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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-30

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 WInssed, March so-stateas Attor- ney Stiles Judson, of Fairfield County has asked to be relieved from furtheg duty in connection with the man. slaughter case of Charles s. MeIIen, former president of the New York, New Haven 8 Hartford Railroad Co.,, according to statement made here today by Judge Joseph P.t Futile, of the superior court. Judge Futile, who presided in the Fairfield County Superior court at the most recent pro ceedfngs in the case against Mr. Mel-' len which resulted from the Westport wreck in 1912, came here today to act for Judge Case in drawing a jury panel for duty at the April term of the LdtcI7he1d County Superior court which opens at New Milford April q. At the conclusion of the proceedings
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-30
GET SACK
 HOLDING 2,ooo CENTS

During the night the pool room of William BeIoin on Maplewood avenue wae burg1ariously entered. A bag con- ta5nfng 2,000 pennies was taken. En- trance was gained by breaking a win dow in the rear
 The home of w. F. Hammond, 25 laurel avenue was also entered but nothing was taken A window in the hack door was broken.
 William Poolas, 494 Main street, reported to the police today that a man whom he had befriended by keeping him all night disappeared this morning with $54.
 The home of Mrs. Emma Johnson, 42 Summer street. was entered during the night and a silver watch was taken.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-30

ministerial side of. the House were monnentarily struck dumb but then they jumped onto the seats and broke out fin wild hurra4s.
 LLOYD GEORGE IS ILL.
 David Lloyd George, chancellor of the exchcquer, was taken i'll at Walton-on- Thames, Surrey, where he passed the weekend playing golf.
 The chancellor, it was stated would be unable to participate in the crfti- cal discussion in the House of Com mons today on the situation brought about by the resigpations of army of- fcers in the expectation that they would be ordered to take the field against the Ulster Unionists.
 The power of MT. Lloyd George has been greatly relied upon by te gov- ernment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-30
THROWN FROM GAR, WOMAN SUES CONN.

Declaring, that she is permanently crippled as a result of fall from trolley car, Esther GacsaJi Of this city has brought suit against the Connect cut Go. for $5.0OO. She declares she was a passenger on a car at State street and West avenue on November 29, 1913, when the accident happened
 As she was attempting to aiignt from the car, 1t started suddenly and she was thrown to the ground Her collar bone was fractured, her nervous system shocked and she received num- erous bruises. the plaintin alleges. The crew of the car is accused of neEll- gence. Papers in the action. which is returnable to the April term of court, were filed in the superior court today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-30
EXPLAINS
 WHY REPEAL ACT
 SHOULD BE PASSED
President Emphatically Declares That Exemption From Tolls Is Subsi= dy For American Shipping-=Ca1ls Story Of Bargain With England A Personal Insult

EXPECT TO BE BY WEDN HsSDAY.
 Debate on the repeal of the Panama tolls exemp ton continued today in the House and Senate. In the former the Sims bill was the center of the controversy, with the leaders on both sides preparing for the closing scenes expected Tuesday night or Wednes- day when the measure comes to a final vote. In the Senate the various phases of the tolls controversy were discussed.
 The Sims bill providing for the re- peal dn accordance with the presi- dents request Is virtually assured of adoption. so far as the House is con cerned. according to the concensus of opinion. Some declared it would pass by a majority of 75 while thex more conservative prophets said the IbtlI would not receive more than a s ma- jority.
 Beca useS Of tie differences in the parliamentary procedure Of the two houses. senators said today they did not expect a vote in the Senate with in six weeks
 Adniniztratio leaders in the Senate today reiterated their belief that the begin consideration of the Sims bill mediately after it passed the House
 DOREDTUS LEADS ATTACK.
 Representative Doremus, of Miehi- gan. chairman of the Democratic con sgreBiona1 committee, led off the fight on repeating the Panama toll exemp- lion in the House today. It was the third day of debate son the question. Expressing regret that he differed with the President, he declared that Great Britain had admitted the American right to exempt Seoastwise trade from tolls.
 If we cannot grant free transit to our ships through the canal" he said. tits benefits will accrue to England and not to ourselves
 He declared that the Carnegie Peace Endowment. which derives an annual income of $500. 1000 from steel trust bonds, was most active in res- scuing the national honor by promot- ing the repeal of the law that Great Britain had admitted we had treaty to enact',
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-30

