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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
STEEPLE JIM TOO
 TOUGH TO KILL
Fell 75 Feet Once, But It Didn't Hurt Him Reach es Bridgeport from Larg- est Clock Face.

Steeple Jim is in town with bells on. He landed last night and will start to work immediately. He will paint the smoke stack of the Bridgeport Boiler Works and of the Jackson Stone Co.,
 Steeple Jim's real name is James A. Parker of Boston, Mass. He has tray- eled all over the country and has had many thrilling escapes from death. The last one he had was in Larchmont, New York, where he fell off the main mast of a 100 foot flag pole, 70 feet to the ground and never broke a bone He was shaken up a. little, he said, but was only in bed three weeks. Four times every year he paints the Colgate clock, the greatest clock in the world, He finished painting it this last time on Saturday. This clock is in Jersey City.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
DIED.

c this city. Sept. 19, Mary A., daughter of Patrick and Mary Gabbett. aged 16 years. .a z -Friends are invited to attend the N funeral from the residence or the narents. No. 254 Coleman street, on Wednesday, Sept z2, at S:30 a. m. and from St. Augustine's church at < @1nterment I at St. Michael's ceme- z ,sI ~sIsr11aiy:iIvAN.-In If IT < this city, Sept. 19, ' 70o9 catherine A., daughter of Ellen and the late Patrick Sullivan.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence' NO. 26g Beach street, on Wednesoay' Sept 22, at S:30 a. n., and rom St. & ChafIes. church at g a. m.
 --Interment at Milford. Conn. VI 20 b
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
ALLEGED STABBER
 HELD IN $500 BAIL
Davis White, Who Was Bad ly Slashed, Will Live, it is
 Believed

Tn order to give more time for an investigation into the case of Joseph Wangyula of 203 Pine street, who cut Davis White. also known as jFehrer, of 179 Spruce street. last night, in Pine street, following a row between the two men, Wangyula'sA case was con tinued until Thursday under $500 bonds in the city court today. White was found at Pine street and Hancock ave- nue early this morning with a long slash across the back of his head and several stab wounds in the neck and Vincent's hospital. He will recover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
ASSAULT WITH
 INTENT TO KILL

Special from United Press.)
 Meriden, Sept 21-Tony Bovine was this morning charged with shooting Walter Lyke of New Haven on September IA. Lyke who is brakeman, entered Bovino's yard and the latter aff1rms that he was taking his grapes. Lyke was badly injured with buckshot and is now in New Haven hospital. Bovine is held in $1,- OO0 bail for assault with intent to kill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
ENGINEER, FIREMAN. AND TRAMP KILLED
 BY QUEBEC EXPRESS
fSnaciaI frorn United Press. }

Especial from United Press.)
 Concord. N H., Sept. 21.--Engineer John Callahan and Fireman Parmeter. of the Quebec Express bound from Quebec to Boston, were killed near Canaan early to-day when their train crashed into the rear of the Central Vermont Express bound from Mon treal for Boston. The body of an un- known tramp also was found beside the tracks bringing the number of dead to three. No one else was killed or seriously injured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
WANTED; OWNER
 OF TWO GOWNS

George Halmath was arrested early this morning at East Main street and East Washington avenue by Patrol man Bolger. Halmath was carrying two dresses, one white and the other black and white. They appeared to have been taken from a clothes line. Halmath is held awaiting a claimant for the clothing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21

American consulate at Copenhagen to accompany Cook to America. Some of the offers he received have been fabulous. Most of them came from America.
 "I saw Dr. Cook in Denmark and have spent many many hours with him working on the ship on the way to America. In all his private corres- pondence he has been as modest and gentle in his dealings as he has been with the public. He is a man who cannot lfe,"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
DOWNEY NOT TO
 BLAME FOR DEATH
 OF PASSENGER

Coroner Clifford B. Wilson stated this afternoon that after a thorough investigation in the death of Andrew Eascencer who was killed while rid ing a bicycle by coming into collision with John J. Downey at East Main and Crescent Streets yesterday morn ing has decided that young Downey avert the accident. g
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
ROBIN HOOD WILL
 NOT PLAY TONIGHT
Company's Scenery Car Has
 Gone Astray and Cannot Be Found.

