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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-14
JAIL SENTENCE FOR LOAN SHARK Hartford Woman Gets 50 Days Under New Usury
 Law
 IS HER SECOND DEFENSE

Hartford, Sept, 14.-That the courts intend to force all loan sharks out of business in this state under the new usury law became evident to-day when Dora Griffith, local agent for D. H. Holman of Chicago. loan broker. was arraigned in the police court and sent |enced to 60 days in jail on the charge Of lending SIS to Ernest G. Petit of this city for which he signed a note for. $2S, payable in four months.
 The young lady who was arrested with the Griffith woman last Friday and refused to give her name. was sentenced ton one ! day in jail. Both took an appeal and were bound over to the Superior Court under bonds of 1000 and $500, respectively.
 This is the second offense for which the Griffith woman has been hauled into court. and she is at present under $1 900 bonds to appear at the next term Of the Superior Court on the first charge. Her companion. whose name is entered on the blotter as Mary Doe,' it was learned, belongs to a re- spectable family in this city .5 and is prominent in church work. The young lady had only been working for Miss Griffith. a few days when1 the arrest was made. She, says she wAs entirely ignorant of the nature of the business.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-14
Scores Texas Senators and Representatives Before
 Enormous Crowd
LOCKS HORNS
 WITH BAILEY
Denounces Them for Violat- ing Party Pledges in Vot-
 ing Duty on Hides
Special from United Press.)

Special frons United Press.)
 Dallas, Texas, Sept. 14.-In a speech before an enormous crowd here to- day, William Jennings Bryan scored the Texas Senators and Representa- tives who voted for duty on hides and denounces them for violating the party platform pledges and for aiding Cannonism. The speech is consider ed direct challenge to Senator Bai- ley, although Bailey's name was not mentioned.
 l, Texas politicians in discussing the speech, declare there is a strong pos sibility that Bryan's winter home near Mercedes and only a short distance from the ranch of Charles P. Taft, may become his permanent residence and that the challenge to Bailey is strong enough to imply that Bryan may enter into a compact against him. It is even hinte that, Bryan may be- come a candidate for rfhe Senate from Texas. x
 Bryan's speech incorporated three tentative blanks which he declared ev- cry congressional platform should in corporate. One plank referred to the binding power of platforms, the sec- ond to the overthrow of Cannonism, and the third to the tariff.
 4 That a platform is binding upon one v y declared.
 T believe a candidate has a right to separate his platform if he believes the platform is wrong. but this repu- ldiation must be made before election so that bis declaration on the subject may constitute new platform that will be binding upon him.
 This part of the speech is consider ed as referring to Bailey, who voted for a duty on hides, although he sup ported the Democratic platform in his prediction speeches. This platform. throughout Texas. is considered a pledge for free raw materials.
 Owing to the fact that number Of Senators and Representatives re- fuse to be bound by national platforms on some propositions, think every congressional district should adopt a platform containing a. plank declaring the platform binding" Bryan contin- ued
 .sIn view of. the fact that Texas seems to have taken the lead in the movement to tax raw materials and in view of the further fact that Texas must convert the DemocracySof the rest of the country, I will submit a plank making some definite statement of a position on the tariff"
 The plank submitted declared for free wool lumber, wood pulp, paper, hides, leather, harness, boots and shoes, and oil and it's products, coal binding twine, and cotton bagging. < The rest of the speech was an argu- ment in favor of the tariff principle as laid sdown in the plank submitted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-14
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co. UTICA POLICE LAY SHOOTING
 OF CHILDREN TO BLACK HAND.

