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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-07
HARRIMAN'S RELAPSE
 SENDS STOCKS DOWN
Son of Great Financer Not Allowed to See His Father
 But Thinks Him Not Dangerously Sick = Cancer
 Specialists Consulted
(snecia1 from United Press

Special from United Press.) Turner, Orange County, N. r., Sept. -The seriousness of the physical con- dition of E. H. Hartman was ind1cat- ed this afternoon by Roland Tiarri- man, the youngest son of the finan- cier, who in an automobile came down to the Arden postof1ice to get the mail.
 "Is your father better to-day?" he was asked by a representative of the United Press.
 'rI have not been allowed to see him today" he replied. "but I do not think he is so awful bad" he hasten ed to add.
 All the grave concern over the con- dition of Edward H. Hartman in his mountain home on Tower Hill,' is re- vived to-day, following the official an- nouncement given out last night by Dr. Lyle, the Hartman private phy- sician, who said:
 s'Mr. Hartman has suffered sharp relapse He had a slight attack of indigestion on Sunday, but he is rest ing comfortably to-day. MT. Harrf- man is a sick man, but we hope lor the best.'
 To-day newspaper men were refus- ed information at the Hartman home, and twelve burly men, heavily armed. patrol the mountain, driving back all who attempt to reach the house.
 It is said to-day, however, that af- ter the examination of Hartman by Drs. Brewer, Grille and James, Harri- man submitted to another examina- ton by Drs. Wyeth and Hancock, not ed New York cancer specialists.
 As a result of the alarming condi- tion of Harriman's health, there are half a hundred newspaper men here. They are not allowed near the house.
 Ex-Gox. Benjamin B. Odell, a close friend of Hartman, hurried down from hds home at Newburgh to Arden to-day, the Erie train being stopped at the Hartman private station at the foot of Tower Hill for him. On the train Odell remarked to friend that MT. Hartman is a very sick man." It
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-07

withstanding the acceptance of Cooks claims by the Danish experts. are loath to believe them.
 Sir George Mares. leader Of the 1873 Arctic expedition. suggested that Cook heard of Peary's success and deter mined to get back to civilization with a prior claim. The fact that Cook took 16 months to return from the Pole, lends color to this theory. according 10 Sir George.
 Sir Gilbert Parker announced to-day that he will ask the Premier to-mor- row whether the North Pole belongs to Canada or whether the American dls- coyery gives the United States posses sion of the Pole and the newly-discov- cred territory.
 The issue regarding the possession of the North Pole territory is in no wise acute, but it is believed that now is inc hest time to settle the question. If not settled it might lead to an ln- ternational misunderstanding.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-07
Peary,s Work of More Scientific
 Value French Think

Paris, Sept 7.-In the belief that that Commander Peary. himsef a thorougi Scientist. made accurate and compre- hensive observations on his dash to the North Pole, French scientists 4ba .real aaI S1iscoverer, of the Pole. 1t is conced- ed that Cook mi may have t s fear ane d 1i Jviii he of little value to the scientl-
 There is absolutely no disposition m n France to doubt Peary's story. It is believed that he will present sucn an array of evidence as to discredit COOK in the eyes of many people or a. scieii- M M. Levasseur. a noted French geo gapher and a member of the IaSutey S toy of inc College of France, declared to- day that scientists will look to ; Peary for North Pole information; ,.1 Goon cons tein errors and the fact that he LOOK his observations singehandesd nas eompete mnlte Peary is believed to nave naa tida e nor'- ent aides. has turned the tloe coIi- nleteIy in PearyS favor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-07
than that accorded the

demonstrative than that accorded the explorer.
 The Peary relief ship Jeanie, which left St. Johns last July with provis- ions for the Peary expedition, is also returning, having met the expedition off the coast of Greenland.
 Commander Peary's message to the world was sent from Indian Harbor, about 16O miles from here.
 The Roosevelt is expected to remain here only long enough for Commander Peary to file at the local telegraph of flee a more detailed account of his discovery. Yesterdays messages were sent by Marconi wireless and contain ed no news other than the announce ment and date of discovery and the condition of the party.
 With fair sailing, the Roosevelt should reach Sydney, N. s., by the end of the week. The trip from Syd- ney to New York by rail, can be made in 36 hours, so it is possible that Peary will be back in New York Sat urday night or Sunday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-07
SLUMP IN STOCKS

