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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
DETROIT

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 The first permanent settlement on the site of Detroit was made 214 years ago, today, July 24, 17o1. Antoine de la Motte Cadillac, lord of Bouaget and Montdesert, under a commission from King Louis XIV. of France, left Mon treaI in June with 100 men and a Jesuit missionary, and at ttthe Oar danelIes of the New World laid the foundation for the future great city Detroit has changed it's flag five times, has owned allegiance to three different sovereigns, has twice been besieged by Indians, was once captured in war and once consumed by flames, and has been the scene of a dozen Inassa- cres and half a hundred battles De- troit has increased in population from 21.019 in 1850 to 2O5, ,669 in 1890; 2s5,7o4 in 1900; 455j756 in 1910 and 537,6 $50 (esti1nated) in 1914. As a manufacturing center the Michigan metropolis is most famous for it's out put of automobiles, and it now leads the world in that industry.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
BECKER IS GIVEN FINAL CHANGE TO
 STAY EXECUTION


 New York, July 24-char1es Beck CTS hope of escaping execution for the murder of Herman Rosentha1 was based today upon his application for a new trial. Supreme Court Justice Philbin had granted an order requir- ing the state to show why the appeal should not be granted. The order is returnable before Justice Ford on Monday when arguments will be heard and witnesses may testify.
 w.. Bourke Cochran. counsel for Becker, was busy today in the pre- parAtion of s1bpoenas for witnesses who, had made af1davits comprising the alleged new evidence which form ed the basis of the request for a new trial The courts order forzthe state to show cause does not act as a stay of Becker's expulsion. If the court grants new trial, the stay will be given automatically. MT. Cochran said that this was the last legal move that could be made in Becker's behalf.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
BALFoUR

Britain's new navy department chief, the Rt. Hon. Arthur James Bal four. First Lord of the Admiralty in the coalition ministry, was born in Scotland July 25,1848, and will pass his sfxty-seventh milestone tomorrow. MT. Balfour has been prominent in Conservative politics for forty years, entering Parliament in 1874, and he has been equally distinguished in his first work, "A Defence of Philo- sophie Doubt in 1879 In appoint ing the former Conservative Prime Minister as head of the Admiralty in succession to Winston Spencer Churchill, Premier Asqufth defied pub lie sentiment, which seemed almost soIialy back of Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher for that important post Since the beginning of the war Mir. Balfour has been closely associated with the management of the Navy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
A. Barton Hepburn, 69 Today, Descendant
 of Scottish Soldier

A. Barton Hepburn, the celebrated New York banker and hnancier, was born at Cotton, N. Y-, sixty-nine years ago today. June 24, 1846. MT. Hep burn is a descendant of Sir John Hep burn, the first commander of the Roy al Scots, the senior regiment of the British army. Hepburnss old regiment is now fighting in France, where it fought two and a half centuries ago. The New York banker is q direct des- cendant of Sir John. the father of the Royal Scots, 'tthe Right of the Line and the Pride of the arIny.' Sir John Hepburn commanded a Scottish bri-. gade under Gustavus Adolphus in the permitted by Charles T. to raise a regiment of Scotchn1en for the service of Louis XIII. of France. With this regiment, the first of British foot were incorporated the Scottish archer guardsmen who had serve dthe French kings since the ninth century. Sir Johns regiment saw it's first service in Lorraine and in the conquest of Alsace, then held by Austria, and it remained in the French service until 1861, when Charles IT. recalled the regiment to England. Several times after that the regiment served the French, but in 1878 it became per manent1y al part of the British army. Before forming the Royal Scots, Sir John Hepburn fought in Germany and Poland. He died on the battlefield at Zabern, in A1sace, in 1636. An other member of the family, Sir James Hepburn. took over the command, but was killed in Lorraine the following year The distinguished American descendant of the fighting Hepburns started his career as an educator He was instructor in mathematics at St
 Lawrence Academy and later princi- pal of the Ogdensburg Educational Institution, after which he practiced law for time in his native town
 Forty years ago he entered the New York Assembly, and in 1880 was made superintendent of the State banking department. Ini1S92 he was chosen comptroller of the currency, but re- tired from that position the following year to assume the presidency of the Third National Bank of New York
 Since then he has become a leader in New York financial circles, and has been vice president of the National City Bank and president of the Chase National Bank, of which he is now chairman, we'll as director in many great financial and industrial cor porations. MT. Hepburn is the author. of a History of Coinage and Cur rency'' and other financial works.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24


