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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-25
LIQUOR LICENSES
 SAYS COURT, NOT
 UNCONSTITUTIONAL
Supreme Bench Unanimous in Adverse
 Decision Of Famous Greenwich Case.
Action Will Now go to U. s. Supreme Court Where NJ. E. O'Brien Will Alp. pear for Appellants Liquor Interests Must Defend Case Now.

Neither the constitution of Connecti- cut nor of the United States is violat- ed by the issuance of liquor licenses. That is the substance of the opinion of the Supreme court bench of Connecti- cut, and the opinion is written by Chief Justice Simeon Baldwin. The case was the appeal taken in the name of Charles B. Allyn of Mianus and others from the action of the County; Com missioners, who granted a license to Elmer E. Morrell to conduct a saloon in that section of Greenwich The court finds no error.
 Attorney Matthew E. O'Brien was associated with Allyn and others in this case which was used to test a theory that the granting of licenses for saloons is contrary to a provision of the constitution of the State of Con- necticut, and is also in conflict with a section of the constitution of the Uni ted States. While, at the hearing be- fore the commissioners, on the remon- strance signed by MT. Allyn and oth- CTS, it was contended that the person and place were unsuitable, it was well understood that the case was to be made a test one to prove whether sa- looms are unconstitutional The com missioners failed to find from the evil dence, that Morrell was an unsuitable Lerson to receive a license, or that his saloon was improperly conducted, and naturally they did not consider it their business to pass upon the somewhat noval contention that it was viola
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-25
KNIGHTS OF ST. PATRICK
Arrange for Annual Banquet on St. Pat
 rick'S Night.

There was a large gathering of the members of the Knights of St. Pat rick at a meeting held in the Knights of Columbus Chapter hall yesterday when officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: President John T. King; vice. president. F. C. Mullins; secretary, James 1T. Rooney; Treasurer, Peter Doolan. The ban quet committee appointed comprises:
 Henry F. Lyon, chairman Michael J. Flanagan, Thomas OBrien, James l.. McGOvern, Thomas M. Cullinan, John J. J. Hope, John J. O'Neil, Michael A. Kenny, John J. Morrissey, Edward F. Hallen, Peter Doolan, William Cliff ford. George T. Kelly, Dr. w. J. Mo Laughlin, Maurice McKenna, John H. McMurray, Dennis Gaynor, Dr. w. J. IA. OHara, John Broderick, James H. Rooney and Col T. J. Murphy.
 The banquet will be held on St. Pat rick's night March F at The Strat- field and Gov. Lilley will be one of the guests of the evening. Michael J. Flanagan and Thomas M. Cullinan were chosen a committee on speakers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-25
CRACKING FLAMES
 AWAKENED GIRL
 IN NICK OF TIME
Tenants of Three Family Dwelling Were
 Able to Escape Fiery Deaths.
Three Calls Kept Department Busy = Collision Between Auto Chemical and Chiefs Ant0.

Esther Levine, a young girl. was awakened from her slumbers yes- terday morning, at 2:25 o'clock, on the second floor of the three family house at Calhoun avenue and James street, by the cracking of flames. She scream ed and pounded on door and her ef- forts aroused the families of Harry White on the third floor, the Klitnik family with whom she boarded on the second floor of the building, and the Rablnowitz family on the ground floor. Miss Matilda Rabinowitz who went to clothes closet to get a dress was met by sheet of flame and she ran from the house enveloped in a blaz- Ing n1ghtgown. The other occupants escaped scantily clad
 The fire department responded to an alarm from box 342 and extinguished the fire. The blaze apparently start ed in clothes press on the second floor of the building and the loss will be about $1,500. The property is own ed by Harris Rudderman and was for merry the property of the late Frank J. Mooney.
 The chemical engine company was called yesterday afternoon to the resi- dence of Charles w. Hawley, 908 Fair field avenue to extinguish a fire which started in bureau drawer in a clothes NAOOOS cAAo d1O COISluGrdOl6 damage to the clothing stored there. The damage to the mouse was slight.
 The burning of a towel in the bath room of the apart ments of Maurice Hayman, 554 Arctic street caused the fire department to be called last night at 9:30 o'clock by an alarm from box 49 at Pembroke and Arctic streets. The damage was slight. An accident happened to the chiefs auto and the chemical engine in responding to this alarm because of the crowd which rushed into the street near the scene of the fire. The cherpical engine had ar rived first and stopped in front of the Hayman residence. The crowd failed to obey the signal from the siren on the chiefs car and it was a case of going through the crowd or turning short and running up to the curb be- hind the chemical. Driver John O,Connor took the latter course, but before he could bring the car to a full stor it had crashed into the rear of the engine. breaking a lamp bracket off the rear end and puncturing the radiator front on the smaller car. Neither vehicle was put out of commission.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-25
SMOKER AT STRATFIELD FOR AUTOMOBILlSlTS
 TOMORROW NIGHT

