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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-16
Will Not Grant Permission to Company to Lay Tracks on Ten Foot Centers on
 Main Street City Attorney Thomas M. Cullinan Makes Presenta- tation of City's Side. Commissioners Make Find ing Soon After Argu-
 ments Are Closed
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Hartford, Sept. 16. The railroad commissioners this afternoon refused the petition of the New Haven Rail- road Company for the right to lay tracks on ten foot centers, in Main street, Bridgeport, from East Wash ington avenue to Gilbert street. The hearing was in. the office of the com missioners, in the Capitol. It began at 12:SO. Attorney J. H. Berry pre- scented the case for the railroad com papy. City Attorney Thomas M. Gull linan, of Bridgeport, presented the case for the city and so effectively that the commissioners rendered de- cision in favor of the city almost without leaving their seats.
 Supt. Chapman, of Bridgeport, testi- protect life and limb. He read a list of accidents caused by persons leaning out of one car and being hit by another car. He said that there was no legal liability against the com pany in such cases and that he desir- ed only to protect the companys pas sengers.
 City Attorney Cullinan disposed of the argument upon which the railroad relied by showing that most of it's tracks in Bridgeport are laid upon nine foot centers, and that the track OPOoOA ten foot centers is an unimportant part of the whole.
 Part of the petition of the company would permit. if granted. the side walks on Congress street to be pared at the corners. MT. Cullinan said that the commissioners were~without power to order the sidewalks of a city changed in any way; that this was matter solely in the city. and that if the city should attempt to alter side walks for such a purpose it would not improbab1y be compelled to compen- sate the adjacent owner. Chairman Gates, of the commission. said, 'I am of the opinion, that MT. Cullinan's point is well taken.'
 w. J. Nichols. who owns property in the neighborhood of Congress street, objected to slicing of the Congress street sidewalk.
 Mayor Lee also appeared against the petition. He criticised the company because of the kind of cars it runs. City Engineer Maurice F. McKenna produced maps. showing the narror-, ness of the street in question. He also testified to the volume of traffic on Main street.
 General Manager Punderford. of the Connecticut Company and Engineer c. c. -Elwell, were also present in the interest of the company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-16
HARTMAN LEAVES
 FORTUNE TO WIFE No Mention Whatever of Any of His Children In Financier's Testament Mrs. Harriman's Power Un- der the Will Is Absolute,
 She Being Executrix
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 Goshen, N. r., Sept. 16.-The will of the late Edward H. Hartman was probated here to-day. It Jas as fol- lows:
 CT. Edward H. Hartman. of Arden. state of New York. do make. publish. and declare. this as and for my last will and testament, that is to say
 ''I give, devise. and bequeath all my property, real and personal of every kind and nature to my wife. Mary w, Hartman. to be hers absolutely and forever. and do hereby nominate and appoint the said Mary Hartman to be executrix of this. the will
 ''In witness whereof. I hereunto set my hand and seal this 9th day of June. in the year 1903.
 EDWARD H. HARRIMAN."
 The will was witnessed by Charles A. Peabody. now, president of the Mutual Life Insurance Company, for merly MT Harriman's personal attor- ney and c. c. Tegethoff. his private secretary.
 The will is one of the most remark able ever recorded in this state at the death of a multi-millionaire. It had been forecasted that Hartman would leave his estate in such manner that it would remain intact for years and that he would appoint a board of trus- tees to take up the management Of his vast railroad interests
 The brevity of the will and the lack of any conditional clause whatever. is taken to indicate that the dead fnan- cier had arranged all his affairs with his wife long before his death and that any provisions he made. if any, were merely oral agreements with Mrs: Hartman. i'1 :. 'iz
 It naturally makes no mention what ever of the estate or it's value and un- til the state inheritance tax is paid to the state treasurer at Albany. there will be no idea of the extent of the estate. Even then there will be no intimation to the public as to what Harriman's holdings in his various railroad properties are, for the inner itance tax matters are secret records, save for the amount of taxes paid
 It is believed that Hartman inti- mated to his wife how he wished his estate managed after his death and to, whom he wished bequests to go, leaving it to her to execute them as she thought best. Absolutely no legal condition however. is imposed by the terms of the will upon the mistress of Arden. The Hartman children. five in number. are not mentioned in the will and must wait until their moth CTS death or at her pleasure during life to share in the estate in any way.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-16
JUDGE WILDER'S ARGUMENT
 FOR TREATMENTS INCREASE

