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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-12-23

Four prominent high schools of the
state will engage in Debate next
spring. Yankton and Vermillion
will be pitted against each other, and
Flandreau and Sioux Falls will argue.
The two winners will then meet to
decide honors. The question has not
as yet been definitely decided, but it
will probably refer to the income tax
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-12-23

5. Kruger, one of the men brought
out from Chicago to do railway work
near Blunt, was brought to the hospi-
tai here Saturday with both legs cut
off by falling under the eastbound
passenger train at Blunt Saturday.
He lived to reach the hospital, but
died afterwards from the injuries re-
received. On his person was found a
ticket to Chicago, but he was attempt
ing to ride blind-baggage with friends,
but he was unlncky and fell under
the baggage car.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-12-23

The sweeping demand in the wages
of the trainmen, together with the
conductors and firemea, on Eastern
railroads, which, if refused would tie
up almost the entire east, has now
been formally presented to the rank
and file of those bodies for final
referendum vote The result is Ger
tain to be favorable, but it is thought
that the demand will not reach the
railroad officials before the first of
the year. Then thirty days notice
tmnst be given. according to the
agreements between the unions and
the railroads. Over 100, 900 men will
be Involved if 3 strike folloMa.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-12-23

a meteor weighing twenty pounds
fell recently in the yard Of a N an
named Mcdonald, at Seneca.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-12-23

Two polar events of Importance have
taken place within few days The
National Geographic society proclaimed
Peary to be the dissoverer of the north
pole and CAPTAIN Loose has admitted
that he perjured himself when he swore
that he prepared the arctic trip data,
for DR.. Cook. Possibly the Geographic
society is little premature. A dis
coverer of a thing is not the man who
finds it after some one else has found it.
DR.. Cook s evidence is yet to BE- passed
upon.
Senator Aldrich did not tell the west
what ne wants in currency reform, but
the east, which understands the senator
very well, would be badly isappointed
if he favors anything save the central
bank with the Rockefeller money be-
hind and controlling the bank. The
country having had taste of Aldrich
trust methods in tariff leglisation viii
will be to blame if it allows the Rhode
Island senator to frame legislation or
the monetary question in the interest
of the money power of the land.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
NEW
 COMMISSIONS
 ARE PROPOSED
Here are Some of the Projects Represent ed in Bill Before the General Assembly

Hartford, Feb. 23.-A scrutiny of the bills in the hands of clerks of com mittees disclosesi many measures pro- viding for the creation of commissions to take charge of many and various matters. The following are some of the more important of these proposals for laws:
 A commission of five to secure uni formity of city charters.
 A commission of three to consider the matter of the purchase of land along the Connecticut River for park purposes.
 A commission of seven to investigate treatment of inebriates.
 commission of five to investigate as to immigration into Connecticut.
 An inspector who shall examine crops of tobacco at the request of growers and who shall certify the crops thus inspected.
 A public utilities commission.
 A single-headed fish and game com mission.
 A commission to investigate the penal system of the State and report such changes as may seem advisable.
 A commission to investigate as to the prevalence of insanity.
 A commission to investigate the navigable rivers and harbors of the State, together with a, bill creating @ board of river and harbor commits sioners.
 Appointing a tenement house com mission of five members.
 Appointing commission of three to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
WILL TAX BOARD SAVE
 EVIL WATER CONTRACT?
Four Votes Against Appropriation Will Pre-
 vent its Being Made.
To Refuse Appropriation Will Annul the Instrument Referendum Plan of Hon John J. Phelan Will, It Is Said, Be Adopted-This Would Put Question Up to the Voters.

