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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-05
LITTLE PROGRESS
 IN PLANS FOR NEW WHITE WAY JUBILEE
Nothing Definite Done To wards Lighting New Fix
 lures With Celebration

Little progress is being made to- ward the proposed celebration to mark the opening of the White Way here. Workmen of the United Hum mating Co. are going rapidly on with the work of placing the lights and practically all that remains to be done now is the installation of the stand ards and the globes. The White Way is supposed to be ready by December 15. The commission having the mat ter in charge consists of Alderman J. H. Stagg, Percy F. Anderson. and Charles D. Davis. The other mem bers of the commission left it to AL derman Stagg to take the matter up with the mayor but up to today he had not done so.
 The matter came before the Bllsi- ness Mems association at it's last meeting. It has been proposed to have 3. parade in which the Business Men, Board of Trade, the military and other organizations would takc part. But where the money to fur nish the music and pay other ex- penses was to come from was not made plain and the association voted to let the matter rest until the com mission formuIates some plan for the affair
 Percy P. Anderson said today he did not know whether the celebration would be held or not. He said the connaittee has as yet no definite plan for the opening but was seeking to gt the opinions of the Business Men and others regarding the matter. Later MT. Anderson was in consuIta- ton with Mayor Wilson but he said nothing came of the consultation. e
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-05
Arthur w. Randall Succumbs to Brief
 Illness of Pneumonia


 Surprise and sorrow will be brought to many by the news Of the death of Arthur W. Randall which cook place yesterday afternoon after brief ill., ness at hishome. TOT Fremont street MT, Randall was one of Ehe best known dry goods men of the city. having been connected with the How land Dry Goods company for over % years. during the greater part of which he had been in charge Of the black dress goods department of the store. Prior to his connection with the Howland store he was associated with the Copeland Brothers company and during all those years had won a. large circle of friends and acquaint- -ances.
 A native of BridgeWater, in this state, MT. Randall came to Bridge. port when a young man and soon pe- came active in church and fraternal as we'll as commercial life He was a member and filled many official posi- tions of Christ Episcopal church and was also a well known member of Ar eanum lodge [ O.eO. P. Death came after a short illness from pneunaonfa One week ago today, MT. Randall was at business as usual and feeling in excellent health. Early Monday morn ing he suffered Q severe chill and within 24 hours pneu1nonia. developed and progressed So rapidly that hls physicians were unable to check it's course
 MT. Randall was essentially q re- tiring man. He was never self~as- sertive but, on the contrary, modest to an unusual degree. Yet his worth was plain apparent to all who asso- ciated with him and he formed many warm and close friendships and his death will be alike regretted by his associates in business and those who came in contact with him eithef in that business or in social circles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-05
TAX BOARD RATIFIES FORMER ACTION IN
 ASCENDING FUNDS

The tax board met in the city hall this afternoon to ratify previous action in resembling appropriations covering several city departments Similar ac- ton was taken at meeting called by the mayor and to obviate possible question as to the legality of their ac- ton, the properly warned meeting was held this afternoon.
 The largest amount to be turned back was more than $12 900 from the department of the director of public works The common council at its next meeting will be asked to reappro- priate this amount with about 4,00O more to make up deficit in the char ities department
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-05
Blame Cigarette Butt for Fire In
 Lee Piano Company

