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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-21
BRASS GOES UP TO. .18 1-2 CTS.;
 18TH ADVANCE
Increase of 5 Gents a Pound Due to Great Foreign
 Demand.

For the sixteenth time since the be- ginning of the Titanic struggle abroad the American Brass Co, whose big mills balance the price of brass for the world and te11-ta1e local prosperity, have changed the price of that metal. The sheet brass is now 18 and one half cents a pound, an increase of a2- most five cents over. the average or the past seven years.
 It is with no little resignation that Bridgeport brass manufacturers with other American consumers accept this price when they find that the foreign CTS are paying 20 cents and they are not being neglected for the enormous foreign business
 The rush at the mills is in evidence that in normal times. three weeks would e1apse from the time of hling an order to the reception of the fin- g4Shed sheet metal. Now two months is rapid time for filling such orders
 The large stocks of copper, the prin- cia1 constituent of brass that Amer ica had on hand at the beginning of the war last August, held the price of brass down until Thanksgiving, when the first upward trend began Since then, every month there have been rises in this commodity and now there is premium on the metal
 The United States is the only big producing brass country. While the total product Of the mines or otheE countries comes lip to 44O, 900 tons a year, and in this country to 550, 900 tons, still the outside production Is so scattered that it's price-hxing and in dustry-controHing ability is insignif1- cant.
 Of this great monopoly in the second most useful metal, the biggest single use is in the making of brass, and s2 per cent of the brass industry of the United States lies an that section be- tween Bridgeport and Torrington.
 While if the past decade the use of stel1 is making inroads on that of brass in small metal parts, stilI the non rusting properties of the yellow metal puts it in the foremost rank for war uses
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-21
TURKS ENGAGE ALLIES
 WARSHIPS IN BATTLE

Berlin. April 21-The Tages zei- tung today publishes a special des- patch, the origin of which. however, is. not given. saying that 2o.ooO Brit is1n and French, troops have been landed near Enos. in European Tur- key, on the north side of the Gulf of Saros. A heavy cannonading took place between the Turkish batteries around Enos and the warships of the allies
 A despatch received in BeT1in from Athens says great activity has been noted among the British forces on the island of Lemnos. which lies near the entrance of the Dardan nelles Troop transports are arriving daily at Lemnos from Alexandria, Egypt, the censorship is more rigid and all in dications point to a strong action against the Dardanelles at an early date.
 ! A report in London yesterday from Dedeagatch, Bulgaria, a short dis tance to the west of Enos, said a vio- lent cannonading occurred on the Gulf of Sarros on Sunday evening" The firing was so heavy that build ings at Dedeagatch were shaken.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-21
NEW PROJECTILE 60.
 ORDERS EQUIPMENT
 FOR MONSTER PLANT

Orders for half million dollars worth of machinery for the equipment of the plant of the Bridgeport Pro
 According to information received jectdle Go. have been placed.
 prepared to take hand in the man ufacture of munitions Of war as soon as site is decided upon, and has a1- ready let out contracts for more than $500, 900 worth of equipment.
 The machinery will be delivered in this city as soon as it can be turned out by the concern that has the, con tracts. It is expected by that time the building to be used by the Pro jectile Go. will be ready.
 The Bridgeport Projectile Go. opened an office Monday on the top floor of the Security Building. James c. Knight of New York is in charge,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-21

sioners, and still another amendment to make wholesalers pay ST5o the same fee as charged a retailer.
 These amendments were quickly re- jected- MT. Martin then moved the passage of the majority report as amended by the figures taken from the minority report and this was so vot- ed, with little opposition.
 The minority report was then in definitely postponed ' MT. Back. of Kn1ingly, gmoved to re- consider the passage of the bill in the hope that it would not prevail. MT. Tyler of Danbury. asked that the mo- ton De withdrawn as he wished to study the bill further but MT. Back declined to do this
 MT. Hyde was for reconsideration by reason of the closeness of the vote on the amendment by which the figures in the majority bill were changed. A lively debate followed and a roll call was demanded which was begun at 2:30.
 The vote showed that reconsidera- tion was refused 11s to 90. The House then adjourned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-21
THREE BRITISH MARSHES
 OFF, NEW YORK HARBOR

