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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-15
HOTEL CLERK
 MURDERED
BODY OF l. F. DELEVANT FOUND IN STOREROOM OF EASTERN
 HOTEL IN NEW YORK
Special from United Presso

Special from United Press1
 New York, March 15.-With but a scant clue to work upon, the police are to-day searching for two men sup posed to be the murderers of Isadore E. Delevant. night clerk at the Eastern Hotel on Whitehall street, whose body, bruised and with the throat cut, was found to-day in the store room of the hotel. The murderers had stolen Del evant's hotel effects and robbed the cash drawer of $75. There was $3, 900 in the hotel safe, which the murderers tried to get, but they were evidently scared away before working the com b:nation.
 The theory of the police is that two rucghly dressed men who were in the Hilderbecht a hotel next door to the Eastern, committed the crime. These men had but sixteen cents between tEem and got into row over the pay ment for some drinks. They left the HiIderbecht and returned within an hour. each plentifully supplied with money.
 The police believe they went from tn, Hilderbecht 10 the Eastern, regis tered. and sent Delavant for a pitcher of water before being called upon to pay for their room. The murderers Delevant to the storeroom and struck him down with a piece of pipe. They then slashed his throat with a razor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-15
wARSHIPS PATROL CENTRAL AMERICA
ENOUGH VESSELS THERE TO PREVENT ANY WARLIKE
 MOVIE MFSNT
Special from United Press.)

Special from United PreSS.)
 Washington, March 15.-The West ern coast of Central America is brist- ling with enough American warships to check effectively any warlike move ment. The West Virginia and Mary land, according to despa tches received at the bureau of Navigation to-day, arrived at Acajutla, Salvador yester- day. The armored cruiser Washing ton which was stationed at Amapala, has arrived at Corinto. The gunboat Yorktown is on her way from Acapulco to Amapala, where she will navigate the Union bay. The supply ship Gla- cier is also at Amapala. The arnor- ed cruisers California and Pennsylva- nit have sailed from Amapala for Mag dalena bay. On the Atlantic side. the Tacoma is on her way from Guantan- amO to Porto Cortez.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-15
BEOUEATHS JEWELS TO. MISS ELKINS
(special from United Press)

Especial from United Press.)
 Rome. March 5.-The Duke of Abruz- zi. on the eve of the departure of his A siatio exploration party, has made his VIII beQueathing to Miss Katherine Elkin.; the finest of the jewels left him by his mother. according to the friends of Marquis Negrotto, who will to Miss EJkins, in case the explorers meets dis aster, include a pearl neck lace, emerald brooch and several dia- mond rings. In addition it is stated that the Duke made an unsuccessful attempt tC have his life insured for sl OoO, GOO in favor of the American girl but that the companies approached the risk, owing to the perilous character of the Dukes trip.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-15
AN APOLOGY

and a card of thanks appears in to- days paper, signed by Mackenzie Brothers of the Bridgeport Public Market They thank the public for their liberal patronage during the house warming week that closed Sat urday night last and apologize for the fact that they were not able to prop erly wait on trade or to deliver goods
 This is the first time in twelve years that an apology has had to be made and the proprietors assure the public at large that it will not occur again.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-15
INDIAN VICEROY'S
 NARROW ESCAPE
Came Near to Asphyxia!ion at Calcutta
 Saturday.
Special from United Press.>

(Specfhl ITOIH OHlltu ITeSS-l
 Calcutta, India. March 15.--Investi- cations today show that Lord Minto, the viceroy, had an extremely narrow escape from asyhyxiation Saturday at the opening of the University of Cal cutta. The receipt of an anonymous letter enabled the police to make ar rests of suspects who. according to the information acted upon by the police, had planned to kill the viceroy with a bomb.
 The bazaars were flooded with po- lice and troops and the university itself was crowded. and a large number of arrests of students and others was made. A number of sedftious docu- mentS were seized.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-15

Monday night, March g, when the new club house of Bridgeport lodge, No 36. will be formally dedicated. The Bridge port ElkS have appropriated $2,000 for the entertainment of their guests. will assemble at the club house on Crow n street at o'clock on the night of this event, and headed by the Foot Guard band, will march to the station, having a little fireworks along the line of march.
 A special chartered train will carry them to the big city. The Park City
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-15

