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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30
GIRL OF IT
 TAKES ACID
Eva Boucher, Estrauged From Relatives,
 UHsuccessfuIIy Attempts Suicide.
Young Woman Has Been Employed at Plant of American draphOphone
 Company.

SEva Boucher, aged IT, employed at the American Guaphophone Co.,, drank nearly an ounce of carbolic acid in her room. at 526 Howard avenue at 1o:31 this morning. After being treat ed by Doorman Fisher of the Third
 Precinct station and Dr. Leon Clem- ems the girl was hurried to St. Vim This afternoon she was in a very serious condition pr. Kiernan. who responded to the ambulance call, thought there was little hope for her recovery Her father Dominick Boucher. who is now, in Canada, was formerly a resident of this city and lived on Beechwood avenue. Her mother died five years ago. Her step mother now lives in this city on Colo rado avenue and is employed at the Downer & Hawes Corset factory A younger brother, George, lives with the step-mother.
 Nellie Hansen A woman who was visiting another roomer in the house
 was the first to know of the attempted suicide After taking the acid the room on the top floor to the floor be- low and said: 'I have taken carbolic acid" Thoroughly frightened this woman gave the alarm and Mrs. Mel Third Precinct station thinking that the police could get the ambulance sooner than she. The auto ambulance was then out Doorman Fisher of the Third Precinct was sent to the house at once to await the ambulance and gave the unconscious girl oil and milk. Dr. Leon Clemens who happened to be passing the station house was des- patched to the house on Howard ave- nue and worked hard over the young woman. After several minutes Dr. Kiernan in the horse ambulance ar rived and after the last rites of the church had been administered to her she was taken to the hospital
 Mrs. Nellie Hansen said: She came here to room about three weeks ago She was a quiet girl and kept a great deal to herself. She had very little to say She had worked in the Harvey Hubbeu Co.'S factory and then was out of work for a while She told me she owed some money. My husband was a little suspicious of her and wanted me to have her go away but I thought I would let her remain on account of her getting work in the Graphaphone Go. She went to work there Monday, Nov 22. She did not
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30
BRAKEMAN FALLS
 FROM FLAT CAR
Terribly MangIed, Be Dies Wh;le in Transit to St viuceni's Hospital
Unfortunate Man Leaves Widow and
 One ChiId-Nas 30 Years Old.

John J. Murphy. a brakeman. died m the ambulance. this morning. while being removed to St. vincent's hospi- .al. He was walking on a flat car m the South avenue yards and trip ped Failing between two cars, he xas horribly mangied before the train :ouId be stopped
 Murphy resides at 22s Beach street H> formerly resided at 50 Green st. Hs leaves wife and one child. He x11 but 90 years old. He was ex- >ee1InEIy popular with his fellow en- 1lcr11 on the railroad and was re- rar<I4d a4 one of fhe most sure foot 'd ma e1refal men in the business
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30
MORE POWER FOR
 TROLLEY CARS

The Consolidated railroad will in- crease the size of the power plant in this city. Plans have been prepared by the company's engineers for brick and steel addition I20 by 42 feet. to contain about 800 horsepower. which will added immediately. There will be sufficient floor space to add more machinery as the work demands. The improvement will probably cost s20.- GOO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30

of ultimate triumph and much strong CT that Zelaya- who with his accom- plices. owes reraratfon to the country. and Estrada being the unanimous choice for president of the Liberal count party. aided by the Conserva- lives. will not accept any terms other than the recognition of the provisional government established"
 Deputy Comptroller of the Currency Fowler has received two dispatches from his cousin. Charles c. Fowler secretary of the Nicaragua Develop ment Company. who Is now at Man agua- which puzzle him greatly be- cause they contain information as to the situation there absolutely at vari- ance with that received by the State Department
 The second despatch reads: Inform
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30

There were so many rumors about that Flynn was a little out of his head that her opinion was asked on this point She replied emphatically that she thought he was not quite right" She said he had done many things dur ing their married life that made her question his mental strength. She said he had a fall when a boy which she thought had much to do with it. She also said that when he pa-took of liquor he did not seem responsible
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30

Especial from United Press-)
 Washington. Nov. 30.-Senor Cas- trillo. minister designate to the United States from the provisional govern ment of Nicaragua, received a cable gram to-day from Provisional PrAsi- dent Estrada stating that he had re- .seived proposals of surrender iron, Eenor Caldera. acting for President zelaya- The proposal was put np to the Estrada army. states the message. and 1t was turned down
 The cablegram also declares that the Zelaya army is encircled by Estrada,s forces
 the revolutionists: The government oe General Estrada, completely assured
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of members of the Bridgeport Hospital Corporation will be held at the Hospital on Thurs day, Dec. 2. at 3 D. m-
 LYMAN s. CATLIN.
 MARSHALL E. MORRIS,
 GEO. L. PORTER M D.. H 30 b Executive Committee
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30
MEETING FOR CHARITY.

