The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume], October 22, 1915, Page 6, Image 6

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THE FARMER: OCTOBER 22, 1915
BE1DGEPOR 7 E VENING FARMER
(FOUNDED 1790.)
DEMOCRATIC TICKET
rtobttabed toy Tlie Fanner BubUabtnar Co., 1T Ftiirfirfa A, Bridgeport. Con.
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EDITORIAL
I EPARTMKJTT
1287.
FOREIGIT RBPRESEKTAUVSa
drimtfa FpedrleLau New Toric. Boston and CSiksaca
WASTE, EXTRAVAGANCE; DEBT AND LAWLESSNESS
"E RIDGEPORT HAS many streets left that are unpaved
They are so many opportunities forWarrenite. But
the voters now have an opportunity to say whether they want
hundreds of thousands more" of their hard earned money ex--pended,
without competition, and in such a way as to make the
; city pay-frorn.50 to 75 cents more a square yard:than bituminous
concrete ought to cost. 5., .
The electors have been promised many things, while Mayor
Wilson was running for office.
There was to be a fifteen mill tax' rate ; the merit system
was to be installed; a municipal ice -plant was to be Creeled;
goods were always to be purchased at the lowest prices, in com
petition; offices were not to be multiplied; the city engineer
was to be the head of the public works department; the mayor
was to enforce the laws and obey the constitution.
' What has the city had in value received, upon -all this fine
talk? f.- ..
. ' The tax rate has been the highest since the system of full
.- valuation was adopted, more than 20 years ago.
i Mayor Wilson's administratidn has expended more money,
and created" more debt, by niillf orisy than any preceding admin-f
istration did. ' '-v'.'v'X-r ' - -V --?v- i
The' merit system' has been abandoned,' and all appoint
ments have been in reward for political effort, some i of 'which
has not been praiseworthy.:; ' - ; '
-,'r. Public offides have been multiplied, even to the extent of
adding f if ty patrolmen; and many additional officers ,to the po
lice .force, in ansingle:year.- - -
- t ; The city engineer has not been the head of the public works
department, but-one Jacob Gourtade j. to !whom was assigned the
actual task of making the Warrenife deals. The mayor's regard
for the law is such .that he maintains th illegal drinking clubs
to be agents of his political, power and supporters of Mr. King's
machine. He defies the constitution by suspending the right of
jree speecn,'. auu umawjuiiy seizes me Doaies oi nonest men,
because they exercise-their privilege of free, speech and lawful
; assemblage;; v "f f','' '- --v '
Dc-es 'Bridgeport i desire more - waste more " extravagance,
more debt,. more;,iliegaI drinking clubs and mc-re. Warrenite ?
The way 'to get more is1 exceedingly simple. - Return : Mr:
King's mayor to city hall. ?-,l-J: j. vV '- " , -
TAXLG MARRIED MEN
r.p HE MILLS . committee, seeking new, sources of taxation
, "-JL lhas received 'a detailed suggestion for the heavier tax
ation of married men.f . The donor -of this, excellent ida is a
professor of New York University, who dabbles in economics
. and who ought to know something of the nature of taxation.
; Few are those who can avoid paying a tax, and no man
, pays , a heavier' tax than he whose income is small and con
sumed by. the demands of his family. '. j
"Neither factory, "store nor railroad in any true sense pays
is own tax. The tax is charged into the cost of the goods, and is
paid by the consumer. -; '-,: ' ' .' 'X'a lr " ; :
V The married man, is not usually a childless man.' He has
more persons depending: upon him forlsupport, than the sin
gle man,, his purchases are larger, and his contribution to the
tax fund is correspondingly greater, i
y ! -He pays 'more rent, more tariff, tax, more of every pother
kind of tax.
The distinguished professor suggests his ' plan would tax
large' families out of existgrnce. Peculiar is the mind which
counts wealth in horses anil'' cows," but thinks man, the most
useful creature in the world, not an asset. ' - '
It" is difficult to know, what to do with professors, of this
type. The only, useful function they seem to exert is that of
showing that very stupid men know enough to be professors.
