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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10
Special from United Press.)

Newport, R. L. March 1O.-The steamer Horatio Hall of the New York and Portland, Me, line was sent to the bottom today as the result of a collision in the fog with the H. M. Dimmock. a freighter, bound from Bos- ton to New York. The Hall. which had a few passengers on board and a very heavy cargo of general freight, was smashed below the water line, and her captain, Jewell, at once sent her ahead at full speed, bringing up on the beach at Gay Head, at the entrance ito Plymouth Sound. He then sent the following appeal for help which was picked up by the revenue cutter Gresham which at once started for the scene:
 Tn collision with H. M- Dimmock ' G. m. Ship cut below the water line. Now on bottom Send. assistance at once as we are in danger
 Nothing is known of the fate of the Dimmock, but she is believed to be in jured above the water line and to be still afloat.
 The revenue cutter Gresham and the tugs from the local harbor left here at once for the scene of the wreck of the Hall and the local yard is endeavoring to get into comm unication with either the Gresham or the Hall. It is known that no ore was killed or injured but it is feared that the Hall will be total wreck.
 For a. time it was believed that there had been a three cornered collision with the Massachusetts of the Mer- chants line. Reports later, however, say that she struck on the rocks in Tarpaulin Cove, on the northwest side of Vineyard Sound and was beached with a big hole in her cargo hold. She carries no passengers.
 On board the Hall is her crew and a few passengers and the passengers will be transferred to the Gresham and brought to this city,
 New London, March 10-The Tascott WTecking Company were notified by wireless today that the steamer Mass achuSettS of the Merchants line had gone ashore in the fog this morning near Tarpaulin Cove, and immediately despa tched their lighter Tascott. Later wireless dispatches informed them of the collision between the Horatio Hall
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10
HEARINGS ON ALL CHARTER
 CHANGES SET FOR MARCH IT
Includes Those Favored by Council and Those Offered
 by Lee and Others
Biggest Contest Will Come Over Creation of Permanena Paving Commission With Powers Similar to Board Of Public Works == Water Purchase Amendment Also Promises Lively Time.

(From Our Staff Correspondent.) g.
 Hartford, March 10.-The committed on Cities and Boroughs voted to-day to hold hearings on all matters relat- ing to amendments of the charter of the city of Bridgeport at the same time.
 The date was fixed for Wednesday, March IT, which is St. Patrick's day, at o'clock in the afternoon.
 The rule applies to everything of this nature, both amendments that have been approved by the Common Coun- cil, and those that have not.
 The amendment to the charter of the Bridgeport Hydraulic company will be treated like the rest. This is the amendment giving permission to the city Of Bridgeport to purchase the property of the company, without be- ing bound by a right of veto in Strat- ford and Fairfield. It is substitute to an existing act which is said to be
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10
Deaths and Funerals

Magdalena Liebscher sister of Bern hard Liebscher the Main street mar ketman. died this morning at 3013 North Main street from an attack of pneumonia. The deceased was ill only one week and was stricken cnly few days after her brother, Bernhard and his wife sailed for Bermuda on a pleas ure trip. The deceased is survived by her father Bernhard. aged S5. four brothers and two sisters. Bernhard, Herman Ernest. John, Mrs. Albert Schaller. and Miss Anna LiebScher.
 Jennie Cleary. a well known young lady of East Bridgeport. the daughter of the late Walter and Catherine of her brother. William E. Clear. 43T Berkshire avenue. after a long illness. Besides her brother. William. she is survived by a brother Joseph.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10
LAFAYETTE PARK CLAIMED BY HEIRS
 OF LATE $. B. JONES
Claimants Referred to the Opinion of City Attorney Cullinan, Who Says City's Title Is Good.

