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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-20

The store is just full or good things for folks who shop with their eyes wide open
 At the flag end of the sum- mer there are lots and lots of articles that are sold for but a fraction of usual price. It is a way we have of clear ing stocks up through and through.
 In the advertising, we can not tell of any where near all of them. Some lots are too small to be advertised but are good big values as shop pers are quick to see when they spy them
 Here is a lot of gloves. There an odd lot of handker- chiefs. Here some white thin dresses. There some muslin undergarments. Here some dresses for little. There a lot of shoes. And every one of them offers chance to make a substantial saving.
 Yes indeed, it pays very very well to shop in August and to do it thoroughly!
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-20
HOWLAND'S
New woolens.

Glorious in the depth of. the new co1ors, some woolen. fabrics that are correct for fall have just come hurryingi over the doorstep.
 You should come and see them. In their freshness and beauty of hue, they are just delightful.
 Henrietta, and taffeta, and satin cloth in pretty stripes; such are the weaves.
 And colors are the new rose shade, are reseda, are a new green hue, are raisin, are blues of much depth.
 75c and $1 a yard.
 From any of these, we are making skirts to your meas ure for $1.5O.
 No extras, no bother. Just one visit to pick your fabric and have measurement talk en-and the completed skirt is delivered all ready to- wear.
 Eight good new styles, ,any one at the same price-$1.5 50.
 Right aisle, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-20
FOX COMES BACK.
Young Man, Who Figures in Man
 slaughter Case Against John

Stamford. Aug. 2o.-Henry Fox re- turned unexpectedly last night from Europe. He Is the young man who figures in the mansIaushter case against John Fl. Tyson in New York. Tyson is under indictment in New York for running down and killing -Olaf Gunderson, steward of the Colum- bia Yacht Club in New York early in the morning of February 2s, 1903. Fox was in Tyson's car at the time Fox said last night that he returned to Stamford because he had grown tired of living abroad.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-20
TAFT TO RECEIVE
 TWO LION CUBS

Rome, Aug. s20.-President Taft, Elm peror William. and Emperor Franz Jo- seph are each to receive two lion cubs from Pope Plus x. In the vatican gardens today is a new litter of six lion cubs mothered by the lioness that King Menelik of Abyssfnia recently presented to the Pope
 The shipment F America win be
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-20
.arrow-foot men.


 Here is a great shoe chance for you.
 We've a number of shoes in marrow widths. They are mostly patent leather of low cut. They are fine shoes in every way. Most of them are our regular $4 shoes. A few are $3. 50 sort. Pick the pair that fits and pay, $1. 90.
 Any man can find a real shoe bargain here now. Ev- cry low shoe in the store is to. get out.
 $4 shoes are $3
 $3 shoes are $2.35 And they are the Rowland shoes for men that we have proved over and over again are best you can buy for the price.
 Just inside Fairfield avenue door.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-20

Boleshaw Sarniacki, 15 years, as- saulted little Celia Kane, 10 years, on Lafayette street, about week ago. Celia was in court today with Morris Goldberg z years and Alice Bobbins
 10 years, as witnesses to prove that Sarniacki kicked her on the thigh and she showed Judge Wilder big black and blue spot as further proof Sar- nfackf was fined g and costs which
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-20
THE ROWLAND
 DRY GOODS co.
MRS. WHEELER GETS LICENSE
 DESPITE PROTEST
Hartford County Commis sioners Pay No Attention to G. w. Hull.
Especial from United Press. ]

Hartford, Aug. 20.-The county com missioners today granted permission to Margaret L.. Wheeler who runs a hotel at Winsted, to remove her liz cense to the Commercial House." at Bristol. George w. Hull, a noted tenn perance advocate of Bristol, appeared in opposition to the granting of the removal but the only objection that he could offer was that the applicant was a woman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-20

Joseph Foster, Julius Aulhay and John Barrett, youngsters ranging 1T age from 10 to 13 years and 1ivina on Pine street were arrested today by Officer Edward Wheeler ant brought to the 3rd Precinct station where they were held on the charsf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-20
BROoKsIDES CHALLENGE
 noYERS.

Sporting E0itor of the Farmer
 The Brootksides would like to plas the Clovers, Sunday afternoon at 2.3t at the Mud Flats. Clovers manager to call at the corner of Stratford and Union avenues tonight at o'clock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-20
HOWLAND'S Entrances on Main street, Fairfield
 avenue and Cannon street.

