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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-27
CANNOT BUY STOCK
 IN RESERVE BANK
Liqht Answers McAdoo About
 State Banks.
MAY
 GIVE SUCH POWER
Thinks There's Little Demand For It
 In This State.
EsTABLIsHED 1ees

Attorney General John Fl. Light vest terday replied to the request of Hon. William O. McAdoo, federal sec- retary of the treasury, in which he asked for an opinion whether or not the laws of the state would permit state banks desiring to enter the new system to subscribe for stock in the federal reserve bank, or whether the nextsL Legislature would probably give such right. Secretary McAdoo re- centIy sent such a request to the at torney generals of all the states. The attorney generals opinion is that there is no such power given to the banks and quotes the supreme court in holding that no such power can be implied when not specifically given. It reads as follows:
 Hon. William G. McAdoo, Chairman of Reserve Bank Organi- zation Committee.
 Dear Sir:-
 have your night letter in which you request me to inform your com mittee whether under the laws Of this state it is permissible for state banks desiring to enter the new system, to subscribe for stock of the federal re- serve bank, and if not to advise when our Legislature next meets, ana whether or not it is probable that leg islation giving such permission will be enacted.
 In answer to your inquiry, have to say that our state banks have no ex- press power to subscribe for stock of the federal reserve bank ,and it is very doubtful whether they have the i'm piled power to do so. Our supreme court has said that no powers can be implied, except such as are necessary and proper to carry into effect the powers expressly granted.
 The next session of our Legislature will commence on the Wednes esday fol- lowing the first Monday of January, 1915. But whether legislation will be enacted giving the permission you speak of, will doubtless depend upon the attitude of the state banks to- wards such legislation. Apparently there is very little sentiment here at the present time in favor of state banks entering the new federal bank ing system.
 Very respectfully yours,
 (Signed) John H. Light,
 Attorney General.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-27
|CHAIJFFEURS ORGANIZE
 TO IMPROVE THEMSELVES

For the stimulation of good fellow ship discussion of topics of mutual advantage and general uplfft of the profession, 26 chauffeurs of the city have organized a club and secured club rooms at the Blue Ribbon garage on Cannon street. The organization is to be distinctively local and not connected with the international or ganization represented in Bridgeport Plans are being made for a smoker and banquet and 9. membership of 75- According ito the announcement of the organizers, the pick of the city chauf-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-27

'1 would rather see my daughter married to a poor man whom she really loved than to the richest man in the world if she didn't care for him
 well, you get your wish. saw her about 10 minutes ago clipping with pne of your underpafd clerks
 ssGood heaven! Where? Speak, mani Maybe I can head them off be- fore it is forever too Chicago Record Herald
 Blobbs-Theress a type of man who will shake you more effusively by the hand when you have money.
 S1obbs@And when it's gone will shake you altogether. . Phila eIphia
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-27
UGH! NOT CAL 0MEL, OIL OR SALTS,
 TAKE "CALIFORNIA SYRUP OF FICS'

think of '.ca1ifornia Syrup of Figs. as physic.s Don't think you are drug ging yourself or your children, be- cause this delicious fruit laxative can not cause injury. Even the most deI- icate child can take it as safely as a robust man. It is the most harmless, effective stomach, liver and bowel cleanser. regulator and tonic ever de- vised.
 Your only difficulty may be in get ting the genuine, so ask your drug gist for a 50 cent bottle of "Ca1ifor- mia Syrup of Figs then see that it is made by the California Fig Syrup Company. This city has many counterfeit fig syrups.'' 50 watch out. Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-27

Sponges have never been found in the seas of Japan. but recently some were discovered about the Pescadores Islands. They have just been exam ined by the scientific laboratory at Taihoku, and, while the species is of no commercial value, it is expected that good ones might be grown in the vicinity of those islands.
 Went to a freak dinner last night, an upside down dinner AssTve heard of flying upside down Are people foolish enough to eat that way
 We weren't upside down. The dinner was. We started with nuts and finished with soup. Kansas City Journal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-27
PROPOSED HEATH
 SUPERVISION IS
 VIKING TO ITALY
May Refuse to Take Part in Ex. position If Immigration
 Bill Passes.

