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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18
BIGGEST MAN IN WORLD
 COMING HERE TO LIVE
CAPTAIN GEORGE AUGER, EIGHT FEET ONE
 INCH TALL, SEEKS HOME IN PARK CITY
Commissions Old Circus Man Now Living Here to Find Suitable Residence-Was Formerly Policeman in
 London But His Immense Stature Prevented His Be- ing Good Cop-Natve of Wales-Less Than Thirty Years Old.

Captain Auger is said to be the big gest man the world has known He is several inches taller than Machnow, the famous Russian giant, whose height was hera' ded as nine feet be- fore he was subjected to the scru- tiny of a yard stick A native of ordinary height, Captain Auger has developed symmetrically, and he IS adn. irably proportioned. His weight 3SO pounds. is declared by physiolo gisss to be ideal for one of his height. and his limbs and trunk are in pro- I< ton to his remarkable height He Is tss than 30 years old
 He first came into public noiit Q when ra left his little native village in N aies and went to London He se- cured ab appointment as a London bobby man but his great stature attrac ted so much attention that 1t re- qairt-d other policemen to keep the - hrohgs from pressing about him and he soon resigned. Then he entered he show vnild- He has toured the prtr- cipal cities of Europe and America' with circuses and in vaudeville en- agreements. His wife. charming English girl five feet six inches tall, has made many friends in this city.
 During a recent visit to this city Captain Auger secured the largest room in a local hotel. and ordered two double beds placed in 1t. He managed to sleep by stretching crosswise, but he had to use his own equipment of blankets. which he carries along with his theatrical wardrobe
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18
DR. COOKS CHANCE FOR IMMORTALITY
 NOT so ROSEATE
Report In Denmark that Proof so Far Submitted Is Not Deemed Sufficient. ~
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 Copenhagen. Dec. 1S.-A decision against Dr. Frederick A Cooks pole discovery claims by the committee of Danish Scientists was foreshadowed today in a preliminary report made to the University of Copenhagen Council by the committee regarding the first stages of its investigation. D It is authoritatively reported that the committee has found the data so far examined. insufficient to support Dr. Cooks claim. The consideration of the committees report by the council lasted four hours and was closed to the public. It is said that the discussion developed a decided change in the attitude of the faculty members who heretofore have been strong in their support of the doctor.
 A verdict by the committee is not expected before the latter part Of next week. though the committee will probably have made up its mind long before this time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18
FIRE BOARD WILL
 ASK FOR $2OO,OOO
Received in 1909 About $170, ,000-Wants in 1910 a New Auto Chemical for East Side.

The indications are that the re- quisition of the Fire Commission, thls year, will exceed S2O0,000. The board spent the greater part of last evening considering its budget for the year. It was found that the aggregate amount needed for salaries for the coming year, with the proposed $23,- 900 increase added. would make $165,000. The total regular appro- priation allowed the fire department, last year, was $152,700. There was also a special appropriation of S13,- 150. Estimated on the grand list or last year the requirements or the fire department this year will require a 2 F mill tax
 The only new piece of apparatus that will be asked for this year will be an automobile combination hose wagon and chemical engine to cover the northern part of the city with a station near Berkshire bridge on the east side of the river. The commlS- sionrs would locate the apparatus at Mo- engine house until such a time as the new house could be built The commissioners will not ask for the money to build the new engine house this year, but will ask that the S1,50O appropriated last year for a site be reappropriated this year, with an ad- ditional S1.000 as the first amount was insufficient
 Supt- WA Barnes Of the ire alarm telegraph has recommended that a manual system be installed to take the place of the present automatic system, but the commissioners will proba bly not ask for the installation, this year. because it would cost in the neighborhood of $20.000-
 James Farrell. of No. Engine company, was fined one months pay for being absent from his station for IS hours without leave
 William Flick. No. Truck Co.,. who was suspended for being absent with out leave, was notified to appear be- fore the next meeting to state his case
 The commission received an ap- plication from the Park board for the location of a hydrant at Park and Waldemere avenues The Park com mission will be informed that the main in Park avenue does not extend further south than Linden avenue. The board will meet again for the purpose of completing its budget
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18
Special from United Press,