'eIt isn't necessary for me to tell this committee, appointed as you are by the Common Council, the powers which you possess. But would like to call your attention to Section 53 of the city charter, which provides that the Common Council shall have power rel ative to fixing the salaries and com pensation of officers and employees not otherwise fixed in this act so that the Bremen have appeared here tonight before this committee. which is the representative of the only body author ized by the State of Connecticut to deal with this matter.
 "It is also unnecessary for me to go into at any length the duties of a fire man. Within the last few years Bridgeport has gone on the fire sched- uIe of a great city. The men work 24 hours day. To be sure they have four days off month. But even then they are compelled to respond to the call of duty if second alarm is rung n. The rest of the nontb "A D HTS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-16
BURGLARS BREAK INTO
 FIVE RAILROAD STATIONS
LOWER CONNECTICUT VALLEY TERRIFIED BY
 GANG OF SAFE BLOWERS EARLY TODAY
Postmaster Prann at Centebrook Illustrates Sensational Attempt to Enter His Store Five Shots Are Fired at Him Before Marauders Make Their Escape.

from the station and placed st on the
 track. n
 When the band reached Centerbroolx they entered the blacksmith shop ~
 D. H. G1adwin, where they secured s< number of tools, with which it is bel iieved they effected an entrance toi the Prann store. While they wera fu' who lives but a few rods from thaj store, was awakened by his wife whou| said that she heard an explosion. FEC went to the window, and seeing Al
 light in the postofice department j shouted for help. His cries wera
 answered by three shots from the rel volver of a man on guard. One ofz the bullelts passed within a few incbH es of his head and imbedded itself izr' the wall. The thieves then fed Tsk q animation of the safe revealed hearnv,] charges of nitro-glycerine in thS3 craclU One charge had already been! set Off but failed to take effect
 This store was entered about a v,eelS. ago by burglars who took a quar1ftty1I Of ribbons and word was received to-! day that the suspects have been ar-3 rested in Providence. A local r,<,1ica-1 man left for that city to-day to See fH) he can Identify the goods.
 Moosup, Sept. 16-News was recefv- ed here to-day that the b1rrlarn3 in other eastern Connecticut towns. are safely jailed in Abingdon, Mass.- having been arrested in Pennsvlva-{ mia. They are George R. Pearbav.7 aged 45. and a younger brother Har<; oId. The younger man is said fos have made a confession of over fhfr--> ty robberies. After the Massachu- setts authorities get through yvitl.j them, they will be brought here for5 trial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-16
 JOHNSON.
 HASCHANCE
Democrats Executive of Minnesota Slightly I'm
 proved Today
FAILED AFTER OPERATION
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 Rochester, Minn., Sept. 16.-After a critical evening and early morning. during which the pendulum of life swung between hope aNd despair. Gov John A. Johnson lies to-day at St. Mary's Hospital in such a condition that the advent of least unfavorable factors may precipitate the end.-
 Against this. the states executive has been fighting ,manfully since the operation performed yesterday by Dr. Mayo to remove an intestinal abscess.
 Reports early to-day are that the governor has taken a turn for the bet cessfully withstood what appeared to be the first crisis following the opera tion.
 It was declared that sleep would soon be induced. which would give the patient chance to recuperate his strength.
 The fore part of last night was most uncertain, sinking pells accompanied by faintness alarming the house physi- clans to such an extent that Dr. Mayo was called from his home. Early to-day the governor Lad several sharp attacks but while enduring ex- cruciating pain. was able to secure a few hours sleep. The real crisis will be reached to-day. If he survives to- will be materially increased.
 Rochester, Minn., Sept. 16.-Dr. Mo Nevin, house physician at St. Mary's S hospital stated at noon to-day that Gov. Johnson was resting easily, al- though suffering from pain. His tenn perature is normal and his pulse S5.
 His condition is improved,'' said Dr. McNevin, although he is still in a very critical condition
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-16
ELEVEN PERISH
 IN LIFE-BOATS Attempt Made to Land Them When Steamer
 Went on Rocks q SWAMPED BY A WllE
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 Capetown, South Africa, Sept 1s-s Five women and six men. passehEeru cn the South African Steamship Con- pany's steamer Umhla1i. were drowned while an attempt was being made t& land them after the steamer went on the rocks off Capt Point today. Four boat loads of passengers were missin& in the fog for several hours and for d time 1t was feared that they had beeBf lost.
 The steamer got out of her coulga, in the fog and struck on the rocks fnf such a manner that it was plain she must soon become a total wreck HerA captain gave orders to. land the pas- sengerS in Hfeboats. Four got away all right but the fifth was swamped bH an immense wave and the eleven pas sengers, not having life belts. sank be- fore aid could reach them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-16
CORDIAL WELCOME
 TO BE ETRURIA'S Italian Cruiser Expected at 4 O'clock Tomorrow
 Afternoon LARGE RECEPTION SUNDAY