New York, April 21.-A squadron of three cruisers, the most powerful gathered here since the war began, lay off the entrance to New York harborl to-day.
 Closest to the shore lay a. four-fun- mel British cruiser, seven miles east of Ambrose Channel 1ightship. Her name and the names of her compan- ion could not be made out. Ten miles east of the Highlands rode the second ship, an auxiliary cruiser, which ob servers thought was stranger here. The largest ship of the squadron a four-funnel cruiser, lay 45 miles southeast of the Highlands. This vessel, too, had not been seen pre- viousIy by shore observers. Through glasses her signal man could be seen exchanging messages with the auxiI- iary cruiser.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-21
Only Two Lunchrooms
 Will Receive Perfect Marks From Health Board

Only two restaurants in the city will receive marks of 100 per cent from the health department as a re- suit of the inspection of lunch rooms and other eating places by the inspec~ tors employed in that branch of the city government. The inspectors have completed their canvass.
 The examinations of restaurants. in the center of the city show that many are violating the health board ruling against keeping food in open cans. Protests have been made against it and in most cases the proprietors have blamed their chefs for the neg lect.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-21

The fight for the higher fees was led by MT. Martin, of Orange, who as House chairman of the committee with two other members submitted the minority report which would make a retail license fee $750 as compared with $500 in the majority report in place of the present fee of $450, and other forms of licenses in proportion A number of amendments were offer ed by those who favored the majority report. One was to give the state ten per cent. of the fees instead of 25 per cent; another was to give the state 40 per cent. instead of, 25. both of which were rejected after prolonged debate.
 MT. Davis of Eastford, offered an amendment to apply a limitation of one license to 500 of population but this was ruled out as not germane. MT. Sherwood, of Westport, offered in succession amendments to strike out the population limitation in towns, so that the increase would affect every license, and to strike out the special privilege which is given to hotels un- der sanction by the county commfs-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-21

but since the desks and furniture were installed MT. Knight has not been in Bridgeport. Judge Carl Eos ter who heads the list of fncorpora- tors said today that he is not at lib- erty to say who is behind the new company, where it would locate or what would be made in it's factory if one Is built.
 Certain men, can't tell you who, came to me and wanted a corporation made and wanted it made quickly. I did what they wanted of course, but where their factory is to be or what they will manufacture I know nothing about, because there is no question of law concerned in the natter
 Judge Foster said he knew nothing about an option on the Clarkson prop erty in the West End, which the in corporators of the company are sup posed to have.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-21
Bridge Commission Prepares To Defend
 Its Choice of Site

STne Stratford avenue bridge com mission will defend it's selection of the site of the present bridge for the proposed structure. at a. public hear ing and joint meeting in the council chamber tonight at which the com mission, the city planning commits sion and the common council will be present.
 Secretary B1ackham declared to-day that the bridge scomnission would be ready to justify it's stand, and added that any suggestions from the public will be gladly received.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-21
PREFERS INVASION
 ID MILlTARISM IN
 THE UNITED STATES

Boston. April 21-"I, personally would as lief have this country over run by every nation of the earth as to have it under the bondage of mili- taryisna,'' said Bishop William Law renee in the course of his address before the annual, convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts today.
 The: Bishop reverted a, large part of his address to consideration of the relations of the-U United States to the war in Europe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-21
FOREST FIRE DESTROYS
 2,oOo ACRES OF WOODLAND

PIafnf1eld, Conn, April 21-The for est fire which has been raging in the vicinity of Canterbury, burning over more than 2;00O acres, was brought under control about midnight; accord ing to reports here today. Miles of the best woodland in the town. stretching from Paxton down into Lis bon, have been devastated More than 200 volunteers were engaged in fight ing the fire and through their efforts several houses which were threatened have been saved The fire is still burning in several places.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-21
DISTINCTIVE LIMOUSINE
 IS MADE IN BRIDGEPORT
 FOR CUBAN MILLIONAIRE

One of the most unique and distinc- tive LocomoIbi1e Enaousines ever turned out at the big Bridgeport plant is that just shipped to Havana. Cuba, for Senor Pelayo, a millionaire EnaIne1ed in pure white, and upholstered in gen uine pigskin, with two narrow stripes of green furnishing the only suggese tion of coloring, the car is a thing of beauty. The roof is made of Joined slats of polished Cuban mahogany.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-21

Hartford April 21After the longest and most vigorous debate this the Representatives this after adopted bill increasing liquor censes, having first substituted Of 105 to 103 the
 minority report which onehird than those which the iy report and which had been agreed to by the liquor nteres ts The of the bill by viva vote in hich the negative only faintIy
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-21
WEATHER FORECAST

Fair tonight and Thurs day; continued cool to- night. Rising temperature Thursday; T fresh north winds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-21
Want To Set Aside
 Verdict In Case Of
 Saloonkeeper Tobin

A motion to set aside the 5ury's verdict in the case of Thomas Tobin, charged with allowing women to loi- ter in his Middle street saloon. will be argued in the cr{ninaI common pleas court next Monday. The jury found fTobin guilty.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-21
SAYS GRAVES WAS
 CRUEL 10 HER AND
 SHE ASKS DIVORCE
May Blood, Wife of Former Confectioner, Wants Leg
 al Separation.

