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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16

Mayor Lee and the Tax Board have sustained a defeat in their contention that the members of the police depart ment are not entitled to the increase of pay voted them by the Common Council a year. Justice Thayer in the Supreme court in New Haven, handed down a decision to-day deciding in favor of the plaintiff in the suit of James 1T. Sullivan, vs. the City of Bridgeport. This is the test suit brought by Officer Sullivan, represent ing his fellow officers, to recover the increase due him. He will receive about $10O.
 The amount involved is about $10,75O which the board refused to appropriate a, year ago.
 It will have to appropriate this year under these conditions, the sum that should have been appropriated last year, as we'll as similar sum to meet the increase for the current year.
 City Attorney Cullinan said this aft ernoon: 1T have not been informed of the decision of the court. Upon the information furnished in the press re- ports 1t would appear as if the court must have decided that it was the duty Of the Board of Aoportionment to ap- pfopriate money to meet the increase under the ordinance. The court must also have decided that policemen are not officers under salary who hold office for a fixed term.
 ;'The charter provides that officers so described shall not have an increase in pay while ir offfce.''
 The police salary increase was one of the topics of public interest before the tax board last February. The in crease was included upon the prelim- mary list. It was kept'off the final list, following an argument by Hobart French in which he claimed that the Board of Apportionment was super for board with powers greater than those given to the Common Council
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16
BERLIN TERRORIZED BY STABBING OF
 MANY WOMEN
Twenty-three Victims of Fanatic Since Feb. 1O- Some of Them Will Die.

Berlin. Feb. 16.-A man. described as Dark, Slim, with a black mustache and about 9 years old,'' has Berlin completely terrorized! today by his at tacks on unprotected women. Medical authorities declare that he is sexual ly deranged. He added three more victims ito his list os stabbings to- day, bringing the total since Feb. 10 up to g.
 Today's victims were more viciously attacked than any of the others and all were dangerously wounded by be- ing stabbed in the abdomen. One of them died from her wounds. Five of the women attacked by this Jack the Sttabber' are expected to die.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16
MIDDLE WEST STILL IN GRASP
 OF ICE STORM
Still Raining ill Ohio and Freezing As Fast As It
 Falls.
Ice Pulls Down Miles of Wires and Poles and Cuts Off COnlmunicatiOn-COn- dition Has Lasted Since Sunday Night-All Trains Are Hampered.
Especial from United Press

opCCIdl IIOl1l 'CullSO ETSSS.)
 Cleveland, Feb. 16.-Ohio to-day re- mains the hold-up point for the usual means of wire communication between east and west. While locally, some cities and towns are better fixed in point of trolley, telephone and electric light service, the telegraphic service IS worse than yesterday and Sunday night. The sleet storm that loaded the wires with ice and pulled down miles of them and hundreds of poles. continued this morning and the terc- perature remained at the point that turned the cold rain to ice as soon as 1t fell It was raining this morning throughout the state and small biz- gard prevailed at Cincinnati. During the early part of the day Cleveland and Cincinnati marked the furthest points with which wire communica- tIOn would be established.
 Later in the day communication be- tween Indianapolis, Chicago and St. Louis was re-established by way of Cincinnati but the northern part of Ohio, throughout which the telegraph and telephone companies run their trunk lines remained a barrier to the electric spark. The railroad blockade continues, due mainly to the fact that they are without wire communication. The railroad companies have thawed out most of the block system mechan- ism but constant vigilance is reQuir- ed to keep this in working order
 The Lake Shore reported all. trains from to hours late. The Pennsyl- vania systems are having the least trouble. After a. Hull of several hours Chica- go was swept by another blizzard last night which continues today with all the severity of last Tuesdays storm. A violent wind blowing the loose snow against the sides of the buildings has the winter. Transportation, telegraph and telephone communication which yesterday were making a desperate fight against it, lost, lost practically all they had gained when the blizzard it's fiercenesS. Up to g this no fatalities had been re- ported.
 Telegraph companies today reported the storm was the most disastrous they had experienced in many years. Everywhere the wires are down or working badly and in northern Ohio 1t will probably be weeks before the wires are going.
 The trains on the Lake Shore were forced to run through the worst of the storm and came into Chicago from one all reported delay and when the morn ing rush on the local elevated began trains were compelled fairly to crawl along. The local weather bureau pre- diets rising temperatures on the way, but states that present conditions probably will prevail for 24 hours more.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16
CHANGES IN YALE FACULTY

