BRIDGEPOR T E VENING FARMER
(FOUND ED 1790.)
Published by The Farpier PnbUsbing Co., 179 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport,
Conn.
THUKSDAY, MARCH 20, 1913.
WOMEN
No such oratory has been addressed to a committee
of the General Assembly before his year as that provided
bv the women, and the statement holds good of the women
speakers upon either side ot tne votes xor wuiueu uco
t. piT.ariofla flnnmRfiness. eloauence and convinc
0iifw wn-mpn rwoduced champions who need not
be ashamed to be heard on any platform against any
public speakers of the male sex now widely knowrrto the
pUBllC. -II T-Xie vvuiiieii. moyc isun-iiuio, " - o
whose laurels have yet to be displayed. -
There were men, and some who are members of the
Legislature,1 who expressed the view that the average in
telligence of the ' women who occupied every seat in the
hall of the House on Tuesday, was at least equal to the
average intelligence of the gentlemen whd occupied the
same seats under salary, and
centage in favor of the women was aoout as two auu
half is to one. , ,
The question under argument was not whether the
Vnlln.. but whether the General As-
semblv shall submit a constitutional amendment, which, ot
(f J 1 I -Z-l-r-r -v-P V.
course, could not become enective uniess a ixiajoxiL ul uic
males voting should so cast their ballots.
e-nt must be adopted bv a majority of
the House this year, by two
the Senate two years hence,
V 0X618
Y It will be well into 1915 before the matter can be sub
Vp( most favorable circumstances.
, -The "antis" do not want to submit it at all, which rep
vesepts a slight inconsistency between their argument and
their political action, for they affect to believe that the
men ought to have the sole power of government as ex
vtt he vnt. vet are unwillinsr to leave this partic-
ular matter of government
ballots v
BOND REFERENDUM
TKe Bride-snort delegation does well to adhere to the
platform pledges of the Democratic party, which prescribe
thati there: shalLbe;ho bond issues, nor important charter
a rpf PTndum noon them.
The referendum upon proposals to create debt is fair
to everybody. It is fair to the citizens,whose money must
pay the debt. It is fair to the public servants who recom
mend the project to create the debt.
-In Bridgeport as many as 7,500 persons have voted
upon proposed bond issues The pretense that this great
number of voters is not more representative than 24 mem
bers of the Board of Aldermen, plus 12 members" of the
Tax Board, is not worthy of consideration.
; . . The opinion of almost any considerable body of un
biased voters upon such a question is likely to be more
representative of public feeling in such a matter than the
opinion of a few persons in office, especially if the latter
have an itch to expend the money.
As a matter of fact everybody knows that the Alder
mien and the Tax Board in initiating debt projects have
not been representative at all, but have merely recorded
the personal views of a single citizen, who holds no con
siderable public office whatever. ,
; : Two classes of referendum appear to have been
adopted., by" the delegation. The so called optional refer
endum is placed upon the school and street improvement
v bonds. This is the referendum attached to the bonds pro
posed by the General Assembly in 1911. It requires a pe
tition of 15 per cent, of the voters to compel submission.
The bridge, sewer and almshouse bonds are to have a blan
ket referendum attached, and are to be submitted in No
vember, without petition.
'. The "differentiation probably arises from the belief
that there is a larger public demand for the school and
sewer bonds, and that public dissatisfaction ought to be
shown by petition as a condition of submission, while, in
the case of the bridge bonds it might have been believed
that the people are opposed per se and that the vote upon
them is a mere formality leading to their defeat.
- It is also possible that the two methods of referendum
may have resulted from a compromise within the delega
tion, between those who desired certain bonds to issue
WITHOUT a referendum, and those who believed that a
referendum should be put upon ALL bonds.
END OP DOLLAR DIPLOMACY
President "Wilson's announcement regarding the na
tion's policy toward China and the six nation loan has the
true ring, and will commend itself to those in whom the
principles of democratic fair play are strong. The loan in
which American bankers sought to participate, under gov
ernment protection, carried provisions that were practi
cally coercive. The terms were such that this govern
ment in defense of them might easily have been plunged
into a dispute at arms more costly than all the profits that
all the bankers in America can take on Chinese loans dur
ing the next 200 years. If American bankers cannot use
the money of the American people profitably in the devel
opment of American resources, let them by all means loan
money to the Chinese, but let them do so on no other terms
than a Chinese banker can loan money in the United
.States, that is to say, under the laws of the realm.
