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The Washington herald., 1909-10-14
FROST HEAVY AT HAGERsTOWN
Late Vegetation Ia DnmnEed-Tem-
pernture Nenr FreeElnR.

Hagerstown, Nd. Oct. 12.-There was
an unusually heavy frost throughout this
county last night with disastrous effects.
1t is reported that nearly all vegetables
exposed were killed. and the damage
viii he heavy to truclSmen and gardeners
The temperature fell TO within a few
degrees Of freezing. The weather Is cold
and blustery to-day.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-14
PREACHER LEFT LEGACY.

Rev. A. n. Jackson, of Methodist
Church, Inherits 100000 Farm.
Special to The Washington Herald
Roanoke. Va, Oct 1S.-Rev- A. N. jack
son, presiding elder OF the Radford cir
cult. Methodist Episcopal Church South,
has received q legacy from his step
father, which will necessitate his retir-
ing from active church service. The be-
quest comes in the form OF 100000 farm
near Knoxville, Tenn. with the proviso
that be live on IL and take care OF his
aged mother.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-14
GEN. ]. FLOYD KING
GETS QUICK JUSTICE
ContInued fron PIC One.

guilt IN defending himself long before
restitution for the humiliation and dis
grace was made.
Gen. King was represented by Walter
oliver. II was at his house the gem
eral spent Saturday night. after he had
been ordered to Jail.
Told a Simple story.
The general told simple story he
said he was in Washington street when
the assault was made. He had gone
about half way between the East End
station and the village. when he noticed
he was being followed by one or more
negroes. One negro continually addressed
him in coarse language.
At Washington and Broad streets this
negro was joined by two or more The
insulting language continued. and Gen.
King turned and inquired what it meant.
One OF the blacks told another 20 strike
the general in the face. and cries of
"Kiu the white man" were heard
One of the negroes struck him in the
face and he was also struck by others
OF the company Meanwhile. a number
OF other negroes were near by watch
ing the ARRAY.
HIS assailants then threw stones at him.
In protecting his head from the stones
one Of his arms was struck and
injured Another stone hit the gen
eral over the heart with such force that
a physician said heart action would have
been stopped but for the protection af-
forded by a pocketbook and papers in his
pocket.
In the mix-up he drew his pocket knife
The wounds he inflicted on two OF the
blacks were sufficient 20 send one OF
them 20 the hospital, and cause the iden-
| tity Of another TO be made. The third
man has not yet been located
I Having fought Off his assailants. the
general turned into the rear door Of Hum
mer's store to avoid more trouble. When
/ he emerged from the front door into
/ Broad street the blacks were waiting for
him. Those who had fought him before
and the crowd looking on had become a
unit. and # was thought there were thirty
or forty OF them
The Second Attack.
The insulting language and assault were
resumed Then Town Sergt Irwin broke
UP the melee.
! Following the discharge Of Gen. King.
the mayor is quoted as saying that the
general did right; that he would have
done the same thing under similar cir
cumstances.
At Georgetown Hospital last evening It
was stated that VIII Martin, brother OF
the man sentenced, who received serious
cuts from Gen. King, was making good
progress toward recovery. Capt. Snyder,
of the Georgetown precinct, has a war
rant for his arrest. and will take him
into custody as soon as he is able to
leave the hospital.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-25
SENATOR HOLzER IN PLACE |'I CLOSING DAY
Business Had Prevented His Attendance When Import
 ant Bills Were on.
GIFTS FOR THE LEADERS

s Senator F. l.. Holzer, of the 21st senatorial district, was present at the closing day of the session in that body yesterday. It was the first time the senator put in an appearance in several weeks, being detained at his were being recorded upon the public utilities bill, the employers liability bill and on the bill limiting damages in violent deaths to $5,0e0.t The sena- tor explained that owing to Frank T. Staples his business associate being away on his vacation he found it inn possible to attend the e-kessions of the senate.
 clerk, John Spafford of this city, a gold ring with a diamond setting. It was a beautiful gift and MT. Spamord replied feelingly in accepting the token.
 the House, besides having his conduct of the position praised for its fairness and ableneSs was presented with a handsome gold watch and fob, House leader Burnes (Rep.) got a handsome gold watch also a very handsome solid silver loving cup was presented to the Democratic House leader MT. Higgins of Winchester and the Republicans paid MT Higgins high compliments for his ability and good service in the House The gav- e1 used in the House was also given to the speaker. It will, be silver mounted and suitably inscribed. Each of the sena tors and representa- tives received a check for $500 their pay for the term. With very few excep- tions it cost the me nbers fully that amount if not more Since fhe session opened.
 Representative Johnson Of Newtown who was selected to sit as speaker during the ''horse play which always characterizes the closing day in the
 House proved tartar. His witt cisms were apt and cutting and those who were instrumental in placing him in the chair were sorry afterwards they did not pick some one easier MT. Johnson knew, the weak spots in the
 House and he shrewdlys referred to them in the running fire of interrogations while he was presiding.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-25
CAST OR IA
 lur Infhnts and Children. ne klnl You Hays AIvaJs Bought .'s..s... s.:.s sss se lxzk1Zzzss
5TfEPLECaksE 10 CLOSE
 WITH 3 DAY CARNIVAL