 Department, and, although without practical Knowledge of naval affairs, he had gained a clear insight into the workings of the department before se assumed the portfolio. He had an of fee adjoining that of MT. Churchill in the Navy Department at Whitehall, and devoted several hours daily to assisting the First Lords before he himself assumed the responsibility. As Prime Minister MT. BaIfour was bitter in his opposition to the plan for grant ing se1f-governmeIt to the defeated Boers, and the Union of South Africa which has been so largely instrument tai in saving that country to England in the present crisis, was launched in spite of his determined resistance Ten years ago, while Prime Minister, MT Ba1four made an address to the House of Commons in which he urged the necessity of more submarines and tor pedo craft for the British navy. He asserted that a sufficient number of such craft would make an invasion of England possible. Assuming the worst possible state of affairs. with England denuded of troops, MT Bal four declared that England. if well provided with submarines and torpedo boats, had nothing to fear from the invasion of foreign foe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
SHAPING THE AIR FLEET.

MR EDISONS genius the practical falter in 1W1 his job of telling the United States way defense He organization of auxiliary, the most original and daring who have engaged of the Such aided governn ought the into than submarines The problem intrnsicay cult The chief unprovided need mechanical and shell dropping method which will to his target details Engines need perfecng Swfter larger powerful needed What needs to be done nearly unlikely attainment than improvements have been in the automobile
 
 evidently intends to to it that destroy any hos tile navy shall have the audacity attack the United States From ships using the surface of the seas
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
NEARING FIRST PLACE.

T~HEE ARE ways of estimating urban population 1 The most usual is by adding annually number of per- representing the growth for at the rate shown the Federal the from 1900 1910 Bdgepors increased forty fraction annually must therefore be added to the population each under this system An other hod quite commonly used the directory method In it's best form the muper is obtained by dividing the number of the last into the population The figures for April d5 of the they The directory is issued in July By this has population close to 2OOOO
 which increased the for the directory Perhaps f2oO conservative estimate of actual present population.
 Unless all signs fail Bridgeport will pass the 45ooOo mark may beyond second place to the posi- ton of first city in Connecticut
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
BUYING IN THE WABASH.

erW- HE WABASH railroad plunged insolvency by A methods not entirely different from those familiar in New England has been sold for sf8O0ooo0 plus deb which is assumed by the purchasers It worth
 le i the Interstate Commerce Commission could the personnel of the oE xhA properly It would worth should disclose whether of the producing the conditions that insolvency
 The traditional, conventional method footing railroad
 squeeze stockholders buy it in for it's Times had changed There hue and cry kind of with other ideals much risk for which New England duly grateful though New Haven stockholders have goose Is cooked.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
STAMFORD
1snecIaa to The Farmer.4


 stratford. July 24-The funeral of John Kecko, who was found dead in bed Thursday morning at his home on Peace street. was held this morning at s:s0 o'clock and from St Johns Nepo- muck church on Brooks street at o'clock where a high mass of requiem was sung by Rev Edward A. Burke There were many sorrowing relatives and friends present. Burial was in St.. AIichaefs cemetery
 William O. F1lley of New Haven Will be the principal speaker at the meet ing of the Housatonic grange tonight. The lecture will be illustrated with stereopticon views.
 The stratford Wonaeh's Suffrage as sociatton is planning a lawn fete to De held on the grounds of Miss Alice gudson on East Broadway the second week of August. the exact date to be announced later. Following are some of the persons who will assist at the fete: Cake table, Mrs. Sterling Fill mer, Mrs. Frank Samnaisi Mrs John EIessian and Mrs. Wapdaman; ice cream, Miss Lillian SnoEyden ana Mrs J. Buck: candy, Miss Edna Samn1is, Mrs. DeRuyter Rowland and Mrs. Stanley Beach: tea and sandwiches, Mrs Charles Lay, Miss Emma Allen and Miss Marguerite Cogswelf; sui frage vegetable, Mrs. Charles Lowell, f1OluST b1H1AWlA anu 14A g. liam Bassett; grab bag, Mrs George Totams and Mrs. Edward Bennetto-s
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Emmons Jones fof Webster City, Iowa, are visiting Mrs. Jones' parents, MT. and Mrs. I. L.. Belden, on Main street.
 Rev. A. M. Baggett will preach in Bethany church at 10:30 o'clock to- morrow, and the subject of is sermon will be, What Is That In Thine Hand?" The Sunday school will con- vene at the close of the morning ser vice. At 6:45 the Young Peoples meet ing will be held followed by preaching by the pastor in the evening at 7:90. The evening text will be taken from l Kings, O. '.
 At the Stratford NJ. E. church, Rev. Ernest c. Carpenter. the pastor, will preach morning and evening. The topic in the morning will be Walking in the Highway. In the evening, The Constant Expeditions of Life.''
 Rev. Edward N. Packard, ID. D., will preach Sunday morning at tae Con- gregational church for the last time before his vacation. The subject will be "Restfulness' Morning services will be maintained through August, as usual The Sunday school will meet as usual. The elementary department will meet at noontiIne in the Red AIen's hall Prayer meetings for the present will be held in the church.
 Services at the Christ Episcopal church will be held at and 10:45 o'clock in the morning. Rev G. c. Kennedy will ofaciate at both ser vices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
WEST CONNECTICUT BANKERS FAVORING
 NEW YORK DISTRICT
Petition Federal Reserve 2 Board for Change From
 Boston Jurisdiction.

