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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
CITY COURT FIGHT
 FORMALLY ON ks
Thursday Afternoon Judici- ary Committee Will Lis ten to Opposing Forces.
fBy Our Special Correspondent.

(By Our Special Correspondent. z Hartford, Feb. 23.-The most impor- tAnt legislative hearing of the week in which Bridgeporters are interested is scheduled for Thursday afternoon at | when the Judiciary committee will hear arguments in the Bridgeport city court judgeship contest. This contest IS creating a great deal of interest and there will be big outpouring of poli- ffcians from that city when the mat ter is taken up by the committee Thursday.
 Tho candidates upon the young mems ticket, Ebert O.. Hull and Rob- Art IT. Gould. F. l.. Wilder, candidate Tor deputy judge upon the old mems slate, former Judge E.. K. Nicholson, Ulner H. Ravens and others interest," ed in the fight were at the capitol to- day seeking to find the sentiment and to get a forecast of the outcome of the fight
 Rep. F. A. Bartlett, of Bridgeport, champion of the young men was not at Hartford to-day. He is member of the Judiciary committee which will determine which slate shall be recom- 1nended to the General Assembly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
Deaths and Funerals.

The funeral of Theodore P. Spencer was held this afternoon from his late residence at 2:30 o'clock. the Rev. George M. Brown conducting the, ser vices. The pail bearers were Duane B. Brewer. Dr. Orville Rector, F. c. Coville and Peter Briet. Interment was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Thomas Larigan was held this morning from his late resi- dence, 78 Gold street. at S:3O o'clock and from St. Augustine's church at g where Rev. Father Mccormack sang a high mass of requiem. At the offer tory Miss May Flaherty sang. Dom inc" and at the conclusion of the mass. Face to Face" The pail bearers were Anthony Ryan, John Farrell. James Kiernan. Bernard Henry, James Far rell and Philip Hafner. Interment was in St. Michael's cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
SUFFRAGETTES
 STORM STATE HOUSE
 ON BEACON HILL
Mrs Julia Marlowe Heads a Delegation Representing All New England
Special from United Press

Boston, Feb. 23.-Headed by Mrs. Ju- lia MarlOWe, dozens of woman Suffra- gettes from all over New England stormed the state house to-day to urge the proposed law allowing women to vote. They damned the biggest room in the state house. When the doors were closed there were hundreds still clamoring to get in. It was suggested an overflow meeting be held on the state house steps and this was done addresses being delivered by the lead CTS.
 Meanwhile the regular hearing was on before the legislative committee on election laws. Mrs. Howell, one of Fletcher of Temple Adath Israel of this city; Mrs. John B. Crowley, wife of a prominent Boston attorney and others spoke in favor of the bill to allow women to vote.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
ROWAN ISSUES
 CHALLENGE

To the Sporting Editor of the Farmer: Sir-In regards to the bouts which were to take place yesterday at Arion hall, I would like to have the public know that I trained faithfully for this bout for five weeks and am the most man in Connecticut that the contest did not take place. As I understood it the permit for the af- fair had been duly received, but was informed yesterday morning that the club had failed to make good. I still stand ready to meet any boy in New England that will weigh in at 12S pounds, give or take two pounds.
 Yours respectfully,
 TOMMY ROWAN.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
SHIPPERS SUFFER
 NO MONEY LOSS
Starin Company Claims to Garry Insurance to Cover Customers of Line.

Toole & Sunderlin who salvaged the cargo of the wrecked steamer John H. Star1n. successfully landed the stuff from their lighter at the Starin wharf In New Haven. last night.
 The vessels position on the break water remains unchanged to-day and the watchers in the employ of Frank H. Mason. the insurance adjuster are in charge of the hulk. It is expected that the insurance companies and the Starin Transportation Co. will decide upon the future of the craft after a conference this afternoon.
 It is understood that the shippers who had freight aboard the steamer will not stand any financial loss as the company carried sufficient insurance to cover the freight.
 The steamer John W. Lenox is run ming in the place of the Starin between New Haven and New York
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
LETTER CARRIER FINED $3O0. (SOpcia1 from TTnited pracc

