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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-16

killed than in 1919 and 1O4 fewer than in 1913. In the same period 657 fewer persons were injured than in 1912 and 1.4oS fewer than in 1913.
 Approximately s1o, 100000 have been paid in pension allowances to employees of the Pennsylvania Railroad up to May 1, 1914, according to a report just issued The pension roll, or s'roll of honor" as it is termed by the company, contains 4. 123 names. Of this number increase of 306 names since the end of last year.
 Tests having proven satisfactory. the Baltimore & Ohio will make a practice of packing shipments of eggs in straw crates and in this way hopes to min ipaize loss and damage claims on this class of traffic.
 The sale of the Rio Grande of Texas. with the Brownsville street and inter urban line, to Brownsville capitalists, has been completed. Ultimately the Rio Grande, which is a. narrow gauge. will be abandoned.
 Under the signing of a contract which will enable the Missouri Pacific to use the tracks of the Texas & Pa. cidc and obtain an entrance into New Orleans, that city gets assurance of another trunk line with which to do business. It also makes certain the building of big terminals there pIan-. ned some time ago by the Texas & Pacific, as a, bond issue will now be guaranteed for the terminal company organized for the work
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-16
LOGO POLICE GUARD KING FROM WOMEN
 AT ASCOT COURSE

London June 1e.-Never before have such precautions been taken to guard members of the royal family from the attentions of the militant suffragettes as were taken today at the Ascot race course. The opening g of the leading society race meeting found upwards of 1000 men of the Metropolitan police and hundreds of detectives from Scotland yard assem- bled on the historic course as rein forcement for the regular Berkshire county police force which had been mobilized in full strength to prevent any attempt by the suffragettes to in terfere with KAng George or Queen Mary. The six mile route from Wind 'sor Castle to the cos1fse. over which the king and queen and their guests were to drive in the state procession, was lined practically all G1ne way by policemen.
 The nai1itants, in spite of the queens threat that szae would cancel the rest of the seasons social engagements if she should be again annoyed. showed themselves more determined than ever to obtain publicity for their cause by attacking the king.
 The track also was closely guarded to prevent a recurrence of last years s sensational incident when August Bel mont's Tracery was interfered with and thrown by a. woman while he was leading for the race for the Ascot gold cup on the third day of the meeting. Triple rails have been erected along the track and for several days past throughout the day and night. men ac- companied by watch dogs have pa trolled the course while alarm guns have been placed in position at night around the stands and the lawns
 A large contingent of resident Amer jeans are among those invited to the royal enclosure. These include Walter Hines Page, the American ambassa- dor and Mrs Page, with the members of the embassy staff; Mrs. Nicholas Longworth. Philip J. Roosevelt, MT. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt and Col oneI Edward M. House. of Texas.
 As a means off circumventing the militant larson squad,' the county authorities throughout England have started the. organization of volunteer civilian patrols whose first duty will be the protection of churches
 The volunteers are to be sworn in as special .constabIes and will be armed and accompanied by dogs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-16
MANY KILLED WHEN
 PARIS ROADS FALL INTO BURST SEWERS

Paris. June 1Ss-Pasts Of Paris. pre- sented scenes of devastation today. with gaping holes in some of the main thoroughfares as the result of yester- days terrific storm. while the popula.- ton of the entire city was deprived of water. gas and electricity, cut out as a precautionary measure against floods, explosions and fires
 Several lives are known to have been lost last night, through vehicles falling into cavities in the earth, but the, total was not known this morn ing, as some bodies were believed to have disapp into the sewers. Heavy rains today added to the diff faculties of the search for the bodies of persons believed to be buried be- heath the debris.
 Strict precautions were taken to prevent the public approaching spots where there was danger of further subsistence owing to washouts caused by burst sewers and water mains. Many streets were barred to wheeled traffic and pedestrians were kept at a safe distance.
 A street collapsed early today in the northern district of Montmartre behind the great cemetery. far from the other cave-ins. People i'm the vicin- ity scurried away as the ground be gan to sink, and all managed to es- cape.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-16
PLAZA THEATRE

