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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16
DISCHARGE FACES
 PRETENDED SICK
Connecticut Company Looks Over Invalids With Doctor
 and Inspector.
DIVISION SHORT HANDED

The Connecticut Company yesterday had a doctor who was accompanied by one of its inspectors visit the homes of a score or more of trolley men who had reported themselves sick and sought leave Of absence. The purpose of the visit was to ascertain the na- ture of the illness of each employe and it's extent.
 division of the company has been short handed, so that many of the men have been working 16 and F hours a day, seven days a week The company has recently brought a number of men from New York city to fill out its com plement.
 So many reported sick that the man. agement was apparently under the i'm presSion that the men were seeking a holiday. It is not stated how the in Quiry turned out. but any men found not ill will be penalized and possibly discharged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16
STRIKING MATTERS
 FOR UNION LABEL
Especial from United Press.)


 Newark, July 16.-Out of a total of 3.394 votes cast yesterday by the strik- ing matters of this city and Orange, but nine voted to go back to work without the union label. This state ment of their position is regarded as a signal victory for the contention of President Moffatt of the United Hatters of North America who had maintained that the matters are deter mined to stay out until their demands are granted.
 A significant fact was the large turn out of women Nine-tenths of the wo- men members of the union voted. When the balloting began in the Orange Armory the matters formed into a letter "U,'' symbolic of their union. The men marched around with banners From the time that the balloting started it was apparent that the Nos" were almost unani- nous. When the vote was completed the .'Yes" were torn up and stamped upon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16
FIREMEN DROPPED TWO STORIES BY FALLING STAIRWAY WHILE
 FIGHTING BOILER FACTORY FIRE
We're Saved by Holding Fast to Heavy Line of Hose = Group of Highly Combustibe Buildings Saved by
 Quick WOrk--Loss Sll, ,O00

section is considered hazardous be- cause of the character of the prop erty in the neighborhood- The car penter shop and mill of J. H. $. Jones in William street which was burned Tuesday night, was located only short distance away and the yard or the I4ivermore Lumber Co, IS located
 across the street
 Elliott P. Livermore, president of the Livermore Lumber Co., had about
 s10, 900 worth of house trimmings
 stored in the brick building that was formerly occupied as factory by Lir- coin & Ostrom, makers of ''anchor soap" He has the stock insured un- der an 80 per cent. clause. There Will
 be considerable salvage and the in surance loss on the stock may not be over St, ,O00.
 Both the Livermore storehouse and the building occupied by the boiler works are owned by Mrs. Caroline B. Thompson who will have a loss of about S4,0eO. The total loss will be in the neighborhood of $11,000.
 Policeman Dennis Keough sent in the alarm. He was standing In front of the plant of the Bridgeport Cru cible Co.,, in Knowlton street, talking
 to the watchman, John Johnson, when
 they heard a roaring sound and saw an illumination upon the side or
 Wheeler & Howe's barn. Johnson hur- ried to East Washington avenue and
 Knowlton street to direct 4 and 5 engine companies to the fire while the officer went to Crescent avenue to di- rect No. engine company. Bremen saw the blaze from Middle street. People said the fire department did
 a good job at the fire in J. H. S. Jones shop, but it did a better job this morning. At one time when flames appeared on three floors of the store house building and the flames leaped
 through the roof. things looked du- bious. But the fire in the boiler shop had been suppressed and attention was given to the burning mass with six good streams of water from the inside. It was all over in a few min utes.
 The crew Nof the chemical engine company did effective work with chemical stream in checking the fire in the emery wheel factory and after wards it's crew helped the other com panies man their lines.
 Chief Mooney was much pleased with the work done. He believes that the fire started back Of the boiler in the boiler works, but there is no way of ascertaining the cause. iRhe fact that the fire happened in such a short time after the Jones fire leads the police to believe that there may be a firebug at work. -ia-- =
 Nfr. McCathron had some outside work he could use his men on this morning and he will make an effort to get new plant as soon as pos sible.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16
Hartford Courant.)


