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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08
FIREMEN ASK
 FOR SAME PAY
 AS POLICEMEN
Work More HOnrs and Receive Smaller
 Salaries is Plea Made.
RESOLUTION BY GRIFFIN

A resolution recomm ending the grad ing of the firemen and also a substan- tial increase in salaries was introduced last night at the meeting of the com mon council by Alderman John M. Griffin. The resolution was referred to the ordinance committee.
 The resolution is to the effect that after April 1, 1910 the permanent driv- CTS, hosemen, stokers, 1inemen, ladder men and tillermen shall be divided in- to three grades. A, B, and c. All permanent, drivers, hosemen, linemen, laddermen and tillermen shall serve the first year in Grade c, the second in Grade B, and every year after that in Grade A. On April each permanent driver hoseman, lineman, ladderman and tillerman who is a member of the regular force shall be placed in whichever grade he is enti- tied to be according to his length of service before April 1, 1910. The res- olution also gives the Board of Fire Commissioners the right to remove a for punishment.
 All the foregoing is in the first sec tion of the resolution. The second section deals with the change in sal aries. The recommendations are as follows: Grade A, $1, 200; Grade B, $1,- 100; Grade c, s1,O0O; captains and en- gineers, s1 400; lieutenants, $1,300
 Another section recommends that a permanent firemen acting as carpen- ter or blacksmith shall receive $150 in addition to his salary.
 A petition was received from the members Of the Chemical Go. at House No. 1, asking for an increase in pay. This petition will be laid on the table awaiting the disposal of Alderman Griffin's resolution.
 Statements showing the comparison between the salaries of the firemen and policemen were passed among the Aldermen. Although the hours of the policemen are one-third as many as those of the firemen their salaries at the present time are much greater.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08
GEN. CORBIN DIES
 IN N. Y. HOSPITAL
Had Brilliant War Record and Was Adjutant General
 During Spanish War
FIGHTING WITH INDIANS

New York, Sept. s.-Lieut. Gen. Hem ry c. Corbin, U. S. A., (retired,) died
 early today in the Roosevelt Hospital
 following operation for Q renal disord-
 CT. General Corbin had been in Europe
 for some time past. taking the waters at Carlsbad. He returned to America Sunday and went to the Martinique Hotel. On Monday he went to Roose- welt Hospital. where he was operated upon. He had been suffering froAh
 kidney disease for two years.
 Gen. Corbin was born in Clermont
 country. Ohio. on Sept. 5. 1S42. He was reared on his fathers farm and given a country common school education
 and later went to a private academy
 for two years.
 He entered the United States Vol
 unteers as a second lieutenant of the
 83d Ohio Infantry on July 28 1862. In May. 1866, he was appointed a second lieutenant in the regular army. Dur ing the following ten years he was
 stationed in Kansas. New Mexico,
 Arizona and Texas and saw much
 fighting with the Indians. In 1877 he was detailed to duty at the Executive mansion in Washington, and was with President Garfield when the latter was shot. He remained with the wounded
 Executive at his bedside until he died.
 In 1880. Corbin was made a major and
 assistant adjutant-general
 In recognition of his services during
 the Spanish-American war, Congress
 made him a major-general and in 1896 he was made lieutenant-general of the
 army. He was retired from the army
 on Sept. 15. 1906. I~I Beverly. Mass. Sept. s-President Taft received a message this morning from Mrs. H. c. Corbin of New York saying that General Corbin had died at the Roosevelt Hospital as the re- suit of an operation. The President immediately wired Mrs. Corbin a mes- sage of coincidence.
 The. Taft and Corbin families have been intimate for years. General Cor bin was in command of the Depart ment of the Philippines when Presi- dent Taft was Governor-General.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08
BREAKS AIRSHIP SPEED RECORDS
Cody, American Aeronaut,at
 British War Ofice,' Flies AZ Miles in 50 Minutes
TIME CAUGHT BY SEVERAL
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United PreSS.)
 London, Sept. Sired Cody, the American aeronaut, who is in charge of the aviation work of the British War Office, broke all records for aero- plane speed to-day by flying across country AZ miles in 1 hour minutes. The flight was started at Aldershot The time was caught by several watches Cody used an aeroplane of his own construction, a machine which he says balances itself automatically There is some doubt regarding the speed reported but the flight has aroused great enthusiasm and has tended to rehabilitate Cody in the good sraces of the War Office, after it seem ed that he was losing favor by reason of the notable advances of other na- tions.
 Cody had @ narrow escape from serious injury by the giving out of his petrol while the aeroplane was flying 300 feet above ground. The engine stopped suddenly and the machine plunged toward the ground at an alarming angle. Twenty feet from the ground, a few drops of petrol that remained in the tank were washed in to the feed-pipe by the movement of the aeroplane and the engines irrmne- diately started. This bit of good luck checked the downward swoop and per- mitted Cody to bring his machine to a safe landing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08
Students Ont Again
 Advance Guard Back