WHAT IS COLD in the head |? Nothing to worry about if you treat it with Ely's Cream Balm. Neglect ed, the cold may grow into catarrh, and the air-passages be so inf1amed that YOU have to fight for every breath It is true that Ely'S Cream Balm masters catarrh, promptly. But you know the old saying about the ounce of prevention. Therefore use Cream Balm when the cold in the head shows itself All druggists, Soc, or mailed by Ely Bros.. 56 Warren Street. New York
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-15

a cyst tumOr Of four years growth, which three of the best physicians de- clared 1 had. They
 said that only an
 operation could help me. I am very
 gladthatIfollowed a friends advice and took Lydia B. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound, for it has made me a SfroDp and well
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-15
HEADLESS BODY
 OF WOMAN IN AN
 EMPTY COAL CAR
GRUESOME DISCOVERY BY BOYS IN FREIGHT YARDS AT
 ALLENTOWN, PA.
Special from United Press.)

ALLENTOWN, PA.
 Special from United Press.)
 Perth Amboy, N. J., March 15.-The local police are working with the po- lice of the various points along the line of the Lehigh Valley system to solve a mysterious murder reported from Allentown, Pa. While a coal car, which had been emptied here was on a siding in the Pennsylvania town boys playing about it discovered the head1ess body of a woman in it. Be- fore they could give the alarm the train bad moved on and despite their best efforts Chief Detective Hains and his men of the railroad have up to now been unable to locate it. In proof of their story the boys gave Hains a blood stained jacket they took from the car. It bore a New York makers name and the police believe the victim was killed in the local yards and her body hidden in the car.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-15
SIMPLE REMEDY FOR LA GRIPPE

La grippe coughs are dangerous as they frequently 3evelop into pneu- monia. Foley's Honey and Tar not only stops the cough but heals and strengthens the lungs so that no seri- ous results need be feared. The genu- inc Foley's Honey and Tar contains no harmful drugs and is in a yellow pack age. Refuse substitutes. F. B. Brill, local agent. s135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-15

My three year old boy was badly constipated. had a high fever and was in an awful condition. I gave him two doses of F'oley's Orfno Laxative and the next morning the feve. was gone anG he was entirely well. Foley's Orfno Laxative saved his life" A. Wolkush. Casimer. Wis. F. B. Brill, local agent. "135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-15
A5T To1EA. p.h ,Ths Kind You Have Always Bought Signature as &AZZzZx
POINTS OF INTEREST.
All the New Spring Styles

All the New Spring Styles in straw hats. jet hats. shirt waists. and silk petticoats are being shown at F.. H. Dillon & Co.,. 1105 Main St.
 Supper Tonight.
 The Ladies' society of the First Uni versalist church will give one of their first-class supperS in the church par lors from to o'clock thlS evening, and at the moderate price of twenty five cents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-15
0EANEAST. THE BEST HAND
 SOAP

Guaranteed not to injure the skin Grease, Ink Paint and Dirt. For the hands or clothing. Large can 10 cente Manufactured by Wm- R. Winn. 244 Stratford Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-15

THE PRETTTEST FSrE. and the most beautiful hands are of. ten disfigured by an unsightly wart. It can easily be removed in a few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover, for sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy, 253 Fairfield avenue and IS6 Cannon St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-15
Ask for o.Rourke.s un,on tobacco.
THE pRETTTESr Fsr

PALOL the paiatable castor on on sale at all drug stores UistI
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-15
TUMOR OF FOURYEARS
 GROWTH
Removed by Lydia E. Pink ham SVegetable Compound

South Bend, Ind. -" Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound removed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-15

Elks have arranged for a fireworks display, a dinner and all the things that go with an affair Of this kindl
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-15
NEW HAVEN ELKS
To Visit Bridgeport for Dedication of
 Big Club House.
Norwich Bulletin.)

Arrangements have been made by the New Haven lodge of Elks for a special train to take about 200 of them down to the round up at Bridgeport
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-15

New Milford. March 15-Eleven cows, two horses and a number of implements were burned in the stables of L.. F. Curtiss this morning. The loss is about $4O0O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-15

Oval, round and square hand painted Pictures, newest style Mission frames in various finishes, suitable for dining and sitting rooms, regular soc line. Special .... .. 23c
 Mercerised Pillow Covers, in solid and combination colors, 25c value. .19c
 36 inch Curtain Swiss in floral de signs, stripes, dots and figures, 15c yard value. ................ .91ac yard
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-10-07
E. Fl. HARTWIG,
LAWYER.
viii Practice in All Courts.
LOCAL TIME TABLE.