F'ifty-two Connecticut bankers have petitioned the federal reserve board to be transferred from the Bosom re- gtionaI reserve district to the New York district. Should this change be granted. it will mean the cession from the Boston disr1tct to the New York of the Connecticut river. The capital and surplus of the banks signing the petition are $24,161,00o, and their de- posits are $67.769, ,&7S.
 The claim made for the change is that there is almost ten times the business done with New York as with Boston in western Connecticut. Of the checks received on deposit drawn from New York or Boston. from ,75 to 90 per cent. are drawn upon banks in New York city. It is, therefore, imperative, the bankers say that the checks be sent directly to New York to insure prompt presentation and protest in case of non-paynentl
 In presenting their argument, the bankers say:
 '-Ever since the beginning of the national banking system these banks have always transacted the majority of their banking business with New York, which is their natural center and to which mostly all business of a financial as well as a commercial 1a- ture automatically flows. To try, therefore, to change this natural flow and trend to an artificial and forced point seems, if we may be allowed to us the sirni1e, like trying to make water flow up hill. If left in the Bos- ton district, these member banks can never derive the benefits from the system which they ought to. because it will be unnatural. inconvenient and burdensorne.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
THE RETIREMENT OF CHIEF MOONEY.

~HE RETIREMENT of Chief Mooney wanton act of mis- 1 the almost nanacal desire for jobs machine The jobs needed for the justification political supporters There Is the further pu entreneh itself by ob aning control department of the city This has been manifested in at rYon the police fire and charities de parnne5lts.
 Bridgeport eloquent evi- efficiency Chief Mooney The action taken against the prime of his usefulness upon property of the people of Bridgeport
 Mooney not the to endure patiently such an in yason of rights will the courts for redress Every honest citizens hopes he will find it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
United States and Canada
 Get New Found1and Trade

St. Johns, N. F.. July 24-The trans fer to the United States and Canada of a large amount of the trade ordi- narily carried on between New Foundland and Great Britain is one from the changes in the shipping situation The gradual withdrawal of transatlantic steamers from this port because of the transport needs of the British Admiralty and the require ments of British trade has reached a point where only three small steamers are now plying between St, Johns and Liverpool.
 These are freight vessels of the F.urness Line, with practicalIy no pas senger accommodations
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
Cbe DmRoad co
 Established I85Z~
move to Permanent Locations
 and become adjusted.

