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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-29
LECTURE COURSE NETS
 $40 FOR CONSERVATIVES

Three hundred were present at the first of the series of three lectures uo- on Shakespeare's characters. by Dr. Edgar c. Abbott. of Boston. given for the bene fit of the Anti-TubercuIosis association. yesterday afternoon, al the home of the president of the as- sociation. George w. Jackman 240; North avenue.
 The company was representative of the elite of the city. the patronesses including many women socially pronni- nent. The lecture was upon "Othello. J The plan has netted $240 which has been turned over to the treasurer. Dr. Haskell.
 The next lecture will be on Feb. g. at the residence of Mrs. E.. F. Shepherd 460 Washington avenue. and the last. at The Stratfield. Feb. 8.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-29
HEAVY WIND STORM
 SWEEPS MISSOURI
Torrents of Rain Fall and Great Damage
 Reported From Many Places.
Special from United Press.)

St. Louis, Jan. 29.-A heavy wind storm that swept Oklahoma and parts of Missouri reached St. Louis early to- day in the shape of a forty mile gale. Reports indicate loss in other places has been heavy. Lamonte, Mo-, was swept by a storm that had the strength of a tornado Several persons were hurt. The roof of the Opera house was blown off and hurled against the cars of a local freight train, a block away.
 Tn St. Joseph heavy rain fell, cul- verts and bridges were washed out. At Enid, Oklan, Geltry, Nashville, Car men and other Oklahoma towns there was wind and dust storms.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-29
HEARING IS GRANTED POLICE
 AND FIREMEN
Charter Changes in Pension Laws Will Not be Recommended Until Those Ali. feCted Are Heard.

No action was taken last night by the committee on charter revision rela- tive to the amendments to the police ana firemens pension laws as proposed by Alderman Tague.t Former Alder man J. J. Morrissey vigorously opposed the passage of any amendments to the pension acts until the members of the police and fire departments had been given a hearing on the matter
 It was decided to grant the members of the police and fire department a hearing Tuesday night
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-29
Tomlinson's Restaurant.

A special 25c supper will be served at Tomlinson's restaurant Saturday evening from to D. m., consisting of soup, chicken pot pie. fried oysters etc Roast turkey and roast chicken will be served on the Sunday dinner from 12 to p. m.
 Park City Theatre Special.
 For Saturday afternoon and evening we will have the latest picture of the great Italian earthquake in which over 100, GOO lives were lost. Be sure and see it as it is worth going miles to see. Remember the place. Stratford and Newfield Ayes Admission 5 cents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-29
BlG PRIZE FOR WHIST PLAYERS

The whist committee of the Sacred Hearr T. A. and l.. Society met at their rooms. last night, and completed ar engagements for series of whists, the first of which will be held in Warner Institute. Friday evening. Feb. 5th. Beautiful prizes have been contributed. The grand prize for the highest score in the three whists. a 26-piece silver set, has been purchased.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-29
MRS. LUSH GETS S5 GOLD PIECE

The last of the series of three whists given by the ladies of St. Charles par lsl was concluded yesterday afternoon, when Mrs. Gertrude Lush won the grand prize. s5 in gold. for highest score for the series. with a total of 1O1. The others winners were: Mrs Trash CT. 42 half dozen tumblers: Mrs. lMur- tha, 39,pair of towels: Mrs. Webster. 3S, set of towels. Commencing Thursday another series will begin under the direction of Mrs. Lavery. Mrs. Denny, Mrs. Kelley and Mrs Thurbert
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-29
AUToMoRILE CLUE AT POLrs.

AUTOMOBILG CLUE AT POLI 5.
 A block of seats in the center of Polls theatre has. been engaged by the Automobile Club of Bridgeport for to- morrow evening. Members can pro- cure seats of the secretary. In making Saturday automobile night at the thea tre the club desires to compliment Van Camp and Frank Whitman who kindly assisted at the smoker Tuesday night and also Manager $. H. Breen. who was formerly assistant secretary of the club.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-29
Internal Henorrhoids Cured

By painless local treatment. No surgical operation, the patient not de- tained from his or her regular Occu- patton, and no fee required until cure is accomplished. For further infOr- nation enquire of, or write to
 CHARLES GOTTHARDT 154 Burroughs St. A29 tf*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-29
THEATRICAL MAN COMMITS SUICIDE

Special from United Press.)
 London Jan. 29.-The body of George Scott, one of the best known theatrical men in Europe, was found to-day in a room in the Tavistock Hotel, Con- vent Garden, with bullet wound in the head It is believed that Scott committed suicide. He had recently been appointed manager of Frauh- mans Theatre.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-29

