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The Washington herald., 1909-06-09
RATE CASE TO BE HEARD.
Question VIII BE Considered To-day
by Interstate Commission.

The famous Spokane Railroad rate case
viii come before the Interstate Commerce
Commission this morning. There VIII be
in attendance traffic managers and other
officials Of the Hartman and HiIl trunk
line systems. members Of the State rail-
road commissions from the Pacific Coast
States. and a large delegation OF business
men from that section.
The hearing IS TO determine whether
the freight tariffs fled with the Inter
state Commerce Commission by the Har
riman an6 Hill lines on all classes Of
freight from Chicago and St Pau 70
Spokane and other Pacific Coast points
are equitable. reasonable. and fair 10
business interests OF the Coast
The Washington herald., 1909-06-09
DENIAL BY CORRESPONDENTS
AlleGe misrepresentation by Agents
of Publications.

As defense against Misrepresentation
made by agents Of certain publications.
the correspondents Of the Capitol press
gallery held meeting yesterday In which
vigorous resolutions were adopted and
communicated to Senator's and Represent
atives
Solicitors OF publications have been en-
deavoring 20 induce the members OF the
Senate and House 70 pay for Iaudatory
biographical sketches OF themselves IN
these publications. The legislators have
been led 10 believe that correspondents
entitled 70 admission IN the press CALLER
les were financially interested and would
benefit by the payments for ''puffs." The
corps OF correspondents enter q general
denial. and declare that any member. who
attempted TO use his gallery privileges for
the purpose OF obtaining money IN the
way Indicated would be excluded from
the galleries under the rules.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-09
Elections in Colombia.

Conflicting dispatches have recently
been received here concerning the con
gressional elections IN Colombia, and II is
not ever now certain whether the govern
ment party was successful but indioa-
tons are that by shrswd politics the gov
ernment really won. The goVernment's s
position has not been strong. and IT was
necessary TO resort 10 the usual methods
applied by Latin-American politicians.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-09
Loech Concludes European Tour.

John S. Leech. former Public Printer.
sailed from Genoa, Italy, for Manila on
May 81, according TO letters written 10
his friends in Washington. Mr.. Leech
has enjoyed an extensive European trip
preparatory 10 assuming his duties IN the
Philippine Islands, where he win again
assume charge OF the printing service OF
the government He resigned as head Of
the Government Printing Ofice IN this
city last November,
The Washington herald., 1909-06-09

ton extensively signed by the merchants
and professional men Of the District,
recommending action BY the civil service
commission 10 eliminate all delinQuents
from the rolls Of the government service.
The petition set forth that In the depart
ments a few persons were employed who
make IL their business to obtain credit al
retail stores and fail 10 liquidate the
bills
The Washington herald., 1909-06-09
Nelson Defends the schools.

Senator Nelson, OF Minnesota, yesterday
nlsd in the Senate to be inserted in the
Record an article by ", Q, Dodge. a for
mer trustee OF the local schools, on The
Schools and School Buildings OF the Ma
uOnai Cspitai-What They Are and How
Obtained" The article defends the
schools aRa school buiidlRgs Of the Dis
tF4at and FeEutss ths statements 9f GeFa
Reese in the April number OF HagazHs.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-09
indictments Returned.

Indictments were returned BY the grand
jury yesterday against the following:
Charles T. Sanford. statutory charge
George Z. King, embezzlementi John
Graham, alias John Johnson, alias John
Robinson, grand larceny; Edward 4 Rey-
nolds, forgery and uttering; Oscar Jack
son, arsoni David Jones. assault with
intent 70 kin and assault with a danger
Gus weapon; Edward Williams, assault
with a dangerous EeapOni Thomas Moran
aud James Cady, alias James Ready, rob
berry. A charge OF forgery against Leroy
s. Frost was ignored.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-09
ALLEGED FORGER ARRESTED.
TiIshmnn Valentine Walks Into Trap
After Year'a Absence.

