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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
EAST END LAND M
 VALUES BOOMING
Cause is Projected Location of Two Factories Which Are Expected to Employ Thousand People. |.

There is one section of the city In which, the price of land has recently toLen boom. This is in the East End where the prospective location of two manufacturing concerns, employ ing Jointly about 1000 hands IS ex- pected to make an unparalleled oe- mand for rents and building sites m concerns. the Whiting Mfg. Co.,, has already broken ground for its factor, ies. The other concern, the Hankei Lace Factory, now located in Darmen, Germany, has purchased some eight acres of land in the same neighbor- hood and is expected to be settled. in the site within a brief period.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
CONNECTICUT
 MAYORS MEET Hooker of Hartford Declares Voting Machines Have
 Come to Stay.
PRIEST. FORSTER ABSENT

The Connecticut Mayors Association ia here to-day with Mayor Lee as the host of the organization, Whlcn IS composed of the mayors Of me state nast and present. The annual meet ir,x was called to order in the com mon council chamber by Mayor Lee wbo acted as chairman in the absence of President Forster, who represents Rockville in the General Asseinply and who was unable 10 get away AioA- the session.
 The minutes of the last meeting were read by J. Milton Coburn of south Norwaik, who is the secretary ana ana treasurer of the organization Ihe ay 9adiournment taken to Steeplechase Island where the annual election vii be held after the dinner to De serVeo at Weber's pavilion.
 The party left the city hall for the island in a special trolley car under esrort of four policemen. Present were Alexander Harbison of Hartford. cor neIius T. Driscon of New Haven George F. Holcombe of New Haven ". A. Braun of Danbury, Cyrus Beck field, Ferdinand B. Smith, George B. Ruxton. James T. Hubbell of Norwalk Lockwood Hotchkiss of Ansonla J. Milton Coburn of South NorWalk Thomas w. Hooker of Hartford Charles Kerr of Danbury, Christian Schwartz of South Norwalk, w. H Mafigold of this city. Hugh Stirling Of this city, A. F. Howe of Derby, Samuel Bassett of New Britain, Form ser Leut-Gov. E. O. Kee1er of No' wa1k Thos. l.. Reilly of Meriden, ana Wallace Damn of Norwalk.
 Mayor Reilly is the present vice president of the organization and he win be elected to the presidency of the association at the meeting this afternoon.
 There is no set program for the post prandiaI exercises and the speechmak- ing will be confined to the subjects the mayors choose for themselves. The meeting is more of a reunion and dis cussion of happenings in the past.
 Mayor Hooker, in speaking of vot- ing machines and their use in his home city. said that they were success and there to stay. As for statements that have been made that there was less "scratching' done with the ma
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
DIED.

this city, July 2, 1909 Annie Margaret, daughter of Mary and the late Patrick Costello. aged 2 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her mother, No 622 State street, on Fri day, July 23, at 8:30 a. m. and from St. Augustine's church at a. m.
 -Interment at St. MichaePs ceme- tery. A D.p HAIPIN.-In this city, July 19, 1909, Alice B., daughter of James and the late Mary Halpin. aged IS years, months
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her father, No. 516 South avenue, on Thursday, July 22, at S:30 a. m.. and from Sacred Heart church at a. m., with solemn high mass.
 -Interment at St. Michaers ceme- 4 xerv P 20 b
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
Fairfield County News.
Big Wild Cat Seen.

A wild cat, of the Rocky Mountain species is reported to have been seen in New Fairfield within the past few mornings. The animal was first seen near the home of George w. Sanford. The cat is described as being hand some one, brindled with white breast and to have been nearly as large as newly born calf.
 Danbury P. O. Site
 The business men of Danbury have until August l to make good on their proposition of securing the railroad station in that city as a site for the new public building. Assistant Secre- tary Hilles said he would give the business men about two weeks in which to make definite offer of the railroad station site. and if that deal could not be closed in that time the department would consider other sites
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21