Bridgeport, Conn.,, .
 Friday, August 20, 1909 The Weather Fair tonight and to- morrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-20

WAIT a7e <gEzEx 2 SRoa1
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-05-11
TOO MUCH LIBERTY
IN ISLAND OF
PORTO RICO
Inhabitants Unable to Appreci.
ate Their Opportunities
PRESIDENT TAFTS MESSAGE
Advises that Control of Appropria-
tions to Carry on Government
Be Withdrawn

Washington, May 11.-President
Taft sent to Congress yesterday a
special message dealing with the stu
alton in Porto Rico, in which he de-
clared that the United States had
gone too fast in comforting power up
on the Porto Ricans and dwelt upon
the necessity of taking action at this
session to amend the Foraker act,
which provides the fundamental law
for that island. in such a manner as
to deprive the island Assembly of its
present power to hold up appropria-
tions and thus cripple the govern
ment.
This message is the outcome of the
long fight between the legislative as
sembly of the island and the execu-
tive council. President Taft uses en-
phatic language, showing that he sup
ports the island governmentan execu
tive council absolutely.
In his message the president directs
the attention of Congress to "a stu
alton of unusual gravity" developed
through the failure of the legislative
assembly of Porto Rico to pass the
usual appropriation bills, leaving the
island without support after June 30
next. Porto Ricans have forgotten
the generosity OF the United States,
he says, in the desire of certain of
the islands political leaders for pow
er, and the present situation indicates
that the United States has gone too
fast in the extension of political pow
er to them.
He concludes that the absolute pow
er of appropriation should be taken
away from those who have shown
themselves too irresponsible to enjoy
it, He suggests to Congress the wis
dom of submitting to the appropria-
ton committees the question of quail
flying some of the provisions of the
fundamental act as to the respective
jurisdictions of the executive council
and the legislative assembly. But no
action OF this kind he says, should be
begun until the Foraker act be amend
ed so that when the legislative assem-
bly, shall adjourn without making the
appropriation necessary to carry on
the government sums equal to the APP
preparations made in the previous
year shall be available from the cur
rent revenues and shall be drawn by
the warrant of the auditor on the
treasurer and countersigned by the
governor. Such provision applies
to the legislatures of the Philippines
and Hawaii and has prevented in
those two countries any misuse of the
power of appropriation"
The message presents an exhaus-
tive economic review of conditions on
the island, its trade and it's wealth,
It's improved educational facilities. 1t
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-05-11
$4,000 VERDICT
FOR LOSS OF
HER LEGS
Trained Nurse Wins Suit Against
Long Island Railroad
ONE OF LARGEST ON RECORD
Case Tried Four Months Ago and Yer
dict of $4,000 Declared mad
equate.

New York, May 11.-With tears In
her eyes Miss Addie M. Hunt,
trained nurse thanked each of the
twelve jurors yesterday as they filed
out OF the courtroom after they had
returned a verdict in her favor for
$4,000 against the Long Island Rail-
road Company.
About two years ago Miss Hunt was
boarding a train at the Great Neck
station OF the company and had bare
ly got on the footboard when the
train began to move out and she slip
ped to the track. Before the train
could be stopped several of its
wheels had passed over her legs and
both had to amputated.
The case was tried about four
months ago, and jury before Justice
Hendrick awarded $4,000 damages to
Miss Hunt. The court set the YER
dict aside on the unusual ground that
it was inadequate. The second trial.
which was before Justice Brady and
jury finished yesterday after lasting
a week. Ex-Judge William N. Cohen
appeared for Miss Hunt, while Col.
Beecher,>a son of Henry Ward Beech
er, was counsel for the railroad COM
pany.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-05-11
MORE DISHONESTY
CHARGED TO
WE|GHERS
Another ScandIe Among New
York Customs Employees
IMPORTERS, TOO, INVOLVED
Alleged That Government Has Been
Defrauded OF Duties on Figs and
Cheese