THE STRANGEST CREATURE
rr HE NEWS of a night tells yof the military execution of a
' ' JL i t woman for aiding fugitives; of thp adoption of an aban
doned orphan baby, to be the heir of an elderly couple, the
owners of great wealth; ,6 f ship hit by a torpedo, which makes
port with 400 tons of water in the. hold; . of airless telephone
conversation begun in Arlington and heard in Paris; of a rail
road president, who has turned state's evidence, and is rebuk
ed in court as an unwilling-witness,- by counsel who called him;
of multitudinous acts" of heroism performed on. land : and sea,
hy soldiers and civilians. '
How strange a, creature is- man! . How mean, and, how
noble; how greedy, and how generous J how cowardly, and how
brave! v :' ';
Weighted by unknown v burdens, lifted by unrealized aspir
ations this being toils on his upward way as fiend and angel,
damned for ever, or saved through eternity,
For Mayor
DANIEL E. WALKER
City Clerk
GEORGE M. COUGHLIN
Town Clerk
WILLIAM L. ZEPP
Collector
JOHN M. DONNELLY
City Treasurer
JOHN W. GRANT
Board of Education
JOHN J. CULLINAN
JAMES L. SULLIVAN
City Sheriffs
CHARLES IJ. MARA
THOMAS LOVELY
JOHN J. DOYLE
Selectmen
JAMES P. GRIFFIN
HUGH CAMPBELL
GEORGE BUTSKO
ALDERMEN
First District
JAMES HUDDY
Second District
JOHN J. FORD
Third District
JOHN B. CALLAHAN
Fourth District
DANIEL E, WALKER
Fifth District
' THOMAS H. FLYNN
Sixth District '
THOMAS M McNAMARA
Seventh District
DANIEL E. BRENNAN
Eighth District
JOHN A. CORNELL, , Jr.
Ninth District v
FREDEIUCK : MARTIN"
Tenth District
JOHN J. SCULLY
Eleventh District
JAMES M. WILLIAMS
Si Twelfth District
DANIEL J. CONNORS
IRON AND ZINC TO )
REPLACE NICKEL IN ,
EUROPEAN COINAGE
i ' Brussels, Oct.'; 20 On the heels of
thet announcement in .Germaiy;that 6
pfsnnigr pieces are . to , : be "made of
iron, the governor-general of Bel
gium announces that zinc is to be used
here to help out , the very "notable
shortage of nickel coinage. Coins
are to be issued in "five, 10 and 20
centime denominations. No one, how
ever, will be obliged to accept more
tliah five francs worth of the substi
tute currency in change or ' payment
of bills. The coins will bear the
image of a lion surrounded by a
wreath,, and the word Belgium in
French ' and .Flemish. .
SAMUEL POSTOL AGAIN
IN AUTO ACCIDENT
For the second time within the last
few months, Samuel Fostol, a clerk of
136 George street, has had an auto
mobile accident. His car struck a
carriage driven by Mrs. Mazie Gold
stein of Newtown, on the Long Hill
road, last? evening,, and Mrs. Goldstein
received many lacerations when she
was thrown from her seat. The car
overturned but none of the passengers
was hurt. Mrs., Goldstein was taken
to St. Vincent's hospital. -
The: public utilities commission has
approved a petition of the Connecticut
Company concerning , the method of
constructing and reconstructing track
on East Main street and Boston ave-
e, Bridgeport. : '
5 OoS
MITSi
FAIRFIELD AVE.' VARIETY STORE BROAD ST.
Cf n'P'PT? A 'I' I V Ti CAR FABB FOR ;CT7STOMER8
VU'UjrUwxlJi V "MKOFIT S HAKISG ft TTH E3PJX1TSKS , " '
Great Sale Tomorrow-Saturday
SPECIAL SALE BETWEEN 9 AND 10 A. M. ONLY
At S5 Yad wide cheose doth.
At 3940 Best liarht prints. . .... '
) At 4)40-Handsome diallles.
At 4 Ho New white or cream Domet flannel. ;
, At' 4taicr Best dark prints. ....-,.
' At 4ic Handsome oretomicm. '
At 8c Good cotton batting. t '
SPECIAL SALE BETWEEN 10 A. M. AND 12 M. ONLY
At 15e 5-4 white table oilcloth.
At 3o JTumbo gas burners.
At 44c Tjtwlieft' outinsr flannel ndgrht dresses. "
At 15o Vour styles batteries for pocket lights.-
--, A PRESENT AND CAR FARE TO PURCHASERS OP ONE DOIXAR'S
WORTH OR OVER BETWEEN 1 AND 6 P. M.
SPECIAL SALE BETWEEN 6 AND 9 P. M. ONLY
At 3o Unbleached Shaker flannel.
At 8c Yard wide fancy percales for comfortables. - ;
At 6c fine white quilts for 3-4 beds. , . 4 " i 1
At 18c White spring rules four feet long.
At 49c Good alarm clocks.
At 44c Grey or ecra ribbed underwear for men.
At 3c Package good pictotre wire. '-.'.
At llto Men's fine four-in-hand neckties. .
At ' 4e Rubber pocket combs complete In case. 1
At So line curtain scrim.
A AQo fine twentr-five cent neckwear for lad lei.
FOOTBALLS
Rugby and Association
50c to $5.00
Complete supply of Foot
ball Clothing, Helmets, Nose
Guards, Shin Guards, Pads,
etc. v .
