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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03


 Demands of the men:
 Closed shop and wage increase of from one to five cents an hour.
 Companies offer to arbitrate wage differences, but refuse "Closed shop.'
 Strike vote to be taken August 5th.
 Chicago, Aug. 3-An furloughs in the police department were cancelled to-day and every man ordered back to duty following the action of the em- ployes Of the Chicago street railways last night and this morning, in decid- ing to hold referendum votes on Thursday on a proposition to call a general strike.
 Such action would affect all the sur face lines in the city and suburbs and practically tie up the car traffic. It is feared also that eventually. it would extend to the employees of the elevated railways. From the expressions of the employees at their mass meetings which decided on the referendum. it appears that they prefer to strike. This was indicated in the bitter addresses of all the speakers and by the unanimous rejection of the offers of the Chicago City Railway Company to arbitrate wage differences or to sign new agree ments with the men on existing condi- tions. There were several mass meet ings held throughout the city which were attended by 5000 street car em- ployes. Intense interest was mani fested and especially when the union officials outlined their plans for a strike campaign.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03
FLAHAVAN SCORNS
 AID OF LAWYER
'' An Innocent Man Needs No Lawyer" He Says to Judge Foster, Who Fines Him $1OO and Proves Con- trary.

James F'lahaven. who keeps a, saloon at 846 Pembroke street, and who was arrested with Melville Miller a week ago for policy playing. was fined $100 in the city court this morning. Al though he had no counsel he appealed under bonds of $50. Judge Foster ad- vised him to secure counsel before he appeared in the court of Common Pleas. Flahaven replied that an inno- cent man needed no attorney to look out for his interests. Judge Foster. however insisted that he did as the prosecution mad that advantage and the accused would be liable to suffer unless he was properly advised MT. Flahaven thanked the Judge and de- parted vowing that he is an innocent man.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03
Lilley Resolutions
 Handsomely Engrossed
In Volume Bound in Black Seal Leather, lined with Purple Silk, They Will Be Sent to Mrs. Iillev.

Earl A. Rishor of this city, who has been expressing the resolutions adopt ed by the Common Council upon the death of Gov. George l.. Lilley, has completed the work and delivered it to City Clerk Buckingham. The resOlu- tionS are upon parchment and enclos- ed in a. handsome folio of black seal leather lined with purple silk. The resolutions are upon eight pages and the artistic lettering is offset by floral designs that are marvelously real in aspect. The folio will be signed by the Mayor and City Clerk and then be forwarded to the widow of the Cover nor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03
Weather Indications
Especial from United Press

(SpeC1aI rom Unlteu PreSSJ
 New Haven, Aug. 3.-Forecast:- Partly cloudy tonight and Wednes- day.
 A disturbance that is central near Hatteras is producing cloudy and rainy weather from Florida to Vir- ginia. Local showers were reported in the Mississippi river and Rocky Noun tain districts. The area of high pres sure continues over New England and is producing coll, pleasant weather in the northeastern sections. The Hat teras disturbance will probably move out to sea and this vicinity will be on the northern edge of it during the next 24 to 26 hours.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03
New Central Body
 of Trades Unions
fSpecial from United Press1

Special from United Press.)
 Chicago, Aug. 3.-Further plans are being laid today to complete the or ganization of a new central body of the Building Trades Unions in Chica- go to take the place of Skinny Mad den's Associated Building Trades. The new organization was launched at a meeting last night. It will be under the American Federation of Labor.
 Delegates representing 21 1000 union men were present at the meeting and several unions will announce later if they will join. While the meeting to put Madden out of the lead of the organiZat ton was in progress friends of Madden gathered on another floor of the building.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03
MAN STRUCK WITH
 BLUNT INSTRUMENT
 DIES IN HOSPITAL
Special from United PressD

New Britain, Aug. 3.-Herbert c. Blinn. about 40 years old, a well known character about town and son of the late Levi $. Blinn. wealthy carpenter, was found lying in an unconscious condition in the Hungerford lot early today. He was removed to the hos rital where he died a few hours later. At first it was thought he was intoxi- cated but investigation revealed the fact that he had been struck on the head with a blunt instrument. The medical examiner is conducting an ex- animation this afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03
COTTON WORKERS TO HAVE THEIR
 WAGES INCREASED
(special from United Presso

