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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-20
Ryndam is Floated,
 Mishap a Mystery

London, Jan 2O-The Holland American Line steamship Ryndatm. which, after an accident resulting in the death of three stokers and the injury of four others,N ran aground at Gravesend yesterday, was foated today. The vessel is anchored at Holehaven.
 The Ryndam left New York Jan. 5 for Rotterdam with 151 passengers and crew of 200 men.
 Washington, Jan. 2O-Consu1-G Gen eral Skinner at London cab1ed today that the disabling of the Holland American liner Ryndam from New York to Rotterdam was due to an unstated accident" !" after leaving Fall mouth. The despatch said no pas- sengers were injured. The Ryndam now is at Gravesend.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-20
ASSESSORS UNABLE TO FURNISH GRAND LIST FIGURES, HEATING
 PROCEEDS WITHOUT THEIR HELP

~ City Auditor Bernard Keating will submit his recommendations to the board of apportionment and taxation when the preliminary meeting is call- ed next week This is the fourth suc- cessive year under Republican rule of the city ,in which the tax assessors have tailed to furnish the city auditor with cp4npreh ensive outline of what the grand tax list might be-
 Considering the many years he has been in public service and the watch he has kept on the growth of the city and the growth of property values. City Auditor Keatfng will make his own report. This afternoon, after waiting in vain for some word from the assessors he began the task. For
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-20

 THREATEN
 AMERICANS

Fl Paso, Jan. 2o.-At out four thou sand malcontents are operating near Torreon, shouting for Felix Diaz and declaring Carranza .adherents and Americana are to be killed, and all property stolen, according to reports of arrivals from Torreon today. About three hundred Carranza troops are at Torreon. week ago they had not taken the field against the malcon- tents, it was said.
 Washington, Jan. 20.-Majer General Funston reported today that in the fight of detachment of U. s. cavai- rymen and Mexican bandits near Doyle,s Wells, N. M, Tuesday, none of the soldiers were injured, although they were fired upon by Mexicans and one of their horses was killed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-20
ALL NIGHT SERVICE WILL BE GIVEN ON MAIN STREET AND
 BARNUM AVENUE GAR LINES

Announcement was made today by Superintendent Charles H. Chapman of the Bridgeport lines of the Con necticut company that beginning early next week, an all night trolley service will be inaugurated on the three bus lest Bridgeport lines -State street Barnum avenue, North and, South Main street, and Stratford avenue.
 The same headwaY will prevail on these. lines as during the day, accord ing to MT. Chapman's statement. To- day, men employed on the various lines are 'btdding in'' for tthe Inew work.
 MT. Chapman intended. originally, to begin the service ats1 o'clock tomor- row morning, but because of the short notice and the necessity of rearrang- ing the crews it was found necessary to postpone the new service until next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-20
MouIton Wins Over
 Adams in Contest For c. N. C.. Surgeon

Hartford. Jan. 20.-Major Edward Moulton of New Haven was today de- clared elected chief surgeon of the medical corps, Connecticut National Guard, to succeed the late Major, Dr. Joseph Fl. Townsend of New Haven The votes were counted at the adju- tant generals office in the state ar- mory. Nineteen officers of the medical corps voted with the following resuIti
 Major Mou1ton, 16; Major Paul Wa terman. Hartford, 5, Major Frederick J. Adams, Bridgeport, 4.
 The new chief surgeon was appoint ed to the service in March, 1911.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-20

This service will be given, accord ing to the announcement from 1 o'clock to o'clock when the daily schedule, as now operated, will pre- vail.
 MT. Chapman says a five-minute headwayS prevails over these lines now, during the rush hours. There has been much, difficulty in maintain ing this headway, especially since the 'pay-as -you-enter cars have been in- stalled here, He is hopeful that as trolleymen and the public become fa- mi1iar with the new cars they will be handled more expeditiousIy.
 That the service will be extended to other lines. if business warrants it, is the gist of the statement that MT Chapman made today. He holds td the belief that the service, at night. Sh ould show the company a profit, before the company is bound to give it,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-20
Former Playwright. Sued By Painter
 For Unpaid Bill

