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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-11
BUY IN BRIDGEPORT.

Selling expenses enter very largely into the price at which an article must be sold to return a profit. The merchants of this city have comparatively small selling expenses. They give the p,lr- chasing public the benefit and the result is seen in the prices charged.
 Those who have had nx- perience in other cities know that many things are sold for less in this city. That IS just another reason why you should purchase your sur- plies in Bridgeport. It helps the merchant to provide more largely and more cheaply for you and it helps you by making the income go farther.
 Be a true Bridgeporter and SPEND YOUR MONEY IN BRIDGEPORT.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-11
VERMONT BANKS HOLD
 NO NEW HAVER STOCK

Ludlow, Vt, Dec. 11-Frank P. Will Hams, state banking commissioner, in commenting on the passing of the div idend by the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad, stated that the statement in the New York report of the dividend action to the effect that $40, 600, 900 of the roads stocks and bonds were held by savings banks other financial institutions and es. tates, was incorrect as far as Yer mont was concerned.
 Not a dollar of stocks or bonds of the New York, New Haven & Hart ford Railroad is owned by any Yer mont saving bank or trust company he said ''The state banking law does not allow them to invest in railroad stocks
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-11

New York, Dec. 1.-The story of John M- Murphy, agent for warren Bros of Boston, who deal in a patent movement called Warrenite, is expect ed to open a wide tale of graft in New York state Graft has been revealed in some 16 up state paving contracts. Murphy's narrative of paying two third of his commission to intimate friends of Charles F. Murphy, had a supplementary ending.
 When Sulzer's investigator, John A. Hennessy, probed the affairs of the highway commissioner, he found 22 miles of highway contracted for on have 8 warrenite top, and were to cancellation of the contracts and new contracts were substituted, at a saving to the state of S22O,OOO.
 At present John M. Murphy is the most potential character in the graft sketched by John A. Hennessy, and which is now being staged by MT. Whitman before the special grand jury and Chief Magistrate McAdoC, who is conducting the John Doe hearings.
 While Dudley F. Van Wirt, a, veal thy contractor of G1enns Falls, was simplifying before the grand jury yes terday the testimony he had given in the John Doe hearing the preceding day regarded the $4,50O worth of poli- ticaI contributions he had made in 1911 and 1912, $500 of which was paid to George M. Palmer, Democratic state chairman in the form of a corporation
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-11

check, Murphy waited in the ante room ready for the question that were not reached, but which will be asked today.
 They will bear on his knowledge of sixteen upstate road contracts, all of which were granted by c. Gordon Reel, then superintendent of highways. each of which specified a patented yaving in which John M. Murphy and his two partners were interested
 It will be recalled that Mruphy said the motive actuating him in splitting his commissions in three parts was that he thought Gafney and Carroll could swing Reel for him. How far he was justified in this belief-to what extent Gaffney and Carroll worked along this line and what method they employed will now be the subject Of MT. Whitmans inquiry.
 The grand jury will meet again to- day and will continue the investigation into the matter of the check given Palmer to see if there were any viola ton of the Corrupt Practices act. Al ter that the grand jury will go into the charge made by Madison A1drfch. a contractor, regarding money he says he paid Thomas Hassett, formerly secretary to State Engineer BenseI. to When these matters are out of tha Murphy's recital
 There was a well defined report afIoat yesterday that Hassett, who is upposed to be in Florida, had re-
 Continued on Page Twol
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-11
MORE THAN 25O
 AFRICANS DROWNED

Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Afri- ca, Dec. 11-More than 25O natives are believed to have perished today when a terrific tornado blew 20 canoes with some 400 natives on board out to sea.
 Tine cable ship Sentinel rescued 13e of them but no trace of the remainder was found.
 The storm swept thet town and port and did much damage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-11
165 PEOPLE PERISH
 IN TEXAS FLOODS

Houston, Tex, Dec. 11-By the floods that for the last 10 days have, swept through various sections of Texas, 1855 persons perished, 20, 900 people were driven from their homes and prop erty was damaged to the extent of $6, 000,0OO. This was the estimate com piled from reports received from the afflicted territory today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-11
NEW KAvENS BONDS ARE
 NOT AFFECTED BY DROP

Hartford, Dec. Flank Commis- sioners Fred P. HolS and Norris s. Lippitt today stated in reference to the passing of the dividend on the stock of the New Pork, New Haven g. liar ford Railroad Company that in their judgment the legality of the cOmpany's bonds is not affected.
 This ruling on their part will also apply to the new six per cent. con vertibles if issued.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-11
]. 6. C. CUTS RATES ON
 NEW HAVEN RAILROAD

