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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17
BIBLE PROPHECY
 FORETOLD AUTOS
Preacher Sends Out Special Invitations to Automobile
 Owners to Hear Proof.
A CROWD IS EXPECTED

The modern automobile is being brought forward not only by the bus mess men, but also by some of the great preachers. pr. A. c. Thompson, of Fremont Temple, Boston is going to speak on ''The Modern Automobile and its Relation to the Kingdom of God" next Sunday evening at 7:30 p. m.
 q am going to show," he says, swhere God has declared in his Holy Word that the automobile would come into existence and how every autono- bilist in footing the horn declares unto all who hear. the coming of Christ and his Kingdom.
 Dr. Thompson has had a wide exper- fence it is said in preaching the Cos pei in large churches and to large au- diences. He is spending the summer in Bridgeport and has been secured by the pulpit committee of the Im- manuel Baptist Church, Lafayette and Gregory streets, and tomorrow even ing will deliver the proof.
 The committee has sent out special invitations to all owners of automo- piles in the city and a large crowd is expected. Every automobilist espec- ially is invited to attend next Sunday evening to hear this sermon. There will be a special committee who look after the automobiles during the ser vice.
 The management believes that there will be rush to obtain seats, which are free, and has issued a special warning to everybody to come early.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17
RIOTING- STRIKE R1otlng Has Begun
 At Standard !; Planh
Special from United Press,

e(Opec1al rom United PreSSl Butler. Pa., July 17.-Riotire has be- gun at the plant of the Standard Stee15 Car Company here where the em-s pioyes have struck for moref pay. Con- stabulary from Harrisburg have been asked for. The one act of violence thlS morning caused the remaining g. 5Oa- men who had intended to go 10 work to reconsider and remain outside inc gates.
 When the two gates of the mill were thrown open at o'clock for the ad- mission of the men a pickett line of about 500 strikers and their friends lined up in the vicinity. One big Hun- garlan defied the pickets and said that ne was going to work, strike or no strike. As he was being carried away to the hospital a few minutes later T,s toid the .pickets that he was their friend and would not go to work until they told him so. As a result of This ueterm1ned attitude on the part of the str1Kers, the 2,5O0 men who refused to go out yesterday decided this morning 10 remain outside the gates s-
 At o'clock this morning at a mass meeting of the strikers a committee of grievances to Manager Altman of t7,e company. Altman declined to see the committee and sent word to fine strikers that there would be no arbi- a1a oIataon and that the plant had been well, when informed that the nlant had been closer down, jlaced 3s special deputies and 25 deputies to guard the property of the company
 STRIKE AT NEWCASTLE
 Newcastle, Pa., July 17-Striking tin workers are now asking Sheriff wadd- 1ngton to swear them in as special oeput1eS In case any are needed to handle the tin strike here. They claim they will not only peacefully but want to prevent outsiders making trouble and believe they should be appointed. i however, it is not likely that they will ! De named: All is quiet here in the | strike circles, there having been no 1 trouble of any kind
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17

Judge Lucien P. Burpee in the Su- perior court has handed down his de- cision in the case of the Danbury Hat Manufacturers who had applied to him for the reduction of the attachment placed against them because of their noncompliance of the orders of the Associated Hat Manufacturers of which they are still members. Judge Burpee in his decision says:
 ''In the matter of the application to reduce attachments made by the sev- eral defendants in the action brought by the Associated Hat Manufacturers, and heard by me on June 30th and July 14, 1909, I decline to make any reduc- ton except those I have already made after the first hearing''
 Judge Burpee after the first hearing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17
FEMALE SLEUTH - LANDS QUARRY City Court Deals Leniently
 With Another Coterie of
 of Shoplifting Women MRS. HOYT ASKS MERCY