The question of the title to one-half of what is now known as Lafayette Park came up again last night at the meeting of the board of Park conn missioners. Attorney James A. Marr represents Seth B. and N H. Jones, who claim the title to the property. The board has the opinion of City Attor- ney Cullinan that the city has a clear title. Seth B. Jones, of the Park ave- nue Institute, said this morning that the matter would probably be got into court in some way to determine the rights of himself and his brother all though the suit would be of a friend ly nature. He is certain that the property was never transferred by his father President George M. Flames of the Park Board was authorized to take charge of the matter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10
Attachment to
 Recover on Bond

Deputy Sheriff Peter Doolan this morning attached property on Helen street belonging to John J. Dunn of this city. Some time ago. William brother of John J. Dunn was arrested for swindling number of young men of this city out of their money Dunn received moneys from the young men for obtaining good position for them, which they never received. His broth ed put up a bond of S400 for his release which was forfeited. William Dunn then went to Milford where he was hauled before the authorities for the same offenSeS.
 The attachment to-day was in favor of States Attorney Williams of New Haven to cover the bond.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10
Bids Received for Temporary Bridge
 At Congress Street

The Congress Street Bridge Commis- sion has received the bids for the pro posed temporary bridge across the rlV- er at Congress street. but has not awarded the contractsas yet. Toole & Sunderli1 who are the lowest bidders for furnishing a pontoon bride are only s11.65 higher than The Snare S, Triest co- in it's bid for the ioh of building the proposed lift bridge The figures are as follows. Lift bridae Snare & Triest. $2.330; Toole & SuRderlin. s2.- s41- -e5 Pontoon bridge. The Snare & Priest Go. $2.770; Toole & lSunderlin, 1.775: N. B. Blakeman. s1saS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10

opposed to Judge Foster would favor Frank L. Wilder for deputy judge Judge c. H. Peck of Stratford inform ed your correspondent that some mem bers with whom he had talked took this view This view did not, how ever seem to be well founded, after your correspondent had interviewed members of the committee
 Senators Holzer and Manwaffng. Bridgeport, have made canvass of every member of the Senate. They are hopeful that the minority report will be substituted for the majority re- port in that body This would at least make a disagreeing action and pernnit the 'olds'' to remain as hold overs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10
SHERRY WRITES
 LETTER TO
 MIR. ROGERS
Bridgeport Man Signed Ap- plication of Battle Fleet Admiral to be Admitted to Annapolis.

On the safe return of the sixteen battleship fleet, under the command of Vice Admiral Sperry at Hampton Roads from it's 22,O0O miles voyage around the world, without an accident, Prof. $. T. Rogers of John street, this city, wrote a congratulatory letter to the Admiral, which he kindly acknowl- edged.
 Nearly fifty years ago MT. Rogers signed an application for the Admiral S admission to the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. and feels much satis- faction in the result. He little dream ed then that Sperry would attain to the eminence which he now occupies. and the still greater hOnors that await Eim-
 The Admiral is a, native of Water bury ''Connecticut may well feel proud,'' said MT. Rogers yesterday, that she has such a son as Admiral SperTy''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10
WALL STREET TO-DAY

Il a. m.-The decline in the market that marked the trading in the first few minutes was followed by a moder- ate rally. After an hours business rrices of many leading stocks showed net declines of from fractions to one point.
 NOOn.-Stee1 common just before noor declined below 43 on the sale of 10000 shares by one broker and this decline caused some fresh selling around the room by the professional element The market steadied though and at midday a slight recovery was in progress.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10
ABANDONS ITS
 SUIT AGAINST STANDARD OIL
Under Ruliug of Judge An derson 1t Would be Impos- Sible to Convict.
Jury Instructed to Return a Verdict of Acquittal and Promptly Does So - Abso- lute Failure of Retrial of Famous Case in Which $29,OOO,OOO Fine Was Im- DOSe6
Especial from United Press !

Especial from United Press.)
 Chicago. March 10.-The government abandoned it's case against the Stand ard Oil Company to-day, after Judge Anderson had dismissed all the courts referring to shipments from Chape1le, Ills, Assistant United States District Attorney Wilkerson asked the court if 1t was true. that out of the evidence thus far presented. it was impossible to convict the defendant. The court replied in the affirmative and Wilker- son then said:
 Then there is no use of going on The government rests it case here"
 Counsel for the defendant moved that a verdict of acuuittal be immedi- ately returned and the court called the Jury into the room to pass on this.
 The jury returned a verdict in ac- cordance with the instructions of the court. This is the case in which a $29, 600 fine was imposed by Judge Landis.
 Continued on Second Page.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10
Judge Nicholson
 Favors Amendment
rRv Orr Staff Correspondent /,

(By Our Staff COrreSpOndent-)
 Hartford March 1O--A proposed amendment to the charter of the Con- necticut Baptist Convention was fla vorably considered to-day. It gives the convention power to receive and ad- minister trusts funds, which the ex- isting charter does not give. The com nittee on interpretations was enlight- cred upon the subject by Judge D. K. Nicholson of Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10
CARD OF THANKS.

