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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-31

Hartford March s1.-sThe finance #commlttee started it's hearings yester- day in the retiring room of Speaker Hea1v But interest in the proposed state tax of mills and Of the state bond issue was SC, great, that the ah- rporations committee was shooed from the old Senate chamber ana .lne finance committee with q large aud1- Ience Of representative men went Into session there.
 Tlle proposed bond issue law, an i'm DOT taaaf measure, especially section two thereof reads as follows:
 Section l. Section or an act au- thorfzingf the treasurer to issue state bonds, approved September Il, 1911. as amended by an act approved June 0s 1913, is hereby amended to read as IoA-s 1 1owss
 and instructed to issue bonds of this state to an amount not exceeding $15sv COG, coo to be used to meet the needs oT the state. :,
 sec. 2. TE1e treasurer Is Thereby au+. 1 thorized and instructedrto buy bonds tof this state, or bonds of some n1- nicfpality of this state, maturing pre- vious to the maturity of the state bonds authorized by this act, to an l amount not less than s500,000 per an l num- until all state bonds outstand1ng, l Including the amount authorized by, +
 Sec s. An annual tax of one-half 1 mill on the dollar on the grand list or the various towns as completed by the board of equalization is hereby laid on I the grand list of 1914, and annually I thereafter until all the bonds out standing and hereby authorized, are redeemed and paid by the treasurer.
 Sec. This act shall take effect from it's passage.
  fsaid that the state debt must be taken
 care of and 8 mill tax seemed neces- ] sary This is double the tax of last 1 year. Of course the exact needs of the Hstate cannot be known until the appro- priatfon committee and finance com l lmfttee complete their work.
 John R. Buck of Hartford said that s the state debt is larger By g, COG, COG $ than the reports show. This is be- z cause the last Issue of bonds has not
 been published in 2 report At present ' the bonded debt Is over SIS, GOO, GOO. The q receipts of the state do not allow for Fl the proper needs Of the state. There fore the issue of BE, 5000, GOO of bonds is
 necessary. The plan would retire the
 state debt in 21 years. Under the pres eTt conditions the state must provide 7 for a deficit of about 8, ,5G0, GOO for the present year in addition to the stand } ing debt ;$2.20o, GOO can be raised by 2 state tax of 2 mills. A one-hah mil } tax in the form of 9 sinking fund vii ! help dispose of the state debt. ! Deputy Treasurer B. Frank Marsf also spoke of existing conditions 1T IConneeticut.
 The present state debt is the largesi : in the history of Connecticut, and al
 present there is no authority to issue any more bonds Any other expense: Iof the present fiscal year will be me by a temporary loan if the receipts de . lnot take care of the expenses A f mill tax will raise $1 172 "A on ths 5 last grand list. More bonds with 5 one-haIf mill tax for a sinking funt : are imperative and the mill tax foi state purposes is badly needed. Tax Commissioner W. H. Corbfn ia Evored state tax to pay existing debts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-31
MAKES RAPID HEADWAY
Add This E'act to Your Store ot
 Knowledge

Kidney disease often advances so rapidly that many person is firmly in it's grasp before aware of its pro- gress- Prompt attention should be given the slightest symptom of kidney disorder. If there is a dull pain In the back. headaches, dizzy spells or a tired. workout feeling. or if the kid ney secretions are offensive. irregular and attended by pain. procure a good kidney remedy at once.
 Your townspeople recommend Doan's Kidney Pills. Read the state ment of this Bridgeport citizen.
 Mrs. LiIIie Card, 31 Wells St., Bridgeport. says: .I had rheumatic pains and my kidneys were dfsordered. My back ached all the time and the pain in my limbs was so severe that couldn't get up or down stairs. had headaches and dizzy spells and the secretions from my kidneys caused me no end of trouble. My ankles were so badly swollen that I had to wear shoes two sizes too large. I tried diff ferent remedies. but got no. relief un- til used Doan's Kidney Pills. Three boxes cured me.''
 Price soc, at all dealers. Don't l simply ask for a kidney remedy-get Deans Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Card had. Foster -Mi1burn Co.,. l Props, BufEa1o. N. r. Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-31
GROSS FEvERlSH D IS BH I0US
 OR 90 ED
Look, Motherl If tongue is coated give California
 Syrup of Figs. z

