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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
BOSTON BROKERS
 ASSIGN TODAY
fsneciaI from United Press.) )

(Special from United Press.)
 Boston, May 20 - The Consonda!ed Stock ExchanEe firm of SederQuist. Barry & Company with main offices in Congress street, Boston. and which did a large business throughout New England, suspended business to-day a assigning to their lawyers, Whfpple, Sears & Ogden. This firm issued a statement as follows:
 s'The heavy withdrawals caused by the failures of Ennis & Stoppani and other companies have depleted the capital of Sederquist, Barry & Com pany. After conferring with counsel therefore and on examination of the books it was deemed in the interest Of the creditors to suspend business. An examination of assets will be made at once and a statement issued"
 Members of the firm are Arthur B. and Thomas J. Barry. who were partners in the old firm of Curtis & Sederquist, the predecessors or the present firm. 1t is believed their lia- tilities are small.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT WHICH
 PUBLIC MAY ATTEND AT EM.C.A

There has been no little inquiry re- gardins the Japanese festival at the Y. M. c. A. tomorrow night. vheth- CT it was open to the public, and es- pecia1ly ladies. All men will be well come and all ladies in the company of men. The affair will be similar to the dinner at the StratfleId tonight, but On larger and more elaborate scale. The building will be decorated as far as possible in the Oriental style and refreshments will be served in a Jap anese room, by "Japanese ladies'" At the last moment it has been learned that MT. C. V. Hubbard, of Tolzio. Ja- pan, who speaks at the Stratfield to- night can remain over and speak Fri day night also. He is a remarkable orator and with MT. Wang of China, and MT. Hubbard of Korea will make an evening long to be remembered. During the part Of the evening devot- ed to the social features there will be an opportunity to meet the guests of honor from the far east. The Wom- ans Auxiliary will have the social features in charge and the rooms will be open at 7:30 D. m.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
JUMPED INTO EAST RIVER AND
 PICKED UP UNCONSCIOUS TODAY
Especial from United Press.)

ISpEcIdI IfUIH OIIteu ffes6-J
 New York. May 20.-A man who was declared to be Albert B. House of At lantic avenue. Brooklyn, jumped from the Williamsburg bridge into the East River, a distance of 1855 feet early to- day. He was picked up unconscious by passing tug and taken home,
 House. wEo is a carpenter, soon got all right and explained that he made the jump from the bridge on a wager of $1.0o0. He expects to get a job at Coney Island as a result Of his feat. Before jumping from the Williamsburg structure House had tried to juyp from the Brooklyn bridge but was watching to prevent Sheedy, the vaude- vile high diver. from making a jump which the police had prohibited. Ac- cording to his friends, House made the jump with weights attached to his feet and with his hands tied. They declare that he has been practicing for the feat for some time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
CUT IN WAGES OF EIGHT
 PEE CENT FOR COTTON MILLS
Special from United Press.)

Fall River, Mass, May .20.-An eight per cent. cut in the pay of thousands of workers in the print cloth mills of Fall River is expected during the six months beginning June IA. Under the sliding scale agreement between the workmen and manufacturers the mar gin between the price of cotton and the price of print cloth is figured from time to time and every six months wages are adjusted to correspond with the margin.
 Today the Textile Council, composed of representatives of labor unions, has made the final report in the margin for the six months ending in June and President James Tansy announced that the margin had fallen to 74.9232 It is easily figured by operatives that it means a possible reduction of S.4 per cent. in wages. Such a reduction if made here may be followed by sim liar action in the other cotton mill centers of New England.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
BEWARE THE COMMON
 HOUSEHOLD FLY!
He's an Awfnl Fellow and Brings Dire Diseases, Death and Illness on His
 Little Feet.

Beware the common household fly! He Is small. but he is dangerous. AS a carrier of germs, the dly is several laps ahead of the mosquito. Diphtheria typhoid, scarlet fever and consumption are some of the scourges of which the fiy is reputed to be the diligent mes senger. To beat the fly out, keep your garbage covered, your windows well screened, your stables. if you have any, clean. Be sure that there are no breeding places from him anywhere on your premises. These, in substance, are the warning words uttered to-day by Health Officer Mcclellan. who na- t1raIly desires to have the community as healthy as possible.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
KEE KANT HATCH KAY
 WHO STOLE HIS MONEY

Yee Kee. Chinese groceryman> of g Pell street, New York city, visited police headquarters, this morning, hot upon the trail of Leong Kong Kay, a fellow countryman. Kee charges that Kay stole $150 from him. Kee says that he entertained Kay in his private office. and that while he waited on a customer Kay broke open a drawer in desk and took the money. As Kee was not certain that Kay is in Bridge port. and as he desired to pursue Kay wherever he may be, the police aS- vised Ree to get a warrant for Rays arrest of the New York authorities
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
NAVAL STOREHOUSE
 AT OVERS ISLAND
Special from United Press.)