As each day passes more announce ments are made concerning the enter tainment of the officers of the battle ships Vermont and Etruria that are to be here soon. The Vermont will arrive either late tonight or early to- morrow morning. The national sa- lute of 21 guns will be fired as she comes to anchor off the Bridgeport lighthouse. A cannon has been plac- ed on the Steeplechase Island break water and a guard will be present from 12 o'clock to-day until the arri- val of the battleship. The Italian cruiser Etruria will anchor beside the Vermont about o'clock tomorrow afternoon. A boat has been charter ed which will leave here at g. o'clock and sail out into the Sound to meet the Etruria, which is coming here from New Haven. A large delega- tion from New Haven, including the Italian Consul, Michael Riccio, will make the trip of welcome on the battleship is met will turn and escort her to this city.
 A public reception will be rendered the officers of both ships on Sunday afternoon at SteeplechaSe Island at 3:3O o'clock The purpose of the re- ception on Sunday is to give every body an opportunity of meeting the officers. The Steamers Rosedale and John Sylvester will convey passengers to the war vessels, beginning at the 2 boats will continue to take parties until the departure of the ships We'd neSday morning.
 Saturday night an informal reception will be given the officers by the mem bers of the University club at the club house. The city officials will be present at the reception. On Mon day an Italian flag will be presented to the Etruria and an American flag to the Vermont. Both are the gifts of II Sole, the local Italian newspaper. The flags will be on exhibition in the window of Horace Jacksons bookshop, Friday afternoon. Monday evening the formal banquet for the officers of both ships will be given at the Allan tic hotel. On Tuesday night, the last of the visit, the officers will attend Polls, boxes having been reserved by MT. Poli for the occasion. Luncheon will be served afterwards at the Att Iantic hotel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-16
BOB TAILED TIGER
 CAT BRINGS BAD
 LUCK TOSEABOARD
Merchants Line Steamer Grounds Harmlessly on
 Farist s Point
MUST DIE IF CAUGHT

Bob-tailer tiger cats are bad luck aboard ship. One stole aboard the steamer Seaboard, in New York on Tuesday and went to sleep on the mates bed. This morning at 1 o'clock the Seaboard left the Mer- chants Line Wharf in this city, she headed for Farist's Steel Works point and ran hard and fast there. It was 10:15 o'clock this forenoon before Capt. Isaiah Kelly and his crew were able to get the freight laden craft free and on it's way to New York.
 The Seaboard had just returned from New York shipyard, where it cost $8,O00 to have her propeller repaired. AS soon as she went aground this morning the crew to a man blamed the accident to the cat and started to find the feline, but found the anil break Agent Homer Pease found the Thomas seated on the edge of the wharf with eyes fixed upon the grounded steamer, and emitting un- earthly cries. Pease megaphoned the mate of the Seaboard that he had left his cat behind. The mate replied that the d. cat would die it's nine lives all at once if it came aboard the vessel again. When the boat became free shortly after 10 o'clock and head GU lOI IN6W OTh luG UOU ldllSu CdI raced along the shore at the steel works until the Seaboard was out of sight Agent Pease tried to get sev- era1 truckmen to take the cat away before the boat returned tonight, as he said the superstitious crew would surely kill him. But none wanted the funny looking creature.
 At low tide Agent Pease and Capt. Kelly inspected the plates on the bow of the steamer and found them unin- jured. When the Seaboard left her wharf this morning there was a strong east wind blowing and to steady the craft Capt. Kelly kept a hawser fastened to the wharf which was played out until the steamer was we'll underway. It--iS thought that the hawser was kept in use little too long and the Seaboard was kept in too close to the east shore. And all on account of that d. cat" said tbS mate
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-16
STEEL COMMON
 TAXES A JUMP
Rumor of Retiring $2OO,- 100000 Worth of Stock
 Causes New Record
PREFERRED UP 1 POINT
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 New York, Sept. 16.-Rumors that the directors of the United States Steel Corporation intended retiring s2O0,- OOO 900 worth of the common stock of that corporation which it could buy from a syndicate at $50 a share, sent Steel common up to a new high level today, the stock selling at S3 Is, a gain of Is points. Preferred also ad- vanced 1 point on the same rumor.
 The boom in the rail department of the steel business. too, is responsible for part of the advance in price. This is said to be the last line of business to respond to the new era of prosper ity.,
 Standard railroad and industrials rallied on the strength of the Steel ad- vance, Pennsylvania making new high record of 145 7-8. This advance, however, was due partly to the re- port that the new $S0,000,0 900 issue of stock would probably result in rights equal to per cent. when based on the present price of the stock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-16
HEARING ON PAY INCREASE Men Courageously Face Su- periors Before Ordinance
 Committee of Council NUDGE WIDER FOR; :
 BULLARD AGAINST Employed 24 Hours a Day, Paid Less Than Police,
 Declare Bremen LPaid More Than the Aver age in Other Cities, Com
 missioner Proclaims

