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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-07-07
COUNCIL PU|RC HASEs
AUTO FIRE TRUCK
Apparatus Of Seagrave Company,
Costing $500 is Selected by al
dermen as Being Suitable Here.
DELIVERY IN THREE MONTHS
New Ordinance Concerning Sale Of In
toxicating Liquors to Be More
Strenuously Enforced.

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In keeping with other modern and
progressive cities of the northwest,
2emidji is soon to have an auto fire
truck, and the apparatus will be in
operation here within the next three
months, the aldermen having Sc
lected a seagrave $1,000 machine
last evening. For several months
the council has been considering the
purchase Of III auto truck to displace
the fire team which has SO ably re-
sponded to every alarm during the
past few years, and bids were re-
ceived for the second time last
night, the first occasion bringing in
only one bid which was laid on the
table, sszS
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-07-07
Five Bids Opened.


ing last evening, the Seagrave COM
pany placing two, one for the six
cylinder apparatus, to cost $4,000,
and the other one, the car pur-
chased, a four-cylinder at SIS, 400.
The American LaFrance bid was S.
500, the Kissel Kar, $3.50, and the
Velie, $3.50. Robert Browning,
who has charge of the auto fire
truck department Of the w. S. Mott
company of Minneapolis, appeared
before the council and explained the
of the Seagrave appara-
tus. He said that the machine will
be delivered here in about three
months and that until it has full
filled the requiem of the con-
tract it would remain the property
of the company. These favored the
of the truck, Acting-alder-
man -at-large John Moberg, Tom
Smart, Sherm Bailey, A. w. Ditty,
]. P. Lahr and Paul Foucault. Alder
man Bisiar voted no, and Alderman
Miller did not vote.
The truck will be of seventy-fv
horsepower, a combination chemical
and hose apparatus. twill he
equipped with 1000 feet offire hose,
40 gallons of chemical and 200 feet
of chemical hose. The machine will
be of the latest design and absolute
ly modern in every detail. 1t. will be
capable of making As miles an hour,
and will cost much less for mainten-
ance than does the horse drawn
truck. Fiji
Reading Of New Ordinance.
Much interest was shown in the
first reading. of an ordinance which
will govern the sale of intoxicants.
The ordinance is favored by many
and with one or two slight amend
ments it is expected to be passed in
four weeks when it comes up for final
hearing. -, .zs--;. r. 5,,... < - y
r. The New Ordinance. III
An Ordinance Relating to the Regu-
lation of the Sale of Intoxicating
Liquors. FL :. ~ +.
The City Council of the City of
Bemidji, Minnesota, does ordain as
follows:
Section L. 1t shall be unlawful
for any person to sell or give away
any Intoxicating liquor in any man
ner- than by the glass or in any
greater quantity than the quantity
con tanned in the glass in which the
liquor is usually drank. And for
the purpose of this ordinance, whis-
key, brandy, gin, rum, and similar
liquors shall be sold in. glasses con-
tanning not more than one fluid
ounce and wines in a glass to con-
tain not more tina two fluid ounce
Beer and similar liquor in a glass
containing not more than eight fluid
ounces
Cannot Give Liquor Away.
Section g. 1t shall be unlawful
for any person to sell or give away
. @. . f. ~. .
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-07-07
Believed Him Dead.

Since his Lcmc burned five years
ago Arnold has not had a gun on his
farm and so had no way in which to
protect himself. He is popular with
possess an enemy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-09-16
SSl0)SS!5
CRY COUNCIL noINoS