Shoplifting continues in this city and the frequent arrests for this cause do not seem to discourage women from visiting the department stores and helping themselves to the goods on the counters. Three women were caught in the Rowland Dry Goods store yes- terday afternoon and arrested. Mrs. Gertrude Hoyt and Mrs. Annie Burns, both of whom live on High street, were fined s7 and costs in the city court this morning by Judge Wilder. Mrs. Elizabeth Ailer forfeited a. bond of $50 rather than appear to face the charge.
 Mrs. Ailer was caught by Miss Emma T. Brady, the female detective, who figured so prominently a week ago in the arrest of Mrs. Mary Waite, who was employed in the w. T. Grant 25 cent store. Mrs. Hoyt and Mrs. Burns were caught in the act of plac- ing shoes in their bags by F1oorwalker Albert A. Tibbals, who turned them over to Special Officer Mccullough who was on duty in the store at the time. Mrs. Hoyt pleaded in tears to Judge Wilder not to give her a jail sentence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17
BURPEE REFUSES FURTHER REDUCTIONS TO DEFENDANTS
 IN NOTED HAT STRIKE CASES

took off the attachment on the money in banks of the following companies: Simon & Keane Co.,, Lee Hat Co.,, The and S. C. HoIley Go. Before he should make a decision in the reduction of the attachment of the other companies in Danbury Judge Burpee desired the As a number of their cancelled orders, on which they claimed they had lost con- siderable profit because of their can cellation. A re-hearing was held last Wednesday, a few New York firms, through their heads, being heard. The other companies who have made ap- p1ication for the reduction and have been refused are: The Delohery Hat Co.,, H. McLachlan & Co.,, The Dan bury Hat Co.,, BarneS-U -Untedidt Co.,, Hazt-Messinger Co.,, and A. A. Hofshon Co.,, all of Danbury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17
TAX PROBING
 WORRIES MAYOR
He Is Very Much Afraid Committee Has Exceeded Its Authority and Will See City Attorney About It.

Mayor Lee, who only few short days ago was reported in the news papers as being very much disSatis- fled because the committee Tax Equalization seemed to his honor to be loafing on the job. is even more dis satisfied, apparently, now that the committee is busy saving wood.
 But his attitude this morning was much less radical than his attitude before the committee last night. Then he severely indicted the committee be- cause they had summoned witnesses and employed a stenographer to take the evidence. "I won't approve the bills," he said to the committee. You have no Dower.''
 But today his attitude was so far changed that he said: 'I don't know whether the committee is exceeding it's power or not. T am not a lawyer. But I think they are. I am going to get the opinion of the city attorney in the matter and then I will know more about it."
 Earlier in the day the Mayor had remarked that he had no objection to the investigation, providing no politics is injected into it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17

broad platform of real international equity and mutual self-respect, and will turn upon political issues, it's greater interest to most Americans lies In the commercial opportunity which trade with China presents. The great industrial expansion which China is just entering upon opens an immense field for American enterprise, and our Government should aid it in securing and maintaining a footho1d there. If during my incumbency at Peking I can contribute to improving the relations of America and China, and to cement ing the community of interests which
 binds the two nations together, shall feel satisfied"
 MT. Crane always had been a Demo- crat until he felt that he could not follow MT. Bryan. It is said that MT.
 Taft is the first Republican candidate
 for President for whom MT. Crane vot-
 ed, and that his reason for voting for
 MT. Taft is that the President is the
 first occupant of the White House who
 personally is conversant with Oriental
 affairs, and who believes in an ener-
 getic American policy in that part of
 the world.
 the world, in 1879 and 1881, that MT.
 Crane acquired the keen interest in the East which he has ever since retained.
 At that time he visited India, Java, Burma, China, and Japan, spending a greater part of two years on the jour ney. He spent several months in China, and travelled extensively in the interior when travel there was not so easy and comfortable as it is now. Later MT. Crane made Journeys to other parts of Asia. He is well ac- quainted with many of the more prom inent Russian statesmen and admins trators, including Lessar, PokitiIoff, and Cassini.
 To go to Picking, MT. Crane will be compelled to resign the active direc- ton of the Crane Company, which ern- ploys about 5000 people, For six years, MT. Crane was president of the Chicago Municipal Voters League. He is president of the Marine Biological Laboratory, at Woods Hole, Mass; is a member of the Chicago Club and University Club, Nand of the Century Club in New York.
 MT. Crane was born in Chicago in 1858, and is married to Cornelia W. Smith of Paterson, N. J., and has four children-Richard T. Crane, 3d; Mrs. Harold c. Bradley of Madison, Wis; Mrs. Robert w. Leatherbee of Lake Forest, H., and John Crane of Chi cago.
 MT Crane does not expect to leave for China until early next autumn. On next Tuesday he will meet a number of prominent New York bankers and business men who are active in secur- ing American participation in Chinese loans, and in pushing American inter ests in China
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17
Special from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.) Pfttsburg, July 1.-The Public De- fense Association in the interest of the taxpayers of Allegheny County has made a move to bring about the set clement of the strike at McKees Rocks. It has begun proceedings to bring Sheriff Gumbert, officials of the Press ed Steel Car Company and representa- e,xes ef or the strikers together in an effort to end the difficulty.
 The stand taken by the association IS that the strike is proving a menace 10 public property. What strikers can be reached will be brought into court in connection with these proceedings A ha1lStorm of pistol shots is all that is needed to precipitate a battle at MckeeS Rocks where 5000 employees of the Pressed Steel Car Company are on strike. There is an air of expectancy about the plant to-day that bodes ill. Armed members of the state con- stabulary boldly ride down any group Of men that gathers. The men flee be- fore the rush of the troops horses only to gather again and bring their heads close together in whispered conference That the situation is strained to the snapping point there can be little doubt. The troopers know it and they are ready to shoot to kill at the out break
 The strikers and the strike-sym-
 