Effective Sunday, Aug. 20, trains will arrive
and depart at Hood River on the following
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-10-07
MT. HOOD NATIONAL
PARK ENDORSED

In view of the movement on foot to
set aside Mount Hood and It's sur.
rcundings for National Park and
Multnoma County Pomona Grange
passed the following resolution:
Resolved, That Multnomah County
Pomona Grange heartily indorse
this movement and declare that such
National Park should be created by
the General Government and that
sufficient territory should be en-
bIaCed In the Park to include Para
disc Park, Summit, Lost Lake and
all the special points OF interest so
that the district may be preserved
from the despoiler.
The master of the grange was auth
orized to appoint committee to CO.
operate In the movement and another
resolution was passed recommending
the annexation of that portion OF
Clackamas Uouny, north of the
Clakamas river, to Multnomah county
SO that the latter county could oon-
structsa suitable highway to the pro.
posed government park.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-10-07
WILLIAM BAKER GETS
DUCKING IN COLUMBIA

In his hurry to get to Hood River.
from Portland, where he is attend
ing the Hill Academy, Will Baker
got ducking In the Columbia River
Monday night which caused him to
do good deal of shivering before he
reached his home. Baker had ne
elected to name afiidavits as to the
posting OF certain road notices and 1t
was necessary for him to come here
during the session of the county
court to attend to the matter. In
order to reach here in time he came
up on the north bank road but as it
WAS dark nobody on the other side
would bring him across. j. l.. Hen.
derson and John Culbertson went
over for Baker aud when they return
cd to this shore Baker, Elinded by
a light on the wharf, missed bis foot
ing and stepped into the river up to
his shoulders.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-10-07
Schools Dismissed for Institute.

The Hood River schools we're dis
missed Monday for the rest of the
week on account of the district insti.
tute for the counties Of Hood River,
Wasco and Sherman which is being
held at The Dalles this week. All Of
the teachers from here went to The
Dalles Tuesday to attend the insti-
tute,
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-10-07
SOCIETIES.

HOOD RIVER LODGE NO. I05, A. r. and A.
M.-Meets Saturday evening on or before
each full moon. l.. N. BLOWERS, W
ID. MCDONALD, Secretary.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-10-07
Surveyors on White Salmon

A gang of railroad surveyors are
running line up the west bank OF
the White Salmon river. 1t is the
general opinion that the crew Ia run
ming a line preparatory to the build
ing of an electric road up the valley
via Husum to Trout Lake. The
1000, 900. 900 teei or standing pine
timber in the upper valley and the
growing demand for railroad all
along the line is an incentive for
some company to complete a road.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-10-07

City Engineer Morse submitted TO
the council his estimates of the cost
of the projected water system which
totaled s85, 723.
Marshal Lewis reported that the
light company had stated that Its oir-
cuits were now overloaded and 1t
would be impossible with the present
equipment to place the lights ordered
by the council at NiRth and Cascade
streets and Eight and Prospect streets.
Hall Brothers and Smith we're
granted permission to build an ad-
dition to the New Wauoma.
A remonstranoe against taxation for
sewer In the Waucomah Park was re-
ferred to the special sewer commit
tee.
A resolution was adopted providing
that the city pay for the keep Of the
horse which Marshal Lewis uses In
performing his duties.
An ordinance providing for the
width of sidewalks was passed.
An ordinance was passed providing
for cement sidewalks to replace the
plank walks at certain points on Oak
street.
1he reports of the Recorder and
Marshal we're heard and the claims
against the city allowed.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-10-07
Lacey Place Sold.

Arthur g. Lewis, of Fargo, N. d.,
brother. In law OF u. F. Brittsn, last
week purchased the Jas. Lacey place
of 40 acres on the East Side, for $40,
600. Mr.. Lewis returned to Fargo
the latter part of the week and will
take possession OF the ranch in
December. Mr. Lacey has made nc
plans for the future, but expects tC
remain in Hood River.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-10-07

Fred Wasson, OF Indianapolis, Indi-
ana, is at the Waucoma and 10 expect
ing to invest in apple lands. For a
number of years Mr.. Wasson has been
associated with his father 10 the
management OF one OF the largest
retail dry goods stores in the Middle
West aud he teels the need of out Of
door life. He has purchased a saddle
horse and rides about the valley look
ing for a desirable location,
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-10-07
Night Shift Necessary