Frrorn the moment Charles Chaplin sarHt appeared on the screen sOats the tPIaza theater yesterday in the latest Keystone productionsr Mabels Busy fDay.'' with Mabel Normand and many tofl1er favorites.f the audiences were t1rer,t in a continuous roar of laughter EChaplin is unquestioTaably the fun Eniest comedian now posing for the scamera ana bhis, his latest work, is one of his best
 TTbe star feature of the vaudevil1e end of the program is a one act rural icomedy spIay1et entitled 'Huckins' iR11n.'' presented by Walsh, Lynch and acompany. It tells an interesting story sconcerning a. young s<cfty feller,' who becomes stranded in a little village and EfaIls in love with a simple country maiden, afterward saving her from tthe clutches of a niser who would srob her of a mine
 . Ding1e and Conner, black-face corn- aaedfans. sfn a clever little baseball slkit and introducing Tom Dingle, Arnerd- icass fastest dancer, mace big inn pression from the start.
 The Hess Sisters, two pretty dam sseIs in becoming frocks, came in for a. tbfg demonstration in their singing and 4out of the ordinary and the Russian fdance number at the finish of their act was exceptionally pleasing.
 1ToCloud and Karp. two talented EI1 uE1C1auS4 make 1r1en0S W1Oh their au- dfences from the beginning for they have peculiarly pleasing manner Of Eetting their numbers over for re- su1ts
 A novelty that struck a popular ehord was presented by GaIlando, who models the faces of many famous men land women from a. batter of wet clay. with nghtnfng-Iike rapidfty.
 ssIo7e,s Sacrifice" a heart interest ling western drama in two reels, Our 1Gutua1 Girl and Song of the sshore'' are included in the hill
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-16
B. & M. ECONOMIES
 BY LAYING OFF MEN

Boston, June 16.-As part of it's re- trenchment program the Boston & Maine Rsilroad is to make a big cut in its working force Only S5 per cent of the men now employed will remain The station. clerical and yardmaster forces are affected most seriously.
 Trains running in the aggregate of 1000 miles 8 day are to be taken off.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-16
RAILROAD NOTES

The accident record of the New York Central lines is better than it has been in many years. Marcus A. Dow, gen eral safety agent, has just made a re- port comparing the first four months of 1914 with the same period in 1912 and 1913, on the four principal roads comprising the Central lines. In this period in 1914. 117 fewer persons were
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-16
DEGREES CONFERRED ON
 .336 SMITH GRADUATES

Northampton. Mass, June 16.=Ten young women received the degree of master of arts and three hundred and twenty-six that of bachelor of arts at the Smith college commencement today. The diplomas were presented by President Marion Leroy Burton
 Rev. pr. Charles B. Jefferson of New York, the commencement ora tor, ha.de chosen for his topic: Some Lovers of Poetry
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-16

This season there is even more lat itude than usual in the choice of a wedding gown; it may be flmy as a cobweb, or satiny and stately
 The .'cal1a-li1y'' collar, which sur rounds the neck like a lovely white frame is one of the best in a season. of many charming neck f1xings.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-16

Hugo Bendheinn, a New York jew eIry scaIesman, reported to the police that jewelry valued at $25. 900 was sto- len from his stateroom on the Hud- son River steamer Adirondack.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-16

-F'oresters of America Sunday dec orated the graves of departed mem hers in all cemeteries of the city. It was the annual decoration day of the order and all the lodges of the city combined to ftting1y remember the increasing numbers of former mem bere. The ladies' courts assisted in the work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-16

"A regular communication will be held by St. Johns lodge, No. 3, F. 6 A. M, at Masonic Temple on Wednes- day when the M M. degree will be conferred on candidates All members are requested to be present.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-16

"A special convocation of Jerusa.- lem Chapter, No. 13, R. A. M, will be held at the Masonic Temple on Friday evening, commencing at 7:3O. The R.. A degree win be worked.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-16
THE PRETTTEsr FACE

and the most beautiful hands are or- fen disflgured by an unsight1y wart It can easily be removed in a few daym without pain by using Cyrus, FVart Remover. For sale only s,r The Cyrus Pharmacy, 41s Fairfield Awe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-16

SCALP sREClALIST soecan1 Treatment for oily HaIr--
 B1anicurfng mdRRIET E. SHERWOOD. Ana Security Building. 1AAB Main st Phone 1s7a- AZ ssz
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-16

killed, than fn 1919 and 1o4 fewer than in 1913. In the same period 657 fewer persons were injured than in 1912 and 1s409 fewer than in 1e13
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-12-14
HAPPY WORKERS MEET
SANTA Claus EARLY