Leslie Billings Graves son of E. L. Graves, the Fairfield avenue confec- t1oner, has been sued for divorce by May Blood Graves of this city Mrs Graves alleges her husband has been guilty of intolerable cruelty and ha- bitua1 intemperance The couple were married January 8,k19o9. Be- fore her marriage, Mrs Graves was Miss May Blood. She was very pop ular in East Bridgeport social circles
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-21
Many Civilians Killed Or Wounded When German Air Fleet Makes Unex- pected Raid - Torpedo Boat Tries To Force Dar- danelles.
Western War Front Shows Renewed Activities As French Lead Attacks By Allies Three Warships Guarding Entrance to New York Harbor.

Petrograd, April 24-Ten German aeroplanes raided the town of Bialystok in Russian Poland, 45 miles southwest of Grodno, Tuesday morning, and threw down upon it more than 100 bombs.
 Many people were killed, the war office reports.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-21
FORMER HARTFORD MAN SHOOTS TWO,
 COMMITS SUICIDE

Los Angeles, April 21.-Charles Hunter, 49 years old, who came here recently from Hartford, Conn.,, shot and seriously wounded MT. and Mrs Beachy F.. Cra1npton, at a hotel here early Stoday and then committed sui eide.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-21

Two members of the Pittsburgh Syn odod of the German Lutheran Church of western Pennsylvania, and Ohio arc lighting with the German army.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-21
Try To Force Strait

Constantinople, April 721-An official statement issued today by the war office says:
 Ut is now. known definitely that six torpedo boats attempt- ed to penetrate the Dardanelles Monday night.
 There has been no previous announcement of a concerted effort Monday night by ves- sells of the allied fleet to run the straits.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-21
HOUSE VOTES TO BOOST
 LICENSE FEE IN STATE
 FOLLOWING HOT DEBATE

Only Slight Opposition After Minority Report Figures Are Substituted By Close Vote Minority Figures Are One Third Higher Than Cost Proposed By Ma jority Report.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-21
ROOSEVELT BARES
 SECRETS OF COP.
 MACHINE CONTROL

Colonel Takes Stand in Own Defense in Libel Suit Brought By William Barnes and Unfolds Amazing Tale of Leaders Domination of Republican Party Tells of Ultima tum to Platt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-21
POLICE SEEK WOMAN IN
 MYSTERIOUS SHOOTING
 OF UNIDENTIFIED MAN

Victim Unable to Give Pc lice Assistance Because of Delirious Condition Dies From Wound in Head With .3S Calibre Pistol. Investigation Indicates That Shooting Took Place Shortly Before II O'clock This Forenoon Evidences of Struggle in Room
The Washington times., 1915-06-20
WILD MOTOR KILLS
BOY ON FERRY BOAT
Craft Hits Dock and Starts Ma
chine-Man May Die from
Injuries.

NEW YORK, June 2o.-They ferryboat
Nassau was just putting into dock when
the bow swerved and crashed violently
against the side of the landing stage.
The impact set in motion the motor OF
a big automobile truck on the lower
deck and the car pitched forward till
it's front wheels hung suspended be-
tween the boat and the dock.
A fifteen-year-old boy was thrown be-
meath the rear wheels of the truck and
minutes later. A man leaning against
the railing of the lower deck was pitched
into the water, from which two en-
ployes of the city dock department
rescued him, probably mortally injured.
against the railing and were injured.
The Washington times., 1915-06-20

Mrs. Hill makes a special plea for
sheets and pillow cases.
Mrs. Logan has asked those inter-
ested in the work to assemble at an
other sewing circle next Friday
morning. Those taking an active part
In the relief work include Mrs. Albert
Mann. Mrs. Frank Hume, Mrs. Gear
ing, Mrs. Parker. Mrs. Alvord. Mrs
sperry. Mrs. Wallace, Mrs. Mckay
Miss Nelson, Miss Katherine Thomas
Mrs. Hitchcock. Miss Curtis. and Mrs
Bartlett
Mrs. Logan announces that within
the last week the District of Column
bia Belgian relief committee has re-
ceived 50 in money-$6 from Mrs
Frank Hume, 81 from Capt e. j.
Dorm. U. s. N, and 81 from a woman
employed in the Treasury Depart
ment A donation of children's caps
was received from Miss E. Brooks. OF
Alexandria, Va.
The Washington times., 1915-06-20
BELG|ANS STILL NEED
AID FROM AMERICA
Urgent Appeal Issued by Mrs.
John A. Logan, Chairman Of
District Committee.

