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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29
DAM AND BRIDGE MAY HAVE TO 60; OWNERS OF BOATS
 COMPLAIN TO HARBOR MASTER
Trouble Began When Gates of Berkshire Mills Dam
 Were Chained and Spiked-Owners of Upland Are
 Anxious to Have Harbor Lines Established-Claim
 that Stream Was Navigabe in Revolutionary <Days.s

The residents and property owners
 on the shore of Berkshire pond who
 own boats are desirous of sailing their craft into the Pequonnock river any
 time they see fit and yesterday liar
 Dor Master Morris received a com- plaint from Max Schwab, 3SO River street, to the effect that the Berkshire Mills Co. had chained up the gate in it's dam and had put spiked plank across it also.- MT. Schwab said that he had spoken to MT. J. A. Barri man. ager of Berkshire Mills, about the mat ter and although MT. Barri had not tried to prevent him going through the gates he had told him that he expect and the blanks respiked after the gates were opened. MT. Schwab thought this was too much for the mill people to ask so he brought the matter to the attention of the harbor master.
 Last night MT. Schwa.b found that the spiked plank had been taken from the gate at the mills Harbor Master Morris said last night that he had not taken the matter up with the Berk- shire Mills management but had in tended to do so today.
 Schwab as well John Thornton and George Kaufman who own boats in the pond, do not like the new dam built at the mills because at dead high water, while with the old dam they could go through at almost any stage of a high tide. They find that the dam is several feet higher than the old dam. Several of the res- dents complain that they cannot plant SO much of their garden this year as they did last year because of the fact that the water floods their ground.
 Several of the property owners have been making inquiries of various au- thorities and they are of the opinion
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29
SPEAKER BANKS ADVISES HOUSE
 HURRY BUSINESS
Leaves Rostrum and Ad- dresses Members from the Floor of the Hall.

(By Our Staff Correspondent
 Hartford. June 29.-Speaker Banks of the House left the chair this morning and taking the floor of the House ad- dressed the members against any fur ther delay in the conduct of business. He made a forceful appeal for the speedy conclusion of the business re- maining to be done, telling the mem- bers that if the legislature did not ad- journ by July 15 it would be solely be- cause the members themselves were derelict. The House took the tip with the result that raft of business was quickly disposed of.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29
MADE DOCTOR
 F s<..:@-OF LAWS AT 8o

The visitors and governors of Washington college, Maryland, have conferred the honor of doctor of laws on Prof. Samuel D. Rogers of John street, who was formerly con- nected with the institution in the capacity of professor of mathe- mathics and natural philosophy. The corner stone of Washington college was laid over a hundred years ago by General Washington. Its president now is James w. Cain, a graduate of Yale, 'S4. Un- der his auspices it is in a very fourishing condition. MT. Rogers was S9 years old on April 30. He retains the intellectual virility of earlier years and physically shows few signs of great age, thus bring ing some proof to the claim that pursuits requiring intense mental application are conducive to longe- witty.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29

Sumner Professor Perrin and Prof
 c. B. Richards. Important new ap- pointments are Lester Page Brecken- ridge, of the University of Illinois as
 professor of Mechanical Engineering to succeed MT. Richards; James E. McClel- land of Leland Stanford University as Professor of Mining Engineering and Rev. Henry Hallam Tweedy of Bridge port as Professor of Practical Theol- ogy. Assistant Professors Charles Baldwin, w. R. Coe and A L. Corbin have been promoted to full professor.
 ships. Among the recent gifts not previously announced are $1 ,0OO, ,O0O from Mrs. Morris K. Jesup for the endowment of a professorship in Sill viculture in memory of her husband and $50, 900 from an anonymous friend of the Art School in memory of the late Richard s. Fellowes, Class 1882.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29
Great Fire Damage
 Among Messina Ruins
Especial from United Press.) )

Messina, June 29-The fire among the ruins of the earthquake stricken town was gradually controlled during the night, and today it is practically assured that the shelters erected af- ter the earthquake will be saved. Prac- tically all of the population of the town, with assistance from nearby cit ies, has been fighting the blaze with out interruption.
 The loss occasioned by the destruc- tion of the ruins is estimated at mill lions. owing to the large amounts of treasure buried in the shattered houses which before the fire, might have been recovered, but which are now a total loss. The origin of the fire has not been determined.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29
UTILITIES BILL
 AGREED UPON BY
 THE COMMITTEE
Senate Chairman Barnum Declares. It Will Be ''Bus- mess Man 's' Bill and Will Not Follow Lines AdvO- cated by Woodruff Com mission.
(By Our Staff Correspondent )

