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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-01
Explains Failure
 of Wright Flyer

Especial from United Press)
 Washington, July 1.-Orvtlle Wrlgnr to-day gave this explanation of the failure of the Wright flying machine at Fort Meyer:
 ssThis particular machine is heavier than last years and runs at a speed of three miles an hour greater: The engine we are using is not giving us the power though it worked splend1dly on the lighter machine last year.
 "The starting tower, which gives the machine its first momentum, is also arranged for last years machine ana therefore does not give the additional speed of three miles an hour needed for the new machine.
 ''It is a small matter to change these details In my two sudden stops this year I have not been jolted in the least the operator do IS not feel then."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-01
JUMPED BONDS
 YIELD REVENUE
fReport of Clerk Burnes of the City Court Gives In teresting Facts of Quar- ter's Business.

The police court report for the last tuuarter shows a busy three months, Fno less than 676 cases having been brought before the court Of these, judgment was suspended without cost in 65 cases Most of the cases were disposed of by commitment to jail. as z85 were treated in this manner. Forty one appeal so as to give higher court a chance to pass on the merits Of their DIeas- The court saw fit to place 30 eases in the hands of the probation of31cers Twenty-seven were bound over to the Superior court.
 The various sources of revenue pro drced in this short period, $2,S29-9 -99. The largest single sum came from the fines imposed by the court itself, amounting to $5S2.00 and the accom- panyins costs reached $442-22- The second largest item shows that bonds were often forfeited. as $5S5 was re- ceived in this way. The clerk Of the Superior court returned $51472 on cases bound over to that court, and the clerk eof the Common Pleas court turned in s456. 16 received from the appealed cases $220.92 was received from the taller on commitments. In the cases of liquor seizures there was, but one. that of Charles H. Pierce, whose case came into court the previous quarter but was not ordered paid until now. s1897 was the amount derived from this source
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-01
,n Gt.waendnue

The stupendous and complicated
 N prR of excavating and putting in the
 xoatble level of tracks at the Grand kCeneral terminal in New York without hdebayfns for a moment the movement tpf the nearly 1000 trains a day Is more than half finished When 1t Is fcompleted, the total area of the two k1ev,fs of tho terminal will be 64 acres, Ian Increase over the present space Of f178 per cent
 me New Haven railroad Is operating motor drawn trains between the Grand ICeutra1 station and Stamford Conn. fWvsntually 1t will extend its electric e9one to Bridgeport and New Haven. kThe Ha<iem branch of this road has ta,een equipped with six tracks and cleo k6riAed. Several new stations have been E1nuilt between the terminal at Willis avenue and 1s3rd street and the point of intersection with the main line at SrJew Rochelle. An agreement has been krnade with Pennsylvania railroad kwhereby through trains from Boston kand other points in the East will run lover these tracks across the New York kConnecting Railroad bridge to Astoria, k4her.ce through the Pennsylvania tun- knels from Long usland City to New tJersey. and thence to the South and FWest.
 Connection with the existing subway | and elevated lines could be established kreadfly in Manhattan, but these are a1- kready too congested to handle the enor- kmous additional traffic that is pilins ttn from the suburban towns to the northward- Therefore the New Haven
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-01
Cn1uII PERSONAL. OVO1hA MU SICAL

The third annual lawn fete of the Alumnae Association of the Bridgeport Hospital Training School for Nurses was held yesterday on the lawns or Mrs. Walter 8. Wilnot, Stratford aye nue. Miss Jessica Decker was in charge of the committee which was composed of Mrs. A. L.. Porter, Mrs. Joseph Anderson, Mrs. Joseph Coughlin, Miss Mary. Black Miss S. M. Hawley. Miss Armstrong and Miss Ann Morgan.
 Mrs. George T. Hathaway entertain ed the members of the Intermediate Christian Endeavor Union of the South SCongegational church at her cottage at Fort Trumbull beach last Tuesday. The party of young people was in charge of Miss Marian C.. Hubbard, their superintendent. Those who en- joyed the days outing were: Ida Beid- en, Hattie Bouton, Della Chase, Bessie Chichester, Ethel Chichester. Hazel Daniels, Helen Gilson, Emma Lake, Gladys Plumley. Marguerite Priest Anna Roberts Esther Roberts, Mar guerite Russell, Harriet Silva, Henry Anthony. Raymond Carleton, George Chase, Charles Paul. Frank Russell, Raymond Shepard, Robert Stewart and Robert Wills.
 MT. and Mrs. James Rice and son, Ernest, are spending a three weeks vacation with friends at .Coney Island Mrs. NH. Rogers is entertaining her twin nephews, John and Warren Fayhe of Sharon, Col, and Mrs. Rogers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-01
Japan Celebrates
 Opening of Ports
fsnecial from United Press.)