ISPeCIdI lrOIH UTlleu FTeSS.J
 North GroSvenordale. Conn.,, Aug. 3. It is learned on good authority that the 1000 cotton workers of the Grosve- nordale Manufacturing Company are to have their wages increased August IT, although the exact amounts have not yet been posted. The scale of wages paid here is as high as any cot ten mill in the country and it is thought this move foreshadows a gen. eral increase.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03
PENFIELD'S CASE NOLLED, CHARGED WITH
 MANSIATJG HTF,R
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
 New Britain, Aug. 3.-The case against w. w. Penfield, charged with manslaughter in having caused the death of 13-year-old Florence Kysek on July IS when he ran over the little girl with his automobile, was nolled in the police court today. the judge stat ing he had no evidence against the prisoner. The child'S death was found to be purely the result of an acci- dent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03
OFFICIAL BOOK READY

The Automobile Club of Bridgeport has received for distribution 300 cop ies of the Sixth Annual Reliability Touring Contest official book publish ed by the American Automobile Asso- ciation~ They have been placed at the Miller Garage, where copies may be obtained. fN
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03
MRS. ROOT OF SOMERVILLE
 CELEBRATES 93d BIRTHDAY
Special from United Press1

Somerville, Conn. Aug. 3.-Enjoying perfect health despite her advanced age, Mrs. Sophronia P. Root today celebrated her 93d birthday at the homo of her daughter Mrs A. O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03

Salt, placed on the coals when the meat Is broiling, prevents the driping fat from hlazing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03
NOTICE.

NOTICE
 Notice is hereby given that my wife having left my bed and board I will not be responsible nor pay any bills or debts cGpt led after this date by s=..,. s:.: ls,,s>s-z
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03
BIG STRIKE
 IN CHICAGO Action of Street Railway Employees Will Tie Ur All
 Surface Lines
POLICE BURROUGHS;
 CANCELLED TODAY
Among Demands, Closed Shop and Wage Increase
 From 1c to 5c An Hour
Companies Offer to Arbi. trate Wage Differences,
 but Refuse Closed Shop

Especial from United Press.)
 Proposed Chicago Strike. Number of men likely to be in volved:
 Chicago Railway Company 2. 900 Chicago Railways Company .-. 6, 100 Chicago & Southern -.....--. 1C0 Calumet & Southern Chicago. 800 narnarndc nf ho
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03

able good condition. 65 Beardsley street, near Seaview Ave. Enquire on premises. L2d*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03

cold lunch all day. Look in. corner E. Main and Walter Sts. M. F. O'Connor. Prop 19 tf O 2
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03

TO RENT.-Four rooms, first class
 Improvements, SIP Call owner. J. R.
 Sakarak, East 117 Grant St. La b*ps
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03

FOR SALE.-2 cylinder Ford ru< in first class condition. sold at once. Apply 126S N City. l.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03

MAN, HONEST, SOBER, handy with carpenter tools, wants work. Smith, 701 Broad St. P 31 S p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03
(UNCLASSIFIED.)

WANTED-An oscilated fan in good order Cheap for cash. Address L. D., this office. l. 2 DO TO RENT.-One large furnished room with board, 521 State St., corner
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03

TO RENT.-Top floor, 52 E Key at grocery store
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-03

FOR SALE-Sideboard, extension ta- ble and wheeler & Wilson machine. Goebel, 93 Arch St. P 31 S D
The Springdale news., 1909-07-02

Preston Rogers, son of MT. and Mrs. J. NJ. Rogers of this place, left yesterday for Rocky Ford, Colorado, to remain for some time for the benefit of his health. He has been in Ill health for some time and IS mak- ing the journey to Colorado on advice of physicians. His nu- merous friends trust that the trip may prove beneficial. Mar tin Heffron, who had been visit ing here for some time, left with Preston for Rocky Ford.
The Springdale news., 1909-07-02
STONE

Stephen K. Stone, 90 years of age, and one of the pioneers of Washington County, died Tues- day morning at his home in Fay etteville. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, con- ducted by Rev. J. ". Herring, and the remains were inferred in Evergreen Cemetery.
 MT. Stone had been resident of Fayetteville since lS40, and was al one time one of the lead ing merchants of that town. He accumulated d fortune estimated at s25O, 900. He IS survived by a wife and seven children.
The Springdale news., 1909-07-02
TOY PISTOLS
 ARE BARRED. CANNON CRACKERS ARE ALSO
 UNDER THE BAN. NEWLY ENACTED STATE LAW. It is Unlawful to Sell or Give Them Away, or 10 Shoot
 or Carry Them.
NEWLY ENACTED STATE LAW.

