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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
THE STRIKING POWER OF OUR NAVY.

wSsVERY SPRING and fall the United States H. ships of war get out for target prac- tice. The results are supposed to be secret, but information leaks out more or less. If the la Inentable troubles in Mexico result in lombard nent Of cities, the American. people look with confidence to records of accurate gunnery away. ahead of the Spanish war.
 The Americans have always been good marksmen They won the war of 1872 in that way The British authorities tearfully com pIained of some secret which the Americans had by which they shot with deadly aim. The nature of the secret is suggested in the log of any old ship of war, in the frequent records that .ye guns were exercised today It took 14 men to handle one of the old 32 pounders on their awkward and clumsy wooden carriages with the most primitive methods Of aiming them. This laborious process the Amer jeans were rehearsing regularly. The British spent their time polishing their guns and hold ing afternoon teas.
 Previous to the Spanish war the gunnery in our navy was poor as it was in most navies. The officers considered that target practice soil led the decks, blackened the paint, and was 8 general nuisance. 7
 Tn i9oI 13 inch gun was allowed about five minutes and 20 seconds for firing Within Ia short time on the battleship South Carolina, a Erecord Of d6 hits in 16 shots was fired within four minutes and 31 seconds
 No matter how costly ships are provided, the whole thing comes down to the human ele- ment of markmanship. Our naval forces have put the best scientific information and a high degree of personal enthusiasm into this train ing Scandals may develop in case of war; but the behind the gun will do himself proud. Tn case of serious trouble with Mexico, the navy may not have much work, but every task will be well performed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
THE TESTIMONY OF MERLE COWLEs
 TO UPLIF-T AND EFFICIENCY

rW~HAT THE bplfft and efficiency program
 of which so much has been heard dur ing the past two years, is intended to throw dust into the eyes of9the public few will doubt That new testimony should come from a man so intimately connected with the city govern Ifent as Former Supt. Cow1es, is unexpected Mir Gowles has adequately and accurately de- serIbed the sort of uplift to which Bridgeport has been subjected, while the actual govern n1ent has been by and for politicians of an un- savory type.
 Doubtless the public would never have en- j6yed the advantage of Mir Cowles' evidence, hnd he<not dabbled in politics on his own ac- count, advocating one man for superintendent of charities, while the uplifters demanded an other.
 Clearly one injustice has been done to the Former Superintendent. The report Of the ex- pert Alexander Johnson, which appears to have been kept in the. background, did give MT. Gowies credit for keeping Lakeview Home seru- pnlously clean, even noting the absence of that odors usually found in such institutions..'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
HOW BRIDGEpORIsS GAS MONOPOLY REWARDS GENEROSITY OF PUBLIC

T~HE PUBLIC Utilities Commission has or dered the Bridgeport Gas Light Com pany to furnish list of it's officers and the sal ary paid to each. Little importance would have attached to this information had it not been for the strenuous efforts of the company to .evade' furnishing it.
 During the progress of the hearing upon the sought for reduction of gas rates, the ques-a ton of salaries was reached. The company agreed to furnish the information, but did not The commission ordered it to do so and the company asked for a modification of the order The present order is finaI so far as the commis- sion is concerned. S
 It appears that during the last fiscal year the company paid $23 900 in salaries. It is prop CT for the public to know to whom that money was paid, and what for. It is large sum to pay for such purpose to men who for the most part have no active management of the business of making gas, and whose duties are largely perfunctory.
 The total cost of making all the gas sold by the company in 49t2 was about s25oooo When $23,O0O is charged against such a small volume of business for the item of officers sal aries, it becomes Important to anybody who is concerned with rate making, to know why such an excessive amount is charged
 A gas company enjoys public monopoly It is not like a private concern in competitive business 1t cannot charge what it pIeases, but only what is reasonable. It's payments for supp plies, materials and salaries must be reasonable aymenfss before the dlsDurSemenIS can be col lected from the public in the form of payments on gas bills
 Bridgeport has been generous to it's gas mo- nopaay But assIaouppoIy's answer to the spee- pie of Bridgeport has been the highest charge far gas found either in Connecticut, or Massa- chusetts, in city the size & Bridgeport
 From New York City to Boston and all the way between the usual charge for gas is in the neighborhood Of 80 cents per thousand cubic
 In Bridgeport the charge is Si. Tn New Ha- ven and Hartford the charge Is only 90 cents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
Order of the Garter.

