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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-16
COLGAN'S CORNER IN BROOMS ASTONISHES
 FINANCE COMMITTEE

The finance committee of the Com sson Council last night held for in- yesfiration the bills of s5o4 for brooms furnished the street cleaning depart nlent. The committee was of the opin, Ion that Supt- J. H. Colgan should have advertised under the charter Tor bids in view of the fact that the or 6e- wac for more than $20o worth of goods. The bill of lading was sent 10 this city by Eisennan CO, or Phiiadeiphia on Nov. 10. The bills for the goods are three In number ana each for s16S- There are oa1eo oc1- D. Oct g. and Oct F.
 Mfr. Colgan claims he ordered the frooms at different times and that The firm held the goods and shipped them all at once. The. purchase or slx gross of broorns by a superintendent of streets just before the expiration or his term is unprecedented
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-16
Fancy'bags.

Opera bags made of silk that is in itself handsome,are finished with gilt frames and handles that give them still more beauty. Some of the prettiest are in pompadour patterns. $1 and more.
 Effective bags are beaded with jet or colored beads. They run from tiny to large andsare much attractiveness. $1 to S70.
 Left Of Main street door.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-16
John Raines, Father of
 Raines Law, Passes Beyond
Ccontinued from Page 1.)

It is commented on as a peculiar coincidence today that within two months the two dominant parties have lost their most striking figures in the senate McCarren of Brooklyn. was the real power behind the throne''in the Democratic minority. and when the Senate meets next January. both his and Raines' faces will be missing. And both died as the result of abdom- inal maladies for which the best sur geons could do nothing. Both men were much alike in their methods, ala though they differed materially in poli- tics and personality.
 There win have to be a material les in the Senate as the result of Raines' death. He was to have led the fight to prevent the enaction of any direct primary legislation which and it is generally predicted today that there is no one in the Senate who can practically fight the Governors meas ures- The general opinion Is that with the passing of Raines there will now be found a disposition on the part of the anti-Hughes men to compromise on all radical legislation rather than try to fight 1t with an election impend- ing next fall.
 John Raines. president pro-tem of the State Senate. represented the coun- ties of Ontario and Wayne. His fla ther was a prominent Methodist clergyman and had several sons who distinguished themselves Thomas Raines was a State Treasurer two terms and George Raines was Assem- blyman. Congressman and Senator John Raines was a graduate of the Albany Law School of Union Univer- sity. He began the practice of law In Geneva soon after graduating but In the fall of 1861 he. raised a company or volunteers and was commissioned captain of Company G of the s5th reg fmeft of New York Volunteers. He served i'm the army of the Potomac and in North Carolina until July 1863, when he returned to Geneva and re- sumea the practice of law. In 1867 he removed to Canandgua and opened law and insurance agency there
 He was elected to the Assembly of ls9i. end continued a member of that body until 1890. While a member of the Senate he was elected to the 51st Congress and was also elected to the 52d Congress. In December, 1894. he was elected State Senator from the 25th district to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of Charles T. Sax ton. wbo had been elected Lieutenant Governor. t
 Rsines was re-elected to the Senate in 1895 and has had continuous service there since. He was elected president prc-tem and Republican leader of the Serate of 1903. 1904 1905 and 1906 and again elected by unanimous vote for the years 1907 and 1908 and was made chairman of the committee on Rules and member of the Finance, Cities and Judiciary committees.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-16
FATHER AND SON
 TOSSED BY CAR
INVALID YOUNGSTER THROWN FROM PONY CART INTO
 STREET.
Little John weIch of Ellsworth Street Escaped One Car and Drove Across Path of Another.

Little John welch of Ellsworth Street
 Escaped One Car and Drove Across
 Path of Another.
 William welch, superintendent of the steel department of the Howard avenue plant of the A. T. & s. Co.,, and his six year old son, John Will Ham, were run down by a west bound trolley car at Burr Road and Fair field avenue, Tuesday morning at O clock, as they crossed the trolley tracks in a little buggy drawn by a pony. Both were thrown out heavi- ly. MT. welch escaped injuries other than a severe shaking up, but the lit- tie fellow who is in delicate health and uses crutches, was tossed heavf- ly headforemost-
 ' Driving across the Sherwood Driv- ing paIK. where the circus tents are pitched every year, the two awaited an east bound car, and after it had passed, aid not see the car approach ing from tine opposite direction They 9rove olI the tracks as it bore down on them and saw their danger too late to escape
 The car tossed the little rig to one side and hurled both occupants into the ros dway. The pony was thrown forward on it's knees and sustained several cuts. MT. Welch. aided by the trolley crew, assisted the young ster into the trolley car. and took him to Ellsworth street, where the Welch family reside.
 Johns head and face were badly bruised. and. his hip painfully wrench ed Today he was able to be around. but was still suffering from the er- fleets of the accident. The vehicle wal demolished.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-16
FUNERAL OF P. F. GROVE.