The Ladies' Charitable Association vii IhoId It's monthly meeting. Wed nesday afternoon. Dec 1. at 2-30. at the residence of Mrs- F. w. Fairchild 226 Clinton avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30

The ambulance was called as soon as possible and made quick time to the scene. Dr. Krause, the ambulance there was no hope.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30

Secretary Knox have seen files and papers relating to executions Ameri- cans Groce and Cannon Have inter viewed prisoner Couture. Find exc cution was under sentence court martial convened under Constitution and Code Milftare Nicaragua All three signed statements ac<nowledg- ing participation in revolution" FRENCH wARsHIPS
 ORDERED TO SCENE. San Jose. Costa Rica. Nov BOA French warship has been ordered from Martinique to- Nicaragua it is reported here. following a complaint lodged with the French consul general of the Ill treatment of a number of Frenchmen in Nicaragua
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30
WHAT MANUFACTURING PROPERTY PAYS TO SUPPORT GOVERNMENT
Bridgeport Compared With Other Cities in Connecticut
 and With Other Cities ir Massachusetts.

in 1904 Census Value of Such Property in This City Was S4e.3Sl, ,OOO--On City's Last List is Yalned for Taxation at Sl4OOO, ,O00--Its Census
 Valne Today Probably About
 S65,0O0, ,0e0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30

COMFORT CORN PLASTERS-You've tried the rest. now try the best
 H 29 If o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BRfDGE
 PORT HOUSEKEFPERS. We want you to know that we have no solicitors representing us in Bridgeport but that any furniture or department store will take orders for all work done by us and guarantee satisfac- tion Consult your local dealer be- fore sending your old feather beds out to be made into folding feather mattresses Folding Mattress Co., New Haven. Conn.,. formerly of Bridgeport H 1s . if Q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30

ATTIC PAINTING = Pratt. Stratfort Ave, Stratford-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30

CHANGE TO WIN s2.5o in gold fol
 highest score, Chicago pool tournar
 ment, Friday night. 5 John St. Y H 30 b p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30

FOR SALNOne handsome upright piano in mahogany case. Latest de- sign. madolin attachment, in perfect condition $165- Easy payments if de- sired. The M. Steinert & Sons Co.,, 915 Main street. H 29 dspo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30

Ccontinued. on Page 2-)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30

oI.D HOMESTEAD CAFE. hot and cold lunch all day Look in. corner
 E. Main and Walter Sts. M F: O'Connor Prop. A 1s' tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30

WANTED.-Toolmak lathe and tur- ritt lathe hands. also operators on Flanders S. Norton grinders. for out of town; night work will pay you more than you are getting. Apply MT. Richardson, 127 Gilbert St. be- tween 7:30 and 9>p- m.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30

10 BUILDING LOTS at Hillside Park. must be sold at once, buy and double your money. G. W. Munson, NfiI- ford, Ct. H 27 70
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30

TO RENT-PouItry and fruit farm, 2s acres. fine house with some inn provements; barn; large and exten- sive poultry and squab plant Would like 10 lease to good American fam iIy. J. A. Pease, Meigs Bldg.
 H 90 p O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30

FOR SAIlE-Farm 60 acres. $ miles out, 6 room house. go foot barn. Price s2. 800. Mortgage $1, ,250 can re- main at 5 per cent. J. A Pease. Meies Bldg. Fl sos
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30

BRIDGEPORT Housekeeping Bureau. Ashes. rubbish removed 4s3 New field avenue. Telephone 1316-5- Ralph L. Miller. Prop G tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30

wANTED.-Girls for foot press work. Hathaway Mfg. Co-. corner Ranroao and Bostwick Ave H 2s b O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30

WANTED.-A high grade man be- tween the ages of 30 and 40, to pre- sent a special proposition in the line of a safe and profitable investment: must be accustomed to calling on the best class of professional and busi- ness men and women. and in a posi- ton to make special trips in sur rounding towns Address giving full particulars (which will be treated confidential1 F. O. Box 737. New Haven. Conn. H 29 b<po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30