Tomorrow evening at o'clock in the grill room of The Stratfield the Automobile Club of Bridgeport will give smoker for the members and their friends. Films have been secured of the grand prize race of the Auto mobile Club of America at Savannah. Ga. and of the Briarcliff race. These views give a splendid idea of these two big automobile events of the past year. Other motion pictures will also be dis played.
 Through the courtesy of Manager Breen of Polis theatre one or two vaudeville numbers will add much in terest to the program. The Stratfield will furnish a buffet lunch.
 While the smoker is primarily for the members all automobilsts who are interested in the work of the club are invited to be present. They will re- ceive hearty welcome. Twenty new members were received to-day bring ing the membership up to 200.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-25
E. HI. DILLON Sx co.
MOVEMENT TO PASS RIVER AND HARBOR BILL
 AT SPECIAL SESSION
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
 Washington, Jan. 25.-A movement is being organized in Congress to bring about the passage of a full grown river and harbor bill at the special session to be called by President Taft for tar if revision. If a bill is passed 1t will be of the $S0,O0o,O00 class and such a draft on the treasury will be emfbar- rassing to the government at a time when they will be engaged in an effort to raise revenue enough to meet the deficit of $125. .0O0, 900 in Uncle Sam's finances. The treasury deficiency is not admitted by the friends of the river and harbor proposition. They call attention to the fact that there was a shortage of revenue in 1894, 1895 and 1896, but in the latter year river and harbor bill carrying $72,000,000 was passed.
 The goal toward which the river and harbor people are working is an annual appropriation bill. The bill to be pass ed at the present session will amount to between $7,OO0,O0O and $20, 100000. It wal provide only for the preservation of existing waterways and new sur yeVS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-25
NOTED SCHOLAR HERE
President of Washington College Chest of
 Mi. 5. I. Rogers.
Cost Was Professor of the Famous Seat
 of Learning 60 Years Ago.

Professor S. T. Rogers of John street. last week had as his guest his frieA6, James w. Cain, L.L. D., president of Washington College at Chestertown, Maryland. The college was named after the Father of his Country" who laid it's cornerstone after the close of the Revolutionary War.
 pr. Cain has been connected with the college during the last 22 years. MT. Rogers was professor of mathematics and natural philosophy in the institu- tion over 60 years ago. Under the auspices of Dr. Cain it Is in a highly prosperous condition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-25
SMITHS.

The attraction for this evening will be the appearance of the clever musi cal comedy, "The Time, the Place and the Girl" with little Arthur Dunn in the leading role of Happy" Johnny Hicks. assiste by a fine cast, and with the merry dancing broilers, most es- sential factor in the success of all pres ent dny musical shows. 'The Time, the Place and the Girl" last season left an excellent impression here, and the present company is said to be better and stronger in every way than that which was seen then. The theatre should be filled to it's utmost capacity this evening, for there will be plenty of amusement for everyone. This will be the last musical attraction for quite a while, and those who enjoy this type of entertainment should avail them selves of this opportunity. They may be assured that they will be pleased, and that the offering is up to the high standard the people want.
 ''The Blue Mouse,' comes tomorrow and Wednesday, with a special Wed nesday matinee Mildly speaking, "The Blue Mouse is the biggest farce sen sation New York has known in years The play has been running in Ger many for over two years, France one, and is enjoying prosperity In Den mark, Austria and Sweden. Clyde Fitch has localized the play and in the doing has given New York one or the cleverest laughing pieces it has ev- CT seen. The very foundation of the plot seems audacious, but MT. Fitch has carefully eliminated anything that might tend to offend the truly won- derful acting of the cast does the rest. That Miss Elso Ryan, who is one of the stages most winsone little ac-
 