Special from United Press)
 Yokohoma, July 1.-The sem1-cen. tenniaI celebration of the opening Of the Japanese ports to the world is be- ing held to-day. The city is decorated in an elaborate manner and hundreds of visitors. many of them Americans, are present. The official celepration was held to-day attended by all the ministers of state of Japan, members Of the elder statesmen and the presl- dents of both houses of the govern ment and all the foreign ministers m Tokio and Yokohoma. The off1c1al cere- monies included the unveiling or a insignificant bronze and marble statue to KamOnu Okami.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-01
REV. DR. MEYERS WAGERS PROF.
 FOSTER TO DEFINE FOOD
(special from United Press.l

Special from United Press.) Chicago, July IA little sporting proposition has been offered by Rev. Johnstone Meyers, the latest figure to enliven the controversy in the Baptist church over the authority of Professor George Foster of Chicago University. Dr. Meyers has offered to wager $50 that the professor cannot give a satis- factory definition \of food, and he adds today that his money was up and ready to be 'tcovereds' at any time.
 Dr. Meyers says Foster defines flood" as an appreciation, and he wants to find out what that indefinite term means.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-01
Police Have Chinese Murder Mystery
 In New XorKl
Especial from United Pre... :,

Especial from United Preag.l
 New York, July 1-The police are trying to solve the strange murder e Yung Vow, a Chinese laundryman 1n his laundry in Stanton street Yum Vows body was found in two tubs n his laundry this morning. His head was submerged in one tub whilel hfG feet were in another.
 A silken cord. bound tightly aroun0 his throat, showed that he hads beeE strangled to death before being placed in the tubs. That the Chfnaxnan dfaf fighting was proven by the blood sta1rl1| about the place. Bloody prints of fingers on his body showed that hid a-Ssassins had been wounded whf1d bloody feet prints about the floor sshowj they had trampled About in disorderl The case may have something kto dd with the Sigel mystery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-01
TRUMBUIL DETECTIVE
 FINED FOR FORGERY

Percy Ryan. the Trumbull detective. so-called, because of the role ile played in the Boinay murder case some years ago, was fined $25 and costs in theI City Court, this morning. for forgery. The offense consisted in signing the1 name of John H. Candee of Easton to, orders for tools, drawn upon local hardware merchants.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-01
State Treasurer H. H. Gallup.

| a. I1.
 Miss Laura Eales, assistant librarian
 at the Bridgeport Public Library will Vermont, as the guest of her uncle and aunt, MT. and Mrs., Charles Keene. Mrs. Philip Holzer, wife of State Senator Ho1zer, entertained her bridge club at a luncheon at her home on Iranistan avenue yesterday. The ladies
 met about 10 o'clock and played all of the remainder of the time preceding the luncheon.
 Dr. Nellie B. Griffis. the osteopath, leaves the city Saturday. Dr. Van Deusen of Albany will come to this city and take up the clientele of Dr. Griff1s.
 The annual lawn fete of the Y. P S. c. E. of the Peoples Presbyterian
 church is being held this afternoon and evening on the spacious grounds of the Captain Tothain O'Brien homestead at 2141 North avenue. '
 James Reeves of s17 George street,
 was taken to St. vincent's hospital what was thought to be appendicitis
 It was said at the hospital today that he had passed a very comfortable night and was now much improved. It is impossible to say yet whether an operation will be necessary. MT.
 Reeves was discharged from St. Vim cents only three weeks ago, after hav- ing undergone an operation for a trOu- ible of a different nature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-01
POLICE TO BE ALERT

It was voted by the police board last evening to employ all of the special policemen available to see that there is a sane observance of Independence Day The police will be instructed to arrest on sight any and all persons who attempt to discharge fire arms be- fore sun rise on the morning of July 5. Especial attention will be paid to those who put explosives on trolley tracks '
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-01
Deaths and Funerals

