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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-11
SEAT IN CONGRESS
IS KINDS AMBITION
Clerk at Speakers Table
Makes Announcement of
His Candidacy.

Asher c. Kinds wants to 20 TO Con-
gress.
He is reputed to know more psrlia-
mentary law than any other man IN
this country, and today. when infOrma-
ton reached Washington that he had
announced his candidacy for the Re
publican nomination for Congress in
the First Maine district next year. his
friends in the House said his victory
would be q fitting climax TO his career
Mr.. Kinds is now what is known as
clerk at the Speakers table" and his
duties are to stand constantly at the
Speakers side while the House is in
session and tell the Speaker the cor
rect parliamentary steps TO take in the
handling of bills and motions He has
written several books on parliamentary
law and knows by heart ,rost of the
works extant on that subject
In addition to his parliamentary lore.
Mr. Kinds knows all the members Of
the House and is intimately acquainted
with all the Republicans. among whom
he is very popular. He is a native OF
Maine and at one time ran a country
newspaper in that State
The announcement sof his candidacy
is taken as an indication that he has
received assurances from tie Republi-
can Congressional Committee that it
VIII give him all assistance that he may
need In making his fight. This. coupled
with his ability ard popularity, will
make him formidable candidate for
the place.
II he wins, Kinds viii be an organI-
cation man through and through He
has no sympathy with insurgents and
rebellions against the powers that be
ne oeheves IN staying on the reserva-
ton and working with the party in all
things
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-11
ZEPPELIN TO SAIL
ACROSS ATLANTIC
Will Send His New Airship Over
Same Route Taken BY
Columbus
Columbus.

GENEVA. March IL-Count Zeppelin
viii sail his new airShip across the
Atlantic. according TO a statement
printed today in the Berne Tagblatt.
This paper says thar Joseph Brucker,
formerly editor OF the Stats ZeitIIng,
Chicago. has signed a contract gua-an-
teeing Zeppeiin a large sum, in addition
10 hfs expenses for the trip. the count
to follow the course of Columbus when
America was discovered
The trip, according to the Tagblatt
viii begin at Cadiz. Spain. July % next.
and is expected to take a week Yep
pelin will be accompanied BY a num-
Der OF prominent German aercuauts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-11
INSPECTOR OF NAVY
DEAD IN NEW YORK
Capt. A. F. Dixon Expires al
Hotel, 1t Is Reported
Here.

Capt Albert r. Dixon, who was gen
eraI Inspector Of machinery for the
Navy, and senior member of ell boards
on changes in machinery on the Atlantic
coast. died ct the Hotel Bayard In New
York last night, according to dispatches
received at the Bureau OF Navigation
today.
Captain Dixon was born in 1873, and
was at the New York Navy Yard dur
ing the Spanish-American war. AT that
time he was assigned 10 duty in fitting
out the Chicago
He subsequently, served on the Oregon
and at Mare Island, and IN 1904 was
assigned to the Bureau of Steam En-
gineering at Washington He served IN
that capacity until 1905
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-11
COUPON

This Palais Royal Basement
Coupon and twenty-nine 60 cents
entities bearer to one SOC Jardi-
Mere and Pedestal, 19 inches
high, glazed in assorted colors-
Coed for Friday only, March i.
1860
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-11
MAY MANUFACTURE
ICE FROM SNOW

PEENsBURG. March flowing to
the scarcity Of ice in that locality, John
NJ Meyer and NJ c. Clemens, of Har-
leysville, have tried the unique method
of supplying the rare article by filling
their icehouses with snow and soaking
IL with water.
If this process should prove successful
IN artificial snow-ice company Will be
organized by them
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-11
Basement Bargains
For Tomorrow OnIy
Rabbits, SIC

Rabbits Soap. P & @. Olfene
Soap, Star Soap. Brooke's CrrStzl
Soap, Kirkman's 6Orax Sap, Pear
line. Gold Dust. House mold AM
monia, Red Seal L4ye, Ball Q1c
Blue. Choice
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-08
THE THEATRES
POLI'S