Hartford, June 29.-Senator Barnun, chairman of the special committee in charge of the public utilities bilI an- nounced to-day that the committee after an all day session, yesterday had arrived at what he considered to be satisfactory decision. There is no doubt, he said, but that bill will be presented; '1n my opinion it will be business mans bill. It will not follow the lines of the bill reported by the special commission appointed by Gov ernor Woodruff two years ago. My notion is that the committee as whole will agree upon this measure and that its will be reported on Tues day of next week. We are to have an- other meeting on Saturday of this week." .s%N@AWH2
 Both the Senate and the House to- day, under a suspension of the rules, passed a resolution allowing the com- mittee to hire special council for the purpose of drafting the bill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29
Parliament Prepares For Outbreak of
 Suffragettes Tonight
(specia1 from United Press)

Special from United Press.)
 London, June 29.-An enormous force of police is guarding the Parliament house tonight in anticipation of suf- frage outbreak. Crowds are gathering and the Toiice reserves have been aug mented by guards stationed in the dis trict, ready for an emergency. Late this afternoon a delegation of male sympathizers with the suffrage leaders sought to avoid trouble by petitioning the King personally to order Premier Asquith to receive delegation from the women. The men went to Buck ingham Palace but King Edward was out of town in attendance at the New market Races.
 The Kings secretary, Lord Knolly, pointed out that it was impossible for the King to personally receive petitions and referred the deputation to Home Secretary Gladstone. It is feared that to-night's raid may be the worst in the history of militant suffrage in Eng land,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29
SWINDLERS CAME
 ONCE TOO OFTEN
YOUNG MEN WHO OBTAINED MONEY OF LUCIEN T. WARNER UNDER ARREST CHARGED
 WITH FRAUD
Their Bonds Fixed at $1, ,OOO
of Brotherhood of Railway Clerks, Says Prisoners Are Without Author fty to Represent That Order.


 Robert L. Krager and William Rob- erts. young men of unknown antece- dents, were held in bonds of s1. COG each in city court, for hearing tomor- row, the charge against them being that they obtained money under false pre- lenses. A year ago, according to the police, these young men went to Warn CT Bros. factory and representing that they were authorized collectors of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks ob- tained from Lucien T. Warner a check for s10. This check. 1t is claimed. was endorsed by Krager and cashed by William s. Mason. son of Jack Mason. Subsequently d genuine representative of the Brotherhood appeared and sought the same contribution. The money paid on tf.e check was refund ed to MT. Warner by his bank and the loss fell upon MT. Mason. YeSter- day Roberts called upon MT. Warner to obtain another contribution. He had the same list of Bridgeport con- trfbutors which had been displayed a year earlier, but it was now worn and dirty. MT. Mason was communicated with. He saw the police. Last night Detective Cronan arrested Krager on Cannon street. He rushed Krager to the police station, hastily returned, and found Roberts. Roberts was also arrested.
 Cronan found a sealed envelope in the possession of the men. It was later opened by Captain Arnold. It contain ed a list of names of business houses. The police believe that the names are of concerns that have been victimized. The list indicates that portions of Staten Island have been visited by the accused. Roberts evidently has friends in Philadelphia.
 Krager had in his possession letter heads of the Brotherhood, which he threw away.
 The police have received a letter rom Wilbur Braggins of Kansas City, Mo-, the president of the Brotherhood ,f Railway Clerks. in which he says hat Krager and Roberts are without authority from the order; that if they nave documents purporting to be au- .hority the documents are forged He | the hope that the pretenders | nay be punished.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29
Decline in Oil
 Causes Failure Today

New York; iIrae 2s--A sharp dec1in{ to be responsible for the failure of Auerbach & Company. This firm an- nounced it's inability to meet obliga- tions to-day by posting notice on the New York Produce Exchange.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29
Seventy Babies Die
 From Terrific Heat