ian fighters were sentenced to the peni- tentiary.
 It is believed by officials that some of these men were Blackhanders and that one of them. after his release from the penitentiary. killed the chil- dren.
 The Utica police who are working on the case are convinced that the children were killed aftec the father of one or the other of the families had refused to pay money to the Black Hand.
 A group of eight Italians, all god fathers of the Infusino. and Procopia children, were taken to police head quarters today, at noon, protesting their innocence. Later two of them were released, but the other six are being held. The police think Infusino knows much more than he has told.
 The police expect to get some infor- nation from little Fannie Infusino. As yet she is too dazed to tell a co- herent story. She told the officers the man said he would come back and kill her if she told his name f4y
 The child has named number of Italians as the assassin. They have been brought to her but she failed or refused to identify them. The police say she is holding back something from them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-14

burglary committed in the store of John Krikeriam of 71S Maple street. last Friday night. was held for the He aeadsd not guilty but ut S Detective tive Fox found some of the stolen stuff on him. He was suspected because he was with Krikoriam and the latter's wife when the store was closed for the
 Samuel Robinson was lined sB and costs for embezzlement which consist ed of selling two bags of coal which he took from the wagon of the McNeil company. by whom he is. employed. His nne was paid. He explained that he was intoxicated and didn't know what he was doing. He said he had worked for the company for five years and had been in the cit-- for 10 years. He broke down on the stand and sob, insons good record saved him VI a jail sentence. Policeman Lush made the arrest.
 George F. Steadwell. a colored host on a warrant charged with non-sup- port was sentenced to 30 days in jail in default of a $50 bond that he would pay his wife, Florence, $3 a week for a year. He said he could not get the bond. The two have been married since April IS. 1908. and lived together until about two months ago. since when he has not contributed to her support in any way. He admitted his guilt but said that he had not sup ported her because she would not be- have herself It was intimated this morning that there was another wom- an in the case. although Steadwell denied it.
 Charles Watts. Charles Hamilton and Peter Clark. who, were arrested by Policemen D. Ryan and Bray last, night were discharged this morning after an investigation had been made inco their cases. It was thought they were implicated in a robbery which the police are Investigating but such was not the case.
 Joseph Diamonds. who was suspect ed of knowing more about fire which occurred yesterday afternoon in Jacob Weinstein's house at 24NWallace street than he wanted to tell was released from custody this morning after Cap tain Arnold had made an investiga- ton into the Gre
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-14
JEWISH NEW YEAR
 TO BE CELEBRATED

Rosh Hasonah, the Jewish new year begins at sundown tomorrow evening and is observed on Thursday and Fri day of this week. During these days business will bersuspended by all de- vout Jews. A reform service will be held at Main and State Sts., by the Bnai Israel congregation, and Rabbi Stern of the Jewish Theological SeHin- ary, New York City, will conduct the services There will be special music by the choir. Miss Beatrice Moss and Miss Stella E. Rosen will be the so- pranos. Mrs. Florence Klein Bishop will have charge of the choir work. The Adath Israel congregation, which is the largest Orthodox congregation, will keep the celebration in accord ance with the old time traditions and a well known cantor Accompanied by a choir win conduct the services and a. newly elected rabbi will deliver the sermons.
 Rosh Hasonah is time for rejoic- ing. It will be followed by Tom Kip pur. which is day of atonement, and comes Saturday, Sept. 25. It is esti- mated that about 5000 Jews will par ticipate in these ceremonies, including many who will arrive from surround ing places. The board of education permits children of the faith to ab- sent themselves from school during the services.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-14
Special from United Press.)

Utica. N Y. Sept. 14.-withs the death to-day of Ferdinand Infusino. the, thirty-months old infant, who was shot by an unknown man in a ravine in the eastern part of Utica. when Theresa Procopia, aged z. was killed. and Fannie Infusino, aged 6. was seri- ously shot. the activity of the police was renewed with more yigor than ever before but with little prospect of unraveling the cruel mystery.
 This afternoon Chief of Police Brophy announced that the police were as far away as ever from a solution of the mystery.
 There are a number of theories as to the motive for the brutal crime. The most tenable is that the children were murdered by members of the Black Hani. but whether for revenge or blackmail. is hard to determine.
 The father of the Infusino children is fairly well-to-do, but he has denied that he has received blackmailinE let ters from the Black Hand.
 The father of thea Procopia girl for ;merly conducted a saloon in which. during a fight. many persons were in- jured. On his testimony. several Ital-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-14
Harry Whitney Not Worrying
 Over Controversy

New Haven. Sept. 14.-While the controversy between Commander Peary and pr. Cook is waxing warm and the name of Harry Whitney isi on the lips of both explorers. that gentleman is calmly hunting Arctic game in north ern Greenland. This is the opinion of MT. A. Burdette Hughes. brother-in- law of the noted traveller. MT. Hughes stated to-day that he did not think Whitney would reach home before the middle of October. Only one dispatch has been received from the hunter and no mention was made in it of either Cook or Peary. As Whitneys testi- mony in the controversy will be un- doubtedly, with the exception of the Eskimos, the .rnost important. efforts will probably be made to hurry him homeward as soon as he reaches civil lization.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-14
Deaths and Funerals.

