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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06
LOCAL DIVORCE CASES

Caroline s. Lyon of this city wants a divorce from her husband Edmund l.. Lyon of Monroe, and the custody of one child. The decree is asked on the ground of assertion.
 Shannon & Hull, counsel for Mrs. Jessie Carl Smith filed motion in the Superior Court to-day for an allow ance of alimony for the support of their client during the litigation of her suit for divrce aganst Edward C. Smith of this city.
 Paners were filed to-day in a suit for divorce brought by William A. Cor don of this city against Catherine Col lins Gordon on the ground of intem- peranee. The plaintiff asks for the custody of three minor children. The couple were married October 10, 1SS6
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06
EXPLANATORY RHEUMATISM
 CURED IN 3 DAYS.

Morton L. Hill. of Lebanon, Ind. says: My wife had Infammatory Rheumatism in every muscle and joint; her suffering was terrible and her body and face were swollen almost beyond recognition; had been in bed for six weeks and had eight physicians, but received no benefit until she tried pr. Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism. It gave immediate relief and she was able to walk about in three days. am sure it saved her life" Sold by Curtis Pharmacy. 1149 Main St. cor. Elm. 8
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06
BRAITHWAITE WAS
 NEAR TO VICTORY

At the Senate caucus of the Repub- licans in Hartford last night, Frank Braithwaite of this city came within an ace of being appointed a Senate messenger. He lost on the final ball. lot tc Danbury man. Bridgeport had three candidates for doormen and messenger, Messrs. Braithwaite, Pelton and Jennings, the two latter Civil War veterans. None of the local men se- cured a position though all were in the running.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06
FRIENDS REMEMBER
 SECRETARY ROGERS
New Secretary of State Re ceives Many Callers on Commencement of His Administration.
Cspecial Cores. of the Farmer.)

Especial Cores. of the Farmer.)
 Hartford Jan. 6.-Secretary of State NJ. H. Rogers of Bridgeport received many callers today following his as- sumrtion of his new duties. Two mammoth baskets filled with choice flowers overflowed his desk, the gift of friends in Bridgeport. One basket containing 400 American Beauties came from Republican Friends in Bridge port, and the other, Maryland roses from Friends in Bridgeport. Gus Herthal, the Bridgeport florist, who furnished the flowers, came to Hart ford with an attendant and saw to their arrangement. The new Score tary of State was the recipient of many congratulations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06

S7. D. B. S., last evening, the following o cers were installed: President, A. Peterson; vice president,N. c. Han sen: secretary, s. Billing; treasurer, J. Rasmussen; first trustee, s. Laurit- sen; second trustee, H. P. Peterson j; third trustee. J. Nicolaisen: conduc- tor, J. P. Miller; inner guard, c. Ben- netsen; outer guard, N Rasmussen; ex-president, E. Davis. Two candidates were initiated in first degree and sev- eral applications for membership re- ceived, Refr sh- >~nts were served after the closing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06
DIED

this city, Jan. 6. 1903, RarOid. son of Patrick and Bertha McMahon. aged months.
 Friends are invited to attend the fnneral from the residence of the par stats. No. 453 Hallett street, on Thurs day. Jan. 7, at 10 a. m.
 -Interment at St. Michaeps ceme- 4ery.
 pAFsFITT-In this city, January 4, 1a0a. George Parfitt, aged 66 years.
 -Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the late residence Of the deceased, No. Wyllys Place, on Thursday, Jan. T. 1909, at D. m.
 -Interment at Mt Grove ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06
POLICEMEN'S PAY
 TO SUPREME COURT

Davenport &, Banks for the local po- licemen and City Attorney Cullinan for the city have joined issued upon a statement of facts and have gone to the Supreme court for an opinion as to whether the members of the local patrol force are entitled to the in crease in pay voted them some time ago by the board of Aldermen. Judge Gager to-day in the Superior court all lowed the application and the much mooted question will shortly be deter rnired
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06
SON KILLS MOTHER
Especial from United Pregs ]

N0ptCIdI HUH OIIIl6u IThSS.J
 New York, Jan. 6.-Mrs. Mary A. Finn, 57 years old, was murdered to- day by her only son, Paul c, Finn, a compositor. who in a drunken frenzy stabbed his aged mother; tssrew the dying woman into a closet and then ran to the police station And gave himself up. Finn told the police, it is said. that he came home dr Ink and grew infuriated over his mothers mild protest
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06
Stout shoes.