Ecaptain Paul Boyton. of Steeplechase leland is planning to close the sea- son at that resort with a three days carniva1 to begin on Saturday. Septem- Der and tereninate Labor Day. which will end the regular season. If the
 vea fher is favorable the island will be open for few Sundays in Sep fember after that date For the car nival the captain is now bookingNspe- cfal attractions and arranging for a programme of special features all or which will be free. lo
 There will be a continuous program Of events including foot racing and other contests cn the trail, water sports, wrestling match, boxines ex- h1bition, band concerts, fireworks, pffxe Waltzes and other attractions fhat will constitute an attractive pro- eramrne for an suspicious closing of the resort. It is reported that during the winter the island will be entirely remodeled and a large sum expended in inprovements and new amused ment devices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-25
SOCIAL N AND
 PERSONAL

Thomas Burns of 1ss Beach street has returned from western trip of a months duration during which time he was at the home of his father in Osborne, Kansas, when the latter cele- brated his 101st birthday anniversary on July 31st- Tho old gentleman is more spry than most men of 60 years.
 The EQua Social club will hold a hop for its members and their lady friends at the Sanford House at Woodmont on the Sound next Friday evening. Special orchestra will provide the music and the catering will be by Siebo1d. The event Is strictly for the members of the club.
 Hv- Herman G. Wiener, pastor of the German Reformed church, has re- turned from a delightful vacation spent enjoying the scenery alonE the Houeatonfc river from it's >source to mouth, stopping at Falls Village and Pittsfield, Mass. .ssi
 Mir. and Mrs. James Richard Bur roughs left town last week and are now touring the large cities of Canada. Before returning home they will visit Lake George and Saratoga Thew are now registered at the New St. Louis Hotel, Quebec.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-25

 BY COMPANY
Document Prepared by President English of United lllsminating Company asd Presented fo Council Committee.

The statement presented to the spe- cial committee Investigating the local electric light situation last evening by Judge A B. Beers for the United H. luninating Company, as prepared by James R. English, president of the company, follows:
 The street lamps at Bridgeport are produced and distributed from the Congress street station. During the period from 1905 to 1909 there has been no change in the methods of general ing or distributing.
 The costs as given herein are those taken from the books at the close of each year.
 and Feb 1st 1909.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-25
BOY FALLS AND
 STONE PERFORATES
 HIS INTESTINE
Death of John Donnellan, a
 Talented Youth, Results

The body of John, the IT year old son of MT. and Mrs. Andrew E. Dom nellan of 30l Fifth avenue, Jersey City was today sent to his home in that by his grief stricken parents. brothers and sisters. Young Donnellan who was an exceptionally talented youth, died in St. Vincent's hospital last Hvening following an operation for perforation of the intestines. While walking in a park in the North end Sunday he tripped on a rock and fell forward, the stone striking him in was a short distance away at the time and was soon at the side of his son who complained of pains in the region of the abdomen.
 Securing an automobile his father called in physician and the young man was subsequently, removed to St. yincent's hospital where after the operation the doctor who ofhciated announced that perforation of the in testines caused dissolution.
 Young Donnellan was a graduate of St. Johns Parochial school of Jersey City and subsequently completed a business college. He had secured a fine position in New York and fol- lowing his vacation he was to start in work. He came here with his fath- CT last Saturday and went to the home of his aunt Mrs. Michael Lee of Clinton avenue. His mother, two brothers and three sisters were pass ing the summer at Sandy Hook, Conn.,, where MT. Donnellan resided from 1880 to 1887. For the past 22 years MT. Donnellan has been foreman for the New Jersey Car Spring and Rubber Co, and is a trusted employe-
 The young man was the oldest of a family of six and he won many prizes while at school. He was very popular in the circle among which he moved at home and his untimely death is severe blow to his parents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-25
ASKS POLICE
 TO LET HIM DIE
ferifsa naa Suifsrias Frsn IncurabIe = Ailment

