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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-22
THE LAW OF NECESSITY AND
 THE OBLIGATION OF TREATY

FNHE ACTUAL RELATION Of so-caled international law
 the obligation treaty between nations that fighting point its first practical of which had guaranteed by treaty.
 The leading promises to be that Italy, which at the beginning of the treaty relations with Austria Germany, triangular compact binding the triple nations defensive and perhaps to offensive al lance
 The explanation in each case is the same It is called ma iona necessi Germany felt 1t imperative to Bell to get at France Italy feels it imperative to fight obtain territory the of the
 At the bottom of the whole situation land hunger. land hunger population The nations territory, they and They room Because they want things enough of those things it is always easy for them to fight.
 foolish United States consider it's action derived from European practice turn-i derived from European necessity
 United States hunger. will not have centuries. The United States than it efficiently persons to some $50 persons a square mile.
 lot of difference the hereis with people to eat it. pies with only to devour them.
 From these general considerations The Farmer eduees the conclusion that it would be much better sstent with national honor and dignity if the United States should declare European necessity superior to American 1et trade travel atits risk it did in the Napoleonic without the necessity that American blood should shed in defense of it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-22
THE MAYOR WHO BELIEVED IN COMPETITION AND
 THE MAYOR WHO THREW COMPETITION OVERBOARD

rTHE PROpRTY of the transaction by which Mayor Will IL Wafying competition in the purchase of several hundred thousand dollars worth of Warrene not doubt his He described the duty of in such and did exactly the opposite.
 On Dec 4 19I1 Mayor Wilson believed that all work ordinance and awarded to the lowest responsible bidder and that the of the should not be quested except in great emergencies
 Mayor Wilson, his bodness, not, and will claim that there especial emergency that him to paving contracts without seeking anywhere the lowest sponsibIe bidder.
 his being the Mayors official let qre into the financial injury which Bridgeport be deem ed to have suffered by reason of the action
 Jersey committee, which investigated the paving frauds Jersey which of county and grand to the record as follows:
 That fair price for Warrene would cents a yaTd.s
 unBatented bitlminous concrete Is a type just good, and be laid cheaper"
 Bridgeport laid 14223 ineaI feet of streets with Sd 36 yard and for the balance $I 80 square yard
 the contract let to the lowest responsible bd ninety centsy which the New Jersey committee found to bitumnous concre there would have been saving $ 36 and saving of 40 cents each square yard at SI 80.
 Since there 23693 yards which 46 cents total Of S1O96878, 2Oz3O yards por7vch should total should both lots of $1926O enough 90 yard fifty than actually constructed.
 Taking the New Jersey figures for bitumnous naeadaIn he conclusion irresistible that Bridgeport getting about
 hrds much pavement 1t ought to get for the expended. 9s84 A9@
 Mayor Wilsor principle of connpeti- letting responsible bidder Wilson who has thrown competition overboard, is
 falling into disrespeet and the roads unent is getting black eye.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-22
THE STOCK MARKET
(Henry Clews. )2

J
 Liquidation has been quite severe in the speculative stocks; and as buying has frequently been of good character, the technical position of the market has probably been materially strength ened. The slow progress of the war and the disappointment which that means has been an important factor of depression in this market. Opin- ions as to the future are extremely hazardous. This market is still domi- hated by the bitter struggle in which nearly all of the civilized powers of the world are now involved, except ourselves. Under such conditions, 1t is impossible to indulge in enthusiastic or permanent optimism. War means destruction and not prosperity, except to the fortunate few. The great strength of this country, financially and industrially, lies in it's complete isolation from the struggle and the more completely that isolation is maintained the better for all con cerned. Now that Italy has decided to enter the war, the end should be hastened, and this would be a bu1lish influence There is no lack of good investments to be had in the market at attractive prices. Speculative oper- ations, however, will have to be con ducted with caution, and 9 close watch maintained upon daily events. Sharp fluctuations and sudden activity are inevitable accornpaniments of the war
 A favorable outcome in our negotia- tions with Germany would cause a sharp recovery, while the reverse would naturally depress prices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-22
Hinchman of Pirates
 Famous Comeback of
 Present Playing Year