NIR0QUAt Wis. sept :. 1914
Common council on City of Viroqua met in
regular session. Present; Mayor Beat. Alder
men Rogers.A- s, Nelson. w. E.Nelson. Nor
rison Sterry and Hofstead.
Labor account: A. BELOW 1889. g. Tewalt
i4.62 o. Johnson f4e2. Fl Dennis 1859. T. Smear
" 3.37, VIM. Weleh 29.25, Geo. Hall 1880 irwin
Henry II. Virequa Implement Co, 1850. viro-
qua Electric Light Co. 297.60. Thos. WeaviI
1876 So. VIM. Webb I4s.J0. H. H. Rabbit 3l4ss
keystone Driller Co. 1850. Wells Fargo Ex-
press Co $50 G. +. Halyorson 40, Standard
OH Co. i396g. W A. Roosevelt b Co. 2574 g. w.
Schroeder $50.
Moved by Alderman Hofstad and seconded
that the bill of g. w Schroeder for work FILL
ing walk. which was laid over last week be al
lowed Roll call all voting aye except w. E.
Nelson. adopted Moved by Alderman A. S
Nelson and seconded that contract for build
ing standard 5 foot cement walks on south
side of jefferson street be let to II. Fl. Rabbit
AUDITING lot owned by Mrs. Eigelhorff and Dr.
VIM. T.. Gorsline between East avenue and
Lincoln avenue. signed by Alderman A. s
call all voting aye. Application of r. Foster
for license for additional pool and billiard
tables was presented and on motion was al
lowed. Moved by Alderman A. s. Nelson and
seconded that standard cement crossings be
constructed on Center avenue across west side
PARKINSON ssreet and across church street on
west side and city flemish rock for crossing
across Church street on west eide Rusix ave-
siae. Johnson to lay stone gratis. Approved.
Upon motion council adjourned.
GEO. II. CLARKE. Clerk.
VIRoQuA. WIS, September s. 1914
Common council of the City Of viroqua met
in regular session. Present: Mayor Beat. AL
dermen Hofstead. Rogers, A. S. Nelson. w e
Nelson and SterrY.
Labor account; A. Below I.25. G. Tewalt
lbs. g. Hall il.s5. o. johnson ll,25. H. Dennis
II rs. VIM. Welch % so, Geo. Hall 100 L. john
son 1897. J. Best lei. o. O. Tuhus 20 Bekke-
dal Lumber Co. lT.15. Standard Oil Co. 4i.O4H.
II. Rabbit 453.o5.
Report OF City treasurer showing q balance
SS2l.77 August 81 on hand and on motion Aid.
A, $. Nelson and seconded that the report be
adopted and placed on file. Roll call all voting
aye. Upon motion council adjourned.
GEO. II. CLARKE, Clerk.
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Al EXAMPLE FOR COLORADO
I'n-bio Chi-i,ain:

pn-bio Chi-ftain:
New j-rscy has ia. proper method
.t handling asi,,tors who in.i'~ I"
violence and urge what constitute.
rebellion asains; the state. The su-
pr-m- court OF tia; state has jus,
handed down a decision confiTminE (
the conviction ot Patrick ouin'an.
III, Industrial Worker oI the worl'!
leader. who was convicted and scui
fenced from two to seven years for
the part he played In a rcccn, s,Tik"
ut Paterson. Tho decision of the
court viii be u warning to those who
believe they have a rlght 'o invad. a
state. defy its laws. preach anarchy
and rebellion against the constituted
authorities.
n Colorado had treated those who
advocated rebellion against the state
In the same manner that Quinlan
was treated In New Jersey the state
The chronicle=news., 1914-06-08
ALL COLORADO FOR LAW AND ORDER