ndmund Keppa Of Pratt street, Mer- fdSu. wandered into the Third Precinct poltee station last night about ocioca a1si as6xed that he be allowed to die serreGnt George F. Sanger. who was nj charre Of The office. called head oIiarf4rn and had the man transrer- rsd ii the auto-patrol to the Emer- reacy hospital He was at once taa- a- der he iwas reported to be improv1ng eS IF as his physical condition IS concerned. but continues to show the ea7ne weak mental condition or iast nigft He now refuses to answer any
 The iast rites Of the Roman Catho- 1iess sc1urch were administered to the siok nnaM last night by Father James A o,Mara of St. Augustine's cn9Fen-
 xs4,a5s ii sufferinG from melancholia S5Sd 2 r,3reais. and 1t Is thought that iS1er ne will be taken to the insane hoGoital at MiddIetown- !
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-25
WEN MARRIED LOOKS
 OF ANNIE SIERING

The suicide of Annie Siering, the New Britain girl. who ended her life with a dose of strychnine at the Att las hotel, yesterday morning is said ing out of dishgurment in the form of a wen upon one side of her face. This defect always occasioned her the keenest sorrow. By continuous dwell ling upon the subject she finally came to believe life not worth living. She was suffering from disease which she believed to be incurable and was slightly crippled. She was the daugh-' ter of Mrs. Peter Siering who lives on Slater Road. New Britain. She was little more than 19 years of age Her funeral will take place in New Britain tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-25
CURED HAY FEVER
 AND SUMMER COLD

A S. Nusbaum. BatesviIle, Indiana. writes: Last year I suffered for three months with a summer cold so dis tressing that it interfered with my business. I had Vaany of the symp- toms of hay fever, and a doctors pre- scription did not reach my case, and I took several medicines which seemed only to aggravate it. Fortunately I insisted upon having Foley's Honey and Tar. It quickly cured me. My wife has since used Foley's Honey and Tar with the same success" F. B. Brill, local agent. sI35
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-25
Some people tolerate roach

Some people ] tolerate roach es and water bugs in the kit chen, in vain belief that the rest of the fam fly will not find it out Perhaps they will not, but s uppose e that some day Ou W U ulQ serve a roach in the pie: per haps then you W o nId wis h that you had spent 20c for a box of Cyrus
 paeh Powder
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-25
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
Happenings of Interest About
 The City

The crew of the chemical engine re- sponded to a still alarm of fire at East Main and Seymour streets last night. The fire was in a chimney at the rear of Adams's bakery. AT The conuact for the construction of the new plant of the Peuuonnock Foundry to be erected in the East End has been awarded to the Berlin Bridge Construction Go. The build fnss will be ready for occupancy by November IS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-25
Shaft Went Through
 Cab-Ahern Drunk

When Herman Sawyer turned the coach he was driving from Main street into East Washington avenue last night it came into sudden contact with the team which James Ahern of Strat- ford was driving. The shaft of the Ahern rig made a good sized hole in the side of the cab. Ahern was fined s and costs to-day on the charge of drunkenness.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-25
AUToIsT ACQUITTED ON
 MANSL<AUGHTE OH

south NorwaIk. Aug. S5.-George L.. ,1ockwood, who has been on trial on a czerge of manslaughter for causing fh6 death of George w Johnston by striljpg him with an automobile sev- eral weeks ago. was acquitted yester- dny afternoon. by Judge lockwood. The judge found that Lockwood was <5rivfnx the machine carefully and had hfs lights going as prescribed by law and that Johnston was deaf, which was partly responsible for the fatal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-25

To eliminate the resistance to speed caused by an. ordinary rudder, an in ventor has brought out a steering de- vice for high speed craft in the form of a horizontal shaft bearing a mum Der of spirally arranged blades. driv- en by motor, to direct the stern of a hoat in either direction.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-25
ctNNoT ASSESS PROPERTY
 0wHERS FOR OIL USED

