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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17
MURDER AND SUICIDE IN
 A TAXICAB
Tragedy in Reading, Pa, Streets for Which There is No Apparent Motive.
Special from, United Press.l

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 Reading. Pa. Feb. 17-what the po- lice term murder and suicide but for which up to the present time it has been Impossible to suggest a motive, took place early to-day when the bod ies of Miss Stella Rocktashel. promi- f1ent socially. and George Knaut, an inspector of the local telephone com pany, were found in taxicab by per- sons attracted by revolver shots. The woman was lying in the bottom of the cab with a bullet through her brain While the man. in whose hand was clutched still warm revolver, had a bullet throgh the heart.
 Knaut called the cab to the Arcade Hotel and he and Miss Rochtashel got into 1t. He directed the chauffeur to drive to the home of the woman but before a couple of squares had been covered the chauffeur heard a revolver shot. He stopped the cab but Knaut stuck his head through the window and said: Its an accident" he shout ed. Drive to the city hospital as quickly as you can"
 The man obeyed but as the cab swung against the curb in front of the structure another shot rang out When doctors and nurses attracted by the noise reached the vehicle they found both of the occupants dead. The po- lice are seeking a motive for the kill ing.
 had been paying attentions to the girl and that at the request of her parents, she had decided to tell him he could not see her any more. This the police believe precipitated a quarrel and the killing followed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17
HOUSE MAY SIT
 FOUR DAYS WEEKLY
Leader Burnes Offers Reso- lution to Expedite Legis- lative Business Conspir- acy Bill to Judiciary.
fBy Our Staff corres.

Hartford, Feb 17.-House Leader ! Burnes of Greenwich, made the an- tnouncement today that he intended next week to introduce a resolution
 providing for four days session of the House each week, beginning next week, land that he wanted the members to j think the matter over and hs prepaT- led to vote intelligentiy upon the sub
 ject when it came up for passage. He said he wanted a. full expression of ' opinion and if the members of the House want Friday sessions he asked them to be on hand to vote for the res-
 olution.
 Representative Dunn of Willimantic minority leader, interjected some life iIcto the discussion by saying if it was
 intended to hold Friday sessions they
 should be held now and not wait till
 the farmer members of the Legislature became engaged in their spring plow i! ing. He was against waiting, because then legislation is rushed through
 without proper consideration. He fa-
 Voaed four sessions each week from
 now on, but said no man should vote
 for them unless he intended to be pres
 ent and attend to legislative business. i A slight disagreement between the
 House and the Senate occurred today
 when a bill which repeals the signifi-
 cant portions of the conspiracy law
 came up for discussion. t The iollI prOVfdeS InaL where any act is committed which would not be crirn- inal if performed by one person, should not be crin1inal if performed by two or more. The House referred the bill to the committee on Judiciary and the Senate referred it to the committee on Labor. It was returned to the House
 who voted for a committee on confer i ence and insisted that the bill be re- ferred to the committee on Judiciary. The committee of conference was Malone of Bristol and Clark of Bridge port. The Senate concurred with the House in sending it to the committee ] on Judiciary.
 f The Senate went into executive ses-
 sion at the close of the regular ses- sion and confirmed the nominations of the three harbor commissioners of New Haven, Edward Gagil, E. Harris Wea- yer and Frank c. Bushnell. The fol- lowing nominations were also consid- cred: Louis Ferry, Hartford, and Dr. George H. Knight, Lakeville, as mem- bers of the State Board of Pardons; Leonard H. Haley of woodstock as a member of the State Board of Agricul- ture,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17
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- 1Specfdl-IrOmF Oultfd HTSSS.}
 Washington. Feb. 17.-Presiden' Roosevelt to-day put his official O. K on the present plan of construction of the Panama Canal. In submitting to Congress in 8 special message the re- port of the board of consulting en- gineers who recently accompanied President-ele Taft to the Isthmus. the President cordially endorses their conclusion that the lock type of canal the proper one. In fact. he says. Tt would be inexcusable folly to change to a sea-level canal"
 He also approves the lowering of the Gatun Dam twenty feet as recommend ed by the engineers and says he has directed this change to be made. The message in part follows:
 ''I am happy to report to you that the accompanying document shows in clearest fashion that the Congress was wise in the position 1t took and that it would be an inexcusable folly to change from the proposed lock canal to a sea-leve1 canal. In fact, this re- port not only determines definitely the type of canal. but makes it evident that hereafter. any attack on this
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17
PRESIDENT ENDORSES
 PRESENT PLAN FOR
 LOCK PANAMA CANAL
Sends a Special Message to Congress Putting
 Q. K. on Report of Engineers.
Says It Would Be Inexcusable Folly to Change to Sea Level-Approves Changes Made in Plans-Report of Engineers is Appended.