New York, May 22.-BiH Hfnchrnan right fielder for the Pittsburgh team, is one of the notable come backs in baseball. Rnchman was a big leaguer before any of his teammates except Wagner and Gibson were pIucked from the minors. He was one = Ladoie's Cleveland Maps years ago, and since then has spent so many seasons in the American Association that he was considered permanent occupant of that refuge for aged and indigent athletes.
 Doe Johnson, now playing f1rst for the Pirates, was considered a vet erans' when he was let out by C1eve- land last winter, but Hinchman had passed even before Johnson became 8 big 1eaguer.
 For several seasons Hinchrnan man aged the Columbus team of the Anert- can Association and was his own right from draft, but last season he had the misfortune to lead the Association in hitting. Forwith Barney Dreyfuss lifted him out of his comfortable job of managing the Columbus team and set him to fighting for regular job of outfieIding for the Pirates.
 If Hinchrnan had failed he probably would have gone back to Columbus, but in the meanwhile his job as mana ger had passed to another, so he pre- ferred to remain in the National Lea gue. He has been hitting well, and is one of the ''clean up" men in the Pittsburgh batting order.
 Last season Hinchnaan played in 163 games for Columbia and registered the fine batting average of .866 He made 227 hits for a total of 353 bases and ranked sixth among the associa- tior's regular outfielders.
 Last winter it was runored that Barney Dreyfuss sought the services of Fred Merlzle. Barney denied if and said he was not robbing the old soldiers homes to strengthen the Pf- rates. Possibly when Dreyfuss draft
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-22
Mems Mission Begins Tomorrow Evening At
 St. Patrick's Church

e A mission for women which has been attended with much zeal at St. Patrick,s church during the last week, under the direction of the Vincentian fathers of Germantown, Pa, and Rev. John. c. Lynch of the church, will close at 3s3O Sunday afternoon with the bestowal of the papal. benediction. Morning and evening services have been attended by large crowds.
 Opening at 7:3O tomorrow night the mission for men will begin. Ether Rosa will preach a sermon on saliva ton. During week days, masses will be at 5 and 2 o'clock each morning with instruction and a brief sermon. In the evening services will begin at 7:30 including instruction, sermon and benediction. Confessions will be heard afternoon and evening. begin ming Tuesday afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-22
WILSON NOW HAS
 A GRANDDAUGHTER
Girl is Born to Secretary and Mrs. William McAdoo at
 Washington.

Washington, May 22.-President Will son now enjoys, the distinction of De- ing twice a grandfather
 A aughter was born at 9:15 O'CLOCK last night to Mrs. McAdoo, wife of the Secretary of the Treasury, who before her marriage to MT. McAdoo was Miss Eleanor Randolph Wilson
 The new arrival weighed just eight pounds and both mother and child are reported to be doing finely. President Wilson himself was at the McAd1oo house, at 1,709 Massachusetts avenue, to welcome his granddaughter. He arrived just before the child was born Miss Margaret wilson, Mrs. McAdoo's sister, preceded the Pres1- dent to the secrefarys residence by half an hour or more.
 Mrs NNcAdoo was attended by Dr. Cary Grayson, the Presidents physi- clan, and by Dr. J. Thomas Kelley of Washing ton.
 The ATcAdoo baby will be named Ellen Wilson, after her grandmother who died in the White House more than a year ago. =
 The Presidents first grandchi1d was a boy, born in the White House to Mrs. Francis .Bowes Sayre, the Prest- dents youngest daughter.
 The President has been devoted to his grandson, and he recently made a trip to Wd1liamstown to act as god father at the christening
 The boy will now have to share the Presidents affections with little Miss McAdoo, who will be 9, frequent vis- itor at the White House.
 Secretary and Mrs. McAdoo were married on May 2, 191 The secretary had six children by his first wife.
 With court decision clearing him of the conspiracy charge and the ar rival of a daughter it was a great day for Secretary McAdoo. ~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-22

London, May 21-Members of all political parties here are agreed on one thing, and that is that the for nation of a coalition ministry means a complete breaking up of the present British party alignment. Some per- sons. think it means the establishment of new national party. All concur in the belief that the men now be- coming united for war purposes must become so mutually involved in all kinds of projects that a complete separation in the future will be abso- 1utely impossible. In the accompany- ing illustration are shown Arthur James Balfour, the outstanding figure in the Untonist party, who will lead the Unionist group in the new coa1i- ton ministry now being formed, and Winston Churchill. first lord of the admiralty, soon to retire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-22
Observe Birthday of
 Shirley Stapleton