BASKETBALLS
$1.85 to $5.00
Extra bladders for Foot
balls and Basketballs.
50c to 85c N
Established i8rr
New Telephone Number Is 6200
Established i8s7
New Telephone Number Is 6200
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Curtains, Ecru and
Ahite Marquisette
and Scrim with In
sertions and Edges
of Cluny
Filet, and Marie Antoinette
Lace
A new line widen includes
very attractive patterns. It
is long since we have had
such dainty draperies, not
since before the "deluge",
the deluge meaning the late
"reconstruction" period.
These rractical Scrims and
j Marquisettes are in very ef
i fective designs and a visit to
the Curtain
ivited.
Section is in-
Third floor.
Art Fabrics for Furnishings
Printed Linens, Art Tickings and Gotton
Taffetas
Printed Likens, Art Tickings and Cotton Taffetas for
chair coverings, window seats and cushions. Among the
new Autumn designs are some practical colorings in dark
foliage and tapestry patterns, with birds and flowers.
These will not fade qiickly or show wear, .
!'.( . ;: ',--: .' Third floor.
Handkerchiefs, Clearance
A lot of fine Handkerchiefs which have become
slightly soiled and shopworn, to be closed out.
Hemstitched with hand embroidered corners,were 75c.
f r Genuine Madeira, all hand made, were 75 cts. .
Lace-trimmed, very dainty, were 75 cts and $1.00.
59 cts. Each y-:
' 5 . " I South aisle. .
For Art Embroidery x
The Art Section is suggesting all sorts of pretty things
for holiday fancy work. A hand made gift takes on such
a charm of personality. ' , , - ''
Bluebird Pillow Slips, in both the "bolster? and
"ottoman" -shapes which are new.':';'-;'-''.-. "
: .American Flag Pillow Slips' for' 1Jie patriotic taste.
. Bluebird Pillow Slips and Centers, 25 cts.
i Scarves with filet edge, 18 x 54, $1.00 to $2.25.
Stamped Nightdresses, 50, 65 cts, $1.00 up to $2.00.
Main floor, north aisle.
Children's Wear
Little Bathrobes and "Negliges" of warm eider-down
or robe flannel for the littlest ones. It is bound to come
cold before long. It always does, ' '
Babies' White Eiderdown Doublegowns, Cashmere
Dpublegowns daintily -'embroidered, Crocheted Sacques,
long wool Bootees, wool Carriage Robes, Bonnets, Hoods,
Quilted Afghans of luxurious character.
Some Wool Doggies and Kitty-cats of very interesting
cnaracxr are waiting tor new noines. s
., ; .Nf ' ' In the Children's Shop, second floor.
oeD.mieaaco
JERSEYS
Roll, collar, full sleeve at
popular prices.
. Running Pants and Gym
Shirts.
50c per garment
Striking Bags.
Striking Bag Covers.'
Indoor Baseballs.
Jock Straps.
Suspensories
Football Stockings. -
THE ALONG
RUBBER CO.
1126 MAIN STREET
BRODlRICK RANKS
AS CAPTAIN IN HIS
NEW FIRE POSITION
Former Lieutenant Relieves
Chief Johnson of Duties
as Marshal.
Thomas . F. Broderick, lieutenant of
Trucli No.-. 1, was made inspector of
combustibles with rank, of captain at
a meeting of the fire commissioners
held last night. The new position was
recently created by the common coun
cil. Capt. Broderick will do the work
formerly ' performed by Chief Johnson
as fire marshal. He will receive an
annual salary of $1,400. He formerly
received $1,250' per year. Chief John
son cEs fire marshal .will continue to
receive the $500 allowance in salary
for marshal duties. This is in accord
ance with the Republican idea of econ
omy. Captain Broderick has a ine record
in the fire department. He was ap
pointed a call man in June, 1890, made
a permanent member of the depart
ment in May, 1905, and lieutenant in
June, 1907. He has been a very efn-
icient meraoer on ine aepanmeni. o
one has been named to succeed him.
The board voted to ask th hoard of
apportionment for $15,000 for new hy
drants next year. The United Illu
minating Coi and the S. N. E. Tele
phone Co. both sent communications
to the board saying- that in the future
any repairs to Are alarm telegraph
wires or any work that Is performed
for, the department would be charged
to the city.
Lieutenant Thomas Bly of Xo. 2
Truck Company was allowed pay from
Sept. SS until Oct. 15 and will be still
carried on the payroll. He contracted
pneumonia while exposed at a fire on
the night of Sept. 27. He will receive
pay until he has completely - recov
ered. .
The board complimented Chief John
son on the appearance oi the firemen
In the police and firemen's parade last
Saturday. , .