ltype. the lock type. is in reality mere ly attack upon the policy of building any canal at all.
 Every American citizen should feel not merely qualification but very keen sense of pride in the statement made by this distinguished body of en- gineers as to the way in which the work has &been going and in which it Is now proceeding. The American people are to be heartily congratu- lated on everything of importance that has been done in connection with the building of the Panama Canal"
 The report of the engineers which accompanied the Presidents message was unanimously in favor Of the lock and dam system in the canal.
 The work of the officials is commend ed and it is declared that the canal will be finished by January 1, 1s15 or sooner. In speaking of the agitation for sea-level canal, the engineers say that it will not only be more expen- sive. but that the rivers that are now made to aid the canal. will be enemies of the Big Ditch" if it were cut through at sea-level.
 The report is signed by Frederick P. Stearns. James D. Schuyler: Arthur P. Davis, Ishan Randolph. Henry D. AL len. John R. Freeman and Allen H. Aiken.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17
YALE GRADUATE
 CUTS HIS THROAT
Desperate Deed of F. R. Haight, City Editor of Register, While in Des- pondent Mood.
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Especial from United Press.)
 New Haven, Feb. 17.-F. R. Haight, city editor of the New Haven Regis ter and graduate of Yale, committed suicide early this morning by cutting his throat with a razor.
 His body was found at 6:30 lying in a pool of blood on the sidewalk oppo- site the Phillips Gateway entrance to Yale campus.
 Haight was a native of Hartford and a member of well known fam ily He was 8 prominent Yale man and a member of the class of 1903. Des- pondency induced by ill-health and worry over legal matters is thought to have been the cause for his act.
 'Haight was 29 years old and is sur vived by brother Frank who is a travelling man for Swift & Company and resides in Newark, and a step mother who is at present in Pasadena, California While a student at Yale he was editor of the Yale Record. For the past three weeks he has been in a melancholy mood and at times threatened to end his life.
 He was in comfortable financial cir cumstances. In addition to his sal- ary he had an income from an estate left him by his father.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17
BRANDEGEE
 WILL 60
 THE LIMIT United States Senator Will Appear Before Commit tee for "Old" Men. Fractional Contest Enlivened by High Officers Will lngness to- Help
 Hawley.
Issue Will Be Joined Thurs day Before Committee on Judiciary Young" Men Have Representative on the Committee.
By Our Special Correspondent)