The funeral of the late Patrick F. Grove of Newtown who made his home part of the time in this city was largely attended yesterday morn ing from St. Roses church at II a. m-, where Key Father Fox sang a high mass of requiem for the repose of the soul of the departed. There were many handsome floral tokens and in addition to relatives and friends in Newtown many Bridgeporters who knew the deceased in life attended Burial was in St. Roses cemetery, Newtown- The deceased was repre- sentative to the General Assembly from Newtown at the session Of 1907.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-16
MOTHER ACCUSED OF
 KILLING DAUGHTER

New York. Dec. 1s.-Mrs. Caroline B. Martin, mother of Mrs. Ocey w. M. Snead. whose dead body was found in a bath tub in East Orange N. J., some two weeks ago. and who was ar rested last night charged with the murder of her daughter declared when brought to police headquarters today that her daughter killed herself
 Mrs. Martin was arraigned today charging murder. issued by Recorder Mott of East Orange. was deposited with the court
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-16
BROKEN RAIL CAUSE
 OF SOUTHERN WRECK

Greensboro, ". C.. Dec. 16.-The County authorities today began inves- tigating the cause of the wreck of Passenger Train No. II on the South ern Railway which yesterday jumped from a trestle into a river killing 12 and injuring 25. ten miles from here. wrecking crews were still at work removing the debris of the Pullman cars and day coaches from the bed of the creek.
 The immediate cause of the wreck was a broken rail about 200 feet from the trestle over the creek. Railroad officials are at a loss to explain the breaking of the rail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-16

last evening, following Miss Francis appearance at Polis and after the din- ner. Miss Francis took her friends; in- to her confidence. They had long sus- pected that Miss Francis and MT. Hunting were more than mere friends, and the announcement was not alto- gether a surprise. Miss Francis is the daughter of Bob" Mason. of the Four Masons, whose school room com edy act is familiar to most vaudeville patrons
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-16
F. B. L. to Have
 Xmas Grab Bag

A. inc rerular monthly meeting of .srIdan T4ill Council. No. 22. Fraternal Benefit League. to be held tomorrow evening. and which will be the last rntherfng of the year. the annual elec- ton of officers will be held rUnow ;- the meeting there will be a Christ r1zs entertainment with a grab bag as the big event. with big surprises for alI. At the meeting several new candidates will be initiated
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-16
Policeman Hurt on
 Duty to Get Full Pay

Although Patrolman Tom 1vers
 name was not on the pay roll last night when some of the commission- CTS arrived at police headquarters. IL was placed there and he will receive his pay. Patrolman Ivers had his eye seriously injured while trying to cap
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-16
These Burglars Were
 Not On to Their Job

Bethel. Conn, Dec 16.-Strangeiy overlooking a large sum of money in bills and silver in an adjacent pocket of the same drawer, burglars who entered the local railroad office today contented themselves with carrying off 9ee pennies.
 In another pocket of the drawer with nothing to conceal the money ftt.m sight buc an unlocked pine board, were the ticket receipts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-16
The Weathcr-Occasiona rain o1 snow tonight and tomorrow.
Only z days!

There actual week of shopping days left do all the Christmas preparing There need of real business omaket 
 Abundant E # 
 
 uwilw puwhe
  holiday est strain the  merchandise
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-16
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

ture young man of good family whom Dr. Cowell had seen sneaking around his house.
 The doctor did not know the young man when he told the patrolnan about it, but upon recognizing him asked the patrolman to let him %. Patrolman Ivers has been laid up with a bad eye for a week or two A twig hit the patrolman in the optic.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-16
KING LEOPOLD
 IMPROVED TODAY

Brusxels. Dec. 16.-A bulletin was issued at D. m-. stating that King @naf inc intestinal obstruction had been relieved
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-16
AClRESS ANNOUNCES
 ENGAGEMENT HERE
CoRINNE FRANCIS HOLDS DIN- NER PARTY AT HOTEL ATLAS TO WED ONE OF FOUR HUNT INGS.

