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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-08
oBy Our Staff Correspondent.

s-s \4oy s\kuI OtaII SOf1 f1eSpOnQ0nI-l
 Washington, Aug. 8.Fhe General kDarn bill which passed the House this week was probably the most import ant piece Of legislation that has passed the House this session except ing the currency ana tariff measures. To two New. EngIandefs belongs the credit for making the bill one by which the power that can be generated from the navigable rivers with tur- pines will be used for the benefit of the people, and the control of the water power rights will remain in charge of the government. The two men who made good bill out of a. prop positfon that could not have been more favorable toA exp1oiters of water rights. were Raymond Howard Stew ems. a former from New Hampshire who is a graduate from Harvard Law school, but wi follows agriculture as a preference to Blackstone, and Jerry Donovan from the Fourth Con- necticut
 Donovan opened fire on the Dill by charging that there was nothing ins it that protected the consumer and that it simply provided something for the promoters to promotes and sell with the seal and approval of the Federal government upon 1t s
 In the original draft of the bill it was stated that the rights or fran chises might be given for 50 years but the sense Of the bill was 50 vague that many were of the opinion that it would give the owners of the fran chise "a. right to hold water power concessipns for 99 years or in per- petuity. When the vote on this sec ton was to have been taken, very adroitly. Mir Donovan of Connecticut made point of no quorum. The Question was t6 come up on the amendment offered by MT. Stevens of New Hampshire and when the noses were counted there was no quorum so the vote went over until this week when the Stevens amend dment was carried by two majority The Stevens amendment provides that all of the properties created by the holders of the water power fran chises may be taken over sby the gov ernment at the end of 50 years by the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-08
HOW TWO NEW ENGLAND
 DEMOCRATS PROTECTED
 THE PUBLIC INTERESTS
In Its Reconstructed he General Dam Bill Is One of Most Important Piec of Legislation That Has Passed the Present Con gross.

payment Of actual cost by giving six months notice. Or the government may take over any Of the properties with in the 50 year period by giving three years notice.
 Another amendment provides that the holders of the franchises cannot sell them and that all rights to re- yoke and renew the contracts are vested in the Congress.
 Another Stevens amendment is to the effect that the Secretary of War must provide a system of uniform ac- counting for all of the. holders of the franchises and they must give g. full statement of their financial condition annually under oath. The rates to be charged for the use of the elec- trHcfty and the conditions under which it is to be sold must be tsjust and req from time to time. The consum- CTS have the right to appeal to the Secretary of War, who must make an annual report to Congress of the con ditfon of the franc hiseB
 All Of these changes to regulate the franchises and protect the rights of the bd1I were introduced by MT. Stew naalt Of stand patters in the House who stood for giving q nice melon to the water power exploiters of the country were swept off their fest by the clear cut statements of the New Hampshire Democrat, whose ability and eIoquence proved that the New EigIand Democracy knows something about the progressive movement and Clifford Ptnchot. Teas of keeping the country,s wealth for the country And the New Hampshire man surely had an able lieutenant in the doughty man from Connecticut, Donovan, who used every parIanen nentary tactic availab1e to prevent Stevens from being interfered with while laying the right side of the water power question before the representatives of the people
 < If some of the old Andrew Jackson | Democrats who have carried the ban ner during many lean years in old
 New England could have seen New England perform on the floor Of the House to make the General Dam bill | a good bill they would have been re- paid for the years that they have kept the faith
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-08

Celery Plants, 15c Per Dozen
 JOHN RICK X SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-08

Farmer Want Ads 1c "a word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-08
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR TO
 HAVE STATE FIELD DAY

Hamilton Commandersy, Knights Tenplars is planning to attend the field day of the Grand Commandery of Connecticut in New. Haven about the middle of September. This is the first field day held for many years. and the Knights TempIars in all sec lions of the state will make it one of the most largely attended in the his tory Of the order Plans are yet tenta- tive, but an exceptionally interesting program is assured, while shore dinner is to. be enjoyed at the Colon made.
 The mayor of Harrisburg has started a crusade against noisy automobiles
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-08
PERSONAL MENTION.