Bew Haven, Sept. 8.-The first con- s}ineout of the returning Yale students jarrfved in town a few days ago. iconniderable army coming back to take nlp the work of surveying required in tthe civil engineering course at the lscientific school before the opening of ithe year. In addition there are quite IS few students back who are trying To make up conditions by tutoring in hnticipation of the examinations which Twill be held late in the month. Some talso are freshmen who have come to lcomplete their examinations or to try again.
 i The members of the surveying class found themselves in wrong Monday for while the rest of the world was }en5oying g. holiday they were taken Iout to Yale field and there requlred Ito survey the field in connection with kheir course work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08
SALOONS MAY LEGALLY SELL
 UNTIL MIDNIGHT
Common Council Makes Authorization
 Required by State Statnte
WOULD STORE MUCH OIL

That Bridgeport is well satisfied with the present hours in wlhcih liquor may be sold in saloons was shown last night when the common council, with the exception of one member. voted to a. m. to IA at night, as heretofore. AL derman Fletcher did not vote. This matter was brought before the coun- cil as an ordinance from the ordinance committee. This action was taken because of the law passed by the last general assembly that the hours for erwise crowded for by the town or city in which the saloons are situated.
 The Director of Public Works was ordered to remove all posts, signs, showcases and awnings for advert1s- ing purposes from the sidewalk on Main street from North avenue to South avenue. unless there is clear ing of feet inches from the side walk, Complaints have been receiv- ed regarding this matter for long time and a resolution ito the above ef- feet was introduced by Alderman O'Neil last night and accepted, Wlth- out @ dissenting voice.
 The committee on sewers reported Tn favor of petition for the construc- ton of a sewer on Fifth street after the nearing WHICH V. <AAAS.OA ooAA representing the Pequonnock f'ouh- dry favored the petition.
 L. T. Gallagher asked permission to build veranda three feet over the building line on Washington avenue between High and Fulton streets. William Gerrity also asked permission to build over the building line on Bar mum avenue between Brooks and East Main streets. Hearings on both pet1- tions will be held September 20.
 Patrick McGee was given permis- sion by the committee on fire depart nent to build a frame building on the north side of the Eastern approach to the East Washington avenue bridge.
 The report of the ways and means committee, recommending the appro- priation of $50 for the use of the board of plumbing examiners was accepted and the recommendation was adopted
 The cop1unit ttee appointed by the board of health to investigate the smoke and noise nuisances at the East End freight yards reported that some improvement had 'been made but that more time was required before @. final report could be made.
 The petition of the Valvolfne Oil Company for permission to store gas- oline in a shed at the foot of East Main street in quantities not greater than 3O,OOO gallons in bulk, or 1000 barrels was referred to the ordinance committee which is drawing. an ordi- nance regarding the storage of gaso- line and other explosives.
 A resolution asking for permanent pavement on Stratford avenue from Kossuth street to Yellow Mill bridge was referred to the paving conanis- sion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08
GLENN CURTISS TO
 FLY OVER BOSTON

Boston, Sept. 8.-Glenn H. Curtiss, winner of the Prix De La Vitesse at Rheims in the great international air ship contest, will fly in his Golden Flyer over Boston next month, for the Boston 1915'' exposition.
 Curtiss, who will leave Brescia Sept. 15, will make but one more series of flights before coming to Boston. Af- ter his trials at the Brescia aviation competition he will bring his machine here.
 Chicago has offered 5000, Indianap- oils $1,000, and the Hudson-F'ulton ex- hibition nearly wrested the privilege of the flight from Boston.
 By the terms of the contract, the Curtiss-Herring Company will receive 4,000 for his flights for the "Boston 1915'' exposition. If it is decided to purchase the machine with which Cur tiss captures the prizes in the compe- tition at Rheims. the Boston 1915'' committee will pay $4,000 additional.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08
MR. GARDNER MARRIES
 MISS FLORENCE MAY KENDRICK
Silver Service Gift of Brides Friends in
 Plant of Crane Co.