Every mother reaIizesy after giving her children .tCalifornia Syrup of E iBs, that this is their ideal laxative, beeauee they love it's pleasant taste Iand it thoroughly cieanses the tender g1ittIe stomach, liver and bowels with lout griping.
 When cross, irritable, feverish or gbraath is bad, stomach sour look at Che tongue 1nothert If coated. give q bteaapaanfu1 of this harmless fruit 4laxa tive, . and in a few hours all the }foul, conetipated waste, sour bile and and igezted food passes out of the EboweIss and you have a we'll, playful sGhl1d again. When it's little system Ise full of cold throat sore. has ston- 5Ach-acile, diarrhoea, indigestion, collie
 remember, good inside cleansing lshould always be the first treatment tEsiven.
 Millions of mothers keep California Syrup Of Figs handy; they know a Iteaspoonful today saves sick child k4orzacrfow. Ask your druggist for a ts0-oesst hottie of sCalifornia. Syrup of IE;fgs z which has directions for babies, ichI1dren of all ages and grown-ups printed on the bottle. Beware of courl- Eterfeits sold here, so don't be footed. Get the genuine, made by ssCalifornia Erig Syrup Company y-5'-Ady.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-31
1227 1929 MAIN ST.
 athelci Hotel Bldg
PROT I E:C ING DE R s TOO " ELI
rouses Entire Neighbor hood in High Street When
 Cannonade Rattles

Residents in the vicinity Of the. home oe Jacob Fin keIsto1se, 70 High a are last night azyak akened by
 fusiIade of shots that brought dreams 61 the Fall of Antw erp, Shortly after II o'clock last night-l Tne star9lsd neighborhood arose en. xa1asse and threw up their " ind oWs. From the rear yard of the Einkel- stone house came sounds of ightened men falling over fences and then all was still.
 Investigation by policemen who came upon the run disclosed the fact that FInke2stone had lost two ro0sse1p and a hen a week ago MaIl<- ing positive that no further depredas Hons would go unpunished system uE alarm was pontrived with mech- auzAzn that insured swift and retritos1~ tive Justice in the form of shot It was successful in so far as the shoot ing was concerned but when investi- &atdon of the premises were made the lexpeeted carnage was not found. The lahootlng was only destined to scare favVays the intruder It did and the nef fghborhood feels assured that no ptlr larions attempts will be made in &he future.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-31
Locoed Animal Kicks Dashboard Into Lap
 Of Astonished Driver

An odd case was yesterday reported at the emergency hospital when John Bishop, 103 James street, aged twenty, sought treatment for bruises and Iac- erations of his right leg, near the knee Bishop explained that he was sitting in a wagon to which was attached a new horse belonging to Hamilton Brothers, local horsenen. The animal was perfectly quiet. The horse cas- uaIIy turned it's head, eyed Bishop who returned the stare and suddenly, with out any preliminary notice shot both feet through the dashboard and into the lap of the astonisIed passenger. The blow sent Bishop ree1ing over the back of the seat. The horse did not run away.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-31
kx EI1H. AN TIER T1lBERCgLlAR $
 CHILD TO sANATA RUM

John Hervath. aged one of 1O8 Pembroke street. will be taken to the state tuberculosis sanitariuIn at Hart ford this afternoon by Inves iga.tor Alexander Morrissey. It is feared that the child, which has tuberculosis of the hand, will not live long. Mrs rEorrissey will tenderly care for the Infant child during the journey to be made By autcmobiIe and Conunis- aioner Henry Harris is expected to ascconpanE he party on business con Mected with the par tment.
 The yVhItta ker- GIessner Sheet Mill 6t MaTtinss Ferry O. resumes opera H5ens today under a new wage scale.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-31

E'arner Want Ads. one oent 2 word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-31
FAILS FROM MOTORCYCLE;
 SUFFERS SEVERE ABR AsIONs

Thomas Tener, TOO Ogden street riding a motorcycle early this morn ing, struck 8 rail of the trolley traclSs while going at a good speed. He fell in the steet and suffered contusl9Hs and abrasions Of the right knee Wltaal were patched lip when he came into the emergency hospital
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-31
TWO SALOONS ENTERED
 DURING NIGHT; LOOT SMALL

Two minor burg1aries last night were today reported to the police. Lee Brothers saloon, s8 Whiting street was broken into by rear door and a quantity of Vhiskey stolen. The saloon of Andruskewecs Kaitana, AIS Main street was also broken into and the cash drawer said to have Been rifled of about $10.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-31

President wilson told callers at the White House that his personal friend, Colonel p. M. House, now in Europe, twas not up to anything but just observing conditions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-31

