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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
ELECTRIC REPEAL
 UNSATISFACTORY
Amendment Gives Right to Makers of Current to Sell
 Within Same Block.
TOTAL REPEAL DEMANDED
By Our staf Correspondent.

By Our Staff Correspondent.
 Hartford, July 21.-The long delay ed report from the Judiciary on the repeal of Sec. 3916 came into the Sen ate to-day in the form of an amend ment to the section. The amendment, which Senator Latimer said was agreeable to the conflicting interests follows:
 .'No person or corporation, unless acting under authority from the Gen eral Assembly, shall, in any city or town of this state whose population exceeds 15,O0O, manufacture for sale any electricity for purposes of light ing or power; but this section shall not prevent such manufacture for the purposes of the business of the manufacturer, or for the sale thereof for use within the block where it is manufactured, so that it is not trans mitted or conducted across any high way or public ground"
 The amendment was tabled for ca1- endar- and printing. Neither Senator Manwaring nor Representative Fay cite. C. Clark of Bridgeport is satis- fled with it. It is possible that they peal of the statute.
 The point was raised during a dis cusSion, after the adjournment of the Senate in which joined MT. A. M. Cooper of the Rowland Dry Goods Company Attorney Morehouse repre- senting the Electric Interests, Sena-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
BRAZIL AFTER $lO,OOO,OOO INDEMNIFY
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
 Rio Janiero, July 21.-War, which threatens to involve four nations-Ar- gentina, Bolivia, Peru and Brazil-is in the air today. Diplomatic relations between Argentina and Bolivia have been broken off and the ministers of each of these countries have been dis missed from the other. While there has been no formal declaration of war between Argentina and Bolivia, it is believed here that war will come short ly, and that it may sooner or later in volve Peru and Brazil.
 The war talk is occasioned by a long, standing land dispute between Peru and Bolivia Bach claimed the Acre country and they were unable to settle their differences. It was finally agreed to arbftrate and President AL corta, of Argentina, was the judge. He finally decided in favor of Peru and awarded the land to that country. In the meantime while the arbitration was on, Brazil, thinking the land would go to Bolivia. paid that country $10,- 900. 900, for a. portion of the land in dis
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
MORGAN CONTROLS
 LOCAL MONOPOLY
Complex System by Which Company is Made Satellite
 of General Electric.
WRITER GIVES THE FACT

In Hampton's Magazine for August, there appears an article by John L. Mathews, containing. these statements which may be new to a great major ity of BridCeporters:
 J. Pierpont Morgan controls the General Electric Company.
 The common stock of the Electric Bond and Share Co.,, is owned by the General Electric Co.
 The American Gas and Electric Go. is controlled by the Electric Bond and Share CO.
 The Bridgeport, (Conn.), Electric Light and Power Co.," is controlled by the American Gas and Electric Co.
 That is, the said Bridgeport corpo- ration Is under the control of J. Pier pont Morgan, through the American Gas and Electric, the Electric Bond and Share, and the General Electric companies. We were unaware that any Bridgeport concern enjoyed such distinguished and powerful lineage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21

pute.
 President AIcorta's decision met with storm of mitigation in Bolivia and most of the enmity was manifested against Argentina.
 Outbreaks against the citizens ofsEAr- genttna. and Peru who dwelt in Bo1ivfas have become fequent and on more thar one occasion the Argsnttnai min tster was attacked.
 If war does result, Argentina has much the better of the argument. HerI army in time of peace contains 1T OO03 soldiers with & large reserve Of 6al1y3 trained men. Bolivia has but 25OO3 men in her standing army, though eh $ has a. reserve of a large militia B9-1 Ivia has no seacost, having lo6k 1t to1 Chili. There are 2,0O0, 900 people n Bolivia of whom 20 per cent. are Ip- dians and her force win not e,c.i ceed 100, 900 men, while Argenf1nx c,ani put 250,O00 mem in the field
 Though thus overpowered, the sBo.| liv1ans are anxious for war and many have already volunteered for service. Argentina is anxious to avoid the wari and her only connection with the trou,- ble was that she meditated the ure,- ton over the lands
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
CENTURY COMPANY
 GOES TO WALL
Directors Find Stock Sales Not Rapid Enough to Meet
 Accruing Liabilities.
VOLUNTARY BANKRUPTCY