with the courage which it is inper-
 ative the members of a fire depart ment shall not lack, Lieut.. Maurice Reilly Of Chemical Company No. 2, Henry Baird, a driver for Company
 No. 6, and Thomas Lee. driver for Chemical No. 1, appeared before the Ordinance committee of the Alder manic body last night to favor the in- crease in pay sought by the members of the Bridgeport fire department. When it is remembered that, using the columns of a portion of the press, the commissioners have practically de- tnounced the demand for more pay as a species of insubordination, and that superior officers have been represented as saying that the men who formulat- ed the request ought to be discharged from the department, it will be seen that the public appearance of repre- sentatives of the firemen required something of the same nerve that the same men must show when they enter @ burning building.
 The dremen were represented by Att torney Frank L. Wilder, and A. H. Bullard, president of the Board of Fire Commissioners, appeared against the increase, in accordance with the action of the board adverse to it.
 With de1iberation Lieut.. Reilly pre- sented the views of his fellow fremen. Tt is," he said, 'the right of any body of working men, no matter by whom employed, to better their condition, if they can, by the use of proper means, even if they lack the sarction of their superior officers. The right to ask a higher wage cannot be less in a body of public servants than in a body of private servants.
 '-The power to adjust wages in this
 case is in the council. Therefore it is
 right and necessary that the firemen should go to the council with their re- Quest.'' !
 Lieut.. Reilly with clearness then considered the nature of the employ
 ment, laying stress upon the fact that
 the fireman is constantly on duty, that
 he is separated from his home and
 that he is employed on the average
 some 4,000 hours a year more than the
 average tradesman.
 Driver Thomas Lee also justified the
 men in seeking the Common Council
 without first formally consulting the
 Fire Commissioners. He said that-on
 former occasion the commissioners
 had been asked to assist in obtaining
 beHer conditions for the men. No
 action had been taken by the commits
 sioners because, as MT. Lee said he
 believed, they did not wish in the first
 place to appear hostile to the men,
 and did not wish in the second place
 to offend the administration. MT. Lee
 appeared for the firemen in general and for his company particularly. Driver Baird also appeared as repre-
 senting the permanent members of the department.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-16

Michael O'Brien. the young railroad 1ampman who saved the Boston ex-
 press from running upon the roller lift drawbridge while it's tracks were rais- ed, about four weeks ago. got it into
 his head last Tuesday night that he had best commit suicide. It seems that he is in love with a young woman, who returned a gold watch to him with note that her affection for him
 has withered. Tuesday night. while playing pool with some friends in a Main street pool room. he informed them all that he was going to do away with himself. They thought he was joking.
 At 10:30 o'clock young man went into Jennie Hamilton's pharmacy and asked. Can I buy 10 cents worth of carbolic acid here"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-16
|O'BRIEN, HERO OF BOSTON
 EXPRESS, FOR LOVES SAKE :.
 SOUGHT DEATH BY POISON
Sweetheart Returned Watch He Had Given Pledge of Affection Drug Clerk Gave Glycerne Instead of Acid and Friend Knocked Bottle from Love Crazed Hand-Youths Nerves Shattered by Morrow of I'm pending Wreck Which He Prevented.