AAlsnnlnn fAlentine WnAAs Anto AFal
After Years Absence.
Tilghman Valentine. twenty-five years
OLD. a negro. formerly employed as butler
by Mrs. Rosa Wallaeh. at ls0l I street
northwest. is held at the Third precinct
station on a charge of forgery, II Is
alleged the negro forged the name Of his
former employer 10 several checks.
About a year ago. when Valentine left
the employ Of Mrs. Wallach. he cashed
checks. IL is alleged. for $40 at the
grocery store OF John H Magruder. Con-
necticut avenue and K street northwest
He then disappeared.
Shortly after O'Clock yesterday after
noon the negro again walked into the
grocery and asked MT Magruder TO cash
a check signed by Mrs. Wallach for s35
Magruder notified the police and had the
man arrested
The Washington herald., 1909-06-09
Lynch Granted a Diverse.

By order OF Justice Wright, Of the Dis
trict Supreme Court. Bartholomew J.
Lynch was yesterday granted an abso-
lute divorce from Mary Jeanette Lynch
on grounds OF inhdelity. A correspondent
was named. The children. Jerome
Charles, and Margaret Lynch, ara given
to the father.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-09
LORIMER HAS RETURNED.
Not Yet Decided as TO Time of Leav
ing the House.

ing the House.
William Lorimer. Senator-eiect from
Illinois. returned 20 Washington yester-
day afternoon Mr. Loriner IS SUI q
member OF the House, anS has not de-
ciGed whether he viii resign as Repre-
sentative and quality as a Senator or re-
main In the House 20 vote for the con-
ference report on The tariff BIN as q
Representative.
Mr.. Lorimer said last night he wsuld
decide the matter afteT he had conferred
with the leaders, and would not resign
as a Representative until after the sps-
cial session had adjourned unless he
was assured his vote would be mere Use
ful n the Senate than n the House.
Mr.. L0rimer said he was a rsvisisnist,
who believed IN revising the tariE dowE-
ward
The Washington herald., 1909-06-09
Rev. DIR. Fishburn Is Improvea

At an carly hour this morning Il was
announced that the condition OF Rev, DR.,
n. Ross Fiahburn, pastor OF Mount Peas
ant Congregational Church, who IS suffer
Ing with an attack Of typhoid fever, was
resting comfortably.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-09
MARRIED.

ONCKLIN-8IARLOW s.. lanes.
Church. LeesbUrg Va, az high noon.
June s 1ee, by Rev y. II. Burkhar6r.
FRANCES EDWARDS NARROW 70
EDWARD F. CONCKLIN, both OF
Washington. D. c
The Washington herald., 1909-06-09
WOULD PUT POWER
UPON THE POLICE
Chamber FavOrs Check Onthe
Humane Society.
ADOPTS COMMITTEE REPORT

Bill Submitted Vesttng Enforcement
OF Law Relating 10 Cruelty TO Ami
mails in Major and superintendent
of POIice-WOuId Take Away Reve-
nue-Other Matters Considered.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-09
nr. HeIIer fn AfInnfic g..

: Dr.. Joseph Milton Heller has gone 10
Atlantic City for a few days 70 attend
the rsssting OF the American Medical
Association
The Washington herald., 1909-06-09
SENIORS BLOSSOM
into REAL ACTORS
Class Of 'O9, G. w. o., Pre-
sentS a Lively Comedy.
THE VACUUM" IS M1RTHFUL

All the College Skits Cause COntn-
Eton OF Laughter, and Juniors, Re
eiPient of 41The Hatchet.r Are Made
the Butt of MereiIess Gibes-Dean
Wilbur Is HOnOred by the Class.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-09

BY vote the Chamber approved a petit
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-07
BURGLARS RANSA0
 MOSELEY'S HOTEL

New York. July 7.-Occupants of six suites in the Hotel Collingwood, No. 45 West Thirty-fifth street, awoke yesteS- day morning to find that during the night burglar had entered their apartments from a fire escape and had escaped without being seen.
 Seth d Moseley. proprietor of the hotel, reported the case to Police Headquarters, saying that it was the tel that burglars have operated there. He said the losses were trifiing.
 In addition to the six suites, in which there were occupants at the time of the burglary, four unoccupied suites were entered. All those suites in which the burglar worked opened on a fire escape on the west side Of the hotel. The suites face on West Thirty-fifth street,s and the passenger elevators run close to the fire escape.
 There are glass walls in the eleva- in a few feet of the burglar as he crouched on the fire escape or enter ed or left rooms.
 The police have been unable to find anybody who saw a stranger near the fire escape during the night. The night watchman and the house detec- tive in the hotel were ordered to shoot any person who is seen on any of the fire escapes at the hotel in the night time in the future.
 Joseph w. Green, whose suite, on the fifth floor, was entered, had been touring through New England in an slept so soundly Monday night that the burglar took jewelry from a table at the head of MT. Greens bed with out awakening him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-07
DECISION OF CABINET
 CAUSES SENSATION