WANT ADS. CENT | WORD.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-29
HUNGRY FIVE" BEAT THE "PUNKS"

Anderson's Hungry Five" came back to earth last night and completely swamped Collins "Punks' at b 2 pins, at the Park City alleys. last night. Ritchel. of the losers. was high man, with a score of 518 to his credit. Mc- Knight. of the losers. captured high single bowling 187. The scores:
 s.HITNGRY FIVE,
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-08
Interest Intense
in Murder Case

PARIS. Nov. 6.-Mme. Steinheil,
who was led fainting from the court
room yesterday was not able to stand
when the trial was resumed To-Day
Those who had witnessed the dramatic
situations of the last three days pre-
pared for new thrills today.
The court. however. elected to ex-
anime the states witnesses. which be,
gan after the accused woman had col
lapsed. The opening examination to.
day was along the same lines. police
witnesses being introduced to describe
the appearance of the Steinheil home
Immediately after Adolphe Steinheil
and Nine. Japy had been murdered
The purpose of the testimony was to
show that there was no evidence of a
genuine character 10 support the claim
of the widow that robbery was the
motive for the crime
The intense interest of the public
continues
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-08
COMMITTED ARSON
FOR REVENGE
Denver Man Set Fir 4rs :s> u4s,ress.t r Barn for
Being Discharged by the Company--=
Several Cars Destroyed

DENVER, Nov. 6-Actuated by re.
Venge for discharge from the compa.
ny's service and by he desire TO earn
800 promised him by IA man who
also claimed to have grievance
against the company, Henry A. Young,
lineman. started the fire which yes.
terday destroyed several cars and
threatened the entire nerth side car
barn Of the Denver City Tramway Co.
with destruction.
Young made full confession TO
Chief of Police Armstrong after he
was arrested The police are now
searching for the man implicated by
Young's confession. According to his
story Young was discharged by the
company without just grounds. He
was unable TO secure another posi-,
lion and for that reason felt very bit
ter against the company Therefore
when man giving the name of Miller,
proposed Thursday evening he should
sci the car barn on fire for the con.
sideraticn of 800 he readily assented
Miller. Young says, told him that
the ramway company had killed two
horses belonging to him and treated
him unfairly in the matter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-08
A ,4o,ooo,ooo DINNER.

What is becoming known as $4O.-
100000 dinner was given recently In
Denver at the Albany hotel
The actual cost of the dinner did
not come up to the title. but at the
table there sat Ave guests whose com
bined fortunes estimated the above
amount. These multtmillionaires were
Edward Wolf of the Franklin National
bank of Philadelphia. Samuel Grab.
fielder of the First National bank of
Louisville. f. Randolph OF Philadel.
phia, Mr.. s. Wineland and Mr. Morris
Kahn also of Philadelphia.
The millionaires were enthusiastic
in their praise of the Albany music,
but they were no less so than Mrs
Leslie Carter. the great American act.
ress, who sat at the next table with a
party of fifteen friends. While In
Denver Mrs. Carter formed the habit
of going to the Albany to hear the
music and she said 1t was the finest
she had heard in an American cafe
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-08
BADLY BEATEN
BY HIGHWAYMEN
Young Lady Of Denver Being Unable to Com.
ply With Wishes Of Highwaymen, is
Brutally Beaten Up

DENVER. Nov. 6.-Unable to com.
ply with the demand OF two highway.
men for money Miss Kate Horst, n
young lady living in Galapago street.
was badly beaten by the thugs at the
corner OF Eleventh and Galapago
streets last night.
Bleeding from several cuts about
the head and still stunned from the
blows dealt her by the ruffians, she
was found an hour later by Jacob ].
Horst, her brother for whom she Is
keeping house
Miss Horst was walking toward her
home when she was seized by two
masked men. who We're hidden behind
some trees. One man ordered her
to hand over what money she had
Miss Horst, greatly frightened. inform
ed the men she had no money. and
started to open her pocketbook to
prove she was telling tho truth when
the man who had spoken dealt her a
heavy blow. The first blow was fol
loed by others until the young woman
sank helpless to the ground.
No arrests were made today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-08
College Students
Have a Time