The funeral of Miss Ann Gufnon was held this morning from her late home, 119 High street at yS:30 o'clock and from St. Augnstine's church at o'clock Interment was in St. Mich aePs cemetery.
 Wilbur F. Hendrick, ST., died at his home 929 Fairfield avenue yesterday morning at the age of 69 years. The deceased served in the Civil war in the 7lst Regiment of New York. He is survived by a widow and 3 sons, Wilbur F., Charles F., and Henry H. The funeral will be held tomorrow, Rev. J. E. Parks officiating
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-14
DIED.

-sI Y - f the South Congrega- tfonal church, Wednesday evening, September 18th, at 7:45, A Memorial 11eeting for Deacon Edward Sterling F will be held. Rev. Henry H. Twee- fiy will be present. The public is ln- vfted to attend. IS sFp sIiHWIs--In this city. Sept. 18th. 1909. Mrs Sarah B. Lewis. aged 7S years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of her cous- in, Mr. J. v. Hnrd. No. 29o Lindley street. on Wednesday. 18th inst, at f 1,80 o'clock D. m.
 Burial in Easton. Conn. Is b.p BARTLETT-Sudde in St. LOUIS. Mo. Sept. l1th: 1909, Henry Clay s a-Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the Advent Christian church. Barnum avenue, corner Brooks street. Bridgeport, on Wea- nesday, Sept. 18th. at p. m.
 Interment at Park cemetery aI the convenience of the family. a'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-14

The manufacture of soap upon a large scale dates from 1923, in which year Chevreul, the French chemist,
 published his famous researches upon animal fats. An ingenious machine recently pat ented by an Iowan takes a piece of wire, cuts it the right length, bends it and fastens it around hose to hold a
 coupling.
 If scientists estimate that the aver age annual rainfall of the earth ap- proximates 36 inches be correct, S83,- every minute. recent estimate of the population
 of Argentina placed the figures at about 6.4OO, 900 of whom 1,SOO00 were foreigners and 2,40o, 900 the children of foreigners.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-14
CITY COURT CASES

In the city court this morning the charge of fs non-support preferred against Charles Coen, of 5S1 Warren street, by his wife a few weeks ago was nolled by Deputy Judge Wilder upon the recommendation of Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Redden. Mir. Coen and his. wife have settled their trouble amicably.
 Samuel Gordon and Harry Kucher who were arrested yesterday after noon on the East Side charged with assault upon each other and breach of the peace were discharged for lack of evidence They said they were not fighting but fooling.
 Peter Acquzia. who is charged with
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-14
Schools Opened Today

Most of the schools of the city re- port increased attendances to-day. the opening of the new school year. At the Lincoln school there are about $50 pupils, but the crowded conditions of last year will be avoided by the addi- tion of a portable building if neces- sary. At the Summerf1eld school about 45O are in attendance and more are expected tomorrow. It was necessary to hold double sessions at this school last year. but that will not be neces- sary this season. At Maplewood $50 pupils gathered for the first lessons of the wear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-14
DEMOCRATS HOLD
 HOT PRIMARIES
 IN NEW HAVEN

New Haven,aSept 1.-The Demo- cratic primaries to choose ticket for the fall municipal election, are being held here today, the polls being open from D. m. until g p. m. Chief in terest in the election centers about the selection of a candidate for mayor. The two candidates, James B. Martin, the present incumbent, and Attorney David E. Fitzgerald, claim the city by a good majority.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-14
RUBBISH FIRE
 CALLS CHEMICAL

Fire broke out this afternoon in a dump cart filled with rubbish princi- pally hay and straw. on State street near Broad, and collected a small crowd. The driver, a negro, dumped the burning rubbish into the street to save his wagon and the chemical crew of No. 1, which were sent for easily extinguished the flames. The cause of the fire was not known. The rubbish was loaded into the cart again and the driver went along.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-14
MARCELLE INoUEsT.