 mercy from the Constabulary at the first outbreak, but they are ready to fight back. No quarter will be given, nor will it even be asked.
 There were no disorders at McKees Rocks last night but one may come at any time. The strikers have no union They are simply desperate men with a grievance. Every street is patrolled with mounted members of the Com stabulary who break up every gather ing of workmen or sightseers who are pouring into the village. The strikers have appointed committee to confer with attorneys who will advise them what course to pursue.
 President Hoffstot of the car com pany has refused positively to arbi- trate the differences between the com pany and the men or to meet com mittee of workers. His declaration that the first 600 men who quit work can never enter the works of the com pany again may cause trouble. The men occupy homes owned by the com pany and they declare they will resist eviction.
 Foreigners arrested by the members of the Constabulary have been held in bonds of $1, 900 each which they can not possibly secure. They are charged with rioting. More troubles are fear ed tonight or Monday morning when the officials of the company declare they will reopen the plant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17
OWNER OF LOCAL MANUFACTURING
 CONCERN IS IGNORED BY TAFT
J.
 A1nerica ster to
HIS PART IN CLEANING UP CHICAGO

l MT. F. J. Mulcahy, president of tht Crane Valve Company, of this city has given to the Farmer an interview | relative to the appointment of Charles R. Crane, owner of the Crane Valve Company of this city, as minister tC China. MT. Cranes appointment by President Taft was exclusively an- uounced in the Farmer, last night. In terest will attach to MT. Mulcahy's statement of the work MT. Crane has famous political reform organizations known to the United States. Your article in last nights Farmer relating to the selection of c. R. Crane as Minister to China was correct ir every detail,' said F. J. Mulcahy, pres ident of the Crane Valve Co.,, when seen by a Farmer representative to- day.
 ''The office was rendered him by President Taft, and I understand he has accepted.
 Naturally we feel elated over the news of the honor rendered the owner of our two large plants, though if l were to consult my selfish feelings in the matter I would prefer to have him here with us where we need the en- couragement of his presence, and allow some one else to look after the minis trations of our Mongolian friends. However, now that the die has been cast it must be admitted a better choice could scarcely have been made.
 MT. Crane has been a man of pub lie affairs for years and his influence has been exerted through quiet though exceedingly forceful channels. Neither have they been confined to the locality of his home city, Chicago, but have been almost national in their scope.
 "He was one of the founders and for years the nlainstay of the Munici- pal Voters League of Chicago, one of the most active, as well as one of the most influential civic bodies in the country. Quiet, unassuming and un- ostentatious, he is still one of the most interesting of men in conversation and shows the rich results of extensive travel.
 "He speaks fluently several of the languages of Eastern Eorupe, which proves him linguist of no mean abil- ity. This of itself should be of great assistance to him in his new field.
 '.He has a wonderful knowledge of men and affairs and is as much at home in the palace of the Grand Duke, Vladimir, in St. Petersburg, as he is in Ottawa House, the residence of Canada's Governor General. He enjoyed the closest friendship with the late ex-President Cleveland and his family, and was one of the few outside of the immediate relatives who was asked to the funeral
 50 taken all in all our new Minis
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17
RIOTING CONDITIONS IN EVIDENCE

