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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-18
ELKS' BOWLING TOURNEY HAS
 FEM ALL GUESSING

Interest in the outcome Of the Eiks bowling tournament is increasing nightly. Last evening there was an- other big crowd of antlers on hand to greet the players and cheer along their favorites. The rival teams were cap tained by John w. Grant and George williams and the Williams outfit won two of the three games.
 There will be no tournament game tonight as the regular meeting of the lodge is to be held Tomorrow even ing the "B" and "F~' teams compete. The ''B' team comprises Eddie Broch. captain. Victor Ericsson, Arnold Car gill. Henry P. Keane and P. s. Cheese man. The 'F~' team Is made up of Bentley Charles Chadwick. John Schleichert, s. F. Boucher. Daniel Walsh and Joseph Connors.
 At the alleys Tuesday night the team explained by Sammy Brewer won the odd game from Billy welch's team. George T. Mccarthy of the winning team made the highest record SO far recorded for a single string. 213. Last night the teams rolled as follows: The scores.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-18
NEWLYWEDS RACE FROM FRIENDS IN
 NEIGHBOR'S AUTO
MT. and Mrs BIa,z Steal Over Back
 Fence and Dash to New naves.

Mir. and Mrs Warren D. BIatz fled from their friends in am automobile last night after their marriage at the home of the brides parents. MT. and Mrs. J. Otto Nelson. HOS East Main street. Bride and groom slipped through the back fence into Mir. T. B. Ford's auto. They were driven to New Haven where they boarded the Washington Express. Their friends knew they were going to take the 9:36 Everyone hurried to the railroad sta tion and when the train pulled in they were surprised to find MT. and Mrs. Blatz comfortably seated in parior car chairs Three young men managed to get into the car with some confetti and a just married" sign.
 Among the out of town guests were Rev. and Mrs Henry Blatz and Miss Marie Biatz of Ansonia, Mir. and Mrs John Blatz and MT. and Mrs. Edwin Blatz of Brooklyn. Mir. and Mrs. Thompson of Stratford. MT. Clarence Evans of New Haven. Among the Bridgeport people in attendance were Mrs Jenson. Miss Essie Peabody, MT. Frank Meyers and Miss Evelyn Spen- cer. The groom is the receiving tell CT at the bank of T. L. Watson & Go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-18
St. Patr.ck's Fair Ends

The ten nights fair of St. Patrick's parish for the benefit of the new church fund. closed last evening As yet no figures have been given out as to the proceeds, but when they are announced many will be ngreeably sur prised at the work that has been &C., complished. The priests of the parish and the parishioners. themselves have worked untiringly for many nights. and now can look with a source of qualification on the results that they have accomplished.
 The better part of last evenings closing was taken Np with the dis tribution and awarding of the many costly articles which had been so kind Iy donated by we'll wishers of the suc- cess of the fair.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-18
U. s. SHIPS PUSHING TO
 NICARAGUA
Reign of Terror Follows Wholesale Executions - Two Americans Reported Killed.
Special from United Press.

Special from United PressL)
 Washington. Nov. 1s.-Followfng the receipt Of a report from the consulate at Managua that two Americans, Leon. ard Grace and Leroy Cannon, were executed by President zelaya's order the State Department today informed the representative at Washington that the reception of the Nicaraguan min- ister would be indefinitely postponed.
 At the request of the State Depart ment the Navy Department has or dered the cruisers viclxsburg and Des Moines to Central American waters.
 Two dispatches were received from the consulate at Managua- The first reported that the two Americans had been captured with the revoiutiS, lists and condemned to death at Del Cas- tteo. near Greytown. The American consul requested President ZelAya to commute the sente ts- The Pres dent said he would l.. .Se the case under consideration. but later stated that the sentences were final.
 The second dispatch says that 1t was reported that the two Americans had been executed. and the consul adds that he has reason to believe this to be the case
 New Orleans. Nov. 1s-That a reign of terror exists in Nicaragua and hun dreds of men are being -ut to death for assisting the Estrada movement. Is from Havana The news was brought from Panama by passengers arriving from Nicaragua. k-
 More than 500 men have been seized by government troops and shot with out trial. according to statements of refugees
 The refugees declare the only hope of restoring peace in NicaraEua Is through intervention of ~some foreign power.
 The steamer Utstefn which sailed last night for Bluehelds from this port. Is alleged to have loaded with sup plies being sent to Bluehelds by ex- President Emmanuel Bonilla of Hon duras.
 Before the steamer sailed Consul General Altschul. representing the zelaya government in Nicaragua. pro tested against allowing the ship to clear. declaring 1t was loaded with arms and ammunition destined for General Estrada's forces.
 The collector of the port wired to Washington for instructions but as he heard nothing from the state depart ment he allowed the vessel to proceed.
 The rtstein is the property of a firm which also owns the said to have been seized by the revo- lutionary army in Nicaragua
 A cable from Cape Gracious to-day states that the steamer Imperator of the Blueneld line. carrying six pound guns. will attempt to run the blockade at Greytown to-day. The zelaya forces are bottled up in Greytown according to this dispatch and fin desperate straits.
 Unless the Imperator. which is car the city must surrender within a few days. it is declared.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-18
NEWEST NOTES OF SCIENCE