The Century Co.,, which is located
 on the ground floor of the Y. M. c. A. building is about to wind up its af- | fairs. The concern, which deals in phonographs, records. musical instru-
 ments and gas fixtures, is incorporat-
 ed under the laws of Connecticut and has been doing business for the last four years. In the early part of this month the directors of the company met and determined to bring its ex- istence to an end inasmuch as stock sales were not being made fast enough
 to meet the mourning liabilities. A meeting of the stockholders followed and an agreement was made to follow inc directors' decision Under the statute laws of the State the direc- tors will act as trustees during the sale of the stock, the proceeds of the sale to be used in paying the now ex- isting debts. An inventory Of the as- sets is now being made.
 Such action as the directors have ta- ken in this case includes the sending out of notices to each of the creditors, for whatever is due him. Four months are given the creditors to file their claims, and if necessary the trustees of the Century Co.,, will petition the Superior court to order all claims to be filed within this time.
 No attachments can be placed on the company because this is a volun- tary action, the concern being in mo- wise bankrupt or insolyent. This voluntary dissolution may not run a straight path, as the creditors may meet and petition that the matter be brought before a referee in bankrupt cy and ask that receiver be appoint ed, in this way taking the affairs out of the hands of the trustees and bring ing them directly under their own control Such action would be preju- dicial to the creditors interests the sales at retail prices will aggregate a larger sum than if the stock were sold off quickly and cheaply by re- ceiver There are but a few local creditors, most of whom are in New York city. The Century is capitalized at s5,00O. MT. George Stiff is the treas urer and general manager having come to this city four years ago from Long Island City, where he was the manager of large manufactory.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
WALL STREET TO-DAY.
Special from United Press,

tSpeclaI rom United PresS.)
 New York, July 21.-After initial fractional advances the stock market was strong. The feature was the new high record at 199 for Union Paeific. Amalgamated and SmeItine shov1ed fractional gains. Reading and Sfeel common appeared to be held in check New York Central was 3-4 above yes tencay's final. By the end of the first fIbteen minutes the market sold off 1-S to 1-4 from the earlier prices but a strong undertone was apparent with a rising tendency in Pennsylvania.
 II a. m.-At the end of the first ho11r the market developed a reactionary movement in a number of issues. Around 199 good deal of stock was met in Union Pacific. A new high record was made later, the stock sell ing at 1991s. In some issues there was excellent buying especially Rock rs- land Steel Common sold off IA and this had good deal to do with the reaction. At 11:30 the market was cratic with gains and losses in various issues. Union Pacific was off Z from the highest.
 Government bonds unchanged: tJtl,er bonds firm.
 Noon.-From Il o'clock up to. rnid- day the market to show contfAstinr movements with intervals of more Or less sharp declines followed by partial rallies. But 1915 o'clock they market was fairly strong.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
THREATENED TO
 COMMIT SUICIDE
Features Brought Out at the Lieutenant Sutton
 Hearing Today.
LIFE HAD NO ATTRACTION

Annapolis, Md, July 21.-That Lieu
 tenant James N. Sutton. the cfrcum- stances of whose death are now being | investigated by a naval court of in-
 quiry at the raval academy, had
 threatened to commit suicide. was one out at the hearing today. Lieutenant Bevan who began his testimony yes terday, swore that Sutton had told him some time previous to the mysterious
 tragedy, that life had no attraction
 for him and he threatened to shoot himself.
 He further expressed himself as posi- tive that the shot which killed Sutton on the night of October 12, 1907, was fired from a revolver in Sutton's own hand and that no one else was in con- tact with the weapon at the time.
 Mrs. Sutton and Mrs. Parker, sister tempting to show he did not kill him self, stirred perceptibly at this tes- timony of Bevan. The mother looked her indignant disbelief and turned to- mouthed in surprise, showing that it was the first time in her life she had heard Jimmy Sutton was tired of life.
 was the dangling up of Bevan by the Suttons' counsel in regard to the par ticipants in the midnight campus fight and. the possibility developed that CIu0T persons WnOSe names nave h0re- tofore been unmentioned would be shown to have been present.
 Bevan had said before that he ran through crowd of men to get to Sut- tons prostrate body but was unable to give any names. In his former testi- mony Bevan said that at the time he saw the flash that accompanied the fatal shot Suttons hands were both under him. To-day and yesterday Bevan insisted that he saw Sutton stretch out a hand with a revolver in it and fire. In his former testimony he said he had never seen the revolver before. Bevan also admitted that he was and now is, unable to identify the gun Willing look from Sutton's hand when he saw him in the tent, or as the one introduced at the former in- quiry. Asked to explain these dis crepancies Bevan said:
 My memory may have been treach- erouS- The statement made at the former hearing was true and thought this was true aISo.'
 It was learned to-day that Mrs. Sut- tons lawyer will try to show that the revolver that killed Sutton was never identified by anyone at all as Sutton's revolver and will try to prove that Sutton's service Colts was somewhere else on that night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21

