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Evening star., 1916-10-17
IN RECEIPTS
OF GOVERNMENT FUNDS
Collections Since June About S1S,.
100000 More Than in Same
Period Last Year.

Nearly s14,900.0O0 is the excess of in
ternal revenue receipts from al. sources
for the expired portion of the present
hscal year over receipts for the same
period last year
More than s4.000.00O is the excess of
customs receipts for the expired por-
ton of the present fiscal year over re-
ceipts for the same period last year
Prediction is made by government
statisticians that Internal revenue re-
ceipts collected during the entire pres
ent fiscal year will reach a total Of
o0,000.000 or ss00.000.O0O Total re-
ceipts during the last fiscal year were
S312, 723,2S1.1, a record that was an
increase Of 100,00c,000 over the pre-
ceding years collections. If anticipa-
tions for the present fiscal year are
approximated ii will mean an increase
in revenues over last year of from
nearly 100000, 900 to $500, 200, 900
Evening star., 1916-10-17
Estimate of Customs Duties,

Prediction is made by government
statisticians that the customs revenues
will reach s225, 900 during the pres
ent fiscal year. This would mean an
increase of s1O.oOO,0O0 over the collec-
tions of s215,000. 900 last year
Internal revenue receipts for the pc
riod from June 30 to October IA, the
expired part of the present fiscal year
are s130,096, 1898. For the same part
of last year the receipts were s116,-
121,03371. The exact increase in reve-
nues is S13,975.466.27.
Customs receipts for the period from
June 80 to October IS. this year, reached
,5S6291.4s. against $50, ,562 ,O87.79 for
the same period last year. The in
crease is S4,024, 4,203.69.
Evening star., 1916-10-17
Washington Stock Exchange.

SALES.
Graphophone 1st IS, $500 at 10ek. $500 Al
102h.
Capital Traction 10 at s31a. at s31a.
Washington Railway pfd.. 10 at 81.
Washington Gas, 10. at 70ia.
Graphophone CON-, at 1915.
After call:
Washington Gas, at II.
Bid and Asked Prices.
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NEW YORK COTTON.

Quotations furnished by W d. Hjbbs C. ~
members New York Stock Exchange W, -.
Cotton Exchange and Chicago Board Of Trad Vi
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II pays to read the want columns Of
The Star. Hundreds OF situations are
filed through them.
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,,orrov fair and cool; gentle to moo-
crate northwest winds.
~ virginia, fair. cooler tonight:
rdroorrow fair; cooler in southeast
nortion; ortio moderate northwest winds.
For west Virginia, fair, .Gooler 10
night. with heavy frost Ioihofro"'
fair.
Tide Tables.
,co,ni,ed by United States coast and
geodetic survey a s.s7
Today-Low tide. 6:42 am ana o'''
n.m,: high tide, 1921 pm a
pT-i Trion1orrow-Low tide, 1885 am; ana
7.51 pm; high tide, 12:3' am. and liz
pm.
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LIVERPOOL,

LIVERPOOL. October 17.-Wheat-
Spot No. l. Manitoba, 15s 4d; No. 9
los I'd: No. 3. 14s 11kd: No. 2 hard
winter, las I'd. Corn-Spot, American
mixed, new, los 10hd
Evening star., 1916-10-17
STEEL COMMON LEADER
IN STRONGER MARKET
Wall Street Receivers Its Poise and
. Again Takes Bull Side in
Trading.
Industrials Command Chief Atten.
tion and Make Sharp Advances.
Rails Follow Slowly.

NEW YORK, October 1.-THE activ-
ity and strength of yesterdays late
dealings made further headway at to-
days opening, leading stocks being
confidently taken iii large individual
lots.
United States Steel was the note
worthy feature. it's initial offering
comprising 5000 shares, at an advance
of a point
Gains of 1 to 3 points were made
by Bethlehem Steel, shipping shares,
prominent munitions and the copper,
leather and motor stocks.
Some heaviness was shown by In
dustrial Alcohol, International Paper,
Crucible Steel and Baldwin Locomo-
tive
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CURB STOCKS.

Quotations furnished by W. Il. Hibbs & Co.
,owlers New York Stock Exchange.
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Up-River Waters.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HARPERS FERRY, W. Va, October
1.-THE Potomac and Shenandoah
rivers both were clear this morning.
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Money to Loan

Secured by First Deed Of Trust on Real Estata1
Prevailing interest and commision
Joseph l. Weller, GA F st. NV
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Fresh Buying Stimulates Market.