One hundred and fifty gallons of cider can be made from a ton of ap- ples of the right kind.
 A New England railroad Is experf- menting with ball bearings for car oxles to economize on lubricants.
 More than 2.00O 900 tons of sunflower seed are raised In Russia every year for food for the peasantrv.
 There will be sixteen miles of tracks in She Pennsylvania Railroads great new terminal in New York.
 France has over 10000 registered physicians. and there are more than Snnn students in its madicaI schools.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-18
300 PER CENT.
 DIVIDEND FOR
 STOCKHOLDERS
fspecial fron United Press.l

New York, Nov. 1s-The board of directors of Wells. Fargo & Company today called a special meeting of the stockholders for Dec. @ to vote on the recommendation to increase the cap- ital stock from eight to twenty-four million dollars
 The directors have agreed that so soon as the increase shall have been authorized dividend of three hundred dollars a share shall be declared
 Also s16.000. 900 worth of new stock Is to be offered for subscription to the stock holders of record at par. in a proportion of< two shares of the new stock to each share of the old.
 Following the announcement of the BOG per cent. dividend on Wells Fargo that stock advanced with a phenom- fual leap on the New York Exchange. reaching 50 as against 51s at the close yesterday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-18
Deaths and Funerals.

John Fitzgerald, son of John and Alice Fitzgerald. died yesterday after noon at the home of his parents. e7s Lafayette street, after a brief illness with diphtheria. The boy was years months old and was a general fla vorite with his playmates. The par ents have the heartfelt sympathy of a host of friends in their bereavement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-18
Jim McNally's Pal
 Gets Drastic Penalty

The eloquence of Attorney Charles H. shapiro availed little this morning in the case of Grant McKeel. formerly associated with Jimmy McNaIly. ths greens goods king. Grant was chare- ed with assa 1lting Carrie LACroix, the wEite woman who has kept house for him. The poor woman was badly bat tered up. A fine of s36 and costs with out by Deputy Judge Wilder McKeel is held in bail of s250 on appeal He owns property and may be able to Eet a bondsElan,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-18
HONOR FOR THOSE
 CORDOVAN KNIGHTS

The nominating committee of Cor dova council, Knights Of Columbus, has reported it's selection as follows: grand knight Arthur c. Bowen: deputy knight simon McKinnie; recording sec retary John Judge; financial secretary, T. E. Dorsey; treasurer David W. Lynch; chancellor, Edward Dolan; ad- yocate William Rogan: Warden John J. Ganley; inside guard James Kane; outside guard, Thomas Kane; chap lain. Rev. J. B. Nihill; trustees John Judge, M. ]. Reyes, John J. Gallagher. The election will be held the first Tuesday in December.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-18
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
Front basement.

this city four years ago, and has made himself quite a factor in the life Of the community
 Because MT. Davies will leave this city the first of the month. the series of six lectures which he has arranged for the winter on his travels abroad will be condensed to two lectures. the first to be delivered Monday evening. Nov. p. and the second the following Mondav evening"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-18
"ICE KING" MORSE GETS EXTENSION
 FROM HIGH COURT
fspecial from united Presa.

New York, Nov. 1s.-The United States district court of appeals to- day. through Attorney Martin W. Lit tleton. granted to C. w. Morse, the conivcted ice king. an extension of the 40 days stay of execution granted on Oct. Il. The extension will remain in force until the United States supreme court passes upon the writ of certio- rari filed by Littieton-
 In meantime Morse will be kept in the Tombs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-18
Special silver.