WasI :ngton, Dec: 11-Commutation fares on. the New fork, New Haven & Hartford Railroad between points in Connecticut and New York City were ordered reduced today by the inter state commerce commission. The charges fixed by the commission for 60 trip tickets follows:
 Greenwich, $S.65; Cos Cob, $9.15; Riverside, $9.25; Sound Beach, $9.65, and Stamford, $1O25
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-11
HAMBURG AMERICAN
 SHIP TAKES REFUGEES

Hamburg, Ger, Dec. 11-Captain Rantzan, of the Hamburg-American liner Kronprinzessin Cecilie, cab1ed to the head offices of the company here today that his vessel was taking refu- gees on board at the Mexican sea- port of Tampico, where fighting be- tween the rebels and the federa1s be- gan yesterday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-11

Frederick o. Mullins, formerly Democratic candidate for mayor, asked of The today, opinion the graft investigations which Warren and their patented pavement called Warrene involved Mr. Mullins sad "I think nearly business prepared revelations there usually fire. The large contracts made indicated pretty conclusvey my that ought inquiry into the methods used.
 he investigation made by the Senate subsidiary the investigation into the office of the highway commissioner and did not go deep enough.
 charges made by Senator Hurley of Waterbury did but to attempt made to keep Highway Commissioner James H. Macdonald in office Mac Donald having large contracts for the Warrenite.
 "These n my when investigated the War Bridgeport knew these contracts had been without competition and that the usual safe public business had been abandoned but charge graft could not that graft had figured in the transactions.
 Two things did First that patented pavements are always regarded suspicion Transactions in them have nrodced graft scandal in the cities of this country.
 But did price paid for this Warrenite men was did know that better pavement from 75 to 90 cents depending materials and the local conditions at the e
 q still say that this the case, though have for putting down the Warrene has been it had understood would be the
 "The disclosures York do not surprise have them during York campaign such charges openly Mr. Hennessey and those concerned dared not bring i'm n court upon charges of slander
 had details of Warren Bros relations to the campaign what would have been your course?" was asked of Mr. Mullins.
 felt it duty to demand an inquiry into inc means bv which gained to Bridgeport and hould have deemed duty Bridgeport under all inc ascertain if the conditions here resemble the conditions shown to exist in New York
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-11
ASSAULT IS ALLEGED

Middletown, Conn, Dec. 11-Ange1o and Andrew Catangaro, brothers, were arrested today and held in $500 bonds each by the police court on a charge of assault upon Jacob TobIer. foreman of @ local factory
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-11
Did Not AlleGe Graft, But Charged That Price Paid For Local Pavement Was Much Too Hi9h-=Expected Graft Disc1osures==HowJ John A.
 Hennessey Saved $22O,OOO To
 The State Of New York
HENNESSEY SAVED S22OOOO BY
 CAUSING CANCELLATION OF LONG
 ISLAND CONTRACTS TO LAY WARREN

Graft investigation shows paving steaIssin New York.
 Warren Bros. lost fruits of agents payments~40 Murphy's friends
 graft investigator had contracts cancelled
 Hennessey found that 22 miles of road to be built Long Island with Warrene top at cost of $70 900.
 Caused contracts to be Ie at saving of $220O00. Frederick C. Mullins, who last Democratic didate discusses Warrene contracts in Bridge port.
 Did charge that the contracts tainted4TV draft, but said price paid excessive.
 If he had known of Warren Bros. methods in New York would inquiry into their methods
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-11

1913, it was 8 per cent. per annum. On May Is Of this year a quarterly dividend was declared of 1 1-2 per cent, thus reducing the annual rate from to 6 per cent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-11
DEPUTY SHERIFF GETS
 $5O,OOO BY WILL

Hartford, Dec. 11-By the will of F'erdina nd A. Hart, late Of this city. for many years general agent of the Aetna Life Insurance company in Massachusetts, filed for probate to- day G. Brainard Smith, for a long period deputy United States marshal in this city, receives a bequest of $5G- 900 and two houses in this city and a summer cottage at Crescent Beach.
 MT. Smith and MT. Hart's widow the latter also deceased, were cous- ins.
 A New York farmer raised a, turnip that weighed eight pounds; otherwise it iS understood he is all right and good to his family.-Toledo Blade.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-11
New Haven Stock Drops Like Shot On News Of
 Passing Of Its Dividend
NEW RAVENS STOCK
 VALUE DECREASES
 $91, ,OOO,OOO IN YEAR