Shoes will stand the hard of rough winter weather Shoes that heavy and keep the feet Shoes that are by experts and that be counted to fit and give comfort Just the of shoes that preerand III dull shiny feathers black $3 and Good stout durable sturdy shoes for women at $2 for illustration You know this everybodys shoe store and there shoe here for you.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06
PROBATE COURT NOTES.

The will of the late Patricf, O'Riley was admitted to probate yesterday, James H. O'Riley qualifying ss execu- tor and John H. Redgate and Michael Fitzgerald as appraisers.
 An inventory of the estate cHsthe late Stephen French of Monroe returned to the Probate Court yesterday finds ST. 514 in real estate and $29,427.7o in per- sonal property.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06
Moving Pictures.

See the great pictures at the Park City Moving Picture Palace, Stratford and Newfield avenues. Among the good ones are the Boarding House Ac- quaintance Susceptible Youth, Cohen's Fire Sale, and Ranchman'S Love-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06
Fur chance at just the right time.

Within 24 hours, weather-ran has made mistake, glad slip into fur to draw her fur up closely her. There cold the It will make these fu newyowered prices even more attractive than they are today And attractive they really are
 Ponvsn coats caracul coats scarfs lynx scarfs and throws fox each price has been sharply reduced months you may count their being grateful and seasonable.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06
Handsome cottons.

Not would these American prints of be- ing prints at of few feet They look like arner fabrics be fouadand seems to be what really How such pretty coons be printed IS puzzg; and to be price Why here coos in handsome twocolor designs artistic effects at cents yard! And others plaid patterns of figured designs of plain coor at 6 There lot of prints hereabou to equal this.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06

In the Common Pleas court, civil side Judge Scott handed down a decision to-day for the plaintiff to recover $137. .55 in the suit of Lowering & Garigues Of New York vs Hurley & Casey of this city,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06
PERSONAL MENTION

A son was born last evening to Mr. and Mrs. John w. Doherty of 157 Lee avenue. Mother and child are doing we'll
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS CO
PIGELoW FOUND DEAD.
Special from United Press.D

(Special from United Press.l
 New Haven. Jan. Civilian H. Big elow was found dead to-day in his apartments. of asphyxiation. evidently accidentaI. He was a nephew of the late Governor Hobart Bigelow and had been connected with Bigelow Company Anr over 20 years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06

WANT ADS. CENT A WORD.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06

WANT ADS. CENT A wORDl
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06

Center, main floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-06

Second floor.
The Washington times., 1909-01-11
Inaugural Ceremonies at Co
lumbuS Brilliant
Spectacle.
STATE GOVERNMENT
DEFENDEDIN SPEECH
Declares Average Administration of
Commonwealth as Good
as That of Nation.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. SAN 11-Unusuaily
elaborate ceremonies today marked the
inauguration of Judson Harmon, Demo
crat, as governor
In his address Mr.. Harmon declared
that he believed the average State gov
eminent had no greater shortcomings
than has the National Government.
Certainly" ne said. mo state gov
eminent ever would have dared TO use
the taxing power TO swell private for
tunes or plunged into unparalleled ez-
penditures in the face of large and
growing deficit, chiefly due TO pervert-
ing taxation from its primary purpose.
we must make the State government
more broadly useful It's powers are
ample to grapple with many Things
which have developed into the new con-
ditons and give general concern.
why, then, stand by and let the Gen
eraI Government assume to regulate
state corporations because they engage
in interstate commerce. If Congress
gets general jurisdiction over us if we
engage ia commerce outside the State
We may as well turn over the capitol
10 a Federal commission and go home. "
The Washington times., 1909-01-11
Nebraska House Lost
to William /. Bryan

LINCOLN, Neb. Jan. 11-After win
ming victory fer mis- favorite in the
speakership contest William j. Bryan
has lost control Of the Nebraska Leg
islature.
His attack on CannOnism got him into
trouble Bryan suggested that a com
mittee name the committees of the
house. and the power to be taken from
the speaker. This was agreed TO at the
request Of the Bryan machine, A COM
mittee Of thirteen was named. Two dis
appointed candidates for the speaker
ship were included in the personnel OF
the committee. These formed an or
ganization and captured the forty COM
ulittees Of the house.
After twenty-four hours OF combat
with the vote standing 10 to g. Speaker
Pool CapiJulated. Then the victoFs
punched the best chairmanships in the
Fifth Congressional district, the home
OF Governor ShallenberEeT. Bryan
forces are attempting to overthrow the
report Of the committee on committees
when the EOUss meets tomorrow. How
ever the majority of the Democrats in
the house are pledged to stand by the
report and if they do so, Bryau's meas
ures VIII have hard shedding.
The Washington times., 1909-01-11
TEMPTED
TO OPPOSE A BILL
Offered State TreasurerShip
to Fight Proposed State
wide Prohibition.