The meeting of the Tax Board open ed at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. Be- fore the close of the meeting action will have been taken upon the matter of an appropriation for @ supply ot water under the twenty year contract which will indicate the degree to which the members of the board are respon- sive to the almost universal opinion that this malodorous instrument should be set aside by the means which the city attorney has suggested, or by a reference of the matter to the voters.
 The plan that meets with most gen. eral approval is that of MT. Phelan, which has been already explained.
 It is understood, however, that a modification of the idea of submission to the voters contemplates opportual- ity for the Water company to itself annul the instrument without a strug gle by proposing a conference and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
JUDGE FOSTER
 IN HARTFORD,
Judge Taylor of Norwalk' Sits Sheep from Goats in City Court

Judge Joseph R. Taylor of Norwadl1, occupied the bench in the City court, this morning, in the place of Judge Foster who is in Hartford today.
 Frank Griffin and Matthew Hassett were tried for assault on Harry Wood. The two men met Wood in State street in the West End, last night, and pick ed a row, in which Wood was severely beaten. Griffin was fined $25 and costs and Hassett was sent to jail for 30 days.
 Harry Hornstein, EaIl Cottrell, George Nelblius and Paul Keane were charged with breach of the peace. The boys range in age from 12 to IA years They are charged with throwing stones and otherwise annoying the carpenters at work on a building at Sheridan and Ogden street extension. The evidence was insufficient to convict and the boys were released with warning
 Andrew Maley raised row on a trolley car at Seaview and Stratford avenues, yesterday afternoon. He was elected from the car and Patrolman Peter Campana. took charge of him until the patrol wagon took him to the Second Precinct station. He forfeited a bond of $15 this morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
aBig Fines Against New York Central Are Con-
 fi1med by Decisions
GHad Granted Rebates to the Sugar Trust Tried
 Under Elkins Act.
Provisions of the Elkins Act Are Confirmed as Consti- tutional-Express Compa- nies Forbidden to Issue Franks, and ''Anti-Pass" Provision of Hepburn Law Upheld.
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Especial from United PreSS.)
 Washington, Feb. 23.-In the famous
 ugar rebate case the Supreme court of the United States today decided against the New York Central & Hud- son River Railroad Company and held the rebate provisions of the Elkins Act constitutional. The New York Gen. tral was fined $780O0 and Traffic Man ager Fred L. Pomeroy s60O0 under the ElkdnS Act for granting rebates to the Sugar Trust on shipments of sugar in 1902 from New York to Cleveland, and in 1904 to Detroit.
 Justice Day also announced that the Supreme court affirmed the decision of the lower court against the same railroad in another sugar rebate case in which the railroad was fined $1S,- GOO for paying $26,141.S1 in rebates to the American Sugar & Refining Com pany. The United States lost in a third decision which Justice Day an- nounced for the court. This was in the case of the New York Central 6, Hudson River Railroad Company in volving rebates to the Brooklyn Coop craze Company for shipments to Pop lar Bluffs, Mo. The Supreme court held that the indictments were insuf- ficiently drawn.
 By decision of the Supreme court of the United States today, the express companies of the United States can- not hereafter issue franks for trans portation of baggage. The constitu- tionality and validity of the sNo pass'' provisions of the Hepburn Act were upheld in the decision of the court de- liyered by Justice Day.
 Washington, Feb. 23.-The Arkansas antitrust act was to-day--declared constitutional by the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of Hammond Packing Company. In ac- cordance with this a fine of $10O00 against the packing company of Chi cago stands. The case originated in a suit brought by the state to oust the packing company because it was 'in a pool, trust and conspiracy" to control meat prices. The company was fined for failure to present evil dence before commissioner. The Hammond Packing Company claimed that it was foreign corporation and that the antitrust law was unconsti- tutiOna1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
WRECKERS MUST ADVERTISE GOODS
 FOUND ON SHORE
Police Tracing Cargo of John HI Starin Which Has
 Been Carried Away After
 Floating to the Shore N