Ls~ asd ssd<s and shall prevail in Csissaae
Ceaa eii<as Of dsag the dseets Of The
1sisaaa CHAMBER did las, Mssday nghi: ssshas
sss,hss pebble pAsss asd sadsas Pssy Of
order ft< ~asdag etssrEs Of ceisssde sIsssss
ada.ee salasn ahd order this fall ssaiasis tor
fahs aud the counties Of ihs state
sx ssa sds that the desPeisss-ihs Sssksss-
the OF sesd ssrnnsa-s.y n s'ssAsd and hssss's
stAarsa cut.
rhs d The und Mise Workers committed IN IL efest
seessass sstsx coal un'oa the
s,sa4ns faishsas hoadsAs dsss ceiesaae ssss.iy
Pas,s saaa!y this sne behind 0ss.
his @.ii defined Policy Of iax and order
There bH, before the people st Colorado hs
i. Las The sssnes of yecd :,renNsa xii
opre the ssA onssNsah o! ssssS ~ho sanass ases
sheh isssbd lhs slogan ar and esdss 1ae coed citizens
cSosaao s1d ~ s'and 'n-ehes unit 10 Esesks The
sssai that has sosSh esrshe~ authority and N up ser
1hs people Of cees,ds ae SIDE y
shoulder fight Political sesiors but
anarchists have bea carrying warfare
~ksh has resulted IA FEDERAL Intervention.
certainly spssss well for the eifsashp and e the
people Colorado Ia weeks than forty ee e
and adopted ~
saa resolutions In this the active The
Colorado the grip Of the sstsinr and he dysa
nations church sses wousa easb and
and ~Ass e.rue eaai aad other
trades unioaA-
Tie and order people Of cslo:ads 1.
strike is st The raiist hox
Deaves ceio.,ds SPRINGS Paebo Iadad Greeley Boulder.
spras, orsd Junction 0leawod SpasA
Wssnbuy and of ether have line Tor x
and order. L., the :ooi rark so
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would have -nioyed peace ioas ago.
M.n ~ho came to Colorado from 9th.
-r state. did Tar more than QuinIan
a, Paterson. and even residents ot
this state urged the formation Of pri.
,a,- armies and purchased guns Ia
he used In fighting the state troops.
These ia~i-.- acts were not eonttn-s
To one section. and all who rartici.
pa;cd in them deserve punishment.
In the future Colorado must demand
rcsp.c, for and obedience to the laws.
luton mus, he handled in the New
Jersey way ami made To suffer the
penalty for their Law defiance.
The chronicle=news., 1914-06-08

Tho Salvation Army can use any
cast.off clothing. furniture. Kitchen
utensils. dishes, bedding etc. Any,
one having any OF such please phone
Red 1856 and they will be called
for promptly. Thanks.-Captain e.
8, HsAS.
The chronicle=news., 1914-06-08
LAW no. DoRwH sl1cM @I[L C0IB6il)uB Y Il II
CITIZENS OPPOSE MOO RULE Of MINERS Union

rhs sizsas Of Colorado ssttss There
Worker
characters organizations where i1~s naoT.iss las snd
sssoIuloss
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ssess purpose, Mat We 20 earnestly
sna sosiSA<siiS sSpssi 10 the nss
ssd sones a. Colorado To saahsSAis-
ate all sossiassssioas u osrB sdsss-
tsss. 10 the pabiie $500. 10 sestsr
their Considerations Oh ss'risaiss ssi
To .assssss all considerations of
ssry sssfs. - the ssa that cslass-
do NAY have fair sssossssity 10
sssis eater apsa The hfssa hishssy
Of her sseAessised ss~ssseAs.
We sseoooeaA that the executive
.aasissse ~ Instructed 10 prepare
ssA circulate - address. sesiiss
forth Greats which have made this
osfssissIioo necessary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-21
Mrs. Cogan's Demise
 Shock To Friends.
Well Known Worker Tn Catholic Charities III Only Few Hours Husband De- ceased Only Six Weeks.


 Catholic charitable circles were shocked today to learn Of the sud- den death. late last night, of Mary A. widow of Bernard O. Cogan, at her home. PA HarraI avenue Fol- lowing, by six weeks. the death of her husbands the demise of Mrs. Cogan is blow to many close friends, and a sorrowful surprise to many who had been associated with her in reli- gious and charitable undertakings.
 Mrs. Cogan Twas stricken with uremic convulsions yesterday after noon at o'clock. At Io:30. she died. Yesterday morning she was, appar- ent1y, in the best of health, and spent part of the day in the downtown stores, shopping.
 Mrs. Cogan was the first child of the late MT and Mrs. John CaIIaghan, who were among the earliest members of St. Augustine's church. She was very active in church and Charitable work, vice president of the Queens Daughters, among the most active members of the Ladies' Aid society connected with St vincent.s hospital. and was member Of Ida Lodge, N. E. O. P. Her husband died six weeks ago after a long illness
 Surviving Mrs. Cogan are one son, Vincent A., student in St. Thomas seminary. Hartford; three sisters, the Misses Margaret D. and Catherine L.. and Mrs Elizabeth A. Cain; and one brother, Charles J. Ca1laghan, the well known carpenter and builder
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-21
WALL ST. MARKET
 STEADY AT CLOSE