 Mousse" who undertakes the conlmis- sion to f1irt with the president, may suggest just how good or how bad creature the Mouse" really is Miss Ryan makes the dancer lOvable sort. She f1irts, furnishes her apartments at the expense of others, but at rock bottom as she declares to her fance she is all right. Others in the cast of twenty-five are: Robert Denpster, late of ''The Road to Yesterday; Sam Reed, Ralph Morgan, Fife Warner and others, including Lillie Hall, of this city.
 "Jane Eyre" is among the attrac- tions exploited by Rowland and Cliff ford The dramatic version of this fla nous novel is an original conception of the playwright, Peter G. Piatti, and is very much more interesting than the book It is presented by an eX- ceptional company that is winning the hearty approval of audiences every where This intensely human story hsa been popular for so many years that it has been read by all lovers of good literature. They will be glad to find on the stage the flesh and blood counterparts of their friends of the printed page. "Jane Eyre" is booked for the last three days of this week, with daily matinees. and at popular prices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-25
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss PROBATE COURT.
I9DJIaru C1 IA

January 21, 1909. Estate of Honora McGrath, late of the town of Bridgeport, in said dis trict, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Bridgeport. hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neg lect to present their accounts. properly attested. within said time. will be de- barred a recovery. All persons fndebt- ed to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 JOSEPHINE BERNARys A 25 s* AdministratrfN
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-25
SUIT WEEK AT MEIG'S.
Final Clearance Sale of All Women s
 Tailored Suits.

All this week at Meigs & Co.'S the seasons most sensational sale of tail ored suits will hold sway. In this final clearance movement, a big slump in prices discloses the best suit bar gains of the entire season. Stocks must go to make way for spring styles, and the only way to dispose of them in quick order is to cut prices unmerci- fully. This has been done, the prices have been cut, and Bridgeport women have an opportunity of buying the sea- sons most triumphant styles at un- dreamed-of low prices. It requires no prophet to foretell a big business at Meigs & Co.'S this week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-25
HANDSOME SCARF PIN FREE. A Phenomenal Offer Made By a New
 York Firm.

Thousands of persons all over the United States are taking advantage of the generous offer made by The Mer- Till Co.,, 1123 Broadway. N. Y. City, making request for a beautiful gold plated scarf-pin for either lady or gentleman which is mailed to anyone sending their name and address free of charge.
 This offer is made by this we'll known house to introduce their large cata- logue of general merchandise. house. hold goods jewelry, novelties. etc., and the 'readars of this paper are re- quested to send their name and ad- dress immediately enclosing four two cert stamps to cover packing and postage.
 Send to-day and be the possessor of a piece of jewelry that you will be very proud of. and which does not cost you anything.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-25
CAsTo7 Bea-s tba 1The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature ss IxXHzzzzMx
BURNED TO DEATH.

Stamford, Jan. 25-John Ballentyne, about 55 years old, was burned to death in fire which destroyed his home in North Stamford yesterday. It is thought that the fire was caused by an overheated stove and that Ballentyne was overcome by smoke in trying to make his escape His charred remains were found.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-25
LEARN TO DANCE

New pupils will be accepted in the new classes organized at Quilty's Dancing Academy last Tuesday and Thursday evenings and extra instruc- tions given to make up for the first lesson. These are the last classes for the present season, so do not miss this opportunity. The terms are moderate Call at the academy prepared to go in with the class.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-25
SIMPLE REMEDY FOR LA GRIPPE.