New orders for the patent ball bear
ing hubs have been coming In so fast
that the Hood River Manufacturing
Engineering company was compelled
to start night shit this week in or
der to meet the demand. The orders
are pouring In from manufacturer
IN all parts of the country and the
double shift will probably be perman-
emily necessary
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-10-07
COMING.
Lecturer of the Oregon State Gran

Lecturer of the Oregon State Grange.
10 the members OF the various
oranges In this county and to all
those interested In good government
and better conditions for the far mer
as we'll as the business men, bring
the good news of the coming Of Bro.
J. j. johnson, Lecturer of the Ore
gon State Grange.
He will be here the latter part OF
Of this month and will deliver one
OF his lectures at each Of our Grange
halls.
Masters of our different Oranges IN
the county should confer with me- In
relative to arrangement for dates OF
meetings.
A. /. Mason,
Dept. Master, Hood River County.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-10-07
Hill Academy Won

Hill Military Academy OF Portland
defeated the local foot bali team at
the bali grounds Friday afternoon by
a score of IL to 8. Bill Baker, of this
city played In the back field with the
visiting team and was one Of the
stars of the game.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-10-07
Irrigation Meeting Postponed

Not enough stock was represented
for a quorum at the annual stock
holders meeting OF the Farmers
ITrigatiDg Company, which was
scheduled to have been held Saturday
morning at 10 o'clock in the X. OF T.
hall and the directors OF the company
will call a postponed meeting at the
same houi and place on Satur day,
October l6.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-10-07
Mrs. NJ. d. Mitchell, Eugene.
Mrs. M. c. Hull, Eugene.
Mrs. Ester ID. PruneI, Riddle.
Mrs. Clara Il. Gordon, Shedds.

MRS. M. 4. Hull, Eugene.
Mrs. Ester ID. PruneI, Riddle.
Mrs. Clara Il. Gordon, Shedds.
Mrs. NJ. G. Brewer, Candy.
Mrs. Nj. Il. Bilyen, Albany.
Mrs. Eva G. Wheeler, Cottage
Grove.
Miss Mary II. Hammond, Falls
City.
Mrs. Arvazena Cooper, The Dalles.
Mrs. Daisy b. Willehsrt, The
Dalles.
Mrs. Il. f. Dill, Enterprise
Mrs. Csllie NJ. Davis, pres, Baker
City.
Mrs. f. NJ. French, Albany.
Mrs. Ada Wallace Unrun, Portland.
Mrs. Madge j. Mears, Shedds
Mrs. Grace McAlister and children,
La Grande.
Mrs. S. A. Childs, Brownsville.
Mrs. L. Ii. Ellis, Eugene.
Mrs. Harry Jones, Roseburg.
Miss Lois Smith, Echo.
Mrs. II Faulkener, Koseberg.
Mrs. Blain, Albany.
Mrs. G. W. Rychard, Springfield.
Mrs. l.. Il. Norris, Eugene.
Mrs. Hosmer, Eugene.
Mrs. VIM. Kerr, Hood River.
The convention will continue In
session through today and finish up
the work Friday.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-10-07

River and Portland.
Train No. 8 will stop only at Wyeth, Cas-
cade Locks, Bonneville, Bridal Veil, Trout.
dale, Fsirview, Columbia Beach, Latourelle
and COrbett.
Trains No 3, No. and No. will make NO
STOPS between Hood River and Portland.
RnUNn
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-08-21
Very Latest Moving Pictures, Illus
trated Songs, and High Class,
Refined Vaudeville.

At the opera house today the usual
high class entertainment is offered.
kitty Walsh, singing and dancing
comedienne, will appear again, both
matinee and night, repeating her
clever act with variations She is an
artist of great ability and never fails
to please her audiences. She win be
on the program again tomorrow.
Professor Nixon has a new illus
|trated song, and as usual the moving
picture program viii be entirely
changed. Only the best films uale
are exhibited at this popular theatre.
two big feature reels I-ilg given
every day. The program offered at the
opera house every day for the small
price Of admission, FIVE cc5ts, is far
better than some ten cent shows. and
deserves large patronage Matinee
starts $50 p. m; night, first perform
ance starts $50.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-08-21
THE OPERA HOUSE in COUNTY COURT
viii of Jane Clark Filed For Probate
judgments Entered Against
Rrickel Estate.