Manager John Fitzpatrick, of Jack son's Theatre announced to-day that 1t will be impossible to give the per- formance of Robin Hood, scheduled for this evening. The car containing all the company scenery and costumes has gene astray. It cannot be re- covered in time foe the performance tonight. All who have purchased tickets may have money refunded up on application at the box office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
WOMAN KILLED
 BY WORK TRAIN

Middletown, Conn.,, Sept. 21.-Anna Markham. aged 1s. assistant matron of the town farm. was struck by a work train on the New Haven road at Poor house Crossing about 2 miles below this city to-day and instantly killed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
STORM SWEEPS
 GULF COAST

Special from United Press.)
 Memphis, Tenn, Sept. 21-It is re- ported here to-day that Greenville, Miss, is wrecked and that half the houses in the town were unroofed by the terrific storm of last night. Al number of lives are said to have been lost. Wires are down and the report has not been confirmed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
FINED FOR PLAYING
 SUNDAY BASEBALL

WaIlingford, Sept. 21.-F'rank Ken nedy, Henry Saunders, James Lynch and Marshall Carroll, members of the local T. A. B. baseball team, were ar raigned in the town court today on the charge of playing Sunday baseball. The two first named were fined $20 each and Carroll was fined $10.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
Suit Over Heifer Takes Morning In
 Common Pleas Court

Johns Amesby of Black Rock, was the owner of a heifer which wander ed from it's accustomed haunts into the potato field of Andrew Figlar. The potatoes were uprooted, and sFiglar demanded s1 damages from Amesby. refused so Figlar kept the heifer. Amesby sued for the return of the
 animal, the case being heard in the Common Pleas court civil side this morning. The court withheld decision.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
LEE IMPROVES RECORDS.

Mayor Lee to-day signed all the re- ports of last nights Common Council meeting among them being the report of the Street committee, ordering the laying of permanent pavement on Fairfield avenue, between Water and Main streets. This report will now be turned over to the Paving commits sion who will specify what kind of navement is to be used
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
TWO ON TRIAL
 FOR MURDER
Special from United Press,

Hartford, Sept. 21.-The criminal term of the superior court opened here this afternoon with Judge Lucien F. Burpee on the bench. The docket is an extremely large one and includes one murder case, that of Peter Rubiak and, John Sevrock. charged with kill ing Michael Wierdeck of Glastonbury last October. Both men were tried in December and sentenced to be hung, but the supreme court set aside the sentence and ordered a new trial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
MILLINERY SHOWING.

A. T. Dennis & Company, 1155 Main street, announce their showing of ex- elusive styles in fall and winter mil lineTy on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week. No cards have been issued, and all are cordially in- vited to call and inspect the latest ere ations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
CALLAHAN AND O'CONNOR
 SUCCEED THEMSELVES,

Mayor Lee to-day appointed David B. O'Connor janitor of the city hail for a period of one year beginning Oc- tober 1. He also appointed Edward L Callahan watchnan of the City hau for a like term. Both appointees sue. ceeed themselves.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
MURPHY BADLY SCALDED.

Patrick Murphy of Fairfield avenue. employed at the Spring Perch Mfg. Co. was scalded on the left side this af- ternoon from the arm pit to the hip, by steam escaping from valve. A call was sent for the ambulance and Dr. Harry Bennett dressed Murphy's burns.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21

PARADE EXTENSIVE SPECTACLE
 While watching the parade yesterday Blumberg, the shoe dealer. lost $75 in gold, which was stolen by a pick pocket
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
HORSE AND WAGON
 STOLEN FROM FARMER.