"Zaza" the inirnitable sensational success of David Belasco is having probably the most successful weeks run at Polls enjoyed by any produc- ton since the All-Ssar Stock com pany opened the season at the popu- lar playhouse. Miss Fleming is daily winning new Iaurels and hosts of new friends in her presentation of fhe covering himself with glory as Bern ard Dufrene. In the supporting cast appear the popular favorites of the Poli Stock company in roles well The piece is magnificently staged with scenic effects from Poli's own studio.
 One of the notable features of the production is the ''Panta1oon Gown" the newest Parisian creation in which Miss Fleming appears in the first act. The gown is attracting wide spread attention this being the first time the new fashion has ever been publicly worn in this country. At the matinee this afternoon handsome souvenir photographs of a member Of the company will be given to lady patrons. These souvenirs are ex- tremely attractive and many patrons
 have been making collection of them during the stock season.
 There is a lbig demand flor the coupons being distributed this week for the handsome $60 hand-embroid- cred pongee suit to be presented to
 some fortunate lady patron. at the matinee next Monday afternoon. The suit which is of the latest mode and of splendid finish is on exhibition in the display windows of the Laborde company at Main and Cannon streets. Coupons will be given at each per formance of -Zaza" this week and ev- cry lady desiring the handsome pres ent should be in the auditorium next Monday afternoon at the first per- formance of the century's success, CT eab KIeschpa
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-08
Lost Count of Wives
 After the Fifth Round
fspecial from united PressA

Special from United Pressl
 San Francisco, July S.-The police believe they have in Christian Johnson. a man of 65 years, a fair contender for the marriage record held by some of the patriarcbs of the Mormon church and the Sultan of Turkey. His mem ory about some of his matrimonial ventures is hay. he says. as he lost count about the fifth round.
 According to the local sleuths John son has a string of wives all over the country and even in Canada and dis patches have been sent to several east ern cities to find out if Johnson is the man wanted in several places for wife desertfon.
 Johnson admitted to-day that he is married to Josephine Tretheway, a wealthy widow of Stockton California, and to Hrs. Henrietta Leopold of this city. Both women claim him and theN, contention led to his arrest. The po- lice say Johnson is also married to Mrs. Ida Mitchell and Minnie Gather of this city and has several wives in Toronto. Quebec. Missouri and Ohio.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-08
Teut0nic Passengers
 Subjected to Search

New York. July S.-Three hundred and fifty-seven passengers on board the liner Teutonic were subjected to an examination by three central office detectives to-day when the steamer anchored at Quarantine. The detec- tives boarded the vessel with papers asking them to search for three swindlers who are wanted in Europe for a large theft.
 They would not give the names of the alleged swindlers but wanted to look at every man. woman and child on the Teutonic. When the search proved fruitless they announced that they would search other incoming transatlantic liners.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-08
TROOPS TO STOP
 MINERS RIOTING
Special from United Press.)

Halifax. July S.-Troops will put down any further attempts at rfoting around the mines of the Dominion Coal Company where the miners who be- long to the United Mine Workers of America are on strike
 F'oiiowinR the serious rioting yester- oay at Reserve. Caledonia and, Dofn- inion, a request was made upon Mayor Douglas of Glace Bay, Cape Breton. 10 ask for Imperial troops to guard the property of the company and stop the rioting. Douglas refused to ask for the troops declaring he did not think the situation required them The president of the company then made the request himself lrl "
 To-day five hundred of the ree,,Iar F soldiers stationed at Halifax under command of Colonel witmore of fhe Royal Canadian Regiment. left in a special army train for the scene of yesterdays rioting. To-day all is ouiet but the troops will be kept on duty as long as there is a chance for a re- newal Of the rfoting The Provincial Mine Workers Association, the local union organization which was formed before the United Mine Workers Of America entered this field. is bitterly opposed to this strike caNed by the United Mine Workers and is endeavor- ing to get the striking miners to re- turn to work The officials of the united Mine Workers declare their be- Her that the company will be forced to accede to their demands
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-08
Throwing Out Bible
 From the Church

New York, July S.-George A. Fitch, a Union Seminary graduate, was or dained in the chapel of the Old First Presbyterian Church last evening and the venerable pr. Daniel s. Gregory said that the Presbytery's action in voting to ordain him was practically throwing out the Bible from the church. while the Rev. Dr. John Fox said he would cause a protest to be sent up to the Synod. The young man intends to be a missionary in China, where his father and mother are serv- ing the church now. The young man himself said last evening before the ordination that he would go to China and work as a missionary anyway, whether he were ordained or not. He had been licensed to preach, after a second examination which he took in company with two other Union grad uates last month whereat the answers of the young men raised an uproar between the liberal and the orthodox members of the Presbytery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-08
NOT A SPARK OF
 LIFE IN PATENT
ludse PIatt Gives Decision Against Paine Metallic Packing Co. ia Suit Against
 Bridgeport Metallic Packing Company

Judge James P. Piatt in the cir cult court of the United States has dismissed the bill of complaint in the suit of the Paine Metallic Packing Company of 230 Stratford avenue this city. arainst the Bridgeport Metallic Picking Company of 61o Railroad ave rue this city. In dismissing the bill Judge Platt finds that the letters-pat- ent held by the complainant are tn- valid The letters-patent covered a metallic ring packing. claimed to be the Invention of Jedediah c. Paine of WiIkesbarre, Pa, and not known 10 any one else before Paine made the invention The patent office issued letters-patent to Paine on the inyen- ton ori November 8, 1904. and stfbse- ouentiy Paine assigned his interest in the patentlsto the Paine Metallic Pack ing Company. The complainant al ieGed that the Bridgeport Metallic Packing Company manufactured me taalic ring packings in violation of the patent and action was brought to have the defendant enjofned. Thes complain ant asked for an accounting.
 Judge P1att finds that there was priority against Paine when he went fo the patent office, and that if Paine had read these patents it is difficult to understand what he thought he nao found which was new and not public property He says that if the court could find . spark of life in the claim ed invention 1t would be hard task to pick out which claims to uphold
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-08
Washington Instructs Loeb
 To Release EthelWOOd

Washington, July s.-Investigation by Government authorities into the character of the cargo of the British steamer Ethelwold has convinced them that the vessel cannot lawfully be detained longer at the Port of New York. and Collector Loeb has been au- thorized by Acting Secretary McHarg of the Department of Commerce and Labor, to issue to her necessary clear ance papers on application
 The Ethelwold was held on suspi- cion that she was a f1libuster operat- ing in the interests of a revolutionary party in Haiti No evidence of the filfbustering operations complained of by the Haitian Minister was discover ed.
 No warrant in law was disclosed for the detention of the vessel in time of peace. even though she had on board arms or ammunition, or both, provided the contents of her cargo was shown on her manifest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-08
VIOLATED THE LAW
Secretary of Navy Meyer Accused by Revenue Off, cers at Yale-Harvafd Boat Race.

Boston, July S.-That Secretary of the Navy George Won L. Meyer violat- ed the law aud defied revenue officers who attempted to enforce it is the charge made in report to the Gov ernment authorities by the revenue officers.
 The alleged offence was committed at the Harvard and Yale boat race at fence for which E. H. Hartman was arrested two years ago. Only the Secretary's official position and the fact that his flag was flying at the bow of a launch from the Dolphin prevented his arrest
 The race course, by a. law of Con- gress, is closed to all sorts of vessels during the time of the race The De charge and the policing is done by revenue cutters. About noon on Thursday, the day of the race, an En- sign from the Dolphin appeared on board the Gresham with a message for
 With the compliments of the Secre- tary of the Navy, he said, he had the honor to present to the acting com Inodore of the revenue cutter fleet per mission from the Secretary of the Treasury for Secretary Meyer to fol- low tie race in one of the Dolphin S boats.
 Capt Uberhoff courteously informed the Ensign that a permit from Secre- tary Nagel of the Department of Commerce and Labor was necessary.
 The Ensign returned to the Dolphin and when the race had started a launch from the Dolphin with the Secretary's flag flying followed down the lane. At the half mile mark revenue officer ordered the launch to stop, but instead it continued in the lane for a short distance and then swung out still under speed This is as much a violation of the law as if it had been in the lane. The report was made to Capt. Uberhoff, in com mand of the revenue fleet, and by him to his superiors at Washington.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-08
Weather Indications.

Special from United Press1
 New Haven, July 8.-Forecast: Fair tonight; Friday fair followed by showers.
 Light scattered showers have occur red during the past "A hours in the Dakotas to Indiana. Heavy rain has occurred on the South Atlantic coast. Savannah, Ga. reported 1.18 inches, Jacksonville, Fla, 1.92; Charleston, S. C., LA and Macon, Ga-, 1.14 inches. An area of high pressure over the lake region is producing cool, pleasant weather from the upper Mississippi valley eastward to New England and along the coast north of Hatteras.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather followed on Friday by increasing cloudiness and rising tenn perature and probably showers by Fri day night and Saturday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-08
SOCIAL
 AND PERSONAL

The members of the Sigma Epsilon Society enjoyed a progressive supper Tuesday evening, passing from house to house and eating a course at each. Miss Harriet Benton. Mrs. w. H. Gris- yytold, Miss Pearl H jLAsSom, Mrs. James Robinson, Miss Isabelle Bruce Mrs. Gerrie L.. TEeadwell furnished the courses.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul will be held at St. vincent's hos pital. Sunday July Il. at s:3o p. m-
 The Misses Grace and May Gray of 7s Gold street are spending a vaca- ton with their grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Thomas Cronigh of lPoughkeep- sic, N. Y.
 Mrs George Lafflin will leave this city Saturday for a three weeks visit to her sister, Mrs. Edward LaHom- medieu. at Islip. Long Island.
 c. G. Cziller. the East Main street milliner sailed this morning on the Frederick de Crosse, for three months trip through Germany, Aus -tria Switzerland and Italy.
 The Ladies' Aid Society of the Ger man Reformed church on Congress street, will hold its monthly meeting this afternoon at 2:3O. The meet I1SS WILL uOI De SuSp0nQeQ during the summer months but will take place regularly on the second Tuesday of each month.
 Alderman Hartley and Mrs Hartley and MT. and Mrs. Edward Spargo are on an automobile tour of the Berk- shire Hills, their destination being Bennington. Vt, where they will pass a short vacation.
 The officials of the Hancock Life In- surance Co.,, of this city and of other cities of New England will be present at an outing to be held at Steeple- chase Island, Saturday.
 Mrs. Horace Evans of Cromwell. Ct, is visiting the Misses Dean at their home on Hicks street. Mrs. Evans was formerly Florence Raisden and has many friends in this city.
 Bridge will be played this afternoon at the Bridgeport Yacht club for prize offered by Mrs. Charles H. Gu lick Dancing will be enjoyed and light refreshments will be served.
 Attorney William w. Bent and Mrs. Bent are visiting at Mrs. Bent's for mer home in Norwich, Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-08
FIREWORKS AT srHnP1ncHAsn

At Steeplechase Island, Saturday, evening, the fireworks company that has a season contract, will be given an opportunity to make good for the. disappointing display given on Monday night. The werixmen, for some req son not known, did not use up half Of the material furnished by their eni- ployer and the result was a poor showing. Captain Boyton intended first to cancel the contract but he found upon investigation that the company was suffering for the faults of it's men and the Bridgeport crew has been discharged. For Saturday night the company promises a disp1zy that has never been equalled in this city sand something unusual is looked for.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-08
Irish Mascot Goat
 For BattlesbipS Dies

Boston. July S.-The "Skellig- mor, 9 an Irish goat, which circled the globe with the battleship fleet, died yester- day on board the United States battle ship Vermont, of which ship it had been mascot for the past two years. The animal was present to the crew of the Vermont by Col. Roger Scannell, an Irish leader of this city, after his ownership had been established by the court of the Commonwealth.
 It has been decided that the body shall be preserved and presented to the Charlestown navy yard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-08
TALK NO. s62 THE HUMAN EYE

-is wonder. It is about the most delicate, sensitive thing in the world, and yet it is subjected to all sorts of severe tests, from fine print to white-hot crucibles Most eyes are over-used sooner or later. Probably now is the time for you to commence wear ing glasses. Examination Free.
 If you are seeking the highest at- tainable degree of Knowledge and skill known to optical science 1t would be well for you to note that we are located in the Stratfleld Hotel Building Proper. Not in any annex or adjoining building. Our name is PARISIAN OPTICAL CO, and our number fs 1221 lIa1n 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 tho most careful attention and complete satisfaction. We are all familiar with the old adage, GA word to the wise is sufficient"
 PARISIAN OFFICIAL CO. Eyesight Specialists and Manufac- :
 turing Opticians
 The Stratf1eId Hotel Building
 No. 1221 MAIN ST.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-08
NO SYMPATHETIC sTRIKE
BY MINERS ExPECrEr


