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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27
YOUNG BUSINESS MAN lNYENTS NEW
 SHIPPING METHOD

Sealed barges and canal boats after the fashion of sealed freight cars is the idea of William E Hdwes, son of William 1T. HoWes, of the coal firm of William T. HOwes & Co.,, in order to stop leaks in the cargoes of coal car rying vessels in the coast trade. To- day a number of coal dealers went to the wharf at Archibald McNeil & Sons yards in order to examine the first boat to come through from New York under seal.
 The boat is the S. E. Vincent of Mo- Williams Blue Ball Line. She comes from Perth Aanboy with 619 tons of bituminous coal. The first boat to be fitted with the scaling apparatus was the James Mulford of the McCaffrey line. MT. Howes built the appliances in this city and fitted them to the boat, Flew York boat owners who have seen t4e equipment will build similar ones for their boats.
 The plan is to batten down the hatch es by using long timbers which pass ol-er the center of the hatches and ex- tend the full length of the boat. These tilnbers are held in place by iron bars which are hinged to fit over the ridge of the hatch, from port to StarbOard. There is bar to every other hatch. Tlle bars fit over rings close to the deck and are held in place by a half inch steel cable which circles the hatches, both ends being run through hole in the cabin occupied by the captain of the craft. The cable is pull ed taut by a draw hook. This ar r,Lngernent cannot be disturbed unde- tected.
 The captain of the boat said to a Farmer reporter, this morning, that he did not believe enough coal was stol- en in a year to pay for fitting out a boat with the sealing apparatus, but that it would be a good thing to locate the causes of short cargoes.
 AS it is necessary to put the hatches on to seal a boat there would be no overlooking. The sealing of the boats will also cause the shippers to see that the greatest caution is taken in trim ming loads. /
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

Rev. Gerald H. Beard. Rev. G. M. Brown and Rev. A. R. Davies who sign themselves as the committee of Law and Order of the local Pastors s association are against the retention of Alexander l.. Delaney as prosecut- ing attorney. They have sent a letter to the three senators and two repre- sentatives from this city asking that they shall refuse support to any candi- date for judge of the city court who would be likely to retain MT. Delaney in his present position.
 MT. Beard is the gentleman who a short time ago figured in a public cor respondence with Mayor Lee and who was referred to by the latter as new conner" MT. Beard wrote letter to the mayor on a public matter ana ne became chagrined when the mayor gave out his letter for publication. The Farmer to-day received from the clergtmen mentioned above a copy of the letter which they mailed to each Of the lccal members of the legislature.
 The letter follows:
 s'IIast week we addressed a letter to yon asking that. in the interests or law and order. you recommend to the Judiciary Committee of the Legislature the appointment of such a Judge or our City Court as would appoint Prosecuting Attorney more fearless and trustworthy in the discharge Of his duties than Alex. l.. Delaney. Esq.
 "This request was made to you ana your colleagues because we understand that the Judge of the City Court is not free to make his appointments as pro- gided for by the Charter. but receives his own appointment on condition that he name those who may be chosen TOT the lower positions by the senators and representatives from our city.
 Mot having received any authorita- tive information as to your decision m this matter. it seems to us right at this point to present for your consid- eration in this open letter a few Of several facts in our possession. on which our objection. to the re-appoint- ment of Prosecuting Attorney Delaney is based.
 .Tn June. 1907. complaint was made to MT Delaney by our association that professional baseball games were be- inc played in Bridgeport on Sundays contrary to law. No complaint was made as to purely amateur games' since the law against Sunday recrea- tions was abolished. and rightly so.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27
ENER HARDIE ON LABOR CONDITIONS
] Addresses Conference of British Labor
 Party at Portsmouth.
Especial from United Press.)