The main floor of the Read House is rapidly assuming the appearance of metropolitan mercantile establish of large size Again departments have moved, over night certain of them settled in permanent lOca tions, to the great pleasure and peace of mind of every concerned It is trie exciting to changes every day entering the store, especially there is such marked improvement everywhere, and though everybody will be glad to the end of these alteration processes feels certain that life will be far from hum drum when all things settled There will be pleasant happen ings every day
 Entering from Main St. through the fine new door way:
 On the south aisle at the right, Mems Wear the Notion Department the left Handkerchiefs and Hosiery.
 On the seconds aisle right Ribbons and women's Up derwear; left, Gloves.
 Center aisle, right Jewelry, Hair Ornaments Laces Embroideries; left, Neckwear, veiings, Stationery
 First aisle, north, Toilet Section Leather Goods
 So far the main floor sections completed. Two capacious elevators the east of the center carry people to the floors above. There number of agreeable surprises yet to and by the end of it is expected that this store which will the state, and which will be known The State Store will be perfect readiness to welcome the women of Connecticut and provide for their needs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
Germany Orders Census
 of All Cotton Stocks

London, July 24-Gernlan military authorities, according to information received here, have said that a nili- tary census will be taken, beginning midnight, August 1, of stocks of cot ton in Germany. The census will ap- ply to raw cotton, cotton waste, cot ton wool and all cotton materials, especially those used by the army. A census will be taken at the same time of wooden and half woolen 1rdercIoth- ing for men and various other sup plies such as sackfng and materials used in making rope.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
THE LAST NOTE TO GERMANY.

LAST to Germany with respect to the sinking of 4 the Lusitana, is in thought replica of the first It continues the serious situation which necessarily created with the sending the first is again to abandon her methods of submarine If she onnues those methods and American citizens affected this will regard the action gdeberately irIenais4's
 The future depends whether Germany is willing the government i abandon this feature of it's military power it's only eec live naval improbable though the best must hoped for
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
FELLOWCRAF'T OUTING WILL TAKE PLACE AT
 POWHATTAN SPRINGS

The annual clambake and outing of the F1e11owcraft associations of St John and Corinthian lodges, F. & A. M. promises to draw a big gathering to Powhattan Springs grove on Sat urday, Aug. T. Nelson Freshour will cook the clambake. Compensation Commissioner E. T. Buckingham will be on the mound for one baseball team and Mayor Wilson for the oth- er Walter E. Marsh will be scorer and Harry Walters, chief of urnpires
 In many places it is cust omary on the adjournment of a term of court for the jurors to give the judge a ibou- quet or other present. One can nev- CT tell when he may be arraigned as a prisoner in the same court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
THREE ANCIENT EVILS.

N EMPEROR bent with age, clothed uniform
 of general, stands the balcony of palace. ad dresses hrong of women They widows They Their husbands have killed They demand fhe end Of the In whispering speech trembling old hand resting the h of pended from his belt that the go on
 The emperor, the sword, assembled; cient evil things groWths ignor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
John G. Fitzgerald
 Is Made State Deputy

John G. Fitzgerald of this city. has been appointed district deputy by State Deputy William J. MuIligan of the Knights of Columb bus. George E. Clark of New Milford and James J. Durnin of Danbury, are also on the listS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
Prayers For President

Virginia. Beach, Va, July 24-Reso- lutions expressing confidence in Presi- dent Wilson and p1edging him pray CTS and support in his efforts to up hold the rights Of neutral nations were adopted by the National Christian Chautauoua in session here today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
ITALIAN CABINET MEETS.

Rome, July 24-The Italian cabinet meeting yesterday was devoted to a discussion of the relations between Italy and Turkey, according to the Giornale D'Italia. The ministers will hold other sessions this morning and this evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
Auto Parts

Thatyou need for your every day use, our stock comprises a large assortment Valve Reseaters Valve Grinders Grease Guns Grease Cups Door Strips Hammers Double End Wrenches Assorted Springs Ford Mats Transmission Lining Steam Vulvanizers Tire Savers Jacks Hub Cap Wrenches Grinding Compound Ideal Brake Bands Tire RemoveFs Plugs Lace on Boots Pumps Mirrors Seat Covers ReIiners Oils and Greases.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
TIE DISASTER TO THE EAs4LAND.

DISASTER o the Eastland musta
 A be set down to the greed. The was heavily overloaded Her construction faulty top heavy and well designed to be coffin passengers must have been negligence the ies the Easland would have
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
PERsoNAL MENTION.