Detectives Cronan and Fox have been at work since the wrecking of the steamer John H. Starin gathering together the odds and ends of her cargo which drifted ashore and was carried off by residents of the city. To- day the officers have gone to Strat- ford to locate goods which foated over to Lordship park and are alleged to have been picked up there. The south east wind which drove the steamer on the breakwater carried a portion of her cargo to the beach at Seaside Park and also near the LOcomobile factory.
 The next morning the wind blew from southwest and carried some of the cargo to the eastward. Some of 1t went ashore at LordshiD park and was taken i'll by men on the beach. So far guns. clocks. bird cages and various other articles of general mer- chandise have been recovered. The de- tectlves are at work in Stratford this afternoon. Some of the missing arti- cles have been traced to the colony on the flats below Avon Park.
 The police have not been furnished with a list of the articles which are missing from the cargo but such a, list will be prepared and furnished them as soon as possible. No arrests have yet been made but will be shortly if the missing goods are not recovered.
 A false idea exists concerning the rights of those who pick up wreckage on the shore. There is a vast differ ence between taking goods cast up by the sea in a harbor and gathering the wreckage from the ocean wreckage which has f1oated perhaps for thou sand miles. The general opinion of lawyers on the matter is that parties picking up f1otsam have no right to retain it until they have advertised that they have the goods in their pos session. The owners may then recover the goods on payment of salvage. A number of men have left their names with Harbor Master Morris. They have goods in their hands which have been picked up from the wreck of the Starin and are waiting to proceed legally as soon as they ascertain their rights.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
General Stockbridge
 Opposes Commissions
Judge of Maryland's Su- preme Court Believes Councils Are More Re- sponsible to People

General Henry A. Stockbridge, who is a judge of the Supreme court of Maryland, denounced government by commission, yesterday, at the ban quet of the Sons of the American Rev olution, at which he was a guest, as against the spirit of American institu- tions. The speaker expressed his fa- miliarity with the claim that comnis- slons are more trustworthy than coun- cils, and admitted that in some cases this might be true. Nevertheless the correct method is to reform the coun- cils where they need it. The govern- ment, in his view, ought to be kept in the hands of men directly responsi- ble to the people
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
CARMACK MURDER
 TRIAL
John D.Sharp Given Search ing Examination - Col. COoper Takes the Stand.
fspecial from United Press.)

Special from United Press.)
 Nashville. Tenn. Feb. 2S..-John D.. Sharp. plainly showing the effect of yesterdays grilling at the hands of Assistant Prosecuting Attorney J. B. Garner, resumed the stand to-day when the trial of himself Colonel Cooper and Robin Cooper for the mur- der of Former Senator Carmack open ed. It was plain by Gamers attitude when court resumed that he was anxious that Sharp further contrad1ct himself But Sharp had had the oene- 'lt Of expert counsel and was very wary In his initial replies.
 The usual big crowd was on hand early to-day fighting for admission to She courtroom.
 sharp held his own very well to-day With the result that the cross examine t1on was not as prolonged is had been expected. Little that was material was developed. The redirect exami- nation was very brief and was devoted 10 straightening out numberof min or points. Sharp was then excused and Colonel Duncan Cooper was called to the stand.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23

Charles Herbert Stickles and Carroll AD. Keeler, both of Bridgeport, were found guilty of using the United States mails for fraudulent purposes, in the Federal Court, in New Haven, this morning. Judge Platt fined Stickles $1,000 and Keeler $75O. They promptly paid their fines.
 SticFles and Keeler were ill the mail order business in this city. Their spe- ,cialty was telling fortunes under the rules of astrology. These fortune telling enterprises were for a long time permitted by the Post Office depart ment. At last they were put under the ban. Fraud orders were issued, and all mail addressed to such enter prises was held up. The promoters were ordered to go out of business. Among those who promptly obeyed the order were the Bridgeport men. Some time elapsed before their arrests took place.
 Stickles was among the first men in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
HAT SHOP BREAKS
 FROM ASSOCIATION
J. H. Woolsey Co. of South Norwalk to
 Reopen as a Union Shop.
Especial from United Press.


 South Norwalk, Feb. 23.-The second break in the Manufacturers Associa- tiOn came today when it was learned that the J. H. Woolsey Go. of this city will reopen again and start a un- ion shop. The first break in the man. ufacturers' ranks came last week when Boston firm reorganized and opened union shop By recognizing they escape forfeiting the $5,000 bond which they have deposited as members of the national organization.
 Crofut & Knapp, the leading factory in this city, are gradually importing a force of non-union wOrkmen, six finishers have arrived from PhiladeI- phia to-day together with several more women trimmers. Although there has been no marked demonstration on the part of the strikers towards the non- union workmen, the latter have been subject to slight annoyances on their way from the shops. Last night the young ladies in the trimming de- partment were all taken to their boarding houses in automobiles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23