Especial from United Press.)
 washington, June 29.-Seventy ba- bies have died in Washington within the past six days, directly or indirect ly as the result of the terrific heat, ac- cording to an estimate made today by Coroner Nevitt. '"These figures tell story of misery, poverty and helpless ness," said the Coroner. Many babies were the children of the poor who were crowded together in railways and narrow streets, cut off from the sun- shine and pure air.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29

lication of city notices. MT. Clark said that the amendment in it's present form was objectionable because it all lowed for a needless expense. It was desired, he said, by the representatives and senators from Bridgeport to make change in the proposed amendment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29

out to Burr as salesman under the name of Reynolds. He alleged he had an order for the paper and took it out to make a delivery. He never came,
 back, nor returned the paper or the money. He told so many confictins stories that he qualified for the Ana nias club at once, and the opinion of the police was that he would be a dis credit to that organization.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29
PROMISE OF RELIEF
 FROM HEAT WAVE
Especial from United Press)

tSpecIaI rom United PreSS.)
 Washington, June 29.-The weather bureau holds out another promise of relief from the hot wave. To-day's bulletin makes this prediction:
 "A general change to cooler weather is in progress in the northeastern states. the lake region. and the north west. Indications are that there will be cooler wheather in the middle At lantic state tonight and Wednesday,"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29
Cop Sentenced to Sing Sing Prison
 For Fourteen Yearx

Brooklyn, June 29.-Po1iceman James seven to fourteen years in Sing Sing prison for the killing of Louis Probben on Sunday, May End. His victim was the son of a poor Jewish grocer whom Dillon wanted to arrest for vio1ation of the Sunday closing law.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29
CLARK HAS CHARTER
 AMENDMENT TABLED

(By Our Stan Correspondent.l
 Hartford, June 29.-Upon motion of jRep. Fayette c. Clark of Bridgeport Che house tabled the amendment to the Br1dgeport charter relating to the pub
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29
THIRTY DAYS FOR AGENT WHO TOOK
 TYPEWRITER PAPER

B. J. Confklin, who stole s15 worth of typewriter copying paper from his employer, J. A. Burr, of 737 Lafayette street was fined $1 and costs and sent to jail for 30 days by Judge Foster in the city court today. Conklin hired
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29
REFEREE MEEKLEHAM ARRIVES AT GALES
 FERRY TODAY
Special from United Press,

Red Top, June 29.-A strong south east wind made rowing conditions on the Thames very unfavorable to-day The Harvard crews did not go out until II o'clock and then only indulged in light work as the choppy condition of the water was too much for the light shells. All the crews will go out again this evening and if the wind dies down by that time some heavier work will be taken up.
 Gales Ferry June 29.-The Yale crews went out about noon to-day but re- turned to the quarters on account of the rough condition of the river They will go out again late this afternoon Referee Meekleham arrived to-day and in company with five others went over the course for inspection. He will hold a conferences this evening with Cap tains Howe and Cutler relative to the rules governing the race.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29
REFUSED PERMITS AGENTS CANNOT
 PEDDLE MEDICINE
bids It-Prosecutor Delaney Tells Vendors They Will Be Arrested If Violation Occurs.

Two patent medicine agents were denied vendors licenses by the police this morning. The peddlers, thought it strange as they were allowed to sell their medicine. from house to house in other cities. Clerk Clayton Smith told them that Section 262 of the ordinances prohibited the peddling of and to satisfy them further referred them to Prosecuting Attorney Delaney who told them that if they went to peddling medicine they would be arrested.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29

NOTICE. My wife, Lottie Middlebrook, having left my bed and board, I refuse to pay any debts contracted by her. (Signed) JOHN MIDDLEBROOK. Bridgeport, June 29, 1909.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29

NOTICE
 Special meetin2 of Bridgeport Gaelic Athletic Club tonight, o'clock, to take action on the death of Bro. J. J. Nor
 J. FITZGERALD, asp Secy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29

WANTED. - A competent English Speaking girl for general houseWork. Call 162 Oak St. sD zS u
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29

orD HOMESTEAD CATE, hot and
 cold lunch all day. Look in. corner E.. Main and Walter Sts. M F.. O'Connor. Prop. A 19* tf os
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29

FOR SALEZF'irst class residence Park Ave. Watson, S3 Fairfield Ave.
 a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29

TO RENT-Four rooms, $9 and $lO- Improvements. 626 St1llman St:
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29

