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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-02
MAYOR HOLDS
 ORDINANCES
One Creates Place of Assistant Building Inspector And Other Makes Office of lily drant Inspector.

. Mayor Lee is still holding up two re- ports of thssordinance committee pass- ed by the Council at the second meet ing in March, one to name an assist ant building inspector who shall be mason and the other regulating the office of hydrant inspector. M
 He said this morning that he would make it known before the middle of the. current month whether he would sign the reports. As for the former ordinance the mayor said many people had called upon him who favor the office. One of the strongest appeals for the creation of the office had come from a member of the Board of Edu- cation. There are four candidates for the position, Thomas Burns, Joseph Pacquette, Ward M. Cowles and John Nef
 The mayor says the reason he is holding up the hydrant inspector or6i- nance is that he wants to find out if the salary of s1, POO fixed by the or1i- nance committee is warranted. He has been given to understand by the fire has been paid for the work while it was held by Captain Daniel Johnson The 1,200 salary provided by the proposed ordinance allows an additional s2O0.
 The number of hydrants has been greatly increased in two years The members of the committee believe that the additional $100 is more than earned by Hoseman Frank Noonan, of No 1 company, who has performed the hy- drant inspector work for some time past and who probably will be selected by the fire commission for the place if it is created.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-02
CITY COURT CASES

Abraham Rubenstein was before the city court this morning charged with syindling East Side people with cheap watches and jewelry- He had two companions who covered a large terri tory selling watches. paste diamonds and other jewelry. They made several sales and were dong a land office busi- ness until Patrolman McPadden of the Second precinct station appeared as the result of complaint and arrested Rubenstein. Detectives of the police department followed Rubenstein after he had paid a S25 fine in the city court in the hope of apprehending his part nerS, but they had skipped the town as soon as Rubenstein was arrested RubehEtein wandered around the city for time but took the 11:45 train for New York.
 The cases against George Carto and Michael Delaria charged with assault were nolled by the prosecution.
 Charles Ellis who was charged with indecent exposure was found not guilty hv Ir,doa Roster
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-02
FILIPINO DELEGATE
 ADDRESSES HOUSE
Special from United Press ,

Washington, April 2.GTo-day for the first time in the history of the govern ment a native Filipino, Pablo Ocampo, one of two delegates from the Philip pine Islands addressed the House of Representatives He was spare swarthy man with a. characteristic Malayan cast of features. He was formerly one of Aguinaldo's insurrec- tors. He spoke in broken English that was very difficult for the mem bers to understand.
 Ocampo discussed the Philippine question in the Payne bill saying it es- tablishes a novel free trade system, free admission of American products into the islands and the restriction of Philippine importations to this coun- try. fThe lack of reciprocity in the Payne bill," he said, makes it inc Quitable as to the Philippines and is considered a poor and small course un- der the protection of the United States, a. gigantic and wealthy nation"
 He presented a resolution of the Phil ippine legislature asking abolition of the Dingley duty on sugar, manufac- tured tobacco, cigarettes, agricultural machinery and apparatus for repairing roads. 'Tf really the retention of the Philippines is not for the purpose of exploiting them,' he said, "but to up lift and liberate them as heretofore declared by the American people, this House should not pass this objection able provision of the Payne bill.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-02
ZEPPELIN'S AIRSHIP
 STILL AT ANCHOR
Count Will Not Resume Flight Until
 Weather MOderates.

Berlin, April 2.--count Zeppelin's airship is still anchored at Loiching, where it descended yesterday after a thirteen hour fight against the gales that swept through southeastern Ba- varia- The wind is too strong to per- init a safe ascension. The Count de- clared that under no circumstances would he ascend until the weather be- comes calm. "I will stay here a week rather than take any chances" declar- ed the Count to-day. He slep last night aboard his airship. The vessel was thoroughly overhauled to-day and aside from the slight disabling of the rear motor the ship has suffered but little.
 The Count says the party with him during his thrilling fight was never in danger throughout the heavy gale. Even the feat of landing was accom- plished with safety.
 Munich, April 2.-Count Zeppelin landed here early this afternoon, the trip from Loiching having been made without incident. The Count intends to return to Friedrichshafen this even ing. His companions who accompanied him on his flight through the storm were again his passengers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-02
NINE POINTS NEEDED
 TO BEAT STAMFORD