Yesterday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock, Rev. Morgan Millar, pastor of the Oli- vet Congregational church, united in marriage Miss Florence May Kendrick, daughter of the late Charles w. Ken drick, of SO1 Main street, and MT. street, son of John s. and the late Henrietta w. Gardner. Miss Edna Kendrick, a sister of the bride, was maid of honor, and MT. Charles S. Gardner, the groom's brother, the best man. The bride wore a robe of white ican Beauty and bridal roses. The bridesmaid was also attired in white silk, and carried a bouquet of roses. The wedding ceremony was quite sim pie and was followed by the dinner and reception at the home of the grooms brother, Robert F. Gardner, 751 Huntington Road, at which only the immediate relatives of the con- tracing parties were present, includ- ing the grandparents of the bride. MT. Norwefk.
 The honeymoon trip of the happy couple was started on the 7:30 train for the Berkshires. On the return to this city they will reside at 782 Will liam street, where the groom has fit ted up a cozy little flat, all ready for immediate entry. The groom has been telegraph operator at the Farmer for the past few years. He is most pop ular with his associates.
 Included in the numbers of wedding gifts from the friends of the couple were several from the former asso- ciates of the bride in the West End plant of the Crane Go. where she has been employed as time keeper. They were an elaborate silver service from the girl friends of the bride in the factory, and an elegant tea set from the male employees of her department.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08
JAIL SENTENCES FOR
 PETTY OFFENDERS

In the criminal Common Pleas court yesterday sentences were imposed on minor offenders as follows:
 Loney Williams, colored, for keeping g. gambling place in Bank street, and for selling without a license, was fined s25 on each count. Edward Shaugh- annesey, Danbury, vagrancy, 15 days; James H. Johnson. Danbury, breach of the peace, 40 days; Frank Degan. Dan bury, drunkenness, 15 days; Michael Murphy, Danbury, breach of the peace, 10 days; Patrick J. Mccarthy, Dan bury, 10 days; James Bolger, Stamford, vagrancy, 45 days; George Cavanaugh, Fairfield, assault. 10 days; Frank Lewis, Westport, breach of the peace. 20 days; Fred Steel, Norwalk, assault, 30 days; Edward Baker. Bridgeport, theft, four months; John F'irenzi, Bridgeport, assault, 20 days; Louis Badis, Bridgeport, theft of $15, 30 days; Frank Jones, Bridgeport, resistance, assault, and breach of the peace go days and $10 fine. the same as in the lower court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08
CITY BRIEFS

A corn roast marked the meeting of Konckapotanauh Tribe, Improved Order of Red Men, held last night. J. J. Spillane of Siciogg Tribe, Hartford. was the guest of the tribe. Past Sa- chem Goodseu told of his experiences during vacation of three weeks.
 John C. Tuthill Camp, w O. w. has erected nine monuments in. Park cemetery to deceased members. These monuments will be unveiled and dedi- cated Sunday with appropriate cere- monies An address will be made by former Senator John M. Donnelly. James Reilly will be master of cere- monies Loren Delbridge will sing and Miss Emily Speidel will deliver some suitable verses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08
COUNCIL YIELDS
 TO THREAT OF
 PAVING HOLDUP

