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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
 INTERCOASTAL
 PLAN
Provision for Surveys = Long Island
 Sound a Link in the Chain.

Washington, Feb. IA river and harbor project involving the construc- ton of an intercoastal canal extending rom Boston to a point on the Gulf of Mexico and the ultimate equalization Of the big streams of the middle West, connecting them with the Great Lakes and the rivers of the East, estimated to cost $500, ,0O0, 900, is contemplated in a bill that will be reported to the
 House The measure in question is now being formulated by a sub-com- mlttee or the, committee on Rivers and The great project above outlined will have it's beginning in a survey of the proposed 1ntercoastal canal, starting at Boston and continuing to point on the Gulf.
 The National sRivers and Harbors Congress, which is believed to have the support of members of the House com
 nittee on Rivers and Harbors, is be- hind this project
 Two routes for the intercoastal canal nave been suggested, but the follow ing Is more generally favored: From Boston to Long Island Sound through a cutoff across Cape Cod, thence to Newark Bay by way of East River and New York bay, the route then to run through natural bodies of water and canal to Norfolk and down the coast and along the Gulf. As planned the canal, in stretches to connect nat ural bodies of water, would have a maximum depth between Boston and Norfolk of 25 feet, between Norfolk and Beaufort of 12 feet, a like depth along the greater part of the remain der of the Atlantic coast and g feet along the Gulf.
 Fora survey of the route given an adequate appropriation is made in the bill to be submitted by the sub-com- mlttee. No doubt is felt that the full committee will indorse the bill as it is presented The bill provides for many surveys, among them that of the in- tercoastal canal, the building of which has been advocated for many years.
 It is realized by Senators and Rep resentatives that this project cannot be set on it's way to completion in the present state Of the national finances. The assertion is made by men in au- thority, however, that in the next Congress the government will adopt a policy providing for the issuance of bonds for the improvement of the wa terways of the country. This plan was proposed at the recent sessions of the Rivers and Harbors Congress. It has the approval of many members of the House and Senate and has been indorsed by President Roosevelt and President Taft.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
IraseibIe Won RuIow.

During Hans yon Bulow's leader ship of the orchestra at Hanover a tenor of fame was engaged to play a star role in "Lohengrin,' and while the singer was rehearsing his part Blu low was forced to go over the same bars a number of times without the new actor beginning to sing. Tired of his wasted efforts, the leader stopped the orchestra and angrily turned to the singer.
 q know that tenor is proverbially stupid" he said, ''but you seem to make an extensive use of this unwrit- ten law"
 At another time, while one of his grand intermezzos was being played with great feeling by his musicians, a peculiar noise, hardly perceptible by untrained ears, annoyed the leader for some little time. At first he thought it resembled the futter of wings, but soon he discovered an elegant, lady flaming herself in one of the boxes close by. Bulow kept on with his ges- lures, fixing his eyes on the offender in a manner which meant reproof. The lady, not needing this, was suddenly surprised by the leader dropping his stick and turning toward her.
 Madam" he cried, '.if fan you must, please at least keep time with your in- fernal nuisancev
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
An Exception to the Rule.

'It is an invariable fact" said the professor at the club, tthat the sense of sight travels more rapidly than the sense of sound You will observe, sir, that when a bit of ordnance is fired from fortress or man-of-war you see the puff of smoke that comes coin cidently with the explosion several moments before you hear the report thereof. Thus it is always''-
 "Not always" said little Rodgers from the corner. T know of case where hearing antedates seeing by really considerable lapses of time"
 sT know of no such thing in the whole broad range of science retort- ed the professor pompously. Perhaps you can enlighten us. sir"
 Well" said Todgers, tits the case of an Engltshman and joke. In al- most every case the Englishman hears joke about week before he sees it, and"-
 But the professor had gone. and they say that nowadays when he sees Tod gers he shies of like frisky horse in the presence of motor car.--Harper's Weekly
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
PUBLIC HEARINGS
 BEGIN TOMORROW