islation and though there might be in dividual cases to which it was desir- able to cover, a general law such as this would work a great hardship on all employers. Senators Luther and F'enn spoke at length in favor of the employers liability bill and when the vote was finally taken by roll call it showed 15 Senators for it's passage and 15 against it. President Pro-Tem Brooks of the Senate dissolved the tie by voting to reject the bill.
 The vote in favor of rejecting the &, 900 damage bill was 15 to IA. Sen- ator Searls made a long speech in re- gard to this measure saying no money could compensate for the death of an individual and that the passage of this bill would simply result in multiply ing the number of ambulance cases.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
STATE POLICE CALLED FOR TO
 MAINTAIN ORDER
Especial. from. United Press.)

(Speclal- rom ohlteu fresS-)
 Newcastle. Pa, July 21-Strikers and their sympathizers and the local of ficials of the American Tin Plate Com pany are both- keyed up to a high state of expectancy to-day following the riots in the main mill district yes terday in which one man, William Ab- let, strike-breaker, received injuries from which he died last night. Sheriff Addington has telegraphed Governor Stuart for the assistance of the state constabulary in maintaining order and a detachment is expected here hourly.
 At Amalgamated headquarters it is stated that an additional force of strike breakers is expected to-day. Sheriffs deputies to the number of 20 and the entire police force are in readiness to protect the strike-breakers on their arrival and prevent a repeti- tion of yesterdays wild scenes.
 Feeling between strikers and advo- cates of the open shop is very bitter and the arrival of the state police is expected to add to this.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21

thousandths pounds weight of distilled or rain water weighed in the air at a temperature of 62 degrees Fahrenheit, the barometer being 29A inches; and no such gas shall be of standard value unless a standard argand burner best adapted to it, which is at the same time suita ole for domestic use con- suming five cubic feet an hour, shall give a light as measured by the photometic apparatus in ordinary use of not less than Is standard sperm candles, each consuming 120 grains an hour. Such gas shall not contain more than 20 grains of surphur or more than 10 grains of amonia per one hundred cubic feet of gas or any sulphuretted hydrogen"
 The Barnum bill preserves the other requirements of the law, but changes the required candle power to read 15 candle power instead of 16 candle pow CT
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
BARNUM BILL REDUCES LEGAL
 STANDARDFOR ILLUMINATINGGA GAS
As Passed in 1903 Req uires 16 Candle Power Gas and Proposed Law But 15 Candle Power - This Equivalent to Price Increase of Six Cents on the
 Dollar.
LITTLE JOKER IN PUBLIC UTILITIES BILL

A joker has been found in the Bar 1um Bill which relates to the control of public service corporations. Section 456e of the General Statutes as amend ed in 1903 provides for 16 candle power gas. The Barnum bill makes 15 candle power gas the legal standard.
 This is taking away from the gas consumers of Connecticut more than six per cent. of the Illuminating value of their purchases from the gas com panies of the state. It is equivalent to adding six cents to the price of every dollars worth of gas sold in Connecticut, provided it should become a law.
 The Act of 1903 provides that ''The standard measure for the sale of illuminating gas by meter shall be the cubic foot containing 62 and 32 one
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21

Senator Tenn made an earnest effort to save the bill while Senator Stiles spoke strongly against it on the ground that it would prevent manu- lecturers with mall means going into business.
 Senator HOlZer of Bridgeport voted against the bill removing the $5,00O limit. A few minutes later just before the vote on the employers liability bill was taken he absented himself from the Senate. His absence occasioned the defeat of the bill. The vote was 15 to IS. The tie was broken by Presi- dent Brooks and the bill was beaten by one vote. Had Senator Holzer been presented and voted for the bill it would have been carried. Senators Arnold and Manwaring voted for both bills.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
BOY CAME TO PAY
 DADS" PENALTY
Long Time Before Gallag- hers Wife Will Trust Him With Family Bank Books Again.