Rome, Feb. 27.-The intention of It. ally to participate officially in the Pan- aana-Paciftc Exposition at San Fran cisco was communicated today to Thomas Gelson Page, United States ambassador to Italy. The notification to the aanbasSador, however, differs consideraably from that made to Ira Morris. the commissioner from the ex- position, which was practically un- conditional.
 The note to Ambassador Page on the other hand. contains the reserve clause that Italy could not exercise the tfriendly act of participating in the exposition df, in the meanwhile, the American iInni grafton bill should be passed with clauses such as that health officials on board ItaliaAR steam CTS.
 Such a clause would be considered cordfng to the note, and 1t is point ed out that when Argentine took a sinn- flar measure, Italy broke off dipIo- uRtic relations with that country in stead of acQuiescing.
 Washington. Feb 27.-The Senate immigration committee planned today to complete its considerations Of the Burnett bill as it. passed the House next week and to report it. In the matter Of the protest from the Italian government against the provision di- recting United States medical officers and nnatrons to board immigrant ships at foreign ports, members of the com mfttee hold that no invasion of rights of amy foreign nation is involved.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-27

feuns will be invited to join and thars will be an organized effort to adWa1lcr the status of the Ocoupat1ou- Ire name has not been selected. E1fr Schiott and William E. Seeley of fas Blue Ribbon Garage CO. have 1ora1e" the use of suitable quarters at r garage for club purposes. Grover LsYnn is temporary president. Walac8 liams, temporary secrstary. and CIr ence Star. temporary tressurer 1r 1 organization.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-27
Delicious ssfruit laxative cleanses stomach, liver
 and bowels.

A harmless cure for sick headache. biliousness, sour stomach. constipa- ton, indigestion, coated tongue, sal IownessEtake @California Syrup of Figs" For the cause of all such mis- cry comes from a torpid liver and sluggish bowels.
 A tablespoonful tonight means all constipation poison, waste matter, fer menting food and sour bile gently moved out of your stystem by morn ing without griping. Please don't
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-27

that Feifce Mencolle1Ie of HamiIton on street, whose two brothers have been sought for about three months past for the fatal stabbing of James Scalzia, has sailed for his old home in Italy and intends making thak country his future residence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-27
NOTICE

Persons who witnessed driver hag- ing difficulty with mule attached Go Powhattan Spring Water wagon, CIlr- ton Ave, Thursday D. m-s please com municate with Humane 8ocietrs. Phone 46s4- as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-27
]. B. H. DILLON & co.

fair creature will later be my wife. Up a ladder he sped and despite the fair one's screams and what he took to be hysterical struggles, he stifed her yelIs with kisses and in heroic manner dragged her down the ladder.
 Chapter 3. What ye do that for?" she acfeam- ed, as they reached the ground T came to save you dearest,'' g he replied tender4y.
 Do you know me?'' she gasped. esNo, darling he returned.
 Chapter 4.
 Well, Pm a. woman fire fighter for Hose and was only yelling for water. you boob"
 CThe End-1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-27

The Aero Club of America agreed to recognize the altitude record of 12, 139 feet, made at San Diego. by Theo- dore MacCau1ey of the army corps.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-27

The clang. of the fire bells awoke Harold Wafer and he 1eaped from his couch to find the hotel next door ablaze. Quickly donning rubber coat and storm hat he sa1lied forth to do great deeds. ssA z ssH7 issAe
 All was excitement, but mid the yel1s of the firenen and cries of the spectators he spied a female form de vine leaning from a third story win dow yelling: Water! Water!'
 Chapter 2.N
 .'A4a! she knows me.'' he cried, 'T will save her. who knows but yonder-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-27

The Unionists won by-eIection at Leith Burghs for a seat in Parliament by a majority of 16 votes over the Liberals MzaA L212 oyar tha I-alboritas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-27
THE SMITH MURRAY co.
 Veils, Veilings, Laces

 new assortment of ready made chiffon veIs in all the new spring shades at 69c, 98c, $1.50 each. Chiffon Veils in all popular colors 25c yard. A large variety of ands in black, magpie brown and white at 25c yard. IACES
 12 yard pieces edges and insertions piece All linen torchon to wide, a yard. 6 yard pieces torchon lace at 25c a piece White shadow 1aces, 40 inches wide, 25c a Lot of fine shadow for covers special at 25c yard
 Narrow venice edge insertions at 12 yard. SALE BLUE AND WHITE ENAMEL WARE Boilers 59c, 75c 95c. Berlin Kettles, 45c 55c, 65c, 75c Berlin Sauce Pans 25c, S9c, 15c, 25c. 29c Tea or Coffee Pots, 35c, 39c 45c. < GRAY ENAMEL WARE
 Berlin Kettles 22c, 3Sc, &C., 4Sc Concave Kettles 85c, 95c.
 Tea Kettles 48c, 59c, 69c.
 Dish Pans 29c 35c
 Coffee Boilers 35c, 48c, 59c.
 Berlin Sauce Pans 19c, 25c SSc. Tipped Sauce Pans 1Ocy 15c, 19c. Bread Boxes soc, 65c, 85c-
 Cake Closets 85c, 98c, $125. Galvanized Foot Baths 35c, 45c. Galvanized Tubs 48c 65c, 75c. Galvanized Garbage 75c, 95c Galvanized Fails 19c, 22c.
 Bread
 No. Copper Nickel Plated Tea Kettles 98c. Boilers Copper Bottom $1.25, $175. $325 Gas Radiators $2.75. $35O Radiators $2.95 $450 Gas Radiators SS75.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-27
E. H. DILLON & co. !les Main g: Ha-tford. Conn Rnzs
 Wholesale and Retail Leading 1Giliners