Gains were irreg7llarly reduced il
the profit taking of the early advance
some stocks falling under yesterdays
final quotations.
The setback did not go far. however
fresh buying on a larger scale soon re-
sulting in an upward swing, which car
ried important issues well above initial
high levels.
Reading was prominent in this move
ment, also Western Union, sugars,
fertilizers, motors and subsidiaries,
with General Motors at the new record
price of $50.
Minor rails and industrials. princi-
pally Rock Island and Southern rail-
way, various paper issues and Ameri-
can Woolen We're = to Z points higher,
with apprecable gains in petroleums.
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POWDER STOCKS.

ouotati tionsl furnished by W. B. g,h,s
Evening star., 1916-10-17
Market Dealings Broaden.

Increased breadth and strength mark
ed the dealings of the afternoon,
United States Steel and allied issues,
Coppers and some of the distinctive
war stocks scoring smart gains.
Sugar and paper shares added to ad-
yances of the morning.
Evening star., 1916-10-17
Condition of the Treasury.

The condition of the United States
Treasury yesterday:
Net balance in general fund, s15S,-
429.ssl
Total receipts, s1.454.sss.
Total payments. $3.s72.4s3.
The deficit this fiscal year is S72.sS1.-
0eS, against a deficit Of S43.941s55 last
year. exclusive Of Panama canal and
public debt transactions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-12
AUCTION OF
 NORTH ENDS LOTS INVESTORS CHANGE
Home Site in North Main
 Street May Be Acquired at Easy Terms.

| An unusual opportunity to acquire a home site or to make a,paying real es- tate investment is afforded in the auc- tion slte being held today. tomorrow and Saturday at North Main street. opposife Federal street. when 20 big valuable building lots are to be sold. The lots are ideally and centrally lo- cated. high and dry and ready for buildtng. Benjamin Harris is the owner and Arthur Elwood will be anc- Honeer < Tho anction will take place each afternoon at o'clock, on the prem lses. Representatives win be on the ground all day Sunday prepared to ar ranged details of sales or to sell any of the .ota not disposed of at the auction. A handsome souvenir will be given each person more than 21 years old who attends the sale. Pay xnent for hny of the lots may be ar ranged on easy terms.
 This Is an opportunity to make a profitable real estate investment. You may purchase land at your own price, not the owners price. The invest nent ought to earn from 10 to 20 per cant It is an opportunity also to procure q home or home site by pay. ing a little at lime.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-12
 . OF $2,222 FOR ,
 LOCAL ORPHANS
Six Children of New Haven ! Man Get Award in Court
 at New Haven.

For the loss of their father, wiIl- fam Donnelly of New Haven. an em- ploye of the Mohican Co.,. who, died Aug. 2, from an infection of his hand, received while working, at the store of that company, the six little chil- dren of thef deceased. Morris. aged IA: Mary, aged IS: William, Jr., aged II: Thomas. aged 8; Vincent, aged 5, and James, a tiny baby of one year, all of them living at St. Augustine's rectory, in this city. have been award ed compensation in a lump sum of $2.222.s3. following Q hearing before Compensation Commissioner George B. Beers in New Haven.
 When Donnelly died the little chil- dren were left frtendless, as their mother died last March, and their father was their only support. The company, recognizing the need of the children of their former employe agreed in advance that the sum which has been decided upon would, be c fair one under the circumstances and so after holding the hearing in the case the commissioner made the above award which, in brief, is the commutsd mount of $8 a week for a period of 312 weeks. &
 Rev. Janhes B. Nihill, rector Of St. Augustine'si church ,kas been made the legal guardian of the children by the probate court of this city. and the money will be paid to him by the company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-12
BIG PARADE AS DEMONSTRATION
 FOR PRESIDENT
Democracy Will Be Out in Force Monday Night For
 Procession and Meeting.