 The people of the state are awake to the peculiar meanness of the picayune law that forbids a man from furnishing electricity to his neighbor, when he can sell him xas, power or water. Ut is pet ty prohibition that got upon the statute books through oversight and that should be swept away as soon as discovered. The covet- ousness of the Bridgeport monop- olists drew attention to it when they tried to make it still stifer- and then came the trouble. The absurd arguments that have been tearfully raised against the abo- utfon of the act are amusing. At one time it was asserted that cit les would be swept away by con- dagrations if an electric wire went from one building to the next, but 1t was forgotten that such wires can now be placed and used to convey power; it's only light that worries. Another argument was that, if it were not for the present prohibitory law, the t'poor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16
BATTER DROWNED
 FRIEND HELPLESS
Otto Tops, IS, Went Bath ing at Tin Bridge, But
 Couldn't Swim.
HIS BODY RECOVERED

Otto Tops, the IS year old son of Frank Tops, 26o Orland street, was drowned at the tTin'' Bridge, while leon Boucher, who lives at 53s How ard avenue, Tops went into the wa ter. Neither could swim and Tops, getting beyond his depth, struggled little, and sank. Boucher hurried 1y dressed and rushing to the Third Precinct Police Station, informed Cap tain Redgate, who sent Doorman Rug gles and Patrolman George North to the scene.
 Tops was employed by the Union Typewriter Company.
 The body was recovered at 12:30 by a. group of young men who dived re- peatedly in their search. It had been in the water more than an hour and resuscitation was impossible. The
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16
Special from United Press1

Washington, July 16.-President Taft thinks he has finally secured just the right man for the post of minister to China. Charles Crane, the organizer of Crane & Company of Chicago, is the man who, if the Chinese govern ment likes him, will get the job. The following statement was issued at the White House today:
 ''The president expects to appoint Charles R. Crane, the organizer of Crane & Company, a large manufactur- ing firm of Chicago, as minister to China. MT. Crane is one of the ablest business men in this country and the President is delighted to be able to get him for this place which he regards as most important. MT. Crane has had large experience in foreign affairs and has been seventeen times to Russia and speaks Russian. His uncle, Pro- lessor Williams, was professor of Chinese at Yale and wrote a book on
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16

Lieut.. Philip Hegarty and Hoseman James Clancy of. No. engine com pany dropped two stories on flight of stairs in a burning storehouse in Knowlton street early this morning. They sustained a. severe shock. Heg- arty received a yawning gash over the left eye. The stairway led from the second to the third floor. There, was plenty of fire around them but the flames had not reached the stairs. D1- rectly beneath was another set of stairs, leading to the street As Heg- arty and Clancy lay on their stom- achs in the smoke. taking shot at the fire with heavy stream, the stairway left its fastenings and drop ped with the fremen into the stair way beneath, on which they tobog- ganed to the ground floor They were saved by holding fast to their line of hose.
 In the boiler shop of Henry N. Me Cathron, next door to the storehouse, Lieut. Arthur T. Platt, of No ? en- zine company stepped accidentally in to the boiler pit and fell against the boiler receiving a. gash on his chin.
 In the alleyway next to the boiler factory were large number or steel Ehearing with sharp points and knife like edges These cut the boots and punctured the feet of many of the f1remen Several others were burn ed and blistered about the hands and feet by hot glass and falling embers- The injured men stuck to their posts until their companies were called in-
 spectacular fire, under full head way, and feeding upon three build lngs awaited the fire department when 1t answered the alarm from box AT, at Knowlton street and Crescent avenue. The blaze started in the boiler works of Henry McCathron, and spread to the plant of the Safety Elm cry Wheel Co.,, on the north, and to a four story brick building to the south of the boiler works, used by the Liver more Lumber Co.,, a. storage place for house trimmings The dremen -efosed in on the fire with heavy streams of water and it gained only a few feet after the department ar rived.
 The loss of the Springfield Emery Wheel. CO will not exceed $200, as the ire did not get far from the win udows on the South End of the build hnR The loss is covered by insurance.
 The loss Of Henry N- <McCathron,t the boiler maker may reach $1 900. He was profuse in his thanks to Chief Mooney and the department for saving the bulk of his machinery. He has a plant valued at nearly $4, 0O0 but did net have any, insurance because of fhe high rate of $20 a thousand charg- ed by the insurance companies. The
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16
RECTOR IN COURT ON THE CHARGE
 OF DRUNKENNESS
(specia1 from United Press.)