The undersigned wishes to express their sincere thanks to their many friends who so kindly assisted us dur ing our recent bereavement in the loss of our mother, also to all who sent floral tributes, and especially to mem bers of L. O. T. U.. No. 6 of this city. JAMES MATTHEW AND ALICE a. RYAN.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10
MANWARING AND
 HOLZER CANVASS
 ALL SENATORS

By Our Staff Correspondent.)
 Hartford, March 10.-An executive meeting of the judiciary will be held thsi afternoon, at which the Bridge port City Court matter will be again rehearsed, and all doubts as to wheth- CT or not there will be a minority re- port removed.
 It was said by some members, that a majority of the committee, although
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10
NOT UNION MEN.

The officers and members of Local 256 BaItenders' Union want the public to know that the men arrested for sell ing policy slips on Monday were not members of their union or the Barten- ders' International league of the A. F. of l.. of America.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10
CHICKEN THIEVES
 AT WORK AGAIN

Fourteen large fat fowls were re moved from the chicken coop belong ing to Daniel Hoff at 1542 forth ave nue. last night. The theft is attribut- ed to tramps who make their head quarters in the waste country in the northern part of the city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10

FOR SALE CHEAP.-A horse, also a top buggy and harness. Will be sold reasonable. Call address 501 Huntingdon Road $ 10 s DO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10

GREAT RELIEF from headache and
 constipation. Casca Laxine tablets. 25 cts. B %
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10

TO RENT-6 room flat with improve ments at S15, Randall Ave. No ob- lection if small families double up- Call 1294 Main. o*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10
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TO RENT.-10 room house, improve ments, 635 Fairfield Ave.
 S d*po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10

HOT LUNCH, daily at Morton's Cafe 15S Fairfield Avenue. Everhardt's N Y lager and Smiths Philadelphia Ale on draught. T tfo 3
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10

SAUSAGE that's home made, also liv- CT pudding and blood pudding can be purchased tomorrow at Mark Ma gle's 652 East Main street. and John Porter's, SIS Warren St. These goods are made by Biltz at 95 State St. H Il If. 1 3 5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10

WE DO THE RIGHT kind of picture
 framing at lowest prices. Standard Art Store, 1219 Main St.. Stratfieid
 building. 30
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10

THE BOSTON CLEANING AND DYE ING CO., 1S7 Fairfield Ave. Our work the best. Our prices the lowest
 16 If. 3 .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10

JAMES J. STEPHAN, popular natter.
 974 E. Main St.. has the goods Cali and verify. H 30 If 3 :
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10

PUBLIC sTENoGRAPHER, typewrit- CT. mimeographer and notary public
 Sears. 10s Meigs Building. Telephone 1O11-12. B IA stf1 O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10

RRATwURST. pigs hooks, country pork a speciality. M. M. Nagel 65a East Main St. G 2 tf* $
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10

PRATT'S CAFE. 137 Fairfield Ave, is sure to have what you want in ales, wines and liquors Do not forget the fine free lunch served daily
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10

WANPED-Sewing machine operators on all branches of corset work for
 seventy-five new machines now being placed Steady work on best grades
 at highest wages. Apply to The Warner Brothers Company. dso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10

BICYCLES-s21 to $50. Columbus, Tri- bune, Dayton. Racycle, Iver Johnson, Pierce. at O'Neill's Rubber Store, 1130 Main St. g b o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10

FOR SALE.-s35O upright piano for
 15O S44 Noble Ave. s sd
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-10

WANTED. - Lady bookkeeper and cashier; state salary, experience and reference Answer in own hand writing. Address F. S. M, care Far mer. S
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
The Right Stand.

Elk Point Courier: In the Senate
yesterday the first real break liz the
republican ranks came on an amend
ment to restore the Dingley rates on
paint material. Ten middle west re.
publicans, including Senator Craw-
ford and the two Iowa Senators
Senator Gamble was paired) united
with the democrates in favor Of the
House reduction. The motion was
lost by the close vote Of Al to IS.
Senator Crawford took the strong
ground that the Senate committee
should give the Senators more infor-
nation rs to the rates proposed before
forcing q roll call and until such light
was furnished he should feel justified
Ia voting for the House reductions.
The Courier has something Of a
reputation OF being . pretty substan-
tial stalwart, but In this matter our
sympathies are entirely with the pro-
,eresseve movement and we believe
South Dakota will enthusiastically
support her representatives In both
branches Of congress In a vigorous eff
fort TO secure genuine tariff revision.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
FairvieW.