The enthusiastic support in Bridge port of President Wilson and his ad- ministration will find expression Mon day night when thousands of Demo- crats, Republicans, Progressives and independent voters who believe that tho President is entitled to their con- fidence will take part in a monster parade and banner raising to be fol- lowed by a rally at the Casino in State street.
 The speakers at the big rally to be held in the Casino will be John Tenn pie Graves, editor of the Atlanta Con- stitution: Senator Kent E. Keller of Illinois; Homer s. Cummings of Stam- ford; Morris B. Beardsley of Bridge port. candidate for governor, and the rest on the state ticket.
 The speakers and guests will ride in automobiles at the head of the parade, which will start from Chapel and Main streets at o'clock sharp The line of march will be down Main street to State street to the Casino. Hugh J. Lavery, chairman of the Democratic town committee, will be grand mar shal. His aides will be the members of the town committee. The Woodrow Wilson Marching club of this city which has recently been organized will head the line with the Wheeler & Will soh band. The Homer s. Cummings Marching club, 100 strong, will be in line as well as marchers from Milford, Stratford, Derby, Ansonia. Fairfield, Southport and Westport
 As the procession passes Wall and Main street a handsome banner with portraits of President Wilson and vico President Marshall and the motto in big letters, Peace and Prosperity" will be unfurled while the Presidents salute of 21 guns will be fired by a battery of sguns stationed on the city dock at the foot of Wall street. Thcre wdll be plenty>of red fire and all the element of an old time torchlight parade. Everyone who desires to par ticipate is invited.
 B. B. Allen has been chosen presi- dent of the Woodrow Wilson March ing club and will head that organiza- ton in the parade. His aides will be the officers of the club. q < Democratic headquarters have been established in Room 529, Board of Trade rooms. in the Newf1eld build- ing, and will be open every day dur ing the campaign. The rooms will be in charge of Thomas F. White. The speakers and gussts who come here for the big rally Monday night will make headquarters at The Stratfield,
 Marching clubs in each district arc being organized and they will be in charge of the assistant registrars of voters who recently have been ap- pointed. It is expected the speakers and guests will hold a brief reception at The Stfatdeid before the parade starts.
 The rally will be one of many planned for the campaign.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-12
Original Olivet Church to Become
 Private Residence


 The original .Olivet church, which since the erection of the new edifice at Main street and North avenue in 1892, has been used as a social hall, is now to become home in North Bridgeport. t Purchase of the property through the trustees of the church was con summated yesterday by Deputy Sher- if Antonio Abriola for other per- sons, who plan the removal of the ediice and reconstructing it into a house.
 The original church was built in the early sos and was replaced by the present brick structure in 1892.
 Removal. 1t is said, will be at once begun to a plot of ground in North Main street above St., Vincent's hos pital. The name of. present own- CT and the price paid is not dfvulg- cd. ~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-12
Sneak Thief Sent to
 Jail for Three Months

John Tracy was given three months in jail this morning by Judge Frederic Bartlett on a charge of attempted larceny, following his arrest on sus- picion by the police last week. Tracy who is an old, offender. walked into the home of Mrs. E. Hawley, 27 Hough street, shortly after supper hour. last Friday.
 Surprised by Mrs. Hawley as he was making his way through the hallway. he politely doffed his hat and asked Do you need man to fly your fur mace" Mrs. Hawley called the DO. lice with the result that Tracy. whose home is in Waterbury, was arrested in the lobby of a house in East Main street. while looking over the name plates of the occupants.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-12
STANDARDIzE
 HOUSING FIRMS DWELLING PARTS
Application of Plan Similar to Taylor System in Fac
 tories Considered.
Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Thursday, Oct. IF.

The Bridgeport Housing Co. is today facing a problem unique in the hous- ing histor of the United States, with the eyes of manufacturers in every state in the Union turned upon this city with interest. r5
 This fact became known today as a result of the fifth annual convention of the National Housing association held. in Providence on Tuesday and Wednesday where representatives or large industries sought solutions to their difficulties in housing from ofh- cials oei the Bridgeport Housing Co. and the Chamber of Commerce.
 Building of houses here is expected to commence sometime during Novem- ber, according to Frederick c. ABlan- chard, head of the Housing company. who returned to Bridgeport this morn ing. No definite date can be set be- cause neither architect nor contractor has been selected.
 The unique problem that cpnfronts the local organization is tstandarddza ! tion of parts or a wholesale plan of building along a system similar to that of Taylor now adopted in indus trial plants, as opposed to what may be termed the retail" plan of building usually adOpte0. .
 With approximately 1000 houses to build, efforts are being concentrated upon a system of construction that will permit general standardization, reduction of hand labor and conse- quent profit over the usual method of building.
 This unique problem has never been attempted upon the present vast scale, and while the Russell Sage Foundation has advocated the system and financed famous architects in ex- perimental work, the magnitude of the Bridgeport proposition has astounded those persons who planned the theory.
 An instance of this standardization of parts, not fully decided upon for Bridgeport is the building of various distinct types of houses from hollow concrete slabs, formed in moulds up- on classic lines. Other methods are the planning of various wooden houses of generally the same dimensions, though architecturally different.
 In the main the material entering into such houses would be cut to size in large quantities at one time, there- by utilizing less hand labor. Other economical systems in the construc- ton would apply labor saving It was admitted today that many
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-12
TWISTED PLANT SWEPT BY FIRE ' FOR FIFTH TIME