Members OF tho Happy Workers Hons
and Foreign Missionary Society ct
West Presbyterian Church and large
number of their friends gathered Ia the
Sunday school room of the church Sat
urday afternoon and enjoyed an inter
esting program that formed the Christ
mas meeting of the society.
Perhaps the most interesting feature
of the afternoon was visit from Santa
Claus, who presented each child with a
candy cane and who created much mcr-
riment with his Jolly ways Another
feature of the afternoon included play.
let. entitled. "a Visit TO Grandma,
which proved very entertaining. Santa
Claus also took part iu this playlet and
in addition 20 him others in the cast
included: Grandma" Ruth Christy;
little Sister, Mildred stiles Brother
Ralph" Leroy Corkran; "1hc Poor Lit.
tie Jones Children Myrtle Brown and
Helen Laileriv; Cousins and Grand
children 20 members of the society.
The topic for the afternoon, "Porsiu
and SYRIA" was conducted by Mis-, Mar.
cucrite Clymer. and little Miss Mildred
Stlc. sang lullaby to her doll, after
which She carefully and with true moth
erliness put It to bed.
A feature OF the decorations was 3
! Christmas tree that was beautiful,
! trimmed with balls. chains and tinsel.
Miss Marguerite Clymcr was m charge
of the program.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-12-14
President SLASHES.
BUT budget Still HIGH
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 14-Heeding
President Wilson's economy dictum,
the House appropriations committee
today reported the legislative, eXecu-
tive and judicial appropriation-the
"budget'-bill with a merciless slash
ing of estimates. The total was $685.
744. 1888. cut Of about Sl,9S2000 in
the estimates. but more than mil
lion dollars heavier than last years
budget.
An agricultural census appropria-
ton of S2,2S6,1OO was provided. al
though the committee last year did
not provide this item.
Believing that economy, like
charity, begins at home. the commit
Tee slashed the time-honored 20 cents
mileage for Congressman to five cents
a mile and at the same time refused
an appropriation for automobiles for
the vice-president and the speaker.
Pay envelopes of but few govern
ment employees will be any fatter. nor
will there be many extra jobs for the
faithful. Cuts in the lists of both
the postofice and pensions branches
permitted further economy, although
this was Offset by allowance for 1000
clerks TO take the agricultural census.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-12-14
Gift FOR Retiring
HOLY name President

At the close of the monthly meet
ing Of ST. Pauls Holy Name Society
last evening, Thomas f. O'Donnell,
retiring president. was presented with
a silk umbrella with a gold mounted
handle suitably engraved The pre-
sentation was made by the chaplain,
the Rev. Thomas F. Waldron, who
spoke of the faithful services Of Mr..
ODonnell, who has held the presi-
dency for ten consecutive years.
Father Waldron said that it was
with much regret that he was called
upon to announce the retirement Of
Mr. O'Donnell, for in the loss Of him.
st. Pauls Holy Name Society loses
a worthy and capable officer and a
hard working member.
Mr. ODonnell responded in a feel
ing address, relating many happy in
cidonts during his long connection
with the society.
MIR. O'Donnell said that while he
was compelled to resign the high Of
flee of president because of remov-
ing out of st. Paul's parish, he wished
the members to know that his heart
and interest was just as warm for
them. and that they should never
hesitate to call upon him at any time
for favors he might be in a position
TO grant.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-12-14
NON SUIT Allowed
IN this DAMAGE SUIT

In Superior Court today trial Of
the damage suit of Robert J. Wallace
VS.. the Peoples Railway Company was
begun, Reuben Satterthwaite and Ed
win r. Cochran representing tho
plaintiff. while Robert H. Richards
and Aaron Finger appear for the de-
PENDANT company.
This case is an action for the re-
covery of damages for injuries re-
ceived on June z. 1913, on the Second
street line near Adams street The
allegations are that the company ran
its car at an excessive rate OF speed
and was operated by an incompetent
and unskillful motorman. Wallace
was an employe of the Wilson line,
and was operating a delivery truck
of the company. On the afternoon OF
June z, 1913. when he was run down
by the trolley. he was knocked from
his seat and was rendered uncon-
scious.
He was confined TO his home for
seven weeks and when he returned TO
his work he found some one else had
his position.
wallace and a number Of other Wit
nesses testified 10 the speed of the
trolley car at the time Of the collision
as we'll as to Wallace's condition for
weeks after the accident.
with this testimony the plaintiff
closed and counsel for the defendant
moved for a nonsuit on the ground Of
contributory negligence. After ten
minutes doliberation the court sus-
tanned the motion. finding from the
testimony of Wallace and Scully that
Wallace had contributed to the negli-
gence. The nonsuit was therefore
granted.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-12-14
MEETINGS
BEFORE REVIVAL
Mr.. Mckinney Makes Sug-
geStionAiter Declining Work
Here Next. Month
CLERGYMEN HEAR
EVANGELIST TODAY

