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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-15
ik FINANCIAL CIRCLES

New york May 15-The first com
 nlete plan of Rock Island was WnHp-
 ped into shape by the sub-commiftee Of the stockholders' protective com .nittee at the beginning of the Week
 After being approved by the fHn com rnittee it will be stlbmitted to Ehe
 bondholders committee: in the event That if meets with the Iatter,s approv- al steps will be taken to put IF mo
 effect To ensure complete success
 to the rehabilitation plans 1t was oe-
 clded to advance the amount of cash
 assured at the start to $5O.Oo0.0o0. but
 this will not be required to be paid in at once. This is an increase or
 nearly $s, ,0o0, 900 over early caiculat1ons,
 but the plan at that time was to have
 date The raising of $S0, 900, 900 cash
 means taxing stockholders to the ex-
 tent of 15 per cent. and holders or the collateral 4s 10 per cent or possf01y |12 per cent Assessments or l5 per cent and 12 per cent. respecuvSsly-
 would raise s2s,6s7, 900. wnicn Would De
 exclusive of an assessment on lne UT
 exchanged stock of the operating com
 pany, amounting to about SV'vvO shares.
 For the first time since the stan. dard oil Company of Kansas sta as cS1 | inc directors at their meeting this week. failed to authori1e an extra dis f,raeInent. Tn addition to the regu- lar quarterly dividend of S5, the com pany has paid extra div1dends rans ling from s to $1o The div1aenu 5use of S6o. .0oo At this time last year. l9,ennre the capital had been increased from s1. 100000 to $z,O0e,0oo. a dividend of 8f0o,0 900 was paid: in SeptemDer g, ,o00 900; in November $SbosoVV anu FehrIarv 1914 $200, ,000.
 Central New York Southern Rail road Compensation has asked the Sec ond District Public Service ComHis- sion for approval of it's first ana COL lateral trust mortgage and TOT approv- and collateral trust mortgage bonds, SIPS, 900 preferred and $s25, 900 com mon.
 Interests connected with the Butte &. Superior Copper CO say fEa1 the company is in a position to oeclaLe dividends. It is expected that div1- ldends will be inaugurated insSthe near future at the rate of s share per annIfn The company Is making us zinc at less than, four cents pound and is earning $4 a share It mas large cash balance and no pills re- ceiva.ble.
 The conversion privilege on Brook lyn Rapid Transit first refunding mort
 gage 4 per cent. convertible bonds ex"
 pires June 30 leaving only month and a half in which holders of the bonds can exchange them par for par for B. R. T. 6 per cent The bonds seem certain to lose several points in market value after that date. At their present price, around 90. their yield is less than 1-2 per cent, while the return on the stock at 92 is more than 6 1-2 per cent. The difference of over two points in return on the investment shows greatly in favor of the stock and is a potent reason for conversion.
 I Returns for March of 50 representa- tive railroad systems operating in all
 sections of the country with a n1ile- age of approximately 1e5.oeo, show an
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-15

All kinds of music ars played per fectly.
 It was impossible to keep the feet still when the new hesitations and one-steps were played.
 Besides this, the Duo-Art can bs used as a player-pfano and the time and expression controlled by the operator. The electrical device elini- mates the pumping necessary in the regular piano1a.
 Then. again. it can be used as q regular piano and from appearance and the tone produced, no one would guess it's other wonderful powers.
 was told that this is the first Duo Art to be sent to store outside of New York city. It certainly is 8 won derfuI invention and one which will probab bly, revolutionize the piano busi- ness for there is no end of uses to which it may be put since it requires no one to operate it at all and pro- duces music such only an artist who possesses a spark of genius which has been carefully trained for years can give
 I was very glad, when I came away, that I had peeped around that piano and discovered this new musical in strument. M. R. P.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-15
MISS M0LLIE lAULDOON
 IS GIVEN SET SH0lEER