Hacking Ia grippe coughs that may develop into pneumonia over night are quickly cured by Foley's Honey and Tar. The sore and inflamed lungs are healed and strengthened. and a dan gerous condition is quickly averted
 Take only Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package. F. B. Brill, local agent. s361
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-25

If you will take Foley's Orino Laxa- tive until the bowels become regular you will not have to take purgatives constantly. as Foley's Orino Laxative positiv ely cures chronic constipation and sluggish liver. Pleasant to take. F. B. Brill. local agent. 1851
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-25
Busy people who do not like to lose a day and those to

a day and those to whom time repre- sents money all of them recommend Cyrus Plaster for Backache. Many of them have used this plaster and know from experience and many others have learned from their friends that Cyrus Plaster gives relief when others have failed. Twen- ty-five cents will save a day's pay. Cyrus Pharmacy, Fairfield Ave. and Courtland St :,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-25
SarSatabS
Chocolate.coated tab lets, combine the most

for all humors and eruptions. stomach, liver and ing They are a solid extract of Hoods Sarsapa. rilia. having all its wonderful medicinal power. Give great satisfaction, especially to people pre-. ferring tablet to liquid medicines. IG0 doses el.
 If Made by Hood It's Good.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-25

mANr Ans GENT A WORD.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-25

To reduce stock to the lowest possible DO offer the following lots at greatly reduced price merit, tailoring merit, fabric merit, and at prs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-28
SMALL ADVANCE
 IN COTTON MARKET
Continued Wet Weather Has
 BuIIish influence on Prices
CROP DAMAGED BY FLOODS
Prices Are Bid Up Early, But Realiz- ing Sales Set in and at the
 Close Advance Is
 Very Slight.

New York May 27.-After opening high on better cables than due and continued wet weather in the central belt the cot ton market gradually eased off under pre-holiday realizing or liquidation, clos ing steady net 12 points lower to A points higher.
 The market opened steady at an ad- vance of to s points as a result of the factors mentioned above. but fresh buy ing was restricted by the approach of the holidays, and in the absence of active support the market soon eased off under scattered realizing and some selling for a turn by professionals who figured that liquidating sales would increase before the close tomorrow night. Numerous re- ports of crop damage were received from Mississippi valley points and the wealth forecasts suggested further unsettled conditions, but these reports served to restrict the decline rather than to re- energize the market, and last prices were at nearly the lowest of the day on the active positions.
 Further tenders were made on May contracts, but while the notices seemed to have been well provided for the near months led the decline during the after noon and were probably inhunced by the increasing local strike rumors that the cotton taken up on May will be re-en- tered on July. Southern spot markets officially reported early were unchanged to 1-32c higher
 All three of the big cotton markets will be closed on Saturday and Monday, and Livebool will remain closed until We'd nesday morning.
 Receipts at the ports today 14,4S6 bales against 10,574 las week and SS07 last year. For the week 5000 bales, against SS ,S3l last week and 645SS last year. Today's receipts at New Orleans 1876 bales, against S576 last year. and at Houston 249S bales, against 1296 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-28
Live Stock Market.

Chicago, May 7.-Cattle-Receipts esti- mated 450O Market steady. Steers $5.50D 725, cows $4d6, heifers sS.60G6.75, bulls $425@5.75, calves s3@7; stockers and feed CTS $S. 30a5.65.
 Hogs-Receipts estimated 26,0O0 Market steady to 5s higher. Choice heavy ship ping $7. 4517. 55, butchers s7.40d7.50, light mixed $7.1Od725, choice light s7.25@7S5, packing $7.3Od7.45 pigs $5.25@700; bulk of sales $7.25@7.45.
 Sheep-Receipts estimated at 12.0O0. Mar ket 15@25c lower. Sheep $675@6.S0, lambs $6. 75Qle. .65, springs $S@S.11, yearlings $7 q775.
 St Louis, May 27.--Cattle-Receipts 3lO0 including 13O0 Texans. Market steady to 10c lower. Native shipping and export steers So. .4OG8.65 steers under 100 0pounds $4.50Q5S0, stockers and feeders $450a5. .S5, cows and heifers s5.25Q665, canners $20p 325, bulls $450Qb5.35 calves $5d7.25, Texas and Indian steers $4.50a6.75, cows and heifers s2756l5.50.
 Hogs-Receipts 15.700. Market steady. Pigs and lights s4.750f.3O. packers s7.15@ 7.25, butchers and best heavy S7.35d7. 50.
 Sheep-Reoeipts 3700. Market 10Q15c lower Native muttons $4.5O@6. 25, lambs $6 75Q915; culls and bucks, $3. 50@5 stock CTS s311.
 Kansas City, Mo. May 27.-Cattle-Re- ceipts $500. including 1b0o Southerns. Mar ket steady to 1oc higher Choice export and dressed beef steers $6.25@7, fair to good $525q6.2o, western steers s5.4oq675,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-28