DENVER, Nov. 6--Albert Gowan of
Pueblo and c. C.. Crawford, sophie
mores at the School OF Mines, were
captured while on an expedition with
nine other Golden students to the Den.
yer University Athletic field for the
purpose of painting the Mines al. s."
on the d. U. grandstand about 2
O'Clock this morning and the captives
were loaded down with chains, and
furnished entertainment for the Henry
Augustus Buchtel proteges until near.
ly noon
The midnight excursion and cap.
ture OF n part of the invaders was
the exciting preliminary to the an.
nual football contest between the two
institutions on the university field this
afternoon. The ID. u. student body
was tipped off" TO the daring plot of
Miners by a girl, the particular. friend
II is said, OF one OF the invading party
who loyal to her school. Impaired the
precious Information to the sons OF
Dean Howe OF the university. There
was a-great rallying Of the D. y. boys
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-08
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Some small men maange to acauire
big monuments.
BE sure you are right and then
keep everlastingly at it,
Many man who Is proud of his
wife is afraid to admit 1t.
When a man tries 10 act superior
IT'S a sign that he needs to act
You'll never win II you wait for the
other fellow to boost your game.
It is fortunate that the self-made
man IL so often satisfied with the job
Dumping up against people who
have no curiosity gives the gossip a
jolt.
There may be nothing new under
the sun. but there are lots of fresh
people.
Some men imagine that the only
place where good fellowship exists is
in front Of a bar.
OF course. people talk about you.
Haven't you heard something about
everybody you know?
iut nlthnprF VI tHe dNeTaSe VIII
ness when he breaks into court Is
either very good or very bad
If you would be happy let your
memory go and cultivate your forget
tery.
Many woman considers marriage
a failure because she is unable to get
n divorce.
It's hard to convince man that
he is the real thing when bigger
man has him down.
When "A girl says she Is afraid to
sit in dark corner of the piazza
with man it Is a sure sign that she
isn't
Oysters from the beds OF Port Lin.
coin. South Australia. are said to be
as large as dinner plates and are OF
much the same shape.
They sometimes measure more than
a foot across the shell. and the oys-
ter fits its habitation so well that It
leaves little margin.
Pliny mentions that. according to
the historians of Alexander the Great
expedition, oysters a foot in diameter
were found in the Indian seas.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-08
THE ONLY PERFECT FOOD.


The Chesapeake Bay oyster lis the
only perfect food known to man.
Every molecule OF It's frame IL util
lied. There are no feathers to blow
away In picking; there are no bones
TO be heayed to the house dogs under
the table; there are no hoofs. horns
fur, down. grlstles or soup meat to
be wasted.
1t Is more valuable than the hog
FOR 1t has no squeal to lose. The only
sound it makes In dying is a salts
fled kerflump.
II seems to enjoy being eaten, and
II not, II is at least polite enough tc
refrain from spelling the feast with
disgusting protests.
In word. II has delicacy OF feeling
as delcacy OF flavor.-Baltimore
Sun.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-08
WHAT SOME THINGS USED TO
COST.

An old memorandum book dug up
at Clay City, H., shows that whisky
sold at 12k cents a quart in 1928
But that was moonshine. 1t would
be cheaper than that today were II
not for the revenue tax. But more sig.
nificant are other figures, showing that
calico was 40 cents yard aud corn
IL cents a bushel. Now the farmer
sells his corn for about 60 cents and
boys his calico for cents, provided he
Is willing for his family 10 wear any.
thing so cheap. Those were good old
days-to talk about.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-08
Will Prosecute
Beauty Doctor

NEW YORK. Nov. G.-Mrs. Ella
Houghton, a rich widow living at the
Hotel Ansonia. Is the complainant
against woman beauty doctor.
Mrs. Houghton's face presents a
strange appearance. One-balf is clear
OF wrinkles as that of young girl.
The other Is marked with crows feet
The beauty doctor. according to Mrs
Houghton, refused to complete the job
OF rejuvenating her complexion unless
she would agree to attend reception
at the Ansonia with her face In It's
present condition as before and
after" advertisement The beauty doc
tor said In defense that Mrs. Hough.
ton had agreed to her terms when she
began to treat her, which Mrs, Hough-
ton denied
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-08
Union Labor
Will Raise Fund

NEW YORK, Nov. G.-The Central
Federation Union passed resolution
calling on the convention of the Amer.
lean Federation of Labor which meets
In Toronto next week TO assess the
two million members of the national
body for the purpose of raising n fund
to carry the appeal of President Sam.
uel Gompers, Vice President Mitchell
and Secretary Morrison 10 the United
States supreme court. The three ma
ed to jail for contempt OF federal
court, were unanimously indorsed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-08
TAFT
RESTS
President TAFT Rests
a Few Days After
Strenuous Trip

