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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
King Chairman of
 Mayors Committee For Finance Jobs

As per schedule John T. King was elected chairman today of the com mittee which is to finance new pro- jects for the Republican administra- tion. The committee met at Il o'clock in the mayors office. There was not even the briefest mention of the many big bond issues which runnor has it the committee will be asked to pass upon. James P. Kelly, assistant city clerk, was elected clerk of the com mittee Charles G. Sanford was ab- sent. Other members of the commit tee present were John T. King, Gen. Thomas l.. Watson, Charles s. Can field and DeVer H. Warner. The com mittee, after orga nizing, adjourned to meet in the mayors office at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon
 After the meeting members of the committee held quiet discussion among themselves but said their talk had nothing to do with the problems which they may be called on to solve.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
Horse and Wagon
 Hit By Trolley,
 Owner Reimbursed

To recompense him for the loss of his horse and damage to his wagon, Fred C.. Dellmuth of this city has been awarded $339.2O in his suit against the Connecticut Co. Judge Walsh of the cop,mon pleas court handed down the decision today. Dell- muth asked for $500 damages.
 Dellmuth alleged that on Jan. 12, 1916, a wagon driven by an employe of his was struck on yBarnum avenue near the intersection of Ridgefield avenue. The force of the collision spilled the coal in the wagon all over the highway and injured the horse so severely that the animal was shot. Negligence on the part of the motor man of the car was alleged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
PLAN FOR OPERATION
 OF 8-H0UR LAW
Department of Justice Files
 Supplementary Brief In Test Case.

Washington, Jan. 13-In a supple mental brief in the Adamson law test case, received today at the supreme court for formal filing next Monday the department of justice makes. sug- gestions for machinery to put the law into effect.
 Under existing railroad wage con- tracts the brief declares, the phrases days work" and days wage" have a we'll recognized meaning in most miles or less at 10 miles an hour'' By substituting 127z miles an hour "speed basis for the existing 100 mile 10 hour day scale, the brief asserted, the lAdamson eight hour standard can be generally put into practical opera tion
 The following proposed endorse ment on existing 10-hour contracts was submitted to the court:
 Whenever by this schedule more than eight hours constitutes a days work, the same is hereby reduced to clght hours. whether herein stated in terms of hours or interms reducible thereto, and all overtime shall be paid pro rata"
 Regarding this proposed effect the brief added:
 ''The Adamson act declares in ef- feet that everyN Nemploye of the class affected. no matter what his task, shall be considered at the end of eight hours to have earned the con- tract price payable for a days work. If he is worked longer and he may be, such work will constitute over- time and entitle him to extra pay. The economic burden of this extra shortening can be effected without pay is counted on to produce an ac- tual shortening of hours and tn. the mileage of the days trip if the speed per mile is increas- ed.
 eff. however, like passenger engi- neers and conductors, the employe is IabOring at task which can be and usually is accomplished in less than by the act. The purpose was to de- crease, not increase, the hours of act nal labor. It is only when set to task of longer duration than eight hours that the act steps in and pen alizes the employer by imposing over .ime."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
EXPERTS CALLED IN COMPENSATION
 DISACREEMENTS

A battle between medical and path. ological experts with smaller skir- mishes between attorneys is raging before Comprehension Commissioner E. T. Buckingham today over the ap- plication of Vincenzo Demartlno for continued compensation from the Salts Textile Go.
 Evidence of the highest technical nature is being offered nnd in turn torn to pieces by some of the city s most notable experts in anatomy, path ology and radiography.
 Dr. w. Lee Weadon, head surgeon of the IGalen hospital, was the chief wit nes of the morning session, who detail- ed his complete examination of De- martino and diagnosed the case as one of disease rather than injury.
 That the medicaH fraternity of Bridgeport often treat patients with they are awaiting developments that will afford correct diagnosis, was the assertion of Dr. Weadon, who ad- mitted that he was unable to deter mine actual injury to DeMartino's leg and had encased it in plaster and bandages for no purpose" while awaiting such developments. "This is common practice among Bridge port physicians" the physician as- serted.
 Other witnesses appearing in the hearing were Dr. George w. Hawley, Dr. H. LeBaron Peters, pr. John c. Lynch.
 Between counsel, H. B. Bailey, of New York. appearing for the iHsur- ance company, and Samuel Reich, representing DeMartino, argument over form and evidence ran high at times, the commissioner taking an active part in settling the differences
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
COURT REFUSES TO GUT
 BONDS FOR HALLIDAY ON
 PROSECUTORS PROTEST