Patrick O'Rourke, a resident of New Haven until two years ago, when he came to this city and engaged in busi- ness, died yesterday at his home. 168 Nichols street, after a brief illness. He is survived by a widow, a daughter. Elizabeth and a son, Patrick. The de- ceased was a member of Santa Marie Council, Knights of Columbus in New Haven. The remains will be taken to Washington, D. C., for interment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-01
OIL STOVE EXPLODES
 FIRE ALARM RUNG

The fire department was called this morning to an alarm from Box 6 at Crescent place and East Main street. The fire was in a tenement house at 134 Clarence street, where an oil stove exploded, but had been thrown out of the window before the firemen arrived.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-01
M. E. O'BRIEN COMING
 HERE FOR SUMMER

ME. O'Brien, who has been at Wash ington, D. C., in the interests of the Prohibition party was in Hartford yes terday. He said he is to return to Bridgeport in a few days to pass the summer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-01
RADELACASSERLY.

St. Mary's church was thronged yes terday morning with the. many friends who had come to see Miss Mary Ger trude, daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. F. Casserly, become the bride of MT. George Radel, son of Adam Radel, of Edwin street. The nuptia1 mass was sung by Rev. Father Murphy. The bride was attended by her cousin, Miss Elizabeth l.. Anderson, of Perth Am boy, N. J., and the groom by MT. Paul Youngs of this city. The bride wore a beautiful empire gown of white satin. Her hat was white with white willow plumes. She carried a bouquet of Bridal roses. Miss Anderson wore an empire gown of old rose silk with an old rose hat to match. She carried pink roses. After the wedding cere- mony, a. reception was held at the handsomely furnished home of the newly welded couple in Newfield ave nue. MT. and Mrs. Radel left on the 12:30 train for Albany, N. Y., and Perth Amboy, N. J. They received many handsome presents, including furni- ture, silver, cut glass and china.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-01
PRESIDENT RETURNS

Special from United Press.)
 Washington, July 1.-President Taft returned to Washington from New Haven, Conn.,, at 1925 this morning. his train, the express from Boston, being 25 minutes late The delay was caused by the ferry trains. The Presidents
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-01

younger son was at the station to meet his father. They rode at once to the White House in the big touring car.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-01
Weather Indications.
Special from United Pre-.


 New Haven, July 1.-Forecast: Gen. orally fair tonight and tomorrow.
 Light local showers have occurred during the past A hours in the south ern and western sections, but pleasant weather prevails generally this morn' ing in all sections east of the Rocky Mountains. Moderate temperatures prevail in all the northern sections.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity faiI weather and not much change in tenn perature.
 The resistance to traction in dry weather is the least on brick pave mentS; in wet weather on bithulfthic roadways.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-01
K1RscHENERLFAUBEL.

The marriage of Miss Gertrude Un- holtz Faubel, daughter of William Eau bel of 175 Cottage street, to MT. Alois Kirscheper, Jr., of 1855 Hewitt street, took place on Tuesday at 5:3O p. m. at the German Reformed church. Rev. MT. Weimer performed the ceremony. After an extended wedding tour MT. and Mrs. Kirschener will reside at TIT Hewitt street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-01
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co

NO. s2o MAIN STREET
 Water rates for the quarter emf1fna July 1ses 1909, are NOW DUE and payable at the office of the Conapauv. No. S2O Main Street. All bills roy,s{ be paid on or before ' P ss.S s-s>
 JULY 18th, 1909
 Business hours Saturdays A. M. fo 1 F. M - ' -7 For the accommodation of the uv1.. lie the office will be kept open frSxn
 8 A. M. TO 8 F. M. Mondays, July 12th and 18th, fo01. WALTER S. WIIMOT, Fl t" Secretary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-01
KIMMERLIN-FoTCH.

Gowned in white meSsaline satin and carrying a. bouquet of white roses. Miss Hattie Fotch was married last night at the home of her brother, Prof. Ferdinand F'otch, who was best man, to MT. Edward Kimmerlin, Jr. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Ed ward G. Weimer, pastor of the German Reformed church. Miss Lydia F'otch, the bridesmaid, was gowned in a soft gray satin. As the bridal couple nov ed to their places before the officiating clergyman the wedding march was played by Miss Helen Lowering, the niece Of the bride. Prof. Fotch pleas ed the bridal party by rendering some of his own compositions for the violin. The young couple will reside at 567 Stillman street. The groom is the youngest postman connected with the Bridgeport post office. The bride is a member of a family musically gifted and is herself a fine pianist
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-01

Mrs. MIL Rogers fs entertaining her twin nephews, John and Warren Fayhe of Sharon, Col, and Mrs Rogers will spend next Sunday and Monday in Norwich as the guests of former
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-01
JUNE WEDDINGS
wTIEELERLHAwLEY.