he made the Statement relative fo sIr. Judson to the court attendanfs and added that Attorney General Laefst and State Attorney AIcorn, oE Hart- ford County had been appointed O act in the Mellen case
 Neither of the two attorneys to fnlse the place of MT. Judson viii have sr-s1- thing to do with the other buslness Of the ofHce of states attorney of Fair field county.
 They are to act in the sfeHen eaes only.
 It is expected that Mfr. Judson have ing requested to be relieved of all of the duties of the omce untal Ju1y neEf. the judges will designate some one Co attend to the other cases now aHaif- ing disposition in the crfnuinaI courts of the county.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-30
F. WEYERHAEJSER,
 RICH LUMBER KING,
 REPORTED NEAR END

Los Angeles, March so-Frederick ". Weyerhaeuser, eighty years old the wealthy Iumberman of St. Paul, reported to be richer than John D. Rockefeller, is in serious condition at the residence of his family at Pasa- dena. Several days ago Weyerhaeuser was seized with a severe cold. pr. Walter F. Nichols of Pasadena, the family physician. was called in Wey- erhaeuser is reputed to be worth $30e,- o0o, ,oo0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-30
B. 6 M. TO SELL ITS HOl DINGS IN
 MAINE CENTRAL

Boston, March ao-stockhoIders of the Boston & Maine Railroad today voted approval Of the plan of the df- rectors for the sale of the roads hold& ings in the Maine Central Railroad in order to obtain funds to meet press ing obligations.
 There was some opposition by small to 562.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-30

Under the supervision of Dr. Ed ward A. Mcclellan, health officer, samples of water were today taken from the Orland street wells, and turned over to analysts of the Hy- draulic Company for investigation as to purity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-30

James c. Grace assistant health Inspector, returned to his duties today after temporary absence of a wee k during which time he has been de- tailed to the city siaughter-hoI pending appointment or the new. Wsisneg.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-30
BODY OF GREENWICH
 SUICIDE RECOVERED.

Greenwich March so-The body of Eugene Dewerrdt who committed sui eide yesterday afternoon by jumping into the harbor, was recovered late last night. DeWerrdt was employed as a chef at the Greenwich Country Club, and is said to have been Respondent over his health. Three weeks ago he tried to end his life by shooting him self. He was found soon after the shooting and taken to the hospital in time to save his life. He leaves a wife and children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-30
OVERCOME BY GAS.

The ambulance corps was summon &d at press hour to 21 Railroad court where John Tewiletti was overcome by coal gas The man was rushed to gt. vincent.s hospital in a serious con-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-30
Premier Succeeds Col. See1y As Secretary. of State
 for War
TRUSTS TO SUPPORT OF
 HIS CONSTITUENCY
Gens. French and Ewarts Insist Upon Their Resig
 nations Being Accepted

London, March 30-Sir John SeeIy, secretary for war, re- signed his portfolio to the Brit ish Cabinet today and his resig- nation was accepted by the pre- mier.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-30

Fashion is going to kill sentiment" s.sHow now?''
 My girl has given me lock of imported green hair Louisville Gouriar-IournaI
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-30

London, March 3o1Premier Asquith himself decided to take the secretaryship Of war in place of Col. Seeley.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-30

London, March 30-Sir John French, chief of the imperial general staff of the British army, and Sir John Ewart, ad- jutant general, definitely re- signed from the service today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-26
Ball at Richmond Hotel.