The arraignment of William A. Hal liday in the city court this morning on a charge of assault with intent to kill, resulted in lively argument between Assistant Prosecutor B. Earle Garlick, who wanted the case continued, and Charles H. Shapiro, attorney for the real estate operator.
 Halliday himself, who sat in the dock and who has been unable to obtain bonds of $3,000, grew so excited during the discussion that he jumped up from his seat and interrupted the proceed ings by crying Your Honor,your Hon. or'' Court Officer Christopher Finne- gan waved to him to keep still and he quickly regained his composure.
 Nearly a dozen witnesses for the prosecution were on hand when the case was called. Attorney Thomas c. Coughlin, who represents Halliday's
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
FoREsTERs r61NrrIATE.

A class initiation and installation of the ofhcers of Court Roma, Foresters of America will be held at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in Foresters' hall, 63 Cannon street. Refreshments and musical program will follow the exercises. Emil Carseta is the retir- ing chief ranger of the court. William Soda will be installed in his place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

creditors, was present, as was Henry P. Lyon, counsel for rrancis Romero whom it is alleged Halliday attempted to kill.
 The, efforts of Garlick to have tho case continued were opposed by Sha- piro, who contended that if this man Romero can be at liberty On bonds of $500, engaging in escapades in Water street. It was unjust to demand that his client remain in jail because of his inability to furnish a $3,O00 bond.
 "I see no reason why the case should not be tried this morning. said Shapiro. The police have had plenty of time to investigate these charges. If they have other allegations whether they be murder, arson, theft or any, thing else they should make them now It is an injustice to continue the case longer.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
Man Who Slapped Boy For Throwing Stones
 at Horse Is Fined $15

Michael Beovo, of 226 North Wash ington avenue, was fined $15 for as saulting year old Jerry Misolie, of 547 Housatonic. avenue. by Judge Frank Wilder, in the city court this morning. Beovo it appears had been annoyed by boys throwing stones at his horse.
 Beovo claimed the Misolie boy was one of those guilty and it is alleged struck the youth blow across the face with such violence that when he went home to his mother his face was covered with blood.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
FALLS FROM SCAF,FOLD.

Louis Kassia, AZ years. of 274 Hal lett street, fell from a scaffold in the American British Go. factory this morning at 9:30, to the factory floor. suffering concussion of the b~ain and severe bruises. He was treated by Dr. s. I. Aranki and removed to St. Vincents hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
CRUISER ON ROCKS; FEAR
 FOR SAFETY
U. $. $. Milwaukee, First Class Cruiser, Runs on Shoal Off California Coast and May Be In Gravest Danger.
Accident Occurs During < Early Morning Hours in Heavy Fog Marine Ex- perts Fear She Cannot Be Taken Off.

Eureka, Cal, Jan. l3-The United States cruiser Milwau- kee went on the shore near this point today. The Milwau- kee was aiding in an attempt to salvage the submarine H-3, which went ashore several weeks ago.
 The Milwaukee grounded in side the first line of breakers at 4::25 a. m., in a dense fog.
 Marine experts here said it was doubtful whether she could be pulled off.
 Tugs were sent to the assistance of the Milwaukee, which was said to be in no immediate danger. The Mill waNkee is a first class cruiser, assigned to duty as tender for coast torpedo vessels.
 SHIP GOES TO RESCUE
 San Francisco, Jan. 13..-The United 2 States coast cruiser McCullouch was ordered to g6 from here to Eureka to assist the cruiser Milwaukee, ashore there. Boats usually require 8 hours for the trip.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
HELD FOR MURDER.

Columbus. Jan. 13-The charge of first degree murder was filed today against Weldon H. Wells, former Kansas City brokers clerk under ar- rest in Huntington, Ind, in connec- tion with the murder of Mona Simon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
RUSSIAN FLEET IN.RAID.