Special from United Press.)
 Pomfret. Conn.,, Sept. 21.-A brown horse and a truck wagon belonging to Ralph J. Sabin, a farmer, were stolen from his barn here some time during the night. No clue to the thieves has been discovered.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21

Hartford, Sept. Exchanged with stealing s150 from James Mccarthy oi Springfield, Mass, Fred Ward color ed, was bound over to the superior court to-day under a bond of s250
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
TWISTED MAN
 KILLED TODAY

Especial from United Press.)
 winsted, Sept. 21.-While unloading a dumpcart on the estate of B. B. Moore at Highland Lake to-day Charles Wellman, aged 37, was almost instantly killed. He stumbled and fell beneath the wheels of the heavy cart.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21

Dave and Mrs. Jack will return to this city this afternoon about 5:30 from their summer home in Jewett City where they have been for the past three weeks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21

The estate of Samuel c. Harris was filed to-day for inventory in the Pro- bate court and shows personal estate amounting to $7,23S.S4.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
HALPIN STOPS HORSE

Doorman James Halpin at police headquarters distinguished himself yesterday afternoon by preventing a frfsky horse from breaking through a plate glass window in the tailor shop opposite police headquarters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
lis a real style show.

These show-days, planned es- pecially for millinery, are really complete style show.
 They bring forward the newest wear things of every sort. As is fitting, hats are the brightest fea- ture. They crown the days that are thus set aside.
 But with them, are shown equally interesting wearables and fabrics in every section of the store.
 We have picked with the best of our ability, worked with our greatest skill, and the assembly
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21

HEARING ON GARBAGE NUISANCE
 The hearing on the nuisance exist ing at Mill Hill and vicinity owing to the offensive odors arising from the Bridgeport By-Products Company will be held this evening in the council chamber in the city hall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21

is the mostsatisfyng of any that ever Autumn has brought to the store.
 No than this could be said, if filled whole page of your newspaper leave the details of the story to be seen by you in person.
 Wednesday and Thursday still remain of the special show-days
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
FOX GOES TO BUFFALO.

Detective Fox went to Buffalo today to get George Taylor, the bell boy who stole about $50 from Joseph Bounoil Sent 5 and skipped town.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21
HOWLAND'S

Bridgeport, Conn, loudly md
 tonight rain ntomorro
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-09-21

Fourth floor, take elevator.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-04-14
Lesson In Good aoad,.

The state engineer Of New York in a
recent report says that in 1907 New
York built 81 miles Of good roads
and in 1908 $50 miles. The taxpayers
have authorized the expenditure of
100000 for roads. and the legisla-
ture has added $1,000, 900. It Is stat
ed that the contention for good roads
had to be wased for years to get the
work started. The farmers were the
strongest In opposition. New Jersey
and Massachusetts took up the work
before New York. but now the EN-
pIre State is getting In line. By the
time the $61.o0o,ooo shall have been
spent the three states, which all Join
at points, win have a great system Of
roads. One may leave Philadelphia
and reach Boston on highways smooth
and solid. A good automobile may
easily beat the trains on this trip. and
surely the pleasure Is much greater.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-04-14
One on Judge Lynn.

Quite a sensation was created at
Sutton at this court when they
we're prosecuting a fellow by the
name of Snyder for stealing a
watch. George Linn, of Charles
ton, was on the floor pleading to
the jury, when Snyder, unnoticed
by Mr. Linn, left his chair and en-
tered the Jury room to consult
with his counsel, Just at this criti-
cal moment our Jolly pedagogue,
Newton Newton James, came into
the court room, saw the empty
chair, being DESTROYS to gain seat
of prominence, popped into Sny.
der's seat. Meanwhile Mr.. Lynn
was waxing eloquent and raising
on tip toe, said in stentorian
voice. ."Gentleman OF the Jury"
then turning abruptly around and
pointing derisiye finger at said
pedigogue, continued: That big,
ugly, long-nose, sneak-thief shows
by his countenance that he would
steal anything he could get his
hands on" There was a momen
tary pause, when the Judge smiI-
ed, the lawyer laughed, the audi.
ence roared. Mr. Lynn stood
amazed, Mr. James tainted and the
jury found Snyder guilty.-Gsss,
away Times:
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-04-14
WHAT THE Kidneys DO.