New York, Feb 21.-Opening-Th coImp1exion of the stock market was changed over night by the latest de- ve1opments in the Mexican situation. Apprehension of new complications as a result of the reported execution of a British subject caused an active sell ing movement at the opening and prices were depressed sharply.
 General Motors, strong feature re- gently, led the decline with a drop of 5 points, American Ice lost points, Central Leather 1 X, Mexican Pero- Ieum one and Union Pacific, Irehigh and western Union nearly a point each Denver 6 Rio Grande ross IA.
 The market grew steadier after the selling orders on hand at the opening had been executed The rise in Rock Island col1atera1s continued the price touching SH, gain of a point
 C1Ose-The market closed steady. The quotations ruled virtually uz1- changed after the early decline A break in American stocks in London influenced the opening but the de- mand improved at the lower level and q further drop was prevented.
 Collapse of pool operations in vari- ous specialties and uncertainty as to deve1opGne ents in the Mexican aitua- ton discouraged speculative opera lions for the long account. The break in some of the industriaIs was utilized for covering in the active features but the general movement was kept close to the opening figures.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-21
SHIELDS AWARDED
 TO MARKSMIEN N

New Haven, Feb. z1-Prize winning for small arms firing for 1913 was an- nounced in general orders by the ad- jutant general today. The shield for the highest figure of merit is awarded to the Second Regiment of Infantry, with 32-zs as the figure The bronze shields issued to the Coast Artillery, First and Second Regiments of Infan- try are awarded as follows: Coast Artillery, 18th Company, Denielson, figure of merit, 52.52; First Regiment, Company c, l1Tddletown, figure of merit, s5S-49; Second Regiment. Com pany F. New Haven, figure of merit, SEA-
 The bronze shield and pendant for highest figure Of merit attained by HHattached organizations, is awarded to Troop F, Cavalry, with 7074.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-21
PERMITS FOR NEW
 BUILDINGS TOTALS 26, WORTH $64,672

Since Feb. the building commits sioners have granted 26 permits to build, the aggregate cost of which have been $64,67 The permits and the dates on which they were grant ed follow:
 February 6-Edward E.. Mosier and wife, 3 family frame dwelling, south side of Atlantic street.
 Edward B. Mosier and wife, four. (3) family frame dwellings, east side Of Myrtle avenue.
 Clara M. Allen, frame (p) garage, west side Ashley street.
 The Bridgeport Land and Title Co, 3 family frame dwelling, south side of Beardsley# street.
 D. and H. Shine and D. Goldman, two (3) family frame dwellings, east side of Main street. @
 s. SIavin, family dwelling, east side of Mckinley street.
 Patrick and Annie King, two fam fly frame dwelling, west side of Main street.
 Anna LindhoIn, remodel a one Gamily dwelling into two family dwelling, No. 547 Howard avenue.
 J. F. Mongrain, brick and frame addition to shop, No. PA Wood ave nue.
 E. schine, frame (p) garage. east side of Central avenue.
 G. W Wiggens, one family frame cottage, south side of Alex street.s
 Mildred Vessey, Mary Mentos and Mary Pitsey, two three family frame dwellings. south side of Hanson St.
 Feb. 1O-Andrew Andre, frame ga rage (p), north side of Growers Ave.
 Mrs. John Wills, an out stair case. west side of Main street.
 E. L. Fletcher and F. F. Brankwitz, frame, (p) garage, north side of CharI- mers Avenue.
 vanstone and Van stone, a two fam fly frame dwelling, north side of Att Iantic Street.
 John Lefnti, alterations to two fam fly house to make a three family tenement, No. S4 Reilly street.
 Emma Miller, a cement block shop, Linen avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-21

Frank O'connen, Frank Wallace and Thomas Clancy.
 The Quid Nunc club. met at the home of Miss Alice Long at her home on Noble avenue, Thursday evening" Music and sewing were the features of the evening". A dainty lunch was served after which the guests depart ed. Those present were: Gertrude Lush. Genevieve Crehan, Charlotte Waters, F1amina Penque, Eleanor Bessett, Mabel Keenan, Elizabeth Ma lone, Ernestine Ponque, Anna Reilly, Sarah Waters. Muriel Gordon and Alice Long.
 The Tppecanoe G1ee club is plan ming for their annual dinner which will probably be held at Lehmann's 8 shore house. The officers Of the club for the ensuing year are: l.. Eugene Hebbard, president and leader; Frank P. Sti11man, vice president; George G. Guggenheim, secretary and treasurer.
 The informal dance given in Miss SIocum's gymnasium last eVening 2 proved to be one of the most enjoy able affairs of the pre-lenten season About sixty couples were present and participated in the new dances played by Woodhull's orchestra, and the nnl1- sic was excellent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-21
LIFELONG FRIENDS
 ARE SEPARATED BY
 TANGO CONTROVERSY
Especial to the Earn,ar

