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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-06

| Loretta Keough. Loretta Blersch. Sc.
| lima Smith, Clara Bibeau, Rose Shee.
| han, George Bibeau. Ethel Hull Anna
| Neary, Lillian Youngs, Gertrude Neary
| Marion Harper. Irene Moore Evelyr
Breene. Adeline Ward and the Messrs
James Neary, John Kane, John Cum
| nlngham. Leo Hatch, Joseph Brammer,
Carl LindQuiSt, Herbert Walsh. Ed
ward Cudahy, John Moran, Edward
Moran. Francis DunnigaE, Joseph
Mayne. John Neary, Frank Goery
Harold Davis. Ray Heating; Robert
Christie, Vincent Coates, Christopher
Hurley, James Lynch.
The members of the Jolly Tudor
Whist Club were entertained by Harry
Jewett at his home. 964 Noble avenue.
Tuesday At the end of two hours
play the whist prizes were awarded to
Miss Mabel Weed. Charles A Hopwood,
Miss Irene Probert and Frank How
ard. a@
Over 125 couples, the guests Of the
class of '0S of the City Normal School,
enjoyed a select dance last evening in
music for the evening was furnished
by SpeidePs orchestra The patron
nesses were Mrs. Henry Lee and Miss
Euphrosyne Bown.
Tuesday evening at the Slocum gym,
the Elite Club. composed of a number
of Bridgeport's well known young
ladies. entertained their friends with
a social dance. at which there were
over $50 couples present Music for
the evening was by Speidel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-06

James Neary. 457 Bunnel1 street, was
pleasantly surprised by his friends
Tuesday evening. A large party called
and were entertained with music and
games A collation. was served at, IL
O'Clock. Those present were: Misses
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-06

Miss Helen Mcdonald, Connecticut
avenue. entertained her friends Mon
day evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-06
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Bradford g. Smith
1O72 Main st. DEPARTMENT STORE, 80 Fairfield Az.
SCARCE ARTICLES"

These Waist Fronts are
made of very handsome en-
broidery and cut just the
length for a shirt waist. Any
one who wants a very fine
waist and can make it will
find a bargain here. Splen-
did 40 inch Lawns for waists
at 1Oc, 1910, 15c and Csc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-06

Mr.. and Mrs. H. P. Henshaw and
family, who are in Europe, will sail on
the Amerika. June 4. for home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-06

Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Mallett quietly
observed their Seth wedding anniver-
sary. yesterday. Many flowers were
sent by friends who bore the day in
recollection.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-06

ssThat is a natty looking loco chem1-
cal for the Waterbury Fire Depart
ment."-Chief Mooney.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-06

Eve lost forty pounds in weight, but
1 am. not worrying, I'm going hshlng.
John Quinlivan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-06

At the meeting of Gen. Silliman
Branch. Sons of the American Revolu-
ton. which will be held tomorrow
night, it is believed that some action
will be taken in recognition of the
honor that has been paid to Judge
Morris r. Beardsley in selecting him
to be national president-general of the
order. 1t is probable that the recogni-
ton will be in the form of a reception,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-06

Mrs. E. G. Whitney. 21o william
street, entertained the Universalis
Women's club. Tuesday afternoon
Beautiful May baskets were distributed
among the guests.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-06

During the past year Miss Mary
Mills has been in charge of the Kinder
garten in Hall Home and of the Girls
club for two years. and her pupils have
done the teaching without charge. The
report made at the annual meeting of
the Associated Charities omitted to
mention this fact and to give credit to
Miss Mills for her splendid efforts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-06

The many friends of Mr. w. V. Dew
lit. clerk of the probate Office will be
glad to know that he is steadily I'M
proving in health and strength and
anticipates returning from Great Bar
rington, at the end of the month
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-06

Gwen take good care that all auto
tsts are fully warned to be on guard
for that Darien trap."-F. T. Staples.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-06