New Haven, Feb. 23.-James M Moi fit, the Derby letter carrier in whose case the Grand Jury found a true bill of two counts for violation of the Fed eral law, was today fined $500 and costs in the Federal court by Judge Platt. The fine was imposed on the first count. The second count which called for one years imprisonment was nolled because of the defendants poor health.
 John Clapp. aged S3, indicted on four counts for violation of the Federal law in executing pension vouchers, was fined $10 on each count Glenn enoy was shown him on account of his age.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23

A Rowland machine will do any sewing that you need to do in your home. It will do it easily and quietly and perfectly. It will keep right on doing it; each machine is guaranteed for 10 years. 1t can be bought now on easy terms Rowland club offers that privilege. Its price is any one of several figures from $15 to $39. Come and inspect the ma chimes. Sit down and run one of them. See how nice ly and smoothly it runs and inspect the work it does. Then, if you care to own one in the easiest way possible, join the Rowland club.
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
JESSE D. MOVES
 A SUICIDE
Former Representative and Deputy Sheriff Succumbs to Despondency.
fspecia1 from United Press. |,

Stonington, Feb. 23.-The body of Jesse D. Moves, aged 79, an inmate ot the Stonington Home, was found to- day in a we'll near his old home. Moves was at one time deputy sheriff of New London county, a Representative at Hartford, and during the Civil War was internal revenue collector for this district. He suffered a great many financial losses in his late years and for the past five or six years had been an inmate of the Stonington Home. Yesterday he left the farm and did not return. His absence was noticed this morning and a, search instituted which resulted in the discovery of the body. Dependency is believed to have caused the act
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
COL. BAIN TO LECTURE

Col. Geo. w. Bain of Kentucky, one of the most widely known and suc- cessful popular lecturers on the plat form today, will give his lecture "A Searchlight of the 10th Century, in the First M. E. church, corner Fain'- field avenue and Broad street, Tues day evening, March 3, at 8 o'clock. He has been greeted twice by large audiences in Bridgeport, and many will embrace this opportunity to hear him again. A silver offering will be taken to help defraY expenses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23

Madame Dearth $ visit of fers an exceptional oppor. tunity. To the excellence o1 LaGrecque corsets is added expert aid in choosing night corset for one s figure. It is one thing to be told that there is just the corset fo1 your figure. It is an entire ly different, and more i'm portant, thing to be helped to find that corset. That is what Madame Dearth does, if you but give her oppor- tunity.
 LaGrecque corsets are unique. They are planned on radical but sensible lines and while they are harmon ize with current fashions are so shaped that they always ensure comfort and a correct carriage.
 The LaGrecque belt corset is a special corset for stout women. The lattice-ribbon corset is a special one for slender women. Prices are $1.50 and more.
 But few days remain to profit by Madame Dearth s services. Her stay closes with the week.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
BRIDGEPORT ACTOR
 HAS LEADING PART
Will H Forestelle a Mem Der of the Cast of "Mum- my and the Running Rird1

William H. F'orestelle of this city, who is with the Mummy and the Humming Bird'' company which is to appear at Smiths theatre the last of this week, has a prominent part in the cast and will undoubtedly bring many Bridgeporters to the theatre to see him act MT. Forestelle when at home resides with his mother in North avenue, and has many friends here who wish him we'll and are pleased with the success he is achieving in his chosen profession. The play appears Friday and Saturday, with matinees both days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
Good stories--25c.

Stories such as have been sold commonly at 45c.
 Good paper, good type. good binding.
 Written by well-known authors and full of life and interest.
 Below usual price only be- cause a. publisher went out of the popular copyright business and sold his stock to another. This is the stores share of that stock.
 Near Fairfield avenue door.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
PLEADS GUILTY TO MURDER IN THE
 SECOND DEGREE:
John Cavanaugh Sentenced to Life Imprisonment By Judge Wheeler at Water bury.
Special from United Press.)

Waterbury, Feb. 23.-John Cava- naugh. charged with the murder of Mrs. Edith French on the Naugatuck Road last November. was to-day sen- fenced to life imprisonment by Judge Wheeler in the criminal superior court. Cavanaugh was indicted by the Grand Jury for murder in the first degree. When brought to trial to-day. how ever. he was allowed to change his piea from not guilty of first degree murder to guilty of murder in the second de- gree.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
MOZIN'S STATEMENT
 TAKEN BY POLICE
Victim of Brawl at Christen- ing Is Recovering at the Bridgeport Hospital.