At a dinner party at the Hotel Att las last evening, Miss Corrinne Fran cis. a singing comedienne appearing at Polls this week. announced her en- gagement to Tony Hunting. the come dian of the Four Huntines who re- ceEtly appeared at the local vaudeville house. Miss Francis arranged the par ty for the reception of MT. Hunting who took advantage of a week of idle ness to visit his sweetheart here.
 A select party of friends in the show world gathered at the Hotel Atlas late
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-16
Men s Gifts.

Do you know that this store holds hundreds of things that a man will appreciate for Christmas?
 Here are some of them. Just read and see the va riety:-
 Bathrobe
 Smoking jacket Hand bag
 Suit case
 Motor rug
 ssClassy'' necktie Stylish shirt
 Silk muffler
 Silk dress-shield Gloves, cape oi. fur-lined Shaving set
 Cigar jar
 Ash tray
 Military brushes
 Shaving mirror
 Pocket book
 Bill fold Wallet
 Flask
 Travelling case
 Drinking cup
 Umbrella Handkerchiefs
 Book of history
 Stationery
 Desk set
 Fountain pen
 Dictionary
 Latest story
 Slippers
 Pumps
 Desk lamp, gas electric or oil
 Chafing dish
 Match-holder, brass or nickel Bicycle : Exerciser
 Sweater
 Dumb bells , Indian clubs
 Skates
 Fishing tackle
 Razor
 Knife.
 From Sportsmen's Corner even to Tovland, there are gift-things for men. In Toy land? Yes, indeed. What man fails to enjoy a game of dominoes or checkers or even carroms, especially if he wins2
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-22
PLANT NEEDS MORE ROOM.
spauldine Manufacturers, GrinneIl
Said to be Contemoatinu Chances.

spauldine Manufacturers, GrinneIl,
Said to be Contemplating Changes.
Special to Times Republican
Grinnel, May 22.-While no detailed
plans have been given to the public, il
is reliably stated that extensive
changes are contemplated in the near
future for the Spaulding manufacturing
plant of this city. The growing bus
mess of the firm necessitates an in
crease In room and additional buildings,
and the general rlan is to make all
new buildings and any reconstruction
of the old ones. OF the best modern
hreproof materials and construction
The Spaulding brothers have been in
the east for some time. investiga ting
this question, and the judgment is in
favor of steel frameworks with con-
crete walls. Last year there was strong
talk by the firm, of putting in the best
sprinkling system to be had, but actic n
on that point was deferred, probably
With the view of making the changes
this season that are now under con-
temptation. 1t is rumored that the
building of automobiles may be added
to the present business of making We
hicles to be drawn by animals
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-22
PATrEN TALKS OF WHEAT.
Tells Flour Men Price Will Be High
Next Year

Next Year.
Chicago, May 21.-James A. Patten
who hasn't been speaking at public
dinners of late, motored down to the
Great Northern Hotel, where the Flour
Mems Club of Chicago was holding its
monthly meeting. The flour men
thought that Mr.. Patten might be able
TO tell them g few things about wheat,
anc MIR. Patten agreed to do so. pro-
NIded that newspaper men would oc-
cupy the divans in the balcony outside
with mahogany veneered door be-
tween them and the sound OF his voice.
When he felt sure that conditions
We're exactly right. Mr.. Patten took the
floor, and to frequent outbrrsts of APP
plause. which were audible in the cor
ridor outside, told the -four men that
the high price of wheat is due solely
to natural conditions The weather
hadn't been right for the growing of
wheat. he said. and the farmers, dis
eouraged by low prices, had sown
other sorts of grain, and Europe, In
Ola and South America We're all in a
bad way so far as the wheat supply
is concerned.
There is no relief in sight for the
public. Mr.. Patten, after telling about
the poor outlook in Kansas, the wheat
growing states of the northwest, Texas
and Canada, predicted that still higher
prices will prevail, and that next year
Will see the quotations on winter
wheat just where they are today.
In fact. MIR. Patterns talk was as
strongly on the bull side of the market
as his operations have been up to now.
He explained his faith by saying that
he had been going about the country a
bit with his ear close to the ground,
and discovered that the American far
mers have not been raising enough
wheat to keep up with the demand, and
the expanding population. Let them
look to this production in the future,
he warned, if they want to keep the
price of breadstuffs within the com
Portable limit
When the thirty odd guests who had
occupied places at the dinner began to
slip into their overcoats in the CORR
dor Mr.. Patten led the reporters into a
small room, and said he would give
them all the important parts of his
talk.
L told them some of the reasons why
wheat is bound to sell at still sitter
price, said he. james j. Hill you may
remember. said that prices would adj
vance, l believe he was right"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-22
Weekly Bank Statement.