DIED.
CROWELU In Stamford, March 18,
William H. Crowetl, aged 37 years.
JQXES. At Pound Ridge, N. Y.,
March, 17, William Jones, aged 82
years. " : '
ROGERS. In Danbury, March 18,
Maryette, widow of John E. Rogers,
ORATORS
a lew xnuugm, luui. txic x-
- thirds of the House and of
and tnen oy a majority 01
solely with the men and their
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MILEAGE QUESTION CLOSED
The governor's veto of the Peck
mileage bill having been sustained,
the mileage question Is closed for a
long time to come. , It is unfortunate
that the question ever should have
teen raised. For some 36 years mem
bers of the General Assembly had
been receiving transportation under a
statute, which had received the ap
proval of hundreds of lawyers, some
of whom have since gone to the
bench. The Peck bill, an endeavor to
make a statute satisfying the most
technical view of the constitutional
question involved, was based upon the
New Jersey statute, under which the
duty of carry the legislature and the
state officers of New Jersey is im
posed upon the railroads. This statute
has gone unchallenged for many
years, and no first class lawyer that
we know of has ever questioned its
constitutionality. The effect of the
veto will be unfortunate. Many men
will cease to attend-the sessions of the
legislature. The decreased" 'number
will be the easier victims of the pow
erful influences that make for bad
laws. It is not too much to say that
the veto will cost the state millions.
by reason of the laws that will ,"be
passed that ought not to be and the
laws that will not be passed that
ought to be.
The shrewd interests have been
quick to take advantage of the gover
nor's attitude toward th question to
cripple the usefulness of the General
Assembly, not" for this year only, but
for several years to come.
The most evil effect will be upon
the Democratic side which has the
poorer men, who are least able to
meet the expense.
EDITORIAL NOTES.
Dr. Charles William Eliot, presi
dent emeritus of Harvard, commen
ces his eightieth year to-day. The
venerable educator, globe-trotter and
author of "the new religion" is a
sworn foe of woman's suffrage and so
cialism, but he has a grandson who
is a leader at Harvard in both move
ments. Crittenden Marriott, writer of ro
mantic tales of adventure, was born
in Baltimore forty-six years ago to
day, and has been a naval academy
student, insurance clerk, architectu
ral draughtsman, reporter in San
Francisco and New York, and a war
correspondent in Cuba, the Philippines
and South Africa.
Dr. David Hummell Greer, who suc
ceeded the late Bishop Potter as head
of the Anglican diocese of New York,
is a native of Wheeling, W. Va and
will begin his seventieth year to-day.
He entered upon his clerical career in
1866, at Clarksburg, W. Va., and was
rector 'of churches in Covington, Ky
LITTLE BEAUTY CHATS
BI BLANCHE BEACON
Sun Your Crown of Glory
During the summer it is a. pleasure
as well as a duty to give the, hair
plenty of sunshine but when , cold
winds blow., and windows rattle tem
pestuously in their casings, it is not
every woman who wishes to court the
rays of sunshine that fall on ice cold
panes of glass.
The winter girl must conquer her
aversion to settling herself near the
storm-visited window, as it is essen
tial that the hair should receive its
daily meed of sunshine, if not of air.
Sunshine will give new life to tresses
that have been ravaged by artificial
heat and heavy felt hats the latter
pressing down on the scalp and cut
ting off the circulation -so arrange to
give your tresses a sun shower, on
those days when King Sol is to be
seen on high. .
Wait until midday before taking
this novel head bath if you are the
chilly damsel, as the sun is then quite
free with its warming glances.
Must the hair come down? Cer
tainly, otherwise a goodly portion of
your"tresses would be unvisited by the
rays of sunshine. . Let your hair hang
loose, by all means.