London, July 7.-Heated protests rom foreign governments are being received by the Foreign Office follow ing the decision of the cabinet not to ratify the declaration of London, pro- posed by the recent naval conference. The cabinets decision has caused sensation in official and diplomatic circles, although it was expected.
 The refusal of the government to ratify the declaration, however, was practically unavoidable in the face of unanimous protests of. all parties in England who throughout the negotia- tions have been hostile to the declara- fion and especially at the manner in which the American delegates over ruled England during the conference. Ut has been generally considered that the acceptance of the decision to treat all food stuffs as contrabrand in war and give immunity to contraband from neutrals to belligerents. would mean the death of English naval superiority
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-07
PANIC PREVAILS
 THROUGH ITALY
Special from United Press.)

NopGclal IrOm OnlLeQ FreSS-)
 Rome, July 7.-Panic prevails throughout southern Italy as a result of the prediction of Seismotogical ex- perts that more severe earthquake shocks than have yet been experienced will shake the entire Mediterranean district in the near future. Reports from Calabria and Sicily show the population is in a state of widest ex- citement and fear. Inhabitants of towns in southern Italy are fleeing from their homes to the hills where they hope to escape the dangers of the quake.
 Along the country roads throughout the south long trains of non-descript wagons, carts and barrows drawn by men, women and children are hurry ing frantically to the farm and vine yard districts. The quantity of food to supply these travellers threatens to give out and they are at a loss to cope with the situation. Every effort of the government to allay the panic has proven without avail
 The good faith of the authorities is doubted by the bulk of the population because of the public circulation of stories that a recent relief fund was absorbed by officials. The earthquake experts confidently assert to-day that the general quake which they are sure will come tomorrow will be followed by the recurrence of shocks of the severest nature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-07
Deaths and Funerals.

The funeral of Appolonia, wife of Anton Herb. was held yesterday from her late home in North avenue at g o'clock and from St. Josephs church at 9:30. where Rev. Hubert Dahme celebrated a high mass of requiem, as- sisted by a choir which chanted the full Gregorian mass. At the offer tory Joseph Wieler sang Ave Maria and at the conclusion of the mass he rendered ''Marienlied' The bearers were four nephewS of the deceased, Anton, Frank Adam and Jacob Herb, Philip Liebel and Frederick Watkins. Rev. Father, Dahme read the commit ia. services over the remains in their fast resting place in St. MfchaePs .>.s>,1eterV.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-07
GRIFFIN SCORES PUBLIC
 WORKS DIRECTOR BILTz

J. R. Sakarak and other property owners in the Twelfth district, north of Barnum avenue. petitioned the coun- ell last night to hurry the construction or the Arctic street bridge to compile ton. They stated that they want a way to get across Pembroke Lake without going as far south as Barnum avenue.
 Alderman John M. Griffin presented a resolution to have a crosswalk laid across Helen street at Barnum avenue. He asked why the director of public works did not obey the Common Coun- ell, the crosswalk having been ordered three years In succession. This year, he said, the material needed for the crossing had been carted to the work. but that someone with more power than the Common Council had ordered it away.
 Alderman. Brock offered a resolution directing the newly appointed Paving committee to take up the work of sec ing that the streets are flushed The resolution went to the Miscellaneous committee. Mayor Lee said the com mission had no money. The Alderman said that the number of sweepers could be reduced if the streets were flushed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-07
Alabama'S Governor
 In Liquor Fight