| By Our Special Correspondent l Hartford. Feb. 1.-The fight over the
 judgeships of the city court of Bridge
 port will be fought out in this city Thur sday afternoon. Feb. 25. at in the afternoon. at which time the Judi
 ciary committee will hear the argu-
 ments. pro and con. of those who favor the appointment of Carl Foster as judge. and F. l.. Wilder as deputy
 Judge. and those who favor Ebert o. Hull and Robert H. Gold for the same positions and oppose Foster and Wild CT. It is the fight between the "Old
 men" and the Young men" and prom
 ises to be decidedly lively.
 The chief move made in Hartford to-
 day in the matter was the reference
 by the Senate to-day of the resolution
 naming Hull and Gould to the commit
 tee on Judiciary and the House will concur, in that action tomorrow This
 will join the issue of the two factions and the battle will be on. Both sides still express confidence in the outcome
 The hearing will draw the line close ly between the supporters of both of the siateS and there will be an out pouring of politicians of Republican faith from Bridgeport which will prob ably tax the committee room to the ut most. The decision of the committee apon the date of the hearing, was an- nounced to-day to give ample time for both sides to prepare.
 Senator Brandegee. who sent the fa- nous telegram. which said in effect, don't do anything till you see me-" is going to take off his coat in behalf of the slate of the "Old"nlen. He will show his friendship for Sheriff Flaw ley. who has also espoused the cause of the old men, by appearing before the committee in favor of Foster and Wilder.
 This is probably the first time United States Senator has taken a per- sonal part in a city court fight affect ing the interests of Bridgeport and his argument will be awaited with con siderable interest.
 Senator Brandegee will be in Bridge port. Monday evening. when he will deliver an address before the Sons of American Revolution at the Stratfield delivering a patriotic address, he will also do some wire pulling in the in- terest of the side he has espoused in the city court fight. He has announc- ed his intention of taking off his coat and aiding. largely on account of his friendship for Sheriff Hawley. who favors the "old' mems side of the con- troversy. The fight is merry one and no point will be lost by either side that can possibly be accomplished
 On the face of things the young men should have the advantage as they have 8 representative upon the com mittee which will decide the question of committee recommendation. It is that committee recom- mendation will be overturned in the General Assembly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17
MAY INCREASE
 CAPITAL TO
 $5,OOO,OO0 Bill Giving This Power to- U. M. c. Go. Passes House
 This Morning. Company Has Property of Far Greater Value Than J Its Present Capitali-
 zation. Its Lease of Property for aa Longer Term Than Tena Years is Validated ~! House Chairman Parkerl Explains Resolution.
(By Our Staff Cores. }

Hartford Feb. 1.-The House today,
 by a unanimous vote passed the reso- l lution authorizing the Union Metallic Cartridge Co. of Bridgeport to increase its capital stock to a sum not to ex- l ceed $5,000,000. The resolution amendaI the charter of the company as fol-| lows:
 That the Union Metallic Cart1idgel Co.,, incorporated June 27, 1873, isRere-I by authorized and empowered to trs- crease it's capital stock by issuing neM shares of such stock from time to lime at not less than par, for cash or its3 equivalent, and each new share sflaifi be issued and disposed of In such man. her and under such regulations as thas stockholders of such company shall di- rect; provided, however, that the totaN amount of capital stock of said conn pany shall not at any time exceed s5,- GOO, ,000."
 It is also provided that the compauNI may fix the par value of such sYlarea| at $100 and may issue one share att par in exchange for four shares of' outstanding stock.
 The company, under the present. charter is not allowed to lease prop- erty for the purposes of its business, for a longer time than 10 years, but it has leased property for longer terms, and it asked that such acts be validat- ed, which the bill allows and it is also given the same power of leasing land and buildings enjoyed by other corpo- rations. The bill provides that before the amendment becomes effective it must receive the approval of a major ity of the stockholders.
 In explaining the favorable report upon the bill, House Chairman Parker said the company already held real es- tate and property far in excess of the present capitalization, and that tlla money to be raised by this issue of stock was to be used in enlarging the plant, and extending the qualifications of the business; that the company in-H tended to manufacture shot and other materials which enter into ammuni- tion, and to extend it's business gener- ally. The bill passed without any op- position.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17

ferrring to the policemen's remunera- tion uses the word salary to designate it. They claimed the remunera ton was wages. They also claimed that the tax board was obliged to appro- priate sufficient sums to meet any sal aries which had been fixed by the Com mon Council. They also claimed that the prohibition in the charter and con- stitution affecting an officer, employe or servant during his term of office did not apply to the police. Their con- tention being that an appointment during good behavior, was not a term of office such as contemplated in the charter and constitutional restrictions a~a inat-an increase of salary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17
TYPICAL
 ROOSEVELT
 MESSAGE Was Speech of Herbert Knox Smith to Manu-
 lecturers. Banquet at Stratfeld
 A Thorough Success
 In Every Respect Congressman David A. De Armond Touches Upon ariff-State Association May Be Fo1med-Topical Songs a Big Hit.

