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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-05
FIRST WOOLEN MILL
 WAS IN HARTFORD

Washington, June 5.@Senatar War .en of wyoming has had printed for 4he use of the senate a pamphlet giv- hnx a history of the wool trade of the Limited States. It is an interesting document showing the wonderful xrow tn of the business from nothing Ho it's present large proportions. Ac, lcording to this pamphlet the first wool mill was established in Hartford in i7se and 1t was started with a fund raised in the state by, subscriptions fThe first sale of cloth was made in dz8g and was considered very good, although tho equipment and the raw material were poor. British made goods were sold for less. however, in tspite of the duty of per cent The Woolen. company. and 1t soon had to TO out Of business, owing to foreign rcompetition. President Washington's dnaugural suit was made at this mill.
 Colonel David Humphreys of Derby was the first one to import merton sheep into this country. There were one hundred of them, in charge of fhree Spanish shepherds and they Erom there they were taken to Derby, where Colonel Humphreys had a full sng mill. The experiment was a suci cess, and other nocks were later snilf in Derby turned out to be quite a success and the finest broadcloths an the country were produced here. Ut cost $4.5O per yard
 In 1910 the industry had grown to quite respectable proportions in the state. One of the most prominent mills was in 1flddletown. known as the Middletown Woolen Manufactur- ang company, whose chief promoter was Isaac Sanford. The mill used on- ay the finest Spanish merino wool and produced daily from thirty to forty yards of broedcloth, which sold by the piece at from s1 to $10 @ yard. This factory was the first to employ steam for it's operative power, having one of Oliver Evans 24 horse power engines which drove all the machin- cry. In 1872 the product of this fac tory was doubled.
 The pamphlet also contains numer- ous statements as to former tariff acts. Among them is an appeal from Con- necticut to Congress. which might have been made to-day just as we'll es5 in 1842. In part it says: "The in action of Congress on the subject of tariff merits and receives our de cided disapprobation- We did expect that an exhausted treasury, forced loans, desolated manufactures, unem- ployed operatives, and doubtful and gloomy prospects before us all, would have furnished sufficient incentives to arouse every American citizen to speedy and effective action" This ap- peal was sent to Congress by the Con- necticut legislature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-05
POINTS OF INTEREST.
E. H. Dillon & Go.

11O5 Main street are displaying an ex- ceptionally large stock of white and black hats in chip, tuscan, 1eghorn hair braid and fancy straws trimmed and untrimmed at prices at least one third less than elsewhere
 Ideal Summer Suits for Women.
 We refer to the trim, graceful styles in Linen and Rep-aIl the staple styles are ready, as well as all the novelties for the approaching Summer season. Every wanted color in styles that are bound to find favor-you'u like the way we've priced the suits, too. Waists, separate skirts, everything in depend able outer apparel for women and misses-the store where you always go for bargains in the true sense The Laborde Co.-next door to Lanes Opposite Howland's.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-05
CLERK RYAN SUCCEEDS
 ROGERS AS PRESIDEN
Especial from United Press.o

(SpeclaI IrOm Un1teO PreSS)
 New York, June 5.-J. D. Ryan, president of the Anaconda Copper Company, is to be elected president of the Amalgamated Copper Company, to succeed the late Henry H. Rogers at the annual directors meeting on Mon day. Ryan was the secretary of the man he succeeds. A successor to the late Anson B. Fowler of the board of directors is also to be elected. It is understood that all of the retiring di- rectors will be returned. Ryan will be succeeded as president of the Anacon- da Company by B. B. Thayer, a prac- tical western copper man.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-05
The Hepplewhite Pattern

in sterling silver. made by Reed and Barton is for sale in Bridgeport only at the store of G. w. Fairchild & Sons. This firm makes a speciality of we'd ding silver and is prepared to supply the best designs on the market at the lowest prices for dependable goods. All engraving is done free of charge and they have five expert engravers on the premises so there is no delay.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-05
Joseph Dowdan Lodge
 Entertains Ladies

It was ladies' night at Joseph Dow ,AaI Lodge, K of F., last evening. The regular session of the lodge was fol- lowed by a social which was arranged by the committee, William S. Banta, George H. Mckenzie, and George H. Eumstag. District Deputy Grand hChancellor Arthur Audley installed William McKinnon as master at arms and Philip Scheu as inside guard A clam chowder was served.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-05
$25O Contributed to
 Tuberculosis Reliei