Coroner Clifford B. Wilson held his inquest this morning on the death oi Antonio Marcelle of Stratford, wht was killed last Wednesday while driv- ing through Madison avenue, by { rock from a blast at the jail quarry A large number of the witnesses O. the accident were present, while those living iii that neighborhood gave al idea of the size of the blast.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-14
PERSONAL.

Judge and Mrs. M. B. Beardsley and daughter have returned from an en- joyabIe tour of Europe.
 Harry. Gray a well known local bar tender lately employed at The Strat- field left to-day for San Francisco where he is to be employed at Billy Delaney's cafe Several of Harrys friends accompanied him to New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-14
TRUSTEES ELECTED.

At the annual meeting of the tr11s- tees of Trinity M. B. church the fol- lowing were elected trustees for a three year term: Charles D. Richards, George B. Hurd and George w. Peter son. Lewis H. Smith is the present chairman of the board of trustees.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-14
ATTORNEY GRAY
 DIES OF TYPHOID
We'll Known Young Lawyer Succumbs to Dread
 Disease.
fsneciaa from United Press.l

Special from United Press.)
 Stamford; Sept. 14.-Martin J. Gray died this morning of typhoid, after six weeks illness. He was born in Stam- ford in 1872 and was admitted to the Bar in 1897. He had been deputy judge of the city court for over two years. He was unmarried. His parents, a brother and three sisters survive him. Judge Gray was one of the brightest of the younger members of the bar in Fairfield cOIIntY -l.A
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-14

Wast Virginia, more than any other coal producing State, depends upon market conditions outside of her bord- iers for the disposition of the product sof her m1nes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-14
DEATH WAS ACCIDENTAL

Respecting the death of Abraham Lefschitz, of this city, Medical Exam iner Downs has issued the following: "After making careful examina- ton of the facts concerning the death of Mr Abraham I.efschitz, Sept. 12th, 1909, am convinced it was accidental. c.sF. B. DOWNS,
 Medical Examiner"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-14

trvminent among the few business Associates of the late Edward H. liar iriuian who attended his funeral were st1e i've men in the accompanying 4E<oup wThey are: No. 1, Jacob H. s8chiff; No. ? Marvin Hughitt; No. 8 L.. 2 E. Loree; No. 4, John w. Sterling; No. 6, Julius Kruttschnitt. These men. with Judge Robert s. HLovett, now have practically in charge the vast affairs of the dead f1nancier. The fu-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-14

James T. Rourke' of the Board of Charities and of the undertaking firm of Feourke & Rourke, is passing the cigars today in honor of the arrival last night of a new baby boy, at his home, 57 Vine street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-14

ture plan of operating his railroads is not known at present to any one, not even these men who were his close as sociates in life. It is known that MT. Harrimans affairs were in perfect shape, but the Independent and collec- tive operation of sfhe railroads which he controlled and those lines in which he held minor interests is such a. tre- mendous undertaking that the prob lem probably will not be worked out for many months.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-14
hall rugs.

For special in the hall, there Administer rugs of special They have all the richness of that is characteristic of the Administer rug family They soft and deep of pile Their designs attractive And their prices of about-equal attrac
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-14

27 in. by 1o1a it., $5I 36 in. by 9 it., .,G$7 36 in. by 12 ft.,$8 floor rl-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-14

Third floor.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-03

Mr. Golf has humor peculiarly his
own He looks at the world in a half
amused. half indulgent manner some
times very annoying to his friends.
One day when in town he dropped
into a restaurant for lunch. 1t was a
tidy ALTHOUGH not pretentious estab-
liShment After good meal he called
to the waitress and inquired what
kind Of pie could be had.
"Applepiemincepieraisinpieblueberry-
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS wberry-
shortcake," the young woman repeated
glibly.
"Will you please say that again?" he
asked. leaning a trifle forward.
The girl went through the list at
lightning rate "Andstra wberryshort-
cake!" she concluded. with emphasis.
would you mind doing it once
more?" he said
g The waitress locked her disgust and
started in third time, pronouncing
the words in defantly clear tone.
"Thank you" he remarked when she
had finished For the life of me |
can't see how you do it. But like to
hear it, It's very interesting, very.
Give me apple pie, please, and thank
you very much. youths Companion.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-03
How Mayne Reid Won His Bride.