Edward Bennetto, president of Bridgeport Typographical Union, No 252 accompanied by Robert T. Cherry. and James A Coates, of the same or gantzation. left this afternoon flor fProvidence,AR. l., to attend the con- |vention Of international TypogrA phical Union Mr. Bennetto will represent 252 az their delegate and his two compan- ions are attending as visitors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-08

sandpaperfng Of small articles can be done with a disk talking machine by fastening the paper to the felt, starting the motor and holding the ar ticIes against it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-08

AttorneyGeneraI Carmody urged the heads of depar rtments and bureaus to enforce the Civil Service law which makes it a .uisdemeanor to solicit cam paign funds from state employees.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-08
ST JOHNS LODGE MEsE,14NG.

There will be a regular. connaunica- ton of St. Johns Lodge. No. 8, F & A. M.. at Masonic temple. "Wednesday evening. August 1 g. All members are requested to be present
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-08

gently while the three were discussing naval operations in case of war with England Reports state that similar conferences are now being held.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-08

Kaiser Wilhelm is here seen stand ing talking with two of his principal admfraIs, Won Tirpftz and Holtzen- dorff This picture was snapped re-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
(By Associated Press.)

London, Dec. 1.-THE German
raid on the east coast has stimulated
recruiting in the British Isles. 9th
er results are preparations for the
protection of coast towns from fur
ther attack and the organization OF
the National Guard for local defense
in London.
In the west the roles of the con-
tending armies appear to have been
reversed, the Germans being on the
defensive. The allies attempt to
push the Germans out of Belgium
has begun and at many points the
allies wedges have been driven in
the Teutonic lines.
Russia claims to have checked the
Austrian movement across the Car
pathians and to have pushed the
Germans back further toward the
east Prussian frontier. The Ger
mans continue to advance west of
Warsaw. Germany expects a new
French forward movement in Alsace'
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
HE'S THE BIGGEST
MAN IN THE WORLD

Kansas City. Dec. 17.-Being the
biggest man in the world has some
compcnsations, according to NJ. L..
Lee, of Dallas, Texas, who was in
Kansas City recently. Mr.. Lee di-
vides his time between the show
business and flourishing ranch
near Dallas. Needless to say, the
ranch is the fruit of the money he
has received for exhibiting his tire.
mendous person. Tremendous is the
word, for a gasp of astonishment
followed him when ne appeared on
the street. Here are his specifica
tions: He is thirty-four years old
weighs 62S pounds, and it takes a
belt slightly more than "a inches tt
encompass his waist. He says hi
has never known a days illness in
his life.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
TEMPERANCE FLYING
SQUADRON ACTIVE

Wheeling, W. Va, Dec. IL
the setback the
prohibition cause received in Ohio
and California in the last election
the "Flying Squadron OF America"
continues its active campaign, TAX
ing the city by storm today. Many
clerical and other societies are ac-
lively working with the Squadron at
the head of whose list of members is
former State senator, member OF
Congress and governor, J. Frank
Hanly of Indiana; +. w. Chain.
Arizona, twice candidate for presi-
dent of the y. s.; Oliver w. Stew
art, former member of the Illinois
legislature; Daniel A. POling( vice
president of the Anti-Saloon League.
national superintendent of temper
ance and Christian Citizenship OF
the Christian Endcavor; DR.. Will
bur f. Sheridan, Illinois, general
secretary Epworth League; DR..
Charles II. Sheldon. Topeka, author
and preacher In addition there are
three great musical directors.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
England Says "Let En- Come
(By Associated Press.)

London, Dec. 17.--England Is
stirred today as never since the war
started, and is bristling with wrath
and resentment at the bOmbardment
of unfortified towns on the east
coast The entire home defense
machinery has been put into opera
tion in confident expectation of an
other raid. The German warships
should have reached their b.se at
Helgoland by midnight. Thirty
hours from their base on such an ad-
venture in mine-laden waters is not
bclittled by English newspapers, and
Englishmen hope the Germans will
keep coming until their calls are
paid once too often. Scarborough,
Whitby and Hartlepool, the towns
attacked, had resumed much of their
normal aspect today, except in be-
reaved homes and hospitals. The
; belief Is general that the Germans
[ had able assistance from spies. The
,. remarkable secrecy with which the
raid was executed is shown by the
| fact that no incoming vessel at coast
ports reported sighting any hostile
warships.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
RED CROSS LECTURER IN
LAKELAND, DEC. 1920