A smouldering cigarette butt, drop-
 ped through an unused floor register
 into a pile of debris underneath, is
 held responsible for the stubborn eel
 lar fire at the store of the Lee Piano
 street, early today with a probable
 heavy loss and the imperiling of the
 lives of a dozen persons sleeping in
 the tenemerlts above. The other bus
 dness concerns located in the building suffered only minor damage through
 smoke. The loss to the piano house
 cannot be estimated on account of
 the xabsenece of Manager Edward J.
 AcKeever, who is confined to his
 home on account of injuries received in an automobile accident. George Bradley. temporarily in
 charge of the store, believes the loss
 will be heavy on account of the effect
 water and smoke have on delicate
 musical instruments. The floor of the store was damaged between $100 and s2oo on account Of holes having to be chopped through in order to get the water lines on the flames. Today fire and insurance officials directed that the unused register be boarded up on account of constituting a constant fire menace. Much sympathy is being expressed for MT. McKeever, who lost his aunt, MISS SaTan Lee, Dul ICCO14L1y and then was injured in an automo-
 bile accident.
 The Uneeda Quartet, composed of l William Higgins, William A. Tonlin- son, George. Bradley and Henry
 Reach, rehearsed in the store last night under the direction of Henry F.
 Reilly. They left about 1o:30 o'clock | About 1:30 o'clock Thomas J. Carr dis covered the smoke clouds while in yestigating to learn why some elec- tric lights refused to work. He had
 an alarm sent in while Policemen D. J. Sullivan and Samuel Gregory with Manager Joseph CasilIo of the Carr cafe aroused the sleepers in the tene- ments above. Among those rescued were Mrs Anna, Smith, Mrs. Carr, Mary F'ullen, Ann Fotlas. Mrs. Jennie Peterson and NJ A. Gahney's family.
 Mrs. Matilda Wranger, @ years, old and only able to walk with the aid Of cr11tches was assisted from her room on the third floor by Policeman Sulli- van. She was oversome so that treat ment by pr. Weldon, emergency hos pital surgeon, was necessary.
 Mrs. Carr, who was passing the night in a room above the Piano Go $ store on account of alterations at her
 home in the West End, did not have time to dress
 Two water lines were used, the fire men being on the scene fo nearly an hour
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-05
JUDGE FALLEN TO
 RETURN TONIGHT; IS WITH BROIH HER
Latter Telephones Here of Plans for Return of Srick
 en Judge of Probate

Judge Edward F. Hal1en. of the Probate court, who has been very i'll at his former home at Nashua, N. H.. will return to Bridgeport tonight. Since election day the judge has been resting. After spending a week at Atlantic city he went to visit an old school boy friend, pr. Augustus Shea of Nashua
 his condition became so alarming that yesterday his brother. Thomas Hallen of this city was sent for. MT. Hal len te1ephoned today to relatives and friends here. that the judge and he would leave Nashua for Bridgeport to- day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-05
Had Burglar Tools Wrapped In Folds
 Of Local Newspaper

As a result of the visit of Detective to get Samuel Rubens, wanted here for embezzlement, the authorities are attempting to trace out the record of Joseph Wallestein, who was arrested there in company with Rubens. Wal 1estein received a sentence of from five to ten years for having one of the most complete burglary kits in his possession ever seen by the Michigan authorities. The tools were wrapped up in Bridgeport newspapers of the date Of August f. WaIlestein is cred tied with having admitted that he had been in Bridgeport frequently during the past four years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-05
IN THE TTY COURT

The, following action was taken by Judge Wilder in considering routine cases at this morning city court ses- sion: Clyde Nelson, IS years old, of Lansing Gsland, Mich, train riding, ordered held until his father, a Jew eler, is communicated with: James Kelley. Smiths Ferry. Mass. like of fense, $5; Patrick GFialis. Boston, and William Gibson, Pennsylvanfa, rail road trespassing, $5 each; Andrew Krivosky, 13 Holster court, assault on wife, Annie, turned over to proba- tion officer; Joseph Cureio, Hamilton street. conducting gambling resort again continued until December 29.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-05
Pneumonia Claims Less Victims Than
 Usual In November

behind In it's record for November this year Sixteen deaths from thts disease were reported last month while in November, 1913. there were 26 deaths from this disease.
 The total death rate for the ulonth was 117 Of these besides pneumonie3 scarlet fever. claimed 3. grip ?, spinal meningitis 1, diphtheria or eroup 2, consumption 15, bronchitis 1, accident or violence T, diarrhoeal diseases un- der years. 5; over 5 years, I; all other causes 66.
 There were Il still births and 2s residents of Bridgeport died in public institutions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-05
Board of Appraisal
 Recommends $4, 900
 For Jennings Bros.