against the Stamford Y. M. c. A. at the local Y. M. c. A., tonight. It ' ill be necessary to trim the Stamford Silver Cup, the team prize. In ad- dition there are Silver medals for first place and Bronze Medals for Second place. In the try outs held on Tues Class some keen competition was the order of the day.
 In the 15 yards Joe Kelley came out first, with Bob Anderson and J. Con- tending broad jumps brought out Cor mette first, with jump of 23 feet and 1-4 of an inch Jack Anderson with 23 feet flat and Frank Rogers with a close to the 2S foot mark.
 In the IA mile trials for the mile re- lay some fast quarters were made. Joe Kelley negotiated the one-quarter in 61 1-2 seconds. Bob Anderson was the 63 seconds. Harry Batchelor tied with Anderson at 63 seconds. Bill McClel- Ian ran it in 64.
 In the 1-4 mile potato race will run Joe Kelley, Bill Mcclellan and Harry Batchelor First, second and third places were landed by these men in the Stamford meet The running high jump will be looked after by Harry Donning and Herbert Barnsley who tied for second place in Stamford The third man will probably be Bill Keat- ing.
 After the , mile race the medals and the Silver Cup will be awarded
 MT J. S. Black, Physical Director of the Stamford Y. M. c. A will act as Referee of the meet. MT. H. L. Trube, Chairman of the Athletic Committee Of the local '. M- c. A., will act as start err. Ed. Shaw and Charles Russell. who are home on their vacation from the Training School in Springfield, will also officiate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-02
MILLER RESIGNS STEWARDSHIP
 OF LAKEVIEW
He Will Not Accept Raise of Sle Per Montb Granted Him by Charities
 Department.

Charles Miller. who has been stew ard at Lakeview home for four years refused to accept the raise of $10 per month and handed his resignation to the board of charities at the meeting last night. Miller, who has been con- sidered a valuable emp1oye of the board, asked that his salary be re- stored to the original figure. In his request Sor a raise he gave a detailed account of his duties which included that of undertaken, prize fighter, doc tor, electrician, clerk and farmer when necessary. Miller has been receiving s60 per rnonth. He asked for S75 and the board raised him s1o per month at the last meeting. Miller made it un- derstood that he would not remain at Lakeview unless he received the orig inal salary of $75 per month. The board at its la-E meeting raised Miller's sal ary to so per month. It was under stood at that time that this raise would satisfy him and he would remain at the institution. His resignation is the first intination the public has received that the raise was not satisfactory his original demand was complied with
 The clerk of the board, Edward New ins asked that his salary be restored to it's original figure $1.2o0 per year. His petition was accepted and placed on file. lIevins explained to the board that the work of the department had increased three fold and that the sal ary of tue clerk had been reduced in stead of increased to meet the increase in his duties. The petition was not acted upon.
 Matthew Bollinger, who owes his life to Chauffeur Burlison, presented a bill for dama ges to his bicycle which was struck by the auto-ambulance on We'd nesday Of last week at the corner of Main street and Fairfield avenue. The bill was for $2.25 and was referred to President Stone. i
 Lawrence Cummings was appointed barn man to take the place of Jack Frost at Lakeview. Frost is still at the Bridgeport hospital.
 Judge Kane offered an amendment to the action of of the board at its last which aimed to make the terms of the Superintendent of the poor and the clerk of the board the only yearly tenures. The board adopt ed the resolution and the appoint ments of all the employees with the two exceptions named are considered binding for only the current month.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-02
STATE HEALTH
 BOARD AFTER.
 FAKE DOCTORS