new understanding with the city.
 The appropriation cannot be made ii the members of the board who favor q referendum insist upon having it. The board consists of twelve members. Two are absent. Mir. Pierce and MT. Cooper are in Europe. It takes seven concurrent votes to make the appropriation. With ten members present four votes is Szlfn- cient to defeat a grant of money for the benefit of the Bridgeport Hydrau- lie Company.
 Among those who have in one way or another gone on record as favorfne, referendum to the people besides the author of the plan, Mr. Phelan, are Mir. Smith, MT. Osborne, MT. Hincks and MT. SetZer.
 It is thus in the hands of the mem, bers who favor submission to compel it. The appropriation cannot be made without their consent
 Continued on Second Page.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23

the business. He did perhaps the largest fortune telling business in the United States, or perhaps in the world. His mail contained thousands of let ters daily. When he was compelled to close shop the printed matter on hand numbered hundreds of thousands ot circulars and letter forms of various kinds.
 Stickles' fortunes frequently came true. He carried scores of original let ters from customers who had tried to read the future in the stars, and who claimed that under his guidance they had been successful.
 Stickles' income from this source was reputed at one time to reach a hum dred dollars a day. It was certainly large. He maintained a stable of au- tomobiles and lived in a liberal man. ner.
 Keeler was a later arrival in the game But his enterprise also hourished until the postal authorities intervened. The establishments gave employment to a large corps of young women StenOeraDherS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
GOVERNOR
 NAMES
 WHEELER General Assembly Suspends Action of Statute to Con-
 firm Nomination. Confusion Created by Error In Connecticut State < Manual. Name of Judge Ralph Wheeler Also Sent in Term of Bridgeport Judge Would Expire Sunday House and Senate Sus- pend Rules.
(Ry our Staff 'Corres.) )

 Hartford, Feb. Ex-Governor, Lilley today sent to the Senate the nomina- tions of Judge George w. Wheeler od Bridgeport, and Judge Ralph Wheeler of New London, for reappointment as judges of the Superior court for term of eight years. Both are now on the bench and Judge G. W. Wheeler's term expires Feb. 2S next, and tAat of Judge Ralph Wheeler upon March IA next. Through some error in the compiling of the Connecticut Register and Manual it was made to appear that the term of Judge G. w. Wheeler did not expire until July 1 of the pres ent year.
 In order that his Teappointment might become effective before the end of his term so that there might be no interim in his service, radical action was necessary in the case of Judge G. W. Wheeler's nomination. For the first time in the history of the Gen. eral Assembly it became necessary for both houses to suspend sections 55 and 36 of the General Statutes. This was necessary that the confirmation of Judge Wheeler'S nomination might be brought about by the ending of his present term, Feb. 28. Both houses suspended the sections of the statutes mentioned and the nomination went upon the calendar and will come up for action. This action, however, was not necessary in the case of Judge Ralph Wheeler, whose term does not expire till March 14.
 Governor Lilley approved of the ac- tion of the General Assembly in sus- pending the statutes named and to- morrow the rules will again be sus- pended and the nomination of Judge George W. Wheeler will be confirmed, waiving reference in his case to the Judiciary committee as is usuaa in the appointment of court judges, so that before adjournment of the Assembly tomorrow the reappointment of Judge Wheeler will have been legally effect ed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
WALL STREET TO-DAY.

Especial from United Press.)
 Il a. m.-London was again a heavy seller. putting out 10000 shares chiefly Union Pacific, Steel common and Southern Pacific, starting a new down. ward movement all around. The Steel industrials were extremely weak and sustained losses ranging from one to six points, the extreme loss being in Republic Steel preferred. Steel com- mon dropped 2 3-4. Reading after selling. off rallied sharply and there was a good deal of strength in Penn sylvania. A number of railroad stocks showed fractional net gains at the end of the first hour.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
Weather Indications.
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Especial from United Press.)
 New Haven. Feb. 23.-Forecast: Rain and warmer tonight; Wednesday rain, followed by clearing
 The storm that was central in Kan sas yesterday morning has moved slow 1y eastward and is now central in Missouri. It is producing cloudy weather with rain or snow in the cen- traI sections. The front edge of the rain area extends as far east as Pitts burg, Pa. The temperatures are high except in a small area in the extreme northwest where 20 degrees below zero was reported
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23

examine town clerks
 A commissioner of motor vehicles
 Along the same lines is a bdN creat- ing the office of State sealer of weights and measures and still another order. ing the fish and game commission to, appoint a ranger for each county ind the State i
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
YALE HOCKEY CAPTAIN.