The board of appraisals Of bene- fits and damages at it's meeting last night voted to award the Jennings Bros Co.,, $4,000 damages for changes in the grade of Elm street when the permanent pavement was laid there. The company asked for $6.667. For A. W. Miller who lives at Broad and Elm street, the board recommended $500. He asked for $320. Neither has made known whether the award is acceptab1a.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-05
BIG GUNS rURNED ON .TwFETssss,'

t1The Flying Squadron of America, z consisting of the best known temper ance orators of the country, enters our city for a. three days campaign against the saloon next week. Thessheavy guns of the squadron will be brought into action in six separate engagements at the First Methodist church. Broad sides against the saloon will be fired by every member of the Squadron. It is believed by those who have the cam paign in charge that these attacks for the prohibition of the liquor traffic will have no small influence in crystal izing the temperance sentiment of the people of Bridgeport.
 ttThe Flying Squadron is not sup ported by any sect or political party. It consists of temperance workers of national fame, who are inbued with the desire to do something really worth while for the cause of temperance It has been ordered into the fighting line in at least POO cities in 4a different states of the Union.
 Good music will be furnished at all of the engagements, and songs like those that stirred the hearts of our forefathers in the battle against the slave traffic will be features of the meetings. Butler, Nafagar and Pol ing are in charge of the music.
 Overflow meetings will be in the Universalist church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-05
PRESIDENT VOICES
 APPRECIATION OF
 LOCAL SONG WRITER

Jack o'Neil of se Cannon street, has received 9, letter from the White House expressing the appreciation of Presi- dent Wilson of the sentiments embod- jed in a new song, Hats Off,' which he completed recently
 ONei1 Is anxious that the song be adopted as an official anthem by the Boy Scouts. At the instance of Bridgeport friends he forwarded a copy to President Wilson, and the latter s reply came on Wednesday,.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-05
MRE MARY DUNLAP.

Following a few days illness with pneumonia. Mary, wife of George w. Dunlap, died yesterday afternoon at St. Vincent'S hospital. Her death will come as a shock to her many friends in the city. Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters. Mrs. James Callahan, Miss Julia McGuin- ness and Miss Elizabeth Dunlap and two sons, James McGuinness of Phil adeIphta and Mark McGuinness of Wyoming.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-05
SEILECK GETS BULK
 OF FATHERS ESTATE

The will of George c. se1leck was admitted to probate today. His son, George A. SeIleck, is made executor. He qualified today. The son receives all the estate both real and personal excepting $100 which is bequeathed to the testator's daughter, Mrs. Thos. Spear of Stratford. The appraisers are Joseph H. Whitcomb and Fred A. DooIittle
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-05
FEW CHANGES NOTED
 IN TRADING IN BONDS

New York. Dec. 5.-The early trad ing on the market today was lighter, few price changes being noted The only transaction of any size was a sale of 24.o0o PennsyIvania Railway conyertabIes at s9. unchanged. Rock Island collateral 4s and debenture 5's gained one-haR point each
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-05
Railroad Men will
 Hold Meeting Sunday

New Haven. Dec 5-Railroad men of the New Haven system will meet here tomorrow to discuss the question of consolidation of the unions It will be held in a theatre. only union mem- bers being admitted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-05
OBITUARY
CATHERINE M. NEAGLE.