New York, New Haven & Hartford stock reached it's high tide in 1887, when it was sold for 297. It then was on 10 per cent. basis. It reached it's lowest point yesterday, when it closed at 711a This represents a falling off in quoted market value this year of $91 ,O42, 800.
 These quotations show the steady drop in the stock ince it. reached it's high point.
 1887 .27s 1912 ...142H 1902 255 1913. 1906. .2O4zs | Nov. 5... 7s1a 1908. ...1Gf Nov. G.. TEA 1909. .174M Nov. B.. 76 1910. .162 Nov. g.. TEA 1911. 1511s Nov. 1O.. 72s4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-11
~GET THE HABIT"

Read the Want Ads. in The Farmer classified columns there's some good opportunities in ''For Sales" and "To Rents."
The Washington times., 1913-08-14
Is Youngest Postmaster.

Postmaster William E. Austin. OF
Trenton, Mo, holds the distinction Of be.
ing the youngest postmaster appointed
so far under the Wilson Administration
In addition. he is the youngest postmas-
ter in Missouri. and perhaps in the
United States. He is at least the young
est in an office OF the second or first
class. Mr. Austin is only twenty-five
years old. and his Job calls for a salary
of $4,000 a year. He was nominated over
five other candidates. Last November he
was a candidate for treasurer of Grundy
county, but lost out by 200 votes in a
county normally Republican by 1,2OO.
Illness prevented him from making an
active campaign.
The Washington times., 1913-08-14
Mrs. Perry to Speak
At Mission Meeting

The meeting to be conducted by the
Florence Crittenton Mission in conrec-
ton with the camp meeting at Great
Falls. will be carried out Saturday af-
ternoon, commencing at O'Clock. This
is the service that was scheduled for
Tuesday afternoon, but was postponed
on account of the wet weather. Mrs.
Nellie A. Perry, Mrs. NJ. c. Gooch, and
Mrs. f. L. Robertson will be the prin-
cipal speakers
On the evening of Wednesday, August
~ at o'clock on the camp meeting
grounds Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett
president of the national organization
of the Florence Crittenton Mission, will
deliver the address.
Mrs. Barrett has just returned from
abroad and comes from New York es-
pecially to speak before the people on
the work of the mission.
The Washington times., 1913-08-14
Big Fireworks Display
At Glen Echo Tonight

Patrons of Glen Echo will have an
opportunity tonight to see what will
probably be tho best display of fire
works of the season. The exhibition
will consist entirely of set pieces. no
aerial bombs nor rockets being included,
but a number of novelties will be shown
All of the regular features will be found
and as usual no charge for admission
Will be made.
With all OF the amusement devices
running. and with Jake's" dog and the
candy wheels working overtime, with
the movies and other free features on
the bill every night, Glen Echo offers
many inducements to pleasure seekers
With the advent of cooler weather the
dancing pavilion's popularity is even
greater than before, and every evening
the orchestra plays for a full house
Sunday the special feature will be the
concerts by the Soldiesr' Home Band,
under the direction Of Prof. Simmer
The Washington times., 1913-08-14
Navy Officers Nav Confer.

Holding that Congress has the right
to obtain information and suggestions
from any officer in the navy regarding
proposed legislation. Secretary Daniels
has addressed a circular letter to
sixty-three officers of the navy declar-
ing that those with ideas Of their own
concerning the service. are at liberty to
discuss them freely with Congress. The
sixty-three officers so addressed are
wanted by the House Committee on
Naval Affairs to appear before that
body and give testimony on matters of
naval personnel
The Washington times., 1913-08-14
NJ M'CUTCHEON TALES
At TWO THEATERS
f'BeverIy of GrauStark" To Be
Produced at the Columbia.
"BreWSter'S Millions" at Poll