The women and children OF Belgium.
who are refugees in France, are still In
sore distress and In need Of American
assistance. according to an urgent ap-
peal issued here bv Mrs. John A. Logan.
chairman of the District Belgian Relief
Committee, which Is arranging for a
shipment Of supplies to the war suffer
ers.
Mrs. Logan has received a letter from
Mrs. Caroline r. Hill, OF Boston, whe ia
now in France assisting In caring for
the refugees. Mrs. Hill was formerly a
member OF the District committee and
as a result Of her letter a large number
Of women assembled yesterday at Mrs
Logan's' home and made garments for
the refugees. The work was under d.
and Mrs. p. 8. Talbert. All garments
made and donated by Washingtonians
are to be shipped by July to Mrs. Hill
The Washington times., 1915-06-20
June l6. 1915.
CLASSIFIED Advertising Manage hi The s' Wash. tss

ington Times
Dear Sir-I wish to congratulate The Wash
ington Times on the relia bility OF advertisers
in this column. of which ! am a constant
reader. Last week the magnetic on my auto
mobile got out Of order. ! was recommended
by an automobile dealer TO take II to q GER
tain repair shop to have It put in order but
to my disgust II was bad as ever When
looking over the Sunday edition l saw a cut
Of magnetic similar to the one have, so /
immediate tely took II to the Central Armature
Works. 467 c st. n. W, and believe me II is
as good as new. The cost we'll one half of
the other fellows. Very respectfully,
HENRY DORR,
IAngdon, d. G.
The Washington times., 1915-06-20
St. Patrick's Parish Plans
Outing for 800 Orphans

The day of days for the 300 orphans
dependent upon the parish of st. Fat
ricks Church will come Thursday. when
they will be guests at the annual re-
union and outing of the parish at Mar
shall Hall.
The teachers association OF St. Pat
rick's Sunday school will have direct
charge of the orphans. Baskets heaped
with good things will be provided the
children, and a program Of games Is
planned for their Amusement
The Washington times., 1915-06-20
for 365 traction locomotives, the cost of
which will be approximately 81, 100000.

These vast orders have caused both
the Steel Corpor alton and the indepen-
dent companies to advance the price OF
their products. Several other metal
products which have made rapid ad-
vances since the outbreak of war in
Europe, however. declined during the
past week. Both lead and zinc, which
touched new high levels for many years
the previous week. slumped rather
sharply during the past few days. Lead.
which only ten days ago was selling
, around cents a pound. dropped back
to less than 8 cents. and zinc sold off
proportionately.
Crane. Paris & Co.. local bankers and
brohers, have issued a financial letter
embracing interesting statistical infor-
nation concerning the securities listed
on the Washington Stock Exchange.
The Washington times., 1915-06-20
Classified Advertising Manager. Washington

Dear Sir-I wish to say to the Washington
public that II they are In need OF good fsh-
ing goods they should see walfords assort-
ment before they buy elsewhere. have
tried them and can recommend them to the
entire community Hoping that all your ad-
rertisers are OF the same quality am yours
| truly. J. J. JONES.
The Washington times., 1915-06-20
Funerals
Scott Fl. Marks.

Funeral services for Scott II. Marks,
who died Thursday. will be held to-
morrow morning at 10, at the residence.
204 Rhode Island avenue northwest. In
terment will be In Glenwood Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1915-06-20
Washington, D. c., June Il, 1915.
Classified AdYertIsinR Manager. The Wash

Washington. D. c.. June II, 1915.
CLASSIFIED Advertising Manager, The Wash
ington Times.
Dear Sir-In closing the windows OF my
house during the heavy storm yesterday
afternoon. had the misfortune TO break my
eyeglasses. After the storm abated. ! pro-
cured a copy OF The Times and glancing over
Hints to Thrifty Buyers. / noticed the sd-
yertisement OF Finn. the Eye Specialist. SIC
G st. n. w.
/ called at this store. had new lense ad-
Justed. which exactly matched the unbroken
one. ! received most courteous treatment and
the price much lower than / had formerly
paid for a job OF this kind. ! can recon-
mend them to any one desiring good quality
Of goods and courteous treatment. Very re-
spectfully, ]. H. JONES,
1l33 Euclid st. n. ".
The Washington times., 1915-06-20
Margaret Theresa Sheehan.

