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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17
List Given of Those Who are Supposed to be Wealthiest Women in America -= Hetty Green With Her Pile of $lO0,= 0Oo,OOO Tops Mrs. Rus- sell Sage.
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Especial from United PTeSS.)
 New York, Sept. 17.-It was declared today in Wall Street circles that Mrs. Mary W. Hartman. who. by the will of her late husband, Edward H. liar riman. becomes the richest woman in the world, will be guided in her man agement of her vast estate by Charles A. Peabody, president of the Mutual Life Insurance Company. formerly Harriman's personal attorney. and ex- Judge Robert S. Lovett, chairman of the executive committees of the Union Pacific and the Southern Pacific and Harriman's closest confldant in busi- ness affairs.
 The remarkable will of the financier, containing less than 100 words, is still the topic of conversation in financial circles
 The fact that no mention is made of the Hartman children, five in number, in the will. is taken as an indication that Hartman, some time before ms deatf created a trust fund for each of them, amounting to several million dollars in securities. to be held by the trustees until each of the children be- comes of a proper age to handle so great a fortune.
 This assertion, however. is uncon,; ffrned and, in some quaEteEe tt IS stlll asserted that Harriialaus3 Efess hfS enc tire estate to his wife and lets 'her divide it among the children at her death, as she sees fit.
 It is believed that Mrs. Hartman will continue the work on Arden House, which Hartman wished to make the most magnificent estate in America.
 Here is list of the women who are supposed to be the richest in America: Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt. Sr.. reserv- ed $2,000,000 and annuity or $2OO,O00 8 x,aor fro,,, b11shan6,S estate
 Mrs. Marshall Field-from husband s estate of $2O0 GOO, GOO received $3,00O, 900 in lieu of, dover right.
 Mrs, Thomas B. Wanamaker-receiv- ed one-third of husbands estate of $20, GOO, 900.
 Mrs Morris K. Jessup-got $s,617.o 900 from husbands estate of $13,000.000.
 Mrs. H. H. Rogers-from husband estate of $100,000,000 received home and $10O,000 a year. bulk of husbands estate of $7,O00,000. Mrs James Henry Smith-received s, COG, GOO in lieu of dover rights in husbands estate of $30.0O0, 900.
 Mrs. William K. Thaw-received $10,- coo 900 of husbands estate of $20,0OO,- O00
 Mrs Russell sage-received all of husbands estate of $63,75,0 1000.
 Mrs. Hetty Green-has made $100,- 900 OO0.
 Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer-rece1ve widows share of husbands estate of $2O, ,o00, ,OOO, a home and $50,000 a year. :.
 Miss Helen Miller Gould-rece1ved about $16, 900, 900 from fathers estate. .
 Mrs. William B. Leeds-1ife interest in husbands estate of $30, 100000.
 Mrs. Phoebe Hearst-ali of husbands estate of $3O, 900, 900 if she does not re- marry; s1OOOO, ,000 if she does.
 Mrs Frederic c. Penfeld, formerly Miss Anne Weightman)- )-inherit ESQ., 000, 900 from father.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17
HOGAN SUES TO
 GET BACK CASH BET ON HORSE
Judge Gave Decision to Herman When
 His ''Critter Went Under fnst."
BERGER PAID STAKE OVER