The first knights of the Order of the Garter, originally called the Or der of St. George. received the in signfa of membership on this date, St. f4eorge's Day; in 1349. The founder was Edward H., and the original
 nembership Gas twenty-five The King. having been victorious on sea and land, and having King David of Scotland a prisoner, initiated the or der in recognition of the vaIor of his brayest knights. While not sat first called the Order of the Garter, Ed ward TIT, gave the. garter pre-en- in ence among the ensfgns of the or der. It is of blue velvet bordered with gold. with the inscription in old French :sEvi1 be to him who evil thinks The famous figure of St. George, Eng1and,s patron saint. rep resented as on horseback. holding a smear and staying a dragon, was first worn by the knights of this order. It is suspended by a blue ribbon across the body from the shoulder. There is a tradition that the Countess of Salisbury, while dancing, lost a gar ter. which her partner, the king. stopped to pick up and return. where at some of the courtiers filtered At that Edward TIT wrathfully shouted, tsE.viI be to him who evil thinks and declared he would make that garter the most glorious emblem In the land This story is probably fable.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
OUR TASK IN MEXICO

T K GARRANZAS note is representative of the altitude his adherents will take toward the occupation Of Vera Cruz it augurs i'll for speedy settlement of the differences between this country and Mexico.
 Huerta is usurper, who has placed him self in charge of the government by assassinat- ing the lawful ruler, and raising himself to a dictatorship.
 Carranza and Villa have not been success ful in establishing themselves in the govern ment,s but they do lead a victorious army which apparently enjoys the support and sympathy Of most of those Mexican people who take an active interest in their country.
 If the United States has to fight both Huerta and Garranza, the war will be with the Mexican people, no matter how little this coun- try may intend it. Our path to Mexico City will be difficult path, and before@we have succeed ed in re-establishing in Mexico an orderly and constitutional government shall have shed much Mexican blood, and will our selves lose many valuable lives and spend 8 vast treasure.
 It is sincerely to- be hoped that the Gonstz tutionalists will see the program of President Wilson in its proper light. The president de- sires to restore order in Mexico. Her desires neither more nor less than this country desir- ed in Cuba. He wants a stable government in Mexico by Mexicans and for Mexicans
 To this goal the United States will move with little delay If Carranza and Villa oppose their armies to the forces Of the United States they will share the fate of Huerta and will as sst in rendering more difficult the difficult sit uation of their country
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
THE MYRIAD BILL BOARDS
 AND THE CITY BEAUTIFUL.
I0 RIpeEPoRT has a eits planning eomnis=

ID RIDGEPORT has 8 city planning commits 1O sion in full status and busy. For ten years or more the >oity beautiful has been dis cussed Within two years there has been more of this talk in political circles than ever was the case before.
 It Is peculiar that during this period of ver- bal activity the city has been made unbeautiful in steadily progressing rate.
 All over town great bill boards have been going up. They are being erected in numbers in the very heart of the city, structures that are neither beautiful, flattering to municipal pride.
 The city beautiful apparently refers on ly to things that will cost a great deal Of mon ey. It means experts, new municipal build mean keeping what beauty we have by prevent ing the erection of bill boards for purely pri- vate purposes.
 The most dangerous assault upon the city beautiful is the bill board phalanx What are we going to do about it
 The<city has plain face, but that is no jus tification for making the city face ugly. tango reformed but what is he going do girl snuggIes in his if he sweet heart
 singular keenly girls feel the oblration to attend church regularly when they have and stylish Easter hat Ft
 n colleges are required to attain
 certain profieency in sports It is to be do not make the book work electiyes
 William Brady there good press agent is persuade the editors ad- lsertisine free of charse
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
MEXICAN OFFICERS NOT
 WILLING TO DIE FOR HUERTA
MEXICAN officers in command c