New Haven. Feb. 16.-It was an nounced today that Yale will lose four old professors. At the February meet ing of the Yale corporation held yes terday the resignation of Professors w. G. Sumner. c. B. Richards. Ber- nardette Perrin and HIP. Wright were accepted.
 Among the important appointments is that of Professor l.. F. Brecken- bridge of the University of Illinois to he professor of Mechanical Engineer ing and member of the governing board of the Sheffield Scientific School. Rev. H. H. Tweedy of Bridgeport was appointed to the chair of practical theology and Douglas C.. Macintosh of Brandon College. Manitoba, was ap- pointed professor Of typb"logy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16
DR. SULLIVAN
 GOES SOUTH

pr. J. l.. Sullivan. the well known practictioner who recently recovered from an attack of typhoid fever at St. Vircent's hospital. left yesterday for Pinehurst. N. C.. where he will recup- crate for three weeks. The physician has fully recovered from the fever but will rest up before reSuming practice. Rev. Father Curran, one of the curates at St. Patrick's parish is now at Pine hurst
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16

Mexico City. Feb. Researchers are to-day still finding bodies in the ruins of the Flores Theatre. a frame struc- ture at Acapulco which burned with a loss of probably 300 lives. Several Americans are reported to have been Tn the auditorium as a special per formance was being held in honor of Governor Flores. The fire started from a moving picture machine. It spread with incredible rapidity and as there were but three exits. hundreds were trapped
 The government has already ordered a thorough investigation in an effort to fix the responsibility. The prostra- ton of all telegraph wires in the city or Acapulco and vicinity prevents the obtaining of news. It is said there was an explosion Of the picture machine, in the rear of the building and that with in a few seconds flames and smoke were choking the room. There was a stampede for the exits which were soon Jammed so fearfully that many were thrown back into the flames.
 The fire department arrived quickly but there was no chance to save the theatre as flames were pouring from the doors and windows. In the audi toriun1 were many persons of the lead ing families. The bodies recovered thus far could not be identified and they will be buried in common grave. Many dead are being found in pairs. locked in each others arms Maxwell K. Moorhead. the American consul. is making every effort to find out what Americans perished.
 Many of those who were literally swept out of the theatre in the first rush tried to fight their way back when they found that wives and chilE dren had been left behind. Only the fact it was impossible to do thisA pre- vented many from neA1lessy sacrific- ing themselves.
 Washington, Feb. 16.-Maxwell K. Moorhead. American consul at Acapul- co. informed the State Department in received to-day. that no were lost in the theatre fire which destroyed the lives of over two people.
 Fl Paso, Feb. 16.-Three hundred and twenty persons were killed in the thea tre fire at Acapulco, according to a private telegram received here today A severe storm is delaying communi- cation between Mexico City and Aca- pollcO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16
MRS. PHILIP
 CORBIN DEAD
(SpeciaI from United Press.)

New Britain. Feb. 16.-Mrs. Philip Corbin, wife of Hon. Philip Corbn, president of the American Hardware Corporation. died at her home here to- day. She was S1 years old. Mrs. Cor bin was a native of New Britain and the daughter of Henry Whiting. She is survived by her husband and son. Charles F. Corbin. The funeral will be held on Thursday from her home ~p M2hIe street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16
Mrs. Barker Inherits
 The Lindley Estate

By the will of the late Eveline Car ter Lindley admitted to probate to-day the testatrix bequeaths all of her property to her daughter. Clara Louise Carter The estate is composed of real estate in East Bridgeport valued at about SS,OO0. The beneficiary who is now Mrs. Clara l.. Baker is the exc cutrix of the estate. The appraisers are Frank T. Staples and Henry c. Starwood.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16
CARD OF THANKS.