DIVORCE SEQUEL TO MARRIAGE OF
 HARVARD STUDENT
Special from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
 Taunton, Mass, July 21.-A libel for divorce filed yesterday in the office of probate in this city is the sequel to the romantic engagement and mar ard Osborne Bigney, son of Colonel Sidney O. Bigney the millionaire jew elry manufacturer.
 Mrs. Bigney seeks absolute divorce alleging statutory grounds. June Keith Bigney was married to Howard Osborne Bigney on June J7, 1oe7 after brief courtship. It s f.ve at first sight, match and in an elopement by auto. ime the groom was a stude1 a. 2, ard tition. The couple have no children. Mrs. Bigney is said to be with her pa rents in Illinois. MT. Bigney has filed no answer to the libel as yet
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
[CHECkS FOR
 FIRE FUND President Bullard Receives $35 from Grateful Prop ertv Owners,
FIRE FUND

That the efficient work of the fire department is appreciated by those unfortunate enough to have fires on their premises, is attested to by the receipt of two checks by A. H. Bull lard of the Board of Fire Commission CTS.
 A letter of thanks accompanied the check for $10 sent by H. N. McCathron at whose boiler factory a fire did s1,- 900 damage last Friday.
 The other check came from the Liv- ermore Lumber Co. whose plant was damaged at the same time as the boiler works. A letter commenting the fire companies for their work ac- companied the check for $25.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
ALDERMEN SOON
 TO EAT CLANS
City Clerk Buckingham Of fers Prize to Winner of Foot Race - Baseball Game and Talk Fest.

The Aldermen will hold their clam bake and grand outing at the Court land Club tomorrow, rain or shine. For the uninitfated, take the Fairfield avenu ecar and ask the short arm man avenue car and ask the short arm man avenue. The Mayor will contribute the prize for the great ball game be- tween the Democratic and Republican Aldermen. He has refused to state whether it will be a lemon or a bottle of Hunyadi water. He will umpire he sees fit. Now the Democrats have hope of winning.
 Heinie Biltz will spread himself on this bake and what he doesn't know about 1t the committee will tell him.
 The star attraction of the afternoon will be the 100 yard go as you please between the City Hall scribes for a gold headed silk umbrella offered by Tax Collector John M. Donnelly, who says it cost him five hard earned simo- Icons. Larry Gill says he purcha sed the rain protector at an auction sale for s4 cents at the rubber store.
 Louie Brock who is chairman of the committee and general high mucker- ino, and custodian of all the prizes, received the prize today. He will test out the umbrella tomorrow morning top of the church at St. Mary's Blythe Sea. If it holds Louie then it will hold water. He assures all hands that the committee will be on the level in lIllS race, ilo IudllSr WAhl Iiiey ei e otherwise.
 Ben Cooney is training at Beardsley Park every night on mush and milk. He says that he has Charlie Greene s number and time for the 100 which is IA 3-5. But the committee caught Charlie travelling to fire at a great rate but when he spotted a. member of the committee standing with his watch out. he promptly called a cab. He's a. fox.
 Harry Provost expects to be there at the finish. He doesn't state just where, but there. He tried out Cooney this morning and thinks he has it on the Steeplechase press agent Greene is running favorite in the betting but Provost says Si is not a 1000 to 1 shot.
 An added feature of the program will be a. stirring debate between Alder men Wilder and Bertilson upon Why is a sewer and a. load of sand?" AL derInan Hartley doubts if he can at tend. for he is yet on a still hunt for Mike Martin, wfSo got away with Mike DeMartin's pay.
 An itemized report of how the money was spent will be published after the bake.
 The committee is in doubt over AL derman O'ConneI. They don't know which team 10 let him play on, and will put the question up to the Mayor. He will render a decision before the game.
 Among the notables who have prom ised to be present is William True Null lins. He and Larry Delbridge who 1.-two little fat men" will run 50 yards for a prize offered by City Clerk Buckingham. It is said to be one of WoClworth'S best umbrellas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
MILITARY DOCTORS
 NATIONS STOLEN

News comes from the camp of the local Hospital Corps who are stationed with the Coast Artillery at Fort Terry, N. Y., that they are obliged to put up with the same rations as given out by the State, as the other soldiers on the island do. The doctors had laid in a big supply of canned peaches, pineap- pies, pears and other delicacies, but they were stolen while in transit. These goods had been sent forward be- fore the doctors left this city. It is their claim that they can eat the ra- tions only when hungry,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
OUT WITH BARBER
 COMMISSIONERS
House Told Them They Did No Work = Inheritance Tax Increased.
Especial from United Press.)