As you sit idly sunning yourself. It
would be well to treat your hair to a
vigorous brushing with a stiff-bristled
brush. What do you say to this? I
hope the idea pleases you, as brush
ing one's locks in the sun will give
them a new glimmer and color. All the
unnatural oils will be banished bv the
sunshine and brushing combined, and
as a result your coiffure will be soft
and fluffy.
If you will make a daily habit ol
this winter sun bath you will have the
exquisite satisfaction of seeing the
condition of your hair improve.
Disdain not this aid to hair health
as light and air are the only things
THE FARMER ; MARCH 20,
it "
and Providence, R. I., before he was
called to New York a quarter of
century ago. Last Winter, while the
dynamite conspiracy trial was in pro
gress at Indianapolis, the good Bishop
visited the Hoosier capital, and, upon
applying for admission to the court
room, was thoroughly searched for
weapons or explosives before he was
permitted to enter.
Hon. John Hubert Ward, who mar
ried a daughter of the late Whitelaw
Reid, will pass his forty-third mile
stone to-day. He is the second son
of the first Earl of Dudley, and a
brother of the second Earl, who has
held many high positions, including
those of lord-lieutenant of Ireland and
governor-general of Australia. The
Ward family has long been prominent
in English affairs, the barony of Ward
having been created over three centur
ies ago. The Hon, John Ward is a
favorite at court, and has served as
equerry in ordinary to King Edward
VII.,. equerry to Queen Alexandra and
extra equerry to King George. He
was press censor during the late un
pleasantness in South Africa, and serv
ed so effectively that newspaper- cor
respondents have not yet forgiven
him.
The first copies of '."Uncle Tom's
Cabin" in book form were placed on
sale sixty-one years ago today, Mar.
20, 1852, and within a week over 10,
000 copies had been sold, while the
publishers were far "behind with their
orders. Within a year more than 300,
000 copies were disposed of in the
United States alone, whlje large num
bers had been printed 'and sold In
twenty different languages. The
work, crude as it was from a literaryi
viewpoint, had an immense popular
ity and undoubtedly had a great In
fluence in strengthening the abolition
sentiment in the northern States.
"Uncle Tom's Cabin" was originally
published as a serial in the "National
Era," an antl-elavery paper published
In Washington, and Mrs. Stowe re
ceived $300 for the serial right. A
number of book printers refused to
accept it for publication, but John P.
Jewett, a young Boston publisher, de
cided to take the risk, but not with
out fear and trembling. He made a
fortune out of the venture, as did Mrs.
Stowe. ;
"The chemist of the futifre will so
labor that men shall be produced in
baby factories as chickens are hatch
ed in incubators."
This remarkable predlstion was
made not long ago by Dr. Martin Kel
logg Schermerhorn, of the Harvard
department of philosophy, who was
born at Durham, N. Y., eeventy-two
years ago today. Dr. Schermerhorn's
career as a clergyman has been a re
markable one. Ordained as a minister
of the Presbyterian church in 1867, he
left that denomination after three
years to become a Unitarian, and was
the pastor of flocks in Buffalo, Boston
and Newport. He was next attracted
to the Anglican faith, and became a
priest of the Protestant- Episcopal
church. After twelve years he re
turned to the Unitarian ministry,
(Serving at Richmond, Va., Ottawa,
fOnt., and Willimantic, Conn.
Dr. Schermerhorn holds that animals
are gifted with the power of thought
and imagination. Life, he : thinks, is
not confined to animals and plants.
tnat the normal scalp needs to keep it
on its good behavior. Think of the
glorious hair of the women of early
history! They never wore hats and
they knew not the meaning of the
word coiffure, so their hair, having
plenty of sunshine and air, grew and
flourished; '
I - . frtt '
1913
ibut the whole universe is alive. "It 1
obvious,'' he adds, "that the evolution
from so-called matter to human life
Is possible."