Their Unceasing Work Keeps
Us Strong and Healthy.
All the blood in the body passes
through the kidneys once every
three minrtes. The kidneys filter
.hs blood They work night and
day. When healthy they remove
about 500 grains of impure matter
daily, when unhealthy come part
rof this impure matter is left in the
blood. This brings on many dis.
eases and symptoms-pain in the
back, headache, nervousness, hot
dry skin, rheumatism, govt, gravel,
disorders of the eyesight and hear
ing, dizziness, irregular heart, de.
Oility, drowsiness, dropsy, deposits
in the urine. etc. Blu: if you keep
the filters right you will have no
trouble with your kidneys.
Mira Sarah Wheaton, living on
Decatur street, Point Pleasant, W
Va, says: sit gives me pleasure to
recommend Doan's Kidney Pills
which can be procured at Hoofs
drug store. as I know that they act
up to representations. Different
members of my family have used
this remedy with excellent results
and as kidney cure it is posi-
tive specific. I know of many
others who have used .Doan's Kid
ney Pills with excellent results"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Fostor- MilbpFn Co, Buff
faIo, Nsw York, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the nsme-Doan's-
and take no other.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-04-14

Ina county: and It Is sass 70 5ay 4het
the present year VIM b q record
breaker IN this Inc Of work.
The motor car q the farmers Is In
nuenciaS good roads IN mother wy.
The dealers are the most active good
roads advocates IN the state. One Of
the principal motor dealers. for In
stance. makes It q business to deliver
4 good roads lecture with every car.
The dealers have been turner's, and
they know the subject from the stand
point Of both sides. Farmers get the
idea at the very beginning. and they
never 90 behind the new doctrine
Kansas City Star.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-04-14

This il what Hon Jake Moore.
State Warden Of Georgia, Ssys Of
Kodol For Dyspepsia: "E O D..
Witt & %, Chicago IIl-DeaR
SiEs-I have suffered moro than
twenty years from indigestion.
About eighteen months ago1 had
grown 30 much wo1se that I could
not digest q crust Of corn bread
aud could not retain anything on
my stomach. / lost Is lbs; in fsot
I made up ny mind that I conld
not live but a short time, when q
friend of mine recommended 10
dol. I consented to try it to please
him and I was better in one day.
I now weigh more than I ever did
in ny life and am in better health
than for many years. Kodol did it
I keep a bottle constantly, and
write this hoping that humanity
will be benefited. Yours very
truly, Jake O Moore, Atlanta, Aug
10. 1904" Sold by all druggists.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-04-14
NAV TYPE OF ROAD.

Combination of Brick and Concrete
With Sand to Distribute Pressure.
With contract work about to begin
on millions OF dollars worth of new
roads In New York state there is natu-
rally much curiosity as to whether or
not any new ideas in construction VIII
be tried. The state engineers recent
report indicates that the ordinary mac
adam does not last well under the i'm.
pact and friction of automobile traffic,
which IS rapidly increasing. and roads
well suited for the demands Of dec
ade ago fan to give satisfaction pro-
portionate with their cost under mod
ern conditions.
It is improbable that the ideal form
Of construction has been discovered.
although the building methods are very
numerous. A Brooklyn inventor claims
to have embodied scientific ideas in a
form Of road for which he has been
granted patents and for which he makes
strong claims. 1t has a surface Of paw
ing brick block Joined with cement
and supported by large blocks Of con-
crete. Through each block run several
vertical holes. and In these, according
to the inventor. lies the virtue of the
idea.
The holes are filed with sharp sand.
and between the brick surface and the
supporting blocks is placed an inch
layer Of sand. This road, 1t is held,
cannot be broken down. The sand dis
tributes pressure upon the surface
against the sides of the holes instead
Of vertically. Drawing moisture from
the ground. 1t will present a springy.
elastic base. for which life of many
years is anticipated. The new road has
many other advantages-in theory, at
least 1t is probable that an offer viii
be made to give an actual illustration
Of its value to those interested IN the
construction OF new state highways.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-04-14
m VIE 70 sIE1p.