Following the close of the sesfdcn at Che state Trade school Tuesday even 1nE. Mies MoIIie MIIdoon was ten ler4d miscellaneous shower. Miss Nellie Driscon sang and the Misses Sue Keating and Tfl1ie Cannon dem ozsstrated some of the new dances A Iuncheon was served before the party we'd Thomas F Tooney of the Ninth diatrirt. Those present were Misses Jane and May Farrell TfIlie Cannon Della Ivers, Mabel Martin, Nellie Driscoll Sue and Margaret Keating, Helen Burton, Nellie Desmond, May LanEdon. Grace Marphy. Agnes 0s- borne. Loretta and MoIIie MuIdocra May F>rnuuas Mrs. Hair and Mrs
 3''connor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-15
RAILROADS SPLIT OVER
 PER DIEM CAR CHARGE

One important matter to come up at the meeting of the American Rail way Association to be held in New reduction in the present per diem charge for detention of freight cars.
 Numerous petitions for thiB havs been received. and 1t is said, the Bds- ton & Maine and some of the Earri- man lines are said to be prepared to make strong and determined. ef- forts in support of the proposition
 Most of the western roads entering Chicago are in favor of the present charge of 45 cents, on the ground that it Is the most reasonable ever adopted They may even decide to advocate an advance instead of a de- crease.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-15
ties are here.

Over in Austria they knitted by hand some beauf17uI silk ties They're here gems of collection that sparkles with novelties Large with open end beautifully blend ed co1ors,--$3 Crepes of large shape and rich effect printed wonderful patterns Five color combinations, 50
 Large ties of moire silk rich both and eff fect,-50c. Crepe faille ties with special grace they're soft and fine reinforcement band prevents them from pulling when drawn up. Handsome colors,-5oc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-15
ENGLISHMAN REPORTS
 ALL REFUG SAFE

London, May 15.-The manager at Vera Cruz of the interests of Lord Cowdray cabled today:
 Reports from Tampico state that the British families and other British refugees who had sought shelter on board ships now returned to their homes on shoe. The town is perfectly quiet. It is reported that the federal troops are retreating towards San Luis PotosL''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-15
GREENWICH BANK WILL
 GIVE UP ALL BUSINESS

Greenwich. Conn. May 15AThe Greenwich Savings Bank. fncorporat- ed in 1870, and one of the largest bank institutions in Connecticut. having 2,900 depositors with S92O,OO0 in deposits, is to liquidate and to go out of business. The trustees have so voted and requested the State Banking Commissioners who have been in charge since December 12 to convert all the assets and pay off tho depositors. The commissfon ners agreed to do so, mailing checks from Hart ford in three installments, the final payment to include full interest and . share in the surplus
 The criminal suit against William l.. Ferris. the former bank boolSlSeep- CT. charged with embezzling, will com tinue according to the commissioners who do not deny that there may be others i'm mplicated with Ferris to stand trial in the higher court. The com missioners say the first payment win be forty per cent of the deposits.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-15
Il Underwear that gives freedom.

Active wants underwear that makes him feel comfortably free though bathing suit. $ here
 Lsle union suits ankle or 34 athletic to $250.
 Cotton suits, styles long short sleeves sleeves,-$ $1 and $1.50
 White isle shirts and drawers, athletic ease-giving styles if wants 'em,-5Oc.
 Good balbriggan underwear at soc and little 25c tanle. front
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-15
Men sl1od right for $4 and $5.

Shoe style and shoe comfort and shoe durability particular and at $4 or $5.
 New shapes including the 1nuch-talked of English lasts with low broad heel and generally flat appearance New long lasts Clever new pointed-toe lasts that quite change the bulgine hgh-toe lasts we I've seen much of.
 Light and dark tan calfakin, black calfsin excellent patent leather $5. is4
 vie calf with great favorite of conserva- tive -$4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-15
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

The occasion will mark the reunion Of many of the old members and un- dosab te7ly will be most joyous event. MT. Kunkel has earned reputation as an entertainer.
 Singing of songs, addresses, with oth- CT innovations will be sprung upon the assemblage and contribute to a pleas ant evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-15
Suits l8.
The Weather :- Bridgeport, Conn.