Portsmouth. Dng.. Jan. 27.-A vivid picture of the labor conditions in Eng land was drawn today by Kier Hardie one of the principal speakers at the ninth annual conference of the British Labor Party, political organization of admitted high standing and fpflu- erce. He stated that the distress was widespread and inspired by the false boom at the time of the election of Taft as President.
 TT think I am safe in saying that conditions in America are worse than they have been in years," said Har- die
 Tho British Labor Society began it's ninth annual conference here today with the largest attendance in its his tory. Philip Snowden. called by many
 -lrope's ablest Socialist, called the l..eeting to order and will preside throughout the conference.
 Tho present labor question will be one of the matters discussed. The la bor party leaders say that the pro- posed taxes could easily net a sum for pensions. Both Liberals and Conser- vatives view the labor program with une&siness. It is considered too rad- ical even for the former.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27
TERRORS OF
 QUAKE TOLD
 IN LETTER Palmi is a Graveyard from Top to Bottom and the Dead
 Lie Unburied. Our Hearts, Writes
 Carmena Romano, Are
 Softened Like Cotton.
Romano Severio Receives in Graphic Communication from His Father, Hear t Rending Story of Evil Work ed by the Greatest Catas- trophe of Modern Times.

The terrors of the earthquake, in Southern Italy, as told by a native of the country who has experienced the quakes for many years, are tersely told in letter by the father of Ro- mana Saverio of 624 Pembroke street. The son is employed at the plant of the Holmes & Edwards Go. Since the news of the catastrophe he has been waiting for tidings of his people, who resided at his former home in Palmi, a city in Calabria, near Reggie. The letter arrived. The letter arrived yes- terday and was translated to-day for the Farmer. It is as follows:
 Palmi, Calabria,
 December 30, 1908. My Beloved Son:
 The $5 which you sent us was receiv- ed and we thank you for the same. l had the intention of writing to you on December 28, but at o'clock in the morning there came a terrible shock which knocked the pictures from the walls. Some fell into the beds, striking us rudely as we were aroused by the shock. The first shock was followed by ten more shocks, each succeeding one seeming to be worse than the one before it. It was many times worse than the earthquake of 16 years ago. l can't begin to tell you all. Palmi is destroyed. From top to bottom it is nothing but g. graveyard. Our own home is destroyed and thanks to the Lady of Mt. Carmel, who has saved us, we are out in the yard at the rear of our house. It is now four days since it started to rain and it is still falling in a dOwnpOur. Our hearts are soft ened like a piece of cotton. To see the dead bodies of our countrymen and friends lying about is too much.
 Those who escaped with their lives are going about naked except for their shirts. Soldiers come along and re- move the bodies by the wagon load. No caskets are used for burial. Near our house there are fiften bodies lying about on the ground. Tn our family our cousin AngeIi, wife of Cipro, and two of her daughters perished. l want you to write at once and inform us of your health. We are enjoying the best health possible and we invoke for you the Holy Benediction. From your dear mother and father.
 CARMENO ROMANO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27
COURTS WILL
 FIX THE BLAME
 FOR COLLISION
Officers of White Star Line Decline to State who Was Responsible for the Acci- dent in Which Their Yes sel Was Sunk.
Special from United Press.)


 New York, Jan. 27.-That the respon- sfbility for the collision between the White Star liner Republic and the Lloyds steamer Florida will be settled in the Admiralty courts was the opin- ion of the White Star line officers to- day. P. A. s. Franklin of the White Star Company said at a meeting of officials:
 '"The facts of the collision will be threshed out in the courts. We will sue the owners of the Florida and they will probably sue us. We will give no statement as to who we think is to blame for the accident. The captains and crews of the Republic and Baltic are now being examined thoroughly in regard to the collision"
 DO you wish to say anything re- garding the statement of Captain Fen- lon of the Standard Oil line that the Republic could have been saved?"
 That statement came to us as a let ter," said MT. Franklin, "and we will not discuss it.''
 What about the statement that the Florida was running at the low speed of 5 knots?"
 "FTve knots! Do you think a ship running at that rate of speed could have sunk the Republic? The crew of the Republic will be taken care of and sent to the points where they shipped. Most of them will go from Boston to Liverpool today" e
 Superintendent Hallenbeck of the Standard Oil's local marine service to- day confirmed the statement of Cap tain Fenlon that he could have saved the Republic after her collision with the Florida had Captain Sealby allow ed him to try. Captain Fenlon said he reached the scene of the wreck at 8:2O the morning of the disaster and offered his services but they were de- clined.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27
WATER WORKS AMENDMENT ADOPTED BY COMMITTEE
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED
 WATER LEGISLATION