.tI've gone and done it; Joined the
big majority Of autoists Dir f. f.
Blank.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-10
MONEY ELECTED LEADER
BY DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS
MiSSiSSippian Changes 0rigi-
nal Plans and Accepts the
Minority Leadership.
BY RALPH SMITH.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. s.-Senator
Money was unanimously elected the mi
nority leader at a caucus of the Demo
Gratis this afternoon.
Senator Money succeeds Senator Cul-
berson, of Texas, whose resignation was
presented today Senator Culberson re-
signed on account of i'll health.
Senator Bacon this morning declined
to allow his name to be pre-
scented to the Democratic caucus
this afternoon as chairman of the
caucus, or minority leader. He has not
sought the position directly or indirectly.
On the contrary, he has expressed from
the beginning an unwillingness to take
the laborious duties which it would de-
volve upon him, and finally only consent
ed to do so, if the place were rendered
to him by the Democratic senators with
a practical unaninity which would be
in the nature of a party command.
Senator Money has announced that
on account of physical infirmities
he would not accept the chair
manship. 1t appeared this morn
ing that he has changed his mind, how
ever, and Senator Bacon, in consequence,
would not permit the use of his name as
a candidate, however confident his friends
felt of his election.
He left that no duty devolved upon
him to perform the laborious duties OF
the position unless it should be rendered
him in such manner that he would not
be at liberty to decline.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-10
MRS. MEDLOCK WON CASE
AGAINST EMPIRE TRUST
Widow of Man Who Was
Killed in Elevator Shaft Is
Given Verdict of SO, 900.

A verdict of 5000 damages in favor OF
Mrs. Emma Medlock against the En-
pire Building Trust was rendered Thurs
day Afternoon in Judge Ellis branch OF the
superior court in a suit brought by Mrs
Medlock in connection with the death Of
her husband, r. o. Medlock who fell
down the elevator shaft in the Empire
building, and was killed.
Attorneys Reuben R. Aronld and James
L. Key represented the plaintiff.
H. NJ. Atkinson, Samuel Carr and Will
liam Aspinwan were named as the heads
of the defendant company, and were
made party to the suit.
The testimony was to the effect that
the late Mr.. Medlock, who was n tenant
in the building, asked the elevator boz
TO let him of at the fourth floor; that
the elevator stopped at that floor, but
that some other person stepped out ahead
of MedIock; that Medlock then started
through the door. when the elevator hoy
pushed the door shut catching the vicsl
tim in the door, and starting the eleya-
tor upward. It was further alleged that
the elevator passed Mr.. Medlock, leaving
him clinging to the door about the
shaft, and then came back down on him.
striking him and breaking his hold, forc
ing him to fall.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-10
Positive information Has Been
Received Here That the Mic
araguan President Issued
Orders for Troops to Shoot.
WARNED NOT TO TROUBLE
WITH UNITED STATES
Four WarShipS With Stars and
Stripes Flying Now Anchored
in Corinto' HarbOr Awaiting
Further Developments.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. "A cable
to the Picayune from Panama says;
Death to Americans" is the order
issued to the Nicaraguan government -
army by President Zelaya. Positive
information was received here today
that more than a month ago Zelaya
issued instructions to his military com
manders to shoot every American
caught fighting in the army Of the
revolutionists Some Of Zelaya's mill
tary officers protested against this or
der and warned him that trouble with
the United States would follow.
ITO hell with the gingoes," Zelaya
replied. Shoot everyone you can cap
ture."
The gunboat Vicksburg, which has
been stationed at Corinto ever since
the Nicaraguan trouble assumed an
acute stage mas been reinforced and
there are now four American warships
in the Corinto harbor. The Vicksburg
needs coal and now that reinforce
ments have reached Corinto she will
probably come to Panama to replenish
her fuel supplies
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-10
BANK OF ENGLAND REDUCES
DISCOUNT IL PER CENT
Passing of Political Crisis and
Monetary Improvement
Lead to Reduction.