Secretary of the Navy Daniels ern-. phatieally denied published reports saying that the plans for the naval re- view off New ork harbor next June have been abandoned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-03-31
THE PRETr1EsT FACE

and the most beautiful hands are ot- ten disfigured by an unsightly Wart. It can easily be removed in few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover. For sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy. AIS Fairfield Ave.
The Sentinel=record., 1915-01-23
ROYAL TnEATEn

The Exploits of Elaine" will he
the headline feature al the Royal to-
day. another of those great TWO reel
dramas. even better than THE Twi-
li4ht Sleep" of last Saturday. The
Vanishing Jewels" is the title of this
episode and it is one of the most
complex, one OF the most interes ing
and one of the most mystilying silent
dramas of this series. The screen
stars who have been chosen for this
great production are seen at the
heieht Of their artistic ability today,
and In The Vanishing J wells" the
motion picture lover will find his
ideal and an interesting film story
Biograph offers drama whicl
would easily headline any BILL "Iu-
oyitable Retributoa" 1t is a tensely
dramatic story one which calls for
the acme Of dramatic ability on the
Part of the actors and actresses. and
the scenario writer has built for them
a splendid vehicle to exploit their art
TO Make the Nation Prosper" is a
progressive film from the Edison
company the company that is always
in the lead in the matter OF innoya-
tons.
Watch tomorrow's announcement
for the big Moose benefit BILL the
greatest double feature bin of the en-.
tire week in Hot Springs
The Sentinel=record., 1915-01-23
LYRIC THEhrER

Pauline Bush, that sterling little
actress Of the Rex company, is witt
us today. featured in a two reel ro-
nance of Italy. Star of the Sea"
She is supported by William Dowlan
and Lon CLANCY, as we'll as by a
cotHrie Of other Rex stars 1t is the
story of an Italian artist who after
completing a statue Of Venus. turns
from his beautiful model to wed a
fisher maid The jealous model pur-
sizes him Through an interesting and
thrilling series Of accidents. and oaly
modern miracle prevents the de
struction of his work of art
Sidney Ayers, the new star of the
new big IT, cimanny is the author
and chief actor in this big western
romance Heart Of the Bradys.' This
is Ayers second appearance with the
Universal his first being a real sen.
sation The big L" promises to be
one Of the greatest of the Universal
producing companies.
Warner offers feature comedy.
"The Champeen Detective With
Charles DeForest, King Of the fun
makers, in the leading role.
Tomorrow the Lyric has a splendid
surprise in store for the lovers OF the
screen drama, showing Edwin An
gust IN The Great Secret" one of tie
biggest dramas of the month. There
Will also be a Keystone comedy,
The Sentinel=record., 1915-01-23
within the Law"

Bayard WELLER, author of the sue
cessful new American play within
thc Law which Selwyn & CO. an
rounces for presentation here al tho
Auditorium February /, began his
writing career as a reporter Tor on
Of the New York dailies At the time
Theodore Roosevelt was police com
missioner in the metropolis. WELLER
was detailed at detective headquar
tess and whils there secured the ma
tcrial Tor the exciting scenes i'm
Within the Law that depict so illu
minatiyely certain questionable rr1c
tees of the authorities in their en-
deayor to fastel guilt for crime on
suspects persons.
The Sentinel=record., 1915-01-23
AUDITORIUM
Seven Keys 70 saIdpate ,,

seven NCyS TO Dbl updle
If you want to see the most unusual
play of this or any other ason.
journey to the Auditorium, matinee
or evening of SATURDAY.. January 80,
where George N. Cohau's mystery
farce, Seven Keys to Baldpata, is to
BE presented.
Using the story of the same name
by Earl Derr Biggers for his iouAda-
zion, young Mr. Cohan has construct
ed the only new thing in playwritina
that has been offered American
playgoers in some years There is a
punch in every line of its dialogue
and a voiley of laughter following
every punch. In producing Seven
KEYS to Baldpate," Cohan has run the
gamut of every human emotion
The Sentinel=record., 1915-01-23
To-day" Coming

Discerning local theatergoers viii
be oyerjoyed to learn that To-day" is
coming back to the Auditorium Feb
ruary 3. To-day" is the intensely
dramatic play Of New York life by
George Broadhrst and Abraham
Schooner which scored such a pro
nomced hit when seen here a few
weeks ago. Manager Head announced
that the same great company aad pro
duction would be seen as was seen
earlier in the season.
The Sentinel=record., 1915-01-23
Che CbeaterS
NEW CENTRAL THEATER.