The funeral of Margaret Theresa
Sheehan. who died Friday, will take
place tomorrow at 9 a. m. at the family
residence. 1897 G street northeast.
The Washington times., 1915-06-20
Mrs. Kate MurDhy.

Services for Mrs. Kate Murphy. whose
death occurred Friday. will be held to-
mass will be said in st. Dominica s
Church.
The Washington times., 1915-06-20

To Western North Carolina Land Of the sfJ
and California. Southern Rwy. S4 6th Av
The Washington times., 1915-06-20
Last Weeks Winners

Dear sir-My neighbor and are constantly
using a certain gate which we always keep
locked so that mono OF our live stock might
escape. Recently lost my key. which put
me In a very inconvenient situation. / mo-
ticed the ad of locksmith. Turner, 1907 II
St NV, and Immediately took my neighbor S
key to have II duplicated. ! am much pleased
with these locksmiths and heartily recon-
mend them to any one wishing to have a
key duplicated. J. c. RHODES.
The Washington times., 1915-06-20
G. w. U. Society Gives
Legal Advice Free

Free legal advice to those unable to
pay for II will be dispensed through
out the summer by the Legal Aid
Society Of George Washington Uni
|versity Law School.
It has been determined to keep the
offices of the society in New Masonic
Temple open Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday evenings from to 9 o'clock.
The Washington times., 1915-06-20
Capt. B. J. O'Driscoll.

Requiem mass for Capt. Benedict J.
O'Driscoll. who died yesterday at the
home of his daughter. 31ls Mt. Pleasant
street. will be held tomorrow at 10 q.
m. In st. Paul.s Catholic Church, with
be escorted to Mt. Olivet Cemetery by
the Loyal Legion. Of which Captain
O'Driscoll was a member.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-30
Building Permits.

Building permits were issued today
to the following:
F. H Gottwalls. to build seven dwell
lings from 512 to 524 Park road: archi-
tect, J. w. Powell: builder. f. H. Colt
walls: estimated cost. $4,000.
Hattie Thayer. to build nine dwellings
from 1901 to 1917 Montello avenue
northeast: architect, II. w. Thayer
builder, Thayer Company; estimated
cost, $4,000.
A. c. Ricketts,. to build garage in
Hunter & Bell; builder, w. Preston;
estimated cost. $500.
DR.. II. T. Holden, to build dwelling
at 3111 18th street: architect. DR. II. T.
Holden; builder, r. =. Whtby Com
pany: estimated cost. $4,000.
Ellie SheetZ to repair store and dwell
ing at 1920 18th street northwest;
architect. y. r. Grimm: builder. John
H Grant: estimated cost. $500.
B Cohen. to build two dwellings at
1874 Morton street northwest. archt-
tect. 3. F. Myers; estimated cost
$4,000
Hattie OToole. to build garage in
rear of 3210 18th street northwest; es-
timated cost. $500.
Charles l.. williams, to repair dwell
ing at 1880 Bladensburg road; esti
mated cost. $50.
win Shaw, to repair dwelling at 1892
Macomb street: estimated cost, SIS.
J. r. Davidson. to repair dwelling at
1892 Talbert street; estimated cost,
$500
Hattie o'Toole, to repair dwelling at
cost cost , ST. street northwest estimated
Lucie April. to repair store at 245o
Nichols avenue southeast. estimated
cost, SIS.
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REGULATION OF INSURANCE.
Proposed Legislation Discussed by
Board of Trade Committee.

Legislation for proper regulation of
insurance In the District Of Columbia
was discussed at a meeting of the in
surance committee of the Board of
Trade last night in the offices of the
board. The committee hopes to have
in readiness for introduction in Con-
eress next session a bill dealing with
insurance which will have the desired
effect. Harry Almond. chairman of the
committee. following the meeting ap-
pointed a subcommittee to draft such
bill consisting Of George A. Linkins,
chairman; Leon f. Albert, Walter A.
Brown, William II. West, J. J. Betton.
David NJ Lea and John Brosnan, jr.
I'VE reached no definite conclusions
of any kind" said Mr.. Almond. THE
meeting last night was devoted to the
airing of personal views on insurance
of the Individual members of the COM
mittee."
Guests of the committee at the meet
ing were Charles F. Nesbit. superin-
tendent of insurance of the District. and
Miles A. Dawson of New York. a con-
suiting actuary known in insurance cir
cles throughout the country.