Andrew Gallagher, the man who was arrested a few days ago in an intoxi- cated condition and whose bond of $10 was called in court yesterday morn ing, was back again today. Andrew was allowed to go the other day after he had sobered up without leaving a cash bond, but he left behind a guarantee bank books with accounts amounting to about $1, $50.
 Gallagher explained this morning that he thought his wife would come and pay the bond as he did not wish 10 loose the time from his factory work. Judge Wilder fined him $7 and costs, which his fifteen year old son promptly paid to Clerk of Court John P. Gray, and then led his 'Pa' home ward.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21

tor Manwaring and Representative. Clark of Bridgeport, that the ameudL ment did not clearly state that a raar,- ufacturer of electricity would have the right to transmit it across a highwsay TOT his own uses or for the purposes. of his own business, as was done in Bridgeport by Samuel Wheeler, owner or the Stratffeld Hotel. Attorney Morehouse contended that the amend ment in its present form gives thef power to a manufacturer. He was tlae only man in the party who held fhis opinion and the chances are that the language or the amendment will be changed to make this purpose nnore distinct AO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21

All trains between Houston and Galveston have been annulled because the government bride is down.
 New Orleans, July 21.-A private message received here at noon today by Hayward & Clarke, brokers, states that there is eight feet of water in the streets of Galveston; that a fearful hurricane is sweeping the island up- on which the city is located and that a repetition of the storm of 1900 is feared. It is reported that a score of small frame houses on Galveston Beach, several piers and other struc- lures have been demolished and that the wind is blowing at the rate of 60 miles an hour. The railroad bridge between the island and the mainland is out and the water is pouring over the seawall in many places. The wall is 15 feet high.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
Special from United Press.)

(SpeCldl rom On1IeQ PreSS.)
 Houston, Texas, July 1.-Two spans of the railroad bridge connecting Gal weston with the mainland were swept out today by sthe water and wind. A wall of water like a tidal wave struck the town. The water in the streets is seven feet deep. It is feared there has been loss of life. All telegraph and telephone wires ar edown.
 Meagre reports from Galveston to- day indicate a serious flood following a gale blowing nearly 50 miles an hour off the gulf and carrying the water over the seawa1l. The barometer is low and is steadily falling.
 Water is several feet deep in the western part of the city and people are moving out of their houses to high CT portions of the city. Telegraph and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
TWO SPANS OF THE RAILROAD BRIDGE
 CONNECTING GALVESTON WITH MAINLAND
 SWEPT OUT TODAY BY WATER AND WIND

telephone wires have been so disturbed by the wind which has been blowing for several hours that complete re- ports have been unobtainable.
 How much damage has been done is not yet known. The storm is said to extend along>the north and south low lands which are inundated.
 Murdoch's bathing pavilion and the Surf bathing pavilion have been swept away at Galveston.
 Railroad communication has been de- stroyed by the cutting off of the rail- road bridge, the only one connecting g with the mainland. It is reported that a cyclone has struck the city and that the big jettieS at the seawall were wrecked by is force, allowing the flood to sweep in on the city. The city is isolated and it is feared is in terrible danger.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
LEE WILL NAME
 HUGHES ASSESSOR

Mayor Lee announced this morning that sometime before the end of the week he would appoint Frank J. Hughes to succeed himself as a mem Der of the Board of Assessors
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
BIDS IN ABEYANCE.

fhe letting of the contract for the building of the proposed new plant of the Whiting Mfg. Co.,, is still in abey- ance The bids were opened last Monday and the directors decided to go over them thoroughly before de- cdding upon the award.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
STEEL STRIKERS
 VOTE TO CONTINUE
(Special from United Press.

(Spec1dI 1fOm DnlteO PreSs.D
 Pittsburg, July 21.-With an inn mense display of enthusiasm. the striking workmen of the Pressed Steel Car Companys plant at Nc Kees Rocks voted to-day to continue the strike indefinitely. The decision was taken at an enormous members meeting held at Indian Mound which was attended by an immense number of strikers and sYmpathizers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
MRS. BULLEN GIVES
 THIRD MORTGAGE

Mrs. Ruth A. Bullen gave a third mortgage this morning upon her North avenue property to the City Savings Bank. It was for S1,O0O. The aggre- gate value of the previous mortgages is S7,750.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21

The funeral of Harold J., infant son of Joseph P. and Mary Shakett who died at the home of his parents 976 Grand street was held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. with interment in St. MicbaeFS cerneterv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21