LONDON, Dec. 9.-Tne monetary po-
sition and the gold reserve improved
so noticeably during last month that
the Bank of England today found it.
self able TO reduce the ate of dis
count 1-2 of one per cent, to 4 1-2.
The directors Of the bank apparently
had some difficulty in reaching a de-
cision, as the meeting was in session
longer than usual
That the bank maintained the 5 per
cent rate for some weeks against thS
open market rate Of per cent or
lower was attributable to a desire 20
ascertain the full effect Of the politi-
cal crisis. AS no material change fol-
lowed the throwing out Of the budget.
the directors concluded that the re-
serve, which is higher today than u
year ago, when the rate was only 1-2
per cent, is sufficiently strong to justi-
fly relieving trade of the abnorP1al rate
instituted to attract gold mere after the
depletion Of the reserve last OCTOBER.
The change in the rate had little ef-
feet on the stock exchange. -Consols
were steady at the opening, but de-
clined 3-16 later.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-10
DEVILS lake, }" n. D, THE
NATIONS COOLEST SPOT
Temperature Is Inconsistency
q BeIoW--M oorhead, Minn.,
Is the Next.
lRy Associated Press.l

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Dec. 9-The coolest
spot in the United States today was Dew
IFS Lake, N. D., where the mercury reg
istered % degrees below zero, according
to the weather Office reports.
Moorhead, Mimi, was next, with a
temperature of 20 below. Winnipeg
Manitoba, reported 30 degrees below zero
The weather forecaster says that the
temperature will be appreciably warmer
by tomorrow.
MISSIONARY FROZEN.
SPOONER, Mimi, Dec 9.-The body OF
Rev. Ole o. Fugleskyie, a Scandinavian
Lutheran missionary, was found yester-
day by a searching party which had been
hunting for him since Sunday.
His trail led for two miles through
swamps. The place where the body was
found showed that he had gone in the
wrong direction and became lost.
The missionary worked along the Scan
dinavian lumber Jacks" on both sides OF
the border and his labors required that
he make many miles through uninhabited
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-10
NEVER ASKED FOR TITLE
OR PENSION, WATSON SAYS
Poet Says He Only Wanted
Pension for Mrs. John
Davidson.
CBy Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-William Watson,
the poet, was asked yesterday about the
statement cabled from England that vio-
let Asquith, daughter of the British pre-
mier, had declared that his reason for
naming her mother and herself as the
composite inspiration of THE Woman
With the serpent's Tongue" poem, was
that her father had refused to make Wat
son a knight and had also refused to
make him an allowance from the British
treasury.
Il never IN my rife asked Asquith fol-
either a title or a pension" said Watson
angrily IAN 1 eevr asked him was to be-
stow an annuity on the penniless widow
of John Davidson. the poet. Asquith
said he would provide for her from the
royal bounty fund. This, I believe, was
subsequently, done"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-10
CHICAGO CALLS ON
ROYALTY EN- MASSE

CHICAGO. Dec. 9.-Baronfand Baroness
PhflO Won WilmOwski. the latter the
younger daughter OF the late Alfred
Krupp. famous cannon maker of Essen.
Germany. yesterday encountered their
first difficulties in travelling incognito.
When II became known that they had
been staying at lake hotel since De
cember 4, a steady stream Of callers be-
gan 70 make life a burden.
Foregoing the fcrmalities OF sending
up cards or even OF calling up on the
house telephone. visitors broke into the
sightseeing program so effectuaIly that
last night the baron and baroness barrf-
caded themselves in their suite. issued
orders that no telephone calls were to
be rung and no cards sent I'D.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-10
WHILE ON WAY To- MASS
YOUNG GIRL DISAPPEARS
Alma KeIIner, Daughter of a
Prominent Louisville Solicit
or, Has Been Kidnapped.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. 9.-The first
clew to the whereabouts of Alma Kellner,
the s-year-old girl who disappeared while
on her way to mass yesterday in the res
idence section near Broadway and Clay
streets, was given the police today by a
barber at Broadway and Shelby streets.
Here, according to the barber, two wom-
en- were seen to help a little girl into a
spring wagon and then drive rapidly east
ward on Broadway. The child left her
home on East Broadway to walk about
five blocks to st. Johns church. The
police learned that the little girl could not
have gone to mass, because through a
mistake in time she started from home
after the service was over.
The girl is a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. f. Kellner, Jr., and granddaughter OF
the late ]. F. Kellner, Sr., who was
president of the Central Consumers COM
pany, of This city. and reputed to be
wealthy. Her father is general soliticor
for the Frank Fehr Brewing company.
Yesterday afternoon a woman wearing
a veil called at the residence of Mrs. j.
F. Kellner. Sr., announcing that she had
a matter of personal Importance to com
municate to Mrs. Kellner. The latter was
not home and the woman would not leave
her name. but said she would call again
The woman has not called, and the police
are looking for her.
FEAR KIDNAPPING.
The parents and relatives of the miss
ing girl today Joined in declaring that
they fear the child has been kidnapped.
The parents said, however, that no de-
mand has been made for ransom.
AS the day progressed, a systematic
search OF the city failed to reveal any
definite clue. Detectives investigated a re-
port that a child was seen alone and
crying about s O'Clock last night near
the end of 18th street car line, but their
search was fruitless.
The severe weather of the last two
days makes it improbable that the little
Girl might have strayed far from home
while taking a walk. The temperature
did not rise higher than 20 above zero
yesterday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-10
Cook Is Not Hurt by
CHARGES. Friends Say