The Board of Apportionment and Taxation will hold it's first public hear ing tomorrow night. It is planned to hear representatives from all city de- partments in two nights The program is as follows:
 Tuesday. Feb. g. at 7:30 D. m-Com- mittee on Streets anl Sidewalks. Direc- tor of Public Works. Boardof Chari- ties. Board of Appraisal. Committee on Sewers. Committee on Lamps Com mittee on Memorial Day. Police De- partment. Police and Charities Build ing, Sinking Fund Commissioners. Board of Assessors. Library Commis- sioners. City Hall Committee. Claims Committee
 Wednesday. Feb. 8. at 7:ao D. m.- Town Clerk. Probate Court. Board of Education. City Surveyor. Fire Depart ment, Board of Health. Building Com missioners. Board of Plumbing Exam iners, City Attorney. Registrars of Voters. City Court. Tax Collector, Congress Street Bridge Commission. Committee on Revision of Building Laws. Harbor Master, Board of Relief, Board of Selectmen. Superintendent of Street. City Auditor. Miscellaneous.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
NEW IDEA OF SPENDING
 SUNDAY A SUCCESS

The rooms of the Young Mems Chris ftan Association were crowded yester- day afternoon. The music, both vocal and by the orchestra was excellent and the address proved to be of special in terest The choir of St. Johns Epis
 copal church and Master Henry Stagg sang with fine effect, refiecting cred it on the leader MT. Twaddell. The amateur orchestra surprised a good many who had no idea that so able an amateur organization existed in the city. 1t was fortunate that this or ohestra played the first day for it without doubt did much to popularize fhe plan and make the day a success. Mr. Flames the leader has reason to be proud of the work his men did. MT. John R. yoris, of New York, and his Uictures spoke eloquently of the great need for work for the poor and uned- ilcated of the Metropolis. He made a Nery deep impression on his audience Tegarding their responsibility for sim liar conditions which exist here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
PICTURE FILMS MAY
 BE MANUFACTURED HERE

A rumor is current that the Ameri- can Graphophone Co. of this city will begin the manufacture of moving pie ture machinery in the near future. It is said in New York that the Bianchi apparatus is the one selected and that the company will manufacture the ma chimes and also the films. The local officers of the company have not as yet received any definite information concerning the project. The moving picture industry has assumed immense proportions in this country.
 The production of the films is a mat ter of no small effort. A force of actors especially adapted to the work must be employed and the construc- tion of the scenery requires a large force of skilled wor1men. Although it is necessary to find localities sps sc- tally adapted to the production of some of the films, a greater part of them can be produced in this city or vicinity. The Bianchi machine is one of the latest inventions in this line and embodies features never before reached in other inventions of the kind.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
EomAN ACCIDENTALLY
 44 1ss KILLED BY BULLET
MRS. TUCKURAdAN MEETS DEATH W11DN REVOLVER IN HANDS or MAYOR BUSSES
 BROTHER. IS FIRED.

Chicago, Feb. 1.-George Busse broth Ar ofs Mayor Fred A. Busse, accidental 5y shOt and killed Mrs Lucious c. Tuckern1an of Milton, N. T., in the apartments of her father, Brig. Gen. A. c. Girard, 3o5 North Clerk street, last night.
 Mrs. Tuckerman was dressing in the Eirard apartment when a revolver which Busse was showing to Bertha G.ambke, q maid in his mothers apart inents across the han from the Girard experiments, exploded. The bullet passed across an areaway between the two apartments, crashed through a pair of shutters and entered Mrs. Tnckerman's heart.
 Mrs Tucherman staggered into the heil and fell dead in the arms of her father a minute later. Her son AL fred, years old, stood in the bedroom and saw the accident, witnessed her death without realizing what had hap pened. He is still ignorant of her death. Mayor Balsse heard the shot and the avor1an,s scream. He ran across the ha1l, and learning that his brother had Sxllled tho woman, at once called a po- aicGmau from the Chicago avenue po- lice station to take his brother into custody.
 Mrs Tuckerman's father refused to ask for the arrest of Busse. He said lie realized that the killing was an ac- rident. ls84Tss8 lf.r9
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
Jerome,s Mistake.