Newport, R. l., May 20.-With the expectation of saving much time the Navy Department Is expected to close negotiations involving some s5O,0O0 for Dyer's Island, containing 50 acres and which is at present owned by Brad ford Norman, president of the New port Water Works. Dyer's Island is just opposite the Bradford coaling sta tion in Narragansett Bay and it is pointed out that while battleships are being coaled up at Bradford they might just as well take on board sim- ultaneously torpedo outfits and ann munition instead of losing a whole day as they now do in going to the torpedo station at Newport, whereas they might be 800 miles out in sea- The island is only used in the summer time for yachting parties. The idea is to make Overs Island a storehouse for battleship outfits.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
TO THE ALASKA YUKON
 EXPOSITION SEATTI '

Yellowstone National Park. Colorado's grand scenery. California. the Grand Canon of the Arizona, the Great Lakes, of the above and many other typical points of interest in the West are of fered by the Lehigh Valley R. R. The scenic line of the East. Liberal stop over privileges. High class train ser vice. Full information by calling or addressing N w. Pringle, N B P. A. 39 Church St.. New Haven, Conn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
ESTATES CONSIST
 IN RIGHT TO SUE

of the Hungarian section. in the West End, was yesterday appointed admin fstrator of the estates of Imre Bruder and Steve Cssis, the workingmen who were killed by the Boston Express, at Lockwood's Crossing, Tuesday. The estates to be administered consist of the right to sue the New Haven Rail- road for damages. The widows of the dead men and their children, it ap- pears are in Hungary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
5 IN LOCAL LODGE ROOMS 1

Dolngs in the lodge rooms last night.
 At the meeting of Park City Lodge, N B. O. P, last night, J. L. Christie. of Ida Lodge, who has been reappoint- ed deputy, presented his credentials which were received.
 w. H. Potter, Mrs. w. H. and Miss Lillian Potter, Mrs. Sarah Oldershaw and Mrs. D. B. Whetstine were nam ed a committee at the meeting of May flower Council. D. of A., last night, to arrange a celebration of the 11th an- niversary of the lodge, to take place at the meeting. There will be whist, music and dance.
 Miss Catherine C.. Keegan was rais- ed Winona at the meeting of Kyota Council, D. of P, last night. by Mrs. Cora B.. Eaton, Great Winona. who also raised Ernest Dennese to guard.
 The Local Branch, N. A. s. F. will meet, Friday evening. for the purpose of taking to honorary membership Ar chibald McNeil, Jr., and P. Gregory, well known coal dealers. The election of delegates to the national convention will also be in order.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
THE PRErTTEsr rAm.

and the most beautiful hands are of. ten disfiEured by an unsightly wart. It can easily be removed in a few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover. for sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy. 254 Fairfield avenue and 186 Cannon St
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
DO YOU KNOW HIM?

We have many enquiries from our readers asking the address of Ken nah". one of our advertisers. Here it is. corner of Wall and Middle Sts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20
CLEANEASY. THE BEST HAND
 S0AR

Guaranteed not to. fnJure the skin. Grease Ink, Paint and Dirt. For the hands or clothing. Large can 10 centa Manufactured by Wm. R. Wfnn. 144 Stratford Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20

WANT ADS GENT A WoRns
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20

wANr ADa cENT A woRD.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-20

Dolngs in the lodge rooms las' night
The Washington times., 1909-05-10
MEHMED GIRDS ON
SWORD OF POWER
Brief Ceremony Marks Last
Part of New Sultan's
Coronation.

CONSTANTINOPLEs May 1O.-Neh-
med V, the new Sultan. was invested
with the sword of Othman today. there
by completing the coronation cere-
monies. The sword is the sign of power
OF the Sultaa, corresponding 10 the
crown worn by other rulers.
The ceremony, which was brief. took
place in the Mosque Eyoub. Mehmed
was attended by Hilmi Pasha. the
grand vizier; the Sheik-ul-Islam, men,
bers OF the cabinet. and other digni-
Iaries, including officers from the army
and navy.
.Chelebi Enendi. high priest Of the
Asyeu DerviShes. at Konfa was in
charse Of the ceremony. and personaliy,
1aStened the sword to the Sultan
NO foreigners were permitted To
witness the ceremonial, as Christians <
are not allowed to enter the MOSQUE.
me foreign population. however. got
Sptendld Idea OF the affair in wit
Messing the procession from the Dol
ma Bagthe palace to the Mosque
The sultan and his suite led the pa-
geant and 1t is estimated that 800 600
persons crowded the route. Numerous
cnurchs governmental. and military
d1gnitar1es, unable to gain admission.
mingled with the crowds.
The Sultan was enthusiastically re-
ceiyed- The interest he manifested
IN the affair was childlike in its sim
pllcity. He had never taken part in
nor even seen anything like il. and
the glltterlng procession seemed al
most 10 strike him with awe. The
coronation was made the occasion of
felicitations from all foreign embas-
sizes.
The Washington times., 1909-05-10
POSTMENS STRIKE
SEEMS IMMINENT
Feared 1t Will Be Called at
Meeting to Be Held
Tonight.