ISp6CIdI OIIIteu I6SS:J
 New York, July 16.-Rev. Robert Morris Kemp, who was curate of St. PauPs church for IT years and later rectcr of St. iChrysostom's Episcopal church in Chicago, from which posi- .tion he resigned, was arraigned in po- lice court to-day in charge of drunkenness that grew out of a visit he made last night to the home of William Detschel, a former choir boy at St. Paul's. Detschel, who was ac- cused of stealing a $500 diamond ring from the ex-minister, was arraigned at the same time. While waiting for court to open the two men must have patched up their quarrel as both men refused to press charges when the case was called.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16
COMMISSION WILL
 TAKE ON SEWERS
Aldermanic Committee on Streets Will Formally Re sign Supervision of Work in Progress.

The Permanent Paving Commission, the A1dermanic committee on Sewers, and Mayor Lee will make a tour of the city this afternoon, visiting all sewer work under construction for the pur- pose of formally taking charge. Chair man Wilder of the Aldermanic com mittee is anxious to have responsfbil- ity removed from the committee, now that the commission is appointed. He that the commission desires to know.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16
BRIDGEPORT SAILOR
 MEN LEAVE SHIP
Capt. Fremont, son of Fla nous John c. Fremont In forms Mayor of Deser- tions from U. $. $. Missis- sippi.

In Mayor Lees mail this morning was a letter from Captain John c. Ere mont, commanding the battleship Miss iSSippi, who is a son of the first Re publican candidate for President. He notified the Mayor that two Bridge port men were deserters from the ship. The men are John Gugule of 24 Church street, and William Robensen of 20 kosSuth street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16
PLEA OF GUILTY
 BY ART DEALER
(special from United Press.)

New York, July 16.-Hunter Wright, the art dealer who voluntarily con fessed to the district attorney that he had several times committed arson to- Gay entered a plea of guilty in the third degree. At the request of his cousin Alexander Fischer, who brought about the confession by pray ing with Wright sentence was defer red for a week while an investigat ton is made into Wright's previous char acter. It is probable he will receive a light sentence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16
DECIDE STRIKE
 BY THE BALLOT
Especial from United Presso

Special from United Press.)
 London, July 16-The proposition as to whether the million mine worker of England will go out on a. strike iir support of the Scottish miners who ara striking because Of a. reduction in wages of six pence a day, will be fput up to the English miners to decide by the ballot This course was de- cided upon today by the Miners, Con federation of Great Britain after a pro- 1onged and stormy meeting. The bal 1oting will not be completed before July 27. Meanwhile the actionxof the miners is being watched with absorb- ing interest
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16
KNOCKED OFF CAR
 DIES OF INJURIES
Special from United Press

Putnam, Conn.,, July 16.-As a re- suit of injuries sustained last night when he was knocked from the front seat of a trolley car M. L. Jones, aged 55, shipping clerk for the French Riv- CT Textile Company at Mechanics vile died at the Day-Kimball Hospi- tai late last night. Jones was riding from Mechanicsville to this place when the guy wire broke. The iron ball attached to the trolley wire struck Jones on the head knocking him from the car and fracturing his skull. He is unmarried
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16
VERY FAST PACE FOR
 POOR OLD HARTFORD
Births in Bridgeport More and Deaths Less in June Than in Hartford.

Mayor Lee received a copy of the June report of the State Board of Health this morning, which shows that Bridgeport had more births during the month and fewer deaths than Hart ford. In Bridgeport there were 211 births and 215 deaths. Hartford had 175 births and 123 deaths. The Mayor was much pleased with this showing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16
MRS. EDDY 88 TODAY

Special from United Press)
 Concord. July 16.-Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy, head of the Christian Science, is SS years old today Alfred Barlow employed by Mrs. Eddy. said he had talked with Mrs. Eddy today and that her usual program of work, study and driving would be followed. He says Mrs Eddy's. health continues good and her vigor uhabated. She received no special callers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16
THREE KILLED;
 OTHERS INJUREDl
Especial from United Press,l

Especial from United Press,l
 Danvflle, H.. July 16.-Three traM- men were killed and three others skrf- ously injured early today when Trains No. 23 and No. 26 on the Chicaeo ars Eastern Illinois road collided hezd- -oni open switch caused the coHision.x Bpfh locomotives were demolished No 26s was carrying 150 passengers sbutenonel was injured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16
WIFE MADE ADMINIsrRTRIx

Jennie Weinstein was to-day ap- pointed administratrix of the estate of her late husband, Morris Weinstein. Charles E. Hough and Robert Krants- man were appointed appraisers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16
SAWYER ESTATE INVENTORY