A man Who couldn't Gleop Wss
advised by e friend TO eat q pint Of
pesuuts and drink two OF thee
glasses Of milk before retiring.
BE did so, and says:
I did go to slsep very soon after
my retirement. Then 8 friend
with his head under his arm came
along and asked me if l wanted to
buy his feet. 1 was negotiating
with him. when the dragon on
which I was riding slipt out of his
skin and left me floating in mid
air. While I was considering how
I should get down, a bull with two
heads peersd over the edge of the
wall and said he wonId haul me
upif l would FIRST Climb up and
rig q windlass for him. So as l
was sliding down the mountain
eide the brakeman came in, and l
asked him when the train would
reach my station.
"We passed your station four
hundred years ago" he said, calm.
ly folding the train up and clip
ping it into his vest pocket.
After a few more adventures in
Dreamland the man swoke, and
found he bad been asleep exactly
ten minutes. And further the de.
ponept did not go.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-04-14

Only 81 per year, in advance.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-04-14
AUTOMOBILE ROAD TEST.
Norristown. Pa, to Find Out How Mo-
tor Cars Affect Highways.


IN resentinG the imputation that au.
tomobiles are more harmful to I'm.
proved highways than horse drawn We
hicles Assemblyman Rex of Norris
town, Pa. at the annual convention Of
supervisors the other day suggested
that practical test be made to dem
onstrate the relative wear and tear Of
both classes Of vehicles on public
roads.
BE offered to contribute to the con-
structlon Of such road, which will be
composed Of two parallel highways ex-
actly alike. Over one Of these roads
horse drawn vehicles are to pass and
over the other the automobiles.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-04-14

Well, it has come at last, and in
Boston, too, the hub of the universe
also the axle tree of the world. All
women who refuse to remove their
hats at the First Baptist church
are barred from the building. Now,
girls, what do you think of that,
and Easter 30 near, too.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-04-14

Highway Seven Hundred Miles Long.
A highway stretching in direct line
81 700 miles from Atlanta to Washing
ton Is now the subject Of promotion on
the part Of the Good Roads club Of
Georgia.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-04-14

Personally, I am never, never
again going to say anything dis
respectful of a rolling stone. Out
where 1 live there is a high bank
and every day the nice, big stones
roll down into my yard. Then
my gardner takes 'em and uses
them to put around flower beds.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-04-14

Their Unceaslng work Keeps
Us Strong and Healthy.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-04-14
Keeps Him HustiTna.

Heaven help u.s." says Georgia
philosopher. We're getting rid Of the
world. the flesh and the devil. and ies
the devil that keeps US hustling for
high water!"
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-04-14

s;1sS tons, Capt. Joseph B. Cog
dead, Boston, third-class
cruiser, 5000 IONS, Capt. Frank
Wild, dead; Concord, gunboat,
1,71o tons, Capt Asa Walker,
PetreL gunboat $50 tons, Com:
mandsr z. P. Wood, dead, and
the dispatch boat McCulloch,
revenue cutter service, Capt. D.
B. Hodgsdon. The eighth Of the
battle captains was Benjamin P.
Lamberton, then . captain who,
while not in command Of . yes
sci during the battle, took an ez.
ceedingly prominent part as Adj
miral Dewey's chief of staff.