GREAT CLEANUP SALE WINTER MILLINERY, FUR SGARFS FUR MUFFS, CLOTH COATS, SHIRT WAISTS, AND PETTICOATS. THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANGE WILL PAY YOU TO BUY YOUR FURS NOW FOR NEXT YEAR
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-27

 AND PETTICOATS. THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANGE. TT WILL PAY YOU TO BUY YOUR FURS NOW FOR NEXT YEAR.  trimmed       ...   
   
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   Long  Long Caracu .... LongA .... Balnnacaan Cloth Coats s7ss Rain Coats at Bargai
  raboutC CaDes and S1.2 Heath .25 . = =
 B. H. DILLON & co.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-11
LACK OF LIVING WAGE DROVE
HER TO THE BAD

Judge Hopkins and Prosecuting
Attorney George L. Reker of the
Morals Court heard a young girl, only
10, tell them yesterday she went
to the bad because she had to supply
the difference between her Sc week
salary and the amount it cost her to
live. And she took the only way that
seemed open to her.
The girl was Mary Wolfe, 10. She
had been arrested in a raid at 1929
Vernon avenue.
She presented a very mournful pie
ture standing there in the Morals
Court. She was strange contrast
to the professional hustlers" that
usually crowd the court.
And Judge Hopkins noted the diff
ference. He leaned over and asked
her how she came to his court on
such charge.
The girl hesitated a moment.
81 suppose it may sound very weak
to you, your HONOR the girl said,
but worked in a laundry. work.
ed long hours and I could only earn
Sc. Well just couldn't do it any
more. You can't live decently on Sc
a week no matter who says you can"
The problem wasn't very new to
Judge Hopkins. He has heard that
many times from the girls of the
primrose path who are arraigned in
his court -...
He turned to Prosecutor Reker.
What does the prosecution want
to do in this case?" he asked.
There is going to be no prosecu-
ton in this case," Reker answered.
1.-The historian, Buckle, says crime
creases or decreases in proportion to
the ratio of increase in the price of
food. No sane man will steal if he
can get his living in an easier way.
If this girl chooses the easiest way
because she cannot live on Sc week,
the crime is not hers, but society's."
81 am reading Buckle myself" said
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-11
P. Sim sorry, madam, but we
are all out Of that"
RAPS SETTLING COURT CASES
IN JUDGES CHAMBERS

The dark practice of settling court
cases in judges private chambers
was severely condemned by Attorney
William Graham at the annual din
ner of the South Chicago Bar Asso-
citation last night.
At the end of his speech Judge
Frederick Hill of the South Chicago
Municipal Court backed him and said
the habit should be stopped.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-11
ToDAY'S HEALTHOGRAM

II0dIHISIII UI DySP6PSId'
This is the time of year when many
people are likely to complain of dys-
peptic symptoms. It's natural, for
the long winter months have deprived
many of their accustomed and neces-
sary outdoor air and exercise.
While the ordinary method of
treating dyspepsia is to take soda,
pepsin and all kinds of drugs, the
proper method is to return to the out
door, fresh-air plan. Get out of doors
these spring days. Dig in the yard.
Play ball with the boys. Walk in the
parks. Run foot races: Shake up
the digestive organs and get them
busy
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-11
THE SALESLADY

BY Jim Nance.
Behind the counter is her stand,
She's there from morn till night.
A sortin' and a seIIin' goods,
BY artificial light.
She has to deal with customers,
Of natures good and bad,
When six o'clock comes every day,
The saIesIady is glad.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-11

adult probation office. Society
be given chance to give her eno1
to live as a decent woman.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-24
Uncertainty
And Doubt

play no part in an
American and Geor-
gian Want Ad," but
positive and uncrring
results are uniformly
obtained. Put your
need into d e isiv e
words and let us trans
NIT the intelligence to
an eager, clamoring
public. And then. cash
in.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-24
Brown Out Of Senate Race
A., B.& A. ORDERED SOLD
Lieut.. Becker Gets
New Trial; Gunmen
Must Die in Chair

