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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-22
B0ARD GIVES CONTRACT
 FOR SEA WALL
Fault Is Found Becaps. Work Was Not Given
 Tn Competition

Some criticism is being directed li the members of the Park Board ha- cause of the 81G,5OO contract awnra- ed the IT. A. Scott Wrec7ine Co % New York and New London. lat night. The contract ia for tnc Hul- pose of building a breazWater and filler to etend the Seaaide park bouir. ward about 500 feet west toward Fng- erweather's Island. The board of aDr portionnent appropriated &I6.0Qo for this work last January wheu the Fari- commissioners asked for about tWioo as much.
 This spring the park board advef- kfsed for bids on the work co be opened on June l. The bids ranged from that of W. H. Egan of New York, s1s. 500, which was lows % 0O0 the highest bid made sEoole s Sunderlin of Bridgeport had "a bid ln for about S24.0O0 None of the bids came within the appropriation which with s2,OOO allowed for filler aomuntea to s17o00.
 Egan thought he could not do he work for the amount named and he asked the board for permission te withdraw his bid. This was granted. The board then exercised fts right t reject any and all bids
 At the meeting yesterday aiteruoou without again advertising for any bids, the Eoard met with City Bngl- necr Terry present and awarded tha contract to the T. A. Scott Company for the sum named
 Presto ent Eames of tFtF board fa in Europe and efforts to get stare- nnents tron other members of tho board today as to why the contrslut was let without again adVsrtislns Ton competitive bids were WjtnDut re- salt. President CanheId who presided last night was engaged with a case in chambers 0f ths Superior court. Other members oE the board could mot be reached
 City FnEineeE Terry who @Nas pres ent y,estecday refused absolutely lo say anything about the matter lEe said that he was called b3a the board in an advisory capacity only and tllat all information on the subject irr na- rural ' courtesy to the park board must come from members of that body.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-22
PRICE ON STEEL BARS
 ADVANCED S1 A TON

Pittsburgh. July 22-The Carnegie Steel Co., today issued notices to Its representatives withdrawing all prices of less than s115 per 100 pounds Of bars, plates and shapes. This is an ad- vanceS of $d ton over prices that have prevailed for many weeks s.5as
 The advance of $I per ton in wire and wire nails has stimulated the de- mand for these products, although this is the normal dull period in the wire business. Sheets are strong and future Shipments Bare being booked at from $3 to s above the lowest of current prices. suggesting an early advance in third quarter quotations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-22
OUINIAN-DUGGAN

A very quiet wedding was solemnfed yesterday morning at the St. Maryss R. c. church, when Miss Katherine A. Duggan became the bride of MT. John Qufnlan, the Rev. Father J. f. Murphy officiating.
 The attendants were Miss Bessie Quinlan and James D. Quinlan, broth- CT and sister of the bride.
 News of the wedding has been kept secret and will come as surprise to the many friends of the popular young couple
 The bride, who is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Michael Duggan, of 2S6 BunnelI street, Is a very popular young woman. She was formerly employed with the international silver company, of this city.
 The groom. who is a mailing clerk at the East Side Post Office. is d very we1I-Iiked young man The entire Post Oflce force of the city is Contributing toward a substantial wed- ding present for the happy young cou- pie. Mir. and Mrs. Quinlan left in an au- tomobiIe for a wedding trip which is to last some 10 days, but the destina- ton of which they have not divulg- cd
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-22
FREpER1cK H. coE.

The many Bridgeport friends Of Frederick H. Coe will be pained to learn of his death which occurred last night at his home in Long Hi1l. MT. Coe was 64 years old and is survived by his widow, one son and two daugh- ters. He was born in Stratford. and was the son of Dennis and Phoebe Ann Wilcox. A generation ago he wGs a frequent visitor to- Bridgeport and he has many friends here who will learn with regret of his demise.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-22
ORGANISATION

Another quiet wedding was solemn ed at St. Mary's. R. C.. church this morning when Miss Mary Staron be- came the bride of Samuel Dorkin. Rev. Father Mulcahy ofnciated at the cere- naony. The groom. who is 8 mechanic, resides at 61 Park street The bride gave her occupation as an inspector. The young couple were attended by Miss Mildred Boucher and Miss Rose Podrasky and John Staron and John Gotsch
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-22
Roosevelt Asks Senate
 For Leave to Talk On
 Colombian Treaty

washington, July 22-coIonel Roose- welt, in letter to Chairman Stone of the Senate foreign relations com n1ittee, today asked for an opportunity to be heard in opposition to the pending treaty proposing to pay Columbia $25,- 00O, 900 for the partition of Panama.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-22
MIDSUMMER
 WEDDINGS
SCHNEIDER-TIMKO