Mile. Nora White gave another
brilliant Continental ball last sven
ing in the ballroom OF the Richmond
hotel. The tables were arranged
around the walls Of the room and dee
Grated In baskets of yellow flowers A
space was cleared In the center for
dancing and an orchestra played
throughout the evening. Mile. White
was gowned IL "a lovely dress made of
yellow chiffon taffeta. with draperies
OF illusion. The bodice was made OF
pale yellow tulle. embroidered in
rhinestones and pearls, and finished
with a large butterfly bow of tafrefa In
the black. She wore a corsage boquet
of orchids and lilies of the valley.
Mile. White and Mr.. Raymond Mas
sey. who is considered one of the best
dancers In Richmond and has won sew
erai silver cups at the different "the
dansants'' gwen at the jefferson
hotel. danced the maxixe together. to
the delight OF those present.
Mile. White viii give another ball
of some kind next Wednesday night
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-26
"a
Supper Dance Tonight.

Society liz deeply interested in the
dinner dance which will be given
this evening from 10 until / o'clock
in the Jefferson hotel ballroom. un-
der the direction of Mrs. Mary Pace
Groner and Mrs. p w. Hawk eswor.h.
Europe's famous. orchestra viii PLAY
throughout the evening and there
will be special dancing by Miss Mar
garet Hawkesworth and Basil Du-
rant, who have become very popular
at the society dances given in New
York. Philadelphia and Washington.
Miss Hawkesworth will wear one OF
the new Paris dance costumes. de-
signed by Paquin. in which the dane
err. while still retaining the fashion
able narrow silhouette at the feet.
still has freedom enough to glide and
dip. They will introduce in Rich
uond two of the latest dances,
known the Eleanor Rose Dance"
and the McAdoo Dip" which are
causing quite a sensation in New
York and Washington. The ballroom
will be attractively decorated for the
occasion and large contingent OF
fashionable society will be in at
tendance.
Mrs Groner arrived in the city
yesterday and will remain until Sat-
urday, while Mrs. Hawkesworth is
expected today. The "the dansant,"
under the same management, will
he given at the Jefferson on Satur-
day afternoon from 4 10 O'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-26
CITY MAY Open UP
FIFTEENTH STREET
BOARD GIVES
OUT MANY CONTRACTS FOR

The administrative board yesterday
directed the city attorney to take steps
to secure fgtnd for the purpose of OPEN
ing Fifteenth street from Broad TO
Marshall streets, and for the opening
and widening of Roseneath road The
board will then. through the mayor,
recommend TO council that such work
be done.
The board yesterday, accompanied
by the building inspector, took a final
survey OF the new armory. and &C
cepted the building from the contrac-
tors.
A large number of contracts were
let for sewer and water supplies,
amounting in the aggregate to $4,000.
The successful bidders:
For tapping cocks, Smith Courtney
company; brass work, United Brass
Manufacturing company, of Cleveland.
Ohio: wiping solder. Haines, Jones &
Cadbury company; meters. Virginia
Carolina Supply company: Meter boxes,
McGee & Son; valve boxes, MCGEE &
Son; extension valve boxes. J. w Carr;
lead pipe. Hunter Frischkorn: pig lead,
Haines, Jones g. Cadbury company; fire
MIGRANTS. Smith-Courtney company;
sample fire MIGRANTS. w. II. Campbell;
gate valves. Chapman Valve company,
of Massachusetts; cast iron pipe.
Lynchburg Foundry company; alumina
sulphate Harrison Brothers company.
of Philadelphia; paving and repaving
over service connections, William KEEL
Iy: construction of new work, W. f,
Carter. hauling cast iron pipe. John
c. Cheatwood
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-26
Invitations Issued.

