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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22
Bill to Give More Pay
 To Bank Presidents

Hartford, June 22.-The House to- day received a favorable report on a bill which permits savings banks to pay their presidents larger salaries. Under the present law a bank, which has deposits of half million or more may not pay over s3000 a year. The bill lowers the half million to $400 900 and provides that banks with deposits of million or more may pay $500 and those with S2,000, 900 or more $750 in stead of $500 as at present.
 There was passed by the House a Bridgeport charter amendment in re- gard to the election of minor officers.
 The House to-day passed the bill which provides that the unanimous vote of the board of pardons is nc< necessary for the pardon of a life pris- oner. One member of the board may vote against him but if the other five vote for him, the pardon will be grant ed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22
UPTON WILL TRY
 AGAIN FOR CUP
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(SDeC1aI rom OTiteQ FTeSSJ
 London. June 22.-Sir Thomas Lipton despite the turning down by the New York Yacht Club of his last challenge for the Americas cup. hasn't com pleteIy abandoned hope of yet being able to send over challenge that will be acceptable to the yacht club. H Westwood, private secretary of Sir Thomas. clearly indicated to-day that the reputed rumors that Lipton intends feeIers to learn whether the New York organization will grant even moderate concessions to Lipton in the matter of the size of his boat. Lipton is opposed to the 'tpure racing type of yacht. contending that it is impossible to build boat of sufficient proficiency in lines to have chance in such a race. He will issued a formal challenge if the New York club intimates it's will ingness to accept it. He doesn't want to be embarrassed against by the clubs refusal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22
Yale Inherits $4OO,O0O
 As F. c. Hewett Legacy

New Haven, June 22-It is officially stated at the office of the Yale Uni- versity Treasurer that the agreement with the relatives of Frederick. Hewett of Oswego, N. Y., of the class of '5S, as to his legacies is final and that there will be no contest in the courts. Under the arrangement as made Yale will inherit $400, 900, or s100,- 900 less than the university was to re- ceive under the terms of the will and the payment to the university will be made before long,. The legacy will go to Yale without restriction, and will be added to the general university fund.
 With the exception of the bequest made by the late Joseph B. Sheffield to the Yale Scientific school, the Hewett bequest ranks among the largest ev- CT made to Yale, and has been exceed ed only by one individual gift-that made several years ago by John D.. Rockefeller.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22
PRESIDENT GETTING CORPORATION TAX
 READY
(Special from United Press.)

4
 Washington, June 22.-The perfected corporation tax amendment will prob ably be ready for presentation to Con- gross on Thursday. A problem which start, has developed complications that have become obstacles in the brains of the Presidents legal advisers in the Cabinet and the members of the Foreign Legations Committee. The President finds that he has tackled a job that will surely result in pro- longed debate in the Senate and House, and may lead to a. postponement of the determination of the question un- til another session. If the perfecting of the tariff schedules goes well into July, as it now seems probable, the legislature may not be in a frame of mind to work out the corporation tax Idea- The present stumbling block, in pdeparing the amendment is the mat ter of bonds. There have been many differences of opinion as to whether the interest on bonds should be elim- mated by taxing the met earnings" of corporations upon which 1t is pro- posed to levy Federal tax.
 Attorney General Wickersham is en- deavoring today to frame up an amendment that will stand the test of to the President, who will submit it to the Cabinet members and the Re- publican members of the Finance Committee for approval or suggestions as to changes.
 One feature is radically agreed up- on, that corporations earning less than $5o00 will be exempt from the tax. In his recent message, the President pro- posed to exempt National banks but the impression now is that when the amendment is formally presented, it will include the banks with a proviso for an offset of the one half of one per cent tax they now pay on their cir culatfon.
 Strong pressure is being brought to bear against the whole scheme by the corporations, which regard it as a means of publicity for their inside workings as much as for the collection of revenue. It is believed that this element will tend to still further ob- struct the passage of the amendment through Congress.
 WALL STREET TO TEST
 ITS CONSTITUTIONAL
 New York. June 22.-wan street. at obviously disturbed by President Taft's plan for a corporation tax, to-day developed an attitude of bland con- fidence following the distribution quiet that the law. if passed. will surely be in such form that it will be declared imperative by the courts.
 Just where this information origi- passed along through. the intricate lobbys and the channels of the Street. Its effect was apparent and the slight fright that followed the re- port that the Senate is almost certain to adopt the measure. was dispelled. The information found it's way to the ticker wires and was sent out in the following form:
 Some large financial interests pri- vately express confidence that the measure cannot be drawn in any way that will prevent it's overthrow in the courts for it is assumed without Ques- ton that if MT. Taft's proposition be- comes law. its constitutionality will be tested"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22
HEAT TRIES MANY, PROSTRATES ONE
Today and Yesterday Two of the Hottest June Days City Has Experienced.