Miss Bethar TImko of ss4 Broad street and Mir Walter Schneider. the well-known wholesale newsdealer of Wall street. were married at tS o'clock last evening at the new home of the young man, 322 West avenue. Tae Rev John MacLaren Richardson Of the First Presbyterian church, of- nciated at the ceremony.
 Miss Helen Robinson, an intimate friend of the bride was her only att tendant while R. Schneider. a brother of the groom and a member of the New York Fire department was best man.
 The ceremony was witnessed by a few relatives and intimate friends. The house was prettily decorated for the affair and bountiful wedding supper was served after the ceremony
 The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tn1ko and is most popular young lady. The groom, who is the Bridgeport agent for number of newspapers and periodicals. is a prosperous young business man who is we'll liked by all who know him.
 The young couple left the city in an automobile without telling anyone the destination of their we'd ding trip
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-22
OBITUARY
MARY E. INQUIRE.


 The funeral of Mary E the infant Daughter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph 1rc- Gufre, of 49o Broad street was held from the undertaking parlors or DT Cannon at 1o51 Broad street Tha interment was in the family plot of the Allen family at st, NGichaels cem- etery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-22

ing about. t write this on account of the sheriff who. though very strict,
 is a man and my attorneys, John II have gone to an immense amount of
 trouble and expense to prepare my -defense.f'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-22
DIED.

DIED.
 CLIAAPETT--In this city, Tuesday, July 21st. 1914 Catherine; widow of George C1aupett
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence No. 4z6 Ldndley street. on Friday, July 24th at g m and from St. Pat rick's church. where a solemn high mass will be celebrated for the re- pose of her soul at 9:30 o'clock Interment at St. Michaefs cene- terE 22 b> OrROURKE--In this city, July 20, 1s1z. Frank C., son of Mary and the late Patrick O'Rourke-
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his mother. No, 40 Fulton street, on Thursday, July 23 at g a. m. and from St. Augustiness chlfrch at g 80. a. In-, with solemn high mass In terment at St. MichaeTs cemetery.
 20 s~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-22
Celery Plants, 15c Per Dozen
 JOHN RICK & SON

sfe cUsrooF SUIT SALE NOW LYFORD BROTHERs
 " East Side and West End Farmer YEant Ads. one Cant w--a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-22

We all believe in the up- lift. Our new athletic underwear gives. a pro nolInced uplift tq the comfort of men during the heated term. Union suits, too, that unite all the modern ideas.
 Pajanlas and night shirts that are better than a sleeping potion. 5Oc, $1.OO and S1.5O grades, now 39c, 79c, s1.15.
 .Q0, $1.5O and 200 shirts now 7ec, $1-15, k 13S.
 4.DQ silk shirts, s2.85. z 5gc neckwear, 35e, B for sI.0o.
 $500 and $500 flannel trousers, $3.9O. our OF THE BIC RENT SECTION
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-09
NEGRO M SUIT
CASE

The police and city detectives are
looking for a negro who disappeared
Tuesday evening. A suit case belonging
to a guest at the Locke hotel is also
missing. The negro. who is employed
by the .Odom Transfer company. was
engaged in taking a trunk and suit case
from the union station to the Locke
hotel.
Instead Of delivering the baggage, It
Is stated that he left the wagon at
Third and Kansas streets and dlsap-
peared. The information given the pO-
lice is that the suit case, among other
things. contained some 5ewelry. Inc
transfer company is aiding in the
search for the driver.
Arthuro Reyes, Adolfo VasgueE and
Juan Perez were arrested Tuesday by
the sheriffs office on charges OF THEFT
under $50. They were confined 70 the
county iaiI to await trial at the Janu-
arv term Of the county court
Diego NJ. Avilo was arrested by lhe
poIice Tuesday night in a roomlng
house on South Ell Paso street The
owner of the rooming house claimed
that the Mexican, with two others was
prowling in the Railways. Av1lo was
docketed as a suspicious character. the
two other Mexicans ran down an alley.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-09
LAS CRUCES STATE BANK
Is BEING REORGANIZED