That Connecticut is overrun with ouack physicians and fake Italian doc tors was the substance of the TeSu- 1nony brought out by a nearing upon Health power to revoke the certificate of a physician where it was procured bv fra ud or niSrepreSentatiOn or Tor any other sufficient cause, before Gne committee on Public Health and Safety yesterday afternoon in Hartford. Dr. J. H. Townsend, secretary Of the State Board of Health, said that a condition had arisen in the state whereby a lot of Italians were prac1Ic- pT; ing medicine without the proper quail fications and that he thought the state should be protected from quackS of this l1fnd He said that there are located in New Haven. who have ob- tained licenses by fraud, claiming 10 be graduates of the University of Ge- noa, Italy. When he undertook to m stftute proceedings against them TOT ner-i,uv he found that 1t would be nec- essary to bring the dean of the univer- sity to America to testify against them. and this was obviously out or the question
 Rocco Ierardi, assistant prosecuting attorney of New Haven, speaking in favor of the btM said he could tell how the Italians had obtained their dIplo- mas and that many of them had paid as high as $75 for a license to practice in this State.
 Dr. Leonard Bailey Of Middletown. questioned him as to whether he was an Italian and if why he was g1v- Mr Iera1,di replied that any one would when it was in the interests of public health.
 Hon. Lewis Sperry. member of the State Health Board. favored the plli hut recommended that the power of prosecution should be vested with the courts dn place of the Board of HealIth.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-02
IN DANE CASE
 EXPULSION
Bishop GoodselI Explains That Resigna.
 tion Was Under Complaints
Woodbury Clergyman is Unfrocked and
 Can Never Preach Again.
Mrs Proctor Abandoned by Dane, TeIe. graphs to Husband She is Now With Friends in HawIeyville-CIaims She Was Rypnotized.

Stamford, April 2-f the Rev. Char les w. Dane, the Woodbury minister whose wife is suing for divorce on the ground of intollerable cruelty, had been publicly drummed out his expulsion from the Methodist Episcopal church would hardly have been more emphatic than the action of the New York East Conference yesterday afternoon, when, after an hours debate in secret ses- sion, it voted to allow him to withdraw Under ,conplaints.''
 Section PAT Of Rule 20 of the Method fst book of discipline provides that. When travelling preacher is accused or immortality and desires to withdrew from the church, the annual conference may permit him to withdraw, in which case the record shall be, sWithdraws under compdadnts.' The relation of the church to the preacher shall then be the same as if he were expelled.''
 Our action amounts to an expulsion of MT. Dane," said Bishop Goodsell. ''It unfrocks him as completely as could be. He can never preach nor be admitted to membership in a. Meth odist Episcopal church of any confer ence, without first making a public confession of his sins and sincere expression of contrition.
 The action is drastic, but the honor of the church demanded it. It is the first time in twenty-one years that any such actioQ has been necessary in this conference.''
 The Dane case was considered in se- cret session on motion of Rev. Dr. J. M. Buckley, editor of the Christian Rev. Dr. w. w. Bowdish, of New Haven, district superintendent over MT Dane, read the latter's note of withdrawal and presented his parch- ments as deacon and elder.
 Dr. Bowdish also read a personal let ter from A. E. Knox, editor and pub fisher of the Woodbury Reporter. Dr. Bowdish told the conference MT. Knox has been one of MT. Dane'S closest friends and Stanchest supporters.
 "It is a most deplorable thing" the note ended. we are dazed yet, and don't know what to think"
 Rev. W. E Smith. of South Water bury, told the conference of 3. conver sation 1fe had $ft4Y 1betfle lSVaterbtsry Friday and again Monday, when Dane'l handed him his credentials and church funds. Another member of the con- ference said he had been told by a rel ative of the woman sin the case that Dane and she had departed together.
 'The case is a very bad one," said Dr. Bowdish. MT. Dane's presiding e1- der, last night. I've don't know where Dane is, but we heard enough today to satisfy us he should be ex- pe11ed."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-02
LIMIT DEBATE
 ON TARIFF BILL
Leaders Believe They Have Votes to Adopt a Rule Mondays Separate Votes on Hides and Lumber Schedules.