Robert M. sperry. former play wright and at present publisher of a weekly paper. was the defendant in a suit on trial this morning before Judge Scott in the common pleas court. Neil M. Muirhead, the painter, brought the. action against Sperry to recover money alleged to be due for painting Sperry's house inELenox ave- nue.
 The sum in dispute is $500. Sperry claimed the work was not done in satisfactory manner and he refused to pay the price AIuiFhead asked. The latter took the, witness stand Snis morning and told the details of the interior decorating that had been done. The court reserved decis-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-20

The King of Greece on last Thursday As= oc1aed Press correspondent Athens purpose protest through the press the ald was the only form of public opinion him. action the allies their blowing the bridge at Dem Hssar occupying other islands which Greece claims He said the military necessity advanced by the allies many for invading Belgium Luxemburg.
 The interview with the King transmitted from Jan 3 but sent out from Paris only is at an earlier hour, the highest French author itv rsonaity otherwise jndieated-gave an n- t4 Associated Press in reply to the statements by the Greek King
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-20

shop will comprise the lower and two top floors.
 The success of the Kirk Cc. in bid dng for contracts throughout the Uni ted States is said to have brought much business to this city.
 Erwin M. Jennings of -475 Washing ton avenue, who recently acquired the old Keeler block on Harrison street between the Golden Hill hotel and Fairfield avenue, stated today that he had not yet made plans for the im- provement of the property.
 The property las a large frontage on. Harrison street and at present con- sists Of a low rambling three story structure consisting of five separate divisions occupied as living apart ments and for store purposes. There are wide lawns in front of the row.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-20

several years past MT Keating has been obliged to perform this duty without help of the four assessors.
 President Hughes of the tax assess 'ors said today that the grand list would probably be ready next week. He would not attempt to estimate it. The preliminary meeting of the board of apportionmen ent will lzpbabls< be held next Tuesday afternoon. By that time City Auditor Keating will have had his estimate of what the list will be without any information from the assessors.
 -,. The administration has notified the assessors that they expect from them a grand list of at least $140, ,O06.O0O an increase of approximately $25. .OO0,- OOO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-20


 every way I know to get fair play in the British and French press and to obtain a fair hearing from the British and French public.
 NO sooner had the British news papers attacked Greece with the most aniazing perversion of fact and mis- representation of motives than I call ed one of their correspondents and gave him face to- face a full state ment of Greece's position havs given a frank statement to the French newspapers which had been bitterly attacking Greece. The only forum of public opinion open to me IS that of the United States.
 ''Fhe situation is far too vital for me to care a snap about royal dignity in the matter of interviews when the wegy7 3ifess of Greece as an indepen- dent oo1zAtry issat stake. I shall ap- peal to American again and again, # necessary. for that fair hearing which is denied to me by the countries of the allies.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-20
LEAVES ss7e, ,4ss ESTATE

Hartford, Jan. 20.-One of the larg- est inventories of estate filed in the probate court here in some time was that of Mrs Eliza T. Smith, recorded today and amounting to $679, ,485. Most of it is in gilt-edge stock holdings. She was the widow of one A the founders of the h-Worthing gton Co. and left bv will many thousands of dollars to- charitable institutions and missions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-20
Girl, IS Years Old, Leaves Home Because
 Peace Dove Is Gone

Ethel Gilbert. aged IS, of 267 Bun nell street, missing from home since Saturday. has been located living with the family of Joseph Farnan in East ford, Conn.,
 She has. communicated her loca- ton to her parents but will no tre- turn to her home in this city until peace has been restored at home, she writes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-20
Recovers Senses After 115 Hours
 Unconsciousness

Unconscious for 115 hours after be- ing struck by a jitney at Barnum ave- pue and William street. Saturday aft ernoon, John Jo1lnsen, aged 10, of 1 11S Armstrong place, recovered. conscious. ness at Bridgeport hospital at 1 o'clock this afternoon
 Ills condition has taken a sudden change for the better and 1t was re- ported at the hospital this afternoon that his recoverysis now expected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-20
MAY DISMISS MIDDIEs

Washington, Jan. 26.-Recommen- dations for the dismissal of Francis J. Kelley, Jr., of Brooklyn, and Thomas H. Davis, of South Carolina, from the Naval academy were placed today be- fore President Wilson. A courtnar- tiaI found them guilty of attractions of rules.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-20