London, Jan. 13-A raid on the Anatolian coast by Russian squad fon is reported in a Central News des- patch from Petrograd. The Russians sank 40 Turkish sailing vessels which were carrying food to Constantinople.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
DIR. HAIR APPOINTED
 ON EXAMINING BOARD

Dr. James E. Hair, of this city. was appointed today member of the ex- amining board for eclectic physicians.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
FIGHT FIRE WITH MILK

New Britain, Jan. 13.-The old Hen- ry Hollister place on the Berlin turn pike, a landmark for many years, was wiped out by fire this morning with property loss of about $10,000. The place was owned by Alexander Bruce, until two years ago, head gardener for Morton F. Plant at his Eastern Point estate. It was caused by the explosion of g lantern while water pipes were being thawed out.
 Help was summoned from the New Britain fire department and until the professional firemen arrived the neigh bors fought the flames with water from @ we'll and cans of milk. A house and several barns were destroyed. The amateur fire fighting brigade was led by Col. c. M. Jarvis. a member of the lower house of the general assembly, whose estate is near the scene.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

Snow tonight md probably Sum day; warmer tonight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
FAMOUS MANSE IS BURNED; RARE ART WORKS LOST Litchfield County Home of Mrs. Nathan G. Scoville
 is Destroyed. DAMAGE ESTIMATED
 AT OVER $275,OOO Care Taker and Wife Barely Escape as Flames Sweep
 Big House.

Chapinville, Conn, Jan. 13-The gray stone mansion of Mrs. Nathan c. Scoville of New York. one of the show places of Litchfield county, was burned early today. The loss on the house is placed at 5000 and as none of the contents was saved there probably is an additional loss of up- ward of $100,000!' The house fur nishings included many works of art, rugs, paintings and tapestries.
 MT. Robert Scoville of New York, a son, had come here for the week end and had attended a barn dance at Hamlet Hill farm, the home of W. B. Rand, a neighbor, and on re- turning he saw that the house was on fire. The care taker, E. Bozele, and his wife were awakened but while adjoining property was saved, the progress of the flames in the mansion could not be stayed. Daylight found only the stone walls standing.
 The Scoville mansion, three stories in height, built in 1894 and used by Mrs. Scoville as her summer resi- dence. was architecturally modified design af an European castle. It was an attraction to visitors in this section, and many hundreds each summer drove out from Ldkeville, 10 miles away, to see it. Robert Scoville was of the opin- ion that the fire started in the fire place of the large chimney. It had gained such headqway that he had to rush into the house to get the care taker and his wife out.
 MT. Scoville was unable to estimate the loss at this time, even the figure of $175, 900 on the house being mere ly an approximation. The insurance is considera ble.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
OLD HOMESTEAD BURNS.

Simsbury, Jan. 13-The St. John homestead, built very many years ago, in the northern part of the town, was burned today. The loss was S6,000 with part insurance. Mrs. Edward St. John and her son left the house only with difficulty. The origin of the fire is unknown. The home stood near the tracks of both the Central New England and the New Haven roads, but had been cov- cred with sheet metal for protection purposes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-16

have gone to their homes and other
mer vacation. The dormitories to-day
looked like deserted building for the
caretaker has already commenced the
general overhauling.
! Gen. l.. S. 1ilotson left last evening
| for st. Adams, where to-day he attend
ed the Edith Schoield- Leroy Hall we'd
ding.
Judge and Mrs. Stanley G. Wilson of
Chelsea were in the city Friday after
noon
NJ. J, Flannery has commenced work
as earetaker for DIR. A, B. Bisbee.
Thomas Magner of Burlington has
as the fifth member of the board of char
tiles and probation, the place which
was left untitled at the time the board
organized. Mr.. Magner was at the State
House Friday afternoon and went over
the duties connected with the boards
effort with Secretary w H. Jeffrey. Mr..
Wagner is in the insurance business.
Montpelier Board Of Trade is making
an effort to have Pullman sleeper at
tsched b the midnight train that leaves
this city over the Central Vermont rail
road. They have taken the matter up
with the officials at st. Adams This
action has originated since it became
known that the Montpelier & Wells Rv-
err railroad would take off its sleeper
June 25.
Mrs William Craig. who has been re-
covering from her operation at Heston
hospital, went to her home in Water
bury last evening, accompanied by Mrs.
William George of Barre and Mrs. David
Spcer of this city, her sisters.
Miss Mamie Pestans of Great Falls,
Mont, is visiting with Mrs. J. W. Peck
and other relatives in the city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-16
TALK OF THE TOWN