Las Cruces, n. NJ, Dec. 9.-Street ru-
mors here Tuesday caused fr9m 90 10
rs depositors in the State Bank Of Las
Cruces to withdraw their deposits, al
though the majority of the depos1tors'
including the ones having large ac-
counts, declined to withdraw their
funds from the Institution.
To prevent a repetition Of Tuesdays
withdrawals, the bank officials thought
it advisable to remain closed today IN
til a readjustment could be made. FL
Paso bankers have volunteered thelr
assistance and advice and arrived here
this afternoon to assist in the reOr-
g~anization. The bank will reopen in a
few days, according to the officials,
and all accounts will be paid in fun
and business transacted as usual.
Street rumors which were ctrcu-
lated Tuesday caused US temporary em-
barrassment for a short time" T. R. H.
Smith, president of the State bank, said
Wednesday morning. Not being able
10 get money in from the outside we
Thought il advisable to remain closed
today in order to plan the r~eorganiza-
ton and arrange for reopening in a day
or two.
"El Paso bankers have volunteered
their cooperation and viii attend our
meeting of the officials late this after
400 All of our larger depOsitors are
satisfied with the situation and are
sitting steady in the boat"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-09
n. Y. LISTED STOCKS
MONEY N METALS.
BY Associated Press)


NEW YORK
(Bv Associated Press).
New York, Dec. 9.-CaH money, steady;
4; low, 3H; ruling rate, 34z.
Mercantile paper, ~ Q4h-
Bar silver, 49%-
Tin quiet, $1,000 $500.
Copper firm. Efectrolytic, 12.ST6I3.00;
castings, 12.67G12S7-
Iron, steady; No. L Northern, 14-50815.0O;
No. 2. 1A.25@1475; No 1 southern, 1880
IAT5: No. 2. 14.25 G1A75-
Lead steady. 3.7543S5.
Spelter. 5,6595.75.
London Markets.
London, Eng, Dec. 9-The London metals
market closed as follows:
Lead, f19.
speIter, f27, SIT, dc.
Spot copper. f56. IS; futures. f56, ST, de.
Spot tin, EI46; futures. f144, SO.
st. Louis Lead and SpelteE.
St Louis, No., Dec. 9.-Lead nominal,
3.671z.
Spelter strong. 5.55G5.65.
THE LOCAL MARKET.
Mexica8 currency, 20.
Mexican pesos Gel Paso buying price, 40.
villa currency. It; Carranza currency,
IS; Chihuahua currency, III.
FL PasO Smelter Quotations.
Corrected Daily)-
Pig lead. $50.
Bar silver Handy & Harmon quota
tion) 49%.
London lead. f19.
Copper. wire bars, 1850.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-09
HEARS TROOPERS HAVE
CONFESSED TO ROBBERY

Denver, Colo, Dec. 9.-William Nc
Henry, postOffice inspector in charge
OF the Denver district, received word
today that James T. MortimOre and
Albert c. Pagei, arrested in connection
with the robbery of the postoffice at
Walsenburg, on Dec. /, in which $3.50 600
disappeared, had made a complete con
fession, duplicating Sergt. Francis V.
Rudd. Corp. Max Dorski and private
Teddy Frank in a conspiracy to con-
ceal the money. All are under arrest
The first man arrested was Oliver
Howard. who confessed and implicat-
ed Mortimore and Pagel. All these
men belong to troop F, fifth United
States cavalry.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-09
OVERHEATED STOVE AND
FURNACE CAUSE FIRES

Fire broke out in the basement Of
Mrs. Lena Dickerson's home. 1T15 Mon
tana street. about 6 p. m. Tuesday. L.
is to have started from the
furnace. which about an hour before
had been started. The fire department
responded and. after a half hours
work, succeeded in putting out the fire,
which was confined to the basement
The damage was less h 500.
Sparks coming out of the chimney ut
the home of Mrs. u. G. Wolfe, at the
corner OF Mesa avenue and Boulevard
called She fire department to the Wolfe
home. The SCOT in the chimney had
caught fire from the stove. Mrs. Wolfe
has been i'll for the past week.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-09
WEAKENS;
WHEAT HIGHER
Absence of Rain For Winter
Crop Strengthens Wheat;
Oats Are Lower.

Chicago. H., Dec. 9.-Continued absence
Of adequate moisture for the winter crop
in Kansas gave an advantage today to the
bulls in wheat. After opening y to &c
higher, prices reacted a little, but then
again hardened.
Closing quotations were weak at q to l
to / under Tuesday night.
Corn weakened under selling led by
prominent spectators. The opening, which
varied from a shade to &c higher, was fol-
lowed by a setback all around
The close was unsettled at a shade to &c
net decline.
Oats weakened with corn.
Higher prices for hogs carried provisions
up grade,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-09