winsted. Oct. 12.-Damage estimat- ed at about S40,0oo was done today to the plant of the Fitzgerald Manufac- turing Co. here, makers of automo-. bile supplies and accessoriea The fire is believed to have started in the press room from defective insulation of the electric wires. It spread rapid ly and soon reached the lacquer room on an upper floor where an explosion is said to have occurred. spreading tho flames over a wide area. The build ing Is a five story brick structure. one part of which is close to the tracks of the Central New England railroad and during the fire a passenger train bound for Poughkeepsie was held up for about half an hour. because of fire hose, which had been laid across the tracks. tt~ f.
 This is the fifth time within quar- ter of a century. it was stated, that the plant has suffered from fire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-12
:, THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS CO
Second floor.

construction companies have sought the work but that thh wedding put process had not advanced to a stage where less than five companies are under consideration.
 Plans of the Russell Sage Founda- ton and the Atterbury construction are being studied carefully with the purpose of such revision as will suit Bridgeport and minimize the expense of construction.
 It was asserted at the Providence that industries in every state are confronted with lack oS housing, that the manufacturers ownership of tenements is not satis- factory, and that until Bridgeport hal evolved their. plans construction in other cities would be held in aoey- anCe. .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-12
CUMMINGS ASKS FOR 4 DEBATES
 AGAINST MILAN

In reply to the letter announcing that Senator George P. Mclean would meet Homer s. Cummings of Stamford in joint debate, and setting Stamford as the place and October 25 as the date which Senator Mclean would have open, Democratic State Chair man David E. Fitzgerald has sent an- other letter to J. Henry Roroback, telling him that the challenge was for a series of four debates in the four large cities of the state. He asks for definite statement on the part of Senator Mclean as to whether or not he will accept the original challenge before he replies to what he calls the counter-proposition. Chairman Fitz- gerald's letter follows
 Hon. J. Henry Roraback, Chair
 man Republican State Central
 Committee, Allyn House, Hart
 ford, Conn:
 Dear Sir-In further reply to your letter of October 9, in which you suggest that Senator Mclean is willing to participate in 0 de- bate with MT. Cummings at Stam- ford on October 25. I wish to say that you have apparently over- looked the purpose and intent of my letter to you of October 6, in which I suggested that Senator Mclean and MT. Cummings de- bate the issues of the campaign at a series of four public meetings to be held at Hartford, New Ha- ven, Waterbury and Bridgeport. I trust that Senator Mclean does not wish to be understood as de- clining to meet MT. Cummings in public debate in the four leading cities of the state, where large as- semblages may conveniently gath CT and where the newspaper fa- cilities are the most complete.
 Before. therefore, considering your unter-proposition, kindly 1ets me know definitely whether Senator Mclean accepts the offer as made it, and, if he reects the . offer what reason he has for so doing. @
 If debates of this character were not beneath the dignity of / Lincoln, trust that Senator Me- Lean will look upon the idea with k favor.
 Please let me have prompt reply.
 am Very truly yours.
 (Signed)
 DAVID E. FITZGERALD, Chairman Democratic State Gen. tra1 Committee.
 P. S-For fear that you have mislaid my letter containing the challenge, I herewith enclose a copy of it.
 A ID Fl F
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-12
MOTORISTS AND
 { POLICE TO CURB AUTO THI!EvINC.
Hips With Record of Stolen ' Cars will be Handed Tour iats Passing Through:

The Bridgeport police, at the sug- gestion of Lieut.. Charles A. Wheeler. have arranged a unique and extensive plan for the recovery of stolen auto mobiles and the curbing of opera tions of thieves. who make this type of robbery . speciality.
 Tra6ac officers will be furnished each day with about l50 slips. each slip bearing the number. make and model of machines. reported to the local police as being stolen from any of the New England states and New York. < They win lbe passed to automobil- ists goine east and west. it stating on the slip. that should the operator in his travels, along the various. state hixhways notice the machine, to notify Superintendent John H. Red- gate. .1
 { Drivers and owners of cars would naturally be interested in protecting their own machines and the police be- lieve that in this manner many cars win be recovered and information leading to the arrest of auto thieves obtained. 2 ' rho following list Of icars reported stolen to the local authorities, was passed .tS Automobilfsts by trafic of- hcers today: Cadillac touring car, ~1s,635, Mas : Cadillao touring car. ,1s,sss Mass; i; CAdillac (1s1S9. touring car, 2.s4S ,Mass-: Ford (Runabout), 22,SS6 R. L; Ford (1si6 b-Tassenger car). A25- 13s N. r.; Ford touring car, es.570 Mass; Ford touring car, 41,69s Mass. 1: Cadillac, 2,s4s MasA; Ford car, 2,s67 N. Fl.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-12
PETER. CLARK.