FOR SALE-Cottage, z rooms. Wood
 Ave, all improvements. Watson, a Fairfield Ave. asn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29

FOR SALE+Two family house, Nor man St., 13 rooms, up-to-date. Wat son, 83 Fairfield Ave. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29

FOR SALE.-A few choice lots al River View Park for $39, $49 and sold on easy terms Boston Realty Co.,, 416 Warner Building, Bridgeport
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29

FOR SALE CHEAP-Household furni-
 ture Party going West. Inquire loAS Seaview Ave. a-p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29

TO RENT-Furnished front room. 4 Liberty St., 1st floor, private faaailyt
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29

CASCA-LAXINE TABLETS cure bil- iousness and constipation. Follow ths direction. U12so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29

FOR SALETwo family house Har- riet St, $3,200. Watson, s3 Fairfield Ave. asn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29

FOR SALE-Two pneumatic tire run about carriages in first class condl-
 ton. Inquire at the Dorkin-F'rank
 Co. No. 614 Pembroke St. D 29 *tf. O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29
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TRY A CASE. of Pabst Milwaa1kee Famous Steam Beer, $1.00 per case of two dozen. Jack Mason, 55 Can non Street. Phone 1852.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29

TO RENT.-7 rooms, all improvements. steam heat furnished, 590 Park ave- nue. Tel l-2801-4. U 2S tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-29

FOR SAII&Two family house. If rooms, Arctic St., $3, 300. Watson, a Fairfield Ave. asp
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-02-13

Edwin D.. Miners American burles-
quers at the Star theater next week.
Wilbur Dobbs, who is. said to be the
cleverestr eccentric comedian in bur
lesque,, heads the company: and he is
ably supported by Dorothy Warde,
Charles Baker, Frank Chick, Gertrude
Fiske, James Francis and Leo Doher-
ty.
Z Morocco Bound is in two acts, the
first on board the S. S. Appendicitis
and the second in Morocco: Both sets
are very elaborate. A chorus of hand
somely gowned show girls and dainty
little ponies" sare very much in evil
dence in the original musical num-
.bers written especially for this pro-
duction by Harry Ferguson.
Between the two acts of morocco
Bound" an olio of real vaudeville is
offered by Wilbur Dobbs and company
in "A Country School," Chick and
Chicklets, Wizards of the Wheel, Ger
trude Fiske, the little Nightingale,
Francis and Doherty, = singers and
dancers, and the American quartette.
Taken altogether, the show is one
of the best that the Empire circuit Of
fers this season and a banner weeks
business will undoubtedly be done at
the Star next week. .. ..-
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-02-13
U. 3. F. NOTES.

Now is a good time for those who
would like to join North Star Lodge
y. B. F. to make application. There
has been a dispensadon granted ad-
hitting members or reinsta6ng old
ones for $3.50. The dispensation
runs for 30 days and club Of so
more is expected to take advantage
Of it, judging from the number of
applications already received.
Queen Esther Temple is preparing
to give a grand entertainment on
March II, St. Patrick's Day. A drama
by the ladies of the temple will be
rendered. Watch for further an
nouneements.
= Owing to unavoidable circum-
stances, the drama, "Thirty-Years of
Freedom" which was to be given by
members of the order at Tschida
hall under the auspices Of the S.. M.
T. has been postponed until Thursday
evening, Feb. 25. Members will gov
ern themselves accordingly.
Card of Thanks.
The management and Mr.. French
wish to extend their sincere thanks
publicly to each and every one that
supported him so artistically ON the
program Monday evening, Feb. 8, 1909,
and all those that rendered their as
sistance in any way.
(Mrs.) L. A. French.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-02-13
MIXED MARRIAGES.
The Cause of Large Losses to the
Catholic Church in Germany

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The Cause Of Large Losses to the
Catholic Church in Germany.
A short tine ago Father Bonaven-
ture, the great Dominican preacher,
stated that within fifty years in the
city of Berlin alone a quarter of mill
ion souls have been lost to the Catho-
lie church, principally through mixed
marriages. 0
In Germany it is almost certain that
the greater part of the children of
mixed marriages are lost to the
church. In Prussia about 60 per cent
of these children are Protestants. The
number of these marriages greatly ex-
ceeds the number of Catholic mar
riages.
In the four years from 1901 to 1905
there were 1857 Catholic marriages,
as opposed to 1874 mixed marriages
in Berlin and Brandenburg alone. The
proportion for the whole empire for
1906 was $50 mixed to 100 Catholic
unions. The question has become
very Crane, and is giving much worry
to the Catholic leaders. SEN.
One of the explanations of this
strange condition of affairs is the dis
elimination practiced throughout the
German empire against Catholics.
Prussia is still the great center of the
spirit of the reformation, and the strict
Lutherans there cannot compromise
with Catholic. All the government
positions are held by Protestants. The
army, the universities, the railroad ad-
mlnistration-an are closed to Roman
Catholics. ~ T..
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-02-13
The French Testimonial.