We hereby express our deep grati- tude and extend our sincere thanks to the many friends and neighbors for the kindness in the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother. es- peciaIly we thank the Eucharistic League of St. Charles Parish, also those who sent flowers.
 MR. ELZEAR BERNARD
 and Family. asp 530 Jane St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16

2 900 PERSONS WANTED to attend the ball and exhibition of Co. F. Hibernian Rifles, at Eagles haH Thursday evening, Feb. 18th. A good entertainment is guaranteed, all the latest popular dances. Gentleman and lady soc: extra ladies 25c each. No objectionable persons allowed
 B 15 u
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16
POLICEMEN WIN THEIR
 FIGHT FOR INCREASED PAY

Supreme Court Hands Down Decision in Favor of the Patrolmen, Which Means that Board of Ap- portionment Must Pro- vide Funds for Increase Voted by Common Coun- cil-Amount Involved, h. cluding Coming Year, Over $2O,OOO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16

bright. active and in teligent ladies to represent one of the best selling articles on the mar ket to 10 dollars made daily; no opposition: congenial employment. Address by letter, giving previous experience. if any, w. r. H., East Side Station. B 15 b O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16
HOLOCAUST IN MEXICAN
 PLAY HOUSE Probably 300 Lives Lost in Theatre Fire in Aca-
 pulco. Some Americans
 Probably Perished
 in the Flames

Fire Originated in Moving Picture Machine - Only Three Exits, Which Were Soon damned with Strug- gling Humanity - Wires Are Down and Details of Disaster Are Difficult to Obtain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16

TO RENT.-4 rooms, attic, tubs, gar- den. Inquire 132 Deacon St.
 B 16 SD
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16
(UNCLASSIFIED.)

JUST BEAR IN MIND H. E.. Wood1 61 Cannon St., when you want a good
 smoke. a*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16

GREAT RELIEF from headache and
 constipation. Casca Laxine tablets. 25 cts. B3% 70
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16

SPECIAL. MEETING of the Central Labor Union will be held at Carpen- ter's Hall. Wednesday evening. Feb. IT. at s o'clock. Per order. T. A. Flanagan. Pres. Geo. Madden. Sec.
 B 16 b DO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16

WANTED.-Every one to attend whist and dance given by Council 142. C.
 w. B. L.. at Warner Institute, We'd nesday evening. Feb. F. Handsome prizes. Tickets 25c. B13 u*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16

LOST.-A gentleman's large ring with initial F. set in dark stone. A suit able reward if returned to ". C., 24s State St. B 16 D
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16

CARD READER.-Advice on all af- fairs. 25c. Mrs. Levy. 674 Madison Ave-, 4th house above North Ave. 1
 c 6 < tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16

and white fox terrier. Finder will kindly return to 77 Mer-
 rian St. Reward. B 16 s*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16

TO RENT.-Flat of five rooms, inl-
 provements, to adults 743 Iranistan
 Ave BIS dso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16

FOR SALE.-At a bargain, one bay horse, weight 1050 can be seen at Sterling's livery stable, 9S1 East Main St. 15 sspo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16

GRAND ANNUAL PIG ROAST SUP PER at Germania hall. February 18th. Tickets 50 cents including sup per for gentleman and lady.
 B 16 bspo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16

COMMERCIAL WIRELESS and rail-. road telegraphy taught by expert; wireless a speciality. Address Wire less. care Farmer. a D
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16

GOOD TIME-Newfield Outing Club dance, Varuna Hall Tuesday even ing. Refreshments free. 25 cents.
 B Is "po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16