 Brussels, Dec. 1s--Baroness Vaughan. widow of King Leopold. quietly left Brussels today for Paris. presumably to consult with lawyers regarding the control of the Leopold will which the Kings three daughters will contest immediately after the funeral Wednes- day
 The utmost secrecy surrounded the Baroness departure. in- order to avoid a hostile demonstration by the public It is alleged that the Baroness will re turn in a flew days and there is much speculation as to whether sne will be present at the funeral 1t is known that great pressure was brouE ht to bear on the Baroness to have her remain fin seclusion during the funeral. Princesses Stephanie, Louise and Clementine said that If the Baroness was permitted to attend the funeral they would absent themselves. thereby adding stfu another scandal to the Belgian court.
 Many think that today's departure of the Baroness was not voluntary but the authorities deny that they forced this action upon her
 There will be no contest for success sion to the throne. and 1t is reported on all sides that Leopold's sons. born to Baroness Vaughan. are fnelig oie, there having been none but a relig- ious ceremony in heir reputed mar riage-
 1t is unoficially stated today that the government will cooperate with Leopold's daughters. the Princesses Louise. Stephanie and Clementine, in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18
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 New York, Dec. 1s.-Thomas J. Lynch of New Britain. Conn. was today elected president of the Ma tional League by a unanimous vote. ending the deadlock that had exist ed for three days. John A Heydler. whom Lynch succeeds. was elected secretary Lynch was nominated by didate.
 His nomination was the signal for the withdrawal of John NJ. Ward and Robert W. Brown from the race, each of whom had received four votes on every one of the preceding bal lots
 Lynch at the present time is the manager of the Russwin Lyceum in New Britain. In his carer days he was famous as an amateur ball player and Nick Young appointed him as one of his stan of umpires. He was often referred to as the King of the Umpires."
 He retired from the game in 1895 to attend to his private affairs but he has kept up his interest Tit as shown by the fact that he is a stock holder in the New Britain team hich he managed the latter part of last season.
 After announcing the result of the election the magnates resumed their deliberations behind closed doors.
 The new board of directors is com posed of John T. Brush, New York; Garry Hermann. Cincinnati; Charles Ebbetts, Brooklyn; Charles w. Mur- phy. Chicago: Barney Dreyfuss, Pitts burg.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18

After a talk with Captain Arnold MT. Peck left police headquarters. It was believed that he would go to New Haven and make an effort to find Bessie
 It is believed that the girl had leased him to show her Yale college and the other objects of interest and that he consented to do so. The girl Is a daughter of Frank Costello who was at one time an engineer and lived In the North End The family have been living in the Arlington Hotel building. Mir. Peck has had rooms in the same building.
 The police understood Mir. Peck to say that he was to meet Bessie at Malley's dry goods store in New Ha- ven He waited long for her to ap- pear. and finally wrote a note, which the pinned to a door of the dry goods establishment What he wrote in the note the police do not disclose, but he told them that he then returned to this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18

The plaintiffs did not bring their ac- tion until September. 1908s One of the defenses offered and pleaded by the at torneys for MT. McNamara was the statute which provides that all actions For damages to personal property. aris- ing through negligence, must be brought within one year. The plain tiffs' counsel demurred to this defense, claiming that it was not sufficient in law and that this action. did not come within the statute which was pleaded The matter was heard a few months ago before Judge Shunway in the Su- perior court of New Haven and he sustained this defense, which was made by MT. McNamara and held that the failure of Miner. Read & Garrette to bring their action within a year de- feated their case. Judgment was ac- cordingly entered up for the defend ant and the plaintiffs took, an appeal to the Supreme court
 The Supreme court now finds that the lower court committed no error and that the plaintiffs are debarred on account of their failure to institute the suit within one year after the damage complained of.
 ,Cullinan & Culhnan appeared for MT. McNamara, and Watrous and Day of New Haven for the plaintiffs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18
John Eagan, President of Imperial Club, Recently Raided,' Alone Pays Pen alty-Fine of $15O Impos- ed by Judge Wilder Fourteen Members Dis charged.