WHITCOMB DIRECTOR
OF STATE CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE NOW
. At the annual session of the sta.te
chamber of commerce held in Wind
sor, Joseph H. Whitcomb, of this city
was elected a director. Charles A.
Pease of Hartford, was elected presi
dent. ,
The convention is rated the most
successful the state order has ever
held. The citizens of Windsor co-operated
in making it enjoyable for the
visitors.
The Afternoon Concerts
Xo pleasanter place could be found on Wednesday or
Saturday afternoons than the Rest Room while the con
certs are going on.
Recitals by the Goulding -Harp Ensemble, and the
program includes just exactly what one wishes to hear.
Bits of Italian Opera, Maritana, Rigoletto, Martha and II '
Trovatore. Old fashioned songs and minuets. Snatches
of modern popular operas, and an occasional fox trot or a :
waltz.
At 2:30 Saturdays and Wednesdays ;
Second floor. ;
Women's 1 ailored Suits
at $25.00 i
Broadcloths, Whipcords, Poplins
and Serges in black, navy blue,
brown and dark green
Russian Blouse Coats trimmed
with fur, with plaited sashes of
black satin, also belted blouses,''
fastened with large buttons, ally
tailored in the smartest style.
Too much emphasis cannot be "
laid on the quality of these Tail-
ored Suits at a medium price. As
great care is taken in the selec-
tion of them as in suits at far
greater price. Materials are
right, styles are right. x
Sizes 16 and 18 years, 33 to
50 for women.
3 ' ' , - Second floor. ,
Coffee Veek Ends Saturday
j Until 6 o'clock on Saturday persons who wish to try
the Tea Room Coffee and Tea in their own homes, may
take advantage of the free offering of half a pound of Tea,
their chosen flavor, by purchasing a package of Wood's
Coffee. '
Wood's Coffee in one, two and three pound packages,
either in the bean or steel-eut ready for use. t ' : '
One pound 38 and 45c .
Two pounds 70c
Three pounds $1.00 ' '
The Tea
v is ' -
free
i . , . 3aserhent.
Axminster Fxugs 9
for $1950 ,
12
A sensible Rug to buy for the living room, dining
room, a square hall, or any place where economy must be
considered and hard constant wear allowed for. -
Patterns in geometric and semi-oriental style, the
colors dark tans, olives, brown and green.
' i V $19.30 exceptional value.
f-'."' ' ' . Third, floor.
For the Dining Table
t; : Every day use
Mercerized Table Cloths of a very fair quality -and-most;
attractive design. ' - t ;
; 63 x 63 90 cts 63 x 72 $1.00
-'-y- 62 x 90 $1.25 :'' ' ' ; ':. ' ; 1
v j Mercerizeli Tray ClothsV 18 x 27, 124 cts
- Hemstitched Tray Cloths, pure linen, 29 cts
Ccarves or Runneris, pure linen, IS x 50. 29 cts
Linens I for Art Work. Avery good supply of the Rus
sian and Irish Crashes in vyiite, natural or gray, the indefinite
shades that linen workers like, and,.which are used fo lurieh
eon cloths, runners, bags and other household articles. For
crochet or cross stitch work. All required widths. ,
Linen Section. ...
CDeD.mtoaco.
EslabiUhtd 3fiP
HOTEL LORRAINE
BRIDGEPORT'S
BEST APPOINTED DlJflJfCl GRXLJJ XST TEA ROOMS "
REFINED, COMFORTABLK,RESPEClABLE -
COMfilNATIOX BREAKFAST 40 GENTS
LUNCHEON ....... j .... 40 CENTS
TABIJE D'HOTE DINNER , ... 75 CENTS
SUNDAY JTABLE D'HOTE DE IiUXE. .
.S1.00
WE SERVE LIGHT IjfNCHES, ETC., FOR LADIES 0.J.Y
IN OUR TEA RQOM
SPECIAL
RATES FOR DINNERS, BANQUETS,
PARTIES, TEA PARTIES ETC.
BEEFSTEAK
n
Farmer Wart Ar- 0:f Cpnt Word.
LOW BIDDER LOSES
IN QUEST FOR JOB '
FROM FIRE BOARD
Although ..the ' Bridgeport . Cornice
Works, was the lowest bidder for the
job of placing a metal celling in the
room of Assistant Chief George V.
Beardslee, last night when the bids
wen opened at the meeting of tho
fire commissioners, it is likely ' that
firm will not get the contract.
Commissioner J. H. Tajue suggest
ed that somebddy else did a good job''
in a local store and expressing the '
bpinion that a low bidder is not al
ways the cheapest bidder, said h:i
acquaintance should be asked what'
he would do the work f' r, The com
missioners left the awa: J of the con
tract to Commissioner Carl Llndquist, '