The friends of Francis X. Buslman
have always asked him Why the ma
jority Of his pictures were strong ORA
matte productions, and whether pro.
VIded a rafting good comedy were
written for him. if he wlud play it.
Il like comedy replied Bashmau.
'aad ii sou give me the risA, linI Of
q story will guarantee yoU GOOD
production"
And that is how The Gaiautry Of
Jimmy Rogers came to Be written.
The Sentinel=record., 1915-01-23
READ THIS

| have farms for trade or sale at a
bargain for city property or anything
Of equal value; also automobiles for
trade. In fact | can sell or match
any proposition you have for eX-
change Call at ITO 10 Central Ave.
and ask for A. w. Phillips.
1-16-1m
The Sentinel=record., 1915-01-23
DON'T FAIL TO VIZ The
oAKLAWN MINERAL WsLl

Two blocks west OF Oaklawn Race
Track. This water is noted fer its
cures Of Liver, Kidney, Bladder and
Stomach troubles Constipation and
Eczema. Delivered da . in IL Ca
Lon Bottles, $1.00 per week. If you
have Kidney Trouble, Eczema or
Stomach Trouble, BE sure and try It.
Phone 1896.
The Sentinel=record., 1915-01-23

lDcugh and Dynamite positively
the creates, fun film yet released
Dent miss Pauline Bush in the
story Of sunny Italy today 1t is a
maryelously pretty drama
The Sentinel=record., 1915-01-23

SEE those ShackamaXon Woolens
Kirl-A Tailor 1913 Central Avenue
Telephone SIS. Cleaning and Press
ing a speciality. 1-19-tf
The Sentinel=record., 1915-01-23
ANNOUNCE MENTS
FOR MAYOR.

The Sentnel-Record Is authorized
to announce DR.. J. w. McClendon as
a candidate for mayor Of Hot Springs,
subject to the votes OF the people, in
the general election Of April.
The Sentinel=record., 1915-01-23

Judge c T. Gotham has. resumed
the practice of law and has secured
the offices formerly occupied by At
torney A. j. Murphy located at sol
Central avenue, second floor of the
Old Citizens National bank building,
over Spencer's cigar store Phone
GAG. 12-31-tf
The Sentinel=record., 1915-01-23
Or. w. E. PARKER

Colonial drug store, opposite Airing
ton hotel 1-22-2Wks
The Sentinel=record., 1915-01-23

Or A. L. Sneed has returned after
a two months absence aud can be
found at his office in the Arkansas
National Bank Building as usual
1S-2Ttf.
The Sentinel=record., 1915-01-23
A. G. sULLHNBERGER.

Clerk.
by w. II Moyston, Deputy
c. Floyd HUFF Attorney ad litem
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-15
Secretary of Treasury
Gets Estimates of Big
Appropriations Needed
By .4fsoctntcd Prctt

Washington. Oct 15.-Estimates of
government expenditure for the next
1scal year totaling about S1,24O. 900 600
and the largest ever submitted in time
or peace were to be presented TODAY to
the secretary of the treasury.
This was the day specified under the
law for submitting the estimates. al
though there is no penalty attached
Tor failure TO do so. Most of the mem
bers of the cabinet worked until a late
hour last night in order to be ready
with the estaimats for their depart
ments.
The extraordinarily large sum of
money which Congress will be asked to
appropriate for running the govern
ment is due to the prospective big in
crease In the administration program
OF national defense and to the Unusual
conditions resulting from the Euro
pean war.
The estimated increase for national
defense alone aggregates about s150
100000 while burdens entailed on ac-
count of the war will require an in
crease of about S1,30O.OO0 for the
State Departm ent Estimates for the
other departments, except State. war
and navy and possibly commerce are
about the same as last year Secre-
tary Redfeld. it was believed. would
ask for increased funds for extending
American trade abroad
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-15
Reporter Killed When Charles
ton Committee Meets to
Canvass Returns
MILITIA is CALLED OUT
Governor Charged With Inter
fering With Primary Favor
ing Faction
BY associated Press

Charleston, S. c.. Oct. Is. - Sidney
killed and four men shot in a melee
that occurred here to-day just outside
the room where the Democratic City
Executive committee. was to meet to
canvass the returns of the municipal
primary last Tuesday.
Joseph Black. of the Democratic ex-
ecutive committee is reported to have
been shot in the abdomen. 1t is re-
ported he is dead but hospital authori-
ties refuse to confirm this.
A man named Wingate is said to
have been seriously, if not fatally
wounded.
1t is said the shooting occurred at
the moment set for calling the meet
ing of the executive committee to or
der, and that the box containing the
ballots cast in Tuesdays primary
which were to be canvassed by the
committee was thrown into the street
Bitter Fight
The Democratic municipal primary
developed into such bitter factional
fight between the adherents of Mayor
John p. Grace and Tristan T. Hyde
running at the head of the tickets. that
serious trouble was feared. Represen-
tations made to Governor Manning by
the sheriff and members of the Demo-
cratic executive committee resulted in
the Governor ordering four compan-
les of militia and three divisions OF
naval militia held at their armories
as precautionary measure.
The State adjutant general was hur-
TCOntiuued on Page IL
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-15
SteeltOn Grocer Badly
Injured When Dragged
and Crushed by Horse