Washington, April Z-House leaders were in a cheerful frame of mind to- day over favorable prospects for se- curing the support of a majority Mon- day for the adoption of a rule limiting the time for consideration of the Payne Bill They feel that they now have a majority in sight
 As matters look to-day there will be separate record votes on hides. and lumber, aside from the adoption of the bill as a whole. Also the adoption of the recommendations of the bill by sections will proceed under the five minute rule. But no amendments will be considered, however. acceptl those presented by the Ways and Means Committee.
 In a large advertisement published in a local newspaper to-day the Ma tional Hosiery Manufacturers' Associa- ton declared that there would be no increase in the price of hosiery if the increased rates of the Payne bill are enacted into law. Hosiery manufac- turers and their employees are deluging the committee on Ways and Means with petitions for the retention or tne Payne bill duty, on hosiery. Nearly 30, GOO employees have joined in these petitions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-02
ELKS TONIGHT
 -sgss.-:'.s'ss.s.-s. -sgs.: .s..zssszsi zs.5.;ss INSTALL THEIR
 NEW OFFICERS

Tonight in their new home in State street the Elks will gather in large numbers. the occasion being the in stallation of the newly elected offic- CTS. District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler James T. Smith of Derby lodge, will be in charge of the impressive work. Many antlers from other jur- iSdictions will be on hand The spec ial committee on entertainment, of which Eddie Madigan is chairman, cluded in which are a. few surprises. A lunch par excellence is to be provid- ed and the occasion is certain to prove one that will be enjoyable to all wear CTS of the antlerS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-02
SAVINGS BANKS ARE UP IN ARMS
 OVER THIS BILL
Movement to Give to State All Unclaimed Deposits After 30 Years.
fSnecia1 +o rsrner,

efforts which Senator Blakeslee and his supporters will employ to bring about the passage of the Blakeslee bill pro- vfding that all savings bank deposits years or more should escheat to the state were forecasted yesterday in the recommittment of the bill to the com- mittee on banks.
 At a time when the state needs mon ey a measure of this sort is considered especially appropriate and the state is the proper recipient of money which in reality belongs to nobody; but the sav- ings bank men have risen en masse to protest against such a measure. Many handsome buildings which house the Connecticut savings banks have been built entirely out of unclaimed depos- it's.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-02
MISSIONARY DAY AT THE NEW YORK
 EAST CONFERENCE
Reports Showing Progress of the Year GiVen by Snperintendents..Rooseye in no Danger Says Bishop HartseIl.
Especial from United Pressl :.

@Spec1al from United PreSs) Stamford, April 2.-This is Mission ary Day at the New York East Confer eDce. Addresses were made this aft ernoon and others will be made this evening, covering the various fields, home and foreign. At the morning session reports were given by the dis trdct superintendents all showing pro- gress during the year, increase of membership and new churches form ed
 ing the New York Legislature to so change the marriage license law that it would be unnecessary for the bride to appear in person as applicant for a license, was withdrawn after Dr. Buckley had pointed out that a. large proportion of the conference members were from Connecticut. It was de cided to leave the subject to action by New York churches
 One of the speakers this afternoon was pr. HartseM of Africa In add1- ton to showing what has been accom- plished in the Dark Continent through the efforts of Christian Missionaries he described the country where Roose- yelt intends to hunt
 Today's reports upon the benevo- fences of the church are regarded as highly satisfactory.
 Bishop Hartzell of Africa, is in this CouhlLy 1OT lHe purpose or trying to raise $500 900 to celebrate Africa's dfa- mond jubilee made a statement this afternoon in which he ridiculed a warning, recently published that Roosevelt would run a great risk to his health by his trip to Africa. The Bishop pointed out that Roosevelt is healthy man of 50 and that he can travel in comfort, with an up-to-date outfit after he completes his journey on well-equipped railroad. The Bishop was 55 years old when he went to Africa, has travelled all over the continent and declares it is utterly absurd to suppose Roosevelt will be in any peril.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-02
KING EDWARD
 IS REPORTED
 AS PARALYZED
False Rumor Given Publicity in Conti.
 mental Papers.
Officially Denied by His Equerry From
 Biarritz.
Sir Arthur Davidson Says Kings Health is Improving Not so Vigorous as He Would Like to be- King Spectator at Basque Spurts Today.
Special from United Press.)