Montgomery. Ala, July 7.-Looking 2. to better enforcement of the prohibi- tion laws and generally bracing them up Governor B. B. Conner announces that he will assemble the Legislature in special session July 27. The con- tents of the call are not yet given out, but prohibition will be the leading feature of it.
 Following a decision of the Supreme Court that lockers cannot be disturb ed, a man having the right to own and store all the liquors he desires, the prohibitionists are greatly aroused Brooks Lawrence, one of their lead CTS, has denounced the court, made a threat to elect legislators who are willing to stand with the prohibition laws and also to obtain the passage of a bill to put a section prohibiting the sale and manufacture of intoxi- cants in the constitution.
 The Governor will seek also a com pulsory education act, the prohibi- ton of concealed weapons and a juve- nile court acts preventing the impris- onment of children under fourteen years cS age.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-07
ROOSEVELT KILLS A FIERCE LION AS
 IT CHARGES
(By Warrington Dawson, Staff Corres-
 pendent of the United Pressl

(By Warrington Dawson, Staff Corres-
 pendent of the United Press.)
 Lake Naivasifa. British East Africa, July His rare skill as a marksman has again saved the life of Colonel Roosevelt who is hunting along the shores of this weirdly beautiful lake according to dispatches from the party to-day. While hunting through the Jungle Colonel Roosevelt came upon lion tracks which were larger than any he has seen thus far during his African ed the tracks for some time. finally coming upon the great king of the jungle almost unawares.
 Cornered, the great beast turned and charged ferociously in the direction of Colonel Roosevelt. The Colonel had just time to seize his rifle from one of the gun bearers and fire one quick shot but that shot was enough. The great beast stopped and sank dead in the jungle grass. Colonel Roosevelt's bullet had struck it full in the chest piercing Its heart. The gun bearers say it is the narrowest call the ex- President has vet had and all are louo In their praise of his marksmanship. The lion Is the first specimen yet kill ed on the African hunt. It was a black named male beast and African hunters declare it has one of the most beautiful names ever captured. The experts from the Smithsonian Institute are elated the skin will be a fine addition to the collection. Colonel Roosevelt has had wonderful luck in the past few days and his bag includes fine specimen of a honess. four big rhinoceroSes which abound along the lake of this section and a variety of other animals. The natives with the party declare they have never packed for more skillful or unerring hunter and that Colonel Roosevelt rarely uses more than one shot on any beast of prey. Kermit has also been doing a fine lot of shooting. He has added lioness to his already large list. His work as official photographer for the party, it is said, has progressed to a stage where the authorities of the Smithsonian Institute, who are with the party, are highly elated.
 Latest reports from the hunters are to the effect that the ex-Presfdent and panions. are in excellent health. Col onel Roosevelt is now camping on the ground of Attend borough Brothers. The two brothers. who are rich men, have built a splendid European. estate and home in the African mountains where they live like feudal lords of old. Their house is in the low noun tafns which fringe the southern shores of Lake Naivsha while their estate runs down to the shores of the lake. The brothers live in a veritable Arab ian Nights atmosphere.
 As Colonel Roosevelt was lacking a bull hippo for his bag, the brothers i'm sisted that he shoot one from their lake, the skin being added to the col lection being shipped back to the Institute in Washington. The estate includes the mysterious derground connection with Lake Naiv- sha-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-07
F. H. DILLON & CO.
NorHNAGLE's SUMMER SALE.


 Nothnagle's great Summer sale opens this week. It is the best ever, because the stock is much larger and far better than ever before. Every article in the store goes at very sub stantial reduction for cash while the sale lasts. People who have benefited largely at former Nothnagle sales can tell you what a saving this means to you. The finest and best furniture of every description is here. A magnifi- cent new line of rugs, carpets, mat tings, linoleums, oil cloth, lace cur tains, portieres, couch covers, refrig- orators, baby carriages, go-carts, pie lures, etc, all in sale. Many articles in all departments offered at a dou- ble reduction which brings them down to about half their actual value. Read full particulars in the new Nothnagle advertisement on last page. It is an opportunity that comes only once year, to get the best housefurnishings obtainable at a ridiculous1y low price,, If necessary goods will be held for la ter delivery The wise ones will get in during the early part of this ex- traordinary sale and get the very cream of this beautiful stock. No matter what you need now or later to beautify and add to the comforts of your home you'll do well to see Noth- nagle about it during this sale. Eleva- tors to all departments, 1869 Main St., and 135 Fairfield avenue.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-07
THE THEATRES
POLI'S