1t was through his novel, THE Scalp
Hunters" that Captain Mayne Reid
won a bride He was thirty years old
when he met a damsel of thirteen, with
whom he at once fell in love. The
child took no notice of him, but he
gave her the story to read. Two years
later the young lady was at public
meeting where Captain Reid spoke on
behalf of the Polish refugees. IAN
electric thrill seemed to pass through
me as he entered the ROOM she said
afterward, and when the meeting was
over she went up to him. II leave fol
London on the next train" he said hur
riedly. please send me your ad
dress" 81 do not know where" she
replied, with some embarrassment. He
instantly handed out his card and was
gone. A formal little note followed
Dear Captain Reid-As you asked me
to send you my address, do So" By
return of post came the answer, only
say that you love me and l will be
with you at once" and then the reply
~ think l do love you"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-03
A Noiseless City In FriesIand.

Fancy city Of $4,000 inhabitants,
guiltless of street cars and omnibuses
Ghe steam tram line from Franeker
halts discreetly without the town.,
easily encompassed in an hour, for its
singel, its old m0at which it has not
yet greatly overstepped, is not three
miles in extent a city without grea
noise or confusion, save upon market
days, and clean, quiet streets, lined
by low houses with shining windows,
peopled by rosy checked serving wom-
en-, capped with gold and Nace, and
demurely dressed grave faced citizens.
Send red sailed boats to it's very heart
until masts are jumbled with electric
light poles and church towers; plant
densely foliaged trees beside its quays
and few iron rallied flower beds in
its open squares; give it a water CIR
die thronged with hundreds Of boats,
crossed by a few bridges and many
little hand ferries-and you will see
Leeuwarden. -Scribner' Magazine.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-03

An Awkward PLAYER,

In 1908 King jams published his
to render the Presl~ terrain form of
worship less rigid, MGered that GER
tain of the sports therein commended
should be played in the several church
yards every Sunday at the close OF
divine service. John Ross, a minister
of Blairgowrie, adopted novel method
of Withstauding the royal ordinance.
He was strong, athletic man and
seemed much interested in the recrea-
lions enjoined by the monarch. Foot
ball was selected by the parishioners
of BlairgoWrie from the list of Sun
day games" When the services Of the
church were completed Mr.. Ross ap-
peared among his people in the church
yard and joined them in their sport.
None Of the assemblage kicked more
eagerly at the football than did the
reverend in umbent. But constant
misfortune seemed to attend him. Ev-
cry kick missed the ball and fell heavi-
" on the ankles of those who stood
near. Apologies were promptly ten
dered and, of course, received though
every Sunday many of the parishion.
ers returned home halting. Finally it
was agreed that on account of the
minister's awkwardness the games
should be abandoned. Thus the in
genious divine gained his end and pre-
vented compliance with the obnoxious
order
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-03

then her dress and Mrs. Maker began to
feel so much heat that she stepped for
ward. Finding the heat followed and
became more intense, Mrs. Baker glanced
around and discovered her alarming
plight. With great presence of mind she
ran to the sink and Selling basin Of
water dashed its contents over her back.
The back breadth of her dress was
ruined but the flames did not reach her
body.
A Lincoln dinner to be held at the Put
nam house, Bennington. on Feb. IL, is
being planned. 1t is the desire of those
behind the movement to secure about
125 names ofpeople who will agree to give
ST towards the cost of the banquet, the
purpose of which is to celebrate the day
in a betting manner and promote
fellowship among Bennington people.
The 21st annual banquet of the Nor
witch Alumni Association of Boston will
be held at the Boston City Club on Fri
day evening. Feb. 10. Members of the
faculty, prominent alumni and the
quartette from the University Glee Club
will attend.