New York, May 22.-The bank state
ment says: Banks hold SIS, 100000 more
than the requirements of the % per
cent reserve rule
Loans. decrease S2.455,OoO
Deposits, increase. s3.441, 600.
Circulation, decrease, $4,000.
Legal tenders, decrease, $4,000.
Specie, increase, s61So 600.
Reserve, increase, s6.162.O 600.
Surplus increase, $500, 900.
EMU. S. deposits, increase, $5,2SS coo
The statement of banks and trust
not reporting to the clear
ing house, shows:
Deposits, $1.27S,154oOO
Cash on hand, s145,126,O0O.
Loans, $1,121,0S3, 600.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-22
Stockers and Feeders.

Volume of business was again very
light this week because, there were
relatively few steers of the stociSer
class among the arrivals. This is the
busiest time of the year on the farm
and not many outsiders We're here
looking for cattle of this class, so it
was fortunate that the offerings We're
comparatively small. Good steers We're
wanted and a few sold at pretty high
prices, but the trouble was that killers
offered such strong competition that
country buyers were not able to get
WHAT they wanted. Prices did not
show much change during the week.
The tendency was a little downward
for the light stocker class which made
up the bulk of the offerings. Good
stockers sold up to $500, and the best
feeders reached $3.50 early in the
week Later the demand was not SO
brisk and even the light supply failed
to stimulate activity Country buyers
are not much worried about getting
the cattle, and most of them are will
ing to wait till grass is better so they
can save the price of feed. With a
prospect of a good cattle market later
on those who can are inclined to
want to hold their good young steers
for future reference. With the gen.
eral cattle supply small they feel that
they can not lose where they have
plenty of grass which will enable them
to carry the cattle at minimum cost.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-22
CHICAGO Produce.

Chicago. May %.
Pork-July. 1917.
Lard-July, 10.67A.
Ribs-July, 1o.1o@ lo.12a.
Rye-Cash, IS.
Barley-731s @76.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 400.
Clover-May, $40.
Butter-Firm; creameries. 22@25A;
dairies, 1904.
Eggs-steady at mark cases includ.
ed, 20: frsts, 2o1a; prime frists, 211s
Poultry-Steady: turkeys, Is; chick
ems, 1872: springs, l5.
Cheese-Steady; daisies. lax q
1414; twins, 13@13A; young Americas
1871 OLA; long horns. 13A OLA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-22

plenty OF excuses from the finance
committee; explanations Of its diff
culties and the reasons for its inability
to explain matters; but not many sat-
isfying explanations and defenses Of
the bill. 1t is getting very plain that
the commission plan is, the only one
which will put the tariff on business
like basis"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-22
IIsenfritz Declines School Position.

Special to Times-Republican
Boone. May 22-Dr. E. E. ngen-
fritz, superintendent of the Boone dis
trict of the M. E. church, living here,
has rendered the vice presidency of
Simpson College, a Methodist institu-
ton at Indianola. DR.. 1lgrenfritz will
decline, as he owns one of the city's
finest homes, preferring not to remove
from Boone
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-22
Range Of Chicago Grain Prices,

Chicago, May %.
wheat-July opened 1.16A to 1.1s1s
highest. 1.17A: lowest. l.16A; closed
1.17ss @1.171A. September, 67A @672s.
oats-July opened at 53A to 53as
highest, 54h; lowest, 53A: closed, s.
Is. September, 45A.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-22
Simnle Arithrna tin.

A Philadelphian Of some scientific
attainments was one evening porting
over the wine list at his club, wnen
his interest was excited by the price:
shown
Barker" said he to the waiter, 81
observe that the list offers some sher.
ry at rs cents and some at four dol.
lars. Now, what is the difference be
tween the brands?"
The waiter looked surprised. beg
pardon, sir" said he, with that frank
ness permitted an old servant, "hut IL
does seem remarkable that such ahigh,
ly educated gentleman can't do sim
pie bit of arithmetic like that!"-Har
per's Magazine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-22
At the Museum.