Ice and ice cream are king and queen todGy and everyone you meet feels duty bound to tell you that 1t is hot. Despite the fact that yesterday and today were the hottest so far this year, there was only one case of heat prostration reported up to this after noon.
 Yesterday was an unusual day Tn two respects; it was the longest day of the year and also the hottest, the thermometer registering at 3 p. m. S9 degrees in the shade. Today at 2:15 D. m. 86 degrees was registered, and 1t was evident that yesterdays record would be broken.
 The one prostration was that of a man named Owen Bowen, who is much enfeebled by age. Bowen for the past few years has been living in the lodg- ing houses of the city, and today while making his way up Wall street succumbed to the intense heat and was carried to St. Vincent's hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22
CITY COURT CASES

m the city court this morning Thom, VI McDonald was Riven 50 days Tn 1aii -Ies6r charged with vagrancy. It. seems xhaf Thomas was found on William 5freet making a house to house cam vasl in an endeavor to secure any thine that kindhearted matrons might hnnd out and some things that they vrere not disposed to give away. After stalIins a pitiful tale he had gathered tn pair of shoes which ne proinptIS cold fo one Solkowski for the huge eum of ten cents From that time on 7ffe was a blank to Thomas and will
 Ioseph Bounoil, of the Lafayette Hotel. was accused of violating the excise laws and fined $50 and costs but appealed in $50 bonds.
 Jnhn Carpenter and Andrew F'arreii who were surprised at their new quart ers at z43 Cannon street. where they were found policy selling by Oncers Joseph Coughlin and Alex Johnson. were held in bail of s2oo until Thurs day
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22
LORD ASHBURTON
 IN COURT TO-DAY
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Especial from United Press.1
 Boston, June 22.-''Lord Ashburton' who now lives under the name of Charles F. Richards, was arraigned in court today on charge of issuing bo- gus checks. but the preliminary hear ing was postponed. The Lord, un- der his assumed name was feted and made much of upon his arrivel here. He later bloSSomed out as a Standard Oil magnate and packer of John L. Sullivan and was soon engulfed in a wave of worthless checks. His arrest was brought about by the proprietor of a fashionable cafe. The Lord spent much of his paper and offered stocks which he said were worth s25, 900 for security. The proprietor did not accept the stock and claims now that the checks were returned marked "No funds"
 "The Lerd' is said to be a son of a prominent lumber merchant of Totnes. England.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22
SHOPLIFTERS CASES
 GO OVER FOR DAY
Bonds Are Reduced at In stance of Counsel for Ac- cused Women.

Mrs. Mary Carroll, Mrs. Emma Took CT and Mrs. Fannie Mclean. were ar raigned in city court this morning up- on four counts of shoplifting in local department stores and other places of business. Mrs. Mclean was held in bail of $500 and the others in bail of s400. The Rowland Dry Goods Com pany. from whom some of the property found in the homes of the women was stolen were represented by counsel The cases were continued until tomorrow. Mrs. Carroll and Mrs. Mclean are sis ters. They live at 172 Burroughs street and all. it is said, came to this city from Waterbury about a year ago. Attorney George F. Mara, represented the accused succeeded in obtaining a substantial reduction in the bonds
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22
Deaths and Funerals