William R. Hogan, the well known sporting man, has brought suit against Charles J. Berger to recover s7O which Berger paid as stakeholder to Frank Herman in August, follow Herman's trotting horse was winner of a race in which a horse owned by Hogan went under the wire first.
 The decision of the judges is based upon the rules of the American Trot- ting Association which provide that if a horse breaks so badly that it can- not be regarded as trotting the race, the contest shall be awarded to the other horse.
 Hogan's animal broke repeatedly in spite of the efforts of the driver. to hold it down.
 But Hogan claimed that he had reached an understanding with Her man that the rules of the American Trotting Association should not pre- vail, but that each horse might break to it's hearts content provided it was pulled down by it's driver as soon as possible. He then ordered Berger not to pay the stake, which was for $70 a side over to Herman. Berger, never theless,. did so and is probably liable to Hogan for the amount of Hogan's stake, for, while the courts hold that a wagering contract is against public policy, and will not interfere to en- force the provision of such contract, they will sometimes interfere to pre- vent it's execution.
 Hogan's claim is made upon the ground that the contract was a wa gering contract, that he ordered the stakeholder not to carry it out, and that the stakeholder did so. Under such circumstances it has been held that the stakeholder must reimburse the protesting bettOr.
 The case will be heard before Jus tice w. w. Bent some time next week. Cullinan & Cullinan will appear for Hogan and Bartlett, Keeler & Cohn, for Herman. Herman is the well known collector, Berger is in the laun- dry business and Hogan keeps a pop ular cafe.
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on him and the nurses who attended him, were amazed at the fortitude he displayed under the sur gical ordeals which he underwent. The first opera ticn for an intestinal trouble was per- formed about fifteen years ago. and thereafter from time to time others were necessary until finally he was confronted with the necessity of hay ing deep seated abscess removed or face slow and torturing death He accepted the conditions with the same undaunted courage that had marked every crisis In his rugged life. Follow ing the ordeal. which veteran sur geons declared was one of-the most terrible they had ever witnessed he displayed the calmest composure. Mr. Johnson was born in St. Peter, Minn.. on July 2S. 1861. His parents were very poor, and at the age of twelve the responsibilities of the family fell upon him. He obtained employment in a local newspaper office. and his sterl- ing qualities and indomitable energy brought him into prominence even be- fore he reached manhood.
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Domenico Giudice. Daniele D'Elia, Dr. Charles Cipolla. Antonio Aurilio, An tonic Negri, Michaele Longhi, John Pascone, Nicola Della Vecchia, Leo nardo Mainieri. Clodomiro Petruccel1i, Frank DElia, Giovanni Montuoro, Frank Palatiello, Aw. Andrew Gar della, Angelo De Toro,John D. Smarto, Aw. Luigi Petruccelli, Dr. Giovanni Formichella, Pasouale Aldo, Giuseppe DAgostino, Nicola Jacobelli, Luigi F'ranzese, Pietro Aldio. John Napoli- tho, and Frank Verilli.
 The committee regrets that the pres sure '-of other duties has prevented Jerome Orcutt. second vice-president of the Union Metallic Cartridge Com pany. from accepting the invitation of the committee to be an honorary vice president. The committee has receiv- ed a letter from MT. Orcutt, in which he congratulates the committee on it's energy and says that the name of the City will be greatly enhanced by the publicity which will ensue from the presence of the warship.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17
LDR. COOK IS NOT A FAKER
 SAYS EXPERT NAVAL OFFICER
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Special from United Press.)
 Washington. Sept. Ills Dr. Cook a tfakir? This question has aroused far more discussion in Washington than the question .Is the new tariff law a lrevision downward?"
 Commander Peary's fellow-off1cers generally deprecate his attack upon the Brooklyn explorer. Under service regulations. naval officers are barred from discussing the merits of the con- Itroversy for publication. but many of them have contended privately that nothing Dr. Cook has yet said or writ ten about his exploit warrants the charge that he is faking.
 critically all of Dr. Cooks statements thus far published is a distinguished tofHcer of the navy, now stationed here, and who is recognized as one of the foremost astronomers in the country. In his opinion. it would be preposter- fous for anyone with even an inkling Iof scientific knowledge to hope to triumph in such a deceit as has been ascribed to Dr. Cook.
 Discussing Dr. Cooks claims to-day this officer said: 'fNot> only must the claimant for the honor of first reaching the Pole sub init to the scientists of the world his record of daily observations-that is latitude, weather conditions, etc-but he must also be prepared to submit every scrap of paper which contains his calculations. Dr. Cook is quoted as stating that he has this very evil dence. If that is true. he knows full well the ordeal to which his claims will be subjected-and that to my mind. is sufficient indication that he is not a fakir. I regard it as practi- ca1ly impossible for any man to fake a record which would be accepted by the United States Coast and Geodet'c Survey. for instance. or by any body of reputable scientists.
 Prof John N. StockwelI, an eminent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17
NURSE THROWN
 FROM WAGON
 BREAKS KNEE
Removed to Private Hospital Where She
 Has Been Employed.
Peddler's Team and Street Rails BIam. ed for Mishap-HOrse Was Stopped
 in Flight.

