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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28
STEAMERS RUDDER
 BADLY DAMAGED

Norfolk, Va, December H.-Wireless messages received here late today say that the Clyde line steamer Iroquois. Cap tain Ingram, from Charleston, s. C., for New York, Is at anchor of Frying Pan Shoals, N. C., with a badly disabled rud- der.
 The Iroquois left Jacksonville on De- cember 20, touching at Charleston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28
Fake Story of AeppIane

Seattle. December 27.-Careful inves- tigation fails to disclose the slightes, ground for the widely published report of a flight to the summit of Mount Rainer by Reginald Witherby, in an aeroplane. No person of that name f' known in spanaway. where Wsatherby is alleged to have perfected" the ma chino.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28
Insurance Man Suicides.

Seattle. December 27.-Raymond Lloyd 45 years old. an insurance agent, Yale graduate of 1894. com mitted suicide in shabby room here today by swallowing carbolic acid Lloyd who was unmarried, was a son of Major P. Lloyd, an attorney of New York, who lives at the Union League club in that city His father is said to have been a law partner of President Taft in Cincinnati at one time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28
switchmen's President Talks.

Buffalo. N. T., December 27.--The failure of the negotiations at St. Paul is regarded here as a forerunner of d similar result of the Chicago confer ence at which this territory Is repre- sented.
 "The attitude of the railroad inter ests at St. Paul." said Grand Vice President William Fl. Burt of the Switchmen's Union of North America tonight. indicates plainly that a basis of settlement fin the northwest must be acceptable not only to the north western lines. but to all the roads i'm cluded in tho General Managers as- sociation. This must inevitably force the men into the same position.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28
Value of Canadian Crops.

Ottawa, Ontario. Deoember 2I.--The market value of the field crops of Can ada this year is estimated by the census office at S532, ,992, leo, an increase of $l00,- 45s,1OO over last year. Of the increase, s54,640.00O is due to the larger yields of wheat, oats and barley. The 1909 wheat crop is 1s7,7tl,ooo bushels, valued ct slfi-- 10000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28
Steamer Damaged In Collision.

Liverpool, December 27.-The BritiVA tank steamer Saranac. from New York for Dublin, had her bows damaged tn collision with tho British steamer Derby sf,irs fscm Rango0n. The Derbyshirs vas knaGnaaA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28
Statement By General Manaaers.


 Chicago, December 27.-O. l.. Dickeson, speaking for the General Managers as- sociation, gave out the following state ment today:
 "The conference between the railroad and President Hawley of the Switchmens Union of North America ended in Gov ernor Eberhardt's office this morning.
 MT. Hawley demanded that all the striking switchmen be reineta ted at once. pending settlement through the Chicago conference. The railroads offered to take the men back fast as possible without displacing men now at work. Mir. Hawley would not agree to anything but complete reinstatement of all men, consequently further negotiations were at an end.
 'The only important point of differ ence was complete reinstatement of all strikers at once
 The railroads today officially notified Governor Eberhsrdt that they will hold open their proposition to President Flaw ley until next Wednesday if he cares to accept it"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-28
All Negotiations Are Off Between Suitchmen and the Rail-
 road Managers
GOVERNMENT WILL BE
 ASKED ID INTERVENE
Railroad Managers Refuse To Rein state Striking Switehmen at Once and This Puts an End
 to the Conference.