Mrs. Richard Sellman Worthington.
Of Washington, d. c.. has sent out
invitations to the marriage of her
daughter. Miss Mary Margaret Worth
ington. to Mr.. Beach Helme Stockett
on Tuesday evening. April 18th, at
s O'Clock at St Johns Episcopal
church. Washington.
a small reception for the relatives
of the bride and groom at the fam
lily residence in II street will follow
the church ceremony
Miss Josephine Mason will be maid
of-honor for Miss Worthington. and
her bridesmaids will be Miss Louise
Harrison, formerly OF Williamsburg,
Va; Miss Mary Price. of Louisburg,
w. Va: Miss Dorothy Price. of Do
yer. Del: Miss Julia Muchette. OF
Baltimore. Md.
Mr.. Stockett will have Mr.. Norman
Putnam, Of Nazareth, Pa, for his
best man. and his ushers will be Mr..
Jack Logan. of Lansford, Pa; Mr..
Stockett Thompson, of Dover. Del;
Mr.. Ernest Winter. of New York, and
Mr.. George Kent, of Philadelphia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-26
Personal.

Miss Dena Hunter, of Caroline
Wright, in West Grace street
Mr.. William H. White, of this city,
spent the weekend with his son, Mr..
William II. White. Jr., in Norfolk.
Misn Mary Crump is leaving the
end Of this week for mt. Airy" TO
visit her aunts, the Misses Tayloe.
Mrs Henry r. Christian has re-
turned to Richmond, after visit to
friends in staunton.
Misses Alice and Emma Netherland,
of this city, are leaving today with
friends for Cincinnati, Battle Creek,
Mich, and st. Paul, Mimi.
Mrs q. r. Hill. who has been visit
ing In Baltimore and Philadelphia, has
returned to Richmond.
Miss Lou May Brown has returned
to her home in this city, after visit
to friends in Newport News.
Mr.. Robert Horner Of this city. Is
spending some time in Lynchburg.
Mr.. George III. Davis and Mr.. Alfred
Davis, of Norfolk, are spending a few
days in the city.
Judge Alden Bell, Of Culpeper,
former member of the house Of del
Iegates, is in Richmond for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Mllhiser
have returned from New York.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-26
Linen Shower.

The Rebekah Peterkin Circle of the
Kings Daughters will give a linen
shower for the benefit of the Shelter
ing Arms Free hospital, Tuesday after
noon, March 31st. from to o'clock,
at the home of Mrs. Charles T.
Smith. a25 West Grace street All
friends of the Institution are cordial
~ invited to attend and bring an article
Of linen for the hospital. The mem
bers of the circle include Mrs, George
r. King. president: Mrs. H. Lee Lor-
raine, secretary: Mrs. S. T. Beveridge.
Mrs John o. Taylor, Mrs. Thomas p.
Floyd. Mrs Charles K. Smith. Mrs
Charles II. Mason, Mrs Melville Peek.
Mrs. j. y. Kidd. Mrs. W. A. Chester
man. Mrs f. r. McGeorge. Mrs.
Charles Langhorne, Mrs. l.. f. Meaney.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-26
SMITH COMPANY
ASKS FOR $4,000
CLAIMS MAYO BRIDGE COST MUCH
MORE THAN WAS BARGAINED F,
FOR ORIGINALLY.

After hearing arguments from coun-
sci for l. j. Smith & Co. builders OF
Mayo bridge on the claim of S42.000-
the company asks from the city. the
administrative board yesterday after
noon determined to hear further at IL
o'clock this morning.
The company declares that the city
engineer did not give a correct survey
as to the condition of the bottom OF
the river. and that in placing pillars.
instead of being able to erect upon rock
bottom. much cost was entailed by
being forced to work through sand.
Much delay was occasioned by the
contractors by freshets. cold weather
and other causes. The contract price
for the bridge. s224.724. has been paid
by the city. Now the Smith company
asks $4S. 900 more for Incidental ex-
penses. entailed. as 1t claims, because
of wrong survey.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-26
or Interest.