WTNHE4 MEXICAN offIcers in command Of
 A troops at Vera Cruz have 8 whole some respect for American troops. They evi- dentIY have no intention of braving death from American guns in the interest of the usurper Huerfa. The action of General Maas and his subordinate officers, in abandoning their men, seems to be strong evidence that there is little or no feeling of devotion to Huerta among the Mexicans, and that Mexieans do not feel that the United States las taken up arms against the Mexican peopIe
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Because man turned out to church Sunday. necessarily claim to be immune for the
 
 The fishtns parties along stream muc blackened bones of fried number bottles
 Many people eoneratulatng themselves nowadays money speculating in stocks.
 The King o s going a Q Nosr he can athize with fellow trying to button hfe n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
PENNSY AND NORFOLK
 DECLARE DIVIDENDS

industrial organization took dividend action yesterday.
 Missouri, Kansas 6 Texas passed the pretferred dividend.
 The Pennsylvania system and the Norfolk 6 western railroad declared the usual quarterly payments Of 1 l-2 per cent. Pressed Steel Car company declared the customary quarterly 3-4 per cent. on the preferred.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
Cbe Dm. Read co
 Esk9tkiahek A&SY
Porch Furniture
Reed, Willow, and Prairie Grass, Suites and
 Separate Pieces Ready.

April April, when she turns sunny smile on us and brings radiant day, how we love her, and are inspired with great ambition to clear away all winter fis<ings and make everything ready for summer To make all the outdoor liv- ing places fine and comfortable with fresh fur nishings, andto arrange cottage, bungalow, and veranda in such inviting way that our friends and intimates will feel prompted to drop in ire quently Ever notice how any person will make for roomy and comfortable chair? None but comfortable chairs in our immense collection of Porch Furniture.
 Reed Chairs and Rockers, very large group in the new Creole finish, which is warm, creamy tan. $4.5O to SS.75
 Willow Chairs, Rockers, Settees and Tables in Natural finish and Tobacco Brown.
 Bar HarbOr Chair, $500 Cushion
 Bar HarbOr Rocker, $500 Seats
 Porch Furniture, Natural and Green finish.
 Large rO0my Rockers with reed seats and backs, $2.50, $275, $500 and $3.25
 Sewing Rockers 85 cts, $1.OO and S1.5O
 Porch Settees $4.5O and $5.25
 Porch Settee Rockers, $4.75 and $5-5O
 Dining Chairs for shore cottages,
 S1.OO Special.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
ON TRAIL OF
 INCOME TAX DODGERS

evaders of the income tax Secretary afcAdoo yesterday directed connis- ssoner Osborn to secure Information relative to the stock holdings Of all citizens and residents Of the United States, Blank forms have been pre- pared to secure a. complete return of the Information desired.
 The body Of Arthur Mckee Rankin the actor who died in California, was brought to New York.
 Six persons were seriously injured by an explosion in cellu1oid factory in Newark. N. J.54
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
BICYCLE TIRES $1.75 to $4.25

A bottle of sheIlac free with each pair; or cemented to rims free of charge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
The Sale of Glass

All articles for the dining included in this large sale and also many pieces which not found in all households but which every woman likes to possess. Colonial Punch Bowls and large Jugs. Tee Tuht, Class Plates of sizes, Condment Sets and Cas sticks of different styles.
 Moderate prices
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-23
Bicycles

Our Bicycles are better, our prices lower, and we guarantee every one for the season. Prices the same to everyone. Always the Lowest
 $22. 50 to $50. %
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-10

Ut drinks at Shoots.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-10
WILSON NOT TO BLAME