Tn honor of her third birthday, nt- tie Shirley StapIeton held 8 party from 5 until o'clock Thursday af- ternoon at the home of her mother and father, MT. and Mrs. James tSa- pleton of 2737 Main street. There was much nerrymaking among the 12 little girls who were present All kinds of games were played and then the small folks were led to the din- ing room table, which was decorated with sweet peas and lilies of the val ley and had a great abirthday cake in the center with the name Shirley written across it in sugar.
 The little ones who were Miss Shir- 1ey's guests were Virginia Hall, Doris Peer. Kathryn AGunson, Eleanor Se- ward, Gertrude Con1tn, Anna Ger trude F1annagan Alice Stapleton, Grace Holmes. Mary tSapleton. Flor 1ence Stapleton and Loretta Sim mons,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-22
Memorial Day Plans Held Up Awaiting
 Many Organizations

Members of the Memorial Day committee of Elias Howe. Jr., post, G. A. R., are holding up arrange ments for the annual memorial day observance owing to the absence of replies from many civic organizations which have been invited to take part in the program.
 All organizations which plan to take part should communicate with Judge Alfred B. Beers, chairman of the committee, before Tuesday.
 Z Owing to the numerous requests for places in the parade for carriages, it is expected that there may be a di- vision set apart for carriages.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-22
Wrist Watch May Be
 Banned As Dangerous
 In Armies of Europe

New York. May Considerable use of the wrist watch is to be found in all the armies in the present Fs1- ropean war says the New York Med- icaI Journal editoria1ly. t'It is gener- ally worn on the left wrist, although, as a result of their exposed position. the left hand and forearm are very frequently hit by the infantry bull lets.
 When high velocity projectiIes chance to strike the watch fairly, the effect is to shattea. it into unrecogniza- ble fragments. These fragments are often driven directly into the bones of the wrist. hand or forearm, the result ing damage being so radical that no treatment can restore the industrial use of the arm to the patient. \
 Many of these injuries have been reported in the German army, accord ing to the Dominion Medical Monthly for May, 1915. If the precaution has not already been taken, prohibition of the wrist watch altogether will likely be adopted
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-22
Dies At 92 After
 Teaching 53 Years;
 Leaves Only $2, ,OOO

New York, May 22-Nathan P Beers. for ffty-three years principal of old Grammar School, No 15, in Fifth street, who died February 18, in his e2nd year, left an estate of not more than $2,oOo. according to a peti- ton filed yesterday with his will.
 pr. H. w. Schwartz receives my reading chair; three second cousins, the nearest relatives, all personal eff fects, and the residue is left to Mrs. Louise de Luna, 'fmy faithful house keeper
 MT. Beers had as pupils G. w. Goe- thals, Ogden Mills, stephen S. Wise, Abraham Gruber, Leonard A. Gie- grich and Joseph B. 1Newburger.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-22
Trial of Williams Postponed Because
 Counsel Is Absent

Isaac Williams, arrested in this city several months ago on the charge of nnurdering former County Com missioner Hubert B. Case of Bark hamstead, Litchfie1d county, will be heard June 1.
 May 25 in the superior court of Litch- field The delay is said to be caus- ed by the absence of counsel for Will Hams from the state. Harry Roe, who was also arrested on the killing charge, will be given a, hearing on the same date.
 Williams was arrested here under sensational circumstances by the state police after he had attnded a nov ing picture performance with party of relatives and friends. He had been living with his wife on Gilbert street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-22
JUDGE MILLER TO
 WED ON JUNE 21

Judge of Probate Paul [. Miller, will marry Miss Helen F. Capers of 335 Ogden street, June 22. An nonncernent of the wedding date was made this morning.
 Miss Capers is the daughter of R. T. Capers At the home of Miss Lila Judson of 3095 North Main street, Stratfogd. last night, Miss Capers was given a miscellaneous shower by em- p1oyes of the Bridgeport Trust Co. Cut glass, si1verware and linens were in profusion.
 Those who attended were the Misses Emma, Florence and Edith Allen, Viola Johnson, Gertrude Lan- don, Margaret Thompson. Edna Peake Ann Wilkinson, Emma Dun das and May C1eland. Ray Fisher and Henry O. Beckner attended and played musical instruments.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-22
WEATHER FORECAST