Mrs. Nfossey of ss Orchard street and Miss Esther Mossey and Elmer NIossey are spending their weeks va Mass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-24
Great Yellow Ticket olearance ssLe

NTN6zaJ GLOW LICIIeJ NIaaEaDCe sEl-e-
 We are offering extraordinary bar gains in millinery. shirt waists, pettf- coats, flowers. auto yeiIs. silk sweaters. cloth cIoats, guaranteed raincoats and separate cloth skirts at 9. F. Dillon & Co., i105 Main street-A dv
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-11-11
LlNC0lh'S HA|R
Is s; soId|at Auction and a Single
Lock IS Disposed of
for ST..

NEW YORK, Nov. ia lock OF
Lncoln's hair was bought by Bren-i
tanos for 81 at the Burton sale In
the Anderson galleries. A volume Of
Lincoln and Douglas debates sold %
George D. Smith for 1896. ii
This book No. ll040, contained Lin
coins inscription on the = ffyleaf to
]. n. 81. Littlefield and the remark ia
Lfncplnss handwfiting twill pay five
dollars to whoever win loan that sum
to the bearer, Mr.. Lttleheld. A Lin
i. Mr. smith also gave $685. for 10.
1899. a rife owned by Lincoln; sos
for No. 1041, one of Lincoln's law
books; $50 for No. 1852, Lincoln's ink
stand; S65 for No. $40. testimony in
triaiof Doctor Mud, and s51s for NO.
1893, a collection of LncolnE photu-
The total for the session .yas S.
1850. and fort ths eolleqt ionsto date
$6,s69.o5. y
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-11-11
DAVID ! !! !: H 4 / ls.EE
ID ,rss,.s
Is a Poor Business Man When
Compared to This Can
adam Trader. J.

MONTREAL Nov 11.sons TeinSunt
now celebrated throughout the domin-
ion was bought for $170 or $3.50 by
the government from a man who ad-
mitted thatfhe had bought it for $40.
Glow much did that man pay for
lit" inquired the commissioner.
"He traded two brakes and a duck
for 1t. = ~ - 6
The commissioner sat up in aston
ishment, leaned over the railing, to-
ward the witness and asked asternly.
do you mean to say that this gov
eminent has palmed of on It q
horse that had been bought for three
ducks?" ssa !. i 2; z 3, N. /. 4
"No. your honor replied the in.
rufiied horse trader; 81 didn't say that.
I said twosdFakes and q duck"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-11-11
IRAVEL RECORD
For a Radius of One Mile IS
Held by a Ferry Boat in
MICHIGAN.

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. Nov. H.
The MAJOR Watson, d steam pleasure
boat operated on Reeds lake, near
this city, has q distinct Hon not pos
sessed by any other boat .Althangh
1t has Travelled more than 81, 500 miles
1t haslHarer been I'd
e direct line. from The spot where it
was hpiit sSi
The sboat has been ~ operation for
twenty-five years. sft max three trips
an hour. eleven hours each day around
the lake, which has Northumberland
of more than three miles. It runs
five Months every veal, This gives q
yearly average OF $1,000 miles and a
total mileage OF $500.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-11-11
ASKS $4,000
lHousekeeple 2 Sues Kansas City
r. Man for Back Pay, Said
10 ResDue. T.

KANSAS, CITY, Nov. 4 LA suit
for $11, 900. damages for personal in
juries and for S1l,025 In hack wages
was brought In aise circuit court
against James w. S. Peters. a lawyer
who lives at. the TBroadlands. by Az
mes Crampton, his housekeepeE
In her petition Mrs. CHAMPION says
she, began to work for Mr.. Peters
July ], $780, and continued in his en-
Fploy until duly go 1916. ~ RI
According to the terms Of her EN-.
Eployment, she say, Peters was 10 hase
paid her SIS "a week, She declares be
paid her only small sums. but prom
ised her from 500. to SIPS q month Il
she would not leave.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-11-11
BLACK SNAKE
Makes. Itself .Comfortab in
Ceiling of a New Jersey
Home.

SALEM. NJ. ]. Nov. 11.-A black
snake found its way to the ceiling. be-
tween the plaster and roof at the home
Of Clifford Filtcraft, near Daretown,
and had made dts home there for "a
long time. The family had heard, Pc
culiar noises. but thought they were
made bysrats oramice. While repairs
were being made to the ceiling a hole
vas cut and the snake poked Its head
through. ,s..s a:
Itswas despatched and was found. To
measure ffty-two inches, the longest
eyersseen in this section. The sup
position is that the reptile .crawled
up from the ground between the
weather boards and plaster. Z