One of the early vicissitudes of Je- rome K. Jerome as an actor was to be offered his choice of playing the part of either q soldier or a donkey in a pantomime, a real donkey with four legs. After careful consideration he thought the red coat the more becom- ing disguise and chose the part of the soldier. Apparently he made mistake. from the point of view of success
 at all events, for fdw days afterward the manager came to him and said: You mace a great mistake, Jerome. in not taking the part of the donkey. It would just suit you. and there's 5 shillings a week more in it.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01

with something never heard of before.
 ''I know one man, however-he is banker and lives on West End avenue who. while he did not spend much time in search of names, adopted a scheme which is very novel. It took five years to carry out the scheme, now complete. The first boy he named Tom. the second Dick and the third Harry. This particular trio is about as much talked about in the neighbor- hood as the noted Tom. Dick and Har- ry of whom nearly every one has heard. ."-New York Times.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
GA 9 TozIA. r..,. .s. >,Ihs Kind YuH Havs Always Bought ''s.s;''' < AHzZzzw
SCHOONER sEIzER IN COLLISION
h5IG FOUR-MASTER STRUCK SCOT LAND LIGHTSHIP IN BLIND
 ING SNOW STORM SAT E~< TYRnAY

The four-master schooner Perry Set ger, built in this city and registered at this port was in collision Saturday with the Scotland Aghtship. Both ships were kAdly damaged but neither needed as- r.staace. The Perry Setzer is register cd at 1,26S tons and the majority of her shares are held in this city. The Echo0ner has been unlucky from the Htart and has had many narrow es- eapes.
 rail was carried away and her bow stove but she was able to proceed. The etarboard rail of the lightship and some of her forward woodwork was stove but she remained on her station with the revenue cutter Mohawk ly- ing by to render assistance f neces- s2O tons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
Dignity of the EnaIish Waiter.

The English hotel waiter belongs to race which is slowly but surely be- coming extinct and carries about him the melancholy aura of the doomed. Every head walter at British inn has in him at least the making of a dukes butler. No glimpse of ,avarice mars the perfection of his monumental man. ner, and if at the last he condescends to accept your vail it is with something of the air of a discrowned king.-Lon- don Sketch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
A Coin Trick.

Rub a coin against smooth, upright surface for little while, then press it hard and take your hand way fromi You will be surprised perhaps to sek this coin stick te the wood. The req son is that in rubbing the coin over the wood and then pressing it hard. yon drive out all the air between the two objects, and the pressure of the att mosphere keeps the coin in its place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
A RELIGIOUS AUTHORS

For several years I was afflicted with kidney trouble and last winter I was suddenly stricken with a severe pain in my kidneys and was confined to bed eight days unable to uet up without assistance. My urine contain ed a thick white sediment and I pass ed same frequently day and night commenced taking Foleys Kidney Remedy, and the pain gradually abated and finally ceased and my urine be- came normal. I cheerfully recommend Foley's Kidney Remedy. F. B. Brill, local agent. 1851
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
Tom. Dick and Harry.

Some folks have hard time to find odd enough names for their children" said man in an uptown club the other evening. "They will search through all kinds of books on the sub- ject, consult all their friends and rela- tives and finally burden the youngster
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
in Vain!

s.In vain, in vainv' cried the young man distractedly. His hair fell in long wisps about his brows, and his coun- tenance was deathly white.
 The crowd pressed close.
 "In vain, in vainw he cried again, with wringing of hands and gnashing of teeth.
 'sWhatY' cried the crowd. What is ill vain?' s
 'The letter VT" cried the young man as he escaped.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
PAYS PENALTY FOR MURDER
Especial from United Press. ,

Ossining. Feb. 1.-The death of two policemen was avenged to-day when 6alvatore Mulrelo was shocked to death. He was placed in the electric chair at 5:45 this morning and pro- nounced dead at 6:53 He was con- victed of shooting Policemen Alfred Salleck and George Sechter, April IA, 1907. They were pursuing him after he mad shot and wounded slightly Charles y1nc1ncio during a quarrel in the street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
Busy people who do not like to lose a day and those tn