Clerk John Flynn said that he could and went to fill the order. There was something in the manner of the cus- toner that made Flynn suspicious so he placed drams of pure glycerine in the bottle and just enough carbolic acid to give it smell.
 Michael O'Brien, a few minutes later stepped up to George French. in front of the Pequonnock National Bank and after bidding him good bye raised a small phia1 to his lips. French knock ed the bottle to the ground before OBrien had chance to drink it.
 O'Brien is only 19 years of age. He never received any recognition from the railroad company for his bravery in saving the Boston express.
 Up to to-day he had not renewed the attempts upon his life. It is thought that the nervous strain that was caused by the idea that an awful railroad accident would occur has af- fected his balance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-16
FIRE DESTROYS
 CHAIR WORKS
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 South Ashburham, Mass, Sept. 16.- Fire early today destroyed the chair works here of w. B. Pierce, which en- ployed 100 persons. The loss is $25,- GOO with no insurance. In fighting the flames, a hand tub worked alongside a gasoline fire engine. the only one in the state. The cause of the fire is unknown.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-16

Harral avenue last night. He is sur vived by two brothers Charles and Richard and one sister Mary J. Smith Funeral services will be held Satur- day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-16

The funeral of Mrs. Flora L., wife of George M. Merriman, will take place tomorrow. The interment will be in est Conn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-16
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| vOGNxIkA00xxx HELM | two or three days work per week. Apply Mrs. l. T. Warner, 61 Broad St. | 16 O room flat, 1st floor, all improved ments. Inquire 1162 Kossuth St
 Is DON'T WATT until you get blood] poisoning before you call on DrsS Mansfield, POL Meigs Bldg. After- noon and Sundays. as wANrED.-To buy good Chestnut :. timber woodland 10 or IS acres. Not further than eight miles from cityx Call at Alex. Zslome, 367 Hancooad Ave. Is sspo
 FOR SALE-Upright piano. square -$1 a week, Fotch Piano Go. s{< Noble Ave. IA u~o FOR SALE. - Restaurant. Reasons. owner to leave town. Address F. this3 office. I13 dspo l FOR sALE.-Beautiful Steinway grand piano. Will take upright piano in l TO RENT.-F1at, 43o Barnum avenue. Enquire Mrs. Zones, SS7 East Main.
 10 d%po TO RENT-Desk room with roll topt desk. 416 Warner Building. {
 I2. If TERMINATING Mimeographing. 1 Notary Public. Sears, 10S Meigs Bldg,i
 P IT tfo
 CAsCA-LAxINE TABLETS cure bil- iousness and constipation. Follow the direction. U 12so
 THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL pro- yides special opportunities for boys over twelve years of age who are 1 one, two, or three years below high school grade. I 4 g.
 WANTED.-Girls for single and dou- ble needle machines Steady work and good pay. Apply Thos. P. Tay- Tor, James St. Il d*o
 TO RENT.-Entire third floor contain ! ing $500 sq. fit. In fireproof building. Corner Fairfield and Courtland Ap- ply Crawford Laundry Go. P 31 ii. .o FOR SALE-Corner saloon. License. Property. Big stock. Good busi-t ness. ss,5Oo s5,Ooo can remain on mortgage at 5 per cent. No agents. Inquire 732 Maple St. THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL, Ssa r Fairfield avenue, September 29th eighteenth year. The course of studyI includes all subjects required fori eadmission to the leading uhversitdeaj and technical schools. Individuz1$ evening. 12R
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-16

TO RENT.-A very desirable lower flat, all improvements, 585 Park St.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-16

tailor. Apply to Geo.
 Fryer, 1o5s East Main St. I IS sso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-16

TO RENT.-Desk room with roll toni desk. 416 Warner Building.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-16

wANTED.-Compete laundress to an two or three days work per week. Apply Mrs. L. T. Warner, 61 Broad St. I 16 b s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-16

TO RENT.-F1at 430 Barnum avenue. Enquire Mrs. Zones, SS7 East Main.
 10 dspo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-16

FOR SALE. - Restaurant Reasons.
 owner to leave town. Address Y. thisj
 office. 12 . DO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-16

FOR sALE.-Upright piano. square piano $1O, organ s5 violins 8 and up -s1 week. F'otch Piano Co. six Noble Ave. I14u~o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-16

FOR SALE-Beautiful Steinway grand piano. VIII take upright piano in
 exchange. S44 Noble Ave. I1s uso<