An inventory of the estatts of the late John Sawyer was filed in the Pro- valued at s1, 400 and petsonal property valued at $2,717.66.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16
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WANTED. Barber at 300 Harral Ave a TO RErNT-5 pleasant rooms with all improvements. 1855 Hewitt St.
 P 16 b !" p LOST.-Cow, Holstein. Reward if re- turned to H. Friedman, no Riley st. P 16 b TO RENT.-Furnished rooms and hoard if desired Al Adams St. Convenient to Steep1echase., a~ GOOD LOOKING FEET are prize Call on pr. Mansfield, POI Mefgs. Every afternoon and Sundays. a@ REWARD of 5000 for return of Iver- Johnson wheel No. 14448O. No ques- lions asked. James Crosse, 254 Lex fngton Ave. Io HOT ROAST BEEF served free at s1 Cannon St., Saturday, July IHn, from P. M Don't forget the Grill upstairs. H. c. Baldwin. a-p AUTOMOBILE FOR SALE CHEAP Reliable two cylinder Rec with top in fine condition. 352 Carroll ave. FOIJND.-The best place in the city for photographs, photo supplies, and
 
 Studio, 57 Fairfield Ave. a@ SATURDAY sPECIALS.-Best pota-- toes, s1.1O bl1shel, 2S cts. peck; NO. z potatoes. soc; B. R. flour, S5c; cans peas, 25c; cans corn, 25c. Tne Coe & White Co. To ALBERT TIsKA, 12ss stratford Ave, haircutting, massaging, etc Chn- dren's haircutting a specialty: AS you like it. 10 IT o11R BRASS SIGNS and enamel signs are the most attractive and durable signs in the world. Call and see our sample window lettering. Get our prices The schwerdtle Stamp Co.,, Al Cannon St. l6 d WE DO THE RIGHT kind of picture framing at lowest prices. Standard Art store. 1219 Main St.. Stratheld building. I 30 8 5 NEW YORK BOLOGNA and frank fl1rters, home made neat loaf, fresh daily. Peter Hron, 1216 Stratford Ave. U 2s If 5 70 WHEN YOU WANT a good Panama or Straw, see Jim at 974 East Main street You know who, James J. Sheehan. D IA If 8 5 PRATTs CAFE. 1s7 Fairfield Ave. is sure to have what you want in aleS, wines and liquors. Do not forget the fine free lunch served daily.
 G 2S O HOT ROAST BEET for Saturday night at O'Connor's, East Main and Walter Sts. All welcome. Lager and ales the finest. < If. O HOT ROAST BEEF for lunch at Nor toms Cafe, 15S Fairfield avenue, to- morrow. Everybody welcome.
 SAUSAGE that's home made also Nv- CT pudding and blood pudding can be purchased tomorrow at Mark Ma gle's, 652 East Main street, and John Porter's SIS Warren St. These goods are made by Biltz at 95 State St H II If. l 5 FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN.-At Fairfield, Connecticut, an old home stead rehtted with hardwood floors, hot water heating, etc, fourteen acres, barn, carriage house and large kennel house. Five miles from rail- road depot in Bridgeport and three miles from depot in Fairfield. Price $5,O0O Apply to James Staples &
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16

body will be removed to the young mans home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16

BOY 15 wants work Strong and willing. Apply to s1s East Main St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16

NOTICE.-Louis Cohen. for years at 629 F. Main St., the tailor is now, permanently located at 1864 State St.
 P 10 D
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16

PIANOS.-During the coming week ors two we shall sell a lot ofSpianos on the cooperative plan. ItSsaves won S60. Call and see about it. Steinert.s .s ] Piano Store, 915 Main Street.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16

good as an auction. the
 way we sell our carload of pianos 1
 every Summer on the Club plan. But see us at once. The M. sStsinert 6.
 Sons Co.,, 915 Main St. Ps14 uso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16

FOR SALE.-Two direct current. 11u volt, ceiling fans, perfect condition
 s10 each. Address 2992 Main St. or phone BIAS. P8s if
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16

FOR SALE. = A Kentucky saddle horse six years old blood bay, ff- teen hands Can be seen at pr. Gibneys barn, Marina Park West :
 P 13 d*po
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16

WANTED.-By young lady.I office work. Thorough knowledge Of bookkeeping. References. Address Box 491. Newtown, Ct
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16

CASCA-LAXINE TABLETS cure bil- iousness and constipation. Follow ths direction. U12so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16