Duoy PCOplC WILD do not like to lose a day and those to whom time repre- sents money all of them recommend Cyrus Plaster for Backache. Many of them have used this plaster and know from experience and many others have learned from their friends that Cyrus Plaster gives relief when others have failed. Twen- ty-fve cents will save a days pay. i Cyrus Pharmacy, Fairfield Ave. and Courtland St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01

There is no case on record of a cough cold of Ia grippe developing in to pneumonia after, Foleys Honey and Tar has been taken, as it cures tho most obstinate deep seated coughs and colds Why take anything else. .F. B: Prill. local agent. 1851
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
SMITHS.

That tremendously popular rural play. Quincy Adams Sawyer" which seems to be repeating everywhere it's New York success at the Academy of
 Music. has many strong comedy fea- tures: yet it possesses touches of true
 pathos which prove that author, pro- ducer and the management have lab-
 pred with good results to appeal to the sentiment that is close to the surface in every theatre audience. The sur
 roundings. the mis-en-scene of the last act. forAsexample. are most effective in a novel. striking and powerfully ap- pealing way. The rising curtain dis closes the exterior of a farmhouse.
 wrapped in the folds of New Eng land snow storm. A moment is given to this picture. and the front wall of the house disappears and the action or the play goes on within it. The storm without is indicative of the stress within, and the visual impression in tensifies sympathy with the tribula- tions of the characters. Hope blossoms into fruition, as the action proceeds, and joy succeeds grief. When the story has come to its happy end. the family group. which has been about the sup per table, joins in singing the "Doxo- logy," and an instant later the house exterior is shown, bathed in soft moon light The storm without has passed as has that within. and the smoke which curls lazily from the chimney betokens peace and comfort. These contrasting scenes are most significant iii symbolic beauty; like the famous Hast scene" of Shore Acres" the last act of "Quincy Adams Sawyer has moments which will be remembered long after recollections of the main storv of the play. has passed out of phe mind. "Quircy Adams Sawyer" will be seen here all this week. with daily matinees, at which the price will he but 25 cents for all parts of the house The evening prices are 25. 50 and 75 cents. with just few front rows at $1O0. The bargain matinees Twill give evening an excellent oppor, tunity to see this wonderful play. and will no doubt be very largely patron ized.
 Wednesday, Feb 10 Charles Froh- man will present Clyde Fitch's latest play. "The Happy Marriage" '"The Hannv Marriage tells the. story of :Joan Thornton, who believes as so many other American wives believe. that her husband after five years of matrimony, has come to care more TOT his business than for his home. Her nature craves for the expression of love more than for the love itself What happens after that forms the basis for MT. Fitchs play. The action is quick and concise. The story be- gins at night after dinner and ends before lunck the next day. MT. Froh- man has enlisted the services of most admirable company for the in depreciation of the piece It is headed bv Miss Doris Keane. one of the most charming young actresses now before The nnblic. and Edwin Arden. an actor of fine experience and great ability. Others in the cast are Eric Maturin. Frank Green, Grace Goodall. May Donahue, c. A. Chandos and Dudley DiggS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
Where Women Arc Wanted.

What strikes you about Auckland is the dearth of women. It is said to be the same all over New Zealand There are far more men than women. and lots of men have to go without wives. New Zealand Herald.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
Getting iii. Own Back.

s"The giraffe has tongue eighteen inches long, said Mrs. Ta1kmore
 And knows how to hold it, tool growled MT. Talkmore. who had had a long curtain lecture the night before London Answers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
Not Sanouine

Majestic Person-Do you know. my lad. that every British boy has chance of becoming prime minister of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01
Just Suited Her.