Cissy Fitzgerald, Hughie Mack and
Flora Finch will entertain you today
at the Bijou in a two part Vitagraph
comedy, entitled Mary Jane Enter
tains." Mary ane certainly enjoys a
nights fun. but loses her job to pay for
it. She goes the limit.
Helen Holmes in The Hazards of
Helen" another ont of those thrilling,
railroad dramas that the Bijou shows
every Wednesday, will complete a pro-
gram second to none. Thursday the
Hearst-Selig Weekly and "Out of Pet
ticoat Lane" a apart Selig release
that you ought to see will be shown.
Friday, The Making of Him." a two
act Lubin drama that is a fine picture,
is on the Observation-Disclosures
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-09
R SNOW FALLS
IN CITY WEDNESDAY

the figure 81 on the thermometer
Wednesday morning at 6 o'clock m
jumped to IS at 10 o'clock. The cloudy
condition followed sunshine early
Wednesday morning and the forecast
for tonight and Thursday is fair and
WERNER.
In the mountains there was a lively
Ettle snowstOrm which could be seen
from the highlands Of the city. The
snow was falling on the Mexican and
American mountains and covered the
peaks and filled the canyons with
white. The snow in Ell PasO meited as
fast as il fell.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-09
TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS
CHAs. CHAPIIN TODAY.

Chas. Chaplin and Mabel Normand
are the funmakers at the Grecian to-
day. They will be seen in a screaming
single reel Keystone "komedy," entitled
Getting Acquainted This is bound
to be funny. Every move that Chaplin
makes is funny; everything that he
does is funny; he walks funny. he
looks funny, and when Chaplin and
Mabel Normand appear together its
moving pictures. OF course you'll see
it. but come early!
A strong political drama in two reels.
presented by a strong cast, is also on
the bill today.
TomorrowEChas. Chaplin will appear
again, this time in a two-reel Keystone
"komedy' special entitled. His Pre-
historic Past" 1t is some comedy
Advertisement.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-09
ROTARIANS TO
HAVE BANQUET
Members Owning Cars Are Expected to
Be Mt Sheldon Thursday Evening at
$3.50 to Haul Those Who Haven't.

-AGlAUEEn MAAE NAA8 IL AAAL[LEA ~
Be Mt Sheldon Thursday Evening al
$3.50 to Haul Those Who Haven't.
Thursday evening the members Of
the Rotary club viii hold their annu4tS
banquet at the West Ysleta Country
club. They will meet at Hotel Sheldon
az $50 and leave promptly for the club
at Z o'clock. Those members of the
club who have no automobiles will be
taken by others who ave cars The
dinner is for members only n Will
be an informal stag affair. The pTO-
gram committee, Of which Ray Nc
ClintOck is chairman, is arranging an
entertaining program for the evening.
On the way down. the cars will stop
at the home Of S. c. Aubrey. on the
county road, where the members will
partake of his hospitality. The din
neT at the club is to begin sharp at 8
o'clock.
The chairman Of the transportation
committee requests that all members
who at last Thursdays luncheon
agreed to furnish cars for the trip, be
on hand at the Sheldon as soon after
$50 as possible. ANY other member
who has a car is requested to bring it,
so there will be cars enough for al
members
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-09
Wanted-Bids.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS:

49, ~ CS+H&
Sealed proposals will be received at thu
office of the Secretary Of the Rosrd III
school Trustees, Ell Paso, Texas. on or he
fore 1900 P. NJ, December 21st. Ie1I for
the erection Of a high school building To-
Gated in FL Paso. Texas.
Instructions to bidders and the pIans and
specifications can be obtained at me office
OF frost & frost Architects, Mills BuiIdinT.
FL Paso, Texas.
Each proposal must be aecompanied nv
a certified check Of Five Thousand (s5OOO OO1
Dollars, made payable to Trustees Of In
dependent School District Of FL Paro ss a
guarantee that the contractor win enter
into a contract for the construction Of ifhe
building, and furnish a surety bond sat
isfactory to the board within fifteen 151
DAYS after opening Of bids, il awarded IA
him.
A certified check of Fifty (S5O.O0) Dollars
must be deposited with the architects for
each set Of plans and specifications. which
will be returned to the contractor when the
plans and specifications are returned to the
architects.
The Board reserves the right to reject
any or ali bids.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-09
POSSE FINDS THREE
MURDERED MEXICANS

Advfces received in FL Paso Wednes-
day morning told Of the finding OF
the bullet riddIed bodies Of three Mexi-
cans on the Texas side of the river in
the vicinity of Candelaria, Preside
county. last Thursday. The men had
been missing for four days when found
by a posse Of % men.
One Of the bodies is said to have been
that of Jesus CarisOna, a well to do
ranchman of the section. When found
the bodies were covered with saddle
blankets.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-09
LARGELOTSO Of
BONDS ARE SOLD
Prices of Bonds Show Few
Changes Trading Later
Comes to Halt.
NOTE Quotations reflect closing price
Wednesday, Dec. 9.

