, thought
and a better education of the duty de-
volved upon them.
Twenty-three accidents were InVes-
tigated. and in every instance respon-
sibility was found TO be due to care
less operating or the disregardlnS or
orders by those having the trains in
charge, with one exception, case in
which a broken rail was the cause
and in which one hundred and twenty
seven persons were injured.
tabulation of the accidents, COW
ering a period of three months, shows
that forty-seven passengers and fifty
three employees were killed and six
hundred and seven passengers and
eighty-fOur employees were injured.
In all of the train accidents except
one, the cause thereof has been some
overt act of the train operatives, either
failure to properly observe or give sig
nails or acts of careleSSneSS or forget
fulness and it looks as though some
more stringent mode should be adopt
ed to determine the competency or ed
ucatfon of employees placed in such
responsible positions when the lives,
limbs and bodies of individuals are at
stake and ought to receive the high
est degree of care. These are
thoughts that interest not only the
railway officials but every citizen as
to what is best to relieve mankind
from the carelessness of such en-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-01
SANTA F'E MAKES ACQUISITION.
Begins Operating ST. Louis, Rocky
Mountain & Pacific August L.

Mountain & Pacific August 1.
New York, Aug. President Ripley.
of the Santa Fe admits that that ROAD
has acquired an interest in the St.
Louis, Rocky Mountain and Pacific Rail
road, and assumes its operation Aug
1. He declined to give details of the
tranSac tion because the negotia lions
are complicated and incomplete. There
is some doubt regarding the perma-
nency of the transaction. The Santa
Fe's particular purpose Is to prevent
any competitor acquiring the road and
in!ading its territory Furthermore,
the road is a burden to its owners as it
stands, although it handles good
volume of traffic. especially coal. from
the Maxwell land grant in New Mexico.
which it operates. These coal fields will
supply a wide territory in Texas, Ok
la hOma and Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-01
DEMONSTRATION FARMS SUCCESS
Missouri Pacific Shows Missouri and
Arkansas Farmers New Methods.

I -tIIsSUUKI
Arkansas Farmers New Methods.
Much interest is being manifested by
the farmers and general public in the
demonstration farms being installed
at the suggestion of President B. F.
Bush, over the lines of the Missouri
Pacific-Iron Mountain system. to aid
the farmers in getting the best possible
results from the land. The demon
stration farm at Conway. Ark, which
was in very poor condition when the
agricultural department of the railroad
took it in charge. is making most i'm
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-01
Santa Fe Busy at Ration.

Ration. n. NJ, Aug. 1-Extensive
Improvement work on the Santa F'e
double track between Ration and Trini-
dad is still in progress, with ind;ca-
tions pointing to its continuance for
several weeks to come. The heavy food
waters of June were responsible for he
weakening of the east track between
Kiota and the tunnel, and required the
use of over 200 cars of rock to repair
embankmentS. The reducing of the
grade on the east tunnel by several feet
will require the services of a large gang
of workmen for a number of weeks ye-
Last week this work was retarded by
the caving in of 20 or 80 carloads of
earth watch the work train is still nusy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-01

removing. By the close of the summer,
the old tunnel, now being repaired, - i'll
equal the new west tunnel in cor
struction and equipment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-01

Everybody read the State Journal
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-12-18
Meeting Of Fair Directors.

At a meeting of the directors OF
the Dorchester County. Fair Associa-
ton, held last night in the office OF
Vernon s. Bradley, on High street,
twelve of the fifteen directors were
present. Mr.. Russell P. Smith
was elected chairman, and Mr.. Yer
non S. Bradley was made secretary.
A site committee was named, COM
posed of Messrs. j. Wilson Dail,A.
X. Austin and v. S. Bradley. They
were advised to consider location,
cost and adaptability of the sites
suggested. This committee will
hold a special meeting next Tues
day.
The secretary was authorized to
issue a call to the subscribers for
payment of Is per cent. of their
stock subscriptions.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-12-18

Double feature program at the
Grand Opera House tonight. THE
Ironmaster'' and The Fires of
Fate" two excellent dramas, along
with two sparkling comedies, will
make it an enjoyable show. Excel
lent photography in these plays.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-12-18
Notice To Public.

All persons having bills against
the Standard Steam Laundry are
requested to present same, and all
uersons owing the above establish
ment must settle at once.
Standard Steam Laundry.
Adv. 12-12-tf.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-12-18
SATURDAY., December 20, 1918

beginning at 1 o'clock p. M, the
following personal property:
The Household and Kitchen fur
niture, including stoves, beds, ia
bIes, etc., of which the deceased
died seized and possessed.
Also one fine gasoline boat, and
rakes; boat can be seen at the
blacksmith shop of S. J. Venable.
Usual terms.
SARAH f. SPEDDEN,
Administrative of VIM. A. Spedden.
w. J. Vincent, Auct.
D. H. LeCompte, Clerk.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-12-18

Everything new at my store;
NO goods in the house more than a
few months. Daniel B. LeCompte.
ADV. 16-4t.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-12-18
Homemade Cake.