Charles W. Coates, a well known res ident of East Bridgeport, died this morning at his home, 697 Noble ave nue, with cerebral hemorrhage, at the age of 62 years. The deceased up to the time of his death was employed as a. mechanic with the Singer Manufac- turing Co. He is survived by his widow and one daughter, the wife of R. M. Osborne.
 Funeral services over the remains of Emma E., wife of James R. Hubbard, were held this afternoon from her late residence in Southport, the services being conducted by Rev. w. H. Hol- man. The interment was in OakIawn cemetery.
 dent of. Black Rock, died at his home in Nash Lane, yesterday afternoon, at the age of 63 years. The deceased was employed with the Cornwall & Patter- son Mfg. Go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22
Wright Brothers
 Putting Aeroplane
 Together Today

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 Washington. June 22.-With their coats off and sweat running down their faces the Wright boys continued. to- day. the task of putting their aero plane together. It is not believed that the machine will be ready for its first flight before Friday. Whether a flight will be attempted then will depend up- on wind conditions. The motor will be thoroughly tested before that time. It is the same engine that went to smash last fall when one of the propellers broke and the machine plunged to the ground. killing Lieutenant Selfridge and seriously injuring Wilbur Wright.
 Invitations have been sent to Presi- dent Taft to attend the trials.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22
li%ENATT AUTHORIZES E INVESTIGATION OF
 OYSTER GROUNDS
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 TTarfford, June 22--The Senate oio --l yof of business at todays session
 Avorable reports were receiveo on an l<Snf5-srftttne law which provides a pen- Sltv of s or thirty days and on Dill 1 which authorizes the Governor to ap- tSint a, committee of three to inyesu- rnxe the taxation of oyster properties Sf compensation of not over slS a dny each This carries an approprla, |Si<s, scT sga oOO. The Senate concurred 71 increasing the highway commission- Sr-s offlce expenses to $15.ooo a year, nnd also in making July 18th the date @T ffnaf Adjournment, though no one SxDecks that adjournment will come on that date
 me measure under which savings Xbnnk deposits thirty years old would <ochoat to the State was taken rom fhe table to admit Of the introductioIi oS awendments by Senators Goodwin l,HESnn. These raise the rate or m kferegf which the State would pay 10 4four per cent and impose certain costs tGn the State. The bill was then ta-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22
Claim Two Cent Fare Law
 Cost Railroad $15, ,OOO, 900

Chicago, June PA bulletin just made public by the Bureau of Railway News and Statistics shows that the operation of the two-cent fare law in Illinois cost the railroads of the state s15, sos, 300 during the last fiscal year.
 On this point the bureau takes is- sue with the report of the Illinois Rail- way and Warehouse Commission, which states that the roads showed an increase of nearly $2,000, 900 in earnings because of increased travel due to the lower rate. This showing in the re- port is said to have been due to a change in the method and not to in- accuracy
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

and chum Aof Leon, who was captured at West Galway, N. Y., yesterday, and ination by force of trained detectives ever since. The net result of the in- quiry has been as the policemen put it, Chung Sin is a colossal liar" From reluctant admissions on minor points
 evaded questions and the eternal ssnd undlestand English the police ars convinced that Chung Sin knows where Leon went upon leaving New York. But he will admit nothing about Leon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22
Auto Speeder Gets Year for
 Involuntary Manslaughter

Norristown, Penn., June 22.-Charles Scheers, chauffeur. who a year ago, while speeding along the Old York one whom, Patrick Mclaughlin, died from his injuries, was sentenced in court here yesterday to one years inn prisonment and $50 fine.
 Scheers had been found guilty of in voluntary manslaughter at the session of Criminal Court. during the first week of the present month-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22
CALEB CAMPS
 FUNERAL
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Special from United Press.)
 Winsted. June 22.-One of the largest funerals in the history of this town was held this afternoon when Caleb J Camp. formerly president of the Con- necticut Western Railroad and a prom inent citizen. was buried. Five minis ters participated in the services held at the home of the deceased at 2 o'clock and the eulogy was delivered by the Rev. L. H. Hellott, Lewiston Me-. formerly pastor of the Second Congregational Church here. The hon. orary pail bearers were directors of the Hurlbit National Bank. Interment was made in the Central Cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22
FIYE=YEAR BOY
 KILLED BY CAR
LITTLE SON OF ANDERSONS AL MOST CUT IN TWO BY CONN.
 CO.'S WORK CAR
He Died In Few Minutes
Charles Freeman, Motorman, Dis claims Responsibility, Saying that Child Ran Unexpectedly in Front of Him.