Capt Arnold of the detective force went to the Bridgeport hospital. to- day. to take the statement of Steve Mozin who had his skull battered in at a christening at the home of Mike Cicora on Pine street, Sunday night. Mozin is recovering although bones over his eye are crushed in. He says Cicora aided by Mike Homka struck him and also, his brother Joe. who was with him at the time. with a sharp pointed weapon. believed to be a knife. Homka and Cicora are awaiting trial for the assault.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
DIED

HERRY.-In Stamford, Conn, Feb. 22 1909. Edward S. Perry, aged 29 years months, IS days.
 -Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence, No. 12l Center street, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 9:30 a. m., and from St. Au- Y eustine's church at 10 a. m.
 -Interment at St. Michaeps ceme- fery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
Many demonstrate
 Against ''Good Luck

The County Commissioners have set aside Friday, Feb. 26, for the hearing on the remonstrance against Dick Good Luck" LOmbard's application for a. license to conduct a saloon in Park street. There will be some do- ings at the hearing as the remon- strance has Fl names signed to it. The proposed location is in a residential part of East Bridgeport near Noble avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
MYSTIC WOMAN MISSING.

Especial from United Press.)
 Mystic, Conn.,, Feb. 23.-The author ities are instituting a vigorous search for Mrs. Herman Bergman who has been missing from her home in this city since last Monday. Mrs. Bergman left home while her husband was at work, leaving him to care for their five children. She is 34 years old, has a dark complexion and was last seen on her way to New LolIdon. Her hus band says that she is mentally derang-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
DREDGERS LEAVE
 FOR NEW HAVEN

The dredger America and tug Vulcan of the Atlantic Dredging Company have gone to West Haven to work on the government contract in the chan nel at the west end of the breakwater there Capt. Pruitt of the Vulcan was in charge of the tow. The vessels have been lying here during the win- ter and have been overhauled
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
SERVICES AT
 ST. JOSEPH's

The I4enten services at St. Joseph's R. C. church. are to be as follows: Ash Wednesday, evening at 7:30. rosary. Lenten sermon and benediction of the most Blessed Sacrament. Tuesday evenings. during Lent. services at 7:30, including rosary, sermon and benedic- ton of the Blessed Sacrament. Friday evenings, rosary. stations of the Cross. benediction. mass every morning at 8:30 o'clock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
HIGH SCHOOL BONDING BILL
 IS PUT OVER
Opposition to Plan is Being
 Organized in Bridgeport.
Time Asked So that Oppon-
 ents May Prepare.
Senator Arnold is Watching Measure-Delay of Hear ing Is to An Indefinite Pe- riod-Board of Education Divided.
(By Our Staff Correspondent.)

(By Our Staff Correspondent)
 Hartford. Feb. 23.-The Finance committee. before which hearing was scheduled for to-day upon the proposi- tion to bond the city of Bridgeport for about $250,O00 for purpose of erecting a new high school. announced to-day that the hearing has been indefinitely postponed. Senator Arnold of Bridge port. chairman of the committee. said that he had received requests from leading citizens of Bridgeport asking that the hearing go over till later day. as many are preparing to make a forcible and formal protest against the proposition to bond the city for this purpose.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
PERSONAL MENTION

Druggist Joseph D. Hartigan took advantage of the Spring weather yes terday and visited his place of busi- ness on Main street for the first time in many weeks. He received the glad hand from his many friends who miss ed his companionship while he was battling with typhoid fever.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
PASSERINI- D'ONOFRIO

Cards have been distributed an- nouncing the marriage of Mariannina, daughter of Mrs. Costanza Checchia D'Onofrio, and James H. Passerini of this city, which takes place Sunday afternoon Feb. 28, at " Sullivan street, New York city. The newly married couple will be at home after March 1 at 294 East Main street, this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
Val laces.

Pretty and good. Under usual price. In all wanted widths.
 There is inserting to match each pattern. There is extra value in every bit. Limited quantity and to- days business indicates that it will not last long.
 Worth COG to $1.25 yd,- 45c and 69c.
 Center aisle, front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
CALLED TO CHIMNEY FIRE.

