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Gainesville daily sun., 1909-08-08
Horse browns It's Rider
in Waters OF SuWannee

LIVE OAK, Aug. Two men tray.
si'hg by private conveyance from
south Florida to their home in Ar
NAnsas' arrived at Suwannee Springs
on Thursday. and in the afternoon
vent into the Suwannee river with
e'r norses for a swim. A crowd on
~ Oanks saw the horse OF one OF
sue men throw him from the saddle,
plunging him under the water. They
'ened for him to come up again,
oN' ne did not come up. Then a
lumber OF men began searching for
""' and after an hour ana a hIY
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-08-08
Inspecting Engineer's sRe-
port on Condition of fA.C.L.

Inspecting Engineer Frank r, Da.
mon has submitted the following re.
port to the Florida Railroad Commis.
sion upon the condition OF the road.
bed Of the Atlantic Coast Line from
Groom 10 Jacksonville, via Ocala and
Gainesville: -.
From Groom to Leesburg. rcad-had
- good with the exception OF some
ola'eI between st. Catherine and
Okahumpka, where the banks are a
little soft on account OF the high
water; the track averages In very
good surface and alignment except for
short distance from Groom. where
the surface and line are not good.
Jwing TO the bent condition of the
rail; a good many ties are distributed
on the Toad.bed for renewals. This
work has been delayed on account NJ
the heavy rains. Leesburg TO OcaIa
the road-bed Is good and track Is
in good condition. tie re-
lewals are kept up, and track shows
10 a good surface for jO-pound rail.
"Oca'a 20 Gainesville. improvements
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-08-08
new UNIVERSITY BUILD
NGS TO COST 100000
Contracts for Two Handsome New Structures Have
Been Awarded to Atlanta Contractor.

The contracts have been awarded
FOR two additional buildings at the
University OF Florida. which. when
finished, will cost In the neighborhood
Of $4,000 each. and work Is TO COM
mence on them Immediately.
This is the gratifying Information
received from the meeting OF the
state Board of Control which was
.eId Ia Jacksonville. and which was
attended by ar. A&rphree for tle past
two days. He was successful In re-
ceiving other valuable considerations
from the hcdy.
Besides the order requiring work TO
be started on the two new buildings.
a library was ordered consisting of
over 5000 volumes, giving the Uni
versity the largest and best working
law library In the State outside OF
nc SUpicne Court.
The Science building will be 25Ox62
feet. containing two stories and base
ment. and independent OF the heating
plant will cost S6S.O0O. The other
building will be the Experimental
building for the Florida Experimental
station. which will contain three
'tcries besides the basement. This
building il to be- l2Sx62 feet
The successful bidder for the work
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-08-08

securely. the negro. having acted
queerly.
Between 1 and o'clock In the
morning she was awakened by some
one sitting on the side OF her bed.
She instantly grabbed a knife which
she had placed under her pillow and
cut the negro's throat. inflieting O.
serious wound.
Matthews was then carried to the
county Jail. where he was kept until
3 O'Clock In the afternoon. when sher-
IN Grow carried him 10 Atlantis for
safe-keeplns. intense feeling having
been engendered by the negro's ao-
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-08-08

TO the track are being made by re.
placing the 56-pouI1s rail- With 7e-
pound relaying rail. and as I under.
stand this Improvement win be cuntin.
ued South OF ocala until all 50-pound
rail has been taken out.
''Road-bed is good and track IL
maintained IN good condition, I noted
some rough track on the frst curve
south Of Rochelle and at several
places between Rochelle and Gaines
vile.
Gainesville to Burnett's Lake the
track shows In very good condition,
except for several miles south OF
Hague. where Il Is not to a good
surface. Ties are distributed along
the road-beG for the greater part Of
this distance and surfacing will be
improved when renewals are com.
pleted.
"Burnett's Lake to Jacksonville the
track Is laid with S5-pound rail and
Is maintained In good condition. The
Improvement being made to road In
reducing grades near wOrthington
ire very near completed"
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-08-08
Wednesday. Aug. Ith. 1909