John Bagan. president of the Irnper- ial Club. which was raided by the po- lice Sunday. Dec. 5. was fined $50 and costs in the city court today by Dep uty Judge Wilder. for selling liquor without a license. He appealed. Bal was fixed at 800 and was furnished by Al Poland. Some 14 other mem bers who were arrested were discharg- ed. Attorney Greenstein said that he would not make them principals in the violation of the law. He said he had looked up several cases in other States and found that in no place had the members been held as principals. Eth CT the president or steward or direct ors were made the principals in the charge.
 As for Eagan, Attorney Greenstein asked that a substantial fine be i'm posed. He said that he believed the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18
FIVE KILLED AND MANY
 INJURED IN FOUR BAD
 RAILROAD WRECKS TODAY

miles an hour. At the Burlington of fees it Is stated that none of the in jured will die. though other advices indicate that at least two women were dangerously hurt
 Only four injured have as yet arriv- ed at local hospitals. According to the officials. the cold had contracted struck one of them it broke. derailing six Pullmans. The Burlington officials say all the coaches remained on the rails. but teler hone advices from West ern Springs and Aurora say that three of them went into a ditch and turned over
 Relief trains were sent to the scene from Auroro. witt doctors and nurses, and most of the injured were at once started for Chicago.
 Dunkirk N. r.. Dec. 1s.-A rear-end collision between two freight trains on the Nickel Plate railroad a few miles west of here exploded a car of some high explosion early today. The shock was felt in the village of Ere donia, three miles away. some people had occurred and rushed into the streets "in their night clothes.
 No one was Injured but the property loss is large
 Washington. Dec. 1s-Reports re- ceived here today at the headquarters of the Southern Railway say that 14 a wreck which occurred at Chamblee, Ga.. early today. Two mail cars a club car and parlor car were deraIled Among those who suffered slight in. juries were James R. Walk. Annapolis Md; J. M Donaldson. Road Bluff. Cal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18
Special from United Press.)

Special from United Press.)
 Cleveland, Dec 1s.-The failure of Engineer Adams to see the lights of the switch engine in time to check his train was the cause. early today. of collision between Train No. 1 on the Lake Shore, bound from New York to Chicago, which was sideswiped by the switch engine near the United Sta ton. resulting in the death of five and probable fatal in jury to another. while several passengers were slightly bruised and cut.
 The dead: H. L. Adams. Collinwood, George Frank. switchman; w. C.. Burns. engineer; Edward Bascher. switchman-
 Fatally injured: Jacob Carrier, fire man
 The last Pullman was the only pas senger car not derailed Passengers were thrown from berths and seats Tn the two rear sleepers were Is Vas sar girls returning to their homes for the holidays.
 The passenger train. which. consist ed of nine Pullman coaches and one day coach. was travelling at the rate of 20 miles an hour and had a clear track ahead of It. The switch engine attempted to cross to the main track ahead of the passenger. yardmen say.
 The switch engine was shattered and bits of 1t were strewn along the track for three blocks. The passenger en- zine turned over on its side and the first three Pullmans left the track. The noise of the collision brought trainmen from every portion of the yard and the work of rescue was be- gun. The passenger train carried full ly 25O passengers and when the wreck occurred they were panic-stricken- Many were tossed out of their berths. Nearly all of them were cut or bruis- ed There were many women and children on board and their screaming added to the horror of the scene. The crew of the passenger engine clung to their post and the engineer was crushed to death The fireman sus- tained a fractured skull. The crew of the switch engine jumped
 Chicago. Dec. 1s.-From 10 to 20 per- sons were injured. several seriously. when passenger train No. 52 on the Burlington road bound to Chicago from Seattle. was derailed at Western Springs. IS miles west of Chicago. ear iy today. while running from 40 to 50
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18
WALL STREET TO-DAY.
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New York. Dec 1S.-(Opening.)- The stock market opened active and strong. railroad issues showing parti- cular prominence. L. & N. moved up ? F points and Atlantic Coast Line over one point Steel Common was strong.
 II a. m--The market ruled activt and strong throughout the first hour Consolidated Gas was up over two points. Coppers were strong and Steel Common particularly active.
 In government bonds the twos reg ular and twos coupon advanced & and F respectively; other bonds strong.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18
CALHOUN BUILDING
 SOLD AT S18,O00

The building in Wall street occu- pied by the Horseshoe Lunch Co. at Middle street. was reported as being sold today for s1S.0O0. The prop erty is owned by Alice A Calhoun. a tax payer with the Bridgeport Land & Title Co.,. as agents An officer of the company stated today that there had been no contract signed for the sale or any ending the deadlock that had exist not at liberty to make known the name of the purchaser.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18
NEW YORK LAWYERS
 ADMITTED TO BAR
Seven Law Students Admitted to Re-
 ceive Examinations.

ceive Examinations.
 Seven applications of disciples of Blackstone were approved and recom- mended for examination. and three were approved and recommended for admission without examination at the meeting of the Fairfield County bar, yesterday afternoon. in the Superior Court The seven who, must pass the examination are Arthur Milton Com ley, Irving Elson, William Emil Green baum and William Lill Zepp of this city and Edward Merton Jansen, Al gernon O.. Quimby and Thomas Jos eph Kyle of Stamford. Those who will be admitted without examination are HieronimaS A. Herold of New Can aan Mark W. Norman of Darien and William Dickinson Hart of Stamford. all of whom are practitioners in the courts of New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18
END OF CONGO
 ATROCITIES NEAR

New York. Dec. 1S.-In church circles interested in the conduct and support of foreign missions. particularly in the African-Congo district. 1t Is today as- serted that the death, of King Leopold marks the ending of the revolution in the government in the Congo Free State and the end of the atrocities charged to the dead monarch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18

NOTICE TO BRIDGE- PORT HOUSEKEEPERS. We want you to know that we have no solicitors representing I~in Bridgeport but that any furniture or department store will take orders for all work done by us and guarantee sat isfac- tion. Consult your local dealer be- fore sending your old feather b eds out to be made into folding feather mattresses Folding Mattress Co.,
 New Haven. Conn.,. formerly of Bridgeport 1Sstf Q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18

4 FINE MILLINERY business for s;ile. The stand is forty year old. on the very best street in a very prosperous town Rent very req sonable. A good chance for a bright milliner, or if preferred will take partner. Must be a good mil liner and understand the business. Will sell on easy terms. Must know on or before Jan. 1, 1910 For particulars, address Millinery, this office. T13 d a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18
KELLY CALLS GARBAGE PLANT
 SURE LEMON

George T. Kelly. member of the Board of Health. is not disposed to agree with President George E. Ober as to the advisability of the city pur- chasing the plant of the Bridgeport By-Products CO. in Asylum street. MT. Kelly said today: "If President Ober thinks the plant can be run right he has changed his mind It Is continually breaking down and it is too small for a city the size of Bridge port. If 1t is such a good thing for the city to take hold of why Is 1t not a good thing for an individual or the company to continue running. Now there is no one going to hand any thing to the city if they can make any money with 1t themselves. accord is fmpracticable to begin with and needs an expenditure of several thou sand dollars to make it adequate to take care of the barbage collected in this city. Even after the city had purchased the plant and put 1t in running order what guarantee is there that the stench nuisance would be abated- As far as I go they couldn't turn that plant over to the city if they turned 1t over free President Ober knows and I know the condition at the reduction plant from the daily reports we have received from it. I am surprised that the proposition of President Livingstone to sell the plant was not presented to the regular meet ing of the Board of Health, Tuesday night instead of Thursday when 1t
 was made to the president personally"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18

FOR SALEABlock of 40 rooms. rent for S1,S35 per year. Good paving property and a widow can't take care of same Address Farmer office
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18

TYPEWRITING Milneographing. Notary Public. Sears. 10s Meigs Bldg.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18

IF YOU are thinking of buying a sewing machine for Christmas, try a New Home No other like it. no other>as good. it is the sewing ma chine of quality. We give free in structions, one weeks trial Orders by mail or telephone promptly at tended to. New Home Agency, 243 State, up 1 flight. Tel. 1855.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18