New York, May 11.-Anothcr Gov
eminent customs weighing scandal
has been brought to light, involving
several large importers of figs and
cheese in this city as well as several
employees of the Treasury Depart
ment. AS a result four of the Gov
ernment's assistant weighers and one
Customs Inspector were removed
from the service yesterday by Col
lector Loeb. Other dismissals are
expected.
Two of the discharged employees are
now the subjects of charges submit
ted to the Federal Grand Jury and
the indictment OF several has been
asked for One importer OF cheese
and figs Is already under indictment
for conspiring to defraud the govern
ment, and two of the government
weighers who were formerly employ
ed on the Brooklyn piers of several OF
the Mediterranean steamship lines
are also under indictments brought
against them several months ago.
Although the amount of money in
volved in the figs and cheese weigh
ing frauds is not so large as that OF
the sugar cases, which recently cost
the Sugar Trust $2,000,000 in back du-
ties and resulted tn the indictment of
seven of the sugar company's former
employees on the sugar refinery piers
of Havemeyer & Elder. the Federal
authorities say that the government
has been defrauded of many thous-
ands of dollars by the recording OF
short weight on imported cheese and
| figs from Greece and other European
ports. An investigation of these
weighing frauds has been in progress
several months by w. Wickham Smith
special assistant to the United States
District Attorney aided by Assistant
Federal District Attorney Bucker.
The customs employees who were
removed yesterday are Assistant
Weighers Joseph T. Quinn. Simon j
Mescall, Charles w. Bligh and Thorn
as C. Giddings and Inspector Joseph
Mcmahon. Inspector Mcmahon was
an assistant weigher at the time oil
the alleged frauds in the weighing OF
cheese and figs but had been promot
| ed since
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-05-11
MRS A. r. LOOMS DEAD
Highly Respected Resident Passed
Away Monday Night

Mrs. Asa F. Loomis died at her
home on Union street late Monday
night after a protracted illness. She
had been critically i'll for some time
and her death was momentarily ex-
pected for several days. Death was
due to a complication of diseases.
The deceased was born in this town
on February 2S, 1868 and was daugh-
ter of Daniel H. and Mary Jane Pad
dock. Her maiden name was Martha
Elizabeth Paddock. Her youth was
spent here but later she went to AL
bany to reside with her sister. She
married A. F. Loomis in Albany Sep
TENDER 2S, 1907. Besides her hus-
band she leaves one sister. Mrs. Ma
linda Russell of Albany and three
brothers, Garrett Paddock of this
town, Elliot Paddock of Hoosick Falls
and James Paddock of Hoosick.
Mrs. Ioomis was a member of the
Baptist church and took an active
part in church work as long as her
health allowed: She was woman of
fine character and kindly disposition.
Her death, though expected, came as
great shock to her many friends and
acquaintances.
The funeral will be held from the
house Thursday afternoon at o'clock
Rev. A. S. Davis officiating. The bur-
ial will be in the village cemetery.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-05-11
GToN, VT. TUESDAY. MAY IL, 1909
Apparel Always nenses For Which He Scorned
NORTH BENNINGTON