A big fund to aid the strikers was started this morning at mass meet ing held on the old Indian Mound. Nearly 5000 men attended the meeting. Fract1cally every person present sub scribed small sums to aid the strikers Tn their fight and nearly $10,000 was raised.
 There was no disorder this morning ana while the troops are patro11fng the ioUs resistance
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17
GIRL IN HOSPITAL
 SEVERELY BURNED

Especial from United Press.)
 New Haven, July 17.-Whi1e play ing with a bonfire in the yard of her home on Myrtle avenue today, Jennie Napolie, aged 2, was severely burned about the face and body. She was removed to the hospital where it was Stated that her condition is serious.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17
Laying Crushed Stone
 In Hydraulic Trench

The Bridgeport Hydraulic Compan<S began to-day the work of placing an eight inch layer of crushed stone on Main street in the path of the trench which was dug lately for the purpose of laying 30 inch water main. The stone will be rolled to a level with the asphalt pavement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17
GENERAL ALARM
 FOR MISSING MAN
Special from United Press )

Winsted, July IA general alarm was sent out today for William M. Pitcher, aged S4, who disappeared from the home of his daughter, Miss M. T. Niles, on Sunday. July 4, last. The last heard of the old man was in Norfolk, where he passed the night. Since that time no trace of his where aboutS has been discovered. His mind was rather weak and it is fear ed that he has wandered into the woods and perished.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17

ter will be a credit to Bridgeport, where he has such extensive interests, and where he has been in the habit of coming almost every month for the past few years. MT. Crane is very fond of Bridgeport and it's surround dn.-s and never fails to avail himself of Or natural advantages
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17

The Hillside Juniors accept the chal- 1enge of the Shamrock JrS. for a game tomorrow afternoon at the East End Freight Yards at 2:30 o'clock Please show up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17

The funeral of Wallace J., infant son of Wilson A.. and Georgia Walsh was held, this afternoon at 8 o'clock from the residence of his parents 2S7 Cot tage street. Interment was in Noun tain Grove Cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17
NOTICE.

Bids will be received at the office of Board of Public Charities, No. 390 Fair< field Ave. up to 1900 o'clock noon, July 22, 'O9 cn two 50 horse power boilers for Lakeview Home
 Board of Public Charities
 EDWARD F. NEvINS as Clerk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17
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FOR SALE.-Oak Table, two drawers, 4x6, SIP (cost $29 Sears, 10S Meigs Bldg. TERMINATING - Mimeographing, Notary Public. Sears, 10S Meigs Bldg.
 P IT tfO SOME PLEASURE living since pr. Mansfield cured my corns, POI Me1gs Bldg. Afternoons and sundays. ENR SAIE-Good business horse Apply at Crawford Laundry Co:
 IT d"o THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL, s36 Fair field avenue: summer session-pre- narration for September examinations individual work. li d WANTED corset cut ters: steady work guaranteed. Ap- ply at once. Birdsey Somers Co.
 P IT 70 wANTED.-Green sand floor molders for heavy and light work. Only first class men need apply. Steady WorR. The c. A. Dreisbach Foundry & Machine Co.,, 25 Poplar St, New Ha- ven, Conn. Hi wANTED.-Within few days, or 3 men over 30 years old, neat appear ance. fair education, for all sum- mer's job in that section Address, Glen Brothers, Rochester, N. Y.
 asp to travel in Conn., Good pay and tailor made suit free reliable firm; write for particulars. I. E. McBrady Co.,, Chicago.
  WANTED Regard ing investment opportunity, where faS thousand dollars could be profit ably invested. Wish to hear from anyone having stock for sale in in dustrial or mining proposition. NO Iiouor proposition considered. Ad- dress by mail only, George HI. Cur rier. Room 22S-C 46 West Monroe St., Chicago, III. ll p"po WE DO THE RIGHT kind of picture Art Store. 1219 Main St.. Stratheld huilding. 30 FOR SALE. - A Kentucky saddle teen hands Can be seen at Dr. Gibney's barn, Marina Park West.
 P 13 d*po FOR sALE.-Piano. s2o; organ, s5; violin, s3; one for $10, $1 a week. Fotch Piano Co.,, s44 Noble Ave.
 P 12 d FOR SALE.-Three hundred tons of Laurel Lake Ice of the best quality, delivered f. O. b. at Lee, Mass, or in Bridgeport. Geo. Boardman, Laurel Lake House, Lee, Mass.
 12 d TO RENT-7 rooms, all improvements, | steam heat furnished, 590 Park ave- | nue. Tel. .2S01-4. U 2S tfo and seated wagon with detachable | top Will sell either or both at | right price. For particulars inquire | of N. Palmer & Co. or F. c. Clark, | 21S0 North Ave, City.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17
TAX INVESTIGATION
 LOOKS LIKE REAL ONE