COPENHAGEN, Dec "a summary of
the affidavits Of persons claiming to
have aided DIR. Frederick A. Cook in he
preparation of his polar data, published
in London and New York today, was
read here with amazement today.
Scientific circles are inclined to be incred-
ulous regarding the charges, and some
persons like DR.. Carl Burrau, the astron-
omer, consider them so improbable that
their effect will be to strengthen conf
dence in DR.. Cook.
In an interview DR.. Burrau said:
Passages in the story telegraphed here
give me the impression that the matter
is thoroughly Enthusiastically. Take, for
instance, the statement about Capella.
Capella neither rises nor sets in the
polar regions but remains fixed over the
horizon. In order to make observations
at the north pole more extended and
a more detailed knowledge is necessary
than is enjoyed usually by the average
ship captain.
1T will, however, be easy for the uni
versity to determine the truth or other
wise of the charges"
The committee of six under the presi-
dency of Prof Ellis Stromgren, the as
tronomer, which is to examine the north
polar records of DR.. Cook on behalf of
the university of Copenhagen will begin
it's work at the end of the present week.
NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-The Times prints
this morning sworn affidavits. signed by
August w. Loose, a pilot and navigator,
and George H. Dunkle, an insurance
broker, that DR.. Cook promised them 4,-
900 for their aid in preparing the polar
records of his journey. which are now
in the hands of the University of Copen-
hagen.
The Times also reproduces what pur-
ports to be the fac-simile Of a penciled
memorandum directing the preparation
of observations all the way from Svarde-
vaag to the pole.
They freely acknowledged that their
motive in making these afidavits is the
alleged failure to pay them the full sums
said to have been promised.
The Times further adds that it is inn
possible as yet to say that the observa-
tions calculated by Captain Loose ana
which he alleges ne supplied to DR.. Cook.
are those actually delivered by his sec
rotary, Mr.. Lonsdale, to the University
of Copenhagen. To establish this point
it would be necessary to compare Captain
Loose's narrative with the report receiv
ed by the university.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-10
CAPTAIN TELLS OF PART
He TOOK IN COOK DATA
Explorers knowledge of Nav
igation Limited, He Says
Qualities His Affidavit.
CBy Associated Press.)