The funeral of Peter Clark was largely attended at s:30 this morning from his late home. 43s Park ave- nue and a half hour later from Sacred Heart church, where the solemn re- quiem mass was sung by Rev. Mat thew Judge, assisted by Rev. Michael F. Moore, LLD., as deacon and Rev. Thomas J. Mooney ias sub-deacon. The church choir composed of Miss Mae Casserly, Miss Theresa O'Brien and William Chew sang the re- sponses. At the offertory Ave Ma ria" was sung by Miss O'Br1en and after the mass Miss Casserly sang Some Sweet Day.T Delegations were present from tho K. of c. and from the Live Oak Camp, w. O. W. Father Judge read the 'committal ser vice at the grave in St Michaers cemetery. The bearers: Frederick Wetstein, Thomas Keegan, William Clifford, Thomas B. McEvoy, Henry Cleary and William Eagan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-12
CUMMINGS WILL
 SPEAK TOMORROW
 10 STRATFORDITES
Candidate for U. $. Senator 1. Will Address Electors at i Town Hall.
Special to The Farmer)


 Stratford, Oct. 12.-Homer s. Cum mings, Democratic candidate for U. s. Senator. will deliver a speech at the town hall, Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Mir. Cummings is a very forceful and eloquent speaker. It Is expected that there will be large as- semblage present.
 At the rummage sale of the Paro- Ghial society of Christ Episcopal church held yesterday at the town hall the sum of SIS was realized. Mrs. A. c. Gunther of Academy Hill was in charge of the sale.
 The selectmen and the town clerk s offices will receive a new coat of paint in a few days. The nnooleum in the selectmen's office will be re- placed by a new roll.
 Mrs. A. H. Bunnell of New Haven will speak at the meeting of the wo- mems Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church Friday after noon at 230 o'clock. Her subject will be '"The Jubilee" The meeting will take place at the church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-12
MEREDTTH-O'BOYLE

In the presence or the immediate relatives and friends Miss Catherine O'Boyle of AZ Commercial street, be- came the bride of Edmond Meredith Monday morning at 6 o'clock at St. Patrick's R. c. church. Rev. John c. Lynch, pastor, performed the cere- mony and celebrated the nuptial mass. Miss Lena Mullins and John Mohyde were the attendants, The bride was becomingly attired in gown of pearl crepe de chine. She wore a hat to match trimmed with gray velvet. The bridesmaid wore a dress of blue crepe de chine with hat to match. Both carried bouquets of roses.
 Following the ceremony the bridal party and the invited guests returned to the home of James Dawson, AZ Com mercial street, where wedding break fast was served. MT. and Mrs. Mere dith are now spending their honey moon at Philadelphia Both persons are widely known in the city. The bride is employed as a clerk with the Crawford Laundry Co. and the bride- groom, as a driver, with the same concern.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-12
ACCUSED OF THEFT.

Pending an investigation by the po- lice, the cases of two men charged with theft from the person. were con- tinued by Judge Bartlett in the city court this morning. Andrew Wass- ell is alleged to have accompanied butcher, with whom he was drinking, into a coffee parlor, in Hancock ave- nue. last night. and with an accom- plice taken $370 from the drunken man. He is held in bonds of $500. Charles Votchekelas, 35 years of age, of 37 Whiting street. is alleged to have stolen $200 from Charles Glof- skowski, last night on Water street. He was held in $500 bonds. Both cases will be heard Saturday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-12
FINED FOR SOCKS THEFT

i John D. Stephen, a boarder at 232 State street, walked into Howland's de- partment store. yesterday afternoon, and took a dozen pair of socks, valued at $3 off the counter. A salesg1rl mo- tif1ed one of the floor walkers, who ran into the street and called Detec- tive Kane. Stephen was fined $7 and court costs by Judge Frederic Bartlett in the city court this morning.