TO RENT-Apartments at BOP Golden Hill St Seven rooms and bath En- quire of owner, Al Washington Ave.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18
ALDERMANs HARNESS STOLE

ALDERMAN-S HARNESS STOLEN
 Patrolman Charles Beamer arrested william Hopkins at Middle and Wall streets. Hopkins was wanted for the theft of a harness from the stable of Alderman J. J. Clampett. the liv- eryman- Mfr Clampett found Hopkins in his barn last night and when he found his harness gone he suspected him Of the theft
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18

TO RENT.-Desk room with roll top desk 416 Warner Building.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18

BRIDGEPORT HousecIeaning Bureau Ashes. rubbish removed. 4S3 New field avenue. Telephone 1316-5. Ralph L. Miller. Prop. G 2 tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18

for general house. work in family of four. 12S Myrtle avenue. 11 b~o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18

FOR SALE.-Square piano s10. tuned and moved free. Violin s5 cost SIP Cello $15 F. Fotch Piano CO, s44 Noble Ave TT ID f n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18

WANTED--A first class machinist one who understands corset ma chimes. Birdsey Somers Co.
 T 16 s$ 246
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18

TO RENT-Six rooms; improvements; 103 Black Rock ave. Inquire on
 premises or 636 Lafayette St. f T r s*po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18

wANTED-Die makers. Locke Steel Belt Co.,, Cor. South Ave. and Wa ter St. T 16 O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18

CONSTIPATED Bilious Sick Headache? Casca Laxine Tablets knock them all. T6so
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UNCLASSIFIED

PRICES HAVE GONE UP and vii, go higher Cover your boiler and pipes now J. F. Welsh, IA Kossuth St 246o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18

BARGAINS IN CALENDARS. printed and delivered in five hours notice. Large assortment for all trades. Any quantity. Il Sole Pub. Co.,, 100 Con- gress St T IT s O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18

FOR SALE.-A new dinner set. 97 pieces. Reasonable if sold at once. Address Bargain. this office
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18

ONE TO FIVE ROOMS, single or in
 suite furnished or unfurnished-
 1892 Stratford Ave. T 16 s*po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18

PIANOS FOR SALE.-25 will be sold at a saving of s125.00. Chickering Bros. Steinway. McPhail. R. S. How ard. Milton. also piano players. We have pianos as low as 5000. Easy payments if desired F. Fotch Piano Co.,, s44 Noble Ave.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18

SECOND HAND AUTO BARGAINS Ford Runabouts. like new, 's200.00. winton Touring Car. 40 h. D.. $500.00. Ford, 146 Fairfield Ave.
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-09-16
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY.

President Taft, it is reported, is go
ing to advocate a financial REFORM
designed and framed by men appointed
by AFdrich and Cannon, says the Ore
Son Journal y good thing came out
Of Nazareth: we all Recognize that; yet
it does not follow that a good thing for
the people can come from the corrup-
ton shop in Rhode Island, and the
robb5r-roost in Danville IL
President Taft is a big, jolly clean
man. He means to do right, We
know. But he is expected to be pot
ters clay in the hands of the great ma
tional card sharps. Mr.. Taft has an
opportunity that comes to out one man
in a century. # he continues to train
with and be handled by Aldrich, Can
non, and that gang he will miserably
fail. If he has the courage to break
with them to stand like a giant for the
people he will be president again
and more than that, he will leave a
name that generations thousand
years hence will reverence.
Here is the great opportunity. Will
our president improve it?
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-09-16
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eating an agent along the line some
place. he said. cit is an excellent
way to get in touch with the people
and after We secure a good man, let
us decide upon the location. The cost
would not be SO great in Pasco, but
that is only minor matter"
Get the board listing started" he
continued, for that is the source of
revenue to us. If we assess the in
dividual firms for this purpose it will
not meet with approval and the way
suggest is the only means of getting
money.
Opportunity knocks but once and
now is this opportunity. A complete
map has just been completed of this
city and surrounding country and it is
perfect in every detail | want to ask
that after investigation by all the
members. the association buy this"
Charles Dement, was another speaker
On this occasion but his remarks