tuutsudss AuS. ftus l''''
Board met this day pursuant To ad.
iournmcnt Of YESTERDAY n full board
being present.
The following orders were made:
That the following county commits
sioners be paid amounts set opposite
their respective names as and for the
payment OF road hands: J. G.. Dam
pier. $3.50: e. W. Summers. 500; o
p. Cannon. $500; J. W. May. $3.50; J
r. Townsend. 5000
That Ihe appropriation Of S. hereto.
fore made for the care and support
of W. NJ Ward be increased y $40
per month until further order Of the
board. y, G. Mathews. service o.
Dad, $50.
That the following named persons
he raid the amounts set opposite their
respective names as fees In criminal
cases: J. A. Carlisle. s2OO7; r. G.
Ramsey. $l5.45: Ira J. Carter. $32.23;
g. W. Livingston. $50: s. G. Wynne.
slO.lO; T. u. TillIs. $6.e3: n Strick.
land. $ll.1O; NJ. A. Bexley, S26S2: S
p. Thomas. S21; J. T. Stokes. s5IS;
W. r. Harris. sl4.2O; J. II. Dyess
S44S; John Parker. $40; J. W
Smith. sl.69: r. ID. Ford. $7.35: John
Roberts. $3.50: John Thomas. $l2.45.
That following bills be paid: J. d
Matheson. commissions. $I5O.55:
Furniture Co, Office chairs
$40; J. II. Dyess. service inquest
Jones. $500; J. H. Dyess. witnesses
In jury fee inquest Jones. 1920: J. y.
Baker, services inquest Jones. S3.4O:
Joseph w. Malphurs. road work. $l.7j.
The Dixie culvert and Metal Co. cul.
verts. s9Si.2O: p G. Ramsey. taking
Owen TO Jacksonville. $21.
THAT tho following persons be- grant
ID permit TO carry pistols: b. r. Beck
ram, J. n. Spence. A. q. McClenny
Sam y. Davis, Jr., Lemuel J. Brown.
y. J. knight. w r I4aughInghouse
J. J. knight. r. l. Hathcox. J. +. Mar.
in. W. W. Reed and J. S. Forsyth.
W. ID. DeBOse and J. r. DeBose were
ranted permits TO carry repeating
ihes.
That bond OF Chas. r. Woods a.
otary public be approved.
That the petition to discontinue pub. |
c road running from Townsend Fer.
y to Old Franklin be and the same |
; granted.
Whereupon the board adjourned un.
] tomorrow morning at . o'clock.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-08-08
FOR SILVER SERVICE.
Board Of Trade Takes Action to Sc.
cure Funds.

At the suggestion of Mayor Davis,
the Gainesville Board of Trade have
taken up the matter of raising funds
fer the purpose OF a silver service for
the battleship Florida.
Parties desiring to contribute To
the fund can notify Il. F. Hampton.
who is secretary. and the amounts
will be credited. Following is tn,
list of contributions nm to last night
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-08-08

Gainesville. Fla, Aug. Bird, 1909.
The Board OF County Commission
ers met this day in regular session.
Present: J. q. Dampier. Chairman.
c. W. Summers. .. z. Cannon, j. W.
MAY and J. =. Townsend. Minutes :
ordered approved without reading.
The following bills were ordered
paid: :. H. Wienges, Auditor. 500.
W. NJ. Torlay, guard az jail. So;
Moses Sherman. ianitor. $50; r.lI
Telephone Co. 81; J. C. McGrcw, s..
peryisor Registration. s25; Mrs. Ida
Streeper. care of Chas. Wise, SI5; G.
c. Warren. Game Warden, 81. The
following named were paid amount :
set opposite their names as support:
Elizabeth Jones, 81; Bessie GOodson.
s.; Mary Bivens, So s H. Wienges.
work about court house and stamps.
SIC; J. II. Colson. services NJ Jail.
81; l.. A. JeTnigan. care of clock, $40;
II. II. McCrcary. publishing notice
of increase OF assessment. etc. SS2 !:
Gainesville Gas and Electric Power
Co, for lights. sS.l9: Dr. J. NJ. Dell.
services at Jail. SO; Geo. W. Livingston.
assisting Tax Assessor. $25: w. ID.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-08-08

nam county. expenses trying Kelley
Davidson. Si2S.Ol; r. G.. Ramsey. cX
penses To Jacksonville for prisoner
$l56o: J. q. Dampier. five days on
road. $50: McCoTmick * Howe, road
supplies. sSN33.
Whereupon the board adjourned I'll
tomorrow morning at . o'clock.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-08-08
Monday. August End. 1909.

The Board OF County Commission
.rs met this day as required by law
for the purpose OF hearing and ad'
tu,tiug complaints OF persons who's o
raves had been raised by the board.
Present: J. &. Dampier. Chairman. e.
w Summers, o. p. Cannon. J. W.
MAY and J. r. Townsend.
The meeting being called to order
,he board toJk up the complaints and
made the adjustments.
Whoreupon the board adj burned
until tomorrow morning at y o'clock.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-08-08
Thursday, Aug. 5th. 1909.