FOR SALE.-2O it. launch without
 motor. fine condition. Cheap. Apply 125 Jefferson St. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16

FOR SALE.-Slightly used rprighti piano. Regular price $350 for s16A. ! S44 Noble Ave. B Ii dso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16

D.-Railway Mail Clerks. $500
 first year. Examination for Bridge port May 18th. Preparation free.
 Franklin Institute, Dept. 609 Roches- ter, N. Y. B b b O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16

JAMES J. STEPHAN, popular natter.
 974 E. Main st.. has the goods Call and verify. Fl 50 tf ,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16

FOR SALE.-Prosperous foundry, in nearby town. Steady line of work, cupola 36 shell. Will take half mort gage. Good reason for selling. Ad- dress. H. F., Farmer. B il rspo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16

FARM WANTED in this vicinity in exchange for a neat room house, barn, etc, at Saugatuck, Ct. min utes walk to Railroad Station and trolley. Box 227 Southport, Conn.
 B II d*O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16

OLD HOMESTEAD CAFE. hot and
 cold lunch all day. Look in. corner; F.. Main and Walter Sts. M. F..
 O'Connor, Prop. A 19s tf o 3
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16

FOR SALE.-Hish grade upright piano. cheap. Square piano. 50 cts. d week 12 Piano Boxes, good for ash box or chicken coops. 844 No
 ble Ave. s A If { 0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16

NOW IS THE TIME to cover yorr, pipes. boilers and furnaces and save, the cost in coal in one winter. Openl evenings until 8 o'clock. Tel. 2S67- John F. Walsh. IA Kosuth St.
 T5 O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-16
CENT A WORD

For Wants, To-Rent, For Sale,, Etc, you get the BEST AND MOST RE- TURNS from THE ssFARMER.',
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-07

New York. August 9. 1909
Guiding - FOR export alive. consigned direct
@ soo de%snd s ana @ , 10 % hssr bulls nS
TO choice cows ioaI5c higher thin cows steady. The
n: real choice led offered: bulls $sgs4
~ FOR common choice native sides Latest private
TpeT from sTd9n gS''ee s e'te iGwSF At I9
beef higher at logi4c ~ To the cedric 10
Morris Reef Company, and the Philadelphia. to London
London viii carry ou, s2s cattle and 900 iquarteH Of
beef for sehwarzsehiid sulzberser 800 cattle for
Beef 1ompsny, making win the previous shipments
quarters. all TO the ports OF Great britain
saIes-MeIherson * CO. II virginia steers 1900 NJ
do 100 10 So IS do 1913 n at 50 60: ~ do
II At $ aS bull go Il - 3d. 'n %
DO 1850 ~ at So 90 2tso as 10. at 50 4o DO ss5 10
.o?S' 2rS Ed ';"s 's'5o ss r.
at 81 49, 20 do 1910 n a. So 90 do 1900 n 50 as
iiIs n: 50 10: Is do. n u DO 1915 ~
%.vton c. 10 West virginia Isls n al,
s o a. Sc n a. 40 30 1877 d A. g s No. a. yrS 5
d. l224 H. az 50 80 q DO 1923 H. at 81 30; 81 Ken
si. S6 i.o Gsq s. % se r. g 81 20
bulls s5e DO SIS h. At IS 50 "a 3d. 4
No. At s. To- d. 1000 H. at s. So DO. coo con s az
s Judd 4 Co: bulls. oes ~ at 50 so. do $40 N.
Jeline Wright & CO. bulls Ssh ~ at 50 %; . cows
CALtEs-Recepts were 222 head. all for sale.
active and 25c higher buttermilks
grassers or Western calves offered The pens were
cleared Common 70 choice veals sold 81 50 ~ =
dressed 7siiIsc sTssses and batteT@iis
sales r.. Hume; &c veas. Iea N average. 50 a7's
Jeliine. Wright 8 Co: ga veas 1872 n, So throw
outs" las n. At 81.
at so DO I25 n a. S5S do les ~ at 50 So 7
Tobn a shannon: 43 veals, 1856 10. at So throw
Mcpherson s. Co: Virginia vsals l25 10. S. so;
S Judd & Co: II veals l45 10 at 50 25 do 1877 ~
SHEEP AND LAMBs-Receipts were 1871 cars.
or head. including two cars direct TO butchers
ana IA the market making. with previous arrivals
I5i ears on sale Market active Arm Csc higher
and all grades Of lambs; sheep
steady The were not quite cleared sheep sold az
one car az SIS IS Dressed STEADY at TaiOc per
M some choice wether mutton lO'Rc lambs 100 I3c
Shippers Commission company; 2s6 Kentucky
snja 40 GO NJ at 81 40: 25s do 81 81 10 Ken
tucEv sheep 100 no a SIS rs: 2 do. 100 N, S..
robin & sha Virginia lambs. n IS so;
ga 40 81 n AT 81 Kentucky yearlings 20 H. So
NJ Kentucky sheep n N, at 81 500 - Virginia do. III
10 s4 2s Kentucky S1is ;, ~ TO- az a. - - &C Az
&C pennsyvania do. ~ 81 80: sheep 100 m. at
e. %: 2 10, ITO n. at So do. 100 n. NJ 50
Sesrfon & Co 2T5 Virgins lambs d5 NJ. s.: 100
pennsylyania do ~ s. u.s. virginia sheep ss No.
a. So So 40 Pennsylvania cuis q n. at So So
Mcpherson Co; e6 virginia lambs u ~ at s. 81
sBis 90 sheep 1os H. IS: % do. los 10. 81 so;
sanders 81 state lambs. IS n. at 81: 20 PennsyI-
vsaa 49, 1 p 81 state lambs 81 ~ at 81 IS 81
HoGs-Recsipts we're 10 ears or 247o head. in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-07