During Two Hours Examination of Assessor J. w Knowlton It Appears that Assessed Value of Homes Is Much Greater In Bridgeport Than In Other Connecticut Cities and that They Garry
 More Than Half the Tax Burden
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17

TRY A LARGE package of James
 Pyies Pearline, only 2ocz package.
 R. T. Whiting. K dino
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17
MOVEMENT OF TAXPAYERS
 TO SETTLE STEEL STRIKE

Public Defense Association Has Begun Proceedings to Bring Together the Steel Magnates and Represen- tatives of Strikers at McKees Rocks With a View of Ending the Trouble and Restoriuo
 Peace in the Community
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17

TRY A CASE of Pabst Milwaukee, Famous Steam Beer, s1.o0 per case Of two dozen. Jack Mason. s Can non Street. Phone 1852
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17

young lady. office work. Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping. References. Address Box 491, Newtown, Ct.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17

eral housework. Must have relisb city reference. Apply to 2se Park Place. 5s..a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17

SOME PLEASURE living since Dr. Mansfield cured my corns, POI Melgs Bldg. Afternoons and Sundays.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17

WANTED-We have good steady work or corsets, waists, hose sunporters etc, for girls who understand run ming sewing machines. Also for hand sewers. The Warner Brothers Company. PIE d*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17

good as an auction. tbe way we sell our carload of pianos every summer on the Club plan But see us at once. The M. Steinert a Sons Co.,, 915 Main St. P IA uso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17

TO RENT.4 rooms, all modern inn provements s12.00. Three family
 house on Poplar street Inquire at
 D. Romm, FPS Beechwood Ave cor Howard Ave. 12 d*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17

WANTED.-Girls on paper box mal- ing. Bright young girls will be
 Apply Paper Box Department. The Warner Brothers Company PIE d*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17

PIANOS.@Dur1ng the coming week or two we shall sell a lot of pianos ar, the cooperative plan. It saves won $60. Call and see about it. Steinert's Piano Store, 915 Main Street.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17

CASCA-LAXINE TABLETS c1,re bi,.
 iousness and constipation. Follow ths
 direction. D12so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17

FOR ExCHANGE-Bos citv nron- erty paying per cent. value, $2.1O0.
 for small Connecticut farm. Address Budge. Bellows Falls, Vt. PIX ssno
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17

REWARD of 5000 for return of Tver- Johnson wheel No. 1444SO No cues
 tlons asked. James Crosse, 254 Lex ington Ave. p 16 h n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17

THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL, s36 Fair field avenue: summer seSs1on-pre-
 narration for September examinations
 individual work lf u 70 0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17

FOR SALE-Good business horse Apply at Crawford Laundry co;
 17 d*o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17

volt, ceiling fans, perfect condition. $10 each. Address 2992 Main St oi phone BIAS PS* If q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17

Mimeographing,
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17

TO RE1NT.-5 pleasant rooms with all improvements. 1855 Hewitt St.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17

Cohen. for years af 629 F. Main St., the tailor is now permanently located at 1864 State St5
 10 s* DO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17

WANTED. -Experienced corset cut ters: steady work guaranteed. Ap- ply at once Birdsey Somers Co.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17

FOR SALE-Oak Table, two drawers, 4x6, SIP (cost $23) Sears, 1O8 Melgs Bldg.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17

wANTED.-Green sand floor molders for heavy and light work. Only first class men need apply. Steady work The c. A. Dreisbach Foundry & Machine Co.,, 25 Poplar St, New Hd-
 on Conn IF %
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17

wANTED.-Within few days, 2 or 3 men over 30 years old, neat appear ance fair education, for all sum- mer's job in that section. Address, Glen Brothers, Rochester, N- Y
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-17

HORSE FOR SALE.-Family horse and 2 seated wagon with detachable top Will sell either or both at right price. For particulars inquire of N Palmer & Go. or F. c. Clark, 21S0 North Ave, City.
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