New Haven. Feb. 23.-It was an- nounced to-day that John Heron. 1910, of PittSburg. has been unanimously elected captain for next year of the Yale hockey team. Heron has been a member of the University team for the last two seasons and explained the 1909 team Last year ke was chosen as a member of the All-Collegiate Hockey team.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23

dred million dollars but Mrs. Green is the only person who knows the exact extent of her fortune. She is the heaviest holder of New York banking stock and also holds many millions of railroad bonds whose dividends are guaranteed. Mrs. Green has stated that her daughters income will be $5, GOO per day.
 Wilks is 65 years old and Miss Green 26
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23

It will be seen that the net profit on the sale of water in Norwich was more than half the pross in- come. It will be seen that $15,- 366 in profits were paid to bond holders in the form of interest. The actual cost of producing the water, exclusive of profits, was $18,458.69, or about 25 per cent. of the gross income. The cost of producing wa ter throughout the country, exclu- sive of profits on investment, ranges from 20 to 33 1-3 per cent. of the gross income.
 The water rates charged by the city of Norwich to domestic con- sumers are less than the rates charged in this city
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
TROOPS READY.

Especial from United Press.l
 London. Feb. 23.-The Exchange Telegraph to-day officially says that Austria has more than 130.000 troops stragetically placed on the Servian and Montenegro frontier.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23

Net profit to the city,. $34,969 49
 ''The above financial statement is in line with the stateme ents of previous years, showing an almost uninterrupted increase in the reve- nues of the department
 Signed by w. c. Collins, A. s. Comstock, A. A. Beckwith, Henry Gebrath and J. T Sullivan, Board of Water Commissioners of Norwich.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
PLACES BIG EQUIPMENT ORDER.

Special from United Press.) New York. Feb. 23.-It was reported in Wall street to-day that the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad
 has placed orders for S5.000, GOO worth of
 new equipment at concessions on ac- count of the lower prices of steel re- sulting from the open market.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23

The Liberty Singing Society held their family entertainment last night. The feature of the evening was the excellent singing by the society. Re- treatments were served.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23

MILLINERY APPRENTICES wanted. Apply E. H. Dillon & Co.,, 1105 Main St. E 23
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
(UNCLASSIFIED.)

LOST.-Feb. p, a back comb studded with pearls. Reward at 226 Con- gress St. B 23
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23

WOODS SMOKE-SHOP is the place to get a good smoke. G1 Cannon St.
 a.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
PERSONAL MENTIC

Miss Louise Schirdler has returned from a few days vacation with friends in Poughkeepsie. N.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23
STAR READERS HEAVILY \ FINED IN U. 5. COURT
Judge Platt Orders Stickles to Pay $l,OOO
 And Keeler S75O.

1or1ner Had Largest Fortune Telling Establishment in the Word-Latter Had Good Busness-Both Sus- pended Practice of Astrology Upon Order of Postal Department
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23

EXPERIENCED MILI4INERS, pre- parers and improvers wanted. Ap- ply to E. H. Dillon & Co.. 11O5 Main St. B B O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23

FOR SALE.-Two boars and 2 sous, Chester white, 6 ducks. 10 pigeons, Oertel. Box 183. Fairfield. or Tel. 539-6. B g b$p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23

WANTED.-Neat appearing lady or gentleman. Good position of trust to
 right persons. Call 4 to 6. 315 Fair field Ave. asp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-23

CAN YOU HAVE fire without los- ing money? If not cover pipes, boil CTS and furnaces now. Best work manship lowest prices. Tel. 1S2S-6 J. IF. Welsh IA Kossuth St. Asbestos lumber.