The business depression which is sweeping the country At nus
time is being used effectively and diabohcaly by pohtrchns au anu
administration newspapers to stir up anh-Wison sentimen
|is true, the country is just o IN the throes OF eapuh"e"'
Rut resident Wilson did OF create the situation. The blame lies on
the shoulders OF those responsible for the sixteen years OF lotouS
crooked high finance which antedated 1913 Republican measures De-
y;nnino with the late Mark Iiannas ascendancy IN Washington Ill
1906 and continuing up to and including the last days OF the lMta adj
ministration in 1912, are responsible.
Hons at the moment is only a fortunous circumstance. He IS tho
effect, no the cause.
1t is as unfair to assume that this country is suffering at TINS
moment from the act of the present chief executive as 1t ould De
to Jay that the paralysis which has just been VISITED upon tn de1
crepit old IA nx door has been caused by the food he has eaten
this year at his new hotel. The causes and the foundation tor his
paralysis of this year happened and we're laid years ago by either
heredity or wrong habits and his habits OF this year canno be dis
torted into even a superinducing cause for his malaiy
Had Mr.. Taft succeeded himself, the present business depres-
sion might have been headed off for a short period, but eventually
there would have been a cataclysm that would LAY engufed the
nation.
W. are 0 suffering for the sins of our forebear4 Some OF VI
suffering, indeed, is vicarious, because posterity shall to a n extent be
the beneficiary. But surely, n of this generation has cause to la
men the fact that a halt has been called o the sixteen year old Jug
genaut that, under the guse OF prosperity, "a gradually enslaving
the nation.
The err of financial license and righteousness las abruptly ended
and the country is suffering from the shock But it is certainly better
that the end should be now and that the new reckoning should COM
mence this year than that tine inevitable be posponed-New York
Mining Age.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-10
County Receivers
Part of Lost Funds

At the final session yesterday al
ternOOn of their regular monthly
meeting. the members of the board
OF county commissioners compro-
missed the suit OF Esmcralda county
against Clerk Joseph Hamilton. and
his sureties. George Winglield. W..
\. Ingalls,, Mrs. NJ. X. Patrick and
John S. Cook to recove the sum CT
$4,000 of county funds lost through
the failure OF the Nyc and Orm>bv
County bank.
As the states portion of the lost
money was $1,000, the compromise
effected by the members of the
board and District Attorney NJ. A.,
Diskin called for the payment OF
that amount OF money into the coun-
ty treasury.
George Wingfield yesterday paid
$1,000 Of the oun specified and
Sheriff w. \. Ingalls, $500. Under
the terms of the compromise. Ham
ilton is to pay the county $1,000, but
up to this afternoon had not done
>o.-Tribune.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-10
WOMEN AND TAXATION

her taxes until she is given the right to vote.
Mrs Ellen Spencer Munsey, honorary dean OF the Washington
College Of Law, takes issue with her in regard to the payment OF in
ONE tax, which Dr.. Shaw has refused to pay because she cannot
vote Women should remember that they receive the protection t
the government Mrs. Munsey said. "and it is only right that they
should contribute to a system of law and order in which they share
the beneht. In addition to this, the income tax was enacted by the
aid Of Legislators from equal suffrage states, and, therefore, sufragists
should not hinder its operation"
Mrs. Munseys argument is unanswerable and should result in
a little thinking on the part of Mrs. Shaw.
DR.. Shaw gets the protection of the law when she wants it and
should be willing to pay taxes to keep up the expense of running the
machinery Of the law. Suppose that some night DR.. Shaw should tel
ephone to police headquarters that there w a burglar in her house
and the reply came " the phone:
Sorry we can't help you, madam, but you don't pay any taxes
and we can't see III way clear to go o the expense of sending police
men to look after your house" This talk from the police station
would be about as logical and rational as the argument Dr. Shaw
advances in support of her refusal to pay her taxes.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-10
Water Reduced IFS Feet