New York, Dec. 9.-Prices OF bonds showed
feu- Khanres in the days early market,
some comparatively large lots changed
hands. Texas ompany 6s were up =
Rock Island collateral ~refundlng As de0en-
ture IS and United states Rubber SIS re-
coded * to 4.
the opening.
came more pronounced later in the day,
Rock island losing more Of its recent ad-
vance. Losses Of two to three points were
recorded BY the underlying Issues Of several
southern roads. western Union AIS fell
five points Missouri Pacific convertibles
increased their gain to five points.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-09
LIVESTOCK.

Chicago livestock. close.
Chicago. III, Dec. 9.-Cattle-Rects. IS
900; market firm. Native steers, $500
10. 10; Western, S5.25@S.4O; calves, $3.50
300.
" loo above Tuesdays average; bulk, 800
@L55; heavy. SB.8507.60i pigs, $5.z59Z50-
Sheep-Rects. 1900; market strong.
Sheep, S5-209615; lambs, $3.50 g&b0.
Kansas City livestock. Close
Kansas City, No, Dec. 9.-Cattle-Rects.
5000; market steady. Prime fed steers
ss.2561O.5O; western steers, 3T.O0@9-25;
calves. S5.5001O.5O.
ogs-Re 1000; market steady bulk,
$685. 0T.25i heavy, $7.1007.z5s pigs, $500
66.75.
sheep-Rects. 5000; market higher. Lambs,
$T.500815; yearlings, S6.2507-25.
NEW DIRK COTTON. CLoSE.
New York. Dec. Spot cotton quiet; mid
ding uDIands. 1850.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-09
CONSTRUCTION MAN FOR
MORRIS & co. YARDS HERE

H. H. Bass. Of Chicago, representa-
tive of Morris & Company, accompanied
by his family, has arrived in FL Paso
for several months stay.
Mr.. Bass will have charge OF con-
structing the new stockyard of this
company. He has built many of the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-09
Grain and Provisions.

Chicago Grains. Close.
Wheat-Dec., LES; May, I.20%.
COrn-Dec.. 62% May, ssh.
Oats-Dec., Al; May. Sis.
Chicago Provisions. Close.
Pork-Jan, 1912; May, 1882.
Lard@Jan, 9.77; May, 9.9T.
Ribs-Jan., 9.77; May, 1907.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-09
MEN ALLEGED TO HAVE
DECLINED TO PAY AU1

Giro Juarez and Jose Cervantes were
arrested Tuesday night on charges of
refusing to pay an automobile bill and
disturbing the peace.
It is alleged the men rode for two
hours and when the driver asked for
his money. refused to pay. Complaint
was filed by ed Fancher.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-09
IS crn

A Mexican who gave the name of
Eduardo Beltran was found early
Wednesday morning on South Ell PasO
street with a cut on his head. He was
treated at the emergency hospital. A
fight in the Mexican quarter was also
reported to the police at the same time.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-09

NEW YORK CENTRAL
LINES PASS DIVIDEND
New York. Dec. The board OF directors
OF the New York Central and Hudson River
railroad. has decided that the dividend on
the stock Of that road. usually payable in
January. will not be declared at this time.
according 10 announcement made today BY
A. H. Smith, president Of the road
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-09

taken
at s a. m. 18th me-
ridian time Is q. m.
FL Paso tiu:e). Dec.
3. 1914.
Forecasts.
FL Paso and vlcin-
ity-Fair tonight and
Thursday.
New Mexico-To-
night and Thursday.
generally fair. not
much change in
temperature
West Texas-To-
night. fair; colder in
southeast portion.
Thursday. fair, and
warmer in north Dor
ton.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-09
s4th DISTRICT COURT.
n.- ~ Uo.Ianm Presiding

UUU VI. WUCAsUWT TTVoEUIIE.
R. G.. Anderson VS.. Southern Pacific Rail-
way Co, suit for personal damages in the
sum Of SIS, 900; with jury.
Charles J. Cough VS.. Galveston, Harris
burg & san Antonio Railway Co. suit for
damages in the sum Of $1,000; filed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-09

> J. Murphy, Rresiding-
State OF Texas VS.. Marguerite Galando,
disturbing the peace; fined SO.
State OF Texas VS.. George Vickery. va
grancy; fined S25.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-09
WEATHER BULLETIN.

s. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
WEATHER BUREAD.