GENERAL MARKET REPORT.

New YORK. August n lF'7
o,r-xF-The coffee market was not active io-caF.
Is,b.r Feadier tone, and closed steady net
N 49, - & points higher sales for the day Nere
urcnsneso, 90 haze The market opened steady net
rpors. a. ponts higher response TO the advance
rrrae - An tbe French market, and showed ltle
60 - r,oveu1ent during The day. late months pelns
t.,ly steady Possibly the near positions August anu
rt-sh.- ans October closing net unchanged. are he
49, an feel the influence - appr1a ching shipment.
eo-srn and there operators who are OF
- .,rn fhst the late months must ultimately 60 -
" ,rrn IN order make carrying charge for hedge
49, h.s,re the height ~ the crop movement -
- Nevertheless. there is no Indication - any
Ss an the part a tie large interests that have been
-s,1inr near months and credited With carrying
- snpllsS available FOR delivery CONTRACT IN this
.,ssf ASIDE from the advance A. Hayre there seemed
80 Hls IN The foreign promote buying Havfe
"a unchanged 70 = franc lower Rio - reis lover
- santos vas 100 refs higher. Receipts the two
-. were bags. against g. 0pS haEs last year and
i-5shr receipts 6lsOo bags against 50 0oo bags
80 yssr New York warehouse deliveries Thursday
~, fis bags Very cold weather reported IN al
srnas a. sac Psulo. The market for spot coffee
er.g with quotations the basis OF IAG7isc Tor RIO
Mf
NJ rsnge prices in ths local market day
rf Is follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-07
COUNTRY PRODUCE MARKETS.