ALBANY. y. Y. Feb. 24.-Charles
Becker, the ex-lieutenant of police
now in the death mouse at Sing Sing
under sentence to be electrocyted for
the murder of gambler Herman
Rosenthal in New York City, was
granted a new trial to-day. The de-
cision was handed down by the State
Court of Appeals on a plea made by
counsel for Becker in December, 1913,
and reversed the conviction.
The decision of the court came as
no surprise, in view of the rumors that
had been circulated here and in New
York for some time that Beckers
appeal would be granted.
The appeals of the four young sun
men, who were convicted of actually
killing Rosenthal were denied and
they must die in the electric chair.
The gunmen are Harry Horowitz,
alias "Gyp, the Blood" Louis Rosen-
berg, alias Lefty Louie" Frank Girl
fci, alias ''Dago Frank" and Frank
Mueller, alias Whitley Lewis"
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-24

The Fulton County Grand Jury
Tuesday declined to consider bills Of
Indictment ds drawn by Solicitor Dor
sey for alleged violations Of the pro-
hibition law against the Capital Clty
Atlanta Athletic. University and Pied
mont Driving Clubs, aud the officers
OF these clubs who had been wait
ing in the corridors of the TnroWer
Building FOR almost two hours in an
ticipatlon Of being called as witnesses
were dismissed
It was learned that the Grand Jury
spent two Bours in discussing what
policy it should adopt
League Champloned Fight
At the behest Of the Atlanta Law
Enforcement League headed By the
Rev. H. NJ DuBose. pastor Of the
First Methodist Church solicitor Dor
sey had presented the bills Of indict-
meni The jury was divided, but a
majority finally took positive action.
The Grand Jury ~ thc close Of its
session. gave on, The following state
ment as an explanation Of its atti-
tude iu the locker club situation
The Grand Jury decided by a ma
jority vote tina, il was not to the best
public interest to enter into an in
yestigaton Of The club question at
this time
Prominent Men Called.
l. -
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-24
Two Residences Destroyed by Flames as Occu-
pants Narrowly Escape.

carried from the house, Mr. Cole and
his family lost all Of their belongings.
They We're given refuge for the night
by neighbors, and Tuesday morning
their friends and acqualntances in
the neighborhood began raising "a
fund to provide them with necessi-
ties until they can re- establish their
home. Subscriptions to the fund are
being received at the store Of E. w.
Brooks, al No 200 Cooper street. who
is in charge Of the relief work
Wakened by Car Crew.
The origin Of the fire is a mystery.
j was discovered by the crew Of a
Cooper street owl car, who saw the
entire house enveloped in flames as
they passed. The motorman and the
conductor fired their reyolyers into
the air and then leaped from their
car and ran to the burning building,
in which Mr.. Cole, his wife and their
four children were sleeping, uncon-
sCious Of danger.
The street-car men pounded on the
door and windows of the Cole hoiup
and finally succeeded in arousinR MIR
and Mrs Cole. The entire house was
1lled with smoke and the rear portion
OF the building had fallen in. Mr.
Cole and his wife dashed into the
rooms occupied by their four children.
the oldest IA and the Youngest 4 yea rs
Old. and dragged them from their
beds There was no time 10 dress tns
children. no we're half suffocated
with smoke when their parents
reached them. Mr.. Cole carried The
two oldest children and Mrs Cole
picked up he TWO babies
They we're taken 10 homes in tine
neighborhood. where they we're given
stimulants. The ceilings Of the rooms
iu which The family had been sleeping
fell in as they reached line oUtet &ir.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-24
Hoke Smith Sick at
Home in Washington

WASHINGTON. Feb. 24.-Sena tor
Hoke Smith is confined to his home
on California street with what APP
pears TO be a threatened case OF grip.
When the Senator returned from
the funeral of Senator Bacon ne vas
not entirely well, although he went
vigorously 10 work clearing up the
heavy accumulation Of mail in his Of
flee. Last night he suffered greatly
with symptoms OF grip and is in bed
to- day, with prospect that he will
not be out before the last of this
week
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-24
Of
BONDS WIN
F F|G H 7
Rumor Says L, & N. Will Buy
System-ApriI 22 Is Date
Fixed for Sale.