The Augusta Chronicle says: "Con-
CALCULATIONS are again In order Else
where in this department will be
found the formal announcement by
Mr- and Mrs. Albert williams Ander-
son of the engagement OF their
daughter, Virginia. to DR.. Hugh Nell
son Page. and no announcement OF
the entire season will be the occasion
OF more sincere congratulations and
good wishes. not only here. but
throughout the South. where these
two popular young people are so
well known and so prominently con-
nected. Miss Anderson Ia one Of
three beautiful sisters. and, sinca
her debut two seasons ago. has by
many been considered the most beau-
tiful girl in Georgia. She combines
a wealth of beautiful coloring with
perfect features and charming fg-
ure as in face. But her personal
beauty IL by no mean Miss Virginia
Anderson's distinguishing charm. She
Is admired by. all Who meet her,
and loved by those who know her
best for her rare degree OF womanly
sweetness and fascination OF manner,
and few girls have received a more
fiattering amount OF attention from
both men and women DR.. Page Ia
In all respects worthy OF the bride
he will win. He Is MEMBER or the
distinguished Virginia family OF
Page. a cousin Of Thomas Nelson
Page, and the namesake OF his IA
Their. the late DIR. Hugh Nelson Page.
who was a distinguished physician
in Norfolk. Or. Page inherits the
intellect, culture md charm OF his
family. and has made friends on ev-'
cry Elds sfnce coming 10 XuRuska to-
make HI homes and Il II = source Of
pIsazes sna 9satia catien 81 may
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-26

HAVE DARK HAIR
AND LOOK YOUNG
NOBODY CAN TELL WHEN YOU
DAFsKEN GRAY. FADED HAIR
WITH SAGE TEA.

Grandmother kept her hair beauti
fully dark ended, glossy and abundant
with a brew of Sage Tea and Sulphur
Whenever her hair fell out or took on
that dun. faded streaked appearance
this simple mixture was applied with
I wonderful effect. BY asking at any
drug store tor "Wyetf's Sage and Sui
phur Hair Remedy" you will get a
large bottle OF this time recipe.
ready to use, for about so cents. This
siunple mixture can be depended upon
]; 10 restore natural color and beauty
~ the hair, and is splendid for dand-
ruff. dry. itchy scalp and falling hair.
a well-known downtown druggist
t4ys everybody uses Wyeth's Sage and
Sulphur, because It darkens 40 natu-
rally and evenly that nobody can tell
no has beep applied--it's 20 easy to
Ne, too, You simply dnmpen .
lponee or spft brush and draw II
ake1et6k 1epKs hair. thkknx anAs atranA
IL tlpaes Hy morning tho cray hair
81 ASkek AuC thaf 4pSScAtiAs,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-26
Suffrage Meeting.
This afternoon at 4:so o'clock, D,

This afternoon at 4:3o o'clock, DR..
j. A. G. Chandler, superintendent of
Richmond public schools, will speak
at the headquarters Of the Equal
Suffrage league on Woman and Ed
uca1on-Womans Help in Securing
Needed Legislation" Miss Lucy
Coleman will introduce the speaker.
and tea will be poured at the conclu-
sion OF the address. The public Ia
cordially invited TO attend the lee
ture.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-26
In Baltimore.

Miss Isabelle r. Carter and Miss
Elizabeth Cooke OF this city. are the
guests OF Miss Chloe Taylor Cooke. a,
the home of her mother, Mrs. J. Ad-
olson Cooke. so West Lanvale street
Baltimore. Both Miss Cooke and
Miss Carter. the latter a niece of Mr.
Spencer l.. Carter of Ruxton. have
frequently visited in Baltimore. and
number OF interesting functions
are being given in their honor
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-26
VsS7 by Betty Dear