FOR SAIE1-At bargain, 6 room cot- tage, 3-4 of an acre. all planted good land, large and small fruit, minutes from car. Address Berg, Johnson Ave, Stratford. 20 ano
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21

FOR SALE.-Good business horse Apply at Crawford Laundry Co.
 P K d&o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21

FOR SALE-An improved burial lotf in Park Cemetery on main drive. En- quire of Mrs. Baldwin, 413 Fairf1eld
 Ave. D o1 h*,ot
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21

FOR SALE.-Furnished flat, Modern. Apply G. Goebel, 93 Arch street.
 P 21 s*po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21

PREVENTING Mimeosraphine- Notary Public. Sears, 1OS Meigs Bldg,
 P IT tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21

WANTE1D.-Good machfnis& on Ii,Lha
 machinery and tools. Only sober anfH steady men need apply. 1s3 .pohnI St. asn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
WAR IN THE AIR TODAY,
 INVOLVING FOUR NATIONS

Diplomatic Relations Between Argentina and Bolivia Broken Off and Ministers Dismissed from These Countries s-Occasioned by Long Standing Land
 Dispute Between Peru and Bolivia-Argen-
 tina Gan Put 25OOOO Men in the Field
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21

FOR SALE-16 it. launch, 1-2 h. bargain J. Brown, PA Newfseld Ave. P 20 s.so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21

TO RENT-7 rooms, all Improvements steam heat furnished, 590 Park ave. nue. Tel. .2801-4. IF ee tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21
UNCLASSIFIED

WANTED.-Help to clean up factory fire. Apply at office. Jones 6 Hoffman, 39 William St. a wANTED-To purchase a pony and park wagon. Apply at John Renchy, 634 Bostwick Ave-, City. PH SEQ FOR SALE.-Paper box machinery, or would rent machinery with room and power. G1edhill & Go. P q S LOST-Gold lodge pin, T. M. A. mono gram, Cincinnati Lodge No. 33. E.. Collins, Polls Theatre. a*p DON'T SUFFER all your days with corns Call on pr. Mansfield, 201 days. a@ wANTED.-A number of attractive young ladies. Experience not neces- sary. Call between 10 and 12 Thurs day morning. W. III. Killmer, 763 East Main St. a*p FOR SALE-Two direct current, 11o s10 each Address 2992 Main St. or phone 3148. PS* If. O WE DO THE RIGHT kind of picture Art store. 1219 Main St.. StratfeId building. 30 5 NEW YORK BOLOGNA and frank furters, home made meat Ioaf fresh daily. Peter Hron, 1216 Stratford Ave. U 28 If 8 o WHEN YOU WANT a good Panama or Straw, see Jim at 974 East Main street You know who, James J. Sheehan. D IA If o 5 PRATT'S CAFE. 137 Fairfield Ave-, is sure to have what you want in ales, wines and liquors Do not forget the fine free lunch served daily
 G 2S 8 5 O HOT LUNCH, daily at Morton's Cafe 15s Fairfield Avenue. Everhardt's N Y. lager and Smiths Philadelphia Ale on draught. T g tfo 3 SAUSAGE that's home made, also Iiv- CT pudding and blood pudding can be purchased tomorrow at Mark Ma Porter's, SIS Warren St. These goods are made by Biltz at 95 State St. H Il If. FOR SALE.-Good family horse, one cut under surrey. one low wheel run- about. All in good condition. Owner has no further use for them Ad- dress 2936 Main street or call Phone 567 Pl9dso | TRY A CASE of Pabst Milwaukee | Famous Steam Beer, $1.00 per case | of two dozen. Jack Mason, 55 Can | non Street. Phone 1852.
 21buso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21

FOR SALE.-Bed, chairs and steel range. Enquire 69S East Main, first noor. P20 b>po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21

have good steady work or corsets, waists, hose Supporters etc, for girls who understand run- ming sewing machines. Also for hand sewers. The Warner Brothers Company. PIE 6*as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21

WANTED.-By young lady, office work. Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping. References. Address Box 491, Newtown, Ct.
 P IA 2*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21

WANTED.-Experien corset c,,+x ters; steady work guaranteed An ply at once. Birdsey Somers Co.
 P IT
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-21

OLD HOMESTEAD CAFE hot .s cold lunch all day. Look in. corner E Main and Walter Sts M. F
 O'Connor. Prop. ADS if q