The fact seems to have been generally overlooked that the last general assembly enacted d law prohibiting the sale of can non crackers and toy pistols shooting blank cartridges, and also prohibiting the owning. shooting or carrying of such pis- tols or crackers. This will have tendency to make d more sane 4th of July. In speaking of the matter the Little Rock Gazette says:
 The Newton act prohibiting toy pistols or cannon frecrackers in Arkansas, enacted by the re- cent legislature, will cn'rtail con- templated celebrations on July this year. The new law provides that II shall be unlawful for  any person, firm or corporation to give away, sell or offer for sale or to make or manufacture any toy pistol or freeracker- commonly known as cannon erackers-or gun that shoots a blank cartridge. It also makes 1t unlawful for anyone to receive, own, carry or shoot such pistol or cracker. The act provides that any violation shall be deem- ed misdemeanor punisha ble by a fine of from $ 10 $50.
The Springdale news., 1909-07-02
SUPREME COURT TO
 PASS UPON THE MATTER.
State Auditor Still Refuses to
 Pay Caldwell ( Drake.

Little Rock, Ark, June "A. State Auditor John K. lobe stat ed to The Commercial Appeal correspondent this morning that he will not honor Caldwell X Drake's vouchers until the man. damus case IS finally decided by the supreme court. The auditor says he would very much like to see the matter settled in order that work might be resumed at once OH the state capitol, but there are several points touched upon by the judges who handed down the decision in the manda- mus case yesterday that he would like to see settled by the supreme court before lie dropped tile case. He said he never authorized any one to state that he would pay the vouchers, and any statement to the contrary IS entirely erron- eous and without justification. It Is understood that the case will be presented to the supreme court in the hope of reaching decis- ion before the summer adjourn ment of the court, on or about July IS.
The Springdale news., 1909-07-02
MRS. MARTIN ENTERTAINS
 THE EMBROIDERY CLUB.
"Yo Aunt Belvie" is Invited and
 Tells About It.

Howdy Mister Stafford reckon you'll be sprised to get this letter from me, but 1 jest thot I'd write and tell you whot nice time the Embroidery club had last Thursday afternoon when Dorie Martain env1ted us all over to her house. l reckon you know Dorie and what a fine entertainer she IS. Well we shore huff had a nice time and them that was fortunate nuf not 10 be thar don know what they mist
 As spessel gest she had Mig Clark from Urekie Springs. Corse you all know her, shes Dorles sister, Sallle. Then thar was severial other ladies unfor- tunate nuf to be envited.
 We all went mlddlln a1rly Sose to be shore and be on time.
 All de ladies had on good close and looked mighty upity. Mos, all had on long sleeves and car, ried straight front fggers.
 After We all told all we knowed and got our sewin down Mig Ce- repthle T thompson shes boss of the club said as to how she want ed to say sunphim, so we all sot still and listened. She said the Purtiest little speech bout 'ba bies God Bless em and how as We eouldent get long without em an hole lot more. 1 disremem- Der, anyway 1t was orful nice. Then she presented to Dorle and Maggie Woodruff two of the purtiest spoons fur their babies
 l tell you. Mister Editor then spoons was fine. Mig Thompson
The Springdale news., 1909-07-02

gram Thursday of last week from Nez Perce, Idaho, announc- ing the death of his sister, Mrs. They Handbook, which occurred at that place the night before, the result Of dropsy. Deceased had been III i'll health for some two years.
 Mrs. Handbook was daughter of Mrs. k. $. Anderson of this place, and was the wife of Thom- as Handbook. She and Mir. Handbook had been residents of Idaho for the past eight years. Deceased was B years of age and IS survived by three children, one an infant only nine weeks of age. She IS also survived by her mother, one sister, Mrs. Nancy Wolf, and four brothers, all of whom reside in this locality ex- cept one brother, David, whose home is in Iowa. The brothers residing in this vicinity are Rob- ert, Marion and John.
 Deceased will be remembered by many in this section, all of whom will be grieved to learn of her death.
The Springdale news., 1909-07-02

sa1d as to how they was sure nuf silver clean thu, and they shore huff looked like it.
 After that was all over Dorie envited us out on the laun to the finest picnic supper you ever did see.
 l couldn't nie tell you all the good things we had to eat. Bein so many calculate l didn't get 10 taste all of em, but 1t peared like we was all mighty well pleased, specially when de thIrd co'se was brot out, fur l tell you them air cakes was fine. It peared like when that picnic was over there dident eny of us seem in much rush to go home. but feerin Dorie's $ man mi g h come hom e sudden like we kinder manag- ed 10 git started, but t shore was q slow move after ali them ar good things We done ct so menny nv.
 To AIfNT BFIXIF.
The Springdale news., 1909-07-02
NICKEL