 Hartford, July 21.
 The House today passed the bill abolishfng the State Barber Commis- sion and providing for the inspection of barber shops by local health offic- CTS at a fee of $1 per year. Dr. Shei- ton of Shelton, House chairman of the committee on Public Health and Safe ty, in making the majority report In favor of the bill stated that the pres ent commissioners have faithfully col lescted their fees but have not properly inspected the barber shops. The con tention he said was between the jour neymen barbers who seemed to be an unit for the continuance of the present commission, and the master barbers who ar opposed to it.
 The House passed the new inherit ance tax which raises the tax on di- rect inheritances to l per cent ana collateral inheritanceS and those going 50 strangers of the blood per cent.
 Other matters which received favor able action in the House included a bond issue for the town Of Stamford; the creation of a bureau of trees in the department of public works In New Haven and the appointment of a superintendent of trees; the extent1on of terms of town clerks to four years; a. charter amendment for the Will1- mantle Gas & Electric Company; an act provi6ing for the licensing of ped dlers; and deficiency appropriations for Judicial expenses ana TOT insurance on State armories.
 The Conference committee of the Lincoln Memorial Bill reported in fa- vor of $2,500 appropriation for this purpose and the report was accepted by the House which also passed De- lenders Union measure.
 Among the matters which passed the Senate were the following:
 Appropriation of $135,00 for re-mod- cling state capitol and expenses of the State Library building; appropriation of S1S,000 for a water supply at the Connecticut State Hospital for The Insane at Middletown; the charter of the Stony Creek Association in Bran ford; authority for the construction of an Industrial Railway in Bridgeport; permission for the New York, New Haven 6 Hartford Railroad to build a trolley line from Middletown to Durham if the Meriden, Midd1etown and Guilford does not take advantage of it's charter rights within two years; trolley extensions to Stamford, Bridge port and New Haven; the act provid- ing for the listing and taxation of state property of non-residents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
CARD GAME; FIGHT.

Frank Campbell and Patrick McPad- den got into a little "argemint'' about a. game of cards in Carney's saloon last night on the East Side, and were in court this morning charged with assault. McPadden was reluctant to testify against Campbell, and explain ed on the stand that perhaps he had made a gross mistake in complaining to the police. They were each fined S1 and costs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
PROF. JOHNSON, NOTED CHEMIST
 OF YALE, DEAD
fSpecial from United Press )

New Haven, July 21.-Samuel w: Johnson, professor of Horticultural and Agricultural Chemistry in the Sheffield Scientific School of Yale Uni versity. died at his home here today after a. long illness. Professor John, son was born in Kingsboro, Fulton county, N. Y., in 1880, was educated at Yale and spent two years studying in I,eipsic and Munich. In 1856 he received his degree of M. A. from Yale and the same year was appointed pro- lessor of agricultural chemistry. He had for many years served as chem1st of the Connecticut Agricultural Society and was a member of the State Board of Agriculture
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
Struck By Lightning.

During the severe electrical storm at Plymouth Sunday evening a horse and COW, owned by Moses Scott, were killed by lightning. The horse was on the main floor of the barn and was struck first, the bolt afterward passing to the basement below, where it's sec ond victim was laid low. No damage was done to the barn.
 At Wtnsted, lightning struck the barn of John Garrahan, at Mill River and it was burned with a horse and four calves. The loss was $1,200.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
AGED DRUNKARD A SUICIDE. Especial from United Press.)

New Milford, July 21.-Despondent over the disgrace incident to his ar rest last night on the charge. of drunk enness, Charles Lindberg, aged 60, a we'll known character about town, committed suicide in the lookup to- day by hanging himself with his belt from the door of the cell. Constable to the cell at noon. Disgrace over his arrest yesterday noon is thought to have caused his act.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
THE PARK CEMETERY

Located in North Bridgeport, on nf1h sandy ridges. Carriage entrance Idndley street, or cars from Reservoir avenue. Improved lots for sale on easv terms. Two telephones at Ceme- tery. Superintendent's Office, 975; Su- perintendent's House, 514, or City Of- flee, 30o Court Exchange. Telephone
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
PAINTED; FELL; LOST LEGS.