 Him.
 Richard Anderson, aged years, on- ly son of MT. and Mrs. Walter Ander- son of 172 Warehouse street, was run over by a trolley work car at Il :45 o'clock this morning, while crossing in the roadway in Fairfield avenue, near an hour afterwards at St. Vincent s hospital. The boy was practically cut in two, both legs being cut off near the abdomen.
 state that the boy was behind a sprinkling cart and darted out from behind the cart only to be bowled ov- CT and run down by the car. The am- bulance was called and made splendid time taking the boy to the hospital The child was killed in the sight of a score or more of his little playmates as he was returning home from the Black Rock school, and many of the little folks were terror stricken at the sight of the boy being ground beneath the wheels of the car. They cried and shrieked and one little girl tainted at the sight.
 Little Richard was on one side of the street when some of the school chil- dren called to him to cross over. He passed behind the sprinkling cart and did not notice the approaching car, which is the one used by the Iinemen with a platform roof.
 The motorman was Charles Freeman, an old emp1oye of the company, who has never had serious accident be- fore. The car was not running fast and all those who saw the accident do not place any blame upon him. One side of Fairfield avenue is torn up and there is little crossing done along the avenue at the point where the, ac- cident occurred.
 The boys parents reached St. Vim cents hospital just few minutes be- fore he died. The little fellow has been going to school for full term and has crossed the avenue. successfully four times day, being on the look out for automobiles and trolley cars as a rule. Today the presence of the sprinkling cart made it impossible for him to see the approaching car. The accident cast a gloom throughout Black Rock as the parents of the dead boy have many friends there. The father is a journeyman plum Der.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22
German Commissioner Watches, Meat
 Packing Investigation

St. Louis, June 22.-The Secretary of Agriculture's investigation into condi- tions in the East St. Louis packing plants took a new turn yesterday, when it was learned that Nikolas au- manns, German Imperial Commission CT at Washington, had been in St. Louis for three days watching the pro ceedings for his Government.
 MT. Kaumanns has been staying at the Planters Hotel, registered as 'fN. Kaumans, Chicago" His presence here may affect the meat relations of this country and Germany.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22
SEARCH FOR KILLER OF MRS. DIBBLE
 IS STILL PURSUED

The State police are continuing te work upon the Dibble murder case, and at present Officers VereHi and Hurley have information which will without question bring promising re- suits. They are working quietly, but expect to be able to announce some thing definite before the end of the week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22
Atlantic Torpedo
 Flotilla at Newport
fsnecia1 from limited

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 Newport. R. T.. June 22.-The Allan tic torpedo f1otilla. in charge of Lieu tenant Commander F. N. Freeman which arrived here Sunday from Hamp- ton Roads. sailed at noon to-day for Providencetown to engage in the sum- mer manoeuvres. It is the vanguard of the Atlantic battleship fleet and will probably continue practice at Cape Cod until the arrival of the battleships in July. Two torpedo boat destroyers and ten torpedo boats comprise the f1otilla. |.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22
SENATE REJECT TWO
 ELECTRIC MEASURES
By our Staff Correspondent)

(By our Staff Correspondent.)
 Hartford, June 22.-The senate to- day rejected two of the bills which were introduced by Senator Holzer at the request of the Electric light mo- nopoly. It is understood that at no time did Senator Holzer favor either of these bills. 1t is believed that within a few days the judiciary com- mittee will report in favor of the repeal of the section of the statutes which these bills were intended to strengthen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22
WOMAN HELD
 FOR MURDER