The dinner given by the Manufactur- erS Association of the city of Bridge port, at The Stratfield, last night, was as much of a success as it promoters hoped it would be. There will grow out of it the formation of an associa- ton of manufacturers to cover the en- tire State. The plan for such an or ganizat1on was put forward by D. P. .Bullard, Jr, who served in a double capacity last night as toastmaster and president of the Bridgeport associa- tion.
 The special feature of the banquet, upon it's serious side, was the speech by Herbert Knox Smith, who has been placed by President Roosevelt at the head of the Bureau of Corporations in the Department of Commerce and La- bor of the United States.
 Mr. Knox brought typical Roose- velttan message, announcing the pur- pose of his bureau to promote the ad'- vantage of the square deal'' business man, and to put a short stop to the career oe those limited groups of men who were seeking to monopoHze the business of the country in an unfair way.
 MT. Knox laid, much stress upon the necessity of publicity of corporate do- ings as a basis for corrective effort.
 congressman DdV1Q A. DcAdTnO1lO a1- so made an interesting and witty ad- dress, in which he referred passingly to the tariff. He believes that Han cock, once Democratic candidate for the Presidency of the United States hit the philosophy of the tariff when he said: "The tariff is local ques- tion'
 The details of the banquet were well arranged. The program was a. unique sample of the printers art. It was done in buff and gilt. A picture of a very pretty dragon was displayed up- on it, above the legend, eff you see this, on the way home, don't hurry, don't worry"
 The topical song exercises were most inspiriting. They were led by Loren DeEbridge, William A. Tomlinson and a large number of other we'll known and lusty lunged vocalists.
 Some skill had been brought to the writing of the verses, which produced roars of laughter as they were hurled
 Continued on Second Page.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17
Oil Tank Explodes at
 Long Island City
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Long Island City. N. Y, Feb. IT, One of the agitators in the big Stan dard Oil Company rlant in this city blew up just before noon, causing a fire that call into action the entire fire department of the town two of the New. York City fire boats and all of the Standard Oil tug boats in the East River.
 the vicinity of the one that blew up and the engines and fire boats were utilized to form a water curtain to keep them and the tanks cool and pre- vert further explsions which are fear ed It Is not yet known if any one was injured
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17
WALL STREET TO-DAY.

II a .m.-After the irregular move ments in the first few minutes the market developed strong tone and prices of a majority of the list moved upward.
 Noon.-Trading was extremely quiet after the first hour with fluctuations generally confined within narrow linn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17
SPECIAL SESSION OF
 CONGRESS MARCH E
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Especial from United Press.)
 Washington. Feb. 17.-It has been decided that the special Congress shall be called to meet on March 15. Repre- sentative Payne, chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, made the an- nouncement of the date in the House to-day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17
STOP THE CHEMICAL
Telephone Call Which Reused Habitues of the Charities Building.
''Is that Ed Nevins ?" GGV1- fo1lyin -,

'Ts that Ed Nevins?''
 "Yes. talking"
 Say Ed stop the auto-chemical when it goes by will you? The fires out?''
 A moment later half Q dozen deni- zens of the charities department rush. ed out on Fairfield avenue and gazed toward Main street. No chemical ap- peared and @ row of faces wearing broad grins in Youngs' window across the way explained why.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17

? 900 PERSONS WANTED to attend the ball and exhibition of Co. F, Hibernian Rifles, at Eagles hall, Thursday evening, Feb. 1Sth A good entertainment is guaranteed, all the latest popular dances. Gentleman and lady soc; extra ladies 25c each. No objectionable persons allowed.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17
SPElCI MElETING

SPECIAL MEETING of Bridgeport Lodge of EIks, No. 36, will be held Wednesday evening, Feb. IT, at 7:45, at Elks' Hall, to take ac- ton on the death of Brother John Mur- tagh.
 as LOREN DELBRIDGE, Sec
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17

All arrangements for the whist and dance to be held this evening by the Young Ladies of St. Joseph's church at St. Joseph's School Hall, Madison Ave-, have been completed. Beautiful prizes have been secured and light refreshments will be served.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17