'Barbarous Mexico" Is one of- the
most intensely religious countries of
the globe, and this fervor of spec
tacular piety will reach its utmost
pitch during the three days begin
ning to-day. Coming on the heels of
a national tragedy, and commemorat
ing the great tragedy of .Christendom,
la Semana de los Muertos Is not a sea
son of unrelieved gloom. As of yore
the streets of the City of Mexico will
blossom forth with many booths in
gay colors, where hawkers will sell
clay and paper Judases, male Judases
and Mrs. Judases and child Judases
asd animal Judases, as well as Mex
ican confections, popcorn, fruits and
other wares. To-day's observance of
Holy Thursday In Mexico is character
ized by rejoicing rather than aorrOTr,
for the day commemorates the insti
tution of the Eucharist by Jesus, upon
the occasion of the last supper with
His disciples, and the Mexicans hold
that it should be a day of. thanksgiv
ing for the great gift that the Christ
made to the church.
In the cathedral at Mexico City the
most elaborate religious services of
the day will center. On Holy Thurs
day the altar holding the -blessed sac
rament is brilliantly decorated with
flowers, and ablaze with hundreds of
candles. Upon this altar are also
placed statues of the patriarchs and
prophets, as well as of the leading fig
ures among . the early saints. On
Holy Thursday morning- the blessed
sacrament, is carried in procession,
with pomp and ceremony, to the al
tar.
The catch-penny figures of Judas
which are sold by tens of thousands in
Mexico will be the objects of plou
derision to-morrow. Good Friday, call
ed by the Mexicans el Sabado de la
Gloria. Judas in a hundred forms,
human, animal and diabolical, will.be
strung up In the streets, burned in ef
figy and blown up by gunpowder,
amid universal boisterousness. In
the early morning of Good Friday im
pressive and mournful services are
held in the . cathedrals and churches
of Mexico. The altars are stripped
jt all ornamentation, the sacred edi
fices are draped In black, and all fa
ces wear expressions of grief and sor
row. The Sena, a weird and solemn
ceremonial held, only in . countries
where the ritual of the Spanish branch
of the Catholic church predominates,
is enacted, and the sacred relics, in
cluding what purports to be a portion
of the true cross, are exposed to view.
The public ceremony of punishing Ju
das, the arch betrayer, takes place
at 10 o'clock in the mornmg, the time
at which Christ is believed to have
ascended out of hell after ministering
to the damned. At ten the church
bells, muffled during the earlier hours
of the day, peal out La Gloria, and
this is a signal for setting fire to or
exploding the effigies of Judas. The
function Is popular among the poor
because the' larger effigies contain
loaves of bread, and the explosion
scatters the loaves among the hungry
peons below.
A riotous holiday follows during the
remainder of the day and continues
through Saturday and Easter. - Most
of the wealthy people leave the city
on vacation trips, and the Mexican
metropolis Is turned over to the poor.
All of the larger business houses or
Mexico usually close their doors on
Holy Thursday, to remain closed until
Monday. In the cathedral on Good
Friday afternoon the ceremony of
washing the feet, in commemoration
of the bathing of the feet of his dis
ciples by Jesus, takes place. Twelve
very poor men are selected to play
the part of the disciples, and their
feet are washed and afterward kissed
by the dean of the canons of the ca
thedral. CANNOT GET ALONG
ON $12,000 A YEAR
Helen Dewitt, 15, Has Her Allowance
Raised to $20,000 Per Annum.
New York, March 20 On the show
ing of Joelab H. Dewitt that his 15
year-old niece and ward, Helen A.
Dewitt, cannot get along comfortably
on the $12,000 a year which has been
allowed for her expenses out or her
$50,000 income, Surrogate Fowler has
increased the allowance to xzo.ooo t
year. Miss Dewitt's expenses are in
creasing rapidly, her guardian ex-
nlained. especially . her ciotmng. .er
spring outfit this year will cost $1,800,
he declared, and as she attends a
school for girls patronized by wealthy
families she must have funds suffl
cient to keep up her social position.
WILL MEET FRIDAY
The regular meeting of the Wom
en s Auxiliary or jfaric Avenue im-
!ple will be held Friday at 8 p. m.,
in the vestry rooms of tne cnurcn.