NEW YORK. Dec. 9-Capt. A. w.
Loose. the master pilot and navigator,
whose affidavit stating that he had for
INFLATED a long series of observations and
data for DR.. Frederick A. Cook at DIR.
Cooks request since his return from the
arctic region, was published today, said:
81 went to DR.. Cook. thinking that
might be of some little assistance to
him, but l never expected when / APP
PREACHED him to do such extensive Work
as I have done. A short talk with Dr.
Cook convinced me that he knew almost
nothing about navigation. He was igno-
rant of some of the essentials of the
science.
81 first considered it at least likely that
DR.. Cook had got near the pole, say to
50 degrees or within 60 miles. Even his
observations would have given him that
accuracy Later l was forced to change
that opinion.
"A person not especially accurate might
have thought himself at the pole when
within 60 miles Of it; but as 1 got deeper
into the matter 1 began to suspect that
DR.. Cook was never out of sight of land.
QUALITIES CHARGE.
"Please notice that I have never saio
that DR.. Cook is about to submit my
calculations to the University of Copen-
hagen as his own observations. DR.. COOK
question him about that end. 1 was work
ing for pay then, and was Indifferent OH
that point Now 1 haven't received my
pay don't express an opinion about
when or how DIR. Cook wrote up his rec
ord books.
'Dr. Cook never allowed me to inspect
his original records, or, indeed, any more
of them than has been published in the
newspapers"
Captain Loose says that the writing
down seconds iE DR.. Cooks report OF
his observations did not show "a skillfu
attempt to deceive"
LIMITS OF ERROR.
The limits of error were so great that
the recording Of seconds would not be
of the slightest value in adding accuracy.
declared the captain.
still, of course" he added, 'Dr. Cook
could have looked at his instruments,
seen the seconds and put them down con-
scientiously If in ignorance of their lack
of Importance"
As TO whether he thought it possible for
Dr. Cook to declare now that these cal
culated observations by Captain Loose
were simply for comparison of his own,
Captain Loose said:
"Dr. Cook will probably say this, but
why did he need any such calculations
and reckonings backwards as made for
hfm?'
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-10
Hotel and IL Stores AbIaze in
Kalamazoo Defy Efforts of
Firemen of Three Cities
Property Loss S1,e00,000.
GUESTS REMAIN FOR
HOURS IN THE COLD
ArteSian Well Supply of Wa
Ter Insufficient MAN Who
Called for Help Believed to
Have PeriShed.
nv Associated Pres

KALAMAZOO. Mich. Dec 9--One life
probably was lost. many firemen over
come BY smoke. 30 hotel guests were
driven. scantily clad. into the icy streets,
ana property valued at approximately 81
eoo.Ooo was destroyed by a fire which
started here at 10 o'clock, last night and
was only extinguished after an all-night
struggle BY the combined fire-fighting
forces OF Kalamazoo. Battle Creek and
Grand Ranids.
Starting In the basement OF the Star
Barxafn house, a and 10-cent store
al us West Main street. the flames. fan
ned by a stronk southwest wind. spread
eastward along the north side OF Main
street. totally destroying the Burdick
house. q four-story hotel and store build
ing. covering more than half city
block. on an arcade running north
through the Burdick building TO Water
street we're half a dozen small CONNER
eiaI establishments and these were burn
ed out Sweeping eastward on Main
street from the Burdick. the flames ate
through the Postal Telegraph and Amer
lean express office. Chase's shoe store,
BoIdreck's mems furnishings store. Ken
nedy's drug store and other business
AS Il became apparent that the local
fire department would be unable TO cope
with the situation. aid was summoned
from Battle Greek. 3 miles east, and
Grand Rapids. 50 miles north.
Guests IN the Burdick house, warned
OF their danger. fled hastily TO the
street, many OF them scantily clothed.
Some were compelled 20 remain out in
the biting cold several hours before find
ing shelter.
While the flames were raging in the no
tel = man suddenly appeared at an upper
window and cried for help Before a lad
der could be put IN position he disappear
ed and II Is believed he persisted in the
IRE.
The extent OF the fire is due to the
fact that the city depends for its water
supply on artesian wells. The amount
available was entirely inadequate. A
large stand-pipe at the asylum was con-
nected with the city mains, but afforded
only Temporary relief So great was the
shortage OF water that at one time only
two streams could be directed upon the
fire and these barely reached to the thirs
floor. At $50 a. m city main was con-
nected with a creek and by the aid Of the
Battle Greek and Grand Rapids firemen.
the flames were finally brought under
control
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-10
CANADA GRATIFIED
BY TAFT'S MESSAGE

OTTAWA Ontario, Dec. 9.-President
Taft's message may have certain bear
ing on the Canada budget for next year,
to be out next week. Concerning the
message in so far as it relates to af-
fairs between Canada and the United
States, satisfaction is expressed in polit-
icaI circles here.
It is felt that there is nothing in the
document which justifiies the assumption
that there is to be a tariff war. and
1t is stated authoritatively that the gov
eminent is gratihed at what it considers
to be the broad manner in which the
president has discussed the administration
of the maximum clause of the American
tariff