(Spec1aI rom United PreSS.)
 New Haven, July 21-Whi1e at work in the Cedar Hill yards of the New Haven road here early to-day John ed and fell from the step of the en- zine beneath the wheels. Both his legs were cut off and he was removed to New Haven hospital where he has little chance for recovery. >Gae has wife and family living on Cedar street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
MAJOR SCHAVIOR OF STAMFORD
 HAS TYPHOID

Stamford, July 21.-Major Frederick Schavoir, surgeon of the Connecticut Coast Artillery, is being brought to his home here by easy stages in an automobile from Fishers Island where the corps is in camp for the annual practice. He is said to be inflicted r-,i+E - o++oo1 nf fvnl,nfd fever.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
Must Be Distribution
 To Policy Holders
fSnecial from United Press.l

New Haven, July 21-Judge Milton J. Shumway of the superior court in handing down a decision to-day in the case of Dresser ct als vs. the Hartford Life Insurance Company ct al. ruled that when the outstanding certificates of the insurance company are reduced by death lapse or other causes to the sum of s1,0CO.O O00 the safety fund is to be distributed among the policy hold CTS in proportion to the face value of their certificates.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
NIGHT GUARD AT
 ENGINE HOUSES

The further improve the fire service in the city and to expedite the hand ling of alarms, Chief Mooney has or dered that a night watch be on duty at each of the engine houses all night long to answer telephone calls and the like. This new arrangement together with the more rapid sending in of alarms instituted yesterday, places the fire department closer to the people and shortens the time of getting to a fire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
FIRE DESTROYS
 COOPERAGE SHOP
Special from United Press)

Especial from United Press)
 Waterbury, July 21--Fire destroyed the two story frame building of the Heally Cooperage Company on Bald win street here to-day causing loss of S6.0O0 which is only partly covered by insurance. The fire started in pile of hay from some unknown cause and in a short time the entire struc- ture was ablaze, between 5000 and 10,- 900 barrels and kegs being consumed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
HEARING ON
 OIL ORDINANCE
 IN CHAMBER

The hearing upon the petition or the property owners to rescind the license of l.. B. Silliman to carry 300 barrels of oil in stock before the ordinance committee this evening will be held in the Common Council chamber m order to accommodate the large number who expect to attend.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
Now for second week of the MILL END sale.

Like the first week. second s a ecorlnaker. is to mae End is Suha do anything an excellent And there merchandise here That the Mill End andb in It does out Instead sparkling today frs
 Have the bargains shoes? Mill of good all through, nc
 gathered goods? Every prints hlny Ikandcot mixture
  showing the banne And all through Mill End lots everywhere; of ntandlo wprce nhuh,P Pleasure ohand hand daeM Ends
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
LOST JOB; KILLED MMsELF.

NSpeclaI from United Press.) New Britain, July 21.-Despondent because he had lost his position, Max Natrick, aged 22, committed suicide this afternoon by taking carbolic acid. Natrick was engaged to be married but he lost his position Saturday
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
PERSONAL MENTION

PERSONAL MENTION. MT. and Mrs. J. s. Simmons of AS Stafford avenue are rejoicing to-day over the arrival of a ten pound baby boy. Mother and child are doing nicely.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21

The Weather-Fair tonight; partly cloudy tomorrow.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17
Russell saue,s superstitlon.

The late Russell Sage was known to
refuse to transact business with any
man who was preceded into his office
by a buzzing fly. One day a broker
who had done business with Mr.. Sage
for a number of years was dumbfound-
ed to be told in the curtest nj
possible that they could transact no
business that day, and not until a
week later did he learn the reason for
this unusual conduct. After thai the
broker took good care to see that no
flies were with him when he went into
Mr.. Sage's presence.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17
Adoption of Metric system.

The first European nation to adopt
the metric system of weights and
measures was France. This was in
1890, and was followed by Holland in
1916, by Belgium in 1920, and by Swe-
den i'm 1889.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17
Superstition Of Dickens.