May II, 1909.
Everybody seems to enjoy the warm
weather and no wonder.
Services at Trinity church were
we'll attended and MI. and Mrs. An
drew Nelson had their baby girl bap-
tiSed.
The concert given by the Fairview
band last Saturday evening was well
attended and an enjoyable musical
program vas rendered. The band
plays on "Fairwell' street every Sat-
urday evening and the town has
erected a band-stand as q compli-
ment. We wish the band boys sue
cess and prosperity.
The ladies aid society met with
Mrs. @. Falde last Wednesday and
brought their work along and spent
the day In visiting.
We regret to hear that Roy Eliason
is sick but hope to hear of his recov-
cry soon.
Luther League met at 1t the Moe
church and q splendid program was
rendered after which = collection was
taken up.
The Riverside correspondent must
have gone north hunting wild
geese" as Riverside has not been rep
resented In the LEADER much or
muchly of late. The Riverside Q (
respondent seems to be unusually
modest. Why can't some of the fair,
charming correspondents induce him
to be more regular in his most inter
esting work, because he always has
something nice to say In the LEADER
as we'll as ON Sunday.
Joseph Ingebretson and A. o. Quien
are among thOSe vino have purchased
new corn planters, and were among
the first to ISL them.
Misaes Emma and Selma DOkken
were Saturday visitors 1T Hudson.
Miss Bertha Thormadsgaard has
commenced her fourth week Of paro-
chial school In the Falde district.
Where does al this measly dust
come fromp Farmers are wondering
where their fields are going to. Expect
they'll have . hard time locating the
shOrtage.
Mr.. and Ms. Olaf Eckle are rejoic-
Ing over the arrival Of . baby girl and
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14

China has more than 1000 walled
cities.
Andrew and Chris Gilbertson went
along with Joe NOrdSeth to attend
the commencement exercises at St.
Peter, MINI.
Military Kennedy came down from
Mitchell to hear the high school
students contest. He is enjoying his
College life at Mitchell.
Pigments Of more than 400 different
collars are secured from coal.
Cabbage and Tomatoe plants for
sale. In fine condition to plant.
Come quick. Call at the widow Park
house south west part of town.
47-4S FRANK BLAKE
DR.. Veo O'Neil left Thursday for
Hamilton, Montana, where he will To-
cate. He has already shipped bis
dental instruments and fixtures. The
LEADER wishes him great success.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
School Notes.

On looking over the teachers report
for April it Is seen that there were 81
cases of hardness in the whole School
or about n to every six pupils. Inc
bows in Miss Manson's room n n
GIRLS of Miss Juel'S room had no tardl-
noes at all. Miss ManSon's roo had
rhe smallest total two, while Miss
Mallory's room was next Win lour'
There wero 112 boys and lO7 girls
neither tardy nor absent, the number
of bows exceeding the number OF girls
in seven rooms out OF eleven. Ihe
highest per cent Of attendance was
made by the 8th grade boys,99 per cent,
next came the girls in Miss Kinsley's
room with 9S.4 per cent. and next the
girls of Mrs Pattee's room with 9S.l
per. ent
The defamation contest last Sat
urday night was a great success from
the standpoint of excellence though
the crowd present was barely large
enough to pay expenses.
The winners in General Declama-
ton were Berniece Williams and June
HichbOrn, in Oratorical Defamation
Marion Cloud and Elmer Anderson,
while there was considerable diversity
of opinion as to who should have won
in the first class it is only fair to say
that four contestants so closely group
ed in the judges gradings that the
first prize might easily have fallen TO
any one of them. All are agreed
however that the talent shown
throughout the contest was a credit
to any High School.
Especially are the boys to be COM
mended since in many High Schools
it has been found impossible
to get boys to take part. Marion
Cloud and Bernice Williams will
represent Canton High School at
Yankton Friday night Of this week,
and Marion Cloud at VeTmiiiion OF
next week.
The pupils Of Miss Holsey's room
will give an entertainment Saturday
night at the opera house. to which
the general public is invited. A
small admission fee will be charged.
The pupils have been working faith
fully to give a good program and the
indications are that it will be a sue
cess.
The seniors entertained the juniors
and faculty Wednesday night at the
Rudolph. The affair was we'll planned
and hugely enjoyed by all present.
Toasts were given by Asher Anderson
Verne Kennedy, Mr.. WOODBURY. and
Mr.. RusherhOlZ.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
SoniOrS.JuniOrS.