Miss Florence Schrader, supervis- ing nurse at The Galen, Dr. J. w. Wright's private hospital at BIO Myr- riage in which she was riding alone this morning about 9:30 at Cannon and Broad streets and broke her left knee
 cap besides suffering from bruises and shock. Some eye witnesses claimed that a peddler drove his horse Schrader was riding and took off a front wheel, while others who also saw the accident said the wheel caught in the frog of the car track at the corner. These last admit that a peddler was driving by at the time. The peddler drove away without stopping. to learn what had happened and his name was not learned. Miss Schreder was removed to the Galen in the auto o-aInbulance
 After the front wheel was taken off ground the horse became frightened and dashed up Cannon street. The carriage struck hole in the street where the pavement was being re- paired and turned a complete somer- sault. This impeded the progress of the horse and he was stopped by Will liam Clancy of 57 West avenue, who is employed by D. B. Hoyt, milkman. It was then taken to the Carstesen stables on Cannon street. The car riage was damaged considerably and was taken to the Peck & Lines. sta- bles for repairs.
 Efforts were made to learn the iden- tity of the peddler but they were un- successful s-
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together with other co-efficients repre- senting refraction. etc. That may have been the way. he secured such figures of extreme precision"
 Asked as to whether he accepted these figures, as representing the cor rect latitude. the naval officer ex- plained that it was almost impossible to secure exact figures with a portable instrument.
 'It can be approximate he ex- planned. Cook realizes this. He says he was within pistol shot of the Pole.' On the other hand, according to the story of .Hensen, who accompanied Peary. the flag which the Commander says he placed >on the exact spot. Was, 'on taking subsequent observations, moved and placed 150 yards west of the first position. the difference being due perhaps to the moving ice.' .
 That is ha1r-splitting. Such exact observations are out of the question with portable instruments. Why, there is even a difference of opinion among some astronomers as to the exact lati- tude of the naval observatory, here fin Washington, some of them not ac- cepting the reading of the instruments there, which are mounted on solid foundations extending down to bed rock, with scientifically exact level.
 ''The navigator of a ship at sea knows that the results of his observa- tions by the sextant are only apprcxi- mate. They are fairly correct, but it is almost impossible for exact results without solid foundations. and instru- Jnents reading down to the minutest fraction. And. even then. there is hair-splitting.
 T feel certain that no man who has had experience in Polar exploration and has at least an inl1ling of scienti- fic methods would ever lay 1claim to the honor of discovering the Pole un- less he was dead sure that his records bore out his contentious. And it is equally certain, to my mind, that such a man would never attempt the prac- ticalIy impossible task of 'faking' these records
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Special from United Press.)
 Rochester, Minn., Sept. 17.-A1though danger has by no means passed in the uncertain course of Gov. John A. John sons illness. it seemed early today his chances for surviving have materially increased. While Doctors Mayo and McNevil are guarded in their state ments, the prevailing tone about the hospital is optimistic.
 With sleep reinforcing his vital re- sources, the Governors immediate chances were greatly frightened. Y At 2 a. m. the Governor was rest ing easily. He had been sleeping all the time since 1:45 D. m., rousing slightly every 15 or 20 minutes, but returning to sleep again. Pulse 10S, temperature 99.
 This afternoon it was reported that the Governor was holding his own.
 All who came in contact with Gov ernor John A. Johnson of Minnesota, including the surgeons who operated
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17

The steamship Oscar IT,. bearing Dr..
 Frederick A. Cook. the arctic explorer,
 is scheduled to arrive in New York ! on Sept 21. While the city at large has as yet planned no public cele- bration in his honor, a banquet has I been arranged which will be attended inot only by his friends. but many tscientists and other public men. His 1eighbors in Brooklyn, will celebrate his return and have named commit Itees to receive and entertain him. Cook and the little vessel. the John R. Bradley. which took him to Etah will Ebe in the Hudson-F'u1 river parade, |and a public reception in Cooks honor probably will be arranged during the Historic celebration. The accompany ling pictures of Cook are among She
 first to be received in America since
 his triumphant return from the pole.
 The group picture shows the crown prince of Denmark greeting Dr. Cook
 when he went ashore at Copenhagen.
 The explorer then wore a rough suit
 of clothes and an old cap purchased
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17
ETRURIA ARRIVES COUNT CASOLINA
 GREETS MAYOR
Distinguished Italian Visitors Will Re.
 ceiye Hospitality of City's fe)pIe.