Thursday. Aug. 5th. 1909.
Board met this day for the purpose
OF examining and approving pension
claims as required under the Acts Of
the Legislature of 1909. A full board
being present. claims were taken up
and examined and reported on.
Whereupon the board adjourned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31
SUMMER HOME OF ACTOR HITCHCOCK
 DESTROYED BY FIRE
(SpeciaI from united Press. :,

Especial from United Press)
 New York. Aug. 31.-The summer home of Raymond Hitchcock. at Great Neck. l.. T.. was destroyed by fire this morning. The loss is estimated at $40, 0OO
 Two servants in the house were in jured in jumping from a second story window.
 HITCHCOCK AFFECTED.
 Cleveland. Aug. 31.-Raymond Hitch cock was yisibly affected when in formed by the United Press of the burning of his summer home. His wife, Zabelle. tainted when told of the fire. Every article of value is gone,'' said Hitchcock There were paint ings. antique furniture. China that that cannot be duplicated aad heir looms. including the clock a hundred years old. My wife and I left there only Sund y to take our places at the opera with The Man Who Owns Broadway
 'I valued She house at s20O00 and it's contents at 5000. The insurance upon all was only $2000."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31
ROAD
 OPENS TOMORROW
Wheeler & Wilson Band and Three Addresses on
 Program

Tomorrow at D. m. with appro- priate ceremonies the new State road connecting the Stratfield Road with the Easton road at Sport Hill will be formally opened to travel. The com rn1ttee of arrangements of which M. E.. Banks is chairman have arranged to have the full Wheeler & Wilson band on hand to give a concert from to 8 D. nr, after which three addresses will be made. The speakers are Judge Edward K. Nicholson of this city who will handle as his subject, The Old Road vs The New State Road. Fol lowing Mr. Nicholson, former Lieuten- ant Governor Everett Lake of Hart ford will be heard. State Highway Commissioner James H. Macdonald of New Haven who has supervised the construction Of the thoroughfare will speak on "The Road" and who will formally hand over the thoroughfare to the selectmen of Plattsville.s The committee have made arrangements to carry the speakers and their guests from the Court House in this city in automobiles at Il 80 tomorrow morn ing. The program fir the concert as arranged by Director John A. Lynch of the Wheeler & Wilson band fol- lows:
 March, by request) Second Regf- ment, c. N. G.
 Overture "Mirella-''
 Waltz, Mile. Modiste.
 Selection Talk of New York. Serenade, At the Fountain. Two Step, Beautiful Eyes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31
FLOOD VICTIMS
 MAY REACH z,OOOi Hundreds of Funerals Are Being Held-in Monterey
 Today CONDITIONS ARE TERRIBLE
Special from United Press.o

Special from United Press.)
 Monterey, Mex, Aug. 31.-Hundreds of funerals are being held in Mon- terey to-day. Victims of the flood identified by friends and relatives are being buried and public funera al later in the day will be held for the un- identified. Armies of workmen. under the supervision of the troops are work ing in the ruins. clearing the streets, tearing down the standing walls of wrecked houses and searching for bodies. Quickly organized reliefs are caring for the homeless and the hun gry. Damaged factories are being oyerhauled. street car lines are being repaired and the general rehabilitation Of Monterey is we'll under way.
 The flooded district will be rebuilt with better houses than those swept away. News to-day from the flood sections along the Santa Catarina and San Juan rivers tell of towns wrecked by the waters and homes in the val leys destroyed. destruction of crops and of the deaths of hundreds of peo- pie Conservative business men of Monterey who are familiar with con- ditions to-day estimate the probable death list at 2.000. About 800 bodies days report and of these only about one third have been identified
 Washington. Aug. s1-Thaf the con- ditions at Monterey, Mexico. following the flood devastation are even more terrible than have hitherto been re- ported. is the word received to-day by the State Department from Consul General Hanna
 Please tell the American press,'' he says, that the flood disaster is more terrible than supposed. Twelve hun- dred estimated dead. 15,000 homeless. Rain continues terrible suffering must follow. We are doing all we can.'
 The American Red Cross tl1ia after noon sent $2.000 from it's emergency fund for the relief of the flood suf- ferers. An appeal was also made to the people for the United States for contributfons. sI
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31
SIDED WITH SISTER AGAINST HIS MOTHER
 SON GOES INSANE
To Be Taken from Jail and Incarcerated In State
 Insane Retreat
HAD TROUBLE IN SHOP