The two-months-old son of MT. and Mrs. J. K. Nickel died Mon- day afternoon and the remains were inferred in the Fitzgerald grave yard northeast of town Tuesday, services being conducted by Rev. J. ". House, pastor of the NJ. E. Church, South. The child never had been strong, and its death was due 10 indigestion.
The Springdale news., 1909-07-02
IT IS NOW TWO
 PAY DAYS A MONTH,
New State Law Went Into Effect
 Yesterday.

Little Rock, Ark, June 24.- The twiCe-a-month pay day bill passed by the last legislature be- comes effective July l, and not Aug. l, as stated by a number of newspapers over the state. The bill requires all corporations, in- cluding railroads, 10 pay their employees at least twice a month. Heavy penalties are prescribed for each violation. This bill per hapS was the most bitterly op- posed of any introduced during the entire sesslon of the legisla- ture. Nearly every corporation in the state, especially the large railroad companies, made strenu- ous efforts to defeat It. and have It repealed after II was passed and approved, but the labor or ganizations won out by a hand- some majority.
 B. 5. Hangar, r. II. Sackett and W. E. Foran, connected with the proposed internrban from this section 10 Joplin, Mo-, were in Springdale first of the week on business in connection with the enterprise. (. ". Pool, sec retary of the Commercial Club, accompanied Mr. Saekett over the route from here to Lowell. We understand the surveyors have completed the preliminary survey from Bentonvllle to Jop- lin, and are now on the return trip. It is expected that they will soon begin survey from Bentonyille 10 Springdale.
The Springdale news., 1909-07-02
TWO WOULD.BE
 7REASURERS. ANOTHER UNIVERSITY ROW IS
 STARTED. LOCAL MEN PARTICIPANTS. Dan Allen and W. II. Morton Both Claim to Have Been Elec-
 ted Treasurer.
LOCAL MEN PARTICIPANTS.

Dan Allen and ". H. Morton, both of Fayetteville, claim 10 have been elected treasurer Of the University of Arkansas and both declare that they intend al least to try to hold the office. The result may be legal con- troversy as to who was elected 10 the office by the Board of Trns- tees at it's recent meeting. Gov ernor Donag ghey, chairman of the board, stated last night that he had approved the bond of Mr. Allen, whom he claims was elected, and disapproved the bond offered by MT. Morton, which action may assure the of- flee for Mr. Allen, temporarily, at least.
 Governor Donaghey stated last night that he refused 10 approve Mr. Morton's bond on the ground that he had already approved the bond of Mr. Allen for. the same position and that two men could not be elected for the same office. It IS argued that Mr. Morton would have difficulty III getting the office unless his bond was ap- proved, even If he could get It otherwise.
 he controversy over the office arose as the result of the taking of two ballots in the election of treasurer. A member of the board stated yesterday that all eight members of the board and the governor, who IS ex-officio chairman, with no vote except Tn case ot tie, were present at the meeting and that on the first ballot four votes were cast for Morton, three for Allen and one blank, the governor not voting at all. He stated that the governor held there was no election on ac- count of the blank ballot being cast, and called for second bal lot. On the second ballot four voted for Morton and four for Allen and the governor then cast the deciding ballot for Allen.
 Morton claims that he was legally elected on the first ballot, despite the contention of the governor that the blank ballot ruined the entire ballot and that he will contest for the position.
 NIT. Morton was asked over long distance telephone last night II he held that he was legally elected. He replied that he did and stated that he would try to hold office. MT. Allen by long distance stated that he ex- pected to take the oath of office the first of July. MT. Morton's present term of treasurer expires June 30.
 Governor Donaghey stated last night that he did not remember of the two ballots being taken. "However, l will say that l should hold ballot where d blank vote was cast no good de- clared the governor.
 I he governor said that no question concerning the matter was raised at the meeting and that his action in throwing out the ballot then was not question ed. Il. k. Gazette.
The Springdale news., 1909-07-02