George Barr McCutcheon's enhancing
story, Beverly of Graustark." in its
dramatic form will be presented next
Monday evening by the Columbia Play
ers. It will be recalled that Beverly
of Graustark." when it first made its
appearance on the bookstands a few
years ago. as a novel fresh from the
pen of George Barr MCCutCheon. Gre
ated a profound impression upon the
reading public, and although it was
promptly dramatized by Robert NJ.
Baker. it has never been seen in this
city by patrons of the big houses.
The story deals with the adventures
Of a Washington girl. Beverly Cal
houn, who. while visiting her friend.
Princess Yetive, ruler of Graustark
meets with some of the most remark
able adventures, eliminating in her
becoming a princess in reality in
stead of the make-believe one as which
she masquerades for a portion of the
play.
Helen Holmes will have a most salts
flying role as Beverly and that the part of
Prince Dantan, who falls in love with
her, will be well taken is assured when
st is known that Carl Anthony will
essay that role. With the picturesque
castles and crannies in and about
Edelweiss as the inspiration for the
stage settings, beautiful backgrounds
are assured. and a perfect performance
is promised.
Next weeks production of Brewster
Millions" at Polls will bring back to
Washington Miss Louise Kent, one of
the popular actresses associa ted with
that company last season. Miss Kent
AFnnH,,- MO IN,
lent role, and will remain indefinitely
IN the company that first introduced her
TO theatergoeTS of this city.
Mr.. McAllister, whose brilliant acting
in the stellar role of An Enemy to the
King" this week has delighted his old
friends and new admirers, will be seen
next Monday in a characterization that
has already brought him many tri-
umphs. AS Brewster in Winchell
Smiths dramatization of George Barr
McCutcheon's delightful novel. Mr. Nc
Allister has scored hits in the big stock
companies of New York. and for the
greater part of a season five years ago
he toured the cities Of the West as the
hero of McCUtcheOn's fascinating story
of the man who had to spend a million
dollars to win seven millions.
Miss Jewel will be seen as the girl
who captured Brewster,s heart when he
was poor. and who all but threw him
over when he embarked on his wild
career of spending three Thousand dol
lars a day.
A delightful botanical study Of beau
tiful flowers at close range, reproduced
IN natures own exquisite colors will be
one OF the many features Of the second
program 70 be presented by the Lyman
II. Howe travel festival at the Column
bia Theater Sunday evening. No exhib-
itor in the United States has so
thoroughly fathomed the desires of the
public in so far as motion pictures are
concerned as has Mr.. Howe. and his
pictures are unquestionably in a class
by themselves
The pleasure of his entertainments is
The Washington times., 1913-08-14

further accentuated by the adept man
ner in which he reproduCes as an &C
compartment to his pictures. the sounds
that one would expect to hear If wit
Messing the actual scene presented. in
stead of a Photographic reproduction.
In addition 10 several remarkable pic
lures Of big fires and terrifying storms.
there will be hurried trips to France,
Switzerland. and the Balkan states,
and number Of interesting studies in
natural history. Reserved seats are
now selling.
The broadway Girls make their initial
bow in this city. headed by. George P.
Murphy. next Mondoy, at the Gayety.
Among the principals are Frank Wake
field and viii Armstrong, Lillian
Smalley. late Of the Madame Sherry
company: Mabel Wyatt. a dainty SOU
hrette. and Nellie Welch. a clever in
Senue. are in the feminine contingent.
This offering is backed by a chorus ot
twenty-five.
The Washington times., 1913-08-14
Tests for Warrant Officers.

Desiring that the full quota of ensigns
be drawn annually from the warrant
officers, Secretary Daniels has addressed
circular letter to all officers of the lat
te:' rank, telling them he has rescinded
the former order that warrant officers
may take only one examination a year
for promotion. In the future, all men OF
this class may take as many examina-
tions as they desire until they succeed
in passing into the classification of COM
missioned officers. Twelve ensigns a
year from this class are provided for.
but this total has never been reached in
the history of the navy
The Washington times., 1913-08-14
Report Favors Ratification.

Another step toward complete har-
mony among the countries of the Pan
American Union has been taken In the
presentation to the chamber of deputies
of Argentina by its committee on for
eign affairs of A report favoring the
ratification Of the agreements reached
by the Pan-American Congress of 1910.
These require the republics of America
TO submit to arbitration all pecuniary
claims which they are unable to adjust
through diplomatic exchanges. and
grant mutual protectionto copyrights
on literary, scientific, and artistic
works and trademarks
The Washington times., 1913-08-14
Ask Wilson to INDIANAPOLIS.