Very sort of suits that we've been proud to sell all season at $2250 $25 or more
 From Knppenheirner and from Hart Schaffner < Maj greater part of them $25 ones.
 British models for young fellows form fitting. loose front, patch pockets, and such.
 Quiet models for of quiet taste.
 Each sort Sin rich fabrics and patterns including some of the newly imported stuffs from Britain
 All thisseasons suits, fresh from the shops @ :: SIS Mai hoor,r rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-15
FIDELA SINGING SOCIETY
 TO COMMEMORATE 23RD
 ANNIVERSARY ON MONDAY

Monday evening, May Is, the F1deiia Singing society will hold their Com mers and twenty-third anniversary with their s.Ldndenwirth The host under Ldnaens Domfecus Kunkel 17s2 North avenue
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-15
Fruit pies and other goodies. S

Up in the Daylight bakery on the top floor, the white coated bakers are making wonderfully good pies from fresh fruit. they come forth delicious and tooth some,-15c and 25c.
 Other dainties from there:- Sherry cakes,-25c dog. Wine cakes.-40c 10.
 Assorted fngers,-12c dog.
 Cocoanut kisses.- % dog. Ice-cream cakes 2oc each Tutti-Frutt cakes,-3oc each.
 Sold in front basement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-15
Fine gloves,
 sspecial.- -$l. 90.

Fresh from the makers, soft and supple and beauti- fu1kid gloves of 12 and 16 button length of such merit that their price is impressive
 White kid. pearl clasps. 16 but ton length
 White Kid, i ? button length, peaz4 clasps.
 Black kid. white stitching, F but ton length, clasps
 Black kid, 12 button. self stitching, pearl clasps, $1.90
 Center aisle. rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-15
HoWLAND's
Spring coats, new and fine--$lO.5 so.

Latest styles of Spring presented in these coats m excellent fabricsand at price that's very attractive Maker took all his short pieces of fabric made them up styesand they're here to be sold at saving Rich silk and-woo matelasse, gabardne fancy ere pon novelty woolens.
 In dark and medium colors of splendid effect Sizes from 34 to 42, worth SIS $2O and even $1o.50.
 Only a limited lot there's need to De prompt
 $1O.5O econd noor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-15
Woolers of.
 extra worth.

Several sorts of dress woolens from our regular stock get a new price. They we sold till only g dress pattern remain of most. And we wish to clear them up. 50 inch brocades. good coIors.worth s3,s2
 A inch suitings, tasteful and nice. worth s2.3$f.50
 Tussah crepes. ? inch. blue brown and taupe, worth s1.75 75.-$1-50.
 Fancy screpes. A inch, worth $1.50 and s2.-$1 and $f.50.
 Wool crepes. rich colors A Inch. worth $1. 25.-S1.
 Jacquard erepes. 4o inch. good col .ors, worth s1.25.$I.
 4o-inch wool crepes of nice finish. several co1ors. worth 75c ssc-
 Right aisle. rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-15

Saturday as usual will be bargain day at E. H. Dillon & Co, 110B Main street in white and black hemp straw hats. untrimmed and trimmed dresu hats, shirt waists. silk pettlcoats, rain- coats and cloth coats--Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-15

The White Star Line has placed ar order with Harlan 6 Wolff at Beifast for a Atlantic steamship of s2sooo tonr for transatlantic service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-15
Grape juice,
 now 3 for 5Oc.

New pressing of Howco grape juice is here.
 We'd like lot of folks to get ac- squainted with it wIao've not yet had that pleasure
 It is refreshing. delicious. pure. healthful.
 Usual price is zoe bottle; to get that acquaintance,---t week bottles for soc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-15

More than l, ,ooe hogsheads of tobacco were burned when fire destroyed warehouse of the Louisville Tobacco warehouse co at Louisville, Ky. Loss sz5o.ooo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-15
Extra nice
 knit underwear

knit underwear
 Several sorts of 1isle union suits from a maker who wanted us to see how good his rnerchandise was-now special price.
 Nice lisIe, with plain or crochet top, tight knee or umbrella knee trimmed with lace. Low neck No sleeves. Of attraction at regular price os 79c.- B9e Summer vests of fine lisle or of so3s nice cotton, low neck. no aleevea. plain or fancy top.
 Regular 25c sort a0c
 Left aisle. rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-15
Crex grass
 mating, 29c.

mating 29c.
 There's a big lot of Crex mating to sell at this price. But--one must be prompt, for it'il sell quick.
 Regular or herring-bone weave and with plain or bound edge
 Some in stenciled patterns is es- peciaIly good for hall or stair. Usual price is ssc to soc yd,-2e China mating of good pattern ana excellent quality. durable, regular 25c to s5c yd,- 10c and 25c Jap mating In s-color designsspe- cial weight worth 4oc yde 29e
 Third floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-15
HOWL LANDS
Last day
 Underwear Sale.