CHARLESTON, 8. c.. Nov. AFTER
enjoying long nights rest at the
home of Mayor Rhett. where he was
entertained during his stay here, Pres.
ident Taft left this morning for Co,
lumbia, s. c., TO spend several hours
there this afternoon and then go TO
Augusta. Ga. to stay over Sunday
The president is looking forward with
a great deal of pleasure to his stay
IN Augusta and to the renewal of many
acquaintarces he made there last win.
ter when waiting 10 take the oath OF
his present office.
Realizing the recent hard strain on
the presidents power of endurance
a banquet given In HIS honor by the
city of Charleston last night was ar
ranged with a view to his comfort
and pleasure. The only set speeches
were the Introduction of Mr.. Taft by
Mayor Rhett and the presidents re
sponse. The banquet broke up early
Governor Ansell. United States Sen
ators TillInan and Smith and Other
noted citizens of the state were In
Charleston to greet the president and
accompanied him to Columbia this
morning
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-08
SOCIETY NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. George Lane entertain.
ed few friends at n pleasant 6 o'clock
dinner Sunday evening.
Last Saturday evening Miss Flor
ence Brewer and Edna Ambold enter
tanned their girl friends at their re.
spective home in North Durango. As
the affair was masquerade the fun
begun at guessing who the others
were, then bobbing for apples and
pulling taffy and every one knows
what good taffy these girls make II
they don't they ought to. The guests
were then escorted to the Ambold
residence where chill. saltImes. cider
and pumpkin pie awaited them. For
tunes were then told on little slips
OF paper on which were wicrd sketches
OF skeletons and and crossboncs. Miss
Ella Schafranka received the prize for
the best costume. being dressed as
Mary Jane. and she carried out her
part extremely well Those present
were Misses May Spargo. Ella Scha-
franka, Amelia Gibbs. May Wander
grift. Nutie Wall. Pansy Redman. sa'
die McDevitt. fs.a Aorris. Aabs
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-08
Two Chinamen
Mortally Injured

NEW YORK. Nov. s.-Toilowing
quickly battle OF the Tongs In China
town last night, when two Cinnamon
were mortally injured. fire started In a
Chinese lodging house at o'clock this
morning and 100 frightened Celestials
braved the smoke and flames in the
building rather than venture to the
street. where they feared they would
be shot. The fire started upon the
third floor and is believed to be a ruse
OF the -Four Brothers" society to drive
the dodgers to the street. when they
we're TO have been nred upon from
the roofs and windows Of nearby
houses,
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-08
Roosevelt Enjoying
Splendid Health

BNTEBBE, British East Africa. Nov
6.-There is absolutely no confirma.
tion here OF the reports current yes
terday in the United States and cabled
TO British East Africa that Theodore
Roosevelt had met his death in the
protectorate.
Mr.. Roosevelt is hunting on the
fiuas 1ngishu plateau. He was in
splendid health when he left the rail
road line October 2S. and diligent in
quiries by telegraph and telephone in
this country fail to bring any sub
stantiation OF the rumor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-08
Five Killed in
Railroad Accident

NEW YORK. Nov. Give persons
all railroad employees. we're killed, and
score of passengers injured serious.
ly In an accident to Pennsylvania
railroad train on the elevated struc-
ture In Jersey City today. The killed
are Engineer J. Stille, Fireman d. X.
Mead and three track laborers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-08
riTUscAvANAUeH.

AT 10:30 Thursday morning, in Elm.
manuel Episcopal church. Denver
which was handsomely decorated for
the occasion with palms and chrysan.
themums, Miss Winifred Cavanangh
OF Denver was united In marriage to
Mr., E. o. Titus of this city. The cere.
mony was performed by Rev. G. w.
Palmer. little Miss Irma Weicker. be.
ing flower girl The bride wore a
handsome dress of white crepe cloth
over white silk.
After the ceremony the bridal party
repaired TO the home of the brides
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. p. T. Caya.
naugh, 1896 Lawrence street. where an
elegant wedding breakfast was served
After brief honeymoon Mr. and Mrs
Titus left for Durango, arriving last
night. and going directly to their new
home. the Goodman residence at 1851
Second avenue.
Durango people congratulate the
young couple and extend hearty wei.
come 10 Mrs. Titus, who Is a new
conner, although we trust she Will not
feel strange long. Mr.. Titus, who has
charge Of the dress goods department
of the Graden Mercantile company
has made many friends in Durango
both socially and in business way
and we FEEL that he likes Durango in
return, since he is about to make a
home here. May fortune smile, happi
ness endure and prosperity attend
upon their footsteps. is the wish OF
their Durango friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-08