Seats for "The Girl from Broadway
are now on sale.--adv.
Buy your tickets now for The Girl
from Broadway adv.
The boys in Co. will appreciate it il
you buy ticket TO "The Girl from
Broadway" adv.
Charles Wood, who has been employed
in the New England Fruit store as a
candy maker for the past two years, left
this forenoon for keene, n. H., to re-
main with his parents for few days be-
fore going to Northampton, Mass, where
he viii pass the summer.
Arrivals at the Hotel Barre Friday
were: DR.. NJ ]. Shield, Washington,
D. c.: NJ. J. Metz, Albany, n. Y; j. o.
Sheldon, Woodsville, y H.; r. r. Nell,
Rutland H. Reinard, Waterbury; d. p.
Cameron, Marshfield; Mr.. and Mrs. A. H.
Lee and Mrs. Roosevelt Norton of Buffalo,
n. Y; Mrs. Josiah Howard, Greenfield
Mass; and H. L. Pope, Hartford, Conn.
A party of Barre Masons, consisting of
Charles G. Scott, George Stewart. Charles
W. Mcmillan, George n. Tilden and A. ID.
Young returned last night from Burling
ton. where they attended the state con-
clave of Masons Mr.. Tilden was ele-
waited to the Office of grand high priest.
William Hurry of Long street received
an appointment as deputy grand master
for the sixth Masonic district.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-16
This Woman Plies a Curious But Useful
Trade

In the June American Magazine we
read of woman who has made a COM
Portable living through supplying pas
sengers to automobiles and vice versa
The writer visited her to learn her meth
cd and she was preparing to tell of her
experience when the telephone rang.
"I wish to go to Concord Saturday aft
ernoon?' / heard my hostess inquire and
then, after looking into a record book
which lay on the desk near the tele-
phone, she added: Yes, | can accom-
modate you. A car viii call at your
home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
- You say you are coming back
Thursday There is one seat left in a
car which is coming in at 4:3o in the
afternoon. Will that be satisfactory
All right. Yes, l will send my
statement to your husband. Goodbye
"Just then an automobile drove up,
and gentleman. 4 am taking my fami
" up to our camp at Brunswick, for the
summer he said. My car will make the
trip twice day from now until the first
OF September. You can list it to leave
here at 10 o'clock In the morning and
5 in the afternoon; coming down it will
leave Brunswick at 7 in the morning and
two in the afternoon. 1t will come by
Concord
"When | mentioned the question of
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-16
TALK OF THE TOWN
Get your Community silver at Burr's.

| Get your Community silver at Burr's.
| One fifty suit cases Sl.l9 at Fits.
| See the suitcases in Fits window al
Sll9.
Fifty people-all local talent-present.
ing "The Girl from Broadway. adv.
| William Corrigan OF Washington has
been passing a few days in the city on
business.
Howard K Wheeler of New York ar.
rived in the city this morning for a
business visit of several days.
A. c. Templeton and w. w. Sutton
of Randolph were among the visitors in
the city yesterday and to-day.
Private Lewis Cook, who is attached
to C company at Fort Ethan Allen, ar
rived in the city yesterday TO pass a
few days with relatives
Seth Honsinger OF Alburg arrived in
the city yesterday to attend the gradu-
alton OF a relative, who is a member of
the outgoing class at Spaulding high
school.
Miss Rose S. Tomasi of North Main
street went this morning to Northampton,
Mass, where she is TO spend few days
as the guest of her sister, Miss Mary
Tomasi, senior at Smith college.
Rev Clarence r. Skinner of Tufts col
lege, Medford, Mass, who is to address
the graduating class of Goddard semi
nary in the Universalist church to.mor-
row, arrived in the city to-day and is
the guest OF Prin. o. X. HOLSTER of
Merchant street through the week end
All schools in the city shut down yes
terday for the annual summer vacation
of Is weeks. closing a week behind
schedule because of the infantile parsly
sis quarantine, which caused a loss of
time last fall that has been made up
by shortening all of the longer vacations
of the year. Many of the teachers in
the grammar school grades held flag day
exercises, and yesterday several of them
took their classes to some of the nearby
parks for basket picnies. This morning
most of the teachers left this city for
their respective homes, and many of
their pupils gathered at train time to
see them of. OF the high school faculty,
seven teachers will not return in the fall,
three of them planning TO enter the serv-
ice of the country and the others going
TO other fields TO teach next year. The
percentage of those among the graded
school teachers to return is much better.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-16
Meeting of Barre Local of New England
Milk Producers Association.