Bantam, Feb. 21-The Village I'm provement society, which controls the town hall fhere, end the St. PauPs church society, which has the only other hall available for dancing. are united in opposition to the dancing of the tango.
 The new dances have taken hold of a considerable portion of the young people of the community. Plans for a series of sociaIs in both halls were well under way when the more staid and conservative folks decided that the tango ought not to be sanction ed.
 The young folks are determined to have their dances, if they have to hold them on the village green. The town is in a state of lively agitation with life long friendship imperiled in the bitterness of the controversy
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-21

Grace .Tait and Gertrude M Kraut
 The pupils of Miss Bessie Libby gave a musical at her home, 95 Yale street at 3.30 o'clock this afternoon. J. Steb- bins CIyne, a baritone of much ability assisted in the recital. A large num- Der of friends and relatives of the little pupils were present and greatly enjoyed the program. The carefu1ness with which the children executed their selections showed the splendid pro- gress which they had made in their musical work and spoke very highly of the ability of their teacher. After the recital, refreshm ents were served. The program which they presented was as follows: March of the Little Sages, Mathews, Miss Fgossie Romm; Waltz, Ehnnant, Miss Marjorie Kim ball; Simple History, fConcone, Miss Dorothy Bedworth; solo, selected, J Steven Heller, tb) Grade Song, Steven Heller. Miss Marjorie Morris; Turkish Rondo, Krentvlyn. Miss Dorothy Bed- worth: Water Sprites, Steven Heller. Master Goodwin Clyne; solo, selected, J. Stebbins Clyne. .
 On Thursday evening of this week, Miss Ella Toomey of 4016 Main street, was hostess for variety shower in honor of Miss Irene Burns, who this morning became the bride of William J. Hawkins. A number of pretty and useful gifts were presented Miss Burns and a very pleasant evening spent by all present Among those present were the Mesdames Karl Ochsner, John Grant, Richard Terry, E1dridge Greene, John Klein, I. Kirk, Ernest Lush, John Cogan, Owen Burns, T. Griffin, L. Hall, L. Flicker, and the Misses Irene Bowling, Rita Hall, Fan "A ton, May Rock, Josephine Sheehan, Bessie Hawkins, Anna Ochsner, May and Julia Farnham, Helen Driscoll, Alice Punk cit, Lillian and Bessie Hartigan, Gertrude Bancroft, Eva and Agnes Hart, Isabelle Thompson, Bea- triee and Ruth Burns. and Mabel Angel.
 A most enjoyable surprise party was held Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Hanson of 220 Lind1ey street, her daughter, Miss Anna Hanson be- ing the guest of honor. Various games and musical selections formed the of piano selections were rendered by the Misses Clara Natzke, Harriet Wheway and Catherine Finn, while Miss. Anna Hanson, Miss Sadie Vine way and Laffette Pond favored with vocal music. Late in the evening, a bountiful supper was served The festivities continued into the early hours of morning. The guests inc1ud- ed the Misses Leona Etough, Hi1da Heddne, Sadie and Harriet Wheway, Clara Natzke, Emily Olin, Esther Clark, Minnie Kauffmann, Nellie O'Brien, Agnes and Mabel Hennegan, Catherine Finn, Catherine Callahan, Loretta Normond, Margaret Randyke, Anna Hanson, and the Messrs. Will liam Foster, Edward Enni1son. Joseph Bowling, Archie Hair, Theodore Lar son, William Moran, Laffette Pond, Earl Clark, Robert and James Barrett. Fred Angel, George Smith, Harold Peterson, John Collins, John Connors,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-21