The Common Council may ap- point a committee to bargain with the Bridgeport Hydraulic company for the purchase of all its rights and property.
 But the agreement made by such 8 committee must be rati- ned d~Substantially by ma ajority Of the persons voting in the cleo ton at which it is submitted. It will not be sufficient to have e majority of the persons vOt- ing upon the qustion.
 Or tho Common Council may reject the agreement reached by the committee, and submit to the voters the question whether they will take the property and rights by condemnation and pay the price that may be fixed by the courts.
 If the vote is in favor of con- desnnatfon proceedings, the Su- perior court, upon the motion of the city attorney, will ap- point three appraisers, who shall give notice to the parties, hear. evidence and fix the value of the { property and rights of the com- pany.
 If the report is rejected the court may appoint other ap- praisers who shall proceed like the first.
 When the report is accepted by the court the city, upon payment to the company of the ana0unt fixed by the appraisers will have title to all the rights and property of the company, and the latter is required to mako all suitable conveyance and releases.
 To pay for the water works the city may issue bonds which shall be known as "Water Works Bonds"
 To manage the water works after their requirement the mayor Is required to. appoint four water commissioners, who shah receive such compensation as the Common Council may provide.
 Tho final clause provides that nothing therein contained shall he construed as waiver of the right of the state to invoke any s penalty of forfeiture of it's char ter and franchises which the company may have incurred"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27
SEC. ROOT EXPLAINS
 FISHERIES TREATY

Washington. Jan. 27.-Elihu Root. the retiring premier of the Roosevelt ad- ministration. to-day performed his last official act in his capacity of secretary of state by appearing before the Senate foreign relations committee to explain the provisions of the fisheries treaty which he has just negotiated with Great Britain and which is designed to put at rest the long standing diff1- culties between the government and fishermen. The treaty has not yet been signed although it's provisions have been fully agreed upon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27
HELD FOR THEFT
 OF FIRE NOZZLES
Morris and Coniac Acknowl- edged Taking Lead Pipe and Brass Fire Equip ment.

John D. Morris and Joseph Coniac were arraigned in the City court this morning on charges of statutory bur- glary. They were arrested yesterday by Detective Hackett and Patrolman Coughlin and charged with breaking into a vacant house owned by Mrs. A. B. Beers at Main and Houston streets, and stripping it of the lead piping.
 They also stole the brass nozzles from the fire hose at Court Exchange building, and also at the Naugatuck dock. The prisoners acknowledged the thefts to Capt. Arnold.
 Their cases were continued till Jan 29 by Judge Foster who felt that he should not sit on the case, being a accused were fixed at 800 each.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27
Farmers Association
 Organizes for Work
Savage of Mansfield, Presi- dent; Pease of Fairfield, Vice President.
(special from United Presso

Especial rom Unlted PreSS.)
 Hartford, Jan. 27.-The Farmers As sociation of the 1909 Legislature com pleted it's permanent organization to- day previous to the opening of the days session. Representative Savage of Mansfield was elected president; Representative Simeon Pease, Fair field, vice president; Representative F. M. Thon. pson, East Windsor, secre- tary; Representative Herbert K. Peach, Killingly, assistant secretary. The executive committee consists of the foregoing officers and the following eight members, one from each county: Hartford county, Ed. B. King, East Hartford; New Haven county, Alfred Rose, North Branford; New London county, Senator Allyn, Ledyard; Fair field county, George W. Ogden, Will ton; Holland county, Senator Higgins, Coventry; Windham county, A. ". Grosvenor, Pomfort; Litchfield county, H. J. Williams, Barkhampstead; Mid- dlesex county, A. E. Parmelee, Killing worth.
 The association will meet each morn ing before the legislative session.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27
DAYTON POLICE
 ARE PUZZLED
Crimes Against Women Continue, But no Clue to Perpetrators.
(snecial from Tinted Press>

Especial from United Press.)
 Dayton, Jan. 27-The wave of crime against women since the finding of the body of Mary Forsythe last Saturday is to-day a puzzling problem for the police. Late yesterday two girls were attacked on the street by man. They beat off their assailant with umbrellas and hatpins. This is but one of the many cases reported to the police.
 So far the police have proven inef- fective in securing enough evidence to make arrests One man. ElwOod Wei mer of we'll to do parents is in jail but it is thought he will be released within the next 24 hours.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27
KING MENELIK
 OF ABYSSlNIA
 REPORTED DEAD
Special from United Press )