Miss Jennie Curtis Hawley, daughter of Frederick B. Hawley, a. well known
 manufacturer, was married yesterday to MT. Robert Edgar Wheeler, paying teller at the First National Bank. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John DePeu, pastor of the First Congrega- tfonal church, and Rev. Henry HalIam Tweedy, professor in Yale Theological School, at the home of the brides par ents. 36 Franklin street. The bride was unattended except by her nephew, little Billie Hawley, who carried a basket of flowers. The ribbon bear CTS were Master Bronson Davis and his little sister. Miss Esther. The best man was William c. w. ChilL of Brooklyn, N. Y.. and the ushers, MT. John Hawley and MT. George w. Bar ker. A reception was held at which numerous guests were present. After a wedding breakfast, they departed upon a wedding trip after which they will reside at their new home on Lau- rel avenue. The bride was beautifully gowned in white satin of point lace. She is one of the finest organists in the city and has presided over the big organ in the First Congrega tfonal church for a. number of years
 MT. and Mrs. John M. Lund of 105 Wood avenue, celebrated the first an- niversary of their marriage last night. A hundred of their friends came to a lawn fete- Music was furnished by a string orchestra and refreshments were daintily served. The display of Chinese and Japanese lanterns and the electric lighting was most attractive.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-01

MT. and Mrs. James Rice and son, Ernest are spending a three weeks vacation with friends at .Coney Island
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-22

mlral Sperry, the commander-in-
chief, and his flag officers and shin
captains were received on board by
the president. All, especially the
commander-in-chief, we're warmly
congratulated upon the safe compile
ton OF their unprecedented cruise.
| President Roosevelt congratulated
and welcomed them in the style and
manner typical of the man, and later
when he boarded the battIeships he
addressed the jackies in a similar
manner. After praisnig the admirals
and officers. and telling them of the
nations pride in the feet he said:
As a war machine the fleet returns
In better shape than when 1t left.
The officers have shown themselves
as the best of all ambassadors
heralds of the peace. and we well
come you home to the country which
as a republic has been raised in the
eyes OF the nations by what you have
done"
1t was about 8 o'clock when the
Mayhower came from down the Po-
tomac and the Chesapeake Bay and
anchored near Thimble Shoal, hay-
ing left Washington yesterday noon.
In the party, besides the president
and Secretary Newberry, were Mrs.
Roosevelt, Miss Roosevelt, Mrs. New
berry. Miss Newberry. Assistant Sec
rotary of the Navy and Mrs. satter-
lee, Rear Admiral Cowles, chief of
equipment, and Mrs. CowIes. the
presidents sister; Commander Simms
who is the presidents chief naval
aide, and Mrs. Simms.
Shortly after 10 O'Clock the deck
watch OF the Maylower discovered a
column OF smoke almost directly east
ward over Cape Charles. and half an
hour later the warships, which had
been approaching under slow speed
in order not to anticipate their sched-
uled hour of arrival, came into sight
and passed the capes. At IL O'Clock
the Flagsh1p Connecticut leading, ar
rived on the tail of the Horse Shoe.
at which point the feet was left by
the Mayfiower when it followed the
battleships out of the Roads at the
beginning of the cruise. A quarter
OF an hour later the Connecticut was
on the port beam of the Mayflower at
distance of 800 yards. When op-
posite the Mayflower's quarter the
Connecticut's six-inch guns began the
official salute of 81 guns in honor of
the navy cmmander-in-chief. Less
than half of these had been fired
when the Kansas. the second ship in |
line, took up the salute, quickly fol-
lowed by the others. The feet, which
has averaged about 10 knots speed
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-22
Enthusiastic Welcome.