New Haven, May 22-Fore- cast: Generally fair tonight and Sunday; slightly warmer tonight,
 Connecticut: Showers this af- ternoon or tonight; Sunday part Iy cloudy and warmer.
 The disturbance which was cen- tra1 over the upper Mississippi valley yesterday morning is now passing out the St. Lauwrence valley. It has caused general rain during the Last 24 hours in nearly all districts east of the Rocky Mountains. The tenpera- lures are rising slowly in the cen traI and eastern sections.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-22
Bridgeport Trolley
 Employe Must Pay
 Wife $5 Each Week

Of 879 Connecticut avenue, this city,, was ordered to pay his wife $5A a week pending the disposition of his wife's suit for divorce, yesterday in Winsted. Nfagnussen was sued for divorce by Mabel F. Magnussen after the couple separated.
 According to the attorney for the plaintiff, MagnusSen earned $21 week from the Connecticut Go He alleged that immediately after the separation, the defendant drew $100 from the joint account of himself and his wife.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-22
French Won't Trust Samples Sent Out By
 American Concerns

Paris, May 22.-It is understood among American commission agents here that the army commissariat has decided to stop buying American goods for France from sample, owing to the failure of American manufac- turers to deliver goods according to sample.
 Henceforth, it is understood, pur- c1ases Of American goods will be made by a commission in New York and will be paid for through bankers possibly through J. P. Morgan & Go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-22
TO VOTE OR NOT TO VOTE

gT%HE WOMEN of Chicago voted in large numbers. The l of Colorado made rush for the polls. it is the of human nature drowning in argument to the ballot the Chicago Colorado.
 O Colorado To wish balot" they say they would have votedH They might as say, doesn't automobile, if yesterday"
 Men who vote frequently do not but they would pretty anybody suggested ballot taken away told that she again
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-22
EFFICIENCY IN MACADAM REPAIRS

IRST PACK loosely into hoe spreading edges, where there is no hole Some along with road roller and 1t the and kicks the all over te street Ditto horses with broons hoes the loose stone into the oqter the comedy the carts, which
 take the stone to dump Repeat long the money lasts
 This not of macadam repairs Bridge Dor but the vayit S
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-22
JUDGE BEERS TO SPEAK AT PATRIOTIC MEETING

Members of the Elias Howe, Jr., Post, G. A. R., Sonstof Veterans, Span ish War Veterans. Daughters of Vet erans, Women's Relief Corps, and La dies of 9he G. A. R., will attend the services at the Peoples Presbyterian church in Laurel avenue tomorrow evening. Judge Alfred B. Beers, for mer national commander of the G. A. R., will speak.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-22
JAPANESE DIET ASKED
 TO AUTHORIZE BIG LOAN

Tokio, May 22.--In the Diet to-day, after discussion on the govern ment's needs for supplenenting cred it's, by Count Okuma, Minister of Fi- nance Wakatsuki announced that the supplemental budget would call for 52,000,0 900 yen 4($26, 6,000,o0o) which would be used for the creation of two new army divisions, naval construc- ton, educational industrial and har- 1n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-22

have ball gown day she didn't to the ball would hardly be vexed
 Somewhere there must be choice of arguments Those find who vote not compelled to voe that if get the ballot they will have to cast it, will or nil
 is like a re One may have it without leading practice every time the boys take at the range.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-22
BRIDGEPORT BAKING CO,
 CHANGES ITS NAME.

The Bridgeport Baking Co., which was organized two months ago for the purpose of keeping the wholesale bread trade for this city, among Bridgeport bakers, has changed it's name to the Adams 6 Roth Bak- ing Go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-22
PASTORS TO MEET.