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 New Haven. June 22.-When Amt Fish of Palmer street was arraigned if the police court to-day on the charge of manslaughter in connection with causing the death of Mrs. Fannie Kap- pinow by performing an ilIeeal opera ton. the charge was changed to second degree murder and the woman was held under a bond of $5.0oo. The case was continued for one week
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22
IHE PARK CEMETERY

Located in North Bridgeport, on nheh sandy ridges Carriage entrance Tdndley stxoet, or cars from Reservoir avemue. Improved lots for sale on fery: Superintendent's Ohice, e75; Su- 16erinfendentss House. 514, or City Of- 0ce. 800 Court Exchange. Telephone
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22
STOLID CHINESE
 DEFIES POLICE
(special from United Press.l

(SpeCIeII HUH OI1I0eo T fe.S5'l
 New York, June 22.-A dull. stolid Chinese, his forehead beady with sweat and his new clothing ruffled and awry. after A hours of third degree" has the police baffled and at bay. al- though they are convinced that his brain holds the solution to the mystery of the killing of Elsie Sigel whose dead body was found damned in trunk in the roorS of Leon Ling.
 The ChiNAman who has the ma chinery of Ehe New York police depart ment cloyEed is Chung Sin, roommate
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22
"Dan Says

The Wednesday auction at 670 East Main street is going to be the largest and best hard time sale you will have a chance to attend this season. The entire stock of furniture will be closed out by public auction. Each article will be put up separately and sold to the highest bidder. MT. Davitz retires from the furniture business No re- serve The sale lasts all day and will continue in the evening. Come early and secure the good things in new and second hand furniture Sf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22
DIED.

coATEs+In this city, June 22d. 1908. Charles w. Coates. aged 62 years. months. 2 days
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence. No. e9f Noble avenue on Thursday 24th inst. at 2-39 o'clock D. m.
 Burial in Lakeview cemetery. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22
Notice on City Clerk

Mary R. Cornwall has filed a notice with the city clerk of intention to seek damages from the city for injuries sustained by her May 8, at 4:30 D. n., when she fell at the southwest corner of Connecticut and Central avenues and broke her hip. She alleges that a surveyors monument protruded from the walk, and that she tripped against it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22
EHormer Speaker Kenealy
 A Visitor at Capitol

6By our Staff Correspondent9 ' '< Hartford. June 2z.-Former Speaker
 nfichaea en6aly who has been danger fUu1iy i'll with appendicitis, made his o-r6 vrSS given a hearty reception
 An additional ten days was allowed {the public utilities commission to re- uort bill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22

An inventory of the estate of the late Hannah O'Brien returned to pro bate today showed real estate valued at s1. 100 and personal property valued at $2s2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22

the dress But how they have taken from it's prce That is the great attraction
 One-pece dresses; in solid colors such as pink and blue and tan and whe in pretty checks and fancy pat terns trimmed with lace and insertion and sometimes broidered by hand pretty patterns all sizes from 34 and girls from IA to 16 such dresses you have cheerfuly freely bought $3 75 to $875,- $500
 Placed on sale Wednesday morning . floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22

MT. and Mrs. William Briner of Princeton. are the gl'ests nf pr. and Mrs. d.. IF. Budau
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22
The Weather-Fair tonight; partly cloudy tomorrow.

A sum which is hardly more than the usual charge of a dress maker for her services, here are at tractive and serviceable wash dresses for women and for large girls.
 ? Exact duplicates of some of them were in regular stock at the moment this was written-but prices were $6.75 and $8.75 instead of $3. That is quite a difference, is it not?
 'Tis all due to two things. In the first place, manufacturers like to clean stocks up just as soon as they can. In the second place, some of these dresses have minor hurts. Only keen and critical in spector's eyes could find most of those hurts; you'll see them only with difficulty, that is certain. And they take not one bit off from the prettiness or the wearing ability of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-22

Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Tuesday, June 22, 1909.