London, Jan. 27.-No confirmation IS obtainable to-day of the reported death of King Menelik of Abyssinia. The la- test reports received here say that the King was dying but as his death had been expected for months no especial importance was attached to this re- port.
 Messages from Rome say that the Empress Taitou seized the reins of government to prevent Prince Lig Jas- sou, the son of a daughter of Mene- lik's first wife from ascending the throne. It was Neneliks wish that Liz succeed him
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27
MARINE GUARD AS
 ESCORT FOR BODY
 OF CONSUL CHENEY
Expected to Arrive Tomor- row on Liner Venezie a, Brooklyn.
Special from United Press |,

New York, Jan. 27.-Orders were given to-day by the state department for guard of marines to meet the Fabric liner Venezie when she docks at Brooklyn tomorrow to act as escort to the bodies of United States Consul Cheney and his wife who were killed in the Messina earthquake and whose remains the ship will bring. The bat talion will accompany the funeral cor tege to the grand central station from where the bodies will be sent to New Haven, Conn.,, the home of the Che news.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27
WEALTHY COUPLE
 FOUND MURDERED
Bodies Found in Barn Yard at Home, Newton Square, in Pennsylvania.
(Snecial from United Press ]

NCPCO1etI O1II e71111Ne1 T CS>'I
 Philadelphia. Jan. 27.-Henry James, a wealthy farmer and his wife were found murdered in the barnyard at their home near Newton Square in Chester County early this morning. The dead bodies were found by George Johnson. a nephew who went to the place for a visit
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27
WILL BANQUET
 AT CARR'S
Past Sachems' Association of Konckapotanauh Tribe of Red Men Will Eat Ven ison Tomorrow Evening.

The Past Sachens' Association of Konckapotanauh Tribe, I. O. R. M., will hold a banquet tomorrow evening at Carr's grill room in Cannon street, sitting down to the table at 7:30. It Is expected that about 30 members of the association and guests will sit down to the spread and special menu has been prepared by the management of the grill room.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27
DEATH OF MRs.M'LEAN
Mother of Head of Connec- ticut Apostolate Dies at Stamford.
fspecfal from United Press. }

Stamford, Jan. 27.-Mrs. Hugh Mo- Clean. t1ae mother of Rev. Peter H. McClean of Milford, the head of the ! Connecticut Apostolate, died at her home in this city this morning. She waa So years of age and is survived by seven children and seven grand chill dren. She was sister of the late Father Ryle of this diocese.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27
MINISTER'S NOW HUNT FOR DE LANEY'S SCALP; LATTER
 DEFINES HIS ATTITUDE
Serves Notice That He Will Hold His ACcnSerS Responsible for Their Utterances
 Under the Law.

Various Accusations Made In Letter Which Bridgeport Pastors Association Has Sent to Senators and Rep
 resentatives from Bridgeport rt-Vigorous Reply By Prosecutor Who Asserts that He Has No Apology to Offer for His Conduct of the Office of Prescott
 ing Attorney.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

TO RENT.-Six room flat, all improve ments. s16 per month. 57 DeKalb Ave. Inquire SSS Broad St.
 A 26 s D o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

THINK TWICE before you have your corns cut Cutting only makes them grow and is dangerous. Hundreds die of blood poisoning by cutting corns. pr. Mansfield's (Room 1O3 Meigs Bldg.) treatment is safe and sure.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

ErrRS.-Now is the time to buy furs cheap. Manufacturers representative will sell this eve. handsome furs at very low prices. Call and be con yinced, No. SS3 Broad street.
 A 26 s*po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

HALT, TO RENT.-Fully furnished for lodge meetings Centrally located. Fnouire, J. M. Sears. S68 Broad St.
 A 26 d o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

ANTED.-Dogs, fox terriers, male, about one year old. Apply Barnum & Bailey's Winter Quarters. Norman e. A 26 b o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

FREE TO ALL.-Hot and cold luncI at Cummings 6 Whites. Golden Hln and Middle Sts. T *i35tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

RIJPPERTS N. Y. Ale and LAger
 Dougherty Rye Whiskey. Fine luncl
 every day. Drew Bros., 1l22 Mail St. T 16 o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

WANTED. - Position as bookkeeper and stenographer or general office work, by experienced young lady; can furnish best of references. Ad- dress Reliable, care Evening Far mer. A 70
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