Rather than have the paving of Main street between Atlantic street and the park held up indefinitely, or until the railroad commission can settle the dis pute between the city and the Connec- ticut company over the centres at this part of the street, the paving conn mission recommended to the Common Council last night that the city grant the request of the company for the same centres, g it. 10 in., from Allan tic street to the park as from Gilbert street to Atlantic street. The recom- mendation was unanimously adopted. In its report the commission informed the council that owing to the differ ences over the centres that the work on South Main street would probably remain unfinished all this year. AL d derman McMurray made a motion for the adoption of the recommendation saving that he had spoken with sever al property owners along the street in question and they were willing to
 The council received a petition from the N. r., N H. & H. R. R. asking for permission to make such changes in the tracks at Fairfield avenue and Water street as were necessary to re- lieve the delays of cars going East and West which delays are now unavoid- able. A hearing on this petition will be held September 20.
 The laying of new brick paving on Fairfield avenue between Main street and Water was recommended by the paving commission. A hearing on this matter will be held September 20.
 After hearing regarding the wid- ening of Ellsworth street from Brews- ter street to Fairfield avenue during which Alderman Sturges argued for the petition and w. w. Welch oppos- ed it, the streets and sidewalks com rnittee ordered that building line be established on the street and a layout made.
 The petition for layout and widen ing of Reservoir avenue to 60 feet was referred to the committee after a hear ing had been held in which the oppo- nents of the petition greatly outnum- bered those in favor of it. Attorney James Turner spoke for the petition saying that he represented his father, Attorney J. c. Chamberlain and many others on the street. Mrs. Omans and George Seltsam opposed the petition and were backed up by a large num- Der who did not speak, but who stood to signify their opposition.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08
1.-THE MERRY WIDOW"
SUNG AT JACKSONS HAST NIGHT MABEL WILBUR IN EXCEL
 LENT VOICE.


 Henry w. Savage presented "The Merry Widow last night at Jackson's 8 theatre to a large and apprec1atlve audience. The company was composed chiefly of those who visited the city last year, withs Mabel Wilbur as the young and merry widow. She sang the title role in excellent voice ana was most ably supported by the grace ful Charlesworth Meakins as Prince Danilo. R. B. Graham who played the role of Popoff. the Marsovian Am bassador. in the original New York company and who appeared here last year, was the same clever comedian whose every word brought with it laugh MT. Nish, his messenger, was also played by one long accustomeo to the part, Arthur Wooley. A change in the cast was found in the part Of Natile, the Ambassadors wife, which was sung this year by Julia Brewer, whose youthful appearance was less m keeping with the part of an aged am bassadors wife than tha1 or MISS Thompson, who sang so well last year. Camille De Jolidon, the 'tweedler' oL the Ambassadors wife, could scarcely be classed as a dramatic tenor. He had no dramatic power and his Voice' while sweet, lacked the necessary vol une for so large a theatre. His pres ence was far from magnetic, and so a role that could be made much of was left weak and limp. Charles Edward Wright, as the Marquis Caseada, made much of a small part. His work in women, Women, Hang the Women was about as clever a bit of comedy as one could wish to see Nova ko- vich was played by a new conner, F. J. Mccarthy, but the role did not suf- fer by the change.
 The girls from Maxim's were not the same fair maidens who graced last years production. At that time it was difficult to duplicate the chorus for beauty, but now that quality is possessed by the minority. Last night was but the third performance of the company for this seasons tour, and for that reason the opera was nor completed until 11:30. The delay was not noticeable to the audience for with few exceptions the leading roles were played with a vim and dash that pleased The discriminating audience seemed to realize that the famous waltz was by no means the one feature of the opera, the interest in which is sustained throughout. The singing or women, Women, Hang the Women" by the eight principals in the male roles was apparently the hit of the evening as they were recalled again and again. The waltz, however, is as popular as ever and was repeatedly encored.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08
rEsT1FIEs AFTER FOUR YEARS.

Carlisle Center. N. Y, G. B. Bur hans. writes: About four years ago I wrote you that I had been entirely cured of kidney trouble by taking two bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy. and after four years I am again pleased to state that I have never had, any re- turn of those symptoms, and I am evil dently cured to stay cured" Foley's Kidney Remedy will do the same for lyou. F. B. Brill. local agent. s135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08
COTTON GINNED
 FALLING SHORT
(special from United Press

Special from United Press.)
 Washington, Sept. 8.-The Census Bureau announced to-day that 377,552 bales of cotton had been ginned from the growth of 1909 to Sept. 1, accord ing to the reports from the active gin neries, as compared with 402, ,229 bales to the same date last year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08
Shes New Haven
 Road for $lO,0OO