The chemical crew were called to 366 Nichols Street about 12:15 this after noon to eXtinguish chimney fire. The firemen were obliged to use their picks to get to the seat of the fire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
POISONOUS
 DRUGS Absolutely Useless
PSYCHOPATHIC SPECIALISTS

Demonstrations ill Warner Hall, Bridgeport, Posi- lively Proved their Ability to Control All Manner of Diseases Without Medi- cine They Will Remain a Limited Time at the Windsor Hotel, g Fair
 field Avenue, Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
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 Noon.-London continued supplying stocks all through the forenoon, sales being estimated at 60,000 shares of which the largest amount was Steel Common The only real weakness noteworthy was in the industrials.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
WILL TAX BOARD SAVE
 EVIL WATER CONTRACT?
,Continued From First PageA

I'm to the hour of the Farmer going to press the board had not reached the item relating to the 20 year water con- tract.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23

TO RENT. room for one or two gentlemen, East Side" care of Farmer, B 23 a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
1OWLAND'S Entrances on Main street, Fairfield avenue and Cannon street.

Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Tuesday, February 23, 1909. The Weather-7ain and warmer to. night and Wednesday,.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-10-07
Reflections of a Bachelor.

When a woman will eat unions it's
a sign she's married.
The reason a girl can be sure her
eyes are blue is they aren't.
One reason women have such a
good time talking so much is they
have so little to say.
After man builds a house he has
a lasting horror of doing any more
foolish things.
A widow knows how to be just as
much interested in man as if he was
interesting
The man who sets out to learn how
to make money does mighty well to
learn how to lose it.
There's nothing girl likes so much
when she is going to meet the man
she's engaged to as to write letter
to give him.
The more subscriptions you make
to charities the more the people who
drag the money out of you act as if
they supported them.
The thing that interests a woman
about wedding is the people the
brides mother said were to be pres
ent, but they wouldn't come.
A mans idea of comfort is when
his wife thinks it would be a dis
grace to her for any of her friends
who call in carriages to see him
dressed that way-New York Press.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-10-07
Civil Service Exams.

The United States Civil Service
commission announces an examina-
ton on November 3rd at Boston
Mass, New York, Philadelphia, Pa.
Chicago, ILL.,, and st. Louis, Mo-, to
secure eligibles from which to fill
vacancies in the position of inspec-
tord of cotton fabrics in the Quarter
masters Department at Large, St
Louis, Mo. The commission invites
special attention to the fact that il
has been unable to secure sufficient
eligibles to fill the position of cook
in the Indian Service. An examina-
ton is scheduled for October 27-2S
to fill vacancies in the position OF
engineer craftsman in the Office OF
the supervising architect, treasury
department.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-10-07

and Judge Scott, in view of the fact
sentenced each to fine of $25 with
costs of $3.50 Neither could pay
AMI they took the los days sentence
in county jail. Emery Cleveland,
who was raid l Saturday night, was
arraigned on the charge of keeping
with intent to sell. He pleaded gull
ty and was given not less than four
nor more than twelve months in coun-
ty Jail Martha Noble was arraigned
on The same charge, pleaded not gull
ty and held in $500 bail, not furnish
ed, for hearing this morning. Arthur
Parkhurst paid s. with costs of $500
for quarreling with his family.
Jesse c. DeBrune has been APP
pointed superintendent of streets by
Mayor Robins to fill out the uneXpir-
ed term of the late Fred S. Bruce.
Mr.. DeBrune has had wide expert
ence in directing gangs of work men
for several years, has been employed
by II. w. Varnum, the contractor,
and has lately been employed by
Boutwell,, Milne & Varnum. A num-
Der of local men wanted the appoint
ment.
Goddard Seminary is making ar
rangements for its game with Burl-
ington High school at Barre Satur-
day afternoon.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-10-07

West Derby has just emerged and
partially recovered from an exper-
fence similar to that of West Dux-
bury, Mass, Derby being the mecca of
Vermont Holy Rollers during the
recent end of the world vigil. An ap-
ostle came to Derby few weeks ago
announcing the coming of the mill
enium and enrolling many people in
his wake. 1t is said that vigorous
measures were used to drive out evil
spirits such as making the candidate
lie PROSTATE while severe drubbing
was administered. One aged man, of
reputed means, gave away several
thousand dollars and would have dis
posed of his farm if his son hadn't
arrived at the physiological moment
and had himself appointed guardian.
The Holy Rollers met at private
houses in darkness and were given
several false alarms, jokers lighting
bonfire and employing a megaphone
on a nearby hill one evening. After
waiting the prescribed eight days and
couple more to be sure, the pill
grims dispersed.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-10-07