PUBLIC sTENoGRAPHER, typewrit. CT. mimeographer and notary public
 Sears. 108 Meigs Building. Telephone 1O11-12 B 14 stf1 3 q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

HOT LUNCH, daily at Morton's Caf( 158 Fairfield Avenue. Everhardt's M Y. lager and Smiths Philadelphii Ale on draught. T g tfo 1 3
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

PRATT'S CAFE, 137 Fairfield Ave. ii sure to have what you want in aled wines and liquors. Do not forgd the fine free lunch served daily.
 G 22 *135o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

SAUSAGE that's home made, also Iiw CT pudding and blood pudding cal be purchased tomorrow at Mark Nal gle's, 652 East Main street, and Johi Porter's, SIS Warren St. TheS goods are made by Biltz at 95 Stat St. H II tf s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

FOR SALE.-Good will and interest in first class barber shop and lunch
 room. Paying. Apply. r>rl Och,
 Fairfield. A 23 s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

RRATwURST, pigs hooks, country pork a speciality. M. M. Nagel, 652 East Main St. G = tfs 3t
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

OLD ESTABLISHED Paint Manufac. turing Corporation can use gooi travelling salesman in State Of Con necticut. Experience in paint bust ness not necessary. Salary and ex penses Must furnish references. Tn Eclipse Paint & Mfg. Co.,. Cleveland Ot 10. T II s* 51 3t
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

DIR. WALTERS. DENTIST, 1os2 Mai1 St. Office hours from a. m. t9 9:30 p. m. Sundays a. m. to q p. m. F 2S 70
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

JAMES J. STEPHAN. popular hatten
 s74 E. Main St.. has the goods. CaN and verify. H 50s If o13t
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

POLO AND HOCKEY SUPPLIES prices lowest in the city. Large lind to select from at The Liberty. 102i Broad St. Open evenings.
 T 30 If O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27
NOTICE.

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that I shal apply to the Board of Police Commis sioners for appointment as specia patrolnan.
 JAMES IT. HERMAN, A 26 spo 1s4 wade St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

FOR SALE-Lease and furniture of well equipped, and arranged lodge room, central located. Call at cigar store corner Broad and John streets.
 A25s s*pO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

Experienced help on one . needle gore making also two needle lap scanning, steady work, high wa ees Apply at once, Birdseye Som- Ere Co A 27 d"o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

THE BOSTON CLEANING AND DYE ING CO, 1S7 Fairfield Ave. Our worJ the best. Our prices the lowest.
 16 . If.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

WE DO THE RIGHT kind of pictur
 framing at lowest prices. Standarl
 Art Store, 1219 Main St., Stratfielj
 building. 30 3i
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

TO RENT.-Newly furnished lodge haH,
 several evenings. Inquire August Seith. 75 State street. or Matt Wieler.
 128S Main street. I4Espd
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27
(UNCLASSIFIED.)

GAS LAMPS, inverted. complete ssc, Ever Ready, soc; Portable, compiets with tube, $250, at The Liberty. 1024 Broad St. Open evenings.
 T 30 If O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

FOR RENT.-7 room flat newly fitted
 LID. 1512 Park Ave. $30OO. T. +. Reilly A ~ "Po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

TO RENT.-Doctor's office and wait ir.g room handsomely furnished, on parlor floor with nose and throat specialist, steam heat, hot and cold water in office, AIS State St.
 A 23 d*O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

TO RENT.-Desirable room flats with Improvements. East End. very low rent. One month free. lndulre ait M. Wittstein's iewelry store. 1160 Main St. A ~ u'op
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

CARD READER.-Advice on all afS fairs. 25c. Mrs. Levy, 674 Madison Ave-. 4th house above North Ave.
 G 6 sttf ,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

MONEY TO LOAN.-If you need a lit- tie money I will lend it to you. Ad- dress P. O. Box 495. A 21 If
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

FOR SALE.-20 it. launch, hull good condition, ready for engine. N5 JeI- ferson St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

WANTED-Girl for general house.
 work, 235 Beechwood Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

CASCA LAXINE tablets. the thing for constipation and stomach troubles.
 G1so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

holder 103 winner o1
 Pipe. Alpha Circle. B. of A. a"l
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-27

FOR SALE.-Beautiful Steinway grand piano. Will take upright piano in
 exchange 844 Noble Ave. X 21 d*o