 The funeral of Catherine M, infant daughter of Michael and Mary Neagle was held from the home of her par ents "A Hamilton street. at 2:30 this afternoon. Burial was in St. MichaePs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-05

Carranza has demanded that all taxes on mining and oil property be paid to him in Vera Cruz.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-05

The Baltimore Stock Exchange will reopen today for restricted trading in stocks and bonds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-05

The boyhood home of Gen. Stone wall Jackson, near Weston, w. Va, was destroyed by fire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-05

The Canadian Government has awarded a contract for a grain eievaL- tor at Vancouver, with 9. capacity of s5o 900 bushels. The contract price is $69O, ,Oo0.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-05

Abraham Handleman has reported to the police that a sneak thief visited his home at 85 James street Thursday while Mrs. Hadleman was out and stole an overcoat and two rings.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-05

;
 Charles .. McE1roy of East Main street who was badly burned about the face Thursday night by 9. prema.- as recovering at his home. Dr. J. F. Shea, attending physician, says that the sight of both eyes will be saved
 An epidemic of chicken thefts is re- norted In the Wood avenue section beyond North avenue. The police sus- pect that the occupants of tramps' hangeut In that section are responsi- lb1e and ahe Fairfield authorities will be asked to assist in rounding up the vagrants.
 Residents of Derby and Shelton are advocating better trolley service be- tween Bridgeport and Derby At nresenf cars run but once an hour while there is a twenty minute service between New Haven and Derby. The shelton Chamber of Comnerce has started an agitation to have direct of Shelton to the Elm City. Many residents of Shelton and Derby pre- fer to shop in Bridgeport hence the agitation for more frequent cars
 Compensation Comnissioner E. T. Buckingham has accepted an invita- lion to attend the luncheon of the National Civic confederation to be held at 1 D. m- today at the Hotel Astor, New York. Some of the most prominent statesmen and 1eWyers will speak on Workmen,s Compensation ana accident prevention. Twenty four states now have compensst ton laws and representatives from all are ex- pected to be present.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-05
ROWLAND DRY GOODS GO.
officers Of Lodge

Louis Brock, P. E. R. George w. Jack son. Charles B. Keith, P. '. Me Laugh1in. P. B. R.
 officers Of Lodge
 John F. McDonough, exalted ruler; Daniel J Clifford. esteemed leading knight; Edward T. Gilligan. esteemed loyal knight; Peter F. Bellews esteem ed featuring knight; Victor J. Bech- man, secretary; Charles H. Hinman, treasure Frank E. Sullivan, esquire; Burton B. Pluna1ey. chaplain; James H. CahilI, inner guard; William B. Norris, organfst; Charles H. Miller, tyler.
 Trustees, George T. Mccarthy. Charles A. Ryder, Charles J Mercer.
 Memorial committee, Joseph c. Ivers, chairman; Peter Be1lew, John J. Reynolds
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-05
,N sALE-Bankr1apt stocl

AUCTION sALE-Bankrupt stock and fixtures I will sell at public auction, Wednesday, Dec 9th, 1914, at 10 o'clock on the premises, 1177 Stratford avenue, the estate of Fan nie Wo11en and Samuel WolIen, a cc-partnership trading under the firm name of Fannie Wo11en, con sists of S1,15o worth of mems hats, caps. gents furnishings, cap making machinery fixtures, wall cases. shelving, counters, tables, fleming aa1e, desk, electric lights, etc. Fred erfck E. Morgan, trustee, Daniel P. Keane, auctioneer. Office 619 Wa ter St., Phone 5916. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-05

The weather:-Uoudy tonight, Sun day probably rain or snow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-05

Very slight Improvement is noted in the condition of Mrs. Frank c. Gern- ert at her home. 134 Mountain Grove street, following an operation to rem edy injuries received in an automo- bile accident Danbury Fair week in which MT. Gernert and Mrs. Robert c. SeeIey lost their lives. She is not considered out of danger.
 J. H. Crossley was reelected presf- dent of the Citizens corps of Elias Houwe Jr. post, No. 8, G. A. R., at a meeting held in the Seaside club last night. p. J. Morgan was chosen president and George Hugo, sec retary and treasurer. On the execu- tive board Charles B. Buckingham, Adam Hugo and Frederick A. DooIit-, tie were named. The meeting was preceded by 8 supper. The members hope to increase their number to 300 by Memorial day by inviting all who are in sympathy with the orga- nization to join.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-05
A Yictrola for Christmas ]