Jacksonville, Dec. 17.-Dr. M. ].
field representative of the
Red Cross Society, left
Tuesday night for Sanford on the
Atlantic Coast Line in the special
lecture car Of the society. At San
ford he was scheduled to lecture yes.
terday afternoon on first aid and ac-
cident prevention. He will also
lecture today in that city. DR..
Shields delivered several lectures in
jacksonville during the past several
days. both to the public and to the
railroad employees of the Atlantic
Coast Line. His demonstrations
were greatly interesting, and besides
teaching the public in the ways of
safety and first aid were of a highly
educational nature A number of
Florida towns will be visited during
December, and are as follows: San
ford. Dec. 16 and II; Lakeland, Dec.
10 and 21; Tampa and Port Tampa,
Dec. % and 23: High Springs, Dec.
&c and 81. From Florida he will
go to WaycrOss and Thomasville, Ga.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
HEROIC REMEDY TO BREAK
CIGARETTE HABIT

st. Joseph, Mo-. Dec. 17.-ln the
first lap of 1000 mile journey to
get away from cigarettes, c. w.
Cornell, Mound City boy, made
brief stop in st. Joseph. Cornell
had smoked 10000 cigarettes and
had made up his mind that he would
die unless he broke off the habit. He
never was without cigarette, and
his range was from thirty to eighty
a day. If he rolled them himself
he could work fast enough to smoke
about eighty, but by buying them
already made he could push the
score up to eighty-five. He used two
packages of tobacco a day, and If he
smoked tailor mades" he could in
vest 50 so in the days orgy. Cor
nell is baker by trade and is 90
years old.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
g1Af 1rCHEs OF SNOW IN
! yAX-ON CAR ROOFS

4 sliSoGyl(lo. Dec. 1.-THE frs,
Z In naaX yaa<s was seen yester-
mc,sninG =, n Jeksonville by sew
+ hundred Beae in the west end
be city - re places it was
.ral inehts os This is an ex-
aely uausd11 thing for Florida.
:thcss who - II were not very
u surprlse4, ewing to the cold
thsr felt yesterday. Those who
: the coad Go>sengers from the
tn piled ~ 1l&tis banks, watched
My ! short wAile, as it slowly
IN To- melt - run away. The
WA circulatod that snow had
Il sesn IN tho city b ut no one
ID believe It. The truth of the
ter n tAnt ~ Seminole Limited,
x4e6 frcm Chicago to Jackson
.. paossd through a big snow
N n nnethern Alabama on its
run % tAio city. The weather
60 oo2a n southwestern Georgia
: northern FIorida that consider
SNOW remained on the top of
coaches In little piles several
-aes dssp until the train arrived
e this uor11ag. After half an
r IN J1c@16u1ille the snow had
ted. Oo ~ rs known, this is
hrst snow II Florida this win
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
9. .. , RALLY

New Ycri. Dee. 17.-At the big
-togstAer Of the Republican lead
at the Waldorf this afternoon
evsainG, Governor-elect Whit
q b ozpecte0 to speak. Every
inty, In the State is represented.
ser the open meetings Mr.. Whit
n VIII be>Sounded by representa-
es iron the legislature on pro-
,ed leelslakion to be recommended
his hrst meDage. This evening
Ne w11I ~ . banquet in celebra-
n Of H. party's great victory.
. presidenkial bee is being al
sdy buxzsl Al about the ears OF
) new governor by his many ad-
reTs who elalm that he is making
pid and certain steps toward the
tional cap1tol. Senator Root is an
tive neure a4 the gathering.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
MORE THAN 1000 HOMESEEK-
ERS REACH FLORIDA TODAY

Jacksonville, Dec. 17-Fully two
thousand homeseekers and tourists
are scheduled to arrive in Jackson
Vile TODAY on the various trains due
from the North, Northwest and
West 1t is said that the Dixie Flyer,
operated by the Louisville and Nash
willie road, will run in two sections,
bringing fifteen extra cars with
about 700 homeseekers from Chicago
and the West. The South Atlantic
Limited and the Seminole Limited
are also bringing a number of extra
cars filled with both homeseekers
and tourists. The Royal Palm and
the Kansas City and Florida Special,
operated by the Southern Railroad,
is expected to bring IN large num-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
ARMY OF COLLEGE GIRLS
ON WAY HOME