PARIS. May 1o.-At a meeting tonight
OF the postmen II is feared that the de-
layed strike of pOstmen, telegraphers,
and telephone operators win be declar-
ed. Notices for the meeting We're sent
out today and they contain a strong
intimation that the time is as propitious
now as IL will ever be-
The government authorities insist that
they have the situation so we'll in hand
that the employees will not risk a strike
at $lis time.
BOSS" Pataud, the guiding genius of
the laboring class, do not say today
whether strike would be called i'm
mediately. He says a strike is inevi-
table, but hints that 1t mag be delay
ed until the forces Of the labOring
classes are better prepared.
II Is estimated that, should a strike
be declared, 10000 workmen, including
all railway employees, will respond al
most at the outset.
Many foreigners are leaving Paris to-
day in anticipation OF a tie-up OF the
railway lines.
The Washington times., 1909-05-10
Washington Folk Pleased
at Interest Shown by
the President.
INTERVIEWS SHOW
TREND OF OPINION
Representative Men of the Capital
Express Their Opinions on
Government.

Varying views as to how the best re-
suits might be obtained. but general
feIicitation that President Taft had COM
mitted himself to a deep interest in the
governmental affairs OF the District
prevailed among representative citizens
of Washington, who are still discussing
the recent business mems banquet TO
the President, today.
Although there is an occasional note
of regret than the President could not
at this time forecast just what change,
If any, he would recommend to Con-
gress regarding the form of the govern
ment of Washington, the average citi-
zen believes that the Presidents speech
augurs a new era for Washington. It
Is interpreted to mean that hereafter the
General Government, while still holding
the guiding hand over District desti-
nies, is committed. by the attitude of
the President, to a greater interest in
local affairs and the demands OF the
people.
With such an interest exhibited. saw
some of the representative men Of
Washington, the demand for suffrage
in any form, will beco ne less insistent
and the entire Capital will enter into
an unprecedented growth of confidence
and prosperity.
There are still many, however. de-
spite Mr.. TaftS disappIoval of the plan
who will continue TO advocate corne rep
resentation in Congress. Among those
who expressed various views today
We're
The Washington times., 1909-05-10
BIRTH ABRAHAM
SESSION IS SCENE
OF GREAT UPROAR
Two Factions Engage in
Physical Encounter to
Possess the Floor.
MEN AND WOMEN
TAKE PART IN ROW
All the Trouble Is Caused by Ques-
ton of Financial Man
agement.

A babel of languages, shouted from
the throats OF 500 delegates, marked the
opening Of this mornings session of the
Independent Order of Birth Abraham al
the new Masonic Temple
Scenes Of the widest disorder pre-
vailed at the opening of the session
and interrupted the proceedings. The
elimination came after a speech by
Jacob Schoen, of New York, grand sec
retary of the order. who pleaded guilty
of negligence which \he declared was
to some extent responsible for the
$4,000 deficit that now faces the or
ganization.
Secretary Schoen Explains.
Schoen explained that, as sec
retary, he had for years de-
posted the funds of the order.
Not until he learned that the treas
urer was in bad straits, he said. did
he suspect that the finances of the in
stitution were not safe. He explained
at length the system of bookkeeping
used and declared the criticisms aimed
at the administration of finances was
well founoded. He concluded with per-
grafton that brought tears to the eyes
of many of his supporters and that
seemingly touched his opponents.
In marked contrast to the confusion
that prevailed before and after he
spoke Ceathlike silence prevailed while
he was on Ehe platform. Friend and
enemy alike leaned forward to catch
every word; the galleries were stiiIed-
Il borrowed from friends to replace
the monat ne said II dared 10 hope
we could weather the danger without
bringing II before you. We regard your
contributions as a sacred trust; 1t was
not because we were dishonest or be-
cause we did not hosd your interests at
heart that we seemed 70 be negligent.
It was because OF the confidence we
placed in men who have served you
long and well. I throw myself on your
mercy. May I ask that we stand to-
gether on the same ship. II we wealth
Continued on Ninth Page)
The Washington times., 1909-05-10
CARRIAGE STRUCK
BY SPEEDING CAR
Major Edie Has Narrow Escape in
Collision-Driver Slightly
Injured.