IT is relieved that propeztv owners x>Snnot be assessed for the cost Of sofinkling streets with oil. as they ere assessed for the cost of sprinkllns
 with water until the charter is amend ed. ii is possible however that a s,SrrafuI < examination may disclose eos..etbir,e in the charter permitting |fhe council to adopt an ordinance .prcvidinx for the assessmentS of prop e1kv owners for such purpose.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-25
OWNERS OF THE
 NEW HAVEN ROAD Mutual Life Still the Largest Holder, While Aetna Life
 Is Selling Out N. Y. CENTRAL THIRD F Pennsylvania R. R. Fails to Appear on List-Some Di- rectors Have No Stock
[. Y. CENTRAL THIRD

The latest statement concerning the present owners of the New Haven road. coming out in consequence of the exchange of Boston and Maine shares for those of the New Haven. will lead the much-Ialked about widow and or rhan" owners of the latter property to take somewhat of notice.
 This exchange has changed consider ably the personnel of the largest stock holders in the New Haven road.
 The American Express and Standard Oil interests. formerly dominant in Boston and Maine have now a large voice in the affairs of the New Haven property.
 The Mutual Life Insurance company of New York still retains the largest individual interest. and this has not been affected by the Boston and Maine situation.
 The American Express company is the second largest holder The New York Central. in exchanging it's Bos~ ton and Maine for New Haven. has in- creased its holdings by nearly 5000 shares. j
 The First National bank of New York. which was credited with an own ership of 2.000, shares on May 1, 1908, is not now a stockholder.
 LARGEST STOCKHOLDERS.
 Following are some of the largest stockholders. with the number of shares standing in their names on May 1, 1909. 1908 and 1907:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-25

A sound proof room, in which a person can hear his own heart beat and muscles move. has been construct ed in the University of Upsala. Erect ed on platforms of thick lead and ce- ment, the walls are of several thick nesses of felt, cork and asbestos.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-25
THE BEST HAND

Guaranteed not to inJure the skin Instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust Grease, Ink. Paint and Dirt. For the hands or clothing. Large can 10 centa Manufactured by Wm. R. winn. eSS Stratford Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-25
Total cost Der lamp per

Total cost per lamp per
 year, .$75 60 $71 66
 The contract for electric arc street lamps, between the city of Bridgeport and the United illuminating Company. dated March, 1906. contains the follow ing section:
 Section IF. s'It is hereby agreed that if the cost of production of electricity for the operation of lamps as specified herein be cheapened during the contin- uance of this contract, that said com pany will reduce to said city the price of said lamps in a. sum equal to the reduced price of production as afore- said"
 The lamps contracted for were those at that time in operation lighting the streets of Bridgeport. These same lamps. except such as have been changed for repairs and additions to the service, are in operation today. The apparatus for the producing of these lamps has been ,maintained to the greatest point of efficiency by a liberal expenditure for repairs and maintenance.
 Since the making of this contract the cost of labor has been materially advanced per day as per the following chedule:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-25

The above shows an average increase in the rate of pay per day of 12 Ia per cent. $
 The cost of the coal used for. fuel, has been advanced from $3.50 per tom in 1906 to $3.s5 per ton in 1909. An increase in cost of 10 per cent
 All other minor labor, and the costs of wire, cartoons, oil, waste and all other supplies and materials used in the production of electricity have been advanced since the contract was made.
 The company, however, has enjoyed the benefits of an increase in the volume of business done, hence, while the cost per day for labor has increas- of wages has increased The cost Of coal, due to the advance in price per ton has increased the cost per lamp as shown by the costs of production. as whole, show that the actual operat- ing cost to the United Illuminating Company per arc lamp furnished has increased $2.26 per lamp since the con- tract was made.
 The price fixed by the contract, for the lamps as used in 1906 was $79.75 per lamp per annum, but with an in- crease in the number of lamps used. the price was reduced to 21 1-2 cents per lamp per night. A reduction of $1. .2S per lamp per year.
 METHOD OF PRODUCING ARC
 LIGHTS 1909.
 The purpose of this is to show what advance. if any, has been made in the art of producing electric arc lamps for street lighting, since the contract was made between the city of Bridgeport and the United Illuminating Company, in March, 1906.
 In 1906 two methods were employed for producing electric arc lamps. One used by the Illuminating Company, be- ing engine driven generators, with the open arc lamp. The other engine driven generators, of the alternating current type, with enclosed arc lamps, the current distributed through the medium of tub transformers"
 The second method, with enclosed arc lamps possessed an advantage over the first method. in that the enclosed arc lamps required less frequent trimming, and a lesser cost for car bons used.
 The first method possessed the ad- vantage of more efficient use of the current requiring far less power per lamp than the A. e system; to give
 Qua advanfAGn uHRctjca71v of6aak thA3
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-25
DIED.