'Please, ma'am, haven't a friend or a relative in the worid,n. said the tramp - -
 Well, I'm glad there's no one to worry over you in case you get hurt. Here, Tiger!' said the housekeeper
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01

England? Youngster (thoughtfully)- Well. I'll seis E1y chance for shilling Tit Bits.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-01

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Evening journal., 1909-11-23
TRY TWO CASES
In FEDERAL COURT

The grand jury drawn for the United
states Court, reported at 11.30 o'clock
this morning, to consider the business
District Attorney John p. Nields had
TO bring before it.
In all there are four criminal cases,
but 1t is understood that only two of
these will be presented TO the jury at
this time. They are the cases Of Wal
ter c. Davis a letter carrier. accused
of the theft OF mail, and Ernest S.
Cramer, who is now at the workhouse
awaiting trial for using the mails with
alleged intent TO defraud. The latter,
it is alleged. advertised fancy chickens
and also brooders for sale, in Phila-
delphia newspapers, and on receiving
orders with checks inclosed failed TO
make shipments OF the goods.
The cases which will not be con-
sidered by the jury at this time arc
those of George w. Dorsey and Ernest
L. Squires, who are accused of illegal
use Of the mails by offering to furnish
companies with a method by which
they cuold avoid payment of govern
ment tax by making the company ex-
empt.
Evening journal., 1909-11-23
GRANGE BACKS
The GRAND JURY
Adopts Resolution Supporting
Action Against Contract SyS-
tenn at FarnhurSt

Delaware Grange, in weekly session
at Newport last night. adopted the fol-
lowing resolution:
Whereas. the grand jury of this
county in presenting their annual re-
port TO the judges of the county court
took occasion 10 criticise the method
Of the Trustees Of the Poor in the mat
ter Of considering the different bids
for supplies;
Therefore, be it resolved by the
members OF this grange that such
criticism was well timed and merited,
and that the grand jury be commend
ed for their action in calling public at
tention to the abuses that seemed to
exist in the management Of such an
important county institution"
Does the Dairy Pay the Farmer"
was the subject Of a discussion opened
by Alexander Atwell, who thought
that properly conducted dairy would
make a good investment. Lewis Ball
took the negative, saying that the high
price Of fodder and scarcity Of labor
made dairying improbable.
An interesting literary and musical
program was given.
Pomona Grange. II was announced
would meet at Hockessin on December
Evening journal., 1909-11-23
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL

Reports from the board this morning
said that floor traders seem to expect
more liquidation IN the stock market The
floor crowd seems to be bearish for
turn.
c. I. Hudson & Co.. stated at noon.
with a collapse Of "a points in
Amalgamated Copper. the entire stock
market again broke severely this morn
ing. most stocks going lower than yes
terday. Exceptions TO the rule were
Reading, Steel and Southern Pacific,
New York Central and Union Pacific were
very weak. At midday. there had been
substantial rally and the market was
quleter. All eyes will now be turned on
Washington. The Presidents message
will be looked forward to with great In
terest. We think that such notifications
will be made IN the antitrust law that
will strengthen Il. In view Of the uncer-
tainties surrounding the future. we
think stocks should be sold on all bulges
and should not be bought except on very
sharp drives"
Evening journal., 1909-11-23
QUIET AGAIN
AFTER STRIKE
BIumenthaI Company to Re-
sumo Soaking Of Skins
After Week Delay

1t now looks as IL the strike troubles
at the morocco plant OF +. Blumenthal
and Company are over The situation was
unchanged to-day and so far as the COM
pany is concerned none Of the beams
men who went on strike will be taken
back. Their places have been filled most
ly by Italians and the firm will begin this
afternoon soaking skins which operation
was stopped when the strike started last
week.
The Bower glazers are yet out but it
is probable that the trouble between
them and the company will be settled
within day or two.
Barrow Guest, an official OF the COM
pany. informed a reporter to-day that
everything was moving along nicely at
the plant He said that a committee Of the
beamsmen waited on him to-day but he
told them that the company would not
take them back.
Mr.. Guest told the men that had
they come to the Office and stated
their. grievance before quitting work.
they would have been heard.
The work of the police and the heavy
sentences imposed in the City Court
by Judge Cochran on some of the men
who were arrested during the troubles
attending the strike helped more than
anything else to stop the rioting
around the Blumenthal plant.