Judge Don \. Pardee, sitting in the
Federal District Court at New Or
leans, has ordered the sale April - of
The entire property of the Atlanta,
Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad
Company and its allied interest the
Georgia Terminal Company of Attain
Ia The order was signed last Sat
rrday, and has Just been received by
o. {. Fuller, clerk OF the District
Court i'm Atlanta
The sale is ordered on the petition
Of the Old Colony Trust Company, Of
Boston. trustee for the bondholders
oca mortgage debt Of $14,443,00 in
terest to July /. 1913, amounting to
SG430,715, and also receivers certifi-
cetec &-a.ss-sF:x.ng to S4.7OO,oOO. a total
Indebtedness OF s22.57S,715.
Victor Smith Commissioner,
Victor Lamar Smith, OF Atlanta, as
master commissioner, is ordered to
make the sale. but the order ex-
rressly provides that the sale may
he adjourned by the master commits
sioncr from time to time, in the man.
ner stated in the decree of foreclos-
rle''-that is. the sale may be post
poned it, in the discretion OF the COM
missioner. the date set be not favora-
hle or if more advantageous negotia-
ions be in sight
This enormous deal follows at an
interval of almost exactly five years
the appointing of receivers for the A..
3 and A.. which stirred Atlanta and
southern business interests generally
in January, 1909.
Several Receivers Named.
The first receivers appointed were
H. NJ. Atkinson and Preston S. Ark
wright of Atlanta. They were ap-
pointed January /, 1909. After time,
Nj. Arzwright resigned, and S. f.
Parrot was appointed in his place,
When Mr.. Parrot died, S. j. Schoou-
maker, of Boston. was made joint re-
ceiyer with Mr.. Atkinson, and he was
later succeeded by +. 4. Lamb prom
inent railroad man and finaneier OF
Virginia, now stationed here. Since
July. 1918. Mr.. Lamb has been the
sole receiver.
In order to maintain the operation
of the system, and in the effort to
prepare the payment of the big bon l.
ed debt of OF s14,OOO,0o0, the receiv-
ers. from time to time, and by order
VI the court. issued the receivers GER
,tfcates, which now amount to $47OO'-
u9g and form an important part Of the
Indebtedness.
Foreclosure Decree Signed.
On July s. 1918, upon motion by the
Old Colony Trust Company, decree
Of foreclosure for the mortgage deot
was signed by Judge Pardee, ordering
the payment within so days of the en-
IRE tonded Indebtedness and interest.
with the amount due on receivers
certificates. Victor Lamar Smith VS.
appointed commissioner at the same
time.
At the expiration OF the period spec
fled no payments having been ma"e
as provided in the decree, the truS,
sOmpanN began the action TO compet
sale of the property, which resulted
lG he order signed by Judge Pardee
There is certain to be much specu-
alton in Atlanta railroad circles as 10
the probable purchaser Of the proper
tE The most likely one is taken to
be the Louisville and Nashville sNs-
en- as the Atlanta, Birmingham lnu
atlantic territory would form de-
: slable addition to that already served
ug the Louisville and Ma ashville.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-24
Mrs. Oelrichs Wins
$500 at Bridge

PALM BEACH. Feb. 24.--Mrs. Her
mann Oelrichs, of New York, is re-
ported to have won $4,000 in one night
and $500 and 500 on other nights al
bridge,
Her winnings are said TO be larger
than those of any other woman here
this season.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-24

Encouraged bv the now apparent
certainty that the Senatorship is to
go TO South Georgia, the friends OF
W. c. Vereen, OF Moultrie, renewed
Tuesday with greater enthusiasm
than ever tReir efforts in his behalf
A sbig Nereen delegation was one of
the earliest callers a Inc Capitol. q nd
Continued on Page 2. Column 5.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-24
State Tax on R, R.
Earnings Is Upheld

WASHINGTON. Feb. 24.-Ohi3S
excise tax law, which imposes a tax
Il per cent on intrastate gross earn
.7ss OF all railroads in the State ana
~nncial taxes on other corporations
asInS business. was declared valid CO.
f} on decision Of thc Supreme
S----st - Lafs Lnited States.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-24
GRAND JURY REFUSES
TO INDICT BIG CLUBS

Porter, II " Davis and u B. Thrash
er. Of The Athletic club. J. II. Nun
nally. or the Piedmont Driving CLUB;
r. J. Quinn and g. X. Austin Of he
Capital city and W. D. Post freisht
agent Of the Southern, and ". 8
Richardson freight agent Of the
Western and Atlantic
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-24
Green Hair Starts
Riot at Playhouse

NEW YORK Feb "a The appear
ance Of green hair in public in this
city nearly caused riot at the Glooe
Thestcr. several men refused to re
turn 10 their seats after leaving the
playhouse