In the county court yesterday, sew
eral probate matters were disposed
.of In the matter of the estate of
Elizabeth Brickell deceased. John A.
Negener administrator judgments
were entered by the court to Robert
Gilchmst for $3.50 and also one in
favor of John r. Walsh for $50.
The last will and testament of Jane
Clark was fled yesterday and adj
United TO probate. 1t was ordered
that letters testamentary be issued
10 Nollio Amos without bond as re-
.quested in the will
In the matter of the estate of VIII
liam +. Gholson, deceased. the report
OF John c. Ghoson and Roy =. GhcE
son, as executors and trustees of the
estate, was examined, approved and
ordered OF record. The First Bank
d Trust Co., as guardian of Langham
Torrance, a minor was examined.
approved and ordered of record
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-08-21
FATAL BURGLAR TRAP
Negro Found Dead Beside Cash
Register He Opened-Store-
keeper is Justified.

Cincinnati, O., Aug. pa. T. Nor
ris, a storekeeper at Inverness, near
Fort Thomas. Ky, stumbled across
the dead body of a negro when he
went behind his counter early this
morning Part Of the mans chest
had been torn away by load of shot
that had come from a cunring device
that morris hal set next his cash
register TO kill OF wound burglars. A
coroner's jury justified Morris, and
Norris declared today that the deadly
burglar trap would be in its place
again tonight.
The burglar rang up the finish of
his life with the figure -. He
pressed his finger down on the a.
key of the cash register. The bell
rang. The money drawer shot out.
It pulled taut a string attached to it,
that ran back to he trigger of a shot
gun lying beside the cash register
The tragedy that occurred took
place quicker than it takes to tell #.
The burglar was probably dead be
fore the sound of the register bell
had died out He fell between the
counter ard shelf on which the cash
register stands. Nobody knows who
he was.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-08-21
TO Open SEPT. IS
Public Schools Being Prepared For
New School Year--NeW Furn-
aces in Several.

Preparations are being made by
the Board of Education and Superin.
tendent Clendenen for the opening of
schools on Monday September IL.
The heating apparatus in the Cairo
High School is being remodeled; new
heating plants are being installed in
the Garrison school and in the SUM-
nerGreely school; the basement of
Garrison school and of Sumner
Greedy schools are being concreted.
Other repairs of a minor character
are being made in these and in the
other schools. All will be put in the
best possible order for the two thous-
and or more Youngsters who will crowd
into the buildings in few weeks from
now
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-08-21
STRONG PROTEST
TO COUNTY BOARD
CAUSE UNANIMOUS REFUSAL TIC
RENEW LICENSE FOR "UR-
BANDALE PARK"
SEVEN PETITIONS GAME
From Manufacturers of North Cairo
Citizens of Future City and of
Pulaski County-Rowdy-
ism Cause.

The County Board of Commission
ers refused, by unanimous vote yes
terday, to grant a renewal of the
license to j. o. Gaskins who made
application to the Board yesterday.
Gaskins runs the roadhonse known
as "Urbandale Park" and acknowl
edged to the Board that it was the
resort Of people of questionable char
acter The license OF Tri-City Park
expires next October ami efforts will
be put forth TO prevent the resistance
of license in this case also.
The Board was in receipt of num-
Der of strong remonstrances, seven in
number four of them signed by
voters of Pulaski county who make
daily trips to Cairo, two signed by
voters in the Cache precinct, the ma.
iority being people who reside in
what is known as Future City and
one signed by the manufacturing in
terests in north Cairo. The follow
ing Is an excerpt from the petition OF
the manufactures interests in North
Cairo: I'VE do not feel the public
good requires them. The danger Of
accident and destruction are likely
to increase by reason of their pres
encc' This paper was signed by
the Grear-WilkinsoU Lumber Co. and
the Pioneer Pole and Shaft Co., aud
n number of their employees.
The petition of the voters in Cache
precinct is signed by 81 men who re-
side in the rorth end of the city
The four petitions from Pulaski coun-
ty are signed by 113 voters and were
accompanied by letters from some of
the most prominent men in Mound
City Ore man, prominent in bust
ness in Mound City says in closing
his letter, II sincerely hope your
Board will refuse licenses to these
dens of iniquity."
Gaskins leased his place from the
Herbert Estate while Tri-City Park
is leased from the Cairo Brewing Co