Stirring addresses by the Rev. n. w.
Mckinney. evangelist of Coatcsville,
Pa, aud A. l.. Jackson, superintendent
OF police in one oi the big steel plants
there. and q prayer meeting were feat
urcs of the Joint meeting of Methodist
Episcopal ministers and iaymcn in Grace
Church this morning. The meeting WAS
called for the purpose of considering
plans for the proposed revival TO be held
here IN January
DR.. Mckinney informed the pastors
that IL would be impossible for him 20
conduct services IN this city next month
as he could not leave his work ia Coates
Vile and urged that the ministers ar
range for cottage prayer meetings be.
fore the revival. declaring much good
came from them. He told of the CONVEX
sion of 67j persons ina Coatesville and as
serted the spirit of Christianity is ia
the air. lie remarked that he had no
doubt of the success of the revival here,
as the city has the men able 60 lead
others TO the church.
Mr. Jaokson's remarks were along simi-
lar lines lie spoke of the cost of the
revival in Coatesville, which he said was
81 900. The speaker said he felt certain
splendid results could be obtained here
through cooperation OF clergy and
laity.
The ministers and laymen decided
to hold another joint session at the
Y. NJ C. A. at noon next Thursday at
which time a lay representative from
each Methodist Episcopal Church in
the city will be appointed The Rev
e. l.. Hoffecker. district superintend-
ent, will meet with the committee on
revival at o'clock this afternoon.
At the session of the minister's or
ganization held before the reviva
gathering officers were named for the
next six months as follows: The Rev
G.. w. Dawson, president: the Rev
T. r. Van Dyke, vice-president; The
Rev. w. G.. Poole, secretary
and the Revs. f. r. Carpenter. w. L
Cor1ran and w. W. Sharp, curators.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-12-14
force BY j. 5. AN
ACT OF HOSTILITY
General Carranza So Informs
Bryan Regarding the
NacO Situation
BULLETS AGAIN FLY
NEAR THE BORDER
By The United Press.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE use
of force by the United States at Naco
would be considered an "act of hos
tility," General Carranza informed
Secretary of State Bryan in a note
today.
Carranza stated that, although he
considered IL impossible for the Con-
stitutionalist troops at Naco TO wound
Americans for the reason that they
were fighting with their backs to the
American side, he had given instruc-
tons to General Hill to avoid such
firing as would endanger the lives of
Americans.
Carranza declared he had no knowl-
edge of any acts of violence to Amer
leans and deplored them if the re-
ports were true. He suggested that
the State Department institute an in
quiry to ascertain whether the cas-
ualties at Naco occurred through the
fault of his troops or through "im-
prudent curiosity" of spectators.
"The use of force by the United States
at Naco would have to be considered an
act of hostility, however disposed the
United States might be in its inten
tions." Carranza wired. "Such actor
would be directly aiding Villa"
( He concluded his statement with al
appeal to this government to refrain
from any hostile act.
/ The War Department received mes
sage from General Bliss at Naco report
ing the wounding of Mexican woman
on the American side of the border las
night. Despite the fact that casualtie
continue at -,aco, no order for chang
of policy has gone to General Bills
from Washington, it was stated.
Following the receipt of silliman'
despatch concerning the shooting of Gen
eral Fuentes, Secretary of state Bryal
telegraphed instructions to Silliman G.
use his influence to prevent further eN
ccutions for political reasons in Mexico
lie was told to make an effort TO obtaii
permission for Gutierrez for politica
enemies to the new government to leav
the country.
The charges against the execute
Spaniards were not given. II was mere
ly stated that they had been shot by OF
ders of the Gutierrez Government.
The Spanish ambassador was notife
today that through the Efforts of On
State Department the release of Emil
Gorilla, a Spaniard sentenced to deaf
at Iampico had been obtained
The Brazilian minister at Mexico CT
informed the State Department this al
ternoon that Elmer II. Jones, of ~
Angeles vice president of the Wells Fal
90 Express Company in Mexico, and {
A. 0Brien, general manager of the sam
company. who were under arrest
Mexico City, have, as a result of III
good Offices Of the State Departmer
representatives. been released and fu
nished transportation. the minister
war giving them full protection.
Perry Meaker, an Englishman. has be,
imprisoned at Navajo. Sonora, chare,
with transporting enemies of the sta
in his automobile. Meaker saws he rs,
threatened with death and forced
transport them. Consul Simpich h,
taken the matter up with General Ma,
torena.
a dispatch from Vera Cruz dated De
y, states that strike by street raj
way employees went into effect at noe
and that no ears are running.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-12-14
FEDERAL JURY MAY
PROBE Insurance
Several Delaware-Ch Chartered
Companies May Have
Affairs inquired Into
SCARCITY OF ASSETS
FOR RECEIVER HUTTON