Saturday brings the May sale of under wear for women to close. It is worth your while to get to it. Nice underwear is there; plenty of it. Each garment is sold at a less -than-usual price. Many styles, crepe and nainsook and muslin, sizes for small women and for women of full figure too.
 New underwear styles are very pretty. The garments with frilly ruffles and much lace are charningly feminine. The flat garments are trim and tasteful and harm orlize with close-itting outer attire. Each sort included in this special lot
 second
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-15

Nice skirts for girls.
 Trim skirts of serge and plaid and eponge and silk moire.
 the new niddy bIouses Some of tiered and draped models for wear with fine silirt-waist
 Girlish, pretty in thorough accord
 Lengths from 2s to inches, s2.5o
 Second noor. Ribbons of present style. For hairbcws and for sashes, brocade ribbons are beautiful.
 rSice quality, brocaded in ptetty de- signs. F and s + inches vide. 2sc Black n1oire ribbon, equally liked for girls and for hat trimming. 4 E to 10 inches,-19c to $1.25 yd. Center aisle. front. Nice Egyptian crepe, $1 50.
 To it's handsome crepe weave, this silk adds a luster which is rich and an effect which is delightful. It drapes gracefulliy and so ia nd- mirable for the light-weight drepses of the season Over a dozen coIors including the new shades of this season. 40 inches wide, we'll worth g yard, ,-A $1.S0
 Center aisle, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-15
Coat sets
 for $1 and 50.

Handsome new and sty- fish; coat sets worth more than price and $1.5O. venise and Oriental and Irish laces h1et net. crepe and venise. batiste and yenise.
 Beautiful patterns. rich effect white cream ecru and black.
 Center aisle. front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-15
W omen s stockings,

Won1en's stockings, enecial value.
 Silk stockings that are beautiful and yet quite du- rable, 59c.
 Full fashioned. with double sole ana high spliced heel. Have lisle top which adds to wear ing power.
 Nice weight, nice appearance, reg ular 79c sort 59c Several sorts of black stockings, cot ton and lisle. will wear very well. Regular 25c sorts 17c
 Left aisle. rear.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-10-02
EASTERN BIDS FOR BONDS
TOO SMALL; TURNED DOWN
TREASURER C0NKLlNG CABLES OFFERS,
WHICH ARE DECLARED TO BE TOO LoW-G0v VERNON
ANSWERS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REJECT ALL
TENDERS-L0CAL BIDS ARE ACCEPTED.

Hawaii is to feel the deterrent ef-
feet Of the European war.
All the eastern bids for the new
territorial bond issue, Of which $780,
900 was to be fioated this month, will
be rejected, because, with only one
exception, the tenders we're at figures
lower than SO per cent of par, while
the total number of bonds bid for at
New York was only $4,000.
Governor Hinkham received a cable
from Territorial Treasurer Conkling
this morning stating that only five
bids for the purchase of the Hawaiian
bond issue were received and opened
at New York yesterday. The message
said that the highest bid offered SO,
while the other four ranged downward
to 10. The territorial bonding act
sets SO as the lowest figure at which
any territorial issue may be sold.
In consequence the governor cabled
Ccnkling today to reject all the east
ern tenders. .....-. .E
This does not mean that the bids
received at the treasury office at Ho-
nolulu by local investors yesterday
are to- be rejected, however. On the
contrary the latter are accepted and
the sale of at least $60,S00 of the
issue is thus assured at home.
This, says the governor, means that
the sale Of the Hawaiian bond issue
in the main is probably postponed in
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-10-02
CONVENTION
DELEGATES
OFF TONIGHT
Oahu To Be Well Represented,
1t Being Expected that More
Than 125 viii Take Trip