New York. Sept. 7.@The New York Stock Exchange opened in a frenzy of excitement to-day and stocks, slumped at the opening. in some cases falling with a crash b7z points. The sHarrf- man issues led the decline. Union Pacific selling at 1884,
 London heard that Hartman was dead and there was a violent slump in all American stocks in the English Ex- change before the rumor could be denied.
 In the English metropolis. the re- port of Harriman's death. though un- confirmed and untrue, smashed stocks.
 New York opened in sympathy. Erie sold off one point. Southern Pacific. at 12611, was off 31A points. Baltimore & Ohio. at 115A, was off 25s. while N. Y. Central declined 27s. Reading went down IFS, Steel Common 11A. Union Pacific 51a, Wabash preferred 1, 1,North- ern Pacific 11a and nearly all the lead ing issues from one to two points be- low Fridays closing prices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-07

ing with excitement, read the telegram aloud:
 "I have made good at last; have the old pole. Am well. Love. Will wire again from Chateau. Bert" she read. 'I know my husband sent that to me before he sent yours,'' she said proudly. -
 You don't know what this means to me. For 23 years I haven't had real happiness because of the worry I felt for my husbands safety. Now it's all over. No one knows as much as how my husband has suffered and sacrificed to reach the po1e.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-07

positive in their assertions today that if Peary found any land in the vicinity of the North Pole, it now belongs to the United States by right of discov- cry. The British contention that such land might be construed as being part of Canada is not taken seriously
 Dr. Hannis Taylor, one of the worlds foremost experts in international law, goes even further. According to his view, the United States may lay claim not only to any. land discovered by Cook and Peary, but also to the ice field upon which they locate& the DOle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-07
U. P. OFFICIALS MEET

New York Sept. 7.-Ex-Judge Robert S. Lovett, traffic officials of the Union Pacific and representatives of all the Hartman lines and interests. held a secret session in the offices or the the Union Pacific to-day.
 It was later declared the conferences wore the regular weekly meetings of the Union Pacific and the Southern Pacific executive committees and that only routine business had been trans acted. The secrecy of the meetings and the establishing of wire com municatfon with Arden, however. led to sinister rumors on the street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-07
British Skeptics Favor Peary's
 Claim to Honors

London, Sept 7.-No better proof of the seemingly ineradicable prejudice in the British mind against the North Pole discovery claims of Dr. Frederick A. Cook could be had than the readi- ness with which the Cook skeptics ac- cept without reservation the messa ges from Lieut. Robert E. Peary that he nailed the Stars and Stripes to the Pole on April 6. 1909. q
 The Peary messages have. in fact, increased the incredulity regarding
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-07
Navy Department Officially Told
 Of Peary's Claim

washington. Sept, 7.-The first oil naen+ u,er of the discovery of the North Pole by Commander Peary came tp- dav in a telegram from Herbert l.; L. Bridgman. of Brooklyn. secretary secretary oo 9a inc Peary Arctic Club. addressed t9 inc Secretary of the Navy: It quoIeu the following message as having oeen
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-07
Charles Keith Wanted

< The Bridgeport police have been asked to be on the lookout for Charles Keith, a travelling sign painter, who is wanted in South Norwalk for the theft of a suit case from the paint store of Charles Royston, 6 Seaview avenue. Keith is said to have former ly worked here. In the suit case were several pieces of clothing and some cut glass ware. Two clocks and mir TOTS were also stolen
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-07

at Oyster Bay just before the latter's departure. The exploration ship, the
 Roosevelt, was named for the former president, who always has had the
 greatest faith in Peary. When Peary left Sydney, N. S., every detail had
 been arranged for what the doughty
 explorer intended to be his last try for the pole. The last report of the Peary expedition previous to the bull
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-07