Mr.. French had such wonderful
array OF artists at his recital that
one could not help regretting, as he
looked over the beautiful hall at the
handsome toilettes and grand assem-
bly, that greeted him so enthusiastical-
ly, that it was the first compliment ever
paid to one Of the many artists that
belong to our city. And it proved to
be one of the most enjoyable of the
winter. From the opening by the
clergymen, who were introduced by
MI. j. @. Adams, to the ringing down
of the curtain was one continuous ova-
ton of beautiful harmony and literary
talent. The Spanish robbers song,
"Bandolero," was sung with great dra-
matte power and soul inspiration that
took the vast audience by storm. The
grand chorus and finale, "Misereie, .
with Mrs. R. G. Minor as Leonora and
Mr.. ]. A. White as Manrico, closed
one of the most pleasant events of the
season. After the concert Mr.. French
held a reception and promenade fol-
lowed.
1t is hoped other well-known artists
will be rendered this same sort of COM
pliment as time goes on.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-02-13
ST. JAMES CHURCH NOTES.

The services were grand and inspir-
ing at st. James last Sunday, both
morning and evening. Miss Matte
Ridley united with the church. w. T.
Francis, ESQ.,, addressed a magnificent
audience at 8 p. m, st. James never
gave any speaker at night larger
hearing than it did Mr.. Francis, and
those who were there were well re-
paid. The choir, under the direction
OF Prof. ]. A. Taylor, was at it's best.
Revival meetings will begin at st.
James next Sunday. There will be
several assisting. Rev. James l..
Wharton, the great preacher at st.
James, Minneapolis, will be first. He
is one of the best evangelists in the
country.
There will be mock convention
Thursday and Friday Of next week,
Feb. 1919. Judge Grier M. Orr and
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-02-13
Pilurim BAPTIST Church Notes,

The work of the pipe organ fund
committee is going merrily on, and
it is certainty that the organ will
be installed by Easter. Great praise
is. due Mrs. w. T. Francis and her
corps of diligent workers for their
untiring efforts in this direction.
1t is hoped that all of our young
people. will take an interest in the
B. Y. P. u. society and be present at
Z o'clock every Sunday evening.
Give the strangers within our gates
a hearty hand shake and a pleasant
smile and you may find him or her
in the congregation every Sunday.
There is plenty Of church work
for each and every member, for the
harvest is great, and the laborers
are few. Don't wait to be appoint
ed to place but show disposition
to work for Christ and the church.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-02-13
Keeping Dandelions From Lawns.

Keeping Dandelions From Lawns.
There are those who say the dande-
lion cannot be killed. know better
I've tried it. I have lawn 200 feet
by $50 feet without dandelion, and
didn't rip up my lawn either.
How do keep the dandelions out?
I dig them out carefully every spring
and keep a close. watch for their re-
appearance during the summer, thus
avoiding the seeding. Every spring
l scatter plenty of blue grass seed on
my lawn and thus supply it with seed
that is lost to it by reason Of frequent
cutting. - .... ....
Not only that, but when I am dig
glng dandelions have a pocket full
OF seed handy and drop a pinch of
seed in each hole make when ex-
tract the dandelion from the sod. New
grass grows up quickly, fills the hole
and chokes the dandelion.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-02-13
A Freak Rose Bush.

w. r.. Wilson, the president of the
Huntingdon borough council, has an
oddity at his home on Mifflin street in
the form Of a perfectly white rose
blooming on rose bush which has
borne only red roses and on which
all the other flowers now blooming
are red.
The rose is climbing rambler, and
about eight feet from the ground up
the side of the house the one perfectly
white rose has grown, standing out
prominently among the red ones sur
rounding 1t.