Tea-sets of four pieces at $4.50.
 Of. heavy silver-plate on a base of white metal and in graceful new pattern.
 The four pieces are tea pot, sugar-bowl, spoon-hold- CT, and cream-pitcher. Ex- tra value, ,-$4, 50.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-18
Primrose Favored for
 G, O. P. Leader

bers of the board of aldermen was held last night. in the City Hall. AL derman Wilder was chosen caucus chairman for the year. Those of the aldermen who were present favored Mir. Primrose as the Republican leader of the board of aldermen
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-18

gradients, that does almost wonderful work and that costs but 9 cents.
 It does its work quickly and the polish is lasting. It is not harmful to the user. It brings a lustrous glearn to silver and gold and cut glass; makes nickel look al- most like silver.
 A demonstrator is show ing it's efficiency. You'll be interested.
 Main floor at stairway.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-18

The Chilean Government is about to build dry dock big enough to hold a He HHn-te-~ ---~-nt
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-18
Opa1ine Cream.

A new polish for precious metals and cut glass.
 Here is a polish without any acid or other harmful in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-18

WANT Aps. ~wvT a woRn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-18

Conn.,, weaher-Far tonight to
 Thursday morrow
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-22
PROMINENT ITALIAN KILLS.
 A MEMBER OF BLACK HAND

New Orleans, Jan. 2l.--As the result of an alleged black hand plot. Antonio Genusa, an Italian. was shot and ln- stantiy killed here tonight by Pasqualo Paopmina, wholesale wine merchant and grocer and a prominent member of the local Italian colony. u
 Paormina claims that he received a letter today, embe elllsh ed with the grim black hand emblem and demanding that he pay over to parties who would meet him at a certain. time and place, the sum of $500, 1t was directed in the letter that his house would be dy- namited unless he complied with the demands. ,s
 According to the merchants story, he was ,apprOached at the corner Of Char tress and UrsulIne Streets this evening by Genusa, wffp was accompanied by two other men. and asked if he was ready to pay the demanded sum E. Eol- lowing short barley, 9enusa is claimed to have made threatening movement as if to draw a weapon, and Paormina drew his pistol and fired three shots at Genusa, all Of them taking effect.
 Paorniina. immediately gave himself up to the police and is now in jau.
 Stanciila Ciatpolla, said to have been one of the companions of Genusa, was later arrested. He was a short time ago released dn' bond pending trial on the charge of being implicated in the dynamiting of an Italians house.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-22
.TWAY's DOG WINS
RENA wHITEsTONE FnHsT
 UNITED STATES DERBY.
UHion Springs Setter ls object of Mueh Admiration at 6Fand Junetfcn
 Field TriAlk--Ofher AIAbamh

Grand Junction. Tenn. Jan. 2t--
 Especial )--In one of the hottest con tested races and with the ciassiesi dogs of the season the setter bitch Rena whitestone owned by Charles ". Tway of Union spxings, Ala. and w w. Graves of Montgomery won first h the United States derby at Grand Junction. over the sensatfoned Master John and other noted winners today.
 Old Forester was second and FishePs Honest Scrap was third.
 z With the brilliant ana at all times consistent work of Reha Whitestone.
 the consensus of opinion of judges and spectators alike were SC unanimous that the award was approval. The championship stakes started to- day. Lanark Lad vs. Champion Rina Woolton Both were withdrawn after two and one-half hours of hard run- hing.
 The champion Tonopaugh and the lchampfon Prince whitestone will run together Saturday. Many wagers are being made on result. of this race
 The champIon Tonaopaugh is a slight favorite in betting for the race and championship
 Large crowds of enthusiastic sports men from ail over the United States and Canada are present.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-22
WOMAN IN THE CASE
ANOTHER THEORf' IN sMtTH-LAU- ! " RENT TRAGEpY. ''' v, =. =
MIAs .Letitia Exinw, ga ,AiaAalna GsFi, g. Now Occupies the Center of tBes
 Stawe hW Famous

F Columbus, Miss, Jan. 21.--.(SpeciaL)-- While the day has brought no new developments in the Smith Laurent tragedy. 1t fs said that the prosecution is working on a theory that the al- legged seduction of Miss Smith was not the cause of the homicide, but that Smith killed Laurent on Account of jealousy over another. woman.
 In his testimony yesterday, Smith mentioned a Miss Letitia King. who was a guest of the family on the occa,- sion of Laurent's one and only visit to the house. and while attorneys for the prosecution~;will not talk. 1t Is un- derstood facts have developed which lead them to believe that Smith was attached. to this woman. and had his anger and jealousy aroused beeuse she showed a preference for Laurent.
 This Miss Letitta King, who now seems to be holding the center of the stage in the famous case, Is divorced woman. She married a man named Hoffman, but subsequently, secured a divorce from him, and resumed her maiden. name She has visited the Smith home on two occasions, once in November, 1907. and again in June of the following year.
 Smith stated on the stand that dur ing her first visit, their relations were very friendly, but on her second vIsit they ,becames estranged. and he was glad when she left. She Is now living plantation about eight miles north east of Tuscumbis, Ala. She is a member of highly respected family, her father being travelling, man in the employ of a Nashville saddlery concern
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-22
TRusf-MADE l'owDER.
ona ceatrsysray ovss rswas. rur