St Paul, December 27.-Contrary to gen. eral expectations, developments in the controversy between the railroads of the northwest and the striking switchmen, in stead of resulting in an amieable settle ment of the strike, resulted in wider breach than ever today. Not only have the switchmen declared all negotiations with the railroads terminated. but the la bor leaders say that there is strong possibility of general strike by all of the allied orders belonging to the railway branch of the American Federation of Labor.
 H. B. Perham, who has been acting as chairman of the railway council in ses- sion here, left tonight for Washington. where he will seek the intervention of the United States government in the strike.
 What if your efforts to secure the in- terventon of the government fail? MT. Perham was asked
 Then there may be a general strike" was the emphatic reply.
 President Hawley of the switchmens union said:
 Several other members of the railway council besides Mir. Perham left for their headquarters tonight to make prepara- tions for strike of their respective or ders
 MT. Perham said:
 sriday We were or the verge of set- tlement with the railroads and we thought the matter would be fixed up today. but this morning the railroads presented a mysterious change of front and assumed such arrogance that we decided at once to have nothing more to do with them. have business in Chicago and Cincinnati and will reach Washington on Thurs day"
 MT. Perham said he might seek to in- terest the Interstate Commerce commits sion, and he may take the matter up di- rectly with President Taft
 In the conference today, the railroad officials refused to take back all the switchmen at once. but agreed to re-em- ploy all those they have places for They gave the switchmen until 12 o'clock Wednesday to accept this offer. The of fer was immediately rejected by the labor leaders.
 Later in the afternoon President flaw ley and MT Perham asked Governor Eberhart to invite the Interstate Com merce commission to intercede. The gov- ernor replied that he did not care to act attorney general.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14
Get One Now

Don't delay enjoying the practical and hygienic benefits of the Ruud. See that you get one now. You will find it the best jn- vestment you have ever made, and after you have used it for thirty or sixty days you will wonder how you ever got along with out it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14
Guarantee

We guarantee all heaters delivered in perfect mechan- ical conditon and free from defects in workmanship material for one year.
 With artificial gas testing $50 heat unts the Ruud will not use more than cub cfoot of gas to each gallon of water raised $ degrees F. in temperature.
 When connected up in exact accordance with printed directions furnished should any Ruud Heater after fair 60 days tra fail to do what we say 1t will, your money back without word.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14
Only the Ruud Will Do This

Will supply one bath or dozen, and all other hot water fixtures. Will heat water at the rate of one hundred gallons for ten cents; lower than can be done with any other gas water heater.
 Will heat the water to an even set temperature, and burn only just enough gas to heat the water you are drawing.
 Will reduce and wonderfully facil- tate the household work.
 Will be found invaluable in case of sickness and emergency de- mands for hot water. It is always ready-you only turn the faucet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14
The Real Excellence ,Se SS, Ruud

The Ruud isa distinct investment. It is constructed of brass, iron and copper, and with ordinary care will last lifetime.
 Itpossesses many patented features that make for the highest heating efficiency, and the greatest econo- my in operation.
 It is the first and original Instan- taneous Automatic Water Heater and has an unbroken record for success ever since its inception. There are over Fifty Thousand Ruuds in daily operation through out the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14
Demonstrations

We have complete operating exhibit at our display rooms, and want every one to personally examine this wonderful heater and see how it does it's work. To those ur- familiar with it, it will be revelation.
 Demonstrations daily from eight to five.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-14

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-15
IN THE THEATRES
PoI.I's

Z The amusement loving public are critical They know what they like and are always, the world over i'm clfned to approve, and oftimes dis prove, anything they do not like. In some foreign countries the 3"pit" or what we usually term here, the "gal- lery'' makes or breaks an act or &C., tor. They do not do that here but they are always there with approval as well as the folk down stairs. The show at Polls this week seems to be well liked, and the reason for such an assertion, is that the applause from all parts of the house is hearty, not forced, but real simon-pure, and comes when merit is shown. It is apparent also. especially the kind of act the general public likes. Dancing seems to be one of atile favorites, and good dancer. or a team of dancers, if they are good are sure of all sorts of ap- plause. And so that is the very best reason in the world the dancing of Tom Almond is away up to standard The audience likes it. they call him back again and again. He does fine work.
 Another criterion that the great crowds like the one act play, "Circum- stantial Evidence" is the very notice able fact that they preserve the great est quietness during the dramatic mo- ments of the act, and at the great fin- ish are prolonged in their applause It is wonderful act, and Mir. Frank is doing some rare dramatic work in it.
 All the PoI Stock regulars should see this part of this weeks programme.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-15
PENNANT WINNER TO COMPANION
 THE ITALIAN ETRURlA
Vermont, Which Has Been Sent to Bridgeport, One of Four Largest Ratlleships in Navy.

The battleship Vermont, still flying the trophy pennant for the best navy target records, has been directed to proceed from Norfolk, Va, to Bridge port, to act as an escort to the Etru- ria, the Italian batlteship, which is ex- pected in this city Friday, to take part in the celebration arranged by the Italian citizens of Bridgeport. The Vermont is one Of the four largest battleships in the navy. H. H. Jack son received yesterday a letter from Beekman Winthrop, acting secretary of the navy, saying that a battleship would be sent.
 In connection with the celebration arranged for the entertainment of the officers and crews of the Italian cruis- CT, 'Ftruria" and the U. s. battleship, seVermont" the Italian Colonial com mittee is going to hold lyceum at Warner Hall next Monday night to which the, officers. of the warships will be invited for the purpose of lis tening to the readings of the great est Italian poet in America, Ricardo Cordiferro. The poet has an interna- tional reputation and the Intelligence that he is coming has caused a sen- sation among the local Italians as they enthuse over poet the same as Americans dosoEer a ball game.
 There will be several speakers at the meeting in Warner Hall including, Att torney Salvatore Vitrone one of the leading Italian lawyers of New York city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-15
MADRID EDITORS
 APPEAL TO KING
Especial from United Press.)

Madrid, Sept. 15. (via Hendaye).-A committee of Madrid editors left today for San Sebastian to appeal to King Alfonso personally for a suspension of the rigid censorship that has existed since the breaking out of the war in Morocco. The editors do not believe the King appreciates the gravity of the situation and they will warn him that a revolution threatens if the cen sorship is continued.
 Another committee Of editors, se- lected at yesterdays mass meeting, has begun the work of getting every editor in Spain to join in a movement will seek the aid of leading politicians in a movement to overthrow the cabi- net, which is charged with responsibil- ity for the present situation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-15

with the Hudson above New York city. The waters of that part Of Puget sound which extends to Olym- pia, Mud bay, Shelton and Henderson bay, vast inland sea within itself, all flow in and out of the narrows.
 In the upper reaches of the sound
 some twenty-five or thirty miles from the narrows the tides attain height of more than twenty feet. When the tides begin to fall all the accumulated water rushes out through the narrows like a great river at flood. In like manner when the tide sets in the di- rection of Olympia the narrows be- come a swift and turbulent stream. Frightful whirlpools are numerous. Streams running powerfully in con trary directions strike and the water boils.
 Large steamboats struck by the con- trary currents groan and creak and sway under the strain. This being so, 1t is no wonder that small craft often overturn in the narrows. A whirlpool has been known to seize rowboat and twist it round and round until the rowers almost despaired of coming out alive. It is a marvelously beautiful water with all it's terrors, and hun dreds and thousands will continue to find pleasure there, notwithstanding its occasional tragedies. The rumble of the tides when running at full is like the distant rumble of the ocean. The terrors of the sea are an element of it's charm, and so it is with the ter TOTS of the narrows.-Tacoma Ledger.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-15
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JUDGE GAGER
 MERCIFUL TO
 BOY BURGLARS

Most of the 61 prisoners from the North avenue jail were put to plea yes- terday afternoon in the Superior court criminal side, before Judge Edwin B. Gager, the biggest part of that num- ber pleading not guilty, counsel being assigned to them. Four of those who plead guilty had their cases disposed of immediately. They were:
 E1dren Van Nostrand and Irving Frazier. of Danbury, charged with statutory burglary. Both are boys and were committed into the care of the probation officer in Danbury with instructions to report at the May term. The boys broke into a furniture store, where one of them is employed, and also into a fruit store where they took some cigars. soda water and base balls. t
 It was 30 days in jail each for Fred erick Cerniak and Andrew Nibler, both New York youngsters, charged with statutory burglary. The boys, who have parents living in New York, while out of work thought they would look for job in the country. They hopped a freight, landing in Danbury. While in the hating town they knock ed at a door intending to ask for something to eat, but getting no re- sponse, walked in. A handbag lying on the table was appropriated. They in the handbag threw it away. They admitted the whole transaction yes terday afternoon. They have already been in jail 85 days.
 John Macklinski and Frank Shusin- ski plead guilty to stealing a quantity of brass from the junk yard of Col. M H. Rogers, but their sentences went over. They are also accused of dis posing of the stolen brass to Morris RuderBaan, but that junk dealer was not in court yesterday.
 Archie Ryles plead guilty to the charge of burglarizing the house of Katherine Reck of this city a short time ago. but he was not sentenced yesterday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-15
A LAKE THAT RAN AWAY.
1t Changed the Face of a Part of
 Northern Vermont.

it Changeo the Face of a Part of
 Northern Vermont.
 One hundred years ago the sites of Glover and Barton, in the northern part of Vermont were mostly swamp land. A mill was located by brook which was fed from one of the large ponds three or four miles from what ts now the village of Glover. These mountain ponds or lakes, two or three miles square, are high up in the Green mountains and are among the most attractive spots in New England
 On June 6, 1910, three men went up the brook to see if a little more water could be let down to the mill. They removed some earth, when sud denly the quicksands gave way, and they saw that the whole lake was lia- ble to be upon them.
 Franttcally they questioned, "Who will save the miller and his wife?"
 Spencer Chamberlain, the f1eetest of foot, ran as fast as possible through the tangle of thick woods to give warn- Ing, while the other men escaped to higher ground. He found the miller away and the miller's wife grinding at the mill. She became helpless with horror; but, breathless as her rescuer was from his flight, b2 succeeded in dragging and carrying Aer up the hill out of reach of the rushing water. The miller's horse was drowned and all of his hard earned property swept away in twinkling.
 The water rushed along, carrying everything before it, digging out ra- vines, filling up hollows and making a new surface to the land generally, some of it reaching Lake Memphrema- gog, more than dozen miles away. It brought down so much sand that it filled the swamps and made them fit for habitation.
 The site of the lake is now called Runaway pond or Dry pond and the road leading to it Runaway road. The ground which was once the bed of the lake is spongy and shakes when walked upon. Hay is grown there, but has to be cut by hand and carried off on pitchforks. as horse would sink into the soggy mass.-Boston Globe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-15
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
Happenings of Interest About
 The City

At the annual meeting of Wash ington Park Methodist Episcopal church on Monday evening, Messrs. F. L. Bradbury, Chauncey Morton and J. w. Cottrell were elected trustees for a term of three years. The Washing ton Park Methodist Sunday schools report for August shows an addition to the school of ten new members and an average attendance per Sunday for the month of 257.
 --The board of se1ectmen met at the City Hall last evening. The board make voters, Saturday and Monday, Oct. 23 and 25, between the hours of g a. m. and D. aIn. and on Monday, November 1, between a. m. and 5 D. m., to administer the oath to those who mature between Oct. 25 and Nov. 2. All applications of those wishing to be made during the session of the board of selectmen must be in the hands of the registrars. of voters not later than o'clock on October Il. The board of selectmen this year is com posed of Frank Braithwaite, president; G+ustave R. Tesch, clerk; Alexander Bergman, William Ainley and Henry Wood three Republicans and two Democrats.
 When the Bridgeport Aerie of Fla gles opens it's big carnival Oct. 15 it will be by the act of Mayor Lee. The carnival will be held from Oct. 15 to Oct. 26. The Wheeler & Wilson and the Coast Artillery bands will be in the parade which is to be held on the open ing night.
 At the meeting last night of the Park Commissioners President George M. Flames and Henry SetZer, IT,, were appointed committee to inquire into the cost of resurfacing the drives at Seaside Park. They are to report their recommendations at the next of the board. Because of his absence abroad Commissioner Charles S. Garfield has not attended the meet ings, last night being the first time he has been present in some time. The commissioner told of some of his ex- periences of the European trip.
 In recognition of the fact that Rev. C. S. Bullock of Stratford has written much concerning Robert Fulton and the first steamboat, he has been chosen to impersonate the inventor on board the C1ermont in the Hudson-Ful- ton Celebration. His daughter, Miss Evelyn Bullock, will take the part of Harriet Livingston, the only woman on the initial voyage of the Cler- mont.
 -Aragon Council. K. of C.. voted, last night, to attend the celebration of Columbus Day. to be held in New Haven. Oct. 12.
 Harmony Council, Jr.. O. U. A. M, 4structed the bylaws committee. last night, to bring in amendments neces- sary to make operative the1ncrease in tho insurance permitted to a member, from $250 to $500.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-15
Heavy Snowfall
 Buries Grain Fields