Biarritz. France, April 2.-King Ed ward was a spectator at the Basque Sports to-day and although not as vigorous as he was a year ago he de- clared to his friends he was enjoying his mulch needed rest.
 He was plainly surprised at the re- ton in France and Germany that he is in a serious condition. It can be stated as a fact that while his health is not so vigorous as had been hoped for and his stay here has not yes braced him up as well as had been anticipated, the attending physicians feel confident that he will be fully re- stored to health when the time arrives for him to return to London.
 Sir Arthur Davidson, the King s equery, wired from Biarrftz this after noon that the report that the King true. He said the Kings health was steadily improving.
 Berlin. April 2.-The Frankfurter Gazette to-day publishes dispatch ing that King Edward. who is now visiting at Biarritz. has sustained a slight paralytic stroke.
 London. April 2.-The reported ill., discredited by the Central News which says: Anxious inquiries have been ad- dressed to Biarritz in large numbers owing to the report in France and Ger many concerning King Edwards con dition, one of which has him stricken with a paralytic stroke. The stories are absolutely untrue. His Majesty is excellent health.''
 The Central News statement that the Kings health is excellent is recognized as inaccurate as it is known that the King is far from being a well man. No official or unofficial source however, admits the slightest knowledge of the para1ytic stroke. The general condition of Edwards health is such, however. that the public is prepared for any development.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-02
WILL GET SYMPATHY
 IN HAWLEYVILLE
Then Mrs. Proctor Will Return to Wood.
 bnry, Her Husband Tells Friends.

Woodbury, April 2-Tired and wor- ried, but happy because he had seen his wife, who left town on Monday soon after the Rev. Charles w. Dane, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, had disappeared, George N. Proctor this afternoon arrived back in Woodbury following visit to New ceipt of a telegram from his wife, he left at once for New York and met her there. He found her without money and in a sorrowful mood on ac- that his wife told him she had drawn only s10O from the bank last week and as she had no money at the time that he saw her it is presumed that she gave it to the clergyman before he dis appeared.
 She said she couldn't explain why she had. followed the minister, but thought that she must have been in a hypnotic state. After she arrived in New York and found that she was pen niless her senses came back to her, she claimed. MT. Proctor found out that when his wife left WOodbury she went promised to meet her. She wandered around the station as he did not appear she took the next train for New York, and on Tuesday afternoon she wired her husband to meet her there.
 This morning both MT. and Mrs. Proctor left New York, he for Water bury and she for Hawleyville, where she is tonight with Frank Hawley and family, who have always been in timate friends of the Proctor family. Mrs. Proctor's health is not good, her husband claims, and she told him she believed that there she could get the sympathy which she needs. She in tends, however to return to Woodbury in a few days, he says.
 Since MT. Dane left town, Mrs. Dane has been living about three miles out of Woodbury with Mrs. Daniel Burton, who has been her closest friend since the Danes have lived in Woodbury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-02
MIR. KEEGAN EXPLAINS
 GARNISHMENTS

In a statement made this morning James w. Keegan denied that the att tachments levied against sums in the possession of Attorney Frederick B. Fallon are properly attachments against him. He says that one at tachment is for a bill contracted by his son. for board, and that the son is 2S years old, and pays his own bills. The second attachment. MT. Keegan declares, is a matter of amicable un- derstanding between himself and his counsel. who is Attorney James H. O'Rourke, the famous baseball man. aSer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-02
SUM OF sI5e,0Oe PROMISED EATERS

South Norwalk, April 2.-Secretary John W. Sculley of the Hatters' Union, who was a delegate to the recent con- vention of the American Federation of Labor, explained to a body of strikers here, to-day. that the action of the Federation will result in raising $150,- 0o0 . month for the strike. as long as 1t lasts. The Federation has imposed a . contffbutioo Of ten cents per nonth upon each uember of the body, and fhero nxe 71o4loo9 Who are assess
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-02
TAFT TO vIsN
 NORWICH5lUL 4
Will Participate nlCelebra-
 ton of 25Oth Anniversary.

Special from United Press)
 Washington, April 2.-Prestdent Taft today promised to visit Norwich, Conn, on July 4, if Congress is not in session then. On that day the town will celebrate its 250th anniversary. The President received the invitation to attend from Senators Brandegee and BuIkeley and Representative Hig- gins today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-02
HUTH ESTATE IS
 VALUED AT $zo'Oeo
Deceased Was Veteran Mu- sic Teacher-Probate Court Notes.

An inventory of the estate of the late Charles L.. Huh, the veteran music teacher returned to the probate court to-day shows real estate valued at 4zooo0 and personal property valued at &3,325-0e.
 An inventory of the estate of the late Jeannette Beers shows real estate val ued at $6.363.13.