Homemade cake for Xmas; now
is the time to place your orders for
first-class, homemade cake, for
Christmas. Quality guaranteed.
Mrs. John Nichols,
Adv. 12-9-tf. Phone 215.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-12-18

Get one of our beautiful cal
endars for Christmas preset. Lee
Compts e Harper-Adv. 12-9-tf.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-12-18

"A special line of Christmas
neckwear, In fancy boxes, at Daniel
B. LeCompte's.-Adv. 16-4t.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-12-18

For suspenders, hosiery, hand
ksrchiefs, gloves and neckwear, go
to D. B. LeCompte's.-Adv. 16-4t.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-12-18

Think of mothers Christmas
present first. and then try Nathan's.
Adv. 16-4t
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-12-18

...Have your books good home?
Get Q Gum Sectional Bookcase from
NathAn'N.-Adv. 16-4t.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-12-18

Call and inspect our large line
of overcoats; prices within reach
Of all. D. B. LeCompte.-Adv.16-4t.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-12-18

The best suit of clothes,a the
most reasonable price, at Daniel B.
LeCompte's.-Adv. 16-4t
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-12-18

"A present for the entire fami-
II at LeCompte & Harper's.- Adv.
11-o-tf.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-12-18

The undersigned, administrator
on the estate of William A. Sped
den, deceased, will sell, at public
sale, at the late home of the de-
ceased, on Muir St., in the town
of Cambridge, Md, on
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-12-18

Save your wife; get her a Hoos
ier Kitchen Cabinet, at Nathan's.-
Adv. 16-4t.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-12-18

Make father comfortable for
Christmas; Nathan's store can
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-12-18
DR.. CHAS. ". PURNELl

"A smoking set for hubby, at
LeCompte & Harper's. Adv.12-9-tf.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-12-18
EYE SPECIALIST AT HOMs
D e c e NJ q e r

Those wishing to consult me about their eyes
will find me in my home office, Locust Street
the following days in December and January.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-12-18

Adv. 12-9-tf.
The evening world., 1913-10-29

ION the contrary. 1, was indlspcnsablc'
cep;ed the truth. 1t was esseutla. that
she should see the murderor's very face.
You must tell her all the circumstances
when she wakes. She Will soon no we'll
again"
"IIut NJ. DarcieuxH"
you can explain his disappearance as
You think best "A sudden jour
n.y III OF madness
There will he n few inquiries.
And you may be sure that he viii never
be heard OF again"
The doctor nodded his head:
Yes that IL so that
Is so you are right. You have
managed NIL this business with eXtre or
binary skill; and Jeanne owes sou her
life. She vii thank YOU In person.
Bat now, can ! De Of use TO you
In any way? You told me that YOU were
connected VITA tho detective service.
VIII you allow me 10 write and
l.up'n began 20 laugh.
"Certainly, A letter % that kind win
DO me world Of good You might
write to my immediate superior Chlef
Inspector Gan,mhrd. He viii he glad TO
hear that his flvurite officer PAU Dau-
breuil OF the Rue de Sgrcno. has once
again DISTINGUISHED himself by brilliant
action A, 10 happens. have an APP
Punishment to meet him about case Of
which YOU may have heard the case OF
tho red scarf. How pleased my
dear NJ Gin!Wari will be-
The evening world., 1913-10-29

Mile. Darcieux. who was her mothers
natural he!ress7 OF course. I did not
think OF the father for n second. To be-
kin with, one can't imagine thing
like that, and then the farce which NJ.
Darcieux was 81 Ing helpless.
bed ridden, !ll'
Really ill.," Interrupted the doctor.
"All this diverted suspicion from him
the more 80 as believe that he
himself was exposed to criminal attacks.
But was there not In the family some
person who would he Interested in their
removal? My journey to Paris revealed
the truth to me: Mile. Darcieux inherits
large fortune from her mother. OF
which her steprather draws the income.
The solicitor was to have called meet
ing OF the family in Paris next month.
Tho truth would have been out. 1t
meant ruin TO ". Darcieux."
Then he had put no money byT
"Yes. but he had lost n great deal as
the result or unfortunate specuiations'
But, after all, Jeanne would not have
taken tho management OF her fortune
out OF his hands"
"There Ia one detail which you DO not
know, doctor, and which learned from
reading tho torn letter Mile. Dsrcicux
is In love With the brother OF Marcelln",
her Versailles friend; NJ. Darcienx was
opposed to the marriage, and-you now
see the reason-she was waiting until
she came 81 age to pc married.
.'You'ra light" said the doctor
you're right II meant MS
ruin" -.
Ills absolute ruin. Ono chance OF
saving himself remained-the death or
his stepdaughter. Of whom ne Is IN"
next heir,"
t,'p f.s1f
one suspected him
"Of course, and that IL why no con
trlved tho series OF accidents, so that
the death might appear 90 he quo 70
mlsadventurc. And that IS WY L. on
ny SIDE. wishing to bring things TO Il
head, asked you To tell him OF Mile
DarcdeuXs impending departure. IRON
that moment. Il vas 10 longer enough
for the would-be sick man TO wander
about tho grounds and the PASSAGES, IN
the dark, and execute some leisurey
thought out plan. No, no had 20 act.
To act at once without preparation.
Violently, dagger IN hand. l had no
doubt that he would decide To do IT.
And hs did"
'Then no had no suspicious"
"Of me, yes. He felt trat would
return tonight, and he kept watch
at the place where had already
climbed tha wall"
"Well?"
Well" said Lupin. laughing, Il re-
ceived a bullet full In the chest
or rather my pocketbook received hui
let. Here. you can see tho hoe
SO tumbled from the tree, like
q dead man. Thinking that he was rid
OF his only adversary, he went back 10
tho house, saw him proHl about 'or
two hours. Then, making up his mind.
he went to the coach house. took a lad
der and set II against the window
had only TO follow him."
The doctor reflected and said:
You could have collared him earlier
Why did you let him come up? II wa,
= sore trial for Jeanne - and I'M