Mrs. k. l.. Atwood arrived home Wednesday night from Lit tie Rock where she was called several days ago by the illness of her daughter, Miss Eva. Miss Eva recently sustained stroke ot paralysis in the face, but her numerous friends will be gratitied to learn that she is recovering nicely.
 Mrs. $. w. Clark returned home Wednesday night, after a very pleasant visit ot three weeks with relatives in Memphis, Tenn.
The Springdale news., 1909-07-02
IMPORTANT
 TRANSACTION ZIMMERMAN ORCHARD HAS
 BEEN SOLD. J. 5. EWALT THE PURCHASER Land Will be Divided Into Five and Ten Acre Tracts and Sold
 10 Home Builders.
J. 5. EWALT THE PURCHASER

A real estate deal of consider able magnitude, and one that is of much importance to Spring dale, has just been announced. It IS the purchase by J. $. Ewalt of the tract of land known as the Zimmerman orchard located in the northwest part of town. The land was purchased from the stockholders of the the old Bank of Springdale, which institution acquired the property on the death Of Mr. Zlmm e n Il some time ago. There are Fl acres in the tract, and "hile looked upon as one of the most valuable pleces of property in this section, 1t has been neglect ed so long that 1t has become an eye-sore. That II is 10 be in. proved aid put in frst-class shape Is matter for general eongratulation.
 Mr. Ewalt, the purchaser, tells The News that he proposes to divide the land up into five and ten acre tracts, to be sold on easy payments if desired to people wilo will build homes on 1t. The street immediately west of the high school building Is to be ex- tended on north entirely through the property, and two other streets sixty feet wide, extending east and west, will be opened Up. One of these streets will connect with the street leading 10 the cemetery, at a polnt just north ot the new home being erected by Frank White. These streets are to be graded and put in frst-class condition, and in addition new fences will be built, the orchard reset and thoroughly cultivated and pruned, and by the time MT. Ewalt gets through with the work he contemplates the proper ty will be almost completely transformed. Work on the pro- posed improvements will begin next week. There will be re- strictions as to the character of buildings constructed on the property, thus insuring 10 all q model place of residence.
 Since engaging in the real es- tate business in Springdale, NIT. Ewalt has carried through a number of important deals, but this IS probably the most preten- tious undertaking he has yet en- gagged in, but those who are ac- ouainted with him have conf- denoe in his ability to carry the matter through to success. here IS a constant demand for small tracts of land by those who desire to engage in the growing of fruits and vegetables, and heretofore there was nothing ot the kind available. This land. being inside the corporate limits, and contiguous to the High School and conveninent 10 tl1e business center of the town, will certainly ''fll long felt want. ' It means much to the town, and The News trusts that Mr. E,walt may realize handsomely on his in- vestment. It is such efforts as this that build up towns and communities.
The Springdale news., 1909-07-02
THE CONFEDERATE
 CONSTITUTION.
Original Document Loaned to
 Librarian of Congress.

l recent dispatch from Wash ington says:
 The original engrossed per manent constitution of the Con- federate States of America, has been placed on exhibition in the Library of Congress. The con- stitution was adopted on March II, 1sol, by the Confederate Congress at Montgomery, Ala. and signed by delegates from Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Ala bama, Mississippi and Texas. When the capitol was moved to Richmond It was moved to that city and on the evacuation of Richmond was sent with other papers further South, where It was rescued by F. C. DeFontain at Chester. $. C., from d band of looters. MT. DeFontaine kept the document and Tn 1883 1t pass ed into the hands of Mrs. G. w. J. De Renne, whose son, w. J. D.. Renne of Savannah, Ga, now owns it and deposited 1t as a loan with the Librarian of Con- gresS.
The Springdale news., 1909-07-02


 4. ". Bevers has sold his in- terest in the Springdale Drug Company 10 Shore Searey, and the business will now be conduct ed by MT. Searey and ]. T. Nelson, the other member of the firm. MT. Searcy disposed of his photographic outfit to Speeee X Aaron. He was formerly in the drug business here and still later at Eureka Springs, and has d thor ough knowledge of the busi- ness. MT. Bevers has not yet de. cided just what he will do.
The Springdale news., 1909-07-02

l recent dispatch from Wash ington says.