Maj. Guy L. Edie, U. S. A, mad a
narrow escape from injury in a car
rage accident at Columbia and Ontario
roads this morning. He was badly
shaken up, but not hurt.
Major Edie was coming out Ontario
road in closed carriage. and a large
furniture van standing at the fntersec-
ton Of Columbia road obscured a view
Of the car tracks. 1t was raining hard
at the time and George Odrick, the
driver, failed to hear an approaching
north-bound Mt. Pleasant car. Passing
the furniture wagon. Oldrick drove on
the tracks and the car struck the front
Of the vehicle. huTling II from the
tracks. Odrick was thrown from his
seat and bruised about the body, and
the motorman was cut on the face by
flying glass.
Major Edie boarded a street car and
went to his Office, 1720 II street north
west, Immediately after the smash-up.
The Washington times., 1909-05-10
DYNAMITE IN STORE
CAUSES TWO DEATHS
Foul Play Is Suspected at Terra
Gotta Works in
Ohio.

FREDERICKSBURG. Ohio. May 10
Dynamite placed in the stove in the
shanty at the mouth of the coal mine
operated by the Fredericksburg terra
Gotta works exploded this morning,
killing two workmen and fatally in
juring three others.
An investigation will perhaps show
whether il was placed there inten-
tionally or by accident. Cupper Kyle.
the first man to arrive for the days
work, started A fire, and just as his
companions reached the shed the ex-
plosion occurred.
Kyle and Harvey Hudnet were in
stantly killed and David Scott. John
McGinnis. and James Overholt were
so badly mangled that their death is
expected.
The Washington times., 1909-05-10
ALDRiCH REBUKES
SENATOR BEVERIDGE
Senate Leader Declares He
Has Studied Tariff
Thirty Years.

The Senate was in i'll humor when
1t went to work once more on the tarif
this morning About half the Senators
were away seeing the circus parade and
it was with difficulty a quorum was
had
Scarcely had the session opened he
fore Senator Beveridge proceeded TO an
swer the statements Of Senator Car
ter, Of Montana, last Saturday. In a
speech then Senator Carter had dwelt
on the vast extent Of the information
which had been collated on the tariff.
Senator Beveridge, remarking that he
wanted the county TO understand the
speech OF the Senator from Montana in
It's right light, asked to have inserted
in the 3-ecord two utterances.
One was by Senator McCumber. of
North Dakota, a member of the FL
nance Committee, who, in a speech Nav
3, spoke OF the need OF the Senate be-
ing armed with information and said
hoIhing was presented in an orderly
logical or accurate manner and held
that more than ever was shown the
need for a commission or bureau of
some Kind 10 prepare information for
the guidance of Congress
Peppery Exchange.
A peppery exchange occurred between
Senators Hale and Beveridge over this
and Senator Beveridge asked to have
the following statement Of Senator
Aldrich on May inserted in the
Record:
Mr.. President, I have no knowledge
whatever Of anything that Jranspired
before the Committee of Ways and
Means. have never read the hear
ings before that body. l have no
knowledge or idea of any statement
that was made before that committee"
This statement, the Record shows,
was made by Senator Aldrich in reFly
to Senator Dolliver when the Iowa
Senator was attacking the cotton
schedule.
But when SenatUr Beveridge brought
the matter up in the Senate today,
made the assertion of May he was
talking only about orange mineral He
asserted that he had read the Ways
and Means Committee hearings.
The head of the Finance Committee
then proceeded to lecture Senator Bev-
eridge.
tSudied Thirty Years.
Il have given thirty years of my life.''
said ne, ITO the study of the tariff. I
am aware 1 have not brought to that
study the ability Of the Senator from
Indiana, but such as have have de-
voted to this question. II the Senator will
give a fraction of the time to the tariff
that have given he will serve his coun-
try much better than by declaiming
about the lack OF information on the
part OF Senators"
The Washington times., 1909-05-10
SENATE ONLY MOVED
BY 90 IN THE SHADE
Speaker Cannon Takes Hot Shot
at Upper Branch for
DELAY,

THE only thing that can move and
carry the previous question in the Sen
ate is 80 to 100 In the shade
This was the jolt handed TO the upper
branch this morning by Speaker Can
non, who called at the White House.
He was asked when he thought Con-
gress would pass the tariff bill and ad-
journ.
Tell me when the Senate viii ad-
gent guess on the matter" he said
They can work very fast over there
when they feel like it, but you never
can tell when they viii feel Ike it.
The only thing that can mOvn and
carry the previous question in the SEN
ate is 80 to 100 in the shade That Will
move them
When the previous question" has
been moved and voted the next thing
in order is a vote on the bin.
The Washington times., 1909-05-10
GOV. JOHN JOHNSON
IN LIMELIOHT HERE
Minnesota Executive Coming to
Consult About Water Power,
Not Politics.