Ola CentreyArsy Ovsx Powder Pur- sA rsekaees for NHyv2ls hsKiysd,
 Washtagtons galp2 aszrvl$y virtue or an amendment offered by 'Mk.s Tawney and agreed to, the Secretary of the Navy is required to report to Congress each session q detailed report of the expenditures of repairs Of vessels where such expenditures exceed s20o.. GOO for any one ship in any one year.
 The~old controversy over the powder purchases for the. navy was revived when the amendmsnt by kf, Cox. In- diana, prohibiting the expenditure of any money for ytrust-Hlade powder was called up. The amendment was later agreed to amid applause. In opposing that amendment, Mfs Foss, Illinois, argued that powder Was bought from the only powder company in. the United states. one.third of the quantity used, he said, was made by the Government
 Mir. Toss warned the House that if the amendment were adopted you will not have any powder for the coming year." ,sA
 Holding up list of independent powder cvmpapies. Mr. Gaines. Ten- nessee. charged that not one of them had been given a contract.
 The Cox amendment was then agreed to. -f /,
 The biTi was finalfy laid aside for tAs day and the House adjourned. 4
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-22
RACE TRACK GAMBLING.
A Hearing Before sub-Cemrgittee of
 seuafe Judiciary CeuAmittee.

A Hearing Before gub-Csmisittee of
 senate Judiciary CsnAm,ittse.
 Washington, Jan. 21.--A hearine be- fore a subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Judiciary. on senator Burietts bill, against the interstate race track gambling. by telegraph, was held today.
 pr. Wilbur F. Crafts, superintendent of the international Reform Bureau. stated that there were only four States mich have no laws against gambling, amely, California, Neyana. Kentucky I Indiana These States. he said, ,u Id telegraph odds and other racing ss; in advance of the race to other
 g, which do not permit race track ? .ai- ing within thSir .b0rderss and #
 purpose of Senator Burketta ..- prevent this practice.
 III prohibits gambling of any
 kind or the sending of any .. whatever containing gam. r.r Ga either by telegraph or teie- one State into another.
 bits the interstate exchange
 i. -4nbling information.
 former Senator Blair and others appeared before the committee in sup- port of the BiI1, contsnding fer Its cons stitutionality.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-22
..soclAL wRlRl. {"
wlth. CoRee-insOmnia and cOllapa

It seems dificult for some of us to be good all of the time. but 1t pays, after all.
 Even a model school teacher. on va cation, may drop into ~excesses in the way of overeatinR, late hours and black coffee to add to the arritation of the nervous system.
 Tam a teacher in the University" writes a lady in Salt Lake City. "and hold a responsible and trying position For months before my collapse. I rose completely devitalized, but braced up on g. cup of coffee
 "The summer vacation I spent in the East where participated in a whirl oi social affairs. There was scarcely an evening when I did not drink strong coffee and afterwards spend hours awake.
 have spent hundreds of dollars and ai- most two years of suffering trying to mend 1t.
 giving up coffee. I tried Postum. not prepared. at first. as 1t ought to be- and I did not care for 1t. Since get ting 1t right have found it wonder fully benefieial.
 ''The benefts derived from Postum the past year have been gradual but sure. The effect on my stomach was immediate. It was the only thing ex- cept the white of egg that did not dis trees me.
 There Is no doubt that coffee is. in - furious to many even in small quanti- ties To one who will make the trial there Is no doubt that Postum Is de- cidedly beneficial and a delicious drink if made according 2" to directions on package"
 " Name given by Postum Co.,. Battle Creek. Mich. Read The Road to We'll vile" in pkgs. There's a Reason"
 Ever read the above letterg nevs one appears from time to time. They are Senuines trUe, ,sand fall of human
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-22
MAYOR MCCLELLAN TEsrrFIEs.
Is . Witness in InvestigafIOn of Nev
 York CItY'a FInances.