At the meeting of Bridgeport ReIie& Association in City Hall, last evening" the employees of the Union Metallids Cartridge Company made contribu- tior, of $215.50 which increased the fund to the credit of the association
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-05

.sWe have a courteous coterie of clerks, and would not tolerate any demonstration on our floor being one whit less affable than they are."-J. H Todd.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-05

'.Speeders through the town of Fair field had better watch out, or some thing worse than the goblins will catch them."-C. w. Fox.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-05

ssNo; thanks, do not like butter milk."-Dr. J. E. Hair.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-05

,Wantn. No-RenE. TOT Sale. Aa | oemt . Woe0 am TAxmGe -Wans CnluI0.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-05

sThat old fashioned strawberry short cake served in Lincoln hall last night was just great."-T. F. Taylor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-05

You missed the treat of your life, when you didn't see Larry Gill and Mike Flanagan play balL"-Mark
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-05

If you want good pie to eat just try one of
 FRISBIE'S Everybody says they are the finest. that can be bought. Pie Plant Pies. are now being made. Try one They're O. K. Be sure and order that Frisbfe Pie from your grocer today It will complete the dinner and every-' body will be satisfied.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-05

'The brain can be overtaxed but tn transgressor must surely pay the pen alty''-W. H. Harty.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-05

Attorney c. S. Garfield, accompanied by Mrs. Garfield. will sail on the Lu- cania, June 18th, for a trip abroad. They will take their auto with them, and join the thousands of American tourists who are leisurely motoring through foreign countries, taking this delightful method of enjoying a pleas ant vacation trip. MT. and Mrs. Can field plan to be absent two months at least, and before their return may be joined by Mrs. Canfield's brother, MT. Edward Doyle, and her sister, Mrs. A. M. Hyde. who are also contemplat- ing the trip.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-05

Diamonds come high but nothir else will answer."-Ed Hurd.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-05
WAN TED

Smart young man; one who has had experience inl selling Tea, Coffee and Butt ter. Calf Monday, I to 3p-} m. National Butter Co., |1214 Main Street. a-s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-05

Friends of Rev. M. A. Davey will bt pleas to hear that he has been ap. pointed rector to St. Lawrence's R. c church at Mount Laurel. N. J., and vii begin his duties at once
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-05

Reardsley park will be the scene of
 many merrymakings to-day weather
 permitting, as several of the schools have planned for happy reunions there.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-05

Dr. w. W. Duncan of New Rochelle will be the speaker of the evening at the rally which Bridgeport Group of the Epworth League will hold in New field M. E.. church, Friday evening, June IS. -l--.,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-05

Mrs. F. M. Wilson, who has recent ly returned from Japan which she vis- ited with her husband. gave a Japan csc tea, Thursday. She was assisted by Miss Helen Lewis. The house was decorated in a typically Japanese style Mrs. Wilson wore a hmona of blue silk over green silk skirt. The ladies also wore the Japanese sandals A Japanese menu was served. Mrs Wilson treated her guests to a view of some very artistic paintings on un- cut velvet, souvenirs of her journey.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-05

Miss Ethel Grippen's luncheon giver recently to Miss Emma Nothnagle who is to be married June 10 to Leonard tiOn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-05

Under the direction of Mrs. E! Swan and Mrs. J. J. Sheehan, the first of the series of six whists was given in St. Charles halk Thursday afternoon. The winners were: Mrs. Pagan, Mrs. P. W. Pulver, Mrs. J. E. Kelly, Mrs, Cummings, Ms. J. H. Flynn, Mrs. E.. Morris, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Dixon, Mrs. Killeen, Mrs. Barnard, Mrs. Whitcomb, Mrs. Lang, Mrs. Holtz, Mrs. Seltenrich, Mrs. Lush, Mrs. Burns.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-05

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ginand receiv- ed their friends Wednesday at their home in Beardsley street. A most enjoyable evening followed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-05