Monteaegro's decision was com municated to the foreign office from the Montenegrin premier. The note is to the effect that King Nicholas and the Montenegrfn government have re- jected all terms offered by Austria and that fighting already has been resun- ed along the whole front.
 King Nicholas remains with his army to organize the defenses of the country.
 London, Jan. 2o.-General Ay1more's
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-20
WHY THE NEW HAVEN
 ROAD CAN'T HANDLE
 ITS FREIGHT BUSINESS

Mechanical Equipment, Sadly Needing Repairs, is Run Down Because Mechanics, Under Paid, Have Found Employment Elsewhere. Rotten Foundation of the Structure Reared Under Mellen Regime Crumbles and Leaves New England Shippers In Sorry Plight
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-20
sHIPYARD IS SOLD.

Noank, Conn, Jan. so-Notice of change of ownership in the Rickert Palmer & Company shipyard has at last been made. A firm of New York brokers has transacted the business for their clients the names of whom are not given out at the present,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-20
FORTY CONNECTS . GET FREEDOM IN
 BIG JAIL BREAK

Little Rock, Ark. Jan. 2o--Between 20 and 40 convicts escaped from the state penal farm at Cumfnins, Ark, so miles from here, early this morn ing. according to adVices received. at the offices of the penitentiary com mission here today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-20
MILL WORKERS GET INCREASE

Pfttsfe1d, Mass, Jan. 2e.-VoIun- tary increases of five per cent in wages have been granted employees of the Pontoosuc Manufacturing Com pany, Russell Manufacturing Com pany, and James and E. H. Wilson Woolen Mills, effective Monday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-20
MON NTENEG GRlNS RESUME WAR AGAlNST TEUTO ONS::
 DERBY GLASSES CALLED
Rome, 2o fva London :34 D. Fighting between Montenegro been Montenegro officially of this fact today.

force of British troops was yesterday in close touch with the Turkish pol sftion at Essin, and consequently was seven miles from Kut-EI-Amara, in Mesop opotarhia, where a British force has been surrounded by the Turks.
 British ssSub'' Ashore
 > London, Jan. 2O.-A British subHla% rine has gone ashore. off Holland, ac- cording to an announcement made by the official press bureau today. There was no loss of life.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-20
THE WEATHER

Rain or TOW tonight and Friday, warmer; increasing south winds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-20
KING CONSERVATIVE PROTESTS
 ACTIONS OF ALLIES IN GREECE:
 NATIONS PLIGHT LIKE BELG|UM'S

Gives Associated Press Interview That United States May Know How Greeks View Entente's Seizure of Possessions Says People Are Growing Unfriendy to Allies Cause-Be- ieves That War Will Result in "A Draw"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-20
CHAUFFEUR OF DEATH GAR DESCRIBES PLOT
 TO MURDER DR. M0HR

Frank Hea1is, Who Has Turned States Evidence, Gives Graphic Story That duplicates Himself, Mrs. Mohr and Two Negro Ac- complices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-15
Regard Committee of Demo.
Gratis as Against Suffrage.
May Indorse Equal Rights, but
viii Fight Plank.

St Louis, June 15.-Suffra gists
fighting for an equal rights plank in
the Democratic national platform, to-
sdaS regarded the resolutions sub
Committee. appointed last night, none
too favorable to their cause.
- Only three of its members. Repre-
sentative Rainey of Illinois. Senators
Walsh of Montana and Hollis of New
fra ge. it was declared, while four, SEN
Stanley of Kentucky. Senator Pom
Fitzgerald of New York, are against
and former Representative Palmer of
administration view of the situation,
frace but not for a constitutional
amendment plank.
+ The subcommittee was declared by
Democratic leaders to be inclined
enough toward suffrage to give it
only about the same measure of in
dorsement as is contained in the Re-
publican platform. Such a declara-
ton would be entirely satiSfa Glory to
the National American Women's Suf-
frage association but unsatisfactory to
the Woman's party. Hence, the latter
organization today exerted every influ-
ence to convince members of the sub
committee that Democratic success
next fall in the twelve states in which
women are enfranchiSed depends
largely on the Democrats going farther
in their platform than the Republi-
cans have gone.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-15
SALARIES IN TOPEKA
A Survey of SO Different Occupations
Is Made.