IN WttmeSs Tn AnNeetBaHIOn 0H New
 York CIty's Finances.
 New York, Jan. 2l.--Mayor McClel- Ian was called today as a witness be- fore tho Legislative Committee, which under the guidance of former Senator Cassidy, as It's chairman. is investiGat- ing New York Clty's finances.
 Replying to questions about the mu- nicipal ownership of public utilities. Mayor Mcclellan said:
 There is a general Socialistic ten- dency abroad in the country and 1t re. quires all the backbone of Government and city officials 10 resist the pres. sure"
 Tn suggestions to the commission- CTS Mayor Mcclellan said there ought to be fewer city departments, no more than eight or ten, with greater pay and power for the heads.
 T think at the present time I have the finest men that could be secured, '' Mayor Mcclellan said. There was 6 suggestion in the papers the other day, mentioning the President of the Unit ed states as my successor. The friend or enemy, who inspired 1t. declared that Mfr. Roosevelt would have Tafts and Roots in their city department II is out of the question. In the Cabi- net there is great honor. EB be head of a city department means unlimited criticism. iftoierable abuse. NO thanks and no pHaise.S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-22
CRUSHED TO DEATH
BOY KILLED WHILE RIDING IN A
 BOX CAR.
The Car on Which Hershel Graham Was Rldtna Turnea Over, Crnshing Him Fatally
 AhOut fhe Chest.

Mobile. {en. s1.-tspeeisll l--Hershel Graham, white boy l9 years of age. was killed tlas morning on the Tom bigbee Valley Railroad. forty-two miles above Calvert, Ala, by box car on which he was riding turning over, crushing him about the chest.
 He lived for short while after the accident. Ills body was brought to this city tonight and prepared flor burial. It will be shipped to CreoIa. Ala. in the morning for interment. His father and mother are dead. He leaves a stepInother. Mrs. Henry Imms, in Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-22
AGED INMATES BURNED.
Fire Destrsys Mes's DsiIaiss
 Msssnss.s Csasfy Infiri.Ary.

Fire Deatrsys Messs DuiIaisG ei
 Maksnaing Ceasty Inflrinaxy. <. Garfield. Ohio. Jan. z1---Fire of un. known origin this evening destreyet the mems building of the MahontiinE counyy infifmary here and fifteen of the aged inmstes received burns more oi less serious.
 The injured: Steven Kelley. burned about head. face. hands and legs. may die; Dennis Mahoney. burned about face; John Davis. burnef about face neck and arms: Charles W. Wfilianis face and shoulders: Arthur Evans, face and hands; John Davies. face; John Horn. face. neck and chest: philfir Eckhart. face. arms and hands, Henry Hurd. face: Jacob Baumgartner. face meek and arms: Elmer Lungrist, facs and hands. Christ Shrub. face.
 The men were endeavorins to cheek the fire at the foot of stairway when a shift in the wind suddenly drove sheet of flame down upof them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-22
DE F. ARAUJo SENTENCED.

Gets . PeAiteAtIagy Sentenee fer ViO-
 latEng Neutrality Laws t
 San Antonio, Tex, Jan 21-Convicted of violating the neutrality laws, An tonic DeF. Araujo was sentenced to- day in the Federal Court to two and a half years Imprisonment.
 Araujo was charged, with starting a movement against the Mexican Gov ernment which terminted last J June in an enlargement with Mexicafi Soldiers at Las Vascaa, when twelve soldiers were killed. He edited g Mexican newspaper at Austin and pleaded the right of free press in defense.
 The alleged conspiracy vas hatcbed in Wilson County and the testimony was to the effect that Arapjo was, gem eral delegate of the revolutionary army.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-22
ACCIDENT PROVES FATAL.

Boy Struck By Car ih PeasaeOIa suc-
 eunabs to InJuries.
 Pensacola, Fla, Jan. 21.-(SpeciaI. ) After lingering for two days after being struck by a street car and dragged by the break beam for sev- eral yards, the little son of Gus Sod erlind of West Government Street, died tonight shortly after 6 o'clock. The little fellow sustained a fracture of the skull and three ribs broke. but ap- parently6 recovery was. possible until tonight when sthere was 8 relapse and the boy died within a few minutes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-22

ing to suffer. knowing full well that ] have done no intentional wrong. the enemies of prohibition think by this that am going to De deferred from performing ny duties es pfesi- dent of the Prohibition Club of Daiias county. they. are vastly mistaken. ] Ipropose to stiii perform my iuties in this matter. propose to still advocate the cause of prohibition
 ~Ernest Lamar"