MT. and Mrs Charles H. Thompson celebrated their. 35th wedding anniver- sary at their home, 41 Gregory street,
 yesterday. A delegation from the Sea side Outing club, of which MT. Thomp- son has been steward since 1896, pre- sented him with $60 in gold and new 0ress suit. The delegation comprised President Jacob Kline, Vice President Fred Atwater, Secretary George Had ley and MT. and Mrs. George Thorpe. The guests were 125 in number. MT. and Mrs. Thompson were married in St. Johns church by the late Eaton W. Maxey in 1874. They have one sur viving child and two grandchildren. The gifts sent by friends were many.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-18

was led by the Pacific Livestock
Co., which claimed the scheme was
merely a device to tie up large
areas of grazing land and to make
it impossible for the company to
reach large pastures along the Sill
vies river.
Every quarter section of this vast
body of land was gone overy by
those fighting the scheme. Affida-
Wits on scores of sections were pre-
scented to the government and after
a fight that lasted for months the
federal commissioner held that
much of the land levied on by the
promoters was not arid but was
capable of producing good crops.
Some mention was made by the
promoters of the scheme to stor-
the spring flood waters in reser-
voirs. Government experts visited
the valley and figured out that it
would require an expenditure of
100000 to install a reservoir sys-
TEN. The Harvey Investment Co.
had capital stock of 100000
This project to procure $4,000 of
the remaining acres of Harvey
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-18

Judge Webster. These are the
holdings of the Willamette Valley
and Cascade Wagon Road Co., the
"P" ranch, the 100" ranch and the
c. & o. Co. The majority of these
holdings were secured by various
methods set forth in two previous
articles. They constitute today the
chief portion, perhaps 60 per cent
of the tillable land of this big coun.
ty.
Was that enough land to tie up?
Was the ownership of the sole river
water holes and springs enough for
these gentlemen of finance and
prosperity?
Not yet, it wasn't. There were
left $4,000 desirable acres. 1t was
here that the Carey act proved use
full. The Carey act was the inven-
tion of Judge Carey of Portland. 1t
provides that any individual or cor
poration can ask the government
to give it any number of acres Of
land that are declared desert in
character and that can be reclaimed
for the benefit of settlers who will
purchase the land and the water
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-18
THIS WATCH TELLS
BLIND THE TIME

BERLIN, March 1S.-To enable
the blind to tell the time by a spe-
cially constructed watch various de-
vices have been invented. The
latest, of German origin, is a watch
which instead of the IL figures on
it's face has IL knobs. By an in
genious mechanism each knob in
succession sinks for an hour into
the dial. The usual watch ring be-
ing at thief XII. the blind person
feels along the face of the watch
until he comes to the space where
the knob has disappeared. This in
dicates the hour. The ordinary
minute hand is represented by a
shorter and stronger indicator,
which is raised so as to clear the
hour knobs, and by which the min
utes can be told, or rather felt with
surprising exactitude.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-18
VIOLIN PLEADS
CASE IN COUM

ST. LOUIS, March 18.-Max
Hoffman, husband of Gertrude
Hoffman, who leads the orchestra
while she does "Salome," gave a
concert all by himself before Jus,
tice Spaulding, and it netted him
1925. rs
Seattle Sal was the selection
that got him the money. and he
interpreted the ragtime on his VIC.
lin. Hoffman, in explaining his
concert, said that Hurtig and Sea-
mon agreed to pay aim a royalty
for SAL" and other songs, and
that the contract had not been
kept.
After his selection the Judge de-
clared: ANY one who bought these
scongs should pay for them"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-18
EASTERN MARKETS
FURNISHED by Walter ]. Nichols
& Coz

NEW YORK, March 1S.-Cam
bria Steel Co. cuts wages 10 pei
cent. Annual report of the stee
corporation shows 4.03 per cent on
common with heavy reduction in as
sets on account of expenditures on
new constructions. Consumers not
bidding for copper
Wheat close: May $1.16A; July
$104k; September csc.
Corn close: May 661ac; July
66c; September 657sc.
Oats close: May 54&c; July
4SHc; September 40%c.
Liverpool close: Wheat unchang
ed to u higher; corn 70 lower
May wheat IS Sd; May corn 5s
9Rd.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-18
SOLDIERS ON SKATES
CRAFTSMANSHIP,

CRAFTSMANSHIP, Norway,
March 1S.-A corps of skaters is
attached to the Norwegian army,
the members being men selected
for good physique and accurate
craftsmanship. These skaters can
be Unanswered upon ice or over
the mountain snowfields with as
great rapidity as the best trained
cavalry; and, as an instance of
their speed, one of the corps some
little time back accomplished 1870
miles in IS hours and 80 minutes
over mountainous country.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-18
PROVES HE WASN'T
SHAMMING INSANITY