Superintendent Walsh. of the
Pumping association, reports today
that the water in the Con. Virginia
VINE now stands at a point l25 feet
below the 2,5OO-fOot level. the low
est attained in the past twenty-five
years. No. ? pump is working most
satisfactorily and alone lowered the
water five feet the past twenty-iour
hours. The new and enlarged COM
pressed air line connecting the shift
ing device with No. l Starrett pump
has been installed and the latter is
being lowered into position today.
1t will probably be placed in OPERA
ton Observation-Disclosures
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-10
NEVADA'S NEW MINING LAW

The following from the Godheld Tribune, which is controlled by
the Winghed interests, shows the attitude of those interests in rela-
ton to he law passed by the last legislature, which prohibits the m
ployment in Nevada mines of foreigners who are unable to speak o
read the English language:
Little hardship and possibly much good will result from the en-
forcenent Oft the law, enacted by the last legislature and which
became operative on the first day of the lev year, prohibiting the M
ployment, in underground work, of miners who cannot speak English
or readily read notices printed or written in English. This measur
IS that las had n earnest support and endorsement of State In
spector Ryan and of most of the nine operators and MANAGERS.
Tor the most part the miners employed in Nevada are of the
English speaking class and in all probability it will be found that but
pIeoahe degree affected by the provisions of the law. AS a measure
OF safety IN operation. in preventing accidents through ieno-
nc OF misunderstanding, the law merits the commentator of all
nine operators and its fullest enforcement should be demanded every
where"
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-10
DEATH UNDER MOTOR CARS

During IN year that as just closed 32 persons were killed bv
automobiles in the streets of New York. This number is inst six.v
fewer than we're killed in 1911 and 1912 combined AS the increase
III ~ number or machines sin the streets of the city probably a lot
very great 1t would cen that there is a growing care1essness on
the part of the drivers of motor cars.
These figures are impressive. We IRE not told how r,,rv ,r
sons were injured but is probable that the list of wounded is three
or four times as large as the list of dead.
1t would seen that some drastic steps must be taken 70 MI. Ne,
END to Tins slaughter in the streets. The regulations of most cni.s
sufficiently stringent, but their enforcement is difficult No ,o,ca
force al be large enough to put a end to reckless drivino The ~,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-10

fiction of prison penalties instead OF fines might help the situation.
Certain it is that some remedy must be found fol NJ death al.
That remedy which stops a the filming of the driver, particularly
drivers of motor cas and all other vehicles must be made to know
that the streets belong to the people first, and that the rights OF
the pedestrian are far superior to those of the motor al driver.
The l. w. w. element arising to the surface among the unem-
poyed is only injurng the cause of those really anxious to work.
These men constantly fomentng trouble are OF laborers. They will
not labor, W spasrnodicany, and then only that it may give them a II
opportunity to make trouble. They are indictments and vandaEs. The
less honest wOrkingnen have to do with them. the better.
Clark county is especially interested i'll making the Nevada exhibit
att the San Diego exposition a success. By reaso of II location we
will reap greater benefits from that affair than will any other portion
of the state-Las Vegas Age.
To provide funds to construct feeders to its line in Nevada and
other states through which they operate, the Western Pacific rail
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-10
WOOD-COAL

Coal and dry wood, also first-class
feed of all kinds for sale at tie
H. c. Kattleman Hay and Feed
Yard. All orders promptly deliv-
cred. Phone ISL.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-10
At the Sacramento

Only standard goods carried Dlop
i'll and get acquainted. We have
anything you want. tt
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-10
Coolest of the Season

Last night was the coolest Of the
winter in this city and vicinity, and
local thermometers registered as
low as 10 degrees above zero. MI
Merou> frozen water pipes resulted,
but the mantle of snow prevented any
serious t~rceze-upS. At Marlctte lake
last night the mercury hit the very
low spots, registering 10 degrees be
low zero. 1t "a very cold in Car
son and RenO.-ChrOnicle.
REGAN S-Opposite the depot. cat
ers to the trade of the general pub
lie and has on hand the bet of al.
lines of wines, liquor and cigars.
Excellent service and courteous
treatment. A fair share of public
patronage solicited.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-01-10

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