BRISTON, Tenn Jan. u.-Sauator
sam r. Sells, leader of the minority i'm
the Tennessee legislature who lis
spending Sunday with his family, today
confirmed the report that an offer of
the State treasurership was made to
him if he would assist i'm the fight
against Statewide prohibition.
lie says that it was made through one
of the leading Republicans in the state,
senator Sells says that every Repuh-
ucan i'm the Legislature is for State
wide prohibition. This makes it prac-
ticalIy certain that a Statewide prohi-
bitiOu bill will be passed by The senate
Tuesday morning. The house is over
whelmiugly for Statewide prohibition.
Believing that the purpose of Cover
nor Patterson in asking the Legislature
to defer action on The prohibition mh
until he sends his special message ON
the subject Thursday is TO give the
whisky lobby a chance 10 get IN more
work, members from this section OF the
state are I'm favor of immediate action
on both the prohibition bin and the ON
preventing the manufacture OF liquor OF
beer in Tennessee,
The Washington times., 1909-01-11
BELIEVES RAILWAY
TAX IS TOO LOW
Minnesota Commission Would
Have 4 Per Cent Earn
ings Increased,

ST. PAUL, Jan. u.-AIinnesota' . per
cent gross earnings taxon railroadsis too
low AMI the Legislature should increase
it, declares the tax commission, follow
ing a Supreme Court decision uphold
ing the wide open tax amendment.
The commission, which is now fn8l
fiscal authority OF the state, urges I'm
it's report a tax on credits. a tonnage tax
on iron ore, and a gross earnings tax
on all public utilities. Under the amend
ment just upheld the gross earnings tax
need -nOC be uniform on an entire class
Of public service corporations. but can
bee Specifically and separately applied
The Washington times., 1909-01-11
SOCIETY MAN HUNTS
TROUBLE IN HOTEL

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. Jan. u.-Daw-
son Hopes. society man and iron man
ufacturer, who figured in shooting az
fay I'm February, 1907 is in trouble
dgain. this time I'm Atlantic City There
are two accusers now-hIiss Katherine
Wilson, a dashing young woman who
says she lives here, and W. J. Dickin-
son. proprietor Of Berkshire Inn, where
Miss Wilson is staying with her sister,
Mrs James Lyons, also Of this city.
According to the story told by Miss
Wilson and Dickinson to a magistrate
vest -slay Hopes visited the Inn l8st
TUESDAY night and demanded to see the
young woman. when q beIIbOy told
him she was mot in he promptly made
trouble
The Washington times., 1909-01-11

Dickinson says he found the PhiIa-
delphian, revolver IN hand. Shouting and
trying to force an entrance TO "a room
occupied by Miss Wilson and Mrs
Lyons. He demonstrated and upon that
Hopes, he says. threatened to shoot
him, and did drive him downstairs
A warrant was issued for the man.
but COnstables were unable 20 arrest
him until late Sunday night when they
came upon him I'm a hotel cafe.
He was soon released upon bail fur
nished BY Charles Former, one of the
proprietors of the Holland House.
Tt IS reported that Miss Wilson, whose
complaint charges Hopes with intent
to kill will appear at the hearing.
which originally was set for TODAY bat
continued until tomorrow at the in
stance Of Hopes friends,
The Washington times., 1909-01-11
BUFFALO TEACHERS
WARNING ON FRATS
High Schools Secret Societies
y Fight Threatens to Be
come Serious

- BUFFALO. ~. y. Jan 1.-THE peace
which usually peTgade= the school sEs-
tenn OF 81 City ls seriously threatened
here by an auu-Ligh school fraternity
movement which was started iu the
convention Gf the Associated Academic
Principals of the State recently held in
Syracuse. The high school fraternity is
well established la Buffalo and the
alumni 90 not relish the abolition of 81
10y legislative enactment Superintendent
Emerson, OF tHe department Of educa-
tiou of This city stated today that he
would prefer 10 see the fTaleruittes elm
mated
prof. Fosdick. head master ~ AIasten
Park High, takes issue with the super
iuteudcut.
The Washington times., 1909-01-11
WILL LINK TOGETHER
INDEPENDENT PHONES
Long-Distance Company to Con
meet Exchanges Over
Wide Field