Edward Mullen, who held up and
robbed the Division bar last No
vember of $40, has been adjudged
insane and taken to the hospital at
Medical Lake. Mullen was called
for trial a number of times but al
ways acted so queerly that his hear
ing~was postponed on the ground
that he was feigning insanity. 1t
developed, however, that he whs
really insane and his condition the
past few weeks has rapidly been
growing worse. 4
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-18

effect international Coal & Coke
and probably result in the closing
of the property temporarily. The
weakness in the shares during the
last 30 days has been in anticipa
ton of just such a state of affairs
James McAlpine of the Ajax Min
ing Co. reports conditions as very
satisfactory at the property ant
work progressing with a force o.
eight men. Some Palmer Mountain
Tunnel & Power Co.'S stock wa.
handled around cents per share
this morning for eastern account.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-18
TOE THE MARK
WITH THIS BOARD

Real estate promotions and other
enterprises that may seek the ap-
prevail of the present board of
county commissioners would better
be presented with all possible OBJ
jections on behalf of the people re-
moved.
A plat of Wicomico, a summer re-
sort on Liberty Lake, was submit
ted to the board for approval. An
examination of the plat showed
that no streets were dedicated On
advice of the prosecuting attorney
that streets should be dedicated be-
fore the plat is accepted, the board
rejected it.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-18
GRABBED 425,0OO ACRES AND ARE
NOW REACHING FOR $4,000 MORE

county is in the hands of the de-
partment of the interior, final de-
cision not having been reached.
But whether he wins or loses will
make no great difference to Williams
Hanley. For Hanley, once cow
puncher, now cattle king, has with
him the financial powers of the
state. At his luxurious home ranch
he talks politics with senators, art
with painters who try to catch the
beauties of the sunset on the snow
capped mountains and literature
with authors who come to gain in
spiration for stories of western life
Hanley is king.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-18
PROSPECTIVE STRIKE
BEARS COAL STOCK

Generally, the list was weaker
with few specialties up. Several
orders for New Republic were in
the hands of brokers around %
cents per share. Carbonate hill
was offered down as low as 5A
cents per share, which is quite a
reaction from the high point of a
few days ago. 1t is announced by a
semi-authoritive source that large
percentage of the coal miners of
British Columbia coal mines will go
out on strike April 1. This will
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-18
rights after the land is reclaimed.

rights after the land is reclaimed.
So now comes the Harvey Valley
Improvement Co., Incorporated May
1901, with William Hanley, Judge
l.. r. Webster and d. G. O'Reilly
as incorporators. It's articles of In
corporation state that the company
is formed to reclaim desert lands
and to open and prepare the same
for settlement.
1t was then that Harvey valley
learned that $4,000 acres more was
going to be taken over by the men
who already had the chief holdings
in the county.
!. Harvey valley woke up. The fight
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-18
PUBLIC MARKET

The city market at Atlantic and
Sinto is doing a fair business in
spite of the slack season for fresh
produce. Apples can be had as
low as 81 per box and potatoes
$165. Two farmers will be in Sat.
day with chickens, sweet potatoes
and apples.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-18
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE: THE
SCIENCE OF SALVATION,

This is the subject of the free
lecture to be delivered by Professor
Hermann s. Herring, c. S. B., of
Concord, N. H.. Sunday, March 81,
at p. IN. in the Auditorium thea
ter. You and your friends are in
vited to come and hear what Pro
fessor Herring has to say. *+*
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-18
v. 8. GOVERNMENT CAN SAY
WHETHER SETTLERS OR COR
PORATiONS SHALL RULE RE
NAMING AREA.
NO.. 8.

PORTLAND, Ore, March 49,
Take out your pencil and add 247,-
938 and 1892 and 1901 and 81.
543. Then you will have the mum
Der of acres in Harvey county, Ore
gon, controlled by VIM. Hanley, cat
tie king, and his associates, C.,E. s
Wood, Henry Ladd Corbett, and
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-18

If man met crying pig. what
animal would he call him? Pork,
you pine"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-18

Harduppe-Er-wh was the de-
nomination of that bill you loaned
me?
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-18

-Cutting-Episcopalian. l think
1t keeps Lent so well.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-18

For Sale by owner-Six-room house
and one 4-room house; fine cor
ner, 120x142. Price, $4,000. E9OS
| Second.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-18

Secondhand store for sale or trade
for city lot. EGG Sprague.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-18
FOR SALE

$4,000 buys AZ room lodging house.
close in, low rent, long lease, a
money maker, piano included;
$1,000 cash.
Grocery in good location, $500 or
invoice less 20 per cent discount.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-18
Wanted.
Attorneys.