With booming of cannon and the Bonorous salute of 21 heavy charges of dynamite the Italian cruiser Etruria dropped anchor off Bridgeport harbor late this afternoon. The Etruria comes to this city, representing the Italian government. at the invitation of the Italian Colonial Committee. The of
 ficers and crew of the cruiser will be treated with distinguished honors dur ing their stay here. The people of Bridgeport will have an opportunity to visit both the Estruria and the Yer mont. the fourth largest battlesh;p in the fleet of the United States. and the holder of the trophy pennant for the best naval target shooting. which is expected to arrive in a few hours.
 The first duty paid by Commander Count M. Casolina. after the Etruria
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17
OLDEST CATHOLIC
 PRELATE IS DEAD
Bishop MClosky of Louisville Passes
 Away in His S6th Year.
BEEN PRIEST SINCE 1852
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Louisville, Ky, Sept. 1.-The Right Rev. William George McCloskey, Cath olic bishop of Louisville. and the old est Catholic prelate in the United States, both in years and service. died this morning.
 The dead prelate had been bishop Of Louisville since 1868 and a priest since 1852. He was born in Brooklyn, Nov. 10, 1923, and received his education at St. Mary's College. Emmitsburg, Md. After his ordination. he spent a year in mission work in New York and was then appointed to a chair in St. Mary's. He was professor of moral theology and sacred scripture there for a time and in 1859, he became the first presi- dent of the American College in Rome, continuing in that post until named Bishop of Louisville in 1868.
 Bishop McC1oskey passed away as peacefully as though he were falling asleep. Death was due to a gradual lessening of the vital forces. For sev- eral weeks he had been growing weak CT. but he was conscious and as alert mentally as ever. Shortly after seven o'clock this morning. he died.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17

astronomer has been widely quoted as of the belief that pr. Cooks own story shows at least one glaring dis crepancy. He refers to Cooks state- ment that the night of April was made remarkable by the swinging of the sun at midnight over the northern 1ce, and declares that in the latitude in which Cook claimed to have been at north), he should have witnessed this sight six or seven days previously.
 By careful figuring. Prof. Stockwell goes on to show that if the midnight sun was first visible on April z, Cook must have at that time reached only latitude s2 degrees. 5 minutes, instead of 86 degrees, 38 minutes-a difference amounting to 316 miles.
 But Prof. Stoclxwell has. to my mind. overlooked one very simple fact Cooks words that he first saw the sun on April ', instead of March 31, or April l. And that is the weather con- ditions. It frequently snows up there In the Arctic Circle. Dr. Cook, in his narrative. speaks of cloudy weather. It is very possible that he couldn't have seen the sun any earlier simply because it was too cloudy.
 'T also notice that some amateur astronomers have been laying stress own story that on April 21, we had reached 89 degrees. 59 minutes, 46 sec onds.'. Objection is made to this be- cause it is so precise. It is claimed that the portable sextant which Cook carried could not have measured this so carefully.
 In ansyer to which. 1t may be said that the instrument which Cook car r1ed provided MT. Bradley's statement that he paid for the finest obtainable instruments, is true,- undoubtedly measured up to within ten minutes All Of the better class of sextantS do But, knowing the co-efficient of varia- ton to be expected in his instrument undoubtedly Dr. Cook, in calculating his latitude, was careful to include it,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17
SHELBY MAY LIVE.

Reports from the Bridgeport hospi- tai state that George R. Seeley who took an overdose of laudanum at the Union hotel Tuesday evening is inn proving. He had a high fever last night but was more comfortable to- day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17

The long sleeve with the turned back frill is one of the newest fancies
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17

WILSON'S NATIONAL CAFE, oppo- site railroad station, is serving hot roast beef tomorrow. All are vel come. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17

TO RENT.-A very desirable lower flat, all improvements. 5S5 Park St.
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FOR SALE-Snith Premier Typewrft- CT, just cleaned and in first class condition. Very cheap. Address ssBF' this office. TIT asn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17

FOR SALE. Restaurant Reasons.
 owner to leave town Address Y, this office. I 13 d DO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17