Vice President Marshall and a COM
mittee from indianapolis called on Pres
ident Wilson today and extended an in
vitat ton for him to attend and address
the Anti-Tuberculosis Congress, which
meets in that city next December. In
the committee were Fred J. Hoke, rep
resenting the Chamber of Commerce Of
indianapolis DIR. W. D. Thurber, of the
nti-Tuberculosis Society, and DR.. NJ. J.
Spencer, president of the city board of
health. The President took the invitation
under advisement.
The Washington times., 1913-08-14

dred dollars for legal services rendered
was presented to the Department of the
Interior by an Oklahoma attorney. In
addition to signing his name, the In
dian had affixed his thumb-print to the
document.
The Department of the Interior re-
ferred the matter to the Secretary OF
the Navy and through him, to the Ma
rine Corps expert. The latter has sub
mitted report comparing the thumb
print with card bearing the Indians
thumb-prints held by the Indian agency,
and stating that the prints are iden-
firal
The Washington times., 1913-08-14

nave reached here in the last few days
on twenty vessels. Prices on these
shipments range from IS to se5 per 100.
Joseph O'Hare, OF "a ii street
northeast. reported to the police this
morning that his home had been ran
sacked last night, the thieves procur-
ing three suits of mems clothing val
ued at $40 each, and a lot OF small
stuff valued at IS. and IS in cash.
There is no clue to who the thieves
were. The building was entered
through Il screened window. which
was cut with a sharp instrument.
The Washington times., 1913-08-14
Veterans Express Thanks.

District veterans have presented to
Secretary of War Garrison and Major
J. f. Normoyle a set of resolutions
thanking them and other officials for
their treatment of the veterans in the
recent Gettysburg encampment. The
committee making the presentation was
Thomas s. Hopkins, Arthur Hendricks.
and John Finn
The Washington times., 1913-08-14
Court Names Receiver
For Land Company

preme Court, today appointed William
C Sullivan receiver for the North
Mount Vernon Land Company. Several
months ago Brainard H. Warner OBJ
tanned judgment for S1,S4s, which was
due on a note.
The appointment of a receiver was
the outgrowth of the note transaction
Bond for the receiver was fixed at
$4,000
The Washington times., 1913-08-14
To Build Ornamental Fence.

An ornamental fence will be erected
about the entire site of the District
pumping station on Bryant street, near
Fourth street northwest. Acting Secre-
tary of War Breckenridge having ap-
proved the plans of the District Com
missioners for this purpose. 1t is pro-
posed by the Commissioners to cover
the fence with vines, and the hill back
of the station already has been planted
with trees and shrubbery.
The Washington times., 1913-08-14
Gets Taxation Reports.

President Wilson has sent to the Sem
ate the reports from American diplo-
mats in fourteen countries regarding
foreign systems of taxation of public
lands. These reports show that gov
ernment land is exempt from all tax
alton in a majority of these countries,
except where it earns revenue in the
shape of rentals. Brazil, Chile, the
Netherlands, and Japan levy no taxes
whatever on such land.
The Washington times., 1913-08-14
Caught bY Finger Prints.

A Pawnee Indian, desiring to escape
obligations which he had incurred in
March. 1911, over his signature and
thumb-print, has been trapped by the
fnger-print expert of the Marine Corps.
The document of obligation, concerning
the payment of a fee of several hun
The Washington times., 1913-08-14
To Help Bar Hindus.

Officers of the various Pacific steam
ship lines have agreed to cooperate
with the Bureau of Immigra ton and
Naturalization in keeping out Hindu
lahorers who have worked their way
into the country from insular possess
sions. Commissioner General Of Immi-
grafton Caminetti said today there
would be little trouble in enforcing the
regulations with the aid of the steamer
lines
The Washington times., 1913-08-14
Legislative News
Last Panama Dixie to Go.

With the destruction August % Of the
last dixie in the Pacific section of the
Panama canal between Miraflores
locks and the ocean, uninterrupted
water communication will be establish
ed between these points for vessels OF
light draft
The Washington times., 1913-08-14
Only sa.5o To Philadelphia

s2.25 Chester, and $500 Wilmington and
return Baltimore and Ohio from Union
Station. Washington. D. c., s 100 a. m.
Sunday, August II; returning, leave
Philadelphia 700, Chester 7:20. and
Wilmington Z AZ p. m. same day.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1913-08-14
City News Notes

William II. Harrison, wholesale
dealer at Twelfth street and Mary
land avenue southwest, has reported
to the police that thieves entered his
place of business. stealing ten sacks
OF potatoes valued at $50.
Great. big juicy watermeIons are
coming into Washington by the boat
load now. Fully 10000 watermeIons
The Washington times., 1913-08-14

S2.oo To Luray, Va, and Return.
Sunday. August Il, via Baltimore and
Ohio from Union Station, Washington,
D. c., at s:15 a IN. RetuI ming, leave
Luray s 100 p. m. same day.-Advt.