Governor Johnson. of Minnesota, who
has been sojourning at Old Point Com
fort. is due to arrive in Washington to-
day.
He is coming for conference with
the members of the Minnesota drainage
commission, who have assembled hero
TO consult the officials Of the Hydro
graphic Bureau about water power and
kindred matters in Minnesota.
Governor Johnson is freely mentioned
for the Senate TO succeed Senator Clapp.
A strong movement Is on among the
Democrats to keep him in the forefront
in preparation for the Presidential cam
paign of 1872 Governor Johnson will
meet a number of Democratic politicians
here, but 1t is denied tlat his mission
is political
The Washington times., 1909-05-10
$4,000 BOND FIXED
FOR LAWYER DAVIS.
ARRAIGNED TODAY
DAYS HAPPENINGS
IN THE DAVIS CASE

John c. Davis held In $4,000
bond for the grand jury, charged
with embexzIement and cOnspir-
acy to defraud.
Martin Il. Davis held In $4,000
bond, charged with conspiracy.
Petition filed in Supreme Court
for receiver for the Potomac
Building and Loan Company.
Assistant District Attorney
Proctor today examining creditors
and preparing case for the grand
jury.
No trace of assets found by DO
Hce.
Attorney w. MOsby williams
declares that last Thursday See
retary Davis acknowledged hav-
Ing n safe deposit box containing
assets of the company.
The Washington times., 1909-05-10
JAPANESE PLEASED
WITH RECEPTION
Admiral Says There Is No Chance
of War With United
States.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 1O.-Admiral
Ijichi, before leaving today with the
japanese training ships for Puget
Sound points. expressed himself as be-
ing more than gratified by the recep-
ton accorded him and his officers at
Los Angeles and here.
Down in our hearts we two peoples
are friendly" said he. mo shadow
hangs over us. No prOvoCation that can
possibly arise between civilized nations
will ever cause a conflict between your
country and mine. / can say that the
metal is not on earth from which the
gun will be forged for Japanese SOL
diers to fire upon your flag. Ingratitude
finds no place In the Japanese hearts
fOl the Americans.
1t Is TO the United States that we
owe our present position IN the world
The Washington times., 1909-05-10
NEW RECORD MADE
BY THE MAURITANIA

LIVERPOOL. May 1O.-The Maure-
tania broke her own record on her
passage from New York, which ended
today. and reduced the time for the
eastbound run 10 four days. eighteen
hours, an deieven minutes.
BY this performance the gian tur-
bine clipped tWenty-four minutes off
the record that she herself establish
ed During the entire trip she aver
aged 25 7O.100 knots and the best run
for a single day was 610 knots.
The Washington times., 1909-05-10
7 AFT WOULD CUT
VOTERS POWER
IN PORTO RICO
TAFTS VIEWS
ON PORTO RICO

Too great power has been vested
I'm the house OF delegates.
recommend that when
the assembly refuses 60 make ap-
proPriatiOns sums equal 70 those
of previous years shall be avail
able.
Porto Rico has been the favored
daughter OF the United States.
There Is complete free trade
between Porto Rico and the United
States.
The loss (frOm free trade) TO
the United States is SI2,50O,OO a
year.
Porto Rican leaders have forgot
ten the generosity of the United
States.
The Washington times., 1909-05-10
EXPLOSION WRECKS
POWDER FACTORY
Twenty Workmen Are Buried Be
meath the Debris Near
Genoa, Italy.

GENOA, Italy, May 1O.-The big
factory of the Promote Manufacturing
Company, makers of explosives, which
is located in the village OF St. Fuse
bio, a short distance from this place.
was destroyed by an explosion today
twenty workmen are buried in the
debris and the latest word from the
scene is that they are probably dead.
Doctors have been sent to aid in
caring for the wounded.
The Washington times., 1909-05-10
STRUCK BY TWO TRAINS.

NEW ORLEANS. May 1o-Robert
Johnson, young negro, was struck BY
a south-bound Mobile and Ohio train
at Artesia, Miss, and hurried over on
the north-bound track. apparently un-
huIN, when another train ran over him
killing him instantly.