An industrial survey tabulating the
different classes of ernployments in
the city, the wages paid and the num-
bers of workers engaged in the differ
ent lines of work has just been COM
pleted by Prof ]. F. Kaho and Prof.
c. II. Hepworth of the high school.
The survey was made for the voca-
tional guidance of high school students
and the two men were assisted by the
classes in civics. economics and COM
mercial geography. Facts concerning
the wages, hours of work and working
conditions in thirty-six different occu-
pations and 1874 Topeka firms were
ascertained.
Following is short summary of
the results: Unskilled laborers to the
number of 735 were receiving s11 per
week; 129 stenographers s14 average;
696 skilled laborers averaged S1S.25;
523 in office work. 1888; salesman
ship, 1,015. $3.50; 103 department
managers. s35.
The survey has been carefully COM
Piled" Professor Kaho said. Where
we could not get enough figures con-
corning an occupation we omitted the
results rather than make an incorrect
average.
Different business men were also
asked what qualities they desired first
and foremost in their employees. Fol-
lowing are some of the answers: Au-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-15
People Must Decide Whether
State Publication Pays.
School Book Department To Be
Taxed to Capacity.
DO THEY WANT BIGGER PLANT?
Persistent Effort Made to Place
Issue Before Masses.
Big Contracts To Be Awarded
i'm Topeka Soon.

Within the next few years Kansas
will be called upon to decide whether
it wishes to branch out still more ex-
tensively in the state publication of
schools books.
Some time this month bids will be
awarded for sufficient book plates to
keep the state printing plant running
at capacity during the year. Bids will
be opened at the office of the school
book commission the latter part of
this week or the first of next week
Bids will be received on the outright
sale of plates, royalty payment for
the use of plates and for state adop-
ton of school books to be published
by book concerns.
These bids will be for arithmetics
grammars, United States histories.
spoilers, physiologies and writing
books Immediately after the bids
are opened, carbon copies will be
mailed to the various members of the
commission and at meeting to be
held the latter part of June con-
tracts will be awarded
Insure Constant Work
Al that meeting sufficient plates
VIII be purchased outright for the use
of the state printer to insure constant
work the year through on the mari of
the school book department of the
plant The remainder of the contracts
probably will be awarded on the adop-
ton plan, the state deciding upon a
set price for the books and authoriz-
ing their publication by various book
concerns.
w. R. Smith, state printer, roughly
estimates the school book making ca
! pacity of the state plant at 100000
books a year. Already is printing
readers. two arithmetic books, Kan
sas history, agriculture, plane and
solid geometries, elementary United
States history, two Kansas classics,
chart and a primary arithmetic.
Since his incumbency, Mr.. Smith
has done his best to place before the
people of Kansas the savings derived
from state publication. Now it is up
to the people of Kansas to decide
whether their big presses and extern
sive equipment is a good investment
and whether they wish to expand the
plant and increase its capacity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-15
T. R. IS DOING NICELY
Hes as Physically Fit as Picture in
Punch Indicates

New York. June 15.-"Colonel
Roosevelt is doing nicely. There does
not appear to be any possible chance
of serious discomfort to the patient"
This statement was made by DR.. F.
w. Caldwell of Park avenue, after an
X-ray of the colonel. Fears that the
former president had suffered heart
attack and would be incapacitated IN
definitely were largely allayed during
an interview with newspaper men
My present physical condltlon
seems to be up to the requirements OF
a recent picture in Punch. said Mr..
Roosevelt. This picture shows ner-
vous rider about to mount shying
horse and asking the groom if the
beast is quiet.
The reply is: Perfectly quiet, sir.
if you don't cough or sneeze or touch
your hat
That is the way with me. 1t pains
me if I cough or sneeze or touch my
hat
The result of DR.. Caldwelrs X-ray
test will be made public today. IT is
believed that it will show strained
muscles or ligaments around two
broken ribs on the left side. This in
Jury was sustained in a fall from q
skittish horse at Sycamore Hill on
May "a. 1915.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-15
Mexico and LuSitania Not Spe-
officially Mentioned.
EVADES U-BOAT CONTROVERSY
To Urge Voluntary, but Not
Compulsory Training.
SIffrage-EYen Stronger Than
Republican Plank.
CRY FIRED F. FERGUsoN.)