Everyone is invited to the Rube
dance given by the Fish and Game
club in Bank hall Friday May IA. You
must come dressed for the occasion.
The North Bennington high school
baseball team will meet the Benning
ton high school team in Riverside
park at North Bennington Wednesday
afternoon at o'clock. All come. Ad-
mission, gentlemen, 25c; ladies' 15c.
The following is copied from a Wes-
tern paper and will be Of interest to
many of our people. Mr.. Titus was
well known in this vicinity coming
here first as musician for Rev. w. II.
Lee and wife who conducted some
very successful evangelistic meetings
both In North Bennington and South
Salisbury, afterwards joining Co. K
as bugler. Since Mr.. Titus left these
parts the people here have watched
his career with much interest: His
young life consecrated to christianity,
Calvin p. Titus, lieutenant in the
14th Infantry and the hero of the
Boxer uprising in Pekin nine years
ago, has returned to this country to
become ordained as a minister of the
gospel and that he may carry his re-
ligious work into the army. Presi
dent Taft has revoked the war de-
partment's acceptance of his resigna-
ton which was rendered several
months ago. Young Titus was willing
to give up his brilliant military pros
poets that he might become a mission
airy and later when 1t was made clear
to him that he could carry on his work
as chaplain of his regiment he recon
sidered his determination to leave the
army and will now go back into 1t as
a disciple of the cross. Lieutenant
Titus is nephew of the Rev. w. II.
bee, who conducts the Peoples Mis-
sion here, and it was from his uncle
that he inherited his religious enthus-
iasm At the age of 10 he enlisted in
Company E of the 14th Infantry and
his brilliant campaign in the Philip
pines is the source of much family
pride. AT the time of the Boxer up
rising, Titus was only 90 years old
and was the first to scale the walls at
Pekin and carry the flag to the other
side. 1t was the only solution of a
vexing problem, as fire was on either
side of the American army and to a
man they followed the young hero
over the wall. In 1901 Titus returned
to this country and entered West
| Point. graduating four years later.
His marriage to Miss Grace Robinson
of Colorado Springs in 1905 was an
event of much social interest. With
his bride he went to the Philippines
re-enlisting In the 14th as a commits.
stoned officer and since then he has
been in the service most of the time
at Camp Downs in the island of Leyti
His devotion to the principles of chris
tianity and the desire to spread the
gospel in the islands brought him In
| to prominence as religious worker
Evidently he felt that his field was
limited. however, and this caused hin
to tender his resignation, his intention
being to take up Y. NJ. c. A. work in
the Orient. The prospect of becom.
ing a chaplain determined him to re-
consider his resignation and the pres
ident of the United States has revok.
ed its acceptance by the war depart
ment"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-05-11
SUNDAY CLOSING IN ST. ALsANs
Most of Stores obeyed Sunday But
Two Didn't.

st. Adams, May 1.-THE attempt
to institute reform and regulate the
hours of the drug. cigar, news and
fruit stores, that have been in the
habit of keeping open at all hours
Sunday, has been given a try out.
The storekepers were given to under
stand no objections would be made to
keeping open for an hour and half
and this was lived up to Sunday by
all excepting two, one this side and
one the other side of the track, who
refused to close and were open all
day and evening. Naturally those
who closed were indignant that all
were not closed, and say that they
VIII be open next Sunday as usual
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-05-11
SOUTH SALISBURY

II you do not know anything about
Armenia, the best way to learn is to
listen to the famous Armenian lectur-
err, S. X. Emurian. who will speak Of
his country and its affairs, both past
and present. He speaks at Cole hall.
Monday evening, May II. The admis-
sion fee, Is cents, is to be used entire
ly for the benefit of the suffering Ar
menians of whose condition you will
learn. If you wish to learn the time
and place read tomorrow's Evening
Banner.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-05-11
oUARRYMAN SUICIDES
Ned Whalen of Fowler Kills Himself
With a Shotuun,

Rutland, May 11.-Ned Whalen, a
quarryman of Fowler, is supposed to
nave committed suicide Sunday night
OF early Monday morning, as his body
was found in the road about two
miles from his boarding place. Death
was due to a gunshot wound. Beside
the body lay an empty shotgun and
the indications point to the conclus.
ion that Whalen shot himself, al
though the cause for such an act is
not known. He left his boarding
place while the other occupants of
the house were asleep. The body
was only partially dressed. The
dead man was As years of age.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-05-11
GOLD IN ADIRoNDAcks
Deputy Sheriff in Essex County Files
Claim

Albany, May 11.-Henry Allen of
Lake Placid, Deputy Sheriff of Essex
County. accompanied by his attorney,
Fred a. Isham, was in the city Sat
urday to file a claim to what he con-
siders is rich deposit of gold. The
claim is said to be in the vicinity of
Lake Placid There have been numer-
GUS rumors from time to time of gold
discoveries in the Adirondacks, and
some samples of the ore have assay
ed fairly well. However. in spite Of
the establishment of plants, etc. no
claim thus far has yielded gold in
profitable quantities. State Geologist
Clarke is somewhat skeptical regard.
ing the recent report. Four claims
have been filed as the result of the
latest report.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-05-11
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Told Briefly
for Busy Readers.

F. l.. Bottum and son Harold were
in Manchester Monday.
A group picture of Miss Maude Car
penter's private school was recently
taken.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce Cummings of
North Adams were the guests of Mrs.
Michael Meagher Sunday.
Miss Mildred A. Van Wyck of Bos-
ton was the guest of Miss Mayme
Meagher of Mil street recently.
F. l.. Bottum has sold a Pope Trib-
une touring car to Charles H. Darling
North Adams travelling salesman.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-05-11
BIG DITCH BY 1911
Digging of Panama Canal Will Be
Completed in Two Years.