the grain crop position was distinctly improved, influenced by the hopeful opinions expressed by the Price Cur rent as to the steady progress of the winter wheat crop up to the present time. Reports of damage by floods in the lower Mississippi valley did not re- ceive much attention. The better re- ports concerning the crops made oper- ators long of stocks less inclined to hold them over the approaching three- day holiday. Anxiety over the com plexion of the forthcoming government report on the June 1 condition of the grain crops has had a oppressive 1n- fluence on the recent speculation in stocks. The passing of the holiday in terva1 will bring the financial world to the June l money settlements. Call loans tomorrow will carry over the fol- lowing Tuesday. the first of the month. It was reckoned that some effect might be produced on the money market. No such effect was discernible today. Chi cago is reported to be lending money in New York and the rate for time loans over the year end has fallen to 31b per cent under this influence.
 Bonds were firm; total sales. par value, $45O2, 900. United States bonds were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-28
RECOVERY MADE
 IN STOCK MARKET Volume of Business Is Smallest
 for Several Months WAITING MOOD EVIDENT
Confidence Is Expressed in Condition of Railroads and Industrial Plants and Prices Gradually Re-
 cover Losses.

New York, May 27.-The stock market today was relieved from speculative liquidation in Reading. which proved the depressing factor yesterday. The discontnuance of this selling opened the way to some recovery. The dealings were almost entirely in the hands of traders and were not sig
 nifcant. The volume of the days transactions fell to the smallest total for any days business since early in March. The larger speculative forces were aoquiescent and apparently satis- fled to await the course of events and the revival of more general senti- ment A good deal of attention is be- ing diverted to the Notation of new securities, the feature in that respect today being the public offering of stocks in the new Urfited Dry Goods companies The formation of this company has served to emphasize an impression thatla new series of indus trial consultations and mergers may be approaching. This impression was a factor also in the concerted advance in the independent steel industrials. Rumors have been current for some time of the projected formation of holding company to take over a num- Der of these companies which have been operated separately, most of them sit- uated in southern territory. The con viction Is held also that the working of the new combination will not be an tagonistic to the United States Steel corporation. The demonstrated power of the principal interest in open com petition for business since the first of the year is said to be an impelling mo- tive in the proposed new formation although public policy would forbid close assimilation with the big corpor- ations. United States itself bettered it's record price again by is. News of these conditions was cheerful regard
 ing the copper industrials, but they were sluggish in responding, the mer- ger rumors proving the superior at
 traction for the speculation. The Gould group of railroad properties were con
 spicuously strong. The advance was attributed to steps in the working out of the financial plan, known to be ma
 turing for several months Confidence in this was indirectly affected by the announcement of the sale of the Erie collateral notes, which will obviate the necessity of resorting to the bond issue for which a permit was obtained. with difficulty from the New York pub lie service commission. The Erie se- curities were all benefited by this announcement. The feeling regarding
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-28
PROHIBITION IS CONDEMNED.
Business Men of Louisville Pass Strong
 Resolutions.

Louisville. May 27.-Many of the wealth fest and most prominent business men of Louisville filled the board of trade hall to overfiowing today and passed strong resolutions condemning statewide prohi- hiton for Kentucky. They accorded Tn the course of several speeches close at ten to the Rev. M. J. Tanning of Phila- delphia who explained the advantage of the statewide movement.
 MT. Tanning compared Kentucky and Kansas and explained to Harry Welssn- ger millionaire tobacconist, who inter- rupted him, that he compared these two states because of their like area and pop ulation. MT. Weissinger asked why he had not compared Kentucky and Illinois on the basis of capital invested in the liquor business and Mir. Tanning an- swered that he was not addressing that part of the question.
 The resolutions adopted condemn the saloon in politics and intemperance but declare statewide prohibition detrimental "to the best interests of Kentucky