AUTO TIRES
The Ailing Rubber Store
t i i ft a
is tne place to miy Auto
Tires. All sizes in stock. At
prices which will please you.
AUTO SUPPLIES
Reliners, Patches, Ce
ments, Batteries, Jacks,
Wrenches, Tire Covers, Oils,
Greases and thousand and
one other sundries
BICYCLE TIRES
The largest stock in
Bridgeport to select from,
$1.75 to $4.25, and no extra
charge for cementing on
CARRIAGE TIRES
MOTOR CYCLE TIRES
The Ailing Rubber Co.
1127 MAIN STREET
The D. M. Read Co.
- Established 1857
' 1 j
This is Fair Week
Among the Attractive Easter Offerings is
a Collection of Genuine Diamonds
in such pieces as are Suitable
for Gifts.
All of the jewels in this group, which is of ample
size, are of the best grade and there are embraced
fiaimumana uiaraona Jtsraceiet, unique design, $145x0
Platinum and Diamond
One pair of Platinum Earrings
Cluster Diamond set in Platinum ,
Rings
Solitaires of several sizes ranging from $19.50 to
Dinner Bing, Platinum set with diamonds
Dinner Ring, Ruby and Diamonds
Cluster Ring, Ruby and Diamonds
Ring with large Sapphire and Diamonds
Cluster Diamonds set in Platinum
Cuff Links, choice designs,
Scarf Pins
The above are all very
or v air week, special.
' . Jewelry Section.
Easter Handkerchiefs
The most alluring designs appear in the Easter
Handkerchiefs, and should one choose, certain designs
could be selected that are particularly for the season.
Dainty Colored Novelties, 13 to 75 cts.
Hand Embroidered 25 cts to $3.)0.
Initial Handkerchiefs, for men or women.
Men's Hemstitched Handkerchiefs," wi$h woven bor
ders, all white.
Novelties in Colored Handkerchiefs, linen or silk.
Main floor.
Special Fair Week Attractions
Concerts in the Carpet Room, first floor,
o'clock, and on Saturday evening at 7:30.
By the New York Plectrum Orchestra in
junction with ihe Beynon Quartette.
Stories for Children,
At 10:30 in the morning.
At 2:30 to 3:15, and 3.45 to 4:30 in the afternoon,
two periods, the same stories at each,
By Miss Virginia Powell.
- In the Reading Room.
In the Furniture Store, demonstration of Willow
craft, the weaving, of chairs, by Mr. Samojedn.
At the Linen Section, weaving of linen on an old
fashioned hand loom, by Miss Childs of Deerfield.
In the China Store, etching on glass, by Mr. Eicke.
In the Kitchenware Store, the Dorr Toothpick Ma
chine. '
Be sure and see quaint and attractive little Mis3
Carter in her costume of i860 or thereabouts. '
At the Underwear Section, main floor.
The D. M.
1072 Main St. DEPARTMENT STORE, 89 Fairfield Ave.
"THB STORK TO FIND
AJfD THB STORE THAT
COUPON GOOD
FRIDAY, MARCH 21
CHILDREN'S
INDIAN
SUITS
44c
EASTER MILLINERY
All the Latest Approved Styles
W. E. HALLIGAN
98 9 BROAD STREET
QUALITY Lumber
"Because"
Enables him to
There are a lot of NEW WRIXKIES in house traildJnj
these days, bringing the cost of house erection down
to rock bottom. If you are thinking of bonding w
would like to show yon these things.
raopTB rrsi
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Frank Miller
Bracelet
$235x0
$50.00
$60.00
$145.00
$115.00
$165.00
$42.50
$195.03
$60.00
$25.00 to $40x0
$19.50 to $400
choice and priced very low
at 2
con-
Read Co.
SCARCE ARTICLES"
PAYS THE CAR FARE
Extra good quality Indian
Suits, 98c. ;
Also just received lot
Boys' and Girls' Cowboy
Suits at 98c.
Baseball Suits complete,
98c.
Baseball Caps, 10c.
Belt with holster for pis
tol, 5c.
Means ECONOMY
It saves the workmen a lot
of hand work.
do a larger day's work.
Lumber Co.