There will be meeting of the Barre
local, New England Milk Producers as
ISOLATION, in the hall in the Worthen
block. Barre City, Saturday night, June
is, at o'clock. The presence of every
member is requested and all other pro
ducers and men interested are especially
invited TO attend, as there are important
considerations concerning the price OF
milk for the immediate future to be
brought up at the meeting. a. 5. Hall,
from the Boston headquarters of the
n. +. NJ. P. A., viii be a speaker. He is
here to give us important information.
The county agent, f. H. Abbott, will
discuss the milk situation briefly, par
ticularly concerning probable costs OF
production, and some time viii be given
to a discussion of local problems.
NJ. L. Towne, president.
A. L. Smith, secretary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-16

price the agent said: The prices are
based on the mileage travelled, and
get certain commission on each dollar
which passes through my hands. pay
the car owner certain price per mile
for each passenger carried, and then !
charge the passenger this sum plus my
commission. This does away with any
dealing between the car owner and the
people he carries
cat first l was afraid my idea would
not work, for / could hardly believe that
man who could own an automobile
would be interested in saving so small
sum as dollar or two; but | have
found few who would not put themselves
out bit to save little money-no
doubt that is why they are able to own
an automobile"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-16
Gard Of Thanks

We wish to thank the friends and
neirhbors for their kindness and symps-
thy and for their attendance Il the fu-
neral Of our late brother, james Giudici.
also for the beautiful aorzl tributes.
Mr. and Mrs. Prank Giudici.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-16
More to the Point.

"Our popularity depends upon how
well we treat our. friends" said the par
lor philosopher.
"And how often" added the mere man.
Judge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-16
Well Meant.

She-Why, colonel, I'm grandmoth-
er!
He (gallsntlyl-Well, believe me, you
don't look day older than you always
have.-,Judge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-16
MONTPELIER
Two Motorcyclists from Barre Met with
Mishap Near Country Club.

An Italian who gave his name as VIII
liam Amerigo, living on Foster street in
Barre, and accompanied by a friend were
thrown from the motorcycle on which
they were riding about o'clock Friday
evening. The accident took place near
the Country club station. Two poles set
about three feet apart and the machine,
after leaving the road, ran between
these, breaking a guy wire that holds
one of them and tearing the side car
from the machine. Amerigo was uncon-
scious for some little time. DR.. C. Z.
Hunt was called. He dressed bruises on
Amerigo and strapped up one knee with
adhesive plaster so that with his com
panion, he was able to 90 home by
trolley. The companion escaped injury.
The motorcycle was pretty badly dam
aged.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-16
GOOD VALUES
For Saturday

pounds of best Bulk Starch for .......... 25c
8 packages of Cream Corn Starch for ........ Csc
Spotless Cleanser the new kind ........ 6 for 25c
A good cooking 0leo, special price, per ID. &c
Peanut Butter, per TO-, zoe; lbs cans ....... 90c
Baked Beans, with Pork, for Saturday Also Brown
Bread, Rye, Entire Wheat, Raisins and Cream Bread
Cookies, Cakes and Doughnuts that will suit you
Quality and care of meats is of especial value in
warm weather. Our Fancy Western Beef is the best,
and we are equipped to handle and deliver it to you
in perfect condition
Pork Roasts, Native Pig only, per ID. 24c, 26c, 30c
Beef Roasts, the best kinds, 10. ....... 23c to BIC
Beef and Pork Sausage, Veal and Lambs.
Native Asparagus in large punches, Cucumbers,
Tomatoes, Bunch Beets, Carrots Turnips and Water
melons.
We have large amount of Mackerel ordered for
Saturday trade Watch the window
Haddock, Cod, Halbut, Salmon, and Blueish
The F. D. Ladd Company
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-16

The funeral of Frank NJ Bryan was
held at Bethany church yesterday after
noon, large number OF people being in
attendance. A delegation from Mt.
Zion eommandery accompanied the re-
mains from the house TO the church and
also to the cemetery, being joined in the
latter service by delegation from Au-
rora Masonic lodge. Rev. Stanley F.
Bloomfield officiated, and Mrs. Walter
Brockway sang Nearer. My God, to
Thee" The bearers were w. w. Russell,
B. +. Bailey, ID. B. f. Kent, Redfeld
Phillips, Dr. L. A. Newcomb and r. +.
Bliss. There were a great many floral
offerings. lnterment was in Green Mount
cemetery.
The teachers in Montpelier seminary