OLD POINT COMFORT. Va. Feb.
Enthusiastically welcomed by
Pc mad blowing of the whistles of a
pore of naval vessels and a hundred
more other ships, this only to be
rowned out by the thunderous sa-
ting of twenty-one guns from each
the sixteen battleships in the col
mn. Americas reeord-breaking fleet
He'd majestically into Hampton
Dads today.
1t was the fleets Homecoming AZ
T its eircumnavigation of the globe
the most remarkable continuous
page ever made by the warships of
BY navy.
PRESIDENT Roosevelt and Secretary
the Navy Newberry who were the
81 TO bid the feet Godspeed when
left Hampton Roads December l6.
o', were the first to greet 1t upon
return. The president and his
rty of naval officers and ladies
board the Mayfiower, which was an
ored on Thimhle Shoal Light
Gout seven miles from Fort Monroe.
ghted the warships as they turned
through the Virginia capes. then
rmallyy reviewed them while they
ssed the Mayilower in single col
pm. When the fleet had dropped
lhor IN the Roads just above his
&c old Fort Monroe. the Mayfiow-
steamed in among them and Adj
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-22
COUNTY OFFICIALS
RESENT CHARGES
Records are Exported Once a Year
by State Examiner

More or less interest has been
aroused among the citizens and bust
mes men OF the city because of the
public indictment OF the Kootenai
county officials by Spokane paper.
The accusations contained In that ar
tiole. including every offlcial In the
county, and because OF this charae-
teristic, and the further fact there
seems to be lack OF foundation for
so broad and general an arraignment
they have been commented on for the
most part by the public by exclama-
tons OF profound surprise and as
constituent When the first article
appeared In the Spokane paper to the
effect that there would be a general
shaking up In the county-that there
would be a grand jury investigation.
II was not considered in a serious
light. but rather looked upon as the
iridescent dream of gullIble news
paper man who had been lead to be-
lieye that he had stumbled upon a
hair-raising scoop. and It was dis
missed from the minds or the people
as such. But when the second arti-
Gle appeared, and permeating II was
the yelled threat that the bonding
company would ask for an appro-
priation from the board Of county
commissioners for the auditing OF the
books of the county officials, and that
In the event that this was denied the
bonds Of all county. officials would be
cancelled. II became evident that II
was made OF other stun than that of
whi-A dreams are made, and that
there WIS method in the seeming
macncsg OF the writer, and consider
able speculation has been INDUCED In
as to whether foundation exists for
the charges, and II not as to what the
motive is of those manipulating the
wires behind the screens.
Tax Case Old.
That there is now on lle in the
district court case wherein there
are a number OF the taxpayers as
and the county assessor de-
PENDANT. and that the object OF this
action Is to restrain the assessor from
collecting the taxes for the year 1908.
comes as no news TO the people of
Occur d'Alene, but 1t is a matter OF
general knowledge One OF the
grounds set forth in the suit is unjust
discrimination in making the ASSESS
nents; second that the deputy max
ng them was not legally appointed:
bird, that there is no alphabetical
OF the tax roll, ana
ourth that a conspiracy was entered
nto between the various assessors OF
ne counties in Boise to raise the
axes throughout the state, and that
'ase VIII probably be heard at a not
ar distant date, but this case can not
POSSIBLY effect the other officers in the
ounty; at least this seems 10 be the
opinion expressed by those
onversant with the situation. and
mere are many who contend that IL
an not effect to any great extent
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-22

tContiDued on PC on. }
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-22

Total distance coveled-42.227
miles.
Time Consumed-One year, two
months and six days.
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Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-02-22
Made View World Record.

As the battleships came in today
looking their fittest and apparently
none the worse for the wear of the
long voyage Of 42.227 miles. equal
to almost twice the distance around
the equator. the naval authorities
drew a breath of relief. Not that
there had been any apprehension at
any time Of any serious difficulties
either In the matter OF navigation or
possible military work to do, but be-
cause the handling of sixteen of the
most modern and formidable sea-
hghting engines Of the world, the sup
plying them with coal, oil and food
at the different ports where stops
were made. and providing the ships
with the pick OF the officers and men
OF the navy while on foreign view, re-
CURED careful and almost constant
attention, from the time the cruise
was first projected. in July, 1907. un-
til the command left Gibraltar a little
over two weeks ago.
The successful completion of the
cruise without noteworthy accident
or untoward incident. from either a
naval or political point Of view. Is
regarded BY all nations as history
Never before has any battle
command made such long and prae-
ticAily continuous voyage. Never be-