Samuel T. Crane, Lawyer, 40 Co
lumbia Bid. Phone Main 1892.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-18

For Sale-Clean grocery stock;
choice corner; select trade; right
price; best reasons. Main 3144.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-18

COZY LITTLE HOME CHEAP.
Three rooms and outbuildings, 2
lots; one block from car line, Dial.
ton avenue; $1400; terms.
SULLIVAN INVESTMENT CO.,
IL BERNARD STREET.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-18
Classified Ads
Miscellaneous
& Real Estate
Opportunities
For Sale.

WHY NOT OWN YOUR HOME?
Four room modern house on Jack
son ave-, just east Division st., in
Morgan's add, $1,000; 5000 cash
will handle; balance $40 month.
SULLIVAN INVESTMENT CO..
IL Bernard st.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-18
TO REAL ESTATE MET

Spokane Trunk Factory-Trunks.
travelling bags and leather goods.
Store 8 Stevens st. Phone 3240.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-18

Household goods of all kinds, in
Guiding canned fruits, at GA w.
Montgomery ave.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-07-27
KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE
Brownsville Boys Organize Clgb to
Promote Love of Truth and Honor

A new club has been organized by
some of the younger boys in town
called the Boy Knights of the Round
Table. This organization is modelled
in name and in spirit after that circle
of Knights of King Arthur's Court
that made the name Round Table
famous. Its aim is to encourage the
love of truth and of honesty. the do
ing of kind deeds both to animals and
human beings, and the development
of the spirit of gallantry among the
young Knights who are privileged
to wear its badge of service.
The club officers roster is as fol-
lows:=
6ent=Lamber Cain.
Vice President-Albert Richard
son.
Secretary =Robt. Neale.
Treasurer Francis Kowalski.
Senator's Aldred Kendall, Robt
Rutledge.
Squires-Joe Putegnat, Edw Rem
dali, Clarence Kowalski.
ages-Arthur NeaIe, VIM. Men
denhall, Marion Richardson.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-07-27
LOCAL ITEMS
METEOROLOGICAL Report.


The following observations were
taken at the South Texas Garden for
the "a hours ending at eight o'clock
today:
Returned From Outing delight
full ten days outing at Tarpon Beach
was enjoyed by a party consisting of
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. D. Copley, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Copley. and Miss Nellie
Brown of Sherman, Miss May Scan
Ian, w. H. Mason, jr.. and King Ma
son. The party returned to town yes
terday morning, all reporting a glo-
rious time
Take the train to Tarpon Beach
tomorrow. 7-19-tf
WANTED-Furnished room Tor
single gentleman, private family
preferred. Address Herald.
Business Change dry goods
store of NJ Sahualla has been pur-
chased by d. Benavides and his two
sons S. Benayides, adm A. A. Bena-
vides, who took charge of it last Sat
urday. A. A. Benavides has disposed
of his furniture store, in order to de-
vote his time to the dry goods estab-
lishment
WANTED = Position by expert
stenographer. Mrs. e. L. Lilly, Gen.
Del.
7-2s-1t
We have added to our furniture
business a strictly high grade furni-
ture repair and packing department.
Howse Furniture Co. 7-19-tf
Mrs. E. X, Goodrich Very HE.
K. Goodrich received wire yesterday
from Bloomington, Wis, telling him
of the serious illness of his wife
who went there a little more
than a week ago, with her children
and sister-in-law Mrs. Newman to
spend the summer Mr. Newman also
received a wire this morning, and
it is probable that both he and Mr..
Goodrich will leave for Bloomington
tomorrow morning.
Mr.. J. b. Viano, the well known
piano tuner, is in the city again.
Leave orders at Willman's Drug
Store. 7-24-et
Best ice cream you can get at the
only corner drug store. Martinez.
7-13-tf.
Coolest soda water in town at Mar
tinez's drug store. 7-13-tf