on the campus shortly before midnight
and defense was organized and the
crimson and gold forces we're divided
into small bands and placed on guard
some at the athletic field, some around
the university buildings and a long
line of scouts and lookouts scattered
over the adjacent prairie. Soon after
midnight a dozen Miners steaithlly ap
peared with paint pots and had began
work when the students closed in on
and rushed them Ten struggled away
in the darkness and only two were
captured
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-08
ALDRIcH HAS 9th BIRTH
DAY ANNIVERSARY TODAY

CHICAGO. Nov 6.-United States
Senator Nelson w. Aldrich. chairman
of the national monetary commission
arrived here today from Philadelphia.
This is his first visit to the west in
many years. Incidentally the day
marks the sIxty-eigbth anniversary of
his birth. He will discuss the cur
rency question tonight at a meeting
before the Commercial club.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-08
Council Proceedings

The city council met in regular ad
journed session last night Mayor
Goodman presiding and Alderman bud
ley Sites, Cummins. Nelson. Smith and
clock present Alderman Graden
absent.
The reading of the minutes was
omitted.
Mayor Goodman stated that the
principal object of the meeting was to
consider the proposed changes and re
pairs of the city's water system, but
before the matter was taken up he
wished to speak of some newspaper
articles that had appeared in The Her.
aid and Wage Garner the last few
days. These articles. he said, insinu
ated that money was being uselessly
spent. He referred to The Herald
having stated that it would have Mr.
Strater make an investigation of the
actions of the board. This investiga.
tion, said Mr.. Goodman. will be help.
ed along by the board. II there is any
crookedness going on we want to know
IT, He said II was not The Herald
or the Democrat that was transact.
Ing the oitys business and II the pub.
lie had complaints to offer they should
appear before the council and make
them. That The Herald and the Wage
Garner were rot sincere I'm their criti.
cisms but were .sore" over the print.
Ing accounted for their attitude was
the conclusion of the mayor. As for
the public only two had responded
to the special call-to listen to and
aid the board in proposed improve
ment OF the present water system
While Alderman Smith had not read
the Wage Garner article, but from
the discussion the different articles
had provoked. he felt both papers had
reflected discredit upon the integrity
Of the board and this he resented.
At this point Mr. Galbreath came In
and the mayor addressed himself to
him as TO how the board felt about
the different articles that had appear.
cd and particularly how unjust he
considered the Wage Earner's refer.
ence to the Secrets OF the council
Mr.. Galbreath said he was ready to
stand by anything that was In the
Wage Garner He read the article
which contained the phrase that the
mayor found Objectionable and ex,
planned that his motive was as much
to protect the council as the people.
He said he felt that the city was un.
der such a heavy Indebtedness now
that 1t was very essential that the
council be right before they incurred
any additional expenses. The refer.
ence TO the "secrets-of the board had
especially to do with the building of
the new reservoir-a matter that had
been much talked OF on the street. hut
according TO the reports OF the coun.
ell proceedings had not been. men.
TONED In that body. The mayor re
piled that one OF .the objects of the
meeting of the evening wis to dis.
cuss the advisability OF building a new
reservoir. The work done by the city
engineer had been done preliminary
to making his report. Mr.. Galbreath
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-08

Now, Mr.. Blank" said temper
ance advocate TO candidate for mu
nicipal honors. II want to ask you a
question Do you ever take alcoholic
drinks?'
Before ! answer the question:" re
sponded the wary candidate. II want
to know whether it is put as an in
quiry or as an ion!"-Philadel
phia Inquirer
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-08
FORMER MAYOR RUNS AmucK

GREENSBURG. Pa. Nov G.-Seized
with an insane impulse to kill. Ed
ward ]. Perry, former mayor of this
city. today shot his three children,
wounding one fatally. then committed
suicide by firing a bullet into his
heart.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-08
NEWS ITEMS AND CLIP
PINGS FROM EXCHANGES

The Cortez Journal says the oil
fields al Bluff are looming up, and
every indication points to much activ
ity In that district.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-08

Conceited bridge player-C Come here
and sit by me. Kittle. You can learn
good deal by watching my game.
Kittie ouicktongue-No. thanks. ]
never could profit by other peoples
mistakes s-Life.