is reported that Odel was Summoned last night.
 Reports from the Hartman house shortly before noon were that Harri- man has a high fever following his attack of indigestion, and that tce-. bags are constantly kept on his body in an effort to reduce his temperature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-07

letin of Sept. announcing the con- quest of the pole was sent by the cap tain of the steamship Erik, who left the Roosevelt at Etah, West Green land, late in October, last year. Peary's route, like that of Dr. Cook, lay north west from Grant Land. He planned to head for a newly discovered island northwest of Grant Land and to strike north from there.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-07
CLAIMS OF COOK AND PEARY ARRAY POLAR SCIENTISTS IN RIVAL CAMPS, BUT MOST BELIEVE BOTH
 REACHED TOP OF THE WORLD

Mrs Peary Getting Ready to Meet Husband at Sidney, Nova Scotia ia-Famous Explorer May Be in New York Within a Week or Ten Days-Dr Cook May Reach This Country First and Skim Cream of Hon ors that Will Be Showered On Both = Cook Speaks Enthusiastically of Peary's Success = Uncle Sam Owns the Pole-Fuxthest North Not an Extension of Canada.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-07

To United Press:
 Stars and Stripes nailed to the Pole. (Signed) PEARY. Herbert l.. Bridgnan, Secretary of of the Peary Arctic Club of Brooklyn: Successful. Roosevelt safe.
 (Signed) PEARY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-07

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-07

TYPEWRITINGs Mimeographine. Notary Public. Sears, 10S Meigs Bldg.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-07

at Union Business College. Main and Congress streets. The Leadins School Now is the time to begin
 New catalogue just out. Telephone 146. l. 10 alss
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wANTED.-Good hand ironer at once. Bridgeport Steam Laundry.
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TO RENT.-Entire third floor contain
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-07

THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL, sst Fairfeld avenue, September 18th
 eighteenth year. The course of study includes all subjects required for admission to the leading universities and technical schools Individual work Office hours. afternoon and evening. S2s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-07

LOST.-Bay mare, standing top buxxy, on Fairfield road. Reward q Clampett's Bulls Head Stable
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TO RENT.-A very desirable lower flat, all improvements, 585 Park St.
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TO RENT.-Ffve rooms, upstairs al1 Improvements Inquire 2S2 WelM St. I 4 ss O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-07

TO RENT.-Cottage containing bed rooms, bath, gas, gas range. fully equipped. Elm street, facing Sound. Fort Trumbuu Beach, for September. Apply on premises or Theodore Thompson, Broad St., Mil ford, Conn., 9 g .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-07

TO RENT.-Three pleasant rooms, 4ss Lafayette St. I 8 s*po
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WANTED-By competent Swedish girl. situation as general houseworlx girl $500 a week. 38 Dewey Court.
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TO RENT.-Desk room with roll top desk. 416 Warner Building.
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THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL pro- yides special opportunities for boys over twelve years of age who are one, two, or three years below high school grade. 3s
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TO RENT.-Four rooms all improve ments first floor in new three family house. Enquire M. Lebas, 3O5 Con- necticut Ave. s"p
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1909-05-13

On May 10Th there will take place
at the rooms of the Jewish Literary
Society a mock trial, breach of
promise case arranged by the chair
man, Archie H. Cohen. Mr.. Henry J.
Dannenbaum will act as judge. The
plaintiff and defendant and attorneys
for both sides will be announced later.
No one can afford to miss this event
and large attendance is expected.
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1909-05-13

WANTED-Partner with capital to
patent and market a new bread; it is
paIatabIe, healthfuI, keeps fresh for
week and will form principal part of
ones daily food; obvates the use of
table butter, cereals, oatmeal and other
bothersome dishes. 1t will usher in
the "SimpIe Life" and enable one to
enjoy meatIess meals, which is the
tendency of the times. Address G. r.
Jefferson, 1920 Willow ST., City.
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1909-05-13
LOCAL ITEMS

her studies in music.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Dorenfield left this
week for New Orleans after a pleasant
visit with Mr. and Mrs Max Roberts.
Mrs. Hawking, who is located with
Mrs Sam Book, expects to go to house
keeping about June first in her new
home at Hyde Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. d. Wolf moved into
their new home, 2414 Main street,
where they will be pleased to see their
friends.
Mr.. Adolph Westheimer, formerly of
Austin, announces to his friends that
he is in Houston to stay. He has TAX
en- charge of the Texas Storage and
Moving Co.
Cadet Isaac Colman of the Peacock
Military college will arrive home to-
udy W SpSllu LID NclNdIlOll Will lllo pa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. Sol NJ Coleman.
Mr.. Sam Rosenstein who has been
visiting Mrs. b. Harris and family, has
returned to his home at Hearne and
takes this means of bidding his many
friends goodbye
The Jewish Literary Society will
give an excursion to the San Jacinto
Battle Ground on Sunday, May 80, on
the steamer Lawrence. Those desiring
to go must get tickets from the com
mittee.
The teachers of the Adath Yeshurun
Sunday school enjoyed an outing to
the San Jacinto battle grounds last
Sunday A ball game between the Fats
and the Leans was greatly enjoyed by
all the score being 10 to in favor of
the Leans. Among those present were
MI. ana Mis-. .. d. w 0SIu6lllSI, MISSES
Maude Deutchner, Bette Mendleson
Jeanette Feigleson, Sara Grossman,
Sara Kapner, Celia Cohen, Elsie Tiras
Mess1s. Adolph Westheimer, Harry
Greenberg, Henry Greenfield, Ben Hur-
WITT Isadore Tiras, Jake Zuber, J. l..
Aronson, Sol S. Gordon, Max Westhei-
mer, DR.. Wilmer.
FOR RENT-Nicely furnished front
room In private Jewish family close in.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
Feeding For Eggs.

To produce a number of eggs in
winter / feed the fowls at daylight a
light feed of mixed grains, about four
quarts to each 100 fowls. AS soon as
they have their first meal the vessels
are filled with warm water, and these
vessels should be kept free from ice
by adding boiling water when neces-
sary during the coolest weather.
At in the morning the fowls
should be given all they will eat of a
warm mash that has been steamed
over night in a covered mixing box.
The last feed should be given them at
8 o'clock in the afternoon, and made
up of mixed grain thrown in the lit
ter. To increase the egg production
a cut of raw fresh bone and meat
should be given the fowls twice
week during cold weather. - A. e.
Hawkins, Worcester County, Mass,
in Cultivator.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
ASK THE PRICE.

A lesson had been given on the
composition of minerals of different
kinds, and, after it was finished the
schoolmaster put few questions to
the class, to test how far they had
followed his teachings.
"Now, children" he said, "can
any Of you tell me what a diamond
is?"
Carbon" was the prompt reply
that issued from every throat in the
class.
"Yes," the teacher explained. "a
diamond Is pure carbon; but you
must renember that coal is also car
bon. That vas taught In our lesson.
wasn't it,"
@Yes. sir"
"Well, then. how could you be ssre
to tell the difference between the two
kinds Of carbon?"
ASK the price!" Justify piped a
little fellow in the front seat, who
will most likely make his mark In
business some day.-Chrlstian Regis
ter.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
A DESTRUCTIVE KITTEN.

Perhaps you would like to heat
about our pussy and our three birds.
We Lad two canaries and one Italian
goldfinch. Our kitty was very play
full and also very destructive. The
goldfinch and two canaries were put
into a large cage. They got along
very nicely, but the goldfinch was
boss. If he wanted to eat first he
chased the others away. Now, our
kitty often sat on chair looking
at the birds, and whenever we saw
him do this we scolded him. Then
he would run in corner. At night
he would sleep in the kitchen where
the birds were. One night he jumped
on the gas range, thinking he would
get at the birds, but the cage hung
too high. In the morning smelt gas,
for the kitten must have turned on
the gas valve in jumping of the
range. Of course the kitten was
alive, for he had run into another
room, but when I looked into the
cage I found the three brides dead
at the bottom of It, Next day we
gave pussy away and never heard
anything of him.-Elvira Calleson,
in the New York Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
A p1sINHER1TED PRINCE.

There was once disinherited
prince named Hector, who lived in a
forest with the birds and beasts. The
only way he could gain his fathers
throne was by some heroic deed. In
the jungle near where he lived was q
monster. His head was bulls head
and his body that of man. Every
year he would come into the village
and devour twelve youths and twelve
maidens. He lived in a jungle which
was impenetrable save for one small
path, which led right to the monsters
who went in could never get back be-
cause this little path was so much
confused with other paths. The king
proclaimed that whoever should kill
that maneater should succeed to his
throne and marry the most beautiful
woman in the kingdom.
Hector resolved to try and kill this
monster. When the people heard 1t
they draped the village in mourning,
for they loved the young prince, and
they knew that he would be devoured
in the same manner as the thousands
who tried before him. Nevertheless,
nothing daunted him. He stayed
awake every night thinking of how
he should get out after he had killed
the maneater. At last he hit upon a
plan. He would fill his pockets with
stones and drop them along the path.
At last the day broke on which he
was to go. He girded on one sword
which his great-grandfather had left
him. This sword had magic power.
Whoever fought with this sword was
sure to win. The birds were chirping
and the sun was shining brightly.
Everybody in the woods was happy,
but the people in the village were
sad; why shouldn't he be happy? To
be sure he was, for he had full conf
dence in his sword.
He started out and soon reached
the edge of the jungle. After long
search he found the path. He walked
briskly, dropping the little pebbles
along the way. He knew when he
was nearing the den by the fierce roar
of the animal. At last he confronted
the animal. With leap the monster
dashed toward him, but Hector was
quick. A fierce battle ensued, in
which the monster was wounded by a
blow from Hectors sword. He then
left the maneater to die and started
for the path, which he found readily
by the pebbles. He reached the viii
lage the next day, where there was
great rejoicing. The feeble old king,
being on his death bed, summoned
Hector to his bedroom. On seeing
Hector he gave shrek of joy and
died. Hector was crowned then and
there. Hector married poor but
very beautiful peasant girl and they
lived happy ever after.-New Haven
Register.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
MARKETING UH1CKHN FEATHERs
Dry Pick and Save the Feathers Until
You Have Enough to Sell.


Tons of feathers are probably lost
each year in small amounts because
farmers and poultrymen do not think
1t worth while to save the few ounces
plucked from birds used at home and
for local market. Another reason
probably is that the prices are
thought to be too small to make saw
ing these few feathers seem worth
while.
II a few minutes be taken when
plucking is done to separate the vari-
GUS grades and to practice the best
methods of curing them, there is no
reason why a nice little sum could
not be saved In each case, and the ag-
gregate make a considerable advance
in the annual returns from poultry.
Chicken and duck, as we'll as goose
feathers, are always in demand, and
should be saved, but ought to be kept
separate, and the larger feathers
placed by themselves. In no case
should chicken and turkey feathers
be scalded, because the hot water re-
moves the animal oil and reduces the
grade very greatly. Such feathers
scalded command only fraction Of
the price paid for dry picked ones.
Another good point is to keep the
white separate from the colored feath-
ers, because white stock brings a
higher price than dark. After pluck
ing the feathers should be spread out
until the moisture is thoroughly dried
out. During this time they should
be turned daily If they are spread at
all thickly Turkey body feathers,
while too large as they come from the
bird, are often chopped and used in
cheap pillows.
A leading dealer writes that hen
and turkey body feathers have only
saving value when dry picked, says
the Orange Judd Farmer. They
should be laid out on the floor and
forked over daily, and should be in a
marketable condition in three days,
when they can be shipped in burlap
bags. These grades are worth in
mid-autumn between four and five
cents a pound. Chicken quills should
be thrown away, never mixed with
softer body feathers, because they
spoil the grade. Turkey quills should
be graded; the long tails placed in
one box, those from the first two
joints of the wings in another, those
from the last joint In third. The
shorter quills and those from the
rump, ranging from five to eight
inches, placed in burlap bag. After
thorough airing theymay be packed
for shipment. Moisture allowed to
remain in them rots the quills quick
ly and thus reduces the grade.