Sue L.: I always recommend Qutn-
zoin 70 put vitality and luxuriance into
anyones hair. 1t will promptly remedy
the dandruff and .tching scalp; 1t costs
little and you can prepare 1t at home.
From your druggist get one ounce
auinzoin and one half pint alcohol.
Mix and add one half pint cold water.
This makes enough tonic TO last long
time. Apply TO your scalp twice a
week This is fine to prevent falling
OF the hair and premature loss of color.
DAILY; Don't worry about being too
plump" when there is such simple,
easy way to reduce flesh without diet
ing or any strenuous exercise. Get
four ounces of parnotis from your drug
Eist and mix it In one and one-haif
pints hot water. Take tablespoon
full before meals. This is harmless and
Inexpensive and think you will find
a beneficial change within week.
Leonora: There rs no virtue in an
egg champoo. The Shiny animal mat
ter elings to the strands and clogs
the pores OF the scalp. Try this sim
pie shampoo: Get some canthrox from
your druggist and dissolve level tea
spoonful in n cup of hot water. II
leaves the scalp stimplated and cleaned,
and the hair beautifully soft and fluffy
Polly: You do not need to send
abroad for the new. perfect substitute
for face powder. Make It yourself at
home. by .dissolying four ouncea spur
max in one half pint hot water. This
IL the simplest purest lotion for max
tnG the skin soft and naturally fair- II
AtayA ~ eIeselg H aasA ga&ae youtA1uI
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-26
| the skin and cannot be detected - ca
| the ld-style face powder.

the skin and cannot be detected - CO.
the oldstyle face powder.
Caroline; Yes, IL the tissues OF yOue
face are inclined to sag. bewaTsc ~
you will soon have wrink1es. Here III
a good massage cream which tones and
braces the tissues while also beautify~s
ing the complexion: Mix an ounce a.
aimozoin tfrom your drugGist) In ora
half pint of cold water. Add two tea.S
spoonfuls glycerine. Apply freely. AZ,
the first application you Will feel th4
skin contact and you will soon get ba01EE
the firm contour and velvety skim
For good blood purifier see answNfs
to Maurice. tx gs5
Maurice: The skin eruptiona ~
which you speak are caused by tn
pure blood and you must elimfna4SS
the poisons from the system before yDlGs
can hope to enjoy complete health, Iu1&S
one half pint alcohol (whiskey mWooA
notN be used) pour one ounce kardi10ss
then add one -half cupful sugar aN1
hot water to make a full quart. 1AkG5
one tablespoonful of this oid-3aaNss
toned blood cleanser and tonic h03ocMs
each meal. This Is splendid Tor thnM
weak, worn feeling. and restores tn&@
vital organs to a healthy c0ndlttG9GS
and its timely use will save MhGX&
serious sickness. 4s%
Fanchon: Certainly eyes ara 49, y y
by belladonna, but this homAsQ10<
tonic will clear and make thesf " A.
liant while II IL strengthen1nG
resting Anyone can pfAp1x& IN 1X Z
solving an ounce OF crystoo
BILE at any drpggist'g1 II 90 11
of clear water. use ~ eo1hs4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-26
CITY FILES CLAIM
AGAINST COMPANY

City Attorney Pollard yesterday In
stituted suit in the Chancery court Tor
the city of Richmond against the VtF-
ginia Railway and Power company for
sl4.9s5.93, with interest since February
/. 1910. for alleged unpaid taxes on cer-
tain Southside property. The company
ii seems. claims that under tho annex
alton plan. the property in question,
which had been exempted by tho OLD
city Of Manchester. still remains ex-1
empt. Upon this point the questions
will be discussed before Judge Aon-
cure
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-26

is sailing for New York about the
10th OF April, and upon her arrival
in Richmond will be the guest of
Mrs. Norman " Randolph. at 1911
Grove avenue. for several weeks.
Miss Mcintyre has won much success
sn Paris and London with her art
and the announcement that she Is
soon TO he in Richmond. her old
home, is of great interest to her many
friends here
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-26
HENRY CLAY CLUB TO
HOLD BIG MEETING

Henry Clay Democratic club will hold
an open air meeting on the night OF
April 3rd. in front of its hail on spring
street, at which time Clay ward candt-
dates for council and candidates for
the mayoralty will be heard.
This Is one OF the active clubs in the
West End, and has large member
ship