Feb. 17-E D. Hayes, two family frame dwelling, southeast corner Of Fairyiew avenue and Anson street
 Feb. 20-Michae1 Sirotnyak, frame addition and alterations to dwelling, west side of Bryant street.
 Luther F. Shearer, one room addi- ton, east side, No. 2Os Harriet street.
 The Home Construction Co.,, cellar wall for future dwelling, north side of Gregory street.
 John and Abbia Mccarthy, steel construction bulletin, north east cor ner of Main and Congress street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-21
WRECKED BARK TORN TO PIECES BY GALE

Highland Light, Mass, Feb. M.-The Italian bark Castagna, which was wrecked on the ocean side of Cape Cod on Tuesday, with the loss of her captain and four Of the crDw. carry today was torn to pieces by a. north east gale and scattered along the beach for many miles, The cargo of fertilizer was insured for $30,OOO
 Before the gale hit the wreck, life savers recovered the captains chest containing the ships papers, drafts for $7, 900 and other vaIIabIes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-21
THE SMlTE-MURRAY @.
PETTICOAT SALE


 Stripe Crepe Pettcoas pink blue, lavender and black stripes, and all sizes 69c each
 seersucker Gngham pettieoats fancy stripes good qua ity, 69cz each
 Black Heaherbloom petcoats tucked ruffles, tra fine quality of Heatherbloom 95c each
 petticoas plain and fancy peated rufes good assortment of sizes, $1O0 each.
 Cotton Charneuse pettcoats cerse, brown old black, in fancy pleated ruffles $15O each.
 Kosf petticoats in good quality of Heatherboom with fancy rufnes, $1.95 each.
 Fitted Top peicoats in Messaline Silk in all the newest colors and changeables $2.95 each good quality s8.5O each
 Jersey Top petticoats with Messaline Silk founce all 5colors, with Klosft tops $S95 to s5.95 each. TOILET DEPARTMENT
 Now out chapped lips We special Jergens Almond Lotion @ bottle at Pic give you cake of Benzoin AL rnond soap, free soap sells at 10c cake. Arbutus Talcum powder 12c and 19c bottle. ART DEPARTMENT
 dresses, all made and stamped Ito embroider, sizes 2, 4, 6, 5Oc each.
 See our Bungalow Library sets consisting of table pillow stenciled design The three childrens ronpers stamped embroder f. G. soc pair
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-21
K. OF C. BALL MONDAY.

The Stratfe1d will present a lively appearance on Monday evening, Feb 23 when the Knights of Columbus hold their annual reception and ball, as in addition to the large following this society has among local friends communications have been received from many prominent Knights throughout the state expressing their intention to be present.
 The reception eomn1ittee consists or George T. Kelly, chairman; Joseph A. Morris, Richard Kelly, Patrick Mo- Gee, William Flynn, Matthew Daily, James F. Beck, Thomas McMuilen, J. J. Kennedy, Arthur Bown. John O'Mal- Iy, Thomas M. CulIinan. David F. Lynch. Francis c. Sanford, Fred c. Mullins, Dennis O'Neill, John Fftz- Gerald, James F. Walsh, Michael J. Keys and Francis J. Breep. The mem bers of the floor committee are Rob ert T. Rock, chairman; John J. Con- way, Connor HaNgh, William B. Pren- dergast, Henry E. Shannon, Micheel Connolly, Michael Dargan, Arthur .Sul- livan, John Lyman, Frank J. Brcn- nan and James F. Beck. The ball committee are John F. Lyddy. chair man; Vincent Haggerty, secretary 1; Robert T. Rock, Patrick McGee and James F. Beck.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-21
NEW YORKER,s HOME AT
 SOUND BEACH BURNED

Sound Beach, Conn, Feb 21-Tbe bungalow of A. W. Mitchell, Of New York, was burned during last might. An overheated stove started the blaze The loss was s2,5oo. insured. The gar dener occupied the place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-21

tory The bill provides for the con struction of government railway system at a msximum cost of $35, ,000,- 900. The president is authorized to operate the roads under government control or to lease them and to ac- quire any existing lines by condeInna- ton proceedings. Tho total mileage to be constructed is limited to 1000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-21

are still some important differences that must be settled in conference
 The passage of this measure by Con gress marks the first big. experiment by the United States government in the construction and operation of a railroad It is expected to open up the vast resources of Alaska and to bring great prosperity to that terri