$2oo And whatever paid, full value in beauty and service is certain
 As little as 75 cents buys doublefaced record with music of ones liked sort upon each side.
 Nearly every famous singer of today is to be heard through the Victrola Some of the famous of year their voices have been stiled death but live this wonderful instrument.
 Choose early as is possible especially records; and there II be no likelihood of disappointment
 Payments may be made on easy terms if you wish. s1zz
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-06-10
BRYAN ASSAlLS SENATE
AS ENEMY OF PROGRESS
Says Unlimited Debate Rule
Makes 1t "PlutOcracy's Last
Stronghold"

PHILADELPHIA, June s.-An attack upon
the United states Senate for Its refusal
to act with satisfactory rapidity upon
legislation urged upon II by the wilson
Administration was delivered this after
noon by Secretary OF State Bryan on his
way TO Pennington. y. j., TO denver an
address at the graduation exercises OF
Pennington Seminary.
The Senate he said. was blocking prog
ress. Its rule providing FOR unlimited de-
bate upon all matters before II made II
possible for needed legislation to be held
up Tor long time. ms rule ne described
as "plutocracy's last stronghold" and he
threw out a hint that It might not be long
before the practice would be abolished and
gag rule" enforced In the upper chamber
OF Congress. He said:
"The rules OF the Senate are n great
obstacle In the way of securing remedial
legislation. Unlimited debate operates di-
rectly and necessarily to delay the enact
ment OF measures Intended to apply reme-
dies
The Senate contains less than one
fourth as many members as the House.
and yet bill which passes the House in
n week may occupy months OF the SEN
ate's time. II unlimited debate were per-
mitted only in discussion OF very impor-
tant measures II would be more tolerable,
but the rule applies to everything. and
those who want to prevent the passage OF
progressive measures are able 10 pro-
long debate on anything that comes be-
fore the Senate
Congress has been In session nearly
fourteen months, yet because of the Sen
ate's power to continue discussion almost
indefinitely 1t has been possible to enact
only part OF the programme Endorsed
at the election nearly two years ago.
The measures passed have been OF
very great Importance and mark long
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-06-10
Principle Enunciated in Shreve-
port Case Would Affect
State Regulation.
CONGRESS- BILL OPENS WAY
10 Is Believed That Entire Fab
ric of State Rates Will Be
Rcadjustcd.

WASHINGTON. June 9.---As a result of
tho United States Supreme Courts deci-
sion In the Shreveport case II is believed
that when the principle enunciated Is
worked out the entire fabric OF State
made rates will be virtually readjusted.
II is also believed that IL Congress
passes the pending railway capitalization
bill State regulation OF securities issued
by railroads will be subordnated to regu-
lation by the Interstate Commerce Com
mission.
Upon complaint that n rate fixed by
a State works discrimination and imposes
a burden on interstate commerce the COM
mission can now proceed without being
bound in any matter by the State rate.
II was explained at the offices of the
commission to-day that the same principle
enunciated by the Supreme Court in the
Shreveport case Is involved In regard to
the issuance OF stocks and bonds BY
interstate carriers.
Congress has not conferred this power
on the commission. but purposes to do 90
in the railway capitalization bill--one OF
the antitrust series-which authorizes the
commission to supervise stock and bond
issues OF railroads.
The railroads have long complained Bit
teriy OF the conflicting regulations i'm
posed by the States on the issuance OF
securities.
Until 1t has formally considered the do
cision In the Shreveport case the Inter-
state Commerce Commission wi1l not offi-
cially comment on 1t.
Members OF the commission. however,
reiterated to-day their statements OF yes
terday that the decision was the most
important handed down by the Supreme
Court since the act 10 regulate commerce
in connection with railroad rates was
passed. The effect of the decision will be
TO concentrate authority in the Interstate
Commerce Commission and reduce to a
minimum the power of the State com
missions
II was pointed out that the decision
does not give the commission power Ia
prescribe rates wholly within a State. but
that In the working out Of the regulations
this would be the effect as to the more
important rates.