St Louis. June is. - Certain
hvphenated organizations in the Unit
ed States charged with attempting to
influence the course OF this govern
ment in its foreign relations will be
vigorously denounced in the platform
To- he adopted by the Democratic con-
veution.
President Wilson's ideas on inter-
national relations, Mexico. suffrage
and other issues will dominate the
platform. 1t was learned today, how
ever. that the tentative draft which
was brought TO st. Louis by Secretary
NJ War Baker touches only the high
spots leaving numerous minor issues
10 be worked out by the resolutions
committee.
name. Neither will direct reference
he made to the general submarine
controversy or the Lusitania case.
Woman suffrage Will be endorsed.
In addition to the America nism
plank, it was learned today that the
Presidents suggestions are substan-
rIaUy as follows:
National preparedness firm de-
RAM for navy that will be suffi-
Gent to protect American interests.
vile Their at home or abroad. and an
army sufficient to protect our harbors
and al the same time form a nucleus
or an efficient fighting force that can
be quickly recruited in case of Mar.
Refers to Weaker Nations
Voluntary military training is u god.
br; compulsory training or service :
to lie avoided.
Mexico-Not mentioned by name.
but the policy Of the administration
toward weaker nations is upheld with
the declaration that the aim of the
United states should not be to inter-
fere n the internal affairs of these
weaker nations. except in the most
extreme cases
Foreign relstions-Neither the gen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-15
TODAY'S AID TO BEAUTY

An especially fine shampoo for this
weather. one that dissolves and en-
tirelv removes all dandruff, excess Ioil
and dirt. can easily be made at trifl-
ing expense by simply dissolving a
teaspoonful of canthrox in cup of
hot water. Pour slowly on scalp and
massage briskly. This creates socth-
ing, cooling lather. Rinsing leaves
the scalp spotlesSly clean, soft and
plant, while the hair takes on the
glossy richness of natural color, also
fuffiness which makes it seem
much heavier than it is. After a
conthroX shampoo arranging the hair
is pleasure.-AdVerti
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-15
CHIEF MUST YIELD WOMEN IN DOUBT
L. S. viii Make Strong De-
mandS to Mexico Head.
Administration Has Prepared
for Amy Possible Move.

Washington. June 15.-The admin
istration expects the Mexican situa-
ton to come to a head at any moment,
and has prepared for every possibility
high official declared. lt--4
These new developments have be-
come known:
General Carranza has been made to
understand that the United states has
no intention of withdrawing its
months at least, and that every addi-
tional soldier sent to the border is
meant for service in Mexico.
General Pershing and General Ire
vino are watching each other day and
night.
If a clash takes place. the whole
American army will be rushed into
Mexico and will stay there until order
is restored.
Pressure from foreign countries
whose nationals have large interests
in Mexico, may force the hand of this
government soon. Foreign nationals
in Mexico are compelled by decree to
pay their employees in gold. but in all
other transactions must use Carranza' s
deprecated currency
Foreign Interests Pressing.
The economic burden lies heavily
upon the immense English. French,
Spanish and Dutch corporations in
MeXico's oil districts. The oil wells
are of vital concern to the navies
of the allies. No formal note has been
written to the United States on the
subject. but there have been intima-
tions that the limit of endurance has
been reached ard that it is time for
America to act
Officials assert that conditions in
some parts of Mexico are worse than
in the war-stricken countries OF
Europe
This governments reply to CarranZa
will be a categorical denial of prac-
tically everything Carranza averred
and will be emphasized with the flat
declaration that due regard for the
obligations of the United States makes
it impossible for this country's troops
to be withdrawn from Mexico.
The state department has not decid-
ed upon the exact time for forwarding
the reply to Carranza, but it is under
stood that the note has been completed
and that it requires CarranZa to yield
on every point of dispute
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-15

Lusitania case are directly mentioned.
but it is pointed out that the admin
istration has secured for Americans
guarantee for freedom of the seas,
while at the same time peace has been
maintained and American lives pre-
served through negotiations.
The Wilson policy in dealing with
belligerent nations, the plank declares,
is backed up by the precedent of many
presidents and great statesmen who
secured Americans rights and avoided
war through negotiation
Suffra ge-The president declares
for women suffrage in even stronger
terms than the Republican platform,
but like the Republicans, declares it
is a state matter and should be settled
by individual states.