Tearing the clothes from his back, ripping his bedding into shreds Frank unidas, who last week was sentenced to Jail by Judge Wilder for assault is to-day, violently insane. his case be- ing entirely hopeless. Last Thursday the sentence was imposed on Unidas and he was taken to jail. It was no- ticed that he acted rather peculiar, but this was thought to be because of his strange surroundings. But on Sat- urday his peculiarities developed into g. mania for tearing his clothes, and throwing articles about his cell. All Saturday evening he kept screaming, keeping the other inmates of f4the jail awake during the long hours. Yes terday he was placed in a padded cell. Tomorrow at he will be brought down to the City Court by Investiga- tor Alexander Morrissey of the Char ities Department his jail sentence will be suspended and the young man who mitted to Middletown.
 Unidas has been an employe of the Standard Manufacturing Company for some time. and was considered . good workman. He had ideas of his own, and was heckled by his fellow em- ployes. During the week he told his fellow men that he was broke and had to support his mother, and that ne was SOlng 10 take up a SuDSGr1p- ton to help her along. Some contrib uted nobly, except one young man with whom he got into an argument. A fight resulted the police being call ed. Unidas was beating the non-con- tributor when the police had hold of him. A fine of $10 with 10 days in Jail was imposed from which he ap- pealed upon bonds of $75 which his friends are now ready to furnish. but the jail authorities refuse to give him up.
 Unidas has been in trouble only re- gently with his mother over his sister. The sister is but 16 years of age, and stayed out late at night. Her mother reprimanded her. while the brother took her part The result was a quar- rel in which the young man hired 8 flat on Broad street and took his sis ter in to live with him. The furni- ture he bought himself as he had 8 good sized bank account. Once he told his mother that his father was a horse, and that she, his mother, was a mare for living with him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31

Announcement is made that the most sprightly, fascinating and delightful of all light opera heroines, '.She Merry Widow, is coming to Jackson's Thea tre on next Tuesday evening, Sept. 2. Henry w. Savage is sending to this city with this charming lady the same magnificent organization as played here last season, together with his fa- nous English Grand Opera orchestra The engagement gives every promise of establishing a new high-water mark in the history of theatricals. Its worldwide success is too well known to merit extended comment. The haunting strains of it's famous waltz have been played and sung from St. Petersburg to Capetown, and from Montreal to Buenos Ayres,. and the subtle charm of its other melodies has lifted hundreds Of thousands of per sons in every land out of this work a day world into delectable country where youth and love and romance hold sway.
 The piece will be given the same elaborate mounting here that charac-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31
INTERESTING POINT
 INVOLVED IN CASE Carroll Appeals from Judgment of City Court
 In Liquor Case WAS SHERIFF'S KEEPER

The. much continued case of James Carroll, charged with selling liquor without a license, was heard today be- fore Judge Foster in the city court. amounting to $15.97. He appealed, bonds being fixed at $100. In the case of George Lannon, who was acting as bartender for Carroll, a nolle was en- tered.
 The case presented many novel fea- lures The saloon at 25 Middle street was in reality in the hands Of George Carroll, a. brother of James Last Jannary when he applied for new H. cense he found. that a remonstrance had been made against his place, but the hearing will not take place until next week. According to law the sa- loon keeper has the privilege of con tinuing business pending the hearing of the reInonstrance.
 Two months ago the place was at tached by Sheriff Beck on behalf or local brewing company. A sum or over $1, ,000 was due the company by Carroll. After the attachment had been made Sheriff Beck appointed James Carroll his keeper, and as such Carroll continued the business. This would have been a proper proceeding if the business in question had been one for which a license is not, re- quired James Carroll was arrested because it was evidently case or sell ing without a license.
 the place pending the hearing, but his ownership ceased when the sheriff att tached the place. The title then technically vested in the sheriff who would in the case of any other busi- ness be allowed to make sales. but as he had no license and as his keeper had no license, James Carroll was ar rested. The higher court will now have to solve the problem and etSe the status of sheriffs keeper in the li- QUOT business.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31