Washington May 11.-According to
advices from Col. George w. Goethals
received at the Washington office of
the Isthmian Canal Commission, the
Panama Canal, at the present rate of
progress, will be completed so far as
the excavation is concerned, in less
than two more years and three
months, or by Aug. /, 1911.
The total amount of excavation
since May 4, 1904, when the United
States undertook the work, has been
73,124,S49 cubic yards. OF this vast
amount more than one-half, or $685.
059, $50 cubic yards, has been taken
out in the last twelve months. 1t is
estimated that there remains to be
excavated 10l ,541,746 cubic yards.
AS every form of physical difficulty
has been overcome in past operations
it is believed that If the present pro
gress can be kept up the length of
time necessary to complete the work
is matter of simple arithmetic.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-05-11
A CARD.

We, the undersigned do hereby
agree to refund the money on a so
cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Sy-
rup Of Tar II 1t fails to cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee a
25 cent bottle to prove satisfactory or
money refunded.
Thompson's Pharmacy. CHI Houghton
]. M. Ayres, A. 8. Hathaway,
Rarwood Drug Store,
@. r. & A. B, Hawkins,
d. A. Ward, o. C. Adams,
B. A. Quinlan, q. G. Woodwork
w. l.. Gokay, %. Il. Adams Co.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-05-11
Why Is That Ciy' In His Manner Wearing Apparel Always

points out that there never was
time in the history of the island when
the average prosperity of the Porto
Rican, has been higher. his opportun-
ity greater, his liberty in thought and
action more secure" For the first
time in its history, Porto Rico he says
is living under laws enacted by its
own legislature.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-05-11
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to express our apprecia-
tion to our friends neighbors for the
many kindnessess shown us during
the sickness and death of our wife
and mother and to the employees Of
the E. z. Waist company for their
beautiful floral tribute.
Hiram s. Hall,
and family.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-05-11
FACTS COME TO LIGHT
Developments About Cause of Rich
mond's Latest CONFIRMATION,

Burlington, May 11.-Certain facts
in connection with the origin of the
fire in Richmond which destroyed the
business portion of the town have
come to light and the insurance peo-
pie are instituting an investigation
that may produce results interesting
to the people of Richmond.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-05-11
Notice.

Henry E. Rice has not paid any of
my bills and he will do well to pay
his own, for l shall not pay any of
them as | have done after this date.
Ada Rice.
bennington, vt. May 8, 1909.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-05-11
HERE is RELIEF FOR WOMEN

n you have pains II the back, Urinary Blad
der or Kidney trouble, and want certain
pl aSant herb relief from Woman's ills, try
Mother Gray's '.AUSTRAUIAN.LEA II
Is a safe. reliable regulator, and relieves all
Female Weaknesses, including infammations
and alterations. Mother Gray's Australia
Leaf Is sold by Druggists or mt by mail fort50
cts. Sample sent FREE. Address, The Mother
Cray Co., lie Roy, N. Y. sat
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-05-11
TO HAVE ELECTRICITY
Three Villages In Northern Vermont
to Get II at ST. Adams.

st. Adams. May lit is probable
that the Vermont Power and Electric
Lighting company will soon extend
its field of activity as company is to
be formed to give electric lights to
Jacksonville, Cambridge Junction
and Cambridge, and the new concern
proposes to take electricity from the
local company.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-05-11
SAW MILL BURNED
Loss at Bristol Saturday is Not
Covered BY ANY Insurance.

Bristol, May 11.-Lathrop's steam
saw mill in the Little Notch was de-
stroyed by fire about two o'clock Sat
urday morning. Loss about $4,000.
NO Insurance. Mr.. Lathrop has a
large stock of logs and will probably
rebuild
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-05-11
TAFT NAMES DEMOCRAT
Settles Fight Over United States
Judqeship in North Carolina,

Washington, May 11.-President
Taft yesterday sent to the Senate the
nomination of Henry Groves Conner,
a Democrat, to be United States
Judge for the Eastern District of
North Carolina.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-05-11
WEATHER FORECAST

Next "a Hours.
For eastern New York and western
Vermont fair and cooler with frost
tonight. Wednesday fair and warmer
in north portion.