TO RE,NT.-Desk room with roll ton desk. 416 Warner Building.
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CITATIONS, the painter and paper hanger, desires your work. Paper and papered for $500. 592 Broad St.
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TO RENT-Six rooms, all improve ments, and barn. $11.0O; tenement Of three rooms, $9.0O. PA Wheeler Ave.
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WANTED.-A tailor. Apply to Geo.
 Fryer, 1858 East Main St. 15 so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17

FOR SALE.-Upright piano. souare piano $10, organ $5. violins SS and up -$1 week. A Fotch Piano Co.,, 844 Noble Ave. I14uso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17

WHEN YOU WANT a good Panaraa A or Straw, see Jim at 974 East Main street. You know who. James J. Sheehan. D 14s If og1sf5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17

CASCA-LAxINE TABLETS cure bil- iousness and constipation. Follow the direction U 12 70
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17

COUNTRY PORK, home made Brat wIlrst and Sauerkraut at Nagels Market, e52 East Main St.
 I 10 If 3 5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17

TO RENT-116O Kossuth street, a nice room flat, 1st floor, all improye- ments. Inquire 1162 KossuHh St.
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WAINTED.-Compete laundress to dn two or three days. work per week.
 Apply Mrs. L. T. Warner, 61 Broad
 St. I 16 b<s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17

BILTZ'S Home Made Sausage First
 of the season tomorrow. Bommos e
 Biltz. State St. I3s135d'
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THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL pro- vides special opportunities for boys over twelve years of age who are one, two, or three years below high school grade. IA g.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17

COVER YOUR PIPES. Boilers and Furnaces now and save the cost in coal. J. Welsh, IA Kossuth St
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17

THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Sss eighteenth year. The course of study , includes all subjects required for admission to the leading universitiek and technical schools. -. Individual , work. Office hours. afternoon and
 evening. 2. VI 2 so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-17

HOT ROAST BEEF for Saturday night at OConnor's, East Main and
 Walter Sts. All welcome. Lager
 and ales the finest. eff. O
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wANTED.-Girlsf for single and dou- ble needle machines. Steady work and good pay. Apply Thos. P Tay- Tor, James St. I Il dso
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FOR SALEL-Corner saloon License Property. Big stock Good busi- ness. $S,500. $5, 900 can remain on mortgage at 5 per cent. No agents Inquire 732 Maple St.
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WE DO THE RIGHT kind of picture
 framing at lowest prices. Standard Art Store. 1219 Main St.. Stratf1eld
 building. I 30 3 5
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-15
WILL COME TO NAUGHT.

The people care but little about
Gamble, Crawford, Martin. Burke,
Wesley, Kittredge, Glass, Hall OF any
others who figured more or less in
state politics, as individuals. 1t is
what they represent in government
that concerns the people. Unless r.
o. Richards of Huron, who has been
at the head of the state primary lea
que, can show that the present state
administration and u senators in
congress have violated their pledge to
the people or have thrown aside prin-
ciple for selfish gain, his recent move
in withdrawing his support from them
will come to naught.-Flandreau En-
terprise.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-15
A UNIVERSAL SUCCESS.

The State college at Brookings last
year adopted a new course, on that
would be a coach toward the knack
of farming and home. 1t proved a
universal success, in that 1t provided
needed learning for young men and
women who otherwise might not at
tend college. This course is called
the School Of Agriculture consisting
of three years work of Ave months
each, so arranged that the course oc-
cupies time not otherwise needed by
those who could be spared from home.
1t is u notion that the state school
did a wise thing in instituting this
course which after so short a time fell
in line with popular chord and the pro-
moters see future Gee predomi.
nate and are still doing their utmost
to improve the course as conditions
warrant.-White Leader.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-15
NOT LuxURIEs s.

Chairman Payne of the ways and
means committee. stand up. Day be.
fore yesterday you told the house of
representatives that your new bill re-
vises the tariff downward except for
luxuries. Now tell us. are cotton
stockings luxuries? Are lambskin
gloves Injuries? On the other hand.
ri kid gloves necessaries. also silk
stockings. II not. how are you going
to explain your 100 per cent increase
on cotton stockings and IS per cent in.
crease In women's cheap gloves, while
silk stockings are not increased at all
and fine kid gloves only Is per cent?
But for the women we might not have
noticed these peculiar schedules. The
changes are . special menace to their
sex and the women's clubs of Chicago