Charles Dickens refused to lie down
unless his bed was placed due north
and south. He gave notice to the rule
before arriving at a friends house
or a hotel, but a compass was always
handy in his baggage to make sure.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17

Minutes we're read and approved and
on motion board adjourned to meet
again June "a, 1909.
ED. b. COUSINS. M. N. ESBECKS
Auditor. Chairman
Clerks report of unclaimed fees
was examined and approved.
On motion board adjourned to meet
again at s a m June Sth.
Eight o'clock a m June s, board
met pursuant to adjournment and
proceeded to make semi-annual set
Element with the County Treasurer.
On motion fees we're allowed as per
returns in grand jury book from May
term. as follows.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17

ballots of the last general and pri-
mary elections.
On motion board adjourned to meet
again at one p III
suant to ad lournment and continued
settlement with County Treasurer.
again at 8 a m June 10.
Eight o'clock a III June l0-Board
met pursuant to adjournment and
finishing settlement with County
Treasurer his semi-annual report was
approved as follows:
(See table,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17
AS to Advice.

"What sorter confuses me-" said
Uncle Eben, lis dat after / gifts a lot
of advice rs got tt go around an git
a lot mo- advice bout which advice
rs g'ineter take
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17

tiy that the above and foregoing is a full and correct statemento of revenue
collected dlsbursed by mt during the time therein specified, namely,
Jan. l. 1909 to May &c, 1909, inclusive. GEO. E. KELLOGG,
County Treasurer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17

county fund In payment for skins of
wild animals was approved as follows:
Bert Bartlett, 3 cub wolves----S 6 90
Peter Sylvestersen, 8 cub wolves 10 90
AT q regular Meeting of the board of
supervisors of Audubon county, Iowa,
held at Audubon in said county, the
following resolution was passed:
BE III RESOLVED, by the board o.
supervisors of Audubon county Iowa,
convened In regular session, the tenth
day OF June 1909, all members being
present, that the said Audubon county
Iowa quit claim unto Geo w Hayes
the west half OF the northeast quarter
aud the northeast quarter OF the north
east quarter and the southeast quar-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17

On motion board adjourned to meet
again at n O'Clock P. NJ.
One o'clock p. M
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Board made semi-annual settlement
with recorder and Co Supt and ap-
proved their reports.
On motion board adjourned to meet
again at eight O'Clock AN. June IL.
Eight O'Clock Am. June IL
Boar met pursuant to adjournment.
Board sat as a board of equaliza-
ton and made the following changes:
Hamlin township, feeding cattle raised
80 per cent.
On motion board ordered county
treasurer to transfer $lO73 62 from do
mestic animal fund TO county fund.
On motion fees were allowed as per
transcript from clerk of the district
court in the following cases.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17
THE TERMS

One-tenth to one-third cash and balance in FIVE, ten
or fifteen years time, or will sell on one-half crop pay
ments. A good discount will be given where parties
will pay all cash for the equity in any of the above des-
cribed lands.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-08

jointly by the department of COM
merce and labor and the United States
civil service commission.
Priest Shoots Burglars-Stand-
ing in the open window of his house
Monday, Rev. Joseph F. Herr, pas
tor of st. Joseph's Polish Roman
Catholic church, jackson. Miss, en-
gagged in a revolver battle with two
burglars he had surprised while they
were robbing the house. The priest
fired five shots and the fleeing men
fired three. The bullets from the rob-
bers' guns came close to Father Herr.
The presence of the burglars in the
house became known because one Of
them collided with a music box and
started it playing.
Dream Reveals Death-An
apparently remarkable revelation
through a dream was brought to light
in Eugene, Ore, Monday in a letter to
the chief of police from Mrs. Kimmers
of San Francisco, who asked informa-
tion concerning her brother, G. w.
Jessie, Mrs. Kimmers stated that last
Friday she dreamed her brother was
dead or seriously injured. AS a matter
of fact, Jessie was killed the day be-
fore in a cavein in brick yard. He
was a recent arrival here and none of
his relatives was known until Mrs.
Kimmers' letter was received.
Hamlet Washed Away-Re-
ports from Telluride, Colo, tell Of the
breaking of the Trout lake dam Sat-
urday, resulting in the damage along
the San Miguel river valley estimated
between s50O,00O and 100000. Saw Pit.
little mining hamlet, is said to have
been washed away by the eighteen
foot wall of water. The town of Placer
vile, it is feared, was seriously dam
aged. as it is almost in a direct line
Of the flood No loss of life is re-
ported, as at first signs of the dam
weakening, horsemen were sent
through the valley to warn the resi-
dents Crops in the lower valley We're
seriously damaged.