York. August o. lSu5'
rEa<s ANn PFsS-Recepts to-d1f =" hfgs beaI,,
ana 200 haes meas There little more urgency 70 SCI
r1srrov beans and prices being shaded enolt DC
Medium ana pea slow and FatheI easy
holders would make concessions on both
and foreign Red kidney still heia fatIer H.Iy
bu without much california lima quiet scoten
peas rather barely steady We quote. Bf-AN
marrow choice per bush sass 05 do fair 10 good - 30
Imported marrow choice 81 55aS2 so, DO common TO
good 81 lOqs2 Imported pea choice " 5OdS- Sa' I'M
ported medium choice 81 20d$2 % do common 10 gooa
s2GS2 -: kidney choice. 81 I5a$2 no. 20 islr 20
good 81 4Ods2 as red kidney choice. s. ooas2 % 90
good f2GS2 20. black turtle SOUP choice - -
20: lima California choice sSaSs o. PEAS SCOTCH
bags per bush. 81 o5nS2
BTTTER-Recepts to-day. $500 pkgs No further
changes occurred day. Buying along very con
sfvatiye lines and for other than strictly fancy sales
The feeling Quite number OF the larger buy
holding or hoping 20 secure further
This applies 20 especially Process factory ana
packing stock IN small supply and fairly sustained We
quote creamery. specials N. 28lz@2Ie % eAtras
go - sc. do nrFts 2Sa2sc: do seconds. 24n24s 90
thirds 22 4231ac; state dairy tuba finest 2oS1se DO
process specials 2sQ24sc: extras 23N23sc hrsts
q isN2c. do seconds. 10000 Western initiation cream
cry nrsts &c Western factory. hrsts 2iM2isc. do
onds 2Os-oAse; packing stock No l. 2oisc; do No 2
i3iaa.Oc; 10 No g. 1910
GHEEsE-Recelpts to-day. 3, T34 boxes. The martet
developed increased hrmneEs due the estab
shed IA the country. The bulk OF the pretty
wen sold out. however and many lots arrived
on which 10 trade Most holders refused sell these
except a. en advance OF about c buyers paid
the higher rates without protest Skins rather arm end
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-07

orss cables Rio-Cuaee marset weak No Rio.
sSos hsgs santos-Coftee market hrm. No santos.
$40 No Z $500. receipts 65ooo bags. stock. $4,000
ID higher; al . m vas net UNCHANGED 70 I. pig
sgt a. = m was nei lnsnsngea 70 = pig hgher.
q m gnsssRssa ,o 2, 2as 4, s5Sa 6Sse
o0lIoN-The cotton market showed continued ner-
sasness to-day and after sharp early advance. due
usalons in the Southwest eased OF closing steady
van advance ~ points on September and II points
ies The market opened steady at an advance 81
ss points sno during tte early trading sold about
Esic Al this level there was a renewal bear
pressure ane liquidation and January sold OF 20 10 l5e
q points net over closing - u @oc bid against
rsss-ss a sorssha- iIcr@sses ,',ss 5~1,a.a ana
covering due the builish showing - the Liverpool
narkei Ehich 1874 points higher ~ the hour -
49, i'A AI' 70 ''iif , 70 IONS
On ssies Or se0 bales Pr cables reported Contnen-
"a huying There Vas considerable buying here for foreign
seeSgni adrins fhe day. which Considered very
heshy feature % The situation and detailed
= n. sogthsss; also helped the advance. The
~. ioIsess being tor partly cloudy 20 clear westher
~ southwest and while accounts from the eastern
~ ~ are somewhat more encouraging D. seems that
~ eltsfe me trade believes tho crop prospect
- improved little any since the government report
n. weekly movement figures - tho Ne- York cot
~ thehsnEe follow. Port receipts. 9.05s bales.
Ssis ssies srs5n,s -, 49, ea 10 llis 40
ne. iss,, oas last southern nlli YAK
- tesumefeol 10000 against 996 last year; loss
~ brought into sigh, Tor me week 47.57s against
.sl year Total crop movement Port receipts
E,k etc agsins; ssa3 40 iast year: overland 70
lt snd Canada 1880 aa against sal s47 last yea:
e. STOCK 81 inferior towns in excess % September
-, y, against asTas last wear brought into sight
',on O ss i1;o sight during the month o. July
Ss tosl crop for $40 days this season
|-h sa2 DAYS last season.
va ts follows: