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Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
MAssAcREs TO BE INVESTIGATE
Adana Relief, 100000, Is Voted Oy
Chamber of Deputies.

Constantinople, May 4.-FollOwing =
stirring debate in which the late Van
of Adana and assistant minister Of tne
interior were attacked as creatures o.
the Hamidian regime, the chamber o.
deputies adopted a resolution that .
preliminary commission be dispatcneo
to Adana to investigate the massaeis'
and to organize military court "
courtmartial the guilty persons. .
One hundred thousand dollars na'
been appropriated to relieve the as
tress in that district. The depu'ls'
have under consideration proposal "
pension the families of those killed %
wounded in the recent fighting at OOn'
stantinople.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
Peace COngress in Session.

Chicago, May 3.-The first formal
session of the National Peace congress
was held today. Robert Treat Paine of
Boston, president of the American
Peace society, presided. Secretary of
the Interior Ballinger read President
Taft's message to the delegates. A
" silent peace demonstration" of 1000
members of the socialist party was held
on the lake front.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
LEAGUE SCHEDULE AT sPoKAN

Aberdeen at Spokane
April II, IS, 10, 20, 81, %, 30, "a, Q
June %, %, "a, rs, 2e, 27.
July 81, 20, 30, 80, 81, Aug. 1.
Portland at Spokane
April 20, 81, %, 20, 80, May 1, 2.
July 20, 21, %, %, "a, rs.
September %, 90, 80, Oct. /, 2, 3.
Seattle at Spokane
May 10, II, ~, 10, IA, IS, 16.
July 10, IA, Is, 16, II, 18.
Tacoma at Spokane
May 8, 4, 5, 6, z, 8, 9.
July 6, Z, 8, 9, 10, II, 10.
Vancouver at Spokane
June IS, 16, II, 18, 10, 20.
August 8, 4, s, 6, - 8.
September IA, IS, 16, II, 10, 10.
Spokane Away from Home
At Tacoma-May 1923.
At Portland-May 24-31.
At Vancouver-June 1-6.
At Aberdeen-June S-13.
At Seattle-June 29-July 8.
At Seattle-Aug. 1918.
At Tacoma-Aug. 1922.
At Aberdeen-Aug. 1929.
At Portland-Aug. s1-sept. 8.
At Vaneouver-Sept. 2o-26.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
CASTRO MAY SUE FRANCE.
Because He Couldn't Choose His Des
tination,

Paris, May 4.-Castro, former presi
oent OF Venezuela, is reported to be
consulting with lawyers here with
we view TO bringing damage suit against
the french government for his recent
expulsion from Martinique.
AS the government has power to ex.
pei citizens at its discretion Senior Cos
tro, it is said, purposes basing his aot; as
on tne fact that he was forcibly placed
aboard ship at Martinique and com
peiled to return to France without bo,
ing gwen the opportunity of CHOOSING
his destination. 'OoSing
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
Hurt 100 in Labor Riots

Buenos Ayres, Argentina, May s.
The May day celebrations organized by
the various workingmen unions re-
suited in serious demonstrations TODAY
Rioters and police fought a battle. in
which about 100 men were killed or
wounded.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
Leagues Schedule Holidays,

Leagues Scnedule Holidays.
Opening Week-Aberdeen at Spokane
Portland at Seattle, Vancouver at Ia
coma.
Memorial Day-spokane at Portland,
Aberdeen at Seattle, Vancouver at Ia.
coma.
Queens Birthday-Tacoma at Van.
couver.
Dominion Day-Tacoma at Van,
couver.
Independence Day-spokane at Sc.
attic, Aberdeen at Portland, Vancouver
at Tacoma.
Labor Day-spokane at Portland,
Aberdeen at Seattle, Tacoma at Aber-
deem.
Closing Week-Portland at Spokane,
Tacoma at Seattle, Aberdeen at Van.
couver.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
SUNK NEAR PORT HURON.

Steamer Goes Down in Lake Superior
All of Crew Saved.
Port Huron, Mich, May 3.-The pas.
senger steamer Russia, owned by G. o.
Duncan, was sunk in Lake Superior Sat
urday. All of the crew were saved.
The Russia piled between Port Huron
and Duluth and was ON her first trip
of the season.
She was a wooden boat of the Anchor
line and was $50 tons displacemant
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
LAKE sEAMEN ON STRIKE.
Over 1000 Quit Their Jobs-They De.
scribe Conditions as Intolerable.

Chicago, May 3.-Seventy-three hun
dred lake seamen have gone on strike
to escape what they describe as intol.
cradle conditions. They have the CO.
operation of 600 fremen, engineers
cooks and stewards who are ready To
strike.
The strikers, in a statement, say
they are determined to stay out until
they have defeated the plans of the
owners, members of the Lake Carriers
association, to keep them on watch con-
tlnuously instead of in 12-hour shifts
TO blacklist them, to reduce their
wages SIS month and to force the
men to sign contracts not to belong to
any labor union. "
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
DEATH LIST IS GROWING.

Total of Storm Victims Now Close To
2oO-More Snow at Chicago.
Chicago, May 2.-The storm which be-
gan Thursday last week and the death
list, which approximates 200 persons
from the states of Illinois, Tennessee,
Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Missis-
sippi, Missouri and Pennsylvania, took
the form of mild blizzard in the upper
lake region Saturday, including Chicago,
where moderate wind was accompanied
by snow.
At Superior there was snow enough
for sleighing.
Winnipeg reports many cattle killed
and from the southwest came stories of
blasted orchards.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
Rev. DR.. Whitlock Is Dead

Columbus, Ohio, May 4.-Rev. Dr.
w. w. I; "hitlock, aged rs years, one Of
the oldest and best known cIero 1U ~ -
connected Cp with the Methodist Epi sC
church, died recently at DelaWare
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
Kills Himself in chnrcb

Nicholasville, KY, May 3.-Brooding
over quarrel with his sweetheart
Alexander Jennings, 81 years old and
the son of wealthy parents, threw the
congregation at crowded church At
Little Hickman, near here, into panic
Sunday by firing bullet into his brain
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
Two Little Ones Vanish.

Latrobe, Pa, May 3.-POsses 'n ~
have been searching for the last - :
hours for Emma and Alvin Blaugn'
and years old, who disappeared nor
the home of their parents, Mr. and Mo a.
Michael Blaugh, have about given y y
hope of finding them. The little ON,
were playing in the yard in full VIZ -
of their own and neighboring homes, ~. ~
disappeared within a minute after ivy
had been seen at play.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07

1t was owned by M. G. Murphy, a con-
tractor of Spokane, and other Spokane
persons. The loss is $4,000. The cause
and the amount of damage are unknown.
Standpoint now boasts of a progressive
commercial club.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
KEEP TAB ON IOWA OFFICIALS.
Each Outlay of Expense to Be Entered
on Books.

on Books.
An innovation in the recording of
state officials expenses is now in effect
in Iowa. The state will keep absolute
record of all expenses by a system of
books given to officials and employees,
in which every outlay win be entered.
The record will embrace railroad fares,
hotel bills, livery, express, meals, ETC.,
with complete record of time and
place. The books then will be turned
in to an executive council, where they
will be sworn to and audited.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
Ohio Coal Magnate a snicida

Columbus, Ohio, May 4.-Gilbert D.
preston, president of the Interstate
Coal & Coke company, shot and killed
himself in this city.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
FLAME KILL AN EDITOR.
W. R. Robinson Inhales Fire in Peoria
(nl.) Plahouse.

Peoria, Ill, May 3.-As the result of
an explosion in the Crescent Nickel.
odeon here Sunday, which plunged the
entire front of the theater into flames
William R. Robinson, city editor of the
Peoria Star and manager of the play.
house, is dead. He was one of the
most widely known newspaper men in
the country.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07

Some of the better grades Of Msa.
terranean coral sell at wholesale III -
crude state as high as 5000 per pOun'
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07
FAVOR LOCK TYPE CANAL,
Members of Congress Have Returned
From Panama.

New York, May 4.-Further indorse-
ment of the lock type of canal and as
surances of the stability of the Gatun
dam were voiced here by members of
the congressional party which returned
on the steamer Panama after an unofi-
cial inspection of the canal zone,
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1909-05-07

May 8: ZeuavesHazelwood, Hillyar(
Brownlee, Varney- Dodds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-15
PRES. TAFT HERE
 ON HIS WAY
 TO ALMA MATER
Second Visit to New Haven to Attend Yale Corpora tion Meeting - Admins tration Not Planning to > Prosecute Patten Wheat Corner Crowd.
Special from United Press1

!
 New Haven, April 15.-President Will liam H. Taft arrived here to-day at II 1:15 a. m. to attend the meeting of the Yale Corporation. This is the Presidents second visit to his Alma Mater since his inauguration and in accordance with his request, his ar rival was not marked by any formal demonstration although he was greet crowd of undergraduates and others at the depot when his train arrived.
 Secretary Anson Phelps Stokes of Yale met the President when he alight- escorted him between the lines of sec ret service men and policemen to the touring car which was waiting for him in front of the station. As the President was making a center rush through the crowd an old man elbowed his way through the policemen and citizens. crying, How are you MT. President how are you?"f why, hello John. is that you? Glad to see you,' ,'' replied the President as he stopped to grasp the outstretched hand. The own CT of the hand was John Shay, a form- CT employe of the President years ago in Cincinnati.
 The Presidential party consisting of the President. Captain Archibald Butte. Assistant Secretary Mischeler and Sec retary Stokes, occupied one machine while two more were filled with secret service men and local police. The journey from the station to Wood bridge Hall occupied only a few min uteS and shortly after the arrival of the President the corporation meeting began.
 If the administration is planning to prosecute the Patten wheat corner crowd in Chicago or any other cotiere of men responsible for raising the price of the staple, President Taft does not know it. The President issued an emphatic denial of the rumor as he left the train upon arriving at New Haven. He asserted that he knew nothing of the proposed proceedings and that the story was "all news'' to him.
 The President spent four hours in New Haven. After the corporation meeting he took luncheon with Presi- dent Hadley and left the city at 3:51.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-15
NEWTOWN.

A very pleasant social evening was enjoyed by all who attended the whist Tuesday evening given by the Hillside club at their rooms. Nine tables were occupied and the attractive prizes of fered were awarded as follows: 1st gents prize, John Beers, 43. camera; 1st ladies', Charles G. Peck, 35, box cigars; 2d gents, H. N Tiemann, ST., s. horse whip; 2d ladies', Mrs. George Stuart, 33, picture; 3d gents. Walter N. Finch. 36, cracker jar; 3d ladies', Mrs. Frederick Lake, 33. molasses jar; 4th gents, Crossley Wallace, 34, box cigars; 4th ladies', Miss Caroline George, 30, horse whip; 9th gents, Phillip Morris, 32, spoon and butter knife; 9th ladies'. Mrs. Wm. A. Can field, 29, bon bon dish: ladies' conso- lation, Miss Fannie V. Daniels, IT.; gents consolation, Rodney Shepard, 19. Others scoring the same and losing in the cut were: Henry Rupf, 35, Mrs. Charles B. Glover, 33; Mrs. Horace Gilbert, 33; Mrs. Frederick Briggs, 30; Marguerite Beecher, 29. Refreshments of punch and cake were served.
 A regular meeting of Pootatuck Grange was held Tuesday evening at Grange hall On account of other A social time was enjoyed and refresh ments were served.
 Miss Lillian Beers entertained Tues day Miss C1arice Botsford and Miss Helen Blakelnan of Botsford. A trout fishing excursian to a nearby brook was enjoyed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-15
TARIFF BILL TO PRESIDENT
 BY MAY 25
Democratic Senators Will Not Lengthen Discussion Beyond Point Necessary to Make Clear Their Own Position.
Especial from United Presso


 Washington. April 15.-As one result of the conference of Democratic Sena- tors it is apparent there is no disposi- tion among them to lengthen the dis cussion on the tariff bill beyond the point necessary to enable them to make clear their own position on the various schedules. This will be good news to all interests of the country. It is predicted that debate in the Sen ate will come in the second week in May. Then allowing two weeks for it's consideration in conference it is hoped that the bill can be sent to President Taft for his signature by May 18th, permitting adjournment of Congress by the first of June.
 It is reported that the committee which will put the final touches on the bill will consist of more members than ever before. with one exception. Four teen is the number now spoken of, consisting of five Republicans and two Democrats from both houses. By this plan it is hoped to avoid criticism and it will also permit representatives from all parts of the country to have a -art in the last stages of the measures.
 When the Dingley tariff bill was un- der consideration sixteen members were appointed by the tariff committee. This was because of the political situa- tion in the states where there were a number of Populists demanding recog- milton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-15
DIED

RA1Sr-In this city, April IA, 1909,
 Geor8e M Bradt.
 s-Friends are invited to attend the
 funeral from the undertaking parlors Of Rourke & Rourke, 12So Main '3t atreet, on Friday, April 16, at 10 a. m: {F-Interment at Park cemetery. 7 6EAG.-In Danbury, April 12, Mary .. Dean, aged 6S years. 515$AY.-In Danbury, April Il. Mrs. s<5arina M. Gray. aged S3 years: Stamford. April Il, Cath crime Lacey.
 l19TIIdAMS.-In New Canaan, April Il,
 Charles Frederick Williams, in his
 3zth year
 afJYER.-In Danbury. April Il. John
 H Guyer, aged 77 years. HAiWKRS.-In Norwalk, April II, NeIlie Williamson, wife of Charles zA- Hawk:us- MATTOON.-In Plymouth, April 2,
 David E. Mattoon. XEIF1rKS.In Torrington, April II,
 Mrs. Lettie A. Zeeclzs, aged S5 years. WuLEoX--In NorwaIk. April l2 Saran aGed "A years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-15
Deaths and Funerals.

Many sorrowing friends and rela- lives were in attendance this morning at the funeral of Thomas Ellsworth, the Civil War veteran, held from his late residence 517 Myrtle avenue at S:3O o'clock and from the Sacred Heart Church at where solemn high mass of requiem was sung by Rev. Matthew Judge as celebrant, Rev. William Fitz- gerald, as deacon and Rev. T. J. Swee- ney as sub-deacon. At the offertory Miss Margaret Cummings sang Ave Marie" while after the mass Mrs. T. J. Lennon rendered, most feelingly, 70 Cor Amoris." While the body was being borne out of the church Miss Cummings sang "Nearer My God to Thee" A delegation from Elias Howe Jr., Post No. 8, G. A. R., were in at tendance at the funeral services. The pail bearers were Hugh Lawlor, James Mcdonald, Edward Meehan, Daniel Lyons, David Broderick and Dominick Judge. Rev. Father Judge accompan- jed the remains to their last resting place in St. MichaeIs cemetery.
 Funeral services over the remains of Addie w., wife of Edward B. Moore, whose death was due to asphyxiation will be held this evening at her late home COP Laurel Avenue at p. m. The remains will be taken to Goshen, N. Y. tomorrow morning on the 7:50 train for burial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-15
BREAD UP WITH PRICE
 OF WHEAT
fSpecial from United Press ,


 New York. April 15.-New York came face to face with the problem of high CT bread to-day when the wholesale price of flour was advanced forty cents a barrel. Seven cent loaves, the kind that have always cost but five, will, unless something unexpected happens be the rule before the end of the week and the dealers admit that they can not predict where the end will be reached. Twenty-two bakeries have already closed down and general meeting of master bakers is being con sidered to agree on a uniformly higher price.
 Chicago. April 15.-The most disas- trous effects of the high price of wheat were felt to-day in the Chicago bak- cries where the bread which has been sold at four cents loaf rose to five cents. This rise is expected to be fol- lowed by increases in prices in all bakeries.
 To Stop Gambling in Wheat.
 Washington, April 15.-To prevent speculative gambling in wheat, corn or other agricultural products is the ob- ject of the bill introduced in the House to-day by Representative Scott, (Re- publican, Kansas). Members of the House profess to see considerable sig nificance in this action, since Scott is the chairman of the agricultural com- mittee to which the bill naturally would return.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-15
HEALTH OF STATE
 WAS POOR SAYS
 DIR. TOWNSEND

Hartford, April 15.-The general state of health of the citizens of Connecti- cut during the month of March, 1909, was comparatively poor, according to the monthly bulletin issued by Dr. Jo- seph Townsend, secretary of the State Board of Health, today. The mortal ity list was extremely heavy, there be- ing 1,562 more deaths than in March. 1908; 251 more than in February, and 3S more than the average number of deaths during March for five years preceding.
 The death rate was 17.9 for the large towns, 1S.9 for the small towns, and 1S.2 for the whole State. The deaths reported from infectious diseases were 259. being 165 per cent. of the total mortality.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-15
FAREWELL CONCERT
 BEING ARRANGED
It Will Be Directed by Mrs. Hulse of Washington Park M. E. Church.

Mrs. Lealia Joel Hulse, alto and df- rector of the Washington Park M. E. church choir, is planning a free con- cert to be given at the church Friday evening, April 30. This is the last concert before the choir changes and promises to be one of the finest ever given in the city. There will be quar- tettes from the operas of Martha and Rose Maiden, with solo work by the members of the choir taken from diff ferent operas.
 The choir will be assisted by MT. Leslie Vaughn, violinist; MT. Francis Lewis, flutist, and Mrs. Leslie Vaughn, eccompanist. They will be heard in duet work from different operas.
 The choir comprises: Soprano, Mrs. Robert Douglas Martin; alto and df- rector, Mrs. Lealia Joel Hulse; teGor. MT. Sidney Colborne; bass, MT. I. Aus tin MacConneH; accompanist, MT. J. Nelson Hutchinson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-15
ADOPTED DAUGHTER WANTS PORTION OF
 STOKES ESTATE

Arguments were begun this morning in the Superior court, before Judge Howard J. Curtis in the case of Mary A. Gelson of Easton against James H. Stokes, a machinist residing in East Main street, administrator of the es- tate of his father, James Stokes. Mrs. GelSon is a comedy matron of 32, though she looks much younger. She was the adopted daughter of James Stokes. MT. Stokes lived with her and her husband when they resided in this city, and afterward when they bought a farm in Easton, at his request, and removed there.
 He never paid board. He would not live with his son because as the story goes he could not get along with his daughter-in-law. He had promised, it is asserted by Mrs. Gelson, to give her property on Beers street. MT. Stokes had repeatedly told Mrs. Gel son, she says, that he would not deed any more property, but that it all would go to her after his death. He died without making provision for her. There are several other witnesses to be heard this afternoon. Attorney S. c. Shaw is acting for the plaintiff, and Attorney M. J. Flanagan for the defense.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-15
STORM DAMAGE
 QUITE SEVERE
 AT WATERBURY
Special from United PressS

-VOPSCIdI IIOIII OuIt6U fTeSSO
 Waterbury, April 15.-Workmen are graph lines in this section which were seriously damaged last evening as a result of the heaviest rainfall this spring. The Naugatuck river over flowed it's banks last evening, flooding the power station of the Connecticut Railway Company and tieing up the trolley lines for about three hours. Hundreds of people on the way to the theatre were compelled to hire cabs or walk, and thousands of passengers from the surrounding villages were cut off from the city. Later in the ev- ening the electric light plant was flood ed and the whole city was thrown i'm to darkness.
 midnight although it will take several days to repair the damage caused by several washouts along the suburban lines.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-15
LIFE USE OF REAL
 ESTATE TO WIFE
Personal Property of Robert M. Houston and Business Willed to Son.

The will of the late Robert M. Hous- ton, former fire commissioner was ad- mitted to probate, this morning. He leaves to his wife, Marianna, a life use of all his real estate. Upon the death of his wife all of the real estate is to go to his daughter, Adelaide L.. Houston. All of his personal proper ty, money in banks, and his interest in the stationery and store supply bus mess conducted by him on Fairfield avenue is left to his son, Robert C.. Houston. The son is directed to pay a sufficient sum to his mother regular ly for her support, during her life, and the same sum to the daughter at the decease of the widow, as long as the daughter remains unmarried. Robert c. Houston qualified as executor. Henry c. Stevenson and William P. Hindle were appointed appraisers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-15
BANKERS SOLVE
 yEXED QUESTION
lsnecial fron IInited Pressl

Especial from United Press.)
 New York, April 15.-As a result of fight of years standing between the American Bankers Association and the express companies over travellers cheques, the former has adopted a novel medium of exchange for the use of the travelling public which it is claimed solves the problem of issuing g. substitute for currency useless to all but the owner. The cheques are en- graved on especially prepared anti counterfeit paper, in denominations of ten, twenty, fifty and one hundred dollars and each bears on it's face the acceptance of the New York banking institution upon which it is drawn. An Identification system of signature makes the cheques safe for the real owners. The first of them were iS- sued to travellers for abroad today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-15
NO MORE DELAYS
 IN THE CITY COURT
Judge Foster Makes New Rules Which Will Go In to Effect Tomorrow.

After the city court adjourned this morning Judge Carl Foster, Prescott ing Attorney Delaney and Supt. Bir- mingham held a conference at which Judge Foster complimented the super intendent on the efficiency of the po- lice force and the methods of conduct ing the business of the court. The judge had some suggestions to offer which will expedite business. Hereaf- ter the city court will open promptly at o'clock, All witnesses must be in the court when the judge enters at that time. There will be no waits. Bonds will be called if the accused are not on hand when their names are call ed. Judge Foster proposes to conduct the court on business principles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-15
Loving Cup for Baron Takahira
 From Board of Trade

A most beautiful silver loving cup is to be presented to Baron Takahira to- morrow by the Board of Trade. On one side of the cup is inscribed. gro his Excellency Baron Kogoro Taxa hira Japanese Ambassador to the United States A souvenir from the members of the Bridgeport Board of Trade Expressive of Their High Es- teem and Appreciation for His Ex- cellency, and wishing him long years of health, happiness and prosperity"
 On the reverse side is engraved, "Baron Kogoro Takahira. guest of Honor, Bridgeport Board of Trade banquet, April 16. 1909 !"