DIED.
 BRADY-In West Bedding. Aug, 19; Mrs. John Brady. sS DENTON-In Danbury. Aug. g. Har> riet L.. widow of Solomon B. Den ton. aged ST years LYNCH-In Danbury. August 2, Mrs Catherine Lynch PARLOA-In Bethel Aug q, Miss Maria Parloa. aged 65 years. FOx-In Stamford Aug 22 Mary5 wife of Michael Fox, aged 70 years LAYHEIIn Norwalk, Aug. 19. Mr8' Mary Layie- l4 WELLS-In So. Norwalk, Aug z1. George Wells. aged 78 years,
 19, Josephine wife of George pVak5s mann. aged 42 wears: DoNoxAN--Jn Thong setox 4[. Michael B. Donova1< c {1 E 1<1 X
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-25
HEATED THE BABY

Father Johns Medicine is doing my baby a world of good She was very thin and had bronchial trouble She commended it to my nefghbors- E(Sieued) Mrs. Ke1leher. 53 First Ave- |N1X Xork cI1xs N
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-25

The following holdings have been practically unchanged the past three years:
 J. J. Astor. 2.s12: J. J. Goodwin. B. %; H. R. Hillyer. 1.5z4! s. W. Bridg- Home Insurance company. 1.5O0: H. L. Camp. 1.152: C.. c. Goodrich, 1.264: C.. G. Weld. trustee. 1900; s. D. Babcock, l.sSa; State ,,l Mutual ass Life Insurance sSs B. S. Goodrich. 1.109: J. s. Kennedy, LIDO; estate of E. K. Ray. 1.16s; A. Brassey. HOO: J. B. Manning. 14s2: 1,o4o; b. M. Chapman, trustee. 1Oes; S. F. Colt, 1,o22; H. E. zDimock, 1000; w. A. Duncan. 1000: G. H. Gardner, 1000: Boston Betting company, 1000; Boston Insurance company 1000.
 AS TO DIRECTORS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-25

For indigestion and all stomach trou- ble take Foley's Orino Laxative as it stimulates the stomach and liver and regulates the bowels and will positive ly cure habitual constipations r. B. Brill, local agent. H s135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-25
THE PRErTIEsr FACE.

and the most beautiful hands are of. ten disfigured by an unsightly wart It can easily be removed in a few days without pain by using Cyrus wart Remover, for sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy. as8 Fairfield avenue and feo Cannon s.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-25

Tn warfare on mosquitoes in some of the German Colonies in Africa some the arzolia plant. which covers the marshes where the insects breed with; a coating that both sn1othef6f i7e
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-25
MAN WHO SHOT ON ST. ROCCO'S DAY
 IS BOUND OVER

Gaetano Leppello. chairman of the St. Rocco day celebration. who shot Angelo Lota Tn the leg on Sunday night was to-day bound over to the next term of the Superior court under S500 bonds. He was repreSented by Attorney Henry Greenstein. No hear ing was held but demurrer pro forrna was entered by Attorney Greenstein. Judge Foster went through the for mality of overruling the demurrer and binding the prison over on the charge of assault with intent to kill
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-25

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-25

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The Cairo bulletin., 1909-03-22

iGt,nt localities MlSed win slnsvl
they become very valuable With ;
spine, they are a necessity in every
household
"A one time they influenced ltera
ture, but the discovery was made ira
literature could do. without them
Since then they have been almost eX
clusiyely devoted 10 advertising.
brains are employed in various en-
terprises. They make bridges, rail
roads and other systems Of transports
ton. They also create capital. and art
used extensively in evading the law
They mix with water and gasoline, bu
G,c absorbed by alcohol.
Brains are bought and sold in tn,
open market. They may be traded il
on The exchange in Washington anC
Aioany OF ia other political centers
The best quality, however, are no
traded it. Indeed. oftentimes they ar,
not even heard of until long after they
have passed away"