Jacksonville, Dec. 17.-Five hun
dred college girls and young women
from the State College for Women,
at Tallahassee, are due to arrive in
Jacksonville tomorrow in special
car over the Seaboard Air Line Rail
way. The college will close for a
few weeks during the Christmas and
New Year holidays, and the young
women will be permitted to visit
their homes during this time. From
Jacksonville, they Ill leave for their
Irrespective homes throughout the
State.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17

ber of homeseekers from the far
West This train comes from Kan
sas City and also carries a through
sleeper from Denver, Col. Several
hundred passengers arrived in Jack
sonville yesterday morning on the
Merchants and Miners ship. A large
number of passengers are also due
on the Clyde Line. The Seaboard
Air Line brought party OF twenty
five homeseekers from Savannah,
being brought to that city by the
Ocean Steamship Co. from New
York. The entire number today
may greatly exceed 1000.
The first and third Thursdays of
every month are homeseekers' days
ain Florida.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
AZ HTS HOTEL WINDSOR

,ntreol. Que. Dec. l7.-The
,ngs u the Hotel Windsor
d PRIOR to last year have been
,e b6nls of ! million dollars of
,ess m 40 per cent dividend
1thh Iy1 be reduced to less
Tor jof cent. I Last year the
~ teqllng cut the dividend in
ana stAap year the war practic-
wipea AZ out, excepting that
dlvt1ene viii probably be de-
a to1eyfo b paid from the sur
" ~ directors at the annual
ing
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
TO ELECT BISHOP OF QUEBEC

Quebec, Que, Dec. 6.-The
Anglican Synod met here today to
elect a bishop to succeed the Rt.
Rev. A. II. Dunn, who has resigned
his office and gone to England after
twenty-five years of service here.
The leading candidates are Bishop
Thornloe, Of Algoma; Canon Tuck
er of London, Ontario, who has done
much in shaping the church's mis-
sionary policy; Dean Williams OF
Quebec, and Canon Gould.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
Senate Eul0gized
Late Senator Bacon
OF Ga. Today
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Dec. II. 7.-Euloeistic
addesses on the life and legislative
work of the late Senator Augustus
o. Bacon, of Georgia, were delivered
in the Senate today by Senators
Hoke Smith and Hardwick, of Geor-
gia; Nelson, Stone, Lodge, Overman,
O'Gorman, Tillman and Gallinger.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
500 Ew P's.

Wheeling, w. Va, Dec. IL
Five hundred new members will be
initiated into Ohio Valley No. 81 of
the Knights of Pythias in this city
in honor of Grand Chancellor John
P. Arbenz, who arrived in the city
for the occasion. Many events of in.
terest are planned. The annual
custom of giving turkeys to widows
( members will be departed from
and something more elaborate done.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
FLORIDA TROOPS IA BE
INSPECTED IN FEBRUARY

Jacksonville, Dec. 17.-That the
annual federal inspection of the
Florida National Guard will be
made during the month of February,
1915, is the announcement of Adult
ant General Clifford r. Foster, in
the general orders to commanders
throughout the tSate. In this same
connection a letter was received
from Brig. Gen. A. l.. Mills, chief
of the staff on the U. s. Organized
Militia, dealing with the alloting of
federal funds to the militia.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Dec, Is, 1914

Annie l.. Lyle to f. G. Stuart.
Annie l.. Lyle, guardian, to E. C..
Stuart.
Anna T. Eycleshimer to Chas. n.
Dawson.
Elizabeth Harrington to Chas II.
Dawson.
Lake Wales Land Co. TO C.. d.
and Cora NJ. TWiss.
#. F. Burnett to Charles Shields.
Jennie H. Jordan to Southern
Land Securities Co.
Sophia E. Dutton to w. B..
Witherspoon
F. A. DuttOn to W. b Wither-
spoon.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
GROWTH OF POSTAL
SAVINGS IN FLORIDA

Washington, Dec. 6.-In a
communication to Congress the post
Office department shows the growing
popularity of the postal bank system
in Florida. The amounts on deposit
in various cities are given, as fol-
lows: Apalachicola, $5,282; Day.
tona, $2,O77; Eustis, $3,O41; Jack
$13.757; Key West, $1O,-
S9S; Miami $28,181; Pensacola,
$37,O64; Tampa. $43,O67.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
NATIONAL RIFLE
CHAMPIONSHIPS

ern clubs today began their shoot in
the national gallery for champion
ship competition. Teams competing
in the civilian club championship
have been divided into two classes,
the ~ clubs that led in the ia
competitions being desie rated as
class A.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
Germans Repulse Enemy in Poland
(By Associated Press. J