ION this platform, ladies and gents. !"
said the lecturer, you see Sig.
Pankey, the legless wonder, or human
stump. who was reduced to the condt-
ton in which you behold him by a
shark in the Indian ocean IA years
ago. Sig. Pankey, as you see, has no
legs whatever, and his principal and
only occupation nowadays ladies' and
gents, is eating his head off. Proceed.
ing to the next platform, 1 call your
attention to the Egyptian mummy,
supposed to be that of Rameses the
Great"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-22
St. Louis Livestock
LOCAL LIVESTOCK MARKET.
Prices Paid For Cattle, Hogs and Shoe
on Local Market.

on Local MARKET
Marshalltown prices on livestock
were quoted by Britain & Co. today
as follows, and farmers are requested
to telephone the packing house before
selling hogs, cattle or sheep anywhere:
CATTLE.
Good COWS and heifers-3.40@3.90
Fair COWS and heifers-2.65@2.9O.
Poor cows and heifers-1.50@ 2.OO.
Bulls-2.50@2.90
Veals-2.00@890
HOGS.
Premium hogs, over 25o-6.S0.
Premium hogs. 200 to 250-6.80.
Premium hogs. 100 to 200-6.7O.
Premium hogs, lao to 160-6.25.
Good packers-6.70.
Pigs, 1875 to 14O-6.O0.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-22
Provisions were dull an6
CHICAGO Grain.

Chicago, May o.
wheat-No. red, 15oa152; No 3
red, 1.4N@1.4s; No. hard, 1.32@1ss
Mo. 8 hard, 1.27@1.32
corn-No. 2, 7sA@74; No. 2 white,
"A; No. 2 yellow. IA; No. 8, 1872; No.
g yellow, "A.
oats-No white. So; No. white,
60@61A; standard, 611a@61M.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-22
Stockyard Notes.

Heavy selected feeding steers sold
up to 1913 this week, but there were
few country orders for cattle to cost
above 1925.
Numerous lots of steers went over
unsold yesterday, a good share of them
being hold-overs from the Wednesday
market in second hands.
This weeks COW market has been
fairly satisfactory from the standpoint
of the seller and the country shipper.
Prices We're so high that buyers made
an effort to bear down on some grades
but receipts We're not sufficiently large
to give them any material advantage.
Some of the plain heavy cows and the
light medium sold little weaker late
in the week, but the bulk of the offer
ings for the week compared with the
average of last week showed but little
change. Good to choice heifers sold
freely and readily all week and there
were hardly enough here to fill the
demand in that department. The hest
heifers sold at ss.50@6.75. and most of
the fat cows sold at s4.75@5.75.
Gamers and cutters sold steady to
weak. Demand in that department was
light and business was rather slow
all week. Most of the Gamers sold at
s2.40@2.75, and the bulk of the cutters
sold at s3.25@3.75.
Bull prices closed the week a little
stronger than at the low sag last
week. Prices now are 1O@15 cents
higher than at the low spot a week
ago, but are sti!l about 10 cents high
er than two weeks ago. Most of the
bolognas sold at $4@4.50, and the bulk
of the butcher bulls went at s4.75@
$50.
A shipper bought prime heavy hogs
yesterday at s7.55, within cents of
years highest price and 5 cents higher
than any previous day this week.
Not many wooded sheep offerings
expected next week.
Shipments Thursday 1924, largest
days shipments this month.
Supplies show some increase, the re-
ceipts for five days reaching 1,771
horses, against 1911 for the same per-
iod week ago and 1886 for the, like
dates last year
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-22

Chicago, May 22-May wheat con-
tinued its upward flight. the price to-
day touching s1.315s. There was lit
tile trade however moderate demand by
shorts causing the uptun. The mar
ket in general was weak, owing to lib
STA, and because of favorable weather
conditions in this country. July opened
at S1.16A to $1.161a, sold at S1.165s, and
dropped to s1.16A. Receipts of Chi
cago, Minneapolis and Duluth We're 1874
cars.
The market was extremely nervous
the last of the session. On renewed
buying by shorts, May wheat rose to
1928. The close was firm, with July
up 5s@A at L177s@1.17R. May was
Is higher at 1925.
Corn.
Corn was inclined to be weak. Some
leading commission houses We're SELL
ers. july opened at 6S7s to 60 sold to
6SA @6S7s, and rallied to 69d691s Re
ceipts We're 327 cars.
Strength in wheat had a bullish ef-
feet late in the day. The market closed
firm, with July up a q Is at sos
Oats.
Oats again advanced to new high
record marks, May selling at 611s, and
July at 531s. Covering by shorts
We're 153 cars.
Provisions.
Provisions were dull and easy.