The high school seniors entertained
the Juniors at a banquet at the Hotel
Rudolph Wednesday evening. The
large dining room was handsomely
decorated and the big L table was
covered with carnations and ferns.
The menu was superb and the fes-
tivities delightfully."- happy and pleas
ant.
The address of welcome was by
President Asher Anderson, with re-
Spouse by President Verne Kennedy
of the juniors. Superintendent Wood
burn and Prof Rusterholz responded
to toasts.
The senior officers are: President,
Asher Anderson; Vice President,
Edna Lee: Treasurer, Clyde Kinsley;
Secretary, Gala Tucker.
The committee on general arrange
was composed of Misses Alice
Rudolph, Neva Bacon and Ethel May
nard.
1t was one Of the most enjoyable
banquets In the history Of the high
school.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
Punishment for kidnapping

The Sioux City Journal editorially
speaking of the punishment OF the
abductors of the Whitla boy In
Pennsylvania says;
The masculine partner in the firm
Of Boyle and Boyle, kidnapers, has
been sentenced to the penitentiary
for life. The feminine half of the
firm has been sentenced to serve a
term Of twenty-five years in the peni-
Tertiary and to pay a fine OF $4,000.
Under Pennsylvania usuage the fine
9 a material prolongation Of the
Woman's term. The court may be
said to have met the national wide
demand that severe punishment be
meted out to the abductors Of Willie
Whitla.
Before sentence was imposed the
attorney for the defendants made
a plausible plea for leniency. He
pointed out that while the crime was
grave, no absolute harm had been
accomplished. The defendants had
been kind to the boy, the ransom
O had been recovered, and when
the incident closed everything was as
it was before the crime "a attempted.
Until a few years ago the punishment
for kidnapping In Pennsylvania had
been fixed at from n to ten years
Imprisonment. 1t was urged that the
maximum under the old law should
be ample to fit the present case.
From the defendants viewpoint
these argumencs were legitimate
enough but the court rose to it's re-
sponsibility in disregarding the m.
Why was the maximum punishment
for this offence raised from ten years
to life? The change was made after
the Cudahy cas had called public at
tention to the actual enormity of this
crime against the home. The limit
was raised for the purpose Of making
possible an example Of eve punish
ment the next time. opportunity
might be offered In Pennsylvania.
The court would have been disregard
ing the will Of the people, expressed
through the legislature, had 1t re-
garded the plea for leniency In the
case just closed.
The real issue at stake in Penn
sylvania was not the punishment
Of q guilty couple. 1t was the dis
couragement OF petty criminals who,
Ia the future may canvass the FEAST
Utility OF making money by the kid
MAPPING method. The fate of the
Boyles will stand as q 'shorrible exam
ple'' OF what may happen to the next
offenders along the same line.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14
The Masses vs.. AIdrich.

DEBORAH Republican: Senator Mel
son, Of Minnesota, too, has also been
read out Of our party by Aldrich, of
little Rhody. Nelson can afford it If
the spokesman of the millionaires
does assail the loyalty of the republi-
ans Of the broad prairie states of the
west. Behind the representatives
and senators Of Iowa, Minnesota and
other prairie states are the masses.
Against these the pocket borough
Mr.. Aldrich owns, or thinks he owns,
count as nothing compared with ID
votes in the electoral college from
Iowa, the 81 from Illinois, or the II
from Minnesota.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-14

Miss Bernice Oliver has finished her
term of school in Brooklyn township
and will, we her, finish Miss Julia
Bucheister's term at Dayton Hall, as
Miss Bucheister is compelled to give
up her work on account of sickness.
Mrs. Iowa Christy left for her home
at Correctionville, Iowa, last week
after a residence in Canton of nearly
two years. She vas an expert design
Ell of fancy patterns for needle work
and made many friends among the
ladies while a resident of this city.