When the United States Court grand
Jury convenes in the Federal Building,
tomorrow morning, for the opening Of
he December term of the United
States District Court. it is reported
hat the affairs of the Home Fire In
surance Company, the Mercantile Fire
and Marine Insurance Company, Of
Dover. and the Equitable Fire lnsur-
ance Company. Of this city, viii be in
quired into. They are all Delaware
companies and Postoffice Inspectors
Earnshaw and Plummer have been
looking into their business affairs.
District Attorney John p. Nields re-
fused today to discuss the subject and
would not say what what cases would
come before the Court.
The Equitable Fire Insurance Com
pany was chartered in this State, Oc-
tober 8, 1912. It's officers were Fran
els NJ. Mccoy, president, Long Island.
n. Y. and Berka Donnel Jacobs, of
Wilmington.
II continued in business until about
May. 1913.
The Home Fire Insurance Company,
II Dover, was incorporated in October,
1912. In December, 1912, the Ameri-
AN Fire Insurance Company was
chartered. The Mercantile Fire and
Marine Insurance Company was char
Tered in December, 1912. The COM
panies continued in business until
about July %. 1913. During this per-
iod it is said that insurance amount
ing to about $2.OOOO0O was sold to per-
sons residing throughout the United
States and Canada. who paid about
$4,000 in premiums. Several Dover
residents were interested in some OF
the companies.
On September II. 1913. a receiver
was appointed for the Home. Mercan-
tile Fire and Marine and the Ameri-
can companies of Dover. and il is al
legged that assets amounting to only
about 5000 for the three Dover com
panies were taken over by Receiver
John B. Hutton.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-12-14
STER|LIZER FOR
The WATER PLANT
Department Orders Machine
Installed at Weekly
Meeting Today
MANY NEW METERS
REPORTED INSTALLED

The Board of Water Commissioners
this morning instructed Chief Engi-
neer r. NJ Hopes. Jr.. to install a
new sterilizing machine at the city
water plant at cost Of $500. The
machine is capable of sterilizing "a
100000 gallons of water a day.
City Treasurer Price reported the
departments balances as follows:
Current fund, S19.212.2S and special
fund, S39.129S2. The current pay
roll Of S9O5.5S and the special pay
roll Of s535.79 were ordered paid.
An invitation was received by the
department from the Delaware Assoc
citation Of Licensed Automobile opera
tors TO attend the lecture on traffic
regulations by w. .. Mills, of Phila-
delphia. I'm Eden Hall tomorrow even
ing Captain Wilson. of the commits
sion, suggested that all employees who
operate automobiles should be re-
quested TO attend the lecture. Mr..
Hilles believed Il would be a good
idea also to have those who do not
operate automobiles attend the lee
ture that they might know how TO
cross streets.
Chief Engineer reported fifty
two new meters installed. fifteen
meters removed from cellar and
placed at curb, fifteen meters repair
ed and eighteen meter yokes placed at
curb.
G1,691 300 gallons OF water were
pumped during the week and 245 met
ors placed on~the extension work.
The following is report on meter
extension for the week.
District covered
Kirkwood street, Eighth 10 Twelfth
Spruce street, Eighth to Eleventh.
Bennett street. Eighth TO Eleventh.
Church street, Eighth 10 Eleventh.
East Ninth street. Pine TO Church.
East Tenth street Pine TO Church.
East Eleventh street, Pine to Church