BEAUTIFUL new upright piano s160. Angelus cabinet and piano. almost new, s175 Dial & Lee Music Go, s4 Cannon St. H 13 If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30

PREVENTING Mimeographine. Notary Public Sears. 1os Meigs Bldg.
 P IT tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30

FOR SALE-Upright piano, cheap. Square piano s15-00: s1-00 a week Violin $500, cost $1200; one for s10.00,
 H 2s U
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30

TO RENT.-Desk room with roll top desk. 416 Warner Building.
 I 2s If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30

FOR SALEIOne beautiful upright concert grand piano, Massive French Walnut case. in very fine condition at s175. Steinerts guarantee. Easy payments if desired. The M. Stein ert & Sons Co., 915 Main st.
 H 2e d*po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-30

TICKLE THAT LAZY LIVER with Casca Laxine Tablets for consti- patton.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-11-03
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

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except Sunday. by mail postpaid
TO any point in the United States,
Mexico or Cuba, or delivered by
carrier to any part OF Brownsville,
Texas. or Matamoros. Mexico
One copy one year. $500
One copy six months 800
Weekly-Published Saturday, by
mail postpaid to any point in the
United States or Mexico.
One copy one year Sl.5O
One copy six months 10
One copy three months. SO
subscriptions invariably due and
payable in advance.
Advertising rates on application.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-11-03
REV. JAMES RE-
TIRES AS PASTOR
HIS SUCCESSOR Is THE REV. }.
w. ROLAND OF COLUMBUS
Rev. James Will Leave for His New
Home the Latter Part of This
Week-Rev. Rowland VIII Occupy
the Pulpit Here Next Sunday.

Rev. A. Noble James pastor of
the Methodist church in this city re-
turned last night from Uvalde where
he has been attending the session of
the West Texas Conference which has
Just closed.
Re- James was transferred by
Bishop Key from this city to Column
bus. Texas. in the Austin district,
and Rev. J. W Rowland, who for
the past two years has been pastor
OF the Methodist church in Column
bus. has been transferred to Browns
vile
During the year that Rev. James
has had officiated as pastor of the
church in this city wonderful
amount OF work in the advancement
of Meth odism has been accomplish
III
handsome church which would
be a credit to any town Of the size
Of Brownsville, has been built, the
membership of the church has been
more than doubled. and the Method
ist church in this city stands ~ the
foremost ranks OF Protestant
churches in the valley.
Every department OF the church
has SHOWN a material increase, a
greater part of which is due to the
tirelass and ceaseIess efforts of the
retiring pastor
Re-. James expects to leave with
his family the latter part of this
Week for his new field Of labor.
Rey Rowland who viii assume
charge OF the Methodist church here
comes highly recommended not only
"a q preacher of ability. but also as
Il great worker in the advancement
of Christianity. Rev. Rowland with
his wife and two children viii arrive
IN the city some time during next
veal.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-11-03

President Taft and party arose
early this morning at the Hillman
hotel and the local committees were
on hand and ready to begin tOday's
program The president was driven
to the Country Club where breakfast
was served The breakfast was a
simple affair. no speeches being made
Before l o cock the parade was
forming and the president and party
left the club The parade was COM
posed of commercial, civic and fra
ternal organizations, school children,
and no less than three hundred auto
mobiles.
German and Italian societies turn
ed out with native and American
flags floating. AS the presidential
party passed Paul Haynes school on
the South side, several hundred chill
dren sang the star Spangled Ban
ner" and Dixie, eliciting a pleased
smile from the President. The streets
through which the paraue passed
were thrOnged with people. The Pres
ident after riding through the better
part of the business section of the
city at the head of the parade, took
his position on the reviewing stand
in front of the Southern club and the
parade passed in review
Luncheon was served after the pa
rade at the Southern Club This af-
ternoon at o'clock the President
addressed the people in Capitol park
He was scheduled to leave the city
at 4:10 O'Clock over the Central of
Georgia Railroad for Macon, Ca
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-11-03
TAFT PLEADS FOR
CLOSER UNION
BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH IN
COMMERCE AND SENTIMENT.
birmingham Enthusiastic Welcome
President Reviews Parade and
Makes Notable Address-Greeted
Everywhere by Cheering Crowds
South Has Given Most Cordial Wei
come.
BY Associated Press.
come.