TOLEDO. Ohio, Jan. Thames s.
Bailey, of Toledo, president of the
United States Independent Telephone
Company. and Eastern capitalists are
forming a long distance telephone com
pany that will have contracts for serv-
ice with over a thousand independent
telephone companies and will take in
every point of Importance between kan
sis City and New York.
1t is expected the new company will
be able to commence business shortly
after the Incorporation papers have been
filed, i'm about two weeks.
The Washington times., 1909-01-11
Keu's Senatorship Chances
GiDen Jolt by Marshall

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Jan. 1L-Com-
ment today among the politicians on
The Senatorial situation is TO the effect
that John ". Keru's chances OF win
ming the honor are somewhat lessened
by the statement issued by Gov
ernor-eIect Marshall. The statement
denied that the Eoveruor-elect was for
any one or the six Democratic caudi-
dates. Kern had been gaining some.
because Of a belief that the incoming
governor favored him.
The Washington times., 1909-01-11
HELLO, PAPA" SAYS
FOUR WEEKS BABY
Doctors Are Puzzled at Unusual
Development of Colorado
IOUngSter.
YOungster.
DENVER. Jan 1I.-"IeUo. papara

DENVER Jan. 1I.-"HeIo. papal'
These words, uttered by q four-Woeks.
old baby, startled not only the parents
of the child. but the doctor and nurse.
and the doctor. II. Mitchell Burns. is
busy perusng his scientific works trying
TO account for the case. which is the
most unusual that has ever come TO his
u1lice.
The baby is Helen Marie. daughter OF
William Wagner. a former policeman.
Sine is developed physically and meu-
tally far beyond her age. and is one of
the most beautiful babies ever attended
deIstaudabIe words at har tender age Is
her most remarkable accomplishments.
The Washington times., 1909-01-11
PRODIGAL SON GOES
TO REFORMATORY
Young Virginian IN Denver Court
Admits Highway
Robbery.

DENVER. Col, Jan. l.-Thomas
Foreman. aged seventeen. son OF Mrs..
N. X Boreman, OF Parkersburq, ~.
Va, and carrying credentials TO sup
port his claim that he is the great
grandson OF Governor BOremau OF that
State. has been sentenced 10 the re-
formatory at Bueua Vista for highway
robbery here
Boremau says he ran away from
home, and being unable to find employ
meut he decided 10 so into the high
way robbery business.
The Washington times., 1909-01-11
JUDGE BANlSHES
MAN TO AUSTRIA
California Jurist Says Penitentiary
Term Probably Would Make
Criminal of Prison,sr.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. u.-John
Griffin. member of aFMonterey family
who pleaded guilty 10 a charge OF
robbery, has been exiled to Austria
for five years instead Of being sent TO
prison. Superior Judge Carroll Cook
imposed the unique sentence and
charged Charles Montgomery with the
duty OF looking after the young man
tin his probation has ended.
Griffin needs lesson" said the
Judge. eff I send him to the peniteu-
tiary he would probably become q
confirmed criminal. He must report
10 Charles Montgomery every month.
and If he returns to this country he
viii be arrested and sent TO the peni-
Tertiary
The Washington times., 1909-01-11
Lieutenant GODenOrShip
of Missouri in Balance

JEFFERSON CITY, No, Jan. H.
Conferences were resumed this morning
between members Of the committee OF
legislators 10 settle the lieutenant gov
ernorship controversy 20 the general as
sembly. bat from all that can be IeaEn-
ed, not enough progress had been
made 70 make even a formal meet
ing OF the committee today worth
while TIE division in the committee IS
on party ines.
The Washington times., 1909-01-11
NO POLLING CLERK,
ELECTION NOT HELD

IIAGEESTOWE. Md. Jan. little
annual municipal election for burgess
and town commissioners was to have
been held last week i'm BIyersviIIe. across
tie mountain from Boouabor0, but. ovy-
ing 20 the incumbent officials falling fe
find some person to act as clerk. fHe
election was not held.
The CntiTe citizenship was eautassef
for a clerk without success and mu
one is found the election VIII not be
he}@
The Washington times., 1909-01-11
Factions Among Republicans
OF Iona Are NO1V United

DES MONIES Jan. u.-Thr0ugoout
the state today expressions of salts
faction are general among Republicans
over the outcome of the speakership
contest. Enough has been said already
TO justify the hope that the long stand
Ing facuoual differences are ended.
owing 10 the final uniting of all factions
on Guy A. EeeIy, OF Waterloo, Tor
The Washington times., 1909-01-11
INSPECTORS COME;
POLICEMAN DIES
CONSERVATION in Stati0nhouses i.
Unexpected Visit and One
Fatality Results.