Special from United States) A
 P1ttsourg, July S.-While the officials of the Amalgamated Assocfation of Steel, Iron and Tin Workers know that they have the financial and mor- al support of the United Mine Work CTS in their struggle against the "open shop policy in the plants of the Am erican Sheet & Tin Plate Comnanv they declared to-day that no sympa. thetic strike by the miners is antici- pated. At the headquarters of the Amalgamated to-day it was stated that the mine workers have a yearly contract with the operators and it was asserted that the first principle of unionism was to get such an agree ment.
 To-day a large number of cots and supplies reached the sheet mill af sharon and uniformed officers continue to patrol there.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-08
IA bed bug in my bed
 would make me leave

IA 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- suect would show care lessness in others, in other words that I had struck the wrong place and my pride and self respect would suffer if I remained.
 Cyrus Presto Killer for bedbugs would have cleaned that bed, only 25c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-08
MRS. TAFTS SISTER
 ASSUMES SOCIAL

Beverly, Mass, July S.-Professor Louis T. Moore of Cincinnati, who it is understood will spend the summer with his sister-in-law, Mrs. Taft, has arrived at the summer capitol here. Mrs. Moore has been the constant com panion of her sister, Mrs. Taft, ever since the latter was taken i'll and she will assume, it is believed, whatever social duties devolve upon Mrs. Taft during the Presidents stay at the Point. Dr. Delaney. U. S. A, is her attending physician.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-08
CHINAMAN'S SON
 HURT CELEBRATING
 INDEPENDENCE DAY

Elmer King, 13 years old. one of the sons of the Chinese laundryman of 222 Wood avenue. had some wadding re- moved from his hand this morning by Dr. Krause at the emergency hospita.. The injury has been neglected since the Fourth. Young King is one of the two boys, who ran away from home some months ago and who was found in Pennsvlvania-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-08
PoMrs OF INTEREST.
Something Good.


 No need of cooking because we can SuppIy you with all kinds Of cooked r,eets bolognas. dried and pickled hsh all kinds of cheese. fresh baked beans, potato salad. cooked sauerkraut, ooiieo DiRss hooks, olives. ripe and green, bottled and bulk pickles. pickled pig g feet and lambs tongues, sardines. sal mon, soused mackerel, shrimp, Rus sian caviar. clans. clam chowder. canned soups and also gooo conees eas the delicatessen line. Pay us a visit. Gus Broch & Son. S7e Main St. Tel Daily deliveries.
 Week End Excursions.
 A great many people will await an rouncement of the week end excur- Park City, Thursday. Friday and Sat 11rday leaving the wharf at the Ioot of Fairfield avenue at 1:30 O'CLOCK inc trio across the sound takes one hour and thirty minutes The steamer leaves Port Jefferson at 4:30 arriving fin Brideeport at 6 D. m. Surely this is an ideal trip and an excellent way fo suend an Afternoons number or week end parties are Dlanned TOT tnls week and with a good orchestra on sured.
 A Good Fish Diet.
 rr.rinr this warm weather nothing sx better or more essential to health imam good, fresh, sea-food- If you -rant inc best, just call up or leave vour order at Garry's Fish Market, and it will get the best of attention. 64arbor bluedsh, swordfish and large f1rAflxh are just in season and are varv choice. Among the other varfe- ffAs are chicken white halibut, steak cod salmon, sea-trout, sea-bass. yell 1owfin, porgfes, spanish mackerei, put, ts,,fssh weakfish, haddock, soft shell crrfs lobsters and clans. Tel. 5SS. fsarry.s Fish Market, cor, Wall ana
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-08
PremonitiOn of Death Prompts Farewell Note

Wat terbury, July S.-A premonition of death which Augustus J. Meyers, aged 73, of this city has had for the past week, prompted him to write a farewell letter to his son in Pawtuck- ct, R. l., last night. On his way to post it he fell in faint and died a few minutes later in a doctors office Mir Meyers was a member of the I. o. O. F., Hartford, and the G. A. R. Post in Seymour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-08
F. HI. DILLON & co.

lature for amendment it is to be hoped that our Senators will use their 1n- fluence ir safeguarding the people from the clutches of these mercenary medico-politica1 humbugs who are generally in charge of the work
 MAJOR THOMAS BOUDREN.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-08

BAND CONCERT TONIGHT rne wheeler & Wilson band will give . concert in Washington Park tonight: The program will be the same as tna' of last week