By Associated Press.
Birmingham. Ala, Nov Sin
his public utterances here today Pres
dent Taft continued to give voice to
e hope of winning the south TO a
closer union, in commerce, sympathy
and sentiment with the states in the
north In doing this he declares
he does not want the South to give
up one Of her noble traditions, nor
abate in any degree that pride she
feels in those who represented her in
the civil war.
Wherever he went To-Day the presi-
dent was received enthusiastic
crowds and it is growing more and
more evident that his welcome in
the south is probably the most cor
dial he has receiver in any section
of the country
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-11-03
THE SIIkADO's BIRTHDAY.
Ttfcio Puts on Its Holiday Attire in
Honor of the Occasion.

Tcbio. Nov One hundred and
one statutes fired from every fort in
the empire signalized the beginning
81 the Aiikado's birthday celebration
TO-DAY All offices. schools. banks ana
large business houses are closed and
the national flag is hoisted on all pub
Ire buildings as well as many private
residences. Many high dignitaries,
both civil and military proceeded to
the imperial palace this morning to
present before the throne their con
gretulations, while those in the coun-
Try and aboard sent their eongratula-
tions by mail through the Minister
for the Imperial Household The
Emperor entertained at breakfast in
the palace ali the foreign representa-
tives and high dignitaries OF the En-
pire
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-11-03
WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER ,. 1906
COME OUT TONIGHT.

There viii be a mass meeting of
the citizens of Brownsville in the
Federal Court room a $50 this
evening for the purpose of organic
ing a Brownsville Commercial Club.
This Is the last call. II you believe
that this city needs an organized body
to work for the interests Of Browns
vile attend the meeting and say so
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-11-03
BIZ BALES TO THE ACRE.
south Carolina Holds The Cotton
Record
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
Norfolk, Va. Nov 3-The annual
convention OF the Farmers National
Congress opened here today There
Will be sharp competition among
corn-growing States in their corn eX-
hibits South Carolina has the ban
ner for the largest yield OF corn to
the acre. 255 bushels. and also OF cot
ton three and a half bales
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-11-03
BEAUTIFUL MRS. LEEDS SAILS.
She Says the Report She Refused
Prince Joachim Murat is Absurd


Paris, Nov AIRS William B.
Leeds, whose wealth and beauty have
compelled the homage OF two CAPT
tails. today sailed for the United
States. Before leaving she asked
representatives OF the various press
associations TO deny the many ru-
mors that she refused Prince Joa-
chin Murat as absurd and she
wishes it known that she is not en-
gagged and does not intend to be.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-11-03

Official county and city Journal
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-11-03

FOR SALE-Fine tract of 240
Iacres under canal and all cleared and
ditched-+0 acres in alfalfa. Seed
cane can be bought near by. Mod
crate price; easy terms. Address
wv Box Alb, Herald.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-11-03
PuIIion Movements Abroad.

Calcutta, Nov 3.-The steamship
Malta, bearing S2.610.00O in bar sill
yer. arrived here today from London.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-14
President Ga||ops to WarFenlon
and Back 10 Washington.
TOTAL DISTANCE NINETY MILES
Understood That Chief Executives
Object Was to Prove Reasonable
ness Of His Test Order to Army
and Navy Officers.

RICHMOND. VA, Jan. Ia To
move that he is equal 10 the TASK
OF riding SO miles on horseback in
one day. President Roosevelt and
party. consisting OF Surgeon General
R:xcy. DR.. Carey Crayson and Aid
Archib0l6. arrived al Warreuton tbs
morning al IL O'Clock.
After a short stay the party start
ed on the return trip expecting 70
arrive a; the W,lite House. ComriCi
ing the 30 miles this afternoon.
They stoned at tn" Warren Green
hotel. for lunch and then departed,
The visit Of President Roosevelt
was the first m2de 10 Ware IL on by
q Pres dent cf the United Sfatcs
sine" -" visit OF Franklin Pierce
Although the citizens Of Warrc1to7
had 20 Mic" whatever of the rnCX
rP"t' viSI: %. III" President. his az
rival soon hcCam" known. and he
vas greeted by numbers Of citizen
anl school c,ildr,n 10 whom h" made
\ f"r remarks. being intrciucrd by
!r !. {. Wis". l. :. y.
III" presidential p:r:y left III
White HouS.. Z; Ociock this morn
irs. havirg used four relays Of horse
TT" IT, Sit.7t and the cEtiT" pa~ty
Voc apparently il excellent con1i
'i~n AID tn" sc-;y mile ride low {"
;,r, /. 10 rr"c' on ;hCm.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-14
SATISFACTORY OUTCOME
EXPECTED IN Vtkt ZUElA
Tone Of Dispatches from American
Commissioner Indicates That Ne
citations Are Progressing.