NEW YORK. Jan. II.-Automobiles
carrying deputy commissioners and in
spectors of the police department
swept through Brooklyn, paying un-
expected visits TO the stations Of the
various precincts.
Consideration was created in many
of the station houses. and there was
one tragedy Lieut.. John i. Callahan,
or the vermont avenue station, was
taken So much by surprise when an
inspection party suddenly made its
appearance that he collapsed and was
dead before physician could reach
him.
The Washington times., 1909-01-11

PANAMA, Jan ia premature ex-
pIoslou which occurred AT CucaIacha.
ou tile line of the Panama canal. killed
one man instantly and injured eight
others
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-08-27

James Burke went to Glendive
Wednesday evening.
E. A. Shabel, of the Dacotah
Lumber company, was down from
Glendive this week.
D. B. Shaw and son. E. L. Shaw,
of Tower City, were arrivals this
week, looking after their elevator
interests here.
C. F.. Smith, formerly of this
place, returned to Beach last Sat-
urday, from Minnesota where he
has been playing ball the past
season.
E. E. Prehn has sold his meat
market to C. j. Gle who will move
into the old Prehn location. This
transaction leaves Beach with but
one market, and leaves good
opening for someone in that line.
Otis Westby arrived Wednesday
from Sparta, Wis.,. and is assist
ing his brother, Lindahl, in the
new, "Model" Clothing & Shoe
store, which will soon be opened.
Mrs. M. Cassidy, of Beloit, Wis.,,
is visiting in the city this week
with her sister, Mrs. j. M. Cram.
er. Mrs. John Nelson, of Rock.
ford, ILL.,, is also a guest at the
Cramer home.
Mrs. A. L. CURE, of Sioux
Falls, S. Dak., and her two little
children, returned to their home
Wednesday evening after a several
weeks visit here with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. B. Moulton, and
her brother, C. H. Moulton.
John Haigh. ST., arrive this
week from Oshkosh, Wis, and
will spend the fall here looking
after his large land and farm in.
terests in the vicinity of Burkey.
Mr.. Haigh is one of the largest
land holders in the Valley and has
a good share Of his holdings into
crop.
Chas. F. McTagert and Tim and
John Whalen. of Charlestown, ILL.,.
were arrivals the latter part Of
last week, and are looking up in
vestments in this locality. Johr
Whalen found something to suit
him in the way of land and pur'
chased part of section, while
the other two gentlemen are ir
hopes Of finding something suit.
able.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1909-08-27

Editor. Postmaster Shear, of
Sentinel Butte, was in the city for
a few hours on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Wand, of
Williams, are the parents Of a
baby boy born last Tuesday.
LOST: August 18th, leather suit
case with name. W. H. Hunck. on
outside. Return to this Office or
owner and receive reward. w. H.
Hunck, Burkey, N. Oak. 41tf
Geo. Christianson was in from
Williams yesterday, assisting in
unloading a threshing machine for
Mr.. Baughman, he being agent for
the machine. Mr.. Christianson
called at the Chronicle and reports
everything tip top down Williams
way.
j. M. Cramer has installed a
new power disc sharpener in his
Golden Valley blacksmith shop,
and next week Mr.. Cramer will
commence to enlarge his shop by
building an addition on the north
! side. His business has grown to
such an extent that his present
shop has become entirely too small.
D. L. Lytle, the Dickinson ele-
vator man, was in the city We'd
nesday. He informed the Chroni-
Gle that he recently sold his ele-
vator here to his brother, A. H.
Lyle, who has been his buyer at
Beach since the elevator was built.
A. H. is an old hand at the grain
business and his reputation for
square dealing will alone assure
him a fine business which means
success. Art has also gone into
the coal business and will conduct
this as a side issue, having sheds
built near his elevator.
Last Saturday evening Messrs.
Chas. Bretten, o. H. Moe, j. C.
Guy and E. w. Johnston and fam
lilies met at the home of Mr.. Sum-
ner Johnston to surprise him in
his new house, which he has just
built and moved into. and also in
honor to Miss Lillian Johnston
who is here from South Dakota
visiting her brother. The evening
was spent in visiting and supper
was served at the midnight hour,
followed by ice cream and cake,
which the guests had prepared.
All went home rejoicing over the
good time and especially the sur