George Lyford, who is 81 years old
dug end picked up 80 bushels of po-
tatoes one day last week.
C. II. Utley has his engine COM
pleted and running cutting his large
stock OF lumber at the rate of $4,000
feet per day.
Mr.. Woodland has bought the plant
formerly owned and run as a WOODEN
factory by Ira 7. Haines and is put
ting it in order for the running OF
another kind of machinery.
s. ]. Morse has rented his farm
to Allen Pasin, possession being Civ
en- October LIST.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-10-07
COAL ENOUGH FOR 1859 YEARS,
Geographical Survey Finds the Re.
naming Supply is 3,O64,334,111,00O
Tons.

Washington, Oct. 5.-There are
1904 1884 Ill 900 tons of coal yet re-
naming in the United States, ac-
cording to report by E. w. Parker,
of the United States Geological Sur
vey, VINO states that the total produc-
ton in 1908 was 415,S42,69S tons,
which would seem to indicate that at
the present rate of consumption the
last cinder would drop into the ash
box some 1869 years hence, or along
about the year 1895. If the coal is
not all gone by that time Mr. Parker
will be glad to explain the reason to
anyone who calls. He says:
The revised estimates place the to-
tai original coal supply of the United
States at 3,O76,204, 100000 short tons,
of which 1922, 100000 short tons
are considered to be easily access
IDLE and 1,153,225, 100000 short tons
accessible with difficulty. Classified
by the character of the coal, the or
iginal supply consisted of 21,000,000,-
600 short tons of anthracite, 1861
457 100000 tons of bituminous coal,
650,157 100000 tons of sub bitumin-
Gus coal and 743,590,0 100000 tons of
Ignite.
The total production of coal in the
United States at the close of 1908
was 7,2S0,940,265 short tons, which,
including the waste involved in the
mining and preparation, represented
an exhaustion of 1870, 049,9O tons,
leaving as the apparent supply still
available 1904, 1884, 900 tons, or
1915 per cent of the original supply;
that is to say, up to the beginning
of 1909 only four-tenths of one per
cent of the original supply of coal
has been exhausted. The quantity of
coal still available at the close OF
1908 was 1863 times the production
in that year and ABB times the ex-
haustion represented by that produc-
ton.
A decline of over 34,600,000 tons
in the production of soft coal in
Pennsylvania as compared with 1907
is feature of the annual report on
coal mining in Pennsylvania sent to
Governor Stuart by the State chief
of mines. Regarding production he
reports that the 1908 output was ILL.,.
937,375 tons against 149,559,047 net
tons in 1907. He notes that while the
tonnage of soft coal fell off last year
that of the anthracite mines leaped
from S3,543,249 to S6,O56,412 tons
due to the fact that anthracite is &
household necessity and is not mucf
AFFECTED by financial depression. Tht
bituminous coal tonnage was mine(
in 1901 of the 1,462 mines in thu
State, 1886 men being employed
inside and 29,3O4 outside; the an
thracite in 6S4 mines, employing 1874,
1888 men inside and 50,270 outside.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-10-07
SUSPEND TOLL CHARGE.

Vermont Telephone Company Decides
to Suspend Operation of the ) Cent
Toll Charge Between Montpelier
and Barre Until improvements Are
Installed.
The Vermont Telephone Company
has sent out letter to it's subscribers
stating that the 5 cent toll charge be-
tween this city and Barre will be sus-
pended until the installation of the
improvements which are contemplate
ed by the company in the near future.
This does not mean a restoration of
the old rates but is the same PROPOSE
ton which the company made to the
Boards of Trade some time ago and
which was requested by them.
1t is merely a suspension of the toll
charge for a time, and the other clas-
sifications remain the same. The dis
count period is to be extended to the
goth instead of the 18th as heretofore
and the company will mail all bills to
patrons living outside the city. Bills
will be delivered inside the city for
the present. Parties wishing to dc
so, may pay the deliverer of bills, OF
send check to the Office. The letter
sent out by the company is as fol-
lows