Miss Alice F'leming's splendid inter pretation of the title role in David Belasco's sensational success, "Zaza at Polls this week is being universally conceded her greatest stage triumph Tn the history of the popular leading wo- mans career. Miss Fleming is add ing interest to the role by appearing in the first act in the famous Panta- loon Gown, the newest and most startling Parisian creation. The large audiences attending every performance are enthusiastic also about the work of MT. Ines, the talented leading man who successfully portrays the role of Bernard Dufrene. The supporting cast numbering all the old favorites and augmented by some extra talent is sp1ended.
 Interest among lady patrons has been aroused by the handsome hand embroidered $6O pongee three-piece suit to be presented to some lady at the matinee next Monday. The gown is now on exhibition in the display win dows of the Iaborde Company at Main and Cannon streets. This suit will be presented to the lady holding the win ming coupon next Monday Coupons are being issued at the main entrance this week and are eagerly sought.
 Next Thursday matinee handsome souvenir photos of a member of the company will be issued to lady pa irons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-07
Fire Today Destroys
 Big Tenement Block
Special from United Press.) )

Especial from United Press.)
 Sufheld, Conn.,, July Fire early to- day gutted four-story tenement block at Depot and Main streets. causing a loss of s10,000 which is partially cover ed by insurance. The blaze, which started on the top floor, was discover ed by Motorman Briggs and Conductor Lyons on a north bound Springfield car. They gave the alarm and the twelve Polish families who occupied the tenement had barely time to escape with their lives The passengers bat tered down the doors and helped caryS out the women and children. No one was seriously injured.
 The building was a frame structure and was formerly the principal road house between Springfield and Hart ford, being located at that time at the corner of Day and Main streets
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-07
TOO MANY LAWYERS
 SPOILED THE BROTH

The suit of Mary Nuzzo of South port against Angela Bi Matted, for islander, is doubtless terminated by the decision of Judge Scott yesterday that the plaintiff has no cause of action. It appears that the defendant used language which roughly translated means "She has bad name" But to this phrase the judge finds no idea of unchastity upon the part of the person of whom it is said attaches.
 'I add,'' says Judge Scott, 'that the chastity of the plaintiff was not ques- tioned by any one during the trial and that her good character ought not to be injured by the result of the trial'
 The remarkable feature of the case was the number of lawyers of reputa- tion and ability retained by the plaint- if to present her case.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-07
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Congressman Cox
 Sued for Divorce

Dayton, Ohio, July Mrs. James M. Cox, wife of the member of Con gress from this district, filed a peti- ton. for divorce in the Common Pleas Court of this county yesterday. She alleges extreme cruelty.
 Mrs. Cox, filed the petition in per son and paid the requisite fee to cover the court costs. The name of an at torney does not appear. Mrs. Cox charges her husband with cruelty without giving dates or indicating the character of the cruelty. They were married in Hamilton county, this State, in May 1893, and have three children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-07
TALK NO. 361 Careful Observation

is often out of the question with- out the aid of fproperly fitted spec tacles. Things som etimes look a tr1ne hazy to one who does not think that his eyes are in any way defective You should give . the matter careful thought. There is usually no sudden warming. Imperfect1Ons in the sight develop gradually Now is the time to find out about your eyes Ex- animation free.
 If you are seeking the highest at- tainable degree of Knowledge and skill known to optical science it would be well for you to note that we gre located in the StratffeId Hotel Building Proper. Not in any annex or adjoining buildinr. Our name is PARISEAN OPTICAL CO.,, and our number is 1221 Main Street, and it is to be found on our window and door. We sell no jewelry. Ours is an EXCLU- SIVE optical store and we urge that you note these details care fully and assure you the most careful attention and complete satisfaction. We are all familiar with the old adage, "A word to the wise is sufficient, 2, l, PARISIAN OFFICIAL co. Eyesight Specialists and Meuufac-
 turing Opticians
 The Stratfield Hotel Building
 No. 1921 MAIN ST.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-07
"A bed bug in my bed wo,1ld make me leave

"A, bed bug in my bed would make me leave the best room I ever had. It would prove to me that ordinary clean liness was lacking and carelessness in this re- spect would show care lessness in. others, in other words that. E had struck the wrong place and my pride and self respect would suffer if I remained.
 Cyrus Presto Killer for bedbugs would have cleaped that bed, only 25c-