w H'hi\'' to'>' ~ - jan 10 -
has h"'cm". arc'rdi"s I" III" s'a''
department evident from he tone vi
d,,snatchrs received from Special
c,,,,.,,.;, ,, ,uo,,,,,, rho, y. will
,,
E'''h $h''''"''"'! "t''''''"' WIN
iI' S'"'h' f"iI'|, Il \'h' %"''' ~, VI,
'''' wv ~ gu -" ''n'' ~ ~,
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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-14
CARGO ON FIRE.
Brit .h Steamer. Cotton Laden, Puts
Back Into Pensacola.

= MONTGOMERY. ALA. Jan. IL
a special TO the Advertiser. from
Pensacola. Fla, says:
The British steamer Matteawa9.
which cleared from Pensacola Tues
d2y with cargo Of :c.I thousand
bales of cotton for Havre. put back
here this afternoon with fire n her
held The fire Vas discovered when
the vessel vas 80 miles OF Che
shore.
An unsuCc. sSful effort was made 70
ext ingTisa the fire before II was de-
cidpd 10 return 70 pert. Tonight
tho vessel is lying in Iaids tTean with
tugs pouiin water into the holds.
The fire is still sraou!derirg.
The cargo is valued al s5en.e"9
and the damag" viii BE- heavy
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-14
LIMBS AND HEADS ARE MISSING
Difficult to Distinsu sh Between White
and Black Victims Of Explosion
Which Slew OTer a Hundred Men
-expcr;eneed Mine Men Unable
to Exp ain Accident.

BLUEFlELD. W VA. Jan. ID
4 total of a bodies have been taken
irCm tho Inflated mine at LICK
Hranch.
Three rescue crews o! 40 men each
lei by safe M!"e Inspectors Gady.
Nicholson and Warner are ut work.
The men in these crows report the
mos, ehaslly sights within the torn
ard fi.c swept Corridors and work
ings {! the mine. where bodies are
found manglcd and muti.ated beyond
Identification.
1t is difficult. they declare to DIS
;inguish between white and black,
because they axe SO frlghtfully
burned II.
Some b-dies taken from the mines
resemble charred masses OF flesh
more than human beings. 81
Bodies Are Dismenbered.
From some bodies legs are gone.
from others the arms; one was
headless.
The following Is list OF the
known dead: e
Everett Phillips. George Peters. A..
r, Miller. Joseph Jones. Charles Phii'
lips, David Surret. Riley Surret. Ed.
Collins, Robert Wyeth. Dan AIRING
ton. Henry Bowles. all white.
Luther BOulding. John iUn:er. J.
II. Cobb. George Ensley. Frank
Harston. Henry Lee. Ernest Terry.
Elk Clark, Brown Lee. Anthony john
son. Lemuel Dean and man known
as tattoo" all colorej.
Nine unidentified bodies and two
others have been brought out. but
have not yet been placed in the
mOrgue.
Can't Account fer Accident.
Experienced mine men are authort-
~ for the statement that this Is the
frs case on record where two ex.
rlosiors occurred in the same mine
in such a short space OF time and are
unable to explain It's cause.
Some OF them point to the fact that
the Thermometer fell 10 degrees with
in several hours or the morning OF
the ca. astr02he and hold that such
rarii changes in the weather nave
con side rable influence on the condt-
tons that produce mine disassers.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-14
CADETS SUSPENDED.
These Found Deficient at Military
Acedery include a Virginian.

&C. w. N~SH"''h'"t ' -
WASHINGTON, .. c.. J"n. !3.-Tne
81 "retarv Of war has acted up"n til"
cases of the ca les found deficient
L. the military aHai"mv and has d.
r"ctoG that cadets II II Fletcher. OF
Providence. Y. I. and W A. Prndl"-
'0n. Ct Sc"th Boston. Va. ," Sis
nen ed wirhUu' paw and ell wanre '
until January l. 1871" end At int
time join II" then fr-t class: that
Cadct G. J. G0nfcr Of Tlmira. y. Y,
and r. c. HC,.idav. Of lockwood Ill.
be suspended without pay and allow
ances until August %. 1909. a"i al
tia, time inin III" then third ClaS q.
and that Cadet T. c. ThOmNGCn. fh9 =
:arOo"a. TCn".. jim N" present
fourth class Immediately