TRY A CASE of Pabst Milwsnlkee Famous Steam Beer, $1.oo per case of two dozen. Jack Mason, 55s Can non Street. Phone 1852.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16

TO RENT.-4 rooms, all modern inn provementS $12.O0. Three fan,ilyf
 house on Poplar street. Inquire ati
 D. Romm, FPS Beechwood Ave, cor Howard Ave. 121dso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16

TO RENT.-F'our rooms, ten dollars. Call 726 Railroad avenue.
 P 10 d n Q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16

TO RENT-7 rooms, all improvezsents steam heat furnished. 6s0 RAxk ave- nue. Tel.2801-4. 2 W tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16

FOR SALE.-Piaro, s20; organ, s5: violin, S3; one for $10 $1 week. Fotch Piano Co., s44 Noble Ave.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16

FOR SALE@Three hundred tons of Laurel Lake Ice of the best quality delivered f. o. b. at Lee Mass. or in Bridgeport. Geo. Boardman, Laurel Lake House, Lee Mass.
 12 d : o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16

FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN.-At Fairfield Connecticut, an old home stead rehtted with hardwood floors, hot water heating, etc, fourteen acres, barn, carriage house and large kennel house. Five miles from rail- road depot in Bridgeport and three miles from depot in Fairfield. Price $5,O0O. Apply to James Staples & Co., 189 State Street, Bridgeport, Ct
 F 10 dso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16

FOR SALE18 1t. launch, a1-2 H. p Bargain. J. Brown, 122 Newfeld
 avenue. P fl sspo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16

are the most attractive and durable signs in the world. Cal! and see our sample window lettering. Get our prices. The Schwerdtle stamp O.. 41 Cannon St. 16
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16

WANTED-We have good steady work
 or corsets. waists. hose supporters.
 etc., for girls who understand run ming sewing machines. Also forj hand sewers. The Warner Rothersl Company. PIE dao
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16

ALBERT TISKA, 1263 Stratford Ave, opposite Lincoln school. shaving, haircutting, massaging, etc. Cni- dren's haircutting a speciality. AS YOU like it. 16 IT
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16

SAUSAGE that's home made, also Nv- CT pudding and blood pudding can be purchased tomorrow at Mark Ma ele's. 652 East Main street, and John Porter's, SIS Warren St. These goods are made by Biltz at 95 State St H II If.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16

FOIJND.-The best place in the city for photographs. photo supplies, ana amateur finishing. The Blackman Studio. 57 Fairfield Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-16

SATURDAY SCHOLARSHIPS pota- toes, s11O bIlshel, 2S cts. peck; NO. potatoes, soc; B. R. flour, S5c: cans neas- 25c: cans corn, 25c. The Coe & White Go. r 10 b
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-09-22

and he's proved he's a resourceful man"
He is. He has proved himself also trickster
a liar and a thoroughly unscrlpllous nolitica
charlatan!'
He's worth downing"
Huh The exclamation told it all-Grannet's
eNultatlon in the struggle. And I'll down him,
I've nearly got him now He's man who will
halt at nothing achieve his ends He only
tackled this railroad game against me to add to
his powers of corrupt on-that and because it is
at the head OF the N e T.
Il wonder, c. B., if you realize all this business
means-all the fortunes careers and vital issues
at stake on the final outcome of this fight of mine
10 beat Jawsard through to Thunderhollow? Look
at that, and tnat-and these contracts here, Look
at this from the president, this from the governor
TINS from tie country's biggest bankers!" He
tossed the documents over the desk. a flock on
paper wings, and more consulted his watch
And to think that the Kenyons. after all their
promlses-Here it is going on half-past eight Stur
man could be back by this and he hasn't even
wired.'
- papers.
i m glad knew nothing of all this stake that
hangs on our Efforts he presently observed ut
might have made me nervous. Well it all rests
tonight on the bridge Ii we find it's loaded and
ON the way"
knock on the door and then the entrance of
quiet young clerk interrupted the engineers
sreech The clerk addressed himself to Grannet.
lou asked me to remind you. sir. little after
eight. that you expected"
Thank you--all right" said Grannet And left
there once more with the placid c. b. he reflected
imratiently on all the affairs that had kept him
away from Eileen, these many weeks to the jeo-
pardy of all his hearts desires. He could not
neglect tonight's appointment and vet he felt he
could not leave without word from Sturman.
once more he was pacing the length of the
room when Sturman abruptly appeared
he came IN unannounced. He was thin, alert