terized it's production in New York. It's three settings depicting the inter for of the Marsovian Embassay in Paris on the night of the State Ball; beautiful summer garden and the in terior. of Maxim's famous restaurant in the French Capitohteesn- with col orful life and animation and abound in s'atmosphere.'' The magnificence of the costuming has never been equal led on this continent.
 Heading the company to be heard here are Mabel Wilbur, the American prima donna. and Charles Mealxin, the we'll known baritone. whose impersona- tfons of Sonia, the widow, and Prince Danilo respectively are characterized and infused with youthful fmpetuosity and abundant high spirits; their danc- ing of the much discussed waltz in the second act has been aptly described as .-the last word in poetic notion. Oth- CTS in the large company include that finished character comedian, Robert E. Graham, in his original part of the Marsovian Ambassador; F. J. McCar- thy, Arthur Wooley, Charles Wright, Julia Brewer, Harold Blake and Louise Hilliard .
 The seat sale starts Friday morn ing. ttss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31
TWO BURGLARS
 BOUND OVER
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Special from United Press.)
 New Haven, Aug. 31.-Charged with burglary, Sol and Abe Gordon were ar raigned in the police court here today and bound over to the next term of the Superior court under a bond of s2,- 900 each. The men were arrested here last week on the complaint of several lars worth of jewelry was found on their persons. A Hartford woman identified some of the jewels as be- longing to her They are suspected of having commited a number of bur- gIaries throughput the State and in New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31
CABLE BURIED
 FOR 27 YEARS
Special from United Press,

New York, Aug. 31.-The Cable re- pair steamer Marco returned to-day after a months repair cruise" Cap tain Bond told of the repairs made or two European caDies that were laid by the cable steamer F,araday in 1S81- 1882. Northeast of, Sable Island one of the cables was found buried several feet in sand bottom and when finally brought up was found to be in a per- feet state of preservation This cable had been buried 27 years. Ordinarily a cable buried two years is covered with a marine growth and badly worn by shifting sands.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31
Napoleon Relics, Waterloo
 Museum We're Sold Today
Special from United Press.) )

Brussels. Aug. 31.-The celebrated museum at Waterloo containing one of the finest collections of Napoleon is to be sold today. It was founded in 1915, shortly after the battle of Water loo, by Sergeant Colon and now be- longing to Collon's grandniece, a Mrs. Brown. In the museum are many ar ticles which belonged to Napoleon in cluding the spurs he wore at the battle of Waterloo, and his tea kettle. It is not believed the government will per init the relics to be sold to foreign parties.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31
All Holland is Rejoicing
 In the Queens Birthday
fspecial from United Press,

The Hague. Aug. 31--Holland is to- day celebrating the 29th birthday an niversary of Queen Wilhelmina. School children are on a holiday. Flags are flying everywhere and crowds are con- stantly passing the palace gates to cheer the Queen and the baby Prin- cess Julian. The queen received thou sands of congratulations from all over the country. This celebration is more elaborate then any before.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31
CHAUFFEUR FINED
 ON TWO COUNTS
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Special from United Press)
 New Haven. Aug. 31.-Howard J. Manson. chauffeur for Edmond Smith of Springfield. was fined $10 in the police court to-day on the charge of not displaying his car number and $25 on the charge of having no Connecti- cut license. The third count which alleged that the machine had been run for some months under the license of another machine was nolled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31
HORSE CAUGHT IN
 TROLLEY TRESTLE
 DROPS IN RIVER
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Special from United Press.)
 Waterbury, Aug. 31.-A peculiar ac- cident last night tied up traffic on the Watertown trolley line for half an hour and caused the death of a valua- ble horse owned by J. A. Lovett. The animal ran away and in it's mad flight attempted to cross the trestle over some trolley tracks. It fell through but one leg caught between the track and tie suspending the animal over the river. All attempts to rescue it proved useless and it finally succumb- ed to internal injuries after which the leg was sawed in two and the horse dropped into the river.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31
TORRINGTON PLANT
 PUT ON FULL TIME

Special from United Press1
 Torrfngton, Aug. 31.-The employees of the Excelsior Needle Company were put on full time this week. The plant has been running on short time for the past two years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31
ANDERSON ASKS
 $5, ,OOO DAMAGES
 FOR SONS DEATH

Walter E Anderson of Black Rock, father of Richard W. Anderson who on June p, 1909 was run into and killed by a Fairfield Avenue car has brought suit against the Connecticut Co.,, for s5, 900 damages. It is alleged that the company failed to equip the car with suitable and efficient brakes, lenders and other appliances.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31
Hubby's Cruelty
 Ground for Divorce

Abbie N. Smith of this city has brought divorce proceedings against her husband. Lawrence B. Smith. of 616 Warren street alleging intolerable cruelty since Jan. 1. 1905. and habitual intemperance for the past four years. The couple were married March 12, 1892
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-31

coming to the Nu Presse. It says that the deposed rulers constant fear of assassination at the hands of agents of the new regime in Turkey has shaken his mind. Abdul has not slept for a week and at times his rawlings have been so loud as to disturb every body in the house he is imprisoned in, on the outskirts of the town.
 Physicians have failed utterly to give relief and the ex-ruler is believed to be near a complete mental breakdown.