Grand Junction, Col, Sept. 15.-Grain fields in the vicinity of Gunnison and Telluride are buried under g. blanket of snow as a. result of the heavy storms of yesterday. Early fruits have been harvested, so there is but slight dam age to this crop.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-15
ELEGANT SCARF
 PIN FREE

The Most Marvellous Offer Ever Made
 By New York Firm
 A metropolitan firm in order to in- troduce their large catalogue, of gen. eral merchandise, household goods, jewelry, novelties, etc., are sending out a beautiful gold-plated scarf pin for either lady or gentlemen, mailing re- quest for, same, free of charge.
 Mail is pouring in from all over the country from people who are desirous of-procuring this handsome pin.
 Write imme ediately to the Broadway Company, 1165 Broadway, New York City, enclosing five two cent stamps to cover packing and postage and we will forward you at once a piece of jewelry that you will be we'll pleased with and which vii be admired great ly by your friends. n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-15
Hypothetical Questions.

"What will your mother say to you when you get homer" said one boy.
 Shell start in by asking me some hypothetical questions" answered pre- cocious Willie.
 What are theyY'
 Questions that she thinks she knows the answers to before she starts to lk."-Washington Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-15

Advertise in the Farmer,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-15
JACKSON'S
@THE QUEEN OF THE SECRET

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 A thrilling and sensational rescue is erected through the clever use of the telephone in the new A. H. Woods melodrama, ''The Queen of the Secret Seven, :" which closes a three days en- gagernent at Jackson's this evening Rose Merrick, sister of tho heroine. Irene Darton, falls into the clutches Of gang Of out threats and murderers which inhabits Chinatown. Barney Fay, young lrishman, bears or the plot to kill her and at the peril of his own life, goes to the phone and 1n- urges her to enlist the services of her sweetheart Tom Garpett, and come to the place immediately, Just as he is about fnished, he is confronted by members of the gang who attempt to kill him. However, Barney escapes, and while, the band Is holding meet ing to determine the fate of Rose, Tom and Irene burst through the doors in an automobile and save Rose in the nick Of time. The play is in four acts: MO doubt another large audience will be on hand.
 MISS MARGARET, ANGLTN. VI
 The presentation of the soul of a woman under many trying circum- stances faithfully displayed, is said to mark the chief interest in 'The Awak- ening of Helena Richie,'' an adaptation by Charlotte Thompson of Margaret Deland's novel of the same name. one of her series of Old Chester stories, now quite famous. So popular was the novel, that it is quite natural the play should have much vogue. It is in this play that Margaret Anglin will be seen at Jackson's Theasre to- molrrow evening supported by a fine company especially chosen for their in-s dfvidual characteristtcs as personify- ing the characters as drawn by the novelist In the role of Helena Miss Angiin Is said to play it with a full and ripened art. In the impassioned scene in the third act, her confession to old pr. Layendar, the village cler- gyman. Miss Anglin is said to dis play positive genius in her treatment of this intensely emotional revelation of a woman's nature. The produc- ton promises to be one of the inpor- tant Of the year and will be well worth seeing. Miss Anglin is of course the central figure in this drama and 1t is in the role of Helena that she will hold attention. The sale of seats has been enormous and predicts an unusually large assemblage of critical theatregoers. t
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-15
CANAAN FACES
 WATER FAMINE
(specia1 from United Press.l

Especial from United Press.)
 Canaan, Sept. 15.-This town Is threatened with a water famine. Only two feet of water is left in the reser- voir and the lakes in this vicinity are lower than they were a year ago when Winsted suffered a famine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-15
All the Difference.

HMy wife is very bad" said man at .he Bloomsbury county court.
 'You mean she is very i'll. I hope she is not bad" replied the magistrate pathetically.--London Telegraph.