In the return of papers to the New Haven superior court for the Septem- Der term Is tho suit Of Susie Patten Arnnstronr of Wayne, Pa, for $10,0OO damages alleged to have been caused by the accident to the White Noun kain express at Greenwich, a year ago hast June The defendant is the New Haven railroad
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08
Big Factory Combine
 Coming in Bristol

Bristol. Sept. S.-Announcement is made by Secretary Dewitt Page of the New Departure Manufacturing com pany that that company and the Brls- kol Engineering company will consoH- date on October next. with a capital tstock of s1 500, 900. The New Departure knornrAny will absorb the other and will lefye the Engineering corporation stock holders seven per cent. preferred stock 1hare for share.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08
ELEGANT SCARF
 PIN FREE
The Most Marvellous Offer Ever Made
 By New York Firm

A metropolitan firm in order to in troduce their large catalogue of gen. era1 merchandise, household goods, jewelry, novelties, etc., are sending out a beautiful gold-plated scarf pin for either lady or gentlemen, mailing re- quest for same, free of charge.
 Mail is pouring in from all over the country from people who are desirous of procuring this handsome pin.
 Write immediately to the Broadway Company, 1165 Broadway, New York City, enclosing five two cent stamps to cover packing and postage and we will forward you at once a piece of jewelry that you will be well pleased with and which vii be admired great ly by Your friends.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08

supported, made her life a silent power for good among all those who knew her. Her family and her friends will remember her for her power to forget her own burdens and frequent suffering in her love for others.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08
HEALTH AND BEAUTY AID.

Cosmetics and lotions will not clear your complexion of pimples and blotch- les like Foley's Orino Laxative, for in digestion. stomach and liver trouble land habitual constipation. Cleanses khe system and is pleasant to take. F. B. Brill, local agent. *135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08
THE PRETTIEsr FACE.

and the most beautiful hands are of- ten disfigured by an unsightly wart- It can easily be removed in few dayu without pain by using Cyrus Ware Remover, for sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy. 253 Fairfield avenue ana 1s6 Cannon St
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08

The King of Denmark was the first ruler to honor Dr. Frederick A. Cook on his return frcm the pole. All Copenhagen went wild when the in trepid American reached there. King Frederick received him at the palace and entertained him at luncheon. The monarch said that the conquest of the pole had been the dream of Danish explorers for ages, but since Denmark could not have the honor of the dis covery he was glad that America had gained it. It was announced on the day the first bulletin of Cooks achieve ment was received that the King would decorate the explorer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08

O1dpeople who passed If e s meridian an d are susceptible to colds look upon Cyrus s Pl a s t CTS a S friends in need. Relief, support a n d a d d e d strength in ev- cry one. 25 cents,.. five for one dollar.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08
CLEANEAsY. THE BEST HAND
 SOAP.

to inJure the akin Stove Polish. Rust and Dirt For the
 Large can 10 centa Nm R. Winn> 20
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08
QUINNIPIAC
 10c, 3 for 25c
 CIGARS ECK l. E R 6 GO. 96S MAIN STREETnS74
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT sss PROBATE COURT

Estate of Emma Ellen Hebert. lefo, of the town of Bridgeport. in said' District. deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District, of Bridgeport, hath limited and allowedl six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit thoir' claims for settlement. Those who neR- feet to present their accounts. properly attested, within said time, will be de-' barred a recovery. All persons tn- debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 EVA STOWE, Executr1xs Sor Henry B. Shannon. Attorney at Lew.
 10 Franklin Block. St
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs. Dora c. Hair, of Guilford, past president of the Rebekah State As sembly, has been visiting Mrs. George Roth of East Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08

Miss Anna McKelvey, daughter o.
 MT and Mrs. James McKeIvey, of 6t
 Garden street. is spending her vaca. tion at Mount Tom and Chicopee Falls Mass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08

MT. and Mrs. John G. Rowland, re- turned from their summer home, The Tells, Quechee, Vermont, are stopping for a few days at the Stratfield. They are preparing to sail for an extended stay in Italy and the South of France.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08

Guaranteed not instantly removes Grease, Ink. Paint hands or clothing. Manufactured by .Stratford Ava
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-08

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