CLEARANCE SALE of the following bargains in used upright pianos: Steinway upright. $250: 1 Weber, S225;
 1 Bradbury. $175: 1 Gabler. $150; Looschen & Weinberg. s125; Brad ford S125; 1 Stone. $100; also three square pianos at $10 each and one organ at $5. The M. Steinert & Sons Co.,. 915 Main street. B IF b*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17

WANTED.-For client, clean restau- rant or cash grocery and meat mar ket in Bridgeport; must stand inves- tigation; give full particulars. E. B. Barker, Real Estate, Hartford, Conn. B 17 b ID o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17

FOR SALE-Flarm of 12 acres, 2 horses, 2 cows, 75 chickens, and all farming utensils. Steven Lewis, Avon Ave-, Stratford.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17

WANTED. D.-Railway Mail Clerks, $500 first year. Examination for Bridge port May 18th. Preparation free. Franklin Institute. Dept 6O9, Roches- ter, N. Y. B b b o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17

HOT LUNCH, daily at Morton's Cafe 158 Fairfield Avenue. Everhardt's N. Y. lager and Smiths Philadelphia Ale on draught. T g tfe 3
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17

PRATT'S CAFE, 137 Fairfield Ave, ia sure to have what you want in aless wines and liquors. Do not forged the fine free lunch served daily.
 c 2S 50
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17

WANTED.-Everyone to know that the best place in the city for photo
 graphs. amateur supplies, and finish
 ing, is at the Blackman Studio,. 57 Fairfield Ave a*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17

WE DO THE RIGHT kind of picture framing at lowest prices. Standard Art store. 1219 Main St.. Stratfield
 building. I 30 3 6
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17

THE BOSTON CLEANING AND DYE- ING CO.,, 1S7 Fairfield Ave. Our work the best. Our prices the lowest.
 16 If. 6
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17

CLAM CHOWDER every day; Rup- pert's New York ale and lager; Dougherty's rye whiskey. Drew Bros, 1122 Main St.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17

FREE TO ALL.-Hot and cold lunch
 at Cummings & Whites. Golden Hill
 and Middle Sts. 30Si 5tf .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17

HAVE DONE as you say. C. S.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17

PUBLIC sTENoGRAPHER, typewrit- CT. mimeographer and notary public.
 Sears, 1oS Meigs Building. Telephone 1011-12 B IA stf1 3 Q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17

WOODS Redman Special. hand made 5c cigar can't be beat. 61 Cannon
 St as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17

BRATWURST, pigs hooks, country
 pork a speciality. M. M. Nagel. 65z East Main St. G z tie s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17

BOOKKEEPER of experience wanted. Apply to Superintendent. The How land Dry Goods Co. as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17

FOR SALE.-Two second handA Jewett pianos exquisite tone. elegant finish.
 at especially low prices. Cash or easy payments. The M. Steinert 6 Sons Co.,, 915 Main street. BY b*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17

COMMERCIAL WIRELESS and rail- road telegraphy taught by expert; wireless a speciality. Address Wire less, care Farmer. a.*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17

SAUSAGE that's home made, also liv- CT pudding and blood pudding can be purchased tomorrow at Mark Ma gle's, 652 East Main street, and John Porter's, SIS Warren St. These goods are made by Biltz at s5 State St. H il If. 1S5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17

FOR SAIIE-At a bargain, one bayl
 horse, weight 1050, can be seen at ] Sterlings livery stable, SS1 East;
 Main St. B 15 sspo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17

LOST THIS MORNING.-A small book between DeForest and Hough Ayes. R 2 on cover. Return to R. Jasinski.
 Crawford Laundry. Reward. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17

SPECIAL MEETING of the Central Labor Union will be held at Carpen- ter,s Hall. Wednesday evening, Feb. r. at o'clock. Per order. T. A. Flanagan. Pres. Geo. Madden. Sec.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-17
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TO RENT.-F1at of five rooms. inn provements, to adults. 743 Iranistan Ave. B 15 d$o GRAND ANNUAL PIG ROAST SUP PER at Germania hall, February 1Sth Tickets 50 cents including sup per for gentleman and lady.
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