Berlin, Dec. Army head
quarters says that yesterday the
French continued their attack on
Nieuport without success and Frenci,
attacks on Zillcbecke and Labassee
were repulsed with heavy loss No
news from east Prussia The Rus
ian offensive against Silesia and
Posen has completely collapsed. In
the whole of Poland the enemy has
been forced to retreat after fierce
frontal attack and are being pursued
everywhere.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
CLEARY TRIAL OPENED

New City, n. ". Dec. II. The
trial of William " Cleary, political
boss and former town clerk of Hav-
erstraw. accused of killing Eugene
Newman for eloping with his pretty
daughter Anna, was commenced to-
day. Cleary seems to be much
broken down. Newman confronted
his father-in-law to ask for parental
blessing when he was shot down,
defenselessly, in cold blood.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17

o WAS TAKEN FROM PROvI.
TT SAyuGS co.
ssashier y Liberty Savings Co.
s,erioualy Injured; Amount
A Tdken Unkncwn

(By An0oc1aked PreSs)
'i.cinnAtl Ohio. Dec. 1.-THE
: Branch DFknch Provident Saw
Bank and the Liberty Bankins :
Savings CO., we're robbed by
aobile bandits today. Eight
and dollars were taken from
rst bank and the cashier of the
!, d shot and seriously wounded;
Mt taken from latter bank un-
NJ. Police are pursuing.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
"MADE IN U. S." EXPOSITION

Chicago, Dec. 1.-THE first
"Made in the U. s." Exposition
closed in this city today after 10
days pronounced success. Most
prominent among the exhibitors
were those interested in the manu-
facture of articles made in Germany
which are now cut off
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
AxTs ne lnoNEY
FOR AUTO COLLISION

Miami. Dee. 7.-Suit for s10,-
0 damagtu has been filed in the
rcuit court by Elias j. Roof
ainst b. 3. Tatum for injuries re-
lived IN N automobile accident, in
.hjch II = claimed Mr.. Tatum ran
wn ana ssriously injured Mr..
GOT A4d a1oo the latter's son who
y nled : separate uit for the
me amouat of damages. 1t is ex-
scte1 tlof IT, matter will come up
The ooGt toEW of the circuit court.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
BOTH ARE HAPPY
IN THE PROSPECT

Washington, Dec. 16.-The ap-
pointment of Perry Colson, one Of
the leading a.pirants for appoint
ment to the office of receiver of the
Florida land office at Gainesville.
has been agreed on. here. The ap-
Pointment of Col. r. w. Davis as
register of the land Office was also
agreed on. Both are from Gaines
Vile.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
Heralds Greater Events
(By Associated Press. }

Berlin, Dec. II. 7.7-Newspapers
commenting on the naval raid
against England. praise the gallan-
try of the German navy, declaring
that IL was the regular lombard
ment of fortified towns and assert
that it possibly heralds greater
events.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17

1t is announced in Arizona that
the initiative measure providing that
80 per cent of the employees shall be
American citizens in any business
employing more than five persons,
carried at the recent election.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
Casualties at Hartlepool
(By Associated Press. }

London, Dec. II THE casualties
at Hartlepool as a result of the Ger
man naval raid were 55S killed and
115 wounded, according TO an Off
cial bureau statement today. I'm
official reports have indicated thir-
teen killed in the Scarborough
bombardment and two killed and
two wounded at Whitby.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
HARVARD HOCKEY
GAMES OPEN

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 1.-THE
Harvard varsity hockey season was
opened tonight by a game of the
Massachusetts, Institute of Technol-
ogy of Boston.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
2OStores At
Pottsville,Pa.,,
Destroyed
TWO MILLION DOLLAR FIRE
THERE TODAY
Among the Buildings Burned Were
the Pennsylvania National Bank
and a Theater
(By Associated Press.)

Pottsville, Penn, Dec. H.
Fire in the business section of
Pottsville early today destroyed an
entire block of buildings valued at
nearly two million dollars. Twenty
stores. the Pennsylvania National
Bank, and a theatcr were DESTROYED.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17

Minimum wage laws for women
have been enacted in Oregon, Cali
fornia, Colorado, Massachusetts,
Minnesota, Nebraska, Uta, Washing
ton and Wisconsin.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-17
tBy Associated Press. }

Warsaw, Dec. IA great bat
tie is progressing thirty miles away
and the German wedge has estab-
lished itself east of Sochaszow, after
severe fighting. The Polish cam
paign centers there.