Final preparations were completed
and the last booking made today in
readiness for the joint excursion to
Maui of delegates of the Ad Club,
Chamber of Commerce, Commercial
Club, Promotion Committee and Board
of Supervisors, who will. leave for the
Valley Island at 10 o'clock this even
ing on the steamer Kilauea to attend
the third annual Civic Convention at
Wailuku. It is expected that more
than 125 delegates will represent Oahu
at the convention. o.
No organization in the territory, per-
haps, has worked as hald as the Maui
Chamber of Commerce, under whose
auspices the convention will be con-
Quoted and which has arranged the
convention program and made pre-
for the accommodation OF
the delegates. The convention will
open at 5,Wailuku Saturday morning
and from then until 10 o'clock Monday
evening, at which time the Kilauea will
depart from Maui for Honolulu,
Continued on page two)
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-10-02

First details, and details OF specta-
cular interest they are, Of the success
full raid on the Tanning Island British
cable station carried out by the Ger
man cruiser Nurnberg reached Homo
lulu this morning by the little steamer
Krestel.
This steamer, operated by Arm
strong & Armstrong, the British syn.
dicate that owns Tanning and Wash
ington islands, arrived today from one
Of its periodical visits to Tanning with
supplies for the Industrial colony
there.
According to the reports, the Ger
man landing force from the Nurnberg
not only made sure that the cable was
cut, but also that the station appar-
atus and buildings were wrecked be-
yond any hope OF hasty repair by the
cable company or British forces. The
news that came today confirms earlier
reports here that when communica-
ton between Vancouver island, B. G..
and Australasia, by way If Tanning.
was interrupted on September Z, the
Germans didsa complete job Of It.
On the other hand. one report has
It that enough repairs have been made
to re-establish communication from
Tanning southwark.
In some details, though not In essen
tial particulars, stories from various
sources aboard the ship were told here
a little at variance today. Captain
Tindell, skipper of the KestreI, de-
clined to make any statement this
morning and the cause of his peculiar
reticence was quickly disclosed when
he stated that he wanted to be paid
for giving the information to the news
papers. Failing to receive any offer
OF money In exchange for statement,
he relapsed into silence and would be
Of no assistance in clearing up some
slight contradictions in the various re-
ports brought by those aboard the
Kestrel.
Surprised or Deceived.
One report is that the cable station
colony was taken completely by sur
prise when the Germans landed; an
other that the Nurnberg few French
flag and thus secured help in landing
a party in boat
It appears that shortly after the
Nurnberg left Honolulu she must have
picked up a friendly collier lying
somewhere near local waters, for It is
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DISPOSITIONS
COME BEFORE
McCARN JURY
Judge Whitney to Rule Wheth-
er Truth and Veracity" of
Defendant Be Known

Judge William L. Whitney, in whose
court the trial of JEFF McCarn is be-
ing conducted, will hand down deci-
sion Monday morning as to whether
those portions of Al depositions as to
the character of the, district attorney,
referring to his truth and veracity," !"
shall be read to the jury. .f..... 5..
Shortly after IL o'clock this morn
ing, the defense, after announcing that
no more witnesses could be secured
until Monday, made reference to the
dispositions which are in the posses
sion of the defense, and asked that
they be opened and read. The depo-
sitions are from governors, ex-govern-
ors, representatives, congressman and
prominent business men from various
parts of the United States The first
deposition opened was that of Govern
or Ben Hooper of Tennessee. Attor-
ney Lightfoot commOlced to read it,
but when he got to part referring to
the reputation of Mr. McCarn as to his
peace and quiet" City and County
Attorney j. w. Cathcart objected, and
offered to argue the point. The jury
was excused. Mr.. Cathcart and Mr..
McCarn both read the deposition in
it's entirety. .s. 81.
Mr.. Cathcart then withdrew the OBJ
lection regarding the reputation Of the
district attorney as to his peace ana
quiet" and made an objection to that
part of the deposition with reference
to Mr.. McCarn's reputation for truth
and veracity." Mr.. Cathcart took the
position that Mr.. McCarn could not
give evidence of his reputation as a
truthful man until the prosecution had
attacked him along that line. A rul-
ing on this point will be handed down
- fConfjnued ON mage three1