Dragged several hundred feet by his
horse, Charles Heller. 323 North
Front street, n Steelton grocer, re-
ceived a concussion of the brain. prob
able fracture of the skull and severe
injuries of the body which may prove
fatal.
Mr.. Heller left home early this
morning to come to this city for a
supply of green groceries for his
store. His horse, while standing in
front of the wholesale house of j. F.
Feeser. 140 South Third street, be-
came frightened when a train passed
Mr.. Heller saw the horse start and
grabbed the harness but was dragged
to Third and Chestnut streets. where
the horse fell, almost crushing him
Men going to work rushed to his aid
and then hurried the injured man to
the Harrisburg hospital where physi-
clans say his condition is serious.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-15
BOYS STORY MAY
LAND HIS FATHER
BEHIND THE BARS
Tells Court Dad" Married An
other Woman After De-
sorting His Mother
MAY BE DOUBLE BIGAMY
Declares Parent Had Him Ar
rested Because He Knew
Too Much For Him

The Juvenile court and probation
officers, even Ithe prosecutor, were
oddly silent this morning as to why
17-year-old Charles Ripple, Jr., was
arraigned on charges preferred by his
father.
After a few wondering seconds Kip
pie junior himself told the court why.
Here's the reason, yer honor. Dad
had me arrested because he knows
know he married another nom; and
my own nom is still livin' and dad
amt been divorced from her. That's
why"
Youthful Charles Kipple's explain
alton may send his father behind the
bars of the Eastern Penitentiary for
lsome years to come.
The Sins of the Father
The question of why Ripple, Jr.,
was in Juvenile court paved the way
for the telling of the rather tragic
story of the house of Ripple when
TContinucd OH Page q
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-15
4t4O RED-HEADED
HUJNTSMEN CHASE
OLD MR.. GOBBLER
Just Eleven Per Cent. of Coun-
tvs NimrodS Are "Sorrel
Tops"
,4,OO5 LICENSES ISSUED
TalleSt Gunner 6 Feet, 5
Inches; Shortest, 3 Feet,
6 Inches

Eleven per cent of Dauphin county's
huntsmen are red-headed.
If, all your life you haven't had to
answer more or less gracefully to
"reddy," "bricktop," "sorrel," carrot
top" cinnamon" or rusty this glar-
ing truth about the followers of the
chase probably wont appeal particu-
larly; you may even think this is a
brief for the red heads. But it isn't.
It's one of the facts that the records of
the county treasury disclosed.
day the turkey season opened
and up until this evening the rush
for hunters license was something to
make the county treasurer and at least
one of his assistants perspire almost
almost mind you-to profanity.
Up until the closing hour 1905
licenses had been issued for 1915 and
out of that number more than 440 are
listed generally as red haired. True,
CONTINUED on Page s.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-10-15
"NONPARTISAN"
BUT GAVE MONEY
TO DEMOCRATS
Royal, Copclin and Gorgas
Each Contributed 5000 TO
Chairman Jones
WHERE DID CASH GO?,
Report to Court Does No
Comply With Corrupt
Practices Act

Before a largely attended meeting
of the Dauphin county Republican
League last night, Senator +. f.
Beidleman not only charged John K.
Royal, Owen NJ. Copelin and w. l..
Gorgas, supposedly nonpartisan can
didates for city council, with con-
tributing to the Democratic campaign
fund for their denomination, but con-
nected their names with a report filed
as to their campaign expenses which
he said is in distinct violation of the
corrupt practices act
Senator Bedleman quoted the court
records to prove what he said. His
speech was a reply to the criticism of
Democratic bosses and newspapers
censuring the Republican council
manic candidates for contributing 500
each TO the candidates campaign conf
mittee.
The court records show that How
ard w. Jones, chairman OF the Demo-
cratic City Committee, filed a report
of primary expenses for the Citizens
Campaign Committee, under which
disguise the Democratic Committee
TCnnf;nuaH IN .