The annual meeting of the Bridge port Pastors association will be held Monday at the home of Rev. L. L.. Barber Of Greens Farms
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-22
ALMANAC FOR TO-DAY
FOR SUNDAY

The common council of Troy, N. Y. unanimously voted a, resolution calling for investigation of the Hudson Nayi- gation Go, of which Charles w. Morse is head
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-22
ELAsTIC sToCKTNGs

We carry a large stock in both Silk and Linen, or make special at the same cost.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-22
BATH SPRAYS

Large assortment from
 soc to $2. .95
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-22
Sheefng

In many widths and col ors, 45c a yard up. Many grades in stock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-22
RUBBER sPONGEs

From the small face sponge to the large body sponge, 15c to S1.5o.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-22
RUBBER MAPPING

ed H4nchman on the strength Of batting average he failed to rsmenb him as former American lesSaa
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-08-30
Fred Toney, "Going to Be" Wonder
!. for Six Years, Finally Is Star
~ BROWN HOLMES

Fred Toney. FOR six years tho
greatest going to DO wonder
pitcher In baseball. has finally
arrived. After being battered
from pillar to post because he
never filled that going TO be-
dope, he ID not only winning
for tho Cincinnati Reds. but get.
ting TO be Bhutout specialist.
Toney began 10 be a wonder
In 1909 when, with Winchester.
Ky. he struck ort 10 OF al bat.
tiers who faced him in n seven.
inning no-hit game. He was Sc
cured by the Cubs. and In the
next four years was sent to
Louisville and recalled by Chi.
cago so often no became close
friend OF all tho conductors
operating between tho two
cities.
In 1914 Cssrloy Murphy gave
Roger nrcKrRhan $4,000 10 sign
a contract and said Roger would
earn the bonus II he didn't do
anything except mako a pitcher
OF Tonoy. Roger worked hard
and finally sold tho pitcher TO
the Reds.
Toney entered tho majors
without the sign OF curve ball
and without any idea OF how TO
pitch overland.
Miner Brown taught him In
about five minutes TO throw a
dandy curve. but no ono was
ever able TO mako him pitch
overland.
Also, Toney insisted on pitch
Ing his raise ball all the time.
II took him moro than four
years and many trips 20 and
from tho majors 10 learn that
while HIS raise was effective no
would have TO mix IL with some
thing else. He is mixing 'em
now and 10 one OF tho hardest
pitchers In tho league TO score
against
Toney is the strongest man In
baseball. It's an odd sight 20
sec him walk across tho field
and ooze into the arena lie
Just ambies along. head down,
shoulders stopped and his awk.
ward legs barely dragging his
feet--the biggest Ia baseball.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-08-30
where They COME
FROM

OLLIE CHILL, American league
umpire. was a boxer. Ho boxed Ed.
die Santry and other good boys OF
several years ago. and In the winter.
after he became an umpire. helped
Ray Bronson, the Indianapolis scrap
per, In his training.
Chill started an an umpire In the
Central league. went to the Ameri.
can association and then TO the
majors. He's little runt, but
capable.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-08-30
REDS SET PACE
IN TOUCH RACE;
HALT LEADERS
BY BROWN HOLMES

The time has come when u
10 necessary TO pay attention 70
the Cincinnati Reds, rank tall
enders for months. They are
pulling a Boston. The streak
they started August 8 may not
carry them as far as the Braves
went last season, but II 10 play
ing hob with the sizzling Ma
tlonal race.
The Reds won nine OF ten games.
then three more In five, a record
OF IL victories In 10 contests for
the remarkable average OF 500.
They put crinp In the Pills by
winning two games from them.
The Pirates. in a dash 10 the top.
hit the Reds and had the wind
taken out OF their sails in a hurry.
The Reds walloped the Pirates five
In a row.
Just when Brooklyn stood two
points behind the Pills and had q
chance 20 jump into the lead. the
Reds trimmed them two In three
and sent Brooklyn 10 a position Is
points behind the Pills, who had
COPIED few games In the mean
time. The Giants, too, had perked
up and were going pretty well
when the Reds set them back by
winning two OF three games.
Charley Herzog. the Red man.
ager. has whipped four pitchers
into form. They are Gene Dale. in
his first season as a major; Frank
McKenry. Just secured from Vic
toria; Pete Schneider. secured
year ago from Seattle, and Fred
Toney. who was failure for five
years.
Herzog has rejlggered his out
field by the addition OF Ken VIII
liams, a .300-hitter from Spokane.
and bis infield was helped when
Fred Mollwitz. first baseman, got
TO hitting.
The Reds, since their streak
started, have played the best
ball In the league. They will
play